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Conrad Brooks -- b.1/3/1931 N.S. d.12/6/2017 N.S. (86)
ActorMovie Titles: Plan 9 From Outer Space
Danielle Brooks -- b.9/17/1989 N.S.
Actress, Internet Video ActressTV Shows: Orange is the New Black (as Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson")Movie Titles: The Angry Birds Movie, Time Out of Mind, I Dream Too Much
Danny Brooks -- b.4/1/1943 d.??/??/????
Bass Singer/Basso, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: RN:Jim MealeyGroup Names: The Dovells
Darin Brooks -- b.5/27/1984
Actor, ProducerTV Shows: Blue Mountain State
David (Journalist) Brooks -- b.8/11/1961 N.S.
Political Commentator
David (Rock And Roll) Brooks -- b.7/26/1962 N.S.
Rock and Roll Singer, Rock and Roll GuitaristNames/Places: MN:NelsonGroup Names: Slammin' Gladys
David Allen Brooks -- b.1/9/1947
ActorMovie Titles: Cast Away, Manhunter, The Kindred, The Doors
Deanna Brooks -- b.4/30/1974
Actress, Model, PlaymateMisc: May 1998
Derrick Brooks -- b.4/18/1973 N.S.
Sports Executive, Sports Owner, NFL Linebacker, College Football PlayerMisc: 11x Pro Bowl, 9x All Pro; Buccaneers #55 retired, Florida State #10 retired; in the College Football and Pro Football Halls of FameSports Teams: Florida State University, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1995-2008), Tampa Bay Storm (co-owner and president 2011-present as of 2016)
Dick Brooks -- b.4/14/1942 d.2/1/2006 (63)
Auto Racer
Dolores "Lola" Brooks -- b.6/20/1947
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: The Crystals
Donald Brooks -- b.1/10/1928 d.8/1/2005 (77)
Fashion Designer
Elkie Brooks -- b.2/25/1945
Rock and Roll Singer, EnglishNames/Places: RN:Elaine Bookbinder
Foster Brooks -- b.5/11/1912 d.12/20/2001 (89)
Actor, Comedian, SingerNames/Places: b. in Louisville, KYTV Shows: New Bill Cosby Show, Mork & Mindy (as Mr. Miles Sternhagen)
Garth Brooks -- b.2/7/1962 N.S.
Actor, Songwriter, Country Music Singer, Country Music GuitaristNames/Places: b. in Tulsa, OK; FN:TroyalMisc: numerous #1 singles on the U.S. Country charts and Canada Country charts.Song Titles: If Tomorrow Never Comes, Not Counting You, The Dance, Friends in Low Places, Unanswered Prayers, Two of a Kind Workin' on a Full House, The Thunder Rolls, Rodeo, Shameless, What She's Doing Now, The River, Somewhere Other Than the Night, That Summer, Ain't Goin' Down ('Til the Sun Comes Up), American Honky-Tonk Bar Association, She's Every Woman, The Beaches of Cheyenne, Longneck Bottle, She's Gonna Make It, Two Pina Coladas, Tom Make You Feel My Love, You Love Me, More Than a MemoryAlbum Titles: Garth Brooks, No Fences, Ropin' the Wind (which was the first country album to debut as #1 on Billboard's Pop Album charts), The Chase, In Pieces, Fresh Horses, Sevens, Scarecrow, Man Against Machine
Geraldine Brooks -- b.10/29/1925 d.6/19/1977 (51)
ActressNames/Places: RLN:Stroock
Golden Brooks -- b.12/1/1970
Writer, Actress, ProducerTV Shows: Hart of Dixie, Girlfriends (as Maya Dekise Wilkes), Linc's (as CeCe Jennings)Movie Titles: Timecode, Beauty Shop; Timecode, Beauty Shop
Gwendolyn Brooks -- b.6/7/1917 d.12/3/2000 (83)
Novelist, PoetMisc: the first black Pulitzer Prize winner
Herb Brooks -- b.8/5/1937 d.8/11/2003 (66)
Hockey Coach, Hockey Player, Olympic AthleteNames/Places: RN:Herbert Paul Brooks Jr.Misc: former U.S. Olympic player (1964,68) who coached 1980 team to gold medal; coached Minnesota to 3 NCAA titles (1974,76,78); also coached NY Rangers, Minnesota and New Jersey in NHL.
Hubie Brooks -- b.9/24/1956
MLB Player
J. Cynthia "Cindy" Brooks -- b.11/5/1951
Actress, Model, PlaymateMisc: April 1985
Jack Brooks -- b.12/18/1922 d.12/4/2012 (89)
Politician
Jacob Eli Brooks -- b.10/1/1998
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Kimberly and Albert's son
James Brooks -- b.10/18/1906 d.3/9/1992 (85)
Artist, Painter, Muralist
James Brooks -- b.12/28/1958
NFL Halfback
James L. Brooks -- b.5/9/1940 N.S.
Screenwriter, Actor, Movie Producer/DirectorNames/Places: b. in Brooklyn, N.Y.Misc: co-founder of Gracie FilmsTV Shows: The Critic, Phenom, Room 222, The Tracey Ullman Show, Taxi, Lou Grant, Rhoda, Phyllis, The Simpsons, The Mary Tyler Moore Show (creator)Movie Titles: As Good as It Gets, Terms of Endearment
Jaredon Maxwell Brooks -- b.3/4/1999
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Corinne and James' son
Jason Brooks -- b.5/10/1966
ActorTV Shows: Baywatch (as Sean)Movie Titles: Star Trek (2009), Super 8
Joel Brooks -- b.12/17/1949
ActorTV Shows: Private Benjamin, Hail to the Chief, My Sister Sam (as JD Lucas), Good Grief, Six Feet Under, Phol of the Future, Ally McBealMovie Titles: Stir Crazy
John Brooks -- b.5/4/1752 d.3/1/1825 (72)
Revolutionary, Soldier
John Brooks -- b.12/5/1920 d.7/27/1993 (72)
Author, Novelist, EditorMisc: of New Yorker, Time magazine
Kevin Brooks -- b.10/29/1969
NBA Forward
"Killer" Tim Brooks -- b.12/4/1947 N.S. d.6/30/2020 N.S. (72)
WrestlerNames/Places: RN: Timothy Paul Brooks
Kix Brooks -- b.5/12/1955 N.S.
Actor, Movie Producer, Songwriter, Country Music Singer/GuitaristMisc: radio: American Country CountdownGroup Names: Brooks & Dunn
Leo Brooks -- b.12/7/1947 N.S. d.4/4/2002 N.S. (54)
NFL Player
Lonnie Brooks -- b.12/18/1933 d.4/1/2017 N.S. (83)
Blues Singer/Guitarist
Louise Brooks -- b.11/14/1906 d.8/8/1985 (78)
Movie ActressNames/Places: FN:MaryMisc: silent screen starMovie Titles: FN:Mary
Macey Brooks -- b.3/2/1975
NFL Executive, NFL Coach
Mark Brooks -- b.3/25/1961
Golfer
Martin E. Brooks -- b.11/30/1925 d.12/7/2015 N.S. (90)
TV ActorTV Shows: Medical Center (as Lt. Samuels), The Six Million Dolar Man (as Dr. Rudy Wells), The Bionic Woman (1970s version as Dr. Rudy Wells), Dallas (as Edgar)
Mehcad Brooks -- b.10/25/1980
Actor, ProducerTV Shows: Desperate Housewives (as Matthew Applewhite), Supergirl (as James Olsen), Necessary Roughness (as Terrence King)Movie Titles: In the Valley of Elah, Glory Road
Mel Brooks -- b.6/28/1926
Comedy Writer, Jewish, Movie Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Movie Producer/Director, Novelty SingerNames/Places: b. in New York City; RN:Melvin Kaminsky; Anne Bancroft's hubbyAlbum Titles: The 2,000-Year-Old Man (co-star with Carl Reiner)TV Shows: Your Show of Shows (one of the writers for Sid Caesar's show)Movie Titles: Blazing Saddles, Spaceballs, History of the World Part I, High Anxiety, Young Frankenstein, Robots
Meredith Brooks -- b.6/12/1958
Modern Rock SingerSong Titles: Bitch
Michael Brooks -- b.3/2/1964
NFL Linebacker
Molly Brooks -- b.12/24/1986
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Barbara and Kix's daughter
Mylin Brooks -- b.6/11/1975
Actress, Pop Singer, Filipino (Phillipines)Misc: retired from acting in 1997TV Shows: The All-New Mickey Mouse ClubMovie Titles: Starship Troopers
Patricia Brooks -- b.11/7/1937 d.1/22/1993 (55)
Opera Soprano
Pauline Brooks -- b.10/1/1912 d.6/7/1967 (54)
Actress
Phillips Brooks -- b.12/13/1835 d.1/23/1893 (57)
Author, Clergyman, ComposerMisc: the American Episcopal bishop who wrote the words to "O Little Town of Bethlehem," was born in Boston.
