Ontd Original: Nepotism babies:Baby Boomer edition
Sigourney Weaver with her parents Elizabth Ingles & Sylvester Weaver
-A list of some celebrities that had a headstart in the acting or music industry that either had relatives in the business or came from very wealthy means that helped give them a steady foundation. *note some celebs may be a few years older or younger then the 1946-1964 timeline for Baby Boomers.
-Susan (Sigourney) Weaver was born to British actress Elizabeth Ingles and Cy Weaver who was President of NBC from 1953-1959. He also created "The Today show" in 1955.
Rob Reiner & Penny Marshall
-Rob Reiner & Penny Marshall wee married for 10 years. Reiner("When Harry met Sally", 'All in the family") was born to Estelle Reiner and prolific actor, writer and producer Carl Reiner who created and wrote for "The Dick Van Dyke Show".Marshall joined her brother Gary Marshall in Hollywood and her first role in a movie was" How sweet it is".Both became directors with Penny directing "Big","A League of their own", and "The Preachers wife". Gary would direct among many" Beaches", "Pretty Woman",and "The Princess Diaries".
Grammy Award winning singer Carly Simon
Carly Simon was born to activist Andrea Heinemann and Richard L. Simon, co-founder of the very successful publishing company Simon & Schuster.
Danny Thomas with daughter actress Marlo Thomas
Danny Thomas was a successful actor who starred in his own show before producing shows such as "The Mod Squad", "The Andy Griffith Show" and his daughter' s show "That Girl". Danny Thomas founded the St Jude Research Hospital for pediatric cancer. Marlo and his other family leads the cause in treating and finding a cure for childhood cancer to this day.
Candice Bergen with father Edgar and "brother" Charlie McCarthy
The "Murphy Brown" star was born to model Frances Bergen & Ventriloquist father Edgar. Edgar was quite famous and Candice appeared on her fathers show as a child.
Lenard Kravitz with father with father Cy and mother Roxie Rocker
_Actor, singer Lenny Kravitz was born to father Sy Kravitz who was an NBC news producer and actress Roxie rocker. Lenny's cousin is Al Rocker.
Mia Farrow with mother Maureen O'Sullivan
Actress Mia Farrow was born to director John Farrow and actress Maureen O'Sullivan, who was best known as Jane in the Tarzan movies.
Dom Deluise and sons
-Dom Deluise was an actor, comedian and chef. His sons went on to act also.
Source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dom_DeLuise
Amanda Plummer with father Christopher Plummer
Oscar winner Christopher Plummer was best known for his role in "The Sound Of Music". his daughter Amanda is best known for her roles in "Pulp Fiction",& "The Hunger Games:Catching Fire".
Franck & Nancy Sinatra
-Nancy Sinatra was born to Oscar & Grammy winner Frank. Nancy 1st appeared on her fathers show and was signed to his record label. Frank enlisted songwriter Lee Hazelwodd who wrote "These Boots were made for walking". The song went to #1 in 1966.The pair recorded the song 'Somethin Stupid" that went to#1 in 1967 and is the only song by a father and daughter to be #1 on the Hot 100.
Shirley Maclaine & Warren Beatty
Born Shirley Maclean Beatty & Henry Warren Beatty to a teacher and a Dr., The siblings both appeared on Broadway. While we do not know if Shirley helped her 2 years younger brother, it could not have hurt.
Mary Martin & Larry Hagman
Mary Martin originated the lead roles in "The Sound Of Music", Peter Pan"&" South Pacific on Broadway. Her son Larry Hagman was best known for his lead roles on "I Dream Of Jeannie" & "Dallas".
Jose Ferrer & Miguel Ferrer Thanks to dragonheart97
Jose Ferrer was a film actor who was the first Puerto Rican to win The best actor Oscar for the film "Cyrano De Bergerac". His son with actress singer Rosemary Clooney("White Christmas") Miguel Ferrer starred in films like "Robocop" and Shows "Crossing Jordan", "Twin Peaks", & his last role before his death of throat cancer,"NCIS:L.A.". He was very close with cousin George Clooney whose father Nick is a broadcast journalist.
