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Last Updated 04-13-2024
Reed Diamond -- b.7/20/1967
ActorTV Shows: Franklin and Bash (as Damien Karp), Homicide: Life on the Street (as Det. Mike Kellerman), Underground (as Tom Macon)Movie Titles: Moneyball, Good Night and Good Luck, Spider-Man 2
Selma Diamond -- b.8/5/1920 d.5/13/1985 (64)
Screen/Scriptwriter, Actress, CanadianTV Shows: Too Close For Comfort (as Mildred Rafkin), Night Court (as Selma Hacker)
Dick Diamonde -- b.12/28/1947 N.S.
Bassist, Dutch (Netherlands)Names/Places: RN:Dingeman Van Der SluysGroup Names: The Easybeats
Don Diamont -- b.12/31/1962 N.S.
Actor, StuntmanTV Shows: Young & the Restless, Bold & the Beautiful, Days of Our LivesMovie Titles: Anger Management, The Incredible Adventures of Marco Polo
Luca Diamont -- b.12/10/2000 N.S.
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Rachel and Don's son
Matt Di Angelo -- b.5/1/1987 N.S.
Actor, English
Paul Di'Anno -- b.5/15/1957
Heavy Metal Singer, EnglishGroup Names: Iron Maiden
Denny Dias -- b.12/12/1946
Rhythm Guitarist, Rock and Roll MusicianGroup Names: Steely Dan
Kaitlyn Dias -- b.5/11/1999 N.S.
Actress, Cartoon Voice ActressTV Shows: Inside Out
Kline Olivia Dias -- b.7/30/2012
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Kacey and Mike's daughter
Aarón Díaz -- b.3/7/1982 N.S.
Actor, Mexican
Alan Diaz -- b.10/5/1968 N.S.
MLB Outfielder
Alex Diaz -- b.10/5/1968
MLB Player
Alyssa Diaz -- b.9/7/1985 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: The Rookie, Army Wives, Zoo, Ray DonovanMovie Titles: Red Dawn, Ben 10: Alien Swarm, Shark Night 3D
Bo Diaz -- b.3/23/1953 N.S. d.11/24/1990 N.S. (37)
MLB Catcher
Cameron Diaz -- b.8/30/1972 N.S.
Movie Actress, Producer (m), ModelNames/Places: MN: MichelleMovie Titles: Gangs of New York, My Best Friend's Wedding, The Mask, She's The One, There's Something About Mary, Being John Malkovich, Any Given Sunday, Gangs of New York, Charlie's Angels (series), Shrek (series), In Her Shoes, The Holiday, What Happens in Vegas, My Sister's Keeper
Guillermo Diáz -- b.3/22/1975
Actor, Comic Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: Scandal (as Huck)Movie Titles: The Terminal, Half Baked, Cop Out
Jorge Diaz -- b.11/15/1973
NFL Player, Football Offensive Tackle
Marcos Díaz -- b.1/12/1975 N.S.
Swimmer, Dominican RepublicanNames/Places: RN: Marcos Aurelio Diaz Dominguez
Mario Díaz -- b.1/10/1962
MLB Player, Puerto Rican
Melonie Diaz -- b.4/25/1984
Actress, Producer (m)Movie Titles: Fruitvale Station, Be Kind Rewind, A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints, Itty Bitty T*tty Committee
Nate Diaz -- b.4/16/1985 N.S.
Mixed Martial Arts
Nick Diaz -- b.8/2/1983 N.S.
Mixed Martial Arts
Porfirio Díaz -- b.9/15/1830 d.7/2/1915 (84)
Soldier, Head of State (m), MexicanMisc: President of Mexico 1877-80, 84-1911
Ray Diaz -- b.8/13/1998 N.S.
Actor, Internet Video Actor, ModelTV Shows: East Los High (as Nicolas Reyes)
Rick Diaz -- b.??/??/????
Rock and Roll DrummerGroup Names: Young Turk
José Díaz-Balart -- b.11/7/1960 N.S.
Newscaster, JournalistTV Shows: Noticiero Telemundo
David Diaz-Infante -- b.3/31/1964
Sports Analyst, NFL PlayerMisc: Superbowl XXXIISports Teams: Denver Broncos
Antonio Díaz-Miguel -- b.7/6/1933 N.S. d.2/21/2000 N.S. (66)
Basketball Coach, SpanishMisc: Spain national basketball team coach (1965-1992)
Manu DiBango -- b.12/12/1933 N.S. d.3/24/2020 N.S. (86)
Arranger, Composer, Pianist, Saxophonist, Vibraphonist, Jazz Singer, CameroonMisc: Afro Jazz-Fusion
Paul DiBartolo -- b.4/3/1964
Rock and Roll GuitaristGroup Names: Spread Eagle
Robert Keith Dibble -- b.1/24/1964
MLB PitcherMisc: NL LCS MVP 1990Sports Teams: Cincinnatti Reds
Edward George "Eddie" Dibbs -- b.2/23/1951
Tennis Player
Charles Dibdin -- b.3/4/1745 d.7/25/1814 (69)
Author (m), Dramatist/Playwright (m), Actor, Composer, EnglishMisc: Sea Songs
Ted DiBiase -- b.1/18/1954
Minister (m), Sports Commentator, WrestlerNames/Places: aka The Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase; RN: Theodore Marvin DiBiase Sr.Misc: former wrestler and wrestling manager
Karl "Carlo" Dibiasi -- b.10/19/1909 N.S. d.??/??/1984 N.S. (79)
Diver, Olympic Athlete, Italian
Klaus Dibiasi -- b.10/6/1947 N.S.
Diver, Olympic Athlete, ItalianMisc: winner of 5 Olympic diving medals in 4 Games and the only diver to win the same event at 3 successive Games (1968,72,76).
Giotto di Bondone -- b.??/??/1267 d.1/8/1337
Painter (m), Italian
Kate DiCamillo -- b.3/25/1964
Author (m)Book Titles: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, The Tale of Desperaux, Flora and Ulysses, Mercy Wilson (series), Because of Winn-Dixie
Leonardo Wilhelm "Leo" Di Caprio -- b.11/11/1974
Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: Growing Pains (as Luke)Movie Titles: Inception, The Wolf on Wall Street, What's Eating Gilbert Grape?, Romeo and Juliet, Titanic, The Man in the Iron Mask, Celebrity, Gangs of New York, Catch Me If You Can, The Aviator, The Departed, Blood Diamond, Body of Lies
Johnathan Giuseppe DiCarsano -- b.5/2/1981 N.S. d.4/26/1997 N.S. (15)
Actor
George DiCenzo -- b.4/21/1940 d.8/9/2010 (70)
TV ActorTV Shows: Equal Justice
Ernest Dichter -- b.8/14/1907 d.11/21/1991 (84)
Psychologist (m)
Mischa Dichter -- b.9/27/1945
Pianist, Chinese
Andy Dick -- b.12/21/1965
Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: The Ben Stiller Show, Get Smart (as Zach Smart), NewsRadio (as Matthew), Less Than Perfect (as Owen Kronsky)Movie Titles: The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride, Road Trip, The Cable Guy
Douglas Dick -- b.11/20/1920 d.12/19/2015 N.S. (95)
Writer (m), Psychiatrist, ActorTV Shows: Waterfront (as Carl Herrick)
George Frederick Dick -- b.7/21/1881 d.10/10/1967 (86)
Physician (m)Names/Places: Gladys' hubby
Gladys Dick -- b.12/18/1881 d.8/21/1963 (81)
Physician (m)Names/Places: George's wife
Phillip K. Dick -- b.12/16/1928 d.3/2/1982 (53)
Science Fiction Writer (m)Book Titles: Bladerunner
Walter Dick -- b.9/20/1905 d.7/24/1989 (83)
Soccer Forward, Scottish
Charles Dickens -- b.2/7/1812 d.6/9/1870 (58)
Novelist, EnglishNames/Places: b. in Portsmouth; MN:John Huffman; d. in GodshillBook Titles: A Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, Tale of Two Cities
Eric Dickens -- b.??/??/????
