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Karen Vacak -- b.8/4/1940
Art Director (m)Misc: Production Designer
Brenda Vaccaro -- b.11/18/1939
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Cartoon Voice ActressNames/Places: b. in Brooklyn, NYMisc: TV guest series & TV moviesTV Shows: Sara (1976), Paper Dolls, Midnight Cowboy, The CriticMovie Titles: Cactus Flower, How Now Dow Jones, The Goodbye People
Tracy Vaccaro -- b.5/4/1962
Actress, Model, PlaymateMisc: October 1983
Gertrude Elizabeth "Luna" Vachon -- b.1/12/1962 N.S. d.8/27/2010 N.S. (48)
Wrestler
Joseph Maurice Regis Vachon -- b.9/1/1929 d.11/21/2013 (84)
Wrestler, CanadianNames/Places: aka Maurice Vachon or "Mad Dog" Vachon
Luna Vachon -- b.1/12/1962 N.S. d.8/27/2010 N.S. (48)
WrestlerNames/Places: RN: Gertrude Elizabeth Vachon
Paul "Butcher" Vachon -- b.5/14/1937 N.S. d.2/29/2024 N.S. (86)
Wrestler, Canadian
Rogie Vachon -- b.9/8/1945
NHL Goaltender, Canadian, French
Vivian Vachon -- b.1/23/1951 N.S. d.8/24/1991 N.S. (40)
Wrestler, CanadianNames/Places: RN:Diane Vachon
Roger Vadim -- b.1/26/1928 d.2/11/2000 (72)
Writer (m), Screen/Scriptwriter, Actor, Movie Director (m), FrenchNames/Places: b. in Paris; LN:Plemiannikov; Jane Fonda's, Brigitte Bardot's, & Annette Stroyberg's ex-; Marie-Christine Barrault's hubby; wed 5x'sMovie Titles: Barbarella
Vanessa Vadim -- b.9/28/1968
Editor (m), Actress, Director (m), FrenchNames/Places: Jane Fonda's daughter
Vera Vague -- b.9/2/1906 N.S. d.9/14/1974 N.S. (68)
Radio Actress, TV/Movie ActressNames/Places: RN:Barbara Jo AllenMisc: dizzy-dame routine on radio & movies
Steve Vai -- b.6/6/1960
Music Producer, Composer, Songwriter, Singer, Rock and Roll GuitaristGroup Names: Frank Zappa, David Lee Roth Band, Whitesnake
Nicole Vaidisová -- b.4/23/1989
Tennis Player, West German
Daya Vaidya -- b.5/20/2012
Actress
Alfred Vail -- b.9/25/1807 d.1/18/1859 (51)
Inventor (m), ManufacturerNames/Places: MN:LewisMisc: telegraph pioneer and an associate and financial backer of Samuel F.B. Morse in the experimentation that made the telegraph a commercial reality.
Theodore Newton Vail -- b.7/16/1845 d.4/16/1920 (74)
Businessperson, ExecutiveMisc: executive who twice headed the Bell Telephone Company at critical times and played a major role in establishing telephone services in the United States.
Tobi Vail -- b.7/20/1969
Music FigureGroup Names: Bikini Kill
Louis Joseph Vairo -- b.2/25/1945 N.S.
NHL CoachSports Teams: New Jersey Devils
Aleksey Vakhonin -- b.3/10/1945 d.9/1/1993 N.S. (48)
Olympic Athlete, Weightlifter, RussianMisc: bantam weight (Olympic-gold-1964)
Laura Val -- b.??/??/???? N.S.
Swimmer, American
Holly Valance -- b.5/11/1983
Actress, Pop Singer, AustralianSong Titles: Kiss KissAlbum Titles: FootprintsTV Shows: NeighboursMovie Titles: Taken, DOA: Dead or Alive, Pledge This!
Olympia Valance -- b.1/7/1993 N.S.
Actress, AustralianTV Shows: Neighbours
Ricky Valance -- b.4/10/1939 N.S. d.6/12/2020 N.S. (81)
Adult-Pop Singer, Welsh (Wales)Names/Places: RN: David SpencerMisc: his song "Tell Laura I Love Her" was parodied by Billy Connolly later on. The BBC refused to play Ricky's hit.Song Titles: Tell Laura I Love Her
Jonas Valančiūnas -- b.5/6/1992 N.S.
NBA Center, Lithuanian
Buddy Valastro -- b.3/3/1977 N.S.
Chef (m)
Luis Valbuena -- b.11/30/1985 N.S. d.12/6/2018 N.S. (33)
MLB Infielder, Venezuelan
Giuseppe Valdengo -- b.5/24/1914 d.10/3/2007 (93)
Opera Baritone, Italian
Carlos Valderrama -- b.9/2/1961
Soccer Midfielder, ColombianNames/Places: NN: El Pibe (The Kid)
Wilmer Valderrama -- b.1/30/1980
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: Handy Manny (as Manny), That 70's Show (as Fez), Minority Report, From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series, NCIS (as Nick Torres)Movie Titles: Fast Food Nation, Unaccompanied Minors
Carlos (Actor) Valdés -- b.4/20/1989 N.S.
Actor, Composer, Singer, MusicianMisc: stage: Jersey Boys, OnceTV Shows: Arrow (as Cisco Ramon), The Flash (as Cisco Ramon)
Carlos (Soccer) Valdés -- b.5/22/1985 N.S.
Soccer Player, Colombian
Marc Valdes -- b.12/20/1971
MLB Pitcher
Victor Valdés -- b.1/14/1982 N.S.
Soccer Goal Keeper, Spanish
William Valdés -- b.1/1/1994 N.S.
Actor, Cuban
Alyssa Valdez -- b.6/29/1993 N.S.
Volleyball Player, Filipino (Phillipean)
Carlos Valdez -- b.12/26/1971
MLB Pitcher, Dominican Republican
Ismael Valdéz -- b.8/21/1973
MLB Pitcher, MexicanNames/Places: NN: The Rocket; previously known as Ismael Valdes
Luis Valdez -- b.6/26/1940
Writer (m), Playwright (m), Actor, Movie Director (m)
Sigrid Valdis -- b.9/21/1935 d.10/14/2007 (72)
ActressNames/Places: RN:Patricia Annette Olson; Bob Crane's widowTV Shows: Hogan's Heroes (as Hilda)
Angélica Vale -- b.11/11/1975 N.S.
Actress, Comedienne, Cartoon Voice Actress, Singer, Mexican
Jerry Vale -- b.7/8/1930 d.5/18/2014 (83)
Adult-Pop Singer, Pop CroonerNames/Places: RN:Genero Louis VitalianoMisc: some say b. 1932
Michael "Mike" Vale -- b.7/17/1949 N.S.
Rock and Roll BassistGroup Names: Tommy James & the Shondells
Nancy Valen -- b.12/14/1965
Actress, Producer (m), Dancer (m), SingerNames/Places: b. in BrooklynTV Shows: Hull High (as Donna Breedlove), Baywatch (as Captain Samantha "Sam" Thomas)Movie Titles: Loverboy, The Heavenly Kid, Porky's Revenge
Antonio Valencia -- b.8/4/1985 N.S.
Soccer Player, Ecuadorian
Enner Valencia -- b.4/11/1989 N.S.
Soccer Player, Ecuadorian
Ritchie Valens -- b.5/13/1941 d.2/3/1959 (17)
Composer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Rockabilly SingerNames/Places: b. in Pacoima, Ca.; RN:Richard Steven ValenzuelaMisc: "Weird Al" Yankovic parodied his hit into "Lasagna"Song Titles: La Bamba
Nick Valensi -- b.1/16/1981
Rock and Roll GuitaristGroup Names: The Strokes
Caterina Valente -- b.1/14/1931
Actress, Dancer (m), Singer, Guitarist, ItalianNames/Places: b. in Paris
Dino Valenti -- b.10/7/1943 d.11/16/1994 (51)
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/GuitaristNames/Places: RN:Chester PowersGroup Names: Quicksilver Messenger Service
Jack Valenti -- b.9/5/1921 d.4/26/2007 (85)
Film Executive (m)Names/Places: b. in Houston, TexasMisc: Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and Motion Picutres Association President
Jessica Valenti -- b.11/1/1978 N.S.
