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Last Updated 09-28-2025

Carroll Righter -- b.2/2/1900 N.S. d.4/30/1988 N.S. (88)
Astrologer
Misc: was known as the astrologer to the stars

Edie Righton -- b.5/25/2015 N.S.
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Keira Knightley and James Righton's daughter

William Rigney -- b.1/29/1918 d.2/20/2001 (83)
MLB Manager, MLB Player
Sports Teams: San Francisco Giants

Bobby Riha -- b.5/10/1958
Actor
TV Shows: Debbie Reynolds Show
Movie Titles: Jack and the Beanstalk, The One and Only Genuine Original Family Band, Santa and the Three Bears

Rihanna -- b.2/20/1988 N.S.
Actress, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: RN: Robyn Rihanna Fenty
Song Titles: Pon De Replay, SOS, Unfaithful, Break It Off, Umbrella (featuring Jay-Z), Shut Up and Drive, Hate That I Love You (featuring Ne-Yo), Don't Stop the Music, Take a Bow, Disturbia, Rehab, Russian Roulette, Hard, Rude Boy, Only Girl (in the World), What's My Name? (featuring Drake), S&N, Cheers (Drink to That), We Found Love (featuring Calvin Harris), Where Have You Been, Diamonds, Stay, FourFiveSeconds (with Kanye West and Paul McCartney), Work
Album Titles: Music of the Sun, A Girl Like Me, Good Girl Gone Bad, Rated R, Loud, Talk That Talk, Unapologetic, Anti

Kristina Rihanoff -- b.9/22/1977 N.S.
Choreographer, Dancer, Russian

Jacob August Riis -- b.5/3/1849 d.5/26/1914 (65)
Photographer, Journalist, Social Reformer, American, Danish (Denmark)

Lucia Rijker -- b.12/6/1967 N.S.
Actress, Boxer, Kickboxer

José Rijo -- b.5/13/1965
MLB Pitcher, Dominican Republican
Misc: beat the Oakland A's twice and claimed the MVP award during the 1990 World Series (Reds).
Sports Teams: New York Yankees, Cincinnatti Reds

Rik L. Rik -- b.9/30/1960 d.6/30/2000 (39)
Punk Rock Singer
Group Names: F-Word

Maisey Rika -- b.5/10/1983 N.S.
Folk Singer, New Zealander

Greg Rikaart -- b.2/26/1977
Actor
Movie Titles: X-Men 2, Prey for Rock and Roll

Andrew Riker -- b.10/22/1868 N.S. d.6/1/1930 N.S. (61)
Designer, Engineer
Misc: Automobiles

Robin Riker -- b.10/2/1952
Actress
TV Shows: Brothers (as Kelly Hall), Get a Life (as Sharon Potter), Shaky Ground (as Helen Moody), Thunder Alley (as Bobbi Turner), The Gregory Hines Show (as Nicole Moran)
Movie Titles: Big Love

Tom Riker -- b.2/28/1950
NBA Player

William T. Riker -- b.8/19/2335
General Fictious Character
Misc: aka: Number One; Star Trek TNG character DOB

Rikidozan -- b.11/14/1924 d.12/15/1963 (39)
Wrestler, Japanese, Korean
Names/Places: RN:Mitsuhiro Momota; aka The Father of Puroresu
Misc: one of the most influential men in wrestling history.

Kady Riklis -- b.1/1/1985
Actress
Names/Places: aka Kady Zadora; Pia Zadora's and Meshulam Riklis's daughter
Movie Titles: 30 Days to Die, Movin' In, Career Virgin

Kristofer Barzie Riklis -- b.3/2/1987
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Pia Zadora & Meshulam Riklis's boy

Meshulam Riklis -- b.12/2/1923 N.S. d.1/25/2019 N.S. (95)
Businessperson, Executive, Turkish
Names/Places: Pia Zadora's hubby
Misc: Faberge perfumes

Ernest Riles -- b.10/2/1960 N.S.
MLB Player

Wilson C. Riles -- b.6/27/1917 d.4/1/1999 (81)
Educator
Misc: the first black state official elected in California

Alex Riley -- b.4/28/1981 N.S.
Wrestler

Amber Riley -- b.2/15/1986 N.S.
Author, Actress, Rhythm and Blues Singer
TV Shows: Glee (as Mercedes Jones)

Ben Riley -- b.7/17/1933 d.11/18/2017 N.S. (84)
Jazz Drummer
Group Names: Thelonious Monk (1964-1967), Sphere (a Thelonious Monk tribute band)

Billy Lee Riley -- b.10/5/1933 d.8/2/2009 (75)
Singer, Multi-instrumentalist, Rockabilly Singer

Bridget Riley -- b.4/24/1931 N.S.
Painter, English

Eric Riley -- b.6/2/1970
NBA Player

Howard Riley -- b.2/16/1943
Composer, Jazz Pianist, English

Jack Riley -- b.12/30/1935 d.8/19/2016 N.S. (80)
Comic Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
Misc: a comedic character actor
TV Shows: Son of the Beach, Bob Newhart Show (as Elliot Carlin), Keep On Truckin', Tim Conway Show, Rugrats (as Stu Pickles, also in All Grown Up)
Movie Titles: The World's Greatest Lover, High Anxiety, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!, Spaceballs, Boogie Nights, To Be or Not to Be

