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Alan Rosenberg -- b.10/4/1950
TV Actor
Names/Places: Marg Helgenberger's hubby
Misc: AP says b. 1950
TV Shows: Civil Wars (as Eli Levinson), L.A. Law (as Eli Levinson), Cybill (as Ira Woodbine), The Guardian (as Alvin Masterson)

Bob Rosenberg -- b.1/18/1959
Songwriter, Drummer, Keyboardist, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: Will To Power

Edgar Rosenberg -- b.9/21/1925 d.8/14/1987 (61)
TV Producer
Names/Places: Joan River's hubby

Ethel Rosenberg -- b.9/28/1915 d.6/19/1953 (37)
Spy

Isaac Rosenberg -- b.11/25/1890 d.4/1/1918 (27)
Painter, Poet, English

Julius Rosenberg -- b.5/12/1918 d.6/19/1953 (35)
Spy
Misc: with his wife Ether, the first U.S. civilians to be put to death for espionage.

Lulu Gray Rosenberg -- b.6/7/2018 N.S.
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Haylie Duff and Matt's daughter

Mark Rosenberg -- b.10/22/1948 d.11/6/1992 (44)
Movie Producer

Max Rosenberg -- b.9/13/1914 d.6/14/2004 (89)
Movie Producer
Misc: low-budget horror films

Ryan Ava Erhard Rosenberg -- b.5/11/2015
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Haylie Duff and Matt's daughter

Steven A. Rosenberg -- b.8/2/1940
Surgeon
Misc: a leading cancer researcher

Stuart Rosenberg -- b.8/11/1927 d.3/15/2007 (79)
Director
Movie Titles: Amityville Horror, Cool Hand Luke

Carroll D. Rosenbloom -- b.3/5/1907 d.4/2/1979 (72)
MLB Owner, NFL Owner
Misc: his widow, Georgia, assumed control of the club
Sports Teams: Baltimore Colts (first owner), Los Angeles Rams (owner)

Maxie Rosenbloom -- b.9/6/1904 d.3/6/1976 (71)
Movie Actor, Boxer
Names/Places: NN:Slapsie Maxie
Misc: light heavyweight boxing champ (1930-34)

Heidemarie Rosendahl -- b.2/14/1947 N.S.
Olympic Athlete, German
Misc: long jumper (Olympic-gold-1972)

Alberto Rosende -- b.2/14/1993 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: Chicago Fire, Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments (as Simon Lewis)

Alvin Rosenfeld -- b.4/28/1938 N.S.
Writer, Professor
Book Titles: The Holocaust

Henry Rosenfeld -- b.5/17/1911 d.2/5/1986 (74)
Fashion Designer

Paul Rosenfeld -- b.5/4/1890 d.7/21/1946 (56)
Critic
Misc: music & art

Scott Ian Rosenfeld -- b.12/31/1963
Rhythm Guitarist, Heavy Metal Singer
Names/Places: aka Scott "Not" Ian
Group Names: Anthrax

Bobby Rosengarden -- b.4/23/1924 d.2/27/2007 (82)
Jazz Drummer

Leonard Rosenman -- b.9/7/1924 d.3/4/2008 (83)
Composer
TV Shows: Marcus Welby M.D.

Grant Rosenmeyer -- b.7/3/1991
Actor
TV Shows: Oliver Beene (as Oliver David Beene)
Movie Titles: The Royal Tenenbaums, Money Monster, Temps

Jenna Rosenow -- b.1/5/1991 N.S.
Actress, Australian
TV Shows: Neighbours, Neighbours vs. Zombies, Mako Mermaids

James Rosenquist -- b.11/29/1933 d.3/31/2017 N.S. (83)
Painter

Abraham Rosenthal -- b.5/2/1922 d.5/9/2006 (84)
Editor
Misc: New York Times

Blake Garrett Rosenthal -- b.3/18/2004
Actor
TV Shows: Mom (as Roscoe)
Movie Titles: Crazy Eyes, This is 40, Bridesmaids

Carol Rosenthal -- b.??/??/????
Actress, Comedienne
TV Shows: In Living Color
Movie Titles: Starman, Bill and Ted's Bogus Adventure, Sgt. Bilko

Frankie Rosenthal -- b.11/12/1941
Bass Singer/Basso
Group Names: Dante & the Evergreens

Ida Rosenthal -- b.1/9/1886 d.3/29/1973 (87)
Manufacturer, Swedish

Jean E. Rosenthal -- b.3/16/1912 d.5/1/1969 (57)
Designer
Misc: lighting designer for broadway shows

Joe Rosenthal -- b.10/9/1911 d.8/20/2006 (94)
Photojournalist
Misc: photographed his immortal image of World War II servicemen raising an American flag over battle-scarred Iwo Jima.

Ken Rosenthal -- b.9/19/1962 N.S.
Sports Writer
Misc: Sports Reporter

Max (Actor) Rosenthal -- b.4/4/1926 N.S. d.6/26/2021 N.S. (95)
Actor, German

Max (Artist) Rosenthal -- b.11/23/1833 N.S. d.8/8/1918 N.S. (84)
Artist, Painter, Engraver, Polish

Moriz Rosenthal -- b.12/18/1862 d.9/3/1946 (83)
Pianist, Polish
Names/Places: NN:The Perfect Pianist

Tom Rosenthal -- b.1/14/1988 N.S.
Comedian, Composer, English
TV Shows: Friday Night Dinner (as Jonny), Plebs (as Marcus), Flat TV (as Tom)
Movie Titles: Bridet Jones' Baby

Julius Rosenwald -- b.8/12/1862 d.1/6/1932 (69)
Merchant, Philanthropist
Misc: Sears Co. prez

Ken Rosewall -- b.11/2/1934
Tennis Player, Australian
Misc: won French and Australian singles titles at age 18; U.S. champ twice, but never won Wimbledon.

Hrithik Roshan -- b.1/10/1974 N.S.
Actor, Asia Indian

Francesco Rosi -- b.11/15/1922 d.1/10/2015 (92)
Writer, Director, Italian

Tomás Rošický -- b.10/4/1980 N.S.
Soccer Player, Czech Republican

MacKenzie Rosman -- b.12/28/1989
Actress, Producer
TV Shows: Seventh Heaven (as Ruthie Camden)
Movie Titles: Nightcomer, Fading of the Cries, Beneath

Ronnie Rosman -- b.2/28/1945
Keyboardist, Organist
Group Names: Tommy James & the Shondells

Reneé Rosnes -- b.3/24/1962 N.S.
Arranger, Composer, Pianist, Jazz Singer, Canadian

Frank Rosolino -- b.8/20/1926 N.S. d.11/26/1978 N.S. (52)
Trombonist

Ross The Boss -- b.1/3/1954
Punk Rock Guitarist
Group Names: The Dictators, Manowar

Aaron Ross -- b.9/15/1982 N.S.
NFL Cornerback
Sports Teams: New York Giants

Alexander Ross -- b.5/9/1783 N.S. d.10/23/1856 N.S. (73)
Explorer, Pioneer, Fur Trader, Canadian, Scottish

Amy Ross -- b.7/12/1967 N.S.
Personality
TV Shows: Zoom (1977-1978)

Andy Ross -- b.3/8/1979
Keyboardist, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist
Group Names: OK Go

Andy Ross -- b.1/8/1985 N.S.
Writer, Playwright, Internet Audio Show Host, Lyricist
Misc: Host of H2R radio show on the Internet

Anne Ross -- b.11/28/1923 N.S. d.6/18/2009 N.S. (85)
Diver, American

Annie Ross -- b.7/25/1930 N.S. d.7/21/2020 N.S. (89)
Actress, Jazz Singer, English, Scottish
Group Names: Hendricks Lambert & Ross
Movie Titles: Superman III, Pump Up the Volume, Short Cuts, Throw Momma from the Train

Anthony Ross -- b.2/23/1909 d.10/26/1955 (46)
Actor

April Ross -- b.6/20/1982 N.S.
Olympic Athlete, Volleyball Player, American

Arthur Ross -- b.1/13/1886 d.8/5/1964 (78)
NHL Coach, NHL Defensive, Canadian
Misc: played 1905-1918
Sports Teams: Montreal Wanderers, Ottawa Senators, Haileybury Comets

Atticus Ross -- b.1/16/1968 N.S.
Alternative Rock Musician
Group Names: Nine Inch Nails

Barney Ross -- b.12/23/1907 d.1/18/1967 (59)
Movie Actor, Boxer
Names/Places: RN:Barney David Rasofsky
Misc: Welterweight Boxing Champ (1934).

