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Marjorie Judith Vincent -- b.11/21/1964
Beauty Pagent WinnerMisc: Miss America 1991
Paul Vincent -- b.7/18/1967 N.S.
Celebrity RelativeNames/Places: Vin Diesel's twin brother
Rhonda Vincent -- b.7/13/1962
Songwriter, Fiddler, Mandolin, Bluegrass Singer/Guitarist
Sam Vincent -- b.5/18/1963
NBA Coach, NBA Guard
Samuel Vincent -- b.10/5/1971 N.S.
Cartoon Voice Actor, Video Game Voice Actor, CanadianTV Shows: Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures, Max Steel, Dr. Dimensionpants, SheZow, Voltron Force, Littlest Pet Shop, Ed Edd n Eddy (as Edd), Krypto the Superdog, InuYash (as Peach Man), Ranma 1/2 (as Ghost Cat and Curry Man), X-Men Evolution, Baby Looney Tunes, Storm Hawks, Martin Mystery, Sonic UndergroundVideo Games: Dead Rising (series), Dynasty Warriors (series), Ed Edd n Eddy (series), Devil Kings
Stella Vincent -- b.5/7/2004
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Peri Gilpin and Christian's twin daughter
Troy Vincent -- b.6/8/1970
NFL Player
Vinnie Vincent -- b.8/6/1952 N.S.
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/GuitaristNames/Places: RN: Vincent John CusanoGroup Names: KISS
Virginia Vincent -- b.5/3/1918 d.10/3/2013 N.S. (95)
ActressMisc: retired from acting in 1988TV Shows: Eight is Enough (as Daisy Maxwell)Movie Titles: I Want to Live!, The Hills Have Eyes, Love with the Proper Stranger, The Black Orchid
Penny Vincenzi -- b.4/10/1939 N.S. d.2/25/2018 N.S. (78)
Consumer Advocate (m), English
Billy Vine -- b.12/23/1915 d.2/10/1958 (42)
Actor, Comedian
Henry Ellsworth Vines Jr. -- b.9/28/1911 d.3/17/1994 (82)
Golfer, Tennis Player
Joan D. Vinge -- b.4/2/1948
Novelist, Science Fiction Writer (m)Book Titles: Heaven Chronicles (series), Dune, The Snow Queen, The Cat (series)
Leroy Vinnegar -- b.7/13/1928 d.8/3/1999 (71)
Jazz Bassist
Vinnie -- b.9/17/1970
Rap Music PerformerGroup Names: Naughty By Nature
Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson -- b.12/18/1917 d.7/2/1988 (70)
Alto-sax, Bandleader, Blues Singer
Frederick M. Vinson -- b.1/22/1890 d.9/8/1953 (63)
Supreme Court Chief JusticeMisc: 13th Chief Justice of US Supreme Court (1946-53)
Helen Vinson -- b.9/17/1907 d.10/7/1999 (92)
Movie Actress
Sharni Vinson -- b.7/22/1983 N.S.
Actress, Australian
Tony Vinson -- b.3/13/1971
NFL Player, German
Walter Vinson -- b.2/2/1901 d.4/22/1975 (74)
Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Country-Blues PerformerGroup Names: the Mississippi Shieks
Maribel Yerxa Vinson-Owen -- b.10/12/1911 d.2/15/1961 (49)
Figure Skater
Kelly Vint -- b.3/19/1982
Actress, Cartoon Voice ActressNames/Places: aka: Kelly Vint CastroTV Shows: Thunder Alley (as Claudine)Movie Titles: Stargate, Space Jam
Bobby Vinton -- b.4/16/1935
Variety Show Host, Songwriter, Saxophonist, Trumpeter, Bandleader, Pop CroonerNames/Places: b. in Canonsburg, Pa; NN: The Polish Prince; RFN: Stanley RobertMisc: some say b. 1941Song Titles: Roses Are Red, Blue Velvet, Bobby Vinton Show
Will Vinton -- b.11/17/1947 N.S. d.10/4/2018 N.S. (70)
Animator (m), FilmmakerMisc: created the commercial creations such as The California Raisins, the Domino's Pizza Noid, and the M and M's characters.TV Shows: The PJs (animator), Gary and Mike (animator)
Frank John Viola Jr. -- b.4/19/1960
MLB PitcherMisc: AL Cy Young Award winner in 1988 (Twins); World Series MVP in 1987 (Twins)Sports Teams: Minnesota Twins (1982-1989), New York Mets (1989-1991), Boston Red Sox (1992-1994), Cincinnati Reds (1995), Toronto Blue Jays (1996)
Domenic "John" Viotti -- b.??/??/1931 d.10/27/1992 (61)
Movie Actor, Jazz Pianist
Giovanni Viotti -- b.5/12/1755 O.S. or 5/23/1755 N.S. d.3/3/1824 (68)
Composer, Violinist, Italian
Viper -- b.9/12/1959 d.12/24/2010 (51)
XXX-rated actress
Douglas Vipond -- b.10/15/1966
Drummer, Percussionist, ScottishGroup Names: Deacon Blue
Rudolf Virchow -- b.10/13/1821 d.9/5/1902 (80)
Author (m), Scientist (m), Politician (m), Educator (m), GermanMisc: father of cellular pathology
Doug Virden -- b.10/14/1970
Violinist, Country MusicianGroup Names: Sons of the Desert
Bill Virdon -- b.6/9/1931 N.S. d.11/23/2021 N.S. (90)
MLB Manager, MLB Coach, MLB PlayerMisc: Gold GloveSports Teams: Houston Astros (manager)
Lasse Virén -- b.7/22/1949
Olympic Athlete, Track and Field, FinnishMisc: won gold medals in 5000m and 10,000m at both the 1972 and '76 Olympics.
