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Jeanne C. Riley -- b.10/19/1945
Actress, Country SingerNames/Places: b. in Anson, TX; RMLN:Carolyn StephensonSong Titles: Harper Valley PTA
Jeannine Riley -- b.10/1/1940
ActressTV Shows: Petticoat Junction (as Billie Jo Bradley), Hee Haw, Dusty's Trail
John P. Riley Jr. -- b.6/15/1920 N.S. d.2/3/2016 N.S. (95)
Hockey Coach, Hockey Player, Olympic Athlete
Joseph A. "Joe" Riley -- b.12/14/1923 N.S. d.10/25/1976 N.S. (52)
Hockey PlayerSports Teams: Dartmouth Big Green (college)
Ken Riley -- b.8/6/1947 N.S. d.6/7/2020 N.S. (72)
NFL CornerbackMisc: intercepted 596 yards with 5 TDs; Cincinnati Bengals; Super Bowl XVISports Teams: Cincinnatti Bengals
Kevin Thomas Riley -- b.8/5/2186
Names/Places: b. in Tasvennir, Tarsus IV (Star Trek)
Larry Riley -- b.6/20/1952 d.6/6/1992 (39)
Actor, ComposerTV Shows: A Soldier's Story (as C.J. Memphis), Knots Landing (as Frank Williams)
Madison Riley -- b.3/16/1990 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Two and a Half Men (as Britte)Movie Titles: Fired Up!, Bratz, Grown Ups, Prom
Pat Riley -- b.3/8/1972
NFL Player
Pat Riley -- b.3/20/1945
College Football Player, NBA Coach, NBA PlayerNames/Places: b. in Rome, NY; NN: Mr. GreasehairMisc: over 600 wins; besides coaching the Los Angeles Lakers to four of their five NBA championships in the 1980s (1982, 85, 87-88), Riley also coined (and patented) the phrase "Three-peat" to describe winning a world championship three years in a row; he quit after 1989-90 season, then returned to coach NY Knicks in 1991; 2-time Coach of the Year (1990,93); reached 8th NBA Finals with Knicks in 1994, but lost to Houston in 7 games; entered 1994-95 season as all-time leader in playoff wins (131).Sports Teams: University of Kentucky (player 1964-1967), San Diego Rockets (player 1967-1970), Los Angeles Lakers (player 1970-1975), Phoenix Suns (player 1975-1976), Los Angeles Lakers (assistant coach 1979-1981), Los Angeles Lakers (coach 1981-1990), New York Knicks (coach 1991-1995), Miami Heat (coach 1995-2003, 2005-2008)
Pat O'Neal Riley -- b.10/13/1961
General Fictious CharacterMisc: What's that? It's Pat
Rachel Riley -- b.1/11/1986 N.S.
TV Hostess, English
Richard Riley -- b.1/2/1933
Politician (m), Governor (m), Government Official (m)Misc: was the U.S. Secretary of Education under President Clinton
Robert Christopher Riley -- b.10/11/1980 N.S.
Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: Hit the Floor, Dynasty (as Michael Culhane)Movie Titles: The Perfect Match, The Bourne Legacy
Sam Riley -- b.1/8/1980 N.S.
Actor, EnglishMovie Titles: On the Road, 13, Maleficent, Control
Steve Riley -- b.11/23/1952 N.S. d.9/16/2021 N.S. (68)
NFL TackleMisc: Super Bowl IX, XISports Teams: Minnesota Vikings
Steve Riley -- b.1/22/1956 N.S. d.10/24/2023 N.S. (67)
Hard Rock DrummerGroup Names: L.A. Guns
Talulah Riley -- b.9/26/1985 N.S.
Actress, English
Teddy Riley -- b.10/8/1966 N.S.
Music Producer, Songwriter, Keyboardist, Pop SingerMisc: creator of the New Jack Swing genre (hip hop beats in the background with crooning singers in the foreground) in the early 1990s.Group Names: Guy
Terry Riley -- b.6/24/1935
Composer, Musician
Timothy Christian Riley -- b.11/2/1974
Drummer, Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: Tony Toni Tone
William J. "Bill" Riley -- b.10/6/1921 N.S. d.2/16/2000 N.S. (78)
Hockey Player
Rainer Maria Rilke -- b.12/4/1875 d.12/29/1926 (51)
Poet (m), German
Butch Rillera -- b.11/8/1945
Rhythm and Blues DrummerMisc: NOT b. Oct 8Group Names: Redbone
Norbert Rillieux -- b.3/17/1806 d.10/8/1894 (88)
Engineer (m), Inventor (m)Misc: most noted for his invention of the multiple-effect evaporator, an energy-efficient means of evaporating water.
Arthur Rimbaud -- b.10/20/1854 d.11/10/1891 (37)
Author (m), Poet (m), French, Gay
LeAnn Rimes -- b.8/28/1982 N.S.
Country Singer
Boaz Rimmer -- b.8/30/1970
Actor, Director (m)
Shane Rimmer -- b.5/28/1929 N.S. d.3/29/2019 N.S. (89)
Screenwriter, Actor, Voice Actor, Canadian, EnglishNames/Places: b. in Toronto, Ontario, CanadaTV Shows: Thunderbirds (as Scott Tracy), Space: 1999 (various voices)Movie Titles: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (uncredited), Dr. Strangelove, Rollerball, The Spy Who Loved Me, Gandhi, Out of Africa, Batman Begins, James Bond films (appeared in more of those films than any other actor except for cast members playing recurring characters)
Dave Rimmington -- b.5/22/1960 N.S.
NFL CenterMisc: in the College Football Hall of FameSports Teams: University of Nebraska, Cincinnati Bengals (1983-1987), Philadelphia Eagles (1988-1989)
Nikolai Andreevich Rimsky-Korsakov -- b.3/6/1844 Ju-1 or 3/18/1844 N.S. d.6/21/1908 N.S. (64)
Composer, Russian
Rin Tin Tin -- b.9/??/1918 d.8/10/1932
Animal StarTV Shows: Rin Tin Tin (the original version of the series)
Kathy Rinaldi -- b.3/24/1967
Tennis Player, AmericanNames/Places: LN:-StunkelMisc: Virginia Slims of Ark 1987; the youngest to win Wimbledon
Florence Rinard -- b.1/29/1902 d.10/18/1984 (82)
PanelistTV Shows: 20 Questions
Robin Rinck -- b.11/7/1971
Alternative Rock PerformerGroup Names: Nine Inch Nails
Ricardo Rincón -- b.4/13/1970
MLB Pitcher, Mexican
Jochen Rindt -- b.4/18/1942 d.9/5/1970 (28)
Auto Racer, German
Ariane Rinehart -- b.4/13/1994 N.S.
Actress
Mary Roberts Rinehart -- b.8/12/1876 d.9/22/1958 (82)
Novelist, Dramatist/Playwright (m)Misc: originator of the phrase "The butler did it."
Blanche Ring -- b.4/24/1871 d.1/13/1961 (89)
Stage Actress, SingerMisc: was 83?
Cyril Ring -- b.12/5/1892 d.7/17/1967 (74)
Actor
Erwin Ringel -- b.4/27/1921 d.7/28/1994 (73)
Author (m), Psychiatrist, Australian
Jason Ringenberg -- b.11/22/1959 N.S.
Country Singer/GuitaristNames/Places: NN: Farmer JasonGroup Names: Jason & the Scorchers
Charles Ringling -- b.12/2/1863 d.12/3/1926 (63)
BusinesspersonMisc: Circus owner; with his 4 brothers, founded the circus that merged with PT Barnum's Barnum & Bailey Circus
Robert Ringling -- b.8/16/1897 d.1/3/1950 (52)
Entertainment FigureMisc: circus master
Jim Ringo -- b.11/21/1931 d.11/19/2007 (75)
NFL Coach, NFL CenterSports Teams: Green Bay Packers (player 1953-1963), Philadelphia Eagles (player 1964-1967), Chicago Bears, (coach 1969-1971), Buffalo Bills, (coach 1972-1977), New England Patriots, (coach 1978-1981), Los Angeles Rams, (coach 1982), New York Jets, (coach 1983-1984), Buffalo Bills, (coach 1985-1988)
Molly Ringwald -- b.2/18/1968 N.S.
