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Piero Della Francesca -- b.??/??/1415 O.S. d.10/12/1492 O.S.
Artist, ItalianMisc: a painter of the Early Renaissance
Robert Pierpoint -- b.5/16/1925 d.10/22/2011 (86)
Newscaster
Aaron Pierre -- b.6/7/1994 N.S.
Actor
Juan Pierre -- b.8/14/1977
MLB Player
Philip J. Pierre -- b.9/18/1954 N.S.
Prime Minister, Saint Lucian
Jason Pierre-Paul -- b.1/1/1989 N.S.
NFL Defensive
Jimmy Piersall -- b.11/14/1929 N.S. d.6/3/2017 N.S. (87)
MLB OutfielderMisc: 2x Gold Glove; hit his 100th homer playing for the Mets on 6-23-63 and celebrated; by running around the bases ... BACKWARDS!
Arthur Pierson -- b.6/16/1901 d.1/1/1975 (73)
Actor, Norweigan
Frank Pierson -- b.5/12/1925 N.S. d.7/22/2012 N.S. (87)
Screenwriter, Movie DirectorMovie Titles: Dog Day Afternoon, Cool Hand Luke
Geoffrey Pierson -- b.6/16/1949 N.S.
Actor, DirectorTV Shows: Grace Under Fire (as Jimmy Kelly), 24 (as President John Keeler), Dexter (as Deputy Chief Tom Matthews), Unhappily Ever After (as Jack Malloy), Splitting Up Together, Designated SurvivorMovie Titles: J. Edgar
Katie Pierson -- b.4/27/1948
Keyboardist, Organist, New Wave SingerNames/Places: b. in Athens, GAGroup Names: The B-52's
Pete Pierson -- b.2/4/1971
NFL Player, Football Offensive Tackle
Sadie Pierson -- b.10/12/1994
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Cassandra Peterson & Mark's girl
William Pierson -- b.7/17/1926 d.8/27/2004 (78)
ActorMisc: Best remembered for his role as Marko the Mailman in the Billy Wilder film classic "Stalag 17"Movie Titles: Stalag 17
Sasha Pieterse -- b.2/17/1996
Actress, South AfricanTV Shows: Pretty Little Liars (as Alison)Movie Titles: Good Luck Chuck, X-Men: First Class, The Adventures of Sharkboy
Kevin Pietersen -- b.6/27/1980 N.S.
Cricket Player, South African
Nicola Pietrangeli -- b.9/11/1933
Tennis Player, Italian
George Santo Pietro -- b.12/12/1946 N.S.
Celebrity HusbandNames/Places: Vanna White's hubby
Gianni Pietro -- b.11/21/2007
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Jill Hennessey and Paolo Mastro's son
Giovanna Marie Pietro -- b.7/1/1997
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Vanna White and George Santo's daughter (People reports July 7)
Nicholas Pietro -- b.6/10/1994
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Vanna White & George Santo's son
Vince Pietropaoli -- b.??/??/????
Rock and Roll DrummerGroup Names: Tommy James & the Shondells
Jim Pietrzak -- b.2/21/1953 N.S. d.4/5/2018 N.S. (65)
NFL Tackle, NFL Center
Amy Pietz -- b.3/6/1969
Actress, ProducerTV Shows: Caroline In The City (as Annie), Rodney (as Charlie), Aliens in AmericaMovie Titles: Jingle All the Way, The Whole Ten Yards
Piff The Magic Dragon -- b.6/9/1980 N.S.
Comedian, Magician, EnglishNames/Places: RN: John van der Put
Cara Pifko -- b.3/15/1976 N.S.
Actress, Canadian
Lester Piggott -- b.11/5/1935 N.S. d.5/29/2022 N.S. (86)
Horse Jockey, EnglishMisc: One of the world's leading jockeys in Thoroughbred flat racing. He was the British riding champion 11 times (1960, 1964-71, and 1981-82).
Joe Pignatano -- b.8/4/1929 N.S. d.5/23/2022 N.S. (92)
MLB Coach, MLB Player
Édouard Pignon -- b.2/12/1905 d.5/14/1993 (88)
Painter, French
Tim Pigott-Smith -- b.5/13/1946 N.S. d.4/7/2017 N.S. (70)
Author, Actor, EnglishMovie Titles: V for Vendetta, Quantum of Solace, Alice in Wonderland (2010), Gangs of New York
Peter Pihos -- b.10/22/1923 N.S. d.8/16/2011 N.S. (87)
NFL Wide ReceiverMisc: 6x Pro Bowl, 2x NFL Champon, Hall of Fame inductees in College Football, Pro Football, and EaglesSports Teams: Philadelphia Eagles (1947-1955)
Dave Pike -- b.3/23/1938 N.S. d.10/4/2015 N.S. (77)
Marimba, Vibes
Gary Pike -- b.7/31/1944 N.S.
Actor, SingerGroup Names: The Lettermen
James Pike -- b.2/14/1913 N.S. d.9/3/1969 N.S. (56)
Clergyman, Theologian, BishopMisc: died between September 3 and 7 of 1969
Jim Pike -- b.11/6/1936 N.S. d.6/9/2019 N.S. (82)
Pop SingerMisc: some say b. 1938Group Names: The Lettermen
Mark Pike -- b.12/27/1963 N.S. d.12/8/2021 N.S. (57)
NFL Linebacker, NFL Defensive End
Rosamund Pike -- b.1/27/1979
Actress, EnglishMisc: AP says b. January 28Movie Titles: Gone Girl, Pride and Prejudice, Jack Reacher, Die Another Day
Thomas P. Pike -- b.8/12/1909 d.7/30/1993 (83)
Presidential Aide, Industrialist
Zebulon Pike -- b.1/5/1779 d.4/27/1813 (34)
Soldier, ExplorerMisc: sighted Pike's Peak in Colorado
Noam Pikelny -- b.2/27/1981 N.S.
Banjoist
Joseph Pilato -- b.3/16/1949 N.S. d.3/24/2019 N.S. (70)
Actor, Voice ActorMovie Titles: Day of the Dead
Rob Pilatus -- b.6/8/1965 N.S. d.4/3/1998 (32)
Dancer, Lip Syncher, Model, GermanMisc: Wikipedia says b. in 1964Group Names: Milli Vanilli
Nova Pilbeam -- b.11/15/1919 d.7/17/2015 (95)
Actress, English
Mitch Pileggi -- b.4/5/1952
ActorTV Shows: X-Files (as Skinner), The Mountain (as Colin Dowling), Sons of Anarchy (occasional), Dallas (as Harris Ryland), Stargate: Atlantis (as Colonel Steven Caldwell)Movie Titles: Basic Instinct
Sawyer Pileggi -- b.5/24/1998
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Arlene and Mitch's daughter
Evan Pilgrim -- b.8/14/1972
NFL Guard
Janet Pilgrim -- b.6/13/1934 d.5/1/2017 N.S. (82)
Model, PlaymateNames/Places: RN:Charlaine Edith KaralusMisc: Playmate for July 1955, December 1955, October 1956
Hannah Pilkes -- b.4/13/1992 N.S.
Actress, Comedienne
Dav Pilkey -- b.3/4/1966 N.S.
Illustrator, Children's AuthorBook Titles: Captain Underpants (series)
Frances Pilkington -- b.6/16/1907 N.S. d.??/??/???? N.S.
Author, Irish
Karl Pilkington -- b.9/23/1972 N.S.
Actor, Producer, EnglishTV Shows: The Ricky Gervais Show (writer), An Idiot Abroad, The Monaing of Life
Florian Pilkington-Miksa -- b.6/3/1950 N.S. d.5/20/2021 N.S. (70)
Rock and Roll Drummer, EnglishGroup Names: Curved Air, Kiki Dee
Alison Pill -- b.11/27/1985 N.S.
Actress, CanadianTV Shows: The Newsroom (as Maggie Jordan)Movie Titles: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, Snowpiercer, Milk, Midnight in Paris
Kevin Pillar -- b.1/4/1989 N.S.
