Edward G. Robinson born
1893 — December 12
Born Emanuel Goldenberg in Bucharest, Romania. Defined the screen gangster archetype with Little Caesar (1931).
★ On This Day in Cinema ★
December 12
Classic cinema events for December 12 — actor birthdays, premiere dates, and film history.
Frank Sinatra born
1915 — December 12
Best Supporting Actor Oscar winner (From Here to Eternity, 1953) — born in Hoboken, New Jersey.