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Miliza Korjus -- b.8/18/1909 d.8/26/1980 (71)
Actress

Gordon Korman -- b.10/23/1963 N.S.
Children's Author, Canadian
Book Titles: Dive (series), Swindle (series), Monday Night Football Club (series), A Semester in the Life of a Garbage Bag, The Twinkie Squad, No More Dead Dogs

Harvey Korman -- b.2/15/1927 d.5/29/2008 (81)
TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Video Game Voice Actor
Names/Places: b. in Chicago
TV Shows: The Danny Kaye Show, The Carol Burnett Show, The Conway Show, Mama's Family (as Alistair Quince & Ed Higgins), The Flintstones (as Kazoo), Nutt House, Leo & Liz in Beverly Hills
Movie Titles: Herbie Goes Bananas, Curse of the Pink Panther, The History of the World: Part 1, Jingle All The Way, Blazing Saddles, The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
Video Games: Flintstones Bedrock Bowling

Lindsay Korman -- b.4/17/1978 N.S.
Actress, Singer
Names/Places: aka Lindsay Hartley
TV Shows: Passions (as Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald for the entire run), All My Children (broadcast and Internet versions), Days of Our Lives

Mary A. Korman -- b.12/27/1917 d.6/1/1973 (55)
Movie Actress
Movie Titles: Our Gang

Arthur Korn -- b.5/20/1870 d.12/22/1945 (75)
Physicist, German
Misc: may have died Dec 21, 1945

Iris Korn -- b.1/6/1907 d.1/27/1982 (75)
Actress
TV Shows: Palmerstown USA

Joe Korn -- b.12/20/1895 N.S. d.??/??/???? N.S.
Misc: one of the oldest living twins

Arthur Kornberg -- b.3/3/1918 d.10/26/2007 (89)
Scientist, Biochemist, Physician
Misc: Nobel 1959 Biochemist

Alexis Korner -- b.4/19/1928 d.1/1/1984 (55)
Announcer, Songwriter, Mandolin, Pianist, Bandleader, Blues Singer, Blues Guitarist, French
Misc: Bouzoukiist; almost a father figure for many British musicians

Neil Korner -- b.10/6/1942
Bassist
Group Names: New Vaudeville Band

Frank Kornet -- b.1/27/1967
NBA Player

Erich Wolfgang Korngold -- b.5/29/1897 d.11/29/1957 (60)
Composer, Austrian, Czech
Misc: film scorer

Anthony Irwin "Tony" Kornheiser -- b.7/13/1948 N.S.
Restaurateur, TV Talk Show Host, Radio Talk Show Host, Sports Commentator, Sports Writer, Sports Columnist

Lavrenti Kornilov -- b.8/18/1870 d.4/13/1918 (47)
General

Mildred Kornman -- b.7/10/1925 N.S. d.8/20/2022 N.S. (97)
Photographer, Businessperson, Actress, Model
Movie Titles: Our Gang (1926-1936)

Igor Korolev -- b.9/6/1970 N.S. d.9/7/2011 N.S. (41)
NHL Player, Russian

Alla Korot -- b.11/1/1970
Actress, Russian

Michael Kors -- b.8/9/1959 N.S.
Fashion Designer

Charlie Korsmo -- b.7/20/1978
Actor
Misc: retired from acting in 1998
Movie Titles: Dick Tracy (as "Kid"), Hook, Can't Hardly Wait, What About Bob?

Fritz Kortner -- b.5/12/1892 d.7/22/1970 (78)
Movie/Stage Actor, German

John Korty -- b.6/22/1936 N.S. d.3/9/2022 N.S. (85)
Photographer, Animator, Screenwriter, Editor, Director
Movie Titles: The Ewok Adventure (TV movie), The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, Twice Upon a Time

Kyle Korver -- b.3/17/1981 N.S.
NBA Player

Paul Korver -- b.11/18/1981
Actor
TV Shows: CHiPs '99 (as Officer Peter Roulette)
Movie Titles: Legally Blonde, Dog Gone Love

Charles Korvin -- b.11/21/1907 d.6/18/1998 (90)
Actor, Czech

Alfred Korzybski -- b.7/3/1879 d.3/1/1950 (70)
Linguist, Philosopher, Biochemist, American, Polish

Daimaou Kosaka -- b.7/17/1973 N.S.
Actor, Comedian, Japanese

George Kosana -- b.12/22/1935 N.S. d.12/30/2016 N.S. (81)
Investor, Actor, Cinematographer
Movie Titles: Night of the Living Dead (as Sheriff McClelland)

Bernie Kosar -- b.11/25/1963
NFL Quarterback

Roger Kosar -- b.4/21/1950
NHL Goaltender, Canadian

Kira Kosarin -- b.10/7/1997 N.S.
Actress, Singer
TV Shows: Henry Danger (as Phoebe Thunderman), The Thundermans (as Phoebe Thunderman)
Movie Titles: One Crazy Cruise

Laurent Koscielny -- b.9/10/1985 N.S.
Soccer Player, French

Sylva Koscina -- b.8/22/1933 d.12/26/1994 (61)
Movie Actress, Yugoslav

Jacques Kosciusko-Morizet -- b.1/31/1913 N.S. d.5/15/1994 N.S. (81)
Ambassador, Diplomat, Professor

Tadeusz Kościuszko -- b.2/12/1746 N.S. or 2/4/1746 N.S. d.10/15/1817 N.S. (71)
Revolutionary, Military Leader, Lithuanian, Polish
Misc: As well as battling the Russians at home, he fought in the American War of Independence; some say b. Feb 4

Samara Barnes Hallam Koseff -- b.3/24/2003
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Jessica Tuck and Robbie's daughter

Jerzy Kosinski -- b.6/14/1933 d.5/3/1991 (57)
Author, Novelist, Polish

Corey Koskie -- b.6/28/1973
MLB Player, Canadian

Sarah Koskoff -- b.10/6/1962
Writer, Actress, Director
TV Shows: The X-Files (as Theresa)

Martin Kosleck -- b.3/24/1904 N.S. d.1/15/1994 N.S. (86)
Actor, German

Irving Kosloff -- b.5/10/1912 d.2/19/1995 (82)
NBA Owner
Sports Teams: Philadelphia 76ers (owner 1963 to 1976)

Peter Kosloff -- b.??/??/???? d.9/27/1935 (72)
Archaeologist, Explorer, Russian

Kevin Koslofski -- b.9/24/1966
MLB Outfielder

Lauren Koslow -- b.3/9/1953
Actress, Video Game Voice Actress
TV Shows: Days of Our Lives (as Kate for over two decades), Bold and the Beautiful (as Margo for 15 years)
Video Games: Zork: Nemesis

Johann Olav Koss -- b.10/29/1968
Speed Skater, Olympic Athlete, Norweigan
Misc: won three gold medals at 1994 Olympics in Lillehammer with world records in the 1,500m, 5,000m and 10,000m; also won 1,500m gold and 10,000m silver in 1992 Games; retired shortly after Olympics.

Albrecht Kossel -- b.9/16/1853 d.7/5/1927 (73)
Biochemist, Physiologist, German
Misc: understanding the chemistry of nucleic acids and proteins.