MLB Outfielder
Michael Piller -- b.5/30/1948 N.S. d.11/1/2005 N.S. (57)
Screenwriter, TV ProducerTV Shows: Star Trek The Next Generation (co-creator and executive producer), Star Trek Deep Space 9 (co-creator & executive producer)
Ray Pillow -- b.7/4/1937 N.S. d.3/26/2023 N.S. (85)
Country Music Singer
Charles Alfred Pillsbury -- b.12/3/1842 d.9/17/1899 (56)
ManufacturerMisc: founded the largest flour mill in the world in the 1880s with his company
Harry Pillsbury -- b.12/5/1872 d.6/17/1906 (33)
Chess Player
Philip Pillsbury -- b.4/16/1903 d.6/14/1984 (81)
ExecutiveMisc: Pillsbury Co. president & chairman
Paul Pilnick -- b.3/17/1944
Guitarist, BritishGroup Names: Stealer's Wheel
Daniel Pilon -- b.11/13/1940 N.S. d.6/26/2018 N.S. (77)
Actor, CanadianTV Shows: Dallas, The HamptonsMovie Titles: Shoot 'Em Up, Plague, Left Behind: The Movie, Hitting Home
Rich Pilon -- b.4/30/1968
NHL Player, Canadian
Joseph Albert "Pierre" Paul Pilote -- b.12/11/1931 d.9/9/2017 N.S. (85)
NHL Defensive, CanadianMisc: played 1955-1969Sports Teams: Chicago Black Hawks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Bisons (AHL)
Jeff Pilson -- b.1/19/1959
Rock and Roll MusicianMisc: some say b. 1958Group Names: Dokken, Foreigner
Jim "JC" Pilster -- b.??/??/1947
PercussionistGroup Names: Cryan' Shames
Józef Piłsudski -- b.12/5/1867 d.5/12/1935 (67)
Statesman, Polish
Ruslan Pimenov -- b.11/25/1981 N.S.
Soccer Player, Russian
Hilda Dias Pimentel -- b.3/8/1991 N.S.
Playmate, BrazilianMisc: Playmate of the Month October 2019
Miguel Pimentel -- b.10/23/1985 N.S.
Singer
Pimp C -- b.12/29/1973
Rap Music Performer
Dominque Pinassi -- b.??/??/1964
Actress
Valentina Paloma Pinault -- b.9/21/2007
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Salma Hayek and Francois-Henri's daughter
Ludmila Pinayeva -- b.1/14/1936
Olympic Athlete, RussianMisc: 500m kayak (Olympic-gold-1964, 1968, 1972)
Laffit Pincay Jr. -- b.12/29/1946 N.S.
Horse Jockey, PanamaianNames/Places: b. in Panama CityMisc: 5-time Eclipse Award winner (1971,73-74,79,85); winner of 3 Belmonts and 1 Kentucky Derby (aboard Swale in 1984)
Christopher Pinchbeck -- b.??/??/1670 d.11/18/1732
InventorMisc: Jeweler; Clockmaker; copper & zinc alloy
Bronson Pinchot -- b.5/20/1959
TV/Movie ActorNames/Places: b. in New York CityTV Shows: Sara, Perfect Strangers (as Balki Bartokomous), Step By Step (as Jean-Luc)Movie Titles: True Romance, Risky Business, Beverly Hills Cop
Charles Pinckney -- b.10/26/1757 N.S. d.10/29/1824 N.S. (67)
Revolutionary, StatesmanMisc: American Founding Father, political leader, and diplomat whose proposals for a new government--called the Pinckney plan--were largely incorporated into the Federal Constitution drawn up in 1787.
Charles Cotesworth Pinckney -- b.2/25/1746 d.8/16/1825 (79)
Soldier, Governor, Diplomat
Ed Pinckney -- b.3/27/1963
NBA Coach, NBA Player
Thomas Pinckney -- b.10/23/1750 d.11/2/1828 (78)
Soldier, Politician, DiplomatMisc: negotiated Pinckney's Treaty (Oct. 27, 1795) with Spain
Gregory Pincus -- b.4/9/1903 d.8/22/1967 (64)
Scientist, BiologistMisc: invented the oral contraceptive (birth control) pill; survived by no-one
Pindar -- b.9/4/522BC or ??/??/518BC d.??/??/438BC
Poet, Greek
Lucy Pinder -- b.12/20/1983 N.S.
Model, English
Mike Pinder -- b.12/27/1941 N.S. d.4/24/2024 N.S. (82)
Rock and Roll Keyboardist, EnglishGroup Names: The Moody Blues
Chris Pine -- b.8/26/1980 N.S.
ActorMovie Titles: Wonder Woman, Star Trek (2009), Star Trek Into Darkness, Rise of the Guardians, Star Trek Beyond
Courtney Pine -- b.3/18/1964
Composer, Soprano-sax, Tenor-sax, Bandleader, Jazz Clarinetist, English
Larry Pine -- b.3/3/1945 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: Hostages, Oz, House of CardsMovie Titles: Maid in Manhattan, Vanya on 42nd Street, Moorise Kingdom, The Royal Tenenbaums
Phillip Pine -- b.7/16/1920 d.12/22/2006 (86)
Writer, Actor, Producer/DirectorTV Shows: The Blue Knight (as Sgt. Newman)
Robert Pine -- b.7/10/1941
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, DirectorTV Shows: CHiPs (as Sgt. Joe Getraer)Movie Titles: Frozen (as Bishop), Independence Day, Red Eye
Arnel Pineda -- b.9/5/1967 N.S.
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer, Filipino (Phillipines)Group Names: Journey (lead since 2007)
Daniella Pineda -- b.2/20/1987 N.S.
Actress, MexicanMovie Titles: The Vampire Diaries (as Sophie)
Philipe Pinel -- b.4/20/1745 d.10/25/1826 (81)
Physician, FrenchMisc: founder of psychiatry
Mike Pinera -- b.9/29/1948 N.S. d.11/20/2024 N.S. (76)
Rock and Roll Singer/GuitaristGroup Names: Blues Image, Iron Butterfly, Alice Cooper, soloist
Sir Arthur Wing Pinero -- b.5/24/1855 N.S. d.11/23/1934 N.S. (79)
Playwright, Actor, EnglishMisc: wrote farces, comedies, and serious dramas in the 19th and 20th centuries
Miguel Piñero -- b.12/19/1946 N.S. d.6/16/1988 N.S. (41)
Playwright, Actor, Puerto Rican
John Pinette -- b.3/23/1964 N.S. d.4/5/2014 N.S. (50)
TV Actor, ComedianTV Shows: Parker Lewis Can't Lose (as Coach Kohler)
Lou Piniella -- b.8/28/1943 N.S.
MLB Manager, MLB PlayerNames/Places: RN:Louis VictorMisc: 1969 A.L. rookie of the yearSports Teams: New York Yankees
Pink -- b.9/8/1979 N.S.
Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: RN: Alecia Beth Moore; stylized as P!nk
Ariel Pink -- b.6/24/1978 N.S.
