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Sam Bush -- b.4/13/1952
Singer/Musician, Mandolin, Bluegrass PerformerGroup Names: New Grass Revival
Sophia Bush -- b.7/8/1982
Actress, Producer/Director (m)TV Shows: One Tree Hill (as Brooke Davi), Chicago Fire (as Erin Lindsay, also on Chicago P.D.)Movie Titles: John Tucker Must Die, The Hitcher
Uriah Bush -- b.7/12/2015 N.S.
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Lilit Avagyan and Reggie's son
Vannevar Bush -- b.3/11/1890 d.6/28/1974 (84)
Scientist (m), Engineer (m), Educator (m), Computer Company EngineerMisc: M.I.T.; constructed the world's first analog computer when he was 35 in 1925. It took up an entire 20 x 30 foot room. We can do the same job today with a computer that sits on our desks
Walter Lewis Bush Jr. -- b.9/25/1929 N.S. d.9/22/2016 N.S. (86)
Hockey WriterMisc: American ice hockey administrator
William Bush -- b.7/14/1938 d.2/27/2018 N.S. (79)
Celebrity RelativeNames/Places: Dorothy Walker and Prescott Sheldon's son; George's brotherMisc: investment counselor
Anthony Bushell -- b.5/19/1904 d.4/2/1997 (92)
Actor, Director (m), English
Gary Bushert -- b.8/9/1953 N.S. d.5/12/2013 N.S. (59)
College Football Player
Trent Bushey -- b.6/23/1964
Actor
Joey Bushkin -- b.11/7/1916 d.11/3/2004 (87)
Composer/Songwriter, Jazz Trumpeter, Jazz Pianist
Francis X. Bushman -- b.1/10/1883 d.8/23/1966 (83)
TV/Movie/Stage ActorNames/Places: Beverly Bayne's hubbyMovie Titles: Ben Hur
Ernie Bushmiller -- b.8/23/1905 d.8/15/1982 (76)
Comic Strip CartoonistMisc: Nancy
Candace Bushnell -- b.12/1/1958
Author (m), Novelist, Producer (m)Book Titles: Sex and the City
Horace Bushnell -- b.4/14/1802 d.2/17/1876 (73)
Theologian, Minister (m)Names/Places: NN:The Father of American Religious Liberalism
Nolan Bushnell -- b.2/5/1943 N.S.
Engineer (m), Businessperson, Video Game Company ExecutiveMisc: created Pong along with Ted Dabney, founded Atari, Inc. and the Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theatre chain; inducted in the Video Game Hall of Fame
Bushwick Bill -- b.12/8/1966 N.S. d.6/9/2019 N.S. (52)
Rap Music Performer, JamaicanGroup Names: Geto Boys
Ronald Bushy -- b.12/23/1941 N.S. d.8/29/2021 N.S. (79)
Heavy Metal DrummerMisc: spelled Bushe?Group Names: Iron Butterfly (the only member of the group to appear in all six of the group's studio albums)
Ferruccio Busoni -- b.4/1/1866 d.7/27/1924 (58)
Composer, Pianist, Italian
Sergio Busquets -- b.7/16/1988 N.S.
Soccer Player, Spanish
Jerry Buss -- b.1/27/1934 d.2/18/2013 (79)
Chemist (m), Philanthropist, NBA ExecutiveMisc: the longtime owner of the Lakers whose penchant for showmanship helped turn the game of basketball intoShowtim and who led the team to 10 NBA championships.Sports Teams: Los Angeles Lakers (majority owner)
Ray Bussard -- b.8/12/1928 N.S. d.9/22/2010 N.S. (82)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, AmericanMisc: Swimming Coach
Henry Busse -- b.5/19/1894 d.4/23/1955 (60)
Songwriter, Bandleader, Jazz Trumpeter, German
Darcey Bussell -- b.4/27/1969 N.S.
Panelist, Ballet Dancer (m), EnglishTV Shows: Britian's Strictly Come Dancing
Arpad Flynn Busson -- b.2/14/1998
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Elle MacPherson and Arpad's son
Aurelius Cy Andrea Busson -- b.2/4/2003
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Elle MacPherson and Arpad Busson's son
Michel-Celse-Roger de Bussy-Rabutin -- b.4/13/1618 N.S. d.4/9/1693 N.S. (74)
Writer (m), Soldier, Religionist, Diplomat (m), French
Cruz Miguel Bustamante -- b.1/4/1953
Government Official (m)Misc: former California Lt. Gov
Tony Butala -- b.11/20/1940 or 11/20/1938 N.S.
