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Richie Robertson -- b.4/29/1957
Rock and Roll PerformerGroup Names: Fabulous Poodles
Robbie Robertson -- b.7/5/1944 N.S. d.8/9/2023 N.S. (79)
Movie Actor, Music Producer, Composer, Bassist, Guitarist, Classic Rock Singer, CanadianNames/Places: b. in Toronto; FN:Jamie or JamesMisc: some say b. 1943Group Names: The Band lead, soloist
Ronald Robertson -- b.9/25/1937 d.2/4/2000 (62)
Figure Skater
Rowan Robertson -- b.11/22/1971
Rock and Roll Guitarist, EnglishGroup Names: Bang Tango, Dio
Sir William Robertson -- b.1/29/1860 d.2/12/1933 (73)
EnglishMisc: Field marshal
Paul Bustill Robeson -- b.4/9/1898 d.1/23/1976 (77)
Civil Rights Leader, Movie/Stage Actor, Bass Singer/Basso, NFL PlayerNames/Places: b. in Princeton, NJMovie Titles: Song of Freedom, Big Fella, My Song Goes Forth, Show Boat, King Solomon's Mines
Maximilien Robespierre -- b.5/6/1758 d.7/28/1794 (36)
Revolutionary (m), FrenchNames/Places: MN:Francois Marie Isidore de
Don Robey -- b.11/1/1903 d.6/16/1975 (71)
Executive, Music FigureNames/Places: aka Deadric MaloneMisc: record co head; in the Blues Hall of Fame
Sir George Robey -- b.9/20/1869 d.11/29/1954 (85)
Movie/Stage Actor, Comedian, English
Louise Robey -- b.3/14/1960
TV/Movie Actress, Singer, Model, CanadianTV Shows: Friday's Curse (as Micki Foxter)Movie Titles: Raw Deal, The Money Pit, Play Nice
Bernadette Robi -- b.4/18/1958
ModelNames/Places: Lynn Swann's ex-
Paul Robi -- b.8/20/1931 d.2/1/1989 (57)
Baritone, Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: The Platters
Ivo Robic -- b.1/29/1923 d.3/9/2000 (77)
Songwriter, Pop Singer
Carl Robie -- b.5/12/1945 N.S. d.11/29/2011 N.S. (66)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, AmericanNames/Places: RN: Carl Joseph Robie III
Duke Robillard -- b.10/4/1948 N.S.
Blues Performer
Diane Robin -- b.7/23/1956 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Makin' It (as Felice), Angie (as Didi Malloy)Movie Titles: RoboCop, The Fisher King, The Relic, Adventures in Babysitting
Leo Robin -- b.4/6/1900 d.12/29/1984 (84)
Composer, Lyricist, SongwriterSong Titles: Thanks For the Memories (songwriter)
Laila Robins -- b.3/14/1959
ActressTV Shows: Homeland, Murder in the FirstMovie Titles: "Planes, Trains and Automobiles", Side Effects, True Crime, Oxygen
Thomas Robins -- b.9/1/1868 d.11/4/1957 (89)
Inventor (m)Misc: conveyor belts
Alexia Robinson -- b.1/1/1960
Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: Savannah (as Cassie Wheeler)
Andrew Robinson -- b.2/14/1942
Professor (m), ActorTV Shows: Star Trek DS9 (as Garak)
Ann Robinson -- b.5/25/1929
ActressTV Shows: War of the Worlds, Dragnet
Anne Robinson -- b.9/26/1944
Game Show HostessTV Shows: The Weakest Link
Anwar Robinson -- b.4/21/1979
SingerTV Shows: American Idol (Finalist #7 of 2005)
Arnie Robinson -- b.4/7/1948 N.S. d.12/1/2020 N.S. (72)
Olympic Athlete, Track and Field
Bartlett Robinson -- b.12/9/1912 d.3/26/1986 (73)
Actor, Radio ActorMisc: Prominent 1930-40s actor who originated Perry Mason on the radio
Ben Robinson -- b.12/30/1980 N.S.
Chef (m), EnglishTV Shows: Below Deck
Bill "Bojangles" Robinson -- b.5/25/1878 N.S. d.11/25/1949 N.S. (71)
Movie/Stage Actor, Vaudevillan, Dancer (m)Names/Places: NN:The King of Tap Dancers; RFN:Luther
Billy Robinson -- b.9/18/1938 N.S. d.3/3/2014 N.S. (75)
Author (m), Wrestler, English
Boardman Robinson -- b.9/6/1876 d.9/5/1952 (75)
Illustrator (m), Painter (m), CanadianMisc: Political cartoonist
Bobby Robinson -- b.4/16/1917 d.1/7/2011 (93)
Music FigureMisc: Black music Robyn Records founder
Brendan Robinson -- b.2/28/1990 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: Weeds (as Gordon), Pretty Little Liars (as Lucas)
Brooks Robinson Jr. -- b.5/18/1937 N.S. d.9/26/2023 N.S. (86)
Baseball Announcer, MLB Third BasemanNames/Places: NN:The Human Vacuum Cleaner; b. in Little Rock, Ark.; MN:CalbertMisc: 16x Gold Glove 1960-1975, AL MVP 1964, All Star MVP 1966; career span 1955-77; led AL in fielding 12 times from 1960-72 with the Baltimore Orioles; World Series MVP in 1970 (played in four World Series); 2,848 career hitsSports Teams: Baltimore Orioles
Bruce Robinson -- b.5/2/1946
Novelist, Screen/Scriptwriter, Actor, Director (m), EnglishBook Titles: Withnail and I
Bryan Robinson -- b.2/20/1970
NFL Defensive EndSports Teams: St. Louis Rams
Bryan Keith Robinson -- b.6/22/1974 N.S. d.6/11/2016 N.S. (41)
NFL DefensiveNames/Places: NN: Big Dog
Bumper Robinson -- b.6/19/1974
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Video Game Voice ActorTV Shows: Ben 10: Omniverse (as Rook Blonko), Webster, Night Court, Family Matters (as Daniel), Grown Ups (as Marcus), Sabrina the Teenage Witch (as James), Avengers Assemble (as Falcon)Movie Titles: Enemy Mine, Brother BearVideo Games: Star Wars (series), Marvel Heroes, Smurfs (series), Ben 10 Omniverse (series), Batman: Arkham Orgins (series), Lego Batman (series), Fallout (series), Lego Dimensions (series), Skylanders (series), Disney Infinity (series), Infinite Crisis
Charles Robinson -- b.11/9/1945 N.S. d.7/11/2021 N.S. (75)
Actor, Rhythm and Blues MusicianNames/Places: aka Charlie RobinsonGroup Names: The Drells (without Archie Drell)TV Shows: Mom, Buffalo Bill (as Newdell), Night Court (as court clerk Mac Robinson), Love & War (as Abe Johnson), Home Improvement (as Bud Harper), Hart of Dixie
Charli Robinson -- b.3/8/1980 N.S.
TV Hostess, AustralianTV Shows: It Takes Two, Home and Away
Chris Robinson -- b.2/17/1973
NBA Player
Chris Robinson -- b.12/20/1966
Songwriter, Rock and Roll SingerGroup Names: Black Crowes
Chris Robinson -- b.11/5/1938
ActorMisc: over 150 TV rolesTV Shows: Twelve O'Clock High (as Tech. Sgt. Sandy Komansky), General Hospital (as Dr. Rick Webber), Another World, Bold & Beautiful
Cliff Robinson -- b.3/13/1960
NBA Center, NBA Forward
Clifton Ralph "Clifford" Robinson -- b.12/16/1966 N.S. d.8/29/2020 N.S. (53)
NBA Player
Craig Robinson -- b.10/25/1971
Comic Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: The Office (as Daryl Philbin)Movie Titles: This is the End, Pineapple Express, Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Shrek Forever After
Cynthia Robinson -- b.1/12/1946 d.11/23/2015 N.S. (69)
Trumpeter, Rhythm and Blues MusicianMisc: some say b. 1944Group Names: Sly & the Family Stone
Darren Robinson -- b.6/10/1967 d.12/10/1995 (28)
Rap Music PerformerNames/Places: NN:Buffy; aka Human BreathboxGroup Names: The Fat Boys
Dave Robinson -- b.5/3/1941
NFL Linebacker, College Football PlayerMisc: 2x Super Bowl champion, 3x NFL champ; in the Green Bay Packers, College Football and Pro Football Halls of FameSports Teams: Penn State, Green Bay Packers (1963-1972), Washington Redskine (1973-1974)
David Robinson -- b.4/2/1949 N.S.