Author (m), Feminist, Internet Website BloggerMisc: founder of Feministing
John Valentin -- b.2/18/1967
MLB Player
José Valentín -- b.10/12/1969
MLB Shortstop, Puerto Rican
Valentina -- b.5/1/1899 d.9/14/1989 (90)
Fashion Designer (m), American, RussianNames/Places: RN:Valentina Nicholaevna Sanina SchleeMisc: some sources give b. 1904
Anthony Valentine -- b.8/17/1939 N.S. d.12/2/2015 N.S. (76)
Actor, EnglishTV Shows: Masada
Bobby Valentine -- b.5/13/1950
MLB Manager, MLB PlayerNames/Places: NN: Bobby V
Brooke Valentine -- b.10/5/1985
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Darnell Valentine -- b.2/3/1959
NBA Guard
Dickie Valentine -- b.11/4/1929 d.5/6/1971 (41)
Movie Actor, Pop Singer, English
Ellis Valentine -- b.7/30/1954 N.S.
MLB Right FielderMisc: Gold GloveSports Teams: Montreal Expos
Eric Valentine -- b.??/??/????
Rock and Roll MusicianGroup Names: T-Ride
Gary (Actor) Valentine -- b.11/22/1961
Actor, Comedian, Producer (m)TV Shows: King of Queens (as Danny Hefferman), Kevin Can Wait (as Kyle Gable)Movie Titles: Here Comes to Boom, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, Paul Blart: Mall Cop
Gary (New Wave) Valentine -- b.12/24/1955
Songwriter, Rock and Roll BassistGroup Names: Blondie
Hilton Valentine -- b.5/21/1943 N.S. d.1/29/2021 N.S. (77)
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Guitarist, EnglishGroup Names: The Animals
James Valentine -- b.10/5/1978
Pop PerformerGroup Names: Maroon 5
Johnny Valentine -- b.9/22/1928 d.4/24/2001 (72)
WrestlerNames/Places: RN:John Theodore WisniskiMisc: wrestling career spanned almost three decades
Karen Valentine -- b.5/25/1947
TV/Movie Actress, Variety Show HostessNames/Places: b. in Santa Rosa, CATV Shows: Love American Style, Room 222 (as Alice Johnson), Karen (star), Our TimeMovie Titles: Gidget Grows Up, The Girl Who Came Gift Wrapped, Coffee Tea or Me?
Kathy Valentine -- b.1/7/1959 N.S.
Bassist, Rock and Roll SingerGroup Names: The Go-Gos, soloist
Kevin Valentine -- b.??/??/????
Rock and Roll MusicianGroup Names: Cinderella
Kid Thomas Valentine -- b.2/3/1896 d.6/18/1987 (91)
Jazz Performer
Scott Valentine -- b.6/3/1958
ActorTV Shows: Phantom 2040 (as Kit Walker Jr./ 24th Phantom), Family Ties (as Nick Moore), Black Scorpion (as Det. Steve Rafferty)Movie Titles: My Demon Lover, To Sleep with a Vampire, Carnosaur 3: Primal Species
Steve Valentine -- b.10/26/1966
Actor, Producer (m), Video Game Voice Actress, ScottishTV Shows: Crossing Jordan (as Dr. Nigel Townsend)Movie Titles: A Christmas Carol, Spider-Man 3Video Games: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Tony Valentine -- b.5/24/1941
GuitaristGroup Names: Standells
Trevin Valentine -- b.5/10/1987
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Kim & Scott's son
Valentino -- b.5/11/1932
Fashion Designer (m), ItalianNames/Places: LN:GaravaniMisc: Jackie O's
Bobby Valentino -- b.2/27/1980 N.S.
Songwriter, Violinist, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: aka Bobby V; RN: Bobby WilsonGroup Names: Mista
Bobby Valentino -- b.6/22/1954
Actor, Songwriter, Violinist, Rock and Roll Singer, EnglishNames/Places: RN: Robert James BeckinghamGroup Names: Fabulous Poodles, Hank Wangford, Los Pistoleros, The Bluebells
Marion Valentino -- b.8/23/1955
Singer, Guitarist, British
Mark Valentino -- b.3/12/1942 N.S. d.5/21/2021 N.S. (79)
SingerNames/Places: RN:Anthony Busillo
Rudolph Valentino -- b.5/6/1895 d.8/23/1926 (31)
Movie Actor, ItalianNames/Places: b. in Castellaneta; RN:Rudolpho Alfonzo Rafaello Pietro Filiberto Guglieimi Di Valentino d'Antonguolla; d. in New York
Sal Valentino -- b.9/8/1942
Songwriter, Musician, Rock and Roll SingerGroup Names: Beau Brimmels (lead)
Victoria Valentino -- b.12/13/1942 N.S.
Model, PlaymateMisc: September 1963
Tasia Valenza -- b.4/5/1967 N.S.
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Video Game Voice ActressMisc: primarily a cartoon and video game actress since 1996TV Shows: All My Children, The Heights (as Jodie Abramowitz), Star Wars: The Clone Wars (series), Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: ResistanceMovie Titles: Sometimes They Come BackVideo Games: Star Wars (series), Batman (series), Infinite Crisis (series), World of Warcraft (series), The Evil Within, Wildstar, Elder Scrolls Online, Marvel (series), Saints Row (series), Dissidia (series), Spider-Man 3
Fernando Valenzuela -- b.11/1/1960
MLB Pitcher, MexicanMisc: NL Cy Young Award winner in 1981, 6x All-Star, Gold Glove, 2x Silver Slugger; in the Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of FameSports Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres
Jesse Valenzuela -- b.5/22/1962
Musician, Alternative Rock SingerGroup Names: Gin Blossoms, The Low Watts
Pat Valenzuela -- b.10/17/1962
Horse Jockey
Julio Valera -- b.10/13/1968
MLB Pitcher, Puerto Rican
Valeria -- b.9/11/????
XXX-rated actress
Gynege Valéria -- b.4/3/1933 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Hungarian
Richard Valeriani -- b.8/29/1932 N.S. d.6/18/2018 N.S. (85)
Newscaster, Journalist
Joan Valerie -- b.7/15/1911 d.1/30/1983 (71)
Actress
Joe Valerio -- b.2/11/1969
NFL Linebacker
Paul Valery -- b.10/20/1871 O.S. or 10/30/1871 N.S. d.7/20/1945
Essayist, Poet (m), Critic (m), Philosopher (m), French
Johnny Valiant -- b.11/25/1946 N.S. d.4/4/2018 N.S. (71)
Wrestler, Wrestling ManagerNames/Places: RN: John L. Sullivan, born Thomas Sullivan
Kamila Valieva -- b.4/26/2006 N.S.