Fayyez Virgi -- b.11/6/1960
Trombonist
Virgil -- b.10/15/70BC d.9/21/19BC (50)
Poet (m), Italian, RomanNames/Places: or Vergil; RN:Publius Vergilius MaroMisc: was 51?
Ozzie Virgil Jr. -- b.12/7/1956
MLB Player, Puerto Rican
Peter Virgile -- b.9/4/1960
ActorMovie Titles: Blackjack, State Park
Artturi Limari Virtanen -- b.1/15/1895 d.11/11/1973 (78)
Scientist (m), Biochemist (m), Finnish
Mickey Virtue -- b.1/19/1957
Keyboardist, BritishGroup Names: UB40
Tessa Virtue -- b.5/17/1989 N.S.
Ice Dancer, Olympic Athlete
Frank Virtuoso -- b.1/21/1923 N.S. d.6/11/1994 N.S. (71)
GuitaristNames/Places: aka Frank VirtueGroup Names: The Virtues
Tom Virture -- b.11/19/1957
TV ActorTV Shows: Even Stevens (as Steve Stevens), Bonnie Hunt Show (as Tom Vandoozer)Movie Titles: Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Blades of Blory, Iron Man 3
Michelle Visage -- b.9/20/1968 N.S.
TV Hostess, Personality, Radio Disc Jock, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: RN:Michelle Lynn ShupackGroup Names: SeductionTV Shows: RuPaul's Drage Race (series as judge)
John Viscardi -- b.8/18/1961
Actor
John Hutchison Viscardi -- b.9/3/1996
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Fiona Hutchison and John's son
Trevor Westmicott Viscardi -- b.3/3/1998
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Fiona Hutchison and John's son
Eriprando Visconti -- b.9/24/1932 d.5/25/1995 (62)
Screen/Scriptwriter, Director (m), Italian
Gary Visconti -- b.5/10/1945
Figure Skater
Luchino Visconti -- b.11/2/1906 d.3/17/1976 (69)
Director (m), ItalianNames/Places: RN:Count Don Luchino Visconti di ModroneMovie Titles: The Leopard
Tony Visconti -- b.4/24/1944
Music Producer, Singer, GuitaristMisc: produced T. Rex, David Bowie, the Strawbs, Mary Hopkin (who he married), Tom Paxton, Thin Lizzy, Boomtown Rats, the Stranglers, and others
Dr. David Viscott -- b.5/24/1938 d.10/14/1996 (58)
PsychiatristMisc: worked for KABC radio in Los Angeles
Sal Viscuso -- b.10/5/1948
ActorTV Shows: The Montefuscos (as Nunzio Montefusco), Soap (as Father Timothy Flotsky), Port CharlesMovie Titles: Spaceballs, Max Dugan Returns, Fatso
Galina Vishnevskaya -- b.10/25/1926 d.12/11/2012 (86)
Opera Soprano, Russian
Nana Visitor -- b.7/26/1957 N.S.
Actress, Cartoon Voice ActressTV Shows: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (as Major Kira Nerys/The Intendant), Wildfire (as Jean Ritter), Family Guy, Working GirlMovie Titles: Ted 2
Goran Višnjić -- b.9/9/1972
Actor, YugoslavTV Shows: ER (as Dr. Luka Kovac)
Angela Visser -- b.10/18/1966
Actress, Video Game Voice Actress, Beauty Pagent WinnerMisc: Miss Universe 1989TV Shows: USA HighMovie Titles: Killer Tomatoes Eat France, Spy HardVideo Games: Medal of Honor (series)
Lesley Visser -- b.9/11/1953
Sports FigureMisc: Sports reporter
Yolandi Visser -- b.12/1/1984 N.S.
RapperGroup Names: Die Antwoord
Carol Vitale -- b.11/14/1946 N.S. d.7/23/2008 N.S. (61)
TV Hostess, Personality, Model, PlaymateMisc: July 1974
Dick Vitale -- b.6/9/1939
Sports Analyst, Basketball Announcer, Basketball CoachTV Shows: ESPN, ABC Sports
Laura Vitale -- b.11/7/1986 N.S.
Chef (m)
Milly Vitale -- b.7/16/1932 d.11/2/2006 (74)
Movie Actress, ItalianMovie Titles: 7 Little Foys
Vitamin C -- b.7/20/1972 or 7/20/1969 N.S.
Actress, Dancer (m), Music Producer, Songwriter, Pop SingerNames/Places: RN: Colleen Ann FitzpatrickMisc: imdb says b. in 1969, wikipedia says b. in 1972Group Names: Eve's Plum, soloistSong Titles: SmileMovie Titles: Hairspray, Dracula 2000, Da Hip Hop Witch, Scary Movie 2, Get Over It
Michael Anthony "Mike" Vitar -- b.12/21/1978
ActorMisc: retired from acting in 1997Movie Titles: The Sandlot, D2: The Mighty Ducks, D3: The Mighty Ducks, Sunset Grill
Joe Vitiello -- b.4/11/1970
MLB Player
Rick Vito -- b.10/13/1949
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/GuitaristGroup Names: Fleetwood Mac
Swifton Vito -- b.7/19/1961
DrummerGroup Names: Catch 22, Boogie Blues Band, High Cotton, Triple Play, Spiderwolf
Miroslav Vitouš -- b.12/6/1947
Songwriter, Bassist, Rock-Jazz Performer, CzechoslovakianGroup Names: Weather Report
Vitruvius -- b.??/??/???? d.??/??/????
