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Erna Solberg -- b.2/24/1961 N.S.
Prime Minister (m), Norweigan
Magnar Solberg -- b.2/4/1937
Policeman, Olympic Athlete, NorweiganMisc: 20K biathalete (Olympic-gold-1968, 72)
Sole -- b.7/17/1973
Rap Music Performer
Gabby Soleil -- b.5/25/1995 N.S.
Actress, Cartoon Voice ActressTV Shows: The BoondocksMovie Titles: Johnson Family Vacation
Madame Soleil -- b.7/18/1913 d.10/28/1996 (83)
Astrologer (m), FrenchNames/Places: RFN:Germaine
Philip Solem -- b.7/24/1993
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Mia and Phil's son
Jorge Soler -- b.2/25/1992 N.S.
MLB Outfielder, CubanMisc: World Series MVP 2021
P. J. Soles -- b.7/17/1950
TV/Movie Actress, ComposerNames/Places: RN:Pamela Jane Hardon; Dennis Quaid's, then Skip Holm's wifeTV Shows: The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (TV movie)Movie Titles: Pvt. Benjamin, Stripes, Breaking Away, Rock and Roll High School, Carrie, Halloween
Paul Soles -- b.8/11/1930 N.S. d.5/26/2021 N.S. (90)
Actor, Voice Actor, Comedian, Personality, CanadianTV Shows: The Wonderful Stories of Professor Kitzel, The Marvel Super Heroes, Spider-Man, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (as Hermey)
Karsten Solheim -- b.9/15/1911 d.2/26/2000 (88)
Golf Figure, NorweiganMisc: a golf club designer and businessman; founder of the Solheim Cup.
Johnny Solinger -- b.8/7/1965 N.S. d.6/26/2021 N.S. (55)
Rock and Roll SingerGroup Names: Skid Row
Felix Solis -- b.9/17/1971
Actor, Director (m)TV Shows: The Family (as Gus Flores)Movie Titles: The International, Man on a Ledge, The Forgotten
Hilda Solis -- b.10/20/1957
Government Official (m)Misc: former Labor Secretary
Frank Solivan -- b.3/7/1977 N.S.
Musician, Bluegrass Singer
Vicko "Vinko" Šoljan -- b.??/??/???? N.S.
Swimmer, Croatian
Peter Solley -- b.10/19/1948
Music Producer, Keyboardist, Organist, Pianist, English
Hope Solo -- b.7/30/1981 N.S.
Soccer Player, Olympic Athlete, AmericanMisc: her name sounds like a Star Wars name
Ksenia Solo -- b.10/8/1987 N.S.
Actress, Producer (m), LatvianTV Shows: Life Unexpected, Lost GirlMovie Titles: Black Swan, The Factory
Sal Solo -- b.9/5/1958
Songwriter, Keyboardist, New Wave Singer/Guitarist, EnglishGroup Names: Classiz Nouveaux, Rockets
Lewis "Lew" Soloff -- b.2/20/1944 d.3/8/2015 (71)
Actor, Composer, Flugelhorn, Jazz Trumpeter, Rock and Roll PerformerGroup Names: "Blood, Sweat & Tears", sessionist
Jesse Soloman -- b.11/14/1963
NFL LinebackerMisc: wikipedia lists his birthdate as Nov 4 and Nov 14. Which is it?
Solomon -- b.8/9/1902 d.2/2/1988 (85)
Painter (m), English
Ariel Solomon -- b.7/16/1968
NFL Player
Bruce Solomon -- b.8/12/1944
ActorTV Shows: Mary Hartman Mary Hartman (as Sgt. Dennis Foley), Lanigan's Rabbi (as Rabbi David Small)Movie Titles: Foul Play, Night of the Creeps, Auto Focus
Freddie Solomon -- b.8/15/1972
NFL Wide Receiver
Freddie Solomon -- b.1/11/1953 d.12/13/2012 (59)
NFL Wide ReceiverMisc: Super Bowl XVI, XIXSports Teams: San Francisco 49ers
Hannah Solomon -- b.1/14/1858 d.12/7/1942 (84)
Social Reformer, Political Activist
Harold Solomon -- b.9/17/1952
Tennis Player
John (Comedian) Solomon -- b.5/23/1970 N.S.
Comedy Writer (m), Comedian, Director (m)TV Shows: Saturday Night LiveMovie Titles: MacGruber, Extreme Movie
John (Football) Solomon -- b.11/10/1973
NFL Player
Matthew Solomon -- b.12/17/1996
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Nancy Kerrigan and Jerry's son
Moe Solomon -- b.12/8/1900 d.6/25/1966 (65)
MLB PlayerNames/Places: NN:the Rabbi of Swat
Russell M. Solomon -- b.9/22/1925 N.S. d.3/4/2018 N.S. (92)
Art Collector, EntrepreneurMisc: Tower Records founder
Shirley Solomon -- b.??/??/1947
TV Talk Show Hostess, Canadian
Stacey Solomon -- b.10/4/1989 N.S.
Pop Singer, EnglishTV Shows: The X Factor
Vonzell Solomon -- b.3/18/1984
Rhythm and Blues SingerTV Shows: American Idol (finalist #3 in 2005)
Solon -- b.??/??/640BC d.??/??/560BC
Statesman (m), Greek
Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik -- b.2/27/1903 d.4/9/1993 (90)
Scholar (m)
Vladimir Alekseyevich Soloviyov -- b.11/11/1946
Cosmonaut
Robert Solow -- b.8/23/1924 N.S. d.12/21/2023 N.S. (99)
Economist, Educator (m)
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer -- b.2/26/1973 N.S.
Soccer Forward, Norweigan
Ron Solt -- b.5/19/1962
NFL Guard
Sir Georg Solti -- b.10/21/1912 d.9/5/1997 (84)
Musician, Conductor, HungarianGroup Names: Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Gail Soltys -- b.10/13/2000 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Talia in the Kitchen (as Debbie Fuccinelli)
Ernest Solvay -- b.4/16/1838 d.5/26/1922 (84)
Chemist (m), Inventor (m)Misc: best known for his development of a commercially viable ammonia-soda process for producing soda ash (sodium carbonate), widely used in the manufacture of such products as glass and soap.
Martin Solveig -- b.9/22/1976 N.S.
Music Producer, Electronica Performer, FrenchMisc: Electronica music DJ
Aleksandr Isayevich Solzhenitsyn -- b.12/11/1918 d.8/3/2008 (89)
Novelist, RussianMisc: Nobel Prize Winner
Jack Somack -- b.9/14/1918 d.8/24/1983 (64)
ActorTV Shows: Ball Four, Stockard Channing Show
Belouis Some -- b.12/12/1959
New Wave Musician, EnglishNames/Places: RN:Neville Keighley
Bodhi Soleil Somerhalder -- b.7/25/2017 N.S.
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Nikki Reed and Ian's daughter
Ian Somerhalder -- b.12/8/1978 N.S.
Actor, Producer/Director (m), Ping Pong PlayerTV Shows: Lost (as Boone Carlyle), The Vampire Diaries (as Damon Salvatore)Movie Titles: Pulse, The Rules of Attraction
Brett Somers -- b.7/11/1924 N.S. d.9/15/2007 N.S. (83)
TV Actress, Comedienne, Panelist, CanadianNames/Places: Jack Klugman's ex-wifeTV Shows: The Odd Couple (as Blanche Madison), Perry Mason '73, Match Game (panelist)
Suzanne Somers -- b.10/16/1946 N.S. d.10/15/2023 N.S. (76)
Author (m), Judaism Convert, Merchant, TV/Movie Actress, TV Talk Show Hostess, Singer, ExerciserNames/Places: b. in San Bruno, CA; RN:Suzanne Mahoney; Alan Hammel's wifeMisc: Thighmaster sellerTV Shows: Three's Company's Christmas "Chrissy" Snow, She's the Sheriff's Hildy Granger, Step by Step's Carol Foster Lambert, Suzanne Somers Show (talk show)Movie Titles: American Graffiti (that blonde girl in the car!)
