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Gerard dé Nerval -- b.5/22/1808 d.1/26/1855 (46)
Poet (m), FrenchMisc: Symbolist & surrealist
Catherine Deneuve -- b.10/22/1943
Roman Catholic, Movie Actress, Producer (m), Model, French, IndoneseNames/Places: b. in Paris; RLN:Dorleac; Francoise Dorleac's sisterMovie Titles: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, Belle De Jour, On Her Majesty's Secret Service
Luol Deng -- b.4/16/1985 N.S.
NBA Player, Sudan
Alice Denham -- b.1/21/1927 N.S. d.1/27/2016 N.S. (89)
Writer (m), Model, PlaymateMisc: July 1956 Playmate; birth year of 1933 was faked for a long time until her death
Maurice Denham -- b.12/23/1909 d.7/24/2002 (92)
Actor, English
Lydie Denier -- b.4/15/1965
Actress, French
Anton Denikin -- b.12/16/1872 d.8/8/1947 (74)
Revolutionary (m)Misc: General who led the anti-Bolshevik ("White") forces on the southern front during the Russian Civil War (1918-20).
Shona De Nile -- b.8/30/1966 N.S.
PersonalityTV Shows: Zoom (1977-1978)
Aaron De Niro -- b.10/20/1995 N.S.
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Toukie Smith and Robert's twin son
Elliot DeNiro -- b.3/18/1998
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Grace Hightower and Robert's son
Helen Grace DeNiro -- b.12/23/2011
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Grace Hightower and Robert's daughter
Julian De Niro -- b.10/20/1995 N.S.
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Toukie Smith and Robert's twin son
Nina Nadeja DeNiro -- b.7/1/1982
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Helena Lisandrello Springs & NOT Robert's daughter
Robert De Niro -- b.8/17/1943 N.S.
Roman Catholic, TV/Movie Actor, Producer (m)Names/Places: b. in New York CityTV Shows: Search for TomorrowMovie Titles: Godfather II, Taxi Driver, The Deer Hunter, Untouchables, GoodFellas, Awakenings, Frankenstein, Raging Bull, Cape Fear, Mean Streets, Bang the Drum Slowly, Casino, Backdraft, Sleepers, Marvin's Room, Wag the Dog, Jackie Brown, Great Expectations, Meet the Parents, Men of Honor, 15 Minutes, Showtime, City by the Sea, Analyze That, Godsend, Shark Tale, Meet The Fockers, Hide and Seek, The Good Shepherd, Arthur and the Invisibles, Righteous Kill
Robert De Niro Sr. -- b.1/17/1922 d.5/3/1993 (71)
Painter (m)
Alexis Denisof -- b.2/25/1966 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: How I Met Your Mother (as Sandy Rivers in 10 episodes), Buffy The Vampire Slayer (as Wesley Wyndham-Pryce 1999), Grimm, Finding Carter (as David Wilson)Movie Titles: The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Much Ado About Nothing
Satyana Denisof -- b.3/24/2009
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Alyson Hannigan and Alexis's (male) daughter
Anthony John Denison -- b.9/20/1949 N.S.
Actor, Producer (m)Names/Places: RN:Anthony John Sarrero; aka Anthony Denison or Tony DenisonTV Shows: Melrose Place (as John Riley), The Closer (as Det. Andrew Flynn), Major Crimes (as Det. Andrew Flynn), Crime Story (as Ray Luca), Wiseguy, Prison BreakMovie Titles: Men of War
Duane Denison -- b.1/21/1959
Alternative Rock GuitaristGroup Names: The Jesus Lizard
Michael Denison -- b.11/1/1915 d.7/22/1998 (82)
Actor, English
Nikolai Denkov -- b.9/3/1962 N.S.
Prime Minister (m), Bulgarian
David Denman -- b.7/25/1973
ActorTV Shows: Parenthood, The Office (as Roy), Outcast (as Mark Holter)Movie Titles: Big Fish, 13 Hours, After Earth, The Gift
Brian Dennehy -- b.7/9/1938 N.S. d.4/15/2020 N.S. (81)
Actor, TV Host, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer/Director (m)Names/Places: b. in Bridgeport, CT; Jennifer Knott's hubbyMisc: some say b. 1939 or 1940, AP says 1938TV Shows: Arrest and Trial (host), Birdland (as Dr. Brian McKenzie)Movie Titles: Ratatouille, First Blood, Romeo + Juliet, Semi-Tough, Foul Play, 10, Silverado, Cocoon, Presumed Innocent, Pearl
Elizabeth Dennehy -- b.10/1/1960
ActressMovie Titles: Hancock, Red Dragon, The Game, Gattaca
Barry Dennen -- b.2/22/1938 N.S. d.9/26/2017 N.S. (79)
Writer (m), Actor, Singer, NO JOB ASSOCIATEDArts Titles: PL: Jesus Christ SuperstarMovie Titles: Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, The Kentucky Fried Movie, The Shining, Ragtime, Trading Places, Titanic, Shock Treatment
Herbert Dennenberg -- b.10/20/1929 d.3/18/2010 (80)
ColumnistMisc: TV consumer advocate and newspaper columnist since the mid 1970s
Cy Denneny -- b.12/23/1891 d.9/10/1970 (78)
NHL Left Wing, CanadianMisc: played from 1914-1929Sports Teams: Toronto Shamrocks, Toronto Blueshirts, Ottawa Senators, Boston Bruins
Charles Denner -- b.5/29/1926 d.9/10/1995 (69)
Movie Actor, Polish
Johann Christoph Denner -- b.8/13/1655 d.4/26/1707 (51)
Inventor (m), GermanMisc: musical instrument maker; the clarinet inventor
Kevin Denney -- b.1/27/1978
Country Singer
Joseph Dennie -- b.8/30/1768 N.S. d.1/7/1812 N.S. (43)
Essayist, News PersonMisc: was perhaps the chief literary figure in the United States in the first decade of the 19th century.
Richard Denning -- b.3/27/1914 d.10/11/1998 (84)
TV/Movie/Radio ActorNames/Places: b. in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.Misc: scince fiction films of the 1950sTV Shows: My Favorite Husband, Mr. & Mrs. North (as Jerry North), The Flying Doctor (star), Hawaii Five-O (as Governor Paul Jameson)Movie Titles: Unknown Island (1948), Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954), Target Earth (1954), Day the World Ended (1955), Creature with the Atom Brain (1955), The Black Scorpion (1957)
Kat Dennings -- b.6/13/1986
ActressTV Shows: 2 Broke Girls (as Max Black)Movie Titles: Thor (series), The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
Cathy Dennis -- b.3/25/1969
Actress, Music Producer, Songwriter, House Singer, EnglishGroup Names: D'Mob, soloistSong Titles: C'mon and Get My Love, That's The Way of the World (previous titles as part of D Mob), Just Another Dream, Touch Me (All Night Long), Too Many Walls, Waterloo Sunset
Clara "Clare" Dennis -- b.3/7/1916 N.S. d.6/5/1971 N.S. (55)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, AustralianNames/Places: aka Clare Dennis then Clare Golding
Eugene Dennis -- b.8/10/1905 d.1/31/1961 (55)
Politician (m)Misc: American Communist Party leader and labour organizer.
Gabrielle Dennis -- b.10/19/1978 N.S.
Actress, Comedienne, Director (m)TV Shows: The Game, Blue Mountain State, RosewoodMovie Titles: Bring It On: Fight to the Finish, Black Coffee
Hugh Dennis -- b.2/13/1962 N.S.
Actor, Comedian, EnglishTV Shows: Mock the Week, The Now Show, Outnumbered
John Ronald Dennis -- b.1/28/1925 d.12/31/2014 (89)
Actor, Choreographer (m), Dancer (m)
Les Dennis -- b.10/12/1953 N.S.
Comedian, TV Host, EnglishTV Shows: Family Fortunes (host)
Mark Dennis -- b.4/15/1965
NFL Player
Matt Dennis -- b.2/11/1914 d.6/21/2002 (88)
Arranger, Songwriter, Singer, Pianist, Bandleader
Mike Dennis -- b.6/3/1943
Tenor, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: RN: Mike FredaGroup Names: The Dovells
Patrick Dennis -- b.5/18/1921 d.11/6/1976 (55)
Writer (m)Names/Places: RN:Edward Everett Tanner III; aka Auntie Mame
Sandy Dennis -- b.4/27/1937 d.3/2/1992 (54)
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Dancer (m), LesbianNames/Places: b. in Hastings, NE; RFN:Sandra DaleMovie Titles: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, A Thousand Clowns, Any Wednesday
Stefan Dennis -- b.10/30/1958 N.S.
