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Dustin McNeer -- b.5/28/1997 N.S.
Model, American
Alan McNeil Jr. -- b.12/8/????
Pop SingerGroup Names: Troop
Claudia McNeil -- b.8/13/1917 d.11/25/1993 (76)
Movie/Stage Actress
Fred McNeil -- b.5/6/1952 d.11/3/2015 N.S. (63)
NFL LinebackerMisc: Super Bowl IX, XISports Teams: Minnesota Vikings
Freeman McNeil -- b.4/22/1959
NFL Runningback
Kate McNeil -- b.8/17/1959 N.S.
ActressMovie Titles: Monkey Shines, The House on Sorority Row, Sudden Death
Lori McNeil -- b.12/18/1963
Tennis Player, Tennis Coach
Nancy McNeil -- b.12/13/1947 N.S.
PlaymateMisc: July 1969
Ryan McNeil -- b.10/4/1970
NFL Defensive
Steve McNeil -- b.??/??/????
Rock and Roll SingerGroup Names: The Beauties
Herman McNeile -- b.9/28/1888 d.8/14/1937 (48)
Author (m), BritishMisc: created English detective Bull-Dog Drummond
Billy McNeill -- b.3/2/1940 N.S. d.4/22/2019 N.S. (79)
Soccer Defender, Soccer Manager, Scottish
Don McNeill -- b.4/30/1918 d.11/28/1996 (78)
Tennis Player
Don McNeill -- b.12/23/1907 d.5/7/1996 (88)
TV/Radio Actor, TV HostMisc: Radio's Breakfast Club host 6-23-1933 thru 12-27-68
Katie McNeill -- b.9/29/1982
Country SingerGroup Names: 3 of Hearts
Larry McNeill -- b.1/31/1951 d.12/29/2004 N.S. (53)
NBA Player
Robert Duncan McNeill -- b.11/9/1964
Actor, Producer/Director (m)TV Shows: Going to Extremes (as Colin Mitford), Second Chances (as Richard Dennis Mogill), Star Trek: Voyager (as Lt. Tom Paris the ships' pilot and various characters)
Serayah McNeill -- b.6/20/1995 N.S.
Actress, Dancer (m), SingerTV Shows: Empire (as Tiana Brown)Movie Titles: Lucky Girl
William Hardy McNeill -- b.10/31/1917 d.7/8/2016 N.S. (98)
Historian (m), CanadianMisc: whose book "The Rise of the West" covering the entire span of recorded human history, had a major effect on historical theory.Book Titles: The Rise of the West
Mac McNeilly -- b.??/??/????
Rock and Roll DrummerGroup Names: The Jesus Lizard
Lewis "Ronnie" McNeir -- b.12/14/1949 N.S.
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: The Four Tops
Bob McNett -- b.10/16/1925 d.6/21/1995 (69)
Guitarist, Country PerformerGroup Names: Drifting Cowboys
James McNichol -- b.7/2/1961
Actor, TV HostNames/Places: b. in Los Angeles; RFN:Jimmy; Kristy's brotherTV Shows: General Hospital, The Fitzpatricks, California Fever, Hollywood TeenMovie Titles: Smokey Bites the Dust, Night Warning
Kristy McNichol -- b.9/11/1962
Roman Catholic, TV/Movie Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer (m), Pop SingerNames/Places: b. in Los Angeles; Jimmy's sisterMisc: some say b. Sep 9TV Shows: Apple's Way, Family (as Letitia "Buddy" Lawrence), Empty Nest (as Barbara Weston), Invasion AmericaMovie Titles: The Pirate Movie, White Dog
Dick McPartland -- b.5/18/1905 d.11/30/1957 (52)
Guitarist, Jazz Performer
Jimmy McPartland -- b.3/15/1907 d.3/13/1991 (83)
Cornetist, Bandleader, Jazz TrumpeterMisc: Chicago Style jazz
Margaret "Marian" McPartland -- b.3/20/1918 N.S. d.8/20/2013 N.S. (95)
Songwriter, Pianist, Jazz Performer, Jazz Pianist, EnglishMisc: founded Halycon Records; some say b. 1920
Ryan McPartlin -- b.7/3/1975
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, College Football PlayerTV Shows: Passions (for the entire run as Hank Bennett), Living with Fran (as Riley Douglas Martin), Chuck (as Devon "Captain Awesome" Woodcomb)Movie Titles: Lego: The Adventures of Clutch Powers, J. Edgar
David McPhail -- b.4/11/1945 N.S. d.5/14/2021 N.S. (76)
Actor, Comedian, New Zealand
Robert Lowe "Bob" McPhail -- b.10/25/1905 N.S. d.8/24/2000 N.S. (94)
Soccer Player, Scottish
Clyde McPhatter -- b.11/15/1932 N.S. d.6/13/1972 N.S. (39)
Tenor, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: MN:LensleyMisc: some say b. 1933 or 1923Group Names: The Drifters (lead), soloist
John Alexander "Bid" McPhee -- b.11/1/1859 d.1/3/1943 (83)
MLB Second BasemanSports Teams: Cincinnati Red Stockings/Reds (1882-1899)
Katharine McPhee -- b.3/25/1984 N.S.
Actress, SingerTV Shows: American Idol (2006), Scorpion (as Paige Dineen)
Mike McPhee -- b.7/14/1960
Banker, NHL Left Wing, Canadian
Tony "T. S." McPhee -- b.3/23/1944 N.S. d.6/6/2023 N.S. (79)
Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Blues Singer, EnglishGroup Names: Groundhogs
Aimee Semple McPherson -- b.10/9/1890 d.9/27/1944 (53)
Evangelist
Charles McPherson -- b.7/24/1939
Alto-sax, Jazz Musician
Donald McPherson -- b.7/9/1941 d.7/4/1971 (29)
Soul SingerGroup Names: The Main Ingredient
Graham "Suggsy" McPherson -- b.1/13/1961
Songwriter, Alternative Rock Singer, Ska Singer, BritishGroup Names: Madness
James Alan McPherson -- b.9/16/1943 N.S. d.7/27/2016 N.S. (72)
Essayist, Short Story Writer (m)
JD McPherson -- b.4/14/1977
Rock and Roll Singer, Roots Rock Performer
Patricia McPherson -- b.11/27/1954
ActressTV Shows: Knight Rider (as Bonnie Barstow)
Scott McPherson -- b.10/13/1959 d.11/7/1992 (33)
Author (m), Dramatist/Playwright (m)
Arlene McQuade -- b.5/29/1936 d.4/21/2014 (77)
ActressTV Shows: The Goldbergs (as Rosalie Goldberg)
John McQuade -- b.7/9/1912 d.9/21/1979 (67)
ActorTV Shows: Charlie Wild Private Detective (star)
Alexander McQueen -- b.3/17/1969 N.S. d.2/11/2010 N.S. (40)
Fashion Designer (m), English
Armelia McQueen -- b.1/6/1952 N.S. d.10/3/2020 N.S. (68)
ActressTV Shows: Adventures in Wonderland, Hart of DixieMovie Titles: Ghost, Life
Butterfly McQueen -- b.1/7/1911 d.12/22/1995 (84)
ActressNames/Places: b. in Tampa, Fla.; RFN:ThelmaMisc: 1930-40s actress; some say b. Jan 8TV Shows: The Beulah Show (as Oriole)Movie Titles: Gone With the Wind
Chad McQueen -- b.12/28/1960
Actor, Producer (m)Names/Places: Steve's sonMovie Titles: The Karate Kid (series), Red Line, Firepower
Gordon McQueen -- b.6/26/1952 N.S. d.6/15/2023 N.S. (70)
Soccer Player, Scottish
Lauren McQueen -- b.7/12/1996 N.S.
Actress, English
Steve (B. 1930) McQueen -- b.3/24/1930 N.S. d.11/7/1980 N.S. (50)
TV/Movie ActorNames/Places: b. in Beech Grove, Indiana; RFN:Terence Stephen; Ali MacGraw's ex-TV Shows: Wanted: Dead or Alive (as Josh Randall)Movie Titles: The Getaway, Papillon, The Sand Pebbles
Steve (B. 1969) McQueen -- b.10/9/1969 N.S.