Phyllis Brooks -- b.7/18/1915 d.8/1/1995 (80)
Actress, Model
Rand Brooks -- b.9/21/1918 d.9/1/2003 (84)
ActorTV Shows: Adv's of Rin Tin Tin (as Cpl. Boone), Hopalong Cassidy (as Lucky)
Randi Brooks -- b.11/8/1956
ActressMisc: retired from acting in 1990TV Shows: Wizards & Warriors, Last PrecinctMovie Titles: Tightrope, The Man With Two Brains, Cop, TerrorVision
Randy Brooks -- b.3/28/1917 d.3/21/1967 (49)
Bandleader, Jazz Trumpeter
Randy Brooks -- b.1/30/1950
ActorMisc: NBC says b. June 30TV Shows: Brothers & Sisters, Rituals, The West Wing (as Arthur Leeds)Movie Titles: Reservoir Dogs, Colors
Ray Brooks -- b.4/20/1939 N.S. d.8/9/2025 N.S. (86)
Actor, English
Reggie Brooks -- b.1/19/1971
NFL Runningback
Rich Brooks -- b.8/20/1941
NFL Coach, NFL Player
Richard (Actor B. 1912) Brooks -- b.5/18/1912 N.S. d.3/11/1992 N.S. (79)
Screenwriter, Actor, Movie Producer/DirectorNames/Places: b. in PhiladelphiaMovie Titles: Blackboard Jungle, Key Largo
Richard (Actor B. 1962) Brooks -- b.12/9/1962 N.S.
Actor, Director, SingerTV Shows: Law & Order (as D.A. Paul Robinette)Movie Titles: The Crow: City of Angels, Shakedown, The Hidden
Richard (Soul Singer) Brooks -- b.5/13/1940 N.S.
Songwriter, Soul SingerGroup Names: The Impressions
Robert Brooks -- b.6/23/1970
NFL Wide Receiver
Scott Brooks -- b.7/31/1965
NBA Coach, NBA Guard
Sean Brooks -- b.9/9/1969
NBA Center
Shelton Brooks -- b.5/4/1886 d.9/6/1975 (89)
Pianist
Stephen Brooks -- b.8/12/1942 d.12/1/1999 (57)
ActorTV Shows: The Nurses, The FBI (as Special Agent Jim Rhodes), The Interns
Taylor Mayne Pearl Brooks -- b.7/8/1992
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Sandy & Garth's girl
Tina Brooks -- b.6/7/1932 d.8/13/1974 (42)
Tenor-sax
Tommy Brooks -- b.6/6/1954 N.S. d.7/29/2025 N.S. (71)
Boxer, Boxing TrainerMisc: the trainer of Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson, and more.
Van Wyck Brooks -- b.2/16/1886 N.S. d.5/2/1963 N.S. (77)
Critic, Editor, Historian, Educator
Tom Brookshier -- b.12/16/1931 N.S. d.1/29/2010 N.S. (78)
Football Announcer, NFL DefensiveMisc: Sports IllustratedSports Teams: Philadelphia EaglesTV Shows: CBS Sports Spectacular, This is the NFL, Celebrity Challenge of the Sexes
"Big Bill" Broonzy -- b.6/26/1893 N.S. d.8/14/1958 N.S. (65)
Blues Singer/Guitarist, Country Music Singer/GuitaristMisc: some say b. 1898
Edward Brophy -- b.2/27/1895 N.S. d.5/27/1960 N.S. (65)
Actor
Kevin Brophy -- b.11/1/1953 N.S. d.5/11/2024 N.S. (70)
ActorMovie Titles: The Seduction, Hell Night, The Long Riders, Fearless
Sallie Brophy -- b.12/14/1928 d.9/18/2007 (78)
Actress
Dario Brose -- b.1/27/1970
Soccer Player, American
Ed Brosius -- b.5/30/1920 d.8/16/1981 (61)
Bowler
Scott Brosius -- b.8/15/1966
MLB Third BasemanMisc: Gold Glove, World Series MVP in 1998Sports Teams: New York Yankees
Betty Brosmer -- b.8/6/1929 N.S.
Bodybuilder, ModelNames/Places: RN: Betty Chloe Brosemer; aka Betty Weider (Joe's wife)
Rachel Brosnahan -- b.12/15/1990 N.S.
Actress, Producer, Internet Video ActressMisc: sources state b. April 2 or July 12 but she insists that she was born on Dec 15, 1990TV Shows: Manhattan (as Abby Isaacs), House of Cards (as Rachel Posner), The Blacklist, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (as Miriam "Midge" Maisel)Movie Titles: Superman (2025), Beautiful Creatures, The Finest Hours, The Unborn
Dylan Thomas Brosnan -- b.1/13/1997
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Keely Shaye Smith and Pierce's son
Jim Brosnan -- b.10/24/1929 d.6/28/2014 (84)
Sports Writer, MLB PitcherSports Teams: St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnatti Reds, Chicago Cubs
Paris Beckett Brosnan -- b.2/27/2001
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Keely Shaye Smith and Pierce's son
Pierce Brosnan -- b.5/16/1953 N.S.
Roman Catholic, TV/Movie Actor, Producer, IrishNames/Places: b. in County Meath; Cassandra Harris' hubbyMisc: some say b. May 15 or 1953 or 1952TV Shows: MobLand, Remington Steele (star)Movie Titles: Die Another Day, GoldenEye, Mrs. Doubtfire, Mars Attacks, Dante's Peak, Tomorrow Never Dies, Thomas Crown Affair, The World Is Not Enough, The Laws of Attraction, After The Sunset, Mamma Mia!
Rebecca Bross -- b.7/11/1993 N.S.
Gymnast
Bern Brostek -- b.9/11/1966
NFL Guard, NFL Center
Harve Brosten -- b.5/15/1943 N.S.
Screenwriter, Comedy Writer, TV Producer/DirectorTV Shows: The Jeffersons, All in the FamilyMovie Titles: Shamus, The Anderson Tapes
Aaron Broten -- b.11/14/1960
NHL Center, NHL Left Wing, AmericanMisc: played 1980-1992Sports Teams: Colorado Rockies, New Jersey Devils, Minnesota North Stars, Quebec Nordiques, Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets
Dr. Joyce Brothers -- b.10/20/1927 N.S. d.5/13/2013 N.S. (85)
Author, Psychologist, Jewish, Columnist, Actress, PanelistNames/Places: RN:Joyce Diane BauerMisc: some say b. Sep 20 or 1928TV Shows: Gong Show (panelist)
John Brotherton -- b.8/21/1980
Actor, Producer, Internet Video ActorTV Shows: Fuller House (as Dr. Matt Harmon)Movie Titles: Furious 7, The Conjuring, Guardians of the Galaxy
Jeffrey Brotman -- b.9/27/1942 N.S. d.8/1/2017 N.S. (74)
Attorney, BusinesspersonMisc: co-founder and chairman of Costco Wholesale Corporation
Neal Brotten -- b.11/29/1959
NHL Player, Olympic AthleteMisc: played 1980-1997; 1980 US Hockey team, the first player to score 100 points in one seasonSports Teams: Minnesota North Stars, Dallas Stars, New Jersey Devils, Los Angeles Kings
Evelyne Brouchu -- b.11/17/1983 N.S.