TV/Movie ActressMisc: some say b. on Feb 6, 14, 16, or 17th; date according to APTV Shows: The New Mickey Mouse Club (1977), The Facts of Life (as Molly Parker 1979-80), The Secret Life of the American Teeanger (as Anne Jurgens), Raising Expectations (as Paige Wayney)Movie Titles: Pretty in Pink, The Breakfast Club, Tempest, 16 Candles, Townies
Larry Rinker -- b.7/20/1957
Golfer
Hans Rinn -- b.3/19/1953
Luger, Olympic Athlete, GermanMisc: 2 man lugist (Olympic-gold-1976, 80)
Lisa Rinna -- b.7/11/1963
ActressTV Shows: Days of our Lives (as Billie), Melrose Place (as Taylor McBride)Movie Titles: Nick Fury: Agent of Shield
Pekka Rinne -- b.11/3/1982 N.S.
NHL Goaltender, Finnish
Alicia Rio -- b.2/16/1970
Writer (m), XXX-rated actress, Mexican
Elle Rio -- b.2/5/1963
XXX-rated actress
Bill Riordan -- b.??/??/???? d.1/20/1991 (71)
Sports FigureMisc: tennis promoter
Bill Riordan -- b.2/8/1908 d.1/15/1973 (64)
Politician (m), Australian
Christopher Riordan -- b.11/25/1937
ActorTV Shows: Many Happy Returns, SuperstoreMovie Titles: The Hurricane, Beyond the Valley of the Dolls, The Gay Deceivers
Richard Riordan -- b.5/1/1930 N.S. d.4/19/2023 N.S. (92)
Mayor (m), Lawyer (m), Businessperson, BankerMisc: 39th Mayor of Los Angeles 1993-2001
Rick Riordan -- b.6/5/1964 N.S.
Author (m)Book Titles: Percy Jackson & the Olympians (pentalogy), The Kane Chronicles (trilogy), The Heroes of Olympus (pentalogy) The Maze of Bones, Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard (trilogy), Tres Navarre (series), The Trials of Apollo (pentalogy)
Álex Ríos -- b.2/18/1981 N.S.
MLB Right Fielder, Puerto Rican
Armando Ríos -- b.9/13/1971
MLB Outfielder, Puerto Rican
Emily Rios -- b.4/27/1989
ActressTV Shows: From Dusk Till Dawn: The SeriesMovie Titles: Big Mommas: Like Father Like Son, The Bridge, The Winning Season
Miguel Rios -- b.6/7/1944
Actor, Composer, Singer, SpanishMisc: one of the pioneers of rock and roll in Spain
Waldo De Los Ríos -- b.9/7/1934 d.3/28/1977 (42)
Arranger, Bandleader, Conductor
Kelly Ripa -- b.10/2/1970 N.S.
Actress, TV Hostess, TV Talk Show HostessNames/Places: pron: RIH'-pahTV Shows: All My Children (as Hayley Vaughn Cortlandt McIntyre Santos Santos Santos), Music Scoupe, Live with Regis and Kelly, Live With Kelly, Live with Kelly and Michael, Live with Kelly and Ryan, Hope & Faith (as Faith Fairfield), Generation Gap, Dance Fever (as the dancer)
Minnie Riperton -- b.11/8/1947 d.7/12/1979 (31)
Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: b. in ChicagoMisc: sang in a 5-octave rangeSong Titles: Loving You
Billy Ripken -- b.12/16/1964
MLB Second Baseman
Cal Ripken Jr. -- b.8/24/1960
MLB ShortstopMisc: 19x All Star, 2x Gold Glove, 8x Silver Slugger; over 2300 hits; AL Rookie of Year (1982); consecutive game playing streak reached 2,009 when '94 players' strike interrupted season on Aug. 12; the streak, which began on May 30, 1982, is longer than Lou Gehrig's 2,130; holder of the record for playing every inning (8243) in 910 games between 1982-87; AL MVP 1983 and 1991, All Star MVP 1991 and 2001; Orioles #8 retiredSports Teams: Baltimore Orioles (1981-2001)
Cal Ripken Sr. -- b.12/17/1935 d.3/25/1999 (63)
MLB Manager, MLB Player
Ryan Calvin Ripken -- b.7/26/1993
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Kelly & Cal Jr.'s son
Alexandra Ripley -- b.1/8/1934 d.1/20/2004 (70)
Writer (m)
Elmer Ripley -- b.7/21/1891 d.4/29/1982 (90)
NBA Coach, NBA Player, Olympic AthleteSports Teams: Wagner (1922-1925), Georgetown (1927-1929), Yale (1929-1935), Georgetown (1938-1943), Columbia (1943-1945), Notre Dame (1945-1946), Georgetown (1946-1949), John Carroll (1949-1951), Army (1951-1953)
Robert LeRoy Ripley -- b.12/25/1890 N.S. d.5/27/1949 N.S. (58)
Cartoonist, Illustrator (m), Author (m), Writer (m), Anthropologist (m), Entrepreneur, TV HostNames/Places: b. in Santa Rosa, CABook Titles: Ripley's Believe It ot Not (creator)
Steve Ripley -- b.1/1/1950 N.S. d.1/3/2019 N.S. (69)
Country SingerGroup Names: The Tractors
Thomas Steven Rippley -- b.5/2/1954
MLB Umpire
Adam Rippon -- b.11/11/1989 N.S.
Figure Skater, Olympic Athlete, American
Leon Rippy -- b.10/30/1949 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: Alcatraz, Saving Grace (as Earl), Deadwood (as Tom Nuttall)Movie Titles: Stargate, The Patriot, Universal Soldier
Rodney Allen Rippy -- b.7/29/1968
Actor, Radio Talk Show Host, Commercial ActorMisc: Jack in the Box ads 1970's
Wally Ris -- b.1/4/1924 N.S. d.12/25/1989 N.S. (65)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
Louis Risbrook -- b.6/27/1953
Bassist, Soul PerformerGroup Names: B.T. Express
Jim Risch -- b.5/3/1943 N.S.
Senator (m)
Elizabeth Risdon -- b.4/26/1887 d.12/20/1958 (71)
Actress
Andrea Riseborough -- b.11/20/1981 N.S.
Actress, EnglishMovie Titles: National Treasure (series), Birdman, Oblivion, Happy-Go-Lucky, Made in Dagenham
Arnold D. "Arnie" Risen -- b.10/9/1924 N.S. d.8/4/2012 N.S. (87)
NBA PlayerMisc: 2x NBA Champion (1951, 1957); 4x NBA All-Star (1952-55); 9x All-BAA Second Team (1949)Sports Teams: Ohio State University Buckeyes, Indianapolis Kautskys (NBL, 1945-1948), Rochester Royals (1948-1955), Boston Celtics (1955-1958)
Robert Riskin -- b.3/30/1897 N.S. d.9/20/1955 N.S. (58)
Screenwriter, Playwright (m)
Ann Risley -- b.9/30/1949 N.S.
Actress, ComedienneMisc: retired from acting in 1993TV Shows: Saturday Night Live
Bill Risley -- b.5/29/1967
MLB Pitcher
Chris Risola -- b.6/30/1962 N.S.
Songwriter, Rock and Roll GuitaristGroup Names: Steelheart
Andre Rison -- b.3/18/1967
NFL Wide Receiver
Michael Rispoli -- b.11/27/1960 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: Feed The Beast, Those Who Kill, The DeuceMovie Titles: To Die For, The Rum Diary, Kick-Ass, While You Were Sleeping, Death To Smoochy
William Risrook -- b.1/14/1951
Rhythm and Blues MusicianGroup Names: BT Express
Robbie Rist -- b.4/4/1964 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Video Game Voice Actor, MusicianTV Shows: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (as Michelangelo), The Brady Bunch (as Oliver, Carol's nephew), Lucas Tanner, Mary Tyler Moore Show (as David Baxter), Battlestar Galactica (as Dr. Zee), Kidd VideoMovie Titles: Balto, Iron Eagle, SharknadoVideo Games: Naruto (series), Final Fantasy (series)
Maria Rita -- b.9/9/1977
Singer, BrazilianMisc: Latin singer
Cyril Ritchard -- b.12/1/1897 d.12/18/1977 (80)
Movie/Stage Actor, Movie Director (m), AustralianMisc: Broadway's Peter Pan as Captain Hook
Jim Ritcher -- b.5/21/1958
NFL Player, College Football PlayerMisc: in the College Football Hall of FameSports Teams: North Carolina State, Buffalo Bills (1980-1993), Atlanta Falcons (1994-1995)
Claude Ritchey -- b.10/5/1873 d.11/8/1951 (78)
MLB PlayerNames/Places: NN:Little All Right
George Ritchey -- b.12/31/1864 d.11/4/1945 (80)
Astronomer (m)
John Ritchey -- b.1/5/1923 d.1/14/2003 (80)
MLB PlayerMisc: the first to break the PCL's color barrier with the San Diego Padres, homers in his second game, career .323 average, also a top batter with Vancouver Capilanos in WIL
Brian Ritchie -- b.11/21/1960
Alternative Rock BassistGroup Names: Violent Femmes
Charlotte Ritchie -- b.8/29/1989 N.S.