Rhythm and Blues SingerMisc: Jazz-Swing-Doo Wop-Pop stylesGroup Names: The Manhattan Transfer
Sir Henry Dickens -- b.1/16/1849 d.12/21/1933 (84)
Judge/Jurist (m)Names/Places: Charles' son
Kim Dickens -- b.6/18/1965 N.S.
Actress
Little Jimmy Dickens -- b.12/19/1920 d.1/2/2015 (94)
Singer/Guitarist, Country PerformerNames/Places: b. in Bolt, WVMisc: Grand Ole OprySong Titles: Take an Old Cold 'Tater (And Wait), Country Boy, Hillbilly Fever, A-Sleeping at the Foot of the Bed, May The Bird Of Paradise Fly Up Your NoseAlbum Titles: May the Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose
Monica Dickens -- b.5/10/1915 d.12/25/1992 (77)
Author (m)Names/Places: Charles' great-granddaughter
Vic Dickenson -- b.8/6/1906 d.11/16/1984 (78)
Composer, Trombonist, Jazz Musician
Stephanie Dicker -- b.8/3/1971
ActressTV Shows: Fame L.A. (as Reese Toussaint)Movie Titles: Last Resort
Bryan Dickerson -- b.3/22/1972
NFL Runningback
Corey Dickerson -- b.5/22/1989 N.S.
MLB Outfielder, AmericanMisc: Gold Glove 2018, All-Star
Eric Dickerson -- b.9/2/1960 N.S.
NFL HalfbackMisc: ran 2,105 yard NFL record season '84; led NFC 3x's, AFC 2x's, 96 TDs; led NFL in rushing 4 times (1983-84,86,88); NFC Rookie of Year in 1983; All-Pro 5 times, traded from LA Rams to Indianapolis (Oct. 31, 1987) in 3-team, 10-player deal (including draft picks) that also involved Buffalo; 2nd on all-time career rushing list with 13,259 yards in 11 seasons, 90 TDs.Sports Teams: Los Angeles Rams (1983-1987), Indianapolis Colts (1987-1991), Los Angeles Raiders (1992), Atlanta Falcons (1993)
John Dickerson -- b.7/6/1968 N.S.
Journalist, TV HostTV Shows: Face the Nation (political reporter/moderator), CBS This Morning
Lance Dickerson -- b.10/15/1948 N.S. d.11/10/2003 N.S. (55)
DrummerGroup Names: Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen
Morris "B.B." Dickerson -- b.8/3/1949 N.S. d.4/2/2021 N.S. (71)
Bassist, Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: War
Nancy Dickerson -- b.1/19/1927 d.10/18/1997 (70)
Newscaster, Correspondent, JournalistMisc: b. 1930?
Russell Dickerson -- b.5/7/1987 N.S.
Songwriter, Country Singer, AmericanSong Titles: Yours
Bill Dickey -- b.6/6/1907 N.S. d.11/12/1993 N.S. (86)
MLB Manager, MLB CatcherNames/Places: RFN:William MalcolmMisc: 11x All-Star, 14x World Series champion; besides catching for some of the game's greatest pitchers, including Lefty Gomez\Dickey played 17 seasons, catching more than 100 games in 13 consecutive seasons and batting .313 lifetime with 202 homers; Yankees #8 retiredSports Teams: New York Yankees (player 1928-43 and 1946, manager 1946)
Derrek Dickey -- b.3/20/1951 N.S. d.6/25/2002 N.S. (51)
NBA Player
Herbert Spencer Dickey -- b.2/4/1876 d.10/27/1948 (72)
Explorer (m), Physician (m)Misc: discovered the source of the Orinoco river
James Dickey -- b.2/2/1923 d.1/19/1997 (73)
Author (m), Poet (m), ActorBook Titles: Deliverance
Lynn Dickey -- b.10/19/1949
NFL QuarterbackSports Teams: Green Bay Packers
Robert Allen Dickey -- b.10/29/1974 N.S.
MLB PitcherNames/Places: aka R.A. DickeyMisc: NL Cy Young Award winner in 2012, Gold Glove; active as of 2015Sports Teams: Texas Rangers, New York Mets, Toronto Blue Jays
Robert Lee Dickey -- b.9/2/1939 d.12/29/2011 (72)
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: James and Bobby PurifySong Titles: I'm Your Puppet
Angie Dickinson -- b.9/30/1931
Roman Catholic, TV/Movie ActressNames/Places: b. in Kulm, ND; RN:Angeline Brown; Burt Bacharach's ex-wifeMisc: many say b. 1932TV Shows: Police Woman (as Sgt. Suzanne 'Pepper' Anderson), Pearl, Cassie & Company
Anna-Elizabeth Dickinson -- b.10/28/1842 d.10/22/1932 (89)
Author (m), Orator (m)Names/Places: NN:American Joan of Arc
Bruce Dickinson -- b.8/7/1958
Heavy Metal Singer, EnglishNames/Places: NN:PaulGroup Names: Samson, Iron Maiden (from 1982-93 as part of group's lead)Song Titles: Run To The Hills, Fight Of Icarus, The Trooper, Can I Play With Madness, The Evil That Men Do, The Clairvoyant, Infinite Dreams, Holy Smoke, Bring Your Daughter To The Slaughter, Be Quick or Be DeadAlbum Titles: The Number of The Beast, Piece of Mind, Powerslave, Somewhere in Time, Seventh Son of a Seventh Son, No Prayer For The Dying, Fear of the DarkVideo Titles: Video Pieces, Behind The Iron Curtain, Live After Death, 12 Wasted Years, Maiden England, The First Ten Years: The Videos, From There To Eternity, Donington Live 1992
Duane Dickinson -- b.4/8/1967
Actor, Stuntman, Canadian
Emily Dickinson -- b.12/10/1830 d.5/15/1886 (55)
Poet (m)Names/Places: MN:Elizabeth; b. and d. in Amherst, Mass.
Gardner Dickinson -- b.9/14/1927 d.4/19/1998 (70)
Golfer
Gary Dickinson -- b.3/26/1943
Bowler
Hal Dickinson -- b.12/12/1913 d.11/18/1970 (56)
SingerGroup Names: The Modernaries
Harris Dickinson -- b.6/24/1996 N.S.
Actor
Janice Dickinson -- b.2/16/1955 N.S.
ModelMisc: Vogue
John Dickinson -- b.11/2/1732 N.S. or 10/22/1732 J-LD d.2/14/1808 N.S. (75)
Statesman (m), AmericanNames/Places: NN:The Penman of the Revolution; b. in Talbot County, Province of Maryland, British AmericaMisc: some sources indicate he was born on November 4, 8, 12 or 13.
Judy Dickinson -- b.3/4/1950
Golfer
Rob Dickinson -- b.7/23/1965
Songwriter, Modern Rock Singer, EnglishGroup Names: Catherine Wheel
Alec Dickson -- b.5/23/1914 d.9/23/1994 (80)
FounderMisc: of the USO
Alex Dickson -- b.??/??/????