Betsy Ross -- b.1/1/1752 d.1/30/1836 (84)
Revolutionary, Inventor
Names/Places: b. in Philadelphia; RN:Elizabeth Griscom
Misc: Flagmaker (1776); legend has it that she sewed the first stars and stripes flag of the United States for George Washington during the Revolution.

Beverly Ross -- b.9/5/1934 N.S. d.1/15/2022 N.S. (87)
Songwriter, Musician, Pop Singer
Group Names: Ronald & Ruby

Blake Ross -- b.6/12/1985
Computer Software Programmer

Bob Ross -- b.10/29/1942 N.S. d.7/4/1995 N.S. (52)
Painter, TV Host
Misc: Art Instructor
TV Shows: The Joy of Painting

Bobby Ross -- b.12/23/1936
NFL Coach, College Football Coach

Brian Ross -- b.10/23/1948
Journalist

Charlotte Ross -- b.1/21/1968
Actress, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist
Names/Places: b. in Winetka, IL
TV Shows: Days of Our Lives, The Heights (as Hope Linden), N.Y.P.D. Blue (as Detective Connie McDowell)

Clarence (Bodybuilder) Ross -- b.10/26/1923 N.S. d.4/30/2008 N.S. (84)
Bodybuilder
Names/Places: aka Clancy Ross

Clarence (Swimmer) Ross -- b.8/31/1899 N.S. d.4/22/1992 N.S. (92)
Swimmer, American

Cody Ross -- b.12/23/1980 N.S.
MLB Outfielder
Names/Places: NN:Toy Cannon and Ross The Boss
Misc: NL LCS MVP 2010
Sports Teams: San Francisco Giants

David (Actor) Ross -- b.7/7/1891 d.11/12/1975 (84)
Actor, TV Host, Announcer
Misc: Poetry reader

David (Baseball) Ross -- b.3/19/1977 N.S.
MLB Catcher

Desiree Ross -- b.5/27/1999 N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: Greenleaf

Diana Ross -- b.3/26/1944 N.S.
Baptist, Actress, Movie Actress, Music Producer, Songwriter, Singer, Rhythm and Blues-Pop Performer
Names/Places: b. in Detroit; RLN:Earle
Misc: stage: An Evening with Diana Ross
Book Titles: Going Back, When You Dream
Arts Titles: Secrets of a Sparrow
Group Names: The Supremes (lead), soloist
Song Titles: Where Did Our Love Go, Baby Love, Come See About Me, Stop! In the Name of Love, Back in My Arms Again, I Hear a Symphony, You Can't Hurry Love, You Keep Me Hangin' On, Love is Here and Now You're Gone, The Happening, Someday We'll Be Together (as lead of The Supremes), Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand), Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Touch Me in the Morning, Theme From Mahogany, Love Hangover, Upside Down, I'm Coming Out, Endless Love (duet with Lionel Richie), Why Do Fools Fall in Love, Muscles, Missing You
Album Titles: Where Did Our Love Go, More Hits by The Supremes, I Hear a Symphony, The Supremes A' Go-Go, Diana Rose and the Supremes Join The Temptations (previous titles as lead of The Supremes), Diana Ross, Touch Me in the Morning, Diana
Video Titles: T.A.M.I. Show, Greatest Hits: Live in Amsterdam, Reflections: The Definitive Performances (1964-1969), Motown 25: Yesterday Today Forever (previous titles as lead of The Supremes)
TV Shows: Out of Darkness (TV movie), Double Platinum (TV movie)
Movie Titles: Lady Sings the Blues, Mahogany, The Wiz

"Doctor" Isaiah Ross -- b.10/21/1925 d.5/28/1993 (67)
Blues Performer

Dominique Ross -- b.1/12/1972
NFL Runningback

Donald Ross -- b.11/23/1873 d.4/26/1948 (74)
Architect, Sports Figure, Scottish
Misc: over 500 US Golf courses

Evan Ross -- b.8/26/1988 N.S.
Actor, Producer, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Movie Titles: The Hunger Games (series), Jeff Who Lives At Home, According to Greta

Gary Ross -- b.11/3/1956 N.S.
Novelist, Screenwriter, Movie Producer/Director
Movie Titles: Pleasantville, Seabiscuit, Big, The Hunger Games

George Ross -- b.5/10/1730 d.7/14/1779 (49)
Revolutionary, Politician, Lawyer
Misc: Declaration of Independence signer

Harold Ross -- b.11/6/1892 d.12/6/1951 (59)
Publisher, Editor
Misc: founded New Yorker magazine

Herbert Ross -- b.5/13/1927 d.10/9/2001 (74)
Movie Director, Choreographer
Movie Titles: Footloose

Jack Ross -- b.11/1/1916 N.S. d.12/16/1982 N.S. (66)
Trumpeter, Novelty Singer, Rock and Roll Musician
Album Titles: Cinderella (1962)

Jackie Ross -- b.1/30/1946
Gospel Singer

Jagger Snow Ross -- b.7/30/2015 N.S.
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross's son

Sir James Clark Ross -- b.4/15/1800 d.4/3/1862 (61)
Explorer, British
Misc: discovered North Magnetic Pole in 1831, first Antarctic explorer

James William "Jim" Ross -- b.1/3/1952 N.S.
Restaurateur, Actor, Producer, Announcer, Sports Commentator, Wrestler
Misc: longtime wrestling announcer and referee
Movie Titles: Man on the Moon, Beyond the Mat

Jeff Ross -- b.9/13/1965 N.S.
Author, Actor, Comedian
TV Shows: Sneaky Pete

Jerry Ross -- b.3/9/1926 d.11/11/1955 (29)
Composer, Musician

Joe E. Ross -- b.3/15/1914 N.S. d.8/13/1982 N.S. (68)
Actor, Comedian
TV Shows: The Phil Silvers Show (as Mess Sgt. Rupert Ritzik), Car 54 Where Are You? (as Off. Gunther Toody), It's About Time (as Gronk)

John Ross -- b.10/3/1790 N.S. d.8/1/1866 N.S. (75)
Native American
Misc: Indian Chief who led opposition to the forced move of his people to what is now Oklahoma

Sir John Ross -- b.6/24/1777 d.8/30/1856 (79)
Explorer, Scottish
Misc: British naval officer whose second Arctic expedition in search of the Northwest Passage, the North American waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, located the north magnetic pole.