Actress, CanadianTV Shows: Orphan BlackMovie Titles: Cheech, Tom at the Farm, Polytechnique, Cafe de Flore
Ian Broudie -- b.8/4/1958
Music Producer, Songwriter, Musician, Modern Rock Singer, EnglishGroup Names: Lightning Seeds
Althea Louise Brough Clapp -- b.3/11/1923 d.2/3/2014 (90)
Tennis PlayerNames/Places: aka Louise BroughMisc: 4x Wimbledon champ
Henry Peter Brougham -- b.9/19/1778 d.5/7/1868 (89)
Orator, Jurist, Scottish
Edgar Broughton -- b.10/24/1946
Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, British
John Broughton -- b.7/5/1704 d.1/8/1789 (84)
Boxer, EnglishMisc: was the "father of the sport of boxing", replacing sword fighting. He was the very first boxing champion and held the title for 18 years.
Steve Broughton -- b.5/20/1950 N.S. d.5/29/2022 N.S. (72)
Blues-Rock Musician, Rock and Roll Drummer, EnglishGroup Names: The Edgar Broughton Blues Band
Willie Broughton -- b.9/9/1964
NFL Tackle
Lou Brouillard -- b.5/23/1911 d.9/14/1984 (73)
Boxer, Canadian
Heywood "Hale" Broun -- b.3/10/1918 N.S. d.9/5/2001 N.S. (83)
Author, Journalist, Commentator, Actor, Sportscaster
Matthew Broun -- b.12/7/1888 d.12/18/1939 (51)
Journalist, AmericanNames/Places: MN:Heywood Campbell
Israel Broussard -- b.8/22/1994 N.S.
Actor
Jules Broussard -- b.3/27/1937
Rock and Roll MusicianGroup Names: Santana
Marc Broussard -- b.1/14/1982
Songwriter, Soul Singer
Rebecca Broussard -- b.1/3/1963
Actress, ModelNames/Places: Jack Nicholson's girlfriendMovie Titles: Die Hard, Mars Attacks!, The Two Jakes, The Point of Betrayal
Steve Broussard -- b.2/22/1967
NFL Runningback
Lorraine Broussard-Nicholson -- b.4/16/1990
ActressNames/Places: Rebecca Broussard & Jack's daughter
Brittany Brousseau -- b.10/12/1988
Model, PlaymateMisc: May 2015
Paul Brousseau -- b.9/18/1973
NHL Player, Canadian
Dennis Joseph "Big Dan" Brouthers -- b.5/8/1858 N.S. d.8/2/1932 N.S. (74)
MLB First BasemanSports Teams: Troy Trojans (1879-1880), Buffalo Bisons (1881-1885), Detroit Wolverines (1886-1888), Boston Beaneaters (1889), Boston Reds (1890-1891), Brooklyn Grooms (1892-1893), Baltimore Orioles (1894-1895), Louisville Colonels (1895), Philadelphia Phillies (1896), New York Giants (1904)
Peter Brouwer -- b.11/18/1945
ActorMovie Titles: Friday the 13th, Arthur
Ben Browder -- b.12/11/1962
Writer, Actor, ProducerTV Shows: Party of Five (as Sam Brody), Farscape, Stargate SG-1
Stoney Browder -- b.2/7/1949 N.S. d.10/6/2001 N.S. (52)
Guitarist, PianistGroup Names: Kid Creole & The Coconuts
Cecil Brower -- b.11/28/1914 d.11/21/1965 (50)
Country Music Fiddler
Jordan Brower -- b.10/14/1981
ActorTV Shows: Social Studies, Teen Angel (as Jordan Lubell)Movie Titles: Speedway Junky, The Big Green, Forest Warrior
A. Whitney Brown -- b.7/8/1952
Comedy Writer, ComedianTV Shows: Saturday Night Live (1985-91), The Daily Show (correspondent)
Aaron Brown -- b.11/10/1948 N.S. d.12/29/2024 N.S. (76)
JournalistMisc: a broadcast journalist for CNN and ABC
Aaron Lister "Dixie Kid" Brown -- b.12/23/1883 N.S. d.4/6/1934 N.S. (50)
Boxer
Al Brown -- b.5/22/1934 N.S.
Bandleader, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Al (Actor) Brown -- b.9/26/1939 N.S. d.1/13/2023 N.S. (83)
ActorTV Shows: The Wire (as police commander Stan Valchek)Movie Titles: The Replacements, Red Dragon, Liberty Heights
Alexander Frost Brown -- b.5/5/2014
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Shelly and Zac's son
Alton Brown -- b.7/30/1962 N.S.
ChefTV Shows: Good Eats, Iron Chef America, Cutthroat Kitchen
Andrew Brown -- b.6/22/1938 d.5/16/1994 (55)
Movie Producer
Andy Brown -- b.1/7/1946
Rock and Roll DrummerGroup Names: The Fortunes
Angel Iris Brown -- b.4/3/2007
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Melanie Brown's daughter
Anthony Brown -- b.11/6/1972
NFL Player
Antonio Brown -- b.7/10/1988 N.S.
NFL Wide Receiver
Arthur Brown -- b.6/24/1942
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer, EnglishNames/Places: RLN:WilsonMisc: some say b. 1944Group Names: The Crazy World of Arthur Brown
Arthur Roy Brown -- b.12/23/1893 d.3/9/1944 (50)
Hero, Aviator, CanadianNames/Places: aka Captain Roy Brown or Roy BrownMisc: WWII Canadian fighter pilot who downed Germany's Baron von Richthofen; The Red Baron's nemisis; Rank: Captain; Service: Royal Naval Air Service Royal Air Force; Units: 4 Naval, 9 Naval, 11 Naval (RNAS) 209 (RAF); Victories: 10
Sir Arthur Whitten Brown -- b.7/23/1886 d.10/4/1948 (62)
Aviator, British, ScottishMisc: who, with Capt. John W. Alcock, made the first nonstop airplane crossing of the Atlantic.
Ashley Brown -- b.2/3/1982
Actor, Cartoon Voice ActorTV Shows: Flying Rhino Junior High, Stickin' AroundMovie Titles: Rude, Salt Wter Moose
Austin Brown -- b.11/22/1985 N.S.
Songwriter, Pop SingerNames/Places: Rebbie Jackson and Nathaniel's son; nephew of Michael and Janet JacksonSong Titles: All I Need
Austin (Country) Brown -- b.5/22/1986 N.S.
Country Music SingerGroup Names: Home FreeAlbum Titles: Crazy Life
Ben Brown -- b.3/13/1986 N.S.
Kayaker, English
Bill Brown -- b.10/8/1931 d.11/30/2004 (73)
Soccer Goal Keeper, Scottish
Bill Brown -- b.??/??/1936 d.??/??/1956
Rhythm and Blues SingerMisc: Doo WopGroup Names: The Harptones
Billy (Actor) Brown -- b.10/30/1970 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: How to Get Away with Murder (as Nate Lahey)Movie Titles: Star Trek (2009), Cloverfield
Billy Aaron Brown -- b.7/28/1981
ActorTV Shows: 8 Simple Rules (as Kyle)Movie Titles: Jeepers Creepers II, Getting There, Headless Horseman
Billy Ray Brown -- b.4/5/1963
Golfer
Blair Brown -- b.4/23/1946 N.S.
Actress, DirectorTV Shows: Captains & the Kings, Wheels, Days & Nights of Molly Dodd (star), Fringe (as Nina Sharp)Movie Titles: Fringe, Dogville, Altered States, Continental Divide
Bob Brown -- b.??/??/????