Architect (m)Misc: Latin; 5th cent BC
Ray Vitte -- b.11/20/1949 d.2/20/1983 (33)
ActorTV Shows: Doc, The Quest
David Vitter -- b.5/3/1961 N.S.
Senator (m)
Monica Vitti -- b.11/3/1931 N.S. d.2/2/2022 N.S. (90)
Screen/Scriptwriter, Actress, Director (m), ItalianNames/Places: RMLN:Luisa Ceciarelli
Gustavo "Gus" Vitureira -- b.12/24/????
Heavy Metal BassistMisc: b. c. 1955Group Names: Collision
Antonio Lucio Vivaldi -- b.3/4/1678 N.S. d.7/28/1741 N.S. (63)
Composer, Italian
Floyd Vivino -- b.10/19/1951 N.S.
TV Host, Novelty SingerTV Shows: The Uncle Floyd Show (host 1974-1998)
John Vivyan -- b.5/31/1916 d.12/20/1983 (67)
ActorMisc: some say b. 1923TV Shows: Mr. Lucky (star)
Vixen -- b.6/29/????
XXX-rated actress
José Vizcaino -- b.3/26/1968
MLB Player, Dominican Republican
Luis Vizcaíno -- b.6/1/1977
MLB Pitcher, Dominican RepublicanNames/Places: DN: Luis Vizcaíno Árias
Roberto Vizcarra -- b.5/26/1967 N.S.
Baseball Manager, Baseball Player, MexicanMisc: in the Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame
Omar Vizquel -- b.4/24/1967
MLB Coach, MLB Shortstop, VenezuelanMisc: 11x Gold GloveSports Teams: Seattle Mariners
Ned Vizzini -- b.4/4/1981 d.12/19/2013 (32)
Writer (m)TV Shows: Teen Wolf
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Kate Voegele -- b.12/8/1986
Actress, Rock and Roll SingerTV Shows: One Tree Hill (as Mia Catalano)
Riley Voelkel -- b.4/26/1990 N.S.
ActressMovie Titles: The Secret Lives of Dorks, Hidden Moon
John Voelker -- b.6/29/1903 d.3/18/1991 (87)
Author (m), Jurist
Bob Vogel -- b.9/23/1941
NFL TackleMisc: Super Bowl III, VSports Teams: Baltimore Colts
Darlene Vogel -- b.10/25/1962
Actress, Commercial Actress, ModelTV Shows: Pacific Blue (as Officer Chris Kelly)Movie Titles: Back to the Future Part II
George Vogel -- b.3/15/1923 N.S. d.1/26/2017 N.S. (93)
Horse Trainer
Hermann Wilhelm Vogel -- b.3/26/1834 d.12/17/1898 (64)
Chemist (m), German
Janet Vogel -- b.6/10/1942 d.2/21/1980 (37)
SingerNames/Places: aka LN: RappGroup Names: The Skyliners
Matthew Haynes "Matt" Vogel -- b.6/3/1957 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
Mike Vogel -- b.7/17/1979 N.S.
Actor, ModelTV Shows: Under the Dome (as Dale "Barbie" Barbara)Movie Titles: Cloverfield, The Help, Blue Valentine, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)
Mitch Vogel -- b.1/17/1956 N.S.
Actor, ComposerMisc: retired from acting in 1970TV Shows: Bonanza (as Jamie Hunter)Movie Titles: The Reivers, "Yours, Mine and Ours"
Owen Vogel -- b.5/9/2003
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Darlene Vogel and Mark's son
Clark Vogeler -- b.4/30/1969
Music FigureGroup Names: Toadies
Ryan Vogelsong -- b.7/22/1977
MLB Pitcher
Paul Vogt -- b.12/16/1964
Actor, ComedianTV Shows: Hannah Montana, MAD TVMovie Titles: The Princes Diaries 2, Valentine's Day
Joan Vohs -- b.7/30/1931 d.6/4/2001 (69)
ActressNames/Places: LN: -StephensTV Shows: Bachelor Father (as Elaine Meechim)
Jon Voight -- b.12/29/1938
Movie ActorNames/Places: b. in Yonkers, N.Y.; Angelina Jolie's fatherMisc: AP says b. in 1939Movie Titles: Coming Home, Deliverance, Midnight Cowboy, Rosewood, The Rainmaker, Pearl Harbor, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, September Dawn
Angela Voigt -- b.5/18/1951 d.4/11/2013 N.S. (61)
Olympic Athlete, East GermanMisc: long jumper (Olympic-gold-76)
George V. Voinovich -- b.7/15/1936 d.6/12/2016 N.S. (79)
Senator (m), Governor (m)
Gabriel Voisin -- b.2/5/1880 d.12/25/1973 (93)
Aviator (m), French
Vicki Vola -- b.8/27/1916 d.7/21/1985 (68)
Actress
Paul A. Volcker -- b.9/5/1927 N.S. d.12/8/2019 N.S. (92)
Economist, Government Official (m)Misc: ex-federal reserve board chairman under Presidents Carter and Reagan
Katie Volding -- b.2/13/1989
ActressTV Shows: Ladies Man (as Wendy Stiles)Movie Titles: Smart House, Brink!, Au Pair (series)
John Voldstad -- b.2/20/1951
Actor, NorweiganTV Shows: Newhart (as other brother Darryl)Movie Titles: Forrest Gump, Stripes, Leprechaun
Philip Fang Volk -- b.10/25/1945
Music Producer, Arranger, Songwriter, Singer, Rock and Roll BassistGroup Names: Paul Revere & the Raiders
Rita Volk -- b.9/3/1990 N.S.
