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Homer Bigart -- b.10/25/1907 d.4/16/1991 (83)
Journalist
Bam Bam Bigelow -- b.9/1/1961 N.S. d.1/19/2007 N.S. (45)
WrestlerNames/Places: aka Bambam BigelowMisc: WWF wrestler (Wrestlemania XI)
Erastus B. Bigelow -- b.4/2/1814 d.12/6/1879 (65)
Inventor (m), ManufacturerMisc: noted as the developer of the power carpet loom and as a founder of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
John Bigelow -- b.11/25/1817 d.12/19/1911 (94)
Author (m), Diplomat (m)
Kathryn Bigelow -- b.11/27/1951
Writer (m), Producer/Director (m)
Dan Biggar -- b.10/16/1989 N.S.
Rugby Player, Welsh (Wales)
Earl Derr Biggers -- b.8/24/1884 d.4/5/1933 (48)
Author (m)Misc: created Chinese detective Charlie Chan
Antoinette Biggerstaff -- b.7/2/1947
Actress, Irish
Sean Biggerstaff -- b.3/15/1983
Actor, ScottishMovie Titles: Cashback, Harry Potter (series)
Craig Biggio -- b.12/14/1965
MLB Second BasemanMisc: 7x All-Star, 4x Gold Glove, 5x Silver Slugger; Astros #7 retiredSports Teams: Houston Astros (1988-2007)
Edward Power Biggs -- b.3/29/1906 d.3/10/1977 (70)
Organist, English
Jason Biggs -- b.5/12/1978 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m), Internet Video ActorTV Shows: Drexell's Class (as Willie), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (as Leonardo), Orange is the New Black (as Larry Bloom)Movie Titles: American Pie (series), Anything Else, My Best Friend's Girl, American Wedding, American Reunion
Lazlo Biggs -- b.10/2/2017 N.S.
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Jenny Mollen and Jason's son
Richard Biggs -- b.3/18/1960 d.5/22/2004 (44)
ActorTV Shows: Babylon 5 (as Dr. Steven Franklin)
Verlon Biggs -- b.3/12/1943 d.6/7/1994 (51)
NFL DefensiveSports Teams: New York Jets
Roxann Biggs-Dawson -- b.9/11/1958 N.S.
Actress, Producer/Director (m)Names/Places: aka Roxann DawsonTV Shows: Star Trek: Voyager (as chief engineer B'Elanna Torres, half Klingon/half human)Movie Titles: Guilty by Suspicion
John Bigham -- b.3/3/1969
Modern Rock SingerGroup Names: Fishbone
Isabel Bigley -- b.2/23/1926 d.9/30/2006 (80)
Stage Actress
Kevin Bigley -- b.10/5/1986
ActorTV Shows: Sirens (as Brian)Movie Titles: The Angry Birds Movie, Game Change, The Dilemma
John Jeremiah Bigsby -- b.8/14/1792 d.2/10/1881 (88)
Geologist (m), Physician (m), EnglishMisc: studies of structure of underlying rock strata and uncovered many new prehistoric species of life
Joseph Bihari -- b.5/30/1925 d.11/28/2013 (88)
Businessperson, Music FigureMisc: co-founder of Modern Records
Julius Jeramiah Bihari -- b.9/9/1913 d.11/17/1984 (71)
Businessperson, Music FigureMisc: co-founder of Modern Records
Lester Louis Bihari -- b.5/12/1912 d.9/9/1983 (71)
Businessperson, Music FigureMisc: co-founder of Modern Records
Saul Samuel Bihari -- b.3/9/1918 d.2/22/1975 (56)
Businessperson, Music FigureMisc: co-founder of Modern Records
Theodore Bikel -- b.5/2/1924 d.7/21/2015 (91)
Movie/Stage Actor, Folk Singer, AustrianNames/Places: b. in Vienna
Abebe Bikila -- b.8/7/1932 d.10/25/1973 (41)
Runner, Olympic Athlete, Track and Field
Steven Biko -- b.12/18/1946 d.9/12/1977 (30)
LeaderMisc: Black Student leader, South African anti-apartheid activist.
Jedediah Bila -- b.1/29/1979 N.S.
Author (m), Columnist, TV Hostess, PersonalityTV Shows: The View
Dann Bilardello -- b.5/26/1959
MLB Catcher
Jay Bilas -- b.12/24/1963
Basketball AnnouncerMisc: Basketball commentator
Theodore G. Bilbo -- b.10/13/1877 d.8/21/1947 (69)
Senator (m)
Simone Biles -- b.3/14/1997 N.S.
Gymnast, Olympic AthleteMisc: is regarded by many to be one of the greatest and most dominant gymnasts of all time.
Frederick Biletnikoff -- b.2/23/1943
NFL Coach, NFL Wide Receiver, College Football Player, CFL Figure, USFL FigureMisc: 6x Pro Bowl, Super Bowl XI MVP; in the College and Pro Football Halls of FameSports Teams: Florida State University, Oakland Raiders (player 1965-1978), Montreal Alouettes (player and coach 1980), Orange Glen High School (1982), Palomar College (1983), Diablo Valley College (1984), Oakland Invaders (1985), Arizona Wrangelers (1986), Calgary Stampeders (1987-1988), Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders (1989-2006)
Vera Bilitch -- b.3/12/2016 N.S.
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Emilie de Ravin and Eric's daughter
Mr. Acker Bilk -- b.1/28/1929 d.11/2/2014 (85)
Composer, Songwriter, Clarinetist, Bandleader, Jazz Musician, EnglishNames/Places: RN:Bernard Stanley BilkSong Titles: Stranger on the Shore
Steve Bilko -- b.11/13/1928 d.3/7/1978 (49)
MLB Player
Tony Bill -- b.8/23/1940
Actor, Producer/Director (m)Movie Titles: Flyboys, Untamed Heart, Five Corners, The Sting, My Bodyguard, Shampoo
George Billick -- b.4/13/1910 d.9/8/1992 (82)
BowlerMisc: the first bowler to roll more than 15 perfect games in ABC sanctioned competition.
Jack Billingham -- b.2/21/1943
MLB Pitcher
Mickey Billingham -- b.8/9/1957
Hip-Pop Keyboardist, New Wave Keyboardist, EnglishGroup Names: Dexy's Midnight Runners, The Beat (aka The English Beat in the U.S.), General Public
Alexandra Billings -- b.3/28/1962 N.S.
Actress, Internet Video Actress
Brandon Billings -- b.1/10/1992 N.S.
ActorMisc: retired from acting in 1996
Eric Billings -- b.1/10/1992
ActorMisc: retired from acting in 1996
John Shaw Billings -- b.4/12/1838 d.3/11/1913 (74)
Librarian (m), Physician (m)
Josh Billings -- b.4/21/1818 N.S. d.10/14/1885 N.S. (67)
Author (m), Lecturer, HumoristNames/Places: aka Henry Wheeler ShawMisc: a famous humorist of his time perhaps second only to Mark Twain during the latter half of the 19th century
William Billings -- b.10/7/1746 d.9/26/1800 (53)
Composer, American
Beau Billingslea -- b.9/1/1953
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m), Video Game Voice ActorMovie Titles: Star Trek Into Darkness, The American PresidentVideo Games: Dynasty Warriors (series), Naruto Shippuden (series)
Joe Billingslea -- b.11/14/1937 N.S.