Actress, Video Game Voice Actress, EnglishTV Shows: Call the Midwife (as Nurse Barbara Gilbert), Fresh Meat (as Oregon), Siblings (as Hannah)Video Games: Dreamfall Chapters
Clint Ritchie -- b.8/9/1938 d.1/31/2009 (70)
Soap ActorTV Shows: One Life to Live (Clint Buchanan)
Guy Ritchie -- b.9/10/1968
Producer/Director (m), EnglishMovie Titles: Snatch, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels", RocknRolla
Jean Ritchie -- b.12/8/1922 d.6/1/2015 (92)
Author (m), Singer, Folk Performer
Jill Ritchie -- b.3/5/1974
ActressMovie Titles: Herbie Fully Loaded, D.E.B.S., Breakin' All the Rules
Michael Ritchie -- b.11/28/1938 N.S. d.4/16/2001 N.S. (62)
Producer/Director (m)Names/Places: b. in Waukesha, WIMovie Titles: The Candidate
R. J. Ritchie -- b.4/22/1910 presumed deceased
Tennis Player
Rocco Ritchie -- b.8/11/2000
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Madonna and Guy's son
Willie Ritchie -- b.2/13/1891 d.3/24/1975 (84)
BoxerNames/Places: RN:Gerhardt Anthony Steffen
Alan Ritchson -- b.11/28/1984 N.S.
Actor, Producer (m), ModelTV Shows: Blood Drive (as Arthur Bailey), Blue Mountain State (as Thad Castle), SmallvilleMovie Titles: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Theadland, Aquaman, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Amory Tristan Ritchson -- b.12/6/2015 N.S.
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Catherine and Alan's son
Lee Ritenour -- b.1/11/1952
Arranger, Composer, Banjoist, Mandolin, Jazz GuitaristNames/Places: NN:Captain FingersMisc: he sessioned in over 200 albums
Dick Ritger -- b.11/8/1938 N.S. d.8/27/2020 N.S. (81)
Bowler
Ville Ritola -- b.1/18/1896 d.4/24/1982 (86)
Olympic Athlete, Track and Field, Finnish
Martin Ritt -- b.3/2/1924 d.12/8/1990 (76)
Movie Actor, TV/Movie Director (m)Misc: some say b. 1920Movie Titles: The Long Hot Summer, Norma Rae
David Rittenhouse -- b.4/8/1732 d.6/26/1796 (64)
Astronomer (m), Inventor (m), Mathematician (m), Politician (m)Misc: U.S. Mint Director #1; an early observer of the atmosphere of Venus
Rebecca Rittenhouse -- b.11/30/1988 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Red Band Society, The Mindy Project, Blood and Oil
Leslie Santos Rittenour -- b.7/14/1993
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Carmen & Lee's son
Carly Ritter -- b.3/1/1982
Actress, Songwriter, SingerNames/Places: Nancy Morgan and John's daughter
Dorothy Ritter -- b.4/4/1915 N.S. d.11/5/2003 N.S. (88)
Movie ActressNames/Places: aka Dorothy Fay; widow of Tex, mother of John
Jason Ritter -- b.2/17/1980 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice ActorNames/Places: Nancy Morgan and John's sonTV Shows: Joan of Arcadia (as Kevin Girardi), Parenthood (as Mark Cyr), The Event, Gravity Falls (as Dipper Pines), Kevin (Probably) Saves The WorldMovie Titles: Freddy Vs. Jason
John Ritter -- b.9/17/1948 d.9/11/2003 (54)
Protestant, TV/Movie Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m)Names/Places: b. in Burbank, CA; RFN:Jonathan; Tex's son, Amy Yasbeck's hubbyTV Shows: The Waltons (as Rev Matthew Fordwick), Three's Company (as Jack Tripper), Three's a Crowd (as Jack Tripper), Hooperman (as Det. Harry Hooperman), Anything But Love (as Patrick Serreau), Fish Police (as Inspector Gil), Hearts Afire (as John Hartman), Stay Tuned, Felicity (as Mr. Covington), Clifford the Big Red Dog (voice), 8 Simple Rules (as Paul Hennessy)Movie Titles: The Barefoot Executive, Americathon
Karl Ritter -- b.8/7/1779 d.9/28/1859 (80)
Geographer (m), German, PrussianMisc: the co-founder of modern science geography
Krysten Ritter -- b.12/16/1981
Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: The Defencers (as Jessica Jones), Jessica Jones (star), Veronica Mars, Breaking Bad, Gilmore Girls
Louise Ritter -- b.2/18/1958
Olympic Athlete, Track and FieldMisc: High jumper
Max Ritter -- b.11/7/1886 N.S. d.5/24/1974 N.S. (87)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, German
Maya Ritter -- b.11/9/1993 N.S.
Actress, Canadian
Preston Ritter -- b.4/24/1949 d.3/30/2015 (65)
DrummerGroup Names: The Electric Prunes
Stella Ritter -- b.9/11/1998
Actress, ComposerNames/Places: Amy Yasbeck and John's daughter
Sylvester "Junkyard Dog" Ritter -- b.12/13/1952 N.S. d.6/2/1998 N.S. (45)
College Football Player, WrestlerNames/Places: NN:Junkyard Dog or JYD for short
"Tex" Ritter -- b.1/12/1905 d.1/2/1974 (68)
TV/Movie Actor, Country Singer, Country GuitaristNames/Places: b. in Murvaul, TX; RFMN:Woodward Maurice; John's father; NN:The Voice of the WesternMisc: starred with his horse White Flash; star in over 80 Hollywood westerns; some say b. 1907; Hall of Fame in Cowboy & Country Music
Thelma Ritter -- b.2/14/1905 d.2/5/1969 (63)
Movie/Stage ActressMisc: some say d. Feb 4Movie Titles: All About Eve, Pillow Talk, Miracle On 34th Street
Tyler Ritter -- b.1/31/1985
ActorTV Shows: The McCarthys, Arrow
Tyson Ritter -- b.4/24/1984
Actor, Songwriter, Bassist, Pianist, Rock and Roll Singer, ModelGroup Names: The All-American Rejects
Barbara Rittner -- b.4/25/1973
Tennis Player, German
Herb Ritts -- b.8/13/1952 d.12/26/2002 (50)
Photographer (m)Misc: photographer of the stars
Al Ritz -- b.8/27/1901 d.12/22/1965 (64)
Movie Actor, Comedian, Dancer (m), SingerMisc: of The Ritz Brothers
Harry Ritz -- b.5/22/1907 d.3/29/1986 (78)
Actor, Comedian, Dancer (m), SingerMisc: of The Ritz Brothers
Jimmy Ritz -- b.10/5/1904 d.11/17/1985 (81)
Actor, Comedian, Dancer (m), SingerMisc: of The Ritz Brothers; some say b. Oct 4
Kevin Ritz -- b.6/8/1965
MLB Pitcher
Lyle Ritz -- b.1/10/1930 N.S. d.3/3/2017 N.S. (87)
Bassist, Ukulele
Henry Leon Ritzenthaler -- b.1/17/1938 d.1/12/2009 (70)
Celebrity RelativeNames/Places: Bill Clinton's half-brother
Alice Ritzman -- b.3/1/1952
Golfer
Diana-Maria Riva -- b.7/22/1969
ActressTV Shows: Sabrina The Teenage Witch (as Annie), Studio 60 (as Lilly Roriquez), The Good Guys (as Lieutenant Ana Ruiz), Telenovela (as Mimi)Movie Titles: What Women Want, Short Term 12, 17 Again, McFarland USA
Emanuelle Riva -- b.2/24/1927 d.1/27/2017 N.S. (89)
Actress, French
Luis Rivas -- b.8/30/1979
MLB Player, Venezuelan
Angelica Rivera -- b.8/2/1969 N.S.