Actor, Producer (m), AustralianTV Shows: NeighboursMovie Titles: 50 Kisses, Dave's Dead, The Truth About Love
Wesley Dennis -- b.4/22/1963
Country Performer
Willie Dennis -- b.1/10/1926 d.7/8/1965 (39)
Jazz Performer
Bonnie Dennison -- b.2/15/1989
Writer (m), Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: Third Watch (as Emily Yokas II)Movie Titles: Stake Land, Beneath
Doug Dennison -- b.12/18/1951
NFL Runningback
Julian Dennison -- b.10/26/2002 N.S.
Actor
Rachel Dennison -- b.8/31/1959
TV ActressNames/Places: Dolly Parton's sisTV Shows: 9 to 5 (as Doralee Rhodes)
Robert Dennison -- b.4/13/1901 d.3/14/1980 (78)
Naval Officer
David Denny -- b.2/5/1948
Rock and Roll GuitaristGroup Names: The Steve Miller Band
Jack Denny -- b.9/25/1895 d.9/15/1950 (54)
Bandleader
Jim Denny -- b.2/28/1911 d.8/27/1963 (52)
Music ExecutiveNames/Places: RN:James R.Misc: country booking agent
John Denny -- b.11/8/1952
MLB PitcherMisc: NL Cy Young Award winner in 1983Sports Teams: Philadelphia Phillies
John E. Denny -- b.12/30/1940 N.S. d.7/21/2020 N.S. (79)
Music Executive
Martin Denny -- b.4/10/1911 d.3/2/2005 (93)
Arranger, Composer, PianistMisc: originated the exotic sounds in Hawaii
Reginald Denny -- b.11/20/1891 d.6/16/1967 (75)
Movie Actor, EnglishNames/Places: RN:Reginald Leigh DaymoreMovie Titles: Rebecca, Cat Ballou, Batman
Sandy Denny -- b.1/6/1941 d.4/21/1978 (37)
Songwriter, Folk Singer, EnglishNames/Places: RN:Alexandra Elaine MacLean DennyMisc: some say b. Jan 16Group Names: Fairport Convention
Will Denny -- b.??/??/1860 d.10/2/1908 (48)
Vaudevillan, Singer
William Denny -- b.8/25/1935
Music Executive
Sam Denoff -- b.7/1/1928 d.7/8/2011 (83)
Screen/Scriptwriter, TV Producer (m)TV Shows: That Girl, Dick Van Dyke Show
Willy den Ouden -- b.1/1/1918 N.S. d.12/6/1997 N.S. (79)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Dutch (Netherlands)
Judianne Densen-Gerber -- b.11/13/1934 d.5/11/2003 (68)
Psychiatrist
John Densmore -- b.12/1/1945
Songwriter, Bassist, Keyboardist, Pianist, Vibes, Rock and Roll DrummerNames/Places: MN:PaulMisc: Tympani; some say b. 1943Group Names: The Doors
Alan Holmes Dent -- b.1/7/1905 d.??/??/1978
Author (m), Critic (m), Journalist
"Bucky" Dent -- b.11/25/1951
MLB Manager, MLB ShortstopNames/Places: RN:Russell Earl; Johnny Carson said his name sounded like a toothpaste for elderly beavers!Misc: World Series MVP 1978 (Yankees)Sports Teams: Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees
Catherine Dent -- b.4/14/1965
Actress, Producer/Director (m)TV Shows: The ShieldMovie Titles: Replicant, 21 Grams
Cedric Dent -- b.9/24/1962
Gospel SingerGroup Names: Take 6
Edward John Dent -- b.8/19/1790 d.3/8/1853 (62)
Inventor (m), EnglishMisc: noted for his highly accurate clocks and chronometers.
Jim Dent -- b.5/9/1939
Golfer
Richard Lomar Dent -- b.12/13/1960
NFL Defensive EndMisc: Super Bowl XX MVP; 4x Pro Bowl, 4x All-Pro, 2x Super Bowl champ, 100 Sacks ClubSports Teams: Chicago Bears (1983-1993), San Francisco 49ers (1994), Chicago Bears (1995), Indianapolis Colts (1996), Philadelphia Eagles (1997)
Rodney Dent -- b.12/25/1970
NBA Player
Jamie Denton -- b.1/20/1963
Actor, Producer (m)Misc: aka James DentonTV Shows: The Pretender (as Mr. Lyle), Desperate Houseives (as Mike Defino), Devious Maids (as Peter Hudson), Good Witch (as Dr. Sam Radford)Movie Titles: Threat Matrix, Face/Off
Jeremiah Denton Jr. -- b.7/15/1924 d.3/28/2014 (89)
Hero (m), Senator (m)
Malin O'Brien Denton -- b.3/22/2005
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Erin O'Brien and James' daughter
Sandy "Pepa" Denton -- b.11/9/1969
Actress, RapperGroup Names: Salt 'n PepaSong Titles: Push It, Shake Your Thang, Get Up Everybody (Get Up), Twist and Shout, Expression, Do You Want Me, Let's Talk About Sex, You Showed Me, Shoop, Whatta Man (with En Vogue)Album Titles: Hot Cool and Vicious, A Salt with a Deadly Pepa, Black's Magic, Very Necessary, Brand New
Steve Denton -- b.9/5/1956
Tennis PlayerMisc: holder of the record for the world's fastest tennis serve, clocked with modern equipment at 138 mph.
Tim Denton -- b.2/3/1973
NFL Defensive, NFL Cornerback
Dominic DeNucci -- b.1/23/1932 N.S. d.8/12/2021 N.S. (89)
Wrestler, American, ItalianMisc: Wrestling trainer
Keith De Nunzio -- b.4/27/1958
Music FigureGroup Names: Feelies
Bob Denver -- b.1/9/1935 d.9/2/2005 (70)
TV Actor, Cartoon Voice ActorNames/Places: b. in New York CityMisc: originally planned to be a lawyerTV Shows: The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (as Maynard G. Krebs, the "G" stood for Walter), Gilligan's Island (as "Willy" Gilligan), The Good Guys, Dusty's Trail
Jessie Belle Denver -- b.5/18/1989
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Casey & John's daughter
John Denver -- b.12/31/1943 d.10/12/1997 (53)
Protestant, Movie Actor, Songwriter, Guitarist, Country SingerNames/Places: b. in Roswell, N.M.; RN:Henry John Deutschendorf Jr.Misc: once sang a song about Spiro AgnewGroup Names: Chad Mitchell Trio, soloistSong Titles: Take Me Home Country Roads, Rocky Mountain High, Sunshine on My Shoulders, Annie's Song, Back Home Again, Thank God I'm a Country Boy, I'm Sorry, CalypsoAlbum Titles: Rocky Mountain Hugh, Back Home Again, Windsong, Spirit
Karl Denver -- b.12/16/1931 d.12/21/1998 (67)
Singer, Scottish
Grant Denyer -- b.9/12/1977 N.S.
TV Host, Auto Racer, AustralianTV Shows: Sunrise, Australia's Got Talent
Eumir De Almeida Deodato -- b.6/22/1942 N.S.
Music Producer, Arranger, Composer, Bassist, Guitarist, Pianist, BrazilianNames/Places: RN:Eumire Deodato AlmeidaGroup Names: Kool & the Gang (producer 1979-82)Song Titles: Also Sprach Zarathustra
Sunny Deol -- b.10/19/1956 N.S.
