- Oct 1 Larry Lamb, British actor (EastEnders, 2008-09; Gavin & Stacey), and radio and television presenter, born in Edmonton, Middlesex, England
- Oct 1 Stephen Collins, actor (Star Trek I, Tattingers), born in Des Moines, Iowa
- Oct 3 Alan Rachins, American actor (Douglas-LA Law), born in Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Oct 9 Tony Zappone, American broadcaster and journalist, born in Tampa, Florida
- Oct 10 Giant Haystacks [Martin Ruane], English professional wrestler, born in Camberwell, London, England (d. 1998)
- Oct 12 Chris Wallace, American newscaster (NBC Weekend News), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Oct 15 Lynn Lowry, American actress (Cat People, Crazies), born in East St. Louis, Illinois
- Oct 17 Michael McKean, American actor (Laverne & Shirley, - "Lenny"; Saturday Night Live, 1994-95; This Is Spinal Tap), born in New York City
- Oct 18 Joe Morton, American actor (Hal-Grady, Abel Marsh-Another World), born in New York City
- Oct 18 Paul Chuckle, British comedian
- Oct 22 Lee Meredith [Judith Lee Sauls], River Edge NJ, actress (Producers)
Kevin Kline (76 years old)
Oct 24 American actor (Sophie's Choice, Big Chill), born in St. Louis, Missouri
- Oct 28 Tom Fitzsimmons, actor (Franklin-Paper Chase), born in San Francisco, California
Richard Dreyfuss (76 years old)
Oct 29 American actor (Jaws, Nuts, Mr Holland's Opus), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Oct 31 Deidre Hall, American actress (Days of our Lives, Our House), born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Oct 31 Jennifer Hosten, Grenadian radio host and beauty queen (1st black Miss World 1970), born in St George's, Grenada
About October 1947
How Old? 76 years old
Generation: Baby Boomer
Leap Year: No
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