James Whitcomb Riley -- b.10/7/1849 d.7/22/1916 (66)
Poet
Misc: American "Hoosier" poet
Book Titles: The Raggedy Man

Jeanne C. Riley -- b.10/19/1945
Actress, Country Music Singer
Names/Places: b. in Anson, TX; RMLN:Carolyn Stephenson
Song Titles: Harper Valley PTA

Jeannine Riley -- b.10/1/1940
Actress
TV 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 Player
Sports Teams: Dartmouth Big Green (college)

Ken Riley -- b.8/6/1947 N.S. d.6/7/2020 N.S. (72)
NFL Cornerback
Misc: intercepted 596 yards with 5 TDs; Cincinnati Bengals; Super Bowl XVI
Sports 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, Composer
TV Shows: A Soldier's Story (as C.J. Memphis), Knots Landing (as Frank Williams)

Madison Riley -- b.3/16/1990 N.S.
Actress
TV 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 Player
Names/Places: b. in Rome, NY; NN: Mr. Greasehair
Misc: 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 Character
Misc: What's that? It's Pat

Rachel Riley -- b.1/11/1986 N.S.
TV Hostess, English

Richard Riley -- b.1/2/1933
Politician, Governor, Government Official
Misc: was the U.S. Secretary of Education under President Clinton

Robert Christopher Riley -- b.10/11/1980 N.S.
Actor, Producer
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, English
Movie Titles: On the Road, 13, Maleficent, Control

Steve Riley -- b.11/23/1952 N.S. d.9/16/2021 N.S. (68)
NFL Tackle
Misc: Super Bowl IX, XI
Sports Teams: Minnesota Vikings

Steve Riley -- b.1/22/1956 N.S. d.10/24/2023 N.S. (67)
Hard Rock Drummer
Group 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 Singer
Misc: 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 Singer
Group 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, German

Butch Rillera -- b.11/8/1945
Rhythm and Blues Drummer
Misc: NOT b. Oct 8
Group Names: Redbone

Norbert Rillieux -- b.3/17/1806 d.10/8/1894 (88)
Engineer, Inventor
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, Poet, French, Gay

LeAnn Rimes -- b.8/28/1982 N.S.
Country Music Singer

Boaz Rimmer -- b.8/30/1970
Actor, Director

Shane Rimmer -- b.5/28/1929 N.S. d.3/29/2019 N.S. (89)
Screenwriter, Actor, Voice Actor, Canadian, English
Names/Places: b. in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
TV 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 Center
Misc: in the College Football Hall of Fame
Sports 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.9/10/1918 N.S. d.8/10/1932 N.S. (13)
Animal Star
TV Shows: Rin Tin Tin (the original version of the series)

Kathy Rinaldi -- b.3/24/1967
Tennis Player, American
Names/Places: LN:-Stunkel
Misc: Virginia Slims of Ark 1987; the youngest to win Wimbledon

Florence Rinard -- b.1/29/1902 d.10/18/1984 (82)
Panelist
TV Shows: 20 Questions

Robin Rinck -- b.11/7/1971
Alternative Rock Performer
Group 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 N.S. d.9/22/1958 N.S. (82)
Novelist, Playwright
Misc: originator of the phrase "The butler did it."
Book Titles: The Circular Staircase

Blanche Ring -- b.4/24/1871 d.1/13/1961 (89)
Stage Actress, Singer

Cyril Ring -- b.12/5/1892 d.7/17/1967 (74)
Actor

Erwin Ringel -- b.4/27/1921 d.7/28/1994 (73)
Author, Psychiatrist, Australian

Jason Ringenberg -- b.11/22/1959 N.S.
Country Music Singer/Guitarist
Names/Places: NN: Farmer Jason
Group Names: Jason & the Scorchers

Charles Ringling -- b.12/2/1863 d.12/3/1926 (63)
Businessperson
Misc: 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 Figure
Misc: circus master

Jim Ringo -- b.11/21/1931 d.11/19/2007 (75)
NFL Coach, NFL Center
Sports 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 Actress
Misc: some say b. on Feb 6, 14, 16, or 17th; date according to AP
TV 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

Edgars Rinkēvičs -- b.9/21/1973 N.S.
President, Latvian

Hans Rinn -- b.3/19/1953
Luger, Olympic Athlete, German
Misc: 2 man lugist (Olympic-gold-1976, 80)

Lisa Rinna -- b.7/11/1963
Actress
TV 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, XXX-rated Actress, Mexican

Elle Rio -- b.2/5/1963
XXX-rated Actress

Bill Riordan -- b.??/??/???? d.1/20/1991 (71)
Tennis Figure
Misc: tennis promoter

Bill Riordan -- b.2/8/1908 d.1/15/1973 (64)
Politician, Australian

Christopher Riordan -- b.11/25/1937
Actor
TV Shows: Many Happy Returns, Superstore
Movie 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, Lawyer, Businessperson, Banker
Misc: 39th Mayor of Los Angeles 1993-2001

