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Selwyn Raab -- b.6/26/1934 N.S.
Journalist, Editor (m)Misc: former investigative reporter for The New York Times, NBC News
Meinhardt Raabe -- b.9/2/1915 d.4/9/2010 (94)
Movie ActorMovie Titles: The Wizard of Oz (Munchkin coroner)
Ellis Rabb -- b.6/20/1930 d.1/11/1998 (67)
Movie Actor, Director (m)Movie Titles: The Fabulous Baker Boys
Johnny Rabb -- b.2/29/1972 N.S.
Author (m), Alternative Rock DrummerBook Titles: Jungle Drum 'N' Bass for the Acoustic Drum SetGroup Names: Collective Soul, SheDaisy
Luther Rabb -- b.9/7/1942 d.1/21/2006 (63)
BassistGroup Names: War
Jessica Rabbit -- b.11/4/1987 N.S.
Model
Eddie Rabbitt -- b.11/27/1941 d.5/7/1998 (56)
Songwriter, Guitarist, Country SingerNames/Places: b. in Brooklyn; RN:Edward Thomas
David Rabe -- b.3/10/1940 N.S.
Screenwriter, Playwright (m)Names/Places: b. in Dubuque, IowaMovie Titles: The Firm, Hurlyburly, Casualties of War, Streamers
Lily Rabe -- b.6/29/1982
Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: American Horror Story (as Sister Mary)Movie Titles: All Good Things, No Reservations, Pawn Sacrifice
François Rabelais -- b.??/??/1494 or ??/??/1483 d.4/9/1553
Writer (m), Satirist (m), Physicist (m), French
Isidor Isaac "I.I." Rabi -- b.7/29/1898 d.1/11/1988 (89)
Physicist (m), AustrianMisc: atom explorer-Nobel 1944
Paul Rabil -- b.12/14/1985 N.S.
Lacrosse Player
Trevor Rabin -- b.1/13/1955
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Guitarist, South AfricanGroup Names: Manfred Mann, Yes
Yitzhak Rabin -- b.3/1/1922 d.11/4/1995 (73)
Prime Minister (m), IsraeliMisc: the war hero turned political leader who fearlessly pursued peace with the Palestinians
Solomon J. Rabinowitz -- b.2/18/1859 Ju-1 or 3/2/1859 N.S. d.5/13/1916 (57)
Author (m), Playwright (m), Historian (m), RussianNames/Places: aka:Sholem Aleichem
Al Raby -- b.2/19/1933 d.11/23/1988 (55)
Civil Rights LeaderMisc: Chicago's mayor in 1983
Harley Leland Race -- b.4/11/1943 N.S. d.8/1/2019 N.S. (76)
WrestlerMisc: Wrestling promoter and trainer
Rachel -- b.11/27/1972
Actress, TV Hostess, Personality, Model, JamaicanNames/Places: LN: StuartMisc: of BET
Stevie Rachelle -- b.3/2/1966
Rock and Roll SingerGroup Names: Tuff
Alan Rachins -- b.10/3/1942
Scriptwriter, Actor, Director (m)Names/Places: Joanna Frank's hubbyTV Shows: L.A. Law (as Douglas Brackman Jr.), Dharma and Greg (as Larry Finkelstein)Movie Titles: Leave It to Beaver, Showgirls
Sergei "Serge" Rachmaninov -- b.3/20/1873 Ju-1 or 4/1/1873 N.S. d.3/28/1943 N.S. (69)
Conductor/Composer, Pianist, RussianNames/Places: b. in Novgorod Province; MN:Wassilievitch; d. in Beverly HillsSong Titles: Prelude In C# Minor
Riki Rachtman -- b.6/15/1965
Actor, TV HostTV Shows: MTV
Marc Racicot -- b.7/24/1948
Governor (m)Misc: the 21st Governor of Montana 1993-2001
Victoria Racimo -- b.12/26/1943 N.S. d.11/29/2020 N.S. (76)
Actress, Producer (m)Misc: Actress of Filipino, English, Irish, Spanish, and American Indian descent; retired from acting in 1996TV Shows: The Chisholms, Falcon Crest (as Corene Powers)Movie Titles: Ernest Goes to Camp, The Mountain Men, Prophecy, White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf
Bruce Racine -- b.8/9/1966
NHL Goaltender, Canadian
Jean Baptiste Racine -- b.12/22/1639 N.S. d.4/21/1699 N.S. (59)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Poet (m), French
Moe Racine -- b.10/13/1937 N.S. d.3/4/2018 N.S. (80)
CFL Figure, Football LinebackerMisc: in the Canadian Football Hall of FameSports Teams: Ottawa Rough Riders
Arthur Rackham -- b.9/19/1867 d.9/6/1939 (71)
Illustrator (m), Children's Author (m), BritishBook Titles: Grimm's Fairy Tales
Robert Raco -- b.11/26/1989 N.S.
Actor, CanadianTV Shows: Riverdale (as Joaquin)
Count Edward Raczynski -- b.12/19/1891 d.7/30/1993 (101)
Ambassador (m), Diplomat (m), Polish
Dino Rađa -- b.4/24/1967
NBA Player, CroatianNames/Places: aka Dino Radja
Charles Gardner "Old Hoss" Radbourn -- b.12/11/1854 d.2/5/1897 (42)
MLB PitcherMisc: pitcher who in 1884 won 60 games and lost 12, pitching a total of 672 innings, the equivalent of almost 75 nine-inning games. He retired with 308 wins and 35 shutouts. So who needs 3 days rest?Sports Teams: Buffalo Bisons (1880), Providence Grays (1881-1885), Boston Beaneaters (1886-1889), Boston Reds (1890), Cincinnati Reds (1891)
Will Radcliff -- b.12/20/1939 N.S. d.9/18/2014 N.S. (74)
BusinesspersonMisc: created the Slush Puppie, a frozen slush drink, and founded Slush Puppie Corporation in 1970.
Ann Ward Radcliffe -- b.7/9/1764 d.2/7/1823 (58)
Novelist, Poet (m), EnglishMisc: horror novels
Daniel Radcliffe -- b.7/23/1989 N.S.
Actor, EnglishMovie Titles: Harry Potter (series as Harry Potter), Victor Frankenstein, Now You See Me 2
Scott Radecic -- b.6/14/1962
NFL Linebacker
Fritz Albert Erich "Ete" Rademacher -- b.6/9/1901 N.S. d.4/2/1979 N.S. (77)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Water Polo Player, German
Ingo Rademacher -- b.4/22/1971
Actor, West GermanTV Shows: Titans (as David O'Connor), General Hospital (as Jax for about 20 years)Movie Titles: Alex Cross
Peanut Kai Rademacher -- b.7/11/2008
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Ehiku and Ingo's son
Sean Rademaker -- b.4/24/1992
Actor
Dave Rader -- b.12/26/1948
MLB Pitcher
Doug Rader -- b.7/30/1944
MLB Manager, MLB Third BasemanNames/Places: NN:The Red RoosterMisc: 5x Gold GloveSports Teams: Houston Astros
Basil Radford -- b.6/25/1897 d.10/20/1952 (55)
Actor, English
Michael Radford -- b.2/24/1946
Writer (m), Actor, Director (m), IndiaMovie Titles: Il Postino: The Postman, Nineteen Eighty-Four, The Merchant of Venice, Dancing at the Blue Iguana
William Radford -- b.9/9/1809 d.1/8/1890 (80)
Naval OfficerMisc: Commander, Union Navy
Roddy Radiation -- b.5/5/1955 N.S.
Rock and Roll Guitarist, EnglishNames/Places: RN: Roderick James ByersGroup Names: The Special A.K.A.
