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Last Updated 04-13-2024

Wilma Rudolph -- b.6/23/1940 d.11/12/1994 (54)
Sprinter, Olympic Athlete, Track and Field
Names/Places: MN:Glodean
Misc: won 3 gold medals (100m,200m and 4x400m relay) at 1960 Olympics; also won relay silver in '56 Games.

Joshua Rudoy -- b.12/9/1975
Actor
Misc: retired from acting in 1991
TV Shows: What a Dummy
Movie Titles: Flatliners, Harry & The Hendersons

Betsy Rue -- b.5/7/1979 N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: Fake It Till You Make It

Sara Rue -- b.1/26/1978
TV Actress, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Mom, Grand, Phenom, Minor Adjustments (as Darby Gladstone), Popular (as Carmen Ferrara), Less Than Perfect (as Claude Casey), Malibu Country, Rules of Engagement, Impastor
Movie Titles: The Ring, Pearl Harbor

Mathias Rüegg -- b.12/8/1952
Music Director, Composer, Pianist, Bandleader, Swiss

Mercedes Ruehl -- b.2/28/1948
TV/Movie/Stage Actress
TV Shows: Frasier (as Kate Costas the station manager)
Movie Titles: The Fisher King, Gia, Big, Married to the Mob, The Last Action Hero

Heinz Ruehmann -- b.3/7/1902 d.10/3/1994 (92)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, German

Nate Ruess -- b.2/26/1982
Pop Singer
Group Names: fun

Kirk Rueter -- b.12/1/1970
MLB Pitcher

Ken Ruettgers -- b.8/20/1962
NFL Tackle
Misc: in the Packers Hall of Fame

Rudy Ruettiger -- b.8/23/1948 N.S.
College Football Player
Misc: Motivational Speaker; was the first player to have been carried off the field at Notre Dame; played only two defensive snaps and recording just one sack.
Sports Teams: Notre Dame

Willie Ruff -- b.9/1/1931 N.S. d.12/24/2023 N.S. (92)
Horns, Jazz Bassist

Mark Ruffalo -- b.11/22/1967 N.S.
Movie Actor
Movie Titles: You Can Count on Me, Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind, Shutter Island, The Last Castle, In The Cut, Mr. Sunshine, We Don't Live Here Anymore, Just Like Heaven, Rumor Has It, Zodiac, Reservation Road, Blindness, The Kids Are All Right, Foxcatcher, The Avengers (series as The Hulk)

Frances Ruffelle -- b.8/29/1965
Stage Actress, Singer, English

Ruffian -- b.4/17/1972 d.7/7/1975 N.S. (3)
Racehorse

Bruce Ruffin -- b.10/4/1963
MLB Pitcher

David Ruffin -- b.1/18/1941 N.S. d.6/1/1991 N.S. (50)
Baritone, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: b. in Meridan, MS; RFN:Eli
Group Names: The Temptations, soloist

Edmund Ruffin -- b.1/5/1794 d.6/18/1865 (71)
Scientist (m)
Misc: Agriculture

Jimmy Ruffin -- b.5/7/1936 N.S. d.11/17/2014 N.S. (78)
Soul Singer
Names/Places: David Ruffin's elder brother; b. in Collinsville, MS
Song Titles: What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted

Johnny Ruffin -- b.7/29/1971
MLB Pitcher

Niko Ruffin -- b.6/12/2003
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Angie Martinez and Nokio's child

Trevor Ruffin -- b.9/26/1970
NBA Guard, ABA Figure

Charles Herbert "Red" Ruffing -- b.5/3/1905 N.S. d.2/17/1986 N.S. (80)
MLB Pitcher
Misc: 6x All-Star, 6x World Series champ
Sports Teams: Boston Red Sox (1924-1930), New York Yankees (1930-1942, 1945-1946), Chicago White Sox (1947)

Amy Ruffle -- b.2/25/1992 N.S.
Actress, Austrian
TV Shows: Mako Mermaids

William Ruffley -- b.1/8/1942
Music Figure, English
Group Names: The Famous Flamingos, The Big Three

Johnny Ruffo -- b.3/8/1988 N.S.
Actor, Dancer (m), Pop Singer, Australian

Titta Ruffo -- b.6/9/1877 d.7/5/1953 (76)
Opera Singer, Italian

David Joseph Rufkahr -- b.9/1/1934 d.4/23/1996 (61)
Brewer, Actor, Commercial Actor
Misc: Bartles and Jaymes pitchman

Angela Ruggiero -- b.1/3/1980 N.S.
Hockey Defensive, Olympic Athlete
Sports Teams: United States women's national ice hockey team

Charlie Ruggles -- b.2/8/1886 d.12/23/1970 (84)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
Misc: some say b. in 1892
TV Shows: The Ruggles (as himself), The World of Mr. Sweeney (star), The Bullwinkle Show (as Aesop)

Derya Ruggles -- b.1/23/1960
Actress
Movie Titles: Remote

Wesley Ruggles -- b.6/11/1889 d.1/8/1972 (82)
Movie Actor, Movie Producer/Director (m)
Movie Titles: Keystone Kops

Pete Rugolo -- b.12/25/1915 d.10/16/2011 (95)
Arranger, Bandleader, Sicilian
TV Shows: The Fugitive

Rick Ruhl -- b.12/12/1965
Rock and Roll Singer
Group Names: Every Mother's Nightmare

Vern Ruhle -- b.1/25/1951 d.1/20/2007 N.S. (55)
MLB Coach, MLB Pitcher

Barbara Ruick -- b.12/23/1930 d.3/3/1974 (43)
Actress, Singer
Names/Places: Melville's daughter
TV Shows: College Bowl, RCA Victor Show, Johnny Carson Show

Melville Ruick -- b.7/8/1898 d.12/24/1972 (74)
Actor, Announcer (m)
Names/Places: Barbara's dad

Bert Ruiter -- b.11/26/1946 N.S. d.3/24/2022 N.S. (75)
Music Producer, Composer, Bassist, Dutch (Netherlands)
Group Names: Focus

Anthony Ruivivar -- b.11/4/1970 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: Third Watch (as Carlos Nieto), Scream: The TV Series (as Sheriff Miguel Acosta), Marvel's Avengers Assemble
Movie Titles: The Adjustment Bureau, Tropic Thunder, Starship Troopers

Bryan Ruíz -- b.8/18/1985 N.S.
Soccer Player, Costa Rican

Carlos Ruíz -- b.1/22/1979 N.S.
MLB Catcher, Panamaian

Chico Ruíz -- b.12/5/1938 N.S. d.2/9/1972 N.S. (33)
MLB Player, Cuban

Hilton Ruíz -- b.5/29/1952 N.S. d.6/6/2006 N.S. (54)
Composer, Pianist, Bandleader

Jennifer Ruíz -- b.8/9/1983 N.S.
Soccer Player, American

Raúl Ruiz -- b.7/25/1941 N.S. d.8/19/2011 N.S. (70)
Dramatist/Playwright (m)

Rosie Ruiz -- b.6/21/1953 N.S. d.7/8/2019 N.S. (66)
Runner, American, Cuban
Misc: she cheated by cutting the course at the Boston Marathon in 1980 and was later stripped of her victory in the race.