Jonathan Ross -- b.11/17/1960
Movie Critic, Comedy Writer, Actor, Comedian, Game Show Host, TV Talk Show Host, Radio Disc Jock, English

Justin Ross -- b.12/15/1954
Actor, Producer/Director, Panelist
TV Shows: Tomorrow's Thespians (judge)
Movie Titles: A Chorus Line, Quick Change, Plan B, Green Plaid Shirt

Katharine Ross -- b.1/29/1940
TV/Movie Actress
Names/Places: b. in Hollywood, California; Sam Elliott's wife
Misc: some say b. in 1942
TV Shows: The Colbys (as Francesca Scott Colby Hamilton)
Movie Titles: Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid, The Graduate

Kevin Ross -- b.1/16/1962
NFL Safety, NFL Cornerback
Names/Places: NN:Rock
Misc: 2x Pro Bowl

Kyla Ross -- b.10/24/1996
Gymnast, Olympic Athlete

Lanny Ross -- b.1/19/1906 d.4/25/1988 (82)
Movie Actor, Radio Disc Jock, Singer
Misc: 1930-40's pop singer
Song Titles: Moonlight & Roses

Liberty Ross -- b.9/23/1978 N.S.
Actress, Producer, English
Movie Titles: Snow White and the Huntsman, W.E., Sweetheart, The Spirit Game

Lucius Ross -- b.10/5/1948 N.S. d.1/3/2024 N.S. (75)
Rhythm Guitarist, Funk-Rock Performer
Names/Places: NN:Tawl
Group Names: Funkadelic (1968-1971)

Ludwig Ross -- b.7/22/1806 d.8/6/1859 (53)
Scientist, Archaeologist, German

Mackenzie Curry Ross -- b.11/6/1992
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Ann's daughter

Malcolm Ross -- b.7/31/1960
Alternative Rock Guitarist, Scottish
Group Names: Aztec Camera

Marion Ross -- b.10/25/1928
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress
Names/Places: b. in Albert Lea, MN
TV Shows: SpongeBob SquarePants (as Gramma Squarepants), Life with Father, Mr. Novak, Happy Days (as Marion "Mrs. C." Cunningham), Pearl, Brooklyn Bridge (as Sophie Berger), Love Boat (1986)
Movie Titles: Music Within, Superhero Movie

Marv Ross -- b.1/30/1951
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist
Group Names: Quarterflash

Mary G. Ross -- b.8/9/1908 N.S. d.4/29/2008 N.S. (99)
Engineer, Native American

Natanya Ross -- b.10/27/1981
Actress
TV Shows: The Secret World of Alex Mack (as Robyn Russo)
Movie Titles: The Baby-Sitters Club, Little Monsters

Nedra Talley Ross -- b.1/27/1946
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: The Ronettes

Neil Ross -- b.12/31/1944 N.S.
Cartoon Voice Actor, Announcer, Narrator, English
TV Shows: Jem, Spiral Zone, Bionic Six, Centurions, Galaxy High School, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, Garfield and Friends, "Harvey Birdman, Attorney At Law," Volton: Defender of the Universe, Pac-Man, Voltron: The Third Dimension, Zorro, G.I. Joe, Transformers, Press Your Luck (announcer 2010s-2020s version), The Mask, The Savage Dragon
Movie Titles: Transformers: The Movie, An American Tail, Back to the Future Part II
Video Games: Doom, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Mass Effect, Leisure Suit Larry (series)

Nellie Taylor Ross -- b.11/29/1876 d.12/20/1977 (101)
Governor
Misc: the first woman governor (Wyoming)

Norman Ross -- b.5/2/1895 N.S. d.6/19/1953 N.S. (58)
Radio Broadcaster, Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
Names/Places: Radio Nickname: Uncle Normie

Percy Ross -- b.11/22/1916 d.11/10/2001 (84)
Columnist, Multimillionaire
Names/Places: NN:The Dear Abby of Downtrodden
Misc: "Thanks a Million" columnist

Rashawn Ross -- b.1/16/1979 N.S.
Arranger, Trumpeter
Group Names: Dave Matthews Band

Rick Ross -- b.1/28/1976
Rap Music Performer

Ricky Ross -- b.12/22/1957
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer, Scottish
Group Names: Deacon Blue

Rindy Ross -- b.6/26/1951
Saxophonist, Rock and Roll Singer
Group Names: Quarterflash

Sir Ronald Ross -- b.5/13/1857 d.9/16/1932 (75)
Bacteriologist, Engineer, Physician, Asia Indian
Misc: 1902 Nobel Prize, discovered the malarial parasite.

Roy G. Ross -- b.6/25/1898 N.S. d.1/8/1978 N.S. (79)
Religious Leader

Ruthy Ross -- b.3/22/1948
Playmate
Names/Places: aka Ruthey Ross
Misc: June 1973

Ryan Ross -- b.8/30/1986
Lyricist, Alternative Rock Guitarist
Group Names: The Young Veins; Panic! at the Disco

Shirley Ross -- b.1/7/1913 d.3/9/1975 (62)
Movie Actress, Singer

Stan Ross -- b.7/22/1935 d.3/16/2000 (64)
Writer, Actor
TV Shows: New Bill Cosby Show

Steven J. Ross -- b.9/19/1927 d.12/20/1992 (65)
Businessperson
Names/Places: RLN:Rechnitz
Misc: chairman & Co-CEO of Time Warner; Funerals

Terrence Ross -- b.2/5/1991 N.S.
NBA Player

Theodore Ross "Ted" Ross -- b.6/30/1934 N.S. d.9/3/2002 N.S. (68)
Actor
Movie Titles: The Wiz (as The Lion, also in the stage version)

Tracee Ellis Ross -- b.10/29/1972
Actress, Producer/Director
Names/Places: RN: Tracee Joy Silberstein; Diana Ross' daughter
TV Shows: Girlfriends (as Joan Carol), Black-ish (as Rainbow Johnson)
Movie Titles: Daddy's Little Girls

Tracey Ross -- b.2/27/1959
Actress
TV Shows: Passions (1999-2008)
Movie Titles: Steps of Faith, Small Time

Wilbur Ross -- b.11/28/1937 N.S.
Government Official
Misc: U.S. Commerce Secretary

John Rossall -- b.11/26/1948 N.S. d.10/2/2021 N.S. (72)
Trumpeter, Pop Musician, English
Misc: Glame Metal Rock Performer
Group Names: Glitter Band

Apollo Bowie Flynn Rossdale -- b.2/28/2014
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Gwen Stefani and Gavin's son

Gavin Rossdale -- b.10/30/1965
Actor, Songwriter, Alternative Rock Singer/Guitarist, English
Group Names: Bush

Kingston James McGregor Rossdale -- b.5/26/2006
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Gwen Stefani and Gavin's son

Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale -- b.8/21/2008
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Gwen Stefani and Gavin's daughter

Ingrid Rossellini -- b.6/18/1952 N.S.
Teacher
Names/Places: a twin; Ingrid Bergman & Roberto's daughter

Isabella Rossellini -- b.6/18/1952 N.S.
Movie Actress, Singer, Model, Italian
Names/Places: b. in Rome; a twin; Ingrid Bergman & Roberto's daughter
Misc: on the cover of over 500 magazines and a cosmetic spokesperson
Movie Titles: Infamous, Blue Velvet, Enemy, Death Becomes Her, Joy

Roberto Rossellini -- b.5/8/1906 d.6/4/1977 (71)
Movie Director, Italian
Names/Places: Ingrid Bergman's ex-
Misc: d. June 3?

Leon Rosselson -- b.6/22/1934
Children's Author, Songwriter, Singer, Folk Performer, English

Robert Rossen -- b.3/16/1908 N.S. d.2/18/1966 N.S. (57)
Writer, Screenwriter, Movie Producer/Director
Movie Titles: Hustler, All the King's Men, Mambo

Christina Rossetti -- b.12/5/1830 N.S. d.12/29/1894 N.S. (64)
Poet, English
Names/Places: b. in London, England
Misc: One of the most important of English women poets both in range and quality. She excelled in works of fantasy, in poems for children, and in religious poetry.