Newscaster, CorrespondentTV Shows: 20/20
Bobbi Christina Houston Brown -- b.3/4/1993 N.S. d.7/26/2015 N.S. (22)
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Whitney Houston & Bobby's girl
Bobby (Baseball B. 1954) Brown -- b.5/24/1954 N.S.
MLB Player
Bobby (Rhythm And Blues) Brown -- b.2/5/1969 N.S.
Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues Singer, RapperNames/Places: b. in Boston; MN:Baresford; Whitney Houston's ex-Group Names: New Edition, soloist
Bobby (Soccer) Brown -- b.3/19/1923 N.S. d.1/15/2020 N.S. (96)
Soccer Goal Keeper, Soccer Manager, Scottish
Dr. Bobby Brown -- b.10/25/1924 N.S. d.3/25/2021 N.S. (96)
Physician, Cardiologist, Sports Executive, MLB Third BasemanMisc: the 6th AL president (1983-1994); 4x World Series champion; as player, hit .279 in 8 years as NY Yankees 3B; also hit .439 with 3 pinch hits in 41 World Series at bats (1947-51).; some say b. Oct 24, 1925Sports Teams: New York Yankees (1946-1952, 1954)
Bodhi Jameson Rein Brown -- b.7/11/2015 N.S.
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Alicia Etheredge and Bobby's daughter
Bonnie Brown -- b.7/31/1937 d.7/16/2016 N.S. (78)
Singer, Country-Pop PerformerGroup Names: The Browns
Booker Brown -- b.9/25/1952 N.S. d.7/18/2022 N.S. (69)
NFL Tackle
Brandon Brown -- b.2/24/1983
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: Mista
Brandi Brown -- b.5/16/1971 N.S.
ActressNames/Places: RN:Brandi Ann Brown; Roseanne Arnold's daughter
Brandy Lashea Brown -- b.1/18/1976
Soap Actress, Pop SingerMisc: retired from acting in 1995TV Shows: The All New Mickey Mouse Club (1990s)
Brant Brown -- b.6/22/1971
MLB Player
Brené Brown -- b.11/18/1965 N.S.
Lecturer
Brianna Brown -- b.10/2/1979 N.S.
Actress, ProducerTV Shows: Devious Maids (as Taylor Stappord)Movie Titles: Knocked Up, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Spider-Man 2
Bryan Brown -- b.6/23/1947
TV/Movie Actor, Producer, AustralianMisc: some say b. 1948 or 1950TV Shows: The Thorn Birds (TV mini-series)Movie Titles: Cocktail, Australia, Along Came Polly, Gorillas In The Mist
Buster Brown -- b.8/15/1911 d.1/31/1976 (64)
Songwriter, Harmonicaist, Blues Singer
Caitlin Brown -- b.1/27/1961
ActressNames/Places: FN:JulieTV Shows: Babylon 5 (as Na'Toth)Movie Titles: All About Evil, Miami Blues
Cameron Brown -- b.12/21/1945
Bassist, Clarinetist, Pianist
Campbell Brown -- b.6/14/1968
Journalist
Candice Brown -- b.12/21/1984 N.S.
Chef, English
Carter Brown -- b.8/1/1923 d.5/5/1985 (61)
Novelist, BritishMisc: Psued.; 270 detective novels
Cassius Brown -- b.5/30/2009
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Alicia Etheridge and Bobby's son
Cecil Brown -- b.9/14/1907 d.10/25/1987 (80)
Correspondent
Chad Brown -- b.7/12/1970
NFL Linebacker
Chadrick Brown -- b.7/9/1971
NFL Linebacker
Charles Brown -- b.2/28/1939
Boxer, Olympic AthleteMisc: featherweight boxer (Olympic-bronze-1964)
Charles Brown -- b.9/13/1922 d.1/21/1999 (76)
Pianist, Blues Singer
Charles Brown -- b.1/15/1946 d.1/8/2004 (57)
Actor
Charles Brockden Brown -- b.1/17/1771 d.2/22/1810 (39)
NovelistNames/Places: NN: the father of the American novel
Charles D. Brown -- b.7/1/1887 d.11/25/1948 (61)
Actor
Charnele Brown -- b.10/30/1965
Actress, Producer, SingerTV Shows: A Different World (as Kim Reese)
Chelsea Brown -- b.12/6/1947 d.4/5/2017 N.S. (69)
Actress, ComedienneTV Shows: Rowan and Martin's Laugh-InMovie Titles: The Thing with Two Heads, The Return of Captain Invincible, Welcome to Woop Woop
Chris (Music) Brown -- b.5/5/1989 N.S.
Actor, Dancer, Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues SingerSong Titles: Run It!, Kiss Kiss, With You, ForeverAlbum Titles: Chris Brown, Exclusive, Graffiti, F.A.M.E., Fortune, X, Royalty
Chris (Veterinarian) Brown -- b.9/11/1978 N.S.
Veterinarian, AustralianTV Shows: The Living Room, The Project
Christopher J. Brown -- b.10/28/???? N.S.
ActorTV Shows: Operation Petticoat
Christy Brown -- b.6/5/1932 d.9/7/1981 (49)
Painter, Writer, Poet, IrishBook Titles: My Left Foot, Down All the Days
Chucky Brown -- b.2/29/1968
NBA Forward
Cindy Brown -- b.3/16/1965
Basketball FigureMisc: Olympic-gold-1988
Clancy Brown -- b.1/5/1959
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer, Video Game Voice ActorTV Shows: ER (as Dr. Ellis West), SpongeBob SquarePants (as Mr. Krabs), Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H., All Grown Up! Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!, Justice League, Jackie Chan Adventures, Carnivale, Mighty DucksMovie Titles: The Shawshank Redemption, Starship Troopers, Highlander, The ExpressVideo Games: Crash Bandicoot (series), SpongeBob SquarePants (series), Lego (series)
Clarence Brown -- b.5/10/1890 d.8/17/1987 (97)
Movie Director
Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown -- b.4/18/1924 N.S. d.9/10/2005 N.S. (81)
Songwriter, Drummer, Fiddler, Guitarist, Pianist, Violinist, Blues Singer, Country Music SingerNames/Places: NN:Texas Blues GuitaristMisc: made successful records with Roy Clark
Cleo Brown -- b.12/8/1909 d.4/15/1995 (85)
Songwriter, Pianist
Clifford Brown -- b.10/30/1930 d.6/26/1956 (25)
Trumpeter, Jazz Performer
Cocoa Brown -- b.10/9/1972 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: For Better or Worse (as Jennifer)Movie Titles: Ted 2, The Single Moms Club, Lakeview Terrace
Cornell Brown -- b.3/15/1975 N.S.
NFL Linebacker
Corrine Brown -- b.11/11/1946
Congressperson
Corwin Brown -- b.4/25/1970
NFL Coach, NFL Player
Curtis Brown -- b.12/7/1954 N.S. d.7/30/2015 N.S. (60)
NFL RunningbackSports Teams: Buffalo Bills
Curtis Brown -- b.2/12/1976
NHL Center, NHL Defensive, Canadian
Cynthia Geyn Brown -- b.11/25/1974
Model, PlaymateMisc: May 1995
Dale Brown -- b.11/2/1956
Author, Aviator
Dan Brown -- b.6/22/1964
AuthorMisc: an author of thriller fiction; some of his books were adapted into filmsBook Titles: Digital Fortress, Deception Point, The Lost Symbol, Angels and Demons, Inferno, The Da Vinci Code
Dana Brown -- b.3/4/1965 N.S.
Beauty Pagent WinnerMisc: Miss Tenn-America (1991) (3rd)
Danny Joe Brown -- b.8/24/1951 d.3/10/2005 (53)
Rock and Roll SingerGroup Names: Molly Hatchett
Danny K. Brown -- b.6/4/1951
Alternative Rock Bassist, EnglishGroup Names: The Fixx
Dave Brown -- b.10/12/1962
NHL Player, Canadian
Dave Brown -- b.2/25/1970
NFL Quarterback
Davey Brown -- b.11/18/1898 d.9/17/1970 (71)
Soccer Forward
David Brown -- b.7/28/1916 d.2/1/2010 (93)
Movie Producer/DirectorMovie Titles: Jaws, Planet of the Apes
David Brown -- b.1/16/1953 d.1/10/2006 N.S. (52)
NFL Coach, NFL SafetyMisc: Super Bowl XSports Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks, Green Bay Packers
David Brown -- b.2/15/1947 d.9/4/2000 (53)
Rock and Roll BassistGroup Names: Santana
Dee Brown -- b.11/29/1968
NBA Guard
Dennis Brown -- b.11/6/1967
NFL Defensive End
Dennis Brown -- b.2/1/1956 d.7/1/1999 (43)
Reggae Singer, JamaicanNames/Places: NN:Crown Prince of Reggae
Derek Brown -- b.3/31/1970
NFL Player
Derek Brown -- b.4/15/1971
NFL Runningback
Derren Brown -- b.2/27/1971 N.S.
Magician, EnglishTV Shows: BBC Trick of the Mind, Trick or Treat
Divine Brown -- b.8/9/1969
Actress, Producer, PersonalityNames/Places: RN:Estelle Marie Thompson
Donald Brown -- b.3/28/1954
Drummer, Jazz Pianist
"Downtown" Julie Brown -- b.8/27/1963
Actress, TV Hostess, Producer, Radio Disc Jock, English, Welsh (Wales)TV Shows: MTV, Club MTV hostess, American Dance Traxx, Loving
Drew Brown -- b.1/9/1984
Rock-Pop PerformerGroup Names: One Republic
Duggie Brown -- b.8/7/1940 N.S. d.8/16/2022 N.S. (82)
Actor, Comedian, English
DuShon Monique Brown -- b.11/30/1968 N.S. d.3/23/2018 N.S. (49)
ActressTV Shows: Prison Break (as Nurse Katie Welch), Chicago Fire (as Connie)
Dustin Brown -- b.11/4/1984 N.S.
NHL Coach, NHL Player
Earl Brown -- b.12/25/1928 N.S. d.1/10/2008 N.S. (79)
Composer, BandleaderTV Shows: The Danny Kaye Show, Jonathan Winters Show, The Sonny And Cher Comedy Hour, The Diahann Carroll Show, All Commercials...A Steve Martin Special
Earle Brown -- b.12/26/1926 N.S. d.7/2/2002 N.S. (75)
Composer
Eddie Brown -- b.2/19/1952
NFL Player
Eddie Brown -- b.12/18/1962
NFL Wide Receiver
Eddie "Bongo" Brown -- b.9/13/1932 N.S. d.12/28/1984 N.S. (52)
Congaist
Eddy Brown -- b.7/15/1895 d.6/14/1974 (78)
Violinist
Edmund G. Brown Sr. -- b.4/21/1905 d.2/16/1996 (90)
GovernorNames/Places: MN:Pat; Jerry's fatherMisc: California governor 1959-67
Ella Maxine Brown -- b.4/27/1931 N.S. d.1/21/2019 N.S. (87)
Singer, Country-Pop PerformerGroup Names: The Browns
Ella Rosa Brown -- b.2/14/2017 N.S.
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Laura Benanti and Patrick's daughter
Eric Brown -- b.12/17/1964
Actor, Stuntman, DirectorTV Shows: Mama's Family (as Vinton Buzz Harper Jr.)Movie Titles: Private Lessons, Waxwork
Eric Martin Brown -- b.5/20/1968
ActorMovie Titles: Found in Time, Jacklight, The Response, The First Wives Club
Ernest William Brown -- b.11/29/1866 d.7/22/1938 (71)
Astronomer, BritishMisc: motion of the Moon
Errol Brown -- b.11/12/1943 d.5/6/2015 (71)
Songwriter, Soul Singer, JamaicanMisc: some say b. 1945 or 1948Group Names: Hot Chocolate
Foxy Brown -- b.9/6/1978 N.S.
Actress, Rapper, ModelNames/Places: RN: Inga DeCarlo Fung MarchandGroup Names: The Firm
Fred Brown -- b.8/7/1948 N.S.
NBA GuardNames/Places: NN: Downtown Freddie Brown
Gail Brown -- b.10/11/1937
ActressMisc: retired from acting in 1982TV Shows: Another World (1980s)Movie Titles: The Big Bus, The Thing with Two Heads, Tora! Tora! Tora!
Garrett M. Brown -- b.11/7/1948 N.S.
TV ActorTV Shows: Sisters (as John Whitsig)
Gary Brown -- b.7/1/1969
NFL Runningback
Gary Brown -- b.6/25/1971 N.S. d.4/10/2022 N.S. (50)
NFL Tackle
Gary Allen Brown -- b.9/9/1988
MLB Outfielder
Gates Brown -- b.5/2/1939 d.9/27/2013 (74)
MLB Outfielder
Georg Stanford Brown -- b.6/24/1943
Actor, Producer/Director, CubanNames/Places: Tyne Daly's ex-hubbyMisc: some say b. 1949TV Shows: Rookies (as Off. Terry Webster), Roots (as Tom Harvey), North & South, Linc's, Electric CityMovie Titles: Bullitt, Stir Crazy
George Brown -- b.8/19/1935
Soccer Player, English
George A. Brown -- b.??/??/???? N.S. d.9/29/1993 N.S. (92)
ConductorMisc: can't find any information of this name
George "Funky" Brown -- b.1/5/1949 N.S. d.11/16/2023 N.S. (74)
Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues DrummerGroup Names: Kool & the Gang
George Harold Brown -- b.10/14/1908 d.12/11/1987 (79)
EngineerMisc: electrical engineer who made major contributions to the development of radio and television broadcast antennas.
Georgia Brown -- b.10/21/1933 d.6/6/1992 (58)
Movie/Stage Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Singer, English
Gilbert Brown -- b.2/22/1971
NFL TackleMisc: Superbowl XXXISports Teams: Green Bay Packers
Godfrey Brown -- b.2/21/1915 d.2/4/1995 (79)
Runner, EnglishMisc: 4 X 400m runner (Olympic-gold-1936)
Gordon Brown -- b.2/20/1951
Head of State, ScottishMisc: ex-British Prime Minister
Greg Brown -- b.3/7/1968
NHL Player
H. Rap Brown -- b.10/4/1943
Civil Rights LeaderNames/Places: now known as Jamil Abdullah al-Amin
Hale Brown -- b.??/??/????
Soap ActorNames/Places: Karen Allen's hubby
Hank Brown -- b.2/12/1940
Politician, Senator
Harold Brown -- b.9/19/1927 N.S. d.1/4/2019 N.S. (91)
Scientist, Presidential Aide, EducatorMisc: ex-sec of Defense
Harold Brown -- b.3/17/1946
Percussionist, Rhythm and Blues DrummerNames/Places: b. in Long Beach, CA; married Sue Brown on his birthday (year?)Group Names: War
Harrison "Scott" Brown -- b.9/26/1917 d.12/8/1986 (69)
Scientist, GeochemistMisc: who was known for his role in isolating plutonium for its use in the first atomic bombs and for his studies regarding meteorites and the Earth's origin.
Helen Gurley Brown -- b.2/18/1922 d.8/13/2012 (90)
Author, Editor, BusinesspersonNames/Places: b. in Green Forest, Ark.Misc: Cosmopolitan Magazine founder and former co-editor
Henry Billings Brown -- b.3/2/1836 d.9/4/1913 (77)
Supreme Court JusticeMisc: Associate Justice 1890-1906
Henry Kirke Brown -- b.2/24/1814 d.7/10/1886 (72)
Sculptor
Herbert Jude "Hubie" Brown -- b.9/25/1933 N.S.
Sports Announcer, NBA CoachSports Teams: Kentucky Colonels (1974-1976), Atlanta Hawks (1976-1981), New York Knicks (1982-1987), Memphis Grizzlies (2002-2005)
Ian Brown -- b.2/20/1963
Rock and Roll Singer, EnglishGroup Names: Stone Roses
Irv Brown -- b.3/30/1935 N.S. d.2/3/2019 N.S. (83)
Sports Executive, Sportscaster, Baseball Coach, Baseball Player, Basketball Coach, Basketball Player
J. B. Brown -- b.1/5/1967
NFL Cornerback
James Brown -- b.2/25/1951
SportscasterNames/Places: NN: J.B.TV Shows: Fox NFL Sunday, The NFL Today, Thursday Night Football, CBS News
James Brown -- b.1/3/1970
NFL Player
James Brown -- b.11/30/1970
NFL Player
James Brown -- b.5/3/1933 N.S. d.12/25/2006 N.S. (73)
Dancer, Arranger, Composer, Drummer, Pianist, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: b. in Augusta, Ga.; RN:James Joe Brown Jr. Ben Bart; NN: The Godfather of Soul, Soul Brother #1, Hardest working man in Show businessMisc: many including he say was b. in 1933, few '34, or June 17; Weird Al parodied his hit "Living In America" into "Living With A Herrina" in 1986Group Names: James and the Flames (founder), soloistSong Titles: Papa's Got a Brand New Bag, I Got You (I Feel Good), Get Up (I Fell Like Being a) Sex Machine, Hot Pants, Living in America
James Craig Brown -- b.7/1/1940 N.S. d.6/23/2023 N.S. (82)
Soccer Player, Soccer Manager, ScottishMisc: CBE
James Brown III -- b.6/11/2001
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Tomi Rae Hynie and James' son
James "Jim" Brown -- b.12/31/1908 d.11/9/1994 (85)
Soccer Player, Jamaican, Scottish
James "Lefty" Brown -- b.3/22/1920 N.S. d.4/11/1992 N.S. (72)
TV/Movie Actor, Tennis PlayerNames/Places: aka JimTV Shows: The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin (as Lt. Rip Masters)
Jamie Brown -- b.4/24/1972
NFL PlayerMisc: SuperBowl XXXIISports Teams: Denver Broncos
Jamieson "Junior" Brown -- b.6/12/1952 N.S.
Country Music GuitaristMisc: hailed for his instrumental work on his self-designed guit-steel.
Jasmin Brown -- b.5/15/1989 N.S.
Actress, Comedienne
Jasmin Savoy Brown -- b.3/21/1994 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: For The People
Jasmine Brown -- b.7/14/1995 N.S.
Model
Jason "J" Brown -- b.6/13/1976
Rhythm and Blues Singer, Rapper, EnglishGroup Names: Five Guys
Jaylen Brown -- b.10/24/1996 N.S.
NBA Player
Jeb Brown -- b.8/11/????
Country Music PerformerMisc: b. 1963/1964
Jeff Brown -- b.4/30/1966
NHL Player, Canadian
Jeff Aaron Brown -- b.12/12/1964
Dancer, SingerNames/Places: aka Rockin' JeffGroup Names: Pasadenas
Jerome Brown -- b.2/4/1965 d.6/25/1992 (27)
NFL Defensive, NFL TackleSports Teams: Philadelphia Eagles
Jerry Brown -- b.4/7/1938 N.S.
Author, Governor, LawyerMisc: the 34th and 39th governor of California; aka: Governor Moonbeam
Jesse Brown -- b.3/27/1944 d.8/15/2002 (58)
Government OfficialMisc: Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Jesse Leroy Brown -- b.10/13/1926 d.12/4/1950 (24)
AviatorMisc: the first African-American naval aviator
Jim Brown -- b.11/20/1957
Drummer, Reggae Musician, BritishGroup Names: UB40
Jim "Ed" Brown -- b.4/1/1934 N.S. d.6/11/2015 N.S. (81)
TV Host, Singer, Country-Pop PerformerNames/Places: RFN:JamesGroup Names: The BrownsTV Shows: Nashville on the Road
Jimmy "Jim" Brown -- b.2/17/1936 N.S. d.5/18/2023 N.S. (87)
Movie Actor, NFL RunningbackNames/Places: b. in St. Simon Island, Ga.Misc: Cleveland Brown FB who was perhaps the most awe-inspiring running back in NFL history was a star in high school and college. He also once held the career touchdown mark with 126, until wide receiver Jerry Rice passed his by; led NFL in rushing 8 times; 8-time All-Pro (1957-61,63-65); 3-time MVP (1958,63,65) with Cleveland; ran for 12,312 yards and scored 756 points in just 9 seasons; rushed in 1963 a record NFL season of 1,863 yards.Sports Teams: Cleveland BrownsMovie Titles: The Dirty Dozen
Joe Brown -- b.5/18/1926 d.12/4/1997 (71)
Boxer
Joe Brown -- b.5/13/1941
Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, English
Joe Evans Brown -- b.7/28/1892 d.7/6/1973 (80)
TV/Movie Actor, ComedianMisc: Top 1930s-40s impish star
John Brown -- b.4/4/1904 d.5/16/1957 (53)
TV/Radio ActorTV Shows: Ozzie & Harriet, My Friend Irma, The Life of Riley (as Digby Digger O'Dell), Burns & Allen (as Harry)
John Brown -- b.5/9/1800 N.S. d.12/2/1859 N.S. (59)
Civil Rights Leader, AbolitionistMisc: was hanged for treason; leader of attack on Harpers Ferry, born in northeast Ohio.
John Carter Brown -- b.10/8/1934 N.S. d.6/17/2002 N.S. (67)
ArtistMisc: Museum director
John Mason Brown -- b.7/3/1900 N.S. d.3/16/1969 N.S. (68)
Essayist, Lecturer, Critic, Personality, American
Johnny Brown -- b.6/11/1937 N.S. d.3/2/2022 N.S. (84)
Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, SingerTV Shows: Plastic Man, Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In, Good Times (as Nathan Bookman)
Johnny Mack Brown -- b.9/1/1904 d.11/14/1974 (70)
Movie Actor, College Football Player, Football Runningback
Joseph Rogers Brown -- b.1/26/1810 d.7/23/1876 (66)
Inventor
Judi Brown -- b.7/14/1961
Olympic Athlete, Track and FieldMisc: 400m hurdler (Olympic-silver-1984)
Julie Brown -- b.8/31/1958
Actress, Comedienne, TV Hostess, Novelty SingerSong Titles: The Homecoming Queen's Got a Gun, Because I'm a Blond, Earth Girls Are EasyTV Shows: Just Say Julie, The Edge
Kane Brown -- b.10/21/1993 N.S.
Songwriter, Country Music Singer
Karamo Brown -- b.11/2/1980 N.S.
PersonalityTV Shows: Queer Eye, Dancing With The Stars
Kate Brown -- b.6/21/1960 N.S.
Governor
Kathleen Brown -- b.9/25/1945
Politician
Keith (Baseball) Brown -- b.2/14/1964
MLB Pitcher
Keith (Hockey) Brown -- b.5/6/1960 N.S.
NHL Defensive, Canadian
Kelly Brown -- b.9/24/1928 d.3/13/1981 (52)
Movie/Stage Actor, Dancer
Ken Brown -- b.5/5/1971
NFL Linebacker
Kevin Brown -- b.5/11/1974
NHL Player, EnglishMisc: not to be confused with the baseball pitcher Kevin Brown
Kevin Brown -- b.3/14/1965
MLB PitcherSports Teams: Florida Marlins, San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers
Kevin L. Brown -- b.4/21/1973
MLB Catcher
Kimberlin Brown -- b.6/29/1961 N.S.