New Wave DrummerGroup Names: The Rising Tide, The Modern Lovers, The Pop!, DMZ, The Cars
David Maurice Robinson -- b.8/6/1965 N.S.
NBA Center, Olympic AthleteMisc: college Player of Year at Navy in 1987; overall first pick by San Antonio in 1987 NBA Draft; served in military from 1987-89; led NBA in scoring in 1994; played on bronze medal-winning Olympic team in 1988 and Dream Team gold medal winner in '92; 1996 Dream Team; 2x NBA Champion (1999, 2003); 1x NBA MVP (1995); 10x NBA All-Star (1990-96, 1998, 2000-01); 4x All-NBA First Team Selection (1991-92, 1995-96); 2x All-NBA Second Team Selection (1994, 1998); 4x All-NBA Third Team Selection (1990, 1993, 2000-01); 1x NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1992); 4x NBA All-Defensive First Team Selection (1991-92, 1995-96); 4x NBA All-Defensive Second Team Selection (1990, 1993-94, 1998); NBA Rookie of the Year (1990); NBA All-Rookie First Team (1990); FIBA World Championship gold medalist (1986); 2x Olympic Gold Medalist (1992, 1996); USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (1986); Member of the "Dream Team" inducted as a unit in 2010; 1x World Champion (1986); 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996); Spurs #50 retiredSports Teams: Navy (1983-1987), San Antonio Spurs (1989-2003)
Dawn Robinson -- b.11/24/1968
Rhythm and Blues SingerMisc: AP says b. Nov 28Group Names: En Vogue, Lucy Pearl
Denard Robinson -- b.9/22/1990 N.S.
NFL Quarterback, College Football PlayerSports Teams: Jacksonville Jaguars
Don Robinson -- b.6/8/1957
MLB Pitcher
Earl Hawley Robinson -- b.7/2/1910 d.7/20/1991 (81)
Composer, Songwriter, SingerMisc: Folk song collector; TV & film music
Eddie Robinson -- b.4/13/1970
NFL Player
Eddie Robinson -- b.12/15/1920 N.S. d.10/4/2021 N.S. (100)
MLB Executive, MLB Coach, MLB PlayerMisc: 4x All-Star, World Series champ (1948)
Eddie Robinson -- b.4/2/1978
Actor, Producer (m)Misc: some sources give b. on April 12TV Shows: Swans CrossingMovie Titles: Lone Star, Followers, Death Falls
Eddie Robinson -- b.2/13/1919 d.4/2/2007 (88)
NFL Coach, College Football CoachMisc: head coach at Div. I-AA Grambling State for 51 years; winningest coach in college history beating Bear Bryant's winningest title in 1985; has led Tigers to 8 national black college titles; entered 1994 season with career record of 388-140-15.
Edward G. Robinson -- b.12/12/1893 d.1/26/1973 (79)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, RomanianNames/Places: b. in Bucharest; RN:Emmanuel GoldenbergMisc: d. Feb 26?Movie Titles: The Ten Commandments
Edwin Arlington Robinson -- b.12/22/1869 d.4/6/1935 (65)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Poet (m)
Eugene Robinson -- b.5/28/1963
NFL Safety
Floyd (Baseball) Robinson -- b.5/9/1936
MLB PlayerSports Teams: Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnatti Reds, Oakland A's
Floyd (Basketball) Robinson -- b.4/28/1941 d.5/23/2013 (72)
NBA Player
Floyd (Country Singer) Robinson -- b.8/10/1932 N.S. d.5/28/2016 N.S. (83)
Composer, Guitarist, Country Singer
Forbes Robinson -- b.5/21/1926 d.5/13/1987 (60)
Opera Singer, British
Fran Robinson -- b.4/16/1970
ActressMisc: retired from acting in 1986TV Shows: Charlie & Company
Francis Robinson -- b.4/28/1910 d.5/14/1980 (70)
Music FigureMisc: Metropolitan Opera House Assistant Manager
Frank Robinson -- b.8/31/1935 N.S. d.2/7/2019 N.S. (83)
MLB Manager, MLB Right FielderNames/Places: b. in Beaumont, TXMisc: 2x World Series champ, Gold Glove, NL MVP 1961, AL MVP 1966, All Star MVP 1971; career 586 HRs; Triple Crown winner and World Series MVP in 1966 with Baltimore; first black manager in Major Leagues with Cleveland in 1975; Reds and Orioles #20 retiredSports Teams: Cincinnatti Reds (NL MVP 1961, player 1956-1965), Baltimore Orioles (AL MVP 1966, player 1966-1971, manager 1988-1991, coach 1978-1980, 1985-1987), Los Angeles Dodgers (player 1972), California Angels (player 1973-1974, coach 1977), San Francisco Giants (manager 1981-1984), Cleveland Indians (player 1974-1976, manager 1975-1977), Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals (manager 2002-2006), Milwaukee Brewers (coach, 1984)
Glenn Robinson -- b.1/10/1973
NBA Forward, Olympic AthleteMisc: 1996 Dream TeamSports Teams: Milwaukee Bucks
Greg (B. 1951) Robinson -- b.10/9/1951 N.S. d.1/5/2022 N.S. (70)
College Baseball Coach, NFL CoachMisc: 2x Super Bowl champion coach XXXII and XXXIIISports Teams: Denver Broncos (1995-2000)
Greg (B. 1969) Robinson -- b.8/7/1969
NFL Runningback
Harriet Jane Hanson Robinson -- b.2/8/1825 d.12/22/1911 (86)
Suffragate
Henry Morton Robinson -- b.9/7/1898 d.1/13/1961 (62)
Novelist
Holly Robinson -- b.9/18/1964
Actress, TV Hostess, SingerNames/Places: LN:PeeteTV Shows: The Talk (co-host), 21 Jump Street (as Judy Hoffs), Hangin' With Mr. Cooper (as Vanessa Russell), The Nanny (as Maggie Sheffield), For Your Love (as Malena Ellis), Like Family (as Tanya Ward), Chicago Fire (as Tamara Jones)Movie Titles: Beethoven (series), 21 Jump Street
Ivan Robinson -- b.2/27/1971 N.S.
Boxer, Olympic AthleteMisc: Olympics 1992
J. Russel Robinson -- b.7/8/1892 d.9/30/1963 (71)
Jazz MusicianGroup Names: Original Dixieland Jazz Band
Jackie Robinson -- b.1/31/1919 d.10/24/1972 (53)
Movie Actor, MLB Second BasemanNames/Places: RFN:Jack RooseveltMisc: 6x All-Star, World Series champion (1955), 2x NL stolen base leader, NL MVP 1949; he broke baseball's color barrier with Brooklyn Dodgers '47; was the first black American elected to Baseball's Hall of FameSports Teams: Kansas City Monarchs (Negro Leagues), Brooklyn Dodgers (1947-1956)
James Robinson -- b.8/31/1970
NBA Player
James Harvey Robinson -- b.6/29/1863 d.2/16/1936 (72)
Historian (m), Educator (m)
Jay Robinson -- b.4/14/1930 d.9/27/2013 (83)
Actor
Jeff Robinson -- b.2/20/1970
NFL Player
Jeff Robinson -- b.12/14/1961 d.10/26/2014 (52)
MLB Pitcher
John Robinson -- b.7/25/1935
NFL Coach, College Football Coach, College Football PlayerMisc: in the College Football Hall of FameSports Teams: University of Southern California (coach 1972-1974, 1976-1982, 1993-1997), University of Oregon (player 1955-1957, coach 1960-1971), Oakland Raiders (coach 1975), Los Angeles Rams (coach 1983-1991), University of Nevada Las Vegas (coach 1999-2004), San Marcos High School (CA, coach 2010)
Johnny Nolan Robinson -- b.9/9/1938 N.S.
NFL SafetyMisc: 1x Super Bowl champion, 3x AFL champion, 6x AFL All-Star, 5x First team All-AFL, 2x Second team All-AFLSports Teams: Dallas Texans / Kansas City Chiefs (1960-1971)
Joseph Taylor Robinson -- b.8/26/1872 d.7/14/1937 (64)
Politician (m), Attorney/Lawyer (m)Misc: a major figure in the enactment of New Deal legislation
Kerry Robinson -- b.10/3/1973
MLB Player
Khalid Donnel Robinson -- b.2/11/1998 N.S.