Producer/Director (m), EnglishNames/Places: aka Steve R. McQueenMovie Titles: Exodus, Hunger, Shame, 12 Years a Slave
Steven R. McQueen -- b.7/13/1988
ActorNames/Places: Stacey Totten & Chad's son; Steve's grandsonTV Shows: The Vampire Diaries (as Jeremy Gilbert), Chicago Fire (as Jimmy Borrelli)Movie Titles: Piranha 3D, Minutemen, Stories USA
George Hartley McQuinn -- b.5/29/1910 d.12/24/1978 (68)
MLB Player
Basil McRae -- b.1/5/1961
NHL General Manager, NHL Player, Canadian
Brian McRae -- b.8/27/1967
MLB Center Fielder
Carmen McRae -- b.4/8/1920 d.11/10/1994 (74)
Actress, Songwriter, Pianist, Jazz SingerMisc: a scat-singing jazz virtuoso with a smoky, seductive voice; some say b. 1922
Charles McRae -- b.9/16/1968
NFL Tackle
Frank McRae -- b.3/18/1944 N.S. d.4/29/2021 N.S. (77)
Actor, NFL Player
Hal McRae -- b.7/10/1945
MLB Manager, MLB Coach, MLB Player
Mo McRae -- b.7/4/1982 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: Pitch, Murder in the First, Sons of AnarchyMovie Titles: Wild, Thirteen, Gridiron Gang, Lee Daniels' The Butler
Shane McRae -- b.7/23/1977 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: Sneaky PeteMovie Titles: Still Alice, The Help, One Small Hitch, The Adjustment Bureau
Gerald McRaney -- b.8/19/1947
Actor, Producer/Director (m)Names/Places: b. in Collins, MS; Delta Burke's hubbyMisc: some say 1948 or Aug 12TV Shows: Simon & Simon (as Rick Simon), Major Dad (as Marine Major J.D. "Mac" MacGillis), Roots, Designing Women (as Dash Goff), Central Park West (as Adam Brock), Promised Land (as Russell Greene), Commando Nanny (as Ben Winter)Movie Titles: The NeverEnding Story, Focus
Brian McReynolds -- b.1/5/1965
NHL Player, Canadian
James C. McReynolds -- b.2/3/1862 d.8/24/1946 (84)
Supreme Court JusticeMisc: Supreme Court Justice 1914-41 who wasa leading force in striking down the early New Deal program of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Jesse McReynolds -- b.7/9/1929 N.S. d.6/23/2023 N.S. (93)
Mandolin, Bluegrass SingerGroup Names: Jim & Jesse
Jim McReynolds -- b.2/13/1927 d.12/31/2002 (75)
Folk Singer/Guitarist, Bluegrass Singer/GuitaristGroup Names: Jim & Jesse
Jonathan McReynolds -- b.9/17/1989 N.S.
Gospel Singer
Kevin McReynolds -- b.10/16/1959
MLB Outfielder
Thomas McRocklin -- b.9/20/1979
Rock and Roll GuitaristNames/Places: RLN:McLaughlinGroup Names: Bad 4 Good
Danny McShain -- b.10/30/1912 N.S. d.7/14/1992 N.S. (79)
Wrestler
Ian McShane -- b.9/29/1942 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer/Director (m), EnglishTV Shows: American Gods, Roots, Bare Essence, Scoop, DeadwoodMovie Titles: Kung Fu Panda, Pirates of the Carribbean: On Stranger Tides
Jimmy McShane -- b.5/23/1957 d.3/25/1995 (37)
Pop SingerGroup Names: BaltimoraSong Titles: Tarzan Boy
Michael McShane -- b.6/25/1955
TV Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, SingerTV Shows: Brotherly Love (as Lloyd)Movie Titles: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, A Bug's Life, Office Space, Princess Mononoke
Jay "Hootie" McShann -- b.1/12/1916 N.S. d.12/7/2006 N.S. (90)
Songwriter, Pianist, Bandleader, Blues Performer
John Patrick McSherry -- b.9/11/1944 d.4/1/1996 (51)
MLB Umpire
Marty McSorley -- b.5/18/1963
NHL Player, Canadian
Harold "Jug" McSpaden -- b.5/21/1908 N.S. d.4/22/1996 N.S. (87)
Golfer
Paul Michael Lyons McStay -- b.10/22/1964
Soccer Player, ScottishNames/Places: NN:The MaestroMisc: OBE
Josh McSwain -- b.4/4/1975 N.S.
Country GuitaristGroup Names: Parmalee
Tim McTague -- b.5/19/1983 N.S.
Christian/Rock PerformerGroup Names: Underoath
Graham McTavish -- b.2/7/1961 N.S.
Actor, ScottishTV Shows: 24 (as Mikhail Novakovich), Red Dwarf (as Warden Ackerman), Outlander (as Dougal Mackenzie)Movie Titles: Rambo, Jekyll, Dante's Inferno, Creed, The Wicker Tree
Janet McTeer -- b.8/5/1961
Actress, Producer (m), EnglishMovie Titles: Tideland, Tumbleweeds, Maleficent, Songcatcher
"Blind" Willie McTell -- b.5/5/1901 d.8/19/1959 (58)
Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Accordionist, Harmonicaist, Kazoo, Violinist, Blues PerformerMisc: some say b. 1898
Ralph McTell -- b.12/3/1944
Composer/Songwriter, Folk Singer/Guitarist, English
John McTiernan -- b.1/8/1951 N.S.
Writer (m), Movie Producer/Director (m)Movie Titles: Die Hard, Die Hard: With a Vengeance, Predator (series), The Hunt for Red October, The Last Action Hero
Tom McTigue -- b.??/??/????
TV Actor, ComedianTV Shows: Baywatch
Sean McVay -- b.1/24/1986 N.S.
NFL Coach
Jack McVea -- b.11/5/1914 d.12/27/2000 (86)
Tenor-sax, BandleaderMisc: an American swing, blues, and rhythm and blues woodwind player.
Timothy McVeigh -- b.4/23/1968 d.6/11/2001 (33)
OutlawMisc: Oklahoma City bomber
James McVey -- b.4/30/1994 N.S.
Pop Guitarist, EnglishGroup Names: The Vamps
Mabel McVey -- b.2/20/1996 N.S.
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Patrick McVey -- b.3/17/1910 N.S. d.7/6/1973 N.S. (63)
ActorTV Shows: Big Town (as Steve Wilson), Manhunt (as Ben Andrews)Movie Titles: Boots & Saddles-The Story of the 5th Cavalry
Sam McVey -- b.5/17/1884 d.12/23/1921 (37)
Boxer
Daniel McVicar -- b.6/17/1958
Actor, Producer/Director (m)Movie Titles: Alone in the Woods, Scorned
Christine McVie -- b.7/12/1943 N.S. d.11/30/2022 N.S. (79)
Songwriter, Keyboardist, Pianist, Rock and Roll Singer, EnglishNames/Places: MaN:Perfect; John's wifeSports Teams: Fleetwood Mac, soloistGroup Names: some say b. in 1944Song Titles: Don't Stop, Little Lies, Hold Me, Everywhere, As Long as You Follow, Over My Head, Say You Love Me, You Make Loving Fun (previous titles as part of Fleetwood Mac in which she was featured as a lead singer), Got a Hold on Me, Love Will Show Us HowAlbum Titles: Christine Perfect, Christine McVie, In the Meantime
John McVie -- b.11/26/1945
Rock and Roll Bassist, EnglishNames/Places: Christine's hubbyGroup Names: Fleetwood Mac
Charlie McWade -- b.1/2/1974
ActorTV Shows: Third Watch (as Steve Gusler), CollegeHumor OriginalsMovie Titles: Road Trip
Ned Ray McWherter -- b.10/15/1930 d.4/4/2011 (80)
Governor (m)
Norris McWhirter -- b.8/12/1925 d.4/19/2004 (78)
Publisher (m), Brewer, BritishNames/Places: Ross's twinBook Titles: The Guinness Book of World Records
Ross McWhirter -- b.8/12/1925 d.11/27/1975 (50)
Publisher (m), Brewer, BritishNames/Places: Norris's twinBook Titles: The Guinness Book of World Records
Caroline McWilliams -- b.4/4/1945 d.2/11/2010 (64)
ActressTV Shows: Soap (as Sally), Benson (as Marcy Hill)
Larry McWilliams -- b.2/10/1954
MLB Pitcher
Md -- b.??/??/????
