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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 daughter
Misc: some say b. 1959
TV 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, Australian
Misc: 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), Singer
Names/Places: b. in Brooklyn; RN:Francine Lassman; Xavier Cugat's ex-wife
Misc: some say b. 1931

Allan "Rocky" Lane -- b.9/22/1909 N.S. d.10/27/1973 N.S. (64)
TV/Movie Actor, Voice Actor
Misc: B-movie cowboy star of the 1940s
TV Shows: Red Ryder (star) Mr. Ed (voicist)

Sir Allen Lane -- b.9/21/1902 d.7/7/1970 (67)
Publisher (m), English
Misc: Penguin Books founder

Burton Lane -- b.2/2/1912 N.S. d.1/5/1997 N.S. (84)
Composer
Names/Places: RLN:Levy
Misc: 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)
Actor
TV 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 Singer
Names/Places: RN:Eleanor Johnston
Misc: some say b. 1939

Diane Lane -- b.1/22/1965
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress
Misc: some say b. 1963
TV 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 Cornerback
Misc: intercepted 1,207 yards with 5 TDs; 7x Pro Bowl, 6x First-team All-Pro, 4x Second-team All-Pro
Sports Teams: Los Angeles Rams (1952-1953), Chicago Cardinals (1954-1959), Detroit Lions (1960-1965)

Dutton Walker Lane -- b.6/8/2021 N.S.
Celebrity Son
Names/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 Singer
Group 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 Johnston
Misc: 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, English
Misc: retired from acting in 1966
TV 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 Singer
Group 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)
Actress
Names/Places: married and became Joy Van Ronkel
Movie 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 Actress
TV Shows: The Nanny (as C.C. Babcock)

Lola Lane -- b.5/21/1906 d.6/22/1981 (75)
Movie Actress, Singer
Names/Places: RN:Dorothy Mullican; Priscilla & Rosemary's sister
Misc: 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 Leader
Misc: 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 Actress
Misc: 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), Boxer
Misc: retired boxing referee
TV 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 Coach
Misc: played 1928-1934
Sports Teams: New York Rangers, Boston Bruins

Nancy Lane -- b.6/16/1951
Actress
TV Shows: Rhoda (as Tina), Angie (as Mary), The Duck Factory
Movie Titles: Young Doctors in Love

Nathan Lane -- b.2/3/1956
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Gay
TV Shows: Teacher's Pet, George and Martha
Movie Titles: The Lion King, Birdcage, Encore Encore, Mousehunt, The Producers

Paula Lane -- b.4/17/1986 N.S.
Actress, English
TV Shows: Coronation Street

Priscilla Lane -- b.6/12/1915 N.S. d.4/4/1995 N.S. (79)
Movie Actress, Singer
Names/Places: RLN:Mullican; Lois & Rosemary's sister
Group 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 Actor
Movie Titles: Boston Blacke (series)

Roberta Lane -- b.3/14/1943 N.S.
Model, Playmate
Misc: April 1962

Ronnie "Plonk" Lane -- b.4/1/1946 N.S. d.6/4/1997 N.S. (51)
Songwriter, Bassist, Rock and Roll Singer, English
Misc: some say b. 1948
Group Names: The Faces (aka The Small Faces)

Rose Wilder Lane -- b.12/5/1886 d.10/30/1968 (81)
Author (m), Novelist, Theologian
Names/Places: Laura Ingalls Wilder's daughter

Rosemary Lane -- b.4/4/1914 d.11/25/1974 (60)
Actress
Names/Places: Lois & Priscilla's sis; RLN:Mullican

Ryan Lane -- b.11/23/1987 N.S.
Actor
TV 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)
Actress
Misc: retired from acting in 1977
TV 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)
Actor
TV 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 Musician
Group Names: Sweet F.A.