Heavy Metal GuitairstGroup Names: Gun
Barbara Dickson -- b.9/27/1947
Songwriter, Singer, Scottish
Bob Dickson -- b.1/25/1944
Golfer
Brenda Dickson -- b.2/3/1949
ActressMisc: retired from acting in 1986Movie Titles: Taxi Driver, Deathmaster
Dorothy Dickson -- b.7/25/1893 d.9/25/1995 (102)
Stage Actress
Earle Dickson -- b.10/10/1892 d.9/21/1961 (68)
Inventor (m)Misc: invented Band Aid
Gloria Dickson -- b.8/13/1917 d.4/10/1945 (27)
Actress
Gordon Dickson -- b.11/1/1923 d.1/31/2001 (77)
Novelist, Canadian
Lance Dickson -- b.10/19/1969
MLB Player
Murry Dickson -- b.8/21/1916 d.9/21/1989 (73)
MLB Pitcher
Frank Dicopoulos -- b.1/3/1957
ActorMovie Titles: Surrender
Olivia Anderson Dicopoulos -- b.6/24/1997
ActressNames/Places: Teja Anderson and Frank's daughter
Jaden Di Copoulous -- b.6/23/1994
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Teja & Frank's son
Frank DiCostanzo -- b.11/4/1965
Rock and Roll GuitaristGroup Names: Steelheart
Edgar Diddle -- b.3/12/1895 N.S. d.1/2/1970 N.S. (74)
College Football Coach, College Football Player, College Basketball Player, College Basketball CoachSports Teams: Centre College (football player 1917, 1919-1920, basketball player 1917, 1919-1920), Western Kentucky University (football coach 1922-1928, basketball coach 1922-1964)
Bo Diddley -- b.12/30/1928 N.S. d.6/2/2008 N.S. (79)
Composer, Songwriter, Blues Guitarist, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: b. in McComb, Miss.; NN:Black Gladatior; RN:Ellas Bates, changed to Ellas McDaniels upon adoptionMisc: A diddley bow is a one-stringed musicial instrument from the Southern USA
Denis Diderot -- b.10/5/1713 N.S. d.7/31/1784 N.S. (70)
Writer (m), Philosopher (m), Encyclopediaist, French
Joan Didion -- b.12/5/1934 N.S. d.12/23/2021 N.S. (87)
Author (m), Novelist, Screenwriter, JournalistMisc: some say Dec 4Book Titles: Slouching Towards Bethlehem (1968), Play It As It Lays (1970), The Year of Magical Thinking (2005)
Dido -- b.12/25/1971 N.S.
SingerNames/Places: RN: Dido Florian Cloud de Bounevialle O'Malley Armstrong
Olivia Ann Didrichsen -- b.7/16/1991
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Lauren-Marie Taylor & John's girl
Richard Diebenkorn -- b.4/22/1922 N.S. d.3/30/1993 N.S. (70)
Painter (m)
John George Diefenbaker -- b.9/18/1895 N.S. d.8/16/1979 N.S. (83)
Prime Minister (m), Statesman (m), Attorney/Lawyer (m), CanadianMisc: P.M. 1957-63
Leo Diegel -- b.4/27/1899 d.5/5/1951 (52)
GolferMisc: prominent in the 1920s and 1930s
Carlos Diegues -- b.5/19/1940
Actor, Producer/Director (m), Brazilian
John Diehl -- b.5/1/1950
Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: Miami Vice (as Det. Larry Zito 1984-86)Movie Titles: Stargate, Jurassic Park III, A Time to Kill
Otto Paul Diels -- b.1/23/1876 d.3/7/1954 (78)
Chemist (m), German
Emma Lou Diemer -- b.11/24/1927
Composer, Songwriter, Organist
Joan Diener -- b.2/24/1930 d.5/13/2006 (76)
Actress
Brett Dier -- b.2/14/1990
Actor, Swimmer, CanadianTV Shows: Ravenswood, Jane the Virgin (as Michael Cordero Jr.)
Eric Dier -- b.1/15/1994 N.S.
Soccer Defender, English
Dan Dierdorf -- b.6/29/1949
Sports Commentator, Sports Analyst, Football Announcer, NFL PlayerNames/Places: b. in Canton, OhioMisc: Pro Bowl 6xSports Teams: St. Louis Cardinals (1971-1983)TV Shows: ABC Sports; Monday Night Football (analyst)
Darell Dieringer -- b.6/1/1926 d.10/28/1989 (63)
Auto RacerMisc: a NASCAR Grand National and Winston Cup Series driver.
Larry Dierker -- b.9/22/1946
Sports Commentator, MLB Manager, MLB PitcherSports Teams: Houston Colt .45s/Astros (1964-1976), St. Louis Cardinals (1977), Houston Astros (manager, 1997-2001), Houston Astros (broadcast color commentator, 1979-1996, 2004, 2005)
Danielle Marie Dierkes -- b.4/26/1987
Actress
John Dierkes -- b.2/10/1905 d.1/8/1975 (69)
Movie Actor
Connie Dierking -- b.10/2/1936 d.12/29/2013 (77)
NBA Player
Charles Dierkop -- b.9/11/1936 N.S. d.2/25/2024 N.S. (87)
ActorTV Shows: Police Woman (as Det. Pete Royster)Movie Titles: The Sting, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Pawnbroker
Ines Diers -- b.11/2/1963
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, East German
Hania Riley Diesel -- b.4/2/2008
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Paloma Jimenez and Vin's daughter
Johnny Diesel -- b.5/31/1966
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/GuitaristNames/Places: aka Diesel; RN: Mark Denis LizotteGroup Names: Johnny Diesel and The Injectors
Pauline Walker Diesel -- b.3/16/2015 N.S.
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Paloma Jiminez and Vin's daughter
Rudolf Diesel -- b.3/18/1858 N.S. d.9/29/1913 N.S. (55)
Engineer (m), Inventor (m), GermanMisc: of Diesel oil-burning internal combustion engine
Vin Diesel -- b.7/18/1967
Actor, Producer/Director (m)Names/Places: RN: Mark SinclairMovie Titles: Saving Private Ryan, xXx, Knockaround Guys, A Man Apart, The Chronicles of Riddick, The Pacifier, Find Me Guilty, Fast and Furious (series), Fast Five
Vincent Sinclair Diesel -- b.??/??/2010 N.S.
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Paloma Jimenez and Vin's son
Ullrich Diessner -- b.12/27/1954
Rower, Olympic Athlete, GermanNames/Places: DN: Ullrich Dießner;Misc: 4 man cox (Olympic-gold-1976)
Walter Diessner -- b.12/27/1954
Rower, Olympic Athlete, GermanNames/Places: DN: Walter Dießner;Misc: 4 man cox (Olympic-gold-1976)
William Dieterle -- b.7/15/1891 d.12/9/1972 (81)
Movie Actor, Movie Director (m), GermanMisc: some say b. 1893
Dena Dietrich -- b.12/4/1928 N.S. d.11/21/2020 N.S. (91)
TV/Movie Actress, Commercial ActressMisc: Mother Nature in Chiffon commercialsTV Shows: The Ropers (as Ehtel), Adam's RibMovie Titles: The History of the World: Part 1
Marlene Dietrich -- b.12/27/1901 d.5/6/1992 (90)
Movie/Stage Actress, Singer, GermanNames/Places: RN:Maria Magdalene Dietrich von Losch; d. in Paris
Eileen Dietz -- b.1/11/1944
Actress, Producer (m), Set Designer (m)
Howard Dietz -- b.9/8/1896 d.7/30/1983 (86)
Film Executive (m), Lyricist, Songwriter
James W. Dietz -- b.1/12/1949
Rower
Madison Michaela Dietz -- b.9/28/2002
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Paige Rowland and Michael's daughter
Michael Dietz -- b.2/10/1971
Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: Beverly Hills 90210 (as Alan-Michael)
Brian Dietzen -- b.11/14/1977
Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: Navy NCIS (as Jimmy Palmer)
Marcel Dieulafoy -- b.8/3/1844 d.2/25/1920 (75)
Scientist (m), Archaeologist (m), Engineer (m), French
Mike Difelice -- b.5/28/1969
MLB Catcher
Joe Diffie -- b.12/28/1958 N.S. d.3/29/2020 N.S. (61)
Country Singer/Guitarist
Chris Difford -- b.11/4/1954
Lyricist, Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, EnglishMisc: many say b. Apr 11 but AP and many others say b. Nov 4Group Names: Squeeze
Anton Diffring -- b.10/20/1918 d.5/20/1989 (70)
TV/Movie Actor, GermanTV Shows: Winds of War
Ani DiFranco -- b.9/23/1970
Poet (m), Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist, Folk Singer
Dudley Digges -- b.6/9/1879 d.10/24/1947 (68)
Actor, Producer (m), Irish
Steve Diggle -- b.3/24/1954
Heavy Metal Guitairst, Heavy Metal BassistGroup Names: The Buzzcocks
Daveed Diggs -- b.1/24/1982 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: The Get Down (as Adult Books), Black-ish (as Johan Johnson)Movie Titles: Zootopia, Wonder
Joey Diggs Jr. -- b.8/26/1989 N.S.
