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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, CanadianMisc: played 1905-1918Sports Teams: Montreal Wanderers, Ottawa Senators, Haileybury Comets
Atticus Ross -- b.1/16/1968 N.S.
Alternative Rock MusicianGroup Names: Nine Inch Nails
Barney Ross -- b.12/23/1907 d.1/18/1967 (59)
Movie Actor, BoxerNames/Places: RN:Barney David RasofskyMisc: Welterweight Boxing Champ (1934).
Betsy Ross -- b.1/1/1752 d.1/30/1836 (84)
Revolutionary (m), Inventor (m)Names/Places: b. in Philadelphia; RN:Elizabeth GriscomMisc: 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.??/??/1939
Songwriter, Musician, Pop SingerGroup 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. (0)
Painter (m), TV HostMisc: Art InstructorTV 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/GuitaristNames/Places: b. in Winetka, ILTV Shows: Days of Our Lives, The Heights (as Hope Linden), N.Y.P.D. Blue (as Detective Connie McDowell)
Clarence Ross -- b.??/??/???? N.S.
Swimmer, American
Cody Ross -- b.12/23/1980 N.S.
MLB OutfielderNames/Places: NN:Toy Cannon and Ross The BossMisc: NL LCS MVP 2010Sports Teams: San Francisco Giants
David (Actor) Ross -- b.7/7/1891 d.11/12/1975 (84)
Actor, TV Host, Announcer (m)Misc: Poetry reader
David (Baseball) Ross -- b.3/19/1977 N.S.
MLB Catcher
Desiree Ross -- b.5/27/1999 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Greenleaf
Diana Ross -- b.3/26/1944 N.S.
Baptist, Actress, Movie Actress, Music Producer, Songwriter, Singer, Rhythm and Blues-Pop PerformerNames/Places: b. in Detroit; RLN:EarleMisc: stage: An Evening with Diana RossBook Titles: Going Back, When You DreamArts Titles: Secrets of a SparrowGroup Names: The Supremes (lead), soloistSong 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 YouAlbum 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, DianaVideo 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 (m), Sports Figure, ScottishMisc: over 500 US Golf courses
Evan Ross -- b.8/26/1988 N.S.
Actor, Producer (m), Rhythm and Blues SingerMovie 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 (m)Movie Titles: Pleasantville, Seabiscuit, Big, The Hunger Games
George Ross -- b.5/10/1730 d.7/14/1779 (49)
Revolutionary (m), Judge/Jurist (m), Politician (m), Attorney/Lawyer (m)Misc: Declaration of Independence signer
Harold Ross -- b.11/6/1892 d.12/6/1951 (59)
Publisher (m), Editor (m)Misc: founded New Yorker magazine
Herbert Ross -- b.5/13/1927 d.10/9/2001 (74)
Movie Director (m), Choreographer (m)Movie Titles: Footloose
Jack Ross -- b.??/??/1917 d.12/16/1982 (66)
Trumpeter
Jackie Ross -- b.1/30/1946
Gospel Singer
Jagger Snow Ross -- b.7/30/2015 N.S.
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross's son
Sir James Clark Ross -- b.4/15/1800 d.4/3/1862 (61)
Explorer (m), BritishMisc: discovered North Magnetic Pole in 1831, first Antarctic explorer
James William "Jim" Ross -- b.1/3/1952 N.S.
Restaurateur, Actor, Producer (m), Announcer (m), Sports Commentator, WrestlerMisc: longtime wrestling announcer and refereeMovie Titles: Man on the Moon, Beyond the Mat
Jeff Ross -- b.9/13/1965 N.S.
Author (m), Actor, ComedianTV 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, ComedianTV 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 AmericanMisc: 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 (m), ScottishMisc: 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 (m), Comedy Writer (m), Actor, Comedian, Game Show Host, TV Talk Show Host, Radio Disc Jock, English
Justin Ross -- b.12/15/1954
Actor, Producer/Director (m), PanelistTV 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 ActressNames/Places: b. in Hollywood, California; Sam Elliott's wifeMisc: some say b. in 1942TV 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 CornerbackNames/Places: NN:RockMisc: 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, SingerMisc: 1930-40's pop singerSong Titles: Moonlight & Roses
Liberty Ross -- b.9/23/1978 N.S.
Actress, Producer (m), EnglishMovie Titles: Snow White and the Huntsman, W.E., Sweetheart, The Spirit Game
Lucius Ross -- b.10/5/1948
Rhythm Guitarist, Funk-Rock PerformerNames/Places: NN:TawlGroup Names: Funkadelic (1968-1971)
Ludwig Ross -- b.7/22/1806 d.8/6/1859 (53)
Scientist (m), Archaeologist (m), German
Mackenzie Curry Ross -- b.11/6/1992
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Ann's daughter
Malcolm Ross -- b.7/31/1960
Alternative Rock Guitarist, ScottishGroup Names: Aztec Camera
Marion Ross -- b.10/25/1928
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Cartoon Voice ActressNames/Places: b. in Albert Lea, MNTV 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/GuitaristGroup Names: Quarterflash
Mary G. Ross -- b.8/9/1908 N.S. d.4/29/2008 N.S. (99)
Engineer (m), Native American
Natanya Ross -- b.10/27/1981
ActressTV 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 SingerGroup Names: The Ronettes
Neil Ross -- b.12/31/1944 N.S.