Jackie Radinsky -- b.12/23/1998 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: Bella and the Bulldogs (as Sawyer Higgins)
Scott Radinsky -- b.3/3/1968
Punk Rock Singer, MLB PlayerGroup Names: Pulley
Carrie Radison -- b.11/1/1938
Actress, Model, PlaymateMisc: June 1957
Brad Radke -- b.10/27/1972
MLB PitcherSports Teams: Minnesota Twins
Ronnie Radke -- b.12/15/1983 N.S.
Rock and Roll SingerGroup Names: Escape the Fate, Falling in Reverse
Carl Radle -- b.6/18/1942 N.S. d.5/30/1980 N.S. (37)
Rock and Roll Bassist, BritishMisc: a sought after sessionistGroup Names: Derek & the Dominos
Paul Radmilovic -- b.3/5/1886 N.S. d.9/29/1968 N.S. (82)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Water Polo Player, Welsh (Wales)
Gilda Radner -- b.6/28/1946 N.S. d.5/20/1989 N.S. (42)
Jewish, Actress, Comedienne, Cartoon Voice Actress, Novelty SingerNames/Places: b. in Detroit; G.E. Smith's, then Gene Wilder's wifeMisc: National Lampoon troupe memberArts Titles: PL: Gilda Live!Song Titles: Let's Talk Dirty To The AnimalsTV Shows: Saturday Night Live (1975-1980 as Emily Letilla, Roseanne Rosanna-Dana, & Baba Wa Wa)Movie Titles: Witch's Night Out, All You Need is Cash, Hanky Panky, First Family, Haunted Honeymoon, Animalympics, The Woman in Red
Josh Radnor -- b.7/29/1974
Screenwriter, Actor, Producer/Director (m)Names/Places: RN: Joshua Thomas RadnorTV Shows: How I Met Your Mother (as Ted Mosby)Movie Titles: Liberal Arts, Not Another Teen Movie, Happythankyoumoreplease
Agnieszka Radwańska -- b.3/6/1989 N.S.
Tennis Player, Polish
Anthony Radziwill -- b.8/4/1959 d.8/10/1999 (40)
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis's brother, son of Lee Bouvier Radziwill Ross, JFK Jr.'s brother
Angela Rae -- b.8/15/1966
Actress
Cassidy Rae -- b.6/7/1976
ActressTV Shows: Hyperion Bay, Melrose Place (as Sarah Owens), Models Inc. (as Sarah Owens)Movie Titles: Favorite Deadly Sins, Lying Eyes, Evolver
Charlotte Rae -- b.4/22/1926 N.S. d.8/5/2018 N.S. (92)
Actress, Comedienne, Cartoon Voice Actress, Dancer (m), SingerNames/Places: b. in Milwaukee, WI.; RLN:LubotskyTV Shows: Car 54 Where Are You? (as Sylvia Schnauser), Hot L Baltimore, Diff'rent Strokes (as Mrs. Edna Garrett), The Facts of Life (as Mrs. Edna Garrett)
Corinne Bailey Rae -- b.2/26/1979
Rhythm and Blues Singer, English
Issa Rae -- b.1/12/1985 N.S.
Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: Insecure (producer), The Choir (producer), Exhale (hostess)
John Rae -- b.9/30/1813 N.S. d.7/22/1893 N.S. (79)
Explorer (m), Physician (m), Surgeon (m), ScottishMisc: of the Canadian Arctic
Savannah Paige Rae -- b.8/27/2003
ActressTV Shows: Parenthood (as Sydney Graham)Movie Titles: Date Night, Phoenix Falling
Summer Rae -- b.11/28/1983 N.S.
WrestlerNames/Places: RN: Danielle Moinet
Boyd Raeburn -- b.10/27/1913 d.8/2/1966 (52)
Composer, Saxophonist, Bandleader
Raekwon -- b.1/12/1970
RapperGroup Names: Wu Tang Clan
Rick Rael -- b.8/20/1961
Heavy Metal Performer
RaeLynn -- b.5/4/1994 N.S.
Songwriter, SingerNames/Places: RN: Rachael Lynn Woodward Davis
Brian Christopher Rafalski -- b.9/28/1973 N.S.
NHL Defensive, AmericanMisc: played from 1995-2014Sports Teams: New Jersey Devils (NHL), Detroit Red Wings (NHL)
Bob Rafelson -- b.2/21/1933 N.S. d.7/23/2022 N.S. (89)
Screenwriter, Producer/Director (m)Movie Titles: Five Easy Pieces, The Postman Always Rings Twice, Head, Blood and Wine
Peter Rafelson -- b.10/30/1960
Screenwriter, Producer (m), Composer
Bill Rafferty -- b.6/17/1944 d.8/11/2012 (68)
Comedian, TV Host, Game Show HostTV Shows: Laugh-In '77, Real People (roving reporter), Card Sharks (host), Blockbusters (host)
Chips Rafferty -- b.3/26/1909 d.5/27/1971 (62)
Actor
Frances Rafferty -- b.6/16/1922 d.4/18/2004 (81)
TV/Movie ActressMisc: appearred in Abbott & Costello moviesTV Shows: December Bride (as Ruth Henshaw), Pete & Gladys (as Nancy)
Gerry Rafferty -- b.4/16/1947 d.1/4/2011 (63)
Composer/Songwriter, Guitarist, Pop Singer, ScottishGroup Names: Stealer's Wheel, soloist
Sarah Rafferty -- b.12/6/1972 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Suits (as Donna Paulsen)Movie Titles: Speakeasy, Soccer Dog: European Cup, Falling for Grace
Deborah Raffin -- b.3/13/1953 d.11/21/2012 (59)
Jewish, TV/Movie Actress, ModelTV Shows: Last Convertible
Sir Stamford Raffles -- b.7/5/1781 d.7/5/1826 (45)
Founder, EnglishMisc: Singapore founder
Alan Rafkin -- b.7/23/1928 d.8/6/2001 (73)
Producer/Director (m)Misc: Prolific television directorTV Shows: The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Andy Griffith Show, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, I Dream of Jeannie, Murphy Brown, M-A-S-H, The Love Boat, Laverne & Shirley, Suddenly Susan, Veronica's Closet, The Jeff Foxworthy Show
George Raft -- b.9/26/1895 d.11/25/1980 (85)
TV/Movie ActorNames/Places: b. in New York City; RLN:RanftMisc: some say b. 1903 or Sep 27 or d. Nov 24; Famous movie tough guyMovie Titles: Casino Royale, Around The World in 80 Days, Some Like It Hot
Joshua Patrick Rafter -- b.8/1/2002 N.S.
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Lara Feltham and Patrick's son
Patrick Michael "Pat" Rafter -- b.12/28/1972
Tennis Player, Australian
Bill Raftery -- b.4/19/1943 N.S.
Sports Analyst, Basketball Announcer, College Basketball Coach
Henry Ragas -- b.1/1/1891 d.2/18/1919 (28)
Pianist, Jazz PerformerGroup Names: Original Dixieland Jazz Band
Jerry Ragavoy -- b.9/4/1930 d.7/13/2011 (80)
Music Producer, Songwriter, Soul Singer
Stephanie Rage -- b.10/24/1964
XXX-rated actress
Thomas Raggi -- b.1/18/2001 N.S.