Rick Riordan -- b.6/5/1964 N.S.
Author
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 N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series
Movie Titles: Big Mommas: Like Father Like Son, The Bridge, The Winning Season

Miguel Rios -- b.6/7/1944
Actor, Composer, Singer, Spanish
Misc: 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

Courtney Rioux -- b.??/??/???? N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: Chicago Med

Kelly Ripa -- b.10/2/1970 N.S.
Actress, TV Hostess, Game Show Hostess, TV Talk Show Hostess
Names/Places: pron: RIH'-pah
TV 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, Live with Kelly and Mark, Hope & Faith (as Faith Fairfield), Generation Gap, Dance Fever (as the dancer), Generation Gap

Minnie Riperton -- b.11/8/1947 N.S. d.7/12/1979 N.S. (31)
Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: b. in Chicago
Misc: sang in a 5-octave range
Song Titles: Loving You

Billy Ripken -- b.12/16/1964
MLB Second Baseman

Cal Ripken Jr. -- b.8/24/1960
MLB Shortstop
Misc: 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 retired
Sports 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 Son
Names/Places: Kelly & Cal Jr.'s son

Alexandra Ripley -- b.1/8/1934 d.1/20/2004 (70)
Writer

Elmer Ripley -- b.7/21/1891 d.4/29/1982 (90)
NBA Coach, NBA Player, Olympic Athlete
Sports 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, Author, Writer, Anthropologist, Entrepreneur, TV Host
Names/Places: b. in Santa Rosa, CA
Book Titles: Ripley's Believe It ot Not (creator)

Steve Ripley -- b.1/1/1950 N.S. d.1/3/2019 N.S. (69)
Country Music Singer
Group 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.
Actor
TV 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 Actor
Misc: 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 Performer
Group Names: B.T. Express

Jim Risch -- b.5/3/1943 N.S.
Senator

Elizabeth Risdon -- b.4/26/1887 d.12/20/1958 (71)
Actress

Andrea Riseborough -- b.11/20/1981 N.S.
Actress, English
Movie 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 Player
Misc: 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

Ann Risley -- b.9/30/1949 N.S.
Actress, Comedienne
Misc: retired from acting in 1993
TV Shows: Saturday Night Live

Bill Risley -- b.5/29/1967
MLB Pitcher

Chris Risola -- b.6/30/1962 N.S.
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Guitarist
Group Names: Steelheart

Andre Rison -- b.3/18/1967
NFL Wide Receiver

Michael Rispoli -- b.11/27/1960 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: Feed The Beast, Those Who Kill, The Deuce
Movie 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 Musician
Group Names: BT Express

Robbie Rist -- b.4/4/1964 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Video Game Voice Actor, Musician
TV 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 Video
Movie Titles: Balto, Iron Eagle, Sharknado
Video Games: Naruto (series), Final Fantasy (series)

Maria Rita -- b.9/9/1977
Singer, Brazilian
Misc: Latin singer

Cyril Ritchard -- b.12/1/1897 d.12/18/1977 (80)
Movie/Stage Actor, Movie Director, Australian
Misc: Broadway's Peter Pan as Captain Hook

Jim Ritcher -- b.5/21/1958
NFL Player, College Football Player
Misc: in the College Football Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: North Carolina State, Buffalo Bills (1980-1993), Atlanta Falcons (1994-1995)

Claude Ritchey -- b.10/5/1873 d.11/8/1951 (78)
MLB Player
Names/Places: NN:Little All Right

George Ritchey -- b.12/31/1864 d.11/4/1945 (80)
Astronomer

John Ritchey -- b.1/5/1923 d.1/14/2003 (80)
MLB Player
Misc: 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 Bassist
Group Names: Violent Femmes

Charlotte Ritchie -- b.8/29/1989 N.S.
Actress, Video Game Voice Actress, English
TV 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 Actor
TV Shows: One Life to Live (Clint Buchanan)

Guy Ritchie -- b.9/10/1968
Producer/Director, English
Movie 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, Singer, Folk Performer

Jill Ritchie -- b.3/5/1974
Actress
Movie 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
Names/Places: b. in Waukesha, WI
Movie Titles: The Candidate

R. J. Ritchie -- b.4/22/1910 N.S. d.??/??/???? N.S.
Tennis Player

Rocco Ritchie -- b.8/11/2000
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Madonna and Guy's son

Willie Ritchie -- b.2/13/1891 d.3/24/1975 (84)
Boxer
Names/Places: RN:Gerhardt Anthony Steffen

Alan Ritchson -- b.11/28/1984 N.S.
Actor, Producer, Model
TV Shows: Blood Drive (as Arthur Bailey), Blue Mountain State (as Thad Castle), Smallville
Movie 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 Son
Names/Places: Catherine and Alan's son

Lee Ritenour -- b.1/11/1952 N.S.
Arranger, Composer, Banjoist, Mandolin, Jazz Guitarist
Names/Places: NN:Captain Fingers
Misc: 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
Misc: some say b. 1920
Movie Titles: The Long Hot Summer, Norma Rae