Bonnie Somerville -- b.2/24/1974 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Grosse Pointe (as Courtney Scott/Laura Johnson), N.Y.P.D. Blue (as Det. Laura Murphy), Code Black (as Christa)Movie Titles: The Ugly Truth, Bedazzled, Without a Paddle, Holiday Engagement
Dave Somerville -- b.10/2/1933 d.7/14/2015 (81)
SingerMisc: Bruce Belland's (The Four Tops) singing partnerGroup Names: The DiamondsTV Shows: Tim Conway Show
Jimmy Somerville -- b.6/22/1961 N.S.
Songwriter, Falsetto, Hip-Pop Singer, Scottish, GayGroup Names: Bronski Beat, The Communards, soloist
John Somerville -- b.3/13/1905 d.1/8/1994 (88)
Philosopher (m), Political Activist
Mary Somerville -- b.12/26/1780 d.11/28/1872 (91)
Writer (m), Scientist (m), Mathematician (m), Scottish
Michael Somes -- b.9/28/1917 d.11/18/1994 (77)
Ballet Dancer (m), EnglishMisc: the partner of Margot Fonteyn
Somi -- b.6/6/1976 N.S.
Jazz Singer, Canadian, KoreanNames/Places: RN: Ennik Somi Douma; aka Jeon So-mi
Julie Sommars -- b.4/15/1942
ActressTV Shows: The Governor & JJ (as Jennifer Jo "JJ" Drinkwater), Matlock (as Julie Marsh)Movie Titles: Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
Elke Sommer -- b.11/5/1941
Movie Actress, GermanNames/Places: RLN:Schletz
Josef Sommer -- b.6/26/1934
Actor, GermanMovie Titles: Witness, Iceman, X-Men: The Last Stand, Patch Adams, The Family Man
Rich Sommer -- b.2/2/1978
ActorTV Shows: Mad Men (as Harry Crane)Movie Titles: The Devil Wears Prada
Scott Sommer -- b.2/20/1951 d.11/18/1993 (42)
Novelist, Screen/Scriptwriter
Ted Sommer -- b.6/16/1924 N.S.
Percussionist, Vibraphonist, Jazz Drummer
Jimmy Sommers -- b.6/28/1969
Jazz Saxophonist
Joanie Sommers -- b.2/24/1941
Actress, Jazz SingerMisc: Pepsi Girl 60s
Judith Somogi -- b.5/13/1937 d.3/23/1988 (50)
Conductor
Anastasio Somoza -- b.2/1/1896 d.9/29/1956 (60)
Head of State (m)Misc: President of Nicaragua
Gale Sondergaard -- b.2/15/1899 d.8/14/1985 (86)
Movie/Soap Actress
Stephen Sondheim -- b.3/22/1930 N.S. d.11/26/2021 N.S. (91)
Jewish, Composer, LyricistNames/Places: b. in New York CityMisc: Broadway musicals
Goddess Sondra -- b.5/17/????
XXX-rated actress
James George "Soni" Sonefeld -- b.10/20/1964 N.S.
Rock and Roll MusicianGroup Names: Hootie and the Blowfish
Alex Song -- b.9/9/1987 N.S.
Soccer Player, Australian
Brenda Song -- b.3/27/1988
Actress, Producer (m), Singer, ModelTV Shows: The Suite Life of Zack and Cody (as London Tipton, also on The Suite Life on Deck), Dads (as Veronica)Movie Titles: The Social Network, Like Mike
Jett Ling Song -- b.3/8/2013
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Lisa Ling and Dr. Paul Song's daughter
Ray Song -- b.6/6/2016 N.S.
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Lisa Ling and Paul's dughter
Trey Songz -- b.11/28/1984
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Rebecca Soni -- b.3/18/1987 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete
Sonia -- b.2/13/1971
Pop Singer, EnglishNames/Places: LN: Evans
Sonic Ears -- b.10/13/1986
RapperNames/Places: RN: Jace Forest
Ibrahima Sonko -- b.1/22/1981 N.S.
Soccer PlayerNames/Places: b. in Senegal
Oscar Sonneck -- b.10/6/1873 d.10/30/1928 (55)
Librarian (m), Editor (m), Musicologist
Gus Sonnenberg -- b.3/6/1898 d.9/9/1944 (46)
Football Player, WrestlerSports Teams: Buffalo All-Americans (1923), Columbus Tigers (1923), Pottsville Maroons (1924), Detroit Panthers (1925-1926), Providence Steam Roller (1927-1930)
Barry Sonnenfield -- b.4/1/1953 N.S.
Movie Producer/Director (m), Cinematographer (m)Movie Titles: Men in Black (series), Wild Wild West, Get Shorty
Jack Sonni -- b.12/9/1954 N.S. d.8/30/2023 N.S. (68)
Rock and Roll GuitaristGroup Names: Dire Straits (as The Other Guitarist)
Jo-el Sonnier -- b.10/2/1946 N.S. d.1/13/2024 N.S. (77)
Songwriter, Country SingerMisc: b. 10-3-43?
Henriette Sontag -- b.1/3/1806 N.S. d.6/17/1854 N.S. (48)
Opera Singer, German
Susan Sontag -- b.1/16/1933 d.12/28/2004 (71)
Author (m), Novelist, Critic (m), Movie Producer/Director (m)Names/Places: b. in New York City
Edoardo Sonzogno -- b.4/21/1836 d.3/14/1920 (83)
Publisher (m), ItalianMisc: newsman
Jack Soo -- b.10/28/1917 d.1/11/1979 (61)
ActorNames/Places: RN:Goro SuzukiTV Shows: Barney Miller (as Det. Nick Yemana)
Phillipa Soo -- b.5/31/1990 N.S.
ActressMisc: PL: HamiltonTV Shows: The Code
Ann Sushil Sood -- b.4/6/2002
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Sarah McLachlan and Ashwin Sood's daughter
Sonu Sood -- b.10/20/1972 N.S.
Actor, India
Toa-Jah Sood -- b.6/22/2007
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Sarah McLachlan and Ashwin's daughter
Bahar Soomekh -- b.3/30/1975
Environmentalist, Actress, IranianMovie Titles: Crash, Saw III
Lucille Soong -- b.8/15/1938 N.S.
Actress, ChineseTV Shows: Fresh Off the Boat (as Grandma Huang)
Billy Soose -- b.8/2/1915 d.9/5/1998 (83)
Boxer
Choi Sooyoung -- b.2/10/1990 N.S.
Pop Singer, South KoreanGroup Names: Girls' Generation
Mark Soper -- b.7/19/1959
ActorTV Shows: Knots Landing (as Joseph Barringer)Movie Titles: Swordfish, Phenomenon, The World According to Garp, White Oleander
Tony Soper -- b.11/20/????
ActorMisc: retired from acting in 1995TV Shows: Kay O'BrienMovie Titles: Hiding Out, Chrome Soldiers
Sophocles -- b.??/??/496BC d.??/??/406BC
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Greek
Sir Thomas Sopwith -- b.1/18/1888 d.1/27/1989 (101)
Aviator (m), Engineer (m), BritishMisc: Genius of flight, designed WWI Sopwith Camel plane that shot down the most enemy aircraft including The Red Baron, Hawker Aircraft founder; Snoopy flew one of these
Braedon Cooper Sorbo -- b.8/22/2001
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Sam and Kevin's son
Kevin Sorbo -- b.9/24/1958
Actor, Producer/Director (m)TV Shows: Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (as Hercules), Andromeda (as Captain Dylan Hunt)Movie Titles: God's Not Dead, Meet the Spartans
Octavia Flynn Sorbo -- b.10/16/2005
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Sam and Kevin's daughter
Shane Haaken Sorbo -- b.3/31/2004
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Sam and Kevin's son
Henry Clifton Sorby -- b.5/10/1826 d.3/9/1908 (81)
Geologist (m), EnglishNames/Places: NN: The Father of Microscopical Petrography
Alberto Sordi -- b.6/15/1920 N.S. d.2/24/2003 N.S. (82)
Actor, Movie Director (m), ItalianMovie Titles: Laurel and Hardy (the dubbing voice of Oliver Hardy in the Italian version of the film series)
Harry Soref -- b.3/2/1887 d.3/2/1957 (70)
Inventor (m)Misc: The Padlock
Louise Sorel -- b.8/6/1940
ActressNames/Places: Ken Howard & Herb Edelman's ex-TV Shows: One Life to Live (as Judith), Santa Barbara (as Augusta Lockridge), The Survivors, Don Rickles Show, Days of Our Lives (as Vivian Alamain), Port Charles (as Donatella Stewart), Passions (as Dort)Movie Titles: Plaza Suite
Nancy Sorel -- b.5/14/1964
Actress, American, CanadianTV Shows: Down the Shore, Less Than Kind, Cashing InMovie Titles: Heaven Is for Real
Tabitha Soren -- b.8/19/1967
Newscaster, Correspondent, ActressTV Shows: MTVMovie Titles: The Cable Guy
Birgitte Hjort Sørensen -- b.1/16/1982 N.S.