Actress, Mexican
Ben Rivera -- b.1/11/1969
MLB Pitcher, Dominican Republican
Charlie Rivera -- b.6/13/1969
Pop Singer, Puerto RicanGroup Names: Menudo
Chita Rivera -- b.1/23/1933 N.S. d.1/30/2024 N.S. (91)
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Dancer (m), SingerNames/Places: b. in Washington, D.C.; RN:Dolores Conchita Figuero del RiveroTV Shows: New Dick Van Dyke ShowMovie Titles: West Side Story
Diego Rivera -- b.12/8/1886 d.11/24/1957 (70)
Painter (m), Muralist, Mexican
Edgar Rivera -- b.??/??/????
Rock and Roll GuitaristGroup Names: Solitude Aeturnus
Emilio Rivera -- b.2/24/1961 N.S.
Actor, ComedianTV Shows: Mayans M.C., The Family Business, Sons of Anarchy (as Marcus Álvarez)Movie Titles: Venom
Geraldo Rivera -- b.7/4/1943 N.S.
Novelist, Jewish, Newscaster, Correspondent, Journalist, Attorney/Lawyer (m), TV Talk Show HostNames/Places: b. in New York City; RN:Jerry Miguel RiversMisc: many say b. July 3TV Shows: 20/20, Geraldo, Now It Can Be Told
Isabella Holmes Rivera -- b.11/7/1992 N.S.
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: C.C. Dyer & Geraldo's daughter
Ismael Rivera -- b.10/5/1931 d.5/12/1987 (55)
Music Producer, Composer, Singer, Percussionist, Bandleader, Puerto Rican
Jenni Rivera -- b.7/2/1969 N.S. d.12/9/2012 N.S. (43)
Pop Singer, AmericanNames/Places: RN: Dolores Janney RiveraAlbum Titles: Jenni, Farewell to Selena
Jim Rivera -- b.7/22/1921 d.11/13/2017 N.S. (96)
MLB Player
Marco Rivera -- b.4/26/1972
NFL Guard
Marian Rivera -- b.8/12/1984 N.S.
Actress, Singer, Model, Filipino (Phillipean), SpanishNames/Places: not to be confused with Miriam Rivera
Mariano Rivera -- b.11/29/1969 N.S.
MLB Pitcher, PanamaianMisc: MLB record 652 career saves; World Series MVP 1999, AL LCS MVP 2003, All Star MVP 2013, 13x All-Star, 5x World Series champ; Yankees number 42 retiredSports Teams: New York Yankees (1995-2013)
Mike Rivera -- b.9/8/1976
MLB Catcher, Puerto Rican
Miriam Rivera -- b.1/??/1981 N.S. d.2/5/2019 N.S. (38)
Reality TV Starlet
Naya Rivera -- b.1/12/1987 N.S. d.7/8/2020 N.S. (33)
Actress, SingerTV Shows: The Royal Family (as Hillary Royal), Glee (as Santana Lopez)Movie Titles: The Master of Disguise
Roberto Rivera -- b.1/1/1969
MLB Pitcher, Puerto Rican
Shawn Rivera -- b.11/4/1971
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: Az Yet
Simone Cruickshank Rivera -- b.9/24/1994
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: C.C. Dyer & Geraldo's daughter
Ines Rivero -- b.6/7/1975 N.S.
Model, Argentine
Julian Rivero -- b.7/25/1890 d.2/24/1976 (85)
Actor
Austin Rivers -- b.8/1/1992 N.S.
NBA Guard
Bob Rivers -- b.7/7/1956 N.S.
Radio Broadcaster (m), Novelty Singer
David Rivers -- b.1/20/1965 N.S.
NBA Player, College Basketball Coach
Glenn Anton "Doc" Rivers -- b.10/13/1961 N.S.
NBA Coach, NBA GuardSports Teams: Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics (coach), Los Angeles Clippers (coach)
Jamie Rivers -- b.3/16/1975
NHL Player, Hockey Coach, Canadian
Jerry Rivers -- b.8/25/1928 d.10/4/1996 (68)
Fiddler, Country PerformerGroup Names: Drifting Cowboys
Joan Rivers -- b.6/8/1933 d.9/4/2014 (81)
Screen/Scriptwriter, Movie Actress, Comedienne, TV Talk Show Hostess, Director (m), PanelistNames/Places: b. in Brooklyn; RN:Joan Alexandra Sandra Molinsky; Edgar Rosenberg's wifeMisc: The 'Can We Talk?' rasper, own jeweley line; some say b. 10-12 or 1937TV Shows: Hollywood Squares (panelist), The Late Show (host), Joan Rivers Show (host)
Joe Rivers -- b.3/20/1937
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: Johnnie & Joe
Johnny Rivers -- b.11/7/1942 N.S.
Publisher (m), Executive, Music Producer, Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Rock and Roll PerformerNames/Places: b. in New York City; RN:John RamistellaSong Titles: Memphis, Maybellene, Mountain of Love, Seventh Son, Secret Agent Man, Poor Side of Town, Baby I Ned Your Lovin', Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu, Swayin' to the MusicAlbum Titles: Rewind, Realization
Larry Rivers -- b.8/17/1923 N.S. d.8/14/2002 N.S. (78)
Cartoonist, Painter (m), Sculptor (m), Teacher (m), Actor, Filmmaker, MusicianNames/Places: b. in New York City; RN:Yitzroch Loiza GrossbergMisc: pop artist; Washington crossing the Delaware 1953
Melissa Rivers -- b.1/20/1968
Journalist, TV/Movie ActressNames/Places: RMN:Warburg Rosenberg; Joan Rivers & Edgar Rosenberg's daughter
Mickey Rivers -- b.10/31/1948
MLB OutfielderMisc: holds individual career record for batting average in league championship series: .386 [1976-78]: 22 hits in 57 at-bats in 14 gamesSports Teams: Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees
Philip Rivers -- b.12/8/1981
NFL QuarterbackSports Teams: San Diego Chargers
Reggie Rivers -- b.2/22/1968
NFL Runningback
Ron Rivers -- b.11/13/1971
NFL Runningback
Sam Rivers -- b.9/2/1977
Rock and Roll MusicianGroup Names: Limp Bizkit
Sam Rivers -- b.9/25/1923 d.12/26/2011 (88)
Composer, Flutist, Pianist, Tenor-sax, Jazz Performer
Wayne Rivers -- b.2/1/1942
NHL Player, Canadian
Craig Rivet -- b.9/13/1974
NHL Defensive, Canadian
Jacques Rivette -- b.3/1/1928 N.S. d.1/29/2016 N.S. (87)
Director (m), FrenchMovie Titles: The Gang of Four
Alice Rivlin -- b.3/4/1931 N.S. d.5/14/2019 N.S. (88)
Economist
Eppa Rixley -- b.5/3/1891 d.2/28/1963 (71)
MLB PitcherNames/Places: NN:JepthaMisc: pitched 1912-33Sports Teams: Philadelphia Phillies (1912-1917, 1919-1920), Cincinnati Reds (1921-1933)
Azim Rizk -- b.9/4/1990 N.S.
Actor, StuntmanTV Shows: Power Rangers Super Megaforce (series), Revenge of the IslandMovie Titles: Duel of Destiny, Warrior Showdown, The Republic of Two
Anthony Rizzo -- b.8/8/1989 N.S.
MLB First BasemanMisc: 4x Gold Glove; NL Platinum Glove Award (2016)Sports Teams: Chicago Cubs
Frank Rizzo -- b.10/23/1920 d.7/16/1991 (70)
Mayor (m)Misc: Mayor of Philadelphia
Jilly Rizzo -- b.5/6/1917 d.5/6/1992 (75)
Celebrity FriendNames/Places: Frank Sinatra's friend
Joe Rizzo -- b.12/17/1950
NFL LinebackerMisc: Super Bowl XIISports Teams: Denver Broncos
Kaden Robert Rizzo -- b.7/2/2005
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Natalia Cigliuti and Robert Rizzo's son
Pat Rizzo -- b.??/??/????