Musician
Sandy Pinkard -- b.1/16/1947 N.S. d.7/26/2025 N.S. (78)
Songwriter, Bassist, Country Music Singer/GuitaristGroup Names: Pinkard and Bowden
Allan Pinkerton -- b.8/25/1819 d.7/1/1884 (64)
Hero, ScottishMisc: the first Detective; founded Pinkerton National Detective Agency
John Pinkerton -- b.8/2/1919 d.12/22/1997 (78)
Computer Scientist
Allen Pinkett -- b.1/25/1964
NFL Runningback
Jada Pinkett -- b.9/18/1971
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, ProducerNames/Places: aka Jada Pinkett SmithTV Shows: A Different World (as Lena James), Gotham (as Fish Mooney)Movie Titles: Collateral, Princess Mononoke, Menace II Society, Scream 2, The Matrix Reloaded, Madagascar, Gotham
Ward Pinkett -- b.4/29/1906 d.3/25/1937 (30)
Trumpeter
Lydia Pinkham -- b.2/19/1819 d.5/17/1883 (64)
Manufacturer
Tonya Pinkins -- b.5/30/1962
Actress, Composer, SingerTV Shows: 24 (as Alama Matobo), Gotham (as Ethel Peabody)
Jerry Pinkley -- b.12/22/1939 N.S. d.10/20/2021 N.S. (81)
Illustrator, Children's Author
Billy Pinkney -- b.8/15/1925 N.S. d.7/4/2007 N.S. (81)
Bass Singer/BassoNames/Places: or Bill Pinckney?Group Names: The Drifters
Lovell Pinkney -- b.8/18/1972
NFL Player
William Pinkney -- b.3/17/1764 d.2/25/1822 (57)
Statesman, Diplomat, American
Clarence Elmer "Bud" Pinkston -- b.2/1/1900 N.S. d.11/18/1961 N.S. (61)
Diver, Olympic Athlete, American
Ryan Pinkston -- b.2/8/1988
ActorTV Shows: Quintuplets (as Patton Chase)
Todd Pinkston -- b.4/23/1977
NFL Wide Receiver
Daniel M. Pinkwater -- b.11/15/1941
Children's Author, Science Fiction WriterBook Titles: Lizard Music, The Snarkout Boys and the Avocado of Death, Fat Men from Space, Borgel, The Big Orange Splot
Doug Pinnick -- b.9/3/1950
Songwriter, Singer, Rock and Roll BassistGroup Names: King's X
Danielle Pinnock -- b.5/11/1988 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Ghosts
Leigh-Anne Pinnock -- b.10/4/1991 N.S.
Actress, Songwriter, Singer, English
Nicholas Pinnock -- b.9/2/1972 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: For Life
Danny Pino -- b.4/15/1974
ActorTV Shows: The Shield (as Armadillo Quintero), Cold Case (as Scotty Valens), Law and Order: Special Victims Unit (as Nick Amaro)Movie Titles: The Lost City, Flicka
Luca Daniel Pino -- b.2/14/2006
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Lily and Danny's son
Augusto Pinochet -- b.11/25/1915 d.12/10/2006 (91)
Head of StateMisc: former Chilean dictator General
Gordon Pinsent -- b.7/12/1930 N.S. d.2/25/2023 N.S. (92)
Screenwriter, Playwright, Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Director, CanadianTV Shows: Babar (as King Babar)Movie Titles: Away From Her, The Old Man and the Sea, The Shipping News; Away From Her
Dr. Drew Pinsky -- b.9/4/1958 N.S.
Radio Talk Show HostNames/Places: aka Dr. DrewMisc: Loveline radio show host
Robert Pinsky -- b.10/20/1940 N.S.
Author, Essayist, Poet, Translator, Literary CriticNames/Places: former U.S. Poet LaureateBook Titles: Selected Poems
Bobby Pinson -- b.8/10/1972 N.S.
Songwriter, Country Music Singer
Julie Pinson -- b.11/7/1967 N.S.
Soap ActressTV Shows: Port Charles, Young and the Restless, Days of Our Lives, As the World Turns
Vada Pinson -- b.8/11/1938 N.S. d.10/21/1995 N.S. (57)
MLB Center FielderMisc: 4x All-Star, Gold GloveSports Teams: Cincinnatti Reds
Jesse Pintado -- b.7/12/1969 N.S. d.8/27/2006 N.S. (37)
Rock and Roll Guitarist, MexicanGroup Names: Napalm Death
Danny Pintauro -- b.1/6/1976
Actor, GayTV Shows: Who's the Boss (as Jonathan Bower)Movie Titles: Cujo
Georgia Bennett Pinter -- b.3/5/1993
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Colleen Zenk & Mark's girl
Harold Pinter -- b.10/10/1930 N.S. d.12/24/2008 N.S. (78)
Screenwriter, Playwright, Actor, Director, EnglishNames/Places: b. in London
Mark Pinter -- b.3/7/1950
ActorMovie Titles: Vanilla Sky
Morgan James Pinter -- b.2/22/1990
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Colleen Zenk & Mark's son
Frieda Pinto -- b.10/18/1984
Actress, Model, Asia IndianMovie Titles: Slumdog Millionaire, Day of the Falcon, Immortals
Paulo Pinto Jr. -- b.4/30/1968
Heavy Metal Bassist, BrazilianGroup Names: Sepultura
Lupe Pintor -- b.4/13/1955 N.S.
Boxer, MexicanNames/Places: RN: José Guadalupe Puntor Guzmán; NN: El Grillo de Cuajimalpa (The Cuajimalpa Cricket), El Indio
Ezio Pinza -- b.5/18/1892 d.5/9/1957 (64)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Bass Singer/Basso, Opera Singer, ItalianMisc: stage: South PacificGroup Names: New York Metropolitan Opera bassoTV Shows: RCA Victor Show, Bonino star
Judy Pioli -- b.3/3/1950 N.S.
Screenwriter, Actress, Producer/DirectorMisc: 1980s sitcomsTV Shows: Laverne and Shirley
Billie Piper -- b.9/22/1982 N.S.
Actress, Singer, EnglishTV Shows: Doctor Who (as Rose Tyler), Secret Diary of a Call Girl, Penny Dreadful
Lara Piper -- b.11/22/1964
Sculptor, ActressMisc: possibly born in 1964 and not 1974. Cordar states that Piper "began sculpting in 1998 after retiring from a ... 20 year acting career." 1998 -20 = 1978, which would put her at 14 years of age and not 4 if she was born in 1974.TV Shows: Key West, Head of the Class (as Vicki Avery)
Randy Piper -- b.4/13/1953 N.S.
Heavy Metal PerformerGroup Names: W.A.S.P.
Rowdy Roddy Piper -- b.4/17/1954 d.7/31/2015 (61)
Actor, Wrestler, CanadianNames/Places: RN:Roderick "Roddy" George Toombs
William Piper -- b.1/8/1881 d.1/15/1970 (89)
ManufacturerMisc: Airplanes: The Henry Ford of Aviation for manufacturing small aircraft, the Piper Cub, a two-seater for family aircraft.
Karlyn Pipes -- b.3/18/1962 N.S.
Swimmer
Leah Pipes -- b.8/12/1988
Actress, AmericanTV Shows: The Deep End, Life is Wild, The Originals (as Camille O'Connell)Movie Titles: Soroity Row, Fingerprints, Her Best Move, Musical Chairs
Sven Pipien -- b.5/30/1967 N.S.
Rock MusicianGroup Names: Black Crowes
Robert Pipkins -- b.2/23/1973
Luger, Olympic AthleteMisc: (Olympics-1994)
Scottie Pippen -- b.9/25/1965 N.S.
NBA Forward, Olympic AthleteMisc: 6x NBA Champion (1991-1993, 1996-1998); 7x NBA All-Star (1990, 1992-1997); 1x NBA All-Star Game MVP (1994); 3x All-NBA First Team Selection (1994-1996); 2x All-NBA Second Team Selection (1992, 1997); 2x All-NBA Third Team Selection (1993, 1998); 8x NBA All-Defensive First Team Selection (1992-1999); 2x NBA All-Defensive Second Team Selection (1991, 2000); 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996); Two Olympic gold medals (1992, 1996); USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (1996); Member of the "Dream Team" inducted as a unit in 2010Sports Teams: Chicago Bulls (1987-1998), Houston Rockets (1998-1999), Portland Trail Blazers (1999-2003), Chicago Bulls (2003-2004), Torpan Pojat (2008), Sundsvall Dragons (2008)
Horace Pippin -- b.2/22/1888 d.7/6/1946 (58)
Artist
Gerard Piqué -- b.2/2/1987 N.S.
Soccer Defender, Spanish
Milan Pique -- b.1/22/2013
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Skakira Mebarak and Gerard's son
Nelson Piquet -- b.8/17/1952
Auto Racer, BrazilianNames/Places: RN: Nelson Piquet Souto MaiorMisc: 3-time Formula One world champion (1981,83,87); left circuit in 1991 with 23 career wins.