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: Contours
Barbara Billingsley -- b.12/22/1915 d.10/16/2010 (94)
TV/Movie Actress, Cartoon Voice ActressNames/Places: b. in Los AngelesTV Shows: Leave It To Beaver (as June Cleaver), Muppet Babies (as Nanny voicist)
Hobie Billingsley -- b.12/2/1927 N.S. d.7/16/2022 N.S. (94)
Diver, Olympic Athlete, American
John Billingsley -- b.5/20/1960 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: True Blood (as Mike Spencer), Star Trek: Enterprise (as Dr. Phlox)Movie Titles: Out of Time, The Man from Earth, While Oleander, 2012
Peter Billingsley -- b.4/16/1971
Actor, TV Host, Commercial Actor, Producer/Director (m)Misc: Messy Marvin in Hersheys syrup adsTV Shows: Real PeopleMovie Titles: Iron Man, The Break-Up, Four Christmases, A Christmas Story
Ray Billingsley -- b.7/25/1957
Comic Strip CartoonistNames/Places: MN:CurtisMisc: Strip: Curtis
Sherman Billingsley -- b.3/10/1896 N.S. d.10/4/1966 N.S. (70)
TV HostMisc: N.Y. inpersario & owner of the chic Stork Club (TV too)
Craig Billington -- b.9/11/1966
NHL Goaltender, Canadian
James Hadley Billington -- b.6/1/1929 N.S. d.11/20/2018 N.S. (89)
Author (m), Government Official (m), Teacher (m)Misc: Librarian of Congress
Michael Billington -- b.12/24/1941 d.6/3/2005 (63)
Actor, EnglishTV Shows: UFO, Edward The Seventh, The CollectorsMovie Titles: The Spy Who Loved Me, Alfred the Great, KGB: The Secret War
Stephen Billington -- b.12/10/1969
Actor, EnglishMovie Titles: Braveheart, Resident Evil, Exorcismus, Dracula III: Legacy
Chauncey Billups -- b.9/25/1976
NBA PlayerNames/Places: NN:Mr. Big ShotMisc: NBA Finals MVP 2004Sports Teams: Detroit Pistons, Denver Nuggets
Billy -- b.12/11/????
Radio Disc JockMisc: host of the John Boy and Billy Show
Billy The Kid -- b.11/23/1859 d.7/14/1881 (21)
OutlawNames/Places: RN:William H. Bonney Jr.
Chuck Billy -- b.6/23/1962
Rock and Roll SingerGroup Names: Testament
Jean-Luc Bilodeau -- b.11/4/1990 N.S.
Actor, CanadianTV Shows: Baby Daddy (as Ben Wheeler)Movie Titles: LOL, Piranha 3DD
Caitlin Bilodeaux -- b.3/17/1965
Fencer, Olympic AthleteMisc: Olympics 1992
Michael Patrick Bilon -- b.8/29/1947 d.1/27/1983 (35)
Actor
Dmitri Bilozerchev -- b.12/22/1966
Gymnast, Russian
Rachel Bilson -- b.8/25/1981 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: The O.C. (as Summer Roberts), Hart of Dixie (as Dr. Zoe Hart)Movie Titles: Jumper, Waiting For Forever
Luke Bilyk -- b.11/10/1994 N.S.
Actor, Canadian
Maeve Binchy -- b.5/28/1939 N.S. d.7/30/2012 N.S. (73)
Novelist, Short Story Writer (m), Playwright (m), Columnist, Irish
Maurice Binder -- b.12/4/1925 d.4/9/1991 (65)
Entertainment FigureMisc: Title designer, trailer maker, and artist of James Bond films; some say d. at 73
Alfred Binet -- b.7/8/1857 d.10/18/1911 (54)
Psychologist (m), French
David "Dave" Bing -- b.11/24/1943
Baptist, Mayor (m), Businessperson, NBA GuardMisc: 1968 NBA scoring leader; some say b. Nov 29; Detroit Mayor 2009-2013Sports Teams: Detroit Pistons (1966-1975), Washington Bullets (1975-1977), Boston Celtics (1977-1978)
Sir Rudolph Bing -- b.1/9/1902 d.9/2/1997 (95)
Executive, Entertainment Figure, AustrianMisc: Opera Manager of NY Metropolitan Opera
Stan Bing -- b.5/20/1951 N.S. d.5/2/2020 N.S. (68)
Novelist, HumoristNames/Places: aka Stanley Bing, RN: Gil SchwartzMisc: wrote a column for Fortune magazine for over 20 years and a decade at Esquire magazine.
Steve Bing -- b.3/31/1965 N.S. d.6/22/2020 N.S. (55)
Writer (m), Producer/Director (m)Movie Titles: Kangaroo Jack, Get Carter, Missing in Action, Marley
Li Bingbing -- b.2/27/1973 N.S.
Actress, Singer, ChineseMovie Titles: Seventeen Years, Transformers: Age of Extinction
Brittany Binger -- b.3/24/1987
Model, PlaymateMisc: June 2007
George Caleb Bingham -- b.3/20/1811 d.7/7/1879 (68)
Painter (m), Politician (m)
Hiram Bingham -- b.11/19/1875 d.6/6/1956 (80)
Archaeologist (m), Explorer (m), Statesman (m)Misc: discoverer of the Inca city of Machu Picchu.
Jeff Bingham -- b.10/3/1943
Senator (m)
Traci Bingham -- b.1/13/1968
ActressTV Shows: Baywatch (as Jordan Tate)
Gregg Binkley -- b.3/20/1963
Actor, Director (m)TV Shows: Raising Hope (as Barney)Movie Titles: The Man Who Wasn't There, Galaxy Quest, Changeling
Les Binks -- b.4/5/1948 N.S.
Heavy Metal Drummer, BritishGroup Names: Judas Priest
Osama Bin Laden -- b.3/10/1957 d.5/2/2011 (54)
OutlawMisc: founder of al-Qaeda
David Binn -- b.2/6/1972
NFL Player
Edward Binns -- b.9/12/1916 d.12/4/1990 (75)
TV/Movie ActorTV Shows: Brenner, The Nurses, It Takes a Thief's Wallie Powers
Juliette Binoche -- b.3/9/1964
Actress, FrenchMovie Titles: Chocolat, Three Colors: Blue, Hidden, Godzilla (2014), The English Patient
Ludwig Binswanger -- b.4/13/1881 d.2/5/1966 (84)
Author (m), Psychiatrist, Swiss
Jacob Binzer -- b.10/28/1966
Rock and Roll GuitaristGroup Names: D-A-D
Jesper Binzer -- b.9/4/1965
Rock and Roll Musician
Frank J. Biondi Jr. -- b.1/9/1945 N.S. d.11/25/2019 N.S. (74)
TV Executive (m)Misc: HBO president 1983, Viacom President 1987-1996, Universal Studios President 1996-1998
Matthew Nicholas "Matt" Biondi -- b.10/8/1965 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, AmericanMisc: won 7 medals in 1988 Olympics, including 5 gold (2 individual, 3 relay); has won a total of 11 medals (8 gold, 2 silver and a bronze) in 3 Olympics (1984,88,92).
George Biondo -- b.9/3/1945
Rock and Roll BassistNames/Places: MN: MichaelGroup Names: Steppenwolf
John Birch -- b.5/8/1918 N.S. d.8/25/1945 N.S. (27)
Military LeaderMisc: WWII hero captain
Paul Birch -- b.1/13/1912 d.5/24/1969 (57)
Actor
Peter Birch -- b.12/11/1922 d.12/13/1987 N.S. (65)
Choreographer (m), Dancer (m)
Reginald Birch -- b.5/2/1856 d.6/17/1943 (87)
Illustrator (m), Children's Author (m), British
Thomas Birch -- b.7/26/1779 d.1/3/1851 (71)
Painter (m), British
Thora Birch -- b.3/11/1982
TV/Movie Actress, Producer/Director (m)Names/Places: aka:ThoraTV Shows: Day by Day (as Molly), Parenthood (as Taylor Buckman)Movie Titles: Now and Then, American Beauty, Ghost World, The Hole, Patriot Games
Will Birch -- b.9/12/1948
Songwriter, Drummer, English
Andrew Bird -- b.7/11/1973
Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist, Pop Singer
Billie Bird -- b.2/28/1908 d.11/27/2002 (94)
TV Actress, ComedienneTV Shows: It Takes Two, Benson (as Mrs. Cassidy), Dear John (as Mrs. Philbert)
Brad Bird -- b.9/24/1957 N.S.
