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Benjamin J Lapointe 1927 - 2008

Benjamin James Lapointe of Rosebud, Todd County, South Dakota was born on May 28, 1927, and died at age 81 years old on June 9, 2008.
Benjamin James Lapointe
Rosebud, Todd County, South Dakota 57570
May 28, 1927
June 9, 2008
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Benjamin James Lapointe's History: 1927 - 2008

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  • 05/28
    1927

    Birthday

    May 28, 1927
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    American Indian, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Todd County, South Dakota United States
  • Early Life & Education

    1 Year Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 37806028 Enlisted: August 18, 1945 in Ft Snelling Minnesota Military branch: No Branch Assignment Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • Professional Career

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers, Bus, Taxi, Truck, And Tractor
  • 06/9
    2008

    Death

    June 9, 2008
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1927, in the year that Benjamin J Lapointe was born, the first "talkie" (a movie with music, songs, and talking), The Jazz Singer, was released. Al Jolson starred as a cantor's son who instead of following in his father's footsteps as expected, becomes a singer of popular songs. Banished by his father, they reconcile on his father's deathbed. It was a tear-jerker and audiences went wild - especially when they heard the songs. Thus begun the demise of silent films and the rise of "talkies".
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In 1940, at the age of only 13 years old, Benjamin was alive when on July 27th, the cartoon character Bugs Bunny debuted in his first film A Wild Hare - voiced by Mel Blanc. He has since appeared in more short films, feature films, compilations, TV series, music records, comic books, video games, award shows, amusement park rides, and commercials than any other cartoon character. He even has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. "What's up, Doc?"
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