Actress, Danish (Denmark)TV Shows: Borgen (as Katrine), Vinyl (as Ingrid)Movie Titles: Automata, Marie Kroyer, Pitch Perfect 2
Elsa Sorensen -- b.3/25/1934 N.S. d.4/18/2013 N.S. (79)
Model, Playmate, Danish (Denmark)Names/Places: aka Dane ArdenMisc: September 1956
Ingeborg Sørensen -- b.5/16/1948 N.S.
Model, Playmate, NorweiganMisc: March 1975
Paul Sorensen -- b.5/1/1926 d.7/17/2008 (82)
Actor
Theodore Sorensen -- b.5/8/1928 d.10/31/2010 (82)
Author (m), Presidential AideMisc: under JFK
Austin Sorenson -- b.12/13/1961
Songwriter, Singer, Norweigan
Brooke Sorenson -- b.7/13/1999 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: The Thundermans, Modern Family (as Tammy LaFontaine), Mighty Med
Divini Rae Sorenson -- b.7/31/1977
PlaymateMisc: November 2003; motivational speaker, fitness personality, entrepreneur
Heidi Sorenson -- b.8/5/1960
Actress, Model, Playmate, CanadianMisc: July 1981
Annika Sörenstam -- b.10/9/1970
Golfer, Swedish
Alfonso Soriano -- b.1/7/1976 N.S.
MLB Player, Dominican RepublicanMisc: All Star MVP 2004Sports Teams: Texas Rangers
Edward Frederick Sorin -- b.2/6/1814 d.10/31/1893 (79)
Educator (m)Misc: Roman Catholic priest and educator, founder and first president of the University of Notre Dame.
Aaron Sorkin -- b.6/9/1961
Author (m), Writer (m), Producer (m)TV Shows: Studio 60 on the Sunset STrip, Sports Night, The West WingMovie Titles: The Social Network, Moneyball, A Few Good Men
Arleen Sorkin -- b.10/14/1955 N.S. d.8/24/2023 N.S. (67)
Writer (m), Screenwriter, Actress, Comedienne, Variety Show Hostess, Producer (m)TV Shows: Days of Our Lives (as Calliope Bradford Jones), Duet (as Geneva), Open House (as Geneva), America's Funniest People
Gus Sorola -- b.2/22/1978 N.S.
Actor
Maximillian Sorolio -- b.11/15/1991
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Bella Shaw & Mark's son
George Soros -- b.8/12/1930
Author (m), Philanthropist, Investor, HungarianMisc: billionaire and activist
Paul Soros -- b.6/5/1926 d.6/15/2013 (87)
Engineer (m), Businessperson, Philanthropist, HungarianMisc: a successful innovator in shipping
Mike Sorrentino -- b.7/4/1981
Reality TV Star, Personality, ModelSports Teams: NN: The SituationTV Shows: Jersey Shore
Paul Sorrento -- b.11/17/1965
MLB First Baseman
Matt Sorum -- b.11/19/1960
Rock and Roll DrummerMisc: AP says b. Nov 19Group Names: Guns 'N Roses, Velvet Revolver, The Cult, Kings of Chaos
Mira Sorvino -- b.9/28/1968
Movie ActressMovie Titles: Mighty Aphordite, Beautiful Girls, Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion, Sweet Nothings, The Final Cut, Reservation Road, Mimic, The Replacement Killers, Summer of Sam, Like Dandelion Dust, Norma Jean and Marilyn, Human Trafficking, The Presence
Paul Sorvino -- b.4/13/1939 N.S. d.7/25/2022 N.S. (83)
TV/Movie Actor, Director (m), Tenor, Opera SingerTV Shows: Chiefs, Law & Order (as Sgt. Phil Correta)Movie Titles: Romeo + Juliet, Repo! The Genetic Opera, The Rocketeer, Dick Tracy, GoodFellas, Reds, Nixon, Money Talks
Ivette Sosa -- b.9/15/1976
Pop SingerGroup Names: Eden's Crush
Jorge Sosa -- b.4/28/1977
MLB Pitcher, Dominican Republican
Sammy Sosa -- b.11/12/1968
MLB Outfielder, Dominican RepublicanMisc: NL MVP 1998; Hit 66 home runs in 1998Sports Teams: Chicago Cubs
Harry Sosnik -- b.7/13/1906 d.3/22/1996 (89)
BandleaderMisc: 1950s TV VarietiesTV Shows: The 54th St. Revue, Jack Carter Show, Your Hit Parade
Olga Sosnovska -- b.5/21/1972
Actress, PolishMovie Titles: Ocean's Thirteen, House of D, Jason and the Argonauts
Wilma Porter Soss -- b.3/13/1900 d.10/10/1986 (86)
Businessperson
Shannyn Sossamon -- b.10/3/1978
Actress, Director (m)TV Shows: Moonlight, Sleepy Hollow, Wayward PinesMovie Titles: A Knight's Tale, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, 40 Days and 40 Nights, The Rules of Attraction
Aleksandar Šoštar -- b.1/21/1964 N.S.
Olympic Athlete, Water Polo Player, Serbian
Vera Sosulya -- b.1/15/1956
Olympic Athlete, RussianMisc: toboggan (Olympic-gold-1980)
Jonathan Sothcott -- b.4/26/1980
Producer (m), EnglishMovie Titles: Devil's Playground, Vendetta, Dead Cert, The Fall of the Essex Boys
Samuel Sotheby -- b.8/31/1805 d.6/19/1861 (55)
BritishMisc: Auctioneer
Ann Sothern -- b.1/22/1909 d.3/15/2001 (92)
TV/Movie Actress, Comedienne, SingerNames/Places: b. in Valley City, N.D.; RN:Harriette Lake; Robert Sterling's ex-wifeMisc: some say '07, '11, or '12TV Shows: Private Secretary (aka Susie as Susie McNamera), Ann Sothern Show (as Katy O'Connor), My Mother the Car (as voice of the Car)
Edward A. Sothern -- b.4/1/1826 d.1/20/1881 (54)
Stage Actor, EnglishMisc: comic role actor in Britan and America
Edward H. Sothern -- b.12/6/1859 d.10/28/1933 (73)
Actor
Georgia Sothern -- b.??/??/????
Names/Places: RN:Hazel Anderson
Harry Sothern -- b.4/26/1884 d.2/22/1957 (72)
ActorTV Shows: Buck Rogers (1950s as Dr. Huer)
Nolan Sotillo -- b.10/2/1994 N.S.
Actor, Songwriter, SingerGroup Names: InvasionTV Shows: Red Band SocietyMovie Titles: Prom
Blanca Soto -- b.1/5/1979 N.S.
Businessperson, Actress, Producer (m), Model, Mexican
Gabriel Soto -- b.4/17/1975 N.S.
Actor, Model, Mexican
Jeff Scott Soto -- b.11/4/1966
Rock and Roll Singer, AmericanGroup Names: Tailsman
Juan Soto -- b.10/25/1998 N.S.
