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Jaina Lee Ortiz -- b.11/20/1986 N.S.
Actress, Dancer (m)TV Shows: Rosewood, Station 19Movie Titles: Girls Trip, Shooter
José Ortiz -- b.6/13/1976
MLB Player, Dominican Republican
José Ortiz -- b.10/25/1963
NBA Player, Puerto RicanNames/Places: RN: José Rafael Ortiz
Junior Ortiz -- b.10/24/1959
MLB Catcher, Puerto Rican
Lisa Ortiz -- b.12/11/1974 N.S.
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Director (m), Video Game Voice ActressMisc: a major voice actress in animation, anime, and video games.TV Shows: Yu-Gi-Oh! (series), Pokemon (as Ash's Fletchinder, Oshawott, Korrina, etc.), Slayers Revolution, Winx ClubMovie Titles: Pokemon (series of movies), RayearthVideo Games: One Piece (Series), Shaman King (series), Sonic The Hedgehog (series as Amy Rose)
Luis "Perico" Ortiz -- b.12/26/1949
Music Executive, Music Producer, Arranger, Composer, Multi-instrumentalist, Trumpeter, Bandleader
Manuel Ortiz -- b.7/2/1916 d.5/31/1970 (53)
BoxerMisc: one of the best boxers of the 1940s
Russ Ortiz -- b.6/5/1974
MLB Pitcher, American
Tito Ortiz -- b.1/23/1975 N.S.
Mixed Martial Arts
Beth Orton -- b.12/14/1970 N.S.
Songwriter, Electronica Performer, Folk Singer, EnglishMisc: Electronica-Folk performer
Bob Orton Jr. -- b.11/10/1950 N.S.
WrestlerNames/Places: RN:Robert Keith Orton Jr.; ring name: Cowboy Bob Orton
Joe Orton -- b.1/1/1933 d.8/9/1967 (34)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Actor, English
Randy Orton -- b.4/1/1980 N.S.
Wrestler
Herbert Vaughn Orvis -- b.10/17/1946 N.S. d.8/14/2020 N.S. (73)
NFL Player, College Football PlayerMisc: in the College Football Hall of FameSports Teams: University of Colorado, Detroit Lions, Baltimore Colts
George Orwell -- b.6/25/1903 d.1/21/1950 (46)
Novelist, Essayist, Satirist (m), IndiaNames/Places: RN:Eric Arthur BlairBook Titles: Animal Farm, 1984
Edward "Kid" Ory -- b.12/25/1886 d.1/23/1973 (86)
Multi-instrumentalist, Trombonist, Bandleader, Jazz PerformerMisc: some say b. 1889
Meghan Ory -- b.8/20/1982
Actress, CanadianTV Shows: Intelligence, Vampire High (as Sherry Woods), Once Upon a Time (as Ruby Lucas / Red Riding Hood)Movie Titles: The Memory Book, Dead Rising: Watchtower
Roland Orzabal -- b.8/22/1961
Music Producer, Songwriter, Bassist, Keyboardist, New Wave Singer, EnglishNames/Places: LN:De La QuintanaGroup Names: Tears For Fears
Os -- b.??/??/????
Osita Osadebe -- b.3/??/1936 d.5/11/2007 (71)
Composer, Singer/Guitarist, Bandleader, NigerianMisc: no source has the exact birth date
Naomi Osaka -- b.10/16/1997 N.S.
Tennis Player, Japanese
Watanbe Osamu -- b.10/21/1940
Wrestler, JapaneseMisc: freestyle featherweight wrestler who was the undefeated world champion in 1962 and 1963 and an Olympic gold medalist in 1964. He competed in more than 300 matches and never lost a bout in his career.
Joseph "Joe" Osborn -- b.8/28/1937 N.S. d.12/14/2018 N.S. (81)
Bassist
Karli Osborn -- b.8/19/1984
Country SingerGroup Names: SheDaisy
Kassidy Osborn -- b.10/30/1976
Country SingerGroup Names: SheDaisy
Kelsi Osborn -- b.11/21/1974
Country SingerGroup Names: SHeDaisy
Kristyn Osborn -- b.8/24/1970
Country SingerGroup Names: Shedaisy
Lyn Osborn -- b.1/23/1926 d.8/30/1958 (32)
TV ActorTV Shows: Space Patrol (as Cadet Happy)
Paul Osborn -- b.9/4/1901 N.S. d.5/12/1988 N.S. (86)
Screenwriter, Playwright (m)
Adam Osborne -- b.3/6/1939 d.3/18/2003 (64)
Author (m), Computer Company Executive, ThailandianMisc: no relation to Ozzy and the Osbourne family...I think
Bobby Osborne -- b.12/7/1931 N.S. d.6/27/2023 N.S. (91)
Mandolin, Bluegrass SingerGroup Names: Osborne Brothers
Dan Osborne -- b.6/27/1991 N.S.
Actor, EnglishTV Shows: The Only Way is Essex
Donovan Osborne -- b.6/21/1969
MLB Pitcher
Eric Osborne -- b.2/25/1997 N.S.
Actor, CanadianTV Shows: Degrassi: The Next Generation, Degrassi: Next Class
Gregory Osborne -- b.12/4/1954 d.1/8/1994 (39)
Movie Actor, Ballet Dancer (m)
Joan Osborne -- b.7/8/1962
Songwriter, Guitarist, Modern Rock SingerSong Titles: One Of Us
John Osborne -- b.12/12/1929 d.12/24/1994 (65)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Diarist, Screen/Scriptwriter, Actor, BritishNames/Places: b. in London; wed 5x'sMisc: a critic of the EstablishmentBook Titles: Look Back in Anger, Tom Jones
John Osborne -- b.3/15/1907 d.5/3/1981 (74)
Journalist, Editor (m)
John (Country Musician) Osborne -- b.4/27/1982 N.S.
