Shows how desperate some “news people” are to think a hooker in a small town warrants a national headline. In my home town there was a brothel a mile away from the police station – on the same road. These days, that would be considered lead story material.
James Garner’s supposedly a nice guy. Lorne Green was, too. These types of celebrities are well-known. They’re just not as loud as the obnoxious kind. They also tend to live a lot longer.
If it was Tomb of the Nearly Forgotten Actress, with the same epitaph, I’d say Irene Dunne would be the one. But “celebrity” can be anyone from a doofus on AFV to John Wayne Gacy.
Most of those suggested had multiple marriages. ghostkeeper had to stack his deck with Canadians (the last four). Pal (Lassie) had a son who took over the role, but I never heard of a marriage. .Eric Severeid had the best definition of celebrity: someone who is famous for being famous. That would exclude most of the listed because they actually entertained a fairly diverse audience.
rayannina about 11 years ago
I was gonna say Joanne Woodward until I realized she isn’t dead. But then, neither is Morgan Freeman …
Can't Sleep about 11 years ago
Shows how desperate some “news people” are to think a hooker in a small town warrants a national headline. In my home town there was a brothel a mile away from the police station – on the same road. These days, that would be considered lead story material.
Linguist about 11 years ago
Some people will take their lies with them, all the way to the grave !
Odd Dog Premium Member about 11 years ago
No name? Their still looking for someone to sell it too, good luck with that in hollyweird
unnormal about 11 years ago
Many actors advise new ones in the field to ignore the critics . . . seems the public could learn from that in respect to the tabloids.
Proginoskes about 11 years ago
“Unknown celebrity” is an oxymoron; there’s no such thing.
vldazzle about 11 years ago
Truly GOOD people almost never seem to get their just reward and many times no celebrity either.
thesnowleopard Premium Member about 11 years ago
James Garner’s supposedly a nice guy. Lorne Green was, too. These types of celebrities are well-known. They’re just not as loud as the obnoxious kind. They also tend to live a lot longer.
jack fairbanks about 11 years ago
gimme walken any day; gets up early, chases his cat! (can do a perfect pull back)
pcolli about 11 years ago
I wouldn’t like to be famous but it might be nice to be known as being responsible for doing something worthwhile.
J Short about 11 years ago
Shirley Temple.
tripwire45 about 11 years ago
How about Jane Russell or Karl Malden?
puddlesplatt about 11 years ago
then of course we had Maria Montez….
Stormrider2112 about 11 years ago
Hey even Zumba instructors in Kenebunk can become famous.-I used to work at the Dairy Queen across the street…
emptc12 about 11 years ago
If it was Tomb of the Nearly Forgotten Actress, with the same epitaph, I’d say Irene Dunne would be the one. But “celebrity” can be anyone from a doofus on AFV to John Wayne Gacy.
RoadTrip3500 about 11 years ago
Aren’t “unknown” and “celebrity” mutually exclusive terms?
cptvdo1 about 11 years ago
What cemetery allows dogs to do their thing?
emptc12 about 11 years ago
Several on your list don’t completely fit the bill, for instance the first four.
CasualObserver about 11 years ago
That statue is a replica of Lindsay Lohan!
dabugger about 11 years ago
Now that is unique; really one of a kind; but sadly, her name is lost forever, no thanks to the inane Media who ignored the true and real…..
jackdohany about 11 years ago
Forgotten attribute: A Great Liar.
sarah413 Premium Member about 11 years ago
@ghostkeeper “Oh, the good old hockey game is the best game you can name, and the best game you can name is the good old hockey game!”
moderateisntleft about 11 years ago
that would be infamous……
tramey about 11 years ago
Paul Newman anyone?
rmurphy36 about 11 years ago
Must by Lindsey Lohan.
Nelly55 about 11 years ago
Lillian Gish
Linda Pearson about 11 years ago
How about Audry Hepburn!
ossiningaling about 11 years ago
You do if you have talent. Those who don’t need more press – Kim, Paris, et al.
Cmlbx about 11 years ago
One name… Lassie!
Rickapolis about 11 years ago
Borrrrrring!
angusdad about 11 years ago
I was thinking of Tom Hanks. You never hear about him getting into trouble and he seems like a genuinely nice guy.
hippogriff about 11 years ago
Most of those suggested had multiple marriages. ghostkeeper had to stack his deck with Canadians (the last four). Pal (Lassie) had a son who took over the role, but I never heard of a marriage. .Eric Severeid had the best definition of celebrity: someone who is famous for being famous. That would exclude most of the listed because they actually entertained a fairly diverse audience.
Alms4Thorby about 11 years ago
Michael Landon?
DGWillie about 11 years ago
The statue doesn’t LOOK like John Wayne…
xnyer about 11 years ago
Unknown celebrity? It’s Oxie Moran.