Cartoon Voice Actor, Announcer (m), Narrator (m), EnglishTV 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 DragonMovie Titles: Transformers: The Movie, An American Tail, Back to the Future Part IIVideo 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 (m)Misc: the first woman governor (Wyoming)
Norman Ross -- b.5/2/1895 N.S. d.6/19/1953 N.S. (58)
Radio Broadcaster (m), Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, AmericanNames/Places: Radio Nickname: Uncle Normie
Percy Ross -- b.11/22/1916 d.11/10/2001 (84)
Columnist, MultimillionaireNames/Places: NN:The Dear Abby of DowntroddenMisc: "Thanks a Million" columnist
Rick Ross -- b.1/28/1976
Rap Music Performer
Ricky Ross -- b.12/22/1957
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer, ScottishGroup Names: Deacon Blue
Rindy Ross -- b.6/26/1951
Saxophonist, Rock and Roll SingerGroup Names: Quarterflash
Sir Ronald Ross -- b.5/13/1857 d.9/16/1932 (75)
Bacteriologist (m), Engineer (m), Physician (m), IndiaMisc: 1902 Nobel Prize, discovered the malarial parasite.
Roy G. Ross -- b.6/25/1898 d.??/??/????
Religious Leader
Ruthy Ross -- b.3/22/1948
PlaymateNames/Places: aka Ruthey RossMisc: June 1973
Ryan Ross -- b.8/30/1986
Lyricist, Alternative Rock GuitaristGroup 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 (m), ActorTV Shows: New Bill Cosby Show
Steven J. Ross -- b.9/19/1927 d.12/20/1992 (65)
BusinesspersonNames/Places: RLN:RechnitzMisc: chairman & Co-CEO of Time Warner; Funerals
Terrence Ross -- b.2/5/1991 N.S.
NBA Player
Tracee Ellis Ross -- b.10/29/1972
Actress, Producer/Director (m)Names/Places: RN: Tracee Joy Silberstein; Diana Ross' daughterTV Shows: Girlfriends (as Joan Carol), Black-ish (as Rainbow Johnson)Movie Titles: Daddy's Little Girls
Tracey Ross -- b.2/27/1959
ActressTV Shows: Passions (1999-2008)Movie Titles: Steps of Faith, Small Time
Wilbur Ross -- b.11/28/1937 N.S.
Government Official (m)Misc: U.S. Commerce Secretary
John Rossall -- b.11/26/1948 N.S. d.10/2/2021 N.S. (72)
Trumpeter, Pop Musician, EnglishMisc: Glame Metal Rock PerformerGroup Names: Glitter Band
Apollo Bowie Flynn Rossdale -- b.2/28/2014
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Gwen Stefani and Gavin's son
Gavin Rossdale -- b.10/30/1965
Actor, Songwriter, Alternative Rock Singer/Guitarist, EnglishGroup Names: Bush
Kingston James McGregor Rossdale -- b.5/26/2006
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Gwen Stefani and Gavin's son
Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale -- b.8/21/2008
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Gwen Stefani and Gavin's daughter
Ingrid Rossellini -- b.6/18/1952
Teacher (m)Names/Places: a twin; Ingrid Bergman & Roberto's daughter
Isabella Rossellini -- b.6/18/1952
Movie Actress, Singer, Model, ItalianNames/Places: b. in Rome; a twin; Ingrid Bergman & Roberto's daughterMisc: on the cover of over 500 magazines and a cosmetic spokespersonMovie Titles: Infamous, Blue Velvet, Enemy, Death Becomes Her, Joy
Roberto Rossellini -- b.5/8/1906 d.6/4/1977 (71)
Movie Director (m), ItalianNames/Places: Ingrid Bergman's ex-Misc: d. June 3?
Leon Rosselson -- b.6/22/1934
Children's Author (m), Songwriter, Singer, Folk Performer, English
Robert Rossen -- b.3/16/1908 d.2/18/1966 (57)
Writer (m), Screen/Scriptwriter, Movie Producer/Director (m)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 (m), EnglishNames/Places: b. in London, EnglandMisc: 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 (m), Poet (m), English
Arlo Benjamin Rossi -- b.8/3/2017 N.S.
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Meghan and Theo's son
Charles "Carlo" Rossi -- b.8/1/1903 N.S. d.4/27/1994 N.S. (90)
Businessperson, BrewerMisc: Chief winemaker of E&J Gallo Winery
Francis "Michael" Rossi -- b.4/29/1949 N.S.