Flautist, Saxophonist, Rock and Roll MusicianGroup Names: Sly & the Family Stone
Phil Rizzuto -- b.9/25/1917 d.8/14/2007 (89)
Panelist, Baseball Announcer, MLB ShortstopNames/Places: b. in New York City; RN:Philip Francis RizzutoMisc: AL MVP 1950Sports Teams: New York Yankees (player 1941-1942, 1946-1956, then sportscaster)TV Shows: Down You Go (as game show host)
Rj -- b.??/??/????
Rk -- b.??/??/????
Rl -- b.??/??/????
Rm -- b.??/??/????
Rn -- b.??/??/????
Ro -- b.??/??/????
Paul Roa -- b.4/18/1907 d.7/6/1982 (75)
Politician (m), Diplomat (m), Attorney/Lawyer (m), CubanNames/Places: RN:Raul Roa Garcia
Freddie Roach -- b.5/11/1934 d.10/3/1980 N.S. (46)
Organist, Jazz Musician
Frederick Steven "Freddie" Roach -- b.3/5/1960
Boxer, Boxing Trainer
Hal Roach -- b.1/14/1892 d.11/2/1992 (100)
Screen/Scriptwriter, Movie Actor, Film Executive (m), Movie Producer/Director (m)Names/Places: b. in Elmira, NYMisc: Veteran Comic Producer; discovered Laurel & HardyMovie Titles: Our Gang (producer), Little Rascals (producer)
Jackson Roach -- b.2/9/1995 N.S.
ActorNames/Places: Susanna Hoffs and Jay's son
Jay Roach -- b.6/14/1957 N.S.
Filmmaker, Movie Director (m)Names/Places: Susanna Hoffs' husbandMovie Titles: Austin Powers (series), Meet the Parents, Dinner for Schmucks, The Campaign, Trumbo, Bombshell, Recount, Game Change, All The Way
Max Roach -- b.1/10/1924 d.8/16/2007 (83)
Composer, Drummer, Bandleader, Jazz Performer
Sam Rayfield Roach -- b.11/10/1998 N.S.
ActorNames/Places: Susanna Hoffs and Jay's son
Ukweli Roach -- b.9/22/1986 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: Blindspot (as Dr. Robert Borden)
Linus Roache -- b.2/1/1964
Actor, Composer, EnglishTV Shows: Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, Coronation Street, VikingsMovie Titles: Batman Begins, The Forgotten, The Chronicles of Riddick, Non-Stop, The Wings of the Dove
William Roache -- b.4/25/1932
Actor, EnglishTV Shows: Coronation Street (as Ken Barlow)
Andrew Roachford -- b.1/22/1965
Songwriter, Singer, EnglishGroup Names: Roachford, soloist
Willie Roaf -- b.4/18/1970
NFL TackleMisc: 11x Pro Bowl, 6x First Team, 8x All-Conference; in the College Football and Pro Football Halls of FameSports Teams: Louisiana Tech University, New Orleans Saints (1993-2001), Kansas City Chiefs (2002-2005)
Michael Roan -- b.8/29/1972
NFL Tight End
John Roarke -- b.2/29/1952 N.S.
Actor, ComedianTV Shows: Fridays (regular)Movie Titles: The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear, Courage Under Fire, S.F.Q.
Amy Robach -- b.2/6/1973
TV HostessTV Shows: Good Morning America
David Roback -- b.4/4/1958 N.S. d.2/24/2020 N.S. (61)
Mezzo-Soprano, GuitaristGroup Names: The Unconscious (included Susanna Hoffs), Mazzy Star
Jason Robards Jr. -- b.7/26/1922 d.12/26/2000 (78)
Movie/Stage ActorNames/Places: b. in Chicago, IL; Lauren Bacall's ex-; Jason's sonMovie Titles: All the President's Men, Parenthood
Jason Robards Sr. -- b.12/31/1892 N.S. d.4/4/1963 N.S. (70)
Movie ActorNames/Places: Jason Jr.'s father
Sam Robards -- b.12/16/1961
Actor, Producer (m)Names/Places: Lauren Bacall & Jason's sonMovie Titles: American Beauty, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, Awake, Life is a House
Anna Sophia Robb -- b.12/8/1993 N.S.
Actress, Gymnast, ModelTV Shows: The Carrie DiariesMovie Titles: Winn-Dixie, Race to Witch Mountain, Bridge to Terabithia, Have Dreams Will Travel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charles "Chuck" Robb -- b.6/26/1939 N.S.
Senator (m)Names/Places: Lynda Bird Johnson's hubby
David Robb -- b.8/23/1947 N.S.
Actor, EnglishTV Shows: Downtown AbbeyMovie Titles: The Life and Death of Peter Sellers, The Young Victoria, Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Doug Robb -- b.1/2/1975
Rock and Roll SingerGroup Names: Hoobastank
Molly Blue Robb -- b.5/21/2004
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Veronica Webb and George Robb Jr.'s daughter
Alain Robbe-Grillet -- b.8/18/1922 d.2/18/2008 (85)
Author (m), Filmmaker, French
Arjen Robben -- b.1/23/1984 N.S.
Soccer Player, Dutch (Netherlands)
Luca Della Robbia -- b.12/22/1399 or 12/22/1400 d.??/??/1482
Sculptor (m), Italian
Joseph "Joe" Robbie -- b.7/7/1916 d.1/7/1990 (73)
Attorney/Lawyer (m), Executive, Sports FigureSports Teams: Miami Dolphins (founder, owner, & executive)
Margot Robbie -- b.7/2/1990 N.S.
Actress, Producer (m), AustralianMovie Titles: Suicide Squad, Tarzan (2016), The Wolf on Wall Street, Focus, About Time, "I, Tonya"
Apollo Robbins -- b.5/23/1974 N.S.
Magician (m)
Austin Robbins -- b.3/1/1971
NFL Tackle
Barret Robbins -- b.8/26/1973
NFL CenterSports Teams: Oakland Raiders
Brian Robbins -- b.11/22/1963
Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: Head of the Class (as intelligent hood Eric Mardian), Smallville, One Tree HillMovie Titles: Coach Carter, Wild Hogs
Dave Robbins -- b.5/26/1959
Songwriter, Country KeyboardistGroup Names: Blackhawk
Deanna Robbins -- b.6/7/1959
ActressMisc: retired from acting in 1988
Frank Robbins -- b.9/9/1917 d.11/28/1994 (77)
Comic Strip CartoonistMisc: Johnny Hazard
Fred Robbins -- b.9/28/1919 d.6/23/1992 (72)
Game Show Host, Variety Show Host, Radio Disc JockNames/Places: NN:The Spectacular VernacularTV Shows: Coke Time with Eddie Fisher (host)
Gale Robbins -- b.5/7/1921 d.2/18/1980 (58)
Actress, Singer
Harold Robbins -- b.5/21/1916 d.10/14/1997 (81)
Novelist, Jewish, SingerNames/Places: b. in New York City; RN:Francis Rubin KaneBook Titles: Moneychangers, Carpetbaggers
Harqus "Pig" Robbins -- b.1/18/1938 N.S. d.1/30/2022 N.S. (84)
Keyboardist, Country Musician
Irv Robbins -- b.12/6/1917 d.5/5/2008 (90)
BusinesspersonMisc: Baskin-Robbins ice cream founder
Jack Henry Robbins -- b.5/15/1989
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Susan Sarandon & Tim's son
Jerome Robbins -- b.10/11/1918 d.7/29/1998 (79)
Movie Director (m), Choreographer (m), ComposerNames/Places: b. in New York City; RLN:RabinowitzMisc: Big Broadway shows; Fiddler on the Roof, The King & I, Gypsy, Peter Pan, West Side Story; some say b. 1916
Kelly Robbins -- b.9/29/1969
Golfer
Kent Robbins -- b.4/23/1947 d.12/27/1997 (50)
Songwriter, Country Musician
Lois Robbins -- b.??/??/????