Pop SingerGroup Names: Midnight Red
Stefon Diggs -- b.11/29/1993 N.S.
NFL Wide Receiver
Taye Diggs -- b.1/2/1971
Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: Kevin Hill (as Kevin Hill), Private Practice (as Dr. Sam Bennett)Movie Titles: Chicagop, Equilibrium, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Go, The Best Man
Walker Diggs -- b.9/2/2009
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Menzel and Taye's son
Nita Dee Di Giampaolo -- b.8/6/1966
Actress, Dancer (m)Misc: retired from acting in 1981TV Shows: The New Mickey Mouse Club
Debra Digiovanni -- b.??/??/???? N.S.
Actress, Comedienne, Canadian
Marc Diglio -- b.6/19/1965
Rock and Roll Musician
Ernie DiGregorio -- b.1/15/1951
NBA Player
Martín Dihigo -- b.5/25/1905 d.5/20/1971 (65)
MLB Outfielder, CubanMisc: Negro League, Cuban League, and Mexican League player; in the Cuban Baseball and Mexican Baseball Halls of Fame
Sjoukje Dijkstra -- b.1/28/1942
Figure Skater, Olympic Athlete, Dutch (Netherlands)Misc: Olympic-gold-1964
Dennis Diken -- b.2/25/1957
Music Producer, Modern Rock DrummerGroup Names: the Smithereens
Giuseppe di Lampedusa -- b.12/23/1896 d.7/23/1957 (60)
Novelist, Sicilian
Dalila Di Lazzaro -- b.1/29/1953
Actress, Model, ItalianMisc: covergirl; Vogue
Trent Dilfer -- b.3/13/1972
NFL Quarterback
Ken Dilger -- b.2/2/1971
NFL Player
Christopher Diliscia -- b.8/30/1968
Entertainment Figure
Eric Dill -- b.2/10/1980
Rock and Roll SingerGroup Names: The Click Five
Robert "Bob" Dill -- b.4/25/1920 N.S. d.4/16/1991 N.S. (70)
Hockey PlayerSports Teams: Springfield Indians (AHL), St. Paul Saints (USHL), New York Rangers (NHL)
Scott Dill -- b.4/5/1966
NFL Player
Terry Dill -- b.5/13/1939
Golfer
Garret Dillahunt -- b.11/24/1964
Actor, Director (m)TV Shows: Deadwood, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (as John Henry), Raising Hope (as Burt Chance)Movie Titles: 12 Years a Slave, No Country for Old Men, The Last House on the Left
Frank Dillane -- b.4/21/1991 N.S.
Actor, EnglishTV Shows: Fear the Walking DeadMovie Titles: Welcome to Sarajevo, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Heart of the Sea
Andy Dillard -- b.8/31/1961
Golfer
Annie Dillard -- b.4/30/1945
Writer (m)
Douglas Flint Dillard -- b.3/6/1937 d.5/16/2012 (75)
Musician, Bluegrass PerformerGroup Names: The Dillards
Harrison Dillard -- b.7/8/1923 N.S. d.11/15/2019 N.S. (96)
Sprinter, Olympic Athlete, Track and FieldNames/Places: RN: William Harrison Dillard; NN: BonesMisc: only man to win Olympic gold medals in both sprints (100m in 1948) and hurdles (110m in 1952).
Israel David Dillard -- b.4/6/2015 N.S.
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Jill Duggar and Derick's son
Rodney Adean Dillard -- b.5/18/1942 N.S.
Musician, Bluegrass PerformerGroup Names: The Dillards
Stacey Dillard -- b.9/17/1968 N.S.
NFL Defensive, NFL Tackle
Victoria Dillard -- b.9/20/1969
ActressTV Shows: Spin City (as Janelle Cooper)Movie Titles: Coming to America, Ali, The Best Man
Barry Diller -- b.2/2/1942
TV Executive (m)Misc: ex-CEO 20th Century Fox Film Corp & Fox Inc.; Fox-TV founder; Diller was responsible for the ill-fated "Late Show with Joan Rivers," the first stab at programming on what would become the Fox network.
Phyllis Diller -- b.7/17/1917 d.8/20/2012 (95)
Painter (m), Actress, Comedienne, Panelist, PianistNames/Places: b. in Lima, OH; NN:Wizard of Ooze; RLN:DriverTV Shows: The Gong Show (panelist), The Hollywood Squares (panelist), The Pruitts of Southhampton, The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show, Bold & The Beautiful
Brian Dillinger -- b.6/27/1960
Actor
Daz Dillinger -- b.5/25/1973 N.S.
Music Producer, Rap Music PerformerNames/Places: RN: Delmar Drew Arnaud; formerly Dat N.... DazGroup Names: Tha Dogg Pound
John Dillinger -- b.6/28/1902 d.7/22/1934 (32)
OutlawMisc: FBI's 1st Public Enemy #1; some say b. June 22; was shot to death by federal agents outside Chicago's Biograph Theater.
Bradford Dillman -- b.4/14/1930 d.1/16/2018 N.S. (87)
Actor, Movie Director (m)Names/Places: b. in San FranciscoMisc: some say b. Apr 13Arts Titles: PL: Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey Into NightTV Shows: Falcon Crest (as Darryl)Movie Titles: Sudden Impact, Piranha, The Way We Were, Escape from the Planet of the Apes, The Enforcer
Brooke Dillman -- b.8/22/1966 N.S.
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: Kickin' It (as Joan), The Middle, Bob's Burgers, Where the Bears Are, Wrecked (as Karen)Movie Titles: Superbad, 4th Man Out, Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector, Earch to Echo
Austin Dillon -- b.4/27/1990 N.S.
Auto RacerNames/Places: Richard Childress' grandson
Ava Dillon -- b.5/17/2006
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Jane Stuart and Kevin's daughter
Bobby Dillon -- b.2/23/1930 N.S. d.8/22/2019 N.S. (89)
NFL DefensiveSports Teams: Green Bay Packers
Corey Dillon -- b.10/24/1974
NFL Wide Receiver
Dean Dillon -- b.3/26/1955
Songwriter, Country SingerNames/Places: Jessie Jo's fatherMisc: in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Denny Dillon -- b.5/18/1951 N.S.