Movie Producer/Director (m)TV Shows: The Critic, The SimpsonsMovie Titles: Toy Story 3, Monsters University, Ratatouille, The Incredibles, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol
Cyril Kenneth Bird -- b.12/17/1887 d.6/11/1965 (77)
Cartoonist, EnglishMisc: who, particularly in Punch, created warmhearted social comedies, using little stick figures to convey his point.
Greg Bird -- b.11/9/1992 N.S.
MLB First Baseman
Harley Bird -- b.12/17/2001 N.S.
Cartoon Voice Actress, EnglishTV Shows: Peppa Pig (voicist)
Jade Bird -- b.10/1/1997 N.S.
Songwriter, Singer
Larry Bird -- b.12/7/1956 N.S.
NBA Coach, NBA Forward, Olympic AthleteNames/Places: b. in French Lick, IN; MN:JoeMisc: 150 games, 3681 points, 24.5 ppg; college Player of Year (1979) at Indiana St.; led Boston Celtics to 3 NBA titles; 3x NBA Champion (1981, 1984, 1986); 3x NBA Most Valuable Player (1984-1986); 12x NBA All-Star (1980-1988, 1990-1992); 2x NBA Finals MVP (1984, 1986); 9x All-NBA First Team (1980-1988); All-NBA Second Team (1990); 3x NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1982-1984); NBA Rookie of the Year (1980); NBA All-Rookie Team (1980); 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996); Member of the 1992 "Dream Team" inducted as a unit in 2010; Celtics #33 retiredSports Teams: Indiana State (1976-1979), Boston Celtics (1979-1992), Indiana Pacers (coach 1997-2000)
Nereyda Bird -- b.4/18/1998 N.S.
Model, Playmate, American, Dominican RepublicanMisc: April 2018 Playmate
Robert Montgomery Bird -- b.2/5/1806 d.1/23/1854 (47)
Novelist, Dramatist/Playwright (m)
Rose Bird -- b.11/2/1936 N.S. d.12/4/1999 N.S. (63)
Judge/Jurist (m)Misc: ousted Calif Supreme Court Judge
Sam Bird -- b.1/9/1987 N.S.
Auto Racer, English
Simon Bird -- b.8/19/1984 N.S.
Actor, Comic Actor, Director (m), EnglishTV Shows: The Inbetweeners (as Will McKenzie), Friday Night Dinner (as Adam)Movie Titles: The Inbetweeners Movie, The Inbetweeners 2
Sue Bird -- b.10/16/1981 N.S.
WNBA Figure, Olympic Athlete
J. J. Birden -- b.6/16/1965
NFL Wide Receiver
Bob Birdsell -- b.12/10/1947
NHL Player, CanadianSports Teams: Detroit Red Wings
Clarence Birdseye -- b.12/9/1886 d.10/7/1956 (69)
Inventor (m), BusinesspersonMisc: Deep Freezing food method; General Foods Corp. co-founder
Cindy Birdsong -- b.12/15/1939 N.S.
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: The Supremes (1967-72), Patti LaBelle & the Blue Belles
Mary Birdsong -- b.4/18/1968
Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: Stroker and Hoop, Reno 911!, Crash and BernsteinMovie Titles: The Descendants, Buried, Reno 911!: Miami, Perry Jackson: Sea of Monsters
Otis Birdsong -- b.12/9/1955
NBA Player
Tala Birell -- b.9/10/1907 d.2/17/1958 (50)
Actress, Romanian
Vannocio Biringuccio -- b.10/20/1480 d.8/??/1537
ItalianMisc: He is best known for his manual on metalworking. Could have died in 1539
Matt Birk -- b.7/23/1976
NFL Center
Olivia Birkelund -- b.4/26/1963
ActressTV Shows: All My ChildrenMovie Titles: The Bone Collector, Far From Heaven, Letters from a Killer
Bernadette Birkett -- b.7/8/1946
ActressNames/Places: George Wendt's wifeTV Shows: It's Garry Shandling's Show (as Jackie Schumaker)Movie Titles: Heartbreakers, St. Elmo's Fire, The Ratings Game
Jane Birkin -- b.12/14/1946 N.S. d.7/16/2023 N.S. (76)
Writer (m), Actress, Director (m), EnglishSong Titles: Je T'Aime...Moi Non PlusMovie Titles: Death on the Nile, Blow-Up, Evil Under the Sun
Gil Birmingham -- b.7/13/1953 N.S.
ActorMovie Titles: Twilight (film series)
Stephen Birmingham -- b.5/28/1929 N.S. d.11/15/2015 N.S. (86)
Author (m), Historian (m)Book Titles: Our Crowd: The Great Jewish Families of New York
Laura Bryan Birn -- b.4/3/1965
Soap ActressTV Shows: The Young and the Restless (as Lynne for over a quarter of a century)
David Birney -- b.4/23/1939 N.S. d.4/29/2022 N.S. (83)
TV ActorNames/Places: b. in Washington, DC; Meredith Baxter's ex-hubbyMisc: some say b. in 1940TV Shows: Master of the Game, Bridget Loves Bernie (as Bernie), Serpico (star), St. Elsewhere (as Dr. Ben Samuels), Glitter, Live Shot (as Harry Chandler Moore)
Mollie Elizabeth Birney -- b.10/1/1984
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Meredith Baxter & David's girl
Peter David Edwin Birney -- b.10/1/1984
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Meredith Baxter & David's son
Reed Birney -- b.9/11/1954 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: House of Cards (as Rep. Donald Blythe / VP Donald Blythe), The Blacklist (as Tom Connolly)Movie Titles: Four Friends
William Alfred Hart Birnie -- b.8/4/1910 d.8/19/1979 (69)
Journalist, Editor (m)Misc: Senior Editor of Reader's Digest
Martin Biron -- b.8/15/1977
NHL Goaltender, Canadian
Péter Biros -- b.4/5/1976 N.S.
Olympic Athlete, Water Polo Player, Hungarian
Augustine Birrell -- b.1/19/1850 d.11/20/1933 (83)
Author (m), Statesman (m), English
Peter Birrell -- b.5/9/1941
Bassist, EnglishGroup Names: Freddie & the Dreamers
Beeb Birtles -- b.11/28/1948
Songwriter, Guitarist, Australian, Dutch (Netherlands)Names/Places: RN:Gerard BirtlekampGroup Names: Zoot, Little River Band
Eric Bischoff -- b.5/27/1955 N.S.
Entrepreneur, TV Producer (m), Personality, Wrestler
Joy Bisco -- b.10/15/1975
Actress, Producer (m)Movie Titles: Ghost World, Couples Retreat, Not Another Teen Movie
Kerry Bishé -- b.5/1/1984
Actress, New ZealandTV Shows: Scrubs (as Lucy Bennett), Halt and Catch Fire (as Donna Clark)Movie Titles: Argo, Grand Piano, Sex and the City, Red State
James Furman Bisher -- b.11/4/1918 N.S. d.3/18/2012 N.S. (93)
Columnist, Sports WriterMisc: Tha Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Summer Bishil -- b.7/17/1988
ActressTV Shows: The Magicians (as Margo Hanson)Movie Titles: Towelhead, The Last Airbender, Crossing Over, Mooz-Lum
Billy Bishop -- b.8/24/1906 d.7/7/1995 (88)
BandleaderMisc: Big Bands
Blaine Bishop -- b.7/24/1970
NFL Safety
Ed Bishop -- b.6/11/1932 d.6/8/2005 (72)
Actor
Elizabeth Bishop -- b.2/8/1911 d.10/6/1979 (68)
Poet (m)
Elvin Bishop -- b.10/21/1942
Songwriter, Harmonicaist, Blues Singer/GuitaristNames/Places: b. in Tulsa, OK; NN:Pigboy CrabshawGroup Names: Paul Butterfield Blues Band, soloist
Greg Bishop -- b.5/2/1971
NFL Player
Harold Bishop -- b.4/8/1970
NFL Player
Hazel Bishop -- b.8/17/1906 d.12/5/1998 (92)
Inventor (m), Cosmetic ExecutiveMisc: non smear lipstick
Henry Rowley Bishop -- b.11/18/1786 d.4/30/1855 (68)
Composer, Conductor, EnglishSong Titles: Home Sweet Home
Isabel Bishop -- b.3/3/1902 d.2/19/1988 (85)
Artist
Jim Bishop -- b.11/21/1907 d.7/26/1987 (79)
Author (m), Columnist
Joe Bishop -- b.11/27/1907 d.5/12/1976 (68)
Songwriter, Flugelhorn
Joey Bishop -- b.2/3/1918 d.10/17/2007 (89)
Columnist, Movie Actor, Comedian, TV Talk Show Host, PanelistNames/Places: b. in New York City; RN:Joseph Abraham GottliebMisc: some say b. 1919TV Shows: Jack Paar Show, Joey Bishop Show (as Joey Barnes), Liar's Club
John Bishop -- b.11/30/1966 N.S.
