January 5

1991 – Johnny Eck, best known for playing “The Half Boy,” in the film “Freaks,” passed away at the age of 79.

1982 – Comedian Hans Conried passed away at the age of 64. He did voice overs for numerous cartoons, and starred in the films “The Twonky,” “The Monster That Challenged the World” and “The 5000 Fingers of Dr. T.”

1977 – Onslow Stevens, who starred in the films “House of Dracula,” “The Monster and the Girl” and “Them,” passed away at the age of 74.