Actress
Marty Robbins -- b.9/26/1925 d.12/8/1982 (57)
Movie Actor, Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Country PerformerNames/Places: b. in Glendale, AZ; RN:Martin David RobinsonMisc: Grand Ole Opry regular; stock car racerSong Titles: I'll Go On Alone, Singing The Blues, A White Sport Coat, El Paso, Don't WorryAlbum Titles: Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs, Return of the Gunfighter, R.F.D., Drifter, Tonight Carmen, I Walk Alone, El Paso City, Adios Amigo
Miles Guthrie Tomalin Robbins -- b.5/4/1992
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Susan Sarandon & Tim's son
Red "Austin" Robbins -- b.9/30/1944 N.S. d.11/18/2009 N.S. (65)
NBA Player
Ronny Robbins -- b.7/14/1949
Country Performer
Tim Robbins -- b.10/16/1958
Screen/Scriptwriter, Movie Actor, Director (m)Names/Places: b. in West Covina, CA; Susan Sarandon's hubbyMovie Titles: Shawshank Redemption, Jacob's Ladder, The Player, Bull Durham, Cadillac Man, Bob Roberts, The Hudsucker Proxy, Arlington Road, Mission to Mars, Mystic River, Code 46, Catch a Fire, The Lucky Ones
Tom Robbins -- b.7/22/1936
NovelistMisc: his best-selling novels are seriocomedies, also known as comedy-dramaBook Titles: Even Cowgirls Get The Blues
Tony Robbins -- b.2/29/1960
Misc: Motivational speaker
Trina Robbins -- b.8/17/1938 N.S. d.4/10/2024 N.S. (85)
Cartoonist
Marc Roberge -- b.10/4/1978
Rock and Roll SingerGroup Names: OAR
Brian Roberson -- b.1/8/1974
NFL Wide Receiver
Kevin Roberson -- b.1/29/1968
MLB Outfielder
LaTavia Roberson -- b.11/1/1981 N.S.
Actress, Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: Destiny's Child, soloist
Henry M. Robert -- b.5/2/1837 d.5/11/1923 (86)
Author (m), GeneralBook Titles: Robert's Rules of Order
Luis Robert -- b.8/3/1997 N.S.
MLB Outfielder, CubanMisc: Gold Glove Awrd 2020
Paul Robert -- b.10/9/1910 d.8/11/1980 (69)
Lexicographer (m)
René Robert -- b.12/31/1948 N.S. d.6/22/2021 N.S. (72)
NHL Player, Canadian
Yves Robert -- b.6/21/1920 d.5/10/2002 (81)
Screen/Scriptwriter, Actor, Producer (m), Director (m), Canadian
Yvon Robert -- b.10/8/1914 N.S. d.7/12/1971 N.S. (56)
Wrestler, CanadianNames/Places: ring name: The Lion
David A. Roberti -- b.5/4/1939
Politician (m)
Sergi Roberto -- b.2/7/1992 N.S.
Soccer Player, Spanish
Ashley Roberts -- b.9/14/1981 N.S.
Pop SingerGroup Names: Pussycat Dolls, soloistTV Shows: Dancing on Ice (judge)
Austin Roberts -- b.9/19/1945
Songwriter, Singer, MusicianMisc: collaborator on Hanna Barbera cartoons
Barbara Roberts -- b.12/21/1936
Governor (m)
Bert Carl Roberts Jr. -- b.8/25/1942
Businessperson, ExecutiveGroup Names: MCI
Bip Roberts -- b.10/27/1963
MLB Infielder
Bob Roberts -- b.4/27/1879 d.1/21/1930 (50)
Novelty SingerNames/Places: NN:RagtimeSong Titles: The Woodchuck Song (1904)
Brad Roberts -- b.1/10/1964
Modern Rock Singer/Guitarist, CanadianMisc: "Weird Al" parodied the band's song "Mmmm-Mmmm-Mmmm-Mmmm" into "Headline News"Group Names: Crash Test DummiesSong Titles: Superman's Song, Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm, Swimming in Your Ocean, Afternoons and Coffeespoons, The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead, He Liked to Feel It, Keep a Lid on ThingsAlbum Titles: The Ghosts That Haunt Me (1991), God Shuffled His Feet (1993), A Worm's Life (1996), Give Yourself a Hand (1999), I Don't Care That You Don't Mind (2001), Jingle All the Way (2002), Puss 'n' Boots (2003), Songs of the Unforgiven (2004), Oooh La La! (2010)Video Titles: Symptomology of a Rock Band: The Case of Crash Test Dummies
Brett Roberts -- b.3/24/1970
NBA Forward
Brian Roberts -- b.6/28/1959
BusinesspersonMisc: Comcast chief
Buddy Roberts -- b.5/16/1947 N.S. d.11/26/2012 N.S. (65)
Wrestler, CanadianNames/Places: RN:Dale Hey
Charles "Charlie" Roberts -- b.4/6/1883 N.S. d.8/7/1939 N.S. (56)
Soccer Player, English
Clifford Roberts -- b.3/6/1894 N.S. d.9/29/1977 N.S. (83)
Businessperson, GolferMisc: golf club owner; co-founder of the Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament.
Cokie Roberts -- b.12/27/1943 N.S. d.9/17/2019 N.S. (75)
CorrespondentNames/Places: RN:Maty Martha Corinne Morrison Claiborne Boggs Roberts
Craig Roberts -- b.1/21/1991 N.S.
Actor, Director (m), Welsh (Wales)TV Shows: The Story of Tracy Beaker, Red Oaks (as David Meyers)Movie Titles: The First Time, Neighbors, Submarine, 22 Jump Street
Craig "Chia" Roberts -- b.10/21/1963 N.S.
Radio Disc Jock
Dale Roberts -- b.4/12/1942 d.10/8/2010 (68)
MLB PlayerNames/Places: NN:Mountain Man
Dallas Roberts -- b.5/10/1970
Movie ActorMovie Titles: 3:10 to Yuma, Dallas Buyers Club, Walk the Line, The Grey, A Home at the End of the World
Damani Roberts -- b.6/17/1996
ActorTV Shows: All About the Andersons (as Tuga)Movie Titles: Daddy Day Care, What I Did For Love, Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins
Dan Roberts -- b.5/22/1967
Modern Rock Bassist, CanadianGroup Names: Crash Test Dummies
Danny Roberts -- b.7/30/1963
Bluegrass PerformerGroup Names: The Grascals
Dave Roberts -- b.9/11/1944 d.1/9/2009 (64)
MLB Pitcher
David Roberts -- b.5/28/1970
NHL Player, American
Davis Roberts -- b.3/7/1917 d.7/18/1993 (76)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor
Deborah Roberts -- b.9/20/1960
Correspondent
Doris Roberts -- b.11/4/1930 d.4/17/2016 N.S. (85)
TV ActressNames/Places: b. in St. Louis, MOMisc: some say b. 1925, 1928 or 1929TV Shows: Mary Hartman Mary Hartman (as Dorelda), Soap (as Flo), St. Elsewhere (as bag lady), Angie (as Theresa Falco), Maggie, Remington Steele (as Mildred Krebs), Dream On (as Angie Pedalbee), Everybody Loves Raymond (as Marie Barone), Keeping Up With The Steins
Doug Roberts -- b.6/15/1941 d.11/18/1981 (40)
DrummerGroup Names: The Fireballs
Edward Roberts -- b.??/??/???? d.8/10/1993 (57)
SingerGroup Names: Ruby & the Romantics
Edward Glenn Roberts Jr. -- b.1/20/1929 d.7/2/1964 (35)
Auto RacerNames/Places: NN:FireballMisc: one of the pioneering race car drivers of NASCAR; 1962 Daytona 500 winner; 33 race wins.
Elizabeth Ann Roberts -- b.8/4/1941 N.S.
Model, PlaymateMisc: January 1958
Emma E. Roberts -- b.2/10/1991
ActressNames/Places: Kelly Cunningham & Eric's daughterMovie Titles: Aquamarine, Nancy Drew, Hotel For Dogs, American Horror Story, We're The Millers, Scream Queens
Eric Roberts -- b.8/6/1984
Rock and Roll BassistGroup Names: Gym Class Heroes
Eric Roberts -- b.4/18/1956
Actor, Producer (m)Names/Places: b. in Biloxi, MS.; Julia's brotherTV Shows: Less Than Perfect (as Will Butler)Movie Titles: The Dark Knight, The Expendables, The Cable Guy
Ewan Roberts -- b.4/29/1914 d.1/10/1983 (68)
Actress, ScottishTV Shows: The Adventures of Sir Francis Drake (as Morton Earl of Lenox)
Florence Roberts -- b.3/16/1861 d.6/6/1940 (79)
Movie/Stage Actress
Francesca P. Roberts -- b.12/19/1953
ActressTV Shows: Baby Talk (as Anita)Movie Titles: Legally Blonde, Super Mario Bros., In Good Company, Hard to Kill
Fred Roberts -- b.8/14/1960
NBA Forward
Gary Roberts -- b.5/23/1966
NHL Player, Canadian
Gary Roberts -- b.6/16/1950 N.S. d.11/8/2022 N.S. (72)
Alternative Rock Singer/Guitarist, IrishGroup Names: The Boomtown Rats
Sir Gilbert Roberts -- b.2/18/1899 d.1/1/1978 (78)
Engineer (m), BritishMisc: pioneered new design and construction methods in a series of major bridges including the 3,300-foot (1,006-metre) Firth of Forth highway bridge in Scotland, the seventh longest in the world.