Movie Actor, India
Laudir DeOliveira -- b.6/6/1940 d.9/17/2017 N.S. (77)
Percussionist, BrazilianGroup Names: Chicago
Simone De Oliveira -- b.2/11/1938
Actress, Singer, Portuguese
Steve DeOssie -- b.11/22/1962
NFL Linebacker
Cote de Pablo -- b.11/12/1979
Actress, Video Game Voice Actress, Singer, ChileanNames/Places: RN: María José de Pablo FernándezTV Shows: NCIS (as Ziva David)Movie Titles: The 33, The Last Rites of Ransom PrideVideo Games: ToCA Race Driver
Dreama Maria DePaiva -- b.7/2/1992
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Misty Rowe & James' girl
James DePaiva -- b.10/8/1957
Soap ActorNames/Places: PRON:De-PIE-vuh; Misty Rowe's, then Kassie Wesley's hubbyTV Shows: One Life to Live (as Max Holden)
James Quentin DePaiva -- b.5/12/1997
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Kassie and James' son
Kassie DePaiva -- b.3/21/1961
Soap Actress, GolferNames/Places: RN: Kassie Wesley; James DePaiva's wifeTV Shows: Guiding Light, One Life to Live, Days of Our LivesMovie Titles: Evil Dead II, We Are Wht We Are
Brian De Palma -- b.9/11/1940
Screenwriter, Movie Producer/Director (m)Names/Places: b. in Newark, NJMisc: directed "Dancing In The Dark" video with Bruce SpringsteenMovie Titles: Body Double, Dressed to Kill, Obsession, Carrie, The Fury, Cape Fear, Raising Cain, Mission the Mars, Scarface, Mission: Impossible, The Untouchables, Carlito's Way
Lolita DePalma -- b.9/19/1991
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Gale Anne Hurd & Brian's daughter
Piper De Palma -- b.10/21/1996
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Darnell and Brian's girl
Ralph Depalma -- b.12/18/1882 d.3/13/1956 (73)
Auto Racer, ItalianMisc: Indianapolis 500; Land speed record breaker; an Italian-American racecar driving champion who won the 1915 Indianapolis 500.
Alessio DePaolis -- b.3/9/1893 d.3/5/1964 (70)
Tenor, Opera Singer, Italian
Gérard Depardiev -- b.12/27/1948
Actor, Producer (m), FrenchMovie Titles: Cyrano de Bergerac, The Main in the Iron Mask, Asterix and Obelix Meet Cleopatra, Life of Pi, 1492: Conquest of Paradise, Hamlet, Bogus, Bon Voyage
Sidney DeParis -- b.5/30/1905 d.9/13/1967 (62)
Trumpeter
Wilbur De Paris -- b.1/11/1900 d.1/3/1973 (72)
Drummer, Trombonist, Bandleader, Jazz MusicianMisc: led his own band; mixed New Orleans style with SwingGroup Names: Duke Ellington
Nick DePartee -- b.1/23/1985
Christian/Rock PerformerGroup Names: Kutless
Suzanne De Passe -- b.7/19/1946
Screen/Scriptwriter, Producer (m)
David H. DePatie -- b.12/24/1929 N.S. d.9/23/2021 N.S. (91)
TV/Movie Producer (m)Misc: DePatie-Freleng Enterprises, Marvel Productions
Gene DePaul -- b.6/17/1919 d.2/27/1988 (68)
Composer, Songwriter, Pianist
Lyndsey DePaul -- b.6/11/1948 d.10/1/2014 (66)
Songwriter, Singer, EnglishNames/Places: RLN:Rubin
Saint Vincent de Paul -- b.4/24/1581 d.9/27/1660 (79)
Clergyman, French
Memphis Depay -- b.2/13/1994 N.S.
Soccer Player, Dutch (Netherlands)
Jerry DePizzo Jr. -- b.1/2/1979
Guitarist, Rock and Roll SaxophonistGroup Names: O.A.R.
Jack John Christopher Depp -- b.4/10/2002
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Vanessa Paradis and Johnny's son
Johnny Depp -- b.6/9/1963
TV/Movie ActorNames/Places: b. in Los AngelesTV Shows: 21 Jump Street (as Tommy Hanson)Movie Titles: Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood, Nick Of Time, Sleepy Hollow, Pirates of the Caribbean, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Secret Window, Finding Neverland, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), The Libertine, Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Man's Chest, Pirates of the Carribean: At World's End, Sweeney Todd, Public Enemies
Lily-Rose Melody Depp -- b.5/27/1999 N.S.
Actress, ModelNames/Places: Vanessa Paradis and Johnny's daughter
James DePreist -- b.11/21/1936 d.2/8/2013 (76)
Conductor
Marietta DePrima -- b.5/3/1964
ActressTV Shows: Dear John (as Annie), The Hughleys (as Sally Rogers)
Cathryn De Prume -- b.7/4/1964
Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: Down the Shore (as Donna)Movie Titles: Wild, Terminal Velocity, Mrs. Winterbourne, Five Corners
Ivan De Prume -- b.??/??/????
Heavy Metal DrummerGroup Names: White Zombie
Shannon Noelle DePuy -- b.12/23/1970
Beauty Pagent WinnerMisc: Miss Virginia-America (1991-top 10)
Thomas De Quincey -- b.8/15/1785 d.12/8/1859 (74)
Essayist, Critic (m), English
Ricky Der -- b.??/??/1953
Actor
André Derain -- b.6/10/1880 N.S. d.9/8/1954 N.S. (74)
Painter (m), French
Amir Derakh -- b.6/20/1963
Synthesizer, Rock and Roll GuitaristGroup Names: Jailhouse
Lee DeRamus -- b.8/24/1972
NFL Wide Receiver
Emilie de Ravin -- b.12/27/1981
Actress, AustralianTV Shows: Lost (as Claire Littleton), Once Upon a Time (as Belle French)Movie Titles: The Hills Have Eyes, Brick
Eugenio Derbez -- b.9/2/1962 N.S.
Actor, Producer (m), MexicanMovie Titles: Instructions Not Included, Jack and Jill, The Book of Life
Jane Derby -- b.5/10/1895 d.8/9/1965 (70)
Fashion Designer (m)
John Henry "Rob" Derbyshire -- b.11/29/1878 N.S. d.11/25/1938 N.S. (59)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Water Polo Player, English
Richard Derbyshire -- b.3/8/1960
Songwriter, Singer, EnglishGroup Names: Living in a Box
René A. F. de Réaumur -- b.2/28/1683 N.S. d.10/17/1757 N.S. (74)
Inventor (m), Naturalist, Physicist (m), FrenchNames/Places: RN: René Antoine Ferchault de Réaumur
Bárbara De Regil -- b.6/5/1987 N.S.
Actress, Mexican
Bo Derek -- b.11/20/1956
Movie ActressNames/Places: b. in Torrence, CA; RN:Mary Cathleen Collins; John's wifeMovie Titles: 10, Bolero, Tarzan the Ape Man
John Derek -- b.8/12/1926 d.5/22/1998 (71)
Movie Actor, Movie Producer/Director (m)Names/Places: b. in Hollywood, CA; Dolores Johnson & Lawson Harris' son; Married to Patti Behrs, Ursula Andress, then Linda Evans, now Bo Derek; RN:Derek HarrisMovie Titles: The Ten Commandments
Maya Deren -- b.4/29/1917 d.10/13/1961 (44)
Filmmaker
Édouard de Reszke -- b.12/22/1853 d.5/25/1917 (63)
Bass Singer/Basso, Opera Performer, Polish
Jean De Reszke -- b.1/14/1850 d.4/3/1925 (75)
Tenor, Opera Singer, Polish
Lisa Dergan -- b.8/10/1970
Actress, Sportscaster, Model, PlaymateMisc: July 1998
Duc de Richelieu -- b.??/??/1585 d.??/??/1642
Religious Leader, CardinalNames/Places: RN:Armand Jean du Plessis
Henry Deringer -- b.10/26/1786 d.2/28/1868 (81)
Inventor (m), ManufacturerMisc: Derringer short-barrelled pistol
"Curly" Joe De Rita -- b.7/12/1909 N.S. d.7/3/1993 N.S. (83)
Actor, Comedian, VaudevillanNames/Places: RN:Joseph WardellMovie Titles: The Three Stooges (movie series as Curly Joe 1959-65, replacing Joe Besser and became the second and last of the Shemp replacements)
José Ruiz de Rivera -- b.9/18/1904 d.3/12/1985 (80)
Artist, Sculptor (m)
Rod Derline -- b.3/11/1952
NBA Guard
Bruce Dern -- b.6/4/1936
Protestant, Movie ActorNames/Places: b. in Chicago; Laura's father, Diane Ladd's ex-Movie Titles: Nebraska, The Hateful Eight, Django Unchained, Monster, Coming Home, Madison
Laura Dern -- b.2/10/1967 N.S.
