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Derrick Jensen -- b.4/27/1956 N.S. d.4/7/2017 N.S. (60)
NFL Runningback, NFL Tight End
Sports Teams: Oakland Raiders

J. Hans D. Jensen -- b.6/25/1907 d.2/11/1973 (65)
Novelist, Physicist (m), Danish (Denmark), German
Names/Places: RN:Johannes Hans Daniel Jensen
Misc: Atomic Nuclei

Jackie Jensen -- b.3/9/1927 d.7/14/1982 (55)
MLB Player
Misc: Gold Glove, AL MVP 1958
Sports Teams: Boston Red Sox

Jim Jensen -- b.11/14/1958
NFL Runningback, NFL Wide Receiver

Johannes Vilhelm Jensen -- b.1/20/1873 d.11/25/1950 (77)
Novelist, Essayist, Poet (m), Danish (Denmark)
Misc: Energy Storage, Nobel 1944

Karen Jensen -- b.8/18/1944
Actress
Misc: retired from acting in 1979
TV Shows: Bracken's World
Movie Titles: Out of Sight

Kris Jensen -- b.4/4/1942
Bassist, Country Singer/Guitarist
Names/Places: RFN:Peter

Luke Jensen -- b.6/18/1966
Tennis Player
Misc: 1993 French Open doubles

Maren Jensen -- b.9/23/1956
Actress, Model
Misc: retired from acting in 1981
TV Shows: Battlestar Galactica (as Athena)
Movie Titles: Battlestar Galactica

Mark C. Jensen -- b.8/14/1948
Bowler

Michael Cole "Mike" Jensen -- b.11/30/1939 N.S.
Newscaster, Correspondent, Journalist
TV Shows: NBC News

Oliver Jensen -- b.4/16/1914 d.6/30/2005 (91)
Writer (m), Editor (m)

Peter L. Jensen -- b.3/6/1965
Rock and Roll Musician

Ryan Jensen -- b.9/17/1975
MLB Player

Sanford Jensen -- b.8/11/1953
Actor
Misc: retired from acting in 1992
TV Shows: I Married Dora, Foley Square
Movie Titles: Scrooged, Jagged Edge,

Todd Mark Jensen -- b.10/27/1957
Rock and Roll Bassist, Rock and Roll Drummer
Misc: NOT b. 1962
Group Names: Hardline

Roy Jenson -- b.2/9/1927 d.4/24/2007 (80)
Actor, Canadian
TV Shows: Rich Man Poor Man

Ken Jeong -- b.7/13/1969 N.S.
Physician (m), Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m), American
TV Shows: The Masked Singer, Community (as Senor Chang), Dr. Ken (as Ken)
Movie Titles: Pineapple Express, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Ride Along 2, The DUFF, The Hangover (series), Despicable Me 2

Carly Rae Jepsen -- b.11/21/1985
Pop Singer, Canadian
Song Titles: Call Me Maybe
Album Titles: Curiosity

Les Jepsen -- b.6/24/1967
NBA Center

Helen Jepson -- b.11/28/1904 d.9/16/1997 (92)
Opera Soprano

Edward John "Eddie" Jeremiah -- b.11/4/1905 N.S. d.8/15/1967 N.S. (61)
NHL Player, Hockey Coach
Sports Teams: Dartmouth (1926-1930), New Haven Eagles (1930-1933), New York Americans (1931-1932), Boston Bruins (1931-1932), Boston Cubs (1931-1932), Philadelphia Arrows (1933-1934), Cleveland Falcons (1934-1935), Boston Olympics (coach 1935-1936), Dartmouth (coach 1937-1942, 1945-1963, 1964-1967)

Jeremih -- b.7/17/1987
Rhythm and Blues Singer

Ron Jeremy -- b.3/12/1953
XXX-rated actor

Adele Jergens -- b.11/26/1917 d.11/22/2002 (84)
Movie Actress, Panelist
Misc: Niss World's Fairest, Broadway & Hollywood platinum blonde of the 1940s
TV Shows: Pantotime Quiz

Alfred Jerger -- b.6/9/1889 d.11/18/1976 (87)
Opera Singer, Austrian

Ruby Jerins -- b.4/10/1998
Actress

Sterling Jerins -- b.6/15/2004 N.S.
Actress
Movie Titles: The Conjuring (series)

Maria Jeritza -- b.10/6/1887 d.7/10/1982 (94)
Opera Soprano, Austrian

Sixten Jernberg -- b.2/6/1929 d.7/14/2012 (83)
Skier, Olympic Athlete, Swedish
Misc: Olympic-gold-1956/60/64; Winter Olympics record: most medals won by a man [9: 4 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze])

Niels Kaj Jerne -- b.12/23/1911 d.10/7/1994 (82)
Scientist (m), British

Tom Jernstedt -- b.11/24/1944 N.S. d.9/6/2020 N.S. (75)
Basketball Figure
Misc: NCAA college basketball administrator

Jerome K. Jerome -- b.5/2/1859 d.6/14/1927 (68)
Author (m), Humorist, British

Jerry Jerome -- b.6/19/1912 d.11/17/2001 (89)
Saxophonist, Bandleader

Jharrel Jerome -- b.10/9/1997 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: When They See Us

Timothy Jerome -- b.12/29/1943
Actor
Movie Titles: Spider-Man 2, Husbands and Wives, Deconstructing Harry, Thirteen Days

Maria Do Carmo Jerônimo -- b.3/5/1871 d.6/14/2000 (129)
Names/Places: some spell her last name Geronimo
Misc: reportedly the world's oldest woman, but lacked a birth certificate, which would have resulted in recognition as the world's oldest woman.

Travis Jervey -- b.5/5/1972
NFL Runningback

John Jervis -- b.12/14/1795 d.1/12/1885 (89)
Engineer (m)
Misc: made outstanding contributions in construction of U.S. canals, railroads, and water-supply systems.

Anthony Jeselnik -- b.12/22/1978 N.S.
Actor, Comedian, Producer (m), Personality

Germain Henri Jess -- b.8/7/1802 d.11/30/1850 (48)
Chemist (m), Russian
Misc: his studies of heat in chemical reactions formed the foundation of thermochemistry.

Darren Jessee -- b.4/8/1971
Songwriter, Drummer, Alternative Rock Singer
Group Names: Ben Folds Five, Hotel Lights

George Jessel -- b.4/3/1898 d.5/23/1981 (83)
Author (m), Humorist, Actor, Comedian, Variety Show Host, Vaudevillan, Music Producer, Lyricist, Songwriter
Misc: a grand old man in showbiz, America's Toastmaster General

Patricia Jessel -- b.10/15/1920 d.6/10/1968 (47)
Stage Actress

Ray Jessel -- b.7/23/1929 d.7/17/2015 (85)
TV/Soap Actor, Comedian, Novelty Singer
Misc: some say b. 1923

Ron Jessie -- b.2/4/1948 d.1/13/2006 N.S. (57)
NFL Wide Receiver
Sports Teams: Los Angeles Rams

Alain Jessua -- b.1/16/1932 N.S. d.11/30/2017 N.S. (85)
Screen/Scriptwriter, Director (m), French

Connor Jessup -- b.6/23/1994 N.S.
Actor, Canadian
TV Shows: The Saddle Club (as Simon Atherton), Falling Skies (as Ben Mason)
Movie Titles: Blackbird

Paul Jessup -- b.11/12/1989
Actor
Names/Places: Ryan's twin
TV Shows: Baby Talk (as Mickey)

Ryan Jessup -- b.11/12/1989
Actor
Names/Places: Paul's twin
TV Shows: Baby Talk (as Mickey)

Philip C. Jessup -- b.1/5/1897 d.1/31/1986 (89)
Judge/Jurist (m), Diplomat (m), Scholar (m)

Richard Jessup -- b.1/2/1925 d.10/22/1982 (57)
Author (m)

Gabriel Jesus -- b.4/3/1997 N.S.
Soccer Player, Brazilian

Carmelita Jeter -- b.11/24/1979 N.S.
Sprinter, Runner, Olympic Athlete

Claude Jeter -- b.10/26/1914 d.1/6/2009 (94)
Singer
Names/Places: NN:Master of Falsetto
Group Names: Swan Silvertones