Musician
Lisa Raggio -- b.5/12/1953
Actress, Cartoon Voice ActressTV Shows: Pvt. Benjamin (as Pvt. Maria Gianelli)Movie Titles: Monsters Inc., The Fabulous Baker Boys, An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
John S. Ragin -- b.5/5/1929 d.4/14/2013 (83)
ActorNames/Places: MN:StanleyTV Shows: Quincy ME (as Dr. Robert Astin)
John "Rags" Ragland -- b.8/23/1905 N.S. d.8/20/1946 N.S. (40)
Movie Actor, Boxer
Larry Ragland -- b.2/21/1948
ComedianTV Shows: Keep On Truckin'
Alvin "Junior" Raglin -- b.2/16/1917 d.11/10/1955 (38)
Musician, Jazz PerformerGroup Names: Duke Ellington band
Marcus Ragnarsson -- b.8/13/1971
NHL Defensive, Swedish
George Ragni -- b.9/11/1935 N.S. d.7/10/1991 (55)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), TV/Stage Actor, Songwriter, SingerMisc: stage: Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical (co-author)
Avalon Ragone -- b.11/1/1996
Actress
Dillon Ragone -- b.11/1/1996
Actor
Vincent Ragone -- b.11/1/1996
Actor
Randy Ragsdale -- b.6/7/1977
Country DrummerGroup Names: Cross Country Ragweed
William Ragsdale -- b.1/19/1961
TV/Movie ActorMisc: AP says b. 1961TV Shows: Herman's Head (as Herman), Grosse Pointe (as Rob Fields)Movie Titles: Fright Night (series), Mannequin 2, Smooth Talk, The Reaping
Aleksandr Ragulin -- b.5/5/1941 d.11/17/2004 (63)
Hockey Figure, Olympic Athlete, RussianMisc: ice hockey player (Olympic-gold-1964, 68, 72)
Robert Woodward "Bobby" Rahal -- b.1/10/1953
Auto RacerMisc: Formula One; 15x Indianapolis 500 winner; co-founder of Rahal Letterman Racing; some say b. 1954
Zahir Raheem -- b.11/7/1976
BoxerNames/Places: NN: King Raheem
Medalion Rahimi -- b.7/15/1992 N.S.
Actress
Kevin Rahm -- b.1/7/1971
ActorTV Shows: Judging Amy (as Kyle McCarty), Lethal Weapon (as Brooks Avery), Mad Men (as Ted Chaough), Madam Secretary (as Michael "Mike B." Barnow), Bates Motel (as Bob Paris)
A. R. Rahman -- b.1/6/1966
Composer/Songwriter, India
Aishwarya Rai -- b.11/1/1973
Actress, IndiaNames/Places: aka Aishwarya Rai BachchanMovie Titles: Bride and Prejudice, The Last Legion
Reverend Robert Raikes -- b.9/14/1736 d.4/5/1811 (74)
Reverend, Philanthropist, EnglishMisc: Invented Sunday School
Kimi Räikkönen -- b.10/17/1979 N.S.
Auto Racer, FinnishNames/Places: NN: The Ice Man
Brock Railey -- b.??/??/???? N.S.
Swimmer, American
Steve Railsback -- b.11/16/1945
Actor, Producer/Director (m)TV Shows: Helter Skelter (as Charles Manson), From Here to EternityMovie Titles: Lifeforce, The Stunt Man, Ed Gein, Disturbing Behavior
Sam Raimi -- b.10/23/1959 N.S.
Screen/Scriptwriter, Actor, Producer/Director (m)TV Shows: Xena: Warrior Princess (producer)Movie Titles: Spider Man (trilogy 2002-2007), Evil Dead (series)
Ted Raimi -- b.12/14/1965
Writer (m), TV Actor, Director (m)TV Shows: seaQuest DSV (as Lt. J.G. Mack O'Neill), Ash vs Evil Dead (as Chet Kaminski)Movie Titles: Spider-Man (2002), Spider-Man 2 (2004), Spider-Man 3 (2007), Evil Dead II
Gina Raimondo -- b.5/17/1971 N.S.
Government Official (m)
Douglas Rain -- b.3/13/1928 N.S. d.11/11/2018 N.S. (90)
Radio Actor, TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Narrator (m), CanadianMovie Titles: 2001: A Space Odyssey (as Hal)
Jeramie Rain -- b.8/23/1948
Actress
Misty Rain -- b.8/10/1969
XXX-rated actress
Suresh Raina -- b.11/27/1986 N.S.
Cricket Player, India
Jackie Rainbow -- b.6/6/1933 N.S. d.6/15/1988 N.S. (55)
Model, PlaymateMisc: September 1954
Jack Raine -- b.5/18/1897 d.5/30/1979 (82)
Actor, English
Norman Reilly Raine -- b.6/23/1894 d.7/19/1971 (77)
Screen/Scriptwriter
Luise Rainer -- b.1/12/1910 d.12/30/2014 (104)
TV/Movie Actress, AustrianMisc: some say b. 1909 or b. 1912Movie Titles: Escapade, Good Earth, Big City, Hostages, The Gambler
Cristina Raines -- b.2/28/1952 N.S.
Nurse (m), Actress, Model, Filipino (Phillipean)Misc: retired from acting in 1992TV Shows: Centennial, Flamingo Road (as Lane Ballou)Movie Titles: The Duelists, The Sentinel, Nightmares, Nashville
Ella Raines -- b.8/6/1921 d.6/6/1988 (66)
Movie/Stage ActressNames/Places: RN:Ella Wallace RaubesMisc: d. May 30?TV Shows: Janet Dean RN
Richard Raines -- b.4/29/1965
Country Performer
Ron Raines -- b.12/2/1949
ActorMovie Titles: Wanderlust
Timothy Raines -- b.9/16/1959
MLB Coach, MLB OutfielderNames/Places: NN: RockMisc: All Star MVP 1987, 7x All-Star, 3x World Series champion, 4x NL stolen base leader; Expos #30 retiredSports Teams: Montreal Expos (1979-1990), Chicago White Sox (1991-1995), New York Yankees (1996-1998), Oakland Athletics (1999), Montreal Expos (2001), Baltimore Orioles (2001), Florida Marlins (2002)
Ford Rainey -- b.8/8/1908 d.7/25/2005 (96)
ActorTV Shows: The Bionic Woman (as Jim Elgin)
Dr. Froelich Rainey -- b.6/18/1907 d.10/11/1992 (85)
Anthropologist (m), Director (m)Misc: of the University of Pennsylvania Museum
Gertrude "Ma" Rainey -- b.4/26/1886 N.S. d.12/22/1939 N.S. (53)
Blues SingerNames/Places: RN:Gertrude Malissa Nix Pridgett; NN:Mother of the BluesMisc: some say she was born in September of 1882
Joseph H. Rainey -- b.6/21/1832 N.S. d.8/2/1887 N.S. (55)
CongresspersonMisc: Former American slave, the first black to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives (1870-79).
Michael Rainey Jr. -- b.9/22/2000 N.S.
