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David Landsberg -- b.9/3/1944 N.S. d.8/5/2018 N.S. (73)
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: Saturday Supercade (voicist), Stanley (voice as Mr. Griff), CPO Sharkey (as Recruit Skolnick)Movie Titles: The Jerk, Detective School Dropouts
Vytautas Landsbergis -- b.10/18/1932
King, Lithuanian
Valerie Landsburg -- b.8/12/1958 N.S.
Actress, Director (m)Names/Places: Alan's daughterMisc: some say b. 1959TV Shows: Fame (as Doris Schwartz), Hotel (as Cheryl Dolan), You Again (as Pam)Movie Titles: Thank God It's Friday, One of Her Own, Welcome Home Roxy Carmichael
Sir Edwin Landseer -- b.3/7/1802 d.10/1/1873 (71)
Painter (m), Sculptor (m), English
Karl Landsteiner -- b.6/14/1868 d.6/26/1943 (75)
Scientist (m), Immunologist, Pathologist (m), Physician (m), Austrian
Lorna Landvik -- b.12/12/1954
Author (m), Comedienne
John Landy -- b.4/12/1930 N.S. d.2/24/2022 N.S. (91)
Runner, Olympic Athlete, Track and Field, AustralianMisc: the second man to break the four-minute mile barrier in the mile run, and he held the world records for the 1500 metre run and the mile race.
André Landzaat -- b.4/7/1944
Actor, Dutch (Netherlands)
Abbe Lane -- b.12/14/1932
Actress, Dancer (m), SingerNames/Places: b. in Brooklyn; RN:Francine Lassman; Xavier Cugat's ex-wifeMisc: some say b. 1931
Allan "Rocky" Lane -- b.9/22/1909 N.S. d.10/27/1973 N.S. (64)
TV/Movie Actor, Voice ActorMisc: B-movie cowboy star of the 1940sTV Shows: Red Ryder (star) Mr. Ed (voicist)
Sir Allen Lane -- b.9/21/1902 d.7/7/1970 (67)
Publisher (m), EnglishMisc: Penguin Books founder
Burton Lane -- b.2/2/1912 N.S. d.1/5/1997 N.S. (84)
ComposerNames/Places: RLN:LevyMisc: Broadway tunes; stage: Finian's Rainbow, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
Charles Lane -- b.12/5/1953
Director (m)Movie Titles: Sidewalk Stories
Charles Lane -- b.1/26/1905 d.7/9/2007 (102)
ActorTV Shows: The Lucy Show (as Mr. Barnsdahl), Petticoat Junction (as Homer Bedloe), The Pruitts of Southhampton
Chris Lane -- b.11/9/1984 N.S.
Country Singer
Cristy Lane -- b.1/8/1940
Gospel Singer, Country SingerNames/Places: RN:Eleanor JohnstonMisc: some say b. 1939
Diane Lane -- b.1/22/1965
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Cartoon Voice ActressMisc: some say b. 1963TV Shows: Lonesome Dove (mini-series)Movie Titles: Man of Steel, Inside Out, Cotton Club. A Walk on the Moon, My Dog Skip, The Perfect Storm, Unfaithful, Under Tuscan Sun, Must Love Dogs, Hollywoodland, Nights in Rodanthe
Dick "Night Train" Lane -- b.4/16/1928 d.1/29/2002 (73)
NFL CornerbackMisc: intercepted 1,207 yards with 5 TDs; 7x Pro Bowl, 6x First-team All-Pro, 4x Second-team All-ProSports Teams: Los Angeles Rams (1952-1953), Chicago Cardinals (1954-1959), Detroit Lions (1960-1965)
Dutton Walker Lane -- b.6/8/2021 N.S.
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Lauren Bushnell Lane and Chris Lane's son
Edward William Lane -- b.9/17/1801 d.8/10/1876 (74)
Author (m), Lexicographer (m), Translator, British
Eric Lane -- b.3/17/1974
NFL Runningback
Frank C. Lane -- b.2/1/1896 d.3/19/1981 (85)
MLB General Manager, NBA General Manager
Frederick Lane -- b.2/2/1880 N.S. d.5/14/1969 N.S. (89)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Australian
Gary Lane -- b.9/18/1941
Rock and Roll SingerGroup Names: The Standells
Harriet Lane -- b.5/9/1830 N.S. d.7/3/1903 N.S. (73)
First Lady (f)Names/Places: RN: Harriet Rebecca Lane JohnstonMisc: acted as First Lady of the United States during the presidency of her uncle, lifelong bachelor James Buchanan.
Jackie Lane -- b.7/10/1947 N.S. d.6/23/2021 N.S. (73)
Actress, EnglishMisc: retired from acting in 1966TV Shows: Doctor Who (as Dodo)
James Lane -- b.6/22/1814 d.7/11/1866 (52)
Army Officer
Jani Lane -- b.2/1/1964 d.8/11/2011 (47)
Lyricist, Drummer, Heavy Metal SingerGroup Names: Warrant
Jerome Lane -- b.12/4/1966
NBA Player
Jonathan Homer Lane -- b.8/9/1819 d.5/3/1880 (60)
Astronomer (m), Astrophysicist (m)Misc: was the first to investigate mathematically the Sun as a gaseous body. His work demonstrated the interrelationships of pressure, temperature, and density inside the Sun and was fundamental to the emergence of modern theories of stellar evolution.
Joy Lane -- b.9/19/1927 N.S. d.2/25/2018 N.S. (90)
ActressNames/Places: married and became Joy Van RonkelMovie Titles: Our Gang
Kenneth Lane -- b.4/22/1930 d.7/20/2017 N.S. (87)
Designer (m), Jewelry Designer (m)Misc: Shoe Designer
Krista Lane -- b.2/26/1961
XXX-rated actress
Lauren Lane -- b.2/2/1961
TV ActressTV Shows: The Nanny (as C.C. Babcock)
Lola Lane -- b.5/21/1906 d.6/22/1981 (75)
Movie Actress, SingerNames/Places: RN:Dorothy Mullican; Priscilla & Rosemary's sisterMisc: some say b. 1909
Lupino Lane -- b.6/16/1892 d.11/10/1959 (67)
Actress, English
MacArthur Lane -- b.3/16/1942 N.S. d.5/4/2019 N.S. (77)
NFL Runningback
Mark Lane -- b.2/24/1927 d.5/10/2016 N.S. (89)
Attorney (m), Civil Rights LeaderMisc: Vietnam war crimes investigator
Max Lane -- b.2/22/1971
NFL Player, Football Offensive Tackle
Mildred F. Lane -- b.??/??/???? d.8/7/1999 (96)
Commercial ActressMisc: looked inside a ``big fluffy bun'' while another woman asked ``Where's the Beef?''
Mills Lane -- b.11/12/1936 N.S. d.12/6/2022 N.S. (86)
Judge (m), BoxerMisc: retired boxing refereeTV Shows: Celebrity Deathmatch, Judge Mills Lane
Myles Stanley J. Lane -- b.10/2/1903 N.S. d.8/6/1987 N.S. (83)
NHL Player, Hockey CoachMisc: played 1928-1934Sports Teams: New York Rangers, Boston Bruins
Nancy Lane -- b.6/16/1951
ActressTV Shows: Rhoda (as Tina), Angie (as Mary), The Duck FactoryMovie Titles: Young Doctors in Love
Nathan Lane -- b.2/3/1956
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, GayTV Shows: Teacher's Pet, George and MarthaMovie Titles: The Lion King, Birdcage, Encore Encore, Mousehunt, The Producers
Paula Lane -- b.4/17/1986 N.S.
Actress, EnglishTV Shows: Coronation Street
Priscilla Lane -- b.6/12/1915 N.S. d.4/4/1995 N.S. (79)
Movie Actress, SingerNames/Places: RLN:Mullican; Lois & Rosemary's sisterGroup Names: Fred Waring orchestra
Red Lane -- b.2/9/1939 d.7/1/2015 N.S. (76)
Songwriter, Country Musician
Richard Lane -- b.5/28/1900 d.9/5/1982 (82)
Movie ActorMovie Titles: Boston Blacke (series)
Roberta Lane -- b.3/14/1943 N.S.