SingerNames/Places: aka Khalid
Kim Stanley Robinson -- b.3/23/1952
Author (m)
Larry Clark Robinson -- b.6/2/1951
NHL Defensive, CanadianMisc: played 1971-1992; Montreal Canadiens defenseman won Norris trophy '77,'80; career 208 goals and 750 assistsSports Teams: Montreal Canadiens, Los Angeles Kings
Len Robinson -- b.10/4/1951
NBA Player
Leon Robinson -- b.3/8/1962 N.S.
Actor, SingerMovie Titles: Buffalo Soldiers, Waiting to Exhale, Cool Runnings, Cliffhanger
M. R. Robinson -- b.12/24/1895 d.??/??/????
Publisher (m), Editor (m)
Maquet Robinson -- b.11/5/????
Pop SingerGroup Names: Special Generation
Marcus Robinson -- b.2/27/1975
NFL Wide Receiver
Mark Robinson -- b.9/13/1962
NFL Player
Matthew Robinson -- b.1/1/1937 d.8/5/2002 (65)
Screen/Scriptwriter, ActorNames/Places: Holly's and Matt's fatherMisc: wrote for Sanford And Son and The Cosby ShowTV Shows: Sesame Street (1969-71)
Max Robinson -- b.5/1/1939 d.12/20/1988 (49)
Newscaster, JournalistTV Shows: ABC News (the first black anchor of a major network newscast)
Nate Robinson -- b.5/31/1984 N.S.
NBA Guard
Navia Robinson -- b.5/4/2005 N.S.
Actress
Nick Robinson -- b.10/5/1963 N.S.
Journalist, English
Nick Robinson -- b.3/22/1995
Actor, Video Game Voice ActorTV Shows: Melissa and Joey (as Ryder Scanlon)Movie Titles: Jurassic World, The Kings of Summer, The 5th WaveVideo Games: Lego (series)
Phil Alden Robinson -- b.3/1/1950
Screenwriter, Director (m)Movie Titles: Field of Dreams, Sneakers, The Sum of All Fears
Phoebe Robinson -- b.9/28/1984 N.S.
Actress, ComedienneMovie Titles: What Men Want
Rafael Robinson -- b.6/19/1969
NFL Player
Rey Robinson -- b.4/1/1952
Sprinter, Olympic AthleteMisc: Olympic-1972
Rich Robinson -- b.5/24/1969
Rock and Roll GuitaristGroup Names: Black Crowes
Robert Henry Robinson -- b.12/17/1927 d.8/12/2011 (83)
Author (m), Journalist, English
Sir Robert Robinson -- b.9/13/1886 d.2/8/1975 (88)
Chemist (m), English
Roger Robinson -- b.5/2/1940 d.9/26/2018 N.S. (78)
ActorMovie Titles: Brother to Brother, Newman's Law, H., Wedding Daze
Ron Robinson -- b.3/24/1962
MLB Player
Rumeal Robinson -- b.11/13/1966
NBA Guard
Ryder Robinson -- b.1/7/2004
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Kate Hudson and Chris's son, Goldie Hawn's grandson
Sandra Dee Robinson -- b.3/23/1967
ActressNames/Places: aka Sandra Ferguson or Sandra ReinhardtTV Shows: The Bay (as Dr. Christine Nelson)Movie Titles: The Man in the Silo, Falcon Down
Scott Robinson -- b.11/22/1979
Pop Singer, Hip Hop Rapper, EnglishGroup Names: Five Guys
Serena Robinson -- b.2/20/1961
XXX-rated actress
Smokey Robinson -- b.2/19/1940 N.S.
Music Executive, Music Producer, Composer, Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: b. in Detroit; RFN:WilliamMisc: Motown Records V.P.Group Names: Smokey Robinson and the Miracles (lead and founder through 1972), soloistSong Titles: Shop Around, You Really Got a Hold on Me, Mickey's Monkey, The Tracks of My Tears, Going to a Go-Go, More Love, I Second That Emotion, Baby Baby Don't Cry, The Tears of a CLown (previous titles as lead with The Miracles), Crusin', Being With You, Tell Me Tomorrow Part 1, Just to See Her, One HeartbeatAlbum Titles: Going to a Go-Go, Away We a Go-Go, Make it Happen, Special Occasion, Time Out for Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Four in Blue (previous titles as lead with The Miracles), A Quiet Storm, Where There's Smoke..., Warm Thoughts, Being With You, Yes It's You Lady, One Heartbeat
Spider Robinson -- b.11/24/1948
Science Fiction Writer (m), American, Canadian
Sugar Chile Robinson -- b.12/28/1938
Blues Singer, Jazz Pianist
"Sugar" Ray Robinson -- b.5/3/1920 d.4/12/1989 (68)
BoxerNames/Places: RN:Walker Smith Jr.Misc: mddleweight champ 5X's, welterweight champ; 175 wins w/ 110 KOs, 19 losses w/ 1 KO
Sylvia Robinson -- b.3/6/1936 N.S. d.9/29/2011 N.S. (75)
Music Producer, Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: MaN:VanderpoolMisc: NOT the country Sylvia (b. 12-9)Group Names: Mickey & Sylvia, soloist
Thomas Robinson -- b.3/17/1991 N.S.
NBA Forward
Tim Robinson -- b.5/23/1981
Comedy Writer (m), Actor, ComedianTV Shows: Saturday Night Live
Tom (Musician) Robinson -- b.7/1/1950 N.S.
Songwriter, Bandleader, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, British
Tom (Swimming) Robinson -- b.??/??/???? N.S.
Swimmer, AmericanMisc: Swimming Coach
Vicki Sue Robinson -- b.5/31/1954 d.4/27/2000 (45)
Pop SingerSong Titles: Turn the Beat Around
Wendy Raquel Robinson -- b.7/25/1967 N.S.
Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: The Game (as Tasha Mack), Minor Adjustments (as Rachel Aimes), Steve Harvey Show (as Principal Regina 'Piggy' Grier), Grand HotelMovie Titles: Descendants, Miss Congeniality, Rebound
Wilbert Robinson -- b.6/29/1863 d.8/8/1934 (71)
MLB Manager, MLB CatcherNames/Places: NN:Uncle RobbieSports Teams: Philadelphia Athletics (1886-1890), Baltimore Orioles (AA/NL, 1890-1899), St. Louis Cardinals (1900), Baltimore Orioles (AL, 1901-1902), Baltimore Orioles (manager, AL, 1902), Brooklyn Robins (manager, 1914-1931)
Zuleikha Robinson -- b.6/29/1977
Actress, Singer, EnglishTV Shows: LostMovie Titles: Hidalgo, The Merchant of Venice, The Namesake
Bruce Robison -- b.6/11/1966
Songwriter, Country Singer
Carson Robison -- b.8/4/1890 d.3/24/1957 (66)
Arranger, Songwriter, Country Singer
Charles Augustus Robison -- b.11/11/2002
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Emily and Charlie's son
Charlie Robison -- b.9/1/1964 N.S. d.9/10/2023 N.S. (59)
Songwriter, Country Singer
Emily Robison -- b.8/16/1972
Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist, Country SingerNames/Places: RN: Emily Burns ErwinGroup Names: Dixie Chicks
Henry Benjamin Robison -- b.4/14/2005
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Emily and Charlie's twin son
Juliana Tex Robison -- b.4/14/2005
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Emily and Charlie's twin daughter
Luc Robitaille -- b.2/17/1966
NHL Left Wing, CanadianMisc: played 1986-2006Sports Teams: Los Angeles Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings
Chet Roble -- b.4/13/1908 d.10/31/1962 (54)
Pianist
Rodrigo Alberto De Jesús Chaves Robles -- b.6/10/1961 N.S.
President (m), Costa Rican
Chris Robshaw -- b.6/4/1986 N.S.
Rugby Player, English
Bobby Robson -- b.2/18/1933 d.7/31/2009 (76)
Soccer Player, EnglishMisc: CBE; inside forward and manager
Bryan Robson -- b.1/11/1957
Soccer Player, English
Dame Flora Robson -- b.3/28/1902 d.7/7/1984 (82)
Actress, English
Mark Robson -- b.12/4/1913 d.6/20/1978 (64)
Director (m), Canadian
May Robson -- b.4/19/1858 N.S. d.10/20/1942 N.S. (84)
Movie/Stage Actress, Australian
Andy Robustelli -- b.12/6/1925 N.S. d.5/31/2011 N.S. (85)
NFL PlayerSports Teams: Los Angeles Rams (1951-1955), New York Giants (1956-1964)
Reggie Roby -- b.7/30/1961 d.2/22/2005 (43)
NFL Player
Robyn -- b.6/12/1979 N.S.