MLB Player, Dominican Republican
Mario Soto -- b.7/12/1956
MLB Pitcher, Dominican Republican
Talisa Soto -- b.3/27/1967
TV/Movie Actress, ModelMovie Titles: Licence To Kill, Mortal Kombat (series)
Javier Sotomayor -- b.10/13/1967
Track and Field, CubanMisc: the first man to clear 8 feet (8-0) on July 29, 1989; won gold medal at 1992 Olympics with jump of only 7-ft, 8-in.; broke world record with leap of 8-0 1/2 in 1993.
Sonia Sotomayor -- b.6/25/1954
Supreme Court Justice
Mike Souchak -- b.5/10/1927 d.7/10/2008 (81)
GolferMisc: PGA Tour record holder: lowest score in 9 holes [27] and 72 holes [257]: 1955 Texas Open; won 15 times on the PGA Tour in the 1950s and 1960s.
David Soul -- b.8/28/1943 N.S. d.1/4/2024 N.S. (80)
TV/Movie Actor, TV Director (m), Pop SingerNames/Places: b. in Chicago; RLN:SolbergSong Titles: Don't Give Up On Us BabyTV Shows: Here Come the Brides (as Joshua Bolt), Owen Marshall Counselor at Law (as Ted Warrick), Starsky & Hutch (as Det. Ken 'Hutch' Hutchinson), Casablanca, The Yellow Rose (as Roy Champion)Movie Titles: Salem's Lot, Magnum Force
Jimmy Soul -- b.8/24/1942 d.6/25/1988 (45)
Gospel Singer, Rhythm and Blues SingerSong Titles: If You Wanna Be Happy
Musiq Soulchild -- b.9/16/1977 N.S.
Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: aka: Musiq
Olan Soule -- b.2/28/1909 d.2/1/1994 (84)
Actor, Cartoon Voice ActorTV Shows: My Three Sons (as Mr. Pfeiffer), Batman (as Batman in cartoon), Arnie
Soulja Slim -- b.9/9/1977 d.11/26/2003 N.S. (26)
Rap Music PerformerNames/Places: RN: James Adarryl Tapp, Jr.
Epic Soundtracks -- b.3/23/1959 d.11/5/1997 N.S. (38)
Drummer, EnglishNames/Places: RN:Kevin Paul GodfreyGroup Names: Swell Maps, Crime and the City Solution, These Immortal Souls
Graeme Souness -- b.5/6/1953
Soccer Midfielder, Soccer Manager, Scottish
Philippe Soupault -- b.8/2/1897 d.3/11/1990 (92)
Novelist, Poet (m), FrenchMisc: instrumental in founding the Surrealist movement.
Robert Sour -- b.10/31/1905 d.3/6/1985 (79)
LyricistMisc: according to the March 8 NY Times, he died on a Wednesday making the death date March 6
Mekhi Thira Souratha -- b.10/30/2007
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Mekhi Phifer and Oni's son
Sheldon Souray -- b.7/13/1976
NHL Player, Canadian
Katarina Souri -- b.10/27/1968
Artist, Author (m), Columnist, Actress, Model, Playmate, FinnishNames/Places: RN:Minna Katariina Kata KarkkainenMisc: December 1988
John Philip Sousa -- b.11/6/1854 d.3/6/1932 (77)
Conductor/Composer, BandleaderNames/Places: NN: The King of American March Music; b. in Washington, D.C.Misc: wrote 140 stirring marchesSong Titles: Semper Fidelis, King Cotton, Washington Post March, Stars & Stripes Forever
Phil Soussan -- b.6/23/1961
Music Producer, Songwriter, Bassist, English
Dave Soutar -- b.3/7/1940
Bowler
David H. Souter -- b.9/17/1939
Supreme Court JusticeMisc: the 107th SC Justice 1990-2009
Eddie South -- b.11/27/1904 d.4/25/1962 (57)
Violinist, Jazz Performer
Harry South -- b.9/7/1929 d.3/12/1990 (60)
Arranger, Jazz Pianist, English
Joe South -- b.2/28/1940 d.9/5/2012 (72)
Music Producer, Songwriter, Radio Disc Jock, Guitarist, Soul SingerMisc: some say b. in 1942Song Titles: Rose Garden (composer for Lynn Anderson)
Neville Southall -- b.9/16/1958
Soccer Goal Keeper, Welsh (Wales)Misc: MBE
Tim Southee -- b.12/11/1988 N.S.
Cricket Player, New Zealand
J. D. Souther -- b.11/2/1945
Actor, Songwriter, Singer/GuitaristNames/Places: FMN:John DavidSong Titles: You're Only Lonely
Jeri Southern -- b.8/5/1926 d.8/4/1991 (64)
Pianist, Jazz SingerNames/Places: RN:Genevieve Hering
Terry Southern -- b.5/1/1924 d.10/29/1995 (71)
Novelist, Screen/Scriptwriter, Satirist (m)Book Titles: Dr. Strangelove, Easy Rider, The Magic Christian
Robert Southey -- b.8/12/1774 N.S. d.3/21/1843 N.S. (68)
Author (m), Poet (m), English
Gareth Southgate -- b.9/3/1970 N.S.
Soccer Defender, English
Billy Southworth -- b.3/9/1893 d.11/15/1969 (76)
MLB Manager, MLB PlayerMisc: Cardinals Hall of FameSports Teams: Cleveland Indians (1913, 1915), Pittsburgh Pirates (1918-1920), Boston Braves (1921-1923), New York Giants (1924-1926), St. Louis Cardinals (1926-1927, 1929), St. Louis Cardinals (manager 1929, 1940-1945), Boston Braves (manager 1946-1949, 1950-1951)
Emma Southworth -- b.12/26/1819 d.6/30/1899 (79)
Novelist
Ed Souza -- b.9/22/1921 d.5/19/1979 (57)
Soccer Player
John Souza -- b.7/12/1920 d.3/11/2012 (91)
Soccer Player
Karla Souza -- b.12/11/1986
Actress, MexicanTV Shows: How to Get Away with Murder (as Laurel Castillo)Movie Titles: The Noble Family
Steve Souza -- b.3/24/1964
Rock and Roll SingerGroup Names: Exodus
Red Sovine -- b.7/7/1917 N.S. d.4/4/1980 N.S. (61)
Songwriter, Country Singer/GuitaristNames/Places: RN:Woodrow WilsonMisc: truck driving songs
Jerald Sowell -- b.1/21/1974
NFL Fullback
Thomas Sowell -- b.6/30/1930
Author (m), Philosopher (m), Economist
Selen Soyder -- b.12/26/1986 N.S.
Beauty Pagent Winner, Model, TurkeyMisc: Miss Turkey (2007)
Yi Soyeon -- b.6/2/1978 N.S.
Astronaut, South KoreanMisc: the first South Korean astronaut in space
Moses Soyer -- b.12/25/1899 d.9/3/1974 (74)
RussianNames/Places: Raphael's twin
Raphael Soyer -- b.12/25/1899 d.11/4/1987 (87)
Painter (m), RussianNames/Places: Moses' twin
Wole Soyinka -- b.7/13/1934 N.S.
Author (m), Poet (m), Playwright (m), Nigerian
Sebastian Sozzi -- b.9/14/1982
ActorMovie Titles: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Half Nelson, In the Cut, Prime
Sp -- b.??/??/????
Catherine Spaak -- b.4/3/1945 N.S. d.4/17/2022 N.S. (77)
Actress, French
Paul Henri Spaak -- b.1/25/1899 d.7/31/1972 (73)
Head of State (m), BelgiumeseMisc: Belgium premier; leader in European integration, sec-gen of NATO (1957-61).
Carl Andrew Spaatz -- b.6/28/1891 d.7/14/1974 (83)
GeneralMisc: The leading U.S. combat air commander in World War II and first chief of staff of the independent U.S. Air Force.
Arthur Space -- b.10/12/1908 d.1/13/1983 (74)
ActorTV Shows: Lassie (as Doc Weaver)Movie Titles: National Velvet
Phillip Space -- b.4/1/1907 N.S. d.??/??/???? N.S.
Movie ActorMisc: (Legendary?) Movie Extra, appeared as an extra in over 1000 theatrical releases; Leonard Maltin's Joke; APRIL FOOL!
Jaroslav Špaček -- b.2/11/1974
NHL Defensive, Czechoslovakian
"Sissy" Spacek -- b.12/25/1949
Protestant, Movie ActressNames/Places: b. in Quitman, Tex.; RN:Mary ElizabethMovie Titles: Coal Miner's Daughter, Carrie, Blast From The Past, Affliction, Tuck Everlasting, A Home at the End of the World
Sir Kevin Spacey -- b.7/26/1959
Actor, Producer (m), Internet Video ActorTV Shows: Wiseguy (as Mel Profitt), House of Cards (as Francis Underwood)Movie Titles: A Time To Kill, L.A. Confidential, The Negotiator, The Usual Suspects, American Beauty, Pay It Forward, The Shipping News, Beyond The Sea, Superman Returns
Marieanne Spacey -- b.2/13/1966
Soccer Player, EnglishMisc: second striker, attacking midfielder; one of the greatest English soccer players of all time
David Spade -- b.7/22/1964
Writer (m), Actor, Comedian, Producer (m)Names/Places: b. Birmingham, MichTV Shows: Saturday Night Live, Just Shoot Me (as Dennis Finch), 8 Simple Rules (as C.J.), Rules of Engagement (as Russell Dunbar)Movie Titles: Lost and Found, Dickie Roberts (Former) Child Star, Racing Stripes, The Benchwarmers, The Emperor's New Groove, Joe Dirt, Grown Ups
Kate Spade -- b.12/24/1962 N.S. d.6/5/2018 N.S. (55)
Designer (m)
Vincent Spadea -- b.7/19/1974
Tennis Player
James Spader -- b.2/7/1960
TV/Movie Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: The Office (as Robert California), The Practice (as Alan Shore), Boston Legal (as Alan Shore), The Blacklist (as Raymond "Red" Reddington)Movie Titles: Crash, Lincoln, Baby Boom, Wall Street, Less Than Zero, Pretty in Pink, Stargate, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Endless Love, Wall Street, Mannequin, Sex Lies & Videotape
Giovanni Spadolini -- b.6/21/1925 d.8/4/1994 (69)
Author (m), Head of State (m), Prime Minister (m), ItalianMisc: Premier
Jillian Spaeder -- b.9/27/2002 N.S.
Actress, SingerTV Shows: Walk the Prank (as Bailey)
Sigmund Spaeth -- b.4/10/1885 d.11/12/1965 (80)
Author (m), Musicologist, MusicianNames/Places: NN:Tune DetectiveMisc: traced the sources of origins of popular songs to their folk and classical roots
Warren Spahn -- b.4/23/1921 d.11/24/2003 (82)
MLB PitcherNames/Places: b. in Buffalo, N.Y.Misc: 17x All-Star, 8x NL wins leader, winner of 20 or more games in 13 of 21 season; led NL in wins 8 times; Cy Young Award winner in 1957; most career wins (363) by a left-hander; Braves #21 retiredSports Teams: Boston/Milwaukee Braves (1942, 1946-1964), New York Mets (1965), San Francisco Giants (1965)
Richard Spaight -- b.3/25/1758 N.S. d.9/6/1802 N.S. (44)
Congressperson, Governor (m)
Douglas Spain -- b.4/15/1974
Actor, Producer/Director (m)Movie Titles: Star Maps, What's Cooking?, 12 Angry Men
Albert Spalding -- b.8/15/1888 d.3/26/1953 (64)
Composer, Violinist
Albert Goodwill Spalding -- b.9/2/1849 N.S. d.9/9/1915 N.S. (66)
Businessperson, Executive, MLB PitcherNames/Places: NN:Father of BaseballMisc: A.G. Spalding & Brothers Sporting Goods Co.; N.L. co-founderSports Teams: Rockford Forest Citys (National Association of Baseball Players, 1866-1870), Boston Red Stockings (League Player, 1871-1875), Chicago White Stockings (League Player 1876-1878, League Manager 1876-1877)
Bob Spalding -- b.2/10/1947
Rock and Roll BassistGroup Names: The Ventures
Charles Harry "Dick" Spalding -- b.10/13/1893 d.2/3/1950 (56)
Soccer Player
Esperanza Spalding -- b.10/18/1984
Songwriter, Bassist, Cellist, Jazz Singer
Jim Spalding -- b.??/??/????
Bowler
Leslie Spalding -- b.2/22/1969
Golfer, Golf Coach
Timothy Spall -- b.2/27/1957
Actor, EnglishTV Shows: Timothy Spall: Back at SeaMovie Titles: Secrets and Lies, The Last Samurai, Harry Potter (series as Peter Pettigrew), Pierrepoint, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, The Damned United, The King's Speech, Mr. Turner, Enchanted
Joey Spampinato -- b.8/16/1948 N.S.
Multi-instrumentalist, Rockabilly SingerGroup Names: NRBQ
Johnny Spampinato -- b.1/29/1959
Rock and Roll PerformerGroup Names: NRBQ
Stefania Spampinato -- b.7/17/1982 N.S.
Actress
Donna Spangler -- b.11/2/1962
WrestlerMisc: GLOW
Weasel Spangola -- b.??/??/????
Rhythm GuitaristGroup Names: The Electric Prunes
Arnie Spanier -- b.4/3/1963
Radio Broadcaster (m)Names/Places: NN:Stinking GeniusMisc: a sports radio talk show host
"Muggsy" Spanier -- b.11/9/1906 N.S. d.2/12/1967 N.S. (60)
Clarinetist, Cornetist, Bandleader, Jazz PerformerMisc: Dixieland
Martin Spanjers -- b.2/2/1987
Actor, Producer/Director (m)TV Shows: 8 Simple Rules (as Rory Hennessy)Movie Titles: The Comebacks, Whisper of the Heart
Otis Spann -- b.3/21/1930 d.4/24/1970 (40)
Harmonicaist, Organist, Pianist, Blues SingerGroup Names: Muddy Waters band
Pervis Spann -- b.8/16/1932 N.S. d.3/14/2022 N.S. (89)
Music FigureMisc: an American broadcaster and music promoter, who has been influential in the development of blues music in Chicago.
Joe Spano -- b.7/7/1946
ActorNames/Places: b. in San FranciscoTV Shows: Hill St. Blues (as Sgt./Lt. Henry Goldblume), NCIS (as Senior FBI Agent T.C. Fornell)Movie Titles: American Graffiti, Apollo 13, Primal Fear, Fracture
Vincent Spano -- b.10/18/1962
Actor, Producer/Director (m)Misc: some say b. Oct 14 or 17, AP says Oct 18Movie Titles: Rumble Fish, Good Morning Babilonia, Alive, And God Created Woman, Indian Summer, Oscar, The Tie That Binds, City of Hope
Alexander Gus "Alex" Spanos -- b.9/28/1923 N.S. d.10/9/2018 N.S. (95)
NFL OwnerSports Teams: San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers (owner)
Tony Sparando -- b.1/18/1906 N.S. d.9/22/1989 N.S. (83)
Bowler
Tony Spargo -- b.6/27/1897 d.10/30/1969 (72)
Jazz DrummerGroup Names: Original Dixieland Jazz Band
Dame Muriel Spark -- b.2/1/1918 d.4/13/2006 (88)
Novelist, Scottish
Dana Sparks -- b.8/1/1961
ActressTV Shows: Passions (as Grace for most of its run), JAG (as Lt. Cmdr. Carolyn Jones)
Donita Sparks -- b.4/8/1963
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/GuitaristGroup Names: L7
Hal Sparks -- b.9/25/1969
Actor, Comedian, TV Host, Director (m), Personality, MusicianTV Shows: Lab Rats (as Donald Davenport)Movie Titles: Spider-Man 2, Dude Where's My Car?
Jared Sparks -- b.5/10/1789 d.3/14/1866 (76)
Publisher (m), Editor (m), Historian (m), Biographer (m)Misc: editor of the North American Review, and president of Harvard College.
John B. Sparks -- b.??/??/1953
MusicianGroup Names: Dr. Feelgood
Jordin Sparks -- b.12/22/1989
Pop SingerSong Titles: TattooTV Shows: American Idol
Kylie Sparks -- b.1/27/1987 N.S.
Actress, Producer (m)Movie Titles: Pizza
Larry Sparks -- b.9/25/1947 N.S.
Songwriter, Bluegrass Singer/Guitarist
Ned Sparks -- b.11/19/1883 d.4/3/1957 (73)
Actor, CanadianNames/Places: RN:Edward A. Sparkman
Nicholas Sparks -- b.12/31/1965 N.S.
Author (m), Novelist, Screenwriter, Producer (m)Misc: many of his novels were adapted into moviesBook Titles: The Rescue, Dear John, The Notebook, The Longest Ride, A Walk to Remember
Paul Sparks -- b.10/16/1971
ActorTV Shows: Boardwalk Empire (as Mickey Doyle)Movie Titles: Edge of Darkness, Mud, "Synecdoche, New York"
Phillippi Sparks -- b.4/15/1969
NFL Player
Randy Sparks -- b.7/29/1933 N.S. d.2/11/2024 N.S. (90)
Songwriter, Banjoist, Folk Singer/GuitaristGroup Names: The New Christy Minstrels (lead)
Stephanie Sparks -- b.7/18/1973 N.S. d.4/13/2024 N.S. (50)
Personality, Golfer
Steve Sparks -- b.7/2/1965
MLB Pitcher, American
Mighty Sparrow -- b.7/9/1935
Songwriter, Singer, Guitarist, Calypso PerformerMisc: World Calypso King
Rory Sparrow -- b.6/12/1958
NBA Guard
P. J. Sparxx -- b.2/11/1969
XXX-rated actressNames/Places: RN: Laura Brown
Bubba Sparxxx -- b.3/6/1977
Rap Music PerformerNames/Places: RN:Warren Anderson Mathis
Boris Spassky -- b.1/30/1937
Journalist, Chess Player, RussianMisc: world chess champion (1969-72)
Charles Clinton Spaulding -- b.8/1/1874 N.S. d.8/1/1952 N.S. (78)
BusinesspersonMisc: For close to thirty years, he presided over North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company, which became America's largest black-owned business
Martin Speake -- b.4/3/1958
Alto-sax
Tristram Speaker -- b.4/4/1888 d.12/8/1958 (70)
MLB Manager, MLB Center FielderMisc: AL Chalmers Award Winner 1912; AL batted .344 over 22 seasons; hit record 793 career doubles, 3515 hits; Tris hit more doubles than Pete Rose.Sports Teams: Boston Americans/Red Sox (1907-1915), Cleveland Indians (1916-1926), Washington Senators (1927), Philadelphia Athletics (1928), Cleveland Indians (manager 1919-1926)
Larry Speakes -- b.9/13/1939 d.1/10/2014 (74)
Congressperson, Government Official (m)Misc: ex-White House spokesman
Oley Speaks -- b.6/28/1874 d.8/27/1948 (74)
Composer, Songwriter
Harry Spear -- b.12/16/1921 d.9/22/2006 (84)
Movie ActorMovie Titles: Our Gang
Roger Ruskin Spear -- b.6/29/1943
Clarinetist, Guitarist, Kazoo, Percussionist, Pianist, Saxophonist, EnglishNames/Places: b. in LondonMisc: mechanical objectsGroup Names: The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band
Sammy Spear -- b.5/31/1909 d.3/11/1975 (65)
BandleaderTV Shows: Cavalcade of Stars, Jackie Gleason Show
Elizabeth Speare -- b.11/21/1908 d.11/15/1994 (85)
Children's Author (m)
Hannah Spearritt -- b.4/1/1981
Actress, Pop Singer, EnglishGroup Names: S Club 7TV Shows: Primeval (as Abby)Movie Titles: Seed of Chucky, Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London
Aaron D. Spears -- b.7/10/1971
Actor, ComposerMovie Titles: Babel, The Mannsfield 12, Blue Hill Avenue
Aries Spears -- b.4/3/1975
Actor, Comedian, Producer (m)TV Shows: The Proud Family (voice), MADtvMovie Titles: Jerry Maguire, Josie and the Pussycats, The Pest
Billie Jo Spears -- b.1/14/1937 d.12/14/2011 (74)
Country Singer
Britney Spears -- b.12/2/1981 N.S.
SingerNames/Places: changed name to Britney Federline in 2005Song Titles: ...Baby One More Time, (You Drive Me) Crazy, Oops!... I Did It Again, Stronger, Toxic, Everytime, Gimme More, Piece of Me, Womanizer, Circus, 3 (the full title), Hold It Against Me, 'Till the World Ends, I Wanna GoAlbum Titles: ...Baby One More Time, Oops!...I Did It Again, Britney, In The Zone, Blackout, Circus, Femme Fatale, Britney JeanTV Shows: Guested on the 4th season premiere of Sabrina the Teenage Witch in 1999, The All New Mickey Mouse Club, The X FactorMovie Titles: Crossroads, Austin Powers in Goldmember, Pauly Shore is Dead, Fahrenheit 9/11, Longshot
Jamie Lynn Spears -- b.4/4/1991 N.S.
Actress, Pop Singer, Country SingerNames/Places: Britney's sisterTV Shows: All That, Zoey 101
Ken Spears -- b.3/12/1938 N.S. d.11/6/2020 N.S. (82)
Editor (m), Cartoon Producer (m)Names/Places: RN: Charles Kenneth SpearsMisc: co-founded Ruby-Spears Productions with Joe RubyTV Shows: 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)
Marcel Spears -- b.12/13/1988 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: The Mayor (as T.K. Clifton)
Marcus Spears -- b.9/28/1971
NFL Tackle
Randy Spears -- b.6/18/1961
XXX-rated actor
Paul Specht -- b.3/24/1895 d.4/11/1954 (59)
Bandleader
Special Ed -- b.5/18/1970
Rapper
Christa Speck -- b.8/1/1942 d.3/22/2013 (70)
Model, Playmate, GermanMisc: September 1961, Playboy Playmate of the Year 1962; her centerfold was seen in the 1978 movie "Animal House"
Richard Speck -- b.12/6/1941 d.12/5/1991 (49)
MurdererMisc: mass murderer (killed 8 student nurses in 1966)
Speckled Red -- b.10/23/1892 d.1/2/1973 (80)
Organist, Pianist, Blues SingerNames/Places: RN: Rufus PerrymanMisc: blues and boogie-woogie style
Arlen Specter -- b.2/12/1930 d.10/14/2012 (82)
Senator (m)
Phil Spector -- b.12/26/1939 N.S. d.1/16/2021 N.S. (81)
Executive, Outlaw, Music Producer, Songwriter, Singer, GuitaristNames/Places: b. in New York City; Ronnie's hubbyMisc: created the "wall of sound" overdubbing & "sound on sound" layering
Ronnie Spector -- b.8/10/1943 N.S. d.1/12/2022 N.S. (78)
Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: b. in New York CityMisc: some say b. 1947Group Names: The Ronettes (lead as Veronica Bennett)
Chris Spedding -- b.6/17/1944
Music Producer, Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Jazz Musician, Rock and Roll Musician, EnglishNames/Places: RN: Peter RobinsonMisc: Jazz-RockGroup Names: Nucleus, sessionist
Speech -- b.10/25/1968
RapperNames/Places: RN:Todd ThomasGroup Names: Arrested Development (lead)
Gary Andrew Speed -- b.9/8/1969 N.S. d.11/27/2011 N.S. (42)
Soccer Midfielder, Soccer Manager, English
Mac Curtis Speedie -- b.1/12/1920 N.S. d.3/5/1993 N.S. (73)
NFL Coach, NFL End, CFL FigureSports Teams: Cleveland Browns, Saskatchewan Roughriders, BC Lions
Pfeiffer Lucia Speedman -- b.10/26/2021 N.S.