Actress, Producer (m)Names/Places: b. in Hollywood; Diane Ladd & Bruce's daughterTV Shows: Enlightened, Big Little Lies (as Renata Klein)Movie Titles: Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, Foxes, Teachers, Mask, Blue Velvet, Wild at Heart, Rambling Rose, Jurassic Park, A Perfect World, October Sky, We Don't Live Here Anymore, The Fault in Our Stars, Wild, Star Wars: Episode VIII -The Last Jedi
Bob Dernier -- b.1/5/1957
MLB OutfielderMisc: Gold GloveSports Teams: Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs
Luke Wilson DeRobbio -- b.6/4/1990
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Paul & Sheree's son
Alphonse Beau de Rochas -- b.4/9/1815 N.S. d.3/27/1893 N.S. (77)
Engineer (m), Inventor (m), FrenchMisc: originated the principle of the four-stroke internal-combustion engine. His achievement lay partly in his emphasizing the previously unappreciated importance of compressing the fuel-air mixture before ignition.
Louis De Rochemont -- b.1/13/1899 d.12/23/1978 (79)
Movie Producer (m)
Al DeRogatis -- b.5/5/1927 d.12/16/1995 (68)
Sports Commentator, NFL Defensive EndNames/Places: RFMN:Albert John
Pierre de Ronsard -- b.9/11/1524 d.12/27/1585 (61)
Poet (m), French
Peter De Rose -- b.3/10/1900 N.S. d.4/23/1953 N.S. (53)
Songwriter, Pianist
Michael "Mike" DeRosier -- b.8/24/1951 N.S.
Rock and Roll Drummer, CanadianGroup Names: Heart
Portia de Rossi -- b.1/31/1973
Actress, AustralianNames/Places: RN:Amanda RogersTV Shows: Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher, New York Daze, Ally McBeal (as Nellie Porter), Arrested Development (as Lindsay Bluth Funke), Scandal (as Elizabeth North)Movie Titles: Cursed, Stigmata
Edmund de Rothschild -- b.1/2/1916 d.1/17/2009 (93)
Banker, English
Baron Philippe de Rothschild -- b.4/13/1902 d.1/20/1988 (85)
Businessperson, FrenchMisc: vinter
Philippe DeRouville -- b.8/7/1974
NHL Goaltender, Canadian
Gilles Personne de Roverval -- b.8/10/1602 N.S. d.10/27/1675 N.S. (73)
Mathematician (m), FrenchMisc: geometry of curves
DeMar DeRozan -- b.8/7/1989 N.S.
NBA Guard, American
Richard Derr -- b.6/15/1918 d.5/8/1992 (73)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor
Derrick -- b.3/14/1972
Rock and Roll PerformerGroup Names: Jimmie's Chicken Shack
Dave Derrick -- b.5/28/1970
Rock and Roll SingerGroup Names: Pariah
Clevant Derricks -- b.5/15/1953
Actor, Songwriter, SingerTV Shows: SlidersMovie Titles: Moscow on the Hudson, Carnival of Souls
Donna D'Errico -- b.3/30/1968
Actress, Director (m), Cinematographer (m), Model, PlaymateMisc: September 1995TV Shows: Baywatch (as Donna Marco)Movie Titles: Austin Powers in Goldmember, Comic Book: The Movie
Jacques Derrida -- b.7/15/1930 d.10/9/2004 O.S. (74)
Philosopher (m), French
Mallory Loving Derringer -- b.4/4/1992
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Dyan Buckelew and Rick's daughter
Paul Derringer -- b.10/17/1906 d.11/17/1987 (81)
MLB Pitcher
Rick Derringer -- b.8/5/1947
Music Producer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Bandleader, Rock and Roll Singer/GuitaristNames/Places: RN:Richard ZehringerMisc: some say b. 1949 or Aug 4th or May 8Group Names: The McCoys, Derringer, soloist
Robb Derringer -- b.7/6/1967 N.S.
Actor
Debi Derryberry -- b.9/27/1967 N.S.
Cartoon Voice Actress, Video Game Voice ActressMovie Titles: F is for Family, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, Ice Age: The Meltdown, Free Willy, Peter Pan and the Pirates, A Bug's LifeVideo Games: Lightning Returns (series), Five Nights at Freddy's World, Guild Wars (series)
Alan Dershowitz -- b.9/1/1938
Author (m), Commentator, Jurist, Lawyer (m)Misc: for O.J. Simpson 1995
Jason Derulo -- b.9/21/1989 N.S.
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Mark Derwin -- b.10/28/1960
ActorNames/Places: b. in Chicago, ILTV Shows: Bonnie Hunt Show (as Bill Kirkland), Party of Five (as Dale Depeyster), Life with Bonnie (as Dr. Mark Molloy), The Secret Life of the American Teenager (as George Juergens)Movie Titles: Accepted, Everest
Edward J. Derwinski -- b.9/15/1926 d.1/15/2012 (85)
Government Official (m)Misc: ex-Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Vinz Dery -- b.11/10/1990
Pop SingerGroup Names: Nico and Vinz
Victor De Sabata -- b.4/10/1892 d.12/11/1967 (75)
Composer, Conductor, Italian
Marquis de Sade -- b.6/2/1740 N.S. d.12/2/1814 N.S. (74)
Writer (m), General, FrenchNames/Places: RN:Donatien Alphonse Francois, Comte de SadeMisc: the word sadism is derived from his name
Kiran Desai -- b.9/3/1971 N.S.
Author (m), India
Jorge DeSaint -- b.8/26/????
Rock and Roll MusicianGroup Names: Tuff
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry -- b.6/29/1900 d.7/31/1944 (44)
Author (m), Aviator (m), French
Albert DeSalvo -- b.9/3/1931 d.11/25/1973 (42)
OutlawNames/Places: aka The Boston Strangler
Anne De Salvo -- b.4/3/1949
Actress, Director (m)Movie Titles: Arthur, Taking Care of Business, My Favorite Year, Stardust Memories
Anthony DeSando -- b.12/4/1965
ActorTV Shows: New York News (as Tony Amato), The Sopranos (as Brendan Filone)Movie Titles: Beer League, Fighting, Party Girl
Giuseppe de Santis -- b.2/11/1917 N.S. d.5/16/1997 N.S. (80)
Movie Director (m), Italian
Joe DeSantis -- b.6/15/1909 d.8/30/1989 (80)
Actor
Sugar Pie DeSanto -- b.10/16/1935
Soul Singer
Ferdinand de Saussure -- b.11/26/1857 N.S. d.2/22/1913 N.S. (55)
Linguist, Swiss
Michael Des Barres -- b.1/24/1948
Screen/Scriptwriter, TV Actor, Songwriter, Singer, EnglishNames/Places: Pamela's ex-TV Shows: New WKRP in Cincinnatti (as Jack Allen), MacGyver (as evil Murdoc), RoseanneMovie Titles: Mulholland Drive, Pink Cadillac, Catch That Kid, Ghoulies
Pamela Des Barres -- b.9/9/1948
Author (m)Names/Places: RN: Pamela Ann Miller; Michael's ex-wifeMisc: World Famous Groupie; was a nanny for Frank Zappa's children Dweezil and Moon UnitBook Titles: I'm With The Band, Take Another Piece of My Heart: A Groupie Grows UpMovie Titles: Paradise Alley, 200 Motels (with Frank Zappa)
Marceline Desbordes-Valmore -- b.6/20/1786 d.7/23/1859 (73)
Poet (m), Actress, French
Audie Desbrow -- b.5/17/1957
Rock and Roll DrummerGroup Names: Great White
Florence Descampe -- b.9/1/1969
Golfer, Belgiumese
René Descartes -- b.3/31/1596 N.S. d.2/11/1650 N.S. (53)
Philosopher (m), Scientist (m), Mathematician (m), FrenchNames/Places: b. in La Haye; NN: The Father of Modern PhilosophyMisc: "I think, therefore I am"
Caleb Deschanel -- b.9/21/1944
TV/Movie Director (m), Cameraperson, Cinematographer (m)Movie Titles: The Patriot, National Treasure, Passion of the Christ, Jack Reacher
Emily Deschanel -- b.10/11/1976
Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: Bones (as Dr. Temperance Bones Breman)Movie Titles: Spider-Man 2, Cold Mountain, My Sister's Keeper