David Rittenhouse -- b.4/8/1732 d.6/26/1796 (64)
Astronomer, Inventor, Mathematician, Politician
Misc: U.S. Mint Director #1; an early observer of the atmosphere of Venus

Rebecca Rittenhouse -- b.11/30/1988 N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: Red Band Society, The Mindy Project, Blood and Oil

Leslie Santos Rittenour -- b.7/14/1993
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Carmen & Lee's son

Carly Ritter -- b.3/1/1982
Actress, Songwriter, Singer
Names/Places: Nancy Morgan and John's daughter

Dorothy Ritter -- b.4/4/1915 N.S. d.11/5/2003 N.S. (88)
Movie Actress
Names/Places: aka Dorothy Fay; widow of Tex, mother of John

Jason Ritter -- b.2/17/1980 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
Names/Places: Nancy Morgan and John's son
TV Shows: Joan of Arcadia (as Kevin Girardi), Parenthood (as Mark Cyr), The Event, Gravity Falls (as Dipper Pines), Kevin (Probably) Saves The World
Movie Titles: Freddy Vs. Jason

John Ritter -- b.9/17/1948 d.9/11/2003 (54)
Protestant, TV/Movie Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer
Names/Places: b. in Burbank, CA; RFN:Jonathan; Tex's son, Amy Yasbeck's hubby
TV 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, German, Prussian
Misc: the co-founder of modern science geography

Krysten Ritter -- b.12/16/1981
Actress, Producer
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 Field
Misc: 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)
Drummer
Group Names: The Electric Prunes

Stella Ritter -- b.9/11/1998
Actress, Composer
Names/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, Wrestler
Names/Places: NN:Junkyard Dog or JYD for short

"Tex" Ritter -- b.1/12/1905 d.1/2/1974 (68)
TV/Movie Actor, Country Music Singer, Country Music Guitarist
Names/Places: b. in Murvaul, TX; RFMN:Woodward Maurice; John's father; NN:The Voice of the Western
Misc: 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 Actress
Misc: some say d. Feb 4
Movie Titles: All About Eve, Pillow Talk, Miracle On 34th Street

Tyler Ritter -- b.1/31/1985
Actor
TV Shows: The McCarthys, Arrow

Tyson Ritter -- b.4/24/1984
Actor, Songwriter, Bassist, Pianist, Rock and Roll Singer, Model
Group 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
Misc: photographer of the stars

Al Ritz -- b.8/27/1901 d.12/22/1965 (64)
Movie Actor, Comedian, Dancer, Singer
Misc: of The Ritz Brothers

Harry Ritz -- b.5/22/1907 d.3/29/1986 (78)
Actor, Comedian, Dancer, Singer
Misc: of The Ritz Brothers

Jimmy Ritz -- b.10/5/1904 d.11/17/1985 (81)
Actor, Comedian, Dancer, Singer
Misc: 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 N.S. d.1/12/2009 N.S. (70)
Celebrity Brother
Names/Places: Bill Clinton's half-brother

Alice Ritzman -- b.3/1/1952
Golfer

Diana-Maria Riva -- b.7/22/1969
Actress
TV 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 Rican
Group Names: Menudo

Chita Rivera -- b.1/23/1933 N.S. d.1/30/2024 N.S. (91)
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Dancer, Singer
Names/Places: b. in Washington, D.C.; RN:Dolores Conchita Figuero del Rivero
TV Shows: New Dick Van Dyke Show
Movie Titles: West Side Story

Diego Rivera -- b.12/8/1886 d.11/24/1957 (70)
Painter, Muralist, Mexican

Edgar Rivera -- b.??/??/????
Rock and Roll Guitarist
Group Names: Solitude Aeturnus

Emilio Rivera -- b.2/24/1961 N.S.
Actor, Comedian
TV 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, TV Talk Show Host
Names/Places: b. in New York City; RN:Jerry Miguel Rivers
Misc: many say b. July 3
TV Shows: 20/20, Geraldo, Now It Can Be Told

Hezly Rivera -- b.6/4/2008 N.S.
Figure Skater, Gymnast, Olympic Athlete

Isabella Holmes Rivera -- b.11/7/1992 N.S.
Celebrity Daughter
Names/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, American
Names/Places: RN: Dolores Janney Rivera
Album 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 (Phillipines), Spanish
Names/Places: not to be confused with Miriam Rivera

Mariano Rivera -- b.11/29/1969 N.S.
MLB Pitcher, Panamaian
Misc: 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 retired
Sports Teams: New York Yankees (1995-2013)

Mike Rivera -- b.9/8/1976
MLB Catcher, Puerto Rican

Miriam Rivera -- b.1/20/1981 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, Singer
TV 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 Singer
Group Names: Az Yet

Simone Cruickshank Rivera -- b.9/24/1994
Celebrity Daughter
Names/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. d.3/11/2025 N.S. (68)
Radio Broadcaster, 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 Guard
Sports 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 Music Performer
Group Names: Drifting Cowboys

