- Dec 5 Larry Zbyszko [Lawrence Whistler], American professional wrestler (WCW/AWA/NWA/WWF), and ringside commentator, born in Chicago, Illinois
- Dec 6 Gina Hecht, American actress (Melanie-Hizzoner, Mork & Mindy), born in Houston, Texas
- Dec 6 Kin Shriner, American actor (Scott-General Hospital, Rituals), born in New York City
- Dec 6 Thomas Hulce, American actor (Amadeus, Equus, Echo Park), born in Detroit, Michigan
Kim Basinger (70 years old)
Dec 8 American actress (Never Say Never Again; 9½ Weeks, Batman), born in Athens, Georgia
Sam Kinison (1953-1992)
Dec 8 American screaming comedian and actor (Back to School, Charlie Hoover), born in Yakima, Washington
John Malkovich (70 years old)
Dec 9 American actor (The Killing Fields; Dangerous Liaisons), born in Christopher, Illinois
- Dec 11 Bess Armstrong, American actress (Julia-On Our Own, 4 Seasons, Jaws), born in Baltimore, Maryland
- Dec 11 Peter Isacksen, American actor (CPO Sharkey, Jessie), born in Fullerton, California
- Dec 13 Jim Davidson, British stand-up comedian, actor, and TV personality, born in Kidbrooke, England
- Dec 13 Karl Howman, British actor (Brush Strokes; EastEnders - "Buster"), born in Woolwich, London, England
- Dec 14 Joe Toplyn, American comedic writer (Late Night with David Letterman), born in Boston, Massachusetts
- Dec 14 Vijay Amritraj, Indian tennis player and actor (Octopussy), born in Chennai, India
- Dec 16 Filip Bolluyt, Dutch actor (Daybreak)
- Dec 17 Barry Livingston, American actor (My Three Sons -"Ernie"), born in Los Angeles, California
Bill Pullman (70 years old)
Dec 17 American actor (Sommersby, League of their Own, Independence Day), born in Hornell, New York
- Dec 22 Bernnadette Stanis, American actress (Thelma-Good Times), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Dec 23 Belinda Lang [Lange], British stage and screen actress (Second Thoughts -"Liza"; 2point4 Children -"Bill"), born in Marylebone, England
- Dec 23 John Callahan, American actor (Craig-Santa Barbara, Falcon Crest), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Dec 23 Tatsumi Fujinami, Japanese wrestler (WWF/NWA), born in Kunisaki, Ōita Prefecture, Japan
- Dec 27 Arthur Kent [The Scud Stud], American newscaster (prominent Gulf War coverage for NBC), born in Alberta, Canada
- Dec 28 Robert Pittman, TV executive/developer (MTV)
- Dec 29 Gali Atari, Israeli pop singer (Milk And Honey) and actress, born in Rehovot, Israel
- Dec 31 James Remar, American actor (48 Hours, Rent-a-Cop, Cotton Club), born in Boston, Massachusetts
- Dec 31 Jane Badler, American actress (Fine Gold, Easy Kill, V), born in Brooklyn, New York
About December 1953
How Old? 70 years old
Generation: Baby Boomer
Leap Year: No
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Signs: Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21), Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19)
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