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, EnglishNames/Places: RN:Francis Dominic RossiMisc: some say b. May 29 and 25Group Names: Status Quo
John Rossi -- b.11/13/1942
Drummer
Kane Alexander Rossi -- b.6/8/2015 N.S.
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Meghan McDermott and Theo's son
Len Rossi -- b.9/24/1929 N.S. d.10/9/2020 N.S. (91)
WrestlerNames/Places: RN: Len Rositano
Lukas Rossi -- b.12/21/1976
Rock and Roll SingerMisc: Rock Star Supernova (name subject to change)
Mike Rossi -- b.5/29/1945
Rock and Roll MusicianGroup Names: Status Quo
Sergio Rossi -- b.7/31/1935 N.S. d.4/2/2020 N.S. (84)
ItalianMisc: Shoe Designer
Steve Rossi -- b.5/25/1932 N.S. d.6/22/2014 N.S. (82)
ComedianNames/Places: RN:Joseph Charles Michael TafarellaMisc: of the (Marty) Allen and Rossi comedic duo
Theo Rossi -- b.6/4/1975
Actor, Commercial Actor, Producer (m)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 GuitaristNames/Places: b. in Jacksonville, FLGroup 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, ItalianNames/Places: b. in PesaroMisc: 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, EnglishMovie Titles: 2001
Judith Rossner -- b.3/1/1935 d.8/9/2005 (70)
NovelistBook Titles: Looking For Mr. Goodbar
Becky Rosso -- b.7/6/1994 N.S.
Actress, EnglishNames/Places: Milly's twinTV Shows: The Suite Life of Zack and Cody (as Jessica)
Milly Rosso -- b.7/6/1994 N.S.
Actress, EnglishNames/Places: Becky's twinTV 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, CamerapersonTV 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 (m), SingerTV 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 d.12/2/1918 (50)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Poet (m), French
Leo Rosten -- b.4/11/1908 d.2/19/1997 (88)
Author (m), PolishMisc: 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 (m)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, EnglishGroup Names: The Shadows
Eugene V. Rostow -- b.8/25/1913 d.11/25/2002 (89)
Director (m)Misc: ex-of U.S. Arms Control
Walt Whitman Rostow -- b.10/7/1916 d.2/13/2003 (86)
EconomistMisc: adviser to presidents Kennedy and Johnson
Mstislav Leopoldovich Rostropovich -- b.3/27/1927 d.4/27/2007 (80)
Cellist, Conductor, RussianMisc: 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, SingerTV 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
ActressTV 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 (m)
Kyle Rote -- b.10/27/1928 d.8/14/2002 (73)
Football Announcer, NFL RunningbackSports Teams: New York Giants
Kyle Rote Jr. -- b.12/25/1950
Soccer PlayerMisc: forward
Forest Leonardo Antonio Rotella -- b.8/7/2016 N.S.
Celebrity SonNames/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)
BandleaderTV Shows: The Milton Berle Show (regular)
Andrea Roth -- b.9/30/1967
Actress, Producer (m), CanadianTV Shows: RoboCop (as Diana "NeuroBrain"), Rescue MeMovie Titles: The Collector, War, Dark Places
Asher Roth -- b.8/11/1985
Rapper
David Lee Roth -- b.10/10/1953 N.S.
Author (m), Actor, Songwriter, Rock and Roll SingerNames/Places: b. in Bloomington, INMisc: some say b. 1955, but Valerie Bertilelli corrected the year as b. 1953Group Names: Van Halen (lead 1978-1984, 2012-2015), soloistSong 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 ParadiseAlbum 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
Ernie Roth -- b.8/30/1926 N.S. d.10/12/1983 N.S. (57)
Wrestling ManagerNames/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 (m), Austrian, Hungarian
J. D. Roth -- b.4/20/1967
Actor, TV Host, Producer (m), Personality
Jerry Roth -- b.5/12/1941 N.S. d.12/23/2022 N.S. (81)
Boxing FigureMisc: 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, SingerNames/Places: RLN:RutsteinMisc: Animal Crackers
Lloyd Lind Roth -- b.6/6/1931 d.6/9/1994 (63)
HarpNames/Places: NN:The Liberace of Harp
Mae Roth -- b.7/3/2005
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Laurie Metcalf and Matt's daughter
Mark Roth -- b.4/10/1951 N.S. d.11/26/2021 N.S. (70)
BowlerMisc: 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
ActorTV 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)
NovelistNames/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 (m), EnglishTV 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 (m)
Werner Roth -- b.4/4/1948
Soccer Player, Yugoslav
Will Theron Roth -- b.11/20/1993
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Laurie Metcalf & Matt's son
William V. Roth Jr. -- b.7/22/1921 d.12/13/2003 (82)
Senator (m)
S. L. Rothafel -- b.7/9/1882 d.1/13/1936 (53)
Entertainment FigureNames/Places: FN:RoxyMisc: theatrical impresario and entrepreneur
Jessica Rothe -- b.5/28/1987 N.S.