Joan Rivers -- b.6/8/1933 N.S. d.9/4/2014 N.S. (81)
Screenwriter, Movie Actress, Comedienne, TV Talk Show Hostess, Panelist, Director
Names/Places: b. in Brooklyn; RN:Joan Alexandra Sandra Molinsky; Edgar Rosenberg's wife
Misc: The 'Can We Talk?' rasper, own jeweley line; some say b. 10-12 or 1937
TV Shows: Hollywood Squares (panelist), The Late Show (host), Joan Rivers Show (host)

Joe Rivers -- b.3/20/1937 N.S. d.2/1/2016 N.S. (78)
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: Johnnie & Joe

Johnny Rivers -- b.11/7/1942 N.S.
Publisher, Executive, Music Producer, Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Rock and Roll Performer
Names/Places: b. in New York City; RN:John Ramistella
Song 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 Music
Album Titles: Rewind, Realization

Larry Rivers -- b.8/17/1923 N.S. d.8/14/2002 N.S. (78)
Cartoonist, Painter, Sculptor, Teacher, Actor, Filmmaker, Musician
Names/Places: b. in New York City; RN:Yitzroch Loiza Grossberg
Misc: pop artist; Washington crossing the Delaware 1953

Melissa Rivers -- b.1/20/1968
Journalist, TV/Movie Actress
Names/Places: RMN:Warburg Rosenberg; Joan Rivers & Edgar Rosenberg's daughter

Mickey Rivers -- b.10/30/1948 N.S.
MLB Outfielder
Misc: holds individual career record for batting average in league championship series: .386 [1976-78]: 22 hits in 57 at-bats in 14 games
Sports Teams: Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees

Philip Rivers -- b.12/8/1981
NFL Quarterback
Sports 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 Musician
Group 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, French
Movie 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 Pitcher
Names/Places: NN:Jeptha
Misc: pitched 1912-33
Sports Teams: Philadelphia Phillies (1912-1917, 1919-1920), Cincinnati Reds (1921-1933)

Azim Rizk -- b.9/4/1990 N.S.
Actor, Stuntman
TV Shows: Power Rangers Super Megaforce (series), Revenge of the Island
Movie Titles: Duel of Destiny, Warrior Showdown, The Republic of Two

Anthony Rizzo -- b.8/8/1989 N.S.
MLB First Baseman
Misc: 4x Gold Glove; NL Platinum Glove Award (2016)
Sports Teams: Chicago Cubs

Frank Rizzo -- b.10/23/1920 d.7/16/1991 (70)
Mayor
Misc: Mayor of Philadelphia

Jilly Rizzo -- b.5/6/1917 d.5/6/1992 (75)
Celebrity Friend
Names/Places: Frank Sinatra's friend

Joe Rizzo -- b.12/17/1950
NFL Linebacker
Misc: Super Bowl XII
Sports Teams: Denver Broncos

Kaden Robert Rizzo -- b.7/2/2005
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Natalia Cigliuti and Robert Rizzo's son

Pat Rizzo -- b.11/30/1941 N.S. d.4/15/2021 N.S. (79)
Flautist, Saxophonist, Funk Musician
Group Names: Sly & the Family Stone

Phil Rizzuto -- b.9/25/1917 d.8/14/2007 (89)
Panelist, Baseball Announcer, MLB Shortstop
Names/Places: b. in New York City; RN:Philip Francis Rizzuto
Misc: AL MVP 1950
Sports Teams: New York Yankees (player 1941-1942, 1946-1956, then sportscaster)
TV Shows: Down You Go (as game show host)

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Rl -- b.??/??/????

Rm -- b.??/??/????

Rn -- b.??/??/????

Ro -- b.??/??/????

Paul Roa -- b.4/18/1907 N.S. d.7/6/1982 N.S. (75)
Politician, Diplomat, Cuban
Names/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 N.S. d.11/2/1992 N.S. (100)
Screenwriter, Movie Actor, Film Executive, Movie Producer/Director
Names/Places: b. in Elmira, NY
Misc: Veteran Comic Producer; discovered Laurel & Hardy
Movie Titles: Our Gang (producer), Little Rascals (producer)

Jackson Roach -- b.2/9/1995 N.S.
Actor
Names/Places: Susanna Hoffs and Jay's son

Jay Roach -- b.6/14/1957 N.S.
Filmmaker, Movie Director
Names/Places: Susanna Hoffs' husband
Movie Titles: Austin Powers (series), Meet the Parents, Dinner for Schmucks, The Campaign, Trumbo, Bombshell, Recount, Game Change, All The Way

John Richard "Dick" Roach -- b.8/23/1932 N.S. d.8/19/2025 N.S. (92)
NFL Coach

Max Roach -- b.1/10/1924 N.S. d.8/16/2007 N.S. (83)
Composer, Drummer, Bandleader, Jazz Performer

Sam Rayfield Roach -- b.11/10/1998 N.S.
Actor
Names/Places: Susanna Hoffs and Jay's son

Ukweli Roach -- b.9/22/1986 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: Blindspot (as Dr. Robert Borden)