Zooey Deschanel -- b.1/17/1980
Actress, Songwriter, SingerNames/Places: pron: ZOH'-ee deh-shuh-NEHL'TV Shows: The New Girl (as Jessica "Jess" Christopher Day)Movie Titles: The Happening, Almost Famous, The Good Girl, The New Guy, Elf, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Failure to Launch, Yes Man, 500 Days of Summer, Maniac, All The Real Girls, Winter Passing, Bridge to Terabithia
Sandy Descher -- b.11/30/1945
ActressMisc: retired from acting in 1966TV Shows: New Phil Silvers ShowMovie Titles: Them!, The Last Time I Saw Paris
Jack De Sena -- b.12/6/1987 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Director (m)TV Shows: Avatar: The Last Airbender, All That, 100 Things To Do Before High School (as Mr. Roberts), Dorm LifeMovie Titles: The Wild
Alex Désert -- b.7/18/1968
Actor, Producer (m), Rock and Roll BassistGroup Names: The HeightsTV Shows: The Heights (as Stan Lee), Boy Meets World (as Eli Williams), Becker (as Jake Malinak)Movie Titles: Swingers, High Fidelity, PCU
Alexander P. De Seversky -- b.6/7/1894 d.8/24/1974 (80)
Aviator (m), Engineer (m), Russian
Jim Deshaies -- b.6/23/1960
MLB Pitcher
Jackie DeShannon -- b.8/21/1941
Composer, Songwriter, Folk SingerNames/Places: b. in Hazel, KY; RN:Sharon MyersSong Titles: Needles and Pins, What The World Needs Now is Love, Put a Little Love in Your Heart
André DeShields -- b.1/12/1946
Novelist, Professor (m), Actor, Director (m), Choreographer (m), Dancer (m), Composer, Lyricist, SingerMovie Titles: Extreme Measures
Delino DeShields -- b.1/15/1969
MLB Second Baseman
Vittorio De Sica -- b.7/7/1901 d.11/13/1974 (73)
Stage Actor, Movie Director (m), ItalianMisc: some say b. 1902
Robert Desiderio -- b.9/9/1951
Actor, Radio Disc JockNames/Places: Judith Light's husbandTV Shows: The Sopranos (as Jack Massarone in three episodes), Knots Landing (as Ted Melcher)Movie Titles: Liberal Arts, Oh God! You Devil
Tony DeSimone -- b.??/??/1920 d.6/12/1986 (66)
Bandleader
Desireless -- b.12/25/1952
Alternative Rock Performer, French
Willem de Sitter -- b.5/6/1872 d.11/20/1934 (62)
Astronomer (m), Mathematician (m), Dutch (Netherlands)Misc: studied Jupiter
Éric Desjardins -- b.6/14/1969
NHL Player, Canadian
Ulise Joseph "Pete" Desjardins -- b.4/10/1907 N.S. d.5/6/1985 N.S. (78)
Diver, Olympic Athlete, American
Victor Arthur "Vic" Desjardins -- b.7/4/1898 N.S. d.11/22/1988 N.S. (90)
NHL PlayerSports Teams: Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers
Nicolas Desmarest -- b.9/16/1725 N.S. d.9/20/1815 N.S. (90)
Geographer (m), FrenchMisc: whose discovery of the volcanic origin of basalt disproved the Neptunist theory that all rocks were formed by sedimentation from primeval oceans.
Florence Desmond -- b.5/31/1905 d.1/16/1993 (87)
Actress, English
Ian Desmond -- b.9/20/1985 N.S.
MLB ShortstopSports Teams: Washington Nationals
Johnny Desmond -- b.11/14/1920 d.9/6/1985 (64)
Movie Actor, Composer, Pop CroonerNames/Places: b. in Detroit; RN:Giouvanni Alfredo DeSimoneMisc: some say b. 1921TV Shows: Your Hit Parade, Blanskys' Beauties
Lorrae Desmond -- b.10/2/1929 N.S. d.5/23/2021 N.S. (91)
Playwright (m), Actress, Personality, Singer, AustralianNames/Places: RN: Beryl Hunt aka Sheila Hunt
Paul Desmond -- b.11/25/1924 d.5/30/1977 (52)
Composer/Songwriter, Alto-sax, Jazz PerformerNames/Places: RN:Paul BreitenfieldGroup Names: Dave Brubeck Quartet
Richard Desmond -- b.3/2/1927 N.S. d.11/1/1990 N.S. (63)
Hockey Player, Olympic AthleteMisc: played 1945-1952
William Desmond -- b.5/21/1878 d.11/3/1949 (71)
Movie Actor, Irish
Kent Desormeaux -- b.2/27/1970
Horse JockeyMisc: won 598 wins in 1989
Hernando De Soto -- b.??/??/1496 or ??/??/1497 d.5/21/1542
Explorer (m), SpanishMisc: died while searching for gold along the Mississippi River.
Rosanna Desoto -- b.9/2/1950
Actress, MexicanMisc: retired from acting in 2005TV Shows: Redd Foxx ShowMovie Titles: Stand and Deliver, La Bamba, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, Family Business
Marjorie De Sousa -- b.4/23/1980 N.S.
Actress, Venezuelan
Romário de Souza Faria -- b.1/29/1966
Soccer Player, Brazilian
Des'ree -- b.11/30/1970
Singer, Rhythm and Blues PerformerMisc: b. London
David Desrosiers -- b.8/29/1980
Punk Rock Bassist, CanadianGroup Names: Simple Plan
John H. Dessauer -- b.5/13/1905 d.8/12/1993 (88)
BusinesspersonMisc: Xerox king
Elmer Dessens -- b.1/13/1971
MLB Pitcher, Mexican
Aaron Dessner -- b.4/23/1976
Music Producer, Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist, Rock and Roll PerformerMisc: of The National.....National what????
Bryce Dessner -- b.4/23/1976
Music Producer, Rock and Roll PerformerMisc: of The National....the National what????
Germaine De Staël -- b.4/22/1766 d.7/14/1817 (51)
Author (m), French
Valéry Giscard d'Estaing -- b.2/2/1926 N.S. d.12/2/2020 N.S. (94)
Head of State (m), FrenchMisc: president of France 1974-81
Emmy Destinn -- b.2/26/1878 d.1/28/1930 (51)
Opera Soprano, Czech
Ryan Destiny -- b.1/8/1995 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Empire (as Alexandra Crane)
Paul-Henri-Benjamin D'Estournelles -- b.11/22/1852 d.5/15/1924 (71)
Diplomat (m), Pacifist, French
Jimmy Destri -- b.4/13/1954
New Wave KeyboardistGroup Names: Blondie
Brian Desveaux -- b.5/27/1971
Musician, Rock and Roll SingerGroup Names: Nine Days
George Gard "Buddy" DeSylva -- b.1/27/1895 d.7/11/1950 (55)
Lyricist, SongwriterMisc: of the DeSylva, Brown, & Henderson songwriting team
Anna Maria Pérez de Tagle -- b.12/23/1990
Actress, Dancer (m), SingerMisc: stage: GodspellTV Shows: Cake, Hannah Montana (as Ashley Dewitt)Movie Titles: Fame (2009), Camp Rock
Édouard Detaille -- b.10/5/1848 N.S. d.12/23/1912 N.S. (64)
Artist, Painter (m), French
C. de Talleyrand-Perigord -- b.2/2/1754 d.5/17/1838 (84)
Statesman (m)Names/Places: FN:Charles Maurice
Marina de Tavira -- b.11/21/1973 N.S.
Actress, MexicanMovie Titles: Roma
Sebastián Lerdo De Tejada -- b.4/24/1823 d.4/21/1889 (65)
Head of State (m), MexicanMisc: Mexico president 1872-76
César-François Cassini de Thury -- b.6/17/1714 N.S. d.9/4/1784 N.S. (70)
Astronomer (m), FrenchMisc: Cartographer
Amanda Detmer -- b.9/27/1971
ActressMovie Titles: Final Desination, "You, Me and Dupree", Big Fat Liar, Saving Silverman
Ty Detmer -- b.10/30/1967
NFL Quarterback, College Football PlayerMisc: Heisman Trophy (1990)Sports Teams: Brigham Young University, Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons
Alexis de Tocqueville -- b.7/29/1805 d.4/16/1859 (53)
Writer (m), Scientist (m), Historian (m), FrenchMisc: political; wrote the political study "Democracy in America" while in the United States to report on the prison system.