Actor
Wayne Rainey -- b.10/23/1960
MotorcyclistMisc: former American Grand Prix road racer; AMA Superbike
Carl Rainge -- b.??/??/???? d.3/6/2011 (74)
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: The Spaniels
Ralph Rainger -- b.10/7/1901 d.10/23/1942 (41)
ComposerMisc: composer of popular music principally for films
Albert McKinley Rains -- b.3/11/1902 d.3/22/1991 (89)
Congressperson
Claude Rains -- b.11/10/1889 d.5/30/1967 (77)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, EnglishNames/Places: b. in London; FN:William; wed 5x'sMisc: some say b. Nov 9 or 1890Movie Titles: The Invisible Man, Casablanca, The Adventures of Robin Hood, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, The Wolf Man, Notorious, Lawrence of Arabia
Dominic Rains -- b.3/1/1982
Actor, IranianMovie Titles: Captain America: The Winter Soldier, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, Flight 93, Jinn
Gregg Rainwater -- b.2/27/1966
Actor, Cartoon Voice ActorTV Shows: The Young Riders (as Buck Cross)Movie Titles: Street Fighter, Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World
James Rainwater -- b.12/9/1917 d.5/31/1986 (68)
Physicist (m)Misc: atomic nuclei shapes
Keech Rainwater -- b.1/24/1963
Country DrummerGroup Names: Lonestar
Marvin Rainwater -- b.7/2/1925 d.9/17/2013 (88)
Songwriter, Country SingerNames/Places: LN:Karlton PerryTV Shows: Ozark Jubilee
Francia Raisa -- b.7/26/1988 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: The Secret Life of the American Teenager (as Adrian Lee)Movie Titles: Bring It On: All or Nothing, Cutitng Edge 3, Christmas Bounty
Rosa Raisa -- b.5/30/1893 d.9/28/1963 (70)
Opera Singer, Polish
Bill Raisch -- b.4/5/1905 d.7/31/1984 (79)
ActorTV Shows: The Fugitive (as Fred Johnson the mysterious one-armed man)
Aly Raisman -- b.5/25/1994
Gymnast, Olympic Athlete
Bonnie Raitt -- b.11/8/1949
Composer/Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Blues-Rock PerformerNames/Places: MN:Lynn; b. in Los Angeles; John's daughter, Michael O'Keefe's ex-wifeSong Titles: Keep This Heart in Mind, No Way to Treat a Lady, Thing Called Love, Something to Talk About, Slow Ride, Love Sneakin' Up on You, I Can't Make You Love MeAlbum Titles: Nick of Time, Luck of the Draw, Longing in Their Hearts
John Raitt -- b.1/29/1917 N.S. d.2/20/2005 N.S. (88)
Stage Actor, SingerNames/Places: b. in Santa Ana, California, Bonnie's fatherMisc: AP says b. Jan 29
Mohammad Ali Rajai -- b.6/15/1933 N.S. d.8/30/1981 N.S. (48)
Head of State (m), IranianMisc: Iran president
Vladimir Rajcic -- b.5/7/1974
Actor, YugoslavTV Shows: Without a Trace (as State Trooper)Movie Titles: Serbian Scars, Million Dollar Baby, Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous
Béla Rajki -- b.2/2/1909 N.S. d.7/20/2000 N.S. (91)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Water Polo Player, HungarianMisc: Swimming Coach and Water Polo Coach
Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh -- b.12/11/1931 d.1/19/1990 (58)
Religious LeaderMisc: Indian guru
Mariano Rajoy -- b.3/27/1955 N.S.
Prime Minister (m), Spanish
Dave Rajsich -- b.9/28/1951
MLB PitcherSports Teams: New York Yankees
Mary Lynn Rajskub -- b.6/22/1971
ActressTV Shows: 24 (as Chloe O'Brian, also on 24: Live Another Day)Movie Titles: Safety Not Guaranteed, Little Miss Sunshine, Julie and Julia
Rakim -- b.1/28/1968
Rapper
Ivan Rakitić -- b.3/10/1988 N.S.
Soccer Player, Swiss
James "Bones" Raleigh -- b.6/27/1926 N.S. d.8/21/2012 N.S. (86)
NHL Player
Kevin Raleigh -- b.2/27/1952
Singer, KeyboardistGroup Names: Michael Stanley Band
Sir Walter Raleigh -- b.1/22/1552 J-LD d.10/29/1618 J-LD (66)
Poet (m), Soldier, Explorer (m), Navigator, Outlaw, Courtier, EnglishMisc: was accused of trason in a plot to oust King James I and was beheaded.
Sir Walter Raleigh -- b.9/5/1861 d.5/13/1922 (60)
Poet (m), English
Thomas Edward "Tommy" Rall -- b.12/27/1929 N.S. d.10/6/2020 N.S. (90)
Actor, Ballet Dancer (m), Tap Dancer (m), Opera TenorMisc: was a prominent featured player in the 1950's musical comedies
Sheryl Lee Ralph -- b.12/30/1956 N.S.
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer (m), SingerTV Shows: Abbott Elementary, It's a Living (as Ginger St. James), Designing Women (as Etienne Toussant Bouvier), Moesha (as Dee Mitchell), George (as Maggie Foster), Instant Mom (as Maggie Turner)Movie Titles: Oliver and Company, Dreamgirls
Mick Ralphs -- b.5/31/1944
Songwriter, Pianist, Rock and Roll Guitarist, EnglishMisc: many say b. Mar 31 1948 or Mar 31 1944Group Names: Mott the Hopple, Bad Company
Dennis Ralston -- b.7/27/1942 N.S. d.12/6/2020 N.S. (78)
Tennis Player
Esther Ralston -- b.9/17/1902 d.1/14/1994 (91)
Movie ActressNames/Places: silent screen star dubbed the "American Venus."
John Ralston -- b.4/26/1927 N.S. d.9/14/2019 N.S. (92)
NFL Coach, College Football Coach, College Football Player, Football ExecutiveMisc: in the College Football Hall of FameSports Teams: University of California Berkeley (player 1948-1950, coach 1956-1958), Utah State (coach 1959-1962), Stanford University (coach 1963-1971), Denver Broncos (coach 1972-1976), Philadelphia Eagles (coach 1978), Toronto Argonauts (coach 1981), Oakland Invaders (coach 1983-1984), San Jose State (coach 1993-1996), San Francisco 49ers (VP of admin 1979-1980), San Jose State (special asst. 1997-2013)
Vera Hruba Ralston -- b.6/12/1919 N.S. d.2/9/2003 N.S. (83)
Movie Actress, Figure Skater, American, Czech, HungarianMovie Titles: Dakota, Accused of Murder
Buck Ram -- b.11/21/1907 d.1/1/1991 (83)
Music Producer, Arranger, Songwriter, Pop SingerNames/Places: RFN:SamuelMisc: Music ManagerGroup Names: The Penguins (manager), The Platters (manager)Song Titles: I'll Be Home for Christmas (writer)
Jagurvan Ram -- b.4/1/1908 d.7/6/1986 (78)
Head of State (m), IndiaMisc: President of India
Jamie Ram -- b.1/18/1971
NHL Goaltender, Canadian
Ed Rama -- b.7/4/1964 N.S.
Prime Minister (m), Albanian
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan -- b.12/28/2001 N.S.
Actress, CanadianTV Shows: Never Have I Ever (as Devi Vishwakumar)
Sendhil Ramamurthy -- b.5/17/1974 N.S.
Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: Heroes (as Mohinder Suresh also on Heroes Reborn), Beauty and the Beast (as Gabe Lowen)Movie Titles: Shor in the City
Venkata Raman -- b.11/7/1888 d.11/21/1970 (82)
Physicist (m), India
Eros Ramazzotti -- b.10/26/1963
Songwriter, Singer, Italian
Claire Rambeau -- b.5/8/1951 N.S.
Model, PlaymateMisc: October 1971
Eddie Rambeau -- b.6/30/1943
Actor, Songwriter, Pop SingerNames/Places: RFN:Flurie
Marjorie Rambeau -- b.7/15/1889 d.7/6/1970 (80)
Movie Actress
Leven Rambin -- b.5/17/1990
Actress, Director (m)TV Shows: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Grey's Anatomy, Wizards of Waverly Place, CSI: Miami, True Detective (as Athena Bezzerides)Movie Titles: The Hunger Games, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, Chasing Mavericks
Kurt Rambis -- b.2/25/1958
NBA ForwardMisc: Clark Kent look-a-likeSports Teams: Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Hornets
Dack Rambo -- b.11/13/1941 d.3/21/1994 (52)
TV/Soap ActorNames/Places: b. in Delano, CA; Dirk's twinTV Shows: Guns of Will Sonnett (as Jeff Sonnett), Dirty Sally, Paper Dolls, Dallas (as Jack Ewing)
Dirk Rambo -- b.11/13/1941 d.2/5/1967 (25)
ActorNames/Places: Dack's twin
Franca Rame -- b.7/18/1929 d.5/29/2013 (83)
Actress
Jean-Phillippe Rameau -- b.9/25/1683 d.9/12/1764 (80)
Composer, FrenchMisc: music theorist
James Ramey -- b.8/17/1944 d.10/28/1970 (26)
SingerNames/Places: NN:Baby Huey
Samuel Ramey -- b.3/28/1942
Opera Basso
Wesley Ramey -- b.9/17/1909 d.3/10/1997 (87)
Boxer
Sid Ramin -- b.1/22/1919 N.S. d.7/1/2019 N.S. (100)
Conductor/Composer, ArrangerMisc: TV Music
Aramis Ramírez -- b.6/25/1978 N.S.