Pop Singer, SwedishNames/Places: RN: Robyn CarlssonSong Titles: Show Me Love, Do You Know (What It Takes)
Patricia Roc -- b.6/17/1915 d.12/30/2003 (88)
Actress, English
Antonino Rocca -- b.4/13/1921 N.S. d.3/15/1977 N.S. (55)
Sportscaster, Wrestler, ItalianNames/Places: RN:Antonino Biasetto
Daniela Rocca -- b.9/12/1937 d.5/28/1995 (57)
Actress
John Rocca -- b.9/23/1960
Music Producer, Dance-Pop Performer, English
Mo Rocca -- b.1/28/1969 N.S.
Humorist, Satirist (m), Journalist, Actor, Comedian
Alex Rocco -- b.2/29/1936 d.7/18/2015 (79)
ActorTV Shows: Three For the Road, 79 Park Avenue, The Famous Teddy Z (as Al Floss), Sibs (as Howie), The George Carlin Show (as Harry), The Simpsons (as Roger Myers), One Life to Live, The Facts of LifeMovie Titles: The Godfather, Dudley Do Right
Geena Rocero -- b.10/24/1983 N.S.
Playmate, Filipino (Phillipean)Misc: Playboy Playmate of the Month for August 2019
Coco Rocha -- b.9/10/1988 N.S.
Model, Canadian
Kali Rocha -- b.12/5/1971 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Liv and Maddie, Man with a Plan, Grey's AnatomyMovie Titles: Meet the Parents
Alden Roche -- b.4/9/1945 N.S. d.6/2/2022 N.S. (77)
NFL Defensive End
Betty Roche -- b.1/9/1920 d.2/16/1999 (79)
Jazz SingerMisc: b. 1918?Group Names: Duke Ellington's Orchestra (vocalist in 1943-44)
Brian Roche -- b.5/29/1968
NFL Player
Daniel Roche -- b.10/14/1999 N.S.
Actor, EnglishTV Shows: Outnumbered
David Roche -- b.6/13/1975
NHL Player, Canadian
Eamonn Roche -- b.2/29/1968
ActorTV Shows: Bonnie Hunt Show (as Andrew Wiggins)Movie Titles: The Mask, Towelhead, Meet Wally Sparks
Eugene Roche -- b.9/22/1928 d.7/28/2004 (75)
ActorTV Shows: Captain Kangaroo (writer), The Corner Bar, Soap (as attorney E. Ronald Mallu), Webster (as Bill Parker)
John Roche -- b.9/26/1949
NBA Player, College Basketball Player, ABA FigureMisc: University of South Carolina #11 retiredSports Teams: University of South Carolina, New York Nets (ABA 1971-1974), Kentucky Colonels (ABA 1974-1975), Utah Stars (ABA, 1975), Los Angeles Lakers (1976), Sinudyne Bologna (Italy, 1977-1978), Denver Nuggets (1979-1981)
Kevin Roche -- b.6/14/1922 N.S. d.3/1/2019 N.S. (96)
Architect (m), Irish
Maggie Roche -- b.10/26/1951 N.S. d.1/21/2017 N.S. (65)
SingerGroup Names: Roches
Sebastian Roché -- b.8/4/1964 N.S.
Writer (m), Actor, FrenchTV Shows: The Man in the High CastleMovie Titles: Beowulf, The Young Pope, A Walk Among the Tombstones
Stephen Roche -- b.11/28/1959
Bicyclist, Irish
Suzzy Roche -- b.9/29/1956
Rock and Roll PerformerGroup Names: Roches
Terre Roche -- b.4/10/1953
Author (m), Teacher (m), Songwriter, GuitaristGroup Names: The Roches
Tony Roche -- b.5/17/1945
Tennis Player, Tennis Coach, Australian
Robin Rochelle -- b.11/24/1961 d.2/9/1996 (34)
Actress
Nathaniel Rochester -- b.2/21/1752 d.5/17/1831 (79)
Revolutionary (m), Soldier, Pioneer (m)
Ezra Rochlin -- b.12/5/1915 d.1/21/1995 (79)
Music Director, Conductor
Jeff Rochlin -- b.5/15/1965
Entertainment Figure
Debbie Rochon -- b.11/3/1968
Actress, Producer (m), Canadian
François Rochon -- b.4/18/1953 N.S.
NHL Player
Lela Rochon -- b.4/17/1964
TV/Movie Actress, Commercial Actress, Producer (m)Names/Places: b. in Los AngelesMisc: worked in over 20 Bud Light ads with Spuds McKenzie; some say b. 1966TV Shows: The Wayans BrothersMovie Titles: Harlem Nights, First Daughter, Any Given Sunday, Knock Off, Waiting To Exhale, Why Do Fools Fall in Love
Rock D. J. Zonka -- b.7/4/1962
Alternative Rock PerformerGroup Names: Big Audio Dynamite
Blossom Rock -- b.8/21/1895 d.1/14/1978 (82)
TV/Movie ActressNames/Places: Jeanette MacDonald's sister; stage name: Marie Blake of 1940s moviesMisc: veteran comic supporting actress of the 1940sTV Shows: The Addams Family (as Grandma Addams)
Bob Rock -- b.5/21/1955
Engineer (m), Music Producer
Bobby Rock -- b.7/13/1963
Author (m), Rock and Roll DrummerGroup Names: Vixen, Nelson
Chris Rock -- b.2/7/1965
TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice ActorTV Shows: Saturday Night Live (as Dark Side with Nat X, regular), Everybody Hates Chris (as himself/narrator)Movie Titles: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Boomerang, CB4, Leathal Weapon IV, Nurse Betty, Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back, Bad Company, Head of State, The Longest Yard, Madagascar, I Think I Love My Wife, Down to Earth
George Rock -- b.10/11/1919 d.4/13/1988 (68)
Novelty SingerGroup Names: Spike Jones and the City Slickers
John Rock -- b.3/24/1890 d.12/4/1984 (94)
Scientist (m)Misc: Clinician; developed birth control pill in 1944
Lola Simone Rock -- b.6/28/2002
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Malaak Compton and Chris's daughter
Mick Rock -- b.11/21/1948 N.S. d.11/18/2021 N.S. (72)
Photographer (m), EnglishMisc: He photographed rock music acts such as Queen, David Bowie, T. Rex, Syd Barrett, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop and The Stooges, The Sex Pistols, Ozzy Osbourne, The Ramones, Joan Jett, Talking Heads, Roxy Music, Thin Lizzy, Geordie, Mötley Crüe, and Blondie
Pete Rock -- b.6/21/1970
Music Producer, Rap Music Performer
Sir Monti Rock III -- b.5/29/1939 N.S.
Movie Actor, Disco SingerGroup Names: Disco Tex & The Sex-O-LettesMovie Titles: Saturday Night Fever
Tony Rock -- b.6/30/1969 N.S.
Actor, ComedianTV Shows: Living Biblically
Walter Rock -- b.11/4/1941
NFL Tackle, Football Offensive LinemanMisc: Super Bowl VIISports Teams: Washington Redskins
Zahra Savannah Rock -- b.5/22/2004
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Malaak and Chris's daughter
Abby Rockefeller -- b.10/26/1874 d.4/5/1948 (73)
Art Collector, Philanthropist, SocialiteNames/Places: John D.'s wife
David Rockefeller -- b.6/12/1915 N.S. d.3/20/2017 N.S. (101)
Businessperson, BankerNames/Places: b. in New York; John Jr.'s sonMisc: International Power Broker; CEO & Chairman of Chase Manhattan Bank in New York city
Happy Rockefeller -- b.6/9/1926 d.5/19/2015 (88)
Politician (m)
James Stillman Rockefeller -- b.6/8/1902 d.8/10/2004 (102)
Olympic AthleteMisc: won an Olympic gold medal as captain of an eight-man crew with coxswain.