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Lindsay Rae Hofmann and Scott's daughter
Scott Speedman -- b.9/1/1975
Actor, EnglishTV Shows: Felicity (as Ben Covington), Animal Kingdom (as Barry "Baz" Blackwell)Movie Titles: The Strangers, Underworld, Underworld Evolution
Albert Speer -- b.3/19/1905 d.9/1/1981 (76)
Architect (m), GermanMisc: a close associate of Adolf Hitler who ran the Nazi war machine
Penelope Speeris -- b.12/2/1945 N.S. or 12/2/1946 N.S.
Screenwriter, Producer/Director (m)Movie Titles: The Little Rascals (1994), Black Sheep, The Decline of Western Cilvilization, Wayne's World
Tim Spehr -- b.7/2/1966
MLB Catcher, American
Hans Speidel -- b.10/28/1897 d.11/28/1984 (87)
Military Leader, German
Chris Speier -- b.6/28/1950
MLB Player
Richard Speight Jr. -- b.9/4/1970 N.S.
Screenwriter, Actor, Producer (m), Director (m)TV Shows: Running the Halls (as Mark "the Shark" Stark), Jericho (as Deputy Bill Koehler), Supernatural (as Gabriel), The Agency (as Lex), Band of BrothersMovie Titles: Thank You For Smoking, Independence Day, Open Water 2: Adrift, In God We Trust
Dona L. Speir -- b.2/7/1964
Actress, Model, PlaymateMisc: March 1984
H. C. Speir -- b.10/6/1895 d.4/22/1972 (76)
Music FigureMisc: talent broker and record store owner instrumenal in promoting blues music.
Jerry Speiser -- b.8/12/1953
Rhythm Guitarist, New Wave Drummer, AustralianGroup Names: Men at Work
John Hanning Speke -- b.5/4/1827 N.S. d.9/15/1864 N.S. (37)
Army Officer, Explorer (m), EnglishMisc: discovered the source of The Nile
Regina Spektor -- b.2/18/1980
Songwriter, Musician, Folk Singer, Russian
Edward Speleers -- b.4/7/1988 N.S.
Actor, Producer (m), Video Game Voice Actor, EnglishNames/Places: aka Ed SpeleersTV Shows: Downtown Abbey, Wolf HallMovie Titles: A Lonely Place to Die, Plastic, Howl, Alice Through the Looking Glass, EragonVideo Games: Eragon
Aaron Spelling -- b.4/22/1928 d.6/23/2006 (78)
TV Actor, TV Producer (m)Names/Places: b. in Dallas; Carolyn Jones', then Candy's hubby, Tori's fatherMisc: produced 2600+ hours of TV shows!; AP says b. 1923TV Shows: Zane Grey Theatre, June Allyson Show, Playhouse 90, Dick Powell, Johnny Ringo, Lloyd Bridges, Burke's Law, Honeywest, Smothers Brothers, Guns of Will Sonnett, Mod Squad, Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Family, Fantasy Island, Friends, Hart to Hart, Hotel, Johnny Ringo, Lloyd Bridges, Love Boat, Mod Squad, Rookies, S.W.A.T., Starsky & Hutch, Vega$, Dynasty, T.J. Hooker, Strike Force, Matt Houston, Colbys, Beverly Hills 90210, Melrose Place, Savannah, Malibu Shores
Randy Spelling -- b.10/9/1978
Actor, Producer (m)Names/Places: Tori's brother, Aaron's sonMisc: some say b, 1976 (AP)TV Shows: Malibu Shores (as Flipper), Beverly Hills 90210 (as Ryan Sanders)Movie Titles: Pledge This!, Hot Tamale, Dorm Daze
Tori Spelling -- b.5/16/1973 N.S.
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer (m)Names/Places: RFMN:Victoria Davey; Candy & Aaron's daughter, Randy's sisterTV Shows: Beverly Hills 90210 (as Donna Martin also on 90210), Saved By The Bell (as Violet Bickerstaff), Jake and the Never Land Pirates (as Pirate Princess)Movie Titles: Scary Movie 2, The House of Yes, Trick
Margaret Spellings -- b.11/30/1957
Government Official (m)Misc: Education Secretary
Alonzo Spellman -- b.9/27/1971
NFL Defensive, NFL Linebacker
Ceallach Spellman -- b.8/31/1995 N.S.
Actor, EnglishTV Shows: Waterloo Road (as Harry Fisher)Movie Titles: The Cup (mockumentary)
Cardinal Francis Spellman -- b.5/4/1889 d.12/2/1967 (78)
Religious LeaderMisc: New York archbishop
Sharon Spelman -- b.5/1/1942
ActressTV Shows: The Cop & the Kid, Angie (as Joyce Benson)
Georgina Spelvin -- b.3/1/1936
XXX-rated actressNames/Places: RN:Michelle Graham
Alexander "Skip" Spence -- b.4/18/1946 N.S. d.4/16/1999 N.S. (52)
Drummer, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, CanadianGroup Names: Moby Grape, Jefferson Airplane, Quicksilver Messenger Service
Floyd Spence -- b.4/9/1928 d.8/16/2001 (73)
Congressperson
Hubert Leonard Spence -- b.5/23/1909 N.S. d.11/10/1947 N.S. (38)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, British
Joseph Spence -- b.8/3/1910 d.3/18/1984 (73)
Singer/Guitarist
Walter Spence -- b.3/3/1901 N.S. d.10/16/1958 N.S. (57)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, British
Abigail Spencer -- b.8/4/1981 N.S.
Writer (m), Actress, Producer (m)Names/Places: b. in Gulf Breeze, FLTV Shows: Burning Love, True Detective, Rectify, All My Children (as Rebecca "Becca" Tyree), Mad Men (as Suzanne Farrell), Rectify (as Amantha Holden), Timeless (as Lucy Preston)Movie Titles: Oz the Great and Powerful, Cowboys and Aliens, The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia, Oz the Great and Powerful, This Is Where I Leave You
Ashley Spencer -- b.3/8/1995 N.S.
Stage Actress
Brian Spencer -- b.9/3/1949 d.6/3/1988 (38)
NHL Player
C. P. Spencer -- b.1/13/1938 N.S. d.10/20/2004 N.S. (66)
Music Producer, Songwriter, Musician, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: RN: Crathman Plato SpencerGroup Names: The Originals, The Spinners, The Voice Masters
Danielle Spencer -- b.6/24/1965
ActressMisc: Veternarian; she is not the lady who married Russell Crowe who married another by the same name; retired from acting in 2001TV Shows: What's Happening (as Dee Thomas)Movie Titles: As Good as It Gets
Douglas Spencer -- b.2/10/1910 d.10/6/1960 (50)
Actor
Edmund Spencer -- b.10/5/2003
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Caroline and Charles' son; Charles is the brother of the late Princess Diana
Eliza Victoria Spencer -- b.7/10/1992
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Katya's twin; Lord Spencer & Victoria Lockwood's girl
Elizabeth Spencer -- b.??/??/???? d.4/??/1930 (54)
SingerMisc: d-age?