MLB Player, Dominican Republican
Bobby Ramírez -- b.??/??/1949 N.S. d.7/24/1972 N.S. (23)
Drummer, Mexican
Cierra Ramírez -- b.3/9/1995 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: The Secret Life of the American Teenager (as Kathy), The Fosters (as Mariana Adams Foster)
Dania Ramírez -- b.11/8/1979
Actress, Producer (m), Dominican RepublicanTV Shows: Heroes, Devious Maids (as Rosie Falta), Entourage, The SopranosMovie Titles: Premium Rush, X-Men: The Last Tand, American Reunion; X-Men: The Last Stand
Danny Ramirez -- b.9/17/1992 N.S.
Actor
Edgar Ramírez -- b.3/25/1977 N.S.
Actor
Efren Ramiíez -- b.10/2/1973 N.S.
Actor, Producer (m), ComposerTV Shows: Eastbound and Down (as Catuey)Movie Titles: Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life, Crank, Napoleon Dynamite
Felíz Ramírez -- b.1/21/1992 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Grand Hotel
Felo Ramírez -- b.6/22/1923 N.S. d.8/22/2017 N.S. (94)
Baseball Announcer, CubanMisc: Ford C. Frick Award winner in 2001Sports Teams: Miami Marlins (Spanish language broadcaster)
Hanley Ramírez -- b.12/23/1983 N.S.
MLB Shortstop, Dominican Republican
J. R. Ramírez -- b.10/8/1980 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: Manifest
José (B. 1990) Ramírez -- b.1/21/1990 N.S.
MLB PitcherNames/Places: RN: José Altagracia Ramírez
José Ramírez -- b.9/17/1992 N.S.
MLB Third BasemanNames/Places: RN: José Enrique Ramírez
Liana Ramírez -- b.6/24/1998 N.S.
Actress, Choreographer (m), Dancer (m)
Louis Ramírez -- b.2/24/1938 N.S. d.6/7/1993 N.S. (55)
Music Producer, Arranger, Composer, Keyboardist, Vibes, BandleaderMisc: Timbales; Salsa performer
Manny Ramírez -- b.5/30/1972 N.S.
MLB Left Fielder, Dominican RepublicanMisc: World Series MVP in 2004Sports Teams: Boston Red Sox
Mario Ramírez -- b.9/12/1952
MLB Shortstop, Puerto Rican
Marisa Ramírez -- b.9/15/1977 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Blue Bloods (as Det. Maria Baez)
Rafael Ramírez -- b.2/18/1959
MLB Player, Dominican Republican
Raúl Ramírez -- b.6/20/1953
Tennis Player, Mexican
Sara Ramírez -- b.8/31/1975 N.S.
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer (m), MexicanMisc: musical: Spamalot (as The Lady of the Lake)TV Shows: Sofia the First (as Queen Miranda), Grey's Anatomy (as Dr. Callie Torres)Movie Titles: You've Got Mail, Spider-Man (2002), Chicago
Tony Ramírez -- b.1/26/1973 N.S.
NFL Player, XFL Figure
Harold Ramis -- b.11/21/1944 d.2/24/2014 (69)
Screenwriter, Actor, Comedian, Movie Director (m)TV Shows: Second City TV Network (as Moe Green & others)Movie Titles: National Lampoon's Animal House, Meatballs, Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters II, Stripes, Caddyshack, Heavy Metal, Back to School, Baby Boom, Airheads, Orange County, Knocked Up, National Lampoon's Vacation, Groundhog Day, Analyze This, Stuart Saves His Family
Haley Ramm -- b.3/26/1992 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Without a Trace, Chasing LifeMovie Titles: X-Men: The Last Stand
C. J. Ramone -- b.10/8/1965
Punk Rock BassistNames/Places: RN:Chris WardGroup Names: The Ramones
Dee Dee Ramone -- b.9/18/1952 d.6/5/2002 (49)
Guitarist, Punk Rock BassistNames/Places: b. in New York City; RN:Douglas ColvinGroup Names: The Ramones
Joey Ramone -- b.5/19/1952 d.4/15/2001 (48)
Drummer, Punk Rock SingerNames/Places: RN:Jeffrey HymanMisc: b. 1951?Group Names: The Ramones
Johnny Ramone -- b.10/8/1948 d.9/15/2004 (55)
Punk Rock Singer/Guitarist, AmericanNames/Places: RN:John CummingsMisc: some say b. 1951Group Names: The Ramones
Marky Ramone -- b.7/15/1952 N.S.
Punk Rock PerformerNames/Places: RN:Marc BellGroup Names: The Ramones
Philip "Phil" Ramone -- b.1/5/1934 N.S. d.3/30/2013 N.S. (79)
Music Producer, Composer, Musical Engineer, Violinist
Richie Ramone -- b.8/11/1957
Punk Rock DrummerNames/Places: RLN:ReinhardtGroup Names: The Ramones
Tommy Ramone -- b.1/29/1952 N.S. d.7/11/2014 N.S. (62)
Bassist, Punk Rock Drummer, HungarianNames/Places: RN:Thomas ErdelyiMisc: some say b. 1949Group Names: The Ramones
Anthony (Actor) Ramos -- b.11/1/1991 N.S.
Actor
Anthony (Wrestler) Ramos -- b.2/12/1991 N.S.
WrestlerNames/Places: aka Tony Ramos, not to be confused with actor Anthony Ramos who was also born in 1991
Diego Ramos -- b.11/29/1972 N.S.
Actor, ArgentineTV Shows: Violetta (as German Castillo)Movie Titles: Underdogs
Jackie Ramos -- b.11/8/1963
Rock and Roll Musician
Jorge Ramos -- b.3/16/1958 N.S.
Journalist, TV Host, MexicanTV Shows: Noticiero Univision, Al Punto, America
Larry Ramos Jr. -- b.4/19/1942 d.4/30/2014 (72)
Singer, GuitaristGroup Names: The Association
Luis Antonio Ramos -- b.??/??/????
Actor, Producer (m), Puerto RicanTV Shows: Early Edition (as Miguel)
Michael Ramos -- b.11/18/1958
Music FigureGroup Names: Bo Deans
Nathalia Ramos -- b.7/3/1992 N.S.
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Singer, SpanishTV Shows: House of Anubis (as Nina)Movie Titles: Bratz (as Yasmin)
Rebecca Anne Ramos -- b.8/26/1967
Actress, Model, PlaymateMisc: January 2003
Rhian Ramos -- b.10/3/1990 N.S.
Actress, Pop Singer, Filipino (Phillipean)
Rudy Ramos -- b.9/19/1950
Actor, MusicianTV Shows: The High Chaparral (as Wind)Movie Titles: Colors, The Enforcer, Beverly Hills Cop II, The Driver
Sarah Ramos -- b.5/21/1991
Actress, Director (m)TV Shows: American Dreams (as Patty Pryor), Parenthood (as Haddie Braverman)Movie Titles: How to Be Single, Why Stop Now?
Sergio Ramos -- b.3/30/1986 N.S.
Soccer Player, Spanish
Sugar Ramos -- b.12/2/1941 d.9/3/2017 N.S. (75)
Boxer, Cuban, Mexican
Tab Ramos -- b.9/21/1966
Soccer Player, Uruguayian
Jean-Pierre Rampal -- b.1/7/1922 N.S. d.5/20/2000 N.S. (78)
Flutist, French
Charlotte Rampling -- b.2/5/1946
Movie Actress, Model, EnglishMovie Titles: Georgy Girl, The Damned, Stardust Memories, The Verdict, Under the Sand, Swimming Pool
Christie Rampone -- b.6/24/1975 N.S.
Soccer Player, American
Robert Rampy -- b.??/??/????