Actress
Alan Rothenberg -- b.4/10/1939
Lawyer (m), Sports Executive, Soccer PlayerMisc: president of U.S. Soccer 1990-98
Steve Rothery -- b.11/25/1959 N.S.
Rock and Roll Guitarist, EnglishGroup Names: Marillion
Will Rothhaar -- b.1/12/1987
Actor, ComposerTV 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, AmericanMisc: 800 m freestyle swimmer (Olympic-gold-1972)
Mark Rothko -- b.9/25/1903 d.2/25/1970 (66)
Painter (m), RussianNames/Places: RN:Marcus RothkovichMisc: Abstract Expressionism co-founder
Marko Rothmuller -- b.12/31/1908 d.1/20/1993 (84)
Opera Baritone
Cynthia Rothrock -- b.3/8/1957
Actress, Stuntwoman, Producer (m)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 DaughterNames/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, GermanMisc: int'l banking house
Teddy Rothschild -- b.12/20/2017 N.S.
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Nicky Hilton and James' daughter
Arthur Rothstein -- b.7/17/1915 d.11/11/1985 (70)
Photographer (m)
Ron Rothstein -- b.12/27/1942
NBA Coach, NBA Player
Ric Rothwell -- b.3/11/1944
Rock and Roll Drummer, EnglishGroup 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 (m)Movie Titles: Howl, The Pond, Phileine Says Sorry
Bonnie Rotten -- b.5/9/1993 N.S.
XXX-rated actress, ModelNames/Places: her name rhymes with Johnny Rotten
John L. Rotz -- b.12/16/1934 N.S. d.7/12/2021 N.S. (0)
Horse Jockey
Georges-Henri Rouault -- b.5/27/1871 d.2/13/1958 (86)
Painter (m), FrenchNames/Places: b. in ParisMisc: expressionist
Berton Roueche -- b.4/16/1910 d.4/28/1994 (84)
Writer (m)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 (m), IranianMisc: President of Iran
Henry Joseph Round -- b.6/2/1881 d.8/17/1966 (85)
Engineer (m), EnglishMisc: 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
Richard Roundtree -- b.7/9/1942 N.S. d.10/24/2023 N.S. (81)
TV/Movie Actor, ModelNames/Places: b. in New Rochelle, NYTV 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 (m)Misc: co-creator and first moderator of Meet the Press 1945-53TV 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, EnglishGroup Names: The Smiths
"Mickey" Rourke -- b.9/16/1952 N.S.
Poet (m), Actor, BoxerNames/Places: RFN:Philip AndreMovie 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
Actress, Mixed Martial Arts
Edd Roush -- b.5/8/1893 d.3/21/1988 (94)
MLB Center FielderNames/Places: RFN:EdwardMisc: World Series champ (1919), 2x NL batting champSports 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, AmericanMisc: 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 (m), FrenchMisc: d. Sep 2?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau -- b.6/28/1712 N.S. d.7/2/1778 N.S. (66)
Author (m), Philosopher (m), French, SwissMisc: 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 (m), French
Dilma Rousseff -- b.12/14/1947
Economist, Head of State (m), BrazilianNames/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, FrenchNames/Places: aka: André the GiantMisc: 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, ModelTV 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, EnglishTV 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 (m), Physician (m), French
Karl Rove -- b.12/25/1950
Government Official (m)Misc: Former White House adviser
Johnny Roventini -- b.8/15/1910 d.11/30/1998 (88)
Announcer (m)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
PlaymateMisc: July 1999
John Rovick -- b.10/2/1919 N.S. d.10/6/2012 N.S. (93)
TV HostTV 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
Country Guitarist
Carl T. Rowan -- b.8/11/1925 d.9/23/2000 (75)
Journalist, Columnist, Diplomat (m)Misc: USIA dir; Washington Post columnist
Dan Rowan -- b.7/2/1922 d.9/22/1987 (65)
ComedianNames/Places: b. in Beggs, OKMisc: Dick Martin's partnerTV 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 (m), Model, CanadianTV 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 OutfielderMisc: 2x World Series champion, Gold GloveSports Teams: Chicago White sox, Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants
Dave Rowberry -- b.7/4/1940 d.6/6/2003 (62)
Rock and Roll Keyboardist, BritishGroup Names: The Animals
Ann Rowe -- b.1/22/1964
Beauty Pagent WinnerMisc: Miss Maine-America (1991)
Bob Rowe -- b.5/23/1945
NFL Player
Brad Rowe -- b.5/15/1970
Actor, Producer (m)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.
PlaymateMisc: April 2016
Charlie Rowe -- b.4/23/1996 N.S.
Actor, EnglishTV 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 DefensiveMisc: Super Bowl XISports 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 d.6/17/1984 (75)
Presidential Aide, Attorney/Lawyer (m)Misc: special adviser to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Mike Rowe -- b.3/18/1962 N.S.
PersonalityTV Shows: Dirty Jobs
Misty Rowe -- b.6/1/1952
Actress, ComedienneNames/Places: James DePaiva's wifeTV Shows: Hee Haw, Happy Days (as Wendy), When Things Were Rotten (as Maid Marian), Hee Haw HoneysMovie 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, EnglishTV Shows: The Crown, Young Sherlock Holmes
Nicholas (Poet) Rowe -- b.6/20/1674 J-LD d.12/6/1718 J-LD (44)
Poet (m), English
Thomas "Schoolboy" Rowe -- b.1/11/1910 d.1/8/1961 (50)
MLB PitcherSports Teams: Detroit Tigers
Verne Rowe -- b.7/2/1921 d.9/4/1981 (60)
ActorTV Shows: Fernwood 2Night (as Verne Taylor)
Victoria Rowell -- b.5/10/1959
ActressTV 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, EnglishMisc: on many bands such as Joe Cocker, Fairport Convention, Bryan Ferry, and othersGroup Names: The Grease Band, Fairport Convention, sessionist
Cathleen Lynn Rowland -- b.3/11/1950 N.S.
Model, PlaymateMisc: August 1971
Dave Rowland -- b.1/26/1944 N.S. d.11/1/2018 N.S. (74)
Actor, Producer (m), Country SingerGroup Names: Dave & Sugar
Helen Rowland -- b.??/??/1875 or ??/??/1876 d.??/??/1950
Writer (m), Humorist, Journalist, American
Henry Augustus Rowland -- b.11/27/1848 d.4/16/1901 (52)
Scientist (m)
Jada Rowland -- b.2/23/1943
ActressTV Shows: The Hamptons
Kelly Rowland -- b.2/11/1981
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: Destiny's Child
Kevin Rowland -- b.8/17/1953
Songwriter, Hip-Pop Singer/Guitarist, EnglishGroup Names: Dexy's Midnight Runners leadSong Titles: Geno, Come On Eileen
Nada Rowland -- b.11/30/1936
ActressNames/Places: PRON:NAY-duhMisc: retired from acting in 1999Movie 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
ActorTV 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 (m)
Gena Rowlands -- b.6/19/1930
ActressNames/Places: b. in Cambria, WI; John Cassavetes' wifeMisc: some say b. 1933, 1934, or 1936TV 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
Singer, Electronica PerformerGroup Names: The Chemical Brothers
Jimmy Rowles -- b.8/19/1918 N.S. d.5/28/1996 N.S. (77)
Composer, Jazz PianistNames/Places: RN:James George Hunter
John Rowles -- b.3/26/1947 N.S.
Singer, New Zealand
Polly Rowles -- b.1/10/1914 d.10/7/2001 (87)
ActressTV Shows: The Defenders
Jeremy Rowley -- b.6/12/1978 N.S.
Actor, ComedianMisc: The Groundlings improv and sketch comedy group memberTV Shows: iCarly, All That, The Amanda Show
Joanne Kathleen Rowling -- b.7/31/1965
Author (m)Names/Places: aka J.K. RowlingBook Titles: Harry Potter
David Gordon Rowling-Murray -- b.3/23/2003
Celebrity SonNames/Places: J.K. Rowling and Neil's son
Dave Rowntree -- b.5/8/1964
Political Activist, Alternative Rock Drummer, EnglishGroup 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, AustralianGroup Names: Roxus
Melissa Roxburgh -- b.12/10/1992 N.S.
Actress
Richard Roxburgh -- b.1/23/1962
Actor, Producer (m), AustralianTV 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
Brandon Roy -- b.7/23/1984
NBA Player
Deep Roy -- b.12/1/1957 N.S.
Actor, KenyanMovie Titles: Star Trek Beyond, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Big Fish, The NeverEnding Story, Star Trek Into Darkness
Drew Roy -- b.5/16/1986
ActorTV 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 SonNames/Places: Beth Chamberlin and Peter's son
Mouni Roy -- b.9/28/1985 N.S.
Actress, India
Patrick Roy -- b.10/5/1965
NHL Coach, NHL Goaltender, CanadianMisc: 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 (m)
Ronit Roy -- b.10/11/1965 N.S.