Elmore Spencer -- b.12/6/1969
NBA Center
Felton Spencer -- b.1/15/1968 N.S. d.3/12/2023 N.S. (55)
NBA Center
Gillian Spencer -- b.12/18/1939
Soap ActressTV Shows: One Life to Live, All My Children, As the World Turns
Herbert Spencer -- b.4/27/1820 d.12/8/1903 (83)
Philosopher (m), British
James Lloyd Spencer -- b.7/30/1946 N.S. d.2/10/2002 N.S. (55)
MLB PlayerMisc: 2x Gold Glove
Jeremy Spencer -- b.7/4/1948
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, EnglishGroup Names: Fleetwood Mac (co-founder)
Jesse Spencer -- b.2/12/1979
Actor, AustralianTV Shows: Neighbours, House M.D. (as Dr. Robert Chase), Chicago Fire (as Matthew Casey)Movie Titles: Uptown Girls
Jimmy Spencer -- b.3/29/1969
NFL Player
Jimmy Spencer -- b.2/15/1957
Sports Commentator, Auto RacerMisc: NASCAR driver
John Spencer -- b.12/20/1946 d.12/16/2005 (58)
TV ActorTV Shows: L.A. Law (as Tommy Mullaney), The Negotiator, The West Wing (as Chief of Staff Leo McGarry)
Katya Amelia Spencer -- b.7/10/1992
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Eliza's twin; Lord Spencer & Victoria Lockwood's girl
Lara Spencer -- b.6/19/1969
Actress, TV Hostess, Producer (m)TV Shows: Good Morning America
Len Spencer -- b.2/12/1867 d.12/15/1914 (47)
SingerMisc: America's first recording star
Maurice Spencer -- b.5/15/1952
NFL Player
Octavia Spencer -- b.5/25/1970 N.S.
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer/Director (m)TV Shows: Red Band Society, MomMovie Titles: Hidden Figures, Zootopia, Being John Malkovich, Snowpiercer, Fruitvale Station, The Help
O'Neill Spencer -- b.11/25/1909 d.7/24/1944 (34)
Drummer
Percy Le Baron Spencer -- b.7/9/1894 d.9/8/1970 (76)
Engineer (m), Inventor (m)Misc: microwave oven
Peter David Spencer -- b.10/13/1948
Drummer, British
Rain Spencer -- b.2/21/2000 N.S.
Actress
Sally Spencer -- b.2/27/1955
ActressMisc: retired from acting in 1994
Susan Spencer -- b.11/28/1946
CorrespondentMisc: CBS
Tim Spencer -- b.7/13/1908 d.4/26/1974 (65)
Banjoist, Country SingerNames/Places: RFN:VernonGroup Names: Sons of the Pioneers
Tim Spencer -- b.12/10/1960
NFL Coach, NFL Runningback, USFL Figure
Tracie Spencer -- b.7/12/1976
Actress, Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues Singer, ModelMisc: reverse it to sound like a favorite movie star; some say b. 1975
Muffin Spencer-Devlin -- b.10/25/1953
Golfer
Sir Stephen Spender -- b.2/28/1909 d.7/16/1995 (86)
Essayist, Poet (m), Critic (m), English
Oswald Spengler -- b.5/29/1880 d.5/8/1936 (55)
Philosopher (m), Historian (m), GermanBook Titles: The Decline of the West
Edmund Spenser -- b.??/??/1552 d.1/13/1599
Poet (m)Misc: d. Jan 16?
Wendie Jo Sperber -- b.9/15/1958 N.S. d.11/29/2005 N.S. (47)
TV/Movie Actress, ComedienneTV Shows: Bosom Buddies (as Amy Cassidy), Pvt. Benjamin (as Pvt. Stacy Kouchalakas), Women in Prison (as Pam), Babes (as Charlene Gilbert), Hearts Afire (as Mavis Davis)Movie Titles: 1941
Hans Spermann -- b.6/27/1869 d.9/9/1941 (72)
Biologist (m), German
Armstrong Sperry -- b.11/7/1897 N.S. d.4/26/1976 N.S. (78)
Children's Author (m)Book Titles: Call It Courage, All Sail Set, Wagons Westward
Elmer Sperry -- b.10/12/1860 d.6/16/1930 (69)
Engineer (m), Inventor (m)Misc: Electrical; inventor of the gyrocompass.
Roger Wolcott Sperry -- b.8/20/1913 N.S. d.4/17/1994 N.S. (80)
Biologist (m), Neurophysiologist, Neurobiologist (m)
George Sperti -- b.1/17/1900 d.4/30/1991 (91)
Inventor (m)Misc: Preparation H
Bella Spewack -- b.3/25/1899 d.4/27/1990 (91)
Author (m), Dramatist/Playwright (m), Journalist, Filipino (Phillipean)Misc: Broadway comedies w/ Samuel
Jimmie Spheeris -- b.11/5/1949 d.7/4/1984 (34)
Songwriter, Singer
Ian Spice -- b.9/18/1966
Drummer, EnglishNames/Places: NN:SpikeGroup Names: Breathe
Kimberly A. Spicer -- b.1/17/1980
Actress, Model, PlaymateMisc: June 1999
Sean Spicer -- b.9/23/1971 N.S.
Government Official (m)Misc: former White House press secretary who lasted less than a year
Buddy Spicher -- b.7/28/1938
Country Fiddler
Hart Spiegel -- b.5/7/2018 N.S.
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Miranda Kerr and Evan's son
Sam Spiegel -- b.11/11/1901 d.12/31/1985 (84)
Movie Producer (m), PolishMisc: some say b. 1904Movie Titles: On The Waterfront, Bridge Over River Kwai
David Spielberg -- b.3/6/1939 d.6/1/2016 N.S. (77)
ActorTV Shows: Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (as Ted Henderson), From Here to EternityMovie Titles: Christine
Destry Allyn Spielberg -- b.12/1/1996
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Kate Capshaw and Steven's daughter
Mikaela George Spielberg -- b.2/28/1996
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Kate Capshaw & Steven's adopted girl
Sasha Spielberg -- b.5/14/1990
Actress, MusicianNames/Places: Kate Capshaw & Steven's daughterGroup Names: WardellMovie Titles: The Art of Getting By, Before I Sleep, The Kids Are All Right
Sawyer Spielberg -- b.3/10/1992
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Kate Capshaw & Steven's son
Sir Steven Spielberg -- b.12/18/1947
Jewish, Movie Producer/Director (m)Names/Places: b. in Cincinnati; Amy Irving's ex-; Kate Capshaw's hubbyMovie Titles: The Sugarland Express, Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, 1941, Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T., Indiana Jones, Color Purple, Empire of the Sun, Jurassic Park, Tiny Toon Adventures, Hook, Family Dog (a dog!), Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Back to the Future, Gremlins, Schindler's List
Chris Spielman -- b.10/11/1965
Sports Analyst, NFL Linebacker
Peter Spier -- b.6/6/1927 d.4/27/2017 N.S. (89)
Illustrator (m), Children's Author (m), American, Dutch (Netherlands)Book Titles: Island City: Adventures In Old New York (1961), The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night (1961), London Bridge Is Falling Down! (1967), To Market! To Market! (1967)
Bill Spiers -- b.6/5/1966
MLB Player
Jordan Spieth -- b.7/27/1993
Golfer
Scott Spiezio -- b.9/21/1972
MLB Player
Bill Spigner -- b.10/19/1949
Bowler
Spike -- b.2/4/1966
Rock and Roll MusicianGroup Names: Quireboys
John Spiker -- b.7/10/1981
Rock and Roll BassistGroup Names: Tenacious D, Filter
Irving Spikes -- b.12/21/1970
NFL Runningback
Mickey Spillane -- b.3/9/1918 d.7/17/2006 (88)
NovelistNames/Places: b. in Brooklyn, N.Y.; RFN:FrankBook Titles: Mike Hammer (creator)
C. J. Spiller -- b.8/5/1987 N.S.
NFL RunningbackMisc: Clemson University Tigers #28 retired
Spinderella -- b.8/3/1971
Hip Hop Performer, Hip Hop RapperNames/Places: aka DJ Spinderella; RN:Deidre RoperMisc: b. 1966?Group Names: Salt-N-Pepa
Marc Spindler -- b.11/28/1969
NFL Player, Football Defensive Tackle
Barney Spinella -- b.2/1/1893 d.11/28/1991 (98)
BowlerNames/Places: NN:Jumping Jack
Stephen Spinella -- b.10/11/1956
Actor, ItalianMovie Titles: Milk, Rubber, Lincoln, The Jackal
Anthony Spinelli -- b.2/21/1927 d.5/29/2000 (73)
Director (m)Misc: XXX