Figure Skater, Russian
Valjean -- b.11/19/1934 d.2/10/2003 (68)
PianistNames/Places: LN:JonesSong Titles: Theme from Ben Casey
Garry Valk -- b.11/27/1967
NHL Player, Canadian
Marcela Valladolid -- b.7/19/1978
Author (m), Cookbook Writer (m), Chef (m)TV Shows: Mexican Made Easy, The Kitchen
Dave Valle -- b.10/30/1960
Sports Commentator, Baseball Announcer, MLB Catcher
Jean-Marc Vallée -- b.3/9/1963 N.S. d.12/25/2021 N.S. (58)
Screenwriter, Filmmaker, Canadian
Rudy Vallée -- b.7/28/1901 N.S. d.7/3/1986 N.S. (85)
Writer (m), TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Comedian, Composer, Music Publisher, Clarinetist, Saxophonist, Bandleader, Pop CroonerNames/Places: b. in Island Pond, VT; RN:Hubert Prior Rudy Vallee; d. while watching the Statue of Liberty Centennial ceremoniesMisc: famous of the 1920-30sTV Shows: Batman (as Evil Lord Phogg)
James Vallely -- b.8/30/1954
Actor, Producer (m)Names/Places: Tannis's fatherMisc: half of The Funny Boys with Jonathan SchmockTV Shows: Double Trouble (as Charles Kincaid), Arrested Development (producer), My Wife and Kids (producer), Two and a Half Men (producer), The Golden Girls (producer)
Tannis Vallely -- b.12/28/1975
Actress, Casting DepartmentNames/Places: James's daughterTV Shows: Head of the Class (as prodigy Janice Lazorotto)Movie Titles: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, War of the Worlds, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Alwina Valleria -- b.10/12/1848 d.2/17/1925 (76)
Opera Soprano
Amber Valletta -- b.2/9/1974 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Blood and Oil, RevengeMovie Titles: Gamer, Hitch, Dead Silence, Transporter 2
Jim Valley -- b.3/13/1943
Rock and Roll GuitaristGroup Names: Paul Revere & the Raiders
Mark Valley -- b.12/24/1964
Actor, Producer/Director (m)TV Shows: Boston Legal (as Brad Chase), Human Target, Famous in LoveMovie Titles: The Siege, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
Paul Michael Valley -- b.9/24/1966
ActorMovie Titles: My Best Friend's Wife, On Music Row
Alida Valli -- b.5/31/1921 d.4/22/2006 (84)
Movie Actress, IrishNames/Places: RMLN:Maria Altenburger
Frankie Valli -- b.5/3/1934
Pop SingerNames/Places: b. in Newark, NJ; RN:Frank Castellaccio;Group Names: The Four Seasons (lead), soloistSong Titles: Sherry, Big Girls Don't Cry, Walk Like a Man, Rag Doll, Who Loves You, December 1963 (Oh What a Night) (previous titles as part of The Four Seasons), Can't Take My Eyes Off You, My Eyes Adored You, Swearin' to God, Grease
June Valli -- b.6/30/1928 d.3/12/1993 (64)
Commercial Actress, Pop SingerMisc: Chiquita Banana voicistTV Shows: Your Hit Parade (mid 1950s)
Romolo Valli -- b.2/7/1925 d.2/1/1980 (54)
Actor, Italian
Virginia Valli -- b.6/10/1898 d.9/24/1968 (70)
Movie/Stage Actress
Raf Vallone -- b.2/17/1916 d.10/31/2002 (86)
Actor, ItalianMovie Titles: El Cid, 2 Women, Greek Tycoon
Elmer Valo -- b.3/5/1921 d.7/19/1998 (77)
MLB Player
Ross Valory -- b.2/2/1949
Bassist, Rock and Roll SingerGroup Names: Journey, Steve Miller Band
Rubén Valtierra -- b.12/26/1964
Keyboardist, Novelty MusicianGroup Names: Weird Al Yankovic (studio keyboardist)
Jim Valvano -- b.3/10/1946 d.4/28/1993 (47)
Sportscaster, College Basketball CoachSports Teams: North Carolina State
Rawley Valverde -- b.1/1/1966
Actor, Producer (m)Misc: PRON:Val-VARE-dayMovie Titles: Made in America
Árminius Vámbéry -- b.3/19/1832 d.9/15/1913 (81)
Explorer (m), Traveler (m), Hungarian
Billy B. Van -- b.8/3/1870 N.S. d.11/16/1950 N.S. (80)
Actor, Vaudevillan
Bobby Van -- b.12/6/1930 d.7/31/1980 (49)
Actor, Game Show Host, Panelist, Dancer (m), SingerNames/Places: RN:Robert van Stein then King; Elaine Joyce's hubbyMisc: some say b. 1932TV Shows: The Fun Factor, Showoffs
Gus Van -- b.8/12/1887 d.3/12/1968 (80)
Stage Actor, Comedian, SingerMisc: with Joe Schenck
Drew Van Acker -- b.4/2/1986 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: Training Day, The Lake, Pretty Little Loars, Devious Maids
James Van Alen -- b.9/19/1902 d.7/3/1991 (88)
Tennis PlayerMisc: created Simplified Scoring System for tennis
James Alfred Van Allen -- b.9/7/1914 d.8/9/2006 (91)
Physicist (m)Misc: rocket developer; discovered Van Allen radiation belts
Shaun Van Allen -- b.8/29/1967
NHL Player, Canadian
Chris Van Allsburg -- b.6/18/1949
Illustrator (m), Children's Author (m)Book Titles: Jumanji, The Polar Express, Zathura
Franziska van Almsick -- b.4/5/1978 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, German
Egbert Van Alstyne -- b.3/4/1878 d.7/9/1951 (73)
Composer, Musician
Joan Van Ark -- b.6/16/1943
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Director (m)Names/Places: b. in New York City; was named after Joan of ArcTV Shows: Temperature's Rising, Dallas (as Valene Ewing), Knots Landing (as Valene Ewing Gibson Waleska Ewing), Spiderwoman (cartoon voice)Movie Titles: Frogs
Dick Van Arsdale -- b.2/22/1943
NBA Coach, NBA PlayerNames/Places: Tom's twinSports Teams: New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns
Tom Van Arsdale -- b.2/22/1943
NBA PlayerNames/Places: Dick's TwinSports Teams: Detroit Pistons, Cincinatti Royals/Kansas City-Omaha Kings, Philadephia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks, Phoenix Suns
Marco Van Basten -- b.10/31/1964 N.S.
Soccer Player, Dutch (Netherlands)
Casey Van Beek -- b.12/1/1942
Country MusicianGroup Names: The Tractors
Ludwig van Beethoven -- b.12/16/1770 N.S. d.3/26/1827 N.S. (56)
Composer, GermanNames/Places: b. in Bonn; d. in ViennaMisc: classic orchestras; some say b. Dec 17
John Charles "Jack" Van Berg -- b.6/7/1936 N.S. d.12/27/2017 N.S. (81)
Horse Trainer
Amandee Van Beuren -- b.??/??/1879 d.??/??/1937
Comic Strip Cartoonist
John "Beezer" Vanbiesbrouck -- b.9/4/1963 N.S.
NHL Goaltender, AmericanMisc: Hockey executiveSports Teams: New York Rangers, Florida Panthers, Philadelphia Flyers, New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils
John Van Boxmeer -- b.11/20/1952
NHL Player, Hockey Coach, Canadian
Karin Van Breeschooten -- b.11/15/1970
Playmate, Dutch (Netherlands)Names/Places: Marijam's twinMisc: September 1989
Mirjam Van Breeschooten -- b.11/15/1970
Playmate, Dutch (Netherlands)Names/Places: Karin's twinMisc: September 1989
Norm van Brocklin -- b.3/15/1926 d.5/2/1983 (57)
NFL Coach, NFL Punter, NFL QuarterbackNames/Places: b. in Eagle Butte, MT; NN: The DutchmanMisc: passed for a game record 554 yds in 1951; MVP 1960; 9x Pro Bowl selection; in the Eagles, College Football and Pro Football Halls of FameSports Teams: Los Angeles Rams (player 1949-1957), Philadelphia Eagles (player 1958-1960), Minnesota Vikings (first coach 1961-1966), Atlanta Falcons (coach 1968-1974)
Walter van Brunt -- b.4/22/1892 d.4/11/1971 (78)
Stage Actor, Tenor
Abigail van Buren -- b.7/4/1918 d.1/16/2013 (94)
Jewish, ColumnistNames/Places: b. in Sioux City; RN:Mrs. Morton Phillips or Pauline Esther Phillips or LN:Friedman; Ann Landers' twin sis; aka Dear Abby
Hannah Hoes van Buren -- b.3/8/1783 d.2/5/1819 (35)
First Lady (f)Names/Places: Martin's wife
Martin van Buren -- b.12/5/1782 d.7/24/1862 (79)
President and Vice President (m), Senator (m), Governor (m)Names/Places: b. in Kinderhook, NY, d. in Kinderhook, NYMisc: the 8th U.S. Vice President and the 8th U.S. President (1837-41); the first native-born U.S. president; one of the founders of the Democratic Party. He was known as the "Little Magician" because of his reputed cunning and skill as a politician
Steve van Buren -- b.12/28/1920 d.8/23/2012 (91)
NFL RunningbackMisc: led Philadelphia to 2 NFL titles (1948-49); league's top rusher 4 times.Sports Teams: The Philadelphia Eagles (1944-1951)
Armin Van Buuren -- b.12/25/1976 N.S.