Producer (m), Pop SingerNames/Places: aka Anthony ButalaGroup Names: The LettermenMovie Titles: Peter Pan, White Christmas, The War of the Worlds, Dragstrip Riot
John Butcher -- b.6/5/1960
Rock and Roll Singer
Mike Butcher -- b.5/10/1965
MLB Coach, MLB Player
Paul (Actor) Butcher -- b.2/14/1994 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice ActorNames/Places: Paul Butcher Sr.'s son (his father was an NFL linebacker)TV Shows: Zoey 101 (as Dustin Brooks)Movie Titles: Meet The Robinsons, Over The Hedge
Paul (Football) Butcher -- b.11/8/1963
NFL Linebacker
Susan Butcher -- b.12/26/1954 d.8/5/2006 (51)
Sled Dog RacerMisc: 4-time winner of Iditarod Trail race (1986-88,90).
Terry Ian Butcher -- b.12/28/1958
Soccer Player, British, SingaporeanMisc: centre back, sweeper, and manager
Adolf Butenandt -- b.3/24/1903 d.1/18/1995 (91)
Biochemist (m), GermanMisc: Nobel 1939
Sam Butera -- b.8/17/1927 d.6/3/2009 (81)
Singer, Saxophonist, Rhythm and Blues Performer
Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi -- b.8/27/1928
Head of State (m), South AfricanMisc: Chief Minister of Kwazulu South Africa 1972-94
Dick Butkus -- b.12/9/1942 N.S. d.10/5/2023 N.S. (80)
Actor, Sportscaster, NFL LinebackerNames/Places: b. in Chicago; RFN:Richard MarvinMisc: Miller Beer Commercials; 2-time All-America at Illinois (1963-64); All-Pro 7 of 9 NFL seasons with Chicago Bears, 2X best defensive player; Bears #51 retiredSports Teams: Chicago Bears (1965-1973)TV Shows: Rich Man Poor Man, Blue Thunder (as Richard Ski Butowski), Half Nelson, My Two Dads (as Ed Klawicki)
Adam Butler -- b.8/17/1973
MLB Pitcher
Andy Butler -- b.11/4/1983 N.S.
Soccer Player, English
Ashleigh Butler -- b.2/6/1995 N.S.
Reality TV Starlet, EnglishTV Shows: Who Let the Dogs Out? (hostess)
Austin Butler -- b.8/17/1991 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: Zoey 101, Switched at Birth, The Carrie Diaries (as Sebastian Kydd), The Shannara Chronicles (as Wil Ohmsford)Movie Titles: Elvis, Aliens in the Attic, The Bling Ring
Billy Butler -- b.4/18/1986 N.S.
MLB First Baseman
Brett Butler -- b.1/30/1958
TV Actress, ComedienneMisc: not to be confused with the L.A. Dodger Brett ButlerTV Shows: Grace Under Fire (as Grace Kelly)Movie Titles: Anger Management, Mrs. Harris, Moochers
Brett Morgan Butler -- b.6/15/1957
MLB Center FielderMisc: NOT to be confused with the actress Brett Butler; not demented, but necessary to note the difference
Carl Butler -- b.6/2/1927 d.9/4/1992 (65)
Songwriter, Country Singer
Caron Butler -- b.3/13/1980
NBA Player
Chad Butler -- b.3/24/1974
Christian/Rock PerformerGroup Names: Switchfoot
Chelsea Butler -- b.11/17/1993
ActressMisc: retired from acting in 2004Movie Titles: Frailty, Deceiver
Cher Butler -- b.3/6/1964
Actress, Model, PlaymateNames/Places: aka Cheryl KayMisc: August 1985
Damon Butler -- b.2/15/1972
Actor, Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: EYCMovie Titles: Hairspray, Love Don't Cost a Thing, Newsies, Woman Thou Art Loosed