Rock and Roll DrummerGroup Names: Dirty Rotten Imbeciles
Anne Ramsay -- b.9/11/1960
TV ActressTV Shows: Mad About You (as Lisa Stemple)Movie Titles: Planet of the Apes, A League of Their Own
Gordon Ramsay -- b.11/8/1966 N.S.
Chef (m), Restaurateur, Personality, ScottishTV Shows: Hell's Kitchen (ITV)
Dr. John Travilla "Jack" Ramsay -- b.2/21/1925 N.S. d.4/28/2014 N.S. (89)
NBA Coach, College Basketball CoachMisc: career 864 wins; coach who won 239 college games with St. Joseph's-PA in 11 seasons and 906 NBA games (including playoffs) with 4 teams over 21 years; placed 3rd in 1961 Final Four; led Portland to NBA title in 1977.Sports Teams: Saint Joseph's Hawks (coach 1955-1966), Philadelphia 76ers (coach 1968-1972), Buffalo Braves (coach 1972-1976), Portland Trail Blazers (coach 1976-1986), Indiana Pacers (coach 1986-1988)
Matilda Ramsay -- b.11/8/2001 N.S.
Chef (m)Names/Places: Tana and Gordon's daughter
Nathaniel Ramsay -- b.5/1/1741 d.10/23/1817 (76)
Revolutionary (m), Soldier, Lawyer (m)Misc: officer
Sherry Ramsay -- b.1/21/1961
Actress
Sir William Ramsay -- b.10/2/1852 d.7/23/1916 (63)
Chemist (m), ScottishMisc: discovered neon, krypton and xenon, co-discovered argon, radon, calcium and barium, 1904 Nobel.
Jesse Ramsden -- b.10/6/1735 d.11/5/1800 (65)
Inventor (m), EnglishMisc: pioneer in the design of precision tools.
Aaron Ramsey -- b.12/26/1990 N.S.
Soccer Player, Welsh (Wales)
Al Ramsey -- b.7/27/1943
Rock and Roll GuitaristGroup Names: Gary Lewis & the Playboys
Alf Ramsey -- b.1/22/1920 N.S. d.4/28/1999 N.S. (79)
Soccer Player, EnglishMisc: footballer and manager of the English national football team from 1963-1974
Anne Ramsey -- b.3/27/1929 d.8/11/1988 (59)
Actress
Lord Arthur Ramsey -- b.11/14/1904 d.4/23/1988 (83)
Religious Leader, BritishMisc: The Archbishop of Canterbury
Bella Ramsey -- b.9/30/2003 N.S.
Actress
Chris Ramsey -- b.8/3/1986 N.S.
ComedianTV Shows: Sunday Brunch (as himself), 8 Out of 10 Cats (as humself)
Christopher Leroy "Chris" Ramsey -- b.4/28/1962 N.S.
Soccer Player, Soccer Coach, English
Craig Ramsey -- b.3/17/1951
NHL Coach, NHL Player, Canadian
Dave Ramsey -- b.9/3/1960 N.S.
Author (m), Businessperson, Radio Talk Show Host, PersonalityNames/Places: RN: David L. Ramsey III
David Ramsey -- b.11/17/1971 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: Blue Bloods (as Mayor Carter Poole), Dexter, Arrow (as John Diggle)Movie Titles: Pay It Forward, Con Air, Ali: All American Hero, Scared Stuff, The Nutty Professor
Fernando Ramsey -- b.12/20/1965
MLB Outfielder, Panamaian
Frank Ramsey Jr. -- b.7/13/1931 N.S. d.7/8/2018 N.S. (86)
NBA Coach, NBA GuardNames/Places: NN:The Kentucky Colonel; MN:VernonMisc: played in 7 NBA championships; star forward at Kentucky then for the Boston Celtics in the 1950s and 1960's.The first of Red Auerbach's "Sixth Man" stars; Celtics #23 retiredSports Teams: Boston Celtics (player 1954-1964), Kentucky Colonels (coach 1970-1971)
Geoff Ramsey -- b.6/19/1975 N.S.
Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m), Internet Video Actor, Video Game Voice ActorTV Shows: Red vs. BlueVideo Games: Halo 3
Jade Ramsey -- b.2/10/1988 N.S.
Actress, EnglishNames/Places: Nikita's twin sisterTV Shows: Anubis
Jalen Ramsey -- b.10/24/1994 N.S.
NFL Defensive, American
Jon Benét Ramsey -- b.8/6/1990 N.S. d.12/26/1996 N.S. (6)
Beauty Pagent WinnerMisc: Colorado child beauty queenette, murdered at 6
Logan Ramsey -- b.3/21/1921 d.6/26/2000 (79)
ActorTV Shows: On the Rocks, The Winds of War
Marion Ramsey -- b.5/10/1947 N.S. d.1/7/2021 N.S. (73)
Actress, SingerTV Shows: Keep On Truckin', CosMovie Titles: Police Academy (series), Return to Babylon, Recipe For Disaster
Mary Ramsey -- b.12/24/1963
Modern Rock SingerGroup Names: 10,000 Maniacs
Matthew Ramsey -- b.10/21/1977 N.S.
Country SingerGroup Names: Old Dominion
Mike Ramsey -- b.12/3/1960
NHL Defensive, Olympic AthleteMisc: Olympic-gold-1980; playing career 1980-1997Sports Teams: Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings
Nikita Ramsey -- b.2/10/1989 N.S.
Actress, EnglishNames/Places: Jade's twin sisterMovie Titles: Gamer
Norman Foster Ramsey -- b.8/27/1915 d.11/4/2011 (96)
Physicist (m)
Patrick Ramsey -- b.2/14/1979
NFL Quarterback
Wesley A. Ramsey -- b.10/6/1978
ActorTV Shows: CSI: MiamiMovie Titles: Latter Days, Deliverance Creek, Dracula's Guest
Stacey Ramsower -- b.12/28/????
Actress
Nick Ramus -- b.9/9/1929 d.5/30/2007 (77)
ActorMisc: part Blackfoot Indian descentTV Shows: The Chisholms, Falcon Crest (as Gus Nunouz)
Dalip Singh Rana -- b.8/27/1972 N.S.
Actor, Wrestler, Weightlifter, IndiaNames/Places: ring name: The Great Khali
Lee Ranaldo -- b.2/3/1956
Writer (m), Music Producer, Alternative Rock Singer/GuitaristGroup Names: Sonic Youth
Bill Rancic -- b.5/16/1971
Actor
Giuliana Rancic -- b.8/17/1974 N.S.
Personality, ItalianNames/Places: aka Giuliana DePandi
Ayn Rand -- b.2/2/1905 d.3/6/1982 (77)
Novelist, Philosopher (m), RussianNames/Places: RN:Alissa Rosenbaum
Barry Rand -- b.11/5/1944
ExecutiveMisc: Xerox Co.
James Rand -- b.11/18/1886 d.6/3/1968 (81)
IndustrialistMisc: revolutionized the business record industry.
Sally Rand -- b.1/2/1904 d.8/31/1979 (75)
Actress, Dancer (m)Names/Places: RN:Helen Gould BeckMisc: fan dance stripper; some say b. Apr 3, 1904
Mary Rand-Bignal-Toomey -- b.2/10/1940
Olympic Athlete, Track and Field, EnglishMisc: long jumper (Olympic-gold-1964)
Joe Randa -- b.12/18/1969
MLB Third Baseman
Anne Randall -- b.9/23/1944 N.S.
