On this day, May 4, 1954, Pia Zadora was born.

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Wikipedia says it's 1954.

Singer/actress Pia Zadora was #BornOnThisDay, May 4, 1953. Know for her films, Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964), Butterfly (1982) Lonely Lady (1983) & Hairspray (1988).As a singer, Zadora has released several albums indicating her versatility. Happy #birthday {70} yrs young

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Pia Zadora



{In Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, Bomar (Chris Month, left) and Girmar (Pia Zadora) watch Earth television.}

Born: Pia Alfreda Schipani; May 4, 1954 (age 70); Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S.

Pia Zadora (born Pia Alfreda Schipani; May 4, 1954) is an American actress and singer. She debuted a child actress on Broadway, in regional theater, and in the film Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964). She came to national attention in 1981 when, following her starring role in the highly criticized Butterfly, she won a Golden Globe Award as New Star of the Year while simultaneously winning the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress and the Worst New Star for the same performance.

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Thu May 4, 2023: On this day, May 4, 1954, Pia Zadora was born.

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1. I saw Santa Claus Conquers the Martians in the theater.

That, and the fact that I share a birthday with Pia Zadora, a sources of embarrassment to me.

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2. Happy Birthday!

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3. Thank you! My brother shares his birthdate with Dolly Parton.

I get Pia Zadora. 😳

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4. Well, happy birthday. It's quite the honor, sharing it with one of the greats. NT