Actress, ComedienneTV Shows: Saturday Night Live (1980-81), Women in Prison (as Meg Bando), Dream OnMovie Titles: Ice Age, United 93, Saturday Night Fever
Diane Dillon -- b.3/13/1933
Illustrator (m), Author (m)
George Dillon -- b.11/12/1906 d.5/9/1968 (61)
Poet (m), Editor (m)
Hugh Dillon -- b.5/31/1963
Actor, Producer (m), CanadianTV Shows: Flashpoint, X CompanyMovie Titles: Surveillance, Hard Core Logo, Assault on Precinct 13
J. J. Dillon -- b.6/26/1942 N.S.
Wrestler, Wrestling ManagerNames/Places: RN:James Morrison
Jack Dillon -- b.4/23/1891 d.2/3/1962 (70)
Boxer
Kevin Dillon -- b.8/19/1965
ActorNames/Places: b. in New Rochelle, N.Y.; Matt's brotherTV Shows: Entourage (as Johnny "Drama" Chase)Movie Titles: The Blob, The Doors, Entourage, Platoon
Matt Dillon -- b.2/18/1964
ActorNames/Places: b. in Westchester, N.Y.Movie Titles: Tex, The Outsiders, The Flamingo Kid, Drugstore Cowboy, My Bodyguard, Kiss Before Dying, Beautiful Girls, In & Out, There's Something About Mary, Crash, Herbie Fully Loaded, You Me and Dupree
Melinda Dillon -- b.10/13/1939 N.S. d.1/9/2023 N.S. (83)
Movie ActressMovie Titles: A Christmas Story, Harry and the Hendersons, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Magnolia
Mia Dillon -- b.7/9/1955
Actress, Director (m)Movie Titles: The Money Pit, All Good Tings, Gods and Generals, Duane Hopwood
Shawn Dillon -- b.6/7/1986
PlaymateMisc: February 2013
Ty Dillon -- b.2/27/1992 N.S.
Auto Racer
Daniel DiMaggio -- b.??/??/???? N.S.
ActorTV Shows: American Housewife (as Oliver Otto)
Dominic "Dom" DiMaggio -- b.2/12/1917 N.S. d.5/8/2009 N.S. (92)
MLB OutfielderNames/Places: NN:The Little Professor; Joe's brotherSports Teams: Boston Red Sox
John Dimaggio -- b.9/4/1968 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m), Video Game Voice ActorTV Shows: The Penguins of Madagascar, Gravity Falls, Pig Goat Banana Cricket, Sanjay and Craig, Futurama (voice of Bender Unit), Adventure Time, Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures, Kim PossibleMovie Titles: Princess Mononoke, Wreck-It RalphVideo Games: Final Fantasy (series), Star Wars (series), Adventure Time (series), Guild Wars (series)
"Joltin'" Joe DiMaggio -- b.11/25/1914 N.S. d.3/8/1999 N.S. (84)
MLB Center FielderNames/Places: b. in Martinez, CA; NN:the Yankee Clipper; RFN:Joseph Paul Jr.; Marilyn Monroe's ex-Misc: 13x All-Star; AL MVP 1939, 1941, 1947; career 2214 hits, Yankee hit safely in 56 consecutive games, '41; led AL in batting, HRs and RBI twice each; 3-time MVP (1939,41,47); hit .325 with 361 HRs over 13 seasons; led NY Yankees to 10 World Series tites; Yankees #5 retiredSports Teams: New York Yankees (1936-1942, 1946-1951)
Vince DiMaggio -- b.9/6/1912 N.S. d.10/3/1986 N.S. (74)
MLB PlayerNames/Places: RFN:Vincent PaulSports Teams: Boston Bees, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnatti Reds
Rob Dimaio -- b.2/19/1968
NHL Right Wing, Canadian
Adam Dimarco -- b.4/14/1994 N.S.
Actor, CanadianMovie Titles: Zapped, Radio Rebel, Kill for Me
Ángel Di María -- b.2/14/1988 N.S.
Soccer Player, Argentine
Sophia Di Martino -- b.11/15/1983 N.S.
Actress
Matthew Dimbylow -- b.12/12/1948
Soccer Player, English
Allie Dimedo -- b.6/12/1992 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: The Naked Brothers Band (as Rosalina)
Al Di Meola -- b.7/22/1954
Music Producer, Composer, Songwriter, Jazz Guitarist
Nicholas Dimichino -- b.12/12/1967
Rock and Roll PerformerGroup Names: Nine Days
Frank Dimino -- b.10/15/1951
Songwriter, Heavy Metal Singer
Grigor Dimitrov -- b.5/16/1991 N.S.
Tennis Player, Bulgarian
Ghena Dimitrova -- b.5/6/1941 d.6/11/2005 (64)
Opera SingerNames/Places: or Gwen?
Ernest Dimnet -- b.6/9/1866 d.12/8/1954 (88)
Lecturer, Religionist, Priest, French
Charles Dimry -- b.1/31/1966
NFL Cornerback
Thomas Dimsdale -- b.5/29/1712 d.12/30/1800 (88)
Doctor (m), Physician (m), Politician (m), Banker, English
"Dion" Di Muci -- b.7/18/1939
Songwriter, Guitarist, Gospel Singer, Pop Singer, BandleaderNames/Places: b. in Bronx, NYMisc: some say b. in 1938Group Names: Dion and the Belmonts (lead)Song Titles: Runaround Sue
Semra Dinçer -- b.7/25/1965 N.S. d.11/1/2021 N.S. (56)
Actress, Turkey
Jim Dine -- b.6/16/1935
Painter (m), Sculptor (m)Misc: neosurrealist
Kevin Dineen -- b.10/28/1963
NHL Coach, NHL Player, CanadianMisc: played 1984-2002
Patricia Dineen -- b.??/??/1936 d.2/15/1961
Figure Skater
Robert Dineen -- b.7/??/1937 d.2/15/1961 (23)
Figure Skater
Alan Dinehart -- b.10/3/1889 d.7/17/1944 (54)
Movie Actor
William Henry Dines -- b.8/5/1855 d.12/24/1927 (72)
Meterologist (m), BritishMisc: invented instruments to measure atmospheric properties.
Isak Dinessen -- b.4/17/1885 d.9/7/1962 (77)
Author (m), Danish (Denmark)Names/Places: RN:Karen BlixenBook Titles: Out of Africa
John D. Dingell Jr. -- b.7/8/1926 N.S. d.2/7/2019 N.S. (92)
Politician (m)
Charles Dingle -- b.12/28/1887 N.S. d.1/19/1956 N.S. (68)
Actor, American
Nate Dingle -- b.9/22/1972
NFL Linebacker
Ngo Dinh Dlem -- b.1/3/1901 d.11/2/1963 (62)
Head of State (m), South VietnamMisc: The first president of South Vietnam
Joe Dinicol -- b.12/22/1983 N.S.