Music Producer, Dutch (Netherlands)Misc: notable DJ who produces trance musicSong Titles: This is What It Feels Like
Emily Van Camp -- b.5/12/1986
Actress, CanadianTV Shows: Everwood (as Amy Nicole Abbott), Revenge (as Emily Thorne)Movie Titles: Captain America: The Winter Soldier, The Ring Two
Bronwyn Golden Vance -- b.1/27/2006
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Angela Bassett and Courtney's daughter
Cindy Vance -- b.1/13/1955
Artist, Writer (m), Editor (m)
Clarence "Dazzy" Vance -- b.3/4/1891 d.2/16/1961 (69)
MLB PitcherMisc: 3x NL ERA Winner, 7x NL strikeout leader; NL League Award Winner 1924Sports Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates (1915), New York Yankees (1915, 1918), Brooklyn Robins/Dodgers (1922-1932), St. Louis Cardinals (1933), Cincinnati Reds (1934), St. Louis Cardinals (1934), Brooklyn Dodgers (1935)
Courtney B. Vance -- b.3/12/1960
Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: Law and Order Criminal Intent (as ADA Ron Carver), American Crime Story, FlashforwardMovie Titles: The Hunt for Red October, 12 Angry Men, Terminator Genisys
Cyrus R. Vance -- b.3/27/1917 d.1/12/2002 (84)
Presidential AideMisc: Secretary of state
Danitra Vance -- b.7/13/1959 N.S. d.8/21/1994 N.S. (35)
ComedienneTV Shows: Saturday Night Live (1985-86)
Dick Vance -- b.11/28/1915 d.7/1/1985 (69)
Jazz Performer
Jack Vance -- b.8/28/1916 d.5/26/2013 (96)
Author (m)
Kenny Vance -- b.12/9/1943
Music Producer, Songwriter, SingerGroup Names: Jay & the Americans
Paul Vance -- b.11/4/1929 N.S. d.5/30/2022 N.S. (0)
Music Producer, SongwriterSong Titles: Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini (songwriter)
Slater Josiah Vance -- b.1/27/2006
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Angela Bassett and Courtney's son
Vivian Vance -- b.7/26/1912 d.8/17/1979 (67)
TV/Stage ActressNames/Places: b. in Cherryville, KSMisc: some say b. 1907, 11, or 13TV Shows: I Love Lucy (as Ethel Mertz), The Lucy Show (as Vivian Bagley)
Lee Van Cleef -- b.1/9/1925 d.12/16/1989 (64)
TV/Movie ActorNames/Places: b. in Somerville, NJMisc: 1950-60s TV western supporting actor; d. Dec 14?
Philip Van Cortlandt -- b.9/1/1749 d.11/5/1831 (82)
Revolutionary (m)
Stephanus Van Cortlandt -- b.5/7/1643 J-LD d.11/25/1700 J-LD (57)
Mayor (m), Merchant
George Vancouver -- b.6/22/1757 d.5/10/1798 (40)
Author (m), Explorer (m), Navigator, BritishMisc: surveyed Pacific coast from S.F. to Vancouver
Nichole Van Croft -- b.11/5/1973
PlaymateMisc: October 2000
Sheila Vand -- b.4/27/1985 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: 24: LegacyMovie Titles: Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero, Argo, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
Harry Vanda -- b.3/22/1946
Music Producer, Songwriter, Guitarist, AustralianNames/Places: RN:Harry VandanbergGroup Names: The EasybeatsSong Titles: Friday On My Mind
Rob Van Dam -- b.12/18/1970 N.S.
WrestlerNames/Places: aka Robbie V or RVD
Art Van Damme -- b.4/9/1920 d.2/15/2010 (89)
Accordionist, Jazz Musician
Ivo Van Damme -- b.2/21/1954 d.12/29/1976 N.S. (22)
Olympic Athlete, BelgiumeseMisc: 800/1500m dash (Olympic-silver-1976)
Jean-Claude Van Damme -- b.10/18/1960
Movie Actor, Karate, Kickboxer, BelgiumeseMovie Titles: Timecop, Kickboxer, Cyborg, Bloodsport, The Expendables 2, Universal Soldier, Double Impact, Hard Target, Nowhere to Run, Predator II, Timecop, Sudden Death
Nicolas Van Damme -- b.10/10/1995
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Darcy LaPier & Jean-Claude's son
David Van Day -- b.11/28/1958
Singer, EnglishGroup Names: Dollar
Lionel Van Deerlin -- b.7/25/1914 d.5/17/2008 (93)
Congressperson
Dr. Robert Van De Graaff -- b.12/20/1901 d.1/16/1967 (65)
Inventor (m), Physicist (m)Misc: built a high-voltage electrostatic energy generator
Alexander A. Vandegrift -- b.3/13/1887 d.5/8/1973 (86)
Naval Officer
Hendrik Christoffel Van De Hulst -- b.11/19/1918 d.7/31/2000 (81)
Astronomer (m), Mathematician (m), Dutch (Netherlands)Misc: predicted theoretically the 21-centimetre radio waves produced by interstellar hydrogen atoms. His calculations later proved valuable in mapping the Milky Way Galaxy and were the basis for radio astronomy during its early development.
Adrian Vandenberg -- b.1/31/1959
Songwriter, Singer, Keyboardist, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, Dutch (Netherlands)Group Names: Vandenberg, Whitesnake
Arielle Vandenberg -- b.9/27/1986 N.S.
Actress, Model
Arthur H. Vandenberg -- b.3/22/1884 d.4/18/1951 (67)
Senator (m)
Arthur Vandenberg Jr. -- b.6/30/1907 d.1/18/1968 (60)
Presidential Aide, Government Official (m)
Sarah Vandenbergh -- b.10/9/1972
Actress, AustralianTV Shows: Hollyoaks, NeighboursMovie Titles: Inbetweeners
Lex Van Den Berghe -- b.6/18/1963
Reality TV StarTV Shows: Survivor (2001-2004)
Terri Vandenbosch -- b.12/9/1962 d.3/9/2009 (46)
Actress
Charles Joseph Van Depoele -- b.4/27/1846 d.3/18/1892 (45)
Scientist (m), Inventor (m), BelgiumeseMisc: over 250 patents including the electric railway
Brian Vander Ark -- b.6/19/1964
Songwriter, Singer/MusicianGroup Names: The Verve Pipe
Emilia Van Der Beek -- b.3/23/2016 N.S.
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Kimberly and James' daughter
James Van Der Beek -- b.3/8/1977
Actor, Cartoon Voice ActorTV Shows: Dawson's Creek (as Dawson Leery), Don't Trust The B----in Apartment 23 (as himself), The Rules of Attraction, How I Met Your Mother (as Simon Tremblay), CSI: Cyber (as Elijah Mundo)Movie Titles: Varsity Blues, Castle in the Sky
Jeremiah Van Der Beek -- b.11/22/2021 N.S.
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Kimberly and James' son
Matt Vanderbeek -- b.8/16/1967
NFL Player
Alfred G. Vanderbilt -- b.9/22/1912 d.11/12/1999 (87)
Sports FigureMisc: thoroughbred horse owner (Native Dancer)
Amy Vanderbilt -- b.7/22/1908 d.12/27/1974 (66)
Author (m)Misc: Etiquette authority
Cornelius Vanderbilt -- b.5/27/1794 d.1/4/1877 (82)
FinancierMisc: started the Staten Island Ferry; steamship & railroad empires; acquired a personal fortune of over $100,000,000
Cornelius Vanderbilt II -- b.11/27/1843 d.9/12/1899 (55)
FinancierNames/Places: son of William, grandson of Cornelius, grandfather of Gloria; great grandfather of Anderson Cooper
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. -- b.4/30/1898 d.7/7/1974 (76)
Writer (m)Misc: newspaperman
Gloria Vanderbilt -- b.2/20/1924 N.S. d.6/17/2019 N.S. (95)
Fashion Designer (m), Poet (m), Socialite, Stage ActressNames/Places: b. in New York CityMisc: designer jeans pioneer
Harold S. Vanderbilt -- b.7/6/1884 d.7/4/1970 (85)
Sailor (m), Businessperson, Yachts PersonMisc: Invented Contact Bridge; owner and skipper who successfully defended the America's Cup 3 consecutive times (1930, 1934, and 1937).
William Vanderbilt -- b.11/24/1901 d.4/14/1981 (79)
Politician (m), Governor (m)
William Henry Vanderbilt -- b.5/8/1821 d.12/8/1885 (64)
PhilanthropistMisc: railroad magnate who nearly doubled the Vanderbilt family fortune established and in large part bequeathed to him by his father, Cornelius; father of Cornelius II.