Actress, Model, PlaymateMisc: May 1967TV Shows: Hee Haw
Florence Randall -- b.??/??/???? d.4/18/1992 (72)
Celebrity RelativeNames/Places: Tony's wife
Frankie Randall -- b.1/11/1938 d.1/4/2015 (76)
Actor, Singer
Frankie Billy Randall -- b.9/25/1961 N.S. d.12/23/2020 N.S. (59)
BoxerNames/Places: NN: The SurgeonMisc: the first boxer to defeat Julio César Chávez in a professional match
Freddy Randall -- b.5/6/1921 d.5/18/1999 (78)
Bandleader, Jazz Trumpeter, English
Glenn Randall Jr. -- b.2/11/1941
Actor, Stuntman
Jack Randall -- b.11/25/1794 d.3/12/1828 (33)
Boxer, English
Jefferson Salvini Randall -- b.6/15/1998
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Heather and Tony's son
Jon Randall -- b.2/17/1969
Songwriter, Musician, Country Singer
Josh Randall -- b.1/27/1972
ActorTV Shows: Ed (as Michael 'Mike' Burton)Movie Titles: Timber Falls, Boned, Sex Drive
Julia Laurette Randall -- b.4/11/1997
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Heather Harlan and Tony's daughter (his first child at 76!)
Levi Randall -- b.12/11/1993 N.S.
Actor, Singer/Guitarist, Canadian
Mark Randall -- b.9/30/1967
NBA Forward
Samuel J. Randall -- b.10/10/1828 d.4/13/1890 (61)
Congressperson
Sue Randall -- b.10/8/1935 d.10/26/1984 (49)
ActressTV Shows: Leave It to Beaver (as Miss Landers)
Tony Randall -- b.2/26/1920 d.5/17/2004 (84)
Jewish, TV/Movie/Stage Actor, SingerNames/Places: b. in Tulsa, Okla.; RN:Leonard Rosenberg; Florence's hubbyTV Shows: One Man's Family (as Mac, Mr. Peepers' Harvey Weskit), The Odd Couple (as Felix Unger), Tony Randall Show (as Judge Walter Franklin), Love-Sydney (as Sidney Shorr)
Teddy Randazzo -- b.5/13/1937 d.11/21/2003 (66)
Actor, Music Producer, Songwriter, Singer
Jimmie Randell -- b.2/14/1949
Rock and Roll Performer
Ron Randell -- b.10/8/1918 d.6/11/2005 (86)
Actor, Australian
Don Randi -- b.2/25/1937 N.S.
Songwriter, Keyboardist, Bandleader
Betsy Randle -- b.6/24/1955
TV ActressTV Shows: Home Improvement (as Karen Kelly), Boy Meets World (as Amy Matthews)
John Randle -- b.12/12/1967
NFL DefensiveSports Teams: Minnesota Vikings (1990-2000), Seattle Seahawks (2001-2003)
Len Randle -- b.2/12/1949
MLB Player
Theresa Randle -- b.12/27/1964
ActressMovie Titles: Space Jam, Bad Boys II, Bad Boys, Malcolm X
A. Philip Randolph -- b.4/15/1889 d.5/16/1979 (90)
Labor LeaderNames/Places: FN:Asa
Amanda Randolph -- b.9/2/1896 d.8/24/1967 (70)
Radio Actress, TV/Movie/Stage ActressNames/Places: Lillian's sisterTV Shows: Amos 'n Andy (as Sapphire's mama Ramona Smith), Danny Thomas Show (as Louise)
Bill Randolph -- b.10/11/1953
ActorMovie Titles: Penn and Teller Get Killed, Double Negative, Dressed to Kill, Friday the 13th Part 2
Boots Randolph -- b.6/3/1927 N.S. d.7/3/2007 N.S. (80)
Composer, SaxophonistNames/Places: b. in Paducah, KYMisc: Yakety Sax; his music was often used in the children's show Wonderama; also for Benny Hill Show; some say b. 1926Song Titles: Yakety Yak
"Cookie" Chainsaw Randolph -- b.??/??/1955
Radio Disc Jock
Edmund Jennings Randolph -- b.8/10/1753 d.9/12/1813 (60)
Statesman (m), Attorney/Lawyer (m)Misc: played an important role in drafting and ratifying the U.S. Constitution and served as attorney general and later secretary of state in George Washington's Cabinet.
Isabel Randolph -- b.12/4/1889 d.1/11/1973 (83)
ActressTV Shows: Meet Millie (as Mrs. Boone), Our Miss Brooks (as Mrs. Nestor)
James Madison Randolph -- b.1/17/1806 d.1/23/1834 (28)
Celebrity SonMisc: the first child born in the White House; by Thomas Jefferson's daughter, Martha
Jay Randolph -- b.9/19/1934
SportscasterSports Teams: St. Louis CardinalsTV Shows: NBC Sports
Jennings Randolph -- b.3/8/1902 d.5/7/1998 (96)
Senator (m)Misc: authored the constitutional amendment that gave 18-year-olds the right to vote
John Randolph -- b.6/2/1773 d.5/24/1833 (59)
Congressperson, Statesman (m)
John Randolph -- b.6/1/1915 d.2/24/2004 (88)
ActorTV Shows: Lucas Tanner (as John Hamilton), Lucan (as Dr. Hoagland), Angie (as Randall Benson)
Joyce Randolph -- b.10/21/1924
TV ActressTV Shows: The Honeymooners (as original Trixie Norton), Jackie Gleason Show
Lillian Randolph -- b.12/14/1898 d.9/12/1980 (81)
Radio Actress, TV/Movie ActressNames/Places: Amanda's sisterTV Shows: Beulah, Amos 'n Andy (as Madame Queen), Bill Cosby Show (as Rose Kincaid), Roots (as Sister Sara)
Peyton Randolph -- b.9/10/1721 d.10/22/1775 (54)
Politician (m)Misc: the first President of Continental Congress
Thomas Randolph -- b.10/5/1970
NFL Player
Willie Randolph -- b.7/6/1954
MLB Player
Bernard Rands -- b.3/2/1934
Composer, English
Merritt Ranew -- b.5/10/1938 d.10/18/2011 (73)
MLB Catcher
Jimmy Raney -- b.8/20/1927 d.5/10/1995 (67)
Guitarist, Jazz PerformerGroup Names: Stan Getz (his quartet)
Wayne Raney -- b.8/17/1921 d.1/23/1993 (71)
Singer, HarmonicaistGroup Names: Delmore Brothers
Bill Ranford -- b.12/14/1966
NHL Player, Canadian
Heidi Range -- b.5/23/1983 N.S.
Pop Singer, EnglishGroup Names: Sugarbabes, Atomic Kitten, soloist
Nayeli Rangel -- b.2/28/1992 N.S.
Soccer Midfielder, Mexican
Charles Rangell -- b.6/11/1930
Congressperson
Paul Ranheim -- b.1/25/1966
NHL Left Wing, American
J. Arthur Rank -- b.12/22/1888 d.3/29/1972 (83)
Film Executive (m), British
Andrew Ranken -- b.11/13/1953
Drummer, Alternative Rock Performer, EnglishNames/Places: NN:The ClobbererGroup Names: The Pogues
Rachel Aba Rankey -- b.11/1/1979 N.S.
Soccer Left Winger, English
Arthur Rankin -- b.8/30/1895 d.3/23/1947 (51)
Actor
Arthur Rankin Jr. -- b.7/19/1924 d.1/30/2014 (89)
Writer (m), Producer/Director (m)Misc: worked mostly in animation such as the classic holiday specials Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman plus movies such as The Hobbit and Mad Monster Party, and many Saturday Morning shows for the Rankin-Bass production company.
Billy Rankin -- b.4/25/1959
Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Keyboardist, BritishNames/Places: RN:Brinsley SchwarzGroup Names: Nazareth, soloist
Chris Rankin -- b.11/8/1983
Actor, Producer (m), New ZealandMovie Titles: Harry Potter (series)
Frank Rankin -- b.4/1/1891 d.7/23/1932 (41)
NHL Coach, NHL Player, CanadianMisc: NHL Rover; played 1904-1915Sports Teams: Toronto Eatons, Toronto St. Michael's Majors
Ian Rankin -- b.4/28/1960 N.S.