Actor, CanadianTV Shows: Arrow (as Rory Regan / Ragman), Grey's Anatomy (as Dr. Mitchell Spencer), The L.A. ComplexMovie Titles: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, Diary of the Dead, Passchendaele, The Virgin Suicides
Pat Dinizio -- b.10/12/1955 d.12/12/2017 N.S. (62)
Songwriter, Alternative Rock SingerGroup Names: Smithereens
David Norman Dinkins -- b.7/10/1927 N.S. d.11/23/2020 N.S. (93)
Mayor (m)Misc: the first black Mayor of New York City 1990-93
Peter Dinklage -- b.6/11/1969
Actor, Producer (m), Video Game Voice Actor, AmericanSong Titles: Space Pants (in a Saturday Night Live sketch in 2016)TV Shows: Game of Thrones (as Tyrion Lannister)Movie Titles: Death at a Funeral, Elf, Ice Age: Continental Drift, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Capsian, X-Men: Days of Future Past, The Station Agent, PixelsVideo Games: Ice Age (series), Destiny, Game of Thrones (series)
Bill Dinneen -- b.4/5/1876 d.1/13/1955 (78)
MLB Pitcher, MLB Umpire
Dean Dinning -- b.6/9/1967
Music Producer, Modern Rock BassistGroup Names: Toad the Wet Sprocket
Mark Dinning -- b.8/17/1933 d.3/22/1986 (52)
Singer, GuitaristSong Titles: Teen Angel
Kenny Dino -- b.7/12/1939 d.12/10/2009 (70)
SingerSong Titles: Your Mama Said You Cried In Your Sleep Last Night (singer, later covered by Robert Plant)
Paul Dino -- b.3/2/1939
Singer
Shirley Dinsdale -- b.10/31/1926 d.5/9/1999 (72)
Ventriloquist
Charles Dinwiddle -- b.9/19/1936 d.1/11/2002 (65)
Rock and Roll MusicianGroup Names: Paul Butterfield Blues Band
John E. Dinwiddle -- b.10/27/1902 d.??/??/1959
Architect (m), Educator (m)
Ronnie James Dio -- b.7/10/1942 d.5/16/2010 (67)
Songwriter, Heavy Metal SingerMisc: his logo upside down looks like "DEVIL"Group Names: Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Rainbow, soloist
Diodorus -- b.??/??/20BC d.??/??/????
Historian (m), Greek
Diogenes -- b.??/??/412BC d.??/??/323BC
Philosopher (m), Greek
Diogenes 2nd -- b.??/??/372BC d.??/??/287BC
Philosopher (m), Greek
Kara DioGuardi -- b.12/9/1970
Panelist, SongwriterMisc: collaborated with Christina Aguilera, Jesse McCartney, Britney Spears, Pink, Meat Loaf, and many others.TV Shows: American Idol
Susan Diol -- b.5/25/1962
Actress, Producer/Director (m)
Céline Dion -- b.3/30/1968 N.S.
Pop Singer, Canadian
Colleen Dion -- b.12/28/1964
Soap ActressMisc: NOT to be confused with singer Celine DionTV Shows: Search For Tomorrow, Loving, Bold & the Beautiful, Another World, All My Children, Guiding Light
Stefano Dionisi -- b.10/1/1966
Actor, ItalianMovie Titles: Farinelli, Gloomy Sunday, Sleepless, Johnny the Partisan
Dionne Quintuplets-The -- b.5/28/1934
Multi-tuplets, CanadianMisc: the world's first surviving quintuplets; Annette Lilianne Marie, Cecile Marie Emilda, Emile Marie Jeanne, Marie Reine Alma, and Yvonne Edouilda Marie; were born to Elzire
Annette Lillianne Marie Dionne -- b.5/28/1934 N.S.
Multi-tuplets, CanadianNames/Places: aka Annette Allard; one of the Dionne quintuplets with sisters Cecile, Emilie, Marie and Yvonne
Cécile Marie Émilda Dionne -- b.5/28/1934 N.S.
Multi-tuplets, CanadianNames/Places: aka Cecile Langlois; one of the Dionne quintuplets with sisters Annette, Emilie, Marie and Yvonne
Émile Marie Jeanne Dionne -- b.5/28/1934 N.S. d.??/??/1954 N.S. (0)
Multi-tuplets, CanadianNames/Places: one of the Dionne quintuplets with sisters Annette, Cecile, Marie and Yvonne
Gilbert Dionne -- b.9/19/1970
NHL Player, Canadian
Marcel Dionne -- b.8/3/1951
NHL Center, CanadianMisc: 731 Goals; most Hat Tricks scoredSports Teams: Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles, New York Rangers
Marie Reine Alma Dionne -- b.5/28/1934 N.S. d.??/??/1970 N.S. (0)
Multi-tuplets, CanadianNames/Places: aka Marie Houle; one of the Dionne quintuplets with sisters Annette, Cecile, Emile and Yvonne
Yvonne Édouilda Marie Dionne -- b.5/28/1934 N.S. d.6/23/2001 N.S. (67)
Multi-tuplets, CanadianNames/Places: one of the Dionne quintuplets with sisters Annette, Cecile, Emile and Marie
Dionysius -- b.??/??/???? d.??/??/7BC
Historian (m), Greek
Anna Diop -- b.2/6/1988 N.S.
ActressNames/Places: b. in SenegalTV Shows: Everybody Hates Chris, The Messengers, 24: Legacy, Titans (2018 version)
Christian Dior -- b.1/21/1905 N.S. d.10/24/1957 N.S. (52)
Fashion Designer (m), French
Nicholas DiOrio -- b.2/4/1921 d.9/11/2003 (82)
Soccer Player
Juan Pablo Di Pace -- b.7/25/1979 N.S.
Actor, ArgentineTV Shows: Fuller House (as Fernando)Movie Titles: Mamma Mia!
Ilio DiPaolo -- b.11/8/1926 d.5/10/1995 (68)
Wrestler, Italian
Bob DiPietro -- b.9/1/1927 d.9/3/2012 (85)
MLB Player
Dave DiPietro -- b.??/??/????
Rock and Roll GuitaristGroup Names: Nuclear Assault
Frank Dipino -- b.10/22/1956
MLB Pitcher
Jerry Dipoto -- b.5/24/1968
MLB Executive, MLB General Manager, MLB Player
Edward D. Diprete -- b.7/8/1934
Governor (m)Misc: 70th Governor of Rhode Island 1985-1991
Paul A. M. Dirac -- b.8/8/1902 d.10/20/1984 (82)
Mathematician (m), Physicist (m), EnglishMisc: quantum mechanics and the spinning electron theory
Brandon J. Dirden -- b.3/23/1978 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: For Life
Robert Dirk -- b.8/20/1966
NHL Defensive, Canadian
Rudolph Dirks -- b.2/26/1877 d.4/20/1968 (91)
Comic Strip CartoonistMisc: The Katzenjammer Kids
Tobias Dirks -- b.6/1/2015 N.S.
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Bethany Hamilton and Adam's son
Udo Dirkschneider -- b.4/6/1952
Heavy Metal Singer, GermanGroup Names: Accept, U.D.O.
Everett McKinley Dirksen -- b.1/4/1896 d.9/7/1969 (73)
Senator (m), SingerMisc: Senate Republican leader
Mike Dirnt -- b.5/4/1972 N.S.
Alternative Rock PerformerNames/Places: RN: Michael Ryan PritchardGroup Names: Green Day
Giovanni DiSabato -- b.3/2/1929 N.S.