Skip Vanderbundt -- b.12/4/1946
NFL Linebacker
Helen Vanderburg -- b.1/12/1959 N.S.
Swimmer, Canadian
Valerie van der Graaf -- b.2/12/1992 N.S.
Playmate, Dutch (Netherlands)Misc: August 2016 Playmate
Mike Vanderjagt -- b.3/24/1970
NFL Kicker
Pierre van der Linden -- b.2/19/1946
Jazz Drummer, Rock and Roll Drummer, Dutch (Netherlands)Group Names: Focus
Mark Vanderloo -- b.4/24/1968
Model, Dutch (Netherlands)
Cornelis van der Lugt Melsert -- b.7/4/1882 d.8/16/1969 (87)
Actor, Director (m), Dutch (Netherlands)
John Vanderlyn -- b.10/15/1776 d.9/23/1852 (75)
Artist
Jan Van Der Meer -- b.10/22/1628 d.??/??/1691
Painter (m), Dutch (Netherlands)
Lilly Van Der Meer -- b.9/12/1999 N.S.
Actress, AustralianTV Shows: Neighbours
Simon Van der Meer -- b.11/24/1925 d.3/4/2011 (85)
Physicist (m), Dutch (Netherlands)
Yasmin van der Meer -- b.11/25/1990
Misc: 15,000,000th Netherlander
Noël Vandernotte -- b.12/25/1923 N.S. d.6/19/2020 N.S. (96)
Rower, Olympic Athlete, FrenchMisc: cox (Olympic-bronze-1936)
Anneliese Van Der Pol -- b.9/23/1984 N.S.
Actress, Dutch (Netherlands)Movie Titles: Vampires Suck, Bratz
Sir Laurens Van Der Post -- b.12/13/1906 d.12/16/1996 (90)
Author (m), South African
Jean Vander Pyl -- b.10/11/1919 d.4/10/1999 (79)
TV/Movie/Radio Actress, Cartoon Voice ActressNames/Places: Michael O'Meara's momTV Shows: The Flintstones (as Wilma Flintstone and baby Pebbles), The Jetson (as Rosie the Robot and Mrs. Spaceley), Top Cat (as Fifi), Winsome Witch, Hillbilly Bears (as Maw Rugg), Magilla Gorilla Show (as Little Ogee), Where's Huddles (as Marge Huddles), Inch High Private Eye (as Mrs. Finkerton)
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe -- b.3/27/1886 N.S. d.8/17/1969 N.S. (83)
Architect (m), German
Edwin Van Der Sar -- b.10/29/1970 N.S.
Soccer Player, Dutch (Netherlands)
Jack Van Der Veen -- b.4/??/1961
Bicyclist
Tara VanDerveer -- b.6/25/1953 N.S.
College Basketball CoachSports Teams: Albany (player 1971-1972), Indiana (player 1972-1975), Idaho (coach 1978-1980), Ohio State (coach 1980-1985), Stanford (coach 1985-1995), U.S. Olympic Team (coach 1995-1996), Stanford University (1996-present as of 2016)
Laura Vandervoort -- b.9/22/1984 N.S.
Actress, CanadianTV Shows: Bitten (as Elena Michaels), Instant StarMovie Titles: Ted, This Means War
Grace Vanderwaal -- b.1/15/2004 N.S.
Songwriter, SingerTV Shows: America's Got Talent
Johannes Van Der Waals -- b.11/23/1837 d.3/8/1923 (85)
Physicist (m), Dutch (Netherlands)Misc: research on the gaseous and liquid states of matter. His work made the study of temperatures near absolute zero possible.
Frederique Van Der Wal -- b.8/30/1967
Businessperson, Entrepreneur, Model, Dutch (Netherlands)
John Vander Wal -- b.4/29/1966
MLB Player
Klassje Van Der Wal -- b.2/1/1949 N.S. d.2/12/2018 N.S. (69)
Bassist, Dutch (Netherlands)Group Names: Shocking Blue
Bart Van Der Zeeluw -- b.9/11/1968
MusicianGroup Names: K's Chioce
Willis Van Devanter -- b.4/17/1859 d.2/8/1941 (81)
Supreme Court Justice
Willem Van de Velde -- b.12/18/1633 d.4/6/1707 (73)
Painter (m), Dutch (Netherlands)
Trish Van Devere -- b.3/9/1941
ActressNames/Places: b. in Tenafly, NJ; George C. Scott's wifeMisc: some say b. 1943 or 1945Movie Titles: The Changeling, The Day of the Dolphin, Movie Movie
Albert Joseph "Al" Vande Weghe -- b.7/28/1916 N.S. d.8/13/2002 N.S. (86)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
Coco Vandeweghe -- b.12/6/1991 N.S.
Tennis Player
Kiki Vandeweghe -- b.8/1/1958
NBA Executive, NBA Player, German
Casper Van Dien -- b.12/18/1968 N.S.
Actor, Producer/Director (m)TV Shows: Beverly Hills 90210 (as Griffin Stone), Titans (as Chandler Williams), Mortal Kombat, Con ManMovie Titles: Tarzan and the Lost City, Revenge of the Nerds, Starship Troopers (satire), Sleepy Hollow
Maya Van Dien -- b.9/20/2001 N.S.
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Catherine Oxenberg and Casper's daughter
Robert Mitchum Van Dien -- b.9/23/1993 N.S.
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Carrie Mitchum & Casper's son
Virgil Van Dijk -- b.7/8/1991 N.S.
Soccer Player, Dutch (Netherlands)
S. S. Van Dine -- b.10/15/1888 d.4/11/1939 (50)
Author (m)Book Titles: Philo Vance (detective creator)
Robert P. "Fuzzy" Vandivier -- b.12/26/1903 d.7/30/1983 (79)
College Basketball PlayerMisc: was a well-known high school and collegiate basketball player during the 1920s.
Carl C. Van Doren -- b.9/10/1885 d.7/18/1950 (64)
Author (m), Critic (m), Biographer (m), Educator (m)Names/Places: MN:Clinton
Charles Van Doren -- b.2/12/1926 N.S. d.4/9/2019 N.S. (93)
Writer (m), Editor (m)Misc: subject of U.S. TV quiz show scandals
Mamie Van Doren -- b.2/6/1933 N.S.
Movie ActressNames/Places: b. in Rowena, SD; RN:Joan Lucille OlanderMisc: some say b. 1931Movie Titles: Teacher's Pet, Voyage to the Planet of Prehistoric Women, The Navy vs. the Night Monsters, Girls Town
Mark van Doren -- b.6/13/1894 d.12/10/1972 (78)
Author (m)Book Titles: The Happy Critic
Luther Vandross -- b.4/20/1951 N.S. d.7/1/2005 N.S. (54)
Music Producer, Arranger, Songwriter, Soul SingerNames/Places: MN:RonzoniMisc: was an in-demand background vocalist for several different artists; he also wrote commercial jinglesSong Titles: Never Too Much, Bad Boy/Having a Party, Superstar (medley), Give Me the Reason, Stop to Love, Power of Love/Love Power, The Best Things in Life Are Free (with Janet Jackson, BBD, and Ralph Tresvant)Album Titles: Never Too Much, "Forever, For Always, For Love", Busy Body, The Night I Fell in Love, Give Me the Reason, Any Love, Power of Love, Never Let Me Go, Songs, Your Secret Love, I Know, Luther Vandross, Dance with My FatherMovie Titles: The Goonies (soundtrack), The Heat (soundtrack)Video Games: Grand Theft Auto IV (soundtrack)
John W. Van Druten -- b.6/1/1901 d.12/19/1957 (56)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Attorney/Lawyer (m), British
Granville Van Dusen -- b.3/16/1944
Actor
Henry Van Dusen -- b.12/11/1897 d.??/??/1975
Clergyman
Mona Van Duyn -- b.5/9/1921 d.12/2/2004 (83)
Poet (m)Misc: America's first woman poet laureate
Sir Anthony Van Dyck -- b.3/22/1599 N.S. d.12/9/1641 N.S. (42)
Painter (m), Belgiumese
Barry Van Dyke -- b.7/31/1951 N.S.