Paul "Koss" Kossoff -- b.9/14/1950 N.S. d.3/19/1976 N.S. (25)
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Guitarist, English
Names/Places: son of actor David
Group Names: Free

Lajos Kossuth -- b.9/19/1802 d.3/20/1894 (91)
Revolutionary, Statesman, Hungarian

Irwin Kostal -- b.10/1/1911 d.11/23/1994 (83)
Bandleader
Misc: d. Nov 30?
TV Shows: The Garry Moore Show
Movie Titles: West Side Story, The Sound Of Music

Mary Ann Kostecki -- b.8/11/1934 N.S. d.5/12/2008 N.S. (73)
Wrestler
Names/Places: aka Penny Banner

Andre Kostelanetz -- b.12/22/1901 d.1/14/1980 (78)
Arranger, Conductor, Russian
Misc: of symphonies; some say b.Dec 23

Bo Koster -- b.8/22/1974
Alternative Rock Keyboardist
Group Names: My Morning Jacket

Henry Koster -- b.5/1/1905 d.9/21/1988 (83)
Movie Director, German

John Koster -- b.1/21/1872 d.8/14/1945 (73)
Bowler
Misc: the first to win four ABC Tournament titles.

Mike Kostiuk -- b.8/1/1919 O.S. d.7/26/2015 N.S. (95)
NFL Linebacker, Canadian

Alexei N. Kosygin -- b.2/20/1904 d.12/18/1980 (76)
Head of State
Misc: Soviet premier

Mikako Kotani -- b.8/30/1966 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Japanese

Doug Kotar -- b.6/11/1951 d.12/16/1983 N.S. (32)
NFL Runningback

Hoda Kotb -- b.8/9/1964 N.S.
Actress, TV Talk Show Hostess
TV Shows: Today

Ted Kotcheff -- b.4/7/1931
Producer/Director, Canadian
TV Shows: Law and Order: Special Victims Unit
Movie Titles: First Blood, Weekend at Bernies's, Uncommon Valor

Elias Koteas -- b.3/11/1961
Actor, Canadian
Names/Places: pron: ee-LY-uhs koh-TAY-uhs
TV Shows: Combat Hospital, Chicago P.D. (as Alvin Oinsky)
Movie Titles: The Prophecy, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Shutter Island, Gattaca, The Thin Red Line

Teddy Kotick -- b.6/4/1928 d.4/17/1986 (57)
Jazz Bassist
Misc: worked with many jazz players

Rich Kotite -- b.10/13/1942
NFL Coach, NFL Player

Mark Kotsay -- b.12/2/1975
MLB Coach, MLB Player

Troy Kotsur -- b.7/24/1968 N.S.
Actor

James Kottak -- b.12/26/1962 N.S. d.1/9/2024 N.S. (61)
Hard Rock Drummer
Group Names: The Scorpions

Leo Kottke -- b.9/11/1945
Songwriter, Folk Singer/Guitarist

Yaphet Kotto -- b.11/15/1939 N.S. d.3/15/2021 N.S. (81)
Jewish, TV/Movie/Stage Actor
Misc: some say b. 1937 or b. 1944 or 1947, AP says 1949
TV Shows: For Love & Honor, Homicide: Life On The Street (as Lt. Al Giardello)
Movie Titles: The Running Man, Midnight Run, Live and Let Die

August Kotzebue -- b.5/3/1761 N.S. or 4/22/1761 Ju-1 d.3/11/1819 Ju-1 (57) or 3/23/1819 N.S. (57)
Novelist, Dramatist, German
Misc: historical

Otto Kotzebue -- b.12/30/1787 d.2/15/1846 (58)
Explorer, Navigator

Richie Kotzen -- b.2/3/1970
Music Producer, Songwriter, Heavy Metal Singer/Guitarist
Group Names: Poison

William Kotzwinkle -- b.11/22/1938 N.S. or 11/22/1943 N.S.
Novelist, Children's Author, Science Fiction Writer, Mystery Writer, Screenwriter, Satirist
Book Titles: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Walter the F**rting Dog

Mariko Kouda -- b.9/5/1969
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Japanese
Misc: voice actress, J-Pop singer, and radio personality
TV Shows: Smile PreCure!, Kanon
Movie Titles: Dirty Pair Flash, Marmalade Boy

Sandy Koufax -- b.12/30/1935
Baseball Announcer, MLB Pitcher
Names/Places: b. in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Misc: 7x All-Star, 4x World Series champ, NL MVP in 1963, World Series MVP in 1963 and 1965; won 3 Cy Young Awards with the L.A. Dodgers in 1963, 1965, and 1966; the youngest player ever admitted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, lowest ERA in NL '62-'66, 165-87 record, 2.76 ERA, 40 shutouts; led NL in strikeouts 4 times and ERA 5 straight years; 2-time World Series MVP; he was the first pitcher to throw four no-hit games, one a perfect game, In the '63 series Koufax fanned 25 Yankees in 4 games, a record. In '65 he had a perfect game against the Chicago Cubs; Dodgers #32 reetired
Sports Teams: Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers (1955-1966)
TV Shows: Monday Night Baseball (announcer)

Galina Koulakova -- b.4/29/1942
Skier, Russian
Misc: holds 9 world titles; (Olympic-3 golds-1972)

Anna Kournikova -- b.6/7/1981
Tennis Player, Soviet

Serge Koussevitzky -- b.7/26/1874 N.S. or 7/14/1874 Ju-1 d.6/4/1951 N.S. (76)
Composer, Bassist, Conductor, Russian
Names/Places: RFN:Sergei Alexandrovitch

Mateo Kovačić -- b.5/6/1994 N.S.
Soccer Player, Austrian

Zdravko-Ćiro Kovačić -- b.7/6/1925 N.S. d.4/1/2015 N.S. (89)
Olympic Athlete, Water Polo Player, Yugoslav

Nancy Kovack -- b.3/11/1935 N.S.
Actress
Misc: retired from acting in 1975

Ernie Kovacs -- b.1/23/1919 N.S. d.1/13/1962 N.S. (42)
Actor, Comedian, Game Show Host, Variety Show Host, Radio Disc Jock
Names/Places: b. in Trenton, NJ; Edie Adams' hubby; d. in a car crash in West Los Angeles
Misc: Unconventional veteran TV innovator; 1950-60s TV variety shows; some say born January 19; always 10-5/8 years ahead of his time
TV Shows: The Ernie Kovacs Show

Laszlo Kovács -- b.5/14/1933 N.S. d.7/22/2007 N.S. (74)
Cinematographer, Hungarian

Ilya Kovalchuk -- b.4/15/1983
NHL Left Wing, Russian

Andrei Kovalenko -- b.7/7/1970
NHL Player

Alexei Kovalev -- b.2/24/1973
NHL Right Wing, Russian

Sergey Kovalev -- b.4/2/1983 N.S.
Boxer, Russian

Sonya Kovalevski -- b.1/15/1850 d.2/10/1891 (41)
Mathematician, Russian

Martin Kove -- b.3/6/1946 N.S.
Actor, Producer/Director, Martial Arts
TV Shows: Cagney & Lacey (as Det. Victor Isbecki)
Movie Titles: The Karate Kid (series), Rambo: First Blood Part II

Ralph Kovel -- b.8/20/1920 d.8/28/2008 (88)
Artist
Names/Places: Terry's husband
Misc: Antique expert

Terry Kovel -- b.8/20/1920 N.S. d.8/28/2008 N.S. (88)
Author
Names/Places: Ralph's wife
Misc: Antiquarian

Ron Kovic -- b.7/4/1946
Author, Hero
Misc: Vietnam War veteran and peace activist; some say b. on July 1
Book Titles: Born on the Fourth of July

Ed Kowalczyk -- b.7/16/1971
Alternative Rock Singer/Guitarist
Group Names: Live, soloist