Author (m)
Jeannette Rankin -- b.6/11/1880 d.5/18/1973 (92)
Congressperson, Feminist, Social Reformer, SuffragateMisc: the first woman elected to Congress
Judy Rankin -- b.2/18/1945
GolferNames/Places: MN:Torluemke
Kenny Rankin -- b.2/10/1940 d.6/7/2009 (69)
Jazz Singer
Kevin Rankin -- b.4/18/1976
Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: Unforgettable, TraumaMovie Titles: Dallas Buyers Club, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Hulk, Wild
Mark Rankin -- b.??/??/????
Heavy Metal Singer, ScottishGroup Names: Gun
Alan Rankine -- b.5/17/1958
Music Producer, Keyboardist, New Wave Guitarist, ScottishGroup Names: The Associates
William M. J. Rankine -- b.7/5/1820 d.12/24/1872 (52)
Engineer (m), Physicist (m), Publisher (m), Scottish
Shabba Ranks -- b.1/17/1966
Rapper, JamaicanNames/Places: RN: Rexton Rawlston Fernando Gordon
Andrew Rannells -- b.8/23/1978 N.S.
Stage ActorTV Shows: The New Normal (as Bryan Collins), Street Sharks, Girls (as Elijah Krantz)Movie Titles: The Intern, Bachelorette
Martin Ransohoff -- b.7/7/1927 N.S. d.12/13/2017 N.S. (90)
TV/Movie Producer (m)TV Shows: The Beverly Hillbilles, Mister Ed
John Crowe Ransom -- b.4/30/1888 d.7/3/1974 (86)
Author (m), Poet (m), Critic (m)
Arthur Ransome -- b.1/18/1884 d.6/3/1967 (83)
Author (m), Poet (m)
Siiri Rantanen -- b.12/14/1924
Skier, Olympic Athlete, FinnishMisc: cross country skier (Olympic-gold-1956)
Sarayu Rao -- b.3/7/1975 N.S.
ActressNames/Places: aka Sarayu BlueTV Shows: Sons of Tucson, Monday Mornings
Noomi Rapace -- b.12/28/1979 N.S.
Actress, SwedishMovie Titles: Prometheus, Sherlock Holes: A Game of Shadows, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Drop
Michael Rapaport -- b.3/20/1970
Actor, Director (m)Misc: some say b. Mar 18 but incorrect.TV Shows: Boston Public (as Danny Hanson), The War at Home (as Dave Gold)Movie Titles: The 6th Day, Hitch, The Heat, Men of Honor, Mighty Aphrodite, Beautiful Girls, Small Time Crooks
Mary Linda Rapelye -- b.11/16/1944 N.S. d.4/5/2021 N.S. (76)
ActressMovie Titles: The Proposal, In Cold Blood
Frederic Raphael -- b.8/14/1931 N.S.
Novelist, Screenwriter, Journalist, Biographer (m), BritishMovie Titles: Eyes Wide Shut, Darling, Two for the Road, Far from the Madding Crowd
Michael Raphael -- b.2/8/1968
Rock and Roll Musician
Sally Jessy Raphael -- b.2/25/1935
TV Talk Show HostessMisc: she says b. 1942; in the 9-17-02 issue of Star, they state that she graduated from high school in 1951, possibly making her b. in 1932 at the earliest.TV Shows: Sally Jesse Raphael (host)
Samson Raphaelson -- b.3/30/1894 d.7/16/1983 (89)
Screen/Scriptwriter
Arnold Raphel -- b.3/16/1943 d.8/17/1988 (45)
Ambassador (m)
Megan Rapinoe -- b.7/5/1985 N.S.
Soccer Player, American
Joe Raposo -- b.2/8/1937 N.S. d.2/5/1989 N.S. (51)
Music Producer, ComposerNames/Places: RFN:Joseph G.TV Shows: Sesame Street (songwriter & co-creator)
Paiva Raposo -- b.2/5/1911 d.??/??/1997
Actor
Anthony Rapp -- b.10/26/1971 N.S.
ActorMisc: Play: RentMovie Titles: A Beautiful Mind, Rent, Dazed and Confused, Road Trip
Danny Rapp -- b.5/10/1942 N.S. d.4/4/1983 N.S. (40)
SingerNames/Places: b. in PhiladelphiaGroup Names: Danny and the Juniors (lead)
Pat Rapp -- b.7/13/1967
MLB Pitcher
Tom Rapp -- b.3/8/1947 d.2/11/2018 N.S. (70)
Music Producer, Songwriter, Singer
Ben Rappaport -- b.3/23/1986 N.S.
Actor
Bob Rappaport -- b.??/??/1943
SingerGroup Names: Ran-Dells
David Rappaport -- b.11/23/1951 d.5/2/1990 (38)
TV/Movie Actor, EnglishNames/Places: b. in LondonTV Shows: The Wizard, L.A. LawMovie Titles: Time Bandits
Sheeri Rappaport -- b.10/20/1977
Actress, StuntwomanTV Shows: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (as Mandy Webster)Movie Titles: Seeing Other People, Little Witches
Steve Rappaport -- b.12/5/1942 d.7/4/2007 (64)
Novelty SingerGroup Names: The Ran-DellsSong Titles: Martian Hop
Irving Rapper -- b.1/16/1898 d.12/20/1999 (101)
Director (m)
Herman Rarebell -- b.11/18/1949
Songwriter, Hard Rock Drummer, GermanMisc: AP says b. 1949Group Names: Scorpions
Cindy Rarick -- b.9/12/1959
Golfer
Edward Aszard Rasberry -- b.9/16/2016 N.S.
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Tatyana Ali and Dr. Vaughn Rasberry's son
Walter Rasby -- b.9/7/1972
NFL Tight End
David Rasche -- b.8/7/1944
Writer (m), Teacher (m), Actor, ComedianNames/Places: pron: Rah-sheMisc: was at one time a member of Chicago's Second City improvisation group.TV Shows: Sledge Hammer (as Det. Sledge Hammer), Ryan's Hope, Nurses (as Michael Milkentype), High Society (as Peter), All My Children, Impastor, Veep (as Jim Marwood)Movie Titles: Burn After Reading, Men in Black 3, Just Married, An Unmarried Woman, Manhattan
Vic Raschi -- b.3/28/1919 d.10/14/1988 (69)
MLB Player
James Donald Raschke -- b.10/17/1940 N.S. or 10/16/1940 N.S.
WrestlerNames/Places: ring name: Baron von Raschke
Moses Rascoe -- b.7/27/1917 d.3/6/1994 (76)
Singer/GuitaristMisc: Country-Blues
Bryson Rash -- b.??/??/1914 d.11/10/1992 (79)
Newscaster, Correspondent, Radio Actor
Jim Rash -- b.7/15/1971
Screen/Scriptwriter, Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: Reno 911! (as Andrew / Man), Community (as Dean Pelton), Mike Tyson Mysteries (as Marquess of Queensbury), Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja (as Principal Slimovitz)Movie Titles: The Way Way Back, The Descendants
Ahmad Rashād -- b.11/19/1949
TV Host, Producer (m), Football Announcer, NFL Wide ReceiverNames/Places: b. in Portland, OR; RN:Bobby Moore; Phylicia's hubbyMisc: some say b. Nov 20Sports Teams: Minnesota VikingsTV Shows: NBA Inside Stuff
Condola Phylea Rashad -- b.12/11/1986
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Phylicia & Ahmad's daughter
Phylicia Rashad -- b.6/19/1948
Vegetarian, Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer (m), SingerNames/Places: b. in Houston, TX; Ahmad's wife, Debbie's sister, RLN:Ayers-AllenTV Shows: Little Bill, The Cosby Show (as Clair Huxtable), Cosby (as Ruthie Lucas)Movie Titles: Creed
Kenyon Rasheed -- b.8/23/1970
NFL Runningback
Marcus Rashford -- b.10/31/1997 N.S.
Soccer Player, English
Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum -- b.7/15/1949 N.S.
Prime Minister (m)Misc: Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates