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Thijs Lauer -- b.11/28/2006
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Annette and Matt's son
Walter Laufer -- b.7/5/1906 N.S. d.9/1/1984 N.S. (78)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
Billy Laughlin -- b.7/5/1932 d.8/31/1948 (16)
ActorNames/Places: RFMN:William RobertMovie Titles: Our Gang (as Froggy)
James L. Laughlin -- b.4/2/1850 d.11/28/1933 (83)
EconomistMisc: helped found the Federal Reserve System
John Laughlin -- b.4/3/1953
ActorTV Shows: The White Shadow (as Paddy Falahey)Movie Titles: Footloose, The Rock, The Lawnmower Man, An Officer and a Gentleman
Tom Laughlin -- b.8/10/1931 d.12/12/2013 (82)
Author (m), Screen/Scriptwriter, Educator (m), Political Activist, Movie Actor, Movie Producer/Director (m)Names/Places: b. in Minneappolis, MinnesotaMovie Titles: Billy Jack
Charles Laughton -- b.7/1/1899 d.12/15/1962 (63)
Movie Actor, Movie Director (m), English, GayNames/Places: Elsa Lanchester's hubbyMovie Titles: The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Man on the Eiffel Tower, Witness For the Prosecution, Mutiny on the Bounty, Spartacus
Janne Laukkanen -- b.3/19/1970
NHL Player, Finnish
Hank Lauman -- b.2/16/1916 d.8/2/1993 (77)
Bowler
Frank Launder -- b.1/28/1906 d.2/23/1997 (91)
Screen/Scriptwriter, Producer/Director (m), English
Cyndi Lauper -- b.6/20/1953 N.S.
Vegetarian, Movie Actress, Music Producer, Composer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Hip-Pop SingerNames/Places: b. in QueensMisc: underrated singer of the 1980s with fewer big hits than she deservedSong Titles: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Time After Time, She Bop, All Through the Night, Money Changes Everything, Goonies 'R' Good Enough, True Colors, Change of Heart, I Drove All NightAlbum Titles: She's So Unusual, True Colors, A Night to RememberTV Shows: Mad About You (as Marianne), Pee Wee's Playhouse (theme song singer)
John Henry Laur -- b.12/2/1901 d.12/18/1994 (93)
Misc: one of the oldest male identical twins to live
Thomas Bockerty Laur -- b.12/2/1901 d.??/??/????
Misc: one of the oldest male identical twins to live
Matthew Laurance -- b.3/2/1950 N.S.
ActorNames/Places: Mitchell's twin brother; RLN:Ditkoff; NOT Joey Lawrence's brotherTV Shows: Saturday Night Live, Not Necessairily The News, Duet (as Ben Coleman), Beverly Hills 90210 (as Mel Silver aka David's dad)
Mitchell Laurance -- b.3/2/1950
ActorNames/Places: Matthew's twin brother; RLN:Ditkoff
Lois Laurel Sr. -- b.9/7/1895 d.7/9/1990 (94)
ActressNames/Places: Mrs. Stan Laurel
Stan Laurel -- b.6/16/1890 d.2/23/1965 (74)
Movie Actor, Comedian, EnglishNames/Places: RN:Arthur Stanley Jefferson; wed 8x's to 4 wives; d. in Santa Monica, Ca.Misc: Skinny half of Laurel & (Oliver) Hardy; some say b. 1894, 1895, or 1900
Carly Lauren -- b.7/3/1990
PlaymateMisc: October 2013
David Lauren -- b.10/31/1971
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Ralph's son
Dyanna Lauren -- b.3/18/1965
XXX-rated actress, Director (m)
Joy Lauren -- b.10/18/1989
ActressNames/Places: aka Joy JorgensenTV Shows: Desperate Housewives (as Danielle Van De Kamp)Movie Titles: House of Dust, The Assignment
K. Lee Lauren -- b.4/16/1971
Rock and Roll Musician
Ralph Lauren -- b.10/14/1939
Fashion Designer (m), JewishNames/Places: RLN:Lipshitz
Rod Lauren -- b.3/20/1940 d.7/11/2007 (67)
Actor, Singer
Sky Cole Lauren -- b.7/27/2012
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Elizabeth Berkeley and Greg's son
Tammy Lauren -- b.11/16/1968
ActressTV Shows: Who's Watching the Kids? (as Melissa Turner), Angie (as Hillary), Out of the Blue (as Stacey Richards), Best of Times, Morningstar/Eveningstar (as Lisa), Fresno, Homefront (as Ginger Szabo), Martial Law (as Dana Doyle 1998), Wanda at Large (as Jenny Hawkins), Drew Carey Show (as Lily), Home Improvement (as Patty), Young & The RestlessMovie Titles: Wishmaster, Mad City
Veronica Lauren -- b.12/17/1980
ActressTV Shows: Dark ShadowsMovie Titles: American Pie, Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey, Forever Young, Homeward Bound II
Lynda Laurence -- b.2/20/1949 N.S.
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: The Supremes
Oona Laurence -- b.8/1/2002 N.S.
Actor
Henry Laurens -- b.2/24/1723 O.S. or 3/6/1724 N.S. d.12/8/1792 (68)
Revolutionary (m), Statesman (m)Misc: President of Continental Congress
Aonika Laurent -- b.1/15/1971 N.S.
ActressMovie Titles: Fantastic Four, Olympus Has Fallen, High Freakquency, Black Jaq
Auguste Laurent -- b.11/14/1807 N.S. d.4/15/1853 N.S. (45)
Chemist (m), FrenchMisc: advanced knowledge of the structure of organic compounds.
Arthur Laurents -- b.7/14/1917 d.5/5/2011 (93)
Author (m), Dramatist/Playwright (m), Screen/ScriptwriterNames/Places: b. in New York CityMisc: co-wrote West Side Story
Joanie Laurer -- b.12/27/1969 d.4/20/2016 N.S. (46)
Actress, XXX-rated actress, Wrestler, Body BuilderNames/Places: RN: Joan Marie Laurer; NN:Chyna
Dan Lauria -- b.4/12/1947
Actor, Director (m)TV Shows: Hooperman (as Lou Stern), One Life to Live (as Gus the bad plumber), The Wonder Years (as Jack Arnold), Party of Five (as Coach Russ Petrocelli)Movie Titles: Independence Day, Stakeout
Hugh Laurie -- b.6/11/1959
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m), EnglishTV Shows: Jeeves and Wooster (as Bertie Wooster), Stuart Little, Fortysomething, House M.D. (as Dr. Gregory House), Veep (as Tom James)Movie Titles: Tomorrowland, Monsters vs. Aliens, Stuart Little
Joe Laurie Jr. -- b.4/29/1892 d.4/29/1954 (62)
Comedian, PanelistTV Shows: Can You Top This?
John Laurie -- b.3/25/1897 d.6/23/1980 (83)
Movie Actor, ScottishMovie Titles: 39 Steps, Jericho
Piper Laurie -- b.1/22/1932 N.S. d.10/14/2023 N.S. (91)
ActressNames/Places: b. in Detroit; RN:Rosetta JacobsTV Shows: Skag, The Thorn Birds, Twin Peaks (as Catherine Martell)Movie Titles: Carrie, The Hustler, The Faculty, Hesher
Sir Wilfred Laurier -- b.11/20/1841 d.2/17/1919 (77)
Prime Minister (m), CanadianMisc: 7th Canadian P.M. 1896-1911
Joseph Michael "Joe" Laurinaitis -- b.9/12/1960 N.S. d.9/22/2020 N.S. (60)
WrestlerNames/Places: NN:Road Warrior Animal
Lau Lauritzen -- b.6/26/1910 d.5/12/1977 (66)
Screen/Scriptwriter, Actor, Movie Director (m), Danish (Denmark)
Paul Laus -- b.9/26/1970
NHL Player, Canadian
Eugene Augustin Lauste -- b.1/17/1857 d.6/27/1935 (78)
Inventor (m), FrenchMisc: Talking Picture, the first sound-on-film recording
Frank R. Lautenberg -- b.1/23/1924 d.6/3/2013 (89)
Senator (m)
Ed Lauter -- b.10/30/1938 d.10/16/2013 (74)
TV/Movie ActorTV Shows: BJ & the Bear (as Sheriff Cain)Movie Titles: The Artist
Harry Lauter -- b.6/19/1914 d.10/30/1990 (76)
TV/Movie ActorMisc: cowboy rolesTV Shows: Waterfront (as Jim Herrick)
Taylor Lautner -- b.2/11/1992
ActorMovie Titles: Twilight (series)
Cookie Lavagetto -- b.12/1/1912 d.8/10/1990 (77)
MLB Manager, MLB Coach, MLB PlayerNames/Places: RFN:Harry
Pierre Laval -- b.6/28/1883 d.10/15/1945 (62)
Politician (m), Statesman (m), French
Paul LaValle -- b.9/6/1908 N.S. d.6/24/1997 N.S. (88)
Conductor/Composer, Bandleader
Mike LaValliere -- b.8/18/1960
MLB CatcherNames/Places: NN:SpankyMisc: Gold GloveSports Teams: St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago White Sox
René Lavan -- b.11/5/1968
Actor, American, CubanMovie Titles: Dirty Dancing:Havana Nights
Johann Kaspar Lavater -- b.11/11/1741 N.S. d.1/2/1801 N.S. (59)
Theologian, Swiss
Shayla La Veaux -- b.12/27/1969
XXX-rated actress
Gary Lavelle -- b.1/3/1949
MLB Pitcher
Rose Lavelle -- b.5/14/1995 N.S.
Soccer Midfielder
Dante Lavelli -- b.2/23/1923 d.1/20/2009 (85)
NFL PlayerMisc: AAFC/NFL end, 3x NFL champ, 4x AAFC champ, 3x Pro Bowl, 3x First Team All-Pro, 2x Second Team All-ProSports Teams: Cleveland Browns (1946-1956)
Brian Lavender -- b.4/20/1947
NHL Player, Canadian
Ian Lavender -- b.2/16/1946 N.S. d.2/2/2024 N.S. (77)
Actor, EnglishTV Shows: EastendersMovie Titles: Dad's Army
Joe Lavender -- b.2/10/1949
NFL CornerbackMisc: Super Bowl XVIISports Teams: Philadelphia Eagles (1973-1975), Washington Redskins (1976-1982)
Rod Laver -- b.8/9/1938
Tennis Player, AustralianMisc: the first player to win the "Grand Slam" twice (1962,69); Wimbledon champion 4 times; first to earn $1 million in prize money.
Charles Louis Laveran -- b.6/18/1845 d.5/18/1922 (76)
Bacteriologist (m), Physician (m)
Tommy LaVerdi -- b.1/6/1964 or 1/6/1967
Rock and Roll MusicianNames/Places: RFMN:Thomas CharlesGroup Names: 21 Guns
Dan Lavery -- b.6/11/1966
Modern Rock MusicianGroup Names: Tonic
Bettye LaVette -- b.1/29/1946 N.S.
Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Ezequiel Lavezzi -- b.5/3/1985 N.S.
Soccer Player, Argentine
Daliah Lavi -- b.10/12/1942 N.S. d.5/3/2017 N.S. (74)
Movie Actress, Singer, Model, PalestinianMovie Titles: Casino Royale
Inbar Lavi -- b.10/23/1986 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Imposters, Prison Break
Avril Lavigne -- b.9/27/1984 N.S.
Songwriter, Pop Singer, CanadianSong Titles: Complicated, Sk8er Boi, My Happy Ending, GirlfriendAlbum Titles: Let Go, Under My Skin, The Best Damn Thing, Goodbye Lullaby, Avril Lavigne
George "Kid" Lavigne -- b.12/6/1869 d.3/9/1928 (58)
Boxer
Christine Lavin -- b.1/2/1952 N.S.
Folk SingerSong Titles: Sensitive New Age Guys
Linda Lavin -- b.10/15/1937 N.S.
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, SingerNames/Places: b. in Portland, METV Shows: Barney Miller (as Det. Janice Wentworth), Alice (as Alice Hyatt), Room For Two (as Edie)
Zack LaVine -- b.3/10/1995 N.S.
NBA Guard
Jack Laviolette -- b.7/17/1879 d.1/9/1960 (80)
NHL Defensive, NHL Left Wing, CanadianMisc: played from 1903-1918Sports Teams: Montreal Le National, Michigan Soo Indians, Montreal Shamrocks, Montreal Canadiens
Peter Laviolette -- b.12/7/1964
NHL Coach, NHL Player, Olympic AthleteMisc: US hockey defenseman (Olympics-1994)
Gilson Lavis -- b.6/27/1951
Artist, New Wave Drummer, EnglishGroup Names: Squeeze
Lucien Laviscount -- b.6/9/1992 N.S.
Actor, EnglishTV Shows: Scream QueensMovie Titles: Honeytrap, One Night in Istanbul, Johnny and the Bomb
Hector Lavoe -- b.9/30/1946 d.6/29/1993 N.S. (46)
Composer, Singer, Bandleader, Puerto Rican
Jennifer J. LaVoie -- b.2/25/1971
Businessperson, Actress, Model, PlaymateMisc: August 1993
Roland Kent Lavoie -- b.7/31/1943
Songwriter, Guitarist, Pianist, Pop SingerNames/Places: aka LoboSong Titles: Me and You and a Dog named Boo
Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier -- b.8/26/1743 N.S. d.5/8/1794 N.S. (50)
Scientist (m), Chemist (m), FrenchNames/Places: NN:The Father of Modern Chemistry
John-Paul Lavoisier -- b.3/12/1980
ActorTV Shows: One Life to Live (as Rex for a decade)Movie Titles: One Day in May, Wolves of Wall Street
Adam LaVorgna -- b.3/1/1981
TV/Movie ActorTV Shows: Brooklyn Bridge (as Nicholas Scamperelli), 7th Heaven (as Robbie Palmer)Movie Titles: Outside Providence, The Beautician and the Beast, Milk Money
January LaVoy -- b.12/??/1975
Actress
Andrew Bonar Law -- b.9/16/1858 d.10/30/1923 (65)
Prime Minister (m), Politician (m), EnglishMisc: P.M. 1922-23
Denis Law -- b.2/24/1940
Soccer Striker, ScottishMisc: CBE
Don Law -- b.2/24/1902 d.12/20/1982 (80)
Music Executive, Country MusicianMisc: Head of Columbia Records' country music division
Hayley Law -- b.11/18/1992 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Riverdale (as Valerie Brown, a member of the Pussycats)
Iris Law -- b.10/25/2000
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Sadie Frost and Jude's daughter
John Philip Law -- b.9/7/1937 d.5/13/2008 (70)
Movie ActorMovie Titles: The Russians Are Coming, Barbarella, Hurry Sundown
Jude Law -- b.12/29/1972
Actor, EnglishMovie Titles: The Talented Mr. Ripley, Enemy at the Gates, Artificial Intelligence, Road to Perdition, Cold Mountain, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, I Love Huckabees, Alfie, Closer, The Holiday, A.I., Sherlock Holmes
Katrina Law -- b.9/30/1985 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Arrow, Spartacus: War of the DamnedMovie Titles: Apparition, Snow Bride
Rudy Law -- b.9/10/2002
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Sadie Frost and Jade's son
Tajuan E. "Ty" Law -- b.2/10/1974 N.S.
NFL CornerbackMisc: 3x Super Bowl champion, 5x Pro Bowl, 2x First Team All-Pro, 2x NFL interceptions leaderSports Teams: New England Patriots (1995-2004), New York Jets (2005), Kansas City Chiefs (2006-2007), New York Jets (2008), Denver Broncos (2009)
Vance Law -- b.10/1/1956
MLB Player
Vernon Law -- b.3/12/1930
MLB PitcherMisc: Cy Young Award winner in 1960Sports Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates
Barbara Ann Lawford -- b.10/7/1942 N.S.