Dante Gabriel Rossetti -- b.5/12/1828 d.4/9/1882 (53)
Painter, Poet, English

Arlo Benjamin Rossi -- b.8/3/2017 N.S.
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Meghan and Theo's son

Charles "Carlo" Rossi -- b.8/1/1903 N.S. d.4/27/1994 N.S. (90)
Businessperson, Brewer
Misc: Chief winemaker of E&J Gallo Winery

Francis "Michael" Rossi -- b.4/29/1949 N.S.
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, English
Names/Places: RN:Francis Dominic Rossi
Misc: some say b. May 29 and 25
Group Names: Status Quo

John Rossi -- b.11/13/1942
Drummer

Kane Alexander Rossi -- b.6/8/2015 N.S.
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Meghan McDermott and Theo's son

Len Rossi -- b.9/24/1929 N.S. d.10/9/2020 N.S. (91)
Wrestler
Names/Places: RN: Len Rositano

Lukas Rossi -- b.12/21/1976
Rock and Roll Singer
Misc: Rock Star Supernova (name subject to change)

Mike Rossi -- b.5/29/1949 N.S.
Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, English
Group Names: Status Quo

Sergio Rossi -- b.7/31/1935 N.S. d.4/2/2020 N.S. (84)
Italian
Misc: Shoe Designer

Steve Rossi -- b.5/25/1932 N.S. d.6/22/2014 N.S. (82)
Comedian
Names/Places: RN:Joseph Charles Michael Tafarella
Misc: of the (Marty) Allen and Rossi comedic duo

Theo Rossi -- b.6/4/1975
Actor, Commercial Actor, Producer
TV Shows: Sons of Anarchy (as Juan Carlos "Juice" Ortiz), Luke Cage (as Alvarez)
Movie Titles: Cloverfield, Kill Theory, Meth Head

Valentino Rossi -- b.2/16/1979 N.S.
Motorcyclist, Italian

Gary Rossington -- b.12/4/1951 N.S. d.3/5/2023 N.S. (71)
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Guitarist
Names/Places: b. in Jacksonville, FL
Group Names: Rossington Collins Band, Lynard Skynard

Norman Rossington -- b.12/24/1928 d.5/21/1999 (70)
Actor

Gioacchino Antonio Rossini -- b.2/29/1792 d.11/13/1868 (76)
Composer, Italian
Names/Places: b. in Pesaro
Misc: best known for his operas The Barber of Seville, Cinderella and William Tell.

Leonard Rossiter -- b.10/21/1926 d.10/5/1984 (57)
Actor, English
Movie Titles: 2001

Judith Rossner -- b.3/1/1935 d.8/9/2005 (70)
Novelist
Book Titles: Looking For Mr. Goodbar

Becky Rosso -- b.7/6/1994 N.S.
Actress, English
Names/Places: Milly's twin
TV Shows: The Suite Life of Zack and Cody (as Jessica)

Milly Rosso -- b.7/6/1994 N.S.
Actress, English
Names/Places: Becky's twin
TV Shows: The Suite Life of Zaco and Cody (as Janice)

Nini Rosso -- b.9/19/1926 d.10/5/1994 (68)
Songwriter, Trumpeter, Italian

Rick Rossovich -- b.8/28/1957
Actor, Cameraperson
TV Shows: Pacific Blue, ER (as Dr. John "Tag" Taglieri)
Movie Titles: The Terminator, Roxanne, Top Gun

Tim Rossovich -- b.3/14/1946 N.S. d.12/6/2018 N.S. (72)
Actor, NFL Player

Emmy Rossum -- b.9/12/1986
Actress, Producer, Singer
TV Shows: Shameless (as Fiona Gallagher)
Movie Titles: The Day After Tomorrow, The Phantom of the Opera, Mystic River

Derrick Rostagno -- b.10/25/1965
Tennis Player

Edmond Rostand -- b.4/1/1868 N.S. d.12/2/1918 N.S. (50)
Poet, Dramatist, French

Leo Rosten -- b.4/11/1908 d.2/19/1997 (88)
Author, Polish
Misc: Political Scientist; whose books introduced mainstream America to the subtleties of shlemiels, shmaltz and chutzpa in "The Joys of Yiddish"
Book Titles: The Joys of Yiddish

Dan Rostenkowski -- b.1/2/1928 d.8/11/2010 (82)
Senator
Misc: (Rep-D-Il), House Ways & Means Committee chair.

John Henry Rostill -- b.6/16/1942 d.11/26/1973 (31)
Composer, Songwriter, Rock and Roll Bassist, English
Group Names: The Shadows

Eugene V. Rostow -- b.8/25/1913 d.11/25/2002 (89)
Director
Misc: ex-of U.S. Arms Control

Walt Whitman Rostow -- b.10/7/1916 d.2/13/2003 (86)
Economist
Misc: adviser to presidents Kennedy and Johnson

Mstislav Leopoldovich Rostropovich -- b.3/27/1927 d.4/27/2007 (80)
Cellist, Conductor, Russian
Misc: Musical Director; not b. Mar 12 or 22

Helge Roswaenge -- b.8/29/1897 d.6/17/1972 (74)
Opera Singer, Danish (Denmark)

Maggie Roswell -- b.11/14/1952
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Singer
TV Shows: Tim Conway Show, The Simpsons (as Maude Flanders/Helen Lovejoy/Elizabeth Hoover/Luanne Van Houten/Princess Kashmir/Mary Bailey/Barbara Bush/Shary Bobbins 1989-1999)
Movie Titles: Lost in America, Pretty in Pink, Cool World

Jennifer Roszell -- b.3/7/1966
Actress
TV Shows: Damages (as Deb)
Movie Titles: Rabbit Hole

Nino Rota -- b.12/31/1911 d.4/10/1979 (67)
Composer, Songwriter, Italian

Abbott Rotch -- b.1/6/1861 d.4/7/1912 (51)
Weatherman

Kyle Rote -- b.10/27/1928 d.8/14/2002 (73)
Football Announcer, NFL Runningback
Sports Teams: New York Giants

Kyle Rote Jr. -- b.12/25/1950
Soccer Player
Misc: forward

Forest Leonardo Antonio Rotella -- b.8/7/2016 N.S.
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Holly Madison and Pasquale Rotella's son

Aaron Roth -- b.12/16/1978
Entertainment Figure, Sound Effects Technician

Allen Roth -- b.6/11/1904 d.10/30/1972 (68)
Bandleader
TV Shows: The Milton Berle Show (regular)

Andrea Roth -- b.9/30/1967
Actress, Producer, Canadian
TV Shows: RoboCop (as Diana "NeuroBrain"), Rescue Me
Movie Titles: The Collector, War, Dark Places

Asher Roth -- b.8/11/1985
Rapper

David Lee Roth -- b.10/10/1953 N.S.
Author, Actor, Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer
Names/Places: b. in Bloomington, IN
Misc: some say b. 1955, but Valerie Bertilelli corrected the year as b. 1953
Group Names: Van Halen (lead 1978-1984, 2012-2015), soloist
Song Titles: You Really Got Me, Runnin' With The Devil, Dance the Night Away, Beautiful Girls, Oh Pretty Woman, Happy Trails, Dancing in the Street, Jump, I'll Wait, Panama, Hot For Teacher (previous titles with Van Halen), California Girls, Just a Gigolo, Yankee Rose, Goin' Crazy, That's Life, Just Like Paradise
Album Titles: Van Halen, Van Halen II, Women and Children First, Fair Warning, Diver Down, 1984, A Different Kind of Truth (previous titles with Van Halen), Eat 'Em and Smile, Skyscraper, A Little Ain't Enough