Linus Roache -- b.2/1/1964
Actor, Composer, English
TV Shows: Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, Coronation Street, Vikings
Movie Titles: Batman Begins, The Forgotten, The Chronicles of Riddick, Non-Stop, The Wings of the Dove

William Roache -- b.4/25/1932
Actor, English
TV Shows: Coronation Street (as Ken Barlow)

Andrew Roachford -- b.1/22/1965
Songwriter, Singer, English
Group Names: Roachford, soloist

Willie Roaf -- b.4/18/1970 N.S.
NFL Tackle
Misc: 11x Pro Bowl, 6x First Team, 8x All-Conference; in the College Football and Pro Football Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: Louisiana Tech University, New Orleans Saints (1993-2001), Kansas City Chiefs (2002-2005)

Chappell Roan -- b.2/19/1988 N.S.
Songwriter, Pop Singer
Names/Places: RN: Kayleigh Rose Amstutz

Michael Roan -- b.8/29/1972
NFL Tight End

John Roarke -- b.2/29/1952 N.S.
Actor, Comedian
TV 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 Hostess
TV Shows: Good Morning America

David Roback -- b.4/4/1958 N.S. d.2/24/2020 N.S. (61)
Mezzo-Soprano, Guitarist
Group Names: The Unconscious (included Susanna Hoffs), Mazzy Star

Jason Robards Jr. -- b.7/26/1922 d.12/26/2000 (78)
Movie/Stage Actor
Names/Places: b. in Chicago, IL; Lauren Bacall's ex-; Jason's son
Movie Titles: All the President's Men, Parenthood

Jason Robards Sr. -- b.12/31/1892 N.S. d.4/4/1963 N.S. (70)
Movie Actor
Names/Places: Jason Jr.'s father

Sam Robards -- b.12/16/1961
Actor, Producer
Names/Places: Lauren Bacall & Jason's son
Movie Titles: American Beauty, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, Awake, Life is a House

Anna Sophia Robb -- b.12/8/1993 N.S.
Actress, Gymnast, Model
TV Shows: The Carrie Diaries
Movie 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
Names/Places: Lynda Bird Johnson's hubby

David Robb -- b.8/23/1947 N.S.
Actor, English
TV Shows: Downtown Abbey
Movie Titles: The Life and Death of Peter Sellers, The Young Victoria, Elizabeth: The Golden Age

Doug Robb -- b.1/2/1975 N.S.
Rock and Roll Singer
Group Names: Hoobastank

Molly Blue Robb -- b.5/21/2004
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Veronica Webb and George Robb Jr.'s daughter

Alain Robbe-Grillet -- b.8/18/1922 d.2/18/2008 (85)
Author, 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.2/10/1482 (82)
Sculptor, Italian

Joseph "Joe" Robbie -- b.7/7/1916 N.S. d.1/7/1990 N.S. (73)
Politician, Attorney, NFL Executive
Sports Teams: Miami Dolphins (founder, owner, & executive)

Margot Robbie -- b.7/2/1990 N.S.
Actress, Producer, Australian
Movie Titles: Suicide Squad, Tarzan (2016), The Wolf on Wall Street, Focus, About Time, "I, Tonya"

Apollo Robbins -- b.5/23/1974 N.S.
Magician

Austin Robbins -- b.3/1/1971
NFL Tackle

Barret Robbins -- b.8/26/1973
NFL Center
Sports Teams: Oakland Raiders

Brian Robbins -- b.11/22/1963
Actor, Producer
TV Shows: Head of the Class (as intelligent hood Eric Mardian), Smallville, One Tree Hill
Movie Titles: Coach Carter, Wild Hogs

Dave Robbins -- b.5/26/1959
Songwriter, Country Music Keyboardist
Group Names: Blackhawk

Deanna Robbins -- b.6/15/1959 N.S.
Actress
Misc: retired from acting in 1988

Frank Robbins -- b.9/9/1917 d.11/28/1994 (77)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Misc: Johnny Hazard

Fred Robbins -- b.9/28/1919 d.6/23/1992 (72)
Game Show Host, Variety Show Host, Radio Disc Jock
Names/Places: NN:The Spectacular Vernacular
TV 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, Singer
Names/Places: b. in New York City; RN:Francis Rubin Kane
Book 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)
Businessperson
Misc: Baskin-Robbins ice cream founder

Jack Henry Robbins -- b.5/15/1989
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Susan Sarandon & Tim's son

Jerome Robbins -- b.10/11/1918 d.7/29/1998 (79)
Movie Director, Choreographer, Composer
Names/Places: b. in New York City; RLN:Rabinowitz
Misc: 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 Music Performer
Names/Places: b. in Glendale, AZ; RN:Martin David Robinson
Misc: Grand Ole Opry regular; stock car racer
Song Titles: I'll Go On Alone, Singing The Blues, A White Sport Coat, El Paso, Don't Worry
Album 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 Son
Names/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 Music Performer