Me -- b.??/??/????
Bobby Meacham -- b.8/25/1960
MLB Manager, MLB ShortstopSports Teams: New York Yankees
Rusty Meacham -- b.1/27/1968
MLB Pitcher
Chuck Mead -- b.12/22/1960
Country PerformerGroup Names: BR5-49
Courtland Mead -- b.4/19/1987 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice ActorTV Shows: Lloyd in Space (as Lloyd Nebulon)Movie Titles: The Little Rascals (1994), A Bug's Life, Babe, Go
George H. Mead -- b.2/27/1863 d.4/26/1931 (68)
Philosopher (m), Psychologist (m)Misc: Pragmatist
James Mead -- b.12/27/1982
Guitarist, Christian/Rock PerformerGroup Names: Kutless
Margaret Mead -- b.12/16/1901 d.11/15/1978 (76)
Author (m), Anthropologist (m), American
Matt Mead -- b.3/11/1962 N.S.
Governor (m)
Richard Mead -- b.8/11/1673 d.2/16/1754 (80)
Physician (m), BritishMisc: contributed to the study of preventive medicine.
Richelle Mead -- b.11/12/1976 N.S.
Novelist, Fantasy Writer (m)Book Titles: Georgina Kincaid, Vampire Academy, Dark Swan, Bloodlines, The Age of X
Sister Janet Mead -- b.??/??/1938
Singer
Syd Mead -- b.7/18/1933 N.S. d.12/30/2019 N.S. (86)
ArtistMisc: a "visual futurist" and a neofuturistic concept artist.
William Mead -- b.8/20/1846 d.6/19/1928 (81)
Architect (m)
Alexa Meade -- b.9/3/1986 N.S.
Artist, Painter (m)
George Gordon Meade -- b.12/31/1815 d.11/6/1872 (56)
General, Military Leader, SpanishMisc: army officer who played a critical role in the American Civil War by defeating the Confederate Army at Gettysburg, Pa. (July 1863).
James Meade -- b.6/23/1907 d.12/22/1995 (88)
Economist, English
Julia Meade -- b.12/17/1925 d.5/16/2016 N.S. (90)
Actress, TV Hostess, Commercial Actress, SingerMisc: listed as b. in 1928 but incorrect according to her official website; Commercial spokeswoman on Ed Sullivan & Playhouse 90TV Shows: The Ed Sullivan Show, Playhouse 90
Levi Meaden -- b.9/13/1987 N.S.
Actor, Internet Video ActorTV Shows: The Killing (as A.J. Fielding), Aftermath (as Matt Copeland), The 100, Olympus
Pete Meaden -- b.11/11/1941 d.8/5/1978 (36)
Musician, EnglishMisc: an English publicist for various musiciansGroup Names: The Who (the first manager)
George Meader -- b.7/6/1888 d.12/17/1963 (75)
Actor
Vaughn Meader -- b.3/20/1936 d.10/29/2004 (68)
ComedianAlbum Titles: The First Family (a million-seller spoofing the Kennedy family)
Herb Meadow -- b.5/27/1911 d.3/1/1995 (83)
Screen/Scriptwriter
Punky Meadow -- b.2/6/1950
GuitaristNames/Places: aka Punky MeadowsGroup Names: Angel
Adam Meadows -- b.1/25/1974
NFL Player, Football Offensive Tackle
Audrey Meadows -- b.2/8/1922 d.2/3/1996 (73)
TV/Stage Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Panelist, ChineseNames/Places: RLN:Cotter; Jayne's sisterMisc: 1950s game show panelist; some say b. 1926 but reference books put her b. 1924TV Shows: Bob & Ray (regular), Jackie Gleason Show (regular), The Honeymooners (as Alice Kramden), Too Close For Comfort (as Iris Martin), The Simpsons (as Beatrice who is Grandpa's girlfriend)
Jayne Meadows -- b.9/27/1919 d.4/26/2015 (95)
TV Actress, Panelist, ChineseNames/Places: b. in Wu Chang; RLN:Cotter; Steve Allen's wife; Audrey's sisterMisc: some say b. 1920 or 1924 or 1926TV Shows: I've Got a Secret (panelist), Steve Allen Show (regular), Medical Center (as Nurse Chambers), It's Not Easy, Meeting of the Minds
Kristen Meadows -- b.1/7/1957
ActressMovie Titles: Evolution, Zero Tolerance
Nathan Daniel Meadows -- b.10/3/1997
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Leeza Gibbons and Stephen's son
Stephen Meadows -- b.11/16/1951
Actor, Producer (m), Cinematographer (m)Misc: retired from acting in 1999
Tim Meadows -- b.2/5/1961
Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice ActorTV Shows: Saturday Night Live (1991-2000), The Bill Engvall Show (as Paul DuFrayne), Mr. Box Office (as Principal Theodore Martin), Bob's Burgers (as Mike occasional)Movie Titles: Coneheads, Wayne's World 2, The Ladies Man, Mean Girls, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, Grown Ups 2
Troy Stephen Meadows -- b.2/13/1992
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Leeza Gibbons & Steven's son
Dave Meads -- b.1/7/1964
MLB Pitcher
Johnny Meads -- b.6/25/1961
NFL Linebacker
Mary T. Meagher -- b.10/27/1964 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, AmericanNames/Places: RN: Mary Terstegge Meagher PlantMisc: "Madame Butterfly," Olympic gold 1984 medal (3) swimmer (butterfly)
Ray Meagher -- b.7/4/1944 N.S.
Actor, AustralianTV Shows: Home and Away (as Alf Stewart)
Ron Meagher -- b.10/2/1941
Rock and Roll BassistGroup Names: Beau Brimmels
Thomas Francis Meagher -- b.8/23/1823 d.7/1/1867 (43)
Revolutionary (m), IrishMisc: leader and orator who served as a Union officer during the American Civil War (1861-65).
Amanda Mealing -- b.4/22/1968 N.S.
Actress, EnglishTV Shows: Holby City, Casualty
Colm Meaney -- b.5/30/1953
TV/Movie Actor, IrishTV Shows: Star Trek: the Next Generation (as transporter chief), Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (as Chief Operations Officer Miles O'Brien), Hell on Wheels (as Thomas "Doc" Durant)Movie Titles: Con Air, Law Abiding Citizen, The Damned United
Kevin Meaney -- b.4/23/1956 N.S. d.10/21/2016 N.S. (60)
Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Novelty SingerAlbum Titles: That's Not RightTV Shows: Mad Jack the Pirate, Ned and Stacey, Dr. Katz, Space Ghost Coast to Coast, Garfield and Friends, Rocko's Modern Life, London Underground, Duckman, Uncle Buck (star)Movie Titles: Big, Plump Fiction, The Day My Parents Ran Away
Natrone Means -- b.4/26/1972
NFL RunningbackNames/Places: NN: Refried as in Refried Means
Russell Charles Means -- b.11/10/1939 d.10/22/2012 (72)
Civil Rights Leader, Political Activist
Walter E. Meanwell -- b.1/26/1884 N.S. d.12/2/1953 N.S. (69)
College Basketball CoachSports Teams: University of Wisconsin-Madison (1911-1917, 1920-1934), University of Missouri (1918-1920)
George Meany -- b.8/16/1894 d.1/10/1980 (85)
LeaderNames/Places: b. in New York CityMisc: the first president of the AFL-CIO
Helen Meany -- b.12/15/1904 N.S. d.7/21/1991 N.S. (86)
Diver, Olympic Athlete, American
Anne Meara -- b.9/20/1929 N.S. d.5/23/2015 N.S. (85)
Roman Catholic, Soap Actress, TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Comedienne, Commercial Actress, IrishNames/Places: b. Brooklyn; Jerry Stillers' wife & comedic partner, Ben's motherMisc: James Brady gives me b. Sept 22, other sources say b. Sept 20TV Shows: Paul Lynde Show (as Grace Dickerson), The Corner Bar, Kate McShane (star), Rhoda (as Sally Gallagher), Archie Bunker's Place (as Veronica Rooney), Alf (semireg), All My Children, Murphy BrownMovie Titles: The Boys From Brazil, Awakenings, Crooked Lines, Zoolander, Sex in the City: The Movie
Pat Meares -- b.9/6/1968
MLB Shortstop
Deann Mears -- b.6/13/1932 d.1/31/2016 N.S. (83)
Stage Actress
Derek Mears -- b.4/29/1972 N.S.