Biologist (m)
Giorgio di Sant'Angelo -- b.5/5/1933 d.8/29/1989 (56)
Fashion Designer (m), Argentine
John Di Santi -- b.??/??/1938
ActorTV Shows: Homefront (as Sam)
Gary DiSarcina -- b.11/19/1967
MLB Coach, MLB Infielder
Thomas M. Disch -- b.2/2/1940 d.7/4/2008 (68)
Poet (m), Science Fiction Writer (m)Book Titles: The Man Who Had No Idea, Genocides, 102 H-Bombs
Chris Dishman -- b.2/27/1974
NFL Player
Cris Dishman -- b.8/13/1965
NFL CornerbackMisc: 2x Pro Bowl; in the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of FameSports Teams: Houston Oilers, Washington Redskins, Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings
Penelope Scotland Disick -- b.7/8/2012
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Kourtney Kardashian and Scott's daughter
Elsaac D'Islaeli -- b.5/11/1766 d.1/19/1848 (81)
Author (m), English
Andrew Dismukes -- b.6/21/1995 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: Saturday Night Live
Diane Marie Disney -- b.12/18/1933 d.11/19/2013 (79)
PhilanthropistNames/Places: aka:Diane Disney Miller; Walt Disney's daughter
Doris Disney -- b.12/22/1907 d.3/9/1976 (68)
Novelist, Mystery Writer (m)
Flora Disney -- b.4/22/1868 d.11/26/1938 (70)
Celebrity RelativeNames/Places: Walt's mom
Lillian Disney -- b.2/15/1899 d.12/16/1997 (98)
Misc: the silent partner who named Mickey Mouse --her husband wanted to call him Mortimer --and who helped design Disneyland
Roy E. Disney -- b.1/10/1930 d.12/16/2009 (79)
Film Executive (m)Names/Places: Roy O. Disney's son, nephew of Walt
Roy O. Disney -- b.6/24/1893 d.12/20/1971 (78)
Film Executive (m)Names/Places: MN:Oliver; Walt's brotherMisc: co-founder of the Disney empire
Walt Disney -- b.12/5/1901 d.12/15/1966 (65)
Animator (m), Writer (m), TV Host, Movie Producer/Director (m)Names/Places: b. in Chicago, IL; FN:Walter EliasMisc: Cartoon Creator, Empire Founder; Created Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Minnie, etc.; produced Snow White, the first animated movie; Disneyland TV Show host; created Disneyland in Anaheim, planned Walt Disney World in Florida that opened five years after his deathTV Shows: Disneyland (host)
Sharon Disney-Lund -- b.12/31/1936 d.2/16/1993 (56)
ExecutiveNames/Places: Walt's daughterMisc: Walt Disney Co. director
Rocco DiSpirito -- b.11/19/1966
Chef (m), Producer (m)
Benjamin Disraeli -- b.12/21/1804 d.4/19/1881 (76)
Novelist, Prime Minister (m), Statesman (m), BritishMisc: Earl of Beaconsfield; P.M. of England
Benny Distefano -- b.1/23/1962
MLB First Baseman, MLB Catcher, MLB Outfielder
Chris Distefano -- b.8/26/1984 N.S.
ComedianTV Shows: Guy Code, Girl Code
Peter DiStefano -- b.7/10/1965
Alternative Rock PerformerGroup Names: Porno for Pyros
Sacha Distel -- b.1/29/1933 d.7/22/2004 (71)
Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, French
Mark di Suvero -- b.9/18/1933 N.S.
Sculptor (m), ChineseMisc: abstract expressionist
Mike Ditka -- b.10/18/1939
Sports Analyst, NFL Coach, NFL Tight EndNames/Places: aka "Da Bearz" coach; aka Michael Keller Ditka; RN:Michael DyczkoMisc: 5x All Pro and Pro Bowl; in both College and Pro Football Halls of Fame; Chicago Bears Rookie of the Year [1961]; Super Bowl V, VI, XX; Bears and Panthers #89 retiredSports Teams: Chicago Bears (1961-1966), Philadelphia Eagles (1967-1968), Dallas Cowboys (1969-1972), Dallas Cowboys (Asst. Coach 1973-1981), Chicago Bears (coach 1982-1992), New Orleans Saints (coach 1997-1999)TV Shows: NBC Sports (analyst)
Steve Ditko -- b.11/2/1927 N.S. d.6/29/2018 N.S. (90)
Comic Strip CartoonistMisc: Spider-Man co-creator, legendary comics artist; was found dead on June 29 but is believed to have died about two days earlier
Raymond Lee Ditmars -- b.6/20/1876 d.5/12/1942 (65)
Naturalist
Seth Dittman -- b.7/23/1972
NFL Player
John (Country) Dittrich -- b.4/7/1951 N.S.
Country DrummerGroup Names: Restless Heart
John (NFL) Dittrich -- b.5/7/1933 N.S. d.7/5/1995 N.S. (62)
NFL Player, AFL Figure
Gia Rose DiTullio -- b.7/13/1999 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: 100 Things To Do Before High School
Aleksandr Dityatin -- b.8/7/1957
Gymnast, Olympic Athlete, SovietMisc: the only man to win a medal in all eight categories in the same Olympic Games with 3 g, 4 s, and 1 b at Moscow in 1980.
Vlade Divac -- b.2/3/1968 N.S.
NBA General Manager, NBA Center, YugoslavSports Teams: Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings
Teri Diver -- b.9/6/1971 d.1/2/2001 (29)
XXX-rated actress
Divine -- b.10/19/1945 d.3/7/1988 (42)
TV/Movie Actor, Singer, TransvestiteNames/Places: RN:Glen Harris MilstonMisc: Pink Flamingo, resembled a blown-up Dolly Parton
Father Divine -- b.??/??/1876 N.S. d.9/10/1965 N.S.
Reverend
Charles Divins -- b.1/29/1976
ActorTV Shows: Passions (as Chad Harris for the entire run), Half and Half (as Lorenzo Lathan)Movie Titles: Four of Hearts, Till We Stop Having Fun
Dorothea Lynde Dix -- b.4/4/1802 d.7/17/1887 (85)
Philanthropist, Social Reformer, Political ActivistMisc: aroused interest in treatment of mental inmates
Otto Dix -- b.12/2/1891 d.7/25/1969 (77)
Artist, German
Richard Dix -- b.7/18/1893 N.S. d.9/20/1949 N.S. (56)
Movie ActorNames/Places: RN:Ernest Carlton BrimmerMovie Titles: 10 Commandments, Cimarron
Robert Dix -- b.5/8/1935 N.S. d.8/6/2018 N.S. (83)
Actor
Madhuri Dixit -- b.5/15/1967
Actress, India
Adele Dixon -- b.6/3/1908 d.4/11/1992 (83)
Actress, Singer
Alan J. Dixon -- b.7/7/1927 d.7/6/2014 (86)
Senator (m)
Bill Dixon -- b.10/5/1925 d.6/16/2010 (84)
Composer, Flugelhorn, Trumpeter
Brandon Victor Dixon -- b.9/23/1981 N.S.