Tomás de Torquamada -- b.??/??/1420 d.9/16/1498
Explorer (m), Head of State (m), SpanishMisc: Inquisitor
André Detoth -- b.5/15/1913 d.10/27/2002 (89)
Screen/Scriptwriter, Producer/Director (m), Hungarian
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec -- b.11/24/1864 d.9/9/1901 (36)
Artist, Painter (m), Lithographer (m), FrenchNames/Places: b. in Albi; MN:Marie Raymond, LN:MonfaMisc: he recorded and drew with great insight characters from Parisian cabaret and nightlife.
Tamara De Treaux -- b.10/21/1959 d.11/28/1990 (31)
Movie ActressMisc: 31 inches tallMovie Titles: E.T. (as E.T.)
Robert N. Dett -- b.10/11/1882 d.10/2/1943 (60)
Conductor/Composer, Canadian
George Deukmejian -- b.6/6/1928 N.S. d.5/8/2018 N.S. (89)
Governor (m)Misc: of California 1983-1991
Jarrett Deuling -- b.3/4/1974
NHL Player, Canadian
Miguel De Unamuno -- b.9/29/1864 d.12/31/1936 (72)
Philosopher (m), Spanish
Zoey Deutch -- b.11/10/1994
Actress
Regina Deutinger -- b.9/17/1982
Model, Playmate, West GermanMisc: April 2008
Adolph Deutsch -- b.10/20/1897 d.1/1/1980 (82)
Composer
Babette Deutsch -- b.9/22/1895 d.11/13/1982 (87)
Author (m), Poet (m)
Ernst Deutsch -- b.9/16/1890 d.3/22/1969 (78)
Actor
Helen Deutsch -- b.3/21/1906 d.3/15/1992 (85)
Screen/Scriptwriter, Lyricist
Patti Deutsch -- b.12/16/1943 d.7/26/2017 N.S. (73)
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, PanelistMisc: Charmin commercials with Mr. Whipple, Folgers commmercials with Mrs. OlsonTV Shows: As Told By Ginger, The Smurfs, John Byner Show, Rowan and Martin's Laugh In, Match Game, Capitol Critters, Angry BeaversMovie Titles: The Jetsons, Monster's Inc, The Emperor's New Groove, Tarzan, Kronk's New Groove
Stephen Deutsch -- b.6/30/1946
Producer/Director (m), ComposerMisc: composed over 30 scores for film, theatre, radio and television
Daniella Deutscher -- b.10/4/1975
ActressTV Shows: Hang Time (as Julie Connor)
Kapil Dev -- b.1/6/1959 N.S.
Cricket Player, India
Danielle de Vabre -- b.11/19/1949 N.S.
Model, Playmate, Canadian, FrenchMisc: November 1971
Éamon de Valera -- b.10/14/1882 d.8/29/1975 (92)
Head of State (m), Prime Minister (m)Misc: Ireland's first Prime minister, active revolutionary, led 1916 Easter Rebellion, founded Fianna Fail Party, took Ireland out of Commonwealth and renamed Eire, born in New York, N.Y.; one of Ireland's most prominent figures in its quest for independence; d. at a nursing home near Dublin
William Devane -- b.9/5/1939 N.S.
Actor, Director (m)Names/Places: b. in Albany, New YorkMisc: he turned down the Sam Malone role in "Cheers"; some say '37 or '39TV Shows: From Here to Eternity, Knots Landing (as Gregory Sumner), Phenom (as Lou Del La Rosa), The Grinder (as Dean Sanderson Sr.), 24 (as James Heller), Jesse StoneMovie Titles: Jessie Stone, Interstellar, The Dark Knight Rises, Marathon Man
Donna de Varonna -- b.4/26/1947 N.S.
TV Hostess, Sportscaster, Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, AmericanNames/Places: Joanna Kerns' sisterMisc: won gold medals in 400 IM and 400 freestyle relay at 1964 Olympics; set 18 world records during career; co-founder of Women's Sports Foundation in 1974.TV Shows: ABC Sports
Devin Renee De Vasquez -- b.6/25/1963 N.S.
Actress, Model, PlaymateMisc: June 1985
Jacques de Vaucanson -- b.2/24/1709 N.S. d.11/21/1782 N.S. (73)
Artist, Inventor (m), French
Raheem DeVaughn -- b.5/5/1975
Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Lope de Vega -- b.11/25/1562 d.8/27/1635 (72)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Poet (m), Spanish
Alexis Devell -- b.10/8/1971
XXX-rated actress
Bryan Devendorf -- b.7/1/1975
Rock and Roll DrummerGroup Names: The National
Scott Devendorf -- b.11/8/1972
Rock and Roll BassistGroup Names: The National
Kaitlyn Dever -- b.12/21/1996
ActressTV Shows: Justified (as Loretta McCready), Last Man Standing (as Eve Baxter)Movie Titles: "Men, Women and Children", Short Term 12, J. Edgar, Bad Teacher
Seamus Dever -- b.7/27/1976 N.S.
Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: Castle (as Kevin Ryan)Movie Titles: Hollywoodland, Ready or Not, Outside the Law
Mike Devereaux -- b.4/10/1963
MLB OutfielderMisc: NL LCS MVP 1995Sports Teams: Altanta Braves
Gail Devers -- b.11/19/1966
Runner, Olympic Athlete, Track and FieldMisc: fastest ever woman sprinter-hurdler; overcame thyroid disorder (Graves' disease) that sidelined her in 1989-90 and nearly resulted in having both feet amputated; won 1992 Olympic gold medal in 100 meters (10.82), then took 100-meter (10.82) and 100-meter hurdles (12.46) titles at 1993 World Championships.
Jacob Devers -- b.9/8/1887 d.10/15/1979 (92)
GeneralMisc: WWII General
Joseph De Veuster -- b.1/3/1840 d.4/15/1889 (49)
Missionary, BelgiumeseNames/Places: aka Father Damien and Saint Damien of Molokai or Saint Damien de Veuster; RN: Jozef De VeusterMisc: helped lepers in Hawaii
Juan DeVevo -- b.9/24/1975
Musician, Christian/Contemporary PerformerGroup Names: Casting Crowns
Melodee DeVevo -- b.7/2/1976
Violinist, Christian/Contemporary PerformerGroup Names: Casting Crowns
Ajay Devgan -- b.4/2/1969 N.S.
Actor, India
Kajol Devgan -- b.8/5/1974 N.S.
Movie Actress, India
Roberto DeVicenzo -- b.4/14/1923 N.S. d.6/1/2017 N.S. (94)
Golfer, Argentine
Paula Devicq -- b.7/7/1965
Actress, CanadianTV Shows: Party Of Five (as Kristen Bennett Thomas Salinger)Movie Titles: Arbitrage, The Breakup Artist, Wounded Heart
C. C. DeVille -- b.5/14/1962
Heavy Metal GuitairstNames/Places: RN:CecilMisc: some say b. 1953Group Names: Poison
Willy Deville -- b.8/25/1950 d.8/6/2009 (58)
Actor, Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Bandleader, Punk Rock PerformerNames/Places: NN:Mink; RFMN:William BorsayMisc: some say b. Aug 27Group Names: Mink DeVille
Ab Devilliers -- b.2/17/1984 N.S.
Cricket Player, South AfricanNames/Places: aka spelled AB de Villiers
Adam DeVine -- b.11/7/1983
Writer (m), Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m)Misc: imdb says b. November 6; of the sketch group Mail Order ComedyTV Shows: Modern Family (as Andy), Uncle GrandpaMovie Titles: Pitch PErfect (series), The Intern, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates
Andy Devine -- b.10/7/1905 d.2/18/1977 (71)
Radio Actor, TV/Movie ActorNames/Places: b. in Flagstaff, AZ; RN:Jeremiah SchwartzMisc: Westerns; Roy Rogers' sidekickTV Shows: The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (as Jingles), Flipper (as Hap Gorman)
Colleen Devine -- b.6/22/1960
Actress
Dan Devine -- b.12/22/1924 d.5/9/2002 (77)
NFL Coach, College Football CoachSports Teams: Green Bay Packers, Notre Dame
Loretta Devine -- b.8/21/1949
Actress, Producer (m), SingerTV Shows: Grey's Anatomy (as Adele Webber), Boston Public (as Marla Hendricks), The Carmichael Show (as Cynthia Carmichael)Movie Titles: Waiting to Exhale, The Preacher's Wife, For Colored Girls, Crash, I Am Sam, Death at a Funeral
Vincent De Vita Jr. -- b.3/7/1935
Scientist (m), Physicist (m)Misc: an internationally recognized pioneer physician in the field of oncology
Carla DeVito -- b.5/29/1953
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, SingerNames/Places: aka Karla DeVito; Robby Benson's wifeTV Shows: Bonkers (voice)Movie Titles: The Breakfast Club, Modern Love, Two of a Kind
Danny DeVito -- b.11/17/1944 N.S.
