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Top 10 February 14 Birthdays

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10. February 14, 1972: Rob Thomas.  The lead singer of Matchbox Twenty had the Number 1 song in the world at the turn of the 21st Century, "Smooth," with guitar licks from Carlos Santana. 9. February 14, 1907: Johnny Longden.  Once the all-time winningest jockey, he won the Triple Crown aboard Omaha in 1943. 8. February 14, 1882: John Barrymore . "The Great Profile" was considered the greatest American actor of his time. Brother of Lionel and Ethel, and grandfather of Drew. Honorable Mention: February 14, 1916: Edward Platt.  He played the Chief of CONTROL on  Get Smart . Honorable Mention: February 14, 1927: Lois Maxwell.  She played Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond films from 1962 to 1985. Honorable Mention: February 14, 1929: Vic Morrow.  Starred on the TV show Combat! but his greatest contribution to acting may be his daughter, Jennifer Jason Leigh. Honorable Mention: February 14, 1934: Florence Henderson.  Mrs. Brady. Honorable Mention: February ...