Model, PlaymateMisc: February 1961
Christopher Kennedy Lawford -- b.3/29/1955 N.S. d.9/4/2018 N.S. (63)
Political Activist, Actor, Producer (m)Names/Places: Patricia Kennedy & Peter's sonMovie Titles: 13 Days, The 6th Day, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
Herbert Lawford -- b.5/15/1851 d.4/20/1925 (73)
Tennis Player, Scottish
Matthew Lawford -- b.2/27/1995
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Jeannie & Chris's son
Peter Lawford -- b.9/7/1923 d.12/24/1984 (61)
TV/Movie Actor, EnglishNames/Places: b. in London; Patricia Kennedy's hubbyTV Shows: The Thin Man (as Nick Charles)
Fergal Lawler -- b.3/4/1971
Modern Rock Drummer, IrishGroup Names: Cranberries
Jerry O'Neal Lawler -- b.11/29/1949 N.S.
Sports Commentator, WrestlerNames/Places: NN:Jerry "The King" LawlerMisc: "feuded" with comedian Andy Kaufman and slapped him on the David Letterman show; it was all staged, though with Andy, who really knew?
Pat Lawler -- b.12/29/1929 N.S. d.11/21/2017 N.S. (87)
Model, PlaymateMisc: August 1955
Richard Lawler -- b.8/12/1895 d.7/1/1982 (86)
Surgeon (m)Misc: the world's first kidney transplant performer
Blackie Lawless -- b.9/4/1956
Actor, Songwriter, Singer, Bassist, Guitarist, Heavy Metal BassistGroup Names: W.A.S.P. (you don't want to know what they stand for).
Jack Lawless -- b.9/20/1987 N.S.
DrummerGroup Names: DNCE, The Jonas Brothers
Lucy Lawless -- b.3/29/1968
Actress, Producer (m), New ZealandMisc: USA Today says b. 3/27/69TV Shows: Xena: Warrior Princess (star)Movie Titles: Spider-Man (2002), Bedtime Stories, EuroTrip
Rick Lawless -- b.12/31/1960
ActorTV Shows: Herman's Head (as Wimp)Movie Titles: Slappy and the Stinkers
Alan Lawlor -- b.3/22/1973
Rock and Roll Musician
Craig Lawlor -- b.11/5/1982
Actor
Charles Lanier Lawrance -- b.9/30/1882 d.6/24/1950 (67)
Aeronautical (m), Engineer (m)Misc: designed the first successful air-cooled aircraft engine, used on many historic early flights.
Lawrence Of Arabia -- b.8/15/1888 d.5/19/1935 (46)
Author (m), Soldier, Actor, Welsh (Wales), GayNames/Places: b. in Tremadoc; Officer; RN:Thomas Edward Lawrence/ShawMisc: died in England from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash
Albert Lawrence -- b.4/26/1961
Olympic Athlete, JamaicanMisc: 4X100m relayer (Olympic-silver-1984)
Amos Adams Lawrence -- b.7/31/1814 d.8/22/1886 (72)
Merchant, Philanthropist, Abolitionist
Andrea Mead Lawrence -- b.4/19/1932 d.3/30/2009 (76)
Skier, Olympic AthleteNames/Places: LN:LawrenceMisc: was born into a skiing family and in 1949 she won the U.S. downhill, slalom and combined races. She went on to win 2 Olympic gold medals in 1952 and is the only American skier to win 2 gold medals in a single Olympics.
Andrew Lawrence -- b.1/12/1988
Actor, Video Game Voice ActorNames/Places: Joey and Matthew's brotherTV Shows: The Kids from Room 402, Recess (as Theodore J. "T.J." Detweiler), Brotherly Love (as Andy), Oliver Beene (as Tayler Mark Beene), Hawaii Five-O (as Eric Russo)Movie Titles: Jack Frost, Bean, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Batman Forever, The MaskVideo Games: Battlefield 4, The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Arnie Lawrence -- b.7/10/1938 d.4/22/2005 (66)
Reeds, Saxophonist, Jazz Performer
Barbara Lawrence -- b.2/24/1930 d.11/13/2013 (83)
Writer (m), Businessperson, Actress
Bill Lawrence -- b.1/29/1916 d.3/2/1972 (56)
News PersonTV Shows: ABC News
Bill Lawrence -- b.12/28/1926
SingerTV Shows: Arthur Godfrey (TV show series)
Carol Lawrence -- b.9/5/1934
Soap Actress, TV/Movie/Stage Actress, SingerNames/Places: b. in Melrose Park, IL; RN:Carolina Maria Laraia; Robert Goulet's ex-wifeTV Shows: General HospitalMovie Titles: West Side Story
Carolyn Lawrence -- b.2/13/1967 N.S.
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Video Game Voice ActressTV Shows: SpongeBob SquarePants (as Sandy Cheeks and other voices), The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (as Cindy Vortex), Moral Orel (as Orel Puppington)Video Games: Nicktoons (series), SpongeBob SquarePants (series)
D. H. Lawrence -- b.9/11/1885 d.3/2/1930 (44)
Novelist, EnglishNames/Places: b. in Eastwood; RFMN:David Herbert; Lady Chatterley's Lover
David Lawrence -- b.12/25/1888 d.2/11/1973 (84)
Publisher (m), Editor (m)Misc: founder of US News and World Report
David Lawrence -- b.10/16/1969
TV ActorNames/Places: Greg's twinTV Shows: Bewitched (as Adam Stephens)
Dylan Rose Lawrence -- b.1/16/2023 N.S.
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Samantha Cope and Joey's daughter
Eddie Lawrence -- b.3/2/1919 d.3/25/2014 (95)
Author (m), Dramatist/Playwright (m), Actor, Comedian, Lyricist, SingerSong Titles: The Old Philosopher
Elizabeth Lawrence -- b.9/6/1922 d.6/11/2000 (77)
Soap ActressTV Shows: All My Children
Elliot Lawrence -- b.2/14/1925 N.S. d.7/2/2021 N.S. (96)
Bandleader, Jazz PianistMisc: of some of his era TV variety showsTV Shows: Red Buttons TV Show
Ernest Orlando Lawrence -- b.8/8/1901 d.8/27/1958 (57)
Inventor (m), Physicist (m)Misc: Nuclear Physicist; Cyclotron-Nobel 1939
Florence Lawrence -- b.1/2/1886 or 1/1/1890 d.12/28/1938 (52)
Movie Actress, CanadianNames/Places: NN:The Biograph GirlMisc: the movies' first star; no source agrees on date of birth
Francis Lawrence -- b.3/26/1971 N.S.
Filmmaker
Gertrude Lawrence -- b.7/4/1898 d.9/6/1952 (54)
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Comedienne, EnglishNames/Places: RN:Gertrude Alexandra Dagmar Lawrence-Klasen
Greg Lawrence -- b.10/16/1969
TV ActorNames/Places: David's TwinTV Shows: Bewitched (as Adam Stephens)
Guy Lawrence -- b.5/25/1991
Music Producer, Electronica Performer, EnglishGroup Names: Disclosure
Henry Van Duzer Lawrence -- b.10/8/2006
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Christa Miller and Bill's daughter
Howard Lawrence -- b.5/11/1994
Music Producer, Electronica Performer, EnglishGroup Names: Disclosure
Jack Lawrence -- b.4/7/1912 N.S. d.3/16/2009 N.S. (96)
Composer, Lyricist
Jacob Lawrence -- b.9/7/1917 d.6/9/2000 (82)
Artist
James Lawrence -- b.10/1/1781 N.S. d.6/4/1813 N.S. (31)
Naval OfficerMisc: War of 1812 "Don't Give Up The Ship!"