Valerie Lane -- b.8/4/1949
Model, Playmate
Misc: October 1973

Mark Lanegan -- b.11/25/1964 N.S. d.2/22/2022 N.S. (57)
Songwriter, Alternative Rock Singer
Group Names: Screaming Trees, Queens of the Stone Age

Brad Laner -- b.??/??/????
Rock and Roll Guitarist
Group 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), Singer
TV Shows: Mickey Mouse Club

Tory Lanez -- b.7/27/1992 N.S.
Rapper
Names/Places: RN: Daystar Peterson

Lang Lang -- b.6/14/1982 N.S.
Pianist, Chinese
Misc: 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), Scottish
Misc: Folk and Fairy Tale Collector, Folklorist, Mysteries, Mythology
Book 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
Bassist
Group 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), Austrian
Misc: 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, Lesbian
Names/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 Player
Misc: 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, Canadian
Group Names: April Wine

Gary Langan -- b.4/19/1956
Music Producer, Sound Engineer, New Wave Musician, English
Group Names: Art of Noise (engineer)

Glenn Langan -- b.7/8/1917 d.1/19/1991 (73)
Movie/Stage Actor
Movie 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 Son
Names/Places: Liv Tyler and Royston's son

Paul Robert Langdon -- b.5/24/1988
Actor
TV Shows: Without a Trace (as Sergio)
Movie Titles: Stagmata .44, The Staircase, Perfect Game

Sue Ane Langdon -- b.3/8/1936
Actress
TV Shows: Bachelor Father (as Kitty Marsh), Jackie Gleason Show, Arnie
Movie 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 Son
Names/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, English
Names/Places: many say b. 1931
TV 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), Cellist
Names/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 Host
TV Shows: The Dating Game (host 1966-80)

Marilyn Lange -- b.1/12/1952
Model, Playmate
Misc: 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, Zambian
Misc: 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, Playmate
Misc: June 1984

Frank Langella -- b.1/1/1938
Movie/Stage Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
Names/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), German
Misc: 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
Actress
Misc: some say b. 1973
TV 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 Center
Misc: Super Bowls VI, VII, VIII
Sports 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, American
Misc: played 1976-1987; played for the WHA and the NHL
Sports Teams: Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, Minnesota North Stars, Los Angeles Kings

Michel Langevin -- b.5/30/1963
Heavy Metal Drummer, Canadian
Group Names: Voivod

Paul Langevin -- b.1/23/1872 d.12/19/1946 (74)
Physicist (m), French
Misc: X-rays, radiation, sound detection system for submarines

Bonnie Langford -- b.7/22/1964
Actress, Dancer (m), English
TV 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, Singer
Names/Places: b. in Lakeland, Fla.; RLN:Newbern; Jon Hall's wife
Misc: 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, Australian
TV 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, German
Misc: 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 Pitcher
Misc: 7x Gold Glove

Murray Langston -- b.6/27/1945 N.S.
Comedian, Canadian
TV 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)
Actor
TV Shows: Peyton Place (as Leslie Harrington)

Lillian "Lillie" Langtry -- b.10/13/1853 d.2/12/1929 (75)
Actress, Vaudevillaness
Names/Places: NN:The Jersey Lily; RN:Emily Charlotte Le Breton

Rod Langway -- b.5/3/1957
NHL Defensive, Hockey Coach, Olympic Athlete, American, Chinese
Misc: played 1977-1993
Sports 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 Guitarist
Group Names: Sons of the Pioneers

Allen Lanier -- b.6/25/1946 d.8/14/2013 (67)
Keyboardist, Rhythm Guitarist, Rock and Roll Singer
Group Names: Blue Oyster Cult

Hal Lanier -- b.7/4/1942
Businessperson, MLB Manager, MLB Coach, MLB Player
Misc: 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 Center
Names/Places: b. in Buffalo
Misc: Pistons #16 retired, Bucks #16 retired
Sports 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 Linebacker
Misc: 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 retired
Sports 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
Actress
TV 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 Outfielder
Sports 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, Canadian
Misc: 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, English
Names/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), English
TV 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
Actor
Names/Places: Ally Sheedy's hubby, Angela's son
Movie Titles: Scent of a Woman, The Hurricane, Michael Clayton, Gorillas in the Mist

Rebecca Elizabeth Lansbury -- b.3/15/1994
Celebrity Daughter
Names/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 Kicker
TV Shows: Monday Night Football

Joi Lansing -- b.4/6/1929 N.S. d.8/7/1972 N.S. (43)
Actress, Singer, Model
TV Shows: Bob Cummings Show (as Shirley Swanson)

Mike Lansing -- b.4/3/1968
MLB Infielder

P. J. Lansing -- b.10/13/1949
Model, Playmate
Misc: February 1972

Robert Lansing -- b.6/5/1928 N.S. d.10/23/1994 N.S. (66)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor
Names/Places: b. in San Diego; RLN:Howell Brown; Emily McLaughlin's ex-
Misc: some say b. in 1929
TV 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 wife
Misc: 20th Century Fox
Movie Titles: Indecent Proposal, The Accused, Fatal Attraction