Scott Kowalkowski -- b.8/23/1968
NFL Linebacker

Walter "Killer" Kowalski -- b.10/13/1926 N.S. d.8/30/2008 N.S. (81)
Wrestler, Canadian, Polish
Names/Places: aka Wladek (later Walter) Killer Kowalski; RN:Edward Wladyslaw Sputnik

Paul Kowert -- b.7/18/1986
Blues Bassist
Group Names: Punch Brothers

Maria Kowroski -- b.6/29/1976 N.S.
Ballet Dancer

Killer Karl Kox -- b.4/26/1931 N.S. d.11/10/2011 N.S. (80)
Wrestler
Names/Places: RN: Herbert Alan Gerwig

Jo Koy -- b.6/2/1971 N.S.
Comedienne
Names/Places: RN: Joseph Herbert

Takehito Koyasu -- b.5/5/1967 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Video Game Voice Actor, Japanese
Misc: a prolific voice actor since the 1980s
TV Shows: Sword Art Online (as Nobuyki Sugou), Mobile Suit Gundam Seed (as Mwu La Fllaga), Excel Saga (as Il Palazzo), Neon Genesis Evangelion (as Shigeru Aoba)
Video Games: Disgaea (series), JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (series), One Piece (series), Kingdom Hearts (series)

Dave Koz -- b.3/27/1963
Jazz Saxophonist

Rich Koz -- b.3/12/1952 N.S.
Actor, Personality
Misc: best known for his portrayal of horror-movie host Svengoolie
TV Shows: The Koz Zone (local cartoon showcase)

Harley Jane Kozak -- b.1/28/1957
Actress
TV Shows: Harts of the West, You Wish, Charlie Grace (as Holly)
Movie Titles: When Harry Met Sally, Parenthood, Arachnophobia, Necessary Roughness

Heather Kozar -- b.5/4/1976
Model, Playmate
Misc: January 1998; Playboy Playmate of the Year 1999

Karel Koželuh -- b.3/7/1895 N.S. d.4/27/1950 N.S. (55)
Tennis Player, Czech

Bruce Kozerski -- b.4/2/1962
NFL Center

Slava Kozlov -- b.5/3/1972
NHL Player, Russian

Danila Kozlovsky -- b.5/3/1985 N.S.
Actor, Russian

Brian Kozlowski -- b.10/4/1970
NFL Tight End

Linda Kozlowski -- b.1/7/1958
Actress
Names/Places: Paul Hogan's wife
Misc: retired from acting in 2001
Movie Titles: Crocodile Dundee (series)

Jonathan Kozol -- b.9/5/1936
Author, Writer, Educator
Misc: best known for his books on public education in the U.S.

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Susie Scott Krabacher -- b.11/2/1963
Philanthropist, Actress, Model, Playmate
Names/Places: Maiden Name:Susie Scott
Misc: May 1983 Playmate

Jeroen Krabbé -- b.12/5/1944
Actor, Producer/Director, Dutch (Netherlands)
Movie Titles: The Living Daylights, Transporter 3, Immortal Beloved, The Fugitive

Charles Kraft -- b.10/17/1880 N.S. d.3/25/1952 N.S. (71)
Industrialist, Canadian
Misc: builder with his brother James of Kraft Foods

Christopher Kraft -- b.2/28/1924 N.S. d.7/22/2019 N.S. (95)
Engineer
Misc: NASA spokesman: voice of Mission Control during the Mercury and Gemini space missions

Greg Kraft -- b.4/4/1964
Golfer

James Kraft -- b.12/11/1874 d.2/16/1953 (78)
Inventor, Manufacturer, Canadian
Misc: pasteurizing process for cheese; Kraft Co. founder

Lindsey Kraft -- b.1/23/1980 N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: Living Biblically

Robert Kraft -- b.6/5/1941 N.S.
NFL Owner
Sports Teams: New England Patriots

Greg Kragen -- b.3/4/1962
NFL Tackle

Richard Krajicek -- b.12/6/1971
Tennis Player, Dutch (Netherlands)

Jon Krakauer -- b.4/12/1954
Writer

Erin Krakow -- b.9/5/1984 N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: When Calls the Heart, Army Wives

Jane Krakowski -- b.10/11/1968
Actress
TV Shows: Ally McBeal (as Elaine Vassal), 30 Rock (as Jenna Maroney), Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (as Jacqueline White)
Movie Titles: Ice Age, Alfie, The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas

Irene Kral -- b.1/18/1932 d.8/15/1978 (46)
Jazz Singer

Roy Kral -- b.10/10/1921 d.8/2/2002 (80)
Arranger, Composer, Pianist, Jazz Singer

Diana Krall -- b.11/16/1964
Pianist, Jazz Singer, Canadian
Names/Places: Elvis Costello's wife

Alice Kramden -- b.2/8/????
General Fictious Character
TV Shows: The Honeymooners

Bert Kramer -- b.10/10/1934 d.6/20/2001 (66)
Actor

Billy J. Kramer -- b.8/19/1943
Pop Singer, English
Names/Places: b. in Liverpool; RN:William Howard Ashton
Group Names: Billy J. Kramer & the Dakotas

Eric Allan Kramer -- b.3/26/1962
Actor, Director
TV Shows: Down Home, The Hughleys (as Dave Rogers), Good Luck Charlie (as Bob Duncan)
Movie Titles: The Incredible Hulk Returns, American Wedding, Robin Hood: Men in Tights

Erik Kramer -- b.11/6/1964
NFL Quarterback

Frank Kramer -- b.9/5/1970 N.S.
Actor, Producer
Names/Places: RN:Steven Francis Kramer
TV Shows: Dish Nation, Squatters (executive producer)

Frank Kramer -- b.11/27/1947
TV Host, Soccer Player

Hilton Kramer -- b.3/25/1928 d.3/27/2012 (84)
Art Critic

Jack Kramer -- b.8/1/1921 d.9/12/2009 (88)
Tennis Player
Misc: Wimbledon singles champ 1947; U.S. champ 1946-47; promoter and Open pioneer; occasional tennis commentator

Jana Kramer -- b.12/2/1983
Actress, Country Music Singer
Song Titles: Why Ya Wanna
TV Shows: One Tree Hill

Jeffrey Kramer -- b.7/15/1945
Actor, Producer
TV Shows: The Practice (producer), Ally McBeal (producer)
Movie Titles: Jaws, Halloween II

Jerry Kramer -- b.1/23/1936
Author, Sports Commentator, NFL Guard
Misc: 2x Super Bowl I and II champ, 5x NFL champ, 3x Pro Bowl, 5x First-Team All-Pro; in the Green Bay Packers and Pro Football Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: Green Bay Packers (1958-1968)

Joey Kramer -- b.6/21/1950
Heavy Metal Drummer
Group Names: Aerosmith

Josh Kramer -- b.5/17/1956 N.S. d.11/27/2023 N.S. (67)
Executive, Movie Producer

Kent Kramer -- b.7/21/1944 N.S. d.2/21/2024 N.S. (79)
NFL Player

Larry Kramer -- b.6/25/1935 N.S. d.5/27/2020 N.S. (84)
Author, Playwright, Political Activist, Movie Producer

Marsha Kramer -- b.6/19/1945 N.S. d.1/23/2020 N.S. (74)
Actress

Matt Kramer -- b.8/15/1968
Heavy Metal Singer
Group Names: Saigon Kick

Phil Kramer -- b.7/12/1952 d.2/12/1995 (42)
Heavy Metal Performer
Group Names: Iron Butterfly

Randy Kramer -- b.9/20/1960
MLB Pitcher

Robert Kramer -- b.6/26/1940 d.11/10/1999 (59)
Actor, Director
Misc: was 60?

Ron Kramer -- b.6/24/1935 d.9/11/2010 (75)
NFL Player
Sports Teams: Green Bay Packers

Stanley Kramer -- b.9/29/1913 d.2/19/2001 (87)
Movie Producer/Director
Names/Places: b. in New York City
Movie Titles: High Noon, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Inherit the Wind, It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, Judgment at Nuremberg, Ship of Fools, On the Beach

Stepfanie Kramer -- b.8/6/1956
TV/Movie Actress, Director, Singer
Names/Places: RFN:Stephanie (SAG neccesated her to change her first name)
TV Shows: We Got It Made (as Claudia), Hunter (as Det. Sgt. Dee Dee McCall)

Tommy Kramer -- b.3/7/1955
NFL Quarterback, College Football Player
Misc: in the College Football Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: Rice University, Minnesota Vikings (1977-1989), New Orleans Saints (1990)

Wayne Kramer -- b.4/30/1948 N.S. d.2/2/2024 N.S. (75)
Music Producer, Composer, Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist
Group Names: MC5

Joseph Kramm -- b.9/30/1907 N.S. d.5/8/1991 N.S. (83)
Playwright, Actor, Director

Michael Kranfuss -- b.7/3/1938
Sports Figure, German
Misc: racing czar

Niko Kranjčar -- b.8/13/1984 N.S.
Soccer Midfielder, Croatian

Dale Krantz -- b.6/12/1952
Rock and Roll Singer
Names/Places: aka Dale Krantz-Rossington
Group Names: Rossington Collins Band, .38 Special

Judith Krantz -- b.1/9/1928 N.S. d.6/22/2019 N.S. (91)
Author
Names/Places: RLN:Tarcher
Book Titles: Scruples, Princess Daisy, Till We Meet Again

Fran Kranz -- b.7/13/1981
Actor, Comedian, Producer
Movie Titles: The Cabin in the Woods, Donnie Darko, Training Day, The Village

John Krasinski -- b.10/20/1979 N.S.
Actor
Misc: of the sketch comety group Out of Bounds
TV Shows: Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, The Office (as Jim Halpert)
Movie Titles: Promised Land, License to Wed, Leatherheads

Norman Krasna -- b.11/7/1909 N.S. d.11/1/1984 N.S. (74)
Screenwriter, Producer/Director

Lee Krasner -- b.10/27/1908 N.S. d.6/19/1984 N.S. (75)
Painter

Paul Krassner -- b.4/9/1932 N.S. d.7/21/2019 N.S. (87)
Comic Strip Cartoonist, Satirist, Journalist, Editor, Political Activist, Comedian
Misc: wrote MAD Magazine, co-founded the Yippies

Bob Kratch -- b.1/6/1966
NFL Guard

Jarmila Kratochvílová -- b.1/26/1951 N.S.
Runner, Olympic Athlete, Czech
Misc: 400m/800m runner (Olympic-silver-1980)

Chris Kratt -- b.7/19/1969 N.S.
Producer
Misc: TV educational program producer
TV Shows: Wild Krtts, Be the Creature, Creature Adventures, Zoboomafoo, Kratts' Creatures

Martin Kratt -- b.12/23/1965 N.S.
TV Host, TV Producer
Misc: TV educational program producer
TV Shows: Wild Kratts, Zoboomafoo, Kratt's Creatures

Alfredo Kraus -- b.11/24/1927 d.9/10/1999 (71)
Tenor, Opera Singer, Spanish

Ernst Kraus -- b.6/8/1863 d.9/5/1941 (78)
Terrorist, Tenor, Opera Singer, Bavarian

Lili Kraus -- b.4/3/1905 d.11/6/1986 (81)
Pianist

Barbara Krause -- b.7/7/1959 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, East German
Names/Places: aka Barbara Wanja

Bernie Krause -- b.12/8/1938
Ecologist, Songwriter, Folk Singer
Group Names: The Weavers

Brian Jeffrey Krause -- b.2/1/1972
Actor
Names/Places: aka: Brian Krause
TV Shows: Charmed (as Leo Wyatt)
Movie Titles: Sleepwalkers, Return to the Blue Lagoon

Danny Krause -- b.10/23/1953
Rock and Roll Keyboardist
Group Names: Paul Revere and the Raiders

Edward W. "Moose" Krause -- b.2/12/1913 d.12/10/1992 (79)
College Basketball Player, College Basketball Coach
Sports Teams: Notre Dame (football 1931-1933, basketball 1931-1934), Saint Mary's (football coach 1934-1938, basketbal coach 1934-1939), Holy Cross (football coach 1939-1941, basketball coach 1939-1942), Notre Dame (football coach 1942-1943 and 1946-1947, basketball coach 1943-1944 and 1946-1951)

Jerome "Jerry" Krause -- b.4/6/1939 N.S. d.3/21/2017 N.S. (77)
NBA General Manager
Misc: managed the Chicago Bulls to six NBA Championships

Nick Krause -- b.4/14/1992
Actor

Paul Krause -- b.2/19/1942
NFL Defensive
Misc: 8x Pro Bowl, 8x All-Pro, intercepted for 1,185 yards with 3 TDs
Sports Teams: Washington Redskins (1964-1967), Minnesota Vikings (1968-1979)

Peter Krause -- b.8/12/1965
Actor, Producer/Director
TV Shows: Sports Night (as anchor Casey McCall), Six Feet Under (as Nate Fisher), Parenthood (as Adam Braverman), Dirty Sexy Money, The Catch (as Benjamin Jones)
Movie Titles: The Truman Show

Roswitha Krause -- b.11/3/1949
Soccer Player, Olympic Athlete, Volleyball Player, German

June Krauser -- b.6/13/1926 N.S. d.8/2/2014 N.S. (88)
Swimmer, American

Allison Krauss -- b.7/23/1971
Fiddler, Country Music Singer
Group Names: Union Station

Barry Krauss -- b.3/17/1957
NFL Linebacker

Jamie Krauss -- b.7/4/1980
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Joan Lunden and Michael's daughter

Ruth Krauss -- b.7/25/1901 N.S. d.7/10/1993 N.S. (91)
Children's Author

Sarah Emily Krauss -- b.7/30/1987
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Joan Lunden & Michael Krauss's daughter

Werner Krauss -- b.6/23/1884 d.10/20/1959 (75)
Actor, German

Charles Krauthammer -- b.3/13/1950 N.S. d.6/21/2018 N.S. (68)
Author, Physician, Commentator, Columnist

Lada Kravchenko -- b.6/29/1990 N.S.
Playmate, Russian
Misc: May 2017 Playmate

Igor Kravchuk -- b.9/13/1966
NHL Player, Russian

Henry Kravis -- b.1/6/1944
Author, Businessperson
Book Titles: The Money Machine

Lenny Kravitz -- b.5/26/1964
Actor, Composer, Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Drummer, Keyboardist, Rock and Roll Performer
Names/Places: Lisa Bonet's ex-hubby; Roxie Roker & Sy's son
Misc: Reggae & Soul too

Zoëy Kravitz -- b.12/1/1988
Actress
Names/Places: Lisa Bonet & Lenny's girl
TV Shows: Insurgent, Divergent
Movie Titles: X-Men: First Class, No Reservations, The Brave One, Mad Max: Fury Road

Lenny Krayzelburg -- b.9/28/1975 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete

Fred Krc -- b.4/17/1954 N.S.
Drummer

Nicolette Krebitz -- b.9/2/1971
Actress, Director, German
Movie Titles: The Tunnel, Bandits, High Maintenance

Hans Krebs -- b.8/25/1900 d.11/22/1981 (81)
Biochemist, British, German

Chris Kreider -- b.4/30/1991 N.S.
NHL Left Wing

Robert Andrew Kreinar -- b.11/26/1937 N.S. d.7/16/2012 N.S. (74)
Bassist
Names/Places: aka Bob Babbitt

Fritz Kreisler -- b.2/2/1875 d.1/29/1962 (86)
Scholar, Composer, Violinist, Austrian

Jill Krementz -- b.2/19/1940
Photographer, Author

Andrea Kremer -- b.2/25/1959 N.S.
Sports Journalist

Warren Kremer -- b.6/26/1921 d.7/24/2003 (82)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Misc: creator of Richie Rich, the kid with a $100,000 a week allowance; also modified Casper the Friendly Ghost

Jim Kremmel -- b.2/28/1949 d.10/20/2012 (63)
MLB Player

Edward Krems -- b.2/2/1893 d.6/9/1978 (85)
Bowler
Misc: won an ABC championship title in 1920 and nine other tournament titles.

Wayne Krenchicki -- b.9/17/1954 N.S. d.10/16/2018 N.S. (64)
MLB Third Baseman, American

Ernst Krenek -- b.8/23/1900 d.12/23/1991 (91)
Composer

Paul Kreppel -- b.6/20/1947
Actor, Producer/Director
TV Shows: It's a Living (as Sonny Mann)
Movie Titles: Jetsons: The Movie

Juanita M. Kreps -- b.1/11/1921 d.7/5/2010 (89)
Government Official
Misc: University administrator

Sebastian S. Kresge -- b.7/31/1867 d.10/18/1966 (99)
Businessperson, Merchant
Misc: S.S. Kresge Co. founder

Stanley Kresge -- b.6/11/1900 d.6/30/1985 (85)
Businessperson, Executive
Misc: president and chairman of S.S. Kresge Company

Connie Kreski -- b.9/19/1946 N.S. d.3/21/1995 N.S. (48)
Actress, Model, Playmate
Misc: January 1968, Playboy Playmate of the Year 1969

Carl Kress -- b.10/20/1907 d.6/10/1965 (57)
Jazz Guitarist

London Elise Kress -- b.11/2/1992 N.S.
Actress

Nathan Kress -- b.11/18/1992
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Director
TV Shows: iCarly
Movie Titles: Into the Storm, Babe: Pig in the City, Chicken Little

Samuel H. Kress -- b.7/23/1863 d.9/22/1955 (92)
Art Collector, Businessperson, Merchant, Philanthropist
Misc: S.H. Kress 10 cent stores in 1896

Lynn Kressel -- b.10/31/1958
Casting Department, Swiss

Eric Kresser -- b.2/8/1973
NFL Quarterback

Carson Kressley -- b.11/11/1969
TV Host
TV Shows: Queer Eye for the Straight Guy

Thomas Kretschmann -- b.9/8/1962
Actor, Swimmer, East German
Movie Titles: King Kong, Wanted, Downfall, Resident Evil: Apocalypse, The Pianist

Bob Kretschmer -- b.??/??/????
Guitarist
Group Names: Icehouse

Ernie Kretschmer -- b.3/14/1900 N.S. d.7/1/1989 N.S. (89)
Dancer
Names/Places: RN: Ernestine Dora Kretschmer Besser; Joe Besser's wife

Ernst Kretschmer -- b.10/8/1888 d.2/8/1964 (75)
Psychiatrist, German
Misc: attempted to correlate body build and physical constitution with personality characteristics and mental illness.

Eric Kretz -- b.6/7/1966
Music Producer, Alternative Rock Drummer
Group Names: Stone Temple Pilots

Kristin Kreuk -- b.12/30/1982
Actress, Producer, Canadian
TV Shows: Smallville (as Lana Lang), Edgemont (as Laurel Yeung), Beauty and the Beast (as Special Agent Catherine Chandler)
Movie Titles: EuroTrip

Chad Kreuter -- b.8/26/1964
MLB Catcher

Rodolphe Kreutzer -- b.11/15/1766 d.1/6/1831 (64)
Teacher, Composer, Violinist, Conductor, French

Bill Kreutzmann Jr. -- b.5/7/1946
Rock and Roll Singer, Rock and Roll Drummer
Names/Places: b. in Palo Alto, CA
Group Names: The Grateful Dead (co-founder)

John Kricfalusi -- b.9/9/1955
Animator, Cartoon Voice Actor, Canadian
TV Shows: Ren & Stimpy (creator and as Ren 1991-92), He Hog the Atomic Pig (creator), Doug
Video Games: Ren and Stimpy (series)

Aaron Krickstein -- b.8/2/1967
Tennis Player
Names/Places: NN: Marathon Man

Dave Krieg -- b.10/20/1958
NFL Quarterback
Misc: 33,995+ yards (11-95)
Sports Teams: Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, Tennessee Titans

Ali Krieger -- b.7/28/1984 N.S.
Soccer Player, American

Lee Krieger -- b.6/30/1919 d.12/22/1967 (48)
Entertainment Figure

Mike Krieger -- b.3/4/1986 N.S.
Computer Company Owner, Computer Software Programmer, Brazilian
Misc: founder of Instagram

Robby Krieger -- b.1/8/1946
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Guitarist
Names/Places: RFN:Robert Alan
Group Names: The Doors

Johan Kriek -- b.4/5/1958
Tennis Player, South African

Alice Krige -- b.6/28/1955 N.S.
Movie Actress, Producer, South African
Misc: some say b. 1954
Movie Titles: Thor: The Dark World, Silent Hill, Star Trek: First Contact, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Chariots of Fire

Natalie Krill -- b.2/4/1983 N.S.
Actress, Canadian
TV Shows: The Next Step (as Phoebe)
Movie Titles: Remember, Hollywoodland, Casino Jack, After the Ball

Arthur Krim -- b.4/4/1910 d.9/21/1994 (84)
Film Executive
Misc: founded Orion Pictures

Dr. Mathilde Krim -- b.7/9/1926 d.1/15/2018 N.S. (91)
Geneticist, Philanthropist, Italian
Misc: the founding chairman of amfAR: the American Foundation of AIDS research

Seymour Krim -- b.5/11/1922 d.8/30/1989 (67)
Author, Literary Critic, Editor

Tess Hayden Krimmer -- b.5/4/1993
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Mary Ellen & Wortham's daughter

Wortham Krimmer -- b.11/24/1953
Actor
Names/Places: RFN:Robert
TV Shows: One Life to Live, The Paper Chase (as Martin Zeiss), Babylon 5 (as Emperor Cartagia), ER (as Jonathan Weiss)

Les Krims -- b.8/16/1943
Photographer

Milton Krims -- b.2/7/1904 d.7/11/1988 (84)
Novelist

Scott Krinsky -- b.11/24/1968
Actor, Comedian, Producer
TV Shows: Chuck (as Jeff Barnes)
Movie Titles: Tangerine, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Jobs

Josef Krips -- b.4/8/1902 d.10/13/1974 (72)
Violinist, Conductor, Austrian

Bill Krisher -- b.9/18/1935 N.S. d.7/29/2025 N.S. (89)
NFL Player, AFL Figure

Hare Krishna -- b.7/19/227BC d.??/??/????
Religious Leader

Sylvia Kristel -- b.9/28/1952 d.10/17/2012 (60)
Actress, Dutch (Netherlands)
TV Shows: Emmanuel (star)