Actress, Model, UzbekistanTV Shows: Faking It (as Amy)
Harper Voll -- b.2/27/1999
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Cecilia Peck and Daniel's daughter
Michaele J. Vollbracht -- b.11/17/1947 N.S. d.6/7/2018 N.S. (70)
Fashion Designer (m), Artist
Dana Vollmer -- b.11/13/1987 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete
Herbert "Herb" Eberhard Jordan Vollmer -- b.2/15/1895 N.S. d.11/8/1961 N.S. (66)
Olympic Athlete, Water Polo Player, American
Mark Volman -- b.4/19/1947
Songwriter, Saxophonist, Rock and Roll Singer/GuitaristNames/Places: b. in Los AngelesMisc: some say b. 1944Group Names: The Turtles, Zappa's Mothers of Invention, T-Rex, Flo & Eddie (as Flo with Kaylan)
Doug Volmar -- b.1/9/1945 d.6/18/2017 N.S. (72)
NHL Forward, American
Jill Volner -- b.5/5/1943
Lawyer (m)Names/Places: aka Jill Wine-BanksMisc: one of the prosecutors during the Watergate scandal
Gennadiy Volnov -- b.11/28/1939 d.7/15/2008 (68)
Sports Figure, Olympic Athlete, RussianMisc: basketball player (Olympic-gold-1972)
Eugene Volokh -- b.2/29/1968 N.S.
Internet Website BloggerNames/Places: Legal affairs blogger
Ilia Volokh -- b.11/1/1965
Actor, UkrainianNames/Places: aka Ilia VolokMovie Titles: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Mission: Impossible -Ghost Protocol, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Air Force One
Gian Maria Volontè -- b.4/9/1933 d.12/6/1994 (61)
Actor, ItalianMovie Titles: Fistful of Dollars
Ben Volpeliere-Pierrot -- b.5/19/1965
Songwriter, Hip-Pop Singer, EnglishGroup Names: Curiosity Killed the Cat
Vaddox Volpone -- b.5/21/2006
Celebrity SonNames/Places: MacKenzie Westmore and Keith's son
Paolo Volponi -- b.2/6/1924 d.8/23/1994 (70)
Writer (m), Poet (m), Politician (m), ItalianMisc: communist
Andrew Volstead -- b.10/31/1860 d.1/20/1947 (86)
CongresspersonMisc: father of the U.S. dry law
Alessandro Volta -- b.2/18/1745 N.S. d.3/5/1827 N.S. (82)
Chemist (m), Inventor (m), Physicist (m), ItalianNames/Places: RN:Count Alessandro Giuseppe Antonio Anastasio VoltaMisc: named the volt, a unit of electrical measurement, after him
Jean Franćois Marie Arouet Voltaire -- b.11/21/1694 N.S. d.5/30/1778 N.S. (83)
Novelist, Dramatist/Playwright (m), Essayist, Short Story Writer (m), Poet (m), Philosopher (m), Historian (m), French
Vito Volterra -- b.5/3/1880 d.10/11/1940 (60)
Mathematician (m), Italian
Nedra Volz -- b.6/18/1908 d.1/20/2003 (94)
ActressMisc: feisty granma actressTV Shows: Diff'rent Strokes (as Adelaide Brubaker), Dukes of Hazzard (as Miz Tisdale), Filthy Rich (as Winona Mother B Beck), The Fall Guy (as Pearl Sperling)
Merlin Volzke -- b.10/5/1925 d.2/21/2013 (87)
Horse Jockey
Axel Von Ambesser -- b.6/22/1910 N.S. d.9/6/1988 N.S. (78)
Actor, Movie Director (m), German
Karin von Aroldingen -- b.7/9/1941 N.S. d.1/5/2018 N.S. (76)
Ballerina (f), GermanNames/Places: RN:Karin Awny Hannelore Reinbold von Aroedingen and Eltzinger
Arthur Von Auwers -- b.9/12/1838 d.1/24/1915 (76)
Astronomer (m), GermanMisc: star catalogs
Karl Ernst von Baer -- b.2/29/1792 d.11/28/1876 (84)
Scientist (m)Misc: Embryologist
Daniel Von Bargen -- b.6/5/1950 d.3/1/2015 (64)
ActorTV Shows: Malcolm in the Middle (as Commandant Edwin Spangler)
Adolf Von Bayer -- b.10/31/1835 d.8/20/1917 (81)
Chemist (m), German
Emil Adolph von Behring -- b.3/15/1854 d.3/31/1917 (63)
Scientist (m), Bacteriologist (m), Immunologist, Physiologist (m), GermanNames/Places: aka: Emil Adolf Behring
Georg von Békésy -- b.6/3/1899 d.6/13/1972 (73)
Scientist (m), Hungarian
Heinrich von Biber -- b.8/12/1644 d.5/3/1704 (59)
Composer, Violinist, German
Wilhelm von Biela -- b.3/19/1782 d.2/18/1856 (73)
Military Leader, Astronomer (m), German
Otto von Bismarck -- b.4/1/1815 d.7/30/1898 (83)
Head of State (m), GermanNames/Places: aka Otto Eduard Leopold, Prince of Bismarck, Duke of Lauenburg; NN:Iron ChancellorMisc: Prussia premier, the first Chancellor of Germany
Wernher Von Braun -- b.3/23/1912 d.6/16/1977 (65)
Scientist (m), Engineer (m), GermanMisc: Rockets
Claus von Bülow -- b.8/11/1926 N.S. d.5/25/2019 N.S. (92)
Socialite, Danish (Denmark)
Ludwig Von Carolsfeld -- b.7/2/1836 d.7/21/1865 (29)
Tenor, Opera Singer, German
Karl Von Clausewitz -- b.7/1/1780 d.11/16/1831 (51)
Author (m), Military Leader, SoldierMisc: Prussian military theorist/strategist
Gottfried Von Cramm -- b.7/7/1909 d.11/8/1976 (67)
Tennis Player, German
Erich Von Däniken -- b.4/14/1935
Author (m), Writer (m), SwissBook Titles: Chariots Of The Gods?