Actor, Director (m)Names/Places: Dick's sonTV Shows: Murder 101, The Harvey Korman Show, Battlestar Galactica (as Lt. Dillon), The Redd Foxx Show, Airwolf (as St. John Hawke), Diagnosis Murder (as Lt. Steve Sloan)Movie Titles: 6 Guns, Mr. Mom
Dick Van Dyke -- b.12/13/1925
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Comedian, Variety Show HostNames/Places: b. in West Plains, Mo.TV Shows: Bye Bye Birdie, Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Pantotime Quiz, The Dick Van Dyke Show (as Rob Petrie), New Dick Van Dyke Show (as Dick Preston), Carol Burnett Show, Van Dyke & Company, Diagnosis Murder (as Dr. Mark Sloan)
Earl Van Dyke -- b.7/8/1930 N.S. d.9/18/1992 N.S. (62)
Soul Musician
Hazel Van Dyke -- b.10/6/1896 d.9/27/1992 (95)
Celebrity RelativeNames/Places: Dick & Jerry's mom
Henry Van Dyke -- b.11/10/1852 d.4/10/1933 (80)
Essayist, Short Story Writer (m), Poet (m)
Jerry Van Dyke -- b.7/27/1931 d.1/5/2018 N.S. (86)
Actor, Comedian, BanjoistNames/Places: b. in Danville, IL; Dick's brotherMisc: some say b. 1932; he turned down the lead role of Gilligan for Gilligan's IslandTV Shows: My Mother the Car (as Dave Crabtree), Accidental Family, 13 Queens Blvd, Coach (as Luther Van Dam)
Leroy Van Dyke -- b.10/4/1929
Songwriter, Country SingerNames/Places: b. in Springfort, MOSong Titles: The Auctioneer (fast-talking novelty tune)TV Shows: Ozark Jubilee
Phillip Van Dyke -- b.6/13/1984
Actor, StuntmanMovie Titles: Halloweentown (series)
W. S. Van Dyke -- b.3/21/1889 d.2/5/1943 (53)
Movie Actor, Movie Director (m)
William Van Dyke -- b.10/18/1946
Songwriter, Singer
Amy Van Dyken -- b.2/15/1973 N.S.
Radio Talk Show Hostess, Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, AmericanNames/Places: RN: Amy Deloris Van Dyken-RouenMisc: 50m/100m freestyle/100m butterfly swimmer (Oly-2, g-96)
Sir John Robert Vane -- b.3/29/1927 d.11/19/2004 (77)
Scientist (m), English
Jimmy Van Eaton -- b.12/23/1937 N.S. d.2/9/2024 N.S. (86)
Music Producer, Singer, Rock and Roll Drummer
Nick Van Eede -- b.6/14/1959
Music Producer, Songwriter, Singer, EnglishGroup Names: Cutting Crew
Charles Vanel -- b.8/21/1892 d.4/15/1989 (96)
Actor, French
Charles Van Eman -- b.5/26/1957
ActorTV Shows: The Colbys (as Sean McAllister)Movie Titles: Unstoppable, The Joneses
Fred Van Eps -- b.12/30/1878 d.11/22/1960 (81)
BanjoistNames/Places: George's father
George Van Eps -- b.8/7/1913 d.11/29/1998 (85)
GuitaristNames/Places: Fred's son
Jessica Vanessa -- b.4/13/1992 N.S.
Actress
Vanessa-Mae -- b.10/27/1978
Violinist, Country Singer, SingaporeanNames/Places: LN:Vanakorn Nicholson
Heather Van Every -- b.9/9/1951 N.S.
Model, PlaymateMisc: July 1971
Nick Van Exel -- b.11/27/1971
NBA Coach, NBA Player
Jan Van Eyck -- b.??/??/1380 d.7/9/1441
Painter (m)Misc: Flemish artist who was famous for his painting of the altarpiece in the cathedral in Ghen
Peter Van Eyck -- b.7/16/1913 d.7/15/1969 (56)
Actor, German
Iet Van Feggelen -- b.??/??/???? N.S.
Swimmer, Dutch (Netherlands)
James Van Fleet -- b.3/19/1892 d.9/23/1992 (100)
GeneralMisc: WWI & WWII
Jo Van Fleet -- b.12/29/1915 N.S. d.6/10/1996 N.S. (80)
TV/Movie/Stage ActressNames/Places: b. in Oakland, Calif.Movie Titles: Cool Hand Luke, East of Eden, The Tenant, Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Louis van Gaal -- b.8/8/1951 N.S.
Soccer Coach, Soccer Midfielder, Soccer Manager, Dutch (Netherlands)
Vangelis -- b.3/29/1943 N.S. d.5/17/2022 N.S. (79)
Music Producer, Composer, Songwriter, Keyboardist, Synthesizer, GreekNames/Places: RN:Evangelos PapathanassiouMisc: composed the Chariots of Fire and Cosmos (Heaven and Hell) themes
Michael Van Gerwen -- b.4/25/1989 N.S.
Dart Thrower, Dutch (Netherlands)
Theo Van Gogh -- b.7/23/1957 d.11/2/2004 (47)
Author (m), Columnist, Actor, Movie Producer (m), Movie Director (m), Nepal
Vincent van Gogh -- b.3/30/1853 d.7/29/1890 (37)
Painter (m), Dutch (Netherlands)Names/Places: d. suicide in Auvers, FranceMisc: powerful use of color
Jan Van Goyen -- b.1/13/1596 d.4/27/1656 (60)
Painter (m), Dutch (Netherlands)
Kirsten Vangsness -- b.7/7/1972
Writer (m), ActressTV Shows: Criminal Minds (as Penelope Garcia, also on Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior)
Jeff Van Gundy -- b.1/19/1962 N.S.
Sports Analyst, Basketball CoachSports Teams: New York Knicks (coach), Houston Rockets (coach)
Stan Van Gundy -- b.8/26/1959
NBA Coach, College Basketball Coach
André Van Gyseghem -- b.8/18/1906 d.10/13/1979 (73)
Actor, English
Alex Van Halen -- b.5/8/1953
Songwriter, Heavy Metal Drummer, Dutch (Netherlands)Names/Places: Eddie's brotherMisc: some say June 8, 1950, or 1955Group Names: Van Halen
Eddie Van Halen -- b.1/26/1955 N.S. d.10/6/2020 N.S. (65)
Songwriter, Heavy Metal Guitairst, Heavy Metal Keyboardist, Golfer, Dutch (Netherlands)Names/Places: Alex's brother, Valerie Bertinelli's ex-Misc: some say b. 1957 but Eddie sez he was turning 42 in 1997, making him born in 1955Group Names: Van Halen (lead guitarist)Song Titles: You Really Got Me, Dance the Night Away, Oh Pretty Woman, Dancing in the Street, Jump, I'll Wait, Panama, Why Can't This Be Love, Love Walks In, Black and Blue, When It's Love, Finish What Ya Started, Poundcake, Runaround, Top of the World, The Dream is Over, Won't Get Fooled Again, Don't Tell Me What Love Can Do, Can't Stop Lovin' You, Amsterdam, Humans Being, Me Wise Magic, Without You, Fire in the Hole, It's About Time, TattooAlbum Titles: Van Halen (1978), Van Halen II (1979), Women and Children First (1980), Fair Warning (1981), Diver Down (1982), 1984 (1984), 5150 (1986), OU812 (1988), For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (1991), Balance (1995), Van Halen III (1998), A Different Kind of Truth (2012)Video Titles: Live Without a Net, Video Hits Volume 1, Live: Right Here Right Now
Eric Van Halen -- b.10/6/1989
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Alex's son; MN:Alexander; or RN:Aric???
Jan Van Halen -- b.1/18/1920 d.12/9/1986 (66)
Roman Catholic, Pianist, Saxophonist, Bandleader, Jazz Clarinetist, Dutch (Netherlands)Names/Places: Eddie & Alex's father (missed his future grandson Wolfie by five years)Song Titles: Big Bad Bill (is Sweet William Now, on the Van Halen album "Diver Down")
Wolfgang William Van Halen -- b.3/16/1991 N.S.
Video Game Voice Actor, Singer, Rock and Roll BassistNames/Places: Valerie Bertinelli & Eddie's son (named after Mozart & already imitating daddy's guitar riffs at 6 mos!)Group Names: Van Halen (bassist), soloist, Mammoth WVHTV Shows: Valerie's Home Cooking (occasional guest)Video Games: Guitar Hero: Van Halen
Martine van Hammel -- b.11/16/1945 N.S.