John D. Rockefeller -- b.7/8/1839 d.5/23/1937 (97)
Industrialist, Philanthropist, MultimillionaireNames/Places: b. in Richford, N.Y.; MN:DavisonMisc: Capitalist; Standard Oil Company and University of Chicago founder
John D. Rockefeller III -- b.3/21/1906 d.1/10/1978 (71)
PhilanthropistMisc: d. July 10?
John D. Rockefeller IV -- b.6/18/1937
Senator (m)Names/Places: MN:Jay
John D. Rockefeller Jr. -- b.1/29/1874 d.5/11/1960 (86)
Financier, PhilanthropistNames/Places: MN:David
Laurence S. Rockefeller -- b.5/26/1910 d.7/11/2004 (94)
Naturalist, ConservationistNames/Places: b. in New York City
Mary French Rockefeller -- b.5/1/1910 d.4/17/1997 (86)
PhilanthropistNames/Places: Laurence S.'s wife
Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller -- b.7/8/1908 d.1/26/1979 (70)
Vice President (m), Governor (m)Names/Places: d. in New York CityMisc: New York Governor, 41st U.S. Vice President 1974-77
Richard Gilder Rockefeller -- b.1/20/1949 d.6/13/2014 (65)
Physician (m)Names/Places: David and Margaret's son
Rodman C. Rockefeller -- b.5/2/1932 d.5/14/2000 (68)
Businessperson, ExecutiveNames/Places: Nelson's son
William Rockefeller -- b.5/31/1841 d.6/24/1922 (81)
Financier, IndustrialistMisc: known, in conjunction with his older brother, John D. Rockefeller, for his role in the establishment and growth of the Standard Oil Company.
Winthrop Rockefeller -- b.5/1/1912 d.2/22/1973 (60)
Politician (m), PhilanthropistNames/Places: second youngest of the five sons of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
Scott Rockenfield -- b.6/15/1963
Composer, Rock and Roll DrummerGroup Names: Queensryche, Slave to the System
John Rocker -- b.10/17/1974
MLB PitcherMisc: Relief pitcher with a bigger mouth than can be tolerated
Lee Rocker -- b.8/3/1961
Rock and Roll BassistNames/Places: RN:Leon DrucherGroup Names: The Stray Cats
Charles Rocket -- b.8/24/1949 d.10/7/2005 (56)
Actor, ComedianTV Shows: Moonlighting (semi-regular), Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update (anchor & regular 1980-81, the 1st SNL member fired from NY for saying the 'f' word live just happened to be a Rocket!)
Kadan Rockett -- b.9/11/2005 N.S.
Actor, Magician/Illusionist (m), VentriloquistMovie Titles: Dark Skies, The Fortune Theory
Rikki Rockett -- b.8/8/1961
Heavy Metal DrummerMisc: some say b. 1958 or 1959Group Names: Poison
Valerie Rockey -- b.2/15/1994 N.S.
Dancer (m)
Luke Rockhold -- b.10/17/1984 N.S.
Mixed Martial Arts
Rockin Dopsie Sr. -- b.2/10/1932 d.8/26/1993 (61)
Singer, Accordionist, Bandleader, Jazz-Fusion PerformerNames/Places: RN:Alton Jay RubinMisc: fused Cajun with R&B music (zydeco); guested on Paul Simon's Graceland album playing accordion, so "Weird Al" is in good company on the pop charts.
Rockin' Robin -- b.10/24/????
Radio Disc JockNames/Places: LN:Roth
Rockin' Sidney -- b.4/9/1938 d.2/25/1998 (59)
Rhythm and Blues Musician, Soul PerformerNames/Places: LN:Simien
Knute Rockne -- b.3/4/1888 d.3/31/1931 (43)
College Football Coach, NorweiganNames/Places: MN:KennethMisc: he revolutionized the game by stressing the forward pass; he was also a hero as a player for Notre Dame. By the time of his death in an airplane crash, Rockne had amassed 105 wins to 12 losses and had five unbeaten seasons.Sports Teams: University of Notre Dame (player 1910-1913, coach 1914-1930, administrator 1920-1930), Akron Indians (1914), Massillon Tigers (1915-1917), South Bend J.F.C.s (coach 1916-1917)
David C. Rockola -- b.1/23/1897 d.1/26/1993 (96)
Inventor (m), Manufacturer, Music FigureMisc: Jukebox developer; founder Rock-Ola Manuf. Co.
Rockstar Spud -- b.1/30/1983 N.S.
Wrestler
Darren Christopher Rockwell -- b.10/29/2005 N.S.
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Tom Rockwell's son
Captain Ell B. Rockwell -- b.2/18/1830 d.12/3/1928 (98)
Captain (m)Misc: of a steamboat
George Lincoln Rockwell -- b.3/9/1918 d.8/25/1967 (49)
Nazi LeaderMisc: founder & leader of American Nazi Party; d. assassination
Martha Rockwell -- b.4/26/1944
Skier
Norman Rockwell -- b.2/3/1894 d.11/8/1978 (84)
Illustrator (m), Painter (m)Names/Places: b. in New York CityMisc: painted 317 covers for the Saturday Evening Post
Rick Rockwell -- b.11/27/1956 N.S.
ComedianMisc: TV Millionaire in the infamous Fox 2000 specialTV Shows: San Diego at Large (as "Skippy" and other characters)
Robert Rockwell -- b.10/5/1921 d.1/25/2003 (81)
TV/Radio ActorTV Shows: Our Miss Brooks (as Philip Boynton)
Rocky Rockwell -- b.3/2/1923 d.12/15/2013 (90)
Singer, TrumpeterNames/Places: RN:BlandTV Shows: Lawrence Welk Show
Sam Rockwell -- b.11/5/1968
Movie ActorMovie Titles: Conviction, Galaxy Quest, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (as Chuck Barris), Matchstick Men, Choke, Frost/Nixon, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Moon, The Poltergeist, Matchstick Men, The Green Mile
Tom Rockwell -- b.2/26/1973
Novelty SingerNames/Places: NN:SpiceGroup Names: Sudden Death, soloist (as Devo Spice)
Willard F. Rockwell -- b.3/31/1888 d.10/16/1978 (90)
Engineer (m), BusinesspersonMisc: founded Rockwell Std & Rockwell Mfg Co.
James Roday -- b.4/4/1976 N.S.
Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: A Million Little Things, Psych, Miss Match (as Nick Paine), Psyche (as Shawn Spencer)Movie Titles: Beerfest, Don't Come Knocking, The Dukes of Hazzard, Showtime
Marcia Rodd -- b.7/8/1940
ActressTV Shows: David Frost Revue, 13 Queens Blvd., Flamingo Road (as Alice Kovacs), Trapper John MD (as EJ Riverside)
Franc Roddam -- b.4/29/1946
Director (m), English
Mike Rodden -- b.10/2/1982
Rock and Roll PerformerGroup Names: Hinder
Eugene Wesley "Gene" Roddenberry -- b.8/19/1921 N.S. d.10/24/1991 N.S. (70)
Screenwriter, TV/Movie Producer (m)Names/Places: Majel Barrett's husbandMisc: decorated WWII bomber pilotTV Shows: Star Trek (creator), Star Trek: The Next Generation (creator)
Andy Roddick -- b.8/30/1982
Tennis PlayerNames/Places: RN: Andrew Stephen Roddick
Hank Roddick -- b.9/30/2015 N.S.
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Brooklyn Decker and Andy's son
Rod Roddy -- b.9/18/1937 d.10/27/2003 (66)
Announcer (m)Misc: Soap narratorTV Shows: Price is Right (announcer 1985-2003)
Homer Rodeheaver -- b.10/4/1880 d.12/18/1955 (75)
Evangelist, Music Director, Composer, Music Publisher, Singer
Holland Roden -- b.10/7/1986
Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: Teen Wolf (as Lydia Martin)Movie Titles: Bring It On: Fight to The Finish
Mark Rodenhauser -- b.6/1/1961
NFL Player
Brande Nicole Roderick -- b.6/13/1974
Actress, Model, PlaymateMisc: April 2000; Playboy Playmate of the Year 2001
David Roderick -- b.5/3/1942
Executive
Jim Rodford -- b.7/7/1941 d.1/20/2018 N.S. (76)
Rock and Roll Bassist, EnglishNames/Places: RN: James Walter RodfordGroup Names: The Zombies, The Swinging Blue Jeans, The Bluetones, Argent, The Kinks
Aaron Rodgers -- b.12/2/1983 N.S.