Eli Roth -- b.4/18/1972 N.S.
Filmmaker

Ernie Roth -- b.8/30/1926 N.S. d.10/12/1983 N.S. (57)
Wrestling Manager
Names/Places: aka: The Grand Wizard of Wrestling and Wrestling Farouk

Gene Roth -- b.1/8/1903 N.S. d.7/19/1976 N.S. (73)
Actor

Henry Roth -- b.2/8/1906 d.10/13/1995 (89)
Writer, Austrian, Hungarian

J. D. Roth -- b.4/20/1967
Actor, TV Host, Producer, Personality

Jerry Roth -- b.5/12/1941 N.S. d.12/23/2022 N.S. (81)
Boxing Figure
Misc: was one of boxing's leading judges who officiated 225 world title bouts

Lillian Roth -- b.12/13/1910 d.5/12/1980 (69)
Stage Actress, Singer
Names/Places: RLN:Rutstein
Misc: Animal Crackers

Lloyd Lind Roth -- b.6/6/1931 d.6/9/1994 (63)
Harp
Names/Places: NN:The Liberace of Harp

Mae Roth -- b.7/3/2005
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Laurie Metcalf and Matt's daughter

Mark Roth -- b.4/10/1951 N.S. d.11/26/2021 N.S. (70)
Bowler
Misc: 4-time PBA Player of Year (1977-79,84); entered 1994 season with 33 tournament wins, including 1984 U.S. Open.

Matt Roth -- b.9/15/1964
Actor
TV Shows: Roseanne (as Fisher)
Movie Titles: Blink, View from the Top, Pups, Chicago Cab

Phil Roth -- b.7/6/1930 d.7/15/2002 (72)
Actor

Philip Roth -- b.3/19/1933 N.S. d.5/22/2018 N.S. (85)
Novelist
Names/Places: b. in Newark, N.J.
Book Titles: Goodbye Columbus, Portnoy's Complaint

Richard William "Dick" Roth -- b.9/26/1947 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American

Tim Roth -- b.5/14/1961
Actor, Producer/Director, English
TV Shows: Lie to Me (as Cal Lightman)
Movie Titles: Selma, Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs, Everyone Says I Love You, The Incredible Hulk (2008), Planet of the Apes (2001)

Veronica Roth -- b.8/19/1988 N.S.
Novelist, Short Story Writer

Werner Roth -- b.4/4/1948
Soccer Player, Yugoslav

Will Theron Roth -- b.11/20/1993
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Laurie Metcalf & Matt's son

William V. Roth Jr. -- b.7/22/1921 d.12/13/2003 (82)
Senator

S. L. Rothafel -- b.7/9/1882 d.1/13/1936 (53)
Entertainment Figure
Names/Places: FN:Roxy
Misc: theatrical impresario and entrepreneur

Jessica Rothe -- b.5/28/1987 N.S.
Actor

Alan Rothenberg -- b.4/10/1939
Lawyer, Sports Executive, Soccer Player
Misc: president of U.S. Soccer 1990-98

Steve Rothery -- b.11/25/1959 N.S.
Rock and Roll Guitarist, English
Group Names: Marillion

Will Rothhaar -- b.1/12/1987
Actor, Composer
TV Shows: Listen Up (as Mickey Clineman)
Movie Titles: Battle Los Angeles, Kingpin, Hearts in Atlantis, Jack Frost

Keena Ruth Rothhammer -- b.2/26/1957 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
Misc: 800 m freestyle swimmer (Olympic-gold-1972)

Mark Rothko -- b.9/25/1903 d.2/25/1970 (66)
Painter, Russian
Names/Places: RN:Marcus Rothkovich
Misc: Abstract Expressionism co-founder

Marko Rothmuller -- b.12/31/1908 d.1/20/1993 (84)
Opera Baritone

Cynthia Rothrock -- b.3/8/1957 N.S.
Actress, Stuntwoman, Producer, Martial Arts
Movie Titles: Undefeatable, Above the Law, China O'Brien

Baron Guy Rothschild -- b.5/21/1909 d.6/12/2007 (98)
Financier, French

Jennifer Rothschild -- b.12/3/1970
Actress

Lily-Grace Victoria Rothschild -- b.7/8/2016 N.S.
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Nicky Hilton and James's daughter

Baron Lionel Rothschild -- b.11/22/1808 d.6/3/1879 (70)
Jewish, Banker, English

Meyer Amschel Rothschild -- b.2/23/1744 d.9/19/1812 (68)
Businessperson, Financier, German
Misc: int'l banking house

Teddy Rothschild -- b.12/20/2017 N.S.
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Nicky Hilton and James' daughter

Arthur Rothstein -- b.7/17/1915 d.11/11/1985 (70)
Photographer

Ron Rothstein -- b.12/27/1942
NBA Coach, NBA Player

Ric Rothwell -- b.3/11/1944
Rock and Roll Drummer, English
Group Names: Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders

Walter Rothwell -- b.9/22/1872 d.3/13/1927 (54)
Conductor, British

Todd Rotondi -- b.9/28/1974
Actor, Producer
Movie Titles: Howl, The Pond, Phileine Says Sorry

Bonnie Rotten -- b.5/9/1993 N.S.
XXX-rated Actress, Model
Names/Places: her name rhymes with Johnny Rotten

Mike Rotunda -- b.3/30/1958 N.S.
Wrestler
Names/Places: RN: Lawrence Michael Rotunda

John L. Rotz -- b.12/16/1934 N.S. d.7/12/2021 N.S. (86)
Horse Jockey

Georges-Henri Rouault -- b.5/27/1871 d.2/13/1958 (86)
Painter, French
Names/Places: b. in Paris
Misc: expressionist

Berton Roueche -- b.4/16/1910 d.4/28/1994 (84)
Writer
Misc: for The New Yorker Magazine whose tales of baffling diseases fascinated doctors, mystery writers and hypochondriacs

Alan Roderick Rough -- b.11/25/1961
Soccer Player, Scottish

Hassan Rouhani -- b.11/12/1948
President, Iranian
Misc: President of Iran

Henry Joseph Round -- b.6/2/1881 d.8/17/1966 (85)
Engineer, English
Misc: electronics engineer whose numerous inventions contributed to the development of radio communications.

Dan Roundfield -- b.5/26/1953 d.8/6/2012 (59)
NBA Player

David Rounds -- b.10/9/1930 d.12/9/1983 (53)
Actor

Mike Rounds -- b.10/24/1954 N.S.
Senator

Richard Roundtree -- b.7/9/1942 N.S. d.10/24/2023 N.S. (81)
TV/Movie Actor, Model
Names/Places: b. in New Rochelle, NY
TV Shows: Shaft (as John Shaft), Roots, Roc (as Russell)
Movie Titles: Brick, George of the Jungle, Shaft 2000, Speed Racer

Martha Rountree -- b.10/23/1911 d.8/23/1999 (87)
Writer
Misc: co-creator and first moderator of Meet the Press 1945-53
TV Shows: Meet the Press, Keep Posted, The Big Issue, Press Conference

Andy Rourke -- b.1/17/1964 N.S. d.5/19/2023 N.S. (59)
Alternative Rock Bassist, English
Group Names: The Smiths

"Mickey" Rourke -- b.9/16/1952 N.S.
Poet, Actor, Boxer
Names/Places: RFN:Philip Andre
Movie Titles: Iron Man 2, Sin City: A Dance to Kill For, Man on Fire, The Wrestler, 9 1/2 Weeks, The Rainmaker, Sin City