Janice Lawrence -- b.6/7/1962
Basketball FigureMisc: (Olympic-gold-1984)
Jasmine Page Lawrence -- b.1/15/1996
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Patricia and Martin's girl
Jennifer Lawrence -- b.8/15/1990
Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: The Bill Engvall Show (as Lauren Pearson)Movie Titles: The Hunger Games (series), Silver Linings Playbook
Jerome Lawrence -- b.7/14/1915 d.2/29/2004 (88)
Author (m), ComposerMisc: wrote 100's of plays including "Inherit the Wind" and "Mame"
Joey Lawrence -- b.4/20/1976
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m), Songwriter, Pop SingerNames/Places: RFN:Joseph Jr.TV Shows: Gimme a Break (as Joey Donovan), Blossom (as Anthony Russo), Brotherly Love (as Joe), American Dreams (as Michael Brooks), Melissa and Joey (as Joe Longo)Movie Titles: A Goofy Movie, Pandora's Box, Oliver and Company
John H. Lawrence -- b.1/7/1904 d.9/7/1991 (87)
Scientist (m)Misc: examined effect of neutron radiation on fabric
Laurie Joseph Lawrence -- b.10/14/1941 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Rugby Player, AustralianMisc: Swimming Coach
Lisa Lawrence -- b.11/14/1970
ActressMovie Titles: Son in Law, Unforeseen
Marc Lawrence -- b.2/17/1910 d.11/28/2005 (95)
TV/Movie Actor, SingerMovie Titles: From Dusk Till Dawn, The Man With The Golden Gun, Marathon Man, Diamonds are Forever
Margaret Lawrence -- b.8/2/1889 d.1/8/1929 (39)
Movie ActressMisc: died in a murder suicide by Wallace Eddinger possibly also on January 8, 1929.
Marjorie Lawrence -- b.2/17/1907 d.1/13/1979 (71)
Soprano
Mark Lawrence -- b.1/27/1972
NHL Player, Canadian
Mark Lawrence -- b.1/14/1921 d.8/24/1991 N.S. (70)
Actor, Producer (m), Composer, Pianist
Mark Christopher Lawrence -- b.5/22/1964
Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: Chuck (as Big Mike)Movie Titles: Terminator 2: Judgment Day, The Pursuit of Happyness, Garfield (2004)
Martin Lawrence -- b.4/16/1965
TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, TV Host, GermanTV Shows: Martin (as Martin the talk show host of WZUP aka What'zuppp!), Def Comedy JamMovie Titles: House Party, Boomerang, Life, Blue Streak, Big Momma's House (series), What's The Worst That Could Happen?, National Security, Bad Boys II, Rebound, Wild Hogs
Mary Lawrence -- b.5/17/1918 d.9/24/1991 (73)
Author (m), TV/Movie ActressTV Shows: Love That Bob (as Ruth Helm)
Matthew Lawrence -- b.2/11/1980
TV/Movie Actor, Commercial ActorNames/Places: Joey's brotherMisc: did pudding commercials with Bill CosbyTV Shows: Gimme a Break (as Matthew Donovan), Walter & Emily (as Zack), Brotherly Love (as Matthew), Boy Meets World (as Jack)
Rosina Lawrence -- b.12/30/1912 d.6/23/1997 (84)
Movie ActressMovie Titles: Our Gang, The Little Rascals
Russell Lawrence -- b.4/19/1978
ActorMovie Titles: Power Rangers Lost Galaxy (series)
Sharon Lawrence -- b.6/29/1961
Actress, Producer (m), Dancer (m), SingerNames/Places: b. Charlotte, NCMisc: some say b. 1962TV Shows: N.Y.P.D. Blue (as Sylvia Costas), Fired Up, Ladies Man (as Donna Stiles), JAG (as Cmdr. Sturgis Turner)
Skylar JoAnn Lawrence -- b.6/27/2001
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Becca and Tracy's daughter
Steve Lawrence -- b.7/8/1935 N.S. d.3/7/2024 N.S. (88)
Jewish, Actor, Variety Show Host, Adult-Pop SingerNames/Places: b. in Brooklyn; RN:Sidney Leibowitz; Eydie Gorme's husbandTV Shows: Steve Lawrence Show, "Foulups, Bleeps and Blunders"
Steven Anthony Lawrence -- b.7/19/1990
ActorTV Shows: Even Stevens (as Bernard "Beans" Aranguren)Movie Titles: Cheaper by the Dozen, Kicking and Screaming, The Cat in the Hat, The Even Stevens Movie
Suzanne Lawrence -- b.5/20/1969
Beauty Pagent WinnerMisc: Miss Texas-America (1991) (4th)
Syd Lawrence -- b.6/26/1923 d.5/5/1998 (74)
Bandleader, British
Tasie Lawrence -- b.12/22/1990 N.S.
Actress, EnglishTV Shows: House of Anubis (as Mara Jaffray)Movie Titles: Good Kids, Everything Before Us, Shoot Me Nicely
Tracy Lawrence -- b.1/27/1968
Songwriter, Country Singer/GuitaristSong Titles: Sticks and Stones, Alibis, Can't Break It to My Heart, My Second Home, If the Good Die Young, Texas Tornado, Time Marches On, Find Out Who Your Friends AreAlbum Titles: Sticks and Stones, Alibis, I See It Now, Time Marches On
Trevor Lawrence -- b.??/??/????
Rock and Roll MusicianGroup Names: Paul Butterfield Blues Band
William Stoddard Lawrence -- b.1/3/2003
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Christa Miller and Bill's son
Yvette Lawrence -- b.3/3/1964
Actress
Vicki Lawrence-Schultz -- b.3/26/1949
TV/Stage Actress, Comedienne, Game Show Hostess, TV Talk Show Hostess, Pop SingerNames/Places: b. in Inglewood, Calif.Song Titles: The Night the Lights Went Out in GeorgiaTV Shows: The Carol Burnett Show, Mama's Family (as Mama "Thelma" Harper), "Win, Lose or Draw" (host), Vicki!
Mark Lawrenson -- b.6/2/1957 N.S.
Soccer Player, English
Brett Lawrie -- b.1/18/1990 N.S.
MLB Third Baseman, Canadian
Lee Lawrie -- b.10/16/1877 d.1/23/1963 (85)
Sculptor (m), German
Don Laws -- b.5/30/1929 d.12/2/2014 (85)
Figure Skater
Hubert Laws -- b.11/10/1939
Composer, Flautist, Jazz SaxophonistMisc: a career spanning over 40 years in jazz, classical, and other music genres.
Maury Laws -- b.12/6/1923 N.S. d.3/28/2019 N.S. (95)
ComposerMisc: Television and Film Composer for Rankin/Bass productions.TV Shows: The Hobbit, The Jackson 5ive, The Osmonds, The Little Drummer Boy, The Tomfoolery Show, Here Comes Peter Cottontail, Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town, Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph The Red-Nosed ReindeerMovie Titles: Return To Oz, Mad Monster Party, JackFrost, The Daydreamer, The Wacky World of Mother Goose
Ronnie Laws -- b.10/3/1950
Flutist, Guitarist, Saxophonist, Tenor-sax, Jazz Saxophonist, Rhythm and Blues MusicianGroup Names: Earth Wind & Fire
Ben Lawson -- b.2/6/1980 N.S.
Actor, AustralianTV Shows: Doubt, Designated Survivor (as Damian Renett)
Bianca Lawson -- b.3/20/1979 N.S.
TV Actress, Producer (m), Video Game Voice ActressNames/Places: Richard's daughterTV Shows: Goode Behavior (as Bianca Goode), Saved By the Bell: The New Class (as Megan Jones), Pretty Little Liars (as Maya St. Germain)Movie Titles: Pledge This!, Save the Last Dance, Dead and BreakfastVideo Games: Star Wars: The Old Republic
Cherry Lawson -- b.8/8/1967
XXX-rated actress
Dave Lawson -- b.4/25/1945
Composer, Keyboardist, Pianist, EnglishMisc: sessionist with Bill Wyman, Jimmy Page, and others
Denis Lawson -- b.9/27/1947
Actor, Director (m), ScottishTV Shows: New Tricks (as Steve McAndrew)Movie Titles: Star Wars (series), The Machine
Doyle Lawson -- b.4/20/1944 N.S.