NFL QuarterbackMisc: Super Bowl XLV MVPSports Teams: Green Bay Packers
Bill Rodgers -- b.12/23/1947
Runner, Track and FieldNames/Places: sometimes spelled Bill Rogers; RN:William Henry RodgersMisc: won Boston and New York City marathons 4 times each from 1975-80.
Bob "Buck" Rodgers -- b.8/16/1938 N.S.
MLB Manager, MLB Coach, MLB Catcher
Brendan Rodgers -- b.1/26/1973 N.S.
Soccer Coach, Northern Ireland
Clodagh Rodgers -- b.3/5/1947
Actress, Singer, Northern Ireland
Derrick Rodgers -- b.10/14/1971
NFL Linebacker
Franklin Cullen "Pepper" Rodgers -- b.10/8/1931 N.S. d.5/14/2020 N.S. (88)
College Football Coach, College Football PlayerMisc: he led the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets to an undefeated season in 1952 and later became their head coach
Guy Rodgers -- b.9/1/1935 d.2/19/2001 (65)
NBA PlayerMisc: 6917 assistsSports Teams: Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors (1958-1966), Chicago Bulls (1966-1967), Cincinnatti Royals (1967-1968), Milwaukee Bucks (1968-1970)
Jimmie Rodgers -- b.9/18/1933 N.S. d.1/18/2021 N.S. (87)
Variety Show Host, Songwriter, Guitarist, Pianist, Pop Singer, Folk SingerNames/Places: b. in Camas, WA; RFN:James FrederickSong Titles: Honey CombTV Shows: Jimmie Rodgers Show
Jimmy Rodgers -- b.9/8/1897 d.5/26/1933 (35)
Songwriter, Pianist, Country Singer/GuitaristNames/Places: b. in Meridan, MS; RFMN:James Charles; NN:Father of Country Music; NN:America's Blue Yodeler
Jimmy Rodgers -- b.3/12/1943
NBA Coach, NBA Player
John Rodgers -- b.1/15/1881 d.8/26/1926 (45)
Naval Officer, Aviator (m)Misc: WWI
Johnny Rodgers -- b.7/5/1951
NFL Runningback, College Football Player, CFL FigureMisc: Heisman Trophy (1972)Sports Teams: University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Montreal Alouettes (1973-1976), San Diego Chargers (1977-1978)
Jordan Rodgers -- b.8/30/1988 N.S.
College Football Player
Mary Rodgers -- b.1/11/1931 d.6/26/2014 (83)
Composer
Michael E. Rodgers -- b.5/8/1969
Actor, ScottishMovie Titles: Auto Focus, The Patriot, Gia, Red Rose
Nile Rodgers -- b.9/19/1952 N.S.
Music Producer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Rhythm and Blues Musician, Rock and Roll MusicianMisc: produced Sister Sledge, Diana Ross, Debbie Harry, David Bowie, Thompson Twins, and MadonnaGroup Names: Chic (rhythm and blues), The Honeydrippers (rock and roll)
Pamela Rodgers -- b.6/28/1943 N.S.
ActressMisc: retired from acting in 1973TV Shows: Rowan and Martin's Laugh-InMovie Titles: The Big Cube, Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine, Suddenly Single
Paul Rodgers -- b.12/17/1949
Songwriter, Pianist, Rock and Roll Singer, EnglishGroup Names: Free, Bad Company, The Firm
Percy Natham Rodgers -- b.2/9/1970 N.S.
Songwriter, SingerGroup Names: B.V.S.M.P.
Phil Rodgers -- b.4/3/1938 N.S. d.6/26/2018 N.S. (80)
Golfer, American
Richard Rodgers -- b.6/28/1902 d.12/30/1979 (77)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Screen/Scriptwriter, Composer/Songwriter, LyricistNames/Places: b. in New York CityMisc: Broadway; Oscar Hammerstein 2nd's partner; composed It Might As Well Be Spring; with partners Hammerstein and Hart, he scored Sound Of Music, South Pacific, Carousel, and Oklahoma
Hugh Rodham -- b.4/2/1911 d.4/7/1993 (82)
Celebrity RelativeNames/Places: Hillary's father
Zachary Boxer Rodham -- b.6/9/1995
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Nicole Boxer & Tony's son
François "Auguste" René Rodin -- b.11/12/1840 d.11/17/1917 (77)
Sculptor (m), FrenchMisc: The Thinker; d. in Meudon, France
Peter W. Rodino Jr. -- b.6/7/1909 d.5/7/2005 (95)
Politician (m), CongresspersonMisc: chaired Watergate hearings
Dennis Keith Rodman -- b.5/13/1961 N.S.
NBA ForwardNames/Places: NN: The WormMisc: 5x NBA Champion (1989-1990, 1996-1998); 2x NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1990-1991); 2x NBA All-Star (1990, 1992); 2x All-NBA Third Team (1992, 1995); 7x NBA All-Defensive First Team (1989-1993, 1995-1996); 1x NBA All-Defensive Second Team(1994); 7x NBA Rebounding Champion (1991-98); Pistons #10 retiredSports Teams: Detroit Pistons (1986-1993), San Antonio Spurs (1993-1995), Chicago Bulls (1995-1998), Los Angeles Lakers (1999), Dallas Mavericks (2000)
Judy Rodman -- b.5/23/1951
Music Producer, Songwriter, Country SingerSong Titles: Until I Met You
Selden Rodman -- b.2/19/1909 d.11/2/2002 (93)
Poet (m), Art Critic (m), Editor (m)
Caesar Rodney -- b.10/7/1728 d.6/26/1784 (55)
Revolutionary (m), Politician (m), Statesman (m), Lawyer (m)Misc: Declaration of Independence signer
Red Rodney -- b.9/27/1927 d.5/27/1994 (66)
Bandleader, Jazz TrumpeterMisc: best known for his association with saxophonist Charlie Parker
Irina Rodnina -- b.9/12/1949
Figure Skater, SovietMisc: pairs figure skater (Olympic-gold-1972, 76, 80); holder of ten pairs skating titles
Michael Rodrick -- b.2/22/1970
ActorMovie Titles: Under Hellgate Bridge, Desolation Angels, The River Murders, Nowhere Man
Olivia Rodrigo -- b.2/20/2003 N.S.
Actress, Pop Singer
Amália Rodrigues -- b.7/23/1920 d.10/6/1999 (79)
Singer, Portuguese
Jordan Rodrigues -- b.7/20/1992 N.S.
Actor, Australian
Percy Rodrigues -- b.6/13/1918 d.9/6/2007 (89)
Actor, CanadianTV Shows: Peyton Place (as Dr. Harry Miles), Sanford (as Winston)
Adam Rodríguez -- b.4/2/1975 N.S.
Actor, Director (m)TV Shows: Criminal Minds, Brooklyn South, Roswell, Ugly Betty, CSI Miami (as Eric Delko), Reckless, The Night Shift, Jane the Virgin (as Jonathan Chavez)Movie Titles: Magic Mike (series), I Can Do Bad All By Myself
Álex "A-Rod" Rodríguez -- b.7/27/1975 N.S.
MLB PlayerMisc: AL MVP 2003, 2005, 2007, 2x Gold Glove, 10x Silver Slugger, 5x AL Home Run Leader, 3000 hit club; active as of 2015Sports Teams: Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, New York Yankees
Amy Rodríguez -- b.2/17/1987 N.S.
Soccer Player, American
Arsenio Rodríguez -- b.8/30/1911 d.12/31/1970 (59)
Arranger, Composer, Singer, Bassist, Percussionist, Bandleader, Cuban
Aurelio Rodríguez -- b.12/28/1947 N.S. d.9/23/2000 N.S. (52)
MLB Player, MexicanMisc: Gold GloveSports Teams: California Angels (1967-1970), Washington Senators (1970), Detroit Tigers (1971-1979), San Diego Padres (1980), New York Yankees (1980-1981), Chicago White Sox (1982), Baltimore Orioles (1983), Chicago White Sox (1983)
Brandon Rodríguez -- b.12/21/2004 N.S.
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Michael Michele and Jimmy's son
David Rodríguez -- b.9/18/1977 N.S.
Boxer, AmericanNames/Places: NN: Nino
Doug Rodríguez -- b.??/??/???? N.S.
Rock and Roll MusicianGroup Names: Santana
Ellie Rodríguez -- b.5/24/1946 N.S.