Dan Butler -- b.12/2/1954
Writer (m), TV Actor, Director (m), GayTV Shows: Frasier (as Bulldog Briscoe)Movie Titles: Silence of the Lambs, Enemy of the State, Crazy Stupid Love
David Butler -- b.12/17/1894 d.6/14/1979 (84)
Writer (m), Actor, Producer (m), Director (m)
Daws Butler -- b.11/16/1916 d.5/19/1988 (71)
Cartoon Voice ActorNames/Places: b. in Toledo, OH; RN:Charles DawsonMisc: Hanna Barbera Cartoon voiceman of Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, Quick Draw McGraw, plus Capt. Crunch, Elroy Jetson, Beany (w/ Cecil), and other Hanna-Barbera cartoons; one student was Whimsical Will; a regular on many Stan Freberg recordings, briefly the voice of Barney Rubble during the Flintstones second seasonTV Shows: Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, Quick Draw McGraw, The Jetsons, Beany and Cecil Show
Dean Butler -- b.5/20/1956
Actor, CanadianTV Shows: Little House on the Prairie (as Almanzo Wilder), The New Gidget (as Jeff "Moondoggie" Griffin), Buffy the Vampire Slayer (as Hank Summers)
Floyd Butler -- b.6/5/1937 d.4/29/1990 (52)
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: The Friends of Distinction, The 5th Dimension
Frank Butler -- b.2/18/1928 d.7/24/1984 (56)
Drummer, Jazz Performer
Frank H. Butler -- b.12/17/1855 d.??/??/1928
Balloonist, British
Gerard Butler -- b.11/13/1969 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m), ScottishTV Shows: AtillaMovie Titles: How to Train Your Dragon (series), Olympus Has Fallen, RocknRolla, Reign of Fire, TombRaider: The Cradle of Life, Dracula 2000, Timeline (2003), The Phantom of the Opera, 300, P.S. I Love You, Nim's Island, The Ugly Truth, Law Abiding Citizen
Greg Butler -- b.3/11/1966
NBA Player
Ishmael "Butterfly" Butler -- b.7/3/1969 N.S.
RapperGroup Names: Digable Planets
Jack Butler -- b.11/12/1927 d.5/11/2013 (85)
NFL CornerbackMisc: 4x Pro BowlSports Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers (1951-1959)
Jerry (Actor-X) Butler -- b.5/13/1959 d.1/27/2018 N.S. (58)
XXX-rated actor
Jerry (Singer) Butler -- b.12/8/1939 N.S.
Music Producer, Songwriter, Gospel Singer, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: b. in Sunflower, MSGroup Names: The Impressions
Jimmy Butler -- b.9/14/1989 N.S.
NBA Forward, NBA GuardSports Teams: Chicago Bulls
Joe Butler -- b.9/16/1941 N.S.
Drummer, Pop SingerGroup Names: The Lovin' Spoonful
John Butler -- b.9/29/1918 d.9/10/1993 (74)
Choreographer (m), Dancer (m)
Kerry Butler -- b.6/18/1971
ActressMovie Titles: Brooklyn Sonnet, Campfire Stories
Kevin Butler -- b.7/24/1962
NFL Kicker, College Football PlayerMisc: Super Bowl XX; in the College Football Hall of FameSports Teams: Uniersity of Georgia, Chicago Bears (1985-1995), Arizona Cardinals (1996-1997)
LeRoy Butler -- b.7/19/1968
NFL Safety, NFL CornerbackSports Teams: Green Bay Packers
Malcolm Butler -- b.3/2/1990 N.S.