Actor, IndiaNames/Places: Bengalese
Willy Roy -- b.2/8/1943
Soccer Coach, Soccer Forward, German
Allan Royal -- b.8/17/1944
Actor, CanadianTV 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 Singer/GuitaristSong 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 PerformerMisc: 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-saxMisc: spent 20 years with the Count Basie Orchestra as lead alto soloist and musical directorGroup 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 (m), Director (m)
Mark Royals -- b.6/22/1965
NFL Punter
Sir Frederick Henry Royce -- b.3/27/1863 d.4/22/1933 (70)
Engineer (m), Businessperson, EnglishMisc: founded Rolls-Royce Ltd. in 1906 with Charles Rolls
Josiah Royce -- b.11/20/1855 d.9/14/1916 (60)
Philosopher (m), Professor (m), American
Nicholas Royce -- b.11/11/1925 N.S. d.1/16/2022 N.S. (96)
Choreographer (m), Dancer (m)
Peyton Royce -- b.11/10/1992 N.S.
Wrestler, Model, AustralianNames/Places: RN: Cassie McIntosh
Prince Royce -- b.5/11/1989 N.S.
Songwriter, SingerNames/Places: RN: Geoffrey Royce RojasMisc: Latin singer
Orpheus Roye -- b.1/21/1974
NFL Defensive End
Ray Royer -- b.10/8/1945
Guitarist, Rock and Roll Drummer, BritishGroup Names: Procol Harum (co-founder)
Robb Royer -- b.12/6/1942
Songwriter, Bassist, Keyboardist, Pop Singer/GuitaristGroup Names: Bread
Stan Royer -- b.8/31/1967
MLB Third Baseman
Mike Royko -- b.9/19/1932 d.4/29/1997 (64)
Author (m), Journalist, Columnist
Pamela Roylance -- b.3/27/1952 N.S.
ActressTV 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 (m)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 PitcherSports Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers
Kara Royster -- b.10/5/1993 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Hollywood Heights, Faking It, Pretty Little LiarsMovie Titles: Mono
Vermont Connecticut Royster -- b.4/30/1914 d.7/22/1996 (82)
ColumnistMisc: former Wall Street Journal editor
Rozalla -- b.3/18/1964
Singer, Rave Performer, ZambianNames/Places: LN:MillerSong Titles: Everybody's Free (To Feel Good)
Bob Rozario -- b.6/2/1933 d.10/2/2013 N.S. (80)
Actor, Composer, BandleaderGroup Names: Tony Orlando & Dawn
Pete Rozelle -- b.3/1/1926 d.12/6/1996 (70)
NFL ExecutiveNames/Places: b. in South Gate, CA; FN:Alvin RayMisc: 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 (m), 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 FigureMisc: 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, HungarianMisc: the Academy Award-winning composer of the score to "Ben-Hur" and dozens of other films
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Rq -- b.??/??/????
Rr -- b.??/??/????
Rs -- b.??/??/????
Rt -- b.??/??/????
Ru -- b.??/??/????
Daniela Ruah -- b.12/2/1983
ActressTV Shows: NCIS:Los Angeles (as Kensi Blye)
Robert Ruark -- b.12/29/1915 N.S. d.7/1/1965 N.S. (49)
Author (m), Journalist
Carlo Rubbia -- b.3/31/1934
Inventor (m), Physicist (m), Italian
Steve Rubell -- b.12/2/1943 d.7/25/1989 (45)
Businessperson, Music FigureMisc: of Studio 54; was 46?
Joseph Ruben -- b.5/10/1950
Producer/Director (m)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 ActorNames/Places: RLN:Smith
Sir Peter Paul Rubens -- b.6/28/1577 d.5/30/1640 (62)
Painter (m), Diplomat (m), 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 ActorMovie Titles: Robocop
Jan Rubes -- b.6/6/1920 d.6/29/2009 (89)
TV/Movie ActorTV Shows: Kay O'Brien
Ravi Rubey -- b.12/23/1983 N.S.
Actor, India
Dr. Erno Rubik -- b.7/13/1944
Inventor (m), Mathematician (m), Educator (m), HungarianMisc: 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)
TrumpeterGroup 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, VaudevillanTV Shows: Benny Rubin Show
Brian Rubin -- b.2/6/1973
Writer (m)
Chanda Rubin -- b.2/18/1976
Tennis Player, American
Ilan Rubin -- b.7/7/1988 N.S.
Alternative Rock MusicianGroup Names: Nine Inch Nails
Jerry Rubin -- b.7/14/1938 d.11/28/1994 (56)
Political ActivistMisc: 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
Stephen Rubin -- b.12/3/1937
Attorney/Lawyer (m), Manufacturer, EnglishMisc: Reebok, Adidas
Theodore Rubin -- b.4/11/1923 N.S. d.2/16/2019 N.S. (95)
Writer (m), Scientist (m), Psychiatrist, Psychoanalyst
Vera Rubin -- b.7/23/1928 N.S. d.12/25/2016 N.S. (88)
Astronomer (m)
William Rubin -- b.8/11/1927 d.1/22/2006 (78)
Executive, Scholar (m)Misc: of museums
Saul Rubinek -- b.7/2/1948 N.S.