Model, PlaymateMisc: April 1962
Ronnie "Plonk" Lane -- b.4/1/1946 N.S. d.6/4/1997 N.S. (51)
Songwriter, Bassist, Rock and Roll Singer, EnglishMisc: some say b. 1948Group Names: The Faces (aka The Small Faces)
Rose Wilder Lane -- b.12/5/1886 d.10/30/1968 (81)
Author (m), Novelist, TheologianNames/Places: Laura Ingalls Wilder's daughter
Rosemary Lane -- b.4/4/1914 d.11/25/1974 (60)
ActressNames/Places: Lois & Priscilla's sis; RLN:Mullican
Ryan Lane -- b.11/23/1987 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: Switched at Birth (as Travis Barnes)Movie Titles: Veronica Mars (2014)
Sara Lane -- b.3/12/1949 N.S. d.3/3/2023 N.S. (73)
ActressMisc: retired from acting in 1977TV Shows: The Virginian (as Elizabeth Grainger)Movie Titles: I Saw What You Did, The Trial of Billy Jack, Billy Jack Goes to Washington
Scott Lane -- b.1/27/1951 d.12/12/2011 N.S. (60)
ActorTV Shows: McKeever & the Colonel (as cadet Gary McKeever)Movie Titles: Phantom of the Paradise, Safe at Home!
Tricky Lane -- b.7/9/1968
Rock and Roll MusicianGroup Names: Sweet F.A.
Valerie Lane -- b.8/4/1949
Model, PlaymateMisc: October 1973
Mark Lanegan -- b.11/25/1964 N.S. d.2/22/2022 N.S. (57)
Songwriter, Alternative Rock SingerGroup Names: Screaming Trees, Queens of the Stone Age
Brad Laner -- b.??/??/????
Rock and Roll GuitaristGroup Names: Medicine
Eric Laneuville -- b.7/14/1952 N.S.
Actor, Director (m)TV Shows: Room 222 (as Larry), St. Elsewhere (as director and orderly Luther Hawkins), The Cop & the Kid, The Client List (director), Ghost Whisperer (director)Movie Titles: The Omega Man
Al Laney -- b.1/11/1895 d.1/31/1988 (93)
Tennis Player
Charley Laney -- b.6/18/1943 d.3/9/1997 (53)
Dancer (m), SingerTV Shows: Mickey Mouse Club
Tory Lanez -- b.7/27/1992 N.S.
RapperNames/Places: RN: Daystar Peterson
Lang Lang -- b.6/14/1982 N.S.
Pianist, ChineseMisc: Classical style pianist
Andrew Lang -- b.3/31/1844 d.7/20/1912 (68)
Author (m), Novelist, Poet (m), Children's Author (m), Historian (m), ScottishMisc: Folk and Fairy Tale Collector, Folklorist, Mysteries, MythologyBook Titles: The Blue Book of Fairy Tales
Andrew Lang -- b.6/28/1966
NBA Center
Antonio Lang -- b.5/15/1972
NBA Player
Arthur Lang -- b.5/4/1877 d.8/8/1992 (115)
Businessperson, Boxer
Benjamin Lang -- b.12/28/1837 d.4/3/1909 (71)
Conductor
Bob Lang -- b.1/10/1946
BassistGroup Names: Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders
Chloe Lang -- b.11/14/2001 N.S.
Actress, Dancer (m), Singer
David Lang -- b.3/28/1967 d.5/21/2005 N.S. (38)
NFL Runningback
Eddie Lang -- b.10/25/1902 d.3/26/1933 (30)
Guitarist, Jazz Performer
Fritz Lang -- b.12/5/1890 d.8/2/1976 (85)
Movie Director (m), AustrianMisc: his films, dealing with fate and man's inevitable working out of his destiny, are considered masterpieces of visual composition.Movie Titles: Cloak & Dagger, Metropolis
Jonny Lang -- b.1/29/1981
Blues Guitarist
June Lang -- b.5/5/1915 d.5/16/2005 (90)
Actress
k. d. lang -- b.11/2/1961
Vegetarian, Political Activist, Movie Actress, Country Singer, Canadian, LesbianNames/Places: RFMN:Katherine Dawn
Katherine Kelly Lang -- b.7/25/1961
Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: Bold & the Beautiful (as Brooke Logan Forrester for about three decades, also on The Young and the Restless)Movie Titles: The Night Stalker, Till the End of the Night, Subliminal Seduction
Kenard Lang -- b.1/31/1975
NFL Defensive End
Millard Lang -- b.8/7/1912 d.8/4/2002 (89)
Soccer Forward, Lacrosse PlayerMisc: in both the National Soccer Hall of Fame and the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame
Paul Henry Lang -- b.8/28/1901 d.9/21/1991 (90)
Music Critic (m)
Robert Lang -- b.12/19/1970
NHL Player, Czechoslovakian
Robert Lang -- b.9/24/1934 d.11/6/2004 (70)
Actor, English
Stephen Lang -- b.7/11/1952
Playwright (m), Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: Crime Story (as attorney David Abrams)Movie Titles: Conan the Barbarian, The Men Who Stare at Goats, Gettsburg, Gods and Generals, Avatar
Steve Lang -- b.3/24/1949 d.2/4/2017 N.S. (67)
Rock and Roll Bassist, CanadianGroup Names: April Wine
Gary Langan -- b.4/19/1956
Music Producer, Sound Engineer, New Wave Musician, EnglishGroup Names: Art of Noise (engineer)
Glenn Langan -- b.7/8/1917 d.1/19/1991 (73)
Movie/Stage ActorMovie Titles: Big Chase, Jungle Heat, Rapture
Frederick Langbridge -- b.3/17/1849 d.1/19/1922 (72)
Author (m), Clergyman, English
Darren Langdon -- b.1/8/1971
NHL Coach, NHL Player, Canadian
Harry Langdon -- b.6/15/1884 d.12/22/1944 (60)
Movie Actor, Comedian, Director (m)
John Langdon -- b.6/26/1741 d.9/18/1819 (78)
Revolutionary (m), Senator (m), Governor (m)
Milo Langdon -- b.12/14/2004
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Liv Tyler and Royston's son
Paul Robert Langdon -- b.5/24/1988
ActorTV Shows: Without a Trace (as Sergio)Movie Titles: Stagmata .44, The Staircase, Perfect Game
Sue Ane Langdon -- b.3/8/1936
ActressTV Shows: Bachelor Father (as Kitty Marsh), Jackie Gleason Show, ArnieMovie Titles: UHF
Wally Langdon -- b.4/28/1960
Bassist
Artie Lange -- b.10/11/1967
Author (m), Actor, Comedian, Producer (m)TV Shows: MAD TV, The Norm Show (as Artie Henderson), The Bachelor
Christian Lange -- b.9/17/1869 d.12/11/1938 (69)
Historian (m), Diplomat (m), Pacifist, Norweigan
David Russell Lange -- b.8/4/1942 d.8/13/2005 (63)
Prime Minister (m), New Zealand
Dorothea Lange -- b.5/26/1895 N.S. d.10/11/1965 N.S. (70)
Photographer (m), Photojournalist
Eja Lange -- b.8/12/2001
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Shania Twain and Robert's son
Eric Lange -- b.2/19/1973 N.S.
Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: Lost (as Stuart), Easy to Assemble (as Manager Eric)Movie Titles: Nightcrawler, AM1200, Secretariat, Open Your Eyes
Herbert Lange -- b.6/20/1901 d.10/8/1992 (91)
Bowler
Hope Lange -- b.11/28/1933 d.12/19/2003 (70)
TV/Movie Actress, EnglishNames/Places: many say b. 1931TV Shows: The Patriots, The Ghost & Mrs. Muir (as Mrs. Carolyn Muir), The New Dick Van Dyke Show (as Jenny Preston)
Jessica Lange -- b.4/20/1949
Actress, Producer (m), CellistNames/Places: b. in Cloquet, Mn.; Mikhail Baryshnikov's ex-TV Shows: American Horror Story (as Marsha)Movie Titles: Tootsie, Cape Fear, The Vow, A Thousand Acres, Cousin Bette, Big Fish, Broken Flowers, American Horror Story
Jim Lange -- b.8/15/1932 d.2/25/2014 (81)
Game Show HostTV Shows: The Dating Game (host 1966-80)
Marilyn Lange -- b.1/12/1952
Model, PlaymateMisc: May 1974; Playboy Playmate of the Year 1975
Niklaus Lange -- b.??/??/????
Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: Dawson's Creek (as Rob Logan)
Robert John "Mutt" Lange -- b.11/16/1948
Music Producer, Songwriter, Country Musician, Rock and Roll Musician, ZambianMisc: worked with AC/DC, Foreigner, and Def Leppard; married Shania Twain and switched to developing country music.
Ted Lange -- b.1/5/1948
Screenwriter, Actor, Director (m)TV Shows: That's My Mama (as Junior), Mr. T & Tina, The Love Boat (as bartender Issac Washington)Movie Titles: Carts, Last of the Romantics
Tricia Lange -- b.4/24/1957
Actress, Model, PlaymateMisc: June 1984
Frank Langella -- b.1/1/1938
Movie/Stage Actor, Cartoon Voice ActorNames/Places: b. in Bayonne, N.J.Movie Titles: Dracula, Diary of a Mad Housewife, 12 Chairs, Small Soldiers (as Archer voice), Superman Returns, Starting Out in the Evening
Eugen Langen -- b.10/9/1833 N.S. d.10/2/1895 N.S. (61)
Engineer (m), GermanMisc: pioneered in building internal-combustion engines.
Jamie Langenbrunner -- b.7/24/1975
NHL Player, Olympic Athlete
Heather Langenkamp -- b.7/17/1965
Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: Just the Ten of Us (as Marie Lubbock)Movie Titles: Star Trek Into Darkness, Nightmare on Elm Street (series)
A. J. Langer -- b.5/22/1974
ActressMisc: some say b. 1973TV Shows: Drexell's Class (as Melissa), Baywatch (as Caroline), My So Called Life (as Rayanne Graff), Brooklyn South, Private Practice, Three Sisters, It's Like You Know (as Lauren Woods)Movie Titles: The People Under the Stairs, Escape from L.A., Meet the Deedles
Bernhard Langer -- b.8/27/1957
Golfer, German
Jim Langer -- b.5/16/1948 N.S. d.8/29/2019 N.S. (71)
NFL CenterMisc: Super Bowls VI, VII, VIIISports Teams: Miami Dolphins (1970-1979), Minnesota Vikings (1980-1981)
Ludwig Ernest Frank "Ludy" Langer -- b.1/22/1893 N.S. d.7/5/1984 N.S. (91)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
Susanne K. Langer -- b.12/20/1895 d.7/17/1985 (89)
Author (m), Philosopher (m)
David Richard "Bam Bam" Langevin -- b.5/15/1954 N.S.
NHL Player, AmericanMisc: played 1976-1987; played for the WHA and the NHLSports Teams: Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, Minnesota North Stars, Los Angeles Kings
Michel Langevin -- b.5/30/1963
Heavy Metal Drummer, CanadianGroup Names: Voivod
Paul Langevin -- b.1/23/1872 d.12/19/1946 (74)
Physicist (m), FrenchMisc: X-rays, radiation, sound detection system for submarines
Bonnie Langford -- b.7/22/1964
Actress, Dancer (m), EnglishTV Shows: Just William, Doctor Who (as Mel), EastEnders (as Carmel)
Frances Langford -- b.4/4/1913 N.S. d.7/11/2005 N.S. (92)
Movie/Radio Actress, SingerNames/Places: b. in Lakeland, Fla.; RLN:Newbern; Jon Hall's wifeMisc: radio: The Bickersons; was usually in Bob Hope movies
Jevon Langford -- b.2/16/1974
NFL Defensive End
Josephine Langford -- b.8/18/1997 N.S.
Actress
Katherine Langford -- b.4/29/1996 N.S.
Internet Video Actress, AustralianTV Shows: 13 Reasons Why (as Hannah Baker)Movie Titles: The Miguided, "Love, Simon"
Sam Langford -- b.3/4/1883 d.1/12/1956 (72)
Boxer, Canadian
Antonio Langham -- b.7/31/1972
NFL Cornerback
Nat Langham -- b.5/20/1820 d.9/1/1871 (51)
Boxer, English
Wallace Langham -- b.3/11/1965
Actor, Director (m)TV Shows: The Larry Sanders Show, Veronica's Closet, CSI (as David Hodges)Movie Titles: Little Miss Sunshine
Bruce Langhorne -- b.5/11/1938 N.S. d.4/14/2017 N.S. (78)
Folk Guitarist
Reggie Langhorne -- b.4/7/1963
NFL Wide Receiver
Scott Langkow -- b.4/21/1975
NHL Player, Canadian
Elmo Langley -- b.8/21/1928 d.11/21/1996 (68)
Auto Racer
Noel Langley -- b.12/25/1911 d.11/4/1980 (68)
Novelist, Dramatist/Playwright (m), Screen/Scriptwriter, Director (m)Book Titles: The Wizard of Oz (co-writer)
Samuel Pierpont Langley -- b.8/22/1834 d.2/27/1906 (71)
Astronomer (m), Aviator (m), Physicist (m)Misc: aeronautics pioneer who contributed to the knowledge of solar phenomena as related to meteorology and built the first heavier-than-air flying machine to achieve sustained flight.
Irving Langmuir -- b.1/31/1881 d.8/16/1957 (76)
Scientist (m), Chemist (m), Engineer (m), Physician (m)Misc: colloid researcher Nobel 1932
Gus Langner -- b.??/??/???? N.S.
Swimmer, American
Lawrence Langner -- b.5/30/1890 d.12/26/1962 (72)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Stage Producer/Director (m), American, Welsh (Wales)Misc: Theater
Marina Langner -- b.5/21/1954
Beauty Pagent Winner, GermanMisc: Miss World runner-up (1975)
Big E. Langston -- b.3/1/1986 N.S.
College Football Player, Wrestler
John Mercer Langston -- b.12/14/1829 d.11/15/1897 (67)
Diplomat (m), Educator (m)Misc: U.S. black jurist, first black to hold US political office.
Mark Edward Langston -- b.8/20/1960
MLB PitcherMisc: 7x Gold Glove
Murray Langston -- b.6/27/1945 N.S.
Comedian, CanadianTV Shows: Sonny & Cher Show, The Gong Show (as The Unknown Comic), The $1.98 Beauty Show (as The Unknown Comic)
Lorenzo Langstroth -- b.12/25/1810 d.10/6/1895 (84)
Scientist (m), Clergyman, Teacher (m)Misc: apiarist; considered the Father of Beekeeping
Brooke Langton -- b.11/27/1970
Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: Melrose Place (as Samantha Reilly), The Net (as Angela Bennett)Movie Titles: The Replacements, Swingers, Primeval
David Langton -- b.4/16/1912 d.4/25/1994 (82)
TV Actor, English, Scottish
Paul Langton -- b.4/17/1913 d.4/15/1980 (66)
ActorTV Shows: Peyton Place (as Leslie Harrington)
Lillian "Lillie" Langtry -- b.10/13/1853 d.2/12/1929 (75)
Actress, VaudevillanessNames/Places: NN:The Jersey Lily; RN:Emily Charlotte Le Breton
Rod Langway -- b.5/3/1957
NHL Defensive, Hockey Coach, Olympic Athlete, American, ChineseMisc: played 1977-1993Sports Teams: Hampton Gulls (AHL), Nova Scotia Voyaguers (AHL), Providence Bruins (AHL), Birmingham Bulls (WHA), Montreal Canadiens (NHL), Washington Capitals (NHL)
Roy Lanham -- b.1/16/1923 d.2/14/1991 (68)
Country Singer, Country GuitaristGroup Names: Sons of the Pioneers
Allen Lanier -- b.6/25/1946 d.8/14/2013 (67)
Keyboardist, Rhythm Guitarist, Rock and Roll SingerGroup Names: Blue Oyster Cult
Hal Lanier -- b.7/4/1942
Businessperson, MLB Manager, MLB Coach, MLB PlayerMisc: athlete
Ken Lanier -- b.7/8/1959
NFL Player
Max Lanier -- b.8/18/1915 d.1/30/2007 (91)
MLB Pitcher
Robert "Bob" Lanier -- b.9/10/1948 N.S. d.5/10/2022 N.S. (73)
NBA Coach, NBA CenterNames/Places: b. in BuffaloMisc: Pistons #16 retired, Bucks #16 retiredSports Teams: Detroit Pistons (1970-1980), Milwaukee Bucks (1980-1984), Golden State Warriors (coach 1995)
Sidney Lanier -- b.2/3/1842 d.9/7/1881 (39)
Poet (m), Musician
Willie Lanier -- b.8/21/1945
NFL LinebackerMisc: 2x AFL All-Star game (1968, 1969), 6x Pro Bowl selection (1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975), 2x All-AFL selection (1968, 1969), 8x All-Pro selection (1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975), Super Bowl IV; Chiefs #63 retiredSports Teams: Kansas City Chiefs (AFL, 1967-1969, NFL 1970-1977)
Lester Lanin -- b.8/26/1907 d.10/27/2004 (97)
Bandleader
Sir Edwin Lankester -- b.5/15/1847 N.S. d.8/13/1929 N.S. (82)
Scientist (m), Naturalist, Zoologist (m), English
James Lankford -- b.3/4/1968 N.S.