Singer/Musician, Gospel Performer, Bluegrass PerformerGroup Names: Quicksilver
Hugh Lawson -- b.3/12/1935 d.3/11/1997 (61)
Jazz Pianist
Jason Lawson -- b.9/2/1974
NBA Player
Jerry (Engineer) Lawson -- b.12/1/1940 N.S. d.4/9/2011 N.S. (70)
Computer Company EngineerTV Shows: designed the Fairchild Channel F video game console
Jerry (Musician) Lawson -- b.1/23/1944 N.S. d.7/10/2019 N.S. (75)
Producer (m), Arranger, Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: Persuasions
John Howard Lawson -- b.9/25/1894 d.8/11/1977 (82)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Screen/ScriptwriterMisc: member of the "Hollywood Ten"
John "Yank" Lawson -- b.5/3/1911 N.S. d.2/18/1995 N.S. (83)
Jazz Musician
Josh Lawson -- b.7/22/1981 N.S.
Actor, Director (m), AustralianMisc: studied improv at The Second City, The Groundlings, ACME Comedy Theatre, and IO WestTV Shows: House of Lies (as Doug Guggenheim)Movie Titles: The Little Death, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, The Campaign
Lee Lawson -- b.10/14/1941 N.S. d.5/22/2022 N.S. (80)
ActressMisc: retired from acting in 1991TV Shows: Guiding Light, One Life to Live, Love of Life
Leigh Lawson -- b.7/21/1945
Writer (m), Actor, Director (m), EnglishMisc: AP says b. in 1943Movie Titles: Tess, Being Julia, Brother Son Sister Moon, Casanova, Sister Moon
Linda Lawson -- b.1/14/1936 N.S. d.5/18/2022 N.S. (86)
Actress, SingerMisc: a career spanning a half a century of years in acting
Maggie Lawson -- b.8/12/1980
ActressTV Shows: Two and a Half Men, Back in the Game, Crumbs (as Andrea), It's All Relative (as Liz), Psych (as Juliet O'Hara), Angel From Hell (as Allison)Movie Titles: Pleasantville, Cleaner, Gamer
Mark Lawson -- b.4/11/1962
Author (m), Journalist, English
Mark (Actor) Lawson -- b.12/17/1978 N.S.
Actor, Director (m)Movie Titles: Dear Diary I Died
Nigella Lawson -- b.1/6/1960 N.S.
Chef (m), Journalist, Personality, EnglishBook Titles: How to EatTV Shows: Nigella Bites, The Taste, Nigella Kitchen
Niguel Lawson -- b.3/11/1932 N.S. d.4/3/2023 N.S. (91)
Journalist, Government Official (m), English
Preacher Lawson -- b.3/15/1991 N.S.
Comedian
Rex Lawson -- b.??/??/1930 or ??/??/1935 d.??/??/1969 or ??/??/1971
Composer, Singer, Trumpeter, Bandleader
Richard Lawson -- b.3/7/1947 N.S.
Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: V (as Dr. Ben Taylor in miniseries, in the Demented Datebook solely because of this credit), The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd (as Det. Nathaniel Hawthorne), Chicago Story (as Det. O.Z. Tate), Dynasty (as Nick Kimball), Sister Sister (as Victor Sims occasional), Saints and Sinners (as Pastor Evan Johnson)Movie Titles: How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Poltergeist, Wag the Dog, Streets of Fire
Ricky Lawson -- b.11/8/1954 d.12/23/2013 (59)
Rock and Roll DrummerMisc: performed and recorded with many of the biggest names in popular music in the 1980s such as Michael Jackson, Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, and many others.
Robert Lawson -- b.10/4/1892 d.5/27/1957 (64)
Illustrator (m), Children's Author (m)
Shannon Lawson -- b.7/12/1973
Country Singer
Ty Lawson -- b.11/3/1987 N.S.
NBA Player
Victor Lawson -- b.9/9/1850 d.8/19/1925 (74)
Publisher (m), Editor (m)Misc: Associated Press prez
Tim Lawter -- b.12/10/1958
Country SingerGroup Names: Marshall Tucker Band
Alex Lawther -- b.5/4/1995 N.S.
Actor, EnglishMovie Titles: The Imitation Game, Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict, X+Y
Eric Lawton -- b.4/17/1975
Actor
Frank Lawton -- b.9/30/1904 d.6/10/1969 (64)
Actor, English
John Lawton -- b.6/11/1946 N.S. d.6/29/2021 N.S. (75)
Rock and Roll Singer, EnglishGroup Names: Uriah Heep
Matt Lawton -- b.11/3/1971
MLB Player
Tommy Lawton -- b.10/6/1919 d.11/6/1996 (77)
Soccer Player, English
Andrew Lax -- b.2/14/1959
Percussionist, CanadianGroup Names: The Oyster Band
Paul Laxalt -- b.8/2/1922 N.S. d.8/6/2018 N.S. (96)
Senator (m), Governor (m)Misc: Governor of Nevada 1967-1971, U.S. Senator 1974-1987
Halldor K. Laxness -- b.4/23/1902 d.2/8/1998 (95)
Author (m), Dramatist/Playwright (m), Icelandian
Herman Lay -- b.6/3/1909 d.12/6/1982 (73)
BusinesspersonMisc: president and founder of Frito-Lay Inc.
Rafael Lay -- b.8/17/1927 d.8/13/1982 (54)
Composer, Violinist, Cuban
Sam Lay -- b.3/20/1935 N.S. d.1/29/2022 N.S. (86)
Drummer, Blues SingerGroup Names: The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
Elmer Layden -- b.5/4/1903 N.S. d.6/30/1973 N.S. (70)
College Football PlayerMisc: one of Notre Dame's 4 HorsemenSports Teams: University of Notre Dame
Frank Layden -- b.1/5/1932
NBA General Manager, NBA CoachSports Teams: Utah Jazz (coach and General Manager)
Evelyn Laye -- b.7/10/1900 d.2/17/1996 (95)
Actress, Singer, English
John Layfield -- b.11/29/1966 N.S.
Commentator, Personality, WrestlerNames/Places: RN: John Charles Layfield; Ring Name: John "Bradshaw" Layfield
Kathleen Layman -- b.7/9/1949 d.10/26/2014 N.S. (65)
ActressNames/Places: aka Katie Layman
Bobby Layne -- b.12/19/1926 d.12/1/1986 (59)
NFL Quarterback, College Football PlayerMisc: 6x Pro Bowl; in the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame; Longhorns #22 retired, Lions #22 retiredSports Teams: University of Texas, Chicago Bears (1948), New York Bulldogs (1949), Detroit Lions (1950-1958), Pittsburgh Steelers (1958-1962)
Kiki Layne -- b.12/10/1991 N.S.
ActressMovie Titles: If Beale Street Could Talk
Rickie Layne -- b.10/30/1924 d.2/11/2006 (81)
Ventriloquist
Chris Layton -- b.11/16/1955
Blues DrummerGroup Names: Stevie Ray Vaughan, Double Trouble
George Layton -- b.3/2/1943
Actor, EnglishTV Shows: Doctor in the House (as Paul Collier), Doctor in Charge, United!
Joe Layton -- b.5/3/1931 d.5/5/1994 (63)
TV Producer/Director (m), Stage Producer/Director (m), Choreographer (m)
Lindy Layton -- b.12/7/1970
Singer, Electronica Performer, EnglishGroup Names: Beats International
Paul Layton -- b.8/4/1947
Singer, Bassist, EnglishMisc: former child starGroup Names: The New Seekers
Turner Layton -- b.7/2/1894 d.2/6/1978 (83)
Songwriter, Singer, Pianist
Tyler Layton -- b.5/6/1968
ActressTV Shows: Silk Stalkings (as Holly)
Miguel Layun -- b.6/25/1988 N.S.
Soccer Defender, Mexican
Sophie Jo Lazan -- b.9/9/2021 N.S.