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Movie Director (m)Names/Places: Rhea Pearlman's husband; b. in Neptune, NJ; RFN:Daniel MichaelMisc: he was known as Mr. Dan the hairstylistTV Shows: Taxi (as Louis De Palma the dispatcher), The Simpsons (as Homer's half-brother)Movie Titles: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The World's Greatest Lover, Terms of Endearment, Romancing the Stone, Jewel of the Nile, Throw Momma From The Train, Twins, Ruthless People, Tin Men, The Roses, Batman Returns (as The Penguin), Get Shorty, Mars Attacks, L.A. Confidential, The Rainmaker, Living Out Loud, Man on the Moon, Drowning Mona, What's The Worst That Could Happen?, The Heist, Anything Else, Deck the Halls
Gracie Frann DeVito -- b.3/24/1985
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Rhea Perlman & Danny Devito's daughter
Hank DeVito -- b.8/2/1948
Music Figure
Jake D. S. DeVito -- b.10/30/1987
Celebrity SonNames/Places: MN:Daniel Sebastian; Danny DeVito & Rhea Perlman's son
Tommy DeVito -- b.6/19/1928 N.S. d.9/21/2020 N.S. (92)
Pop Singer/GuitaristMisc: some say b. 1935 or 1936Group Names: The Four Seasons
Philippe de Vitry -- b.10/31/1291 O.S. d.6/9/1361 O.S. (69)
Poet (m), Composer, French
John Thomas Devitt -- b.2/4/1937 N.S. d.8/17/2023 N.S. (86)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, AustralianMisc: 100m freestyle swimmer (Olympic Gold, 1960)
Torrey DeVitto -- b.6/8/1984
Actress, Producer (m), ModelTV Shows: The Vampire Diaries, Army Wives, Pretty Little Liars (as Melissa Hastings), Chicago Med (as Dr. Natalie Manning)Movie Titles: I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer
Maurice de Vlaminck -- b.4/4/1876 d.10/11/1958 (82)
Painter (m)
Barry Devlin -- b.11/27/1946
Screenwriter, Director (m), Musician, Bassist, Rock and Roll Singer, IrishGroup Names: Horslips (a pioneering Celtic rock band)
Bruce Devlin -- b.10/10/1937
Sportscaster, Golfer, AustralianMisc: golf course designer
Dean Devlin -- b.8/27/1962
Screenwriter, Actor, Producer/Director (m)TV Shows: Godzilla: The Series (producer)Movie Titles: Stargate (producer), Godzilla (1998, producer), Independence Day (producer), Independence Day: Resurgence (producer)
Joe Devlin -- b.10/25/1899 d.10/15/1973 (73)
ActorTV Shows: Dick Tracy
Mike Devlin -- b.11/16/1969
MLB Coach, NFL Player
Ronald DeVoe -- b.11/17/1967 N.S.
Rhythm and Blues Singer, New Jack Swing SingerGroup Names: New Edition, Bel Biv & DeVoe
Vance De Voe Brand -- b.5/9/1931
Naval Officer, Aeronautical (m), Astronaut, Engineer (m)
Marie-Eugène-Melchior vicomte de Vogüé -- b.2/25/1848 d.3/29/1910 (62)
Author (m), Essayist, French
Frank Devol -- b.9/20/1911 d.10/27/1999 (88)
Actor, Conductor/Composer, Arranger, Alto-sax, BandleaderMisc: of 1950-60s TV varietiesTV Shows: Dinah Shore, I'm Dickens-He's Fenster, Fernwood 2-Night, My Three Sons (theme song writer)
Laura Devon -- b.5/23/1931 d.7/19/2007 (76)
Actress, Singer, Model
Dorothy Devore -- b.6/22/1899 d.9/10/1976 (77)
Actress
Betsy DeVos -- b.1/8/1958 N.S.
Government Official (m)Misc: Education Secretary
Bernard A. De Voto -- b.1/11/1897 d.11/13/1955 (58)
Author (m), Critic (m), Journalist, Historian (m), American
Siem Devout -- b.4/22/1931 d.6/6/1985 (54)
Actor, Dutch (Netherlands)
Casper De Vries -- b.6/1/1964
Painter (m), Actor, Comedian, Producer/Director (m), Composer, South African
Greg DeVries -- b.1/4/1973
NHL Player, Canadian
Hugo De Vries -- b.2/16/1848 d.5/21/1935 (87)
Scientist (m), Botanist (m), Geneticist, Dutch (Netherlands)Misc: introduced the study of organic evolution
Jed DeVries -- b.1/6/1971
NFL Player
Jill De Vries -- b.7/20/1953 or 7/23/1953 N.S.
Actress, Model, PlaymateMisc: imdb says b. July 23, wikipedia says b. July 20; October 1975 PlaymateMovie Titles: Risky Business
Peter De Vries -- b.2/27/1910 d.9/28/1993 (83)
Novelist, Editor (m)Names/Places: b. in Chicago
Rob De Vries -- b.6/9/1918 d.7/9/1969 (51)
Actor, Director (m), Dutch (Netherlands)
William C. De Vries -- b.12/19/1943
Surgeon (m)Misc: inventor (Symbion artifical heart)
William Devry -- b.4/20/1968
Actor, CanadianTV Shows: InSecurity
Edo DeWaart -- b.6/1/1941
Conductor, Dutch (Netherlands)
Patrick Dewaere -- b.1/26/1947 d.7/16/1982 (35)
Movie Actor, French
Jenna Dewan -- b.12/3/1980 N.S.
Actress, Producer (m)Names/Places: aka Jenna Lee Dewan-TatumTV Shows: The Resident, Supergirl (as Lucy Lane), Witches of East End (as Freya)Movie Titles: 10 Years, Tamara, American Virgin, Step Up, Take the Lead
James Dewar -- b.10/12/1942 d.5/16/2002 N.S. (59)
Singer, Bassist, ScottishGroup Names: Robin Trower, Stone the Crows
Sir James Dewar -- b.9/20/1842 d.3/27/1923 (80)
Scientist (m), Chemist (m), Inventor (m), ScottishMisc: Thermos bottle, Smokeless powder
Daddy Dewdrop -- b.10/8/1940 N.S.
Music Producer, SongwriterNames/Places: RN:Richard or Dick MondaMisc: wrote for The Groovie GooliesSong Titles: Chick-a-Boom
Charles Dewey -- b.7/16/1849 d.??/??/1937
Painter (m)
George Dewey -- b.12/26/1837 d.1/16/1917 (79)
Naval OfficerMisc: Admiral, Naval commodore, Manilla hero
John Dewey -- b.10/20/1859 d.6/1/1952 (92)
Philosopher (m), Psychologist (m), Social Reformer, Educator (m)
Mark Dewey -- b.1/3/1965
MLB Coach, MLB Pitcher
Melvil Dewey -- b.12/10/1851 d.12/26/1931 (80)
Librarian (m), Educator (m)Misc: Dewey decimal book classification inventor
Thomas E. Dewey -- b.3/24/1902 d.3/16/1971 (68)
Governor (m)Misc: Governor of New York; presidential candidate 1944 and 1948
Tommy Dewey -- b.8/3/1978
Writer (m), Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: The Mindy Project, The Mountain (as Stephen Dowling), Casual (as Alex Cole), Code Black (as Dr. Mike Leighton)Movie Titles: Step Up Revolution, The Excort, 17 Again
Colleen Dewhurst -- b.6/3/1926 d.8/22/1991 (67)
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, CanadianNames/Places: b. in Montreal; 2x George C. Scott's ex-TV Shows: Blue Collar TV, Kickin' It (as Joan), The Blue & the Gray, Murphy Brown (as her mom)Movie Titles: Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector, Annie Hall
Brandon DeWilde -- b.4/9/1942 d.7/6/1972 (30)
TV/Movie ActorNames/Places: Frederic's sonTV Shows: Jamie (star)
Frederic "Fritz" DeWilde -- b.2/7/1914 d.4/3/1980 (66)
Stage ActorNames/Places: Brandon's father
Alan DeWitt -- b.5/6/1921 d.6/2/1976 (55)
ActorTV Shows: It's About Time
George DeWitt -- b.12/30/1922 N.S. d.7/14/1979 N.S. (56)
TV Host, Game Show HostTV Shows: Name That Tune (1950s)
Joyce DeWitt -- b.4/23/1949
Actress, SingerNames/Places: b. in Wheeling, WVTV Shows: Three's Company (as Janet Wood)
Lew C. DeWitt -- b.3/8/1938 d.8/15/1990 (52)
Songwriter, Tenor, Country Singer, Country GuitaristMisc: some say b. 1939Group Names: The Statler Brothers
Rosemarie DeWitt -- b.10/26/1971 N.S.
