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Sat 5 Dec, 2009 10:12 am
George Clooney- Son of Nick Clooney (introduced films on the AMC Channel) and nephew of Rosemary Clooney, a famous pop singer of the '50's.
Jamie Lee Curtis- Daughter of Janet Leigh (the gal from the stabbing scene in "Psycho") and Tony Curtis, a star from the 50's whom you would never recognize if you knew him "when".
Carrie Fisher- Daughter of Debbie Reynolds (who is still working) and Eddie Fisher, before Fisher ran off with Elizabeth Taylor.
Drew Barrymore- Granddaughter of John, and niece of Ethel, two of the most famous stars of yesteryear.
Michael Douglas- Son of Kirk Douglas, star of "Champion" and innumerable other blockbusters.
Anyone else know of any contemporary stars who were related to stars of an earlier era?
@Phoenix32890,
My word, Phoenix. I know every one of those folks, but the only one that I can think of at the moment is Hank Williams and Hank Williams, Jr. (just got through playing Sr. on the radio thread)
@Phoenix32890,
martin sheen begat charlie sheen and emilio estevez...
Freddie Prinz, Jr. Not sure how big of a star he is, though.
Jacob Dylan, son of Bob.
Ed Begley, Jr.
Dino, Desi and Billy - Not sure about Billy, but Dino is the late son of Dean Martin and Desi is Desi Arnaz, Jr.
Alan Hale - Alan Hale, Jr.
@Letty,
Letty wrote:
My word, Phoenix. I know every one of those folks, but the only one that I can think of at the moment is Hank Williams and Hank Williams, Jr. (just got through playing Sr. on the radio thread)
Also recording is Hank III.
Marlo Thomas, daughter of Danny.
John Phillips - Michelle Phillips
@edgarblythe,
bruce dern begat laura dern...
Liza May Minnelli - Lester Anthony Minnelli & Frances Ethel Gumm
What about relatives of historical figures?
Francis Ford Coppola
daughter Sofia Coppola
nephew Nicholas Cage
Angelina Jolie Voight - Jonathan Vincent Voight & Marcia Lynne Bertrand
@djjd62,
Quote:Liza May Minnelli - Lester Anthony Minnelli & Frances Ethel Gumm
toss judy garland into the mix for good measure...
@djjd62,
ah, learned something new today...
Paris Hilton...............Not a star, but she is the grand-neice of Conrad "Nicky" Hilton, who was (very briefly) married to Elizabeth Taylor. His half-sister's mother was Zsa Zsa Gabor, so maybe some of Paris' behavior is genetic! :-)
For those who don't know, she's the Hilton of the Hilton hotel chain.
Isabella Rossellini- Daughter of Ingrid Bergman, and object of a scandal that would NEVER happen today.
I can't believe that nobody has yet mentioned Jane Fonda and Peter Fonda, offspring of Henry Fonda, a superstar in the 1940s, '50s and '60s. That came to mind immediately.
Anyone mention Michael Douglas yet? Son of Kirk Douglas?
Angelica Houston.
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