Country GuitaristGroup Names: The Brothers Osborne
Mary Osborne -- b.7/17/1921 d.3/4/1992 (70)
Guitarist, Jazz Performer
Michael Osborne -- b.12/22/1949 d.7/21/1984 (34)
Rock and Roll Singer/GuitaristMisc: deceased?Group Names: Axe
Mike Osborne -- b.9/28/1941 d.9/19/2007 (65)
Singer/Guitarist, Clarinetist, Pianist, English
Robert Osborne -- b.5/3/1932 d.3/6/2007 N.S. (74)
TV HostMisc: Movie Historian
Sonny Osborne -- b.10/29/1937 N.S. d.10/24/2021 N.S. (83)
Singer, Banjoist, Bluegrass PerformerGroup Names: Osborne Brothers
Tom Osborne -- b.2/23/1937
Congressperson, NFL Player, College Football Coach, College Football PlayerNames/Places: RN: Thomas Willis OsborneMisc: in the College Football Hall of FameSports Teams: Hastings College (1956-1958), San Francisco 49ers (1959), Washington Redskins (1960-1961), University of Nebraska (coach 1964-1997, administrative 1979-1998, 2007-2013)
Andy Rose Osbourne -- b.6/13/2015
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Lisa and Jack's daughter
Bud Osbourne -- b.7/20/1884 d.2/2/1964 (79)
Actor
Jack Osbourne -- b.11/8/1985
Actor, EnglishNames/Places: Sharon and Ozzy's son, Kelly's brotherTV Shows: The OsbournesMovie Titles: Austin Powers in Goldmember
Jeff Linton Osbourne -- b.6/11/1989
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Jeffrey & Sheri's son
Jeffrey Osbourne -- b.3/9/1948
Songwriter, Drummer, Soul SingerNames/Places: b. in Providence, RIMisc: NOT related to those other OsbournesGroup Names: LTD (lead), soloist
Kelly Osbourne -- b.10/27/1984
Actress, Punk Rock SingerNames/Places: Ozzy and Sharon's daughterSong Titles: Papa Don't PreachTV Shows: The Osbournes, Life as We Know It (as Deborah)
Minnie Theodora Osbourne -- b.2/3/2018 N.S.
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Lisa and Jack's daughter
Ozzy Osbourne -- b.12/3/1948
Movie Actor, Songwriter, Harmonicaist, Heavy Metal Singer, EnglishNames/Places: RFN:John MichaelMisc: some say 1946 or 1947; in the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2021Group Names: Black Sabbath (lead), Ozzy Osbourne (lead), soloistSong Titles: Iron Man, Paranoid (previous titles as lead of Black Sabbath), Crazy Train, Flying High Again, Bark at the Moon, Shot at the Dark, No More Tears, Time After Time, Road to Nowhere, Mama I'm Coming Home, Changes, Perry Mason, See You on the Other Side, Back on Earth, Gets Me Through, Dreamer, Mississippi Queen, I Don't Wanna Stop, Let Me Hear You ScreamAlbum Titles: Black Sabbath, Paranoid, Master of Reality, Vol. 4, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, Sabotage, Technical Ecstasy, Never Say Die! (previous titles as lead of Black Sabbath; Ozzy was fired in 1979 from the band), Blizzard of Ozz, Diary of a Madman, Bark at the Moon, The Ultimate Sin, No Rest for the Wicked, No More Tears, Ozzmosis, Down to Earth, Black Rain, Scream
Sharon Osbourne -- b.10/9/1952
Soap Actress, TV Talk Show HostessNames/Places: Ozzy's wife since 1982TV Shows: The Talk
TJ Osbourne -- b.11/18/1984 N.S.
Country SingerGroup Names: Brother Osborne
Julie Osburn -- b.10/28/1957
ActressMovie Titles: The Girl Next Door, Intolerable Cruelty
Henry Oscar -- b.7/14/1891 d.12/28/1969 (78)
Actor, English
Joshua Osei -- b.12/4/1987 N.S.
Actor, EnglishMovie Titles: Patient Zero, Rise of the Footsoldier Part II, One Night, Bliss!
Charles Osgood -- b.1/8/1933 N.S. d.1/23/2024 N.S. (91)
Author (m), Newscaster, JournalistMisc: CBS News poet in residence
Chris Osgood -- b.11/26/1972
NHL Goaltender, Canadian
Kassim Osgood -- b.5/20/1980
NFL Wide Receiver
Kevin Osgood -- b.9/8/1974
Cameraperson, SingerTV Shows: The All-New Mickey Mouse ClubMovie Titles: Stay, With Friends Like These
Kianna Elle Osgood -- b.10/9/2004
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Terri Ivens and Mark's daughter
Samuel Osgood -- b.2/14/1747 N.S. or 2/3/1747 Ju-1 d.8/12/1813 N.S. (66)
Revolutionary (m), Statesman (m), Merchant
Danny O'Shea -- b.6/15/1945
NHL Player, Canadian
Kevin O'Shea -- b.5/28/1947 d.1/18/2010 (62)
NHL Player, Canadian
Michael O'Shea -- b.3/17/1906 d.12/4/1973 (67)
Actor, IrishNames/Places: Virginia Mayo's husbandTV Shows: It's a Great LifeMovie Titles: Lady of Burlesque, It Should Happen to You, Jack London
Milo O'Shea -- b.6/2/1926 d.4/2/2013 (86)
Movie Actor, Movie Director (m), IrishMisc: some say b. 1925Movie Titles: Barbarella, Romeo & Juliet
Tessie O'Shea -- b.3/13/1917 d.4/21/1995 (78)
Stage Actress, EnglishMisc: stage: Bedknobs & Broomsticks; IMDb states b. 1918
TJ Oshie -- b.12/23/1986 N.S.