MLB Catcher, Puerto Rican
Emmanuel "Rico" Rodríguez -- b.10/17/1934 N.S. d.9/4/2015 N.S. (80)
Trombonist, Reggae Performer, Ska Performer, CubanNames/Places: aka Rico, Reco, or El Reco; b. in Havana, CubaGroup Names: The Specials, Jools Holland
Estelita Rodríguez -- b.7/2/1928 N.S. d.3/12/1966 N.S. (37)
Actress, Cuban
Ezequiel Rodríguez -- b.4/11/1977 N.S.
Actor, Argentine
Francisco Rodríguez -- b.1/7/1982 N.S.
MLB Pitcher, Venezuelan
Francisco "Frankie" Rodríguez -- b.12/11/1972 N.S.
MLB Pitcher
Frank Rodríguez Jr. -- b.3/9/1951 N.S.
Keyboardist, Rock and Roll PerformerGroup Names: ? and the Mysterians
Freddy Rodríguez -- b.1/17/1975 N.S.
Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: Six Feet Under (as Federico "Rico" Diaz), The Night Shift (as Michael Ragosa), Bull (as Benny Colón)Movie Titles: Harsh Times, Planet Terror, Lady in the Water
Génesis Rodríguez -- b.7/29/1987 N.S.
Actress, Cartoon Voice ActressMovie Titles: Big Hero 6, Identity Thief, Man on a Ledge, Run All Night
Gina Rodríguez -- b.7/30/1984 N.S.
Actress, Cinematographer (m)TV Shows: Jane the Virgin (as Jane Villanueva)Movie Titles: Filly Brown, Interstate, Go For It!
Guillermo Rodríguez -- b.1/27/1971 N.S.
Actor
Hector Rodríguez -- b.8/12/1951 N.S.
Judo, Olympic Athlete, CubanMisc: Olympic Gold 1976
Henry Rodríguez -- b.11/8/1967 N.S.
MLB Outfielder, Venezuelan
Henry (B. 1987) Rodríguez -- b.2/25/1987 N.S.
MLB Pitcher, Venezuelan
Iván Rodríguez -- b.11/30/1971 N.S.
MLB Catcher, Puerto RicanMisc: 14x All-Star, 13x Gold Glove, 7x Silver Slugger, NL LCS MVP 2003, AL MVP 1999; Rangers Hall of FameSports Teams: Texas Rangers (1991-2002), Florida Marlins (2003), Detroit Tigers (2004-2008), New York Yankees (2008), Houston Astros (2009), Texas Rangers (2009), Washington Nationals (2010-2011)
Jai Rodríguez -- b.6/22/1979 N.S.
TV HostTV Shows: Queer Eye for the Straight Guy
James Rodríguez -- b.7/12/1991 N.S.
Soccer Midfielder, Colombian
John "Chi Chi" Rodríguez -- b.10/23/1935 N.S.
Golfer, Puerto RicanNames/Places: b. in Rio Piedras
Johnny Rodríguez -- b.5/16/1938 N.S.
WrestlerNames/Places: aka Johnny Rodz
Johnny Rodríguez -- b.12/10/1951 N.S.
Songwriter, Country Singer/GuitaristNames/Places: b. in Sabinal, TXMisc: some say b. 1952
Krysta Rodríguez -- b.7/23/1984 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Smash, Trial and Error
Lee Rodriguez -- b.11/28/1999 N.S.
Actor
Luis Manuel Rodríguez -- b.3/14/1937 N.S. d.7/8/1996 N.S. (59)
Boxer, Cuban
Maggie Rodríguez -- b.12/12/1969 N.S.
News Person
Marisol Rodríguez -- b.10/10/1965 N.S.
Actress
Marquis Rodriguez -- b.9/17/1996 N.S.
Actor
Mel Rodríguez -- b.6/12/1973 N.S.
Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: The Last Man on Earth (as Todd)Movie Titles: Panic Room, Little Miss Sunshine, The Watch
Michelle Rodríguez -- b.7/12/1978 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Lost (as Ana-Lucia Cortez)Movie Titles: Girlfight, Avatar, The Fast and the Furious (series), S.W.A.T.
Mj Rodriguez -- b.1/7/1991 N.S.
Actress
Natasha Alexander Rodríguez -- b.11/18/2004 N.S.
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Cynthia and Alex's daughter
Paul Rodríguez -- b.1/19/1955 N.S.
Actor, Comedian, TV Talk Show Host, American, MexicanTV Shows: aka Pablo (as Paul "Pablo" Rivera), El Show de Paul Rodriguez
Raini Rodriguez -- b.7/1/1993 N.S.
Actress
Ralphy Rodríguez -- b.4/17/1973 N.S.
Pop SingerGroup Names: Menudo
Ramón Rodríguez -- b.12/20/1979 N.S.
Actor, Puerto RicanMovie Titles: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Battle Los Angeles, Need for Speed, The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
Ricardo Rodríguez -- b.2/14/1942 N.S. d.11/1/1962 N.S. (20)
Auto Racer, Mexican
Rich Rodríguez -- b.3/1/1963 N.S.
MLB Pitcher
Rico Rodríguez -- b.7/31/1998 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: Modern Family (as Manny Delgado)Movie Titles: The Muppets, Epic Movie, Babysitters Beware
Robert Rodríguez -- b.6/20/1968 N.S.
Screenwriter, Producer/Director (m), MusicianMovie Titles: Desperado, Machete, Sin City, From Dusk Till Dawn, The Adventures of Sharkboy, Lavagirl in 3-D, Spy Kids (series)
Rosario Rodríguez -- b.7/8/1969 N.S.
MLB Pitcher, Mexican
Tito Rodríguez -- b.1/4/1923 N.S. d.2/28/1973 N.S. (50)
Arranger, Composer, Singer, Vibes, Bandleader, Puerto Rican
Valente Rodríguez -- b.2/14/1961 N.S.
Actor, Producer/Director (m)TV Shows: George Lopez Show (as Ernesto "Ernie" Cardenas)Movie Titles: Erin Brockovich, (500) Days of Summer, Deep Blue Sea
Vincent Rodríguez III -- b.8/10/1982 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (as Josh Chan)
Artur Rodzinski -- b.1/1/1892 d.11/27/1958 (66)
Conductor, Yugoslav
Alex Roe -- b.6/18/1990 N.S.
Actor, Soccer Player, EnglishTV Shows: The Fugitive (as Jay Keaton), The Cut (as Elliott Baden)
Sir Alliott Verdon Roe -- b.4/26/1877 d.1/4/1958 (80)
Aviator (m), EnglishMisc: The first Englishman to construct and fly his own airplane.
Channon Roe -- b.10/27/1969 N.S.
Actor, Director (m)TV Shows: Murder in the FirstMovie Titles: Boogie Nights, Chasing Mavericks
Evan Roe -- b.2/9/2000 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: Madam Secretary (as Jason McCord)Movie Titles: Time Toys, Saint George
Humphrey V. Roe -- b.4/18/1878 d.7/26/1949 (71)
Aviator (m)
Jimmy Roe -- b.12/27/1908 d.8/8/1999 (90)
Soccer Player
Lou Roe -- b.7/14/1972
NBA Player
Marty Roe -- b.12/28/1960
Country SingerGroup Names: Diamond Rio
Preacher Roe -- b.2/26/1916 d.11/9/2008 (92)
MLB PitcherNames/Places: RFMN:Edwin CharlesSports Teams: Brooklyn Dodgers
Tommy Roe -- b.5/9/1942 N.S.