Glenn "Fireball" Roberts -- b.1/20/1931 d.7/2/1964 (33)
Auto RacerMisc: big NASCAR money winner; d. crash
Gordon Douglas "Gordie" Roberts -- b.10/2/1957 N.S.
Hockey Defensive, AmericanMisc: played from 1980-1996Sports Teams: New England Whalers (WHA), Hartford Whalers, Minnesota North Stars, Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis Blues, Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins
Gordon William "Doc" Roberts -- b.9/5/1891 N.S. d.9/2/1966 N.S. (74)
NHL Left Wing, NHL Forward, CanadianNames/Places: RFMN:Gordon WilliamSports Teams: Ottawa Hockey Club, Montreal Wanderers, Vancouver Millionaires, Seattle Metropolitans
Greg (Football) Roberts -- b.11/29/1956 N.S.
NFL Guard
Greg (Musician) Roberts -- b.12/12/1958
Alternative Rock Drummer, EnglishGroup Names: Big Audio Dynamite
Howard Roberts -- b.7/18/1924 d.3/10/2011 (86)
Director (m), Composer/Songwriter, ConductorMisc: director of chorals
Jake Roberts -- b.5/30/1955 N.S.
Actor, WrestlerNames/Places: RN:Aurelian Smith Jr.; ring name: Jake "The Snake" Roberts
Jan Roberts -- b.6/9/1939 N.S.
Model, PlaymateMisc: August 1962
Jim Roberts -- b.4/9/1940 d.10/23/2015 N.S. (75)
NHL Defensive, NHL Forward, CanadianMisc: played 1958-1978
John Roberts -- b.11/10/1971
Writer (m), Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice ActorTV Shows: Bob's Burgers (as Linda), Gravity Falls (as Xyler)
John Roberts -- b.11/15/1956
News Person, CanadianMisc: CBS News anchor and reporter
John David Roberts -- b.10/24/1932 d.5/25/2021 N.S. (88)
NFL Coach, NFL Player, College Football PlayerMisc: in the College Football Hall of Fame
John Glover Roberts -- b.1/27/1955
Judge (m)Misc: Chief Justice of the U.S.
Julia Roberts -- b.10/28/1967
Movie Actress, Cartoon Voice ActressNames/Places: Eric's sister, Emma's aunt, b. in Smyrna, GA; RFMN:Julie FionaMisc: the first woman on a G.Q. magazine coverMovie Titles: Satisfaction, Mystic Pizza, Pretty Woman, Steel Magnolias, Flatliners, Sleeping With the Enemy, Dying Young, Renegades, Hook, The Pelican Brief, I Love Trouble, Ready To Wear, Something To Talk About, Everyone Says I Love You, Michael Collins, My Best Friend's Wedding, Conspiracy Theory, Stepmom, Notting Hill, Runaway Bride, Erin Brockovich, The Mexican, America's Sweethearts, Ocean's Eleven, Full Frontal, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, Mona Lisa Smile, Closer, Ocean's Twelve, The Ant Bully, Charlotte's Web, Charlie Wilson's War, Duplicity
Julie (B. 1962) Roberts -- b.1/11/1962
Songwriter, Jazz Singer, Soul Singer, House Singer, EnglishNames/Places: aka Juliet RobertsGroup Names: Working Week
Julie (B. 1979) Roberts -- b.2/1/1979
Actress, Country SingerMisc: NOT to be confused with JuliaSong Titles: Break Down Here
Kane Roberts -- b.1/16/1962 N.S.
Heavy Metal GuitairstGroup Names: Alice Cooper, soloist
Ken Roberts -- b.2/22/1910 d.6/19/2009 (99)
Game Show Host, Announcer (m)TV Shows: Where Was I?
Kenneth Roberts -- b.12/8/1885 d.7/21/1957 (71)
Author (m)Misc: wrote fictional reconstructions of the American Revolution.
Kenneth Leroy Roberts -- b.12/31/1951
MotorcyclistMisc: Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Kenny Roberts -- b.10/14/1927 d.4/29/2012 (84)
Yodeler, Country Singer
Larry Roberts -- b.6/2/1963 N.S. d.12/5/2016 N.S. (53)
NFL Defensive EndMisc: 2x Super Bowl champSports Teams: San Francisco 49ers
Layla Harvest Roberts -- b.10/22/1974
Actress, Model, PlaymateMisc: October 1997
Leonard Roberts -- b.11/17/1972
ActorTV Shows: The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story (as Dennis Schatzman)Movie Titles: American Sniper, Drumline, Savages, He Got Game
Lisa Roberts -- b.1/1/1965
Actress, Producer (m)Names/Places: aka Losa Roberts Gillan; Julia's sisterMovie Titles: Runaway Bride, Duplicity, Maid in Manhattan, Eat Pray Love
Loren Roberts -- b.6/24/1955
Golfer
Luckey Roberts -- b.8/7/1887 d.2/5/1968 (80)
Composer, Pianist
Marcus Roberts -- b.8/7/1963
Teacher (m), Arranger, Composer, Bandleader, Jazz Pianist
Matt Roberts -- b.1/10/1978 N.S. d.8/20/2016 N.S. (38)
Rock and Roll GuitaristGroup Names: 3 Doors Down
Maurice "Moe" Roberts -- b.12/13/1905 N.S. d.2/7/1975 N.S. (69)
NHL PlayerMisc: played 10 games in the NHL and most of his 16 seasons in the minor hockey leaguesSports Teams: Cleveland Barons, New Haven Eagles
Morganna Roberts -- b.7/4/1947
Sports FigureMisc: baseball's kissing bandit
Nancy Roberts -- b.??/??/????
ActressNames/Places: Julia's sister
Neil Roberts -- b.5/25/1964
Actor, Producer (m), EnglishTV Shows: Charmed (as Rex Buckland)Movie Titles: The History of Chance, Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., IntraVenus, The Second Civil War
Nicola Roberts -- b.10/5/1985 N.S.
Pop Singer, EnglishGroup Names: Girls Aloud
Nora Roberts -- b.10/10/1950
NovelistBook Titles: The Heart's Victory, Carolina Moon, Montana Sky, In Death (series as pseud. J.D. Robb), Angels Fall, Born in Ice
Oral Roberts -- b.1/24/1918 d.12/15/2009 (91)
Evangelist, Publisher (m)Names/Places: b. nr. Ada, Okla.; RFN:Granville
Owen J. Roberts -- b.5/2/1875 d.5/17/1955 (80)
Supreme Court JusticeMisc: Associate Justice of the Supreme Court 1930-45
Pat Roberts -- b.4/20/1936 N.S.
Senator (m)
Pernell Roberts -- b.5/18/1928 d.1/24/2010 (81)
TV Actor, TV HostNames/Places: b. in Waycross, GAMisc: some say b. in 1928TV Shows: Bonanza (as Adam Cartwright), Trapper John MD (as Dr. John McIntyre aka Trapper John), FBI:The Untold Stories (narrator)
Rachel Roberts -- b.9/20/1927 d.11/26/1980 (53)
TV/Movie Actress, Welsh (Wales)Misc: d. Nov 27?TV Shows: Tony Randall Show (as Bonnie)
Ralph Roberts -- b.8/17/1918 N.S. d.4/30/1999 N.S. (80)
Actor
Ray Roberts -- b.6/3/1969
NFL Player
Richard Roberts -- b.4/22/1789 d.3/16/1864 (74)
Inventor (m), Welsh (Wales)
Richard J. Roberts -- b.9/6/1943
Biochemist (m), Biologist (m), EnglishMisc: Molecular; the winner, with Phillip A. Sharp, of the 1993 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for his independent discovery of "split genes."