Politician, Businessperson, ActressNames/Places: aka Kimberlin Brown PelzerTV Shows: Young & the Restless, Bold & the Beautiful, Port Charles, One Life to LiveMovie Titles: Back to School
Kimberly J. Brown -- b.11/16/1984 N.S.
Actress, Cartoon Voice ActressTV Shows: Long Winter Sun (as Shana Taylor)Movie Titles: Halloweentown, Tumbleweeds, A Bug's Life, Bringing Down the House
Kingsley Rose Brown -- b.10/29/2019 N.S.
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Katelyn and Kane's daughter
Kris Brown -- b.12/23/1976
NFL Kicker
Kwame Brown -- b.3/10/1982 N.S.
NBA Player
L. Russell Brown -- b.6/29/1940
Composer, Lyricist, Songwriter
Laiyah Brown -- b.9/3/2013
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Monica and Shannon's daughter
Lance Brown -- b.2/2/1972
NHL Player, American
Larry Brown -- b.11/30/1969
NFL CornerbackNames/Places: not to be confused with the NBA's Larry Brown or an earlier NFL player Larry BrownMisc: Super Bowl XXX MVP
Larry Brown -- b.9/19/1947
NFL RunningbackNames/Places: NOT to be confused with the NBA's Larry BrownMisc: the third NFL player to rush over 4,000 yards in his first four seasons; MVP 1972; Super Bowl VII; Leading rusher 1970, 72
Larry Brown -- b.9/14/1940
NBA Coach, NBA Player, College Basketball CoachNames/Places: NOT to be confused with the NFL's Larry BrownMisc: College & NBA; played in ACC, AAU, 1964 Olympics and ABA; has coached in college at UCLA and Kansas and pros with ABA's Carolina and Denver and NBA's Denver, New Jersey, San Antonio, LA Clippers and Indiana; 3-time assist leader (1968-70) and 3-time Coach of Year (1973,75-76) in ABA; led UCLA to Final Four (1980) and Kansas to NCAA title (1988); SuperBowl XXX MVPSports Teams: North Carolina University (1960-1963), New Orleans Buccaneers (ABA 1967-1968), Oakland Oaks/Washington Caps/Virginia Squares (ABA 1968-1971), Denver Rockets (ABA 1971-1972), North Carolina (asst coach 1965-1967), Carolina Cougars (ABA coach 1972-1974), Denver Nuggets (ABA and NBA coach 1974-1979), UCLA (coach 1979-1981), New Jersey Nets (coach 1981-1983), Kansas (coach 1983-1989), San Antonio Spurs (coach 1988-1992), Los Angeles Clippers (coach 1992-1993), Indiana Pacers (coach 1993-1997), Philadelphia 76ers (1997-2003), Detroit Pistons (2003-2005), New York Knicks (2005-2006), Charlotte Bobcats (2008-2010), Southern Methodist University (2012-present as of 2016)
Lawrence Brown -- b.8/3/1907 d.9/5/1988 (81)
TrombonistGroup Names: Duke Ellington Orchestra
Lee Brown -- b.10/4/1937
Presidential AideMisc: Drug Czar nominee
Les Brown -- b.3/14/1912 d.1/4/2001 (88)
Arranger, Composer, Clarinetist, BandleaderMisc: associated with Bob Hope; popular in the Big Band eraTV Shows: Steve Allen Show, Dean Martin Show, The Hollywood Palace
Lesly Brown -- b.2/18/1965
PhotographerNames/Places: aka Lesky Sajak
Lew Brown -- b.12/10/1893 d.2/5/1958 (64)
Lyricist, Songwriter, RussianMisc: of the DeSylva, Brown, & Henderson songwriting team
Lisa Brown -- b.8/2/1954 N.S. d.11/24/2021 N.S. (67)
ActressTV Shows: As the World Turns, Loving, Guiding Light
Lomas Brown -- b.3/30/1963
NFL Tackle
Lou Brown -- b.5/4/1912 d.1/7/2007 (94)
BandleaderMisc: musical director of Jerry Lewis TV Shows
Louise Joy Brown -- b.7/25/1978
Test Tube Baby, EnglishNames/Places: b. in OldhamMisc: the first test tube baby; she had been conceived through the technique of in-vitro fertilization; born under the sign of Pyrex
Lucille Brown -- b.7/18/1918 N.S. or 11/30/1917 N.S. d.8/21/1992 (74)
ActressMisc: Hollywood.com says b. Nov 30, 1917, Wikipedia says July 18, 1918.Movie Titles: Our Gang's Farina
Marc Brown -- b.11/25/1946
Cartoonist, Illustrator, Children's AuthorBook Titles: Arthur (series creator)
Marcia Brown -- b.7/13/1918 N.S. d.4/28/2015 N.S. (96)
Illustrator, Children's Author
Margaret Wise Brown -- b.5/23/1910 d.11/13/1952 (42)
Children's Author
Marion Brown -- b.9/8/1931 d.10/18/2010 (79)
Composer, Alto-sax
Mark Brown -- b.7/18/1961
NFL Linebacker
Marshall Brown -- b.12/21/1920 d.12/13/1983 (62)
Trombonist, Jazz Performer
Marty Brown -- b.7/25/1965
Country Music Singer
Marty Brown -- b.1/23/1963
MLB Manager, MLB Player
Max Brown -- b.2/10/1981 N.S.
Actor, EnglishTV Shows: The Tudors (as Edward Seynour), Beauty and the Beast (as Dr. Evan Marks), MI-5 (as Dimitri Levendis), The Royals (as Robert Henstridge)Movie Titles: That Good Night
Maxine Ella Brown -- b.8/18/1939 N.S.
Rhythm and Blues Singer, Soul Singer
Meg Brown -- b.??/??/????
DancerNames/Places: Dick Wilson's wife
Melanie Janine "Scary" Brown -- b.5/29/1975 N.S.
Author, Actress, Personality, Pop Singer, Model, EnglishGroup Names: Spice Girls
Michael Brown -- b.4/25/1949 d.3/19/2015 (65)
Songwriter, KeyboardistNames/Places: RLN:LookofskyGroup Names: The Left Banke, StoriesSong Titles: Don't Walk Away Renee (co-songwriter)
Mick Brown -- b.9/8/1956
Rock and Roll DrummerGroup Names: Ted Nugent, Dokken, Xciter, The Mission, Lynch Mob
Mike Brown -- b.3/5/1970 N.S.