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Rachel Platten and Kevin's daughter
Irving "Swifty" Lazar -- b.3/28/1907 N.S. d.12/30/1993 N.S. (86)
Talent Agent, Movie Producer/Director (m)
Justin Lazard -- b.11/30/1967
Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: Central Park West (as Gil)Movie Titles: Universal Soldier: The Return, Species II, The Giving Tree, Dead Center
Jeff Lazaro -- b.3/21/1968
NHL Right Wing, Olympic Athlete, AmericanMisc: US hockey forward (Olympics-1994), played 1900-2002Sports Teams: Ottawa Senators, Boston Bruins
Adam LaZarre-White -- b.9/21/1969
Actor, Producer (m), Video Game Voice ActorTV Shows: ScandalMovie Titles: The Gift, Ocean's ThirteenVideo Games: Mass Effect 2, Call of Duty: Finest Hour
Bill Lazarus -- b.4/18/1921 d.12/??/1987 (66)
ActorTV Shows: Bad News Bears
Emma Lazarus -- b.7/22/1849 d.11/19/1887 (38)
Poet (m)Misc: her poem, The New Colossus, is inscribed on the Statue of Liberty; the poem was written to raise money for the pedestal; d. in New York
Mell Lazarus -- b.5/3/1927 d.5/24/2016 N.S. (89)
Comic Strip Cartoonist, NovelistBook Titles: Momma, Miss Peach
Jesse Lazear -- b.5/2/1866 d.9/26/1900 (34)
Physician (m)
George Lazenby -- b.9/5/1939
Actor, Producer (m), Model, AustralianMisc: a forgotten James Bond in On Her Majesty's Secret ServiceMovie Titles: Gettsburg, Who Saw Her Die?, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, The Return of the Man From U.N.C.L.E., The Shrine of Ultimate Bliss, The Master, Never Too Young To Die
Adam Lazzara -- b.9/22/1981 N.S.
Harmonicaist, Rock Singer/GuitaristGroup Names: Taking Back Sunday
Chassity Lazzari -- b.6/5/1974
Actress
Virgilio Lazzari -- b.4/20/1887 d.10/4/1953 (66)
Opera Singer, Italian
Tony Lazzeri -- b.12/6/1903 d.8/6/1946 (42)
MLB PlayerMisc: some say b. on Dec 26Sports Teams: New York Yankees (1926-1937), Chicago Cubs (1938), Brooklyn Dodgers (1939), New York Giants (1939)
Lb -- b.??/??/????
Lc -- b.??/??/????
Ld -- b.??/??/????
Le -- b.??/??/????
Francesca Le -- b.11/28/1970
XXX-rated actressNames/Places: RN:Erica Estrada
Jennifer Lea -- b.??/??/1934
TV/Movie Actress
Jimmy Lea -- b.6/14/1952
Songwriter, Bassist, Pianist, Violinist, Rock and Roll Singer, EnglishGroup Names: Slade
Britt Leach -- b.7/18/1938
ActorMisc: retired from acting in 1991TV Shows: The Waltons (as Easy Jackson in five episodes)Movie Titles: Weird Science, The Great Outdoors, Baby Boom, "Silent Night, Deadly Night"
Carson Wilford Leach -- b.8/26/1929 N.S. d.6/18/1988 N.S. (58)
Screenwriter, Professor (m), Movie Director (m), Stage Director (m), Set Designer (m)Names/Places: aka Will Leach
Jagger Leach -- b.6/10/2007
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Lindsay Davenport and Jonathan's son
Jamie Leach -- b.8/25/1969
NHL Player, CanadianNames/Places: Reggie's son
Mike Leach -- b.3/9/1961 N.S. d.12/12/2022 N.S. (61)
College Football Coach
Reg Leach -- b.6/18/1936
NHL PlayerMisc: set a Stanley Cup Individual Record for goals scored in a game [5], in the season [19 in 1976]Sports Teams: Philadelphia Flyers
Reggie Leach -- b.4/23/1950
NHL Player, Canadian
Rick Leach -- b.5/4/1957
MLB Player, College Football Player
Robin Leach -- b.8/29/1941 N.S. d.8/24/2018 N.S. (76)
Journalist, TV Host, Producer (m), EnglishNames/Places: b. in London, EnglandTV Shows: Fame Fortune & Romance, Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous, Runaway with the Rich & FamousMovie Titles: She-Devil, Maxed Out, Troop Beverly Hills
Stephen Leach -- b.1/16/1966
NHL Coach, NHL Player
Terry Leach -- b.3/13/1954
MLB PitcherBook Titles: Things Happen for a Reason: The True Story of an Itinerant Life in Baseball
Cloris Leachman -- b.4/30/1926 N.S. d.1/27/2021 N.S. (94)
Protestant, TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Cartoon Voice ActressNames/Places: b. in Des Moines, IATV Shows: Charlie Wild-Private Detective (as Effie Perrine), Bob & Ray, Lassie (as Ruth Martin), Mary Tyler Moore Show (as Phyllis Lindstrom, also in Phyllis), The Facts of Life (as Beverly Ann Stickle), Backstairs at the White House, Walter & Emily (as Emily), The Simpsons (as Mrs. Glick), Raising Hope (as Maw Maw)Movie Titles: Young Frankenstein, Spanglish
Silas Leachman -- b.8/20/1859 d.4/28/1936 (76)
Singer
Stephen Leacock -- b.12/30/1869 d.3/28/1944 (74)
Novelist, Humorist, Economist, Educator (m), Canadian
Leadbelly -- b.1/20/1888 d.12/6/1949 (61)
Songwriter, Guitarist, Blues Singer, Folk SingerNames/Places: RN:Huddie William Ledbetter; NN:The King Of The 12 String Guitar PlayersMisc: no source knows for sure when he was born; he influenced many folk and blues artists
Kelly Leadbetter -- b.2/6/1958
Golfer
Mike Leadbitter -- b.3/12/1942 d.11/16/1974 (32)
Editor (m), Music Figure, BritishMisc: a leading authority on blues music
Michael Leader -- b.9/12/1938 N.S. d.8/22/2016 N.S. (77)
Actor, EnglishTV Shows: EastEnders, TV Burp, Doctor Who, Blakes 7Movie Titles: Star Wars Episode IV (as a Stormtrooper)
Bernie Leadon -- b.7/19/1947
Songwriter, Banjoist, Rock and Roll Singer/GuitaristMisc: Dobro PlayerGroup Names: The Eagles, The Flying Burrito Brothers
Munro Leaf -- b.12/4/1905 d.12/21/1976 (71)
Children's Author (m), Humorist
Ryan Leaf -- b.5/15/1976
NFL Quarterback
Frank Leahy -- b.8/27/1908 d.6/21/1973 (64)
College Football CoachSports Teams: University of Notre Dame
Pat Leahy -- b.3/19/1951
NFL PlayerNames/Places: b. in St. Louis, MOMisc: placekicker who played 18 years with the New York Jets, the longest any kicker has lasted with one team; in 1992, he ranked third-highest scorer in the NFL history books behind George Blanda and Jan Stenerud; scored 1,470 points.Sports Teams: St. Louis University, New York Jets (1974-1991)
Patrick J. Leahy -- b.3/31/1940
Senator (m)
Jennifer Leak -- b.9/28/1947 N.S. d.3/18/2024 N.S. (76)
Actress, Canadian
Mike Leake -- b.11/12/1987 N.S.
MLB Pitcher, AmericanMisc: Gold Glove 2019
NeNe Leakes -- b.12/13/1966
Fashion Designer (m), Author (m), Actress, TV Hostess, Reality TV Starlet, Personality
Louis Seymour Bazett Leakey -- b.8/7/1903 d.10/1/1972 (69)
Scientist (m), Anthropologist (m), Archaeologist (m), EnglishMisc: his fossil discoveries in East Africa proved that man was far older than had previously been believed and that human evolution was centred in Africa, rather than in Asia, as earlier discoveries had suggested.
Mary Leakey -- b.2/6/1913 d.12/9/1996 (83)
Scientist (m), Archaeologist (m), Palentologist (m), British
Richard E. Leakey -- b.12/19/1944 N.S. d.1/2/2022 N.S. (77)
Anthropologist (m), Archaeologist (m), Politician (m), KenyanNames/Places: Louis & Mary's son
Sharon Leal -- b.10/17/1972
Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: Boston Public (as Marilyn Sudor)Movie Titles: Dreamgirls, Why Did I Get Married?