Senator (m)
Kim Lankford -- b.6/14/1955
ActressTV Shows: The Waverly Wonders, Knots Landing (as Ginger Ward)Movie Titles: Malibu Beach, The Octagon, Cameron's Closet
Ray Lankford -- b.6/5/1967
MLB OutfielderSports Teams: St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres
Josef Franz Karl Lanner -- b.4/12/1801 d.4/14/1843 (42)
Composer, Austrian
Jerry Lanning -- b.5/17/1943
Actor, Singer
Daniel Lanois -- b.9/19/1951
Music Producer, Songwriter, Alternative Rock Singer/Guitarist, CanadianMisc: recorded albums for such artists as U2, Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris and the Neville Brothers
James Lanphier -- b.8/31/1920 d.2/11/1969 (48)
Actor
Dame Angela Lansbury -- b.10/16/1925 N.S. d.10/11/2022 N.S. (96)
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, TV Producer (m), Exerciser, EnglishNames/Places: b. in London; MN:Brigid; Richard Cromwell's ex-TV Shows: Murder She Wrote (as Jessica Beatrice Fletcher)Movie Titles: Mame, Dear World, Sweeney Todd, Gypsy, Beauty & the Beast (as Mrs. Potts)
Bruce Lansbury -- b.1/12/1930 N.S. d.2/13/2017 N.S. (87)
Producer (m), EnglishTV Shows: Knight Rider, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, "Murder, She Wrote", The Wild Wild West, Mission: Impossible, Wonder Woman (1970s)
David Lansbury -- b.2/25/1961
ActorNames/Places: Ally Sheedy's hubby, Angela's sonMovie Titles: Scent of a Woman, The Hurricane, Michael Clayton, Gorillas in the Mist
Rebecca Elizabeth Lansbury -- b.3/15/1994
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Ally Sheedy & David's daughter
Carney Lansford -- b.2/7/1957
MLB Coach, MLB Third Baseman
Mike Lansford -- b.7/20/1958
Football Announcer, NFL KickerTV Shows: Monday Night Football
Joi Lansing -- b.4/6/1929 N.S. d.8/7/1972 N.S. (43)
Actress, Singer, ModelTV Shows: Bob Cummings Show (as Shirley Swanson)
Mike Lansing -- b.4/3/1968
MLB Infielder
P. J. Lansing -- b.10/13/1949
Model, PlaymateMisc: February 1972
Robert Lansing -- b.6/5/1928 N.S. d.10/23/1994 N.S. (66)
TV/Movie/Stage ActorNames/Places: b. in San Diego; RLN:Howell Brown; Emily McLaughlin's ex-Misc: some say b. in 1929TV Shows: 87th Precinct, Twelve O'Clock High (as Brig. Gen. Frank Savage), The Man Who Never Was, Automan, The Equalizer (as Control)
Sherry Lee Lansing -- b.7/31/1944
Film Executive (m), Movie Producer (m)Names/Places: b. in Chicago; William Friedkin's wifeMisc: 20th Century FoxMovie Titles: Indecent Proposal, The Accused, Fatal Attraction
Meyer Lansky -- b.7/4/1902 d.1/15/1983 (81)
Outlaw, RussianNames/Places: RN:Maier Suchowljansky
Snooky Lanson -- b.3/27/1914 d.7/2/1990 (76)
SingerNames/Places: b. in Memphis, TN; RN:Roy LandmanTV Shows: Your Hit Parade
Conrad Lant -- b.1/15/1962
Bassist, Heavy Metal Singer, EnglishNames/Places: aka CronosGroup Names: Venom
William Lanteau -- b.11/17/1922 d.11/3/1993 (70)
TV/Movie/Stage ActorTV Shows: Newhart (as Chester Wannamaker)
MacKenlee Faire Lanter -- b.12/30/2017 N.S.
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Angela and Matt's daughter
Matt Lanter -- b.4/1/1983 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Video Game Voice Actor, ModelTV Shows: 90210 (as Liam Court), Star-Crossed, Ultimate Spider-Man, Star Wars The Clone WarsMovie Titles: Star Wars the Clone Wars (as Anakin), Disaster Movie, Soroity Row, Vampires Suck, The RoommateVideo Games: Star Wars The Clone Wars (series), Lego Star Wars III, Disney Infinity 3.0
Annie "Honey" Lantree -- b.8/28/1943 N.S. d.12/23/2018 N.S. (75)
Drummer, EnglishGroup Names: The Honeycombs
John Lantree -- b.8/20/1940 N.S.
Rock-Pop Performer, Rock Bassist, BritishMisc: some say b. 1941Group Names: The Honeycombs
Gracie Lantz -- b.11/7/1903 d.3/17/1992 (88)
Stage Actress, Cartoon Voice ActressNames/Places: MaN:Stafford; Walter's wifeMovie Titles: Woody Woodpecker (cartoon shorts as Woody)
Stu Lantz -- b.7/13/1946
Sportscaster, NBA Player
Walter Lantz -- b.4/27/1899 N.S. d.3/22/1994 N.S. (94)
Animator (m), Movie Producer/Director (m)Names/Places: b. in Rochelle, NYMisc: Creator of Woody Woodpecker, Andy Panda, Chilly Willy, Wally Walrus, Smedley, Sugarfoot, Oswald Rabbit, Charley BearTV Shows: Woody Woodpecker Show (creator and producer)
Bernard Lanvin -- b.12/27/1935
Fashion Designer (m), French
Kirk Lanz -- b.8/7/1961
Friend
John "Jack" Lanza -- b.10/14/1935 N.S. d.12/8/2021 N.S. (86)
WrestlerNames/Places: ring name: Blackjack Lanza
Mario Lanza -- b.1/31/1921 d.10/7/1959 (38)
Movie Actor, Tenor, Opera SingerNames/Places: RN:Alfredo Arnold Cocozza
Phil Lanzon -- b.3/23/1950 N.S.