NFL Cornerback
Michael Butler -- b.11/26/1926 N.S. d.11/7/2022 N.S. (95)
Businessperson, Stage Producer (m)Misc: stage: Hair; JFK Advisor
Michael W. Butler -- b.4/5/1954
Computer Software ProgrammerMisc: computer programmer of the Today program
Mike Butler -- b.12/24/1961
Rock and Roll BassistGroup Names: American Heartbreak, Steve Stiletto, Exodus, Jetboy
Mitchell Butler -- b.12/15/1970
NBA Player
Nicholas Murray Butler -- b.4/2/1862 d.12/7/1947 (85)
Educator (m), American
Octavia Butler -- b.6/22/1947 d.2/24/2006 (58)
Science Fiction Writer (m)Book Titles: Parable of the Zower, Kindred, Xenogenesis
Pearl Butler -- b.9/20/1930 d.3/1/1988 (57)
Country Singer
Pierce Butler -- b.7/11/1744 d.2/15/1822 (77)
Revolutionary (m), Politician (m), Irish
Pierce Butler -- b.3/17/1866 d.11/16/1939 (73)
Supreme Court JusticeMisc: Associate Justice 1923-39
Rasual Butler -- b.5/23/1979 N.S. d.1/31/2018 N.S. (38)
NBA Player
Rich Butler -- b.5/1/1973
MLB Player, Canadian
Richard Butler -- b.6/5/1956
Painter (m), Songwriter, Punk Rock Singer, EnglishGroup Names: Love Spit Love, Psychedelic Furs
Robert Butler -- b.11/16/1927 N.S. d.11/3/2023 N.S. (95)
Director (m)TV Shows: Remington Steele (miscellaneous crew)Movie Titles: The Computer Wore Tennis Shows (1969), White Mile (1994), The Ultimate Thrill (1974), Hot Lead and Cold Feet (1978), Night of the Juggler (1980), Underground Aces (1981), Up the Creek (1984), Turbulence (1997)
Ross Butler -- b.5/17/1990 N.S.
Actor, Internet Video Actor, SingaporeanTV Shows: K.C. Undercover, 13 Reasons Why (as Zach Dempsey)
Samuel Butler -- b.2/8/1612 J-LD or 2/8/1613 Ju-1 d.9/25/1680 J-LD (68)
Painter (m), Poet (m), Satirist (m), Philosopher (m), Composer, EnglishNames/Places: baptized Feb 14, 1612/3 (Julian Lady Day/Julian-1 dates)Book Titles: Hudibras (a long satirical poem)
Samuel Butler -- b.12/4/1835 N.S. d.6/18/1902 N.S. (66)
Novelist, Essayist, Critic (m), Satirist (m), EnglishMisc: his satire Erewhon (1872) foreshadowed the collapse of the Victorian illusion of eternal progress. The Way of All Flesh (1903), his autobiographical novel, is generally considered his masterpiece.Book Titles: Erewhon, The Way of All Flesh
Scout Gabriel Butler -- b.1/25/1995
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Tai Babilonia & Cary's son
Smedley Darlington Butler -- b.7/30/1881 d.6/21/1940 (58)
Naval Officer
Terry "Geezer" Butler -- b.7/17/1949 N.S.
Songwriter, Heavy Metal Bassist, EnglishGroup Names: Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, GZR, Heaven and Hell
Timothy Butler -- b.12/7/1958
Songwriter, Alternative Rock Bassist, EnglishGroup Names: Psychedelic Furs
Tony Butler -- b.2/13/1957
Rock and Roll Bassist, EnglishMisc: some say b. Feb 3Group Names: Big Country
Will Butler -- b.10/6/1982 N.S.
Musician, Alternative Rock SingerGroup Names: Arcade Fire
William Butler -- b.3/25/????
Actor
Win Butler -- b.4/14/1980
Songwriter, Alternative Rock SingerGroup Names: Arcade Fire
Yancy Butler -- b.7/2/1970
ActressNames/Places: Joe's daughterTV Shows: Brooklyn South (as Det. Anne-Marie Kersey), Witchblade (as Det. Sara "Pez" Pezzini)Movie Titles: Kick-Ass (series), Hard Target, Drop Zone
Michael Butor -- b.9/14/1926 d.8/24/2016 N.S. (89)
Novelist, Essayist, French
Hillous Butram -- b.4/21/1928 d.4/27/2002 (74)
Music Producer, Bassist, Country PerformerGroup Names: Drifting Cowboys
Slava Butsayev -- b.6/13/1970
NHL Player, Russian
Brent Butt -- b.8/3/1966 N.S.
Writer (m), Actor, Comedian, CanadianTV Shows: Hiccups, Corner GasMovie Titles: Corner Gas: The Movie, No Clue
Joey Buttafucco -- b.3/11/1956
Misc: Mechanic; Amy Fisher's Lover
Butter -- b.9/7/1970 N.S.