Sir David Lean -- b.3/25/1908 N.S. d.4/16/1991 N.S. (83)
Screen/Scriptwriter, Quaker, Movie Producer/Director (m), EnglishNames/Places: b. in CraydonMisc: the master of art & craftsmanMovie Titles: Great Expectations, Bridge on the River Kwai, Lawrence of Arabia, Dr. Zhivago, Ryan's Daughter, A Passage to India
Brianna Elizabeth Lear -- b.11/24/1994
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Lyn & Norman's twin girl
Edward Lear -- b.5/12/1812 d.1/29/1888 (75)
Artist, Poet (m), Children's Author (m), EnglishMisc: Limerick inventor; some of my favorites started out with the lines "There once was a young man from Venus", and "There was an old man from Nantucket".
Evelyn Lear -- b.1/8/1926 d.7/1/2012 (86)
Opera Soprano
Frances Lear -- b.7/14/1923 d.9/30/1996 (73)
Author (m), Editor (m)Names/Places: Norman's ex-
Graham Lear -- b.7/24/1949
Rock and Roll Drummer, BritishGroup Names: REO Speedwagon, Santana
Madelaine Rose Lear -- b.11/24/1994
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Lyn and Norman's twin girl
Norman Lear -- b.7/27/1922 N.S. d.12/5/2023 N.S. (101)
Comedy Writer (m), Jewish, TV Producer/Director (m)Names/Places: b. in New Haven, CTTV Shows: All in the Family, Mary Hartman Mary Hartman, Sanford & Son, Good Times, Maude, All That Glitters, Jeffersons, One Day at a Time, Fernwood 2-Night, aka Pablo, Sunday Dinner, The Powers That Be
William Powell Lear -- b.6/26/1902 N.S. d.5/14/1978 N.S. (75)
Engineer (m), ManufacturerMisc: chairman of Lear Jet Corp.; also developed the 8-track stereo tape player for autos.
Christina Marie Leardini -- b.1/22/1969
Actress, Model, PlaymateMisc: April 1991; aka Christina Herbert
Michael Learned -- b.4/9/1939
ActressNames/Places: b. in Washington, D.C.; PRON:LURR-NEDTV Shows: The Waltons (as Olivia 'Ma' Walton), Nurse (as Nurse Mary Benjamin)
Andrew Mark Leary -- b.12/5/1973
Actor, Entertainment Art DepartmentMisc: works mainly in the Art DepartmentMovie Titles: Casper Meets Wendy, Addams Family Reunion, Attraction, She Cried No
Brianne Leary -- b.7/28/1957
Inventor (m), Actress, Producer/Director (m)TV Shows: Baa Baa Black Sheep (as Nurse Susan), CHiPs (as Off. Sindy Cahill)
Denis Leary -- b.8/18/1957
Actor, Comedian, Producer (m), Novelty SingerTV Shows: The JobMovie Titles: Demilition Man, Operation Dumbo Drop, Wag the Dog, Small Soldiers (voice), Ice Age
Jane Leary -- b.2/4/1963
Golfer, Australian
S. P. Leary -- b.6/6/1930 d.1/26/1998 (67)
Blues Drummer
Tim Leary -- b.12/23/1958
MLB Pitcher
Dr. Timothy Francis Leary -- b.10/22/1920 d.5/31/1996 (75)
Philosopher (m), Psychologist (m), Professor (m), Movie ActorMisc: Conception Date:1/17/1920. ex-drug Advocate; Doctor?
Rex Lease -- b.2/11/1903 d.1/3/1966 (62)
Actor
Gavin Leatherwood -- b.6/7/1994 N.S.
Actor
Ray Leatherwood -- b.4/24/1914 d.1/29/1996 (81)
Jazz Bassist
Jean-Pierre Léaud -- b.5/28/1944
Movie Actor, Director (m), French
Allen Leavell -- b.5/27/1957
NBA Player
Chuck Leavell -- b.4/28/1952 N.S.
Rock and Roll KeyboardistGroup Names: The Allman Brothers Band
Scotty Leavenworth -- b.5/21/1990
ActorTV Shows: 7th Heaven, Philly (as Patrick Cavanaugh)Movie Titles: The Green Mile, Donnie Darko, Erin Brockovitch, Life as a House
Frank Simmons Leavitt -- b.6/30/1891 N.S. d.5/29/1953 N.S. (61)
WrestlerNames/Places: Ring Name: Man Mountain Dean
Henrietta Swan Leavitt -- b.7/4/1868 N.S. d.12/12/1921 N.S. (0)
Astronomer (m)
Mike Leavitt -- b.2/11/1951
Governor (m), Government Official (m)Misc: Health and Human Services Secretary 2005-2009
Eddie LeBaron -- b.1/7/1930 d.4/1/2015 (85)
NFL Player
Becky LeBeau -- b.2/11/1962
Actress, Director (m), SingerMovie Titles: Back to School, Not of This Earth, Beverly Hills Girls
Dick LeBeau -- b.9/9/1937
NFL Coach, NFL PlayerNames/Places: RN:Charles Richard LeBeauSports Teams: Detroit Lions (player 1959-1972), Philadelphia Eagles (Special Teams Coach 1973-1975), Green Bay Packers (defensivebacks 1976-1979), Cincinnati Bengals (defensivebacks 1980-1983), Cincinnati Bengals (defensive coordinator 1984-1991), Pittsburgh Steelers (defensivebacks 1992-1994), Pittsburgh Steelers (defensive coordinator 1995-1996), Cincinnati Bengals (Defensive Coordinator/Asst. Head Coach 1997-2000), Cincinnati Bengals (head coach 2000-2002), Buffalo Bills (assistant head coach 2003), Pittsburgh Steelers (defensive coordinator 2004-2014), Tennessee Titans (assistant head coach 2015-present)
Mikey Lebeau -- b.11/25/1983
Entertainment FigureMisc: retired from acting in 1996Movie Titles: Lord of Illusions, Playing Dangerous (series), Ice Cream Man
Patrick Lebeau -- b.3/17/1970
NHL Left Wing, Canadian
Sabrina LeBeauf -- b.3/21/1958
Actress, Cartoon Voice ActressTV Shows: The Cosby Show (as Sondra Huxtable Tibideaux), Fatherhood (as Norma Bindlebeep)
Ivan Lebedeff -- b.6/18/1894 d.3/31/1953 (58)
Actor, Russian
Harper LeBel -- b.7/14/1963
NFL Tight End
Alena LeBerger -- b.1/7/2002 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Reba (as Baby Elizabeth Montgomery)
Gabrielle LeBerger -- b.1/7/2002
ActressTV Shows: Reba (as Baby Elizabeth Montgomery)
Henri Lebesgue -- b.6/28/1875 d.7/26/1941 (66)
Mathematician (m), French
Christian Jules LeBlanc -- b.8/25/1958
ActorTV Shows: Venice The Series (as Jake), Young & the Restless (as Michael Baldwin), As the World Turns (as Michael Baldwin)
Fred Leblanc -- b.10/17/1963
Rock and Roll SingerGroup Names: Cowboy Mouth
John LeBlanc -- b.1/21/1964
NHL Left Wing, Canadian
Jules LeBlanc -- b.12/5/2004 N.S.
ActressNames/Places: aka Annie LeBlanc
Lenny LeBlanc -- b.6/17/1951
Songwriter, Bassist, Pop SingerGroup Names: LeBlanc & Carr
Marina LeBlanc -- b.2/8/2004
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Melissa and Matt's daughter
Matt LeBlanc -- b.7/25/1967
Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: TV 101, Top of the Heap, Friends (as Joey Tribbiani), Joey (as Joey), Episodes (as Matt LeBlanc)Movie Titles: Charlie's Angels, Lost in Space
Nicolas Leblanc -- b.12/6/1742 N.S. d.1/16/1806 N.S. (63)
Chemist (m), Inventor (m), Surgeon (m), FrenchMisc: discovered how to manufacture soda from common salt
Amber Rose Tamara LeBon -- b.8/25/1989
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Simon & Yasmin's daughter
Philippe Lebon -- b.5/29/1767 d.12/1/1804 (37)
Chemist (m), Engineer (m), FrenchMisc: inventing illuminating gas
Saffron Sahara LeBon -- b.9/28/1991
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Simon & Yasmin's daughter
Simon LeBon -- b.10/27/1958 N.S.