Singer, Rock and Roll KeyboardistGroup Names: Uriah Heep
Lao-Tse -- b.??/??/604BC d.??/??/531BC
Philosopher (m), Religionist
Lao-Tzu -- b.??/??/570BC d.??/??/490BC
Philosopher (m), Religionist, Chinese
Larry Laoretti -- b.7/11/1939
GolferMisc: U.S. Seniors Open 1992
Anthony LaPaglia -- b.1/31/1959
Movie Actor, AustralianTV Shows: Murder One, Without a Trace (as Jack Malone)Movie Titles: Lantana, Empire Records, The Client
Joseph "Joe" Lapchick -- b.4/12/1900 N.S. d.8/10/1970 N.S. (70)
NBA Coach, NBA PlayerMisc: Interstate League championship (Holyoke Reds, 1922); ABL championships (Original Celtics, 1927-28); American Basketball League titles (Cleveland Rosenblums, 1929-30); NIT championships as coach (St. John's, 1943-44, 1959, 1965)Sports Teams: Original Celtics, St. John's University (head coach, 1937-1947), New York Knicks (coach, 1947-1957)
Daniel Laperrière -- b.3/28/1969
NHL Player, CanadianMisc: played 1992-2008
Ian Laperrière -- b.1/19/1974
NHL Coach, NHL Player, Canadian
Jacques Laperrière -- b.11/22/1941
NHL Defensive, Hockey Coach, CanadianSports Teams: Montreal Canadiens (player 1962-1974)
Dave Lapham -- b.6/24/1952
NFL GuardMisc: Super Bowl XVISports Teams: Cincinnatti Bengals
Yair Lapid -- b.11/5/1963 N.S.
Prime Minister (m), Israeli
Ted Lapidus -- b.6/23/1929 d.12/29/2008 (79)
Fashion Designer (m), French
Camille Lapierre -- b.2/8/1951
NHL Center, Canadian
Wayne Lapierre -- b.11/8/1948
Author (m)Misc: gun rights advocate; National Rifle Association official
Aaron "Bunny" Lapin -- b.1/5/1914 d.7/10/1999 (85)
Inventor (m)Misc: Reddi-Wip whipped cream founder and inventor
Liza Lapira -- b.12/3/1975 N.S.
Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: The Equalizer, Super Fun Night, Battle Creek, Traffic Light, NCIS, DollhouseMovie Titles: Crazy Stupid Love, Cloverfield, Fast and Furious, 21
Lauren Lapkus -- b.9/6/1985
ActressMovie Titles: Jurassic World, Blended, Are You Here, The To Do List
Alison LaPlaca -- b.12/16/1959
Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: Open House (as Linda Phillips), Duet (as Linda Phillips), Jackie Thomas Show (as Laura Miller), Tom (as Laura Graham), John Larroquette Show (as Catherine Merrick)Movie Titles: Fletch, Madhouse
Pierre S. Laplace -- b.3/23/1749 N.S. d.3/5/1827 N.S. (77)
Astronomer (m), Mathematician (m), Physicist (m), French
Laura LaPlante -- b.11/1/1904 d.10/14/1996 (91)
Actress
Claude Lapointe -- b.10/11/1968
NHL Player, Canadian
Guy Lapointe -- b.3/18/1948
NHL Defensive, CanadianMisc: played 1968-1984Sports Teams: Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins, Montreal Voyageurs (AHL)
Martin LaPointe -- b.9/12/1973
NHL Player, Canadian
John La Porta -- b.4/13/1920 N.S. d.5/12/2004 N.S. (84)
Teacher (m), Composer, Reeds
Jane Lapotaire -- b.12/26/1944
Stage Actress, English
Markku Lappalainen -- b.4/6/1976
Rock and Roll BassistMisc: some sources give b. in 1973Group Names: Hoobastank
Frances Moore Lappé -- b.2/10/1944
Author (m)Book Titles: Diet for a Small Planet, Getting a Grip 2: Clarity,Creativity and Courage for the World We Really Want, Getting a Grip: Clarity, Creativity and Courage in a World Gone Mad, World Hunger Twelve Myths, Rediscovering America's Values, the Quickening of America, Hope's Edge, Democracy's Edge, You Have the Power, World Hunger 10 Myths
Edgar Louis "Beaver" Laprade -- b.10/10/1919 N.S. d.4/28/2014 N.S. (94)
NHL Center, CanadianMisc: played 1945-1955Sports Teams: New York Rangers (NHL), Port Arthur Bearcats (TBSHL)
Ronald LaPread -- b.9/4/1949 or 9/4/1950
Songwriter, Bassist, Trumpeter, Rhythm and Blues Performer, Rhythm and Blues MusicianGroup Names: The Commodores
Larry LaPrise -- b.11/11/1912 N.S. d.4/4/1996 N.S. (83)
Songwriter, SingerSong Titles: Do The Hokey Pokey
Brian Lara -- b.5/2/1969 N.S.
Cricket Player, Trinidad And Tobago
Joe Lara -- b.10/2/1962 N.S. d.5/29/2021 N.S. (58)
ActorTV Shows: Tarzan: The Epic Adventures (as Tarzan)
Yoli Lara -- b.9/14/1997 N.S.
Playmate, Puerto RicanMisc: Playmate of the Month June 2019
Valery Nicolas Larbaud -- b.8/29/1881 d.2/2/1957 (75)
Novelist, Essayist, Translator, French
John Larch -- b.10/4/1914 d.10/16/2005 (91)
ActorTV Shows: Arrest & Trial
Dennis Larden -- b.11/22/1949 N.S.
Pop GuitaristGroup Names: Every Mothers' son
Larry Larden -- b.8/10/1945
Folk Singer/Guitarist, Rock and Roll Singer/GuitaristGroup Names: Every Mothers' Son
Michael Lardie -- b.9/8/1958
Songwriter, Keyboardist, Rock and Roll Guitarist, AlaskanGroup Names: Great White
Ringold Wilmer Lardner Jr. -- b.8/19/1915 N.S. d.10/31/2000 N.S. (85)
Author (m), Screen/ScriptwriterNames/Places: NN:RingBook Titles: M*A*S*H
Ringold Wilmer Lardner Sr. -- b.3/5/1885 N.S. d.9/25/1933 N.S. (48)
Short Story Writer (m), Humorist, Journalist, Columnist, Sports WriterNames/Places: aka Ring LardnerMisc: best known about his satirical writings about sports, marriage, and theatre drama
Jaime Laredo -- b.6/7/1941
Violinist, Conductor, Bolivian
Ruth Laredo -- b.11/20/1937 d.5/25/2005 (67)
Pianist
Vincent Laresca -- b.1/21/1974
ActorTV Shows: Shades of BlueMovie Titles: Romeo + Juliet, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, K-PAX
Mustapha Larfaoui -- b.11/27/1932 N.S.
Sports Figure, AlgerianMisc: in the International Swimming Hall of Fame; President of the FINA 1988-2009, which oversees Aquatics.
Bonnie Large -- b.9/9/1952
PlaymateMisc: March 1973
Don Large -- b.11/15/1909 d.10/8/1988 (78)
Director (m), CanadianMisc: of chorals
Eddie Large -- b.6/25/1941 N.S. d.4/2/2020 N.S. (0)
Comedian, ScottishNames/Places: RN: Edward Hugh McGinnisMisc: of the comedy act Little and Large with Syd Little (stage name of Cyril Mead)
Steve Largent -- b.9/28/1954
Congressperson, NFL Wide ReceiverMisc: caught 128 consecutive passes, career 101 TDs, gained 13,089 yards; retired in 1989 after 14 years in Seattle with then NFL records in passes caught (819); Seahawks #80 retiredSports Teams: Seattle Seahawks (1976-1989)
Stephanie Eve Larimore -- b.4/21/1981
Model, PlaymateMisc: June 2006
Igor Larionov -- b.12/3/1960
NHL Center, RussianMisc: played 1977-2006Sports Teams: Vancouver Canucks (NHL), San Jose Sharks (NHL), Detroit Red Wings (NHL), Florida Panthers (NHL), New Jersey Devils (NHL), Khimik Voskresensk (RSL), CSKA Moscow (RSL), Lugano (NLA), Brunflo (Allsvenskan)
Maria Lark -- b.6/20/1997
Actress, RussianTV Shows: Medium (as Bridgetts Dubois)
Stan Lark -- b.7/27/1940 N.S. d.8/4/2021 N.S. (81)
BassistGroup Names: The Fireballs
Levi Larkey -- b.4/23/1974
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Carole King and Charles' sonMisc: not born April 29 according to numerous references
Barry Louis Larkin -- b.4/28/1964
MLB Shortstop, Olympic AthleteMisc: ML MVP 1995, 12x All-Star, 3x Gold Glove, 9x Silver Slugger; Reds #11 retired and Reds Hall of FamerSports Teams: Cincinnatti Reds (1986-2004)
Christopher Larkin -- b.10/2/1987
ActorTV Shows: The 100
John Larkin -- b.4/11/1912 d.1/29/1965 (52)
ActorMisc: radio's Perry MasonTV Shows: Twelve O'Clock High (as Maj. Gen. Wiley Crowe), Edge of Night, Saints & Sinners
Oliver Waterman Larkin -- b.8/17/1896 d.12/17/1970 (74)
Author (m), Historian (m), Educator (m)
Philip Larkin -- b.8/9/1922 N.S. d.12/2/1985 N.S. (63)
Writer (m), Poet (m), English
Shannon Larkin -- b.4/24/1964
Hard Rock DrummerGroup Names: Ugly Kid Joe, Godsmack
Sheila Larkin -- b.2/24/1944
ActressTV Shows: The X-Files (as Margaret Scully)Movie Titles: Behind the Mask, Dangerous Intentions, Cave In!