David Vonderhaar -- b.9/8/1972 N.S.
Video Game DesignerVideo Games: Call of Duty (series)
Erik Von Detten -- b.10/3/1982
Actor, Cartoon Voice ActorTV Shows: Savages (as Chris Savage)Movie Titles: Toy Story (series), The Princess Diaries, Brink!, Leave It to Beaver (as Wally)
Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf -- b.11/2/1739 N.S. d.10/24/1799 N.S. (59)
Composer, Austrian
Lenny Von Dohlen -- b.12/22/1958 N.S. d.7/5/2022 N.S. (63)
ActorTV Shows: Twin Peaks
Ernst "Erno" von Dohnanyi -- b.7/27/1877 N.S. d.2/11/1960 N.S. (82)
Conductor/Composer, Pianist, Hungarian
Gottfried Von Einem -- b.1/24/1918 d.7/21/1996 (78)
Composer, Austrian
Fritz Von Erich -- b.8/16/1929 N.S. d.9/10/1997 N.S. (68)
WrestlerNames/Places: RN:Jack Barton AdkissonMisc: Wrestling promoter and the patriarch of the Von Erich family.
Ulf Von Euler -- b.2/7/1905 d.3/9/1983 (78)
Scientist (m), Biochemist (m), Swedish
Friedrich von Flotow -- b.4/27/1812 N.S. d.1/24/1883 N.S. (70)
Composer, German
Joseph Von Fraunhofer -- b.3/6/1787 N.S. d.6/7/1826 N.S. (39)
Physicist (m), Optician (m), GermanMisc: studied the Sun's spectrum
Karl Von Frisch -- b.11/20/1886 d.6/12/1982 (95)
Scientist (m), AustrianMisc: bee expert
Betsy Von Furstenberg -- b.8/16/1931 d.4/21/2015 (83)
Actress, GermanNames/Places: RN:Elizabeth Caroline Maria Agatha Felicitas Therese von Furstenberg-Hedringen
Diane Von Fürstenberg -- b.12/31/1946
Fashion Designer (m), Author (m), Jewish, BelgiumeseNames/Places: b. in Brussels; RN:Diane Simone Michelle Halfin
Egon Von Furstenberg -- b.6/29/1946 d.6/11/2004 (57)
Fashion Designer (m)
Tatiana Von Fürstenberg -- b.2/16/1971
Actress, Producer (m), Rock and Roll SingerNames/Places: Diane's daughter
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe -- b.8/28/1749 N.S. d.3/22/1832 N.S. (82)
Author (m), Novelist, Dramatist/Playwright (m), Poet (m), Philosopher (m), GermanNames/Places: b. in Frankfurt
Karl Ferdinand Von Gräfe -- b.3/8/1787 d.7/4/1840 (53)
Surgeon (m)Misc: helped create modern plastic surgery
Otto von Guericke -- b.11/20/1602 Ju-1 or 11/30/1602 N.S. d.5/11/1686 Ju-1 (83) or 5/21/1686 N.S. (83)
Inventor (m), Physicist (m), GermanMisc: demonstrated the vacuum, also invented the first air pump.
Albrecht Von Haller -- b.10/16/1708 d.12/12/1777 (69)
Poet (m), Scientist (m), SwissMisc: Experimental Physiology founder
Sophie Von Haselberg -- b.11/14/1986
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Bette Midler's daughter
Carl Gustaf Verner Von Heidenstam -- b.7/6/1859 d.5/20/1940 (80)
Novelist, Poet (m), SwedishMisc: received Nobel Prize in Literature in 1916
Hermann Von Helmholtz -- b.8/31/1821 d.9/8/1894 (73)
Scientist (m), Inventor (m), Physicist (m), Physiologist (m), GermanNames/Places: MN:Ludwig FerdinandMisc: best-known for his statement of the law of conservation of energy.
Paul Von Heyse -- b.3/15/1830 d.4/2/1914 (84)
Author (m), German
Adolf Von Hildebrand -- b.10/6/1847 d.1/18/1921 (73)
Sculptor (m), German
Paul Von Hindenburg -- b.10/2/1847 d.8/2/1934 (86)
Head of State (m), GermanMisc: prez; he died and paved the way for Adolf Hitler's complete takeover.