Teacher (m), Director (f), Choreographer (f), Ballerina (f), Belgiumese, Dutch (Netherlands)
Jan van Helmont -- b.1/12/1580 d.12/30/1644 (64)
Chemist (m), Physician (m), Physiologist (m), BelgiumeseMisc: some say b. in 1579
Jimmy Van Heusen -- b.1/26/1913 d.2/7/1990 (77)
Composer, SongwriterNames/Places: b. in Syracuse, NY; NN:James; RN:Edward Chester BabcockMisc: d. Feb 6?Song Titles: Tin Pan Alley, Love & Marriage, High Hopes, Swinging on a Star
Joan Van Heusen -- b.4/14/1869 d.??/??/????
Fashion Designer (m)
Brian Van Holt -- b.7/6/1969
Actor, Director (m)TV Shows: Cougar Town (as Bobby Cobb)Movie Titles: S.W.A.T. (2003), Black Hawk Down, House of Wax
Peter Van Hooke -- b.4/6/1950
Rock and Roll Drummer, EnglishMisc: some say b. June 4Group Names: Mike & the Mechanics, Headstone (Van Morrison's band), Ezio
John Van Horlick -- b.2/19/1949
NHL Player, Hockey Coach, CanadianSports Teams: Toronto Toros (played just two games and registered zero points all for that team and his entire playing career)
Keith Van Horn -- b.10/23/1975
NBA Player
Amy Van Horne -- b.7/3/1967
Actress
Dave Van Horne -- b.??/??/???? N.S.
Baseball AnnouncerMisc: Ford C. Frick Award winner in 2011Sports Teams: Montreal Expos, Miami Marlins
Harriet Van Horne -- b.5/17/1920 d.1/15/1998 (77)
Television Critic (m), Columnist, PanelistTV Shows: Leave It to The Girls
Keith Van Horne -- b.11/6/1957
NFL Player, Football Offensive TackleSports Teams: Chicago Bears
Randy Van Horne -- b.2/10/1924 d.9/26/2007 (83)
Singer, MusicianMisc: one of the busiest vocal group contractors of the space age pop era
Sean Vanhorse -- b.7/22/1968
NFL Cornerback
Carice Van Houten -- b.9/5/1976
Actress, Producer (m), Singer, Dutch (Netherlands)TV Shows: Game of Thornes (as Melisandre)Movie Titles: Black Book, Repo Men, Valkyrie
Jan Van Huysum -- b.4/15/1682 d.2/8/1749 (66)
Painter (m), Dutch (Netherlands)
David Vanian -- b.10/12/1956
Punk Rock Singer, EnglishNames/Places: RN:David LettsGroup Names: The Damned
Charles Vanik -- b.4/7/1913 d.8/30/2007 (94)
Congressperson
Vanilla Ice -- b.10/31/1967
Movie Actor, RapperNames/Places: RN:Robert Matthew Van WinkleMisc: some say b. 1968 or 1969 but who cares anymore?Song Titles: Ice Ice BabyMovie Titles: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Cool as Ice
Jack Van Impe -- b.2/9/1931 N.S. d.1/18/2020 N.S. (88)
TelevangelistMisc: was known as The Walking Bible having memorized most of the King James version of The BibleTV Shows: Jack Van Impe Presents
Jean Claude Van Itallie -- b.5/25/1936 N.S. d.9/9/2021 N.S. (85)
Playwright (m), Educator (m), Belgiumese
Vanity -- b.6/10/????
XXX-rated actressNames/Places: FN:Tisa
Alexia Antonio Benjamin Van Johnson -- b.4/9/2005
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Carmen Obando and Rodney's son
Quincy Koya Van Johnson -- b.6/17/1999
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Carmen Obando and Rodney's son
Rodney Van Johnson -- b.2/20/1961
ActorTV Shows: Pensacola: Wings of Gold (as Cipher)
Gilbert Van Kamp -- b.12/25/1814 d.4/4/1900 (85)
Inventor (m), BusinesspersonMisc: canning foods; founded the Van Camp canning company
Merete Van Kamp -- b.11/17/1961
Actress, Singer, Danish (Denmark)TV Shows: Dallas (as Grace)Movie Titles: Lethal Women, Poison Ivy: The New Seduction, Mission Kill
William Van Landingham -- b.7/16/1970
MLB Pitcher
Thijs van Leer -- b.3/31/1948
Songwriter, Flutist, Organist, Dutch (Netherlands)Group Names: Focus
Robbie Van Leeuwen -- b.10/29/1944
Songwriter, Sitarist, Rock and Roll Guitarist, Dutch (Netherlands)Group Names: Shocking Blue, the Motions
Troy Van Leeuwen -- b.1/5/1968 N.S.
Music Producer, Alternative Rock GuitaristGroup Names: Queens of the Stone Age
Antony van Leeuwenhoek -- b.10/24/1632 d.8/26/1723 (90)
Scientist (m), Naturalist, Zoologist (m), Dutch (Netherlands)Misc: pioneering microscope maker; discovered microbes
Norm Van Lier -- b.4/1/1947 d.2/26/2009 (61)
NBA Player
Hendrik Willem Van Loon -- b.1/14/1882 d.3/11/1944 (62)
Author (m), Lecturer, Journalist, Dutch (Netherlands)
Rik Van Looy -- b.12/20/1933
Bicyclist, BelgiumeseMisc: world champion
Roos Van Montfort -- b.11/29/1989
Model, Playmate, Dutch (Netherlands)Misc: January 2014
Joey Vann -- b.4/3/1943 d.2/28/1984 (40)
SingerGroup Names: The Duprees
Gino Vannelli -- b.6/16/1952
Composer, Songwriter, Pop Singer, CanadianNames/Places: Not to be confused with Gino VanelliMisc: soul-styledSong Titles: I Just Wanna Stop, Living Inside Myself, Black Cars, Wild Horses
Jonathan Van Ness -- b.3/28/1987 N.S.
Personality
Cornelius B. Van Niel -- b.11/4/1897 d.3/10/1985 (87)
Microbiologist (m)
Ruud Van Nistelrooy -- b.7/1/1976 N.S.
Soccer Player, Dutch (Netherlands)
Jeff Van Note -- b.2/7/1946
NFL CenterMisc: 6x Pro Bowl; in the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame
Ronnie Vannucci -- b.2/15/1976
Alternative Rock PerformerGroup Names: The Killers
Sander Vanocur -- b.1/8/1928 N.S. d.9/16/2019 N.S. (91)
Newscaster, Journalist, ColumnistMisc: NBC News, Washington Post
Nick Vanos -- b.4/13/1963 d.8/16/1987 (24)
NBA Player
Carson Van Osten -- b.9/24/1945 d.12/22/2015 N.S. (70)
Bassist
Lucky Vanous -- b.4/11/1961
Actor, Commercial Actor, ModelMisc: Diet Coke guyTV Shows: Pacific Palisades (as Matt Dunning)
Denise Van Outen -- b.5/27/1974 N.S.
Actress, EnglishMisc: stage: Tell Me On a Sunday, Chicago, Les Miserables
Tamarick Vanover -- b.2/25/1974
NFL Wide Receiver, CFL Figure
Nina Van Pallandt -- b.7/15/1932 N.S.