Luigi Pirandello -- b.6/28/1867 N.S. d.12/10/1936 N.S. (69)
Novelist, Poet, Dramatist, Italian, Sicilian
Giovanni Piranesi -- b.10/4/1720 N.S. d.11/9/1778 N.S. (58)
Architect, Etcher, ItalianNames/Places: FN:aka Giambattista
Dominique Pire -- b.2/10/1910 d.1/30/1969 (58)
Clergyman, Educator, BelgiumeseMisc: aided WWII refugees
Kenny Pires -- b.8/26/1960 N.S.
PersonalityTV Shows: Zoom (1972)
Robert Pirés -- b.10/29/1973 N.S.
Soccer Player, Soccer Coach, French
Andrea Pirlo -- b.5/19/1979 N.S.
Soccer Player, Italian
David Pirner -- b.4/16/1964
Songwriter, Rock and Roll PerformerGroup Names: Soul Asylum
Frank "Killer Joe" Piro -- b.3/2/1921 N.S. d.2/5/1989 N.S. (67)
DancerMisc: popularized 60-70s discotheque-style dances called Killer Joe
John Piron -- b.8/16/1888 d.2/17/1943 (54)
Composer, Violinist, Bandleader
Mark Pirro -- b.7/1/1970
Music Producer, Sound Engineer, Rock and Roll BassistGroup Names: Tripping Daisy, Polyphonic Spree
Marco Pirroni -- b.4/27/1959
Music Producer, Songwriter, Punk Rock Singer/Guitarist, EnglishGroup Names: Adam and the Ants, Sinead O'Connor, Siouxsie and the Banshees
Brittany Anne Pirtle -- b.12/27/1989 N.S.
Actress, ModelMisc: former competitive cheerleader for 14 yearsTV Shows: Power Rangers Samurai
John Pisano -- b.2/6/1931 N.S. d.5/2/2024 N.S. (93)
Jazz GuitaristGroup Names: Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass
Marc Pisciotta -- b.8/7/1970
MLB Player
Joe Piscopo -- b.6/17/1951 N.S.
TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Commercial Actor, Novelty SingerNames/Places: b. in Passaic, NJMisc: Miller Beer commercialsSong Titles: I Love Rock and Roll Medley, Witchcraft, Frank Sinatra Medley, The Honeymooners RapAlbum Titles: New JerseyTV Shows: Saturday Night Live (as Frank Sinatra, sports reporter, Andy Rooney, & others 1980-84), 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowdMovie Titles: Johnny Dngerously, Dead Heat, Wise Guys
Olivia Piscopo -- b.11/29/2004
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Kimberly and Joe's daughter
Marie-France Pisier -- b.5/10/1944 d.4/24/2011 (66)
Actress, VietnameseTV Shows: Scruples
Camille Jacob Pissarro -- b.7/10/1831 d.11/13/1903 (72)
Painter, FrenchNames/Places: b. in West IndiesMisc: impressionist who influenced Cezanne and Gaugui; b. 1830?
Walter Piston -- b.1/20/1894 d.11/12/1976 (82)
Composer, Musician
Oscar Pistorius -- b.11/22/1986 N.S.
Outlaw, Runner, Olympic Athlete, South AfricanMisc: the first double amputee to compete in 400 meters relay at the Olympics of 2012
Pitbull -- b.1/15/1981 N.S.
Rap Music Performer, Reggaeton Singer
Molly Pitcher -- b.10/13/1754 d.1/22/1832 (77)
RevolutionaryNames/Places: RN:Mary Ludwig Hays McCauleyMisc: carried water to American soldiers during the battle of Monmouth
Dean Pitchford -- b.7/29/1951 N.S.
Novelist, Screenwriter, Actor, Director, Music Figure, Songwriter
Wensley Pithey -- b.1/20/1914 d.11/10/1993 (79)
Actor, South AfricanTV Shows: Ike (as Winston Churchill)
Maria Pitillo -- b.1/8/1966 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Partners (as Alicia), ProvidenceMovie Titles: Natural Born Killers, Godzilla (1998), True Romance, Chaplin
Rick Pitino -- b.9/18/1952
College Basketball Coach, Basketball CoachSports Teams: Syracuse (assistant coach, 1976-1978), Boston University (coach, 1978-1983), New York Knicks (assistant coach 1983-1985), Providence (1985-1987), New York Knicks (1987-1989), Kentucky (1989-1997), Boston Celtics (1997-2001), Louisvile (2001-?)
Walter Pitkin -- b.2/6/1878 d.1/25/1953 (74)
AuthorBook Titles: Life Begins at 40
Lance Pitlick -- b.11/5/1967
NHL Player, American
Noam Pitlik -- b.11/4/1932 d.2/18/1999 (66)
Actor, DirectorTV Shows: Sanford & Son (as Off. Swanhauser), Bob Newhart Show (as Mr. Gianelli) Barney Miller (director)
Chris Pitman -- b.2/25/1976
Drummer, Guitarist, Keyboardist, Alternative Rock PerformerGroup Names: Guns N' Roses, Tool
Sir Isaac Pitman -- b.1/4/1813 d.1/12/1897 (84)
Inventor, EnglishMisc: invented the Phonetic Shorthand System
Sir Isaac James Pitman -- b.8/14/1901 d.9/1/1985 (84)
Publisher, Politician, Educator, EnglishMisc: phoentic speller, the original Phonics addiction junkie
Gene Pitney -- b.2/17/1940 d.4/5/2006 (66)
Composer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Pianist, Pop SingerNames/Places: MN:Francis
Mahlon Pitney -- b.2/5/1858 d.12/9/1924 (66)
Supreme Court JusticeMisc: Associate justice of the United States Supreme Court (1912-22).
Sandee Pitnick -- b.9/8/1950
ActressNames/Places: Jerry Lewis' wifeMovie Titles: Hardly Working
Peter Pitofsky -- b.??/??/????
TV ActorTV Shows: Out of This World
Joseph George Didler "Cannonball" Pitre -- b.9/1/1883 N.S. d.7/29/1934 N.S. (50)
NHL Defensive, NHL Right Wing, CanadianMisc: NHL RoverSports Teams: Montreal Le National (Nationals, 1903-1905), Michigan Soo Indians (1904-1907), Montreal Shamrocks (1907-1908), Edmonton Eskimos (1907-1908), Renfrew Millionaires (1908-1909), Vancouver Millionaires (1913-1914), Montreal Canadiens (1909-1923)
Louise Pitre -- b.1/1/1957
Stage Actress, Canadian
Al Pitrelli -- b.9/26/1962
Rock and Roll MusicianGroup Names: Widowmaker, Megadeth
Brad Pitt -- b.12/18/1963
Movie ActorMisc: some say b. 1964 (people) or 1965Movie Titles: Moneyball, World War Z, Thelma & Louise, Interview With A Vampire, Seven, 12 Monkeys, Sleepers, Meet Joe Black, Fight Club, The Mexican, Spy Game, Ocean's Eleven, Sinbad, Troy, Ocean's Twelve, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Babel, Burn After Recording, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Inglourious Basterds
Erin Pitt -- b.9/22/1999 N.S.
Actress, Canadian
Eugene Pitt -- b.11/6/1937 N.S. d.6/29/2018 N.S. (80)
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: The Jive 5
Ingrid Pitt -- b.11/21/1937 d.11/23/2010 (73)
Actress, Polish
Michael Pitt -- b.4/10/1981
Actor, Musician, ModelTV Shows: Dawson's Creek (as Henry)
William The Elder Pitt -- b.11/15/1708 d.5/11/1778 (69)
Statesman, BritishNames/Places: NN:The Great Commoner
William The Younger Pitt -- b.5/28/1759 N.S. d.1/23/1806 N.S. (46)
Prime Minister, BritishMisc: English Prime Minister (1783-1801, 1804-06)
Booker Pittman -- b.10/3/1909 d.10/13/1969 (60)
Reeds
Robert Pittman -- b.12/28/1953
TV ExecutiveMisc: developed MTV
Elijah Pitts -- b.2/3/1938 d.7/11/1998 (60)
NFL PlayerMisc: Superbowl ISports Teams: Green Bay Packers
Jacob Pitts -- b.11/20/1979 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: Sneaky Pete; Justified
ZaSu Pitts -- b.1/3/1898 d.6/7/1963 (65)
TV/Movie ActressMisc: the Oh-Dear-Me actress in comedy roles; FN=Za in Eliza + Su in SusanTV Shows: Gale Storm Show (as companion Esmerelda Nugent)
Jim Pittsley -- b.4/3/1974
MLB Pitcher
Antoninus Pius -- b.9/19/86AD d.3/7/161 (74)
EmperorMisc: Roman emperor from AD 138 to 161.