Bob Rouse -- b.6/18/1964
NHL Player, Canadian

Charlie Rouse -- b.4/6/1924 d.11/30/1988 (64)
Tenor-sax

Jeffrey Norman "Jeff" Rouse -- b.2/6/1970 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American

Ronda Rousey -- b.2/1/1987 N.S.
Actress, Mixed Martial Arts

Edd Roush -- b.5/8/1893 d.3/21/1988 (94)
MLB Center Fielder
Names/Places: RFN:Edward
Misc: World Series champ (1919), 2x NL batting champ
Sports Teams: Chicago White Sox (1913), Indianapolis Hoosiers (1914), Newark Peppers (1915), New York Giants (1916), Cincinnati Reds (1916-1926), New York Giants (1927-1929), Cincinnati Reds (1931)

Jack Roush -- b.4/19/1942 N.S.
Businessperson, Auto Racer, Drag Racer, American
Misc: NASCAR, sports car racing, drag racing; founder, CEO, and co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing

Bobby Rousseau -- b.7/26/1940
NHL Right Wing, Canadian

Diane Rousseau -- b.1/7/1937 d.5/6/2002 (65)
Actress

Henri Julien Félix Rousseau -- b.5/21/1844 d.9/4/1910 (66)
Painter, French
Misc: d. Sep 2?

Jean-Jacques Rousseau -- b.6/28/1712 N.S. d.7/2/1778 N.S. (66)
Author, Philosopher, French, Swiss
Misc: social; d. 3-17-1741? according to Brittanica.
Book Titles: Man is Born Free

Theodore Rousseau -- b.4/15/1812 d.12/22/1867 (55)
Painter, French

Dilma Rousseff -- b.12/14/1947
Economist, Head of State, Brazilian
Names/Places: aka Dilma Vana Rousseff

Albert Roussel -- b.4/5/1869 d.8/23/1937 (68)
Composer, French

Dominic Roussel -- b.2/22/1970
NHL Goaltender, Canadian

Elvera Roussel -- b.3/28/1948
Actress

André Rene Roussimoff -- b.5/19/1946 N.S. d.1/27/1993 N.S. (46)
Movie Actor, Wrestler, French
Names/Places: aka: André the Giant
Misc: 7'4" tall; d. at 49?

Demis Roussos -- b.6/15/1946 d.1/25/2015 (68)
Pop Crooner, Egyptian, Greek

Brandon Routh -- b.10/9/1979 N.S.
Actor, Model
TV Shows: Arrow (as Ray Palmer / The Atom), Chuck (as Daniel Shaw), DC's Legends of Tomorrow (as Ray Palmer / The Atom)
Movie Titles: Superman Returns

Patricia Routledge -- b.2/17/1929
Stage Actress, Comedienne, Singer, English
TV Shows: Keeping Up Appearances (as Hyacinth Bucket)

Nick Roux -- b.12/13/1990 N.S.
Actor

Pierre Roux -- b.12/17/1853 d.11/3/1933 (79)
Bacteriologist, Physician, French

Karl Rove -- b.12/25/1950
Government Official
Misc: Former White House adviser

Johnny Roventini -- b.8/15/1910 d.11/30/1998 (88)
Announcer
Misc: radio and TV ad pitchman in the 30's and 40's

Richard H. Rovere -- b.5/5/1915 d.11/23/1979 (64)
Journalist

Jennifer Rovero -- b.12/12/1978
Playmate
Misc: July 1999

John Rovick -- b.10/2/1919 N.S. d.10/6/2012 N.S. (93)
TV Host
TV Shows: The Lunch Brigade (KTTV's Sheriff John the host in the 1950s and 60s)

Andrew Summers Rowan -- b.4/23/1857 d.1/10/1943 (85)
General, Army Officer

Brent Rowan -- b.5/28/1956 N.S.
Record Producer, Country Music Guitarist

Carl T. Rowan -- b.8/11/1925 d.9/23/2000 (75)
Journalist, Columnist, Diplomat
Misc: USIA dir; Washington Post columnist

Dan Rowan -- b.7/2/1922 d.9/22/1987 (65)
Comedian
Names/Places: b. in Beggs, OK
Misc: Dick Martin's partner
TV Shows: Rowan & Martin's Laugh In (cohost/straight man)

Erick Rowan -- b.11/28/1981 N.S.
Wrestler

Kelly Rowan -- b.10/26/1965
Actress, Producer, Model, Canadian
TV Shows: The O.C. (as Kirsten Nichol Cohen)
Movie Titles: Hook, Assassins

Peter Rowan -- b.7/4/1942
Composer, Yodeler, Mandolin, Bluegrass Singer/Guitarist, American

Aaron Rowand -- b.8/29/1977 N.S.
MLB Outfielder
Misc: 2x World Series champion, Gold Glove
Sports Teams: Chicago White sox, Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants

Dave Rowberry -- b.7/4/1940 d.6/6/2003 (62)
Rock and Roll Keyboardist, British
Group Names: The Animals

Ann Rowe -- b.1/22/1964
Beauty Pagent Winner
Misc: Miss Maine-America (1991)

Bob Rowe -- b.5/23/1945
NFL Player

Brad Rowe -- b.5/15/1970
Actor, Producer
TV Shows: Wasteland (as Ty Swindell)
Movie Titles: Shelter, National Treasure: Book of Secrets, Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss, The '70s

Camille Rowe -- b.7/2/1990 N.S.
Playmate
Misc: April 2016

Charlie Rowe -- b.4/23/1996 N.S.
Actor, English
TV Shows: Salvation, Red Band Society (as Leo Roth)
Movie Titles: Never Let Me Go, Walking in Dinosaurs 3D

Chris Rowe -- b.7/2/1940
NBA Player

Dave Rowe -- b.6/20/1945
Sports Analyst, NFL Defensive
Misc: Super Bowl XI
Sports Teams: New Orleans Saints (1967-1970), New England Patriots (1971-1973), San Diego Chargers (1974-1975), Oakland Raiders (1975-1978), Baltimore Colts (1978)

James Rowe Jr. -- b.6/1/1909 N.S. d.6/17/1984 N.S. (75)
Presidential Aide, Lawyer
Misc: special adviser to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Mike Rowe -- b.3/18/1962 N.S.
Personality
TV Shows: Dirty Jobs

Misty Rowe -- b.6/1/1952
Actress, Comedienne
Names/Places: James DePaiva's wife
TV Shows: Hee Haw, Happy Days (as Wendy), When Things Were Rotten (as Maid Marian), Hee Haw Honeys
Movie Titles: National Lampoon's Class Reunion, Goodbye Norma Jean, The Man with Bogart's Face

Nicholas (Actor) Rowe -- b.11/22/1966 N.S.
Actor, English
TV Shows: The Crown, Young Sherlock Holmes

Nicholas (Poet) Rowe -- b.6/20/1674 J-LD d.12/6/1718 J-LD (44)
Poet, English

Thomas "Schoolboy" Rowe -- b.1/11/1910 d.1/8/1961 (50)
MLB Pitcher
Sports Teams: Detroit Tigers

Verne Rowe -- b.7/2/1921 d.9/4/1981 (60)
Actor
TV Shows: Fernwood 2Night (as Verne Taylor)

Victoria Rowell -- b.5/10/1959
Actress
TV Shows: Young & the Restless, Cosby Show (as Paula), Diagnosis Murder (as Amanda Livingston)
Movie Titles: Dumb and Dumber, The Distinguished Gentleman