Country SingerGroup Names: Trailer Choir
Asa Butterfield -- b.4/1/1997
ActorMovie Titles: Nanny McPhee Returns, Ender's Game, Hugo
Billy Butterfield -- b.1/14/1917 d.3/18/1988 (71)
Jazz TrumpeterMisc: This swing horn player had a big impact on the bands of Bob Crosby, Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman.
Herb Butterfield -- b.10/28/1895 d.5/2/1957 (61)
Actor
John Butterfield -- b.11/18/1801 d.11/14/1869 (67)
Mayor (m), BusinesspersonMisc: founded American Express Co.
Paul Butterfield -- b.12/17/1942 d.5/4/1987 (44)
Songwriter, Singer, Flutist, Harmonicaist, Synthesizer, BandleaderGroup Names: Paul Butterfield Blues Band (lead)
Ebenezer Butterick -- b.5/29/1826 d.3/31/1903 (76)
Inventor (m)Misc: inventor of the tissue paper dress pattern
Michelle Butterly -- b.2/5/1970 N.S.
Actress, EnglishTV Shows: Casualty (as Melanie Dyson), Benidorm (as Trudy), Modern Manners (narrator), Soldier Soldier (as Julie Oldroyd)
Julia Butters -- b.??/??/???? N.S.
ActressTV Shows: American Housewife (as Anna-Kat Otto)
Charles Butterworth -- b.7/26/1896 d.6/13/1946 (49)
Attorney/Lawyer (m), Actor
Nicholas Butterworth -- b.6/15/1967 N.S.
PersonalityTV Shows: Zoom (1977-1978)
Shane Butterworth -- b.10/3/1969
ActorTV Shows: The Bad News Bears (as Timmy Lupus)
Pete Buttigieg -- b.1/19/1982 N.S.
Politician (m), Government Official (m)Misc: U.S. Transportation Secretary
Dick Button -- b.7/18/1929
Sports Commentator, Figure Skater, Olympic AthleteMisc: Skating champion & commentator; while a Harvard student in '48 and '49 he became the first person to hold at one time the five major titles in figure skating, The U.S., North American, European, World and Olympic; Button was the first to perform a triple loop jump; 5-time world champion (1948-52); 2-time Olympic champ (1948,52); Sullivan Award winner (1949); won Emmy Award as Best Analyst for 1980-81 TV season.
Jenson Button -- b.1/19/1980 N.S.
Auto Racer, English
Red Buttons -- b.2/5/1919 d.7/13/2006 (87)
Jewish, TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Comedian, Variety Show HostNames/Places: b. in New York City; RN:Aaron ChwattTV Shows: The Red Buttons Show, The Double Life of Henry Phyfe, Knots Landing (as Al Baker)
Pat Buttram -- b.6/19/1917 d.1/8/1994 (78)
Comedy Writer (m), TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Comedian, Country SingerMisc: Cowboy Actor; Gene Autry's sidekick; a favorite Hollywood toastmasterTV Shows: Green Acres (as Mister Eustace Charleton Haney)
Barbara Buttrick -- b.12/3/1929 N.S.
Boxer, EnglishNames/Places: Ring name: Battling Barbara
Merritt Buttrick -- b.9/3/1959 d.3/17/1989 (29)
ActorTV Shows: Square Pegs (as Johnny Slash)
Alfred Mosher Butts -- b.4/13/1899 d.4/4/1993 (93)
Architect (m), Photographer (m), Artist, Inventor (m)Misc: Scrabble
James A. Butts -- b.5/9/1950
Olympic AthleteMisc: triple jumper (Olympic-silver-1976)
Marion Butts -- b.8/1/1966
NFL Runningback
David Butz -- b.6/23/1950 N.S. d.11/4/2022 N.S. (72)
NFL Player, College Football Player
Earl L. Butz -- b.7/3/1909 N.S. d.2/2/2008 N.S. (98)
Government Official (m)Misc: U.S. Secretary of Agriculture (1971-76); a real Butz
Norbert Leo Butz -- b.1/30/1967
ActorMovie Titles: Dan in Real Life, Fair Game, Disconnect, Higher Ground
Kuda Bux -- b.2/7/1905 d.2/5/1981 (75)
Magician/Illusionist (m)Names/Places: NN: The Mystic Man with the X-ray Eyes; RN:Khudah BukhshMisc: some say b. 1906
Dietrich Buxtehude -- b.??/??/1637 or ??/??/1639 d.5/9/1707
ComposerNames/Places: aka:Diderik
Byron Buxton -- b.12/18/1993 N.S.