Ellis Larkins -- b.5/15/1923 d.9/29/2002 (79)
PianistMisc: a favorite accompanist of singers from Mildred Bailey to Ella Fitzgerald
Steve Larmer -- b.6/16/1961
NHL Player, Canadian
Cathy Larmouth -- b.7/15/1953 d.1/4/2007 (53)
Model, PlaymateMisc: June 1981
William Larned -- b.12/30/1872 d.12/16/1926 (53)
Tennis Player
Pete La Roca -- b.4/7/1938 d.11/20/2012 (74)
Jazz DrummerNames/Places: RN: Peter Sims, aka Pete Larocca SimsGroup Names: John Coltrane Quartet (as the first drummer in 1960)
Dominic James "Nick" LaRocca -- b.4/11/1889 d.2/22/1961 (71)
Cornetist, Bandleader, Jazz PerformerGroup Names: Original Dixieline Jazz BandSong Titles: Tiger Rag (composer)
Adam LaRoche -- b.11/6/1979 N.S.
MLB First BasemanMisc: Gold Glove, Silver Slugger; retired in 2015Sports Teams: Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Nationals
Dave LaRoche -- b.5/14/1948
MLB Pitcher
Rod La Rocque -- b.11/29/1898 d.10/15/1969 (70)
ActorMisc: silent screen
Ken Laron -- b.9/9/1953
ActorMovie Titles: For da Love of Money
Julius LaRosa -- b.1/2/1930 d.5/12/2016 N.S. (86)
Actor, Radio Disc Jock, Pop CroonerNames/Places: b. in BrooklynMisc: Fired live on the air during Arthur Godfrey's Talent ScoutsTV Shows: Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts, Julius LaRosa Show
Lyndon H. LaRouche Jr. -- b.9/8/1922 N.S. d.2/12/2019 N.S. (96)
Politician (m), Political ActivistMisc: ultra Conservatist; keeps wishing for presidency
Steve LaRouche -- b.4/14/1971
NHL Player, Canadian
Pierre Larousse -- b.10/23/1817 d.1/3/1875 (57)
Lexicographer (m), FrenchMisc: grammarman
Teela LaRoux -- b.3/28/1989 N.S.
PlaymateMisc: Playmate of the Month for July 2019
Brandon Larracuente -- b.11/16/1994 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: 13 Reasons Why (as Jeff Atkins), Bloodline (as Ben Rayburn)Movie Titles: All is Lost, Bright
John Larroquette -- b.11/25/1947
TV/Movie ActorNames/Places: b. in New OrleansTV Shows: Baa Baa Black Sheep (as Lt. Bob Anderson), Night Court (as Asst. D.A. Dan Fielding), John Larroquette Show (as John Hemingway), Happy Family (as Peter Brennan)
Larry The Cable Guy -- b.2/17/1963
Comedy Writer (m), Actor, Comedian, TV Host, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m), Video Game Voice ActorNames/Places: RN: Dan WhitneyAlbum Titles: Law and Disorder, Salutations and Flatulations, Lord I Apologize, A Very Larry Christmas, The Right to Bare Arms, Morning Constitutions, Christmastime in Larryland, On the Can, Tailgate Party, Them Idiots: Whirled TourTV Shows: Blue Collar TV (co-host)Movie Titles: Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie, Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector, Delta Farce, Cars (series), Witless Protection, Jingle All The Way 2Video Games: Cars (series), Disney Infinity
Arthur D. Larsen -- b.4/17/1925 d.12/7/2012 (87)
Tennis PlayerMisc: US Open 1950
Blaine Larsen -- b.2/2/1986
Country Singer
Carl W. Larsen -- b.2/8/1919 d.7/31/1993 (74)
Journalist
Don Larsen -- b.8/7/1929 N.S. d.1/1/2020 N.S. (90)
MLB PitcherMisc: he pitched the first perfect game in World Series history--N.Y. Yankees 2, Brooklyn 0 (October 8, 1956); World Series MVP 1956Sports Teams: New York Yankees
Keith Larsen -- b.6/17/1924 d.12/13/2006 (82)
Screen/Scriptwriter, Actor, Producer (m), Director (m)TV Shows: Brave Eagle (star)
Larry Larsen -- b.9/3/1939 N.S. d.5/31/2018 N.S. (78)
Actor, TV Executive (m)Misc: retired from acting in 1978TV Shows: The Krofft Supershow (as Duncey in "Magic Mongo"), The Mickey Mouse Club, Donny & Marie, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters, The Lost Saucer, The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin (production executive)Movie Titles: The Lord of the Rings (1978)
Nella Larsen -- b.4/13/1891 N.S. d.3/30/1964 N.S. (72)
Novelist, AmericanMisc: a novelist of the Harlem Renaissance.
Roy Larsen -- b.4/20/1899 d.9/7/1979 (80)
Publisher (m)Misc: Time & Life Inc.
Samuel Larsen -- b.8/28/1991
Actor, SingerTV Shows: Glee (as Joe Hart / Mike Chang)Movie Titles: Candy From Strangers, Recovery
Schuyler "Sky" Larsen -- b.2/19/1947
Pop BassistGroup Names: Every Mothers' Son
Nanny Larsen-Todsen -- b.8/2/1884 d.5/26/1982 (97)
Opera Singer, Swedish
Brie Larson -- b.10/1/1989 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Lessons in Chemistry, Raising Dad, HootMovie Titles: Captain Marvel, Room, 21 Jump Street, Short Term 12, The Spectacular Now
Catherine Larson -- b.2/23/????
Actress
Dennis Larson -- b.??/??/1963
ActorTV Shows: The Jimmy Stewart Show
Gary Larson -- b.8/14/1950
Comic Strip CartoonistNames/Places: b. in Tacoma, WABook Titles: The Far Side
Glen A. Larson -- b.1/3/1937 d.11/14/2014 (77)
Writer (m), Producer (m), SingerMisc: wrote, produced, and/or created It Takes a Thief, The Six Million Dollar Man, Quincy M.E., Knight Rider, Fall Guy, Battlestar Galactica, Magnum P.I., and moreGroup Names: The Four Preps
Jack Larson -- b.2/8/1928 N.S. d.9/20/2015 N.S. (87)
Screenwriter, Actor, Producer (m), LibrettistMisc: some say b. 1933TV Shows: The Adventures of Superman's Jimmy Olsen
Jill Larson -- b.10/7/1947
Soap ActressTV Shows: One Life to Live, All My Children (as Opal Gardner Purdy Courtlandt)
Kyle Benjamin Larson -- b.8/19/1992
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Margaret & Tim's son
Lance Larson -- b.7/3/1940 N.S. d.1/19/2024 N.S. (83)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, AmericanMisc: 100m freestyle swimmer (Olympic-silver-1960)
Lisby Larson -- b.10/23/1951 N.S.
Soap Actress
Nicolette Larson -- b.7/17/1952 N.S. d.12/16/1997 N.S. (45)
Country SingerNames/Places: b. in Helena, MTSong Titles: Lotta Love
Reed Larson -- b.7/30/1956 N.S.