Tim Robbins -- b.10/16/1958 N.S.
Screenwriter, Movie Actor, Director
Names/Places: b. in West Covina, CA; Susan Sarandon's hubby
Movie 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 N.S. d.2/9/2025 N.S. (88)
Novelist
Misc: his best-selling novels are seriocomedies, also known as comedy-drama
Book Titles: Even Cowgirls Get The Blues

Tony Robbins -- b.2/29/1960 N.S.
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 Singer
Group 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 Singer
Group Names: Destiny's Child, soloist

Henry M. Robert -- b.5/2/1837 d.5/11/1923 (86)
Author, General
Book Titles: Robert's Rules of Order

Luis Robert -- b.8/3/1997 N.S.
MLB Outfielder, Cuban
Misc: Gold Glove Awrd 2020

Paul Robert -- b.10/9/1910 d.8/11/1980 (69)
Lexicographer

René Robert -- b.12/31/1948 N.S. d.6/22/2021 N.S. (72)
NHL Player, Canadian

Yves Robert -- b.6/21/1920 N.S. d.5/10/2002 N.S. (81)
Screenwriter, Actor, Producer, Director, Canadian

Yvon Robert -- b.10/8/1914 N.S. d.7/12/1971 N.S. (56)
Wrestler, Canadian
Names/Places: ring name: The Lion

David A. Roberti -- b.5/4/1939
Politician

Sergi Roberto -- b.2/7/1992 N.S.
Soccer Player, Spanish

Ashley Roberts -- b.9/14/1981 N.S.
Pop Singer
Group Names: Pussycat Dolls, soloist
TV Shows: Dancing on Ice (judge)

Austin Roberts -- b.9/19/1945 N.S.
Songwriter, Singer, Musician
Misc: collaborator on Hanna Barbera cartoons
TV Shows: Scooby-Doo Where Are You! (songwriter for the songs during the chase scenes, and also performed the theme for season 2 (1970) of the show)

Barbara Roberts -- b.12/21/1936
Governor

Bert Carl Roberts Jr. -- b.8/25/1942
Businessperson, Executive
Group Names: MCI

Bip Roberts -- b.10/27/1963
MLB Infielder

Bob Roberts -- b.4/27/1879 d.1/21/1930 (50)
Novelty Singer
Names/Places: NN:Ragtime
Song Titles: The Woodchuck Song (1904)

Brad Roberts -- b.1/10/1964
Modern Rock Singer/Guitarist, Canadian
Misc: "Weird Al" parodied the band's song "Mmmm-Mmmm-Mmmm-Mmmm" into "Headline News"
Group Names: Crash Test Dummies
Song 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 Things
Album 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
Businessperson
Misc: Comcast chief

Buddy Roberts -- b.5/16/1947 N.S. d.11/26/2012 N.S. (65)
Wrestler, Canadian
Names/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, Golfer
Misc: 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)
Correspondent
Names/Places: RN:Maty Martha Corinne Morrison Claiborne Boggs Roberts

Craig Roberts -- b.1/21/1991 N.S.
Actor, Director, 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 Player
Names/Places: NN:Mountain Man

Dallas Roberts -- b.5/10/1970
Movie Actor
Movie 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
Actor
TV 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, Canadian
Group Names: Crash Test Dummies

Danny Roberts -- b.7/30/1963
Bluegrass Performer
Group 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 Actress
Names/Places: b. in St. Louis, MO
Misc: some say b. 1925, 1928 or 1929
TV 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)
Drummer
Group Names: The Fireballs

Edward Roberts -- b.4/24/1936 d.8/10/1993 (57)
Singer
Misc: some say he died on August 15, 1993, but the Akron Beacon Journal (Monday, August 16, 1993 edition) stated that he died on Tuesday, August 10, 1993.
Group Names: Ruby & the Romantics

Edward Glenn Roberts Jr. -- b.1/20/1929 d.7/2/1964 (35)
Auto Racer
Names/Places: NN:Fireball
Misc: 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, Playmate
Misc: January 1958

Emma E. Roberts -- b.2/10/1991
Actress
Names/Places: Kelly Cunningham & Eric's daughter
Movie 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 Bassist
Group Names: Gym Class Heroes

Eric Roberts -- b.4/18/1956
Actor, Producer
Names/Places: b. in Biloxi, MS.; Julia's brother
TV 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, Scottish
TV 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
Actress
TV 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, Irish
Group Names: The Boomtown Rats

Sir Gilbert Roberts -- b.2/18/1899 d.1/1/1978 (78)
Engineer, British
Misc: 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 Racer
Misc: big NASCAR money winner; d. crash

Gordon Douglas "Gordie" Roberts -- b.10/2/1957 N.S.
Hockey Defensive, American
Misc: played from 1980-1996
Sports 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, Canadian
Names/Places: RFMN:Gordon William
Sports 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, English
Group Names: Big Audio Dynamite

Howard Roberts -- b.7/18/1924 d.3/10/2011 (86)
Director, Composer/Songwriter, Conductor
Misc: director of chorals

Jake Roberts -- b.5/30/1955 N.S.
Actor, Wrestler
Names/Places: RN:Aurelian Smith Jr.; ring name: Jake "The Snake" Roberts

Jan Roberts -- b.6/9/1939 N.S.
Model, Playmate
Misc: August 1962

Jim Roberts -- b.4/9/1940 d.10/23/2015 N.S. (75)
NHL Defensive, NHL Forward, Canadian
Misc: played 1958-1978

John Roberts -- b.11/10/1971
Writer, Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor
TV Shows: Bob's Burgers (as Linda), Gravity Falls (as Xyler)

John Roberts -- b.11/15/1956
News Person, Canadian
Misc: 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 Player
Misc: in the College Football Hall of Fame

John Glover Roberts -- b.1/27/1955
Judge
Misc: Chief Justice of the U.S.