Nicholas Von Hoffman -- b.10/16/1929 d.2/1/2018 N.S. (88)
Author (m), Journalist, CommentatorTV Shows: 60 Minutes (liberal debater 1970s)
August Wilhelm von Hofmann -- b.4/8/1818 d.5/2/1892 (74)
Chemist (m), German
Hugo Von Hofmannsthal -- b.2/1/1874 d.7/15/1929 (55)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Poet (m), Austrian
Alexander Von Humboldt -- b.9/14/1769 d.5/6/1859 (89)
Scientist (m), Explorer (m), Geographer (m), Naturalist, German
Paul Von Janko -- b.6/2/1856 d.3/17/1919 (62)
Engineer (m), Inventor (m), Pianist, HungarianMisc: the piano
Julius Wagner Von Jauregg -- b.3/7/1857 d.9/27/1940 (83)
Scientist (m), Neurologist (m), Physician (m), Austrian
Herbert von Karajan -- b.4/5/1908 N.S. d.7/16/1989 N.S. (81)
Conductor, AustrianMisc: one of 20th century's most powerful music figuresGroup Names: Berlin Philharmonic (conductor for 35 years)
Theodore Von Kármán -- b.5/11/1881 d.5/6/1963 (81)
Engineer (m), HungarianMisc: aeronautical; designed the Bell X-1 airplane that was the 1st to break the sound barrier
Heinrich von Kleist -- b.10/18/1777 N.S. d.11/21/1811 N.S. (34)
Novelist, Short Story Writer (m), Poet (m), Dramatist (m), Journalist, German
Klaus Von Klitzing -- b.6/28/1943
Physicist (m), German
Richard Von Krafft-Ebing -- b.8/14/1840 d.12/22/1902 (62)
Psychologist (m), German
Felix Von Kraus -- b.10/3/1870 d.10/30/1937 (67)
Opera Basso, Austrian
Adam Johann Von Krusenstern -- b.11/19/1770 d.8/24/1846 (75)
Navigator, Russian
Rudolf von Laban -- b.12/15/1879 d.7/1/1958 (78)
Choreographer (m), Czech
Johann Von Lamont -- b.12/13/1805 d.8/6/1879 (73)
Astronomer (m), Physicist (m), ScottishMisc: noted for discovering that the magnetic field of the Earth fluctuates with a period somewhat in excess of 10 years.
Max Von Laue -- b.10/9/1879 d.4/23/1960 (80)
Physicist (m), GermanMisc: recipient of the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1914 for his work on the diffraction of X-rays in crystals.
Gottfried Wilhelm Von Leibniz -- b.7/1/1646 N.S. d.11/14/1716 N.S. (70)
Philosopher (m), Scientist (m), Mathematician (m), German
Justis Von Liebig -- b.5/12/1803 d.4/18/1873 (69)
Chemist (m), GermanMisc: Choloform discoverer; organic chemistry & agricultural chemistry founder
Baron Karl Von Münchhausen -- b.5/11/1720 d.2/22/1797 (76)
Author (m), Revolutionary (m), Soldier, GermanNames/Places: MN:Friedrick HieronymusMisc: fictional German nobleman; tall tale storyteller, some of whose tales were the basis for "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen."Book Titles: Baron Munchausen's Narrative of His Marvelous Travels and Campaigns in Russia
Lindsey Vonn -- b.10/18/1984
Skier, Olympic Athlete
Kurt Vonnegut Jr. -- b.11/11/1922 d.4/11/2007 (84)
Science Fiction Writer (m)
John Von Neumann -- b.12/28/1903 d.2/8/1957 (53)
Astronomer (m), Mathematician (m)
Robert Vonnoh -- b.9/17/1858 d.12/28/1933 (75)
Painter (m), Landscaper, Portraitist
Kimo Von Oelhoffen -- b.1/30/1971
NFL Defensive End
John Von Ohlen -- b.5/13/1941 N.S. d.10/3/2018 N.S. (77)
Bandleader, Jazz Drummer
Carl Von Ossietzky -- b.10/3/1889 N.S. d.5/4/1938 N.S. (48)
GermanMisc: pacifist and the recipient of the 1935 Nobel Peace Prize for his work in exposing the clandestine German re-armament.
Jenna Von Oÿ -- b.5/2/1977
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Cartoon Voice ActressNames/Places: RFN:Jennifer Brandis JeanTV Shows: Lenny, Blossom (as Six LeMuere), The Parkers (as Stevie Van Lowe), Pepper Ann (as Trinket)Movie Titles: A Goofy Movie, Born on the Fourth of July
Franz Von Papen -- b.10/29/1879 d.5/2/1969 (89)
Politician (m), GermanMisc: helped Hitler become a German chancellor in 1933
Julius von Payer -- b.9/2/1841 N.S. d.8/29/1915 N.S. (73)
Painter (m), Explorer (m), AustrianMisc: arctic explorer
Walther Von Reichenau -- b.10/8/1884 d.1/17/1942 (57)
Hero (m), GermanMisc: field marshal who commanded the army that captured Warsaw (1939) and the 6th Army in its encircling movement through Belgium (1940) on the Western front during World War II.