NHL Defensive, AmericanMisc: played 1976-1990Sports Teams: Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, Minnesota North Stars, Buffalo Sabres, Maine Mariners (AHL)
Wolf Larson -- b.12/22/1959
Actor, Producer (m), Canadian, West GermanTV Shows: L.A. Heat (as Chase), Tarzan (star)Movie Titles: Shakedown
Gunnar Larsson -- b.5/12/1951 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, SwedishMisc: 200m/400m swimmer (Olympic-gold-1972)
Henrik Larsson -- b.9/20/1971
Soccer Striker, Soccer Manager, Swedish
Magnus Larsson -- b.3/25/1970
Tennis Player, Swedish
Zara Larsson -- b.12/16/1997 N.S.
Pop Singer, Swedish
Stieg Larssson -- b.8/15/1954 N.S. d.11/9/2004 N.S. (50)
Writer (m), Journalist, Swedish
Ali Larter -- b.2/28/1976
ActressTV Shows: Heroes (as Tracy Struss, Niki Sanders, Jessica Sanders, etc.)Movie Titles: Final Destination (series), Resident Evil (series)
Chi Chi LaRue -- b.11/8/1959
XXX-rated actor
Eva La Rue -- b.12/27/1966
Actress, Internet Video Actress, Beauty Pagent Winner, ModelMisc: trivia: LaRue is the third cousin to Jane FondaTV Shows: Santa Barbara, All My Children (as Dr. Maria Santos), Third Watch (as Brook Carney), CSI Miami (as Natalia Boa Vista), Fuller House (Netflix series as Teri Tanner)Movie Titles: Dangerous Curves, RoboCop 3, Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College
Florence LaRue -- b.2/4/1944
Humanitarian (m), Actress, Rhythm and Blues SingerMisc: AP says b. 1942Group Names: The Fifth Dimension
Jack LaRue -- b.5/3/1902 d.1/11/1984 (81)
Movie Actor, Narrator (m)Names/Places: RN:Gaspare Biondolillo
"Lash" LaRue -- b.6/15/1917 N.S. d.5/21/1996 N.S. (78)
TV/Movie ActorNames/Places: RFN:Al; wed 10 times; was called Lash because of his skill with a bullwhipMisc: Cowboy actor; he claimed to be olderTV Shows: Lash of the West (as Marshal Lash La Rue), The Life & Legend of Wyatt Earp (as Sheriff Johnny Behan)
Rusty LaRue -- b.12/10/1973
NBA Player
Tony LaRussa -- b.10/4/1944
MLB Executive, MLB Manager, MLB PlayerMisc: As a manager, La Russa guided his teams to three World Series titles, six league championships and twelve division titles in 33 seasons. His 2,728 wins as a manager ranks third all-time in major league history, behind Connie Mack and John McGraw.Sports Teams: Kansas City/Oakland Athletics (player 1963, 1968-1971), Atlanta Braves (player 1971), Chicago Cubs (player 1973), Chicago White Sox (manager, 1979-1986), Oakland Athletics (manager, 1986-1995), St. Louis Cardinals (manager, 1996-2011), Arizona Diamondbacks (executive 2014-)
Vincent Angelo Larusso -- b.5/16/1978
ActorMovie Titles: Superhero Movie, Mighty Ducks (series)
Frank Lary -- b.4/10/1930 N.S. d.12/13/2017 N.S. (87)
MLB PitcherMisc: Gold Glove
Yale Lary -- b.11/24/1930 d.5/12/2017 N.S. (86)
NFL PlayerMisc: 74 yard punt, 9x Pro Bowl, 5x First Team All-Pro, 3x NFL champSports Teams: Detroit Lions (1952-1953, 1956-1964)
Denise LaSalle -- b.7/16/1934 N.S. d.1/8/2018 N.S. (83)
Music Producer, Blues Singer, Rhythm and Blues Singer, Soul SingerNames/Places: LN:Craig
Eriq La Salle -- b.7/23/1962
Actor, Producer/Director (m)TV Shows: ER (as Dr. Peter Benton)Movie Titles: Coming to America
Robert LaSardo -- b.9/20/1963
Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: Nip/Tuck (as Escobar Gallardo)Movie Titles: Leon: The Professional, Death Race, Anarchy Parlor
Christopher Lasch -- b.6/1/1932 d.2/14/1994 (61)
Author (m)
David Lascher -- b.4/27/1972 N.S.
Actor, Producer/Director (m)Names/Places: MN:ScottTV Shows: A Family For Joe, Hey Dude (as Ted McGriff), Beverly Hills 90210 (as Kyle), Blossom (as Vinnie Bonitardi), Clueless (as Josh), Sabrina the Teenage Witch (as Josh)Movie Titles: White Squall
Henry Lascoe -- b.5/30/1912 d.9/1/1964 (52)
Actor
Layla LaCosta Laseter -- b.6/25/1999
ActressNames/Places: Tanya Tucker and Jerry's daughter
Joseph Lash -- b.12/2/1909 d.8/22/1987 (77)
Author (m), Journalist
Prince Lasha -- b.9/10/1929 d.12/12/2008 (79)
Composer, Clarinetist, Flutist, Reeds, Alto-sax
Irina Lashko -- b.1/25/1973 N.S.
Diver, RussianNames/Places: aka Irina Furler
Bobby Lashley -- b.7/16/1976 N.S.
Wrestler
Albert Lasker -- b.5/1/1880 d.5/30/1952 (72)
Businessperson, PhilanthropistMisc: advertising exec
Eduard Lasker -- b.10/14/1829 d.1/5/1884 (54)
Jurist, Politician (m), German
Edward Lasker -- b.12/3/1885 d.5/25/1981 (95)
Chess Player, German
Dr. Emanuel Lasker -- b.12/24/1868 d.1/11/1941 (72)
Chess Player, GermanMisc: chess master, the world champion from 1894 to 1920, who is often regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.
Mary Lasker -- b.11/30/1900 d.2/21/1994 (93)
Philanthropist
Bill Laskey -- b.2/10/1943 N.S. d.5/6/2022 N.S. (79)
NFL Linebacker
Harold Laski -- b.6/30/1893 d.3/24/1950 (56)
Scientist (m), EnglishMisc: political
Jesse Lasky Jr. -- b.9/19/1910 d.4/11/1988 (77)
Novelist, Dramatist/Playwright (m), Poet (m), Screen/Scriptwriter
Jesse L. Lasky -- b.9/13/1880 d.1/13/1958 (77)
Executive, Movie Producer (m)Misc: founded the Jesse Lasky Feature Play Corp, forerunner of Paramount Pictures
Victor Lasky -- b.1/7/1918 d.2/22/1990 (72)
Author (m), Journalist, ColumnistMisc: anti-communist
Jim Laslavic -- b.10/24/1951
Radio Talk Show Host, NFL Player
David Lasley -- b.8/20/1947 N.S. d.12/9/2021 N.S. (74)
Songwriter, Pop Singer
Tommy Lasorda -- b.9/22/1927 N.S. d.1/7/2021 N.S. (93)
MLB Manager, MLB PlayerMisc: has managed LA Dodgers to 2 World Series titles (1981,88) in 4 appearances; entered 1994 season with 1,422 regular-season wins in 18 years; Dodgers #2 retiredSports Teams: Brooklyn Dodgers (1954-1955), Kansas City Athletics (1956), Los Angeles Dodgers (manager, 1976-1996)
Ferdinand Lassalle -- b.4/11/1825 N.S. d.8/31/1864 N.S. (39)
Politician (m), Socialist, German
William Lassell -- b.6/18/1799 N.S. d.10/5/1880 N.S. (81)
Astronomer (m), EnglishMisc: discoverer of satellites of Uranus and Neptune
Jacob Lasser -- b.10/7/1896 d.5/??/1948 (51)
Financier
Louise Lasser -- b.4/11/1939
ActressNames/Places: b. in New York New York, NY NY (grin); S. Jay Lasser's daughter; Woody Allen's ex-TV Shows: Mary Hartman Mary Hartman (as Mary Hartman), It's a Living (as Maggie McBurney)Movie Titles: Requiem for a Dream, Bananas, Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex But Were Afraid to Ask
John Lasseter -- b.1/12/1957 N.S.
