Top 10 February 27 Birthdays
10. February 27, 1930: Joanne Woodward. Although her husband, Paul Newman, was much more famous, she won an Academy Award long before he did. She is now the earliest living Oscar winner. In 1960, she received the 1st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Honorable Mention: February 27, 1940: Howard Hesseman. He played Dr. Johnny Fever on WKRP in Cincinnati, and Charlie Moore on Head of the Class. 9. February 27, 1961: James Worthy. He didn't like the nickname "Big Game James," but he earned it. He led North Carolina to the 1982 National Championship, and won NBA Championships with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1985, 1987 and 1988. He was named to the NBA's 50 and later 75 Greatest Players. Honorable Mention: February 27, 1943: Carlos Alberto Parreira. Although he never played professional soccer, "Big Phil" became one of the sport's greatest managers. He won league titles in his native Brazil and Turkey, made a bigger mark in the international game, leadin...