MLB Center FielderMisc: 1x Gold Glove, AL Platinum Glove Award (2017)
Frank Buxton -- b.2/13/1930 N.S. d.1/2/2018 N.S. (87)
Author (m), Scriptwriter, Actor, TV Host, Cartoon Voice Actor, TV Director (m)Book Titles: The Big BroadcastGroup Names: The Edge (improv comedy group)Album Titles: Silly RecordTV Shows: Discovery (host and producer), Hot Dog, Batfink (as Batfink and Hugo A-Go-Go)Movie Titles: "What's Up, Tiger Lily?", Overboard
Glen Buxton -- b.11/10/1947 d.10/19/1997 (49)
Heavy Metal GuitairstMisc: unlikely born June 17Group Names: Alice Cooper
Sarah Buxton -- b.7/3/1980
Songwriter, Country Singer
Sarah G. Buxton -- b.3/23/1965
Actress, Producer (m)Movie Titles: Bedtime Stories
Steve Buyer -- b.11/26/1958
Congressperson
Tuba Buyukustun -- b.7/5/1982 N.S.
Actress, Turkey
Jerzy Buzek -- b.7/3/1940
Engraver (m), Lecturer, Prime Minister (m), Politician (m), Polish
J. Fred Buzhardt -- b.2/21/1924 d.12/16/1978 (54)
Attorney (m)
Nathaniel Buzolic -- b.8/4/1983 N.S.
Actor, TV Host, AustralianTV Shows: Out of the Blue (as Paul O'Donnell), The Originals (as Kol Mikaelson), Significant Mother (as Jimmy Barnes), The Vampire Diaries (as Koi Mikaelson)
Eddie Buzzell -- b.11/13/1907 d.1/11/1985 (77)
Stage Actor, Stage Director (m)
Ruth Buzzi -- b.7/24/1936
TV Actress, Comedienne, Cartoon Voice ActressNames/Places: b. in Westerly, RITV Shows: That Girl (as Margie Pete Peterson), Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In (as the old lady, Gladys Ormphby, Flicker Farkle, & others), The Lost Saucer, Baggy Pants & the Nit Wits, Out of This World (as Mrs. Slater), Passions (as Nurse Kravitz, the last name as a play on a Bewitched character), Sesame Street (as various), Pound Puppies, Alvin and the ChipmunksMovie Titles: Freaky Friday
Bv -- b.??/??/????
Bw -- b.??/??/????
Bx -- b.??/??/????
By -- b.??/??/????
Jaki Byard -- b.6/15/1922 d.2/11/1999 (76)
Composer, Jazz Pianist
Betsy Byars -- b.8/7/1928 N.S. d.2/26/2020 N.S. (91)
Children's Author (m)Book Titles: Summer of the Swans, The Night Swimmers
Keith Byars -- b.10/14/1963
Football Announcer, NFL Runningback
Don Byas -- b.10/21/1912 d.8/23/1972 (59)
Tenor-sax, Jazz SaxophonistNames/Places: FN:Carlos
A. S. Byatt -- b.8/24/1936 N.S.
Novelist, EnglishNames/Places: RN: Dame Antonia Susan DuffyMisc: one of the greatest British writers since 1945
Karyn Lynn Bye-Dietz -- b.5/18/1971 N.S.
Hockey Player, Olympic Athlete
Nicole Byer -- b.8/29/1986 N.S.
Actress, Comedienne
Billy Byers -- b.5/1/1927 d.5/1/1996 (69)
Arranger, TrombonistMisc: a veteran of the Buddy Rich, Benny Goodman and Charlie Ventura bands, he did extensive work as an arranger Quincy Jones starting in the late 1950s.
Grace Byers -- b.7/26/1984 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Empire (as Anika Calhoun)
June Byers -- b.5/25/1922 d.7/20/1998 (76)
WrestlerNames/Places: RN:DeAlva Eyvonnie Sibley
Randell Byers -- b.10/2/1964
MLB Left Fielder
Trai Byers -- b.7/19/1983
ActorTV Shows: 90210 (as Alec Martin), Empire (as Andre Lyon)Movie Titles: Selma, Americons, Caesar and Otto's Summer Camp
Walter Byers -- b.3/13/1922 d.5/26/2015 N.S. (93)
Executive, Sports FigureMisc: College athletics; the first executive director of NCAA, serving from 1951-88.