Pete Piute -- b.3/14/1911 N.S. d.??/??/???? N.S.
ComedianNames/Places: RN:Morris KaufmanTV Shows: Village Barn (as square dance caller)
Jeremy Piven -- b.7/26/1965
Actor, Producer, AmericanTV Shows: Entourage (as Ari Gold), The Larry Sanders Show (as Jerry Capen), Ellen (as Dr. Spence Kovak), Mr. Selfridge (as Harry Selfridge)Movie Titles: Smokin' Aces, RocknRolla, Grosse Point Blank, Spy Kids: All the Time in the World, Black Hawk Down, Old School, Serendipity, The Family Man, Keeping Up With The Steins
Michal Pivoňka -- b.1/28/1966
NHL Player, Czechoslovakian
Francisco Pizarro -- b.??/??/1471 or ??/??/1475 or ??/??/1476 d.6/26/1541
Explorer, SpanishMisc: Conquistador
Juan Pizarro -- b.2/7/1937 N.S. d.2/18/2021 N.S. (84)
MLB Pitcher, Puerto Rican
Bucky Pizzarelli -- b.1/9/1926 N.S. d.4/1/2020 N.S. (94)
Banjoist, Jazz GuitaristNames/Places: father of guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli Jr.
Ilbebrando Pizzetti -- b.9/20/1880 d.2/13/1968 (87)
Composer, Italian
Eraldo Pizzo -- b.4/21/1938 N.S.
Olympic Athlete, Water Polo Player, Italian
Pj -- b.??/??/????
Pk -- b.??/??/????
Pl -- b.??/??/????
Mary Kay Place -- b.9/23/1947 N.S.
Screenwriter, TV/Movie Actress, Director, Country Music SingerTV Shows: Mary Hartman Mary Hartman (as Loretta Haggers), Big Love (as Adaleen Grant), Lady Dynamite (as Marilyn Bamford)Movie Titles: Being John Malkovich, Sweet Home Alabama, City of Ember, The Rainmaker, The Big Chill
Michele Placido -- b.5/19/1946 N.S.
Screenwriter, Actor, Director, Italian
Barclay Plager -- b.3/26/1941 d.2/6/1988 (46)
NHL Player, Canadian
Billy Plager -- b.7/6/1945 d.1/3/2016 N.S. (70)
NHL Defensive, Canadian
Robert Plager -- b.3/11/1943 N.S. d.3/24/2021 N.S. (78)
NHL Defensive, Canadian
Belva Plain -- b.10/9/1915 d.10/12/2010 (95)
Author
Demetra Plakas -- b.11/9/1960
Alternative Rock DrummerNames/Places: NN:DeeGroup Names: L7
Suzie Plakson -- b.6/3/1958
Artist, Writer, Poet, Actress, SingerTV Shows: Mad About You (as Dr. Joan Golfinos Herman), Star Trek: The Next Generation (as both Vulcan & 1/2 Klingon-1/2 human), Love and War (as Mary "Meg" Margaret Tynan), How I Met Your Mother (as Judy Eriksen)Movie Titles: Red Eye, Wag the Dog, Disclosure, My Stepmother is an Alien
Tony Plana -- b.4/19/1952
Actor, Director, CubanTV Shows: Bakersfield P.D., Ugly Betty, Alpha House, The FostersMovie Titles: Primal Fear, Three Amigos
Max Planck -- b.4/23/1858 d.10/3/1947 (89)
Physicist, GermanMisc: Quantum (leap?) theory; Planck Constant (Nobel 1918); d. Oct 4?
Nigel Planer -- b.2/22/1953
Novelist, Playwright, Actor, Comedian, EnglishMisc: stage: Evita, Chicago, We Will Rock You, Wicked, Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryTV Shows: The Young Ones (as Neil), King and Castle (as David Castle)Movie Titles: Brazil, I Give It a Year, Hogfather
Milka Planinc -- b.11/21/1924 d.10/7/2010 (85)
Prime Minister, Yugoslav
Edward S. "Eddie" Plank -- b.8/31/1875 N.S. d.2/24/1926 N.S. (50)
MLB PitcherNames/Places: NN:Gettysburg EddieSports Teams: Philadelphia Athletics (1901-1914), St. Louis Terriers (1915), St. Louis Browns (1916-1917)
Kevin Plank -- b.8/13/1972
Businessperson, EntrepreneurMisc: Under Armour
Scott Plank -- b.11/11/1958 d.10/24/2002 (43)
ActorTV Shows: Melrose Place (as Nick)
Robert Plant -- b.8/20/1948
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer, EnglishNames/Places: b. in Bromwich; MN:AnthonyGroup Names: Led Zeppelin, soloist, HoneydrippersSong Titles: Whole Lotta Love, Immigrant Song, Black DogAlbum Titles: Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin II, Led Zeppelin III, Led Zeppelin IV, Houses of the Holy, Physical Graffiti, Prescence, In Through The Out Door, Coda
Pierre Planta -- b.5/14/1951
NHL Player, Canadian
Carol-Ann Plante -- b.3/31/1974 N.S.
Actress, ProducerTV Shows: Harry & the Hendersons (as Sarah), Unusual Suspects (line producer)Video Games: Mr. Payback: An Interactive Movie
Dan Plante -- b.10/5/1971
NHL Player, American
Derek Plante -- b.1/17/1971
NHL Coach, NHL Player, American
Jacques Plante -- b.1/17/1929 d.2/27/1986 (57)
NHL Goaltender, CanadianNames/Places: NN:Jake The SnakeMisc: 7 Vezina trophies; the first goalie to wear a mask in a gameSports Teams: Montreal Canadiens (1952-1963), New York Rangers (1963-1965), St. Louis Blues (1968-1970), Toronto Maple Leafs (1970-1973), Boston Bruins (1973), Edmonton Oilers (WHA) (1974-1975)
Phil Plantier -- b.1/27/1969
MLB Outfielder
Bill Plaschke -- b.9/6/1958 N.S.
Sports Journalist
Sylvia Plath -- b.10/27/1932 d.2/11/1963 (30)
Author, Poet
Michel Platini -- b.6/21/1955
Soccer Midfielder, Soccer Manager, FrenchMisc: president of the UEFA; regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time.
Plato -- b.5/19/427BC or 5/21/427BC d.??/??/347BC
Philosopher, GreekNames/Places: RN:Aristocies
Dana Plato -- b.11/7/1964 d.5/8/1999 (34)
ActressNames/Places: b. in Maywood, CATV Shows: Diff'rent Strokes (as Kimberly Drummond)
Jeremy Plato -- b.2/13/1976
Country Music BassistGroup Names: Cross Canadian Ragweed
Ben Platt -- b.9/24/1993 N.S.
ActorMovie Titles: Pitch Perfect (series)
Edward Platt -- b.2/14/1916 d.3/20/1974 (58)
Actor, Radio Actor, SingerMisc: was in 100+ TV rolesGroup Names: Paul Whiteman OrchestraTV Shows: Get Smart (as Thaddeus 'The Chief')
Howard Platt -- b.6/5/1938 N.S.
Actor, Producer/Director, SingerTV Shows: Sanford & Son (as Off. 'Hoppy' Hopkins), Flying High, EmpireMovie Titles: The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (TV movie), Westworld, The Rock, The Lucky Ones, Vegas Vacation
Louise Platt -- b.8/3/1915 d.9/6/2003 (88)
Actress
Marc Platt -- b.12/2/1913 d.3/29/2014 (100)
Actor, Ballet Dancer
Oliver Platt -- b.1/12/1960 N.S.
