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Related: About this forumOn this day, May 4, 1954, Pia Zadora was born.
Wikipedia says it's 1954.Singer/actress Pia Zadora was #BornOnThisDay, May 4, 1953. Know for her films, Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964), Butterfly (1982) Lonely Lady (1983) & Hairspray (1988).As a singer, Zadora has released several albums indicating her versatility. Happy #birthday {70} yrs young
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Pia Zadora
{In Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, Bomar (Chris Month, left) and Girmar (Pia Zadora) watch Earth television.}
Born: Pia Alfreda Schipani; May 4, 1954 (age 70); Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S.
Pia Zadora (born Pia Alfreda Schipani; May 4, 1954) is an American actress and singer. She debuted a child actress on Broadway, in regional theater, and in the film Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964). She came to national attention in 1981 when, following her starring role in the highly criticized Butterfly, she won a Golden Globe Award as New Star of the Year while simultaneously winning the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress and the Worst New Star for the same performance.
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{In Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, Bomar (Chris Month, left) and Girmar (Pia Zadora) watch Earth television.}
Born: Pia Alfreda Schipani; May 4, 1954 (age 70); Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S.
Pia Zadora (born Pia Alfreda Schipani; May 4, 1954) is an American actress and singer. She debuted a child actress on Broadway, in regional theater, and in the film Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964). She came to national attention in 1981 when, following her starring role in the highly criticized Butterfly, she won a Golden Globe Award as New Star of the Year while simultaneously winning the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress and the Worst New Star for the same performance.
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On this day, May 4, 1954, Pia Zadora was born. (Original Post)
mahatmakanejeeves
May 2024
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Well, happy birthday. It's quite the honor, sharing it with one of the greats. NT
mahatmakanejeeves
May 2024
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rsdsharp
(10,115 posts)1. I saw Santa Claus Conquers the Martians in the theater.
That, and the fact that I share a birthday with Pia Zadora, a sources of embarrassment to me.
BigMin28
(1,458 posts)2. Happy Birthday!
rsdsharp
(10,115 posts)3. Thank you! My brother shares his birthdate with Dolly Parton.
I get Pia Zadora. 😳
mahatmakanejeeves
(60,915 posts)4. Well, happy birthday. It's quite the honor, sharing it with one of the greats. NT