-A list of some celebrities that had a headstart in the acting or music industry that either had relatives in the business or came from very wealthy means that helped give them a steady foundation. *note some celebs may be a few years older or younger then the 1946-1964 timeline for Baby Boomers.
-Susan (Sigourney) Weaver was born to British actress Elizabeth Ingles and Cy Weaver who was President of NBC from 1953-1959. He also created "The Today show" in 1955.
Rob Reiner & Penny Marshall
-Rob Reiner & Penny Marshall wee married for 10 years. Reiner("When Harry met Sally", 'All in the family") was born to Estelle Reiner and prolific actor, writer and producer Carl Reiner who created and wrote for "The Dick Van Dyke Show".Marshall joined her brother Gary Marshall in Hollywood and her first role in a movie was" How sweet it is".Both became directors with Penny directing "Big","A League of their own", and "The Preachers wife". Gary would direct among many" Beaches", "Pretty Woman",and "The Princess Diaries".
Grammy Award winning singer Carly Simon
Carly Simon was born to activist Andrea Heinemann and Richard L. Simon, co-founder of the very successful publishing company Simon & Schuster.
Danny Thomas with daughter actress Marlo Thomas
Danny Thomas was a successful actor who starred in his own show before producing shows such as "The Mod Squad", "The Andy Griffith Show" and his daughter' s show "That Girl". Danny Thomas founded the St Jude Research Hospital for pediatric cancer. Marlo and his other family leads the cause in treating and finding a cure for childhood cancer to this day.
Candice Bergen with father Edgar and "brother" Charlie McCarthy
The "Murphy Brown" star was born to model Frances Bergen & Ventriloquist father Edgar. Edgar was quite famous and Candice appeared on her fathers show as a child.
Lenard Kravitz with father with father Cy and mother Roxie Rocker
_Actor, singer Lenny Kravitz was born to father Sy Kravitz who was an NBC news producer and actress Roxie rocker. Lenny's cousin is Al Rocker.
Mia Farrow with mother Maureen O'Sullivan
Actress Mia Farrow was born to director John Farrow and actress Maureen O'Sullivan, who was best known as Jane in the Tarzan movies.
Dom Deluise and sons
-Dom Deluise was an actor, comedian and chef. His sons went on to act also.
Source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dom_DeLuise
Amanda Plummer with father Christopher Plummer
Oscar winner Christopher Plummer was best known for his role in "The Sound Of Music". his daughter Amanda is best known for her roles in "Pulp Fiction",& "The Hunger Games:Catching Fire".
Franck & Nancy Sinatra
-Nancy Sinatra was born to Oscar & Grammy winner Frank. Nancy 1st appeared on her fathers show and was signed to his record label. Frank enlisted songwriter Lee Hazelwodd who wrote "These Boots were made for walking". The song went to #1 in 1966.The pair recorded the song 'Somethin Stupid" that went to#1 in 1967 and is the only song by a father and daughter to be #1 on the Hot 100.
Shirley Maclaine & Warren Beatty
Born Shirley Maclean Beatty & Henry Warren Beatty to a teacher and a Dr., The siblings both appeared on Broadway. While we do not know if Shirley helped her 2 years younger brother, it could not have hurt.
Mary Martin & Larry Hagman
Mary Martin originated the lead roles in "The Sound Of Music", Peter Pan"&" South Pacific on Broadway. Her son Larry Hagman was best known for his lead roles on "I Dream Of Jeannie" & "Dallas".
Jose Ferrer & Miguel Ferrer Thanks to dragonheart97
Jose Ferrer was a film actor who was the first Puerto Rican to win The best actor Oscar for the film "Cyrano De Bergerac". His son with actress singer Rosemary Clooney("White Christmas") Miguel Ferrer starred in films like "Robocop" and Shows "Crossing Jordan", "Twin Peaks", & his last role before his death of throat cancer,"NCIS:L.A.". He was very close with cousin George Clooney whose father Nick is a broadcast journalist.