Bruce Rowland -- b.5/22/1941 d.6/29/2015 N.S. (74)
Rock and Roll Drummer, English
Misc: on many bands such as Joe Cocker, Fairport Convention, Bryan Ferry, and others
Group Names: The Grease Band, Fairport Convention, sessionist

Cathleen Lynn Rowland -- b.3/11/1950 N.S.
Model, Playmate
Misc: August 1971

Dave Rowland -- b.1/26/1944 N.S. d.11/1/2018 N.S. (74)
Actor, Producer, Country Music Singer
Group Names: Dave & Sugar

Helen (Journalist) Rowland -- b.12/26/1875 N.S. d.12/26/1950 N.S. (75)
Writer, Humorist, Journalist, American
Names/Places: not to be confused with vaudevilianess and singer Helen Rowland

Henry Augustus Rowland -- b.11/27/1848 d.4/16/1901 (52)
Scientist

Jada Rowland -- b.2/23/1943
Actress
TV Shows: The Hamptons

Kelly Rowland -- b.2/11/1981
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: Destiny's Child

Kevin Rowland -- b.8/17/1953
Songwriter, Hip-Pop Singer/Guitarist, English
Group Names: Dexy's Midnight Runners lead
Song Titles: Geno, Come On Eileen

Nada Rowland -- b.11/30/1936
Actress
Names/Places: PRON:NAY-duh
Misc: retired from acting in 1999
Movie Titles: F.I.S.T., Masquerade

Paige Rowland -- b.5/27/1967
Actress

Richard Rowland -- b.2/25/1967
MLB Pitcher

Rodney Rowland -- b.2/20/1964
Actor
TV Shows: Pensacola: Wings of Gold (as Chaser), Space And Beyond (as Cooper Hawkes)
Movie Titles: The 6th Day

Toby Rowland -- b.10/19/1916 d.8/9/1994 (77)
Stage Producer

Gena Rowlands -- b.6/19/1930 N.S. d.8/14/2024 N.S. (94)
Actress
Names/Places: b. in Cambria, WI; John Cassavetes' wife
Misc: some say b. 1933, 1934, or 1936
TV Shows: Alfred Hitchcock Prsents (occasional player), 87th Precinct, Peyton Place (as Adrienne Van Leyden)
Movie Titles: The Skeleton Key, Night on Earth, Paulie, Hope Floats, The Mighty, The Notebook

Tom Rowlands -- b.1/11/1971 N.S.
Singer, Electronica Performer
Group Names: The Chemical Brothers

Jimmy Rowles -- b.8/19/1918 N.S. d.5/28/1996 N.S. (77)
Composer, Jazz Pianist
Names/Places: RN:James George Hunter

John Rowles -- b.3/26/1947 N.S.
Singer, New Zealander

Polly Rowles -- b.1/10/1914 d.10/7/2001 (87)
Actress
TV Shows: The Defenders

Jeremy Rowley -- b.6/12/1978 N.S.
Actor, Comedian
Misc: The Groundlings improv and sketch comedy group member
TV Shows: iCarly, All That, The Amanda Show

Joanne Kathleen Rowling -- b.7/31/1965
Author
Names/Places: aka J.K. Rowling
Book Titles: Harry Potter

David Gordon Rowling-Murray -- b.3/23/2003
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: J.K. Rowling and Neil's son

Dave Rowntree -- b.5/8/1964
Political Activist, Alternative Rock Drummer, English
Group Names: Blur

Jimmy Rowser -- b.4/18/1926 N.S. d.6/24/2004 N.S. (78)
Jazz Bassist

Brian Rowsom -- b.10/23/1965
NBA Player

Juno Roxas -- b.5/4/1971
Actor, Rock and Roll Musician, Australian
Group Names: Roxus

Melissa Roxburgh -- b.12/10/1992 N.S.
Actress

Richard Roxburgh -- b.1/23/1962
Actor, Producer, Australian
TV Shows: Rake (as Cleaver Greene)
Movie Titles: Moulin Rouge!, Van Helsing, Sanctum, Mission Impossible 2

Ryan Roxie -- b.12/1/1965
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist

André Roy -- b.2/8/1975
NHL Left Wing, American

Arundhati Roy -- b.11/24/1961 N.S.
Author

Brandon Roy -- b.7/23/1984
NBA Player

Deep Roy -- b.12/1/1957 N.S.
Actor, Kenyan
Movie Titles: Star Trek Beyond, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Big Fish, The NeverEnding Story, Star Trek Into Darkness

Drew Roy -- b.5/16/1986
Actor
TV Shows: iCarly (as Griffin), Falling Skies (as Hal Mason), Hannah Montana (as Jesse)
Movie Titles: Secretariat, Costa Rican Summer

Harry Roy -- b.1/12/1900 d.2/1/1971 (71)
Bandleader, British

Lucas Stanley Roy -- b.5/18/2005
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Beth Chamberlin and Peter's son

Mouni Roy -- b.9/28/1985 N.S.
Actress, Asia Indian

Patrick Roy -- b.10/5/1965
NHL Coach, NHL Goaltender, Canadian
Misc: playing career 1985-2003; led Montreal to 2 Stanley Cup titles; playoff MVP as rookie in 1986 and again in '93; has won Vezina Trophy 3 times (1989-90,92).
Sports Teams: Montreal Canadiens, Colorado Avalanche

Rachel Roy -- b.1/15/1974 N.S.
Fashion Designer

Ronit Roy -- b.10/11/1965 N.S.
Actor, Asia Indian
Names/Places: Bengalese

Willy Roy -- b.2/8/1943
Soccer Coach, Soccer Forward, German

Allan Royal -- b.8/17/1944
Actor, Canadian
TV Shows: They Came From Outer Space (as Lt. Col. Tom Barker), Falcon Crest (as R.D. Young), Night Heat (as Tom Kirkwood)
Movie Titles: The Good Witch, Pirates of Silicon Valley

Andre Royal -- b.12/1/1972
NFL Linebacker

Billy Joe Royal -- b.4/3/1942 d.10/6/2015 N.S. (73)
Songwriter, Country Music Singer/Guitarist
Song Titles: Cherry Hill Park, Burned Like a Rocket, Down in the Boondocks

Darrell Royal -- b.7/6/1924 d.11/7/2012 (88)
College Football Coach

Donald Royal -- b.5/22/1966
NBA Player

Ernie Royal -- b.6/2/1921 N.S. d.3/16/1983 N.S. (61)
Trumpeter, Jazz Performer
Misc: his affiliations list reads like a "who's who" for big band jazz: Lionel Hampton, Woody Herman, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Quincy Jones and Gil Evans.

