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Ben Gazzara

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Actor

Ben Gazzara

American actor (1930 to 2012)

Ben Gazzara was born on August 28, 1930 and died on February 3, 2012, aged 81.

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Born
August 28, 1930, Manhattan
Died
February 3, 2012
Zodiac sign
Virgo
Country
United States
Known as
Actor

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  • Ben Gazzara was born on a Thursday.
  • Ben Gazzara would have turned 96 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: February 28. Birthstone: Peridot and spinel.
  • Ben Gazzara belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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When was Ben Gazzara born?

Ben Gazzara was born on August 28, 1930 and died on February 3, 2012, aged 81.

What is Ben Gazzara’s zodiac sign?

Virgo, born August 28.