Actor, Comedian, StuntmanMisc: trained in improvisational comedyMovie Titles: Friday the 13th (2009), Hatchet III, Zathura, Pirates of the Caribbean (series), The Hills Have Eyes 2, Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Helen Mears -- b.12/21/1872 d.2/17/1916 (43)
Sculptor (m)
Rick Mears -- b.12/3/1951
Auto RacerNames/Places: b. in Wichita, KSMisc: 3-time CART national champ (1979,81-82); 4-time winner of Indianapolis 500 (1979,84,88,91) and only driver to win 6 Indy 500 poles; Indy 500 Rookie of Year (1978); retired after 1992 season with 29 IndyCar wins and 40 poles
Walter Mears -- b.1/11/1935 N.S. d.3/3/2022 N.S. (87)
Author (m), Journalist, Editor (m)Misc: a Pulitzer prize-winning journalist with the Associated Press and hall of fame political writer.
Meat Loaf -- b.9/27/1947 N.S. d.1/20/2022 N.S. (74)
Movie Actor, Rock and Roll SingerNames/Places: RN:Marvin Lee AdayMisc: AP says b. 1951; He's NOT Mr. Meat LoafSong Titles: I'd Do Anything For Love, Bat Out of Hell, Paradise by the Dashboard Light, Two Out of Three Ain't BadAlbum Titles: Bat Out of Hell, Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell, Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster is LooseMovie Titles: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (as Eddie the half-brained greaser)
Merrill M. Meatter -- b.12/16/1926 N.S. d.10/8/2017 N.S. (90)
Screenwriter, Producer (m)Misc: collaborated with writer Bob Quigley for over 20 years and co-formed their production companyTV Shows: Hollywood Squares (producer), Gambit (producer), Wacky Races (producer)
Huey P. Meaux -- b.3/10/1929 d.4/23/2011 (82)
Music ProducerMisc: label owner
Sasha Piqué Mebarak -- b.1/29/2015 N.S.
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Shakira and Gerard Pique's son
Evan Mecham -- b.5/12/1924 d.2/21/2008 (83)
Governor (m)Misc: Bad Arizona ex-
Scott Mechlowicz -- b.1/17/1981
ActorMovie Titles: EuroTrip, Peaceful Warrior, Mean Creek, Waiting For Forever
Julio Oscar Mechoso -- b.5/31/1955 d.11/25/2017 N.S. (62)
ActorMovie Titles: The Legend of Zorro, Planet Terror, Little Miss Sunshine, Jurassic Park III, Lords of Dogtown
Jim Mecir -- b.5/16/1970
MLB Player
Karl Mecklenburg -- b.9/1/1960
NFL Linebacker
Meco -- b.11/29/1939
Music Producer, MusicianNames/Places: b. in Johnsonburg, PA; LN:MonardeMisc: discoized Star Wars tunesGroup Names: Meco (his band of production team)Song Titles: Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band, Theme From Close Encounters, Themes From The Wizard of Oz, Empire Strikes Back Medley, What Can You Get a Wookee for Christmas (if He Already Owns a Comb?), Summer of 81, Pop Goes the movies Part 1, Big Band Melody, Ewok CelebrationAlbum Titles: Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk, Encounters of Any Kind, Meco Plays the Wizard of Oz, Superman and Other Galactic Heroes, Moondancer, Meco Plays Music from The Empire Strikes Back, Christmas in the Stars: Star Wars Christmas Album, Music from Star Trek and Music from The Black Hole, Across the Galaxy, The American Werewolf in London, Pop Goes the movies, Swingtime's Greatest Hits, Ewok Celebration, Hooked on Instrumentals, The Best of Meco, The Complete Star Wars Collection, Star Wars Party
John Mecom -- b.1/13/1911 d.10/12/1981 (70)
BusinesspersonMisc: oilman
Peter Medak -- b.12/23/1937
Producer/Director (m), HungarianMovie Titles: The Changeling, Species II, Romeo is Bleeding, The Krays
Sir Peter B. Medawar -- b.2/28/1915 d.10/2/1987 (72)
Scientist (m), Zoologist (m), Brazilian
Kerri Medders -- b.1/7/2000 N.S.
Actress, Internet Video Actress, SingerTV Shows: Alexa and Katie (as Gwenny), SEAL Team (as Emma Hayes)
Raya Meddine -- b.8/5/????
Actress
Glenn Medeiros -- b.6/24/1970
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Kay Medford -- b.9/14/1914 d.4/10/1980 (65)
ActressTV Shows: Dean Martin Show
Lisa Medford -- b.9/8/1937
ActressMovie Titles: American Hot Wax
Rocco Mediate -- b.12/17/1962
Golfer, MLB Player
Jack Medica -- b.10/5/1914 N.S. d.4/15/1985 N.S. (70)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
John Medica -- b.3/18/1969
Actor, CanadianTV Shows: Renegades
Joseph Medill -- b.4/6/1823 d.3/16/1899 (75)
Journalist, CanadianMisc: who from 1855 built the Chicago Tribune into a powerful newspaper.
Gabriel Medina -- b.12/22/1993 N.S.
Surfer, Brazilian
Lorena Medina -- b.1/18/1992 N.S.
PlaymateMisc: Playmate of the Month August 2018
Patricia Medina -- b.7/19/1919 d.4/28/2012 (92)
TV/Movie Actress, EnglishNames/Places: Richard Greene then Joseph Cotten's wife
Bill Medley -- b.9/19/1940
Music Producer, Songwriter, Baritone, Pop SingerNames/Places: b. in Santa AnaGroup Names: The Righteous Brothers, soloist
Dan Medlin -- b.10/12/1949
NFL GuardMisc: Super Bowl XISports Teams: Oakland Raiders
James Medlock -- b.??/??/???? d.??/??/????
Gospel PerformerGroup Names: The Soul Stirrers
Rick Medlocke -- b.2/17/1950
Rock and Roll Singer/GuitaristGroup Names: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blackfoot
Mark Medoff -- b.3/18/1940 N.S. d.4/23/2019 N.S. (79)
Screenwriter, Playwright (m), Professor (m), Actor, Movie/Stage Director (m)
Hank Medress -- b.11/19/1938 N.S. d.6/18/2007 N.S. (68)
Tenor, Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: The Tokens
Nicholas Medtner -- b.12/24/1879 O.S. or 1/5/1880 N.S. d.11/13/1951 (71)
Composer, Musician, Russian
Aleksandr Medved -- b.9/16/1934
Wrestler, RussianMisc: Olympic-gold-1964, 68, 72; holder of the most weight lifting championships with ten; b. 9-16-37?
Andrei Medvedev -- b.8/31/1974
Tennis Player, UkrainianNames/Places: aka spelled as Andriy Medvedev
Dmitry Medvedev -- b.9/14/1965
Head of State (m), Prime Minister (m), RussianMisc: Russian president
Evgenia Medvedeva -- b.11/19/1999 N.S.
Figure Skater, Olympic Athlete, Russian
Joseph "Ducky" Medwick -- b.11/24/1911 d.3/21/1975 (63)
MLB Left FielderMisc: NL MVP 1937; some say b. Nov 4Sports Teams: St. Louis Cardinals (1932-1940), Brooklyn Dodgers (1940-1943), New York Giants (1943-1945), Boston Braves (1945), Brooklyn Dodgers (1946), St. Louis Cardinals (1947-1948)
Michael Medwin -- b.7/18/1923 N.S. d.2/26/2020 N.S. (96)
Actor, EnglishMovie Titles: The Duchess, Scrooge, The Longest Day
Daniel "Dan" Medzoza -- b.7/5/1764 N.S. d.9/3/1836 N.S. (72)
Boxer, English
Bertman "Bernie" Mee -- b.12/25/1918 N.S. d.10/22/2001 N.S. (82)
Soccer Player, EnglishMisc: OBE; player and manager
George Meegan -- b.12/2/1952 N.S.
Adventurer (m), Educator (m), EnglishMisc: walked 19,019 miles from Argentina to Alaska from 1977 to 1983.
Thomas Meehan -- b.8/14/1929 d.8/22/2017 N.S. (88)
Screenwriter, Producer (m), LibrettistArts Titles: PL: Annie, The Producers, Hairspray
Tony Meehan -- b.3/2/1943 d.11/28/2005 (62)
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Drummer, EnglishNames/Places: RFN:DanielGroup Names: The Shadows
Barbara Meek -- b.2/26/1934 d.10/3/2015 N.S. (81)
ActressTV Shows: Archie Bunker's Place (as Ellen Canby), Melba
Donald Meek -- b.7/14/1880 d.11/18/1946 (66)
Movie Actor, ScottishMovie Titles: Stagecoach
Erik Meek -- b.1/17/1973
NBA Forward, College Basketball Player
Jeffrey Meek -- b.2/11/1959
Actor, Martial ArtsTV Shows: Raven (as Jonathan Raven)Movie Titles: Johnny Handsome
Joe Meek -- b.4/5/1929 d.2/3/1967 (37)
Music Producer, Songwriter, Musical Engineer, BritishMisc: some say b. 1933Group Names: The TornadoesSong Titles: Telstar (writer)
Stephen Meek -- b.11/19/1988 N.S.
Actor, ComedianTV Shows: Studio C
Meekah -- b.11/3/1971
XXX-rated actress
Edward Meeker -- b.1/22/1874 d.4/19/1937 (63)
Announcer (m), SingerMisc: comic sound effects specialist
Howard William "Howie" Meeker -- b.11/4/1923 N.S. d.11/8/2020 N.S. (97)
NHL Right Wing, CanadianSports Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs
Ken Meeker -- b.3/31/1957
Actor, Songwriter, Country Singer
Logan Campbell Meeker -- b.5/??/1990
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Ken's son
Ralph Meeker -- b.11/21/1920 d.8/5/1988 (67)
Movie/Stage ActorNames/Places: RLN:Rathgeber
Aaron Meeks -- b.4/26/1986
ActorTV Shows: Soul Food (as Ahmad Chadway)Movie Titles: A Storm in Summer, Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story, Bojangles
Johnny Meeks -- b.3/24/1937 N.S. d.7/30/2015 N.S. (78)
Rock and Roll GuitaristGroup Names: The Blue Caps (a backing band for Gene Vincent)
Scott Meeks -- b.1/10/1973
Country Performer
Travis Meeks -- b.4/27/1979
Songwriter, Rock Singer/GuitaristGroup Names: Days of the New
Johnny Vander Meer -- b.11/2/1914 d.10/6/1997 (82)
MLB PitcherMisc: only major leaguer to pitch consecutive no-hitters (June 11 & 15, 1938).
Jeanine Meerapfel -- b.6/14/1943
Screenwriter, Producer/Director (m), Argentine, German
Edwin Meese III -- b.12/2/1931
Author (m), Presidential Aide, Attorney (m), Professor (m)Misc: Attorney General 1985-1988
Matthew Meese -- b.10/10/1988 N.S.
Actor, ComedianGroup Names: Divine Comedy (sketch group)TV Shows: Studio C
Patrick Meese -- b.5/8/1983 N.S.
Drummer, Soul MusicianSports Teams: Neo-soul drummerGroup Names: Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats
Leighton Meester -- b.4/9/1986
Actress, Singer, ModelTV Shows: Gossip Girl (as Blair Waldorf)Movie Titles: That's My Boy, The Roommate, The Judge
David "Dave" Meggett -- b.4/30/1966 N.S.
NFL RunningbackSports Teams: New York Giants
John Megna -- b.11/9/1952 d.9/4/1995 (42)
Movie ActorMovie Titles: To Kill a Mockingbird
Blanche Mehaffey -- b.7/28/1908 d.3/31/1968 (59)
Actress
Zubin Mehta -- b.4/29/1936 N.S.
Conductor, IndiaNames/Places: b. in BombayGroup Names: New York Philharmonic
Dieter Meier -- b.3/4/1945
Screen/Scriptwriter, Filmmaker, Singer, SwissGroup Names: Yello
Richard Meier -- b.10/12/1934
Architect (m), Artist
Shallan Meiers -- b.9/30/1981
Model, PlaymateMisc: September 2002
Henry Meiggs -- b.7/7/1811 d.9/30/1877 (66)
Engineer (m)Misc: Railroad builder
Thomas Meighan -- b.4/9/1879 d.7/8/1936 (57)
Movie Actor
Arthur Meighen -- b.6/16/1874 d.8/5/1960 (86)
Prime Minister (m), Attorney/Lawyer (m), CanadianMisc: 9th Canadian P.M. 1920-21, 1926
Return Meigs -- b.12/17/1740 J-LD or 1/28/1740 N.S. or 12/17/1740 Ju-1 d.1/28/1823 (82)
Revolutionary (m), Colonel
Izzy Meikle-Small -- b.3/22/1996 N.S.
Actress, EnglishMovie Titles: Never Let Me Go, Private Peaceful, Snow White and the Huntsman
Alexander Meiklejohn -- b.2/1/1872 d.12/17/1964 (92)
Philosopher (m), Educator (m)
David "Davie" Ditchburn Meiklejohn -- b.12/12/1900 d.8/22/1959 (58)
Soccer Player, Scottish
Marie-Louise Meilleur -- b.8/29/1880 d.4/16/1998 (117)
Misc: world's oldest documented living person after Jeanne Calment died in 1997
Klaus Meine -- b.5/25/1948
Songwriter, Hard Rock Singer/Guitarist, GermanMisc: some say b. 1952 or 1958Group Names: Scorpions (lead)
Golda Meir -- b.5/3/1898 N.S. d.12/8/1978 N.S. (80)
Author (m), Prime Minister (m), RussianNames/Places: RN:Golda Mabovitz then MeyersonMisc: Israeli P.M. 1969-74
Darold Meisel -- b.11/7/1947 d.5/13/1994 (46)
Bowler
Bess Meisler -- b.??/??/????
ActressTV Shows: Beverly Hills 90210 (as Rose Zuckerman)
Gunter Meisner -- b.4/18/1926 d.12/5/1994 (68)
Actor, German
Kimmie Meisner -- b.10/4/1989
Figure Skater
Randy Meisner -- b.3/8/1946 N.S. d.7/26/2023 N.S. (77)
Songwriter, Singer, Rock and Roll BassistNames/Places: b. in Scottsbluff, NEGroup Names: The Eagles, Poco, soloist
Sanford Meisner -- b.8/31/1905 d.2/2/1997 (91)
Teacher (m), Movie Actor, Movie Director (m)Misc: Master teacher
Kimmie Meissner -- b.10/4/1989 N.S.
Figure Skater, Olympic Athlete
Lise Meitner -- b.11/7/1878 d.10/27/1968 (89)
Physicist (m), Austrian
Miguel Mejia -- b.3/25/1975
MLB Player, Dominican Republican
Eddie Mekka -- b.6/14/1952 N.S. d.11/27/2021 N.S. (69)
Actor, Opera SingerNames/Places: b. in Worchester, MATV Shows: Laverne & Shirley (as Carmine Ragusa 'The Big Ragu'), Blanksy's Beauties (as Joey DeLuca)Movie Titles: Dreamgirls, A League of Their Own
Ellis Alexandra Mekrut -- b.10/18/1996
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Jennifer Ashe and John's son
Pepe Mel -- b.2/28/1963 N.S.
Soccer Striker, Soccer Manager, SpanishNames/Places: RN: José Mel Pérez
George Melachrino -- b.5/1/1909 d.6/18/1965 (56)
Conductor/Composer, Arranger, Singer, Oboist, Pianist, Reeds, BritishMisc: Viola
Philipp Melanchthon -- b.2/15/1497 J-LD d.4/19/1560 J-LD (63)
Humanist, Theologian, German
Mike Melancon -- b.8/13/1978
Country SingerGroup Names: Emerson Drive
Melanie -- b.2/3/1947 N.S. d.1/23/2024 N.S. (76)
Songwriter, Guitarist, Pop SingerNames/Places: Maiden Last Name:Safka; Married Last Name:SchekerykSong Titles: Brand New Key
Mariangela Melato -- b.9/19/1941 N.S. d.1/11/2013 N.S. (71)
Actress, Italian
Dame Nellie Melba -- b.5/19/1861 d.2/23/1931 (69)
Opera Soprano, AustralianNames/Places: RN:Helen Porter Mitchell
Frederic Melcher -- b.4/12/1879 d.3/9/1963 (83)
Children's Author (m), Publisher (m)
Lincoln Melcher -- b.12/12/2003 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: Bunk'd (as Griff Jones)Movie Titles: "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day", Ouija: Origin of Evil, The Thundermans, No Church
Terry Melcher -- b.2/8/1942 d.11/19/2004 (62)
Music Producer, Songwriter, SingerNames/Places: Doris Day and Al Jorden's son
Kyle Melchior -- b.1/26/2001
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Tracy Lindsey and Kyle's son
Lauritz Melchior -- b.3/20/1890 d.3/19/1973 (82)
Tenor, Opera Singer, Danish (Denmark)Names/Places: RN:Lebrecht Hommel
Tracy Lindsey Melchior -- b.6/22/1973
Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: Young & The Restless, Sunset Beach, Bold and the Beautiful, One Life to Live
Dick Meldonian -- b.1/27/1930 d.5/??/2017 N.S. (87)
Alto-sax, Jazz Performer
Bill Melendez -- b.11/15/1916 d.9/2/2008 (91)
CartoonistMisc: Peanuts specials animator
Francisco Meléndez -- b.1/25/1964
MLB First Baseman, MLB Outfielder, Puerto Rican
John Melendez -- b.3/15/1961
Horse Jockey
José Meléndez -- b.9/2/1965
MLB Pitcher, Puerto RicanNames/Places: RN: José Meléndez-Pérez
Lisette Melendez -- b.3/10/1967
Singer, Peruvian
Oscar David Melendez -- b.1/1/2006
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Susanna Keller and John's son
Ron Melendez -- b.12/1/1972
ActorTV Shows: Legacy (as Jeremy Bradford)Movie Titles: Minority Report
"Stuttering" John Melendez -- b.10/4/1965
PersonalityMisc: formerly of Howard Stern's radio showTV Shows: Tonight Show Announcer (former)
Alex Melesh -- b.10/21/1890 d.3/5/1949 (58)
Actor
Lilly Melgar -- b.7/30/1969
Actress, Producer/Director (m)TV Shows: The Bay (as Janice Ramos)
Tato Melgar -- b.7/21/1977 N.S.
Percussionist, Rock MusicianGroup Names: Lukas Nelson And Promise Of The Real
George Melies -- b.12/8/1861 d.1/21/1938 (76)
Movie Director (m), FrenchMisc: the first person to film fictional narrativesMovie Titles: A Trip to the Moon
Angela Jane Melini -- b.7/25/1969
Actress, Model, Playmate, VietnameseMisc: June 1992
José Melis -- b.2/27/1920 N.S. d.4/7/2005 N.S. (85)
Bandleader, CubanTV Shows: Jack Paar (series of TV shows)
Marisa Mell -- b.2/25/1939 d.5/16/1992 (53)
Actress, Austrian
Scott Mellanby -- b.6/11/1966
NHL Player, Canadian
Elaine Irwin Mellencamp -- b.8/26/1969
ModelNames/Places: John Mellencamp's wife
Hud J. Mellencamp -- b.4/27/1994
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Elaine & John's son
John "Cougar" Mellencamp -- b.10/7/1951 N.S.
Painter (m), Movie Actor, Movie Director (m), Music Producer, Composer, Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Rock and Roll PerformerNames/Places: b. in Seymour, INSong Titles: I Need a Lover, This Time, Ain't Even Done With The Night, Hurts So Good, Jack and Diane, Hand to Hold on To, Crumblin' Down, Pink Houses, Authority Song, Lonely Ol' Night, Small Town, R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A., Rain on the Scarecrow, Rumbleseat, Paper in Fire, Cherry Bomb, Check It Out, Pop Singer, Get a Leg Up, Wild Night, Key WestAlbum Titles: John Cougar, Nothin' Matters and What If It Did, American Fool, Uh-Huh, Scarecrow, The Lonesome Jubilee, Big Daddy, Whenever We Wanted, Human Wheels, Dance Naked, Mr. Happy Go Lucky, Freedom's Road, Life Death Love and Dreedom, No Better Than This
Speck Wildhorse Mellencamp -- b.4/23/1995
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Elaine Irwin & John's son
Harry Melling -- b.3/13/1989 N.S.
Actor, EnglishArts Titles: PL: King Lear, Women Beware WomenMovie Titles: Harry Potter (series as Dudley Dursley)
Isabella Melling -- b.7/10/1989 N.S.
Actress, EnglishTV Shows: My Parents Are Aliens (as Wendy Richardson)
Frederick Of Hollywood Mellinger -- b.11/26/1913 d.6/2/1990 (76)
BusinesspersonMisc: Fredericks Of Hollywood founder
Michael Mellinger -- b.5/30/1929 d.3/17/2004 (74)
Movie Actor, GermanMovie Titles: Goldfinger
Tamara Mello -- b.2/22/1970 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Popular (as Lily Esposito)Movie Titles: She's All That, Tortilla Soup, Clean
Andrew William J. Mellon -- b.3/24/1855 N.S. d.8/26/1937 N.S. (82)
Presidential Aide, Financier, IndustrialistMisc: Secretary of Treasury; d. Aug 27?
Paul Mellon -- b.6/11/1907 d.2/1/1999 (91)
PhilanthropistMisc: put Van Goghs in American museums
Ken Mellons -- b.7/10/1965
Country SingerMisc: correct month is July 10 according to his publicistSong Titles: Jukebox JunkieAlbum Titles: Ken Mellons, Where Forever Begins, The Best of Ken Mellons, Sweet
Walter Mellor -- b.4/25/1880 d.1/1/1940 (59)
Architect (m)
Mellow Man Ace -- b.4/12/1967
Rapper, CubanNames/Places: RN:Ulpiano Sergio ReyezSong Titles: Mentirosa
George Melly -- b.8/17/1926 d.7/5/2007 (80)
Writer (m), Lecturer, Music Critic (m), Blues Singer, Jazz Singer, English
Daniel Melnick -- b.4/21/1932 d.10/13/2009 (77)
TV Producer (m)TV Shows: Get Smart
Natasha Melnick -- b.4/10/1984
ActressTV Shows: Freaks and Geeks (as Cindy Sanders)Movie Titles: Go, The Parent Trap (1998), Orange County, Everything or Nothing
Gilles Meloche -- b.7/12/1950
NHL Coach, NHL Player, Canadian
Christopher Meloni -- b.4/2/1961
Actor, Producer/Director (m)TV Shows: Law and Order: Special Victims Unit (as Det. Elliot Stabler), Oz, Nights in Rodanthe, Underground (as August Pullman)Movie Titles: Runaway Bride, Man of Steel, 42, Bound
Dante Meloni -- b.1/2/2004
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Sherman (female) and Christopher's son
Giorgia Meloni -- b.1/15/1977 N.S.
Prime Minister (f), Italian
Sophia Eva Pietra Meloni -- b.3/23/2001
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Sherman Williams and Chistopher's daughter
Vince Melouney -- b.8/18/1945
Songwriter, Singer, Guitarist, AustralianGroup Names: The Bee Gees (in the 1960s)
Colin Meloy -- b.10/5/1974
Pop SingerGroup Names: The Decemberists
Barry Melrose -- b.7/15/1956
Sports Commentator, Hockey Coach, Hockey Player, American, Canadian
Franklyn Taft Melrose -- b.11/26/1907 d.9/??/1941
Pianist, Jazz PerformerMisc: his body was found on Labor Day in 1941
Lester Melrose -- b.12/14/1891 d.4/12/1968 (76)
Music Producer, Music PublisherMisc: Talent Scout; one of the earliest American producers of blues records
Walter Melrose -- b.10/26/1889 d.5/??/1973
Music Publisher
Barry Melton -- b.6/14/1947
Rock and Roll Singer/GuitaristGroup Names: Country Joe & the Fish
Bill Melton -- b.7/7/1945
Sports Commentator, MLB PlayerNames/Places: NN: Beltin' Bill and Beltin' Melton
Charles Melton -- b.1/4/1991 N.S.
Actor
James Melton -- b.1/2/1904 d.4/21/1961 (57)
Tenor, Opera SingerMisc: popular on radio, records, movies in 20-30s
Sid Melton -- b.5/23/1917 N.S. d.11/2/2011 N.S. (94)
ActorTV Shows: Danny Thomas Show (as Uncle Charley Halper), Green Acres (as Alf Monroe)
Brad Meltzer -- b.4/1/1970 N.S.
Novelist, Screenwriter, Producer (m)Book Titles: The Tenth Justice, Jack and Bobby, Identity CrisisTV Shows: Decoded, Jack and Bobby
David Meltzer -- b.2/17/1937 N.S. d.12/31/2016 N.S. (79)
Poet (m), MusicianMisc: was of The Beat Generation and The San Francisco Renaissance.
Mitch Meluskey -- b.9/18/1973
MLB Catcher
Justin Melvey -- b.5/7/1969
Actor, Australian
George Melville -- b.1/10/1841 d.3/17/1912 (71)
Author (m), Naval Officer, Engineer (m), Explorer (m)Misc: Arctic explorer
Herman Melville -- b.8/1/1819 N.S. d.9/28/1891 N.S. (72)
Novelist, Short Story Writer (m), Poet (m)Names/Places: b. in New York CityBook Titles: Moby Dick
Jean-Pierre Melville -- b.10/20/1917 d.8/2/1973 (55)
Movie Director (m), British
Rose Melville -- b.1/30/1867 d.10/8/1946 (79)
Actress
Sam Melville -- b.8/20/1946 d.3/10/1989 (42)
ActorMisc: some say 1936 or '40TV Shows: Scarecrow & Mrs. King (as Mr. King), The Rookies (as Off. Mike Danko)
Allan Melvin -- b.2/18/1923 d.1/17/2008 (84)
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Commercial ActorMisc: Liquid Plummer spokesmanTV Shows: The Phil Silvers Show (as Cpl. Henshaw), Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. (as Sgt. Hacker), All in the Family (as Barney Hefner), The Brady Bunch (as Sam the butcher), Magilla Gorilla (voice)
Harold Melvin -- b.6/25/1935 d.3/24/1997 (61)
SingerMisc: helped create the Philly Doo-Wop soundGroup Names: Howard Melvin & the Blue Notes
Leland Devon Melvin -- b.2/15/1964 N.S.
Astronaut
Rachel Melvin -- b.2/9/1985 N.S.
ActressMovie Titles: Dumb and Dumber To, Zoombeavers, Boo
Wendy Melvoin -- b.1/26/1964 N.S.
Composer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: The Revolution (a backing band for Prince), Wendy and Lisa (with Lisa Coleman)TV Shows: Heroes (composer), Nurse Jackie (theme song)
George Memmoli -- b.8/3/1938 d.5/20/1985 (46)
ActorTV Shows: Hello Larry (as Earl)
Memphis Minnie -- b.6/3/1897 d.8/6/1973 (76)
Blues Singer/GuitaristNames/Places: RN:Lizzie Douglas
Memphis Slim -- b.9/3/1915 d.2/24/1988 (72)
Songwriter, Pianist, Blues SingerNames/Places: RN:Peter Chatman
Erica Mena -- b.11/8/1987 N.S.
Model
Menander -- b.??/??/342BC d.??/??/292BC
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Greek
H. William Menard -- b.12/10/1920 d.2/9/1986 (65)
Geologist (m)
Marc Menard -- b.3/12/1975
Actor, CanadianTV Shows: Ocean Ave. (as Lucas Devon), Watch Over Me (as Michael Krieger), South BeachMovie Titles: John Tiucker Must Die
Rigoberto Menchú -- b.1/9/1959 N.S.
Humanitarian (m), GuatemalaMisc: Nobel Peace laureate and human rights activist
Carlos Mencia -- b.10/22/1967
Writer (m), Hondurasian
Mencius -- b.??/??/371BC d.??/??/289BC
Philosopher (m), Chinese
H. L. Mencken -- b.9/12/1880 d.1/29/1956 (75)
Author (m), Essayist, Lexicographer (m), Critic (m), Satirist (m), Journalist, Editor (m), ColumnistNames/Places: b. in Baltimore; RFMN:Henry Louis; d. in Baltimore
Lorrie Menconi -- b.2/24/1948 N.S.
PlaymateMisc: February 1969
Gregor Johann Mendel -- b.7/22/1822 d.1/6/1884 (61)
Scientist (m), Botanist (m), GeneticistMisc: pioneered the study of biological heredity and laid the mathematical foundation of the science of genetics.
J. Michael "Mike" Mendel -- b.9/24/1964 N.S. d.9/22/2019 N.S. (54)
TV Producer (m)TV Shows: The Simpsons, Rick and Morty, The PJs, The Oblongs, Drawn Together, Napoleon Dynamite, The Critic
Nate Mendel -- b.12/2/1968 N.S.
Alternative Rock BassistGroup Names: Foo Fighters
Dmitri I. Mendeleyev -- b.1/27/1834 Ju-1 or 2/8/1834 N.S. d.1/20/1907 Ju-1 (72) or 2/2/1907 N.S. (72)
Chemist (m), RussianNames/Places: MN:IvanovichMisc: discovered periodic table of the elements so Tom Lehrer could sing a song about the elements
Eric Mendelsohn -- b.3/21/1887 d.9/15/1953 (66)
Architect (m), German
Jack Mendelsohn -- b.11/8/1926 N.S. d.1/25/2017 N.S. (90)
Animator (m), Artist, Comic Book Artist, ScreenwriterTV Shows: Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In (scripter), Three's Company (scripter), The Carol Burnett Show (scripter), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (scripter)Movie Titles: Yellow Submarine (co-screenwriter)
Lee Mendelson -- b.3/24/1933 N.S. d.12/25/2019 N.S. (86)
TV Producer (m)Misc: best known as the executive producer of the many Peanuts animated specialsTV Shows: A Charlie Brown Christmas, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show
Fanny Mendelssohn -- b.11/14/1805 d.5/14/1847 (41)
Composer, Pianist, German
Felix Mendelssohn -- b.2/3/1809 d.11/4/1847 (38)
Conductor/Composer, Musician, GermanNames/Places: FN:Jakob Ludwig, LN:Bartholdy
Moses Mendelssohn -- b.9/6/1729 N.S. d.1/4/1786 N.S. (56)
Philosopher (m), Scholar (m), GermanNames/Places: NN:The German SocratesMisc: b. Sep 26?