Playwright (m), Actor, Producer/Director (m), Canadian, GermanMovie 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, ItalianMisc: 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 ActressTV 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, PolishNames/Places: d. in GenevaMisc: some say b. in 1889
Arthur B. Rubinstein -- b.3/31/1938 N.S. d.4/23/2018 N.S. (80)
ComposerMisc: composed several TV series soundtracks and songs for film scoresGroup Names: The Beepers
David Rubinstein -- b.??/??/???? d.11/24/1991 (39)
Entertainment FigureMisc: Stage Manager
Helena Rubinstein -- b.12/25/1870 d.4/1/1965 (94)
Cosmetic Executive, Polish
John Rubinstein -- b.12/8/1946
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, ComposerNames/Places: b. in Beverly Hills; Arthur's sonMisc: stage: PippinTV Shows: RoboCop the Series (as Chip Chayken), Family (as Jeff Maitland), Crazy Like a Fox (as Harrison K. Fox)
Zelda Rubinstein -- b.5/28/1933 d.1/27/2010 (76)
TV ActressTV Shows: Picket Fences (as Ginny Weedon)
Marco Rubio -- b.5/28/1971
Senator (m)
Paulina Rubio -- b.6/17/1971 N.S.
Businessperson, Actress, TV Hostess, Panelist, Pop Singer, Model, MexicanGroup Names: Timbiriche, soloistTV Shows: The X Factor (judge)
Ricky Rubio -- b.10/21/1990 N.S.
NBA Player, Spanish
Dave Rublin -- b.12/16/1986
Rock and Roll GuitaristGroup Names: American Authors
Olga Rubtsova -- b.8/20/1909 d.12/13/1994 (85)
Chess Player, RussianMisc: women's world chess champion (1956-58).
Dave Ruby -- b.??/??/????
ActorTV Shows: Grown Ups (as Gordon)
Harry Ruby -- b.1/27/1895 d.2/23/1974 (79)
Screen/Scriptwriter, Composer, Songwriter
Jack Ruby -- b.3/25/1911 d.1/3/1967 (55)
AssassinNames/Places: d. in a Dallas hospital; RN:Jacob RubensteinMisc: he killed Lee Harvey Oswald (on live television) who in turn killed President John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Joe Ruby -- b.3/30/1933 N.S. d.8/26/2020 N.S. (87)
Animator (m), Editor (m), Cartoon Producer (m)Names/Places: RN: Joseph Clemens RubyMisc: co-founded Ruby-Spears Productions with Ken SpearsTV Shows: Thundarr The Barbarian, Scooby-Doo (co-creator), Jabberjaw (co-creator), "Dynomutt, Dog Wonder" (co-creator), Plastic Man (co-producer), Saturday Supercade (co-producer), Mister T (co-creator), Alvin and the Chipmunks (co-creator)
Lloyd Ruby -- b.1/12/1928 d.3/23/2009 (81)
Auto Racer
Texas Ruby -- b.6/4/1908 d.3/29/1963 (54)
Country Performer
Steve Rucchin -- b.7/4/1971
NHL Player, Canadian
Todd Rucci -- b.7/14/1970
NFL Guard
Richard Ruccolo -- b.3/2/1972
ActorTV Shows: Legit, Rita Rocks, Two Guys a Girl and a Pizza Place (as Pete Dunville)Movie Titles: Obsessed, All Over the Guy
Hy Ruchlis -- b.4/6/1913 d.6/30/1992 (79)
Children's Author (m)Misc: Science books
Martin Ručinský -- b.3/11/1971
NHL Left Wing, Czechoslovakian
Alan Ruck -- b.7/1/1956
ActorNames/Places: b. 1960?TV Shows: Spin City (as Stuart Bondek)Movie Titles: Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Speed, Twister
William D. Ruckelshaus -- b.7/24/1932 N.S. d.11/27/2019 N.S. (87)
Government Official (m), Attorney (m)
Bo Rucker -- b.8/17/1948
ActorMovie Titles: The Devil's Advocate, Superman (1978), Presumed Innocent, Lock Up
Daniella Rose Rucker -- b.5/16/2001
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Beth and Darius's daughter
Darius Rucker -- b.5/13/1966
Songwriter, Rhythm Guitarist, Modern Rock SingerGroup Names: Hootie and the Blowfish (lead), soloist
Keith Rucker -- b.11/20/1968
NFL Player, Football Defensive Tackle
Lamman Rucker -- b.10/6/1971
Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: Meet The Browns (as Will Brown), Greenleaf (as Jacob Greenleaf)Movie Titles: Why Did I Get Married? (series)
Reggie Rucker -- b.9/21/1947
NFL Wide ReceiverMisc: Super Bowl VSports Teams: Dallas Cowboys (1969-1971), New York Giants (1971), New England Patriots (1971-1974), Cleveland Browns (1975-1981)
Dwayne Rudd -- b.2/3/1976
NFL Linebacker
Emily Rudd -- b.2/24/1993 N.S.