Actor, Producer, CanadianTV Shows: The Big C (as Paul Jamison), Chicago Fire (as Dr. Daniel Charles, also in Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med)Movie Titles: X-Men: First Class, 2012, Love and Other Drugs, Dr. Dolittle, Ready to Rumble
Victoria G. Platt -- b.11/21/1972
Actress, Producer, SingerMovie Titles: 'Round Midnight, Winchell, Alma's Rainbow
Rachel Platten -- b.5/20/1981 N.S.
Songwriter, Pianist, Pop SingerSong Titles: Fight Song
Daniel Platzman -- b.9/28/1986
Rock and Roll DrummerGroup Names: Imagine Dragons
Plautus -- b.??/??/254BC d.??/??/184BC
Playwright, RomanMisc: a playwright of the Old Latin period. His comedies are the earliest Latin literary works to have survived in their entirety.; Latin
Lonnie Plaxico -- b.9/4/1960
Jazz Bassist
Playa Poncho -- b.5/29/1975
Rap Music Performer
Gary Player -- b.11/1/1935 N.S.
Golfer, South AfricanMisc: some say b. 1936; 3-time winner of Masters and British Open; only player in 20th century to win British Open in three different decades (1959,68,74); one of only four players to win all four Grand Slam titles (others are Hogan, Nicklaus and Sarazen); has also won 2 PGAs, a U.S. Open and 2 U.S. Senior Opens; entered 1994 with 21 wins on PGA Tour and 17 more on Senior Tour.
Dylan Playfair -- b.6/19/1992 N.S.
Actor, Producer, CanadianTV Shows: Some Assembly Required (as Knox)
Alice Playten -- b.8/28/1947 d.6/25/2011 N.S. (63)
Actress, Singer
Aubrey Plaza -- b.6/26/1984
Actress, Cartoon Voice ActressTV Shows: Parks and Recreation (as April Ludgate), LegionMovie Titles: Safety Not Guaranteed, Monsters University
Anthony Pleasant -- b.1/27/1968
NFL Coach, NFL PlayerMisc: 2x Super Bowl champSports Teams: Cleveland Browns (1990-1995), Baltimore Ravens (1996), Atlanta Falcons (1997), New York Jets (1998-1999), San Francisco 49ers (2000), New England Patriots (2001-2003)
Henry Pleasants -- b.5/23/1884 N.S. d.2/7/1963 N.S. (78)
Author, Music Critic, Composer
Angela Pleasence -- b.9/30/1941
Actress, EnglishNames/Places: Donald's daughter
Donald Pleasence -- b.10/5/1919 d.2/2/1995 (75)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Producer, EnglishMisc: screen's fine villiansTV Shows: The Adventures of Robin Hood (as Prince John), Master of the GameMovie Titles: Oh God!, You Only Live Twice
Lawrence Winslow "Larry" Pleau -- b.6/29/1947 N.S.
NHL General Manager, NHL Coach, NHL CenterMisc: played 1968-1979Sports Teams: New England Whalers (WHA), Springfield Indians (AHL), Montreal Canadiens (NHL), Nova Scotia Voyageurs, Jersey Devils (EHL)
Jesse Plemons -- b.4/2/1988 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: Friday Night Lights (as Landry Clarke), Breaking Bad, FargoMovie Titles: Black Mass, Paul, Battleship, Bridge of Spies
Andrej Plenković -- b.4/8/1970 N.S.
Prime Minister, Croatian
Joseph Plentinex -- b.6/13/1888 N.S. d.1/4/1971 N.S. (82)
Water Polo Player, Belgiumese
Patty Plenty -- b.4/28/1948
Actress, XXX-rated Actress, Dancer
Dan Plesac -- b.2/4/1962
MLB Pitcher
John Pleshette -- b.7/27/1942
ActorTV Shows: Knots Landing (as Richard Avery), Murder OneMovie Titles: The Truman Show, Rocky II (director), James Dean
Suzanne Pleshette -- b.1/31/1937 d.1/19/2008 (70)
TV/Movie ActressNames/Places: b. in New York CityTV Shows: The Bob Newhart Show (as Emily Hartley), Suzanne Pleshette is Maggie Briggs (star), The Boys Are Back (as Jackie)Movie Titles: Hitchcock's The Birds
René Pleven -- b.4/15/1901 d.1/13/1993 (91)
Head of State, Politician
George Plimpton -- b.3/18/1927 N.S. d.9/25/2003 N.S. (76)
Author, Critic, Actor, Musician, MLB Player, NHL PlayerNames/Places: b. in New York CityMovie Titles: Paper Lion, Trapeze
Martha Plimpton -- b.11/16/1970
ActressNames/Places: Keith Carradine & Shelley Plimpton's daughterMisc: some say b. Nov 18TV Shows: Raising Hope (as Virginia Chance)Movie Titles: Parenthood, I Shot Andy Warhol, Running on Empty, Small Town, The Goonies
Samuel Plimsoll -- b.2/10/1824 d.6/3/1898 (74)
Politician, Merchant, Social Reformer, EnglishNames/Places: NN:The Sailor's Friend
Pliny -- b.??/??/23AD d.8/24/79AD
ScholarNames/Places: Roman; aka Pliny The Elder
Pliny Jr. -- b.??/??/62AD d.??/??/113
AuthorMisc: Latin
Maya Plisetskaya -- b.11/20/1925 N.S. d.5/2/2015 N.S. (89)
Actress, Choreographer, Ballerina, Russian
Paul Plishka -- b.8/28/1941 N.S. d.2/3/2025 N.S. (83)
Opera Basso
Karolina Plísková -- b.3/21/1992 N.S.
Tennis Player
Ken Ploen -- b.6/3/1935 N.S. d.2/13/2024 N.S. (88)
CFL Figure, Football Quarterback
Jack Plotnick -- b.10/30/1968
Actor, Producer/DirectorMovie Titles: Rubber, Meet the Fockers, Down with Love, Gods and Monsters
Dame Joan Plowright -- b.10/28/1929 N.S. d.1/16/2025 N.S. (95)
Movie/Stage Actress, EnglishNames/Places: ex-Lawrence Olivier's wifeMovie Titles: Avalon, Enchanted April, 101 Dalmations
Julius Plucker -- b.6/16/1801 N.S. d.5/22/1868 N.S. (66)
Astronomer, Mathematician, Physicist, German
Kelsey Plum -- b.8/24/1994 N.S.
Basketball Player, Olympic Athlete
Milt Plum -- b.1/20/1935
NFL Quarterback
Peso Pluma -- b.6/15/1999 N.S.
Songwriter, Singer, Rapper, MexicanNames/Places: RN: Hassan Emilio Kabande Laija
Eve Plumb -- b.4/29/1958 N.S.
Actress, Cartoon Voice ActressMisc: guested as June Ludlow on All My Children 4-7-03 and 5-23-03 as June Landau in A Very Brady Pine Valley or whatever!TV Shows: The Brady Bunch (as Jan Brady also voiced her in The Brady Kids), Little Women (as Lissa), The Brady Brides (as Jan Brady Covington also in The Bradys 1990 series)
Mason Plumlee -- b.3/5/1990 N.S.
NBA Player, College Basketball Player
Ahmed Plummer -- b.3/26/1976
NFL Cornerback
Amanda Plummer -- b.3/23/1957
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Cartoon Voice ActressNames/Places: b. in New York City; Tammy Grimes & Christopher's daughterTV Shows: L.A. Law (as Alice)Movie Titles: Pulp Fiction, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Hercules, My Life Without Me
Bill Plummer -- b.3/21/1947 N.S. d.3/12/2024 N.S. (76)
MLB Manager, MLB Catcher
Charlie Plummer -- b.5/24/1999 N.S.