Julia Roberts -- b.10/28/1967
Movie Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress
Names/Places: Eric's sister, Emma's aunt, b. in Smyrna, GA; RFMN:Julie Fiona
Misc: the first woman on a G.Q. magazine cover
Movie 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, English
Names/Places: aka Juliet Roberts
Group Names: Working Week

Julie (B. 1979) Roberts -- b.2/1/1979
Actress, Country Music Singer
Misc: NOT to be confused with Julia
Song Titles: Break Down Here

Kane Roberts -- b.1/16/1962 N.S.
Heavy Metal Guitairst
Group Names: Alice Cooper, soloist

Ken Roberts -- b.2/22/1910 d.6/19/2009 (99)
Game Show Host, Announcer
TV Shows: Where Was I?

Kenneth Roberts -- b.12/8/1885 d.7/21/1957 (71)
Author
Misc: wrote fictional reconstructions of the American Revolution.

Kenneth Leroy Roberts -- b.12/31/1951
Motorcyclist
Misc: Grand Prix motorcycle racing

Kenny Roberts -- b.10/14/1927 d.4/29/2012 (84)
Yodeler, Country Music Singer

Larry Roberts -- b.6/2/1963 N.S. d.12/5/2016 N.S. (53)
NFL Defensive End
Misc: 2x Super Bowl champ
Sports Teams: San Francisco 49ers

Layla Harvest Roberts -- b.10/22/1974
Actress, Model, Playmate
Misc: October 1997

Leonard Roberts -- b.11/17/1972
Actor
TV 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
Names/Places: aka Losa Roberts Gillan; Julia's sister
Movie 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, Arranger, Composer, Bandleader, Jazz Pianist

Matt Roberts -- b.1/10/1978 N.S. d.8/20/2016 N.S. (38)
Rock and Roll Guitarist
Group Names: 3 Doors Down

Maurice "Moe" Roberts -- b.12/13/1905 N.S. d.2/7/1975 N.S. (69)
NHL Player
Misc: played 10 games in the NHL and most of his 16 seasons in the minor hockey leagues
Sports Teams: Cleveland Barons, New Haven Eagles

Morganna Roberts -- b.7/4/1947
Sports Figure
Misc: baseball's kissing bandit

Nancy Roberts -- b.??/??/????
Actress
Names/Places: Julia's sister

Neil Roberts -- b.5/25/1964
Actor, Producer, English
TV 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, English
Group Names: Girls Aloud

Nora Roberts -- b.10/10/1950
Novelist
Book 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
Names/Places: b. nr. Ada, Okla.; RFN:Granville

Owen J. Roberts -- b.5/2/1875 d.5/17/1955 (80)
Supreme Court Justice
Misc: Associate Justice of the Supreme Court 1930-45

Pat Roberts -- b.4/20/1936 N.S.
Senator

Pernell Roberts -- b.5/18/1928 d.1/24/2010 (81)
TV Actor, TV Host
Names/Places: b. in Waycross, GA
Misc: some say b. in 1928
TV 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, Welsh (Wales)

Richard J. Roberts -- b.9/6/1943
Biochemist, Biologist, English
Misc: 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/Guitarist
Group Names: Flying Burrito Brothers, Firefall

Robin Roberts -- b.11/23/1960
TV Hostess, Sports Announcer
TV 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 Pitcher
Misc: won 28 in 1952, 286 in 19 seasons, 1950 World Series
Sports 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)
Actor
TV 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)
Actress
Names/Places: b. 1927 or 1928
Movie Titles: Our Gang

Stanley Roberts -- b.2/7/1970
NBA Center

T. J. Roberts -- b.9/24/1979
Actor, Producer
Names/Places: RN: Ted Jan Roberts
TV Shows: Masked Rider
Movie Titles: Milk, Tiger Heart, The Power Within

Tanya Roberts -- b.10/15/1955 N.S. d.1/4/2021 N.S. (65)
TV/Movie Actress
Misc: some say b. 1954
TV 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 Actor
Movie Titles: 10 Commandments

Tim Roberts -- b.4/14/1969
NFL Player

Tony (Actor) Roberts -- b.10/22/1939 N.S. d.2/7/2025 N.S. (85)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor
Names/Places: b. in New York City; Ken's son
TV Shows: Rosetti & Ryan, Lucie Arnaz Show
Movie Titles: Play It Again Sam, Serpico, Radio Days, Annie Hall, Hannah and Her Sisters

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