Anne Kristen -- b.3/7/1937 d.8/7/1996 (59)
Actress

Ilene Kristen -- b.7/30/1952 N.S.
Actress, Producer
TV Shows: Bold & the Beautiful, Another World, One Life to Live

Marta Kristen -- b.2/26/1945
Actress, Video Game Voice Actress, Norweigan
TV Shows: Lost in Space (as Judy Robinson)
Video Games: Panic in the Park

Caryl Kristensen -- b.11/23/1960
Actress, Comedienne
TV Shows: Mommies (as Caryl Kellogg), Caryl and Marilyn: Real Friends

Marty Kristian -- b.5/27/1947
Singer/Guitarist, German
Names/Places: RLN:Vanags
Group Names: The New Seekers

Ingrid Kristiansen -- b.3/21/1956
Track and Field, Norweigan
Misc: 2-time Boston Marathon winner (1986,89); won New York City Marathon in 1989; entered 1994 holding 2 world records recognized by IAAF-5,000 meters, 10,000 meters, and marathon.

Sonja Kristina -- b.4/14/1949
Actress, Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Pianist, English
Group Names: Curved Air

Joseph Kristof -- b.12/8/1920 d.11/22/2003 N.S. (82)
Bowler

Jason Kristofer -- b.3/12/1972
Actor
Movie Titles: The Game, Fear, The Crossing Guard

Casey Kristofferson -- b.3/21/1974
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Rita Coolidge & Kris's daughter

Kris Kristofferson -- b.6/22/1936 N.S. d.9/28/2024 N.S. (88)
Baptist, TV/Movie Actor, Songwriter, Guitarist, Country Music Singer
Names/Places: b. in Brownsville, TX; Rita Coolidge's hubby 73-80
Group Names: The Highwaymen, soloist
Movie Titles: Semi-Tough

Irving Kristol -- b.1/22/1920 d.9/18/2009 (89)
Editor
Misc: Neoconservative

William Kristol -- b.12/23/1952
Political Activist
Misc: Political commentator

Egerszegi Krisztina -- b.8/16/1974 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Hungarian

Rick Krivda -- b.1/19/1970
MLB Pitcher, Olympic Athlete

Sergei Krivokrasov -- b.4/15/1974
NHL Forward, Russian

Kim Krizan -- b.11/1/1961
Writer, Actress
Movie Titles: Before Sunset, Before Sunrise, Before Midnight, Dazed and Confused (not necessarily in that order)

Jack Krizmanich -- b.12/16/1978
Actor
TV Shows: Wicked Wicked Games
Movie Titles: The Sitter, Shadowboxer

Joan B. Kroc -- b.8/27/1928 d.10/12/2003 (75)
Restaurateur, MLB Owner
Misc: McDonalds owner
Sports Teams: San Diego Padres (owned)

Ray A. Kroc -- b.10/5/1902 d.1/14/1984 (81)
Restaurateur, MLB Owner
Misc: builder of McDonalds empire; McDonald's says Oct 2
Sports Teams: San Diego Padres (owned)

Arthur Krock -- b.11/16/1886 d.4/12/1974 (87)
Journalist
Misc: New York Times

Alfred L. Kroeber -- b.6/11/1876 d.10/5/1960 (84)
Anthropologist
Misc: textbook author

Chad Kroeger -- b.11/15/1974
Actor, Rock and Roll Singer, Canadian

Gary Kroeger -- b.4/13/1957 N.S.
Comedian, Variety Show Host, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer
TV Shows: Dilbert, Saturday Night Live (1982-85), Comic Strip Live
Movie Titles: The Big Picture

Mike Kroeger -- b.6/25/1972
Modern Rock Bassist, Canadian
Group Names: Nickelback

Doutzen Kroes -- b.1/23/1985 N.S.
Actress, Model, Dutch (Netherlands)

Marty Krofft -- b.4/9/1937 N.S. d.11/25/2023 N.S. (86)
TV Producer, Puppeteer, English
Names/Places: Sid's brother
Misc: designed costumes for the Banana Splits Adventure Hour (1968)
TV Shows: Magic Mongo, Bigfoot and Wild Boy, Land of the Lost, H.R. Pufinstuf, Donny and Marie, D.C. Follies, Pryor's Place, The Krofft Supershow, The Brady Bunch Variety Hour, Wonderbug, Land of the Lost, Dr. Shrinker, Electra Woman and Dyna Girl, Far Out Space Nuts, The Lost Saucer, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters, The Bugaloos, Lidsville, H.R. Pufinstuif
Movie Titles: Pufinstuf, The World of Sid and Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl (TV movie), Land of the Lost (2009)

Sid Krofft -- b.7/30/1929
TV Producer, Puppeteer, Greek
Names/Places: b. in Athens, Greece; Marty's brother
Misc: designed costumes for the Banana Splits Adventure Hour (1968)
TV Shows: Magic Mongo, Bigfoot and Wild Boy, Land of the Lost, H.R. Pufinstuf, Donny and Marie, D.C. Follies, Pryor's Place, The Krofft Supershow, The Brady Bunch Variety Hour, Wonderbug, Land of the Lost, Dr. Shrinker, Electra Woman and Dyna Girl, Far Out Space Nuts, The Lost Saucer, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters, The Bugaloos, Lidsville, H.R. Pufinstuf, Mutt and Stuff
Movie Titles: Pufinstuf, The World of Sid and Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl (TV movie), Land of the Lost (2009)

Steve Kroft -- b.8/22/1945
Correspondent, Journalist
TV Shows: 60 Minutes

Bernard Kroger -- b.1/24/1860 d.7/21/1938 (78)
Businessperson
Misc: founded Kroger grocery store chain

August Krogh -- b.11/15/1874 d.9/13/1949 (74)
Physiologist, Danish (Denmark)

Jack Krol -- b.7/5/1936 d.5/30/1994 (57)
MLB Coach

John Krol -- b.10/26/1910 d.3/3/1996 (85)
Head of State
Misc: Cardinal; ret-Archbishop of Philidelphia

Nick Kroll -- b.6/5/1978 N.S.
Comedy Writer, Comic Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
TV Shows: The Life and Times of Tim (as Stu), The League, Kroll Show, Children's Hospital
Movie Titles: Sausage Party

Ted Kroll -- b.8/4/1919 d.4/23/2002 (82)
Golfer

Robert Kron -- b.2/27/1967
NHL Center, Czech Republican

Julie Krone -- b.7/24/1963 N.S.
Horse Jockey
Misc: only woman to ride winning horse in a Triple Crown race when she captured Belmont Stakes aboard Colonial Affair in 1993; entered 1994 as all-time winningest female jockey with 2,762 wins.

Louis Kronenberger -- b.12/9/1904 d.4/30/1980 (75)
Author, Critic, Journalist, Biographer

Marc Kroon -- b.4/2/1973
MLB Pitcher

Toni Kroos -- b.1/4/1990 N.S.
Soccer Player, German

Nicholas Kropfelder -- b.2/19/1923 d.8/4/2012 (89)
Soccer Center Forward

Pyotr Kropotkin -- b.12/21/1842 d.2/8/1921 (78)
Anarchist, Russian

Alexandra Krosney -- b.1/28/1988 N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: Last Man Standing (as Kristin Baxter)
Movie Titles: The Last Day of Summer, Barely Lethal

KRS-One -- b.8/20/1965
Rap Music Performer

Alan Krueger -- b.9/17/1960 N.S. d.3/16/2019 N.S. (58)
Economist, American

Benny Krueger -- b.6/17/1899 d.4/29/1967 (67)
Bandleader, Jazz Saxophonist

Bill Krueger -- b.4/24/1958
MLB Player

Charles Krueger -- b.1/28/1937 N.S. d.2/5/2021 N.S. (84)
NFL Defensive

Robert Charles "Bob" Krueger -- b.9/19/1935 N.S. d.4/30/2022 N.S. (86)
Policeman, Congressperson, Senator, Diplomat

Steven Krueger -- b.5/25/1989
Actor
TV Shows: The Originals (as Josh Rosza)
Movie Titles: Goosebumps, Escape Plan

Alma Kruger -- b.9/13/1871 d.4/5/1960 (88)
Actress

Diane Kruger -- b.7/15/1976 N.S.
Actress, Producer, Ballerina, Model, German
Movie Titles: Inglourious Basterds, National Treasure, Unknown, Troy

Hardy Krüger -- b.4/12/1928 N.S. d.1/19/2022 N.S. (93)
Actor, Producer, German
Movie Titles: Barry Lyndon, Hatari!, The Flight of the Phoenix, Sundays and Cybele

Harold Herman "Stubby" Kruger -- b.9/21/1897 N.S. d.10/7/1965 N.S. (68)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American

Joanette Kruger -- b.9/3/1973
Tennis Player, South African

Kelly Kruger -- b.11/12/1982
Actress, Producer
TV Shows: Criminal Minds, Blue Mountain State
Movie Titles: Entourage

Otto Kruger -- b.9/6/1885 d.9/6/1974 (89)
Movie/Stage Actor
TV Shows: Lux Video Theater
Movie Titles: High Noon

Paul Kruger -- b.10/10/1825 d.7/14/1904 (78)
Head of State, South African
Misc: South African Republic president

Paul Krugman -- b.2/28/1953
Economist

Roepie Kruize -- b.1/18/1925 d.2/14/1992 (67)
Hockey Figure, Olympic Athlete, Dutch (Netherlands)
Misc: Olympic-Bronze-48/Silver-52

John Martin Kruk -- b.2/9/1961
MLB Infielder

Mike Krukow -- b.1/21/1952
Sports Commentator, Baseball Announcer, MLB Pitcher
Sports Teams: San Francisco Giants (color commentator)

Tim Krul -- b.4/3/1988 N.S.
Soccer Player, Dutch (Netherlands)

Joseph Krumgold -- b.4/9/1908 d.7/10/1980 (72)
Writer, Screenwriter

David Krumholtz -- b.5/15/1978
Actor, Producer
TV Shows: Monty (as David Richardson), Numbers (as Charlie Eppes)
Movie Titles: 10 Things I Hate About You, This is the End, Serenity

Pemma Mae Krumholtz -- b.4/5/2014
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Vanessa Brittany and David's daughter

Daniel J. Krumm -- b.9/15/1926 d.11/22/1993 (67)
Businessperson
Misc: Maytag king

Tim Krumrie -- b.5/20/1960
NFL Player

Paul Krumske -- b.7/25/1912 d.7/23/1979 (66)
Bowler
Misc: voted Chicago's bowler of the half-century in 1951.

Gene Krupa -- b.1/15/1909 d.10/16/1973 (64)
Drummer, Bandleader, Jazz Musician
Group Names: Benny Goodman

Joanna Krupa -- b.4/23/1979 N.S.
Actress, Model

Alfred Krupp -- b.4/26/1812 d.7/14/1887 (75)
Businessperson, German
Misc: Ironmaster; armaments & munitions magnate

Uwe Krupp -- b.6/24/1965
NHL Player, German

Jack Kruschen -- b.3/20/1922 d.4/2/2002 (80)
Actor, Canadian
TV Shows: Busting Loose, Webster (as Papa)

Paul Kruse -- b.3/15/1970
NHL Player, Canadian

Dave Krusen -- b.3/10/1966
Rock and Roll Drummer
Group Names: Pearl Jam

Mike Krushelnyski -- b.4/27/1960
NHL Player, Hockey Coach, English

Joseph Wood Krutch -- b.11/25/1893 d.5/22/1970 (76)
Author, Essayist, Stage Critic

Todd Krygier -- b.10/12/1965
NHL Player

Larry Krystkowiak -- b.9/23/1964
NBA Forward, College Basketball Coach

Elzbieta Kržesińska -- b.11/11/1934 d.12/29/2015 N.S. (81)
Olympic Athlete, Track and Field, Polish
Misc: Olympic Gold 1956

Mike Krzyzewski -- b.2/13/1947
College Basketball Player, College Basketball Coach, Olympic Athlete
Names/Places: NN: Coach K
Misc: coach of the USA national teams since 1979; won consecutive NCAA titles in 1991 and '92
Sports Teams: Indiana (player 1966-1969, coach 1974-1975), Army (coach 1975-1980), Duke University (coach 1980-present as of 2016)

Ks -- b.??/??/????

Kt -- b.??/??/????

Ku -- b.??/??/????

Bob Kuban -- b.8/19/1940 N.S. d.1/20/2025 N.S. (84)
Singer, Musician, Bandleader
Misc: with The In-Men

Valery Kubasov -- b.1/7/1935 d.2/19/2014 N.S. (79)
Cosmonaut, Russian
Misc: performed the first welding experients in space

Tony Kubek -- b.10/12/1936
Baseball Announcer, MLB Shortstop
Misc: Ford C. Frick Award winner in 2009
Sports Teams: New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays (sportscaster)
TV Shows: NBC Sports; Monday Night Baseball (ABC)

Jan Kubelik -- b.7/5/1880 d.12/5/1940 (60)
Composer, Violinist, Czech

Rafael Kubelik -- b.6/29/1914 d.8/11/1996 (82)
Conductor, Czech

Bob Kuberski -- b.4/5/1971
NFL Player

Cheryl Kubert -- b.3/11/1938 N.S. d.5/28/1988 N.S. (50)
Model, Playmate
Misc: February 1958

Joe Kubert -- b.9/18/1926 d.8/12/2012 (85)
Artist
Misc: comic book artist, art teacher, founder of The Kubert School, and best known for his work at DC Comics' characters Sgt. Rock and Hawkman

Joseph "Joe" Kubert -- b.??/??/1947 d.6/16/1991 N.S.
Rock and Roll Guitarist
Group Names: Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels

Ted Kubiak -- b.5/12/1942
MLB Player
Misc: 3x World Series champ

Terry Kubicka -- b.4/3/1956 N.S.
Figure Skater, Olympic Athlete
Misc: 1976 Winter Olympics

Juscelino Kubitschek -- b.9/12/1902 d.8/22/1976 (73)
Head of State, Brazilian
Misc: of Brazil 1956-61

Kublai Khan -- b.9/23/1215 d.2/18/1294 (78)
Explorer
Misc: Mongol conqueror and Emperor

Elisabeth Kubler-Ross -- b.7/8/1926 d.4/24/2004 (77)
Psychologist, American, Swiss

Tite Kubo -- b.6/26/1977 N.S.
Illustrator, Japanese
Book Titles: Bleach (series)

Stanley Kubrick -- b.7/26/1928 N.S. d.3/7/1999 N.S. (70)
Screenwriter, Jewish, Movie Producer/Director
Names/Places: b. in New York City
Movie Titles: Lolita, Dr. Strangelove, 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, The Shining, Full Metal Jacket, Eyes Wide Shut

František Kučera -- b.2/3/1968
NHL Defensive, Czech

Thomas H. Kuchel -- b.8/15/1910 d.11/21/1994 (84)
Senator

Nikita Kucherov -- b.6/17/1993 N.S.
NHL Forward

Dennis J. Kucinch -- b.10/8/1946
Mayor

Bob Kudelski -- b.3/3/1964
NHL Center, American

Lisa Kudrow -- b.7/30/1963
Writer, Actress, Comedienne, Producer, Internet Video Actress
Names/Places: b. Encino
TV Shows: Friends (as Phoebe Buffay), Mad About You (as Ursula Buffay), The Comeback (as Valerie Cherish), Web Therapy (as Fiona Wallice)
Movie Titles: Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion, Hanging Up, Lucky Numbers, Marci X, Hotel For Dogs, Dr. Dolittle 2, Wonderland, Happy Endings, Easy A, Neighbors (series)

Yana Kudryavtseva -- b.9/30/1997 N.S.
Gymnast, Russian

Bob Kuechenberg -- b.10/14/1947 N.S. d.1/12/2019 N.S. (71)
NFL Guard
Misc: Super Bowl VI, VII, VIII, XVII
Sports Teams: Miami Dolphins

Luke Kuechly -- b.4/20/1991 N.S.
NFL Linebacker

Ryan Kuehl -- b.1/18/1972
NFL Player
Names/Places: Football Long Snapper

Louis Edward "Hap" Kuehn -- b.4/2/1901 N.S. d.3/30/1981 N.S. (79)
Diver, Olympic Athlete, American

Janice Lynn Kuehnemund -- b.11/18/1961 d.10/10/2013 N.S. (51)
Guitarist, Heavy Metal Singer
Group Names: Vixen (lead guitarist)

Harvey Kuenn -- b.12/4/1930 d.2/28/1988 (57)
MLB Manager, MLB Coach, MLB Player
Misc: AL Rookie of the year 1953
Sports Teams: Detroit Tigers

Gustavo Kuerten -- b.9/10/1976
Tennis Player, Brazilian

Owen Vanessa Kugell -- b.4/26/1967
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: RN: Owen Hendricks Elliot; Mama Cass Elliott and James Hendricks's daughter

Joe Kuhel -- b.6/25/1906 d.2/26/1984 (77)
MLB General Manager, MLB Player

Patricia K. Kuhl -- b.11/5/1946
Scientist
Misc: speech and hearing

Norman Kuhlke -- b.6/17/1942
Rock and Roll Drummer, English
Group Names: The Swinging Bluejeans

Ron Kuhlman -- b.3/6/1948 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: The Brady Brides (as Phillip Covington III-Jan's hubby, also in The Bradys)
Movie Titles: Flesh and Bone, Kalifornia, Splash

Bowie Kent Kuhn -- b.10/28/1926 d.3/15/2007 (80)
Lawyer, MLB Executive
Names/Places: Jim Bowie's descendant
Misc: the 5th MLB Commissioner 1969-83

Joachim Kühn -- b.3/15/1944
Jazz Pianist, Rock-Jazz Performer, German
Misc: one of Europe's finest

Maggie Kuhn -- b.8/3/1905 d.4/22/1995 (89)
Civil Rights Leader, Political Activist
Names/Places: b. in Buffalo
Misc: co-founded the Gray Panthers to fight discrimination after she was forced to retire at age 65

Richard Kuhn -- b.12/3/1900 d.8/1/1967 (66)
Biochemist, Austrian, German
Names/Places: b. in Vienna, Austria-Hungary, d. Heidelberg, W.Germany
Misc: was awarded the 1938 Nobel Prize for Chemistry for work on carotenoids and vitamins. Forbidden by the Nazis to accept the award, he finally received his diploma and gold medal after World War II.

Steve Kuhn -- b.3/24/1938
Composer, Keyboardist, Jazz Pianist

Walter Kuhn -- b.10/27/1880 d.7/13/1949 (68)
Painter

Gerard Kuiper -- b.12/7/1905 d.12/23/1973 (68)
Scientist, Astronomer, Dutch (Netherlands)
Misc: discovered the moons of Uranus and Neptune

Karin Kuipers -- b.7/18/1972 N.S.
Swimmer, Water Polo Player, Dutch (Netherlands)

Toni Kukoč -- b.9/18/1968
NBA Player, Yugoslav

Michael Kulas -- b.1/27/1969
Music Producer, Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer, Canadian
Group Names: James

Damian Kulash -- b.10/7/1975
Musician, Rock and Roll Performer
Group Names: OK Go

Andy Kulbery -- b.4/30/1944 d.1/28/2002 (57)
Rock and Roll Musician
Group Names: The Blues Project

Vladimir Kulich -- b.7/14/1956 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: The Equalizer

Bob Kulick -- b.1/16/1950 N.S. d.5/28/2020 N.S. (70)
Music Producer, Rock and Roll Guitarist
Group Names: Lou Reed, W.A.S.P.

Bruce Kulick -- b.12/12/1953
Heavy Metal Singer/Guitarist
Group Names: Grand Funk Railroad, Kiss, Union

Henry Kulky -- b.8/11/1911 d.2/12/1965 (53)
Actor, Wrestler
Names/Places: NN:Bomber Kulkavich as his wrestling name
Misc: 1940s Champion Wrestler
TV Shows: The Life of Riley (as Otto Schmidlap), Hennesey (as Max Bronski), Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (as C.P. Off. Curley Jones)

Ted Kulongoski -- b.11/5/1940
Governor

Nancy Kulp -- b.8/28/1921 N.S. d.2/3/1991 N.S. (69)
Journalist, Columnist, TV/Movie Actress, Lesbian
Names/Places: b. in Harrisburg, PA
TV Shows: Bob Cummings Show (as Pamela Livingston), The Beverly Hillbillies (as Jane Hathaway), Brian Keith Show

Alan Kulwicki -- b.12/14/1954 N.S. d.4/1/1993 N.S. (38)
Auto Racer
Names/Places: NN: Special K and The Polish Prince
Misc: stock car driver; NASCAR

Ajith Kumar -- b.5/1/1971 N.S.
Actor, Asia Indian
Movie Titles: Amarkalam, Dheena, Billa, Veeram

Akshay Kumar -- b.9/9/1967 N.S.
Actor, Producer, Asia Indian
Movie Titles: Hera Pheri, Baby, Airlift, Holiday

Bhuvneshwar Kumar -- b.2/5/1990 N.S.
Cricket Player, Asia Indian

Maxine Kumin -- b.6/6/1925 d.2/6/2014 (88)
Author, Poet

Les Kummel -- b.2/23/1945 d.12/18/1978 (33)
Rock and Roll Bassist
Group Names: New Colony Six

Clarence Kummer -- b.8/8/1899 N.S. d.12/18/1930 N.S. (31)
Horse Jockey

Fred August Kummerow -- b.10/4/1914 N.S. d.5/31/2017 N.S. (102)
Biochemist, American, German
Misc: an opponent of articicial trans fats; established the connection between trans fats and heart disease

Bela Kun -- b.2/20/1886 d.8/29/1938 (52)
Communist
Misc: no source agrees on what year he died with years ranging from 1937 to 1939

Milan Kundera -- b.4/1/1929 N.S. d.7/11/2023 N.S. (94)
Author, Czech
Book Titles: The Joke (1967), The Book of Laughter and Forgetting (1979), The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1984)

Kotz

Last Updated 09-28-2025

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