Actress, Model
Hughes Rudd -- b.9/14/1921 d.10/13/1992 (71)
Newscaster, Correspondent, JournalistTV Shows: CBS and ABC News
Kevin Rudd -- b.9/21/1957
Head of State (m), AustralianMisc: 26th Prime Minister of Australia from 2007 to 2010
Mark Rudd -- b.6/2/1947
Political Activist
Paul Rudd -- b.4/6/1969 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: Sisters (as Kirby in 20 episodes), Friends (as Mike Hannigan in 18 episodes)Movie Titles: The Cider House Rules, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgndy, Role Models, I Love You Man
Paul S. Rudd -- b.5/15/1940 d.8/12/2010 (70)
TV Actor, Director (m)TV Shows: Beacon Hill, Knots Landing (as Earl Trent), Sisters
Phillip Rudd -- b.5/19/1954
Heavy Metal Drummer, AustralianMisc: some say b. 1946Group Names: AC/DC
Ricky Rudd -- b.9/12/1956
Auto RacerNames/Places: NN:The RoosterMisc: NASCAR
Roswell Rudd -- b.11/17/1935 d.12/21/2017 N.S. (82)
Composer, Jazz Trombonist
David Rudder -- b.5/6/1953
Painter (m), Sculptor (m), Composer, Singer, Calypso Performer, Trinidad And Tobago
William B. Rudder -- b.12/1/1946
Engineer (m)Misc: Chief Engineer for The American Steamship Co.
Al Ruddy -- b.3/28/1930
Producer (m), CanadianTV Shows: Hogan's Heroes, Walker Texas RangerMovie Titles: The Longest Yard (1974 and 2005 versions)
John Ruddy -- b.10/24/1986 N.S.
Soccer Goal Keeper, English
Joseph Aloysius "Joe" Ruddy Sr. -- b.9/28/1878 N.S. d.11/11/1962 N.S. (84)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Poker Player, American
Tim Ruddy -- b.4/27/1972
NFL Player
François Rude -- b.1/4/1784 d.11/3/1855 (71)
Sculptor (m)
Julius Rudel -- b.3/6/1921 d.6/26/2014 (93)
Conductor, AustrianNames/Places: b. in Vienna
Joe Rudi -- b.9/7/1946
MLB PlayerMisc: 3x Gold Glove; World Series hero in 1972Sports Teams: Oakland A's
Ratko Rudić -- b.6/7/1948 N.S.
Water Polo Player, CroatianMisc: Water Polo Coach and Former Water Polo Player
Evelyn Rudie -- b.3/28/1949
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Actress, Director (m), Songwriter
Scott Rudin -- b.7/14/1958
Movie Producer (m)Movie Titles: No Country for Old Men, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Social Network, The Truman Show
Herbert Rudley -- b.3/22/1910 d.9/9/2006 (96)
ActorTV Shows: The Californians, The Mothers-in-Law (as Herb Hubbard)
Warren Bruce Rudman -- b.5/18/1930 d.11/19/2012 (82)
Senator (m), Attorney/Lawyer (m)
Rita Rudner -- b.9/17/1953
Essayist, Movie Actress, Comedienne, Commercial ActressMisc: Certs commercials; not b. 1955 or 1956Movie Titles: The Aristrocrats, Peter's Friends
Barbara Rudnik -- b.7/27/1958 d.3/23/2009 (50)
Actress, German
Jon Rudnitsky -- b.11/22/1989 N.S.
Actor, ComedianTV Shows: Saturday Night LiveMovie Titles: Patchwork, Two-Bit Waltz
Max Rudolf -- b.6/15/1902 N.S. d.2/28/1995 N.S. (92)
Conductor, GermanMisc: conducted some of the world's greatest orchestras and was considered one of the top musicians and teachers of his time
Alan Rudolph -- b.12/18/1943
Screenwriter, Director (m)
Coleman Rudolph -- b.10/22/1970
NFL Defensive End
Council Rudolph -- b.1/18/1950
NFL Defensive End
Joe Rudolph -- b.7/21/1972
NFL Coach, NFL Player
Maya Rudolph -- b.7/27/1972
Actress, Comedienne, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: Saturday Night Live, Up All Night (as Ava Alexander), Maya and MartyMovie Titles: Grown Ups (series), Bridesmaids, Gattaca, Big Hero 6, Idiocracy
Mendy Rudolph -- b.3/8/1926 d.7/4/1979 (53)
Basketball RefereeMisc: worked for the NBA for 22 years from 1953-1975; regarded as one of the greatest officials in NBA history; officiated 2,112 NBA games.
Paul Rudolph -- b.10/23/1918 d.8/8/1997 (78)
Architect (m)Misc: one of the most prominent to emerge after WWII
Troy Rudolph -- b.9/9/1973
Actor, Director (m), CanadianMisc: works mostly as part of the miscellaneous crewMovie Titles: Rat Race, Open Range, 88 Minutes, Ararat