Allegheny Plateau Famous People!
There are a couple famous people in the Allegheny Plateau. A man named Gene Kelly who was born in Pittsburgh on August 23,1912 was a very famous dancer, singer, and actor. He started taking dance lessons with his mom when he was 8 and was found by a producer on Broadway and starred in Pal Joey. His popularity grew bigger and soon starred in movies and TV shows! One movie he was in was called Singin' in the Rain which was really popular. He was also in For Me and My Gal. He retired and then later died at age 83 on February 2,1996 in Beverly Hills.
Another woman named Mary Roberts Rinehart born August 12,1876 was a famous author. Some books she wrote are The Butler Did it, A Light in the Window, and in 1908 the book she is well known as is The Circular Staircase. Her books got so popular that she even got a nickname, American Agatha. Mary died September 22,1958 at age 82. Kids still read and enjoy her books today, because even though she died, her books will always be around!