Georg von Reichenbach -- b.8/24/1771 N.S. d.5/21/1826 N.S. (54)
Astronomer (m), German
Julius Von Sachs -- b.10/2/1832 d.5/29/1897 (64)
Scientist (m), Botanist (m), German
Christina Von Saltza -- b.1/13/1944 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, AmericanNames/Places: aka Susan Christina von Saltza; married name: Christina OlmsteadMisc: Olympic-3 gold-1960
Friedrich Von Schelling -- b.1/27/1775 N.S. d.8/20/1854 N.S. (79)
Philosopher (m), German
Johann Christoph Friedrich Von Schiller -- b.11/10/1759 d.5/9/1805 (45)
Author (m), Dramatist/Playwright (m), Poet (m), Philosopher (m), Editor (m), Historian (m), GermanBook Titles: William Tell
Max Von Schillings -- b.4/19/1868 d.7/24/1933 (65)
Conductor/Composer, Composer, German
August Wilhelm Von Schlegel -- b.9/8/1767 d.5/12/1845 (77)
Critic (m), Scholar (m), German
Friedrich von Schlegel -- b.3/10/1772 N.S. d.1/12/1829 N.S. (56)
Writer (m), Poet (m), Critic (m), Philosopher (m), Diplomat (m), German
Kurt Von Schleicher -- b.4/7/1882 d.6/30/1934 (52)
Army Officer, GermanMisc: The last chancellor of the Weimar Republic, an opponent of Adolf Hitler in 1932-33.
Werner Von Siemens -- b.12/13/1816 d.12/6/1892 (75)
Inventor (m), Industrialist, GermanNames/Places: FN:ErnstMisc: electrical engineer who played an important role in the development of the telegraph industry.
Frederica von Stade -- b.6/1/1945
Opera Mezzo-Soprano
Phil Von Stefenelli -- b.4/10/1969
NHL Player, Canadian
Josef Von Sternberg -- b.5/29/1894 d.12/22/1979 (85)
Writer (m), Movie Actor, Producer/Director (m), Cinematographer (m), AustrianNames/Places: RLN:Stern
Baron Friedrich Von Steuben -- b.9/17/1730 d.11/28/1794 (64)
Revolutionary (m), GeneralMisc: trained Washington's troops
Erich von Stroheim -- b.9/22/1885 d.5/12/1957 (71)
Screenwriter, Actor, Producer/Director (m), AustrianNames/Places: MN:Oswald Hans Carl Maria von Nordenwall
Erich Von Stronheim Jr. -- b.8/25/1916 d.10/26/1968 (52)
Actor, Director (m)Movie Titles: Napoleon, Sunset Blvd.
Franz von Suppé -- b.4/18/1819 N.S. d.5/21/1895 N.S. (76)
Composer
Bertha Von Suttner -- b.6/9/1843 d.6/21/1914 (71)
Novelist, Austrian
Max Von Sydow -- b.4/10/1929 N.S. d.3/8/2020 N.S. (90)
Movie Actor, Director (m), SwedishNames/Places: RFN:Carl AdolfMisc: some say b. July 10Movie Titles: The Exorcist, Strange Brew, Never Say Never Again, Snow Falling on Cedars
Dita Von Teese -- b.9/28/1972 N.S.
Entrepreneur, Actress, Costume Designer (m), Dancer (m), Model, AmericanMisc: Burlesque Dancer
Albert Von Tilzer -- b.3/29/1878 d.10/1/1956 (78)
ComposerSong Titles: Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Harry Von Tilzer -- b.7/8/1872 d.1/10/1946 (73)
Publisher (m), Composer, SongwriterMisc: Founding Father of Tin Pan Alley
Maria Von Trapp -- b.1/26/1905 d.3/28/1987 (82)
Author (m), Singer, AustrianMisc: Baroness; inspired The Sound of Music
Maria Franziska Von Trapp -- b.9/28/1914 d.2/18/2014 (99)
SingerMisc: a member of the Trapp Family singers whose lives were the inspiration for the musical play The Sound of Music and was portrayed as the character Louisa
Heinrich von Treitschke -- b.9/15/1834 N.S. d.4/28/1896 N.S. (61)
Writer (m), Historian (m), GermanMisc: political
Lars Von Trier -- b.4/30/1956 N.S.
Producer/Director (m), Danish (Denmark)Movie Titles: Melancholia, Dogville, Dancer in the Dark, Nymphomaniac: Vol. I
Karl Von Voit -- b.10/31/1831 d.1/31/1908 (76)
Physiologist (m), GermanMisc: animal metabolism
August von Wassermann -- b.2/21/1866 d.3/16/1925 (59)
Scientist (m), Bacteriologist (m), Physician (m), Jewish, German
Karl Maria von Weber -- b.11/18/1786 N.S. or 11/19/1786 N.S. d.6/5/1826 N.S. (39)
Composer, Guitarist, Pianist, Conductor, GermanNames/Places: MN:Friedrich ErnstMisc: romantic school founder; approximate dates of birth and death; New World Encyclopedia states b. 11/18 and d. 6/5
Anton Von Webern -- b.12/3/1883 d.9/15/1945 (61)
Composer, AustrianNames/Places: b. Vienna, d. Mittersill, near Salzburg, AustriaMisc: the 12-tone Viennese school (see atonality). He is known especially for his passacaglia for orchestra, his chamber music, and various songs (Lieder).
Harry Von Zell -- b.7/11/1906 d.11/21/1981 (75)
TV/Radio Actor, Announcer (m)Misc: radio & TV comic foilTV Shows: Burns and Allen Show (as sidekick)
Count Ferdinand Von Zeppelin -- b.7/8/1838 d.3/8/1917 (78)
Designer (m), GermanMisc: airship designer; soldier, aeronaut. He didn't live long enough to see another Zeppelin take off...Led...in the 1970's!
