Connie Stevens – Born in 1938
Born into a family of musicians in Brooklyn, Connie Stevens discovered her passion for acting when her family moved to California. She found success quickly with roles in “Hawaiian Eye” and “Rock-A-Bye Baby.” In addition to acting, Stevens excelled in other areas of the entertainment industry, including singing, directing, screenwriting, editing, and producing.
Her single “Sixteen Reasons” became a hit in the ’60s, reaching the third spot on the Billboard and UK Singles Chart. Stevens wrote and produced the 2009 film “Saving Grace B. Jones,” and she appeared in the 2019 film “By the Rivers of Babylon.” Her multifaceted career continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.