Animator (m), Writer (m), Screenwriter, Producer/Director (m)Misc: CCO of Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Studios, and DisneyToon StudiosMovie Titles: Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2, Cars, Cars 2
Vicki Lynn Lasseter -- b.2/19/1960
Model, PlaymateMisc: February 1981
Lassie -- b.6/8/???? presumed deceased
Animal StarNames/Places: RN:PalMisc: Yes, she's really a he!
James Lassiter -- b.??/??/????
Actor, Producer (m)Movie Titles: I Am Legend, The Pursuit of Happyness, Hancock, I Robot
Kwamie Lassiter -- b.12/3/1969 N.S. d.1/6/2019 N.S. (49)
NFL Safety
Roy Lassiter -- b.3/9/1969
Soccer Player
Guillermo Lasso -- b.11/16/1955 N.S.
President (m), Ecuadorian
James Last -- b.4/17/1929 d.6/9/2015 (86)
Composer, Songwriter, Bandleader, German
Pilar Lastra -- b.1/15/1981
Model, PlaymateMisc: August 2004TV Shows: Deal or No Deal (model)
Bill Laswell -- b.2/12/1955
Record Company Owner, Music Producer, Bassist
Rich Lataille -- b.10/29/1952
Alto-sax, Tenor-sax
Yusef Lateef -- b.10/9/1920 d.12/23/2013 (93)
Teacher (m), Composer, Multi-instrumentalist, Flutist, Reeds
Lyle Latell -- b.4/9/1904 d.10/24/1967 (63)
Actor
William "Dick" Latessa -- b.9/15/1929 d.12/19/2016 N.S. (87)
ActorMovie Titles: Stagmata, Alfie, The Last New Yorker
Bill Latham -- b.8/29/1960
MLB Player
Chris Latham -- b.5/26/1973
MLB Player
Jean Lee Latham -- b.4/19/1902 d.6/13/1995 (93)
Children's Author (m)
John Lathan -- b.3/12/1965 N.S.
PersonalityTV Shows: Zoom (1977-1978)
Sanaa Lathan -- b.9/19/1971 N.S.
Actress, Voice Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: LateLine (as Briana Gilliam), Family Guy (as Donna Tubbs, also on The Cleveland Show)Movie Titles: Now You See Me 2, AVP: Alien vs. Predator, Blade, Out of Time, Something New
Stan Lathan -- b.7/8/1945
Producer/Director (m)TV Shows: The Steve Harvey Show (director), Roc (director), The Soul Man (director)
Christine Lathan-Brehmer -- b.2/28/1958
Runner, Olympic Athlete, GermanMisc: Oly-gold-76
Lamar Lathon -- b.12/23/1967
NFL Linebacker
Andy Latimer -- b.5/17/1949
Songwriter, Bassist, Flautist, Keyboardist, Pianist, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, EnglishGroup Names: Camel, soloist
Lewis H. Latimer -- b.9/4/1848 d.12/11/1928 (80)
Scientist (m), Engineer (m)
Benjamin Latimore -- b.9/7/1939
Songwriter, Pianist, Blues Singer, Soul SingerNames/Places: aka LatimoreGroup Names: Joey Dee & the Starlighters, soloist
Frank Latimore -- b.9/28/1925 d.11/29/1998 (73)
Movie ActorMovie Titles: Patton
John Latouche -- b.11/13/1917 d.8/7/1956 (38)
Lyricist
Benjamin Henry Latrobe -- b.5/1/1764 d.9/3/1820 (56)
Architect (m), American, Canadian
Steve Latshaw -- b.8/13/1959
Writer (m), Actor, Director (m)
Greg Latta -- b.10/13/1952 d.9/28/1994 N.S. (41)
NFL Player
Chloe Rose Lattanzi -- b.2/17/1986
Actress, SingerNames/Places: Olivia-Newton John & Matt's daughter
Harlan Lattimore -- b.11/25/1908 d.7/??/1980 (71)
SingerMisc: I can't find the exact date of death; just the month and year.
Kenny Lattimore -- b.4/10/1970 N.S. or 4/10/1967 N.S.
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Marcus Lattimore -- b.10/29/1991 N.S.
NFL RunningbackSports Teams: University of South Carolina, San Francisco 49ers
Richmond Lattimore -- b.5/6/1906 d.2/26/1984 (77)
Writer (m), Translator
Stacy Lattisaw -- b.11/25/1966
Singer, Gospel Singer, Rhythm and Blues-Pop PerformerSong Titles: Let Me Be Your Angel, Jump to the Beat, Love on a Two-Way Street, Miracles, Attack of the Name Game
Johnny Lattner -- b.10/24/1932 d.2/13/2016 N.S. (83)
College Football PlayerMisc: Heisman Trophy (1953)Sports Teams: University of Notre Dame, Pittsburgh Steelers (1954)
Prilly Latuconsina -- b.10/15/1996 N.S.
Actress, Indonese
Larissa Latynina -- b.12/27/1934
Gymnast, Olympic Athlete, SovietMisc: record 12 individual wins, 5 team titles 1956-64; (Olympic-gold-1956, 60, 64)
Ellen Hamilton Latzen -- b.7/26/1980
ActressMisc: retired from acting in 1997Movie Titles: Fatal Attraction, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Andy Lau -- b.9/27/1961
Actor, Movie Producer (m), Songwriter, Pop Singer, Hong Kong
Charlie Lau -- b.4/12/1933 d.3/18/1984 (50)
MLB Catcher
Lawrence Lau -- b.5/10/1954
Soap ActorMisc: some say b. 1953TV Shows: All My Children, Another World, One Life to Live, As the World Turns
Wesley Lau -- b.6/18/1921 d.8/30/1984 (63)
ActorTV Shows: Perry Mason (as Lt. Anderson)
Larry Laub -- b.11/17/1943
Bowler
Frank Laubach -- b.9/2/1884 d.6/11/1970 (85)
Educator (m)Misc: taught reading through phonetics
Rudolf Laubenthal -- b.3/10/1886 d.10/2/1972 (86)
Tenor, Opera Singer, German
Chester H. Lauck -- b.2/9/1902 d.2/21/1980 (78)
Actor, ComedianMisc: played the character of Lum Edwards on the radio comedy "Lum and Abner."
Niki Lauda -- b.2/22/1949 N.S. d.5/20/2019 N.S. (70)
Auto Racer, Austrian, SpanishMisc: 3-time world Formula One champion (1975,77,84), 25 career wins from 1971-85.
Estée Lauder -- b.7/1/1906 d.4/24/2004 (97)
Cosmetic Executive
Sir Harry Lauder -- b.8/4/1870 d.2/26/1950 (79)
Comedian, Songwriter, Folk Singer, ScottishNames/Places: RLN:MacLennanMisc: d. Feb 25?
Jim Lauderdale -- b.4/11/1957
Songwriter, Country SingerMisc: plays in the styles of country, bluegrass and Americana
Brian Laudrup -- b.2/22/1969
Sports Commentator, Sports Analyst, Soccer Player, Austrian, Danish (Denmark)
Andrew Lauer -- b.6/19/1965
Actor, Producer/Director (m), Video Game Voice Actor, SingerNames/Places: RN: Andy Lauer, changed to Andrew c. 2014TV Shows: Going to Extremes (as Charlie), Carloine in the City (as Charlie)Movie Titles: Iron Man 3, Screamers, The DoorsVideo Games: Syndicate
Bonnie Lauer -- b.2/20/1951
Golfer
Brad Lauer -- b.10/27/1966
NHL Coach, NHL Player, Canadian
Jack Matthew Lauer -- b.6/26/2001
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Annette Roque and Matt's son
Martin Lauer -- b.1/2/1937 N.S. d.10/6/2019 N.S. (82)
Olympic Athlete, Track and Field, West GermanNames/Places: RN: Karl Martin LauerMisc: hurdler
Matt Lauer -- b.12/30/1957
News Person, CorrespondentNames/Places: b. in New York CityTV Shows: PM Magazine, HBO Entertainment News, Today
Romy Lauer -- b.10/2/2003
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Annette and Matt's daughter