Meyer Lansky -- b.7/4/1902 d.1/15/1983 (81)
Outlaw, Russian
Names/Places: RN:Maier Suchowljansky

Snooky Lanson -- b.3/27/1914 d.7/2/1990 (76)
Singer
Names/Places: b. in Memphis, TN; RN:Roy Landman
TV Shows: Your Hit Parade

Conrad Lant -- b.1/15/1962
Bassist, Heavy Metal Singer, English
Names/Places: aka Cronos
Group Names: Venom

William Lanteau -- b.11/17/1922 d.11/3/1993 (70)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor
TV Shows: Newhart (as Chester Wannamaker)

MacKenlee Faire Lanter -- b.12/30/2017 N.S.
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Angela and Matt's daughter

Matt Lanter -- b.4/1/1983 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Video Game Voice Actor, Model
TV Shows: 90210 (as Liam Court), Star-Crossed, Ultimate Spider-Man, Star Wars The Clone Wars
Movie Titles: Star Wars the Clone Wars (as Anakin), Disaster Movie, Soroity Row, Vampires Suck, The Roommate
Video 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, English
Group Names: The Honeycombs

John Lantree -- b.8/20/1940 N.S.
Rock-Pop Performer, Rock Bassist, British
Misc: some say b. 1941
Group Names: The Honeycombs

Gracie Lantz -- b.11/7/1903 d.3/17/1992 (88)
Stage Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress
Names/Places: MaN:Stafford; Walter's wife
Movie 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, NY
Misc: Creator of Woody Woodpecker, Andy Panda, Chilly Willy, Wally Walrus, Smedley, Sugarfoot, Oswald Rabbit, Charley Bear
TV 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)
Wrestler
Names/Places: ring name: Blackjack Lanza

Mario Lanza -- b.1/31/1921 d.10/7/1959 (38)
Movie Actor, Tenor, Opera Singer
Names/Places: RN:Alfredo Arnold Cocozza

Phil Lanzon -- b.3/23/1950 N.S.
Singer, Rock and Roll Keyboardist
Group 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
Golfer
Misc: U.S. Seniors Open 1992

Anthony LaPaglia -- b.1/31/1959
Movie Actor, Australian
TV 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 Player
Misc: 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, Canadian
Misc: played 1992-2008

Ian Laperrière -- b.1/19/1974
NHL Coach, NHL Player, Canadian

Jacques Laperrière -- b.11/22/1941
NHL Defensive, Hockey Coach, Canadian
Sports Teams: Montreal Canadiens (player 1962-1974)

Dave Lapham -- b.6/24/1952
NFL Guard
Misc: Super Bowl XVI
Sports 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, Dollhouse
Movie Titles: Crazy Stupid Love, Cloverfield, Fast and Furious, 21

Lauren Lapkus -- b.9/6/1985
Actress
Movie 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, Canadian
Misc: played 1968-1984
Sports 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 Bassist
Misc: some sources give b. in 1973
Group 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, Canadian
Misc: played 1945-1955
Sports 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 Musician
Group Names: The Commodores

Larry LaPrise -- b.11/11/1912 N.S. d.4/4/1996 N.S. (83)
Songwriter, Singer
Song 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)
Actor
TV Shows: Tarzan: The Epic Adventures (as Tarzan)

Yoli Lara -- b.9/14/1997 N.S.
Playmate, Puerto Rican
Misc: 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)
Actor
TV Shows: Arrest & Trial

Dennis Larden -- b.11/22/1949 N.S.
Pop Guitarist
Group Names: Every Mothers' son

Larry Larden -- b.8/10/1945
Folk Singer/Guitarist, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist
Group Names: Every Mothers' Son

Michael Lardie -- b.9/8/1958
Songwriter, Keyboardist, Rock and Roll Guitarist, Alaskan
Group Names: Great White

Ringold Wilmer Lardner Jr. -- b.8/19/1915 N.S. d.10/31/2000 N.S. (85)
Author (m), Screen/Scriptwriter
Names/Places: NN:Ring
Book 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 Writer
Names/Places: aka Ring Lardner
Misc: 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
Actor
TV Shows: Shades of Blue
Movie 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, Algerian
Misc: in the International Swimming Hall of Fame; President of the FINA 1988-2009, which oversees Aquatics.