David Mendenhall -- b.6/13/1971
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: Berenstain Bears (as Brother Bear)Movie Titles: Over the Top, The Transformers: The Movie, God Bless America
Ken Mendenhall -- b.8/11/1948
NFL CenterSports Teams: Baltimore Colts
Thomas Corwin Mendenhall -- b.10/4/1841 d.3/23/1924 (82)
Physicist (m), Meterologist (m)Misc: the first to propose the use of a ring pendulum for measuring absolute gravity.
Camila Mendes -- b.6/29/1994 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Riverdale (as Veronica Lodge)
Eva Mendes -- b.3/5/1974
Writer (m), Actress, Director (m), American, CubanMisc: some say b. 1977 or 1978Movie Titles: Hitch, 2 Fast 2 Furious, The Place Beyond The Pines, The Other Guys, Ghostrider, The Women
Joe Mendes -- b.12/22/2003
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Kate Winslet and Sam's son
Rosa Mendes -- b.10/25/1979 N.S.
Wrestler, CanadianNames/Places: RN: Milena Leticia Roucka
Sam Mendes -- b.8/1/1965 N.S.
Producer/Director (m), EnglishTV Shows: Penny DreadfulMovie Titles: Road to Perdition, Revolutionary Road, Skyfall, American Beauty
Sérgio Mendes -- b.2/11/1941 N.S.
Composer, Singer, Pianist, Bandleader, BrazilianMisc: pioneers of the Bossa Nova
Shawn Mendes -- b.8/8/1998
Pop Singer
Pierre Mendès-France -- b.1/11/1907 d.10/18/1982 (75)
Head of State (m)Misc: Premier
Carlos Méndez -- b.6/18/1974
MLB Player, Venezuelan
José de la Caridad Méndez -- b.3/19/1887 d.10/31/1928 (41)
Baseball Figure, CubanMisc: was a Cuban right-handed pitcher and manager in baseball's Negro Leagues.
Lucía Méndez -- b.1/26/1955 N.S.
Actress, Singer, Model, Mexican
Robert Mendez -- b.1/1/1954
Senator (m)
Bridgit Mendler -- b.12/18/1992 N.S.
Actress, Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues SingerTV Shows: The Wizards of Waverly Place, Undateable
Carla Mendonca -- b.11/16/1964 N.S.
Actress, Northern Ireland
Marília Mendonça -- b.7/22/1995 N.S. d.11/5/2021 N.S. (26)
Singer, Brazilian
Alex Mendoza -- b.10/27/1979
Actor
John Mendoza -- b.??/??/????
TV ActorTV Shows: The Second Half (as John Moreno)
Lydia Mendoza -- b.5/21/1916 d.12/20/2007 (91)
Songwriter, Singer/GuitaristMisc: Tex-Mex style
Mark Mendoza -- b.7/13/1955
Heavy Metal BassistNames/Places: NN: The Animal; RN: Mark GlickmanGroup Names: Twisted Sister
Mauricio Mendoza -- b.12/28/1969
ActorMovie Titles: Blow, After School, Crave: The Fast Life, Souled
Miguel Ignacio Mendoza -- b.8/22/1983 N.S.
Pop Singer, VenezuelanNames/Places: NN: NachoGroup Names: Chino and Nacho (alongside Jesus Alberto Miranda Perez)
Ramiro Mendoza -- b.6/15/1972
MLB Pitcher, PanamaianNames/Places: NN: El Brujo (The Witch Doctor)Misc: 5x World Series champ
Dino Meneghin -- b.1/18/1950
Basketball Player, ItalianMisc: FIBA's 50 Greatest Players in 1991.Sports Teams: Pallacanestro Varese, Olimpia Milano, Pallacanestro Trieste
Carlos Saúl Menem -- b.7/2/1930 N.S. d.2/14/2021 N.S. (90)
Head of State (m), ArgentineMisc: president of Argentina 1989-1999
Eric Menendez -- b.11/27/1971
CriminalMisc: accused of killing his parents (Menendez Brothers)
Gonzalo Menéndez -- b.11/8/1971 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: CSI: Miami (as Clavo Cruz), Colony, Breaking Bad (as Detective Kalanchoe)Movie Titles: Act of Valor
Lyle Menendez -- b.1/10/1968
Names/Places: Eric's brotherMisc: was accused of killing their parents
Menes -- b.??/??/???? d.??/??/????
King, EgyptianMisc: the first Egyptian king of the Egyptian dynasty; fl.c.3100BC
John Mengatti -- b.9/21/1953 N.S. d.3/26/2023 N.S. (69)
Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: The White Shadow (as Nick Vitaglia), For Love & HonorMovie Titles: Meatbals Part II, Knights of the City
Peter Mengede -- b.8/28/1962 N.S.
Hard Rock Guitarst, AustralianGroup Names: Helmet
Josef Mengele -- b.3/16/1911 d.2/7/1979 (67)
Doctor (m), GermanNames/Places: aka The Angel of Death
Dorothy Marie Mengering -- b.7/18/1921 N.S. d.4/11/2017 N.S. (95)
Celebrity ParentNames/Places: David Letterman's motherTV Shows: Late Night with David Letterman (occasional as Dave's Mom), Late Show with David Letterman (occasional as Dave's Mom)
Chris Menges -- b.9/15/1940
Director (m), Cinematographer (m), EnglishMovie Titles: The Reader, Notes on a Scandal, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, The Killing Fields
Paul Menhart -- b.3/25/1969
MLB Player, Baseball Coach
Dave Meniketti -- b.12/12/1953
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/GuitaristGroup Names: Y&T, soloist
Thomas Menino -- b.12/27/1942 N.S. d.10/30/2014 N.S. (71)
Mayor (m)Misc: Mayor of Boston 1993-2014
Adolphe Menjou -- b.2/18/1890 d.10/29/1963 (73)
TV/Movie ActorNames/Places: MN:JeanMisc: onscreen since 1916 with his handlebar mustache
Denis Menke -- b.7/21/1940 N.S. d.12/1/2020 N.S. (80)
MLB Infielder
Alan Menken -- b.7/22/1949
Artist, Actor, ComposerMisc: Music DepartmentMovie Titles: Beauty and the Beast (soundtrack), Aladdin (soundtrack), Tangled (soundtrack), Hercules (soundtrack), The Little Mermaid (soundtrack), Little Shop of Horrors (soundtrack)
Helen Menken -- b.12/12/1901 N.S. d.3/27/1966 N.S. (64)
Actress
Shepard Menken -- b.11/2/1921 d.1/2/1999 (77)
Cartoon Voice ActorTV Shows: The Alvin Show (as Clyde Crashcup)
Bob Menne -- b.2/19/1942 N.S. d.6/2/2023 N.S. (81)
Golfer
Peter Mennin -- b.5/17/1923 d.6/17/1983 (60)
Educator (m), Composer, MusicianNames/Places: RLN:Mennini
Dr. Karl A. Menninger -- b.7/22/1893 d.7/18/1990 (96)
Author (m), Lecturer, Physician (m), Psychiatrist, Psychoanalyst, Columnist, Social Reformer, Educator (m)Misc: Hospital administrator; Moralist; Conservationalist; Dean of psychiatry & co-founder of Menninger Foundation
William C. Menninger -- b.10/15/1899 d.9/??/1966 (66)
Scientist (m), Engineer (m), Physician (m), Psychiatrist
Jenni Meno -- b.11/19/1970
Horse Jockey, Figure Skater, Olympic AthleteMisc: pairs skaters (Olympics-1994)
John Menor -- b.??/??/????
Rock and Roll BassistGroup Names: Dirty Rotten Imbeciles