ActressMovie Titles: Cinderella Man, The Watch, Poltergeist, The Odd Life of Timothy Green
Billy DeWolfe -- b.2/18/1907 d.3/5/1974 (67)
TV/Movie ActorNames/Places: RN:William Andrew JonesTV Shows: The Pruitts of Southhampton, The Queen and I
Elsie DeWolfe -- b.12/20/1865 d.7/12/1950 (84)
Designer (m), ActressMisc: decorator
Francis De Wolff -- b.1/7/1913 d.4/18/1984 (71)
Movie Actor, EnglishMovie Titles: From Russia With Love
Riem De Wolff -- b.4/15/1943 N.S. d.9/12/2017 N.S. (74)
Singer/GuitaristGroup Names: Blue Diamonds
Lee DeWyze -- b.4/2/1986
Songwriter, Alternative Rock SingerTV Shows: American Idol (winner season 9)
Al Dexter -- b.5/4/1902 d.1/28/1984 (81)
Songwriter, Violinist, Country Singer/GuitaristMisc: some say b. 1905 or b.Apr 4
Anthony Dexter -- b.1/19/1913 d.3/27/2001 (88)
Actor, CanadianNames/Places: RN:Walter FleischmannMovie Titles: Valentino
Brad Dexter -- b.4/9/1917 d.12/12/2002 (85)
Movie Actor
Colin Dexter -- b.9/29/1930 d.3/21/2017 N.S. (86)
Crime Writer (m), EnglishBook Titles: Inspector Morse (series)
James Dexter -- b.3/3/1973
NFL Player
John Dexter -- b.8/2/1925 d.3/23/1990 (64)
Stage Director (m), EnglishMisc: British theater & opera
Joseph "Joe" Dey -- b.11/17/1907 d.3/3/1991 (83)
Executive, GolferMisc: executive director of the USGA and the first commissioner of the PGA Tour
Susan Dey -- b.12/10/1952
Actress, Producer (m), Keyboardist, Pop SingerNames/Places: b. in Pekin, ILTV Shows: The Partridge Family (as Laurie Partridge), Emerald Point NAS (as Celia), L.A. Law (as Dep. D.A. Grace Van Owen), Love & War (as Wallis "Wally" Porter)
Bailey De Young -- b.9/16/1989 N.S.
Actress, Dancer (m), SingerNames/Places: RN: Bailey BuntainTV Shows: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Faking It (as Lauren Cooper), Bunheads (as Ginny Thompson)Movie Titles: Petals on the Wind, The Murder Pact
Cliff DeYoung -- b.2/12/1946
TV/Movie Actor, Singer, MusicianTV Shows: Sunshine, Centennial, Master of the Game, RoboCop the Series (as Dr. Cray Z. Mollardo), JAG (as Chuck DePalma), The X-Files (as Dr. Jay Nemman)Movie Titles: Flight of the Navigator, Wild, Glory, The Craft, Shock Treatment
Dennis DeYoung -- b.2/18/1947
Songwriter, Keyboardist, Pianist, Rock SingerGroup Names: Styx, soloistSong Titles: Desert Moon, Don't Wait for Heroes, Call Me, This is the TimeAlbum Titles: Desert Moon
Frederick De Young -- b.8/30/1944
Comedian
Lemhényi Dezső -- b.12/9/1917 N.S. d.12/4/2003 N.S. (85)
Olympic Athlete, Water Polo Player, Hungarian
Df -- b.??/??/????
Dg -- b.??/??/????
Dh -- b.??/??/????
Drashti Dhami -- b.1/10/1985 N.S.
Actress, India
Shikhar Dhawan -- b.12/5/1985 N.S.
Cricket Player, India
Khigh Dhiegh -- b.8/25/1910 d.10/25/1991 (81)
Author (m), Movie Actor, AsianNames/Places: RN:Kenneth DickersonMisc: pronounced Ki-DeeTV Shows: Hawaii Five-O (as Wo Fat, McGarrett's archenemy)
Mahendra Singh Dhoni -- b.7/7/1981 N.S.
Cricket Player, India
Neha Dhupia -- b.8/27/1980 N.S.
Actress, India
Di -- b.??/??/????
Clair Dia -- b.2/25/????
XXX-rated actress
Nessa Diab -- b.5/6/1981 N.S.
TV Hostess
Sergei Diaghilev -- b.3/19/1872 Ju-1 or 3/31/1872 N.S. d.8/19/1929 N.S. (67)
Producer (m), RussianMisc: of Ballet
Harry Dial -- b.2/17/1907 d.1/25/1987 (79)
Drummer
Nikki Dial -- b.10/5/1974
XXX-rated actress
Chris Diamantopoulos -- b.5/9/1975
Actor, CanadianTV Shows: Mickey Mouse (as Mickey Mouse voice)Movie Titles: The Three Stooges
Bobby Diamond -- b.8/23/1943 N.S. d.5/15/2019 N.S. (75)
Attorney (m), Actor, Cartoon Voice ActorNames/Places: RN: Robert Leroy DiamondTV Shows: Fury (as Joey Newton), Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (as Duncan Gillis), Emergency + 4 (voice)Movie Titles: Airborne, Billie
Dave Diamond -- b.8/7/1936 d.5/5/2014 (77)
Radio Disc JockNames/Places: RN:Ivan Davison Jr.
Debi Diamond -- b.5/1/1965
XXX-rated actress
Don Diamond -- b.6/4/1921 d.9/19/2011 (90)
ActorTV Shows: The Adventures of Kit Carson (as El Toro), Zorro (as Cpl. Reyes), F Troop (as Crazy Cat)
Dustin Diamond -- b.1/7/1977 N.S. d.2/1/2021 N.S. (44)
TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, Director (m)TV Shows: Saved By The Bell (as Samuel "Screech" Powers)
Eileen Diamond -- b.6/15/1943
Actress, Dancer (m), SingerMisc: retired from acting in 1965 and became a casting directorTV Shows: The Mickey Mouse ClubMovie Titles: The Music Man, Babes in Toyland, Harum Scarum
I. A. L. Diamond -- b.6/27/1920 d.4/21/1988 (67)
Screen/Scriptwriter, RomanianMovie Titles: Some Like It Hot, The Apartment
Jack Diamond -- b.4/21/1954
Radio Disc Jock
Jim Diamond -- b.9/28/1951 d.10/8/2015 N.S. (64)
Songwriter, Singer, Scottish
Legs Diamond -- b.7/10/1897 d.12/18/1931 (34)
OutlawNames/Places: RN:John T. NolanMisc: gangster
Leo Diamond -- b.6/29/1915 d.9/15/1966 (51)
Arranger, Harmonicaist
Michael Diamond -- b.11/20/1965
Alternative Rock Drummer, Rap-Rock PerformerNames/Places: aka Mike DGroup Names: The Beastie BoysSong Titles: Fight for your Right (To Party)
Neil Diamond -- b.1/24/1941
Jewish, Composer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Adult-Pop SingerNames/Places: b. in Brooklyn, N.Y.Misc: spanned 4 decades with hits and over 14 gold albumsSong Titles: Cherry Cherry, Sweet Caroline, Holly Holly, Cracklin' Rosie, I Am...I Said, Song Sung Blue, Longfellow Serenade, You Don't Bring Me Flowers (with Barbra Streisand), Hello Again, America, HeartlightAlbum Titles: Moods, Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Serenade, Beautiful Noise, You Don't Bring Me Flowers