Tracie Ruíz -- b.2/4/1963 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
Names/Places: RN: Tracie Lehuanani Ruiz-Conforto
Misc: synchronized swimmer (Olympic-gold-1984)

Olga Rukavishnikova -- b.3/13/1955
Olympic Athlete, Russian
Misc: pentathlete (Olympic-silver-1980)

Louis Rukeyser -- b.1/30/1933 d.5/2/2006 (73)
Author (m), Commentator, TV Host
TV Shows: Wall Street Week

Muriel Rukeyser -- b.12/15/1913 d.2/12/1980 (66)
Author (m), Poet (m)

William Rukeyser -- b.6/8/1939 N.S. d.8/16/2022 N.S. (83)
Journalist, Editor (m)
Misc: founding managing editor of Money magazine and managing editor of Fortune

Jeff Ruland -- b.12/16/1958
NBA Center

Tina Ruland -- b.10/9/1966
Actress, German

Ann Rule -- b.10/22/1930 d.7/26/2015 (84)
Crime Writer (m), Producer (m)

Janice Rule -- b.8/15/1931 d.10/17/2003 (72)
Actress
Names/Places: b. in Norwood, Ohio

Olesya Rulin -- b.3/17/1986 N.S.
Actress, Russian
Movie Titles: High School Musical (series)

Sig Rumann -- b.10/11/1884 d.2/14/1967 (82)
TV/Movie Actor, German
Misc: comic actor in several Marx Brothers movies
TV Shows: Life with Luigi (as Schultz)

Darren Rumble -- b.1/23/1969
NHL Player, Hockey Coach, Canadian

Jelahuddin Rumi -- b.9/30/1207 d.12/17/1273 (66)
Poet (m)
Misc: Persian poet, sufi mystic

Caleb Ruminer -- b.5/25/1993 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: Finding Carter (as Cameron "Crash" Mason)

Howard Rumsey -- b.11/7/1917 d.7/15/2015 N.S. (97)
Bassist, Drummer, Pianist, Canadian
Misc: a bass player who had a profound impact on the development of West Coast jazz

James Rumsey -- b.??/??/1743 d.12/24/1792
Inventor (m)
Misc: the steamboat; date of birth unknown

Donald Rumsfeld -- b.7/9/1932 N.S. d.6/29/2021 N.S. (88)
Politician (m), Government Official (m), Businessperson

Robert Runcie -- b.10/2/1921 N.S. d.7/11/2000 N.S. (78)
Religious Leader, English
Names/Places: RN:Alexander Kennedy
Misc: Archbishop of Canterbury 1980-1991, presided over the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana.

Rebop Rundgren -- b.2/2/1992
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Michelle Gray & Todd's son

Todd Rundgren -- b.6/22/1948 N.S.
Engineer (m), Music Producer, Composer/Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, American
Names/Places: b. in Upper Darby, PA; now known as TR-I (Todd Rundgren Interactive)
Group Names: Nazz (lead), Utopia (lead)
Song Titles: I Saw the Light, Hello It's Me, Bang the Drum All Day, Wolfman Jack (featuring Wolfman Jack)
Album Titles: Runt, Something/Anything?

Karl V. Rundstedt -- b.12/12/1875 d.2/24/1953 (77)
General

Paul Runge -- b.5/21/1958
MLB Player

Paul Edward Runge -- b.10/20/1940 N.S.
MLB Umpire, Canadian

Pete Runnells -- b.1/28/1928 d.5/20/1991 (63)
MLB Player

Tom Runnells -- b.4/17/1955
MLB Manager, MLB Coach, MLB Player

Jon Runyan -- b.11/27/1973
Politician (m), NFL Player

Paul Runyan -- b.7/12/1908 N.S. d.3/17/2002 (93)
Golfer

Sean Runyan -- b.6/21/1974
MLB Pitcher

Frank Runyeon -- b.8/23/1953
Actor
TV Shows: Falcon Crest (as Jovan), As the World Turns (as Steve Andropolous), Santa Barbara (as Michael Donnelly), General Hospital (as Simon Romero), Another World (as Ed McClain)
Movie Titles: Sudden Death

Damon Runyon -- b.10/4/1880 N.S. d.12/10/1946 N.S. (66)
Author (m), Dramatist/Playwright (m), Short Story Writer (m), Journalist, Sports Writer
Names/Places: b. in Manhattan, KS; FN:Alfred
Misc: musical: Guys and Dolls (based on two of his stories), The Brighter Side; in the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame

Jennifer Runyon -- b.4/1/1960
Actress, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Charles in Charge (as Gwendolyn Pierce)
Movie Titles: Ghostbusters

Ottokar Runze -- b.8/19/1925 N.S. d.9/22/2018 N.S. (93)
Screenwriter, Movie Producer/Director (m), German

Bernie Ruoff -- b.10/12/1951
CFL Figure, Football Punter, West German
Misc: CFL kicker
Sports Teams: Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, New England Steamrollers (AFL), British Columbia Lions

RuPaul -- b.11/17/1960 N.S.
Author (m), Actor, Drag Queen, Producer (m), Personality, Disco Singer, Model
Names/Places: b. in San Diego, RN: Rupaul Andre Charles
Misc: self proclaimed supermodel; "You Better Work!"; a drag performer, not a transvestite, not a transsexual; inducted in the California Hall of Fame in 2019
Song Titles: Supermodel
TV Shows: RuPaul's Drag Race

Art Rupe -- b.9/5/1917 N.S. d.4/15/2022 N.S. (104)
Businessperson, Music Producer
Misc: founder of Specialty Records

Ryan Rupe -- b.3/31/1975
MLB Pitcher

Michael Rupert -- b.10/23/1951
Actor, Director (m), Composer, Singer
Movie Titles: A Boy and His Dog, Life with Mikey, The Myth of Fingerprints

Adam Rupp -- b.8/23/1982 N.S.
Country Singer
Group Names: Home Free

Adolph Rupp -- b.9/2/1901 d.12/10/1977 (76)
College Basketball Player, College Basketball Coach
Misc: coached the University of Kentucky basketball with 875 wins; in the College Basketball and Basketball Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: University of Kansas (player 1920-1923), Freeport HS (coach 1926-1930), University of Kentucky (coach 1930-1972)

Chris Rupp -- b.10/12/1979 N.S.
Country Singer
Group Names: Home Free

Debra Jo Rupp -- b.2/24/1951
Actress
TV Shows: That 70's Show (as Kitty Foreman)
Movie Titles: She's Out of My League, Big, Death Becomes Her

Duane Rupp -- b.3/29/1938
NHL Defensive, Canadian

Jacob Ruppert Jr. -- b.8/5/1867 d.1/13/1939 (71)
Congressperson, Businessperson, MLB Owner
Sports Teams: New York Yankees (owned from 1915 until his death)

Ed Ruscha -- b.??/??/????
Rock and Roll Bassist
Group Names: Medicine

Edward Joseph Ruscha -- b.12/16/1937
Artist
Misc: the pop art movement

Al Ruscio -- b.6/2/1924 d.11/12/2013 (89)
Actor
TV Shows: Life Goes On (as Sal Giordano)

Alexander Rusev -- b.12/25/1985 N.S.
Wrestler, Bulgarian

Anita Rush -- b.3/15/????
Radio Disc Jock

Barbara Rush -- b.1/4/1927 N.S. d.3/31/2024 N.S. (97)
Soap Actress, TV/Movie/Stage Actress
Names/Places: b. in Denver, Co.
Misc: a great Shakespearian actress; some say b. 1930
TV Shows: Saints & Sinners, Peyton Place (as Marsha Russell), Flamingo Road (as Eudora Weldon), New Dick Van Dyke Show, 7th Heaven (as Eric's Mother Ruth Camden)

Benjamin Rush -- b.12/24/1745 J-LD or 1/4/1746 N.S. d.4/19/1813 N.S. (67)
Revolutionary (m), Physician (m), Humanitarian (m)
Misc: Declaration of Independence signer

Billy Rush -- b.8/26/1952
Guitarist
Group Names: Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes

Bobby Rush -- b.11/10/1940 N.S.
Composer, Blues Singer, Rhythm and Blues Performer
Misc: some say b. 1934

Bobby L. Rush -- b.11/23/1946
Congressperson

Cathy Rush -- b.4/7/1947 N.S.
College Basketball Coach
Sports Teams: Immaculata University (1972-1977)

Debbie Rush -- b.3/19/1966 N.S.
Actress, English
TV Shows: Coronation Street

Deborah Rush -- b.4/10/1954
Actress
TV Shows: Strangers with Candy, The Client (as Phoebe Halliwell), Clueless (as Helen Winston), Orange is the New Black
Movie Titles: The Good Girl, American Wedding, You've Got Mail, The Box

Geoffrey Rush -- b.7/6/1951
Movie Actor, Movie Producer (m), Australian
Movie Titles: Shine, Les Miserables, Shakespeare in Love, Mystery Men, Pirates of the Caribbean (series), Swimming Upstream, At World's End, Elizabeth: The Golden Age

Ian Rush -- b.10/20/1961
Soccer Striker, Welsh (Wales)
Misc: MBE

Jennifer Rush -- b.9/28/1960
Songwriter, Singer

Joshua Rush -- b.12/14/2001 N.S.
Actor

Maggie Rush -- b.3/29/????
Actress

Merillee Rush -- b.1/26/1944 N.S.
Singer
Song Titles: Angel in the Morning

Odeya Rush -- b.5/12/1997 N.S.
Actress, Israeli
Movie Titles: Goosebumps, The Giver, The Odd Life of Timothy Green, We Are What We Are

Otis Rush -- b.4/29/1934 N.S. d.9/29/2018 N.S. (84)
Drummer, Harmonicaist, Blues Singer/Guitarist

Richard Rush -- b.4/15/1929 N.S. d.4/8/2021 N.S. (91)
Scriptwriter, Producer/Director (m)
Movie Titles: The Stunt Man, Color of Night, Freebie and the Bean

Tom Rush -- b.2/8/1941
Songwriter, Blues Singer/Guitarist, Folk Performer
Misc: made several superb records that were too good for commercial success.

William Rush -- b.7/4/1756 N.S. d.1/17/1833 N.S. (76)
Sculptor (m), American

Harry Rushakoff -- b.11/16/1958
Alternative Rock Drummer
Group Names: Concrete Blonde

Sir Salmon Rushdie -- b.6/19/1947 N.S.
Writer (m), India
Book Titles: Satanic Verses

Patrice Rushen -- b.9/30/1954
Songwriter, Pianist, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Song Titles: Forget Me Nots

Jimmy Rushing -- b.8/26/1901 d.6/8/1972 (70)
Blues Singer
Names/Places: NN:Mr. 5x5
Group Names: Count Basie

Karissa Rushing -- b.1/17/1966 N.S.
Beauty Pagent Winner
Misc: Miss Arkansas-America (1991)

Tim Rushlow -- b.10/6/1966
Country Performer
Group Names: Little Texas, soloist

Jared Rushton -- b.3/3/1974
Movie Actor
Movie Titles: Overboard, Pet Sematary II, Big, Honey I Shrunk The Kids

Joe Rushton -- b.11/7/1907 d.3/2/1964 (56)
Bass-sax

William George Rushton -- b.8/18/1937 d.12/11/1996 (59)
Cartoonist, Author (m), Satirist (m), Actor, Comedian, English
TV Shows: That Was the Week That Was

Amos Rusie -- b.5/3/1871 d.12/6/1942 (71)
MLB Pitcher
Misc: fastball so intimidating that in 1893 the pitching mound is moved back 5'6" to its present 60'6"
Sports Teams: Indianapolis Hoosiers (1889), New York Giants (1890-1898), Cincinnati Reds (1901)

Dean Rusk -- b.2/9/1909 d.12/20/1994 (85)
Statesman (m), Government Official (m), Teacher (m)
Names/Places: RN:David
Misc: Secretary of state

Ernst Ruska -- b.12/25/1906 d.5/27/1988 (81)
Engineer (m), German
Misc: invented the electron microscope. He was awarded half of the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1986 (the other half was divided between Heinrich Rohrer and Gerd Binnig).

John Ruskin -- b.2/8/1819 d.1/20/1900 (80)
Author (m), Art Critic (m), Theorist (m), Philanthropist, English
Misc: Gothic Revivalist (Prerafaelite)

Joseph Ruskin -- b.4/14/1924 d.12/28/2013 (89)
Actor

Scott Ruskin -- b.6/8/1963
MLB Player

Shimen Ruskin -- b.2/25/1907 d.4/23/1976 (69)
Actor
TV Shows: The Corner Bar

Robert Rusler -- b.9/20/1965
Writer (m), Actor, Producer/Director (m)
Movie Titles: A Nightmare on Elm Street, Weird Science, Sometimes They Come Back, Vamp

Rise Harlan Ruspoli -- b.3/4/2019 N.S.
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Jacqueline MacInnes Wood and Elan's son

Martin Russ -- b.2/14/1931 d.12/6/2010 (79)
Author (m)

Steve Russ -- b.9/16/1972
NFL Coach, NFL Player
Misc: Superbowl XXXII
Sports Teams: Denver Broncos

Tim Russ -- b.6/22/1956 d.8/15/2007 (51)
TV Actor
TV Shows: Star Trek: Voyager (as Vulcan tactical/security officer Tuvok), General Hospital (as Dr. Trent)

William Russ -- b.10/20/1950 N.S.
Actor, Director (m)
TV Shows: Wiseguy, Boy Meets World (as Alan Matthews)
Movie Titles: America History X, The Right Stuff

Bonnie Russavage -- b.7/10/1976
TV Actress
TV Shows: Saved By The Bell (as Vicki Needleman)

David Lee Russek -- b.11/30/1968
Soap Actor
TV Shows: Guiding Light, Young and the Restless, Another World, Passions

Blair Russel -- b.9/17/1880 d.12/7/1961 (81)
Hockey Player, Canadian
Misc: played 1899-1910; helped the Victorias to several Stanley Cup wins during his carrer
Sports Teams: Montreal Victorias

Del Russel -- b.9/27/1952 N.S. d.2/7/2015 N.S. (62)
Actor
Names/Places: RN: Del Gregory Russo; Tony's son
TV Shows: Arnie (as Richard)

Louis Russel Jr. -- b.4/25/1925 d.11/27/1974 (49)
Hero (m)
Misc: Longest surviving heart transplant recipient in 1968

Addison Russell -- b.1/23/1994 N.S.
MLB Infielder, American

Andy (NFL) Russell -- b.10/29/1941 N.S. d.2/29/2024 N.S. (82)
NFL Linebacker
Misc: Super Bowl IX, X
Sports Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers

Andy (REVEREND) Russell -- b.9/16/1919 N.S. d.4/16/1992 N.S. (72)
Author (m), Clergyman, Reverend, Pop Crooner, Mexican
Names/Places: Della's ex-
Misc: d. April 17?

Anna Russell -- b.12/27/1911 d.10/18/2006 (94)
Satirist (m), Comedienne, Opera Singer, English

Annie Russell -- b.1/12/1864 d.1/16/1936 (72)
Movie Actress, English

Lord Bertrand Russell -- b.5/18/1872 d.2/2/1970 (97)
Author (m), Philosopher (m), Scientist (m), Mathematician (m), English
Names/Places: RN:Arthur William
Misc: founder of modern logic; b. 1870?

Betsy Russell -- b.9/6/1963
Actress
Movie Titles: Saw (series)

Bill Russell -- b.10/21/1948
MLB Player

Bill Russell -- b.2/26/1905 d.8/9/1992 (87)
Historian (m), Violinist
Misc: Jazz music authority

Bing Russell -- b.5/5/1926 d.4/8/2003 (76)
Actor, MLB Player
Names/Places: Kurt's dad

Bob Russell -- b.1/1/1908 d.1/24/1998 (90)
Game Show Host
Misc: Miss America TV Extravaganza co-creator
TV Shows: Name That Tune (co-creator)

Bobby Russell -- b.4/19/1941 d.11/19/1992 (51)
Songwriter, Singer
Names/Places: b. in Nashville
Misc: some say b. 1940
Song Titles: Saturday Morning Confusion, The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia (songwriter for Vicki Lawrence)

Brenda Russell -- b.4/8/1949
Composer, Keyboardist, Soul Singer
Names/Places: RLN:Gordon
Song Titles: Piano in the Dark

Brian Russell -- b.??/??/????
Music Producer, Songwriter

Bryan Russell -- b.12/3/1952 N.S. d.10/3/2016 N.S. (63)
Actor
Misc: retired from acting in 1967
Movie Titles: The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm, Bye Bye Birdie, Emil and the Detectives, The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin

Bryon Russell -- b.12/31/1970
NBA Player

Campy Russell -- b.1/12/1952
NBA Player

Cazzie Russell -- b.6/7/1944
NBA Coach, NBA Player
Sports Teams: New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls

Charles Marion Russell -- b.3/19/1864 d.10/24/1926 (62)
Architect (m), Historian (m)

Charles T. Russell -- b.2/16/1852 d.10/31/1916 (64)
Religionist

Connie Russell -- b.5/9/1923 d.12/18/1990 (67)
Actress, Singer

Corinne Russell -- b.11/22/1963
Actress, Comedienne, Dancer (m), Model, English
TV Shows: Kenny Everett Show, Benny Hill Show
Movie Titles: Absolute Beginners, Highlander, Harry's Kingdom

Curley Russell -- b.3/19/1917 d.7/3/1986 (69)
Jazz Bassist

D'Angelo Russell -- b.2/23/1996 N.S.
NBA Guard

Danielle Rose Russell -- b.10/31/1999 N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: Legacies, The Originals

Darrell (B. 1969) Russell -- b.3/22/1969 N.S.
NFL Player, Football Defensive Tackle

Darrell (B. 1976) Russell -- b.5/27/1976 N.S. d.12/15/2005 N.S. (29)
NFL Player, Football Defensive Tackle

David O. Russell -- b.8/20/1958 N.S.
Producer/Director (m)
Movie Titles: Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle, Joy, Three Kings

Della Russell -- b.??/??/????
Singer
Names/Places: Andy's ex-

Derek Russell -- b.6/22/1969
NFL Wide Receiver

Doublas Albert "Doug" Russell -- b.2/20/1946 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American

Elizabeth Russell -- b.??/??/???? d.4/14/1772 (104)
Misc: everyone thought she was a female, but after her death, it was discovered she was a he

Elizabeth Russell -- b.8/2/1916 d.5/4/2002 (85)
Movie Actress

Ernie Russell -- b.10/21/1883 d.2/23/1963 (79)
NHL Center, NHL Forward, Canadian
Misc: played 1904-1914; NHL Rover
Sports Teams: Montreal Hockey Club, Montreal Wanderers

Franklin Russell -- b.10/9/1926 N.S. d.5/5/2019 N.S. (92)
Author (m), New Zealand
Misc: a prolific writer of books on nature and animals

Fred Russell -- b.8/27/1906 N.S. d.1/26/2003 N.S. (96)
Sports Writer
Misc: Nashville Banner newspaper; favored sports scribe in Nashville for nearly 70 years

Frederick Russell -- b.8/17/1870 d.12/29/1960 (90)
Scientist (m)
Misc: developed the first successful typhoid fever vaccine

Gail Russell -- b.9/21/1924 d.8/26/1961 (36)
Movie Actress

George Russell -- b.4/10/1867 d.7/17/1935 (68)
Writer (m), Irish

George Allan Russell -- b.6/23/1923 d.7/27/2009 (86)
Composer, Pianist, Jazz Musician

Graham Russell -- b.6/11/1950 N.S.
Songwriter, Adult-Pop Singer/Guitarist, English
Group Names: Air Supply
Song Titles: Love and Other Bruises, Lost in Love, All Out of Love, Every Woman in the World, The One That You Love, Here I Am, Sweet Dreams, Even The Nights Are Better, Two Less Lonely People in the World, Making Love Out of Nothing At All (previous titles as part of Air Supply)
Album Titles: Lost in Love, The One That You Love, Now and Forever, Air Supply (previous titles as part of Air Supply)

Grayson Russell -- b.12/27/1998 N.S.
Actor
Movie Titles: Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Talladega Nights

Hal Russell -- b.8/28/1926 d.9/5/1992 (66)
Composer, Multi-instrumentalist, Drummer, Saxophonist, Bandleader, Jazz Musician

Harold Russell -- b.1/14/1914 d.1/29/2002 (88)
Movie Actor

Henry Norris Russell -- b.10/25/1877 d.2/18/1957 (79)
Astronomer (m)
Misc: co-author of temperature-luminosity graph

Jack Russell -- b.12/5/1960
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer
Group Names: Great White

Jack Russell -- b.9/22/1920 d.3/17/2004 (83)
Singer
Misc: yo-yo expert
TV Shows: Your Show of Shows

Jane Russell -- b.6/21/1921 d.2/28/2011 (89)
Actress, Commercial Actress
Names/Places: b. in Bemidji, MN; FN:Ernestine
Misc: Playtex bra ads

Jeannie Russell -- b.10/22/1950
TV Actress
TV Shows: Dennis the Menace (as Margaret Wade)
Movie Titles: The Birds

Jeff Russell -- b.9/2/1961
MLB Pitcher, American

Joanne Russell -- b.10/30/1954
Tennis Player

Joe Russell -- b.9/25/1939 d.5/5/2012 (72)
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: RN: Joseph Jessie Russell; aka Sweet Joe Russell
Group Names: The Persuasions

John Russell -- b.1/3/1921 d.1/19/1991 (70)
TV/Movie Actor
TV Shows: Jason of Star Command (as The Commander), Soldiers of Fortune (as Tim Kelly), The Lawman (as Marshal Dan Troop)
Movie Titles: Pale Rider, Rio Bravo

John Russell -- b.1/5/1961
MLB Manager, MLB Catcher, MLB Outfielder

John D. Russell -- b.5/31/1902 d.11/15/1973 (71)
NBA Coach, Basketball Player
Misc: ABL championship as a player-coach (Cleveland Rosenblums, 1926); Eastern League championship (Trenton Moose, 1933); ABL championship (New York Jewels, 1939); played in the Interstate, New York State, Pennsylvania State, Metropolitan, and American Basketball Leagues.
Sports Teams: Boston Celtics (first coach 1946-1948), Seton Hall University (coach)

John "Jack" Russell -- b.12/21/1795 N.S. d.4/28/1883 N.S. (87)
Sports Figure
Names/Places: NN:The Sporting Parson
Misc: hunter; dog breeder; ordained cleric

Lord John Russell -- b.8/18/1792 d.5/28/1878 (85)
Historian (m), Prime Minister (m), British, Irish

Johnny Russell -- b.1/23/1940 d.7/3/2001 (61)
Country Singer
Song Titles: Act Naturally (wrote for The Beatles and Buck Owens)

Ken Russell -- b.7/3/1927 d.11/27/2011 (84)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Movie Producer/Director (m), English
Names/Places: b. in Southhampton
Misc: an expert in shock films

Keri Lynn Russell -- b.3/23/1976
TV/Movie Actress, Pop Singer
TV Shows: The All-New Mickey Mouse Club, Malibu Shores (as Chloe), Felicity (as Felicity Porter), The Americans (as Elizabeth Jennings)
Movie Titles: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, August Rush, Mission Impossible III, Waitress, Bedtime Stories

Kimberly Russell -- b.12/29/1964
Actress, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Head of the Class (as artistic Sarah Nevins)
Movie Titles: The Game, Precious, Ghost Dad

Kurt Russell -- b.3/17/1951
Writer (m), Actor, Producer (m)
Names/Places: b. in Springfield, MA; Bing's son
Misc: portrayed Elvis Presley in a 1979 TV movie
TV Shows: The Travels of Jamie McPheeters (star), The Quest
Movie Titles: The Hateful Eight, The Thing, Death Proof, Stargate, Executive Decision, Escape From L.A., Breakdown, Soldier, Dark Blue, Miracle, Sky High

Lance Russell -- b.3/18/1926 N.S. d.10/3/2017 N.S. (91)
Sports Commentator, Sports Announcer, Wrestler
Misc: worked particularly in the Memphis region 1959-1997; NWA Mid-America and the Continental Wrestling Association

Lee Russell -- b.2/16/1920
Singer

Leon Russell -- b.4/2/1942 N.S. d.11/13/2016 N.S. (74)
Music Producer, Composer/Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Pianist, Trumpeter, Bandleader, Bandleader, Jazz Performer
Names/Places: b. in Lawton, Ok.; RN:Hank Wilson
Misc: some sources give b. in 1941
Group Names: soloist, sessionist (one of the tops)
Song Titles: Tight Rope, Heartbreak Hotel (with Willie Nelson)
Album Titles: Carney, Leon Live, The Union (with Elton John)

Leonard Russell -- b.11/17/1969
NFL Halfback

Lillian Russell -- b.12/4/1861 d.6/6/1922 (60)
Stage Actress, Comedienne, Vaudevillaness, Opera Soprano
Names/Places: RN:Helen Louise Leonard; NN:The American Beauty
Misc: in light comedies who represented the feminine ideal of her generation. She was as famous for her flamboyant personal life as for her beauty and voice.

Luis Russell -- b.8/6/1902 d.12/11/1963 (61)
Composer, Bandleader, Jazz Pianist

Marc Russell -- b.9/12/1968
Rock and Roll Musician
Group Names: Widowmaker

Mark Russell -- b.11/12/1933
Actor, Scottish
Misc: retired from acting in 1994
TV Shows: Kojak (as Det. Saperstein)
Movie Titles: Moving Violation, Raw Justice

Mark Russell -- b.8/23/1932 N.S. d.3/30/2023 N.S. (90)
Satirist (m), Columnist, Comedian, TV Host, Pianist, Novelty Singer
Names/Places: b. in Buffalo; RLN:Ruslander
Misc: Washington D.C. politics
TV Shows: Real People

Montae Russell -- b.??/??/????
Actor
TV Shows: ER (as EMT Curtis Zadro)

Nipsey Russell -- b.10/13/1917 d.10/2/2005 (87)
Actor, Comedian, Game Show Host, Panelist
Names/Places: b. in Atlanta, GA; NN:The Poet Laureate of Comedy
Misc: AP says b. 1924, not 1920 or 1925 or other years given
TV Shows: Car 54 Where Are You? (as Off. Anderson), Barefoot in the Park, Dean Martin Shows, Masquerade Party (panelist), Match Game (panelist)

"Pee Wee" Russell -- b.3/27/1906 d.2/15/1969 (62)
Clarinetist, Reeds, Jazz Performer

Phil Russell -- b.7/21/1952
NHL Defensive, Canadian

Rick Russell -- b.7/5/1970
Country Performer

Rosalind Russell -- b.6/4/1907 N.S. d.11/28/1976 N.S. (69)
Screenwriter, Actress, Comedienne, Singer

Steven Lamont "Steve" Russell -- b.11/21/1969
Pop Singer
Group Names: Troop

Theresa Russell -- b.3/20/1957
Movie/Stage Actress
Names/Places: RLN:Paup
Movie Titles: Black Widow, Razor's Edge

William Russell -- b.11/19/1924
Actor, English
TV Shows: Harriet's Back in Town, Doctor Who (as Ian)
Movie Titles: The Great Escape, Superman (1978)

William F. "Bill" Russell -- b.2/12/1934 N.S. d.7/31/2022 N.S. (88)
NBA Coach, NBA Center
Names/Places: b. in West Monroe, Louisiana
Misc: won titles in college, Olympics (1956), and pros; Russell was the greatest college player of his time; He played with the Boston Celtics from 1956-69 leading them to winning 11 NBA titles; he had the most NBA rebounds (4,104); also became first big league black head coach in 1966; In 1980 he was voted greatest player in NBA history. 11x NBA Champion (1957, 1959-1966, 1968, 1969), 12x NBA All-Star (1958-1969), 5x NBA MVP (1958, '61, '62, '63, '65), 3x All-NBA First Team Selection (1959, 1963, 1965), 8x All-NBA Second Team Selection (1958, 1960-1962, 1964, 1966-1968), 1x NBA All-Defensive First Team Selection (1969), 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996), NBA 35th Anniversary Team (1980), NBA 25th Anniversary Team (1971), FIBA Hall of Fame (2007); Celtics #6 retired
Sports Teams: Boston Celtics (player 1956-1969, coach 1966-1969), Seattle SuperSonics (1973-1977), Sacramento Kings (1987-1988)

Wyatt Russell -- b.7/10/1986
Actor, NHL Player
Names/Places: Goldie Hawn & Kurt Russell's son
Movie Titles: 22 Jump Street, Cowboys and Aliens, Everybody Wants Some!!, We Are What We Are

Jennifer Russell-Eleni -- b.3/7/????
Actress

Tim Russert -- b.5/7/1950 d.6/13/2008 (58)
TV Host
TV Shows: Meet the Press (moderator)

Charles Joseph Anthony "Rush" Russhon -- b.3/23/1911 d.6/26/1982 (71)
Hero (m)
Misc: Air Force Lt. Colonel invaluable as a key production liaison on five James Bond films

Irving "Babe" Russin -- b.6/18/1911 N.S. d.8/4/1984 N.S. (73)
Tenor-sax
Group Names: Benny Goodman

Anthony Russo -- b.2/3/1970 N.S.
Filmmaker

Bill Russo -- b.6/25/1928 d.1/11/2003 (74)
Composer

Carmen Russo -- b.10/3/1959
Actress, Personality, Dancer (m), Singer, Italian

James Russo -- b.4/23/1953
Actor
TV Shows: Vegas (as Anthony "Red" Cervelli)
Movie Titles: Django Unchained, Donnie Brasco, Public Enemies, Beverly Hills Cop, My Own Private Idaho, China Girl, Extremities

Jeff Russo -- b.8/31/1969
Musician
Group Names: Tonic

Joe Russo -- b.7/18/1971 N.S.
Filmmaker

Marty Russo -- b.1/23/1944
Congressperson

Pat Russo -- b.10/5/1941 N.S.
Model, Playmate
Misc: November 1965

Rene Russo -- b.2/17/1954
TV/Movie Actress, Producer (m), Model
Misc: not b. Aug 10
Movie Titles: Outbreak, Thor (series), Get Shorty, Tin Cup, Ransom, Buddy, Leathal Weapon IV, Thomas Crown Affair, Two For The Money, Yours Mine and Ours

Sonny Russo -- b.3/20/1929 d.2/23/2013 (83)
Trombonist, Jazz Performer

Thomas Rodolfo Russo -- b.7/25/2017 N.S.
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Alanna Ubach and Thomas's son

Leon Russom -- b.12/6/1941
Actor
TV Shows: The X-Files (as Det. Miles)
Movie Titles: True Grit, The Big Lebowski

John Brown Russwurm -- b.10/1/1799 d.??/??/1851
Publisher (m)

Larry Rust -- b.2/18/1953 N.S. d.11/25/2016 N.S. (63)
Rock and Roll Keyboardist
Group Names: Iron Butterfly

Rod Rust -- b.8/2/1928 N.S. d.10/23/2018 N.S. (90)
NFL Coach, NFL Player
Sports Teams: New England Patriots

Bayard Rustin -- b.3/17/1910 d.8/24/1987 (77)
Civil Rights Leader, Political Activist

Henry Rutgers -- b.10/7/1745 d.2/17/1830 (84)
Revolutionary (m), Soldier, Philanthropist

Babe Ruth -- b.2/6/1895 d.8/16/1948 (53)
Movie Actor, MLB Right Fielder, MLB Pitcher
Names/Places: b. in Baltimore, MD; 2873 hits; No. 3; The Bambino Sultan of Swat; RFN:George Herman, d. in New York
Misc: AL League Award Winner 1923; hit 60 HR's '27; 714 home runs; led AL 11x's; although his home run record was broken, the "Babe" is still considered by many to be the greatest to ever play the game; His lifetime Batting Average was .342 and he still holds pitching records for the World Series, 2,211 RBIs
Sports Teams: Boston Red Sox (1914-1919), New York Yankees (1920-1934), Boston Braves (1935)

Angelo Rutherford -- b.12/30/1953 d.1/30/1987 (33)
Actor
TV Shows: Gentle Ben (as Willie)

Ann Rutherford -- b.11/2/1917 d.6/11/2012 (94)
TV/Movie Actress, Panelist, Canadian
TV Shows: Leave It to the Girls

Camilla Rutherford -- b.9/20/1976
Actress, Model, English

Sir Ernest Rutherford -- b.8/30/1871 d.10/19/1937 (66)
Scientist (m), Physicist (m), New Zealand
Misc: discovered the atomic nucleus; Nobel 1908; a pioneer of nuclear physics and the first to split the atom

Greg Rutherford -- b.11/17/1986 N.S.
Olympic Athlete, English
Misc: Long Jumper

Johnny Rutherford -- b.3/12/1938
Auto Racer
Names/Places: b. in Fort Worth, TX
Misc: NASCAR; Auto racer who became a race driver in 1959 and has since won 26 championship races. He won the Indy 500 3 times, in '74, '76 and '80. The '80 win was the first for a driver starting from the pole position.

Kelly Rutherford -- b.11/6/1968
Actress
TV Shows: E-Ring, The Adventures of Brisco County Jr. (as Dixie Cousins), Melrose Place (as Megan Lewis), Gossip Girl (as Lily van der Woodsen)
Movie Titles: Scream 3

Dame Margaret Rutherford -- b.5/11/1892 d.5/22/1972 (80)
Movie Actress, Comedienne, English

Mike Rutherford -- b.10/2/1950
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, English
Misc: some say b. 1951
Group Names: Genesis, Mike & The Mechanics
Song Titles: All I Need is a Miracle, Word of Mouth, The Living Years, Silent Running, Over My Shoulder (all previous titles with Mike + The Mechanics)
Album Titles: Mike + The Mechanics, Living Years, Word of Mouth, Beggar on a Beach of Gold (all previous as Mike + The Mechanics)

Paul (Jazz) Rutherford -- b.2/29/1940 N.S. d.8/5/2007 N.S. (67)
Jazz Trombonist
Names/Places: Not to be confused with Paul Rutherford b. 1959

Paul (Rock) Rutherford -- b.12/8/1959
Dancer (m), Songwriter, Keyboardist, New Wave Singer, English
Names/Places: Not to be confused with Paul Rutherford b. 1940
Group Names: Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Emily Rutherfurd -- b.9/18/1974
Actress
TV Shows: The New Adventures of Old Christine (as New Christine)
Movie Titles: Pain and Gain, Van Wilder: Party Liason, Elizabethtown

Lewis Morris Rutherfurd -- b.11/25/1816 N.S. d.5/30/1892 (75)
Astronomer (m)
Misc: made the first telescope designed for celestial photography

Sonja Ruthström -- b.11/18/1930 d.10/15/2020 N.S. (89)
Skier, Olympic Athlete
Names/Places: aka Sonja Edstrom
Misc: cross country relay skier (Olympic-gold-1960)

Ann Rutledge -- b.1/7/1813 d.8/25/1835 (22)
Celebrity Friend
Misc: said by some to have been the early true love of Abraham Lincoln; d. in Illinois

Edward Rutledge -- b.11/23/1749 d.1/23/1800 (50)
Revolutionary (m), Congressperson, Lawyer (m)
Misc: Declaration of Independence signer

Jim Rutledge -- b.1/24/1947
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer
Group Names: Bloodrock (lead)

John Rutledge -- b.9/17/1739 d.7/23/1800 (60)
Supreme Court Justice, Supreme Court Chief Justice, Statesman (m)

Wayne Rutledge -- b.1/5/1942 d.10/5/2004 (62)
NHL Player, Canadian

Wiley B. Rutledge Jr. -- b.7/20/1894 d.9/10/1949 (55)
Supreme Court Justice
Misc: Associate Justice 1943-49

Monique Rutler -- b.2/2/1941
Actress, Director (m), French

Summer Rain Rutler -- b.8/16/2014
Actress
Names/Places: Christina Aguilera and Matt's daughter

William Ruto -- b.12/21/1966 N.S.
President (m), Kenyan

John Rutsey -- b.7/23/1952 d.5/11/2008 (55)
Rock and Roll Drummer, Canadian
Group Names: Rush

John Douglas "Jack" Ruttan -- b.4/5/1889 N.S. d.1/7/1973 N.S. (83)
NHL Coach, NHL Defensive, Canadian
Misc: played 1905-1918
Sports Teams: Winnipeg Hockey Club, Winnipeg Somme

Susan Ruttan -- b.9/16/1950
Actress
Misc: some say b. 1948 or 1949
TV Shows: L.A. Law (as Roxanne Melman)
Movie Titles: Prayers for Bobby, Chances Are

Brad Rutter -- b.1/31/1978 N.S.
Personality

Troy Ruttman -- b.3/11/1930 d.5/19/1997 (67)
Auto Racer

Birger Ruud -- b.8/23/1911 d.6/13/1998 (86)
Skier, Norweigan
Misc: world champion ski jumper, holder of five world titles in ski jumping, 90m ski jumper (Olympic-gold-1932, 36).

Casper Ruud -- b.12/22/1998 N.S.
Tennis Player, Norweigan

Sylvia Ruuska -- b.7/4/1942 N.S. d.2/7/2019 N.S. (76)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American

Christian Ruuttu -- b.2/20/1963
NHL Player, Finnish

Beth Ruyak -- b.2/14/1961
Sportscaster

Ayn Ruymen -- b.7/18/1947
Actress
TV Shows: The McLean Stevenson Show
Movie Titles: Private Parts (not the Howard Stern film), Go Ask Alice, Tell Me Where It Hurts

Ramón Castro Ruz -- b.10/14/1924 N.S. d.2/23/2016 N.S. (91)
Revolutionary (m), Celebrity Relative, Cuban
Names/Places: Angel's son, brother of Fidel and Raul

Raúl Castro Ruz -- b.6/3/1931 N.S.
Head of State (m), Cuban
Misc: President of Cuba 2008-2018

Leopold Ružička -- b.9/13/1887 N.S. d.9/26/1976 N.S. (89)
Chemist (m), Croatian

Jeremy Ruzumna -- b.1/28/1970
Soul Musician, Rock Keyboardist
Misc: Rock/Soul Musician
Group Names: Fitz and the Tantrums

Rv -- b.??/??/????

Rw -- b.??/??/????

Rx -- b.??/??/????

Ry -- b.??/??/????

Amy Ryan -- b.5/3/1968
Actress, Producer (m)
TV Shows: The Office (as Holly Flax), Naked Truth (as Chloe Banks), The Wire
Movie Titles: Bridge of Spies, Gone Baby Gone, Birdman, Escape Plan, Win Win

Barry Ryan -- b.10/24/1948 d.9/28/2021 N.S. (72)
Photographer (m), Pop Singer, English
Names/Places: Paul's twin

Beau Ryan -- b.5/11/1985 N.S.
Rugby Player, Australian

Bianca Ryan -- b.9/1/1994 N.S.
Actress, Songwriter, Pop Singer
TV Shows: America's Got Talent (first winner)

Bill Ryan -- b.4/4/1926 d.2/18/1997 (70)
Newscaster
Misc: was among the first to report the assassination of President Kennedy

Bo Ryan -- b.12/20/1947 N.S.
College Football Player, College Basketball Coach
Sports Teams: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Buddy Ryan -- b.2/17/1934 d.6/28/2016 N.S. (82)
NFL Coach
Misc: some say b. 1931
Sports Teams: Buffalo (1961-1965), New York Jets (1968-1975), Minnesota Vikings (1976-1977), Chicago Bears (1978-1985), Philadelphia Eagles (1986-1990), Houston Oilers (1993), Arizona Cardinals (1994-1995)

Charlie Ryan -- b.12/19/1915 d.2/16/2008 (92)
Country Singer
Names/Places: b. in Graceville, MN
Song Titles: Hot Rod Lincoln

Cornelius Ryan -- b.6/5/1920 d.11/23/1974 (54)
Author (m), Journalist, Historian (m), American, Irish
Misc: war reporter
Book Titles: The Longest Day, Bridge Too Far

Daniel Ryan -- b.??/??/1930 d.2/15/1961
Figure Skater, Belgiumese

Dave "Chico" Ryan -- b.4/9/1948 N.S. d.7/26/1998 N.S. (50)
Pop Singer
Group Names: Sha Na Na

David Ryan -- b.10/20/1964
Alternative Rock Drummer
Group Names: the Lemonheads

Debby Ryan -- b.5/13/1993
Actress, Director (m), Singer
TV Shows: The Suite Life on Deck (as Bailey), Jessie (as Jessie), Sing It! (as Holli)

Dick Ryan -- b.8/25/1896 d.8/12/1969 (72)
Actor

Eileen Ryan -- b.10/16/1927 N.S. d.10/9/2022 N.S. (94)
Actress

Elizabeth Ryan -- b.2/5/1891 d.7/5/1979 (88)
Tennis Player
Misc: doubles tennis champ (6 time Wimbeldon)

Fran Ryan -- b.11/29/1916 d.1/16/2000 (83)
Actress
TV Shows: Doris Day Show (as Aggie Thompson), Green Acres (as Doris Ziffel), Gunsmoke (as Miss Hannah), No Soap Radio, The Wizard

Francis Ryan -- b.1/10/1908 d.10/14/1977 (69)
Soccer Player

Frank Ryan -- b.7/12/1936 N.S. d.1/1/2024 N.S. (87)
Educator (m), NFL Quarterback

Gary Ryan -- b.7/3/1964
Rock and Roll Bassist
Names/Places: RN: Gary Moss
Group Names: Joan Jett and The Blackhearts

Heather Ryan -- b.3/18/1947
Writer (m), Biologist (m), Model, Playmate
Misc: July 1967

Irene Ryan -- b.10/17/1901 d.4/26/1973 (71)
TV/Movie/Stage/Radio Actress, Comedienne, Vaudevillaness
Names/Places: Tim's wife
Misc: stage: Pippin'; some say b. in 1903
TV Shows: The Beverly Hillbillies (as Daisy 'Granny' Moses)

Jack Ryan -- b.11/12/1926 d.8/13/1991 (64)
Inventor (m)
Misc: 1000 patents including Barbie doll & Military Missles (do you see any connection?), also Hot Wheels

Jake Ryan -- b.9/2/1983 N.S.
Actor, Australian

Jay Ryan -- b.8/29/1981 N.S.
Actor, Producer (m), New Zealand
Names/Places: RN:Jay Bunyan
TV Shows: Neighbours, Beauty and the Beast, Go Girls, Sea Patrol

Jeri Ryan -- b.2/22/1968
Actress, German
TV Shows: Star Trek Voyager (as Seven of Nine), Boston Public (as Ronnie Cooke), The O.C. (as Charlotte), Body of Proof
Movie Titles: Down with Love

Joey Ryan -- b.2/8/1982
Folk Singer/Guitarist
Group Names: Milk Carton Kids

John P. Ryan -- b.7/30/1936 d.3/20/2007 (70)
Actor

Ken Ryan -- b.10/24/1968
Sports Analyst, Baseball Announcer, MLB Pitcher

Lisa Dean Ryan -- b.4/30/1972 N.S.
TV Actress
TV Shows: Doogie Howser M.D. (as Wanda Plenn), Class of '96 (as Jessica Cohen)
Movie Titles: The Stepdaughter, Twisted Love, Hostile Intentions

Marissa Ryan -- b.11/20/1974
Actress, Director (m)
TV Shows: Major Dad (as Elizabeth Cooper MacGillis)
Movie Titles: Wet Hot American Summer, The Pennsylvania Miners' Story, Cold Hearts

Mark Ryan -- b.6/7/1956
Author (m), Actor, Voice Actor, Stuntman, Video Game Voice Actor, Singer, English
TV Shows: Black Sails, Robin of Sherwood
Movie Titles: The Prestige, Charlie's Angels (2000), Transformers (series as Bumblebee, Jetfire, and Lockdown)
Video Games: Transformers (series)

Mason Ryan -- b.1/13/1982 N.S.
Wrestler, Welsh (Wales)

Matt (Actor) Ryan -- b.4/11/1981 N.S.
Actor, Welsh (Wales)
TV Shows: Constantine (title role)

Matt (Football) Ryan -- b.5/17/1985 N.S.
NFL Quarterback
Misc: NFL MVP (2016)
Sports Teams: Atlanta Falcons

Meg Ryan -- b.11/19/1961
Actress
Names/Places: Dennis Quaid's wife
Misc: some say b. 1962 or '63
Movie Titles: Top Gun, Innerspace, Presidio, When Harry Met Sally (YES!, YES!, YES!...), Joe Vs. the Volcano, The Doors, Sleepless in Seattle, Courage Under Fire, Addicted to Love, City of Angels, You've Got Mail, Hanging Up, Proof of Life, Kate and Leopold, In The Cut, Against the Ropes, The Women

Michael Ryan -- b.3/19/1929 d.3/1/2017 N.S. (87)
TV/Radio Talk Show Host

Michelle Ryan -- b.4/22/1984
Actress, English
TV Shows: EastEnders (as Zoe), Bionic Woman (as Jamie Sommers 2007)
Movie Titles: Cashback, Cockneys vs Zombies, Cleanskin

Mitchell Ryan -- b.1/11/1934 N.S. d.3/4/2022 N.S. (88)
Actor
TV Shows: Chase (as Capt. Chase Reddick), The Chisholms, Dark Shadows (as Burke Devlin), Dharma and Greg (as Edward Montgomery)
Movie Titles: Lethal Weapon, Liar Liar

Natasha Ryan -- b.5/14/1970
Actress
Misc: retired from acting in 1983
Movie Titles: The Amityville Horror, The Entity, Kingdom of the Spiders, Sybil

Nolan Ryan -- b.1/31/1947
MLB Pitcher
Names/Places: b. in Refugio, TX.; FN:Lynn
Misc: 8x All-Star, 11x Strikeout Leader; struck out record 383 batters '73; the first to strike out 5000 batters (5668 career -92); record 100.9 mph fast ball; RHP; author of record 7 no-hitters against Kansas City A's and Detroit (1973), Minnesota (1974), Baltimore (1975), LA Dodgers (1981), Oakland A's (1990) and Toronto (1991 at age 44); 2-time 20-game winner (1973-74); 2-time NL leader in ERA (1981,87); led AL in strikeouts 9 times and NL twice in 27 years; retired after 1993 season with 324 wins, 292 losses and all-time records for strikeouts (5,714) and walks (2,795); never won Cy Young Award; Angels #30 retired, Astros #34 retired, Rangers #34 retired; in the Rangers and Baseball Halls of Fame; somebody's dog ate him in a novelty song
Sports Teams: New York Mets (1966, 1968-1971), California Angels (1972-1979), Houston Astros (1980-1988), Texas Rangers (1989-1993)

Pam Muñoz Ryan -- b.12/25/1951 N.S.
Novelist
Book Titles: When Marian Sang

Pat "Taco" Ryan -- b.7/14/1953 N.S.
Reeds, Country Musician
Group Names: Asleep at the Wheel

Patrick "Paddy" Ryan -- b.3/15/1851 N.S. d.12/14/1900 N.S. (49)
Boxer, Irish

Paul Ryan -- b.1/29/1970
Congressperson

Paul Ryan -- b.10/24/1948 d.11/29/1992 N.S. (44)
Pop Singer, English
Names/Places: Barry's twin

Peggy Ryan -- b.8/28/1924 d.10/30/2004 (80)
Actress, Vaudevillaness, Dancer (m)
Misc: Donald O'Connor's musicals dancing partner
TV Shows: Hawaii Five-O (as Jenny Sherman, Steve's secretary)

Rachel Ryan -- b.8/22/1961
XXX-rated actress

Rex Ryan -- b.12/13/1962 N.S.
NFL Coach, College Football Player

Robert Ryan -- b.11/11/1909 d.7/11/1973 (63)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor
Misc: some say 1913
Movie Titles: Billy Budd, Dirty Dozen, Longest Day

Robert "Bob" P. Ryan -- b.2/21/1946 N.S.
Sports Writer
Misc: basketball guru, The Boston Globe sportswriter

Roz Ryan -- b.7/7/1951
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer (m), Singer
Misc: AP says b. 1959
TV Shows: Amen (as Amelia Hetebrink)
Movie Titles: Hercules, The Invention of Lying, Waiting for Forever

Sheila Ryan -- b.6/8/1921 d.11/4/1975 (54)
Movie Actress

T. Claude Ryan -- b.1/3/1898 N.S. d.9/11/1982 N.S. (84)
Manufacturer
Misc: airline entrepreneur and aircraft manufacturer who designed the plane from which Charles Lindbergh's; Spirit of St. Louis; was built.

Terry Ryan -- b.12/1/1933 N.S.
Model, Playmate
Misc: December 1954

Terry Ryan -- b.1/14/1977
NHL Left Wing, Canadian

Thomas Fortune Ryan -- b.10/17/1851 d.11/23/1928 (77)
Founder
Misc: created the American Tobacco Company

Tim Ryan -- b.2/4/1964
Country Performer

Tom K. Ryan -- b.6/6/1926 N.S. d.3/12/2019 N.S. (92)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Book Titles: Tumbleweeds

Tommy Ryan -- b.3/31/1870 d.8/3/1948 (78)
Boxer, Canadian

Will Ryan -- b.5/21/1949 N.S. d.11/19/2021 N.S. (72)
Voice Actor, Singer/Musician
Movie Titles: The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin, The Land Before Time (voice as Pete)

John Ryanes -- b.11/6/1940 d.5/30/1972 (31)
Singer
Group Names: The Monotones

Warren Ryanes -- b.12/14/1937 d.6/16/1982 (44)
Singer
Group Names: The Monotones

DeMeco Ryans -- b.7/28/1984
NFL Linebacker

Warren Rychel -- b.5/12/1967
NHL Player, Canadian

Melissa Rycroft -- b.3/11/1983
Personality, Dancer (m)
Sports Teams: Dallas Cowboys (cheerleader)

Bobby Rydell -- b.4/26/1942 N.S. d.4/5/2022 N.S. (79)
Drummer, Pop Singer
Names/Places: b. in Philadelphia, Pa.; RN:Robert Ridarelli
Song Titles: Wild One, Volare
TV Shows: Paul Whiteman's TV Teen Club
Movie Titles: Bye Bye Birdie

Mark Rydell -- b.3/23/1929 N.S.
Actor, Producer/Director (m)
Misc: some say b. 1928 or 1934
Movie Titles: On Golden Pond, The Cowboys, James Dean, The Rose

Albert Pinkham Ryder -- b.3/19/1847 d.3/28/1917 (70)
Painter (m)

Alfred Ryder -- b.1/5/1916 d.4/16/1955 (39)
Actor
Names/Places: RMLN:Jacob Corn

Eddie Ryder -- b.1/31/1923 d.3/29/1997 (74)
Soap Actor
TV Shows: General Hospital (as Slick Jones 1980s)

EZ Ryder -- b.10/17/1938
XXX-rated actress, Director (m)

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