Rick Roberts -- b.8/31/1949
Songwriter, Singer/GuitaristGroup Names: Flying Burrito Brothers, Firefall
Robin Roberts -- b.11/23/1960
TV Hostess, Sports AnnouncerTV Shows: ESPN's Sportsday (1990-95), Good Morning America Sunday (1998-99), ABC's Wide World of Sports (1995-series end in 1997?)
Robin Evan Roberts -- b.9/30/1926 d.5/6/2010 (83)
Sportscaster, MLB PitcherMisc: won 28 in 1952, 286 in 19 seasons, 1950 World SeriesSports Teams: Philadelphia Phillies (1948-1961), Baltimore Orioles (1962-1965), Houston Astros (1965-1966), Chicago Cubs (1966)
Roy Roberts -- b.3/19/1900 d.5/28/1975 (75)
ActorTV Shows: Bewitched (as Frank Stephens), The Gale Storm Show (as Capt. Huxley), Petticoat Junction (as Norman Curtis), The Beverly Hillbillies (as John Cushing), The Lucy Show (as Harrison Cheever), Gunsmoke (as Mr. Bodkin)
Sara Jane Roberts -- b.??/??/???? d.8/19/1968 (44)
ActressMovie Titles: Our Gang
Stanley Roberts -- b.2/7/1970
NBA Center
T. J. Roberts -- b.9/24/1979
Actor, Producer (m)Names/Places: RN: Ted Jan RobertsTV Shows: Masked RiderMovie Titles: Milk, Tiger Heart, The Power Within
Tanya Roberts -- b.10/15/1955 N.S. d.1/4/2021 N.S. (65)
TV/Movie ActressMisc: some say b. 1954TV Shows: Charlie's Angels (as Julie Rogers), That 70's Show (as Midge Pinciotti)Movie Titles: A View to a Kill
Theodore Roberts -- b.10/8/1861 d.12/14/1928 (67)
Movie ActorMovie Titles: 10 Commandments
Tim Roberts -- b.4/14/1969
NFL Player
Tony (Actor) Roberts -- b.10/22/1939 N.S.
TV/Movie/Stage ActorNames/Places: b. in New York City; Ken's sonTV Shows: Rosetti & Ryan, Lucie Arnaz ShowMovie Titles: Play It Again Sam, Serpico, Radio Days, Annie Hall, Hannah and Her Sisters
Tony (Sportscaster) Roberts -- b.??/??/1928 N.S. d.8/26/2023 N.S. (94)
SportscasterMisc: in the College Football and the National Radio Halls of FameSports Teams: Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team (announcer 1980-2006)
William Roberts -- b.8/5/1962
NFL Player
William Roberts -- b.2/12/1810 d.7/14/1881 (71)
Engineer (m)Misc: civil engineer
Willis Roberts -- b.6/19/1975
MLB Player, Dominican Republican
Xavier Roberts -- b.10/31/1955
BusinesspersonMisc: designed & created Cabbage Patch Kids
Ivor Roberts-Jones -- b.11/2/1913 d.12/9/1996 (83)
Sculptor (m), British
Alexander Robertson -- b.10/25/2002
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Libby and Clive's twin son
Allan Robertson -- b.9/11/1815 d.9/1/1859 (43)
Golfer, ScottishMisc: considered one of the first professional golfers
Allison Robertson -- b.8/26/1979 N.S.
Rock and Roll GuitaristNames/Places: MN: RaeGroup Names: Chelsea Girls, The Donnas
Alvin Cyrrale Robertson -- b.7/22/1962
NBA Guard, Olympic AthleteSports Teams: Milwaukee Bucks
Amelia Robertson -- b.10/25/2002
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Libby and Clive's twin daughter
Andrew Robertson -- b.3/11/1994 N.S.
Soccer Player, Scottish
Bob Robertson -- b.10/2/1946
MLB First Baseman
Bob Robertson -- b.4/28/1951
Pianist, Saxophonist, BritishGroup Names: Supercharge, Rumour
Brian Robertson -- b.2/12/1956
Heavy Metal Guitairst, ScottishGroup Names: Thin Lizzy, Motorhead
Britt Robertson -- b.4/18/1990 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: The Secret Circle, Life Unexpected, Under the DomeMovie Titles: Scream 4, The Secret Circle, Keeping Up with the Steins, Tomorrowland, The Longest Ride, The First Time, Dan in Real Life
Cliff Robertson -- b.9/9/1923 d.9/10/2011 (88)
TV/Movie Actor, Movie Director (m)Names/Places: b. in San Diego; RFMN:Clifford Parker III; Dina Merrill's hubbyTV Shows: Batman (as Shame), Falcon Crest (as Dr. Michael Ranson)Movie Titles: Spiderman (2002)
Clive Robertson -- b.12/17/1965
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, EnglishTV Shows: Starhunter, Wicked Wicked Games (as Theodore Crawford), Sunset Beach, General HospitalMovie Titles: Crazy Girls Undercover, The Ant Bully
Dale Robertson -- b.7/14/1923 d.2/26/2013 (89)
TV/Movie ActorNames/Places: b. in Oklahoma City; RFN:DayleTV Shows: Tales of Wells Fargo (as Jim Hardie), The Iron Horse (as Ben Calhoun), Death Valley Days (host), Dynasty (as Walter Lankershim)
David H. Robertson -- b.??/??/???? N.S.
Swimmer, AmericanMisc: Swimming Coach
Don Robertson -- b.12/5/1922 d.3/16/2015 (92)
Composer/Songwriter, Songwriter, Pianist, Country Singer, ChineseNames/Places: RFN:Donald IrwinMisc: wrote several Elvis Presley hits
Eck Robertson -- b.11/20/1887 d.2/15/1975 (87)
Fiddler
Ed Robertson -- b.10/25/1970
Songwriter, Guitarist, Alternative Rock Singer, CanadianGroup Names: Barenaked Ladies (they're all guys!)
Isiah Robertson -- b.8/17/1949 N.S. d.12/6/2018 N.S. (69)
NFL LinebackerMisc: 6x Pro Bowl, 4x First Team All-Pro, 6x First-team All-Conference
James Robertson -- b.6/28/1742 d.9/1/1814 (72)
Explorer (m), Pioneer (m), Settler (m)
Jase Robertson -- b.8/16/1969 N.S.
Reality TV Star
Jeanne Robertson -- b.9/21/1943 N.S. d.8/21/2021 N.S. (77)
Humorist, Teacher (m)
Jenny Robertson -- b.11/2/1963 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Reno 911!, Maggie WintersMovie Titles: Bull Durham
John Grant "Robbo" Robertson -- b.10/2/1964 N.S.
Soccer Player, Soccer Coach, Scottish
John Neilson Robertson -- b.1/20/1953
Soccer Left Winger, Scottish
Kathleen Robertson -- b.7/8/1973
Actress, Producer (m), CanadianTV Shows: Maniac Mansion (as Tina Edison), Beverly Hills 90210 (as Clare Arnold), Murder in the First (as Hildy Mulligan), BossMovie Titles: Hollywoodland, I Am Sam, Scary Movie 2
Lisa Robertson -- b.11/7/1965 N.S.
TV Hostess, ViolinistTV Shows: QVC host 1994-2014
Marcus Robertson -- b.10/2/1969
NFL Safety
Oscar "The Big O" Robertson -- b.11/24/1938
NBA Guard, Olympic AthleteMisc: 3-time college Player of Year (1958-60) at Cincinnati; led 1960 U.S. Olympic team to gold medal; NBA champion in 1971 with Milwaukee Bucks; 9,887 career assists; avg career 25.7 points/game; '84 MVP; 26,710 career points. NBA Champion (1971), NBA Most Valuable Player (1964) with the Cincinatti Royals, 12x NBA All-Star (1961-1972), 9x All-NBA First Team (1961-1969), 2x All-NBA Second Team (1970-1971), NBA Rookie of the Year (1961), NBA 35th Anniversary Team (1980), 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996), FIBA Hall of Fame (2009); Kings #14 retired, Bucks #1 retiredSports Teams: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Royals (1960-1970), Milwaukee Bucks (1970-1974)
Pat Robertson -- b.3/22/1930 N.S. d.6/8/2023 N.S. (93)
Reverend, EvangelistNames/Places: b. in Lexington, VAMisc: founded CBN with $70 in 1960
Rich Robertson -- b.9/15/1968
MLB Pitcher