Actor
Christopher Plummer -- b.12/13/1929 N.S. d.2/5/2021 N.S. (91)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, CanadianNames/Places: b. in Toronto; RN:Arthur Christopher Ormf; Tammy Grimes' hubbyTV Shows: The Thorn Birds, Counterstrike (as Alexander)Movie Titles: The Sound of Music, Dragnet, The New World
Gary Plummer -- b.1/26/1960
NFL Linebacker, USFL Figure
Jake Plummer -- b.12/19/1974
NFL Quarterback
Eric Plunk -- b.9/3/1963
MLB PitcherNames/Places: NN:KerplunkSports Teams: Oakland A's, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians
Jim Plunkett -- b.12/5/1947
NFL Quarterback, College Football PlayerNames/Places: b. in San Jose, CAMisc: Heisman Trophy winner in 1970; led Oakland-LA Raiders to Super Bowl wins in 1981 and '84; Super Bowl XV MVP; in the College Football Hall of FameSports Teams: Stanford University, New England Patriots (1971-1975), San Francisco 49ers (1976-1977), Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders (1978-1986)
Maryann Plunkett -- b.10/31/1952 N.S.
Stage Actress
Roy J. Plunkett -- b.6/26/1910 d.5/12/1994 (83)
Chemist, InventorMisc: discovered teflon in 1938
Sherm Plunkett -- b.4/17/1933 d.11/18/1989 (56)
NFL Player
Evgeni Plushenko -- b.11/3/1982 N.S.
Figure Skater, Olympic Athlete, Russian
Plutarch -- b.??/??/46AD d.??/??/120
Biographer, Greek
Jeff Plympton -- b.11/24/1965
MLB PitcherSports Teams: Boston Red Sox (for one year in 1991)
Pm -- b.??/??/????
Pn -- b.??/??/????
P-Nut -- b.6/5/1974
Modern Rock MusicianGroup Names: 311
Po -- b.??/??/????
Steve Poapst -- b.1/3/1969
NHL Player, Canadian
Pocahontas -- b.??/??/1595 d.3/??/1617
PrincessNames/Places: FN:MatoakaMisc: American Indian Princess who was buried on March 21, 1617, in the United Kingdom
Brian Pockar -- b.10/27/1959 d.4/28/1992 (32)
Figure Skater, Canadian
Lee Pockriss -- b.1/20/1924 d.11/14/2011 (87)
SongwriterMisc: wrote the melodies for two #1 hits, "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" by Brian Hyland and Shelley Fabares' "Johnny Angel".
Tim Pocock -- b.10/24/1985 N.S.
Actor, Composer, AustralianTV Shows: Camp, Dance Academy, We Were TomorrowMovie Titles: Battle Ground, Lemon Tree Passage, X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Steve Podborski -- b.7/25/1957
Skier, Olympic Athlete, CanadianMisc: a World Cup Ski champ
Shjon Podein -- b.3/5/1968
NHL Left Wing, American
Eyal Podell -- b.11/11/1975
Actor, IsraeliMovie Titles: Behind Enemy Lines, Deep Blue Sea, The Insider
Rosanna Podesta -- b.6/20/1934 d.12/10/2013 (79)
Actress, Italian, Libyan
Cathy Podewell -- b.1/26/1964
ActressTV Shows: Dallas (as Mrs. JR, Cally Ewing)Movie Titles: Night of the Demons, Earth Angel, Unmatched
Norman Podhoretz -- b.1/16/1930
Author, Commentator, EditorNames/Places: b. in Brooklyn, N.Y.Misc: New York Post
Ed Podolak -- b.9/1/1947 N.S.
NFL Runningback, College Football PlayerMisc: Super Bowl IV; in the Chiefs Hall of FameSports Teams: University of Iowa, Kansas City Chiefs (1969-1977)
Jason Podollan -- b.2/18/1976
NHL Player, Canadian
Maurice Podoloff -- b.8/18/1890 d.11/24/1985 (95)
Lawyer, Sports FigureMisc: He served as the president of the Basketball Association of America (BAA) in 1946-1963, and the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 1949-1963
Lukas Podolski -- b.6/4/1985 N.S.
Soccer Player, Polish
Johnny Podres -- b.9/30/1932 d.1/13/2008 (75)
MLB PitcherMisc: World Series MVP 1955TV Shows: Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers
Edgar Allan Poe -- b.1/19/1809 d.10/7/1849 (40)
Author, Short Story Writer, Poet, Literary Critic, EditorNames/Places: b. in Boston, MA; d. in Baltimore, Md.Misc: widely regarded as the central figure of RomanticismBook Titles: The Raven, The Pit and the Pendulum, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Tell-Tale Heart
Amy Poehler -- b.9/16/1971
Comic Actress, Comedienne, Cartoon Voice Actress, ProducerTV Shows: Saturday Night Live, Parks and Recreation (as Leslie Knope), The Awesomes (as Jaclyn)Movie Titles: Inside Out, Sisters, Mean Girls, Blades of Glory, Wet Hot American Summer, Baby Mama
Rudy Poeschek -- b.9/29/1966
NHL Player, Canadian
Clémence Poésy -- b.10/30/1982 N.S.
Actress, Model, FrenchTV Shows: The Tunnel (as Elise)Movie Titles: In Bruges, Harry Potter (film series), 127 Hours
Tadej Pogačar -- b.9/21/1998 N.S.
Bicyclist, Slovakian
Paul Pogba -- b.3/15/1993 N.S.
Soccer Player, French
Lisa Ann Poggi -- b.3/3/1964
ActressMovie Titles: Candyman, Honeymoon in Vegas, Obsessed, Shakedown
Letty Cottin Pogrebin -- b.6/9/1939 N.S.
Lecturer, Author, JournalistMisc: founding editor of Ms. Magazine
William Pogue -- b.1/23/1930 d.3/3/2014 (84)
Author, Astronaut, Teacher
Dan Pohl -- b.4/1/1955
Golfer
Frederik Pohl -- b.11/26/1919 d.9/2/2013 (93)
Science Fiction Writer
Ray Pohlman -- b.7/22/1930 N.S. d.11/1/1990 N.S. (60)
Arranger, Bassist
Bud (Norman) Poile -- b.2/10/1924 d.1/4/2005 (80)
NHL Player
David Poile -- b.2/14/1950 N.S.
NHL General Manager, CanadianSports Teams: Nashville Predators (General Manager and President of Hockey Operations)
Jules "Henri" Poincare -- b.4/29/1854 N.S. d.7/17/1912 N.S. (58)
Astronomer, Mathematician, Physicist, FrenchMisc: influenced cosmogony, relativity, and topology and was a gifted interpreter of science to a wide public.
Raymond Poincare -- b.8/20/1860 d.10/15/1934 (74)
Head of State, FrenchMisc: French statesman and president 1913-20.; As prime minister in 1912, he largely determined the policy that led to France's involvement in World War One.
Buster Poindexter -- b.1/9/1950 N.S. d.2/28/2025 N.S. (75)
Actor, Music Producer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Rock and Roll Singer, Punk Rock PerformerNames/Places: RN:David JohansenGroup Names: New York DollsSong Titles: Hot! Hot! Hot!TV Shows: Saturday Night Live (bandleader 1986-87)Movie Titles: Scrooged (as the Ghost of Christmas Past)
John Poindexter -- b.8/12/1936
Military Leader, Government OfficialMisc: ex-National Security Adviser
Larry Poindexter -- b.12/16/1959 N.S.
Actor, Country Music Singer
Dr. Joel Roberts Poinsett -- b.3/2/1779 d.12/12/1851 (72)
Congressperson, DiplomatMisc: Secretray of War; the first Mexico Minister; named Poinsettias from Mexico after him
Anita Pointer -- b.1/23/1948 N.S. d.12/31/2022 N.S. (74)
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: The Pointer Sisters
Bonnie Pointer -- b.7/11/1951 N.S. d.6/8/2020 N.S. (68)
Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: b. in East Oakland, CAMisc: some say b. in 1950Group Names: The Pointer Sisters, soloist
June Pointer -- b.11/30/1954 d.4/11/2006 (51)
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: The Pointer sisters
Mick Pointer -- b.7/22/1956
Rock and Roll Drummer, EnglishGroup Names: Marillion
Priscilla Pointer -- b.5/18/1924 N.S. d.4/28/2025 N.S. (100)
ActressNames/Places: Amy Irving's mother; Robert F. Simon's wifeMisc: she's NOT one of the singing Pointer SistersTV Shows: From Here to Eternity, Dallas (as Rebecca Wentworth), Call to GloryMovie Titles: Carrie, Blue Velvet
Ruth Pointer -- b.3/19/1946
Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: b. in Oakland, CAGroup Names: The Pointer Sisters
Jean Poiret -- b.8/17/1926 N.S. d.3/14/1992 N.S. (65)
Screenwriter, Movie Actor, Movie Director, FrenchMovie Titles: La Cage Aux Folles
Paul Poiret -- b.4/20/1879 N.S. d.4/30/1944 N.S. (65)
Fashion Designer, French
Siméon Poisson -- b.6/21/1781 N.S. d.4/25/1840 N.S. (58)
Mathematician, FrenchMisc: known for his work on definite integrals, electromagnetic theory, and probability.