Actor, Comedian, Soccer Player, English
John Bishop -- b.??/??/????
Sports FigureMisc: in the Motor Sports Hall of Fame
John Michael Bishop -- b.2/22/1936
Scientist (m), Immunologist, Microbiologist (m), Virologist (m)Misc: co-winner (with Harold Varmus) of the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1989 for achievements in clarifying the origins of cancer.
Julie Bishop -- b.8/30/1914 d.8/30/2001 (87)
TV/Movie ActressNames/Places: RN:Jacqueline WellsMisc: leading lady of 30s-40s films; some say b. 1917
Kelly Bishop -- b.2/28/1944 N.S.
Actress, Dancer (m)Names/Places: RN: Carole BishopTV Shows: Gilmore Girls (as Emily Gilmore)Movie Titles: Dirty Dancing, Wonder Boys, Private Parts
Kevin Bishop -- b.6/18/1980 N.S.
Writer (m), Actor, Comedian, Producer (m), EnglishTV Shows: The Kevin Bishop Show (star and co-writer)Movie Titles: Muppet Treasure Island
Louanne Bishop -- b.11/10/1955
ActressMovie Titles: Kalofornia, Kiss the Girls, Don Jon
Max Bishop -- b.9/5/1899 d.2/24/1962 (62)
MLB PlayerNames/Places: NN:Camera Eye
Michael Bishop -- b.11/12/1945 N.S. d.11/13/2023 N.S. (78)
Science Fiction Writer (m)
Stephen Bishop -- b.11/14/1951
Actor, Songwriter, Guitarist, Pop SingerSong Titles: On and On, It Might Be You, Save It For A Rainy Day
Troy Bishop -- b.9/21/1972
ActorMovie Titles: Scream, Terms of Endearment, Apartment 206, Accidents Happen
Walter Bishop Jr. -- b.10/4/1927 d.1/24/1998 (70)
Jazz PianistGroup Names: Art Blakey, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis
William Bishop -- b.7/16/1917 d.10/3/1959 (42)
ActorTV Shows: It's a Great Life (as Steve Connors)
William Avery Bishop -- b.2/8/1894 d.9/11/1956 (62)
Hero (m), CanadianMisc: fighter ace who shot down 72 German aircraft during World War I.
Val Bisoglio -- b.5/7/1926 N.S. d.10/18/2021 N.S. (95)
ActorTV Shows: Roll Out, Police Woman (as Lt. Paul Marsh), Quincy M.E. (as Danny Tovo)Movie Titles: Saturday Night Fever, The Frisco Kid
George H. Bissell -- b.11/8/1821 d.11/19/1884 (63)
Pioneer (m)Misc: founded the first american oil company
Melville Reuben Bissell -- b.9/25/1843 d.3/15/1889 (45)
Inventor (m)Misc: the carpet sweeper
Patrick Bissell -- b.12/1/1957 d.12/29/1987 (30)
Dancer (m)
Richard Bissell -- b.6/27/1913 N.S. d.5/4/1977 N.S. (63)
Novelist, Short Story Writer (m)Book Titles: 7 1/2 Cents
Whit Bissell -- b.10/25/1909 d.3/5/1996 (86)
ActorTV Shows: The Time Tunnel (as Gen. Heywood Kirk)
Jacqueline Bisset -- b.9/13/1944
Roman Catholic, TV/Movie Actress, Movie Producer (m), EnglishNames/Places: b. in WeybridgeTV Shows: Airport, The Deep, Casino Royale
Josie Bissett -- b.10/5/1970
TV/Movie Actress, ModelNames/Places: Rob Estes' wifeMisc: many also say b. 1969TV Shows: Melrose Place (as Jane Mancini), The Secret Life of the American Teenager (as Kathleen)Movie Titles: Mikey, The Doors
Gregg Bissonette -- b.6/9/1959
Rock and Roll DrummerGroup Names: David Lee Roth, Joe Santriani
Matt Bissonette -- b.7/25/1961
Rock and Roll BassistGroup Names: Joe Santriani
Roy Bittan -- b.7/2/1949 N.S.
Rock and Roll KeyboardistNames/Places: aka Broyd?Group Names: Bruce Springsteen and The E. Street Band (co-producer)
Karl Theodore Bitter -- b.12/6/1867 d.4/9/1915 (47)
Sculptor (m)
Ryan James Bittle -- b.3/21/1976
ActorTV Shows: Sweet Valley High, 7th Heaven (as Jeff)Movie Titles: Take Me Home Tonight, Who's Your Daddy?
Billy Bitzer -- b.4/21/1874 d.4/29/1944 (70)
Cinematographer (m)Misc: motion-picture cameraman who, in partnership with the pioneer director D.W. Griffith, developed camera techniques that set the standard for all future motion pictures and stimulated important experimentation in the field.
Edward "Sonny" Bivins -- b.1/15/1936 N.S. d.12/3/2014 N.S. (78)
Tenor, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: RN: Edward Jessie Bivins, Jr.Group Names: Manhattans
Jimmy Bivins -- b.12/6/1919 d.7/4/2012 (92)
Boxer
Michael "Biv" Bivins -- b.8/10/1968 N.S.
Rhythm and Blues SingerMisc: some say b. Oct 10Group Names: New Edition, Bel Biv & DeVoe
Gus Bivona -- b.11/25/1915 d.1/5/1996 (80)
Clarinetist, BandleaderGroup Names: Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey
Bill Bixby -- b.1/22/1934 d.11/21/1993 (59)
TV/Movie Actor, TV Director (m), PanelistNames/Places: b. in San FranciscoTV Shows: Joey Bishop Show, My Favorite Martian (as Tim O'Hara), The Courtship of Eddie's Father (as Tom Corbett), The Magician (as Anthony Blake), Masquerade Party, Rich Man Poor Man, The Incredible Hulk (as David Bruce Banner), Goodnight Beantown (as Matt Cassidy)
Paul Biya -- b.2/13/1933 N.S.
President (m), Cameroon
Bismack Biyombo -- b.8/28/1992 N.S.
NBA Center, Congo
Bizarre -- b.7/5/1976
Rap Music PerformerNames/Places: RN: Rufus Arthur JohnsonGroup Names: D12
Georges Bizet -- b.10/25/1838 d.6/3/1875 (36)
Composer, FrenchNames/Places: RN:Alexandre Cesar Leopold Bizet
Bj -- b.??/??/????
Đurđa "Đurđica" Bjedov -- b.4/5/1947 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Yugoslav
Kat Bjelland -- b.12/9/1963
Songwriter, Alternative Rock Singer/GuitaristGroup Names: Babes in Toyland
Jussi Bjoerling -- b.2/2/1911 d.9/9/1960 (49)
Tenor, Opera Singer, Swedish
Björk -- b.11/21/1965 N.S.