Danielle Von Zerneck -- b.12/21/1966
Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: Recovery RoadMovie Titles: Living on Oblivion, Left to Die, La Bamba
Cruys Voorbergh -- b.10/14/1898 d.9/3/1963 (64)
Actor, Director (m)
Donald Voorhees -- b.7/26/1903 d.1/10/1989 (85)
ConductorTV Shows: The Bell Telephone Hour (musical director)
Lark Voorhies -- b.3/25/1974
ActressTV Shows: Saved By The Bell (as Lisa Turtle), Martin, In the HouseMovie Titles: How High, How to Be a Player, Fire and Ice
Klaus Voormann -- b.4/29/1938
Music Producer, Rock and Roll Bassist, GermanMisc: designed the "Revolver" cover for The Beatles; sessioned for Carly Simon, Howlin' Wolf, Gary Wright, B.B. King, Jerry Lee Lewis, Peter Frampton, Art Garfunkel, Donovan, Keith Moon, Nilsson, each of the solo ex-Beatle singers, and more; some say b. 1938.Group Names: Manfred Mann, Plastic Ono Band
Ramon Vopat -- b.4/21/1976
NHL Player, Czechoslovakian
Pete Vordenberg -- b.11/2/1971
Skier, Olympic Athlete, Spanish
Carol Vorderman -- b.12/24/1960 N.S.
Game Show Hostess, EnglishTV Shows: Countdown, Loose Women
Lucille Vore -- b.??/??/???? d.4/8/1999 (82)
ActressMovie Titles: Our Gang (as Baby Lucille)
Irina Voronina -- b.12/19/1977
Model, Playmate, RussianMisc: January 2001
John Vorster -- b.12/13/1915 d.9/10/1983 (67)
Prime Minister (m)Misc: of South Africa 1966-78
Ed Vosberg -- b.9/27/1961
MLB Pitcher
George Voskovec -- b.6/19/1905 d.7/1/1981 (76)
Actor, CzechTV Shows: Skag (as Peter Skagska), Nero Wolfe
Arnold Vosloo -- b.6/16/1962
Movie Actor, Producer (m), American, South AfricanMovie Titles: The Mummy, The Mummy Returns, Hard Target, Blood Diamond
Frank Vosper -- b.12/15/1899 d.3/6/1937 (37)
Actor, English
John Voss -- b.2/21/1946
NHL Player, Canadian
Nicole Voss -- b.9/19/1982
Model, PlaymateMisc: August 2006
Marilyn vos Savant -- b.8/11/1946 N.S.
Author (m), Lecturer, Playwright (m), ColumnistNames/Places: b. in St. Louis, MissouriMisc: Parade columnist; previously had the highest I.Q. ever recorded (228), a category the Guinness Book of Records has since retired.
Joey Votto -- b.9/10/1983 N.S.
MLB First Baseman, CanadianMisc: NL MVP 2010, 4x All-Star, Gold Glove; active as of 2015Sports Teams: Cincinnatti Reds
Roger Voudouris -- b.12/29/1954 d.8/3/2003 N.S. (48)
Songwriter, Guitarist, Pop SingerSong Titles: Get Used To It
Simon Vouet -- b.1/9/1590 N.S. d.6/30/1649 N.S. (59)
Painter (m), French
Jim Voxx -- b.??/??/????
Rock and Roll GuitaristGroup Names: Slew Siskin
Vp -- b.??/??/????
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Mike Vrabel -- b.8/14/1975
NFL Coach, NFL Linebacker
Stojko Vranković -- b.1/22/1964
NBA Center, Croatian
Diana Vreeland -- b.7/29/1903 d.8/22/1989 (86)
Journalist, Editor (m), ColumnistNames/Places: RLN:DalzielMisc: fashions & museums
Jeanette Vreeland -- b.??/??/???? presumed deceased
Opera Soprano
Chris Vrenna -- b.2/23/1967 N.S.
Alternative Rock MusicianGroup Names: Nine Inch Nails
Reniet Vrieze -- b.3/6/1964
Rock and Roll Singer/GuitaristGroup Names: Pilgrims
Jackson Vroman -- b.6/6/1981 d.6/29/2015 (34)
NBA Player, American, Lebanese
Vs -- b.??/??/????
Vt -- b.??/??/????
Vu -- b.??/??/????
Aleksandar Vučić -- b.3/5/1970 N.S.
Prime Minister (m), Serbian
Severina Vučković -- b.4/21/1972 N.S.
Pop Singer, Croatian
Pete Vuckovich -- b.10/27/1952
MLB PitcherMisc: AL Cy Young Award winner in 1982Sports Teams: Milwaukee Brewers
Louis Vuitton -- b.8/4/1821 d.2/27/1892 (70)
Fashion Designer (m)
Mick Vukota -- b.9/14/1966
NHL Right Wing, Canadian
Bill Vukovich -- b.12/13/1918 d.5/30/1955 (36)
Auto RacerMisc: Indianapolis 500
Bill Vukovich Jr. -- b.3/29/1944 d.11/25/1990 (46)
Auto RacerMisc: 12-year Indy 500 racer
Sal Vulcano -- b.11/6/1976 N.S.
Actor, Comedian, Producer (m)TV Shows: Impractical Jokers
Lisa Vultaggio -- b.1/20/1973
Actress, CanadianMisc: retired from acting in 2001Movie Titles: Mortal Sins, A Killer Among Friends
Lindsey Eve Vuolo -- b.10/19/1981
Model, PlaymateMisc: November 2001
Richard Vuu -- b.10/18/1981
ActorMisc: his only role was a movie in 1987Movie Titles: Last Emperor (as Pu Yi -3 Years)
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