This week in Suffolk County history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (April 12-18)

Dan Lauria
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This week in Suffolk County history.

Born April 12, 1947, with ties to Lindenhurst, NY

Dan Lauria was born on April 12, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in Lindenhurst, where he graduated from Lindenhurst Senior High School in 1965. As a high school student, he played varsity football and later taught physical education at Lindenhurst High School. Lauria is known for his role as Jack Arnold in *The Wonder Years* (1988–1993). He also appeared as Jack Sullivan on *Sullivan and Son* (2012–2014) and as Al Luongo on *Pitch* (2016–2017). His career in television spans several notable roles, yet he maintains a strong connection to his hometown, reflecting his journey from Lindenhurst to a successful acting career.

Rod Steiger, born April 14, 1925 in Westhampton

April 14, 1925 – American actor (In the Heat of the Night; The Pawnbroker; The Illustrated Man), born in Westhampton, New York.



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