Music Producer, Songwriter, Keyboardist, Alternative Rock Performer, IcelandianNames/Places: RLN:GudmundsdottirGroup Names: Sugarcubes, soloist
Anita Bjork -- b.4/25/1923 d.10/24/2012 (89)
Actress, Swedish
Brant Bjork -- b.3/19/1973
Music Producer, Songwriter, Singer, Multi-instrumentalist, Rock and Roll MusicianGroup Names: Kyuss
Jonas Björkman -- b.3/23/1972
Tennis Player, SwedishMisc: Davis Cup 1994
Nadia Bjorlin -- b.8/2/1980
ActressTV Shows: Venice: The Series (star)Movie Titles: Redline, Divorce Invitation, I Know Where Lizzie Is
B. J. Ornst Jerne Bjornson -- b.12/8/1832 d.4/26/1910 (77)
Novelist, Dramatist/Playwright (m), Poet (m), News Person, Journalist, Norweigan
Eric Bjornson -- b.12/15/1971
NFL Tight End
Bk -- b.??/??/????
Bl -- b.??/??/????
Uwe Blab -- b.3/26/1962
NBA Player, West German
Blac Chyna -- b.5/11/1988 N.S.
ModelNames/Places: RN: Angela Renee White
Aloe Blacc -- b.1/7/1979
Soul Singer, Rap Music PerformerSong Titles: I Need a Dollar, Loving You Is Killing MeAlbum Titles: Good Things
Boris Blacher -- b.1/6/1903 O.S. or 1/19/1903 N.S. d.1/30/1975 (72)
Composer, German
Jason Blachowicz -- b.12/14/1968
Rock and Roll BassistGroup Names: Maleviolent Creation
Black Thought -- b.10/3/1971 N.S.
RapperNames/Places: RN: Tariq Luqmaan TrotterGroup Names: The Roots
Bill Black -- b.9/17/1926 N.S. d.10/21/1965 N.S. (39)
Songwriter, BassistNames/Places: b. in Memphis, TNMisc: soul & country genres; in Elvis Presley's band; warm-up act during the Beatles' American tour
Bobby Black -- b.??/??/????
Rock and Roll MusicianMisc: Pedal SteelGroup Names: Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen
Bud Black -- b.6/30/1957
MLB Manager, MLB Coach, MLB PitcherSports Teams: San Diego Padres (manager 2007-2015)
Cilla Black -- b.5/27/1943 d.8/1/2015 N.S. (72)
Actress, Singer, EnglishNames/Places: b. in Liverpool; RN:Priscilla White
Clint Black -- b.2/4/1962
Music Producer, Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist, Country Singer/GuitaristNames/Places: Lisa Hartman's hubbySong Titles: A Better Man, Killin' Time, Nobody's Home, Walkin' Away, Loving Blind, Where Are You Now, When My Ship Comes In, A Good Run of Bad Luck, Summer's Comin', Like the Rain, Nothin' but the Taillights, The Shoes You're Wearing, When I Said I Do (featuring Lisa Hartman Black)Album Titles: Killin' Time, Put Yourself in My Shoes, The Hard Way, No Time to Kill, One Emotion, Nothin' but the Taillights, D'lectrified, Spend My Time, Drinkin' Songs and Other Logic, On Purpose
David "Jay" Black -- b.11/2/1938 N.S. d.10/22/2021 N.S. (82)
Music Producer, Singer, MusicianNames/Places: RN:David BlattMisc: some say b. 1940, 42 or 44Group Names: Jay & the Americans
Davidson Black -- b.7/25/1884 d.3/15/1934 (49)
Scientist (m), Anthropologist (m), Canadian
Don Black -- b.6/21/1938
Lyricist, Songwriter, English
Dustin Lance Black -- b.6/10/1974 N.S.
Screenwriter
Ellie Black -- b.9/8/1995 N.S.
Gymnast, Olympic Athlete, Canadian
Frank (Music) Black -- b.4/6/1965 N.S.
Actor, Songwriter, Modern Rock Singer/GuitaristNames/Places: RN: Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV; stage name: Black FrancisGroup Names: The Pixies (as Black Francis), soloist
Frank (NBC) Black -- b.11/28/1896 d.??/??/????
Composer, MusicianMisc: NBC Music Director
Genie Black -- b.6/14/1937
Country Singer
Greene V. Black -- b.8/3/1836 d.??/??/1915
Inventor (m)Misc: Dental instruments
Hugo L. Black -- b.2/27/1886 d.9/25/1971 (85)
Supreme Court JusticeMisc: (Sen-D-Ala)/78th Supreme Court justice (1937-71)
Jack Black -- b.8/28/1969
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m), Rock and Roll SingerNames/Places: RN: Thomas Jacob BlackMovie Titles: Kung Fu Panda (series), High Fidelity, Shallow Hal, Orange County, School of Rock, Envy, Shark Tale, King Kong (2005), Nacho Libre, The Pick of Destiny, The Holiday, Tropic Thunder, Year One
James Black -- b.8/3/1969
NHL Player, Canadian
Jeanne Black -- b.10/25/1937 d.10/23/2014 N.S. (76)
Country SingerNames/Places: b. in Pomona, CA; RN:Gloria JeanneMisc: sang an answer to Jim Reeves' "He'll Have To Go" with her hit "He'll Have To Stay"Song Titles: He'll Have to Stay
Jet Black -- b.8/26/1958 N.S. d.12/6/2022 N.S. (64)
Rock and Roll Drummer, EnglishNames/Places: RN: Brian John DuffyGroup Names: The Stranglers
Jim Black -- b.??/??/????
Rock and Roll DrummerGroup Names: Skreaming Sun
Jimmy Carl Black -- b.2/1/1938 d.11/1/2008 (70)
Singer, Drummer, Rock and Roll MusicianGroup Names: Mothers of Invention
Joe Black -- b.2/8/1924 d.5/17/2002 (78)
MLB Player
Joseph Black -- b.4/16/1728 d.12/6/1799 (71)
Chemist (m), Physicist (m), French, Scottish
Kaitlyn Black -- b.7/29/1983
ActressTV Shows: Hart of Dixie (as Annabeth Nass)Movie Titles: Officer Down, Bureaucracy
Karen Black -- b.7/1/1939 d.8/8/2013 (74)
Movie Actress, Dancer (m)Names/Places: b. in Park Ridge, Ill.; RLN:Blanchie ZieglerMisc: some say b. 1942
Larry Black -- b.7/20/1951 d.2/8/2006 N.S. (54)
Sprinter, Runner, Olympic AthleteMisc: 4x100 runner (Olympic-gold-1972)
Lewis Black -- b.8/30/1948 N.S.
Author (m), Playwright (m), Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: Harvey Birdman Attorney At Law (as The Deadly Duplicator), Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (as Mr. E)Movie Titles: The Aristocrats, Inside Out, Unaccompanied Minors
Lily Pearl Black -- b.5/8/2001
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Lisa Hartman and Clint's daughter
Lucas Black -- b.11/29/1982
TV ActorTV Shows: American Gothic (as Caleb Temple), Friday Night Lights, NCIS: New OrleansMovie Titles: The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Sling Blade, All The Pretty Horses
Marina Black -- b.??/??/????
ActressTV Shows: Jake 2.0 (as Sarah Heywood)
Michael Ian Black -- b.8/12/1971
Actor, Comedian, Producer (m)TV Shows: Ed (as Philip 'Phil' Washington Stubbs), The Jim Gaffigan Show (as Daniel)Movie Titles: Run Fatboy Run, This Is 40
Morty Black -- b.8/12/1960
Drummer, Rock and Roll Bassist, NorweiganNames/Places: RN:Morten Skaget
Pauline Black -- b.10/23/1953
Author (m), Actress, Singer, BritishMovie Titles: Funny Man
Rebecca Black -- b.6/21/1997 N.S.
Pop SingerSong Titles: Friday, Saturday
Richard Black -- b.12/3/1957
Rock and Roll Musician
Ronnie Black -- b.5/26/1958
Golfer
Samuel Black -- b.8/2/1883 d.4/15/1941 (57)
BusinesspersonMisc: the first electric drill company founder
Samuel Jason Black -- b.6/10/2006
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Tanya Haden and Jack's son
Stanley Black -- b.6/14/1913 d.11/27/2002 (89)
Conductor/Composer, Arranger, Pianist, English
Sofia Black-D'Elia -- b.12/23/1991 N.S. or 12/24/1991 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: The Messengers, Skins, Your Honor, The Mick (as Sabrina Pemberton)
Blackbeard -- b.??/??/1680 d.11/22/1718
Pirate, BritishNames/Places: RN:Edward TeachMisc: born c. 1680
Barbara Blackburn -- b.??/??/????