Sidney Poitier -- b.2/20/1927 N.S. d.1/7/2022 N.S. (94)
Roman Catholic, TV/Movie Actor, Movie DirectorNames/Places: b. in Miami, Fla.Misc: some say b. in 1924 or on February 24Movie Titles: Blackboard Jungle, To Sir With Love, The Jackal, Porgy and Bess, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Lilies of the Field, In The Heat of the Night
Sydney Tamiia Poitier -- b.11/15/1973 N.S.
Actress, ProducerNames/Places: Sidney's daughter; aka Sydney Tamiia Poiter-HeartsongTV Shows: Veronica Mars, Carter, Chicago P.D. (as Detective Sumners)Movie Titles: Death Proof, Grindhouse, True Crime, None Lives
Dr. Jan Pol -- b.9/4/1942 N.S.
Doctor, Veterinarian, TV Talk Show Host, PersonalityNames/Places: pron: YahnTV Shows: The Incredible Dr. Pol
Giorgio Polacco -- b.4/12/1875 d.4/30/1960 (85)
Conductor, Italian
Kristoffer Polaha -- b.2/18/1977 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: North Shore (as Jason Matthews), Ringer (as Henry Butler), Life Unexpected (as Nate Bazile)
Kristoffer Caleb Polaha -- b.7/28/2004
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Julianne Morris and Kristoffer's son
Micha Max Polaha -- b.4/6/2006
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Julianne Morris and Kristoffer's son
Troy Polamalu -- b.4/19/1981 N.S.
NFL SafetyMisc: 2x Super Bowl champions, 8x Pro Bowl, 4x First-Team All-Pro, 2x Second-Team All-Pro; in the College Football and Pro Football Halls of FameSports Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers (2003-2014)
Dascha Polanco -- b.12/3/1982 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Orange is the New Black (as Dayanara Diaz)Movie Titles: The Cobbler, The Perfect Match, Joy
Plácido Polanco -- b.10/10/1975
MLB Player, Dominican RepublicanMisc: 2x All-Star, 3x Gold Glove, Silver Slugger, AL LCS MVP 2006Sports Teams: Detroit Tigers
Morgane Polanski -- b.1/20/1993
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Emmanuelle Seigner & Roman's girl
Roman Polanski -- b.8/18/1933 N.S.
Screenwriter, Movie Actor, Movie Director, French, PolishNames/Places: b. in Paris; Sharon Tate's widowerMovie Titles: Rosemary's Baby, Chinatown, Pirates, The Pianist (director of these four)
Kevin Polcovich -- b.6/28/1970
MLB Player
Herb Polesie -- b.7/3/1899 N.S. d.6/8/1979 N.S. (79)
Producer/Director, PanelistTV Shows: Charade Quiz (panelist), 20 Questions (panelist)
Vince Poletto -- b.8/15/1972
Actor, AustralianTV Shows: Heartbreak High (as Matt Logan)Movie Titles: Mr. Nice Guy
Ted Poley -- b.1/5/1964
Drummer, Rock and Roll SingerGroup Names: Danger Danger
Judit Polgár -- b.7/23/1976
Chess Player, HungarianMisc: considered to be the strongest female chess player of all time
Christopher Polhem -- b.12/18/1661 d.8/30/1751 (89)
Inventor
Robert Poli -- b.2/27/1936 d.9/15/2014 N.S. (78)
LeaderMisc: Labor union official
Stephen Poliakoff -- b.12/1/1952
Screenwriter, Dramatist, Playwright, Director, English
Bill Polian -- b.12/8/1942
Sports Analyst, NFL General Manager
Henry Polic II -- b.2/20/1945 d.8/11/2013 (68)
ActorTV Shows: When Things Were Rotten (as the Sheriff of Nottingham), Webster (as Jerry Silver)
Daniel Poling -- b.11/30/1884 d.2/7/1968 (83)
Evangelist, Editor
Alexander Polinsky -- b.10/7/1974
Actor, Voice Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer, Video Game Voice Actor, SingerMisc: some say b. 1971TV Shows: Teen Titans, Transformers Animated, A.T.O.M, Charles in Charge (as Adam), Breadwinners (as Jelly, voice)Movie Titles: Minions, Perfect Fit, Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings, Saints and SoldiersVideo Games: 24: The Game, X-Men: Destiny
Jon Polito -- b.12/29/1950 N.S. d.9/1/2016 N.S. (65)
TV Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Video Game Voice Actor, GayTV Shows: Batman: Year One (voice), Thundercats (voice), The Chronicle, Batman Beyond, Crime Story, Homicide (as Crosetti)Movie Titles: Happily N'Ever After, Handy Manny, Miller's Crossing, The Big LebowskiVideo Games: Dead Head Fred, Batman: Arkham Origins
Lina Polito -- b.8/11/1954
Actress, Italian
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi -- b.11/23/1987 N.S.
Actress, Reality TV Starlet
Gordon Polk -- b.5/17/1923 d.6/9/1960 (37)
Actor
James Knox Polk -- b.11/2/1795 d.6/15/1849 (53)
PresidentNames/Places: b. in Mecklenburg County, NC; d. in NashvilleMisc: 11th U.S. President (1845-49)
Octus Polk -- b.9/17/1971
NFL Player
Sarah Childress Polk -- b.9/4/1803 N.S. d.8/14/1891 N.S. (87)
First LadyNames/Places: James' wife
Trinity Cassatt Polk -- b.5/20/1999
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Hilary Edson and Lyon's daughter
Andrea Pollack -- b.5/8/1961 N.S. d.3/13/2019 N.S. (57)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, East German
Ben Pollack -- b.6/22/1903 d.6/7/1971 (67)
Singer, Drummer, Bandleader
Egon Pollack -- b.5/3/1879 d.6/14/1933 (54)
Conductor, Czech
Frank Pollack -- b.11/5/1967
NFL Coach, NFL Player
Harvey Pollack -- b.3/9/1922 d.6/23/2015 (93)
Basketball FigureNames/Places: NN:Super StarMisc: statistical legend
Jackson Pollack -- b.12/15/1866 or 12/25/1869 d.10/25/1995
HeroMisc: allegedly the oldest living man in the world (1989); DOB remains unknown
James B. Pollack -- b.7/9/1938 d.6/13/1994 (55)
ScientistMisc: NASA researcher who helped develop the theory that atomic war would result in a "nuclear winter."
Jeff Pollack -- b.11/15/1959 N.S. d.12/23/2013 N.S. (54)
Writer, Screenwriter, TV Producer, Movie Director
Lew Pollack -- b.6/16/1895 d.1/18/1946 (50)
Songwriter
Milton Pollack -- b.9/29/1906 N.S. d.8/13/2004 N.S. (97)
Judge
Richard M. Pollack -- b.1/25/1935 N.S. d.9/18/2018 N.S. (83)
Mathematician, ProfessorMisc: Geometer
Sydney Pollack -- b.7/1/1934 d.5/26/2008 (73)
Movie Actor, Movie Producer/DirectorNames/Places: b. in South Bend, In.Movie Titles: They Shoot Horses Don't They, The Way Were Were, Tootsie, The Firm
Cheryl Pollak -- b.8/31/1967
TV/Movie Actress, Saxophonist, Rock and Roll MusicianTV Shows: The Heights (as Rita), Melrose Place (as Susan Madsen), Live Shot (as Nancy Lockridge)Movie Titles: Pump Up the Volume, My Best Friend is a Vampire, The Dark Side of the Sun, Betty