Marshall Royal -- b.5/12/1912 d.2/3/1995 (82)
Clarinetist, Alto-sax
Misc: spent 20 years with the Count Basie Orchestra as lead alto soloist and musical director
Group Names: Count Basie Orchestra

Aliyah Royale -- b.4/4/2000 N.S.
Actress

Candida Royalle -- b.10/15/1950 d.9/7/2015 N.S. (64)
XXX-rated Actress, Producer, Director

Mark Royals -- b.6/22/1965
NFL Punter

Sir Frederick Henry Royce -- b.3/27/1863 d.4/22/1933 (70)
Engineer, Businessperson, English
Misc: founded Rolls-Royce Ltd. in 1906 with Charles Rolls

Josiah Royce -- b.11/20/1855 d.9/14/1916 (60)
Philosopher, Professor, American

Nicholas Royce -- b.11/11/1925 N.S. d.1/16/2022 N.S. (96)
Choreographer, Dancer

Peyton Royce -- b.11/10/1992 N.S.
Wrestler, Model, Australian
Names/Places: RN: Cassie McIntosh

Prince Royce -- b.5/11/1989 N.S.
Songwriter, Singer
Names/Places: RN: Geoffrey Royce Rojas
Misc: Latin singer

Nine Inches Royce Da Five Foot -- b.7/5/1977 N.S.
Rapper

Orpheus Roye -- b.1/21/1974
NFL Defensive End

Ray Royer -- b.10/8/1945
Guitarist, Rock and Roll Drummer, British
Group Names: Procol Harum (co-founder)

Robb Royer -- b.12/6/1942
Songwriter, Bassist, Keyboardist, Pop Singer/Guitarist
Group Names: Bread

Stan Royer -- b.8/31/1967
MLB Third Baseman

Mike Royko -- b.9/19/1932 d.4/29/1997 (64)
Author, Journalist, Columnist

Pamela Roylance -- b.3/27/1952 N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: Little House on the Prairie (as Sarah Carter)
Movie Titles: The Social Network, The East, The Slumber Party Massacre

Andre Royo -- b.7/18/1968
Actor, Producer
TV Shows: The Wire (as Reginald "Bubbles" Cousins), Hand of God, Empire (as Thirsty Rawlings)
Movie Titles: The Spectacular Now, Super, The Collection

Jerry Royster -- b.10/18/1952
MLB Coach, MLB Pitcher
Sports Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers

Kara Royster -- b.10/5/1993 N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: Hollywood Heights, Faking It, Pretty Little Liars
Movie Titles: Mono

Vermont Connecticut Royster -- b.4/30/1914 d.7/22/1996 (82)
Columnist
Misc: former Wall Street Journal editor

Rozalla -- b.3/18/1964
Singer, Rave Performer, Zambian
Names/Places: LN:Miller
Song Titles: Everybody's Free (To Feel Good)

Bob Rozario -- b.6/2/1933 d.10/2/2013 N.S. (80)
Actor, Composer, Bandleader
Group Names: Tony Orlando & Dawn

Pete Rozelle -- b.3/1/1926 d.12/6/1996 (70)
NFL Executive
Names/Places: b. in South Gate, CA; FN:Alvin Ray
Misc: NFL Commissioner from 1960-89; presided over growth of league from 12 to 28 teams, merger with AFL, creation of Super Bowl and advent of huge TV rights fees.

Dave Rozema -- b.8/5/1956
MLB Pitcher

Robert Rozhdest-Vensky -- b.6/20/1932 d.8/19/1994 (62)
Poet, Soviet

Clifford Rozier -- b.10/31/1972 N.S. d.7/6/2018 N.S. (45)
NBA Player

Mike Rozier -- b.3/1/1961
NFL Runningback, College Football Player, USFL Figure
Misc: Heisman Trophy (1983)
Sports Teams: University of Nebraska, Pittsburgh Maulers (1984), Jacksonville Bulls (1985), Houston Oilers (1985-1990), Atlanta Falcons (1990-1991)

Miklós Rózsa -- b.4/18/1907 d.7/27/1995 (88)
Composer, American, Hungarian
Misc: the Academy Award-winning composer of the score to "Ben-Hur" and dozens of other films

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Maurício Rua -- b.11/25/1981 N.S.
Mixed Martial Arts, Brazilian

Daniela Ruah -- b.12/2/1983
Actress
TV Shows: NCIS:Los Angeles (as Kensi Blye)

Robert Ruark -- b.12/29/1915 N.S. d.7/1/1965 N.S. (49)
Author, Journalist

Carlo Rubbia -- b.3/31/1934
Inventor, Physicist, Italian

Steve Rubell -- b.12/2/1943 d.7/25/1989 (45)
Businessperson, Music Figure
Misc: of Studio 54; was 46?

Joseph Ruben -- b.5/10/1950
Producer/Director
Movie Titles: The Forgotten, Sleeping with the Enemy, Money Train, The Good Son

Alma Rubens -- b.2/19/1897 d.1/22/1931 (33)
Movie/Stage Actor
Names/Places: RLN:Smith

Sir Peter Paul Rubens -- b.6/28/1577 d.5/30/1640 (62)
Painter, Diplomat, French, German

Anton Rubenstein -- b.11/28/1829 d.11/20/1894 (64)
Composer, Musician, Pianist, Russian

Phil Rubenstein -- b.8/3/1940 d.6/26/1992 (51)
Movie Actor
Movie Titles: Robocop

Jan Rubes -- b.6/6/1920 d.6/29/2009 (89)
TV/Movie Actor
TV Shows: Kay O'Brien

Ravi Rubey -- b.12/23/1983 N.S.
Actor, Asia Indian

Dr. Erno Rubik -- b.7/13/1944
Inventor, Mathematician, Educator, Hungarian
Misc: Rubik's Cube, the puzzle that drove America nuts in 1981; when he was an infant, he had a Rubik's diaper

Alan Rubin -- b.2/11/1943 d.6/8/2011 (68)
Trumpeter
Group Names: Blues Brothers

Andrew Rubin -- b.6/22/1946 d.10/5/2015 N.S. (69)
Actor

Barbara Jo Rubin -- b.11/21/1949
Horse Jockey

Benny Rubin -- b.2/2/1899 d.7/15/1986 (87)
TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, Variety Show Host, Vaudevillan
TV Shows: Benny Rubin Show

Brian Rubin -- b.2/6/1973
Writer

Chanda Rubin -- b.2/18/1976
Tennis Player, American

Ilan Rubin -- b.7/7/1988 N.S.
Alternative Rock Musician
Group Names: Nine Inch Nails

Jerry Rubin -- b.7/14/1938 d.11/28/1994 (56)
Political Activist
Misc: leading anti-Vietnam War protester of the 1960s who later made headlines by his enthusiastic embrace of capitalism; d. hit by car.

Rick Rubin -- b.3/10/1963 N.S.
Music Producer

Robert Rubin -- b.8/29/1938 N.S.
Secretary of the Treasury

Sam Rubin -- b.2/16/1960 N.S. d.5/10/2024 N.S. (64)
Journalist, TV Host

Stephen Rubin -- b.12/3/1937 N.S.
Businessperson, Manufacturer, English
Misc: Reebok, Adidas

Theodore Rubin -- b.4/11/1923 N.S. d.2/16/2019 N.S. (95)
Writer, Scientist, Psychiatrist, Psychoanalyst

Vera Rubin -- b.7/23/1928 N.S. d.12/25/2016 N.S. (88)
Astronomer

William Rubin -- b.8/11/1927 d.1/22/2006 (78)
Executive, Scholar
Misc: of museums

Saul Rubinek -- b.7/2/1948 N.S.
Playwright, Actor, Producer/Director, Canadian, German
TV Shows: Frasier
Movie Titles: Unforgiven, Warehouse 13, The Family Man, True Romance

Cesare Rubini -- b.11/2/1923 N.S. d.2/8/2011 N.S. (87)
Basketball Coach, Basketball Player, Swimmer, Water Polo Player, Italian
Misc: in the International Swimming, Italian Basketball and the Basketball Halls of Fame

David Rubinoff -- b.9/13/1897 d.10/6/1986 (89)
Violinist, Russian

Marla Rubinoff -- b.2/8/1967
TV Actress
TV Shows: Down to Earth (as Marla Jeanette Rubinoff), New WKRP in Cincinnatti (as Nancy Braithwaite), Spiderman (voicist as Marla), The Nutt House, On The Air

Arthur Rubinstein -- b.1/28/1887 d.12/20/1982 (95)
Pianist, Classical Performer, Polish
Names/Places: d. in Geneva
Misc: some say b. in 1889

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