Music Producer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Pop SingerNames/Places: RN:Thomas DavidSong Titles: Sheila, Dizzy
John Augustus Roebling -- b.6/12/1806 d.7/22/1869 (63)
Designer (m), Engineer (m), American, GermanMisc: Pioneered design of construction of suspension bridges incl one over the Niagra River & Brooklyn Bridge
Washington Roebling -- b.5/26/1837 d.7/21/1926 (89)
Engineer (m)Misc: Brooklyn Bridge Builder finished the job his late father John began
Daniel Roebuck -- b.3/4/1963
TV/Movie Actor, Producer/Director (m)TV Shows: Matlock (as Cliff Lewis)Movie Titles: The Fugitive, Final Destination, U.S. Marshals
Edward Jack "Ed" Roebuck -- b.7/3/1931 N.S. d.6/14/2018 N.S. (86)
MLB PitcherSports Teams: Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers, Washington Senators, Philadelphia Phillies
Maximillian Roeg -- b.10/21/1985
Actor, EnglishNames/Places: Theresa Russell and Nicolas's sonMovie Titles: Dream Boy, Seattle Road, Match Point, Maneater
Nicolas Roeg -- b.8/15/1928 N.S. d.11/23/2018 N.S. (90)
Director (m), Cinematographer (m), EnglishMovie Titles: Walkabout, Don't Look Now, The Witches, The Man Who Fell to Earth
Gaston Roelants -- b.2/5/1937
Runner, Olympic Athlete, BelgiumeseMisc: Steeplechaser; world cross-country champion
Anton Roemer -- b.9/27/1887 d.2/21/1951 (63)
Actor
Charles E. "Buddy" Roemer -- b.10/4/1943 N.S. d.5/17/2021 N.S. (77)
Politician (m), Governor (m), Banker, Investor
Michael Roemer -- b.1/1/1928
Screenwriter, Producer/Director (m), German
Sarah Roemer -- b.8/28/1984
Actress, ModelTV Shows: The Event, ChosenMovie Titles: Hachi: A Dog's Tale, The Grudge 2, Disturbia, Fired Up!
Jeremy Roenick -- b.1/17/1970
NHL CenterNames/Places: RN:Jeremy Shaffer "J.R." RoenickMisc: played 1988-2009Sports Teams: Chicago Blackhawks, Phoenix Coyotes, Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks
Richard Roeper -- b.10/17/1959
Movie Critic (m)
Nicholas Roerich -- b.10/9/1874 d.12/13/1947 (73)
Designer (m), Mystic (m), Russian
William Roerick -- b.12/17/1912 d.11/30/1995 (82)
Actor
Zach Roerig -- b.2/22/1986
ActorTV Shows: The Vampire Diaries (as Matt Donovan)
Donald Roeser -- b.11/12/1947
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/GuitaristNames/Places: NN:Buck Dharma; MN:BrianGroup Names: Blue Oyster CultSong Titles: Don't Fear the Reaper, Godzilla, Burnin' For You
Emily Roeske -- b.7/15/1991
ActressMovie Titles: Halloweentown (series), 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain
Theodore Roethke -- b.5/25/1908 d.8/1/1963 (55)
Author (m), Poet (m)
Ben Roethlisberger -- b.3/2/1981 N.S.
NFL QuarterbackSports Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers
Diann Roffe-Steinrotter -- b.3/24/1967
Skier, Olympic AthleteMisc: Alpine skier; 2-time Olympic medalist in Super-G; won silver at Albertville in 1992, then gold at Lillehammer in '94.
Charles Wilber "Bullet Joe" Rogan -- b.7/28/1893 N.S. d.3/4/1967 N.S. (73)
MLB PitcherSports Teams: Kansas City Monarchs (1917)
Joe Rogan -- b.8/11/1967 N.S.
Actor, Comedian, TV Host, Producer (m)Misc: PodcasterTV Shows: Newsradio (as Joe Garrelli), Fear Factor (host)
Seth Rogen -- b.4/15/1982
Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, CanadianTV Shows: Freaks and Geeks (as Ken Miller)Movie Titles: Superbad, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Pineapple Express, Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Observe and Report, 50/50, This is the End, Neighbors
Ranking Roger -- b.2/21/1961 N.S. d.3/26/2019 N.S. (58)
Drummer, Rock and Roll Singer, EnglishNames/Places: RN: Roger CharleryGroup Names: The English Beat, General Public, soloist
Andre Rogers -- b.12/2/1934 d.12/13/2004 (70)
MLB Player
Bernard W. Rogers -- b.7/16/1921 d.10/27/2008 (87)
GeneralMisc: Supreme Allied Commander
Bill Rogers -- b.9/10/1951
Golfer
Bobby Rogers -- b.2/19/1940 N.S. d.3/3/2013 (73)
Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: RN: Robert Edward RogersGroup Names: The Miracles (a backing group for Smokey Robinson)
Buddy Rogers -- b.8/13/1904 d.4/21/1999 (94)
TV/Movie Actor, SingerNames/Places: b. in Olathe, KS; RN:Charles; Mary Pickford's ex-hubbyMisc: Matinee idol of 1920-30sMovie Titles: Wings
Buddy "Nature Boy" Rogers -- b.2/20/1921 N.S. d.6/26/1992 N.S. (71)
WrestlerNames/Places: RN:Herman Gustav Rohde Jr.
Carl Ransom Rogers -- b.1/8/1902 d.2/4/1987 (85)
Author (m), Psychologist (m), Psychotherapist
Carlos Rogers -- b.2/6/1971
NBA Player
Charles Rogers -- b.5/23/1981 N.S. d.11/11/2019 N.S. (38)
NFL Wide Receiver, College Football Player
Claudette Rogers -- b.9/1/1942 N.S.
Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: aka Claudette Rogers RobinsonMisc: b. June 20, 1942?Group Names: The Miracles (backing group for Smokey Robinson)
David Rogers -- b.3/27/1936 d.8/10/1993 (57)
Country Performer
Edith Rogers -- b.3/19/1881 d.9/10/1960 (79)
Congressperson
Evan Rogers -- b.7/29/????
Rhythm and Blues PerformerGroup Names: Rythm Syndicate
Mr. Fred Rogers -- b.3/20/1928 d.2/27/2003 (74)
Author (m), Vegetarian, Educator (m), TV Host, TV Producer (m)Names/Places: b. in Latrobe, Pa.Misc: Presbytarian ministerTV Shows: Mr. Rogers Neighborhood (host)
George Washington Rogers Jr. -- b.12/8/1958
NFL Runningback, College Football PlayerMisc: Heisman Trophy (1980)Sports Teams: University of South Carolina, New Orleans Saints (1981-1984), Washington Redskins (1985-1987)
Gil Rogers -- b.2/4/1934 N.S. d.3/2/2021 N.S. (87)
ActorMisc: retired from acting in 1969Movie Titles: "Yours, Mine and Ours"
Ginger Rogers -- b.7/16/1911 d.4/25/1995 (83)
TV/Movie Actress, Dancer (m), SingerNames/Places: b. in Independence, MO; RN:Virginia Katherine McMath; wed 5x'sMisc: the glamorous blonde who made dance magic with Fred Astaire in a string of unforgettable musicals and won an Academy Award for best actress for "Kitty Foyle."Movie Titles: Top Hat, The Gay Divorcee, Swing Time, Shall We Dance
Glouster "Nat" Rogers -- b.??/??/????
Rhythm and Blues MusicianGroup Names: Little Anthony & the Imperials
Graham Rogers -- b.12/17/1990 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: Quantico (as Caleb Haas)Movie Titles: Love and Mercy, Careful What You Wish For, Crazy Kind of Love
Ingrid Rogers -- b.4/27/1968
Actress, Producer (m), CanadianMovie Titles: Carlito's Way, Angel of Death, Dancing Still, Point of Origin
Isaiah Rogers -- b.8/17/1800 d.4/13/1869 (68)
Architect (m)
James Gamble Rogers -- b.3/3/1867 d.10/1/1947 (80)
Architect (m)
Jane Rogers -- b.4/6/1960
ActressTV Shows: Northern Exposure (as Marilyn Whirlwind)
Jean Rogers -- b.3/25/1916 d.2/24/1991 (74)
Movie ActressNames/Places: RN:Eleanor Lovegreen
Jim Rogers -- b.7/25/1915 d.4/28/2000 (84)
Names/Places: son of Will Rogers
Jimmy Rogers -- b.1/3/1967
MLB Pitcher
Jimmy Rogers -- b.6/3/1924 d.12/19/1997 (73)
Singer/Guitarist, Harmonicaist, Pianist, Blues PerformerSong Titles: It's Alright (a blues classic)
Joanne Rogers -- b.3/9/1928 N.S. d.1/14/2021 N.S. (92)
Puppeteer (m), PianistTV Shows: Mister Rogers Neighborhood (as puppeteer and pianist)
John Rogers -- b.10/20/1829 d.7/26/1904 (74)
Sculptor (m)
Jordan Edward Rogers -- b.7/6/2004
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Wanda and Kenny's twin son
Julie Rogers -- b.4/6/1943
Pop Singer, EnglishNames/Places: LN:RollsSong Titles: The Wedding