TV ActressTV Shows: Dark Shadows
Don Blackburn -- b.5/14/1938
NHL Player, Canadian
Marsha Blackburn -- b.6/6/1952 N.S.
Senator (m)
Tom Blackburn -- b.1/22/1926
Writer (m)
Tyler Blackburn -- b.10/12/1986
Actor, Singer, ModelNames/Places: RN:Tyler Jordon BlackburnTV Shows: Pretty Little Liars (as Caleb Rivers), RavenswoodMovie Titles: Peach Plum Pear, Love is All You Need?
Patrick Blackett -- b.11/18/1897 d.7/13/1974 (76)
Physicist (m), British
Blackfire -- b.??/??/????
Rock and Roll GuitaristGroup Names: Kreator
Asante Blackk -- b.10/20/2001 N.S.
Actor
Jamie Blackley -- b.7/8/1991 N.S.
Actor, Isle Of ManMovie Titles: Snow White and the Huntsman, If I Stay, London Boulevard
Cindy Blackman -- b.11/18/1959 N.S.
Jazz Drummer, Rock Drummer
Honor Blackman -- b.8/22/1925 N.S. d.4/5/2020 N.S. (94)
TV/Movie Actress, EnglishNames/Places: b. in LondonTV Shows: The Upper Hand (as Laura West), The Avengers (as Cathy Gale)Movie Titles: Jason and the Argonauts, Bridget Jones's Diary, Goldfinger (as Pussy Galore)
Jeremy Blackman -- b.??/??/1987
Movie Actor, Songwriter, Singer, MusicianMovie Titles: Magnolia
Joan Blackman -- b.5/17/1938 N.S.
ActressMisc: retired from acting in 1990TV Shows: Peyton Place, The Castle of AdventureMovie Titles: Kid Galahad, Shivers, Visit to a Small Planet, Blue Hawaii
Ken Blackman -- b.11/8/1972
NFL Guard
Rolando Antonio Blackman -- b.2/26/1959
NBA Guard, Panamaian
Phil Blackmar -- b.9/22/1957
Golfer
Sidney Alderman Blackmer -- b.7/13/1895 d.10/6/1973 (78)
Movie/Stage ActorMisc: played President Teddy Roosevelt in twelve films
Larry Blackmon -- b.5/29/1956
Drummer, Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: Cameo
Robert Blackmon -- b.5/12/1967
NFL Safety
Richard Blackmore -- b.6/7/1825 d.1/20/1900 (74)
Novelist, EnglishNames/Places: aka:R.D.; Lorna Doone
Ritchie Blackmore -- b.4/14/1945
Actor, Songwriter, Heavy Metal Guitairst, EnglishGroup Names: Rainbow, Deep Purple
Harry A. Blackmun -- b.11/12/1908 d.3/4/1999 (90)
Supreme Court JusticeMisc: Roe Vs. Wade author; justice 1970-94
Jeff Blackshear -- b.3/29/1969 N.S. d.8/31/2019 N.S. (50)
NFL Player
Michael Blackson -- b.11/28/1972 N.S.
Actor, Comedian, GhanaMovie Titles: One Night in Vegas, Are We There Yet?, Next Friday
Remington Blackstock -- b.4/12/2016 N.S.
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Kelly Clarkson and Brandon's son
River Rose Blackstock -- b.6/12/2014
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Kelly Clarkson and Brandon's daughter
Shelby Stephen McEntire Blackstock -- b.2/23/1990
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Reba McEntire & Narvel's son
Gay Blackstone -- b.3/27/1952 N.S.
Magician (m)Names/Places: Harry Blackstone Jr.'s ex-wife
Harry Blackstone Jr. -- b.6/30/1934 d.5/14/1997 (62)
Comedian, Magician/Illusionist (m)Book Titles: Blackstone Book of Magic & Illusion
Harry Blackstone Sr. -- b.9/27/1885 d.11/16/1965 (80)
Vaudevillan, Magician/Illusionist (m)
Reverend William Blackstone -- b.3/5/1595 d.5/26/1675 (80)
Settler (m), BritishMisc: the first settler in what is now Boston
Sir William Blackstone -- b.7/10/1723 d.2/14/1780 (56)
Author (m), Judge (m), Jurist, Politician (m), English
Paul Blackthorne -- b.3/5/1969
Actor, Producer/Director (m), EnglishTV Shows: 24, The Gates, Arrow (as Quentin Lance)Movie Titles: Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India, Special, Dumb and Dumber To, Special
James Stuart Blackton -- b.1/5/1875 d.8/13/1941 (66)
Filmmaker, EnglishMisc: introduced animation and other important film techniques that helped shape and stimulate the development of cinematic art.
Jay S. Blackton -- b.3/25/1909 d.1/8/1994 (84)
Stage Director (m), Arranger, Composer, Bandleader, ConductorMisc: a Broadway top musical dir., Oklahoma!, Annie Get Your Gun, George M.
Claire Blackwelder -- b.8/26/1993 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Power Rangers Dino Charge
Alice Stone Blackwell -- b.9/14/1857 d.3/15/1950 (92)
Author (m), Social Reformer
Antinette Brown Blackwell -- b.5/20/1825 d.11/5/1921 (96)
ReligionistMisc: First woman to be ordained a minister of a recognized denomination in the United States.
Sir Basil Blackwell -- b.5/29/1889 d.4/9/1984 (94)
Publisher (m), British
Carlyle Blackwell Jr. -- b.5/22/1913 d.9/20/1974 (61)
Actor
Chris (Music) Blackwell -- b.6/22/1937 N.S.
Businessperson, Music Producer, EnglishMisc: founded Island Records
Chris (Zoomer) Blackwell -- b.2/22/1962 N.S.
PersonalityTV Shows: Zoom (1976-1977)
Earl Blackwell -- b.5/3/1913 d.3/1/1995 (81)
Publisher (m)Misc: Celebrity Register, lists of best and worst-dressed celebrities; b. 1909?
Edward Joseph "Ed" Blackwell -- b.10/10/1929 N.S. d.10/7/1992 N.S. (62)
Teacher (m), Jazz Drummer
Elizabeth Blackwell -- b.2/3/1821 d.5/31/1910 (89)
Author (m), Physician (m), EnglishMisc: First Female Doctor; the first woman to get an MD from a U.S. Medical school.
Ewell Blackwell -- b.10/23/1922 d.10/29/1996 (74)
MLB PitcherNames/Places: NN:The Whip
Otis Blackwell -- b.2/16/1932 d.5/6/2002 (70)
Songwriter, Singer, PianistMisc: one of the most influential rock 'n roll composers, wrote for Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, and others
Paul Blackwell -- b.7/11/1954 N.S. d.2/24/2019 N.S. (64)
Actor, AustralianMisc: primarily a stage actor
Robert "Bumps" Blackwell -- b.5/23/1922 N.S. d.3/9/1985 N.S. (62)
Executive, Music Producer, Arranger, ComposerMisc: of A&R; was 66?; once headed a band that included Quincy Jones and Ray Charles. He is credited with helping to turn gospel singer Sam Cooke into a soul great; some say b. 1918
Scrapper Blackwell -- b.2/21/1903 d.10/7/1962 (59)
Pianist, Blues Singer/Guitarist
Cecil Stamps Blackwood -- b.10/28/1934 d.11/13/2000 (66)
Gospel SingerGroup Names: the Blackwood Brothers Quartet
Doyle Blackwood Jr. -- b.8/22/1911 d.10/3/1974 (63)
Gospel Singer
Easley Blackwood -- b.6/25/1903 d.3/27/1992 (88)
Bridge Player
James Webre Blackwood -- b.8/4/1919 d.2/3/2002 (82)
Gospel Singer
Nina Blackwood -- b.9/12/1952
TV HostessMisc: an original MTV video-jock; she was hhhhhhhot!; some say b. 1955
Richard Blackwood -- b.5/15/1972 N.S.
Comedian, Personality, EnglishTV Shows: Richard Blackwood Show (star), Ed Stone is Dead (star)
Steve Blackwood -- b.5/13/1956
Actor
Taurean Blacque -- b.5/10/1940 N.S. d.7/21/2022 N.S. (82)
TV/Stage ActorMisc: some also say b. May 1946TV Shows: Hill St. Blues (as Det. Neal Washington)
Stephen Jo Bladd -- b.7/13/1942
Singer, Rock and Roll DrummerGroup Names: J. Geils Band
Erastus F. Blade -- b.9/9/1821 d.12/18/1894 (73)
Publisher (m)Misc: a pioneer in publishing pulp fiction
Bennie Blades -- b.9/3/1966
NFL Safety, College Football PlayerMisc: in the College Football Hall of FameSports Teams: University of Miami, Detroit Lions (1988-1996), Seattle Seahawks (1997)
Brian Blades -- b.7/24/1965
NFL Wide Receiver
Jack Blades -- b.4/24/1954
Bassist, Rock and Roll Singer/GuitaristGroup Names: Damn Yankees, Night Ranger
Ruben Blades -- b.7/16/1948
Actor, Dancer (m), Songwriter, Singer, Bandleader, PanamaianTV Shows: Fear the Walking Dead (as Daniel Salazar)Movie Titles: Safe House, Predator 2, The Devil's Own, Once Upon a Time in Mexico
Rod Blagojevich -- b.12/10/1956
Governor (m)
Blagoi Blagoyev -- b.12/4/1956
Olympic Athlete, WeightlifterMisc: Bulgaria, 82.5 kg weightlifer (Olympics-silver-1976)
Manolo Blahnik -- b.11/27/1942 N.S.
BusinesspersonMisc: Footwear designer
Earl H. "Red" Blaik -- b.2/15/1897 N.S. d.5/6/1989 N.S. (92)
College Football Coach, College Football PlayerMisc: a United States Army officerSports Teams: Miami University (in Oxford, Ohio, player 1915-1917), Army (player 1918-1919), Miami University (coach 1924-1925), University of Wisconsin-Madison (coach 1926), Army (coach 1927-1933), Dartmouth College (coach 1934-1940), Army (coach 1941-1958)
Alan Blaikley -- b.3/23/1940 N.S. d.7/4/2022 N.S. (82)
Composer, Songwriter, EnglishMisc: formed a team with Ken Howard which was second to Lennon/McCartney in the 1960s writing numerous hits together
Steve Blailock -- b.7/9/1944 d.7/19/2013 (69)
Guitarist, Jazz Performer
Gerard Blain -- b.10/23/1930 d.12/17/2000 (70)
Actor, Director (m), French
David Blaine -- b.4/4/1973
Magician/Illusionist (m)
Hal Blaine -- b.2/5/1929 N.S. d.3/11/2019 N.S. (90)
Rock and Roll DrummerMisc: session drummer who may be the most prolific in rock and roll history, playing with acts such as Beach Boys, Jan and Dean, the Mamas and the Papas, The Byrds, Johnny Rivers, The Association, Sonny and Cher, the Grass Roots, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, and other rock bands; plus sessioned for Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and Herb Alpert's backup group The Tijuana BrassGroup Names: The Wrecking Crew
James Gillespie Blaine -- b.1/31/1830 d.1/27/1893 (62)
Journalist, Politician (m)Misc: the 'Plumed Knight' co-founder of The Republican Party
Jimmy Blaine -- b.12/26/1924 d.3/18/1967 (42)
TV Host, Singer
Vivian Blaine -- b.11/21/1921 d.12/9/1995 (74)
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, SingerNames/Places: b. in Newark, NJ; RN:Vivian S. StapletonMisc: 1940s Movies, played Miss Adelaide, the long-suffering chorus girl, in the Broadway and film versions of "Guys and Dolls"TV Shows: Mary Hartman Mary Hartman (as Neighbor)Movie Titles: Guys and Dolls
Betsy Blair -- b.12/11/1923 d.3/13/2009 (85)
ActressNames/Places: RLN:Boger
Bill Blair -- b.5/17/1942
NBA Coach
Bonnie Blair -- b.3/18/1964
Speed Skater, Olympic AthleteNames/Places: b. in Cornwall, NYMisc: only American woman to win 5 Olympic gold medals in Winter or Summer Games; won 500-meters in 1988, then 500m and 1,000m in both 1992 and '94; added 1,000m bronze in 1988; Sullivan Award winner (1992).
Curtis Blair -- b.9/24/1970
NBA Guard, Basketball Referee
David Blair -- b.7/27/1932 d.4/1/1976 (43)
Ballet Dancer (m), British
Francis Preston Blair -- b.4/12/1791 N.S. d.10/18/1876 N.S. (85)
Journalist, Editor (m)Misc: Washington Globe; longtime Democratic politician who helped form the Republican Party in the 1850s in an effort to stem the expansion of slavery.
Frank Blair -- b.5/30/1915 d.3/14/1995 (79)
Newscaster, JournalistTV Shows: Today (news reader 1950-70s), NBC News, Over Easy
Hal Blair -- b.11/26/1915 d.2/2/2001 (85)
Songwriter, Country FigureMisc: in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Janet Blair -- b.4/23/1921 d.2/19/2007 (85)
Movie Actress, PanelistNames/Places: b. in Altoona, PA; RN:Martha LaffertyMisc: The vivacious strawberry blonde of the 1940sTV Shows: Leave It to the Girls, The Smith Family (as Betty Smith)
John Blair -- b.??/??/1732 d.8/31/1800
Supreme Court Justice
June Blair -- b.10/20/1933 N.S. d.12/4/2022 N.S. (89)
TV/Movie Actress, Model, PlaymateNames/Places: RN:Margaret June Blair; David's wifeMisc: January 1957 PlaymateTV Shows: The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet (as June Nelson)
Linda Blair -- b.1/22/1959
Protestant, ActressNames/Places: b. in St. Louis, Mo.Misc: did a 360-degree turn of the head in The ExorcistMovie Titles: The Exorcist (series), Hell Night, Reposessed
Lionel Blair -- b.12/12/1928 N.S. d.11/4/2021 N.S. (92)
Actor, Game Show Host, Choreographer (m), Tap Dancer (m), CanadianTV Shows: Name That Tune (British version host)
Matt Blair -- b.9/20/1950 N.S. d.10/22/2020 N.S. (70)
NFL Linebacker, HawaiianSports Teams: Iowa State, Minnesota Vikings (1974-1985)
Pamela Blair -- b.12/5/1949 N.S. d.7/23/2023 N.S. (73)
Actress, Dancer (m), SingerMovie Titles: Mighty Aphrodite, Beavis and Butt-Head Do America, 21 Grams
Patricia Blair -- b.1/15/1933 d.9/9/2013 (80)
TV ActressMisc: some say b. 1931TV Shows: The Rifleman (as Lou Mallory), Daniel Boone (as Rebecca Boone)
Paul Blair -- b.2/1/1944 d.12/26/2013 (69)
MLB PlayerMisc: 8x Gold Glove
Ron Blair -- b.9/16/1948
Rock and Roll BassistGroup Names: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
Selma Blair -- b.6/23/1972
ActressAlbum Titles: The Diary of Anne FrankTV Shows: Kath and Kim (as Kim Day), "Zoe, Duncan, Jack and Jane" (as Zoe Bean), Anger Management (as Kate Wales)Movie Titles: The Sweetest Thing, Columbus Circle, Legally Blonde, Hellboy (series), Cruel Intentions
Tony Blair -- b.5/6/1953
Prime Minister (m), British
William Blair -- b.11/7/1874 d.9/2/1962 (87)
Physicist (m)
Willie Blair -- b.12/18/1965
MLB Coach, MLB Pitcher
Dean Blais -- b.1/18/1951 N.S.
NHL Coach, NHL Forward, Olympic Athlete
Marie-Claire Blais -- b.10/5/1939 N.S. d.11/30/2021 N.S. (82)
Novelist, Dramatist/Playwright (m), Poet (m), Canadian
Brad Blaisdell -- b.3/15/1949 N.S. d.12/26/2018 N.S. (69)
ActorMovie Titles: Clean Slate, The Negotiator, Executive Decision, Inspector Gadget, The Rat Pack
Luna Blaise -- b.10/1/2001 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Fresh Off the Boat (as Nicole)Movie Titles: Memoria, Vicious Circle
Amanda Blake -- b.2/20/1929 d.8/16/1989 (60)
TV ActressNames/Places: b. in Buffalo; RN:Beverly Louise NeillMisc: some say b. 1921, '27, '29, or '31TV Shows: Gunsmoke (as Kitty Russell)
Arthur "Blind" Blake -- b.??/??/1896 d.12/1/1934
Singer/Guitarist, Blues Performer
Asha Blake -- b.8/20/1961
Journalist, Personality
Bob Blake -- b.8/16/1914 N.S. d.11/26/2008 N.S. (94)
NHL PlayerMisc: played mostly in the smaller leaguesSports Teams: Boston Bruins (1935-36)
Buddy Blake -- b.1/20/1935
Music Executive
Casey Blake -- b.8/23/1973
MLB Third Baseman
Christopher Blake -- b.8/23/1949 d.12/11/2004 N.S. (55)
Screenwriter, Actor, EnglishTV Shows: Mixed Blessings, That's My Boy
Eli Whitney Blake -- b.1/27/1795 d.8/18/1886 (91)
Inventor (m)Misc: known for his mortise lock and stone-crushing machine
Eubie Blake -- b.2/7/1887 N.S. d.2/12/1983 N.S. (96)
Composer, Bandleader, Jazz PianistNames/Places: b. in Baltimore, MD; RN:James Hubert; died in New York City.Misc: over 1000 songsSong Titles: I'm Just Wild About Harry, Memories of You
Hamish Blake -- b.12/11/1981 N.S.
Actor, Comedian, AustralianMisc: of Hamish and Andy (Lee)TV Shows: Rove Live (writer), Spicks and Specks (as himself), Hamish and Andy's Gap Year
Hector "Toe" Blake -- b.8/21/1912 N.S. d.5/17/1995 N.S. (82)
NHL Left Wing, CanadianMisc: played 1934-1948; his eight Stanley Cup championships in 13 seasons as coach of the Montreal Canadiens is a National Hockey League record; led Montreal to 2 Stanley Cups as a player and 8 more as coach; regular season MVP in 1939.Sports Teams: Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Maroons
James (Singer) Blake -- b.9/26/1988 N.S.
Singer
James (Tennis) Blake -- b.12/28/1979 N.S.
Tennis Player
Jay Don Blake -- b.10/28/1958
Golfer
Jeff Blake -- b.12/4/1970
NFL Quarterback
Jillian Blake -- b.??/??/???? d.5/8/1991 (40)
NovelistNames/Places: RN:Jill R. Bloom
Judith Blake -- b.5/3/1926 d.4/29/1993 (66)
Author (m), Scientist (m)
Katharine Blake -- b.4/4/1928 d.3/1/1991 (62)
Actress
Kayla Blake -- b.12/4/1963
ActressTV Shows: One West Waikiki, Sports Night (as Kim)Movie Titles: Basic Instinct, A Thousand Words
Madge Blake -- b.5/31/1889 d.2/19/1969 (79)
TV/Movie ActressMisc: not b. 1900TV Shows: The Real McCoys (as Flora MacMichael), Joey Bishop Show (as Mrs. Barnes), Batman (as Aunt Harriet Cooper), Leave It To Beaver (as Larry's mom)
Noah Blake -- b.2/1/1965
ActorTV Shows: Harry & the Hendersons (as Bret Douglas)Movie Titles: Mystery Men, Teen Witch
Norman Blake -- b.3/10/1938
Country Singer/GuitaristGroup Names: Kris Kristofferson (sessionist), Johnny Cash (sessionist), Bob Dylan (sessionist), soloist
Oliver Blake -- b.4/4/1905 d.2/12/1992 (86)
Actor
Quentin Blake -- b.12/16/1932
Cartoonist, Illustrator (m), Children's Author (m), English
Ran Blake -- b.4/20/1935
Educator (m), Composer, Jazz Pianist
Rob Blake -- b.12/10/1969
NHL Player, CanadianMisc: played 1989-2010Sports Teams: Los Angeles Kings, Colorado Avalanche, San Jose Sharks
Robert Blake -- b.9/18/1933 N.S. d.3/9/2023 N.S. (89)
Roman Catholic, TV/Movie ActorNames/Places: b. in Nutley, NJ; RN:Michael James Viginizzio GubitosiMisc: some say b. '34 or '37TV Shows: Baretta (as Det. Tony Baretta), Hell Town (as Father Noah Hardstep Rivers), Red Ryder (as Little Beaver)Movie Titles: Our Gang (as Mickey)
Russell Blake -- b.8/30/1990
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Patsy Pease's son
Teresa Blake -- b.12/12/1963
Soap ActressMisc: some say b. Oct 15; retired from acting in 1998Movie Titles: Licence to Kill, Payback, Nasty Hero
Thomas Edward "Tom" Blake -- b.3/8/1902 N.S. d.5/5/1994 N.S. (92)
Inventor (m), Surfer, AmericanMisc: improved the design of surfboards
Tom Blake -- b.3/8/1902 d.5/5/1994 (92)
Inventor (m), SurferMisc: the surf board
Whitney Blake -- b.2/20/1925 d.9/8/2002 (77)
TV ActressNames/Places: Meredith Baxter's motherTV Shows: Hazel (as Dorothy Baxter)
William Blake -- b.11/28/1757 d.8/12/1827 (69)
Sculptor (m), Engraver (m), Poet (m), Mystic (m), English
Yohan Blake -- b.12/26/1989 N.S.
Runner, Olympic Athlete, JamaicanNames/Places: NN:The Beast
Ronee Blakeley -- b.8/24/1945 N.S.
Actress, Producer/Director (m), Composer/Songwriter, Songwriter, SingerMisc: retired from acting in 1990Movie Titles: A Nightmare on Elm Street, Nashville, The Driver, The Baltimore Bullet
Ralph Albert Blakelock -- b.10/15/1847 d.8/9/1919 (71)
Painter (m)
Alan Blakely -- b.4/1/1942 N.S. d.6/10/1996 N.S. (54)
Drummer, Rhythm GuitaristGroup Names: Brian Poole & the Tremeloes
Colin Blakely -- b.9/23/1930 d.5/7/1987 (56)
Movie Actor, IrishMovie Titles: Shattered, Equus, King Lear
Corey Blakely -- b.2/20/????
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: Perfect Gentlemen
Susan Blakely -- b.9/7/1948
TV/Movie Actress, Model, GermanTV Shows: Rich Man Poor Man, Towering InfernoMovie Titles: Over the Top, The Towering Inferno, The Concorde: Airport '79, Wildflower, The Way We Were
Sean Blakemore -- b.8/10/1967
ActorTV Shows: General Hospital (as Shawn Butler)Movie Titles: Dahmer, Motives, Star Trek Into Darkness (as Klingon)
Olive Blakeney -- b.8/21/1899 d.10/21/1959 (60)
Actress
Art Blakey -- b.10/11/1919 d.10/16/1990 (71)
Drummer, Pianist, Bandleader, Jazz PerformerNames/Places: NN:The Godfather of JazzGroup Names: The Jazz Messengers
Michael Blakey -- b.1/12/1947
Drummer, BritishGroup Names: Christie