Derek Jeter -- b.6/26/1974 N.S.
MLB Player
Misc: 14x All-Star, 5x World Series champion, 5x Gold Glove, 1996 Rookie of the Year; All Star MVP and World Series MVP in 2000
Sports Teams: New York Yankees (1995-2014)

Hannah Jeter -- b.5/5/1990 N.S.
Model

Michael Jeter -- b.8/26/1952 d.3/30/2003 (50)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor
Misc: some say b. Aug 20
TV Shows: Evening Shade (as Herman Stiles)
Movie Titles: The Green Mile

Tommy Jeter -- b.9/20/1969
NFL Tackle, NFL Defensive End

George Jetson -- b.7/31/2022 N.S.
Names/Places: Jane's husband; father of Judy and Elroy; grandson of Montague
Misc: Fictional Character; estimated birthdate; Digital index operator at Space's Space Sprockets
TV Shows: The Jetsons (as himself)

James Jett -- b.12/28/1970
NFL Wide Receiver, Sprinter, Olympic Athlete

Joan Jett -- b.9/22/1958
Movie Actress, Songwriter, Rhythm Guitarist, Rock and Roll Singer
Names/Places: b. in Philadelphia, PA
Misc: some say b. in 1958 or '59; Weird Al Yankovic parodied her hit "I Love Rock and Roll" with the Blackhearts into a tribute to an ice cream flavor "I Love Rocky Road" in 1982.
Group Names: Joan Jett & the Blackhearts (lead), The Runaways, soloist
Song Titles: I Love Rock and Roll

John Jett -- b.11/11/1968
NFL Punter

Roger Jett -- b.10/2/1946
Actor

Jewel -- b.5/23/1974
Author (m), Poet (m), Actress, Music Producer, Songwriter, Country Singer/Guitarist, Modern Rock Singer
Names/Places: LN:Kilcher
Song Titles: Who Will Save Your Soul, You Were Meant For Me, Foolish Games
Album Titles: Pieces of You, Perfectly Clear

Buddy Jewell -- b.4/2/1961
Country Singer

Geri Jewell -- b.9/13/1956
Actress, Comedienne, Producer (m)
Misc: who has cerebral palsy & did stand up comedy
TV Shows: The Facts of Life (as Cousin Jeri Warner), Deadwood (as Jewel), Child of the '70s (as Geri Jewell)

Isabel Jewell -- b.7/19/1907 d.4/5/1972 (64)
Actress
Movie Titles: Ceiling Zero, Marked Woman, A Tale of Two Cities, Gone With the Wind

Jimmy Jewell -- b.2/18/1945
Clarinetist, Saxophonist, British

Frank Baldwin Jewett -- b.9/5/1879 d.11/18/1949 (70)
Engineer (m)
Misc: electrical engineer and first president of the Bell Telephone Laboratories, Inc., who directed research in telephony, telegraphy, and radio and television communications.

Henry Jewett -- b.??/??/1861 or ??/??/1862 d.6/24/1930
Actor

Lidya Jewett -- b.1/19/2007 N.S.
Actress
Movie Titles: Hidden Figures

Sarah Orne Jewett -- b.9/3/1849 d.6/24/1909 (59)
Novelist, Short Story Writer (m), American

Norman Jewison -- b.7/21/1926 N.S.
Movie Producer/Director (m), Canadian
Movie Titles: The Hurricane, The Russians Are Coming, Fiddler On The Roof, Jesus Christ Superstar, Moonstruck, In the Heat of the Night

Sophia Jex-Blake -- b.1/21/1840 d.1/7/1912 (71)
Physician (m), Feminist, Teacher (m), English

Ken Jezek -- b.4/13/1962
Actor, Dancer (m)

Linda Jezek -- b.3/10/1960
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete
Misc: backstroke swimmer (Pan Am Gold-1979)

Zdravko Ježić -- b.8/17/1931 N.S. d.6/19/2005 N.S. (73)
Chemist (m), Olympic Athlete, Water Polo Player, Croatian

Jf -- b.??/??/????

Jg -- b.??/??/????

Jh -- b.??/??/????

Ruth Prawer Jhabvala -- b.5/7/1927 d.4/3/2013 (85)
Novelist, Screen/Scriptwriter, German

J-Hope -- b.2/18/1994 N.S.
Singer
Names/Places: RN: Jung Ho-seok
Misc: K-pop singer

Ji -- b.??/??/????

Park Ji-Sung -- b.2/25/1981 N.S.
Soccer Player, South Korean

Hu Jia -- b.1/10/1983 N.S.
Diver, Olympic Athlete, Chinese

Jiang Qing -- b.3/19/1914 N.S. d.5/14/1991 N.S. (77)
Head of State (m)
Names/Places: Mao Tse-Tung's widow
Misc: China leader; Gang of Four leader

Jidenna -- b.5/4/1985 N.S.
Singer, Rapper
Names/Places: RN: Jidenna Theodore Mobisson
Song Titles: Classic Man, Yoga

Pamela Theresa Jiles -- b.7/10/1955 or 2/15/1954 N.S.
Olympic Athlete
Misc: sources don't agree on her birthdata; 4x400m relayer (Olympic-silver-1976)

Jillette Moxie Crime Fighter -- b.6/3/2005
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Emily and Penn's daughter; Teller said nothing about the choice of his friend's new daughter's name

Penn Jillette -- b.3/5/1955
Author (m), Inventor (m), Actor, Comedian, Game Show Host, Cartoon Voice Actor, Magician/Illusionist (m), Juggler
Misc: of Penn & Teller; voice announcer for Comedy Central in the 1990s; radio show 2006-07; contributed to PC/Computing magazine 1990-94
Book Titles: God, No! Sings You May Already Be an Atheist and Other Magical Tales
TV Shows: Sabrina the Teenage Witch (as Drell 1996-97), Sin City (co-host), Identity (host)
Movie Titles: Car 54 Where Are You?, Toy Story, Hackers, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, The Aristocrats, Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

Zolten Penn Jillette -- b.5/22/2006
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Emily and Penn's son

Ann Jillian -- b.1/29/1950
Actress, Singer
Names/Places: b. in Cambridge, Mass.
Misc: not b. 1951 according to E.T.
TV Shows: Hazel (as Millie Ballard), It's a Living (as Cassie Cranston), Jennifer Slept Here (as Jennifer Farrell), Ann Jillian Show (as Ann)

Joyce Jillson -- b.12/26/1945 d.10/1/2004 (58)
Astrologer (m), Actress
TV Shows: Peyton Place (as Jill)

Carla Jiménez -- b.5/14/1974
Actress, Director (m)
TV Shows: Raising Hope, Devious Maids, The Mick (as Alba)
Movie Titles: Nacho Libre, Lady in the Water, Miss March, Accepted

Flaco Jiménez -- b.3/11/1939
Accordionist, Country Singer
Misc: Tex-Mex style
Group Names: Texas Tornados

Gladise Jiménez -- b.5/21/1964
Actress, Puerto Rican
TV Shows: Tremors
Movie Titles: East Side Story, Illegal Aliens, Blowback

Houston Jiménez -- b.10/30/1957 N.S.
Baseball Shortstop, Mexican
Names/Places: RN: Alfonso Jiménez González
Misc: in the Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: Saraperos de Saltillo

José Jiménez -- b.7/7/1973
MLB Player

Juan Ramón Jiménez -- b.12/24/1881 d.5/29/1958 (76)
Poet (m), Spanish

Marcos Pérez Jiménez -- b.4/25/1914 d.9/20/2001 (87)
Head of State (m), Venezuelan

Natalia Jiménez -- b.12/29/1981 N.S.
Pop Singer, Spanish

Pennelope Jiménez -- b.6/26/1978
Actress, Model, Playmate
Misc: March 2003

Raúl Jiménez -- b.5/5/1991 N.S.
Soccer Player, Mexican

Santiago Jiménez Sr. -- b.6/13/1913 d.6/22/1984 (71)
Songwriter, Accordionist
Misc: Tex-Mex

Jimin -- b.10/13/1995 N.S.
Songwriter, Singer, South Korean
Names/Places: RN: Park Ji-min

Jessica Jiminez -- b.3/7/1976
Actress

Jimmy McD -- b.6/15/1968
Rock and Roll Musician
Group Names: Jimmie's Chicken Shack

Bobby Jindal -- b.6/10/1971
Congressperson, Governor (m)
Misc: Governor of Louisiana 2008-2016

Guo Jingjing -- b.10/15/1981 N.S.
Diver, Olympic Athlete, Chinese

Zeng Jinlian -- b.6/25/1964 d.2/13/1982 (17)
Chinese
Misc: became the tallest woman known (2.46 m, 8'1")

Mohammad Ali Jinnah -- b.12/25/1876 d.9/11/1948 (71)
General, Governor (m), Founder
Misc: Pakistan Islamic Republic

Xi Jinping -- b.6/15/1953 N.S.
President (m), Chinese

Hu Jintao -- b.12/21/1942
President (m), Chinese
Misc: former president who led China 2002-2012

Alyssa Jirrels -- b.8/13/2000 N.S.
Actress

Choi Jisu -- b.7/21/2000 N.S.
Pop Singer, South Korean
Names/Places: stage name: Lia
Group Names: ITZY

Mike Jittlov -- b.6/8/1948
Animator (m), Writer (m), Editor (m), Actor, Director (m), Sound Effects Technician
Movie Titles: The Wizard of Speed and Time, Animato, Time Tripper, Ghost, The Hiking Viking

Jj -- b.??/??/????

Jk -- b.??/??/????

J-Kwon -- b.3/26/1986
Rapper

Jl -- b.??/??/????

Jm -- b.??/??/????

Jn -- b.??/??/????

Jo -- b.??/??/????

Erika Jo -- b.11/2/1986
Country Singer

Tim Jo -- b.4/20/1984 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: The Neighbors (as Reggie Jackson)
Movie Titles: Bandslam, Danny Collins, Fame

Jo-Jo -- b.6/10/1971
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: Jodeci

Joseph Joachim -- b.6/28/1831 d.8/15/1907 (76)
Composer, Violinist, Hungarian

Chris Joannou -- b.11/10/1979
Alternative Rock Performer
Group Names: Silverchair

Brian Job -- b.11/29/1951 N.S. d.8/14/2019 N.S. (67)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete

Marlène Jobert -- b.11/4/1940 N.S.
Novelist, Actress, Singer, French

Antônio Carlos Brasieiro De Almeida Jobim -- b.1/25/1927 d.12/8/1994 (67)
Composer, Musician, Brazilian
Misc: founder Bossa Nova Brazilian music

Raoul Jobin -- b.4/8/1906 d.1/13/1974 (67)
Opera Singer, Canadian

Maz Jobrani -- b.2/26/1972 N.S.
Comedian, Iranian
TV Shows: Superior Donuts
Movie Titles: The Interpreter, Friday After Next, Dragonfly

Steven Jobs -- b.2/24/1955 N.S. d.10/5/2011 N.S. (56)
Computer Company Owner
Misc: Apple Computer founder

Eddie Jobson -- b.4/28/1955 N.S.
Multi-instrumentalist, Violinist, Rock and Roll Keyboardist, English
Names/Places: RFN: Edwin
Group Names: Jethro Tull, Frank Zappa, UK, Roxy Music

Richard Jobson -- b.10/6/1960
Songwriter, Punk Rock Singer, Scottish
Group Names: Skin Alley

Yung Joc -- b.4/2/1983 N.S. or 9/20/1980 N.S.
Rap Music Performer

Alfred Jodl -- b.5/10/1890 N.S. d.10/16/1946 N.S. (56)
General, German
Misc: Nazi General who signed the WWII surrender

Cousin Jody -- b.12/14/1914 d.8/18/1975 (60)
Comedian, Country Singer

Herbert Joeks -- b.11/26/1915 d.7/28/1993 (77)
Actor, Dutch (Netherlands)
Misc: Pipo the Clown

Alexa Ray Joel -- b.12/29/1985
Singer
Names/Places: Christie Brinkley & Billy Joel's daughter
Misc: UPI confirmed that it was Dec 29 that she was born, though many people have been saying it was three days later.

Billy Joel -- b.5/9/1949
Jewish, Composer, Songwriter, Pianist, Pop Singer
Names/Places: b. Hicksville, Long Island, N.Y.; RFN:William Martin
Song Titles: Piano Man, Just the Way You Are, Movin' Out (Anthony's Song), Only the Good Die Young, She's Always a Woman, My Life, Big Shot, Honesty, You May Be Right, It's Still Rock and Roll to Me, Don't Ask Me Why, Sometimes a Fantasy, Say Goodbye to Hollywood, She's Got a Way, Pressure, Allentown, Goodnight Saigon, Tell Her About It, Uptown Girl, An Innocent Man, The Longest Time, Leave a Tender Moment Alone, Keeping the Faith, You're Only Human (Second Wind), The Night is Still Young, Modern Woman, A Matter of Trust, This is the Time, Baby Grand (with Ray Charles, We Didn't Start the Fire, I Go to Extremes, The River of Dreams
Album Titles: Songs in the Atic, 12 Gardens Live, Piano Man, Streetlife Serenade, Turnstiles, The Stranger, 52nd Street, Glass Houses, The Nylon Curtain, An Innocent Man, The Bridge, Storm Front, River of Dreams
Video Titles: The Video Album Volume I, The Video Album Volume II, Eye of the Storm, Live at Yankee Stadium, Greatest Hits Volume III: The Video

Della Rose Joel -- b.8/12/2015 N.S.
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Alexis Roderick and Billy's daughter

Remy Anne Joel -- b.10/22/2017 N.S.
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Alexis Roderick and Billy's daughter

Roland Joffé -- b.11/17/1945
Screenwriter, Producer/Director (m), English
Movie Titles: The Scarlet Letter, Vatel, The Killing Fields, The Mission

Joseph Joffre -- b.1/12/1852 d.1/3/1931 (78)
General

Robert Joffrey -- b.12/24/1930 d.3/25/1988 (57)
Choreographer (m), Ballet Dancer (m)
Names/Places: RN:Abdullah Jaffa Bey Khan

Éder Jofre -- b.3/26/1936 d.10/2/2022 N.S. (86)
Boxer, Brazilian

Avan Jogia -- b.2/9/1992 N.S.
Actor, Canadian
TV Shows: iParty With Victorious
Movie Titles: Victorious

Saint Isaac Jogues -- b.1/10/1607 N.S. d.10/18/1646 N.S. (39)
Missionary, French

Dallas Johann -- b.6/15/1944 N.S.
Dancer (m), Singer
Names/Places: John Lee's brother
TV Shows: Mickey Mouse Club

John Lee Johann -- b.12/23/1942
Actor, Dancer (m)
Names/Places: Dallas' brotheer
TV Shows: The Mickey Mouse Club (the first replacement Mouseketeer)

Zita Johann -- b.7/14/1904 d.9/24/1993 (89)
Actress, Hungarian

Knut Johannesen -- b.11/6/1933
Speed Skater, Olympic Athlete, Norweigan
Misc: olympic gold 1964

Mike Johanns -- b.6/18/1950
Senator (m)

Sven Johannson -- b.2/5/1943
Composer, Drummer, Swedish
Group Names: Tangerine Dream

Leif Johansen -- b.3/21/1962
Rock and Roll Musician
Group Names: 21 Guns

Sharon Johansen -- b.10/11/1948
Actress, Model, Playmate, American, Norweigan
Misc: October 1972

Donald Johanson -- b.6/28/1943
Scientist (m), Anthropologist (m)
Misc: Paleoanthropologist

Jaimoe Johanson -- b.7/8/1944 N.S.
Percussionist, Rock and Roll Drummer
Names/Places: RFMN:John Lee; aka Jai Johanny
Group Names: The Allman Bros band

Calle Johansson -- b.2/14/1967
NHL Coach, NHL Defensive, Swedish

Carl Johansson -- b.1/20/1874 N.S. d.9/30/1957 N.S. (83)
Swimmer, Diver, Olympic Athlete, Track and Field, Swedish
Names/Places: RN: Carl Hjalmar August Johansson

Hunter Johansson -- b.11/22/1984 N.S.
Celebrity Relative
Names/Places: Scarlett's twin brother

Ingemar Johansson -- b.9/22/1932 d.1/30/2009 (76)
Boxer, Swedish
Misc: world heavyweight champion [1959]

Lasse Johansson -- b.2/23/1973
Modern Rock Musician
Group Names: The Cardigans

Paul Johansson -- b.1/26/1964
Actor, Director (m)
TV Shows: Parker Lewis Can't Lose (as Nick), Beverly Hills 90210 (as John Sears BMOC 93-94), One Tree Hill (as Dan Scott)
Movie Titles: John Q, Alpha Dog

Roger Johansson -- b.4/17/1967
NHL Player, Olympic Athlete, Swedish

Scarlett Johansson -- b.11/22/1984
Actress
Movie Titles: Lost in Translation, Girl with a Pearl Earring, The Horse Whisperer, In Good Company, The Island, Scoop, The Prestige, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, The Spirit, We Bought a Zoo, Under the Skin, Marvel (series as The Black Widow), Don Jon, Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Azizi Johari -- b.8/24/1948
Actress, Model, Playmate
Misc: June 1975

John Boy -- b.3/28/1956
Radio Disc Jock
Misc: Host of the John Boy and Billy Show

John Henry -- b.3/9/1975 d.10/8/2007 (32)
Racehorse

Augustus John -- b.1/4/1878 d.10/31/1961 (83)
Artist, Welsh (Wales)

Caroline John -- b.9/19/1940 d.6/20/2012 (71)
TV Actress
TV Shows: Dr. Who (as Liz)

Daymond John -- b.2/23/1969
Businessperson, Personality
TV Shows: Shark Tank

Sir Elton John -- b.3/25/1947
Protestant, Songwriter, Keyboardist, Pianist, Pop Singer, English, Gay
Names/Places: b. in Pinner, Middlesex, England; RN:Reginald Kenneth Dwight
Song Titles: Your Song, Levon, Tiny Dancer, Rocket Man, Honky Cat, Crocodile Rock, Daniel, Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Candle in the Wind, Benny And The Jets, Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me, The Bitch is Back, Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Philadelphia Freedom, Someone Saved My Life Tonight, Island Girl, Grow Some Funk of Your Own, Pinball Wizard, Don't Go Breaking My Heart (with Kiki Dee), Part-Time Love, Mama Can't Buy You Love, Little Jeannie, Blue Eyes, I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues, I'm Still Standing, Kiss the Bride, Sad Songs, Nikita, Wrap Her Up, I Don't Wanna Go On Like That, Sacrifice, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, Circle ofr Life, Stepping Into Christmas, Who'd Be A Turkey At Christmas
Album Titles: Elton John, Tumbleweed Connection, Madman Across the Water, Honky Chateau, Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Caribou, Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy, Rock of the Westies, Blue Moves, A Single Man, Victim of Love, 21 at 33, The Fox, Jump Up!, Too Low For Zero, Breaking Hearts, Ice of Fire, Leather Jackets, Reg Strikes Back, Sleeping with the Past, The One, Duets, Made in England, The Big Picture, Songs from the West Coast, Peachtree Road, The Captain and the Kid, The Union (with Leon Russell), The Diving Board, Wonderful Crazy Night
Movie Titles: Born to Boogie, Tommy

Errol John -- b.12/20/1924 d.7/10/1988 (63)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Actor, Trinidad

Lee John -- b.6/23/1957
Actor, Singer, English

Robert John -- b.1/3/1946 N.S.
Songwriter, Adult-Pop Singer
Names/Places: FN: Dedrick Jr.
Song Titles: The Lion Sleeps Tonight (1972 cover), Sad Eyes

Tommy John -- b.5/22/1943
MLB Pitcher
Misc: 4x All-Star
Sports Teams: Cleveland Indians (1963-1964), Chicago White Sox (1965-1971), Los Angeles Dodgers (1972-1974, 1976-1978), New York Yankees (1979-1982), California Angels (1982-1985), Oakland Athletics (1985), New York Yankees (1986-1989)

Tylyn John -- b.7/31/1966
Actress, Model, Playmate
Misc: March 1992

Gordon Johncock -- b.8/5/1936 N.S.
Auto Racer
Misc: Indianapolis 500 winner 1973, 82

Johnnie Rose -- b.10/17/2006
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Melissa Etheridge and Tammy Lynn Michaels' twin son

Cody Johns -- b.10/21/1989 N.S.
Actor

Daniel Johns -- b.4/22/1979
Songwriter, Musician, Rock and Roll Singer
Group Names: Silverchair

Doug Johns -- b.12/19/1967
MLB Pitcher

Glyn Johns -- b.2/15/1942 N.S.
Music Producer, Musician, English
Movie Titles: Gimme Shelter, The Kids are Alright, Dominick and Eugene, Mad Dogs and Englishmen

Glynis Johns -- b.10/5/1923 N.S. d.1/4/2024 N.S. (100)
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Singer, Pianist, South African
Names/Places: Alys Maude Steel-Payne & Mervyn's daughter
TV Shows: Glynis (as Glynis Granville), Cheers (as Diane's mom)
Movie Titles: While You Were Sleeping, The Court Jester, The Ref, Mary Poppins

Jasper Johns Jr. -- b.5/15/1930
Painter (m), Sculptor (m), Gay

Marcus Johns -- b.4/11/1993 N.S.
Actor

Mervyn Johns -- b.2/18/1899 d.9/6/1992 (93)
Actor

Sammy Johns -- b.2/7/1946 d.1/4/2013 (66)
Singer, Guitarist
Song Titles: Chevy Van

Tyler Patrick Johns -- b.3/12/1994
Actor, Producer (m)
Movie Titles: Red Dragon, Minority Report, G-Force, The Spiderwick Chronicles

Adam Johnson -- b.7/14/1987 N.S.
Soccer Player, English

Alex Johnson -- b.12/7/1942 d.2/28/2015 (72)
MLB Player

Allan Johnson -- b.12/21/1957
Bassist, Australian
Group Names: Exciter, Real Life

Alphonso Johnson -- b.2/2/1951
Jazz Bassist

Amir Johnson -- b.5/1/1987 N.S.
NBA Player

Amy Johnson -- b.7/1/1903 d.1/5/1941 (37)
Aviator (m), English
Misc: made many pioneering flights including England to Australia

Amy Jo Johnson -- b.10/6/1970
Actress, Director (m)
TV Shows: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Felicity (as Julie Emrick), Flashpoint (as Juliana "Jules" Callaghan), Covert Affairs

Andre Johnson -- b.7/11/1981
NFL Wide Receiver

Andrew Johnson -- b.12/29/1808 N.S. d.7/31/1875 N.S. (66)
President and Vice President (m)
Names/Places: b. in Raleigh, North Carolina; d. in Carter Station, TN
Misc: 17th U.S. President 1865-69; 16th U.S. Vice President

Anjelah Johnson -- b.5/14/1982 N.S.
Actress, Comedienne
Sports Teams: Oakland Raiders (cheerleader c. second half of 1990s)
TV Shows: Madtv
Movie Titles: Our Family Wedding, Marmaduke

Anne-Marie Johnson -- b.7/18/1960
Actress, Comedienne, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Double Trouble, What's Happening Now (as Nadine Thomas), In the Heat of the Night (as Althea Tibbs), In Living Color, Melrose Place (as Alycia Barnett)
Movie Titles: Robot Jox

Anthony Johnson -- b.10/2/1974
NBA Player

Anthony Johnson -- b.10/25/1967
NFL Player

Anthony Johnson -- b.11/16/1940
Rower, Olympic Athlete

Anthony (MMA) Johnson -- b.3/6/1984 N.S. d.11/13/2022 N.S. (38)
Mixed Martial Arts
Names/Places: NN: Rumble

Arch Johnson -- b.3/14/1922 d.10/9/1997 (75)
Actor
TV Shows: Peter Loves Mary

Ariyan Johnson -- b.4/30/1971
Actress
TV Shows: The Steve Harvey Show
Movie Titles: The General's Daughter, Bullworth

Arte Johnson -- b.1/20/1929 N.S. d.7/3/2019 N.S. (90)
Soap Actor, TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Comedian, Game Show Host, Cartoon Voice Actor, Panelist
Names/Places: b. in Chicago, Ill.
Misc: some say b. 1934
TV Shows: Hennesey (as Seaman Shatz), Rowan & Martin's Laugh In (as Tyrone the old man on a park bench-Rosmenko-Wolfgang the lurking German soldier 'Verrry interesting' regular), The Gong Show, Glitter, Baggy Pants & the Nit Wits
Movie Titles: Love at First Bite

Ashley Johnson -- b.8/9/1983
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Video Game Voice Actress
TV Shows: Recess (as Gretchen Grundler), Ben 10: Omniverse (as Gwen), Growing Pains (as Chrissy Seaver), Phenom (as Mary Margaret), Maybe This Time (as Gracie), Blindspot (as Patterson), Critical Role
Movie Titles: The Avengers, What Women Want, The Last of Us, The Help
Video Games: Tales from the Borderlands (series), Marvel Heroes, The Last of Us (series), Skylanders (series), The Witness

Atherton Grace Johnson -- b.12/28/1999
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Kelley and Don's daughter

Avery Johnson -- b.3/25/1965
NBA Coach, NBA Guard

Bancroft "Ban" Johnson -- b.1/5/1864 d.3/28/1931 (67)
Executive, MLB Player
Names/Places: b. in Norwalk, CT
Misc: the American League of professional baseball owes its existence and its equal footing with the National League to Ban Johnson; Johnson encouraged a fierce competition with the N.L. that ended with a merger in 1903

Bart Johnson -- b.12/13/1970 N.S.
Actor, Producer (m)
Movie Titles: High School The Musical (series)

Bart Johnson -- b.1/3/1950 N.S. d.4/22/2020 N.S. (70)
MLB Pitcher

Basia Johnson -- b.2/25/1937 d.4/1/2013 (76)
Philanthropist, Multimillionaire, Humanitarian (m)
Misc: maid who inherited Johnson & Johnson fortune

Bayn Johnson -- b.11/4/1958
Actress, Dancer (m), Singer, Guitarist
Misc: retired from acting in 1978
TV Shows: The Electric Company (as Kelly of The Short Circus)

Ben Johnson -- b.6/11/1572 J-LD d.8/6/1637 J-LD (65)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Poet (m), Satirist (m), English
Names/Places: RFN:Benjamin; correct spelling: Ben Jonson
Misc: The first Poet Laureate

Ben Johnson -- b.6/13/1918 d.4/8/1996 (77)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), TV/Movie Actor
Misc: a champion steer-roper & stunt man, cowboy actor; b. 1920?
TV Shows: The Monroes (as Sleeve)

Ben (Sports) Johnson -- b.12/30/1961
Sprinter, Runner, Olympic Athlete, Track and Field, Canadian, Jamaican
Misc: he set 100m world record (9.83) at 1987 World Championships; won 100m at 1988 Olympics, but flunked drug test and forfeited gold medal; 1987 world record revoked in '89 for admitted steroid use; returned drug-free in 1991, but performed poorly; banned for life by IAAF in 1993 for testing positive after a meet in Montreal.

Ben Patrick Johnson -- b.6/30/1969
Author (m), Actor, Voice Actor, Producer (m), Internet Website Blogger

Benny Johnson -- b.6/29/1948 d.8/10/1988 (40)
NFL Player

Betsey Johnson -- b.8/10/1942
Fashion Designer (m)

Betty Johnson -- b.3/16/1929 N.S. d.11/6/2022 N.S. (93)
Pop Singer
Names/Places: Charles Grean's wife
Misc: some say b. in 1929
Song Titles: The Little Blue Man (1957)
TV Shows: The Jack Paar Show

Beverly Johnson -- b.10/13/1952
Businessperson, TV/Movie Actress, Model

Bill Johnson -- b.12/9/1968
NFL Player

Bill Johnson -- b.8/10/1872 d.12/3/1972 (100)
Jazz Bassist
Misc: considered the father of the "slap" style of string bass playing.

Bill Johnson -- b.9/30/1912 d.7/5/1960 (47)
Alto-sax

Billy Johnson -- b.8/20/1924 or 8/20/1928 d.4/28/1987
Guitarist
Group Names: The Moonglows

Billy "White Shoes" Johnson -- b.1/27/1952
NFL Player, College Football Player
Misc: 3x Pro Bowl, 3x First-Team All-Pro; in the College Football Hall of Fame; Punt Returner
Sports Teams: Widener College in Pennsylvania, Houston Oilers (1974-1980), Montreal Alouettes (1981), Atlanta Falcons (1982-1987), Washington Redskins (1988)

Blind Willie Johnson -- b.1/25/1897 N.S. d.9/18/1945 N.S. (48)
Songwriter, Gospel Performer, Blues Singer

Bob Johnson -- b.8/19/1946
NFL Player

Bob Johnson -- b.5/4/1920 d.12/31/1993 (73)
Actor
TV Shows: Mission: Impossible (as the voice on tape)

Bob Johnson -- b.3/4/1931 d.11/26/1991 (60)
NHL Coach, Hockey Player
Sports Teams: North Dakota (player 1950-1951), Minnesota Millers (player 1951-1952), Minnesota (player 1952-1954), Minnesota Culbertsons (player 1957-1958), Roosevelt High (coach 1962-1963), Colorado College (coach 1963-1966), University of Wisconsin (coach 1966-1982), Calgary Flames (coach 1982-1987), Pittsburgh Penguins (coach 1990-1991)

Bob Johnson -- b.3/17/1944 N.S. d.12/15/2023 N.S. (79)
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, British
Group Names: Steeleye Span

Bob W. Johnson -- b.3/4/1936
MLB Player

Boris Johnson -- b.6/19/1964 N.S.
Journalist, Editor (m), Prime Minister (m), Politician (m), English

Brad Johnson -- b.9/13/1968
NFL Player

Brad Johnson -- b.7/23/1924 d.4/4/1981 (56)
Actor
TV Shows: Annie Oakley (as Dep. Sheriff Lofty Craig)

Brad Johnson -- b.10/24/1959 N.S. d.2/18/2022 N.S. (62)
TV/Movie Actor, Model
TV Shows: Courthouse (as Judge Wyatt Jackson), Melrose Place (as Dominick O'Malley)

Brian Johnson -- b.1/8/1968
MLB Player

Brian Johnson -- b.10/5/1947
Songwriter, Heavy Metal Singer, English
Group Names: AC/DC (replaced the late Bon Scott as lead on 4-3-1980)
Song Titles: You Shook Me All Night Long, Hells Bells, Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution, Let's Get It Up, For Those About To Rock, Who Made Who, Heatseeker, Thunderstruck, Moneytalks, Are You Ready, Big Gun, Hard as a Rock, Stiff Upper Lip, Rock 'n' roll Train
Album Titles: Back in Black, For Those About To Rock, Flick of the Switch, Fly on the Wall, Who Made Who, Blow Up Your Video, The Razor's Edge, Ballbreaker, Stiff Upper Lip, Black Ice, Rock or Bust

Bryan Johnson -- b.7/18/1926 d.10/18/1995 (69)
Actor, Singer

Bryce Johnson -- b.4/18/1977
Actor, Producer/Director (m), Video Game Voice Actor
TV Shows: Popular (as Josh Ford), Pretty Little Liars (as Darren Wilden)
Movie Titles: Willow Creek, Sleeping Dogs Lie, Doctor Strange
Video Games: Justice League Heroes, Call of Duty (series)

Buck Johnson -- b.1/3/1964
NBA Forward
Names/Places: RN: Alphonso Johnson Kr.

Budd Johnson -- b.12/14/1910 d.10/20/1984 (73)
Arranger, Singer, Reeds, Tenor-sax

Buddy Johnson -- b.1/10/1915 d.2/9/1977 (62)
Arranger, Pianist, Bandleader, Blues Performer, Jazz Performer
Group Names: The Moonglows

"Bunk" Johnson -- b.12/27/1879 d.7/7/1949 (69)
Cornetist, Jazz Trumpeter

Byron Johnson -- b.9/16/1911 d.9/24/2005 (94)
Baseball Figure, MLB Executive
Names/Places: aka Mex Johnson
Misc: Negro Leagues
Sports Teams: Kansas City Monarchs (1937-1940)

Calvin Johnson -- b.9/29/1985 N.S.
NFL Wide Receiver
Sports Teams: Georgia Tech, Detroit Lions

Carolyn Dawn Johnson -- b.4/30/1971 N.S.
Songwriter, Country Singer, Canadian

Dame Celia Johnson -- b.12/18/1908 d.4/26/1982 (73)
Actress, English

Chad Johnson -- b.1/9/1978 N.S.
NFL Wide Receiver

Charles Johnson -- b.3/31/1949 d.6/1/2007 N.S. (58)
NBA Player

Charles Johnson -- b.1/3/1972 N.S. d.7/19/2022 N.S. (50)
NFL Wide Receiver

Charles Johnson -- b.4/23/1948
Novelist
Book Titles: Dreamer, Middle Passage

Charles Johnson -- b.7/20/1971
MLB Catcher, Olympic Athlete
Misc: 2x All-Star, 4x Gold Glove; Olympics 1992
Sports Teams: Florida Marlins, Baltimore Orioles, Colorado Rockies

Charles L. Johnson -- b.12/3/1876 d.12/28/1950 (74)
Composer

Charles Spurgeon Johnson -- b.7/24/1893 d.10/27/1956 (63)
Sociologist (m), Educator (m)

Charlie Johnson -- b.11/21/1891 d.12/13/1959 (68)
Jazz Musician

Cherie Johnson -- b.11/21/1975
Author (m), Writer (m), Columnist, Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Punky Brewster (as Cherie Johnson), Family Matters (as Maxine Johnson)
Movie Titles: I Do...I Did!

"Chic" Johnson -- b.3/5/1891 d.2/28/1962 (70)
Movie/Stage Actor, Comedian
Names/Places: RFN:Harold Ogden
Misc: of (Ole) Olsen & Johnson popular knockabout comedy vaudeville team; Broadway smash: Hellzapoppin

Chris Johnson -- b.9/23/1985 N.S.
NFL Runningback
Sports Teams: Tennessee Titans, New York Jets

Chris Johnson -- b.8/29/1977 N.S.
Actor, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Against the Wall, The Vampire Diaries, Betrayal (as Drew Stafford)
Movie Titles: Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia

Chris Johnson -- b.4/25/1958
Golfer

Clarence Johnson -- b.??/??/????
Rhythm and Blues Musician, Soul Performer
Group Names: Chi-Lites

Clark Johnson -- b.9/10/1954
Writer (m), TV/Movie Actor, Director (m)
TV Shows: Homicide: Life On The Street (as Det. Meldrick Lewis), The Wire (as City Editor Augustus "Gus" Haynes), Alpha House (as Senator Robert Bettencourt)

Cletus Johnson -- b.11/19/1941
Artist

Cliff Johnson -- b.7/22/1947
MLB Player

Cody Johnson -- b.5/21/1987 N.S.
Country Singer

Corinthian "Kripp" Johnson -- b.5/16/1933 N.S. d.6/22/1990 N.S. (57)
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: The Del-Vikings (founder)

Corneluis Johnson -- b.7/12/1943
NFL Guard
Misc: Super Bowl III, V
Sports Teams: Baltimore Colts

Craig Johnson -- b.3/8/1972
NHL Left Wing, Olympic Athlete, American
Misc: forward (Olympics-1994)

D. J. Johnson -- b.7/14/1966
Actor, NFL Cornerback

Dakota Johnson -- b.10/4/1989 N.S.
Actress, Producer (m), Model
Names/Places: Melanie Griffith & Don's girl
TV Shows: Ben and Kate
Movie Titles: How to Be Single, The Social Network, Beastly, 21 Jump Street, Need For Speed, Fifty Shades of Grey, Black Mass, A Bigger Splash

Damon Johnson -- b.7/13/1964
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist
Group Names: Thin Lizzy, Black Star Riders, Brother Cane, Alice Cooper

Damone Johnson -- b.3/2/1962
NFL Tight End

Darrius Johnson -- b.9/17/1972 N.S. d.2/25/2021 N.S. (48)
NFL Player
Misc: Super Bowl XXXII
Sports Teams: Denver Broncos

Dave Johnson -- b.2/12/????
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: aka "D" Kool
Group Names: Faze Facts

Davey Johnson -- b.1/30/1943
MLB Manager, MLB Player
Misc: 3x Gold Glove; in the Orioles and Mets Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: Baltimore Orioles (1965-1972), Atlanta Braves (1973-1975), Yomiuri Giants (1975-1976), Philadelphia Phillies (1977-1978), Chicago Cubs (1978), New York Mets (manager 1984-1990), Cincinnati Reds (manager 1993-1995), Baltimore Orioles (manager 1996-1997), Los Angeles Dodgers (manager 1999-2000), Washington Nationals (manager 2011-2013)

David Johnson -- b.??/??/???? d.10/27/1994 (39)
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Russell's son

David Johnson -- b.11/16/1970
NBA Forward, NBA Guard

David "Little Caesar" Johnson -- b.6/16/1934 N.S.
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: Little Caesar & the Romans (lead)

Deacon James Johnson -- b.4/29/2006
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Kelley and Don's son

Debi Nicolle Johnson -- b.3/13/1958
Actress, Model, Playmate
Misc: October 1984

Denis Johnson -- b.7/1/1949 N.S. d.5/24/2017 N.S. (67)
Novelist, Playwright (m), West German
Book Titles: Jesus' Son

Dennis Johnson -- b.9/18/1954 d.2/22/2007 (52)
NBA Player
Misc: 5x NBA All-Star (1979-82, 1985); All-NBA First Team (1979), NBA Finals MVP (1979); 6x NBA All-Defensive First Team (1979-83, 1987); 3x NBA Champion (Seattle SuperSonics, 1979; Boston Celtics, 1984, 1986)
Sports Teams: Seattle SuperSonics (1976-1980), Phoenix Suns (1980-1983), Boston Celtics (1983-1990), La Crosse Bobcats (coach, CBA, 1999-2000), Los Angeles Clippers (coach, 2003), Florida Flame (coach, NBA D-League, 2004-2005), Austin Toros (coach, NBA D-League, 2005-2007)

Dennis Johnson -- b.??/??/????
Rock and Roll Bassist
Group Names: Survivor

Dolores Johnson -- b.4/25/1903 N.S. d.8/11/1957 N.S. (54)
Actress
Names/Places: Lawson Harris' wife

Don Johnson -- b.5/19/1940 d.5/3/2003 (62)
Bowler

Don Johnson -- b.12/15/1949
Protestant, TV/Movie Actor, Pop Singer
Names/Places: b. in Flatt Creek, Mo.; RN:Donald Wayne; 2x Melanie Griffith's hubby
TV Shows: From Here to Eternity, Miami Vice (as Det. James 'Sonny' Crockett), Nash Bridges (star)
Movie Titles: Tin Cup

Donald Johnson -- b.11/12/1948
Music Figure
Group Names: Taste Of Honey

Doug Johnson -- b.12/19/1957
Rock and Roll Keyboardist, Canadian
Group Names: Loverboy

Dwayne Douglas "The Rock" Johnson -- b.5/2/1972 N.S.
Actor, Wrestler
Movie Titles: The Rundown, The Mummy Returns, Walking Tall (2004), The Game Plan, Race to Witch Mountain

Earl Johnson -- b.11/28/1928 d.6/23/2006 (77)
Bowler

Earvin Johnson III -- b.6/4/1992
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Earletha "Cookie" Kelly & Magic's son

Eastman Johnson -- b.7/29/1824 d.4/5/1906 (81)
Painter (m)

Echo Leta Johnson -- b.1/11/1974
Model, Playmate
Misc: January 1993

Eddie Johnson -- b.12/11/1920 d.4/7/2010 (89)
Tenor-sax, Blues-Jazz Performer

Eddie Johnson -- b.5/1/1959
NBA Forward, NBA Guard

Edward Johnson -- b.8/22/1878 d.4/20/1959 (80)
Director (m), Tenor, Opera Singer, Canadian
Misc: Metropolitian Opera Association

Elisa Johnson -- b.1/??/1995
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Cookie and Magic's adopted girl
Misc: born Jan 8-14 range

Eliza McCardle Johnson -- b.10/4/1810 d.1/15/1876 (65)
First Lady (f)
Names/Places: Andrew's wife

Ella Mae Johnson -- b.6/22/1919 d.2/16/2004 (84)
Jazz Singer, Rhythm and Blues Singer

Ellis Johnson -- b.10/30/1973
NFL Player

Eric Johnson -- b.6/7/1976
Rock and Roll Performer
Group Names: The Shins

Eric Johnson -- b.4/30/1976
NFL Player

Eric Johnson -- b.8/7/1979
Actor, Director (m), Canadian
TV Shows: Smallville (as Whitney Fordman), The Knick (as Dr. Everett Gallinger), Rookie Blue (as Detective Luke Callaghan), Flash Gordon (as Steven "Flash" Gordon), Alcatraz
Movie Titles: Legends of the Fall, Fifty Shades Darker

Ernest "Ernie" Johnson Jr. -- b.8/7/1956 N.S.
Sportscaster
Misc: Turner Sports; lead television voice for MLB on TBS, host of Inside the NBA on TNT, and contributes to joint coverage of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament for Turner and CBS Sports.

Ernest Thorwald "Ernie" Johnson -- b.6/16/1924 N.S. d.8/12/2011 N.S. (87)
Baseball Announcer, MLB Pitcher
Misc: A longtime color commentator and play-by-play broadcaster on the Milwaukee Braves/Atlanta Braves radio and television. Elected to the Braves' Hall of Fame.

Ernie Johnson -- b.11/5/1956 N.S.
Sportscaster
TV Shows: Inside the NBA, MLB on TBS

Ervin Johnson -- b.12/21/1967
NBA Center

Ethel Johnson -- b.5/14/1935 N.S. d.9/14/2018 N.S. (83)
Wrestler
Names/Places: RN: Ethel Blanche Hairston nee Wingo

Ferdinand "Ferd" Johnson -- b.12/18/1905 d.10/14/1996 (90)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Misc: longtime Moon Mullins cartoonist

Filmel Johnson -- b.12/24/1970
NFL Defensive

Frank Johnson -- b.11/23/1958
NBA Coach, NBA Player

Frederick "Keg" Johnson -- b.11/19/1908 d.11/8/1967 (58)
Guitarist, Trombonist

Gail Johnson -- b.??/??/1954 N.S.
Swimmer, American

Gary Johnson -- b.1/1/1953 N.S.
Politician (m), Businessperson
Misc: 29th Governor of New Mexico 1995-2003; 2016 Libertarian Presidential candidate

Gazza Johnson -- b.??/??/????
New Wave Bassist
Group Names: China Crisis

Gene Johnson -- b.8/10/1949
Country Singer, Country Mandolin
Group Names: Diamond Rio

"General" Norman Johnson -- b.5/23/1941 d.10/13/2010 (69)
Songwriter, Soul Singer
Misc: AP says b. 1943
Group Names: Chairmen of the Board (as lead)

George Johnson -- b.5/17/1953
Guitarist, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: The Brothers Johnson

George Clayton Johnson -- b.7/10/1929 N.S. d.12/25/2015 N.S. (86)
Science Fiction Writer (m)

George E. Johnson -- b.6/12/1927 N.S. or 6/16/1927 N.S.
Businessperson, Entrepreneur
Misc: the founder of Johnson Products Company

George Washington Johnson -- b.8/19/1839 d.1/2/1917 (77)
Poet (m), Singer, Canadian
Names/Places: NN:The Whistling Coon
Misc: a pioneer who made the first tin-foil recording in 1877; d-year?, d-age?, b. 1846?

Georgiann Johnson -- b.8/15/1926 N.S. d.6/4/2018 N.S. (91)
Actress
TV Shows: Mr. Peepers (as Marge Weskit), Our Family Honor, Trials of Rosie O'Neill (as Charlotte O'Neill)
Movie Titles: Midnight Cowboy

Gerald Johnson -- b.??/??/1943
Rock and Roll Bassist
Group Names: The Steve Miller Band

Gerald W. Johnson -- b.??/??/1890 d.3/22/1980
Novelist, Essayist, Journalist, Editor (m), Historian (m), Biographer (m)

Gibson Kyle Johnson -- b.9/16/2016 N.S.
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Emily Maynard and Tyler's son

Glen Johnson -- b.8/23/1984 N.S.
Soccer Player, English

Greg Johnson -- b.3/16/1971 N.S. d.7/7/2019 N.S. (48)
NHL Player, Canadian

Gus (Basketball) Johnson -- b.12/13/1938 N.S. d.4/29/1987 N.S. (48)
NBA Player
Misc: 5x NBA All-Star (1965, 1968-71); 4x All-NBA Second Team (1965-66, 1970-71); 2x NBA All-Defensive First Team (1970-71); NBA All-Rookie First Team (1964); ABA Champion (Indiana Pacers, 1973)
Sports Teams: Baltimore Bullets (1963-1972), Phoenix Suns (1972), Indiana Pacers (ABA 1972-1973)

Gus (Jazz Musician) Johnson -- b.11/15/1913 N.S. d.2/6/2000 N.S. (86)
Jazz Performer

Gus (Sportscaster) Johnson -- b.8/10/1967 N.S.
Sportscaster

Harold Johnson -- b.8/9/1928 d.2/19/2015 (86)
Boxer

Harold "Money" Johnson -- b.2/23/1918 N.S. d.3/28/1978 N.S. (60)
Trumpeter, Jazz Performer
Group Names: Duke Ellington band

Haylie Johnson -- b.1/29/1980
Actress
TV Shows: Kids Incorporated, Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman (as Becky Bonner)
Movie Titles: Father's Day, Social Misfits

Haynes Johnson -- b.7/9/1931 d.5/24/2013 (81)
Author (m), Journalist, Columnist

Henry Johnson -- b.??/??/1897 d.7/5/1929
Military Leader
Misc: Pvt.

Howard Johnson -- b.11/29/1960
MLB Player
Names/Places: NN: HoJo

Howard B. Johnson -- b.2/2/1897 d.6/20/1972 (75)
Businessperson
Misc: founded restaraunt chain

Howard Lewis Johnson -- b.8/7/1941 N.S. d.1/11/2021 N.S. (79)
Jazz Saxophonist
TV Shows: Saturday Night Live (as the live band conductor in the 1970s)

Hubert Johnson -- b.1/14/1941 N.S. d.7/11/1981 N.S. (40)
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: Contours

Ivan Wikfried "Ching" Johnson -- b.12/7/1898 N.S. d.6/16/1979 N.S. (80)
NHL Defensive, Canadian
Misc: played 1925-1944
Sports Teams: New York Rangers, New York Americans

J. C. Johnson -- b.9/14/1896 d.2/27/1981 (84)
Jazz Performer

Jack Johnson -- b.5/18/1975
Actor, Music Producer, Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer, Surfer
Album Titles: On and On, In Between Dreams, Sleep Through the Static, To the Sea, From Here to Now to You
Video Titles: A Weekend at the Greek, En Concert

Jack Johnson -- b.3/31/1878 d.6/10/1946 (68)
Boxer
Names/Places: NN:The Galveston Giant; FN:John Arthur
Misc: Johnson was poor and fought racial prejudice throughout his boxing career. He became the first black heavyweight champ in 1908, defeating then champ Tommy Burns in 14 rounds in Sydney Australia. Johnson lost only 7 of 114 bouts. He was the heavyweight champ from 1910-15.

Jake Johnson -- b.5/28/1978
Actor, Comedian, Producer (m)
TV Shows: New Girl (as Nick Miller)
Movie Titles: Drinking Buddies, Jurassic World, Let's Be Cops, 21 Jump Street

James Johnson -- b.3/28/1970
NFL Runningback, CFL Figure

James Johnson -- b.9/13/1939
Singer
Misc: of the Jayhawks; "Stranded In The Jungle"; renamed as Vibrations with hits "The Watusi" and "My Girl Sloopy"; and sandwiched in between as the Marathons doing "Peanut Butter" (get it? Peanut Butter sandwich?)
Group Names: The Jayhawks, The Marathons, Vibrations
Song Titles: Peanut Butter, Stranded in the Jungle, The Watusi, My Girl Sloopy

James (Basketball) Johnson -- b.2/20/1987 N.S.
NBA Forward

James Austin Johnson -- b.7/19/1989 N.S.
Actor, Comedian
TV Shows: Saturday Night Live

James "Jimmy" Johnson -- b.11/25/1928 N.S. d.1/31/2022 N.S. (93)
Gospel Performer, Blues Singer/Guitarist
Names/Places: RN: James Earl Thompson

James "J.J." Johnson -- b.1/22/1924 d.2/4/2001 (77)
Arranger, Composer, Trombonist, Jazz Musician
Group Names: Count Basie

James Price Johnson -- b.2/1/1894 d.11/17/1955 (61)
Composer, Jazz Pianist
Song Titles: Charleston (writer)

James Weldon Johnson -- b.6/17/1871 d.6/26/1938 (67)
Novelist, Poet (m), Attorney/Lawyer (m), Educator (m), Lyricist
Misc: first black admitted to Florida Bar

Jamey Johnson -- b.7/14/1975
Songwriter, Country Singer

Jamie Johnson -- b.6/15/1972
Musician, Blues Singer

Jasmine Johnson -- b.12/16/2015 N.S.
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Lauren Hashian and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's daughter

Jasper Breckenridge Johnson -- b.6/6/2002
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Kelley and Don's son

Jay Johnson -- b.7/11/1949
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m), Ventriloquist
TV Shows: Soap (as Chuck & Bob Campbell)
Movie Titles: Annabelle's Wish

Jay Kenneth Johnson -- b.2/24/1977
Actor
TV Shows: North Shore (as Chris Remsen)
Movie Titles: Hack!

Jeh Johnson -- b.9/11/1957
Government Official (m), Lawyer (m)
Misc: Homeland Security Secretary

Jenna Johnson -- b.4/12/1994 N.S.
Dancer (m)
TV Shows: Dancing with the STars

Jennings Johnson -- b.7/16/2015 N.S.
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Emily Maynard and Tyler's son

Jesse Johnson -- b.6/1/1962
Rhythm and Blues Singer, Rhythm and Blues Guitarist
Group Names: The Time

Jilly Johnson -- b.11/17/1953
Singer, Australian
Group Names: Blonde on Blonde

Jim Johnson -- b.6/27/1983 N.S.
MLB Pitcher
Sports Teams: Baltimore Orioles, Oakland Athletics, Detroit Tigers, Atlanta Braves

Jim Johnson -- b.8/9/1962
NHL Player

Jimmie Johnson -- b.9/17/1975
Auto Racer

Jimmie Johnson -- b.10/6/1966
NFL Player

Jimmy (football b. 1938) Johnson -- b.3/31/1938
NFL Defensive
Misc: 5x Pro Bowl, 4x First Team All-Pro; 49ers #37 retired
Sports Teams: San Francisco 49ers (1961-1976)

Jimmy (Football B. 1943) Johnson -- b.7/16/1943 N.S.
Sports Analyst, Football Announcer, NFL Coach, College Football Coach, College Football Player, Football Cornerback
Misc: All-SWC defensive lineman on Arkansas' 1964 national championship team; coached the Miami Hurricanes of Florida to the national title in 1987; college record of 81-34-3 in 10 years; hired by old friend and new Dallas owner Jerry Jones to succeed Tom Landry in February 1989; went 1-15 in '89, then led Cowboys to consecutive Super Bowl victories in 1992 and '93 seasons; quit on Mar. 29, 1994 after feuding with Jones; became TV analyst; Super Bowl Champ XXVII, XXVIII; in the College Football Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: University of Arkansas (player), Louisiana Tech (1965), Picayune Memorial HS (1966), Wichita State (1967), Iowa State (1968-1969), Oklahoma (1970-1972), Arkansas (1973-1976), Pittsburgh (1977-1978), Oklahoma State (1979-1983), Miami (1984-1988), Dallas Cowboys (1989-1993), Miami Dolphins (1996-1999)

Jimmy Ray Johnson -- b.2/4/1943 N.S. d.9/5/2019 N.S. (76)
Music Producer, Rock and Roll Guitarist

Joan Marie Johnson -- b.1/15/1944 d.10/5/2016 N.S. (72)
Singer
Group Names: The Dixie Cups

Joanna Johnson -- b.12/31/1961
Writer (m), Actress, Producer (m)
TV Shows: The Bold and the Beautiful (as Karen or Caroline), The Fosters (producer), Hope and Faith (producer)
Movie Titles: Very Bad Thnings (producer)

Joe (Basketball) Johnson -- b.6/29/1981 N.S.
NBA Forward, NBA Guard

Joe (Football) Johnson -- b.7/11/1972
NFL Defensive End

John Johnson -- b.10/18/1947 d.1/7/2016 N.S. (68)
NBA Player
Names/Places: RN:John Howard Getty Johnson
Sports Teams: Seattle Supersonics

John H. Johnson -- b.1/19/1918 d.8/8/2005 (87)
Publisher (m), Editor (m)
Misc: Ebony, Jet, Negro Digest

John Henry Johnson -- b.11/24/1929 d.6/3/2011 (81)
NFL Runningback
Misc: 3x All Pro; part of the 49ers' "Million Dollar Backfield" and "Fabulous Foursome"; the first Steeler to rush for 1,000 yards
Sports Teams: Calgary Stampeders (1953), San Francisco 49ers (1954-1956), Detroit Lions (1957-1959), Pittsburgh Steelers (1960-1965), Houston Oilers (1966)

John Rosamond Johnson -- b.8/11/1873 N.S. d.11/11/1954 N.S. (81)
Composer, Singer

Johnnie Johnson -- b.7/8/1924 d.4/13/2005 (80)
Blues Performer

Johnny Johnson -- b.6/11/1968
NFL Runningback

Jonathan Johnson -- b.7/16/1974
MLB Pitcher

Joshua Luke Johnson -- b.11/21/1990
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Patti LuPone & Matt's son

Judy Johnson -- b.3/8/1928
Singer
TV Shows: Your Show of Shows

Katherine Johnson -- b.8/26/1918 N.S. d.2/24/2020 N.S. (101)
Mathematician (m), Physician (m)
Misc: most famous for her work with NASA

Katrina McClain Johnson -- b.9/19/1955 N.S.
Basketball Player, Olympic Athlete

Kay Johnson -- b.11/29/1904 d.11/17/1975 (70)
Actress
Movie Titles: Real Glory, Of Human Bondage

Keean Johnson -- b.10/25/1996 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: Spooksville, Nashville

Kelly Johnson -- b.2/27/1910 d.12/21/1990 (80)
Engineer (m)
Misc: Highly innovative American aeronautical engineer and designer.

Kelly Johnson -- b.6/20/1958
Singer/Guitarist, British
Group Names: Girlschool

Kendra C. Johnson -- b.12/26/1976
Actress, Director (m)
TV Shows: Love Thy Neighbor
Movie Titles: Phat Girlz, The Single Moms Club

Kenny Johnson -- b.7/13/1963
Actor, Producer (m)
TV Shows: The Shield (as Curtis Lemansky), Saving Grace (as Ham Dewey), Pensacola: Wings of Gold (as Lt. Butch "Burner" Barnes)
Movie Titles: Blade

Kevin Johnson -- b.10/30/1970
NFL Player

Kevin Maurice Johnson -- b.3/4/1966
Mayor (m), NBA Guard
Names/Places: NN:K.J.
Misc: of The Dream Team II in the 1994 World Basketball Championships.
Sports Teams: Phoenix Suns

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