NBA Coach, NBA Player
Mike Brown -- b.7/19/1963
NBA Center, NBA Forward
Miles Brown -- b.12/28/2004 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: Black-ish (as Jack Johnson)Movie Titles: Battlefield America, Two Bellmen
Millie Bobby Brown -- b.2/19/2004 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Stranger Things (as Eleven)
Milton Brown -- b.9/8/1903 d.4/18/1936 (32)
Bandleader, Country Music SingerMisc: the founder of western-swing with Bob WillisGroup Names: Milton Brown and His Musical Brownies
Mitch Brown -- b.12/23/1960
ActorNames/Places: Jed Allan's sonMisc: retired from acting in 1986TV Shows: The CowboysMovie Titles: Moving Violations
Monty Brown -- b.4/13/1970
NFL Player
Mordecai Peter Centennial Brown -- b.10/19/1876 d.2/14/1948 (71)
MLB Manager, MLB PitcherNames/Places: NN:Three-Finger BrownSports Teams: St. Louis Cardinals (1903), Chicago Cubs (1904-1912), Cincinnati Reds (1913), St. Louis Terriers (1914), Brooklyn Tip-Tops (1914), Chicago Whales (1915), Chicago Cubs (1916), St. Louis Terriers (manager 1914)
Myra Gale Brown -- b.7/11/1944
SingerNames/Places: Jerry Lee Lewis's 13-year-old cousin when she was wed to him; when word got out, Jerry's career went downhill
Nacio Herb Brown -- b.2/22/1896 d.9/28/1964 (68)
Composer, Songwriter
Nappy Brown -- b.10/12/1929 d.9/20/2008 (78)
Gospel Singer, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Neil Brown Jr. -- b.6/19/1980 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: The Walking Dead, SEAL Team
Newsboy Brown -- b.1/1/1904 d.1/1/1977 (73)
Boxer
Olivia Brown -- b.4/10/1957
ActressMisc: some say b. 1960 or 1961TV Shows: Miami Vice (as Det. Trudy Joplin), Designing Women (as Vanessa), Dear John (as Denise), 7th Heaven (as Patricia Hamilton)Movie Titles: 48 Hrs., Throw Momma From The Train, Streets of Fire
Ollie Lee "Downtown" Brown -- b.2/11/1944 N.S. d.4/16/2015 N.S. (71)
MLB PlayerNames/Places: NN: The Original (San Diego) Padre (after the team claimed him with their first pick in the 1968 expansion draft)Sports Teams: San Diego Padres
Olympia Brown -- b.1/5/1835 d.10/23/1926 (91)
Feminist, Suffragate
Orlando (Actor B. 1986) Brown -- b.12/4/1986 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice ActorTV Shows: Family Matters, Safe Harbor, Fillmore!, The Proud Family, That's So RavenMovie Titles: Straight Outta Compton, Major Payne
Orlando (NFL B. 1970) Brown -- b.12/12/1970 N.S. d.9/23/2011 N.S. (40)
NFL Player
Orville Brown -- b.3/10/1908 d.1/24/1981 (72)
Wrestler
Oscar Brown Jr. -- b.10/10/1926 d.5/29/2005 (78)
Songwriter, Singer
P. J. Brown -- b.10/14/1969
NBA Player
Pamela Brown -- b.7/8/1917 d.9/18/1975 (58)
Actress, English
Panama Al Brown -- b.7/5/1902 d.4/11/1951 (48)
Boxer, Panamaian
Pat "Sleepy" Brown -- b.1/24/1970
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: Society of Soul
Paul Brown -- b.9/7/1908 d.8/5/1991 (82)
Businessperson, NFL Coach, NFL PlayerMisc: primarily as coach from 1930 onwards; founded Cleveland Browns & Cincinnatti Bengals; led Browns to 3 NFL championshipsSports Teams: Severn School (1930-1931), Massillon Washington High School (1932-1940), Ohio State University (1941-1943), Great Lakes Blue Jackets (1944-1945), Cleveland Browns (AAFC, 1946-1949), Cleveland Browns (NFL, 1950-1962) Cincinnati Bengals (1968-1975)
Pete Brown -- b.11/9/1906 d.9/20/1963 (56)
Saxophonist
Pete Brown -- b.12/25/1940 N.S. d.5/19/2023 N.S. (82)
Poet, Lyricist, Percussionist, Jazz Performer, EnglishMisc: jazz-poet
Peter Brown -- b.7/11/1953
Music Producer, Keyboardist, Soul Singer
Peter Brown -- b.10/5/1935 N.S. d.3/21/2016 N.S. (80)
ActorTV Shows: The Lawman (as Deputy Johnny McKay), Laredo (as Chad Cooper), Days of Our Lives, Young & the Restless, Loving, Bold & the Beautiful
Phil Brown -- b.4/30/1916 N.S. d.2/9/2006 N.S. (89)
ActorTV Shows: Star Wars (as the uncle of Luke Skywalker)
Philip Brown -- b.1/6/1962
Runner, Olympic Athlete, EnglishMisc: 4x400m runner (Olympic-silver-1984)
Philip Brown -- b.3/26/1958
ActorNames/Places: Peter's nephewTV Shows: Doris Day Show (as Billy Martin), The Colbys (as Neil)
Quincy Brown -- b.6/4/1991 N.S.
Actor, Musician
Rachel Brown -- b.7/2/1980 N.S.
Soccer Player, English
Randy (B. 1952) Brown -- b.??/??/1952 N.S. d.3/5/2025 N.S.
Rhythm and Blues SingerMisc: birth year c. 1952
Randy (B. 1968) Brown -- b.5/22/1968
NBA Coach, NBA Guard
Ray (B. 1949) Brown -- b.1/12/1949 N.S. d.10/26/2023 N.S. (74)
NFL Safety
Ray (B. 1962) Brown -- b.12/12/1962 N.S.
NFL Player, Football Offensive Lineman
Ray (Singer) Brown -- b.11/26/1938 N.S.
SingerGroup Names: the Four Freshmen
Ray (Jazz Musician) Brown -- b.10/13/1926 N.S. d.7/2/2002 N.S. (75)
Bassist, Jazz Musician
Raymond Brown -- b.2/23/1908 N.S. d.2/8/1965 N.S. (56)
Baseball FigureMisc: was an American right-handed pitcher in Negro league baseball, almost exclusively for the Homestead Grays. Brown was most notable for many pitching accomplishments.
Reb Brown -- b.4/29/1948
ActorMovie Titles: Space Mutiny, Uncommon Valor
Reggie Brown -- b.6/26/1973
NFL Wide Receiver
Rex Robert Brown -- b.7/27/1964 N.S.
Rock and Roll BassistNames/Places: NN: RexGroup Names: Pantera
Richard Brown -- b.9/21/1965
NFL Player
Rita Mae Brown -- b.11/28/1944
Writer, Mystery Writer, Screenwriter, FeministBook Titles: Rubyfruit Jungle
Rob (Actor) Brown -- b.3/11/1984
ActorTV Shows: 'Treme, Blindspot (as Edgar Reade)Movie Titles: The Dark Knight Rises, Coach Carter, Finding Forrester, Don Jon
Rob (Hockey) Brown -- b.4/10/1968
NHL Player, Canadian
Robert Brown -- b.2/5/1927 N.S. d.9/19/2022 N.S. (95)
ActorMisc: retired from acting in 1994TV Shows: Here Come the Brides (as Jason Bolt), Ivanhoe (as monk)
Robert Hanbury Brown -- b.8/31/1916 d.1/16/2002 (85)
Writer, Astronomer, Asia IndianMisc: noted for his design, development, and use of the intensity interferometer.
Robert Latham Brown -- b.6/20/1947
Author, Teacher, Movie ProducerMisc: Production ManagerMovie Titles: Indiana Jones (series), Robin Hood: Men in Tights, The Thing, Starship Troopers
Robert Stanford "Bob" Brown -- b.12/8/1941 N.S. d.6/16/2023 N.S. (81)
NFL TackleNames/Places: NN:The BoomerSports Teams: Philadelphia Eagles (1964-1968), Los Angeles Rams (1969-1970), Oakland Raiders (1971-1973)
Roger Aaron Brown -- b.6/12/1949 N.S.
Actor, Video Game Voice ActorTV Shows: I'll Fly Away (as Reverend Henry), The District (as Deputy Chief Joe Noland)Movie Titles: Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, RoboCop 2, Star Trek: The Motion PictureVideo Games: Dying Light, Assassin's Creed (series)
Roger Lee Brown -- b.5/1/1937 N.S. d.9/17/2021 N.S. (84)
NFL Defensive, College Football PlayerMisc: in the College Football Hall of Fame
Roger William Brown -- b.5/22/1942 d.3/4/1997 (54)
Basketball FigureMisc: played in the ABA, 3x ABA champ; Pacers #35 retiredSports Teams: NN:The Rajah; Indiana Pacers (1967-1974, 1975), Memphis Sounds (1974), Utah Stars (1974-1975)
Ron Brown -- b.3/31/1961
NFL Wide Receiver, Olympic AthleteMisc: 4x100m runner (Olympic-gold-1984)
Ronald H. "Ron" Brown -- b.8/1/1941 N.S. d.4/3/1996 N.S. (54)
PoliticianMisc: Democratic Party chairman, then Commerce Secretary; d. in plane crash in Croatia.