Bonnie Large -- b.9/9/1952
Playmate
Misc: March 1973

Don Large -- b.11/15/1909 d.10/8/1988 (78)
Director (m), Canadian
Misc: of chorals

Eddie Large -- b.6/25/1941 N.S. d.4/2/2020 N.S. (0)
Comedian, Scottish
Names/Places: RN: Edward Hugh McGinnis
Misc: of the comedy act Little and Large with Syd Little (stage name of Cyril Mead)

Steve Largent -- b.9/28/1954
Congressperson, NFL Wide Receiver
Misc: 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 retired
Sports Teams: Seattle Seahawks (1976-1989)

Stephanie Eve Larimore -- b.4/21/1981
Model, Playmate
Misc: June 2006

Igor Larionov -- b.12/3/1960
NHL Center, Russian
Misc: played 1977-2006
Sports 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, Russian
TV Shows: Medium (as Bridgetts Dubois)

Stan Lark -- b.7/27/1940 N.S. d.8/4/2021 N.S. (81)
Bassist
Group Names: The Fireballs

Levi Larkey -- b.4/23/1974
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Carole King and Charles' son
Misc: not born April 29 according to numerous references

Barry Louis Larkin -- b.4/28/1964
MLB Shortstop, Olympic Athlete
Misc: ML MVP 1995, 12x All-Star, 3x Gold Glove, 9x Silver Slugger; Reds #11 retired and Reds Hall of Famer
Sports Teams: Cincinnatti Reds (1986-2004)

Christopher Larkin -- b.10/2/1987
Actor
TV Shows: The 100

John Larkin -- b.4/11/1912 d.1/29/1965 (52)
Actor
Misc: radio's Perry Mason
TV 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 Drummer
Group Names: Ugly Kid Joe, Godsmack

Sheila Larkin -- b.2/24/1944
Actress
TV 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)
Pianist
Misc: 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, Playmate
Misc: 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 Drummer
Names/Places: RN: Peter Sims, aka Pete Larocca Sims
Group 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 Performer
Group Names: Original Dixieline Jazz Band
Song Titles: Tiger Rag (composer)

Adam LaRoche -- b.11/6/1979 N.S.
MLB First Baseman
Misc: Gold Glove, Silver Slugger; retired in 2015
Sports 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)
Actor
Misc: silent screen

Ken Laron -- b.9/9/1953
Actor
Movie Titles: For da Love of Money

Julius LaRosa -- b.1/2/1930 d.5/12/2016 N.S. (86)
Actor, Radio Disc Jock, Pop Crooner
Names/Places: b. in Brooklyn
Misc: Fired live on the air during Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts
TV 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 Activist
Misc: 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), French
Misc: grammarman

Teela LaRoux -- b.3/28/1989 N.S.
Playmate
Misc: Playmate of the Month for July 2019

Brandon Larracuente -- b.11/16/1994 N.S.
Actor
TV 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 Actor
Names/Places: b. in New Orleans
TV 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 Actor
Names/Places: RN: Dan Whitney
Album 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 Tour
TV 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 2
Video Games: Cars (series), Disney Infinity

Arthur D. Larsen -- b.4/17/1925 d.12/7/2012 (87)
Tennis Player
Misc: 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 Pitcher
Misc: he pitched the first perfect game in World Series history--N.Y. Yankees 2, Brooklyn 0 (October 8, 1956); World Series MVP 1956
Sports 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 1978
TV 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, American
Misc: 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, Singer
TV Shows: Glee (as Joe Hart / Mike Chang)
Movie Titles: Candy From Strangers, Recovery

Schuyler "Sky" Larsen -- b.2/19/1947
Pop Bassist
Group 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.
Actress
TV Shows: Lessons in Chemistry, Raising Dad, Hoot
Movie Titles: Captain Marvel, Room, 21 Jump Street, Short Term 12, The Spectacular Now

Catherine Larson -- b.2/23/????
Actress

Dennis Larson -- b.??/??/1963
Actor
TV Shows: The Jimmy Stewart Show

Gary Larson -- b.8/14/1950
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Names/Places: b. in Tacoma, WA
Book Titles: The Far Side

Glen A. Larson -- b.1/3/1937 d.11/14/2014 (77)
Writer (m), Producer (m), Singer
Misc: 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 more
Group Names: The Four Preps