NHL Right Wing, American
Hiromi Oshima -- b.1/6/1980
Model, Playmate, JapaneseMisc: June 2004
Keith Osik -- b.10/22/1968
MLB Catcher
Albina Osipowich -- b.2/26/1911 N.S. d.6/6/1964 N.S. (53)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, AmericanNames/Places: aka Albina Van Aken
Lee Oskar -- b.3/24/1948 N.S.
Harmonicaist, Danish (Denmark)Names/Places: b. in Long Beach, CA; RN:Oskar Levrtin HansenGroup Names: War
Sir William Osler -- b.7/12/1849 d.12/29/1919 (70)
Author (m), Physician (m), Educator (m), CanadianMisc: circulatory system
George P. Oslin -- b.8/5/1899 d.10/24/1996 (97)
Misc: created the singing telegram
K. T. Oslin -- b.5/15/1942 N.S. d.12/21/2020 N.S. (78)
Songwriter, Pianist, Country SingerNames/Places: RFMN:Kay Toinette
Richard Osman -- b.11/28/1970 N.S.
Producer/Director (m), Personality, EnglishTV Shows: 10 O'Clock Live, Beat the Nation
Emily Osment -- b.3/10/1992
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Songwriter, SingerTV Shows: Family Guy (occasional), Hannah Montana (as Lilly Truscott), Young and Hungry (as Gabi Diamond)Movie Titles: Cyberbully, Spy Kids 2
Haley Joel Osment -- b.4/10/1988
TV/Movie ActorTV Shows: Jeff Foxworthy Show (as Matt Foxworthy), Thunder AlleyMovie Titles: Forrest Gump, The Sixth Sense (where he sees dead people), Pay It Forward, Artificial Intelligence, Secondhand Lions
Leroy Osmon -- b.5/27/1948
Composer
Alan Osmond -- b.6/22/1949
Cartoon Voice Actor, Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Country-Pop PerformerNames/Places: b. in Ogden, UT; Osmond brotherTV Shows: The Andy Williams Show, The Osmonds (cartoon), Donny and Marie
Amy Osmond -- b.11/26/1976
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Wayne's daughter
Arthyr Wyatt Osmond -- b.2/16/2000
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Michelle and Jimmy's son
Brandon Michael Osmond -- b.1/29/1985
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Donny & Debby's son
Christian Osmond -- b.??/??/????
TV ActorNames/Places: Ken's real life sonTV Shows: The New Leave It to Beaver (as Bomber Haskell, the son of Eddie)
David Osmond -- b.8/21/1979
Pop SingerGroup Names: the Osmond Boys
Donny Osmond -- b.12/9/1957
Mormon, Actor, TV Host, Cartoon Voice Actor, Keyboardist, Pop SingerNames/Places: b. in Ogden, Utah; Osmond brotherGroup Names: The Osmonds, Donny and Marie, soloistTV Shows: The Andy Williams Show, The Osmonds (cartoon), Donny & Marie (variety)
Douglas Osmond -- b.3/3/1978
SingerGroup Names: Osmond Boys
Eric Osmond -- b.??/??/????
TV ActorNames/Places: Ken's real life sonTV Shows: The New Leave It to Beaver (as Freddie "Eddie Jr." Haskell, Eddie's son)
Jay Osmond -- b.3/2/1955
Cartoon Voice Actor, Pop Singer, Country SingerNames/Places: b. in Salt Lake City, UT; Osmond brotherTV Shows: Andy Williams Show, The Osmonds (cartoon), Donny & Marie
Jimmy Osmond -- b.4/16/1963
Cartoon Voice Actor, SingerNames/Places: b. in Salt Lake City; the youngest Osmond brotherTV Shows: The Osmonds (cartoon), Donny and Marie
Joshua Osmond -- b.2/16/1998
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Debbie and Donny's son
Ken Osmond -- b.6/7/1943 N.S. d.5/18/2020 N.S. (76)
Policeman, ActorNames/Places: b. in Los AngelesMisc: a retired policeman; he is no relation by any stretch of the imagination to the Osmonds!!!TV Shows: Leave it to Beaver (as Eddie Haskell, also in Still the Beaver)
Marie Osmond -- b.10/13/1959
Mormon, Actress, Variety Show Hostess, Country SingerNames/Places: b. in Ogden, UT; FN:Olive; Osmond sisterSong Titles: Paper RosesTV Shows: Andy Williams Show (semireg), Donny & Marie, Marie, Ripley's Believe It or Not, Maybe This Time (as Julia)
Merrill Osmond -- b.4/30/1953
Cartoon Voice Actor, SingerNames/Places: Osmond brotherTV Shows: Andy Williams Show, The Osmonds (cartoon voice), Donny & Marie
Michael Osmond -- b.11/4/1975
Pop SingerGroup Names: Osmond Boys
Nathan Osmond -- b.2/14/1977
Pop SingerGroup Names: The Osmond Boys
Olive Osmond -- b.5/4/1925 d.5/9/2004 (79)
Celebrity ParentNames/Places: mother of Donny, Marie, Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Jay, Jimmy, and two other children
Wayne Osmond -- b.8/28/1951 N.S.
Cartoon Voice Actor, Singer, SaxophonistNames/Places: b. in Salt Lake City; Osmond brotherTV Shows: The Andy Williams Show, The Osmonds (cartoon series)., Donny & Marie (regular)
Zachary James Osmond -- b.10/10/1997
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Michelle Larson and Jimmy's son
Laura Osnes -- b.11/19/1985 N.S.
Stage Actress, SingerArts Titles: PL: Grease, Anything Goes, South Pacific, Bonnie and Clyde
Daniela Ospina -- b.9/22/1992 N.S.
Volleyball Player, Colombian
David Ospina -- b.8/31/1988 N.S.
Soccer Player, Colombian
Glenn Osser -- b.8/28/1914 d.4/29/2014 (99)
Arranger, Songwriter, Musician, Bandleader, Bandleader
Jonathan Osser -- b.1/14/1989
ActorMisc: of Hiller and DillerMovie Titles: Matilda, Anger Management, Storytelling, Max Keeble's Big Movie
David Ossman -- b.12/6/1936
Writer (m), Comedian, Cartoon Voice ActorGroup Names: Firesign TheaterMovie Titles: A Bug's Life
Vess Ossman -- b.8/21/1868 d.12/8/1923 (55)
BanjoistNames/Places: NN:King of the Banjo
John Ossoff -- b.2/16/1987 N.S.
Senator (m)
Jelena Ostapenko -- b.6/8/1997 N.S.
Tennis Player, Latvian
Claude Osteen -- b.8/9/1939
MLB PitcherNames/Places: NN: GomerSports Teams: Cinnannati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers
Joel Osteen -- b.3/5/1963
Evangelist, Televangelist
Annemarie Oster -- b.11/17/1942
Actress, Dutch (Netherlands)
Mary Ostergren -- b.11/25/1960
Olympic AthleteMisc: biathelete (Olympics-1994)
Jeff Osterhage -- b.3/12/1953
TV ActorTV Shows: The New Dragnet (as Vic Daniels)
Micheline Ostermeyer -- b.12/23/1922 d.10/17/2001 (78)
Pianist, Olympic Athlete, FrenchMisc: shot-put/discus thrower (Oly-gold-1948)
Greg Ostertag -- b.3/6/1973
NBA Center
Bibi Osterwald -- b.2/3/1920 d.1/2/2002 (81)
ActressMisc: 1950s TV; b. Feb 23?TV Shows: Imogene Coca Show (as Helen Milliken), Bridget Loves Bernie
Mo Ostin -- b.3/27/1927 N.S. d.7/31/2022 N.S. (95)
Music ExecutiveMisc: has worked for several companies, including Verve, Reprise Records, Warner Bros. Records, and DreamWorks. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003 by Paul Simon, Neil Young, and Lorne Michaels. He is known among his colleagues as the most artist-friendly executive in the music business.
Elizabeth Ostrander -- b.12/7/1988
Model, PlaymateMisc: December 2014
Jerry Ostroski -- b.7/12/1970
NFL PlayerSports Teams: Buffalo Bills
Aleksandr Ostrovsky -- b.3/31/1823 N.S. or 4/12/1823 Ju-1 d.6/2/1886 Ju-1 (63) or 6/14/1886 N.S. (63)
Playwright (m), Russian
Josh Ostrovsky -- b.2/14/1985 N.S.
Comedian
Ron Ostrow -- b.??/??/????
ActorTV Shows: Sports Night (as Will)
Peter Ostrum -- b.11/1/1957
Movie ActorMovie Titles: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (his only acting role in 1971)
Wilhelm Friedrich Ostwald -- b.9/2/1853 d.4/4/1932 (78)
Philosopher (m), Chemist (m), GermanMisc: Nobel 1909; He is, in the words of Asimov, "One of the chief founders of modern physical chemistry", The Nobel Prize was awarded; "in recognition of his work on catalysis and for his investigations into the fundamental principles governing chemical equilibria and rates of reaction"
Gilbert O'Sullivan -- b.12/1/1946
Songwriter, Pop Singer, IrishNames/Places: RFMN:Raymond EdwardSong Titles: Alone Again Naturally
Jacqui O'Sullivan -- b.8/7/1960
Songwriter, Pop Singer, EnglishGroup Names: Bananarama
Maureen O'Sullivan -- b.5/17/1911 d.6/22/1998 (87)
Movie Actress, IrishNames/Places: b. in Boyle; Mia Farrow's mom, John Farrow's wifeMovie Titles: Tarzan (movie series as Jane)
Richard O'Sullivan -- b.5/7/1944
Actor, Comedian, EnglishTV Shows: Doctor in Charge, Doctor in the House (as Dr. Bingham), Man About the House, Robin's Nest, Dick Turpin, Me and My Girl
Ronnie O'Sullivan -- b.12/5/1975 N.S.
Snooker Player, English
Al Osuna -- b.8/10/1965
MLB Pitcher
Antonio Osuna -- b.4/12/1973
MLB Pitcher, Mexican
Rafael H. Osuna -- b.9/15/1938 d.6/4/1969 N.S. (30)
Tennis PlayerNames/Places: NN:El PelonMisc: US Open 1963
Bashful Brother Oswald -- b.12/26/1911 d.10/17/2002 (90)
Country SingerNames/Places: RN:Beecher "Pete" KirbyMisc: the Grand Ole Opry's Bashful Brother Oswald
Lee Harvey Oswald -- b.10/18/1939 d.11/24/1963 (24)
AssassinMisc: Assassinated JFK, shot by Jack Ruby
Patton Oswalt -- b.1/27/1969
TV Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Narrator (m), Video Game Voice ActorMisc: guested on Weird Al Yankovic's video "Foil" in 2014Album Titles: 222, Fellin' Kinda Patton, Werewolves and Lollipops, My Weakness is Strong, Finest Hour, Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals TimeTV Shows: The King of Queen (as Spence Olchin), The Goldbergs (narrator)Movie Titles: Down Periscope, Man on the Moon, Zoolander, Taxi, Ratatouille, Magnolia, Young Adult, Starsky and Hutch, The Comedians of Comedy, Reno 911! Miami, Sex and Death 101, Nature Calls, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, 22 Jump Street, Freaks of Nature, Space CopVideo Games: Grand Theft Auto (series), Ratatouille, Aqua Teen Hunger Force Zombie Ninja Pro-Am, Dead Rising 2: Off the Record, Minecraft: Story Mode
Roy Oswalt -- b.8/29/1977 N.S.
MLB PitcherMisc: NL LCS MVP 2005Sports Teams: Houston Astros
Brock Alan Osweiler -- b.11/22/1990 N.S.
NFL Quarterback
Ot -- b.??/??/????
Cheri Oteri -- b.9/19/1962
Actress, Comedienne, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: Saturday Night Live (as Spartan Sprit Cheerleader, Debbie Reynolds, Ross Perot, Barbara Walters, etc.)Movie Titles: Liar Liar, Shrek the Third, Inspector Gadget, Scary Movie
Ricky Otero -- b.4/15/1972 N.S.
MLB Center Fielder, Puerto RicanNames/Places: RN: Ricardo Otero
Otis -- b.??/??/????
Rock and Roll BassistGroup Names: Animal Bag
Amos Otis -- b.4/26/1947
MLB PlayerMisc: 3x Gold Glove
Carré Otis -- b.9/28/1968
Movie Actress, ModelMovie Titles: Exit in Red, Going Back, Wild Orchid
Elisha Graves Otis -- b.8/3/1811 d.4/8/1861 (49)
Inventor (m), ManufacturerMisc: developer of the first safe passenger elevator.
James Otis -- b.2/5/1725 d.5/23/1783 (58)
Author (m), Revolutionary (m), Lawyer (m)
Jim Otis -- b.4/29/1948
NFL QuarterbackSports Teams: St. Louis Cardinals
Johnny Otis -- b.12/28/1921 N.S. d.1/17/2012 N.S. (90)
Painter (m), Sculptor (m), Preacher, Columnist, Politician (m), Actor, TV Host, Music Executive, Music Producer, Arranger, Songwriter, Radio Disc Jock, Music Publisher, Drummer, Pianist, Vibraphonist, Bandleader, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: b. in Berkeley, CA; RN:John Veliotes; NN:The Godfather of R&BMisc: Talent Scout; Record co. owner; Rock 'n Roll Caravan of Stars founder/frontmanGroup Names: The Johnny Otis ShowSong Titles: Willie and the Hand Jive
Johnny Jr. "Shuggie" Otis -- b.11/30/1953 N.S.
Songwriter, Singer, Multi-instrumentalist, Guitarist, Blues-Rock PerformerNames/Places: Johnny's son
Paul F. Otis -- b.12/24/1889 d.12/15/1990 (100)
MLB PlayerSports Teams: New York Highlanders (Old Yankees)
Nina Otkalenko -- b.5/23/1928 d.5/13/2015 N.S. (86)
Olympic Athlete, SovietMisc: 800 m, 9 world records
Annette O'Toole -- b.4/1/1952
Movie ActressNames/Places: b. in Houston, TXMisc: some sources say b. 1953TV Shows: The Huntress (as Dottie), Nash Bridges (as Lisa Bridges), Smallville (as Martha Kent)Movie Titles: 48 Hrs., Cat People, Superman III
Frank O'Toole -- b.1/16/1964
Alternative Rock PerformerGroup Names: Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Mark O'Toole -- b.1/6/1964
Bassist, Drummer, Alternative Rock Performer, EnglishGroup Names: Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Peter O'Toole -- b.4/1/1965
Rock and Roll Bassist, IrishGroup Names: Hothouse Flowers
Peter O'Toole -- b.8/2/1932 d.12/14/2013 (81)
Roman Catholic, Movie Actor, IrishMisc: some say 1933TV Shows: Masada (as Gen. Flavius Silva)Movie Titles: The Last Emperor, Lawrence of Arabia, Becket, Venus
Terry O'Toole -- b.12/20/1941
Keyboardist
Tamayo Otsuki -- b.5/29/1959
ActressMisc: retired from acting in 1998TV Shows: Davis RulesMovie Titles: Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, Anarchy TV, Mortuary Academy
Dennis Ott -- b.6/13/1958 d.11/3/1994 (36)
TV/Movie Actor
Melvin Thomas Ott -- b.3/2/1909 d.11/21/1958 (49)
MLB Manager, MLB Right FielderMisc: 12x All-Star, 6x home run leader; 2876 hits, N.Y. Giants hit 511 HRs; led NL 6X's, 1,861 RBIs; San Francisco Giants #4 retiredSports Teams: New York Giants (player 1926-1947, manager 1942-1948)
Anne Ottenbrite -- b.5/12/1966 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Canadian
Lou Ottens -- b.6/21/1926 N.S. d.3/6/2021 N.S. (94)
Engineer (m), Inventor (m), Dutch (Netherlands)Misc: the inventor of the cassette tape, and helped develop the compact disc
Butch Otter -- b.5/3/1942 N.S.
Governor (m)
Merlene Ottey -- b.5/10/1960 N.S.
Olympic Athlete, Track and Field, Jamaican
Ulrike Ottinger -- b.6/6/1942
Photographer (m), Professor (m), Filmmaker, German
Brad Ottis -- b.8/2/1972
NFL Defensive End
Crazy Dave Otto -- b.12/29/????
Comedian, Radio Disc Jock
James Otto -- b.7/29/1973
Songwriter, Country Singer
Jim Otto -- b.1/5/1938
NFL CenterMisc: 9x AFL All-Star, 3x Pro Bowl, 10x All-AFL, 3x All-ProSports Teams: Oakland Raiders (1960-1974)
Joel Otto -- b.10/29/1961
NHL Player, AmericanSports Teams: Calgary Flames, Philadelphia Flyers
John Otto -- b.3/22/1977
Alternative Rock Drummer, CanadianGroup Names: Limp Bizkit
Kristin Otto -- b.2/7/1966
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, GermanMisc: She is most famous for being the first woman to win six gold medals at a single Olympic Games, doing so at the 1988 Seoul Olympic games.
Miranda Otto -- b.12/16/1967
Actress, AustralianTV Shows: 24: Legacy (as Rebecca Ingram)Movie Titles: War of the Worlds, What Lies Beneath, Danny Deckchair, Lord of the Rings (series)
Nikolaus August Otto -- b.6/10/1832 d.1/26/1891 (58)
Inventor (m), GermanMisc: developed the four-stroke internal-combustion engine, which offered the first practical alternative to the steam engine as a power source.
David Otunga -- b.4/7/1980 N.S.
Wrestler
John Otway -- b.10/2/1952
Songwriter, Punk Rock Singer, English
Ou -- b.??/??/????
Melanie Oudin -- b.9/23/1991
Tennis Player
Eiji Oue -- b.10/3/1957
Conductor, Japanese
Hamidon Ouedraogo -- b.??/??/1940
Composer, Singer/Guitarist
Maryse Ouellet -- b.1/21/1983 N.S.
Wrestler, Beauty Pagent Winner, Model, CanadianNames/Places: ring name: Maryse
William Oughtred -- b.3/5/1575 Ju-1 or 3/5/1574 J-LD d.6/30/1660 J-LD (85)
Inventor (m), Mathematician (m), BritishMisc: invented Slide Rules
Monty Oum -- b.6/22/1981 N.S. d.2/1/2015 N.S. (33)
Animator (m), Cartoonist
Fulton Oursler -- b.1/22/1893 d.5/24/1952 (59)
Author (m), Dramatist/Playwright (m), Journalist, American
Maria Ouspenskaya -- b.7/29/1876 d.12/3/1949 (73)
Movie Actress, Russian
Richard Outcalt -- b.1/14/1863 d.9/5/1928 (65)
Comic Strip CartoonistNames/Places: LN SP: Outcault?Misc: Yellow Kid; Buster Brown
Mary Outerbridge -- b.2/26/1852 d.5/3/1886 (34)
Tennis Player
Peter Outerbridge -- b.6/30/1966
Actor, CanadianTV Shows: Nikita, Bomb Girls, ReGenesis (as David Sandstrom)Movie Titles: Lucky Number Slevin, Saw VI, Cool Runnings
Charles Outlaw -- b.4/13/1971
NBA Player
Alassane Outtara -- b.1/1/1942 N.S.
President (m), Ivory Coast
Ov -- b.??/??/????
Alexander Ovechkin -- b.9/17/1985 N.S.
NHL Player, Russian
Harry Ovenall -- b.??/??/????
DrummerGroup Names: Family
Julian Ovenden -- b.11/29/1976
Actor, Singer, EnglishMisc: AP gives b. 1975TV Shows: Downtown Abbey, Person of InterestMovie Titles: The Colony, Allies, The Royal
Park Overall -- b.3/15/1957
TV Actress, Cartoon Voice ActressTV Shows: Empty Nest (as LaVerne), The Critic (as Alice), Ladies Man (as Clair Stiles), Reba (as Lori Ann)Movie Titles: Kindergarten Cop, The Vanishing, Mississippi Burning
Carla Overbeck -- b.5/9/1968
Soccer Player
Ken Overlin -- b.8/15/1940 N.S. d.7/24/1969 N.S. (28)
Boxer, American
Ion Overman -- b.11/9/1976 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Ghost Whisperer, Desperate HousewivesMovie Titles: Madea Goes to Jail
Lynne Overman -- b.9/19/1887 d.2/19/1943 (55)
Actor
Robert F. Overmyer -- b.7/14/1936 d.3/22/1996 (59)
Astronaut
Chord Overstreet -- b.2/17/1989
Actor, SingerTV Shows: Glee (as Sam Evans)Movie Titles: The Hole, 4th Man Out
Nash Overstreet -- b.1/3/1986
Pop MusicianGroup Names: Hot Chelle Rae
Paul Overstreet -- b.3/17/1955
Songwriter, Country SingerMisc: in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of FameSong Titles: Daddy's Come Around
Tommy Overstreet -- b.9/10/1937 d.11/2/2015 N.S. (78)
Singer, Baritone, Country Performer
Bill Overton -- b.2/26/1947
ActorTV Shows: Backstairs at the White HouseMovie Titles: The Best of Times, Grambling's White Tiger
Doug Overton -- b.8/3/1969
NBA Coach, NBA Player
Frank Overton -- b.3/12/1918 d.4/24/1967 (49)
ActorTV Shows: Twelve O'Clock High (as Maj. Harvey Stovall)
Sir Hugh Overton -- b.4/2/1923 d.??/??/1991
Diplomat (m), British
Rick Overton -- b.8/10/1954
Screenwriter, Actor, ComedianMovie Titles: Cloverfield, The Informant!, Willow, The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne, Young Doctors in Love, Airplane II: The Sequel, Beverly Hills Cop, Gung Ho, Earth Girls Are Easy, Groundhog Day, Mrs. Doubtfire
Steve Ovett -- b.10/9/1955
Runner, Olympic Athlete, Track and Field, EnglishMisc: (Olympics-800m gold, 1500m bronze-1980)
Mary White Ovington -- b.4/11/1865 d.7/15/1951 (86)
Journalist, Social Reformer, SuffragateMisc: NAACP co-founder
Michael Ovitz -- b.12/14/1946
Businessperson, Philanthropist, Investor, Talent AgentMisc: co-founder of the Creative Artists Agency
Ow -- b.??/??/????
Beverly Owen -- b.5/13/1937 N.S. d.2/21/2019 N.S. (81)
ActressTV Shows: The Munsters (as Marilyn Munster)
Chris Owen -- b.9/25/1980 N.S.
Photographer (m), Movie Actor, CamerapersonMovie Titles: October Sky, American Pie (series), The Mist
Clive Owen -- b.10/3/1964
Actor, Producer (m), EnglishMovie Titles: The Bourne Identity, Derailed, Beyond Borders, King Arthur, Closer, Sin City, Derailed, Inside Man, Children of Men, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, The International, Duplicity
Don Owen -- b.3/16/1912 N.S. d.8/1/2002 N.S. (90)
Wrestling FigureMisc: was an American professional wrestling promoter; owned and operated Pacific Northwest Wrestling
Gary Owen -- b.7/26/1973 N.S.
Actor, Producer (m)Names/Places: NN: The Funniest Serviceman in AmericaMovie Titles: Ride Along, Gary Owen: True Story, Think Like a Man (series)
Harvard "George" Owen Jr. -- b.12/2/1901 N.S. d.3/4/1986 N.S. (84)
College Football Player, NHL DefensiveMisc: played 1928-1933; the first player to wear a helmet in an NHL game; in the College Football and Hockey Halls of FameSports Teams: Boston Bruins
Jake Owen -- b.8/28/1981
Country Singer/GuitaristAlbum Titles: Barefoot Blue Jean Night, Startin' with Me
Jim Owen -- b.4/21/1941 N.S. d.3/7/2020 N.S. (78)
Songwriter, Country Singer/Guitarist
Laurence Owen -- b.5/9/1944 N.S. d.2/15/1961 N.S. (16)
Figure Skater
Lloyd Owen -- b.4/14/1966 N.S.
Actor, EnglishTV Shows: Monarch of the GlenMovie Titles: Apollo 18, Miss Potter
Maribel Owen -- b.4/25/1940 d.2/15/1961 (20)
Figure Skater
Mark Owen -- b.1/27/1974
Songwriter, Pop Singer, EnglishGroup Names: Take That, soloistSong Titles: Pray, It Could Be Magic
Michael Owen -- b.12/14/1979
Sports Commentator, Soccer Striker, English
"Mickey" Owen -- b.4/4/1916 d.7/13/2005 (89)
MLB Catcher
Olive Pearl Owen -- b.11/22/2012
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Lacey and Jake's daughter
Randy Yeull Owen -- b.12/13/1949 N.S.
Country Singer, Country GuitaristGroup Names: Alabama (lead)
Reg Owen -- b.2/3/1921 d.5/23/1978 (57)
Arranger, Conductor, English
Reginald Owen -- b.8/5/1887 d.11/5/1972 (85)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, EnglishTV Shows: Sherlock Holmes (as Dr. Watson)
Sir Richard Owen -- b.7/20/1804 d.12/18/1892 (88)
Scientist (m), Zoologist (m), EnglishMisc: created the word "Dinosaur" meaning "terrible reptile"
Robert Owen -- b.5/14/1771 d.11/17/1858 (87)
Philosopher (m), Philanthropist, Scottish
Spike Owen -- b.4/19/1961
MLB Player
Stefania Owen -- b.12/15/1997
ActressNames/Places: MN: LaVieTV Shows: Running Wilde, The Carrie Diaries, Chance (as Nicole Chance)Movie Titles: Coming Through the Rye, Krampus, The Lovely Bones
Steve Owen -- b.4/21/1898 d.5/17/1964 (66)
NFL Coach, NFL Player, College Football PlayerSports Teams: Kansas City Blues (player 1924), Hartford Blues (player 1925), Cleveland Bulldogs (player 1925), Kansas City Cowboys (player 1925), New York Giants (player 1926-1931), New York Giants (player 1933), New York Giants (coach 1930-1953), Philadelphia Eagles (coach 1956-1957), Toronto Argonauts (coach 1959), Calgary Stampeders (coach 1960), Saskatchewan Roughriders (coach 1961-1962), Syracuse Stormers (coach 1963)
Wilfred Owen -- b.3/18/1893 N.S. d.11/4/1918 N.S. (25)
Poet (m)
Bill Owens -- b.9/25/1938
Photographer (m)
Billy Owens -- b.5/1/1969
NBA Forward, NBA Guard
Bonnie Owens -- b.10/1/1929 d.4/24/2006 (76)
Singer, Country PerformerNames/Places: Former wife of Buck Owens and Merle Haggard, mother of singer Buddy AlanMisc: some say b. May 1.
Brig Owens -- b.2/16/1943 N.S. d.6/21/2022 N.S. (79)
NFL SafetyMisc: Super Bowl VIISports Teams: Washington Redskins
Buck Owens -- b.8/12/1929 d.3/25/2006 (76)
Variety Show Host, Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Saxophonist, Trumpeter, Country PerformerNames/Places: b. in Sherman, TX; RN:Alvis Edgar Owens Jr.Misc: Backing group: The Buckaroos; in the 1960s, 19 of his 30 Top 10 songs hit #1 in country charts; in Country Music Hall of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of FameSong Titles: Foolin' Around, Act Naturally, Love's Gonna Live Here, My Heart Skips a Beat, I Don't Care, I've Got a Tiger by the Tail, Before You Go, Buckaroo, Waitin' in Your Welfare Line, Think of Me, Open Up Your Heart, Where Does the Good Times Go, Sam's Place, Your Tender Loving Care, Sweet Rosie Jones, Who's Gonna Mow Your Grass, Johnny B. Goode, Tall Dark Stranger, Made in JapanAlbum Titles: Together Again, I Don't Care, I've Got a Tiger by the Tail, Before You Go, Roll Out the Red Carpet, Dust on Mother's Bible, Open Up Your Heart, Your Tender Loving Care, It Takes People Like You, Sweet Rosie Jones, Tall Dark StrangerTV Shows: Hee Haw (host 1968-1986)
Craig Owens -- b.8/26/1984 N.S.
Heavy Metal SingerGroup Names: Chiodos
Dan Owens -- b.3/16/1967
NFL Player
Donnie Owens -- b.10/30/1931 d.10/27/1994 (62)
Guitarist, Country SingerMisc: some say b. 1938
Eric Owens -- b.2/3/1971
MLB Coach, MLB Outfielder
Everett "Cotton" Owens -- b.5/21/1924 N.S. d.6/7/2012 N.S. (88)
Auto RacerMisc: NASCAR
Gary Owens -- b.5/10/1934 N.S. d.2/13/2015 N.S. (80)
Variety Show Host, Cartoon Voice Actor, Panelist, Announcer (m), Radio Disc JockMisc: his birth year range from 1934 to 1939.TV Shows: Space Ghost (voice and star), Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (announcer), The Gong Show (host/panelist), The Banana Splits, Yogi Bear, Space Ghost, Green Hornet, Roger Ramjet, Garfield and Friends, Eek! The Cat, Dynomutt Dog Wonder (as Blue Falcon)Movie Titles: The Love Bug
Geoffrey Owens -- b.3/18/1961 N.S.
Actor, Director (m)TV Shows: The Cosby Show (as Elvin Tibideaux)Movie Titles: The Paper, Play the Game, Stonebrook
Gwen Owens -- b.6/19/1953
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: Hot
Harry Owens -- b.4/18/1902 d.12/12/1986 (84)
Actor, Composer, Singer, Bandleader
Jayhawk Owens -- b.2/10/1969
MLB Catcher
Jesse Owens -- b.9/12/1913 d.3/31/1980 (66)
Olympic Athlete, Track and FieldNames/Places: b. in Oakville, AL; RFMN:James Cleveland "J.C."Misc: won four 1936 Olympic gold medals; IAAP and the National Sportscastrs and Sportswriters Hall of Fames member
M. J. Owens -- b.1/1/1859 d.12/27/1923 (64)
Inventor (m)Misc: an inventor of machines that could automate the production of glass bottles.
Rich Owens -- b.5/22/1972
NFL Player
Ricky Owens -- b.4/24/1939 N.S. d.12/6/1996 N.S. (57)
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: The Vibrations, The Temptations
Rochelle Owens -- b.4/2/1936
Poet (m), Playwright (m)
Steve Owens -- b.12/9/1947
NFL Runningback, College Football PlayerMisc: Heisman Trophy (1969)Sports Teams: University of Oklahoma, Detroit Lions (1970-1974)
Susie Diane Owens -- b.5/28/1956
Actress, Model, PlaymateMisc: March 1988
Terrell Owens -- b.12/7/1973
NFL Wide ReceiverMisc: 6x Pro Bowl, 5x First-TEam All-Pro, 3x NFL receiving leader touchdowns leader; became the first player in NFL history to catch a touchdown against all 32 teams during his career.Sports Teams: San Francisco 49ers (1996-2003), Philadelphia Eagles (2004-2005), Dallas Cowboys (2006-2008), Buffalo Bills (2009), Cincinnati Bengals (2010), Allen Wranglers (2012, Indoor Football League)
Terry Owens -- b.7/5/1944 d.10/27/2012 (68)
NFL Player
Tim "Ripper" Owens -- b.9/13/1967 N.S.
Heavy Metal SingerGroup Names: Judas Priest, KK's Priest
William Owens -- b.11/2/1905 d.12/9/1990 (85)
Writer (m), Educator (m)Misc: folklorist
Ike Owensby -- b.11/9/1968
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: Twice
Mike Owensby -- b.11/9/1968
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: Twice
Nathaniel Owings -- b.2/5/1903 d.6/13/1984 (81)
Architect (m)
Orlando Owoh -- b.2/14/1932 d.11/4/2008 (76)
Composer, Singer/Guitarist, Bandleader, Nigerian
Ox -- b.??/??/????
Catherine Oxenberg -- b.9/22/1961
Actress, Producer (m), Video Game Voice Actress, ModelNames/Places: Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia's daughterTV Shows: Dynasty (as Amanda Carrington), Acapulco H.E.A.T. (as Ashley Hunter-Coddington), Watch Over Me (as Leandra Thames)Video Games: Starship Troopers
Vernon Oxford -- b.6/8/1941
Fiddler, Country Singer/Guitarist
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain -- b.8/15/1993 N.S.
Soccer Player, English
Mike Oxley -- b.2/11/1944 N.S. d.1/1/2016 N.S. (71)
Congressperson
Adrian Oxxal -- b.3/20/1965
Rock and Roll PerformerGroup Names: James
Oy -- b.??/??/????
Yoshi Oyakawa -- b.8/9/1933 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Hawaiian
David Oyelowo -- b.4/1/1976 N.S.
Actor, Producer/Director (m), EnglishTV Shows: Spooks (as Officer Danny Hunter)Movie Titles: Interstellar, Selma, Jack Reacher, Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), The Butler
Oz -- b.??/??/????
Amos Oz -- b.5/4/1939 N.S. d.12/28/2018 N.S. (79)
Novelist, Essayist, Short Story Writer (m), Journalist, IsraeliNames/Places: RN:Amos Klausner
Daphne Oz -- b.2/17/1986
TV HostessTV Shows: The Chew, Good Morning America
Frank Oz -- b.3/25/1944
Actor, Movie Director (m), Puppeteer (m), EnglishNames/Places: RMLN:Richard OznowiczTV Shows: Sesame Street (as Bert, Grover, Cookie Monster, and others), The Muppet Show (as Fozzie Bear, Animal, Miss Piggy, Sam the Eagle, & The Swedish Chef), Muppets Tonight, Saturday Night Live (as The Mighty Favog as Jim Henson's Muppets 1975-1976)Movie Titles: Star Wars (series as Yoda)
Dr. Mehmet Oz -- b.6/11/1960
Doctor (m), TV Host
Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki -- b.1/24/1947
Golfer, Japanese
Turgut Ozal -- b.10/13/1927 d.4/17/1993 (65)
Head of State (m)Misc: Turkey president 1989-93
Seiji Ozawa -- b.9/1/1935
Conductor, JapaneseNames/Places: b. in Hoten ManchuriaMisc: Music director of The Boston Symphony Orchestra
Burak Özçivit -- b.12/24/1984 N.S.
Actor, Model, Turkey
Cynthia Ozick -- b.4/17/1928
Writer (m), Novelist, Essayist, Short Story Writer (m), Jewish, Feminist
Mesut Özil -- b.10/15/1988 N.S.
Soccer Player, West German
Sandis Ozolinsh -- b.8/3/1972
Politician (m), NHL Player, Latvian
Hal Ozsan -- b.10/26/1976
ActorMovie Titles: Helter Skelter, S1m0ne, Redline, Groupie