Actress, Singer, Danish (Denmark)Misc: retired from acting in 1988Movie Titles: The Long Goodbye, American Gigolo, Cutter's Way, The Sword and the Sorcerer
Dick Van Patten -- b.12/9/1928 d.6/23/2015 (86)
TV/Movie Actor, Commercial ActorNames/Places: b. in Richmond Hill, N.Y.Misc: Nature Balance dog Food makerSong Titles: Smells Like Nirvana (cameo in the "Weird Al" Yankovic video)TV Shows: Mama (as Nels), The Partners, The New Dick Van Dyke Show (as Max Mathias), When Things Were Rotten (as Friar Tuck), Eight is Enough (as Tom Bradford), WIOU (as Floyd Graham)
James Van Patten -- b.10/7/1956
Actor, Stuntman, Producer (m)Names/Places: aka FN:Jimmy; Dick's middle sonTV Shows: The Chisholms (as Bo)Movie Titles: Saw (series), Robin Hood: Men in Tights,
Jesse Thomas Van Patten -- b.5/20/2003
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Eileen Davidson and Vincent's son
Joyce Van Patten -- b.3/9/1934
Actress, Producer (m)Names/Places: Martin Balsam's ex-wife, Dick's sisterTV Shows: The Mary Tyler Moore Hour, Danny Kaye Show, The Good Guys (as Claudia Gramus), Don Rickles Show, Unhappily Ever After (as Maureen Slattery)Movie Titles: Grown Ups, This Must Be the Place, Marley and Me
Nels Van Patten -- b.??/??/1955
Actor, Producer (m), Tennis PlayerNames/Places: Dick's eldest son
Timothy Van Patten -- b.6/10/1959
Screenwriter, Actor, Producer/Director (m)Names/Places: aka Timothy Van Patten; Dick's half brotherMisc: works mostly as a directorTV Shows: The White Shadow (as Mario Pettrino Salami)Movie Titles: Class of 1984, Zone Troopers
Vincent Van Patten -- b.10/17/1957
TV/Movie Actor, Director (m), Sports Commentator, Tennis PlayerNames/Places: b. in Brooklyn, NY; Dick's sonTV Shows: Apple's Way (as Paul Apple), Three For the Road, World Poker Tour (commentator)Movie Titles: Rock and Roll High School, Hell Night, Yesterday
Vincent Van Patten Jr. -- b.9/3/1995
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Betsy and Vincent's son
Mario Van Peebles -- b.1/15/1957
Writer (m), TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, Movie Director (m), Songwriter, Model, MexicanNames/Places: Melvin's sonTV Shows: Cosby Show (occ), Sonny Spoon, L.A. Law (as Andrew Taylor)Movie Titles: New Jack City
Melvin Van Peebles -- b.8/21/1932 N.S. d.9/21/2021 N.S. (89)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Screenwriter, Movie Actor, Movie Director (m), ComposerNames/Places: RLN:PeeblesMisc: some say b. Sep 21Movie Titles: Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song, Panther, Last Action Hero, Classified X
Alex Van Pelt -- b.5/1/1970
NFL Coach, NFL Player
Brad Van Pelt -- b.4/5/1951 d.2/17/2009 (57)
NFL Player
Scott Van Pelt -- b.7/9/1966 N.S.
Sportscaster
Robin Van Persie -- b.8/6/1983 N.S.
Soccer Player, Dutch (Netherlands)
Todd Van Poppel -- b.12/9/1971
MLB Pitcher
Darnell Van Rensalier -- b.5/17/1970
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: Shai
Herman Achille Van Rompuy -- b.10/31/1947
Prime Minister (m), BelgiumeseMisc: former Belgian politician; The first full-time President of the European Council
Dave Van Ronk -- b.6/30/1936 d.2/10/2002 (65)
Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Blues Performer, Folk Performer
Luis Van Rooten -- b.11/29/1906 d.6/17/1973 (66)
Actor, MexicanMisc: film villian; horticulture expertTV Shows: One Man's Family
Jacob Van Ruisdael -- b.??/??/1628 d.3/14/1682
Artist
Salomon Van Ruysdael -- b.??/??/1600 d.??/??/1670
ArtistMisc: buried November 3, 1670
John Van Ryn -- b.6/30/1905 d.8/7/1999 (94)
Tennis Player
Gus Van Sant -- b.7/24/1952
Painter (m), Writer (m), Producer/Director (m)Movie Titles: Milk, Good Will Hunting, Elephant, Paris je t'aime, Psycho (poor 1990s remake), My Own Private Idaho
Shantel Van Santen -- b.7/25/1985
Actress, ModelTV Shows: One Tree Hill (as Quinn James), The Messengers, The Flash (as Patty Spivot)Movie Titles: You and I, The Final Destination, Something Wicked
Ricky Van Shelton -- b.1/12/1952
Country Singer/Guitarist
Jan Van Sichem Jr. -- b.10/13/1972
Rock and Roll Guitarist, BelgiumeseGroup Names: K's Choice
Amelia "Amy" Van Singel -- b.10/11/1949 N.S. d.9/19/2016 N.S. (66)
Journalist, Radio HostessMisc: Blues Journalist
Andy Van Slyke -- b.12/21/1960
MLB Center FielderNames/Places: RFN:Andrew JamesMisc: 3x All-Star, 5x Gold Glove, 2x Silver SluggerSports Teams: St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates
Claus Van Stauffenberg -- b.11/15/1907 d.7/21/1944 (36)
General, German
Peter Van Steeden -- b.4/4/1904 d.1/3/1990 (85)
Composer, BandleaderTV Shows: Break the Bank
Alfred "Alf" Van Straten -- b.9/20/1905 d.12/4/1988 (83)
Saxophonist, Bandleader, English
Darrell Vanterpool -- b.4/13/1994
ActorMovie Titles: Big Fish, The Fighting Temptations, Roadie
Nguyên Văn Thiêu -- b.4/5/1923 d.9/29/2001 (78)
Head of State (m)Misc: South Vietman president 1967-75
Claude Van Tyne -- b.10/16/1869 d.3/21/1930 (60)
Author (m), Historian (m), Educator (m)
Deborah Van Valkenburgh -- b.8/29/1952
ActressTV Shows: Too Close for Comfort (as Jackie Rush)Movie Titles: The Warriors, The Devil's Rejects, Streets of Fire
Petronella "Nel" van Vilet -- b.1/17/1926 N.S. d.1/4/2006 N.S. (79)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Dutch (Netherlands)
John H. Van Vleck -- b.3/13/1899 d.10/27/1980 (81)
Physicist (m)
Fred VanVleet -- b.2/25/1994 N.S.
NBA Guard
Richard Van Vleet -- b.1/19/1942 N.S.
Actor, Producer/Director (m)TV Shows: The Guiding Light (as Ed Bauer), All My Children (as Dr. Chuck Tyler)Movie Titles: Ben, Hercules Saves Christmas
Alfred Elton Van Vogt -- b.4/26/1912 d.1/26/2000 (87)
Science Fiction Writer (m), Canadian
Monique Van Vooren -- b.3/23/1927 N.S. d.1/25/2020 N.S. (92)
Actress, BelgiumeseMisc: stage: Damn YankeesMovie Titles: Wall Street, Flesh for Frankenstein, Fearless Frank, Sugar Cookies
Westbrook Van Voorhis -- b.9/21/1904 d.7/14/1968 (63)
Announcer (m)Misc: radio's March of Time; was often parodied
Aaron Van Wagner -- b.9/4/1978
ActorMovie Titles: Dark Wolf, Pool Dreams
Randy Van Warmer -- b.3/30/1955 d.1/12/2004 (48)
Composer, Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Guitarist, Pop SingerNames/Places: MN:Von
Virginia Van Wie -- b.2/9/1909 d.2/18/1997 (88)
Golfer
Pete Van Wieren -- b.10/7/1944 d.8/2/2014 (69)
Sportscaster, Baseball AnnouncerMisc: best known for his long career play-by-play for the Atlanta BravesSports Teams: Atlanta Braves (sportscaster)
Andrew Van Wyngarden -- b.2/1/1983
Musician, Rock and Roll Singer
Caitlin Van Zandt -- b.7/17/1985
ActressMovie Titles: Camp, Stephanie Daley, Gardener of Eden
Donnie Van Zandt -- b.6/11/1952
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/GuitaristGroup Names: .38 Special
Marie Van Zandt -- b.10/8/1858 d.12/31/1919 (61)
Soprano, Opera Singer
Philip Van Zandt -- b.10/4/1904 d.2/15/1958 (53)
Actor, Dutch (Netherlands)
Steve "Miami" Van Zandt -- b.11/22/1950 N.S.
Actor, Producer (m), Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/GuitaristNames/Places: NN:Little StevenSong Titles: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street BandTV Shows: The Sopranos (as Silvio Dante)
Townes Van Zandt -- b.3/7/1944 d.1/1/1997 (52)
Songwriter, Country SingerMisc: belived to be b. Mar 7, not June 7
Walker Steven Barbeau Van Zandt -- b.3/17/1997
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Adrienne Barbeau and Billy's twin son