Jimmy Byfield -- b.2/7/1949
Musician
Peter "Biff" Byford -- b.1/5/1951
Songwriter, Heavy Metal Singer, EnglishGroup Names: Saxon
Max Bygraves -- b.10/16/1922 d.8/31/2012 (89)
Comedian, Singer, British
Spring Byington -- b.10/17/1886 d.9/7/1971 (84)
TV/Movie/Stage ActressTV Shows: December Bride (as Lily Ruskin), Laramie (as Daisy Cooper)
Dan Bylsma -- b.9/19/1970
NHL Coach, NHL Player, American
Earnest Byner -- b.9/15/1962 N.S.
NFL Coach, NFL RunningbackSports Teams: Washington Redskins, Cleveland Browns
John Byner -- b.6/28/1938
Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Impressionist, CanadianTV Shows: Garry Moore Show, Steve Allen Show, Soap (as Det. Donahue), Bizarre (host), The Ant & the Aardvark
Amanda Bynes -- b.4/3/1986
ActressTV Shows: All That, What I Like About You (as Holly Tyler), The Amanda ShowMovie Titles: Easy A, Hairspray, What a Girl Wants, Robots, She's the MAN, Sydney White
Andrew Bynum -- b.10/27/1987 N.S.
NBA Player
Bobby Byrd -- b.8/15/1934 d.9/12/2007 (73)
Singer, PianistGroup Names: The Famous Flames (backing band for James Brown)
Charlie Byrd -- b.9/16/1925 d.12/2/1999 (74)
Composer, Guitarist, Jazz MusicianNames/Places: b. in Chuchatuck, VAMisc: Jazz & Classical; an outstanding musician
Dan Byrd -- b.11/20/1985
ActorTV Shows: Clubhouse (as Mike Dougherty), Cougar Town (as Travis Cobb)Movie Titles: Easy A, The Hills Have Eyes, A Cinderella Story
Dennis Byrd -- b.10/5/1966 N.S. d.10/15/2016 N.S. (50)
NFL Defensive
Donald Byrd -- b.12/9/1932 d.2/4/2013 (80)
Educator (m), Composer, Flugelhorn, Jazz TrumpeterMisc: jazz-rock flugelhornist
Frederick Eugene Byrd -- b.9/15/1971
Singer
Gary Byrd -- b.??/??/1950
Rapper
Gill Byrd -- b.2/20/1961
NFL Cornerback
Harry Flood Byrd Jr. -- b.12/20/1914 d.7/30/2013 (98)
Senator (m)
Logan Lynn Byrd -- b.11/5/1997
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Michelle and Tracy's boy
Paul Byrd -- b.12/3/1970
MLB Pitcher
Ralph Byrd -- b.4/22/1909 d.8/18/1952 (43)
ActorTV Shows: Dick Tracy (star 1950-52)
Richard Evelyn Byrd -- b.10/25/1888 d.3/11/1957 (68)
Explorer (m)Misc: the first to fly over both North & South Poles in 1926 & 1929
Ricky Byrd -- b.10/20/1958
Heavy Metal GuitairstGroup Names: Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
Robert C. Byrd -- b.11/20/1917 d.6/28/2010 (92)
Senator (m)Misc: Byrd believed his birth to be Jan 15, 1918
Robin Byrd -- b.4/6/1957
XXX-rated actress
Tracy Byrd -- b.12/18/1966
Country Singer
William Byrd -- b.??/??/1540 or ??/??/1543 d.7/4/1623 O.S. or 7/14/1623 N.S.
Composer, EnglishMisc: born sometime from late 1539 to 1543
Jerry Byrn -- b.3/9/1920 d.4/11/2005 (85)
Country Balladeer
Bobby Byrne -- b.10/10/1918 d.11/25/2006 (88)
Bandleader
Claire Byrne -- b.2/12/1981
Actress, Video Game Voice ActressVideo Games: Grand Theft Auto
Connor Byrne -- b.3/18/1963 N.S.
Actor, Irish