May 7, 1951 – On this date in New Jersey history, actor Robert Hegyes was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Hegyes grew up in Metuchen, New Jersey, and graduated from Glassboro State College (now Rowan University), with a B.A. in Speech/Theater and Secondary Education. He became famous for his portrayal of “Epstein” (Juan Luis Pedro Felipo de Huevos Epstein) in the award-winning ABC comedy series, Welcome Back, Kotter.… Read more...
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On This Date In New Jersey History – May 5th
On this date in New Jersey history, screenwriter / director / producer Kurt Sutter was born in Rahway, New Jersey in 1964. Sutter grew up in Clark, New Jersey, and graduated from Roselle Catholic High School in 1982. Sutter attended Rutgers University and graduated in 1986 with a BA in mass media and a minor in English.… Read more...