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, EnglishNames/Places: MN:John Charles; Yasmin's hubbyGroup Names: Duran Duran, Arcadia
Talulah Pine LeBon -- b.9/10/1994
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Simon & Yasmin's daughter
Yasmin LeBon -- b.10/29/1964
Model, English
Yvette Lebon -- b.8/14/1910 d.7/28/2014 (103)
Actress, French
Fran Lebowitz -- b.10/27/1950
Author (m), Satirist (m)Book Titles: Metropolitan Life, Social Studies, The Fran Lebowitz Reader
Stanley Lebowsky -- b.11/26/1926 d.10/19/1986 (59)
Music Director, Composer, Musician, ConductorMisc: a prolific Hollywood and Broadway music figure
Kelly LeBrock -- b.3/24/1960
Movie Actress, ModelMisc: the don't-hate-me-because-I'm-beautiful gal in adsMovie Titles: Wrongfully Accused, The Lady in Red, Weird Science, Hard to Kill
Betty LeBron -- b.2/16/????
Singer, Puerto RicanMisc: possibly b. in early to mid 1960sGroup Names: Sweet Sensation
Albert Lebrun -- b.8/29/1871 d.3/6/1950 (78)
Head of State (m)Misc: of France 1932-40
Stanislaw J. Lec -- b.3/6/1909 d.5/7/1966 (57)
Author (m), Poet (m), Polish
John le Carré -- b.10/19/1931 N.S. d.12/12/2020 N.S. (89)
Novelist, EnglishNames/Places: RN:David John Moore CornwellMisc: Spy NovelsBook Titles: The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Honourable Schoolboy, Smiley's People, The Night Manager, The Constant Gardener, Little Drummer Girl
Jessica Leccia -- b.1/8/1976
ActressTV Shows: Venice the Series (as Ani Martin)Movie Titles: Slippery Slope
Shane Lechler -- b.8/7/1976
NFL Punter
Derek "Lek" Leckenby -- b.5/14/1943 N.S. d.6/4/1994 N.S. (51)
Rock and Roll Guitarist, EnglishGroup Names: Herman's Hermits
Eric Leckner -- b.5/27/1966
NBA Player
James Michael "Jim" LeClair -- b.10/30/1950 N.S. d.11/4/2019 N.S. (69)
NFL Player, College Football PlayerMisc: in the College Football Hall of Fame
John Clark LeClair -- b.7/5/1969
NHL Left Wing, AmericanMisc: played 1991-2006Sports Teams: Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins
Jacques-Philippe Leclerc -- b.11/28/1902 d.11/28/1947 (45)
Army Officer, French
Jean LeClerc -- b.7/7/1948
Actor, CanadianMovie Titles: Blown Away, Whispers
Katie Leclere -- b.11/6/1986 N.S.
Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: Switched at BirthMovie Titles: Flying By
Charles LeCorbusier -- b.10/6/1887 d.8/27/1965 (77)
Architect (m), Inventor (m), SwissNames/Places: RN:Charles Edouard JeanneretMisc: invented Reinforced Concrete
Adrienne Lecouvreur -- b.4/5/1692 N.S. d.3/20/1730 N.S. (37)
Actor, French
Lecrae -- b.10/9/1979
Hip Hop PerformerMisc: Christian hip hop artist
Ernesto Lecuona -- b.8/6/1895 d.11/29/1963 (68)
Composer, Pianist, Bandleader, Cuban
Katie Ledecky -- b.3/17/1997 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete
Mimi Leder -- b.1/26/1952 N.S.
Producer/Director (m)
Joshua Lederberg -- b.5/23/1925 d.2/2/2008 (82)
Scientist (m), Microbiologist (m)Misc: microbal genetics and artifical intelligence
Francis Lederer -- b.11/6/1899 d.5/25/2000 (100)
Movie Actor, Czech
Joseph Lederer -- b.7/13/1951
Actor, CamerapersonMisc: primarily works in the camera departmentMovie Titles: Deadpool, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Mission: Impossible -Ghost Protocol, 2012 (2009)
Otto Lederer -- b.4/17/1886 d.9/3/1965 (79)
ActorMovie Titles: The Jazz Singer
Suzanne Lederer -- b.9/29/1948 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Eischied
William Lederer -- b.3/31/1912 d.12/5/2009 (97)
Writer (m)
Aaron Ledesma -- b.6/3/1971
MLB Player
Ish Ledesma -- b.10/2/1952
Music Producer, Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Rhythm and Blues Musician, CubanGroup Names: Foxy, Oxo
Heath Ledger -- b.4/4/1979 d.1/22/2008 (28)
Movie ActorMovie Titles: 10 Things I Hate About You, The Patriot, The Four Feathers, The Order, The Brothers Grimm, Brokeback Mountain, Casanova, The Dark Knight
Jen Ledger -- b.12/8/1989
Drummer, Christian/Rock PerformerGroup Names: Skillet
Matilda Rose Ledger -- b.10/28/2005
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Michelle Williams and Heath's daughter
Cawood Ledgord -- b.4/24/1926 N.S. d.9/5/2001 N.S. (75)
Sports AnnouncerMisc: a radio play-by-play announcer for the University of Kentucky basketball and football teams.
Aidan Samuel Ledingham -- b.10/28/2001
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Adrianna and David's son
David Ledingham -- b.1/31/1961
Actor, Producer/Director (m)TV Shows: HunterMovie Titles: Final Judgement
Charles Ledoux -- b.10/27/1892 N.S. d.5/21/1967 N.S. (74)
Boxer, FrenchMisc: active from 1909-1926
Chris LeDoux -- b.10/2/1948 d.3/9/2005 (56)
Songwriter, Country Singer
Fernand Ledoux -- b.1/24/1897 d.9/21/1993 (96)
Movie/Stage Actor, French
Virginie Ledoyen -- b.11/15/1976
Actress, Producer (m), FrenchMovie Titles: 8 Women, Bon voyage, The Beach
DeVore Ledridge -- b.6/13/2001 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Bizarrdvark (as Amelia)
Bob Leduc -- b.5/23/1944 N.S.
NHL Player, Canadian
Grant Ledyard -- b.11/19/1961
NHL Defensive, Canadian
AJ Lee -- b.3/19/1987 N.S.
WrestlerNames/Places: NN: The Geek Goddess
Albert Lee -- b.12/21/1943
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Guitarist, EnglishGroup Names: Buddy Holly & the Crickets, soloist
Alexondra Lee -- b.2/6/1975
Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: Party of Five (as Callie Martel)Movie Titles: What Women Want, Paranormal Activity 4, Shopgirl
Alvin Lee -- b.12/19/1944 d.3/6/2013 (68)
Singer, Guitarist, EnglishGroup Names: Ten Years After
Amos Lee -- b.6/20/1977
Songwriter, Country SingerMisc: Country-Folk
Amp Lee -- b.10/1/1971
NFL Coach, NFL Runningback
Amy Lee -- b.12/13/1981
Alternative Rock SingerGroup Names: Evanescence
Andrew Lee -- b.1/27/1986 N.S.
Drummer, Soul MusicianGroup Names: St. Paul and the Broken Bones
Andy (Comedian) Lee -- b.5/24/1981 N.S.
Comedian, Musician, AustralianAlbum Titles: The Sing Along Times CD Book
Andy (Football) Lee -- b.8/11/1982
NFL Punter
Ang Lee -- b.10/23/1954 N.S.
Screenwriter, Producer (m), Movie Director (m), TaiwanMovie Titles: Brokeback Mountain, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Ann Lee -- b.2/29/1736 d.9/8/1784 (48)
Founder, EnglishNames/Places: aka Mother Ann LeeMisc: founder of The Shakers
Anna Lee -- b.1/2/1913 N.S. d.5/14/2004 N.S. (91)
Actress, Panelist, EnglishNames/Places: RN:Joan Boniface WinnifrithMisc: not b. 1914TV Shows: It's News to Me, General Hospital (as Lila Quartermaine), Scruples (TV mini-series)