Jack Larson -- b.2/8/1928 N.S. d.9/20/2015 N.S. (87)
Screenwriter, Actor, Producer (m), Librettist
Misc: some say b. 1933
TV Shows: The Adventures of Superman's Jimmy Olsen

Jill Larson -- b.10/7/1947
Soap Actress
TV Shows: One Life to Live, All My Children (as Opal Gardner Purdy Courtlandt)

Kyle Benjamin Larson -- b.8/19/1992
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Margaret & Tim's son

Lance Larson -- b.7/3/1940 N.S. d.1/19/2024 N.S. (83)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
Misc: 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 Singer
Names/Places: b. in Helena, MT
Song Titles: Lotta Love

Reed Larson -- b.7/30/1956 N.S.
NHL Defensive, American
Misc: played 1976-1990
Sports 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 German
TV Shows: L.A. Heat (as Chase), Tarzan (star)
Movie Titles: Shakedown

Gunnar Larsson -- b.5/12/1951 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Swedish
Misc: 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
Actress
TV 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, Model
Misc: trivia: LaRue is the third cousin to Jane Fonda
TV 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 Singer
Misc: AP says b. 1942
Group 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 Actor
Names/Places: RFN:Al; wed 10 times; was called Lash because of his skill with a bullwhip
Misc: Cowboy actor; he claimed to be older
TV 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 Player
Misc: 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
Actor
Movie Titles: Superhero Movie, Mighty Ducks (series)

Frank Lary -- b.4/10/1930 N.S. d.12/13/2017 N.S. (87)
MLB Pitcher
Misc: Gold Glove

Yale Lary -- b.11/24/1930 d.5/12/2017 N.S. (86)
NFL Player
Misc: 74 yard punt, 9x Pro Bowl, 5x First Team All-Pro, 3x NFL champ
Sports 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 Singer
Names/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:Scott
TV 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
Actress
Names/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, Russian
Names/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, Philanthropist
Misc: 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, German
Misc: 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), English
Misc: 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, Columnist
Misc: 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 Player
Misc: 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 retired
Sports 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), English
Misc: discoverer of satellites of Uranus and Neptune

Jacob Lasser -- b.10/7/1896 d.5/??/1948 (51)
Financier

Louise Lasser -- b.4/11/1939
Actress
Names/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 Studios
Movie Titles: Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2, Cars, Cars 2

Vicki Lynn Lasseter -- b.2/19/1960
Model, Playmate
Misc: February 1981

Lassie -- b.6/8/???? presumed deceased
Animal Star
Names/Places: RN:Pal
Misc: 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, Playmate
Misc: August 2004
TV 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)
Actor
Movie 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.
Personality
TV 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, German
Misc: 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, English
Group 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 Singer
Names/Places: aka Latimore
Group Names: Joey Dee & the Starlighters, soloist

Frank Latimore -- b.9/28/1925 d.11/29/1998 (73)
Movie Actor
Movie 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, Singer
Names/Places: Olivia-Newton John & Matt's daughter

Harlan Lattimore -- b.11/25/1908 d.7/??/1980 (71)
Singer
Misc: 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 Runningback
Sports 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 Performer
Song 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 Player
Misc: 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, Soviet
Misc: record 12 individual wins, 5 team titles 1956-64; (Olympic-gold-1956, 60, 64)

Ellen Hamilton Latzen -- b.7/26/1980
Actress
Misc: retired from acting in 1997
Movie 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 Actor
Misc: some say b. 1953
TV 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)
Actor
TV 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, Comedian
Misc: 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, Spanish
Misc: 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, Scottish
Names/Places: RLN:MacLennan
Misc: d. Feb 25?

Jim Lauderdale -- b.4/11/1957
Songwriter, Country Singer
Misc: 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, Singer
Names/Places: RN: Andy Lauer, changed to Andrew c. 2014
TV Shows: Going to Extremes (as Charlie), Carloine in the City (as Charlie)
Movie Titles: Iron Man 3, Screamers, The Doors
Video 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 Son
Names/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 German
Names/Places: RN: Karl Martin Lauer
Misc: hurdler

Matt Lauer -- b.12/30/1957
News Person, Correspondent
Names/Places: b. in New York City
TV Shows: PM Magazine, HBO Entertainment News, Today

Romy Lauer -- b.10/2/2003
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Annette and Matt's daughter

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