ActorMisc: Play: Hamilton
Cal Dixon -- b.10/11/1969
NFL Player, College Football Player
Charles Dixon -- b.7/20/1858 d.??/??/1926
Naturalist, British
David Dixon -- b.1/5/1969
NFL Guard
Dean Dixon -- b.1/10/1915 d.11/3/1976 (61)
Conductor, Swiss
Donna Dixon -- b.7/20/1957
TV/Movie ActressNames/Places: Dan Aykroyd's wifeTV Shows: Bosom Buddies (as Sonny Lumet), BerrengersMovie Titles: Wayne's World, Spies Like Us, Cannonball Fever
Eric Dixon -- b.3/28/1930 d.10/19/1989 (59)
Tenor-sax, Jazz PerformerGroup Names: Count Basie Orchestra
Ernest Dixon -- b.10/17/1971
NFL Linebacker
Floyd Dixon -- b.2/8/1929 d.7/26/2006 (77)
Singer, Pianist
Gabe Dixon -- b.12/7/1977
Pop Singer, Country SingerGroup Names: Six Shooters
George (Boxer) Dixon -- b.7/29/1870 d.1/6/1908 (37)
Boxer, Canadian
George (Jazz Musician) Dixon -- b.4/8/1909 d.8/1/1994 (85)
Saxophonist, Jazz Trumpeter
Gerald Dixon -- b.6/20/1969
NFL Player
Hanford Dixon -- b.12/25/1958
NFL CornerbackMisc: 2x All Pro, 3x Pro BowlSports Teams: Cleveland Browns
Howard Dixon -- b.6/19/1903 d.3/24/1961 (57)
Celebrity Friend, Guitarist
Ivan Dixon -- b.4/6/1931 d.3/16/2008 (76)
TV Actor, Director (m)Names/Places: b. in New York CityTV Shows: Hogan's Heroes (as Corp. James Kinchloe)
James Dixon -- b.2/2/1967
NFL Wide Receiver
Jean Dixon -- b.7/14/1894 d.2/12/1981 (86)
Movie/Stage Actress, Comedienne
Jeane L. Dixon -- b.1/5/1904 d.1/25/1997 (93)
Author (m), Astrologer (m), Clairvoyant, ColumnistNames/Places: RN:Jeane Pinckert
Jerry Dixon -- b.9/15/1967
Rock and Roll BassistGroup Names: Warrant
Malcolm Dixon -- b.9/??/1953 N.S. d.4/9/2020 N.S. (66)
Actor, EnglishMisc: was in many music videos for artists such as David Bowie, Duran Duran and Spandau Ballet. Played Bilbo Baggins in a theater adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit.TV Shows: The Goodies (as Washing Machine / Dwarf)Movie Titles: Flash Gordon, The Dark Crystal, Star Wars: Episode VI -Return of the Jedi, Labyrinth, Willow, Time Bandits, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (as an Oompa-Loompa)
Milan Dixon -- b.10/5/1989 N.S.
PlaymateMisc: October 2017 Playmate
Paul Dixon -- b.10/27/1918 d.12/28/1974 (56)
TV Talk Show Host
Randy Dixon -- b.3/12/1965 N.S.
NFL Guard
Reather Dixon -- b.5/1/1944 N.S. d.1/8/2014 N.S. (69)
Rhythm and Blues SingerMisc: some say b. 1945Group Names: The Bobbettes
Robin Dixon -- b.4/21/1935 N.S.
Politician (m), Olympic Athlete, EnglishMisc: 2 man bobsled (Olympic-gold-1960)
Ronnie Dixon -- b.5/10/1971
NFL Player
Sharon Pratt Dixon -- b.1/30/1944
Mayor (m)Names/Places: RN: Sharon Pratt Kelly, now known as Sharon PrattMisc: Washington D.C.
Troy Dixon -- b.10/19/1967 d.7/15/1990 (22)
RapperGroup Names: Heavy D & the Boyz
Willie Dixon -- b.7/1/1915 d.1/29/1992 (76)
Music Producer, Arranger, Composer, Songwriter, Bassist, Guitarist, Blues SingerMisc: wrote over 500 blues & rock classics
Diz -- b.??/??/????
Rock and Roll DrummerGroup Names: 2 Die 4
Sergio Di Zio -- b.9/20/1972 N.S.
Actor, CanadianTV Shows: Flashpoint (as Mike Scarlatti)Movie Titles: The Lookout, The Boondock Saints, Cinderella Man
Jesse Dizon -- b.6/16/1950
Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: Operation Petticoat
Maria Dizzia -- b.12/29/1974
ActressTV Shows: Orange is the New BlackMovie Titles: Martha Marcy May Marlene, While We're Young, Margin Call, True Story
Dizzy Blonde -- b.9/29/1964
XXX-rated actor
Dj -- b.??/??/????
DJ AM -- b.3/30/1973 d.8/28/2009 N.S. (36)
Radio Disc Jock, Rhythm and Blues MusicianNames/Places: RN:Adam Michael GoldsteinGroup Names: Crazy Town
DJ Kahled -- b.11/26/1975 N.S.
Music Executive, Hip Hop Performer
DJ Tiesto -- b.1/17/1969 N.S.
Music Producer, Electronica Performer
Omid Djalili -- b.9/30/1965
Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m), EnglishTV Shows: Whoopi (as Nasim)Movie Titles: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, Gladiator, The Mummy, Shaun the Sheep Movie
Djavan -- b.1/27/1949 N.S.
Songwriter, SingerNames/Places: Latin performer
Carl Djerassi -- b.10/29/1923 d.1/30/2015 (91)
Novelist, Dramatist/Playwright (m), Chemist (m), Inventor (m), Professor (m), AustrianMisc: Birth control pill creator
Novak Djokovic -- b.5/22/1987 N.S.
Tennis Player, Serbian
Ekaterina Georguvna Djugashuili -- b.2/5/1858 d.6/4/1937 (79)
Celebrity RelativeNames/Places: aka Keke Geladze; Joseph Stalin's mom
Dk -- b.??/??/????
Dl -- b.??/??/????
Shae D'Lyn -- b.11/24/1962
Actress, Director (m)Names/Places: RN:Shae D'Lyn Sheretz; Randy Becker's wifeTV Shows: Dharma and Greg (as Jane)Movie Titles: Boardwalk Empire, Café Society, The Pretty One
Dm -- b.??/??/????
DMX -- b.12/18/1970 N.S. d.4/9/2021 N.S. (50)
Rap Music PerformerNames/Places: RN: Earl Simmons
Edward Dmytryk -- b.9/4/1908 d.7/1/1999 (90)
Movie Director (m), CanadianMisc: one of the "Hollywood Ten"
Dn -- b.??/??/????
Do -- b.??/??/????
Bill Doak -- b.1/28/1891 d.11/26/1954 (63)
MLB PitcherNames/Places: NN:Spittin' Bill
Dianne Doan -- b.9/8/1990 N.S.
Actress, Canadian
Shane Doan -- b.10/10/1976
NHL Forward, Canadian
Lou Dobbs -- b.9/24/1945 N.S.
Author (m), Newscaster, Actor, Radio Host, Producer (m), PersonalitySports Teams: RN:Louis Carl Dobbs
Mattiwilda Dobbs -- b.7/11/1925 d.12/8/2015 N.S. (90)
Opera Soprano
Randolph Dobbs -- b.10/27/1949
ActorMisc: retired from acting in 1980Movie Titles: Young Frankenstein, Sunday Lovers, The Blue Hotel, The World's Greatest Lover
Tommy Dobeck -- b.10/28/1952
Rock DrummerGroup Names: Michael Stanley Band
Johann Wolfgang Dobereiner -- b.12/13/1780 d.3/24/1849 (68)
Chemist (m), GermanMisc: whose observation of similarities among certain elements anticipated the development of the periodic system of elements.
J. Fran Dobie -- b.9/26/1888 d.9/18/1964 (75)
Author (m), Professor (m)
Mark Dobies -- b.4/3/1959
Actor
Robert Mark Dobies -- b.2/8/2004
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Linda and Mark's son
Lawrence Dobkin -- b.1/20/1919 d.10/28/2002 (83)
Actor, Director (m)Movie Titles: The Ten Commandments, The Sweet Smell of Success
Carl Dobkins Jr. -- b.1/13/1941 N.S. d.4/8/2020 N.S. (79)
SingerNames/Places: RN:Carl Edward Dobkins
Aurelia Dobre -- b.11/16/1972 N.S.
Gymnast, Olympic Athlete, Romanian
Nina Dobrev -- b.1/9/1989 N.S.
Actress, BulgarianTV Shows: The Vampire Diaries (as Elena Gilbert), Degrassi: The Next GenerationMovie Titles: Let's Be Cops, Chloe, The Roommate, The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Dash Dobrofsky -- b.12/23/1996 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: Summer Break
Anatoly Dobrynin -- b.11/16/1919 d.4/6/2010 (90)
Diplomat (m), RussianMisc: of Russia