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Martin Weston -- b.4/8/1959
Cricket Player, English
Michael Weston -- b.10/25/1973
TV/Movie ActorTV Shows: House (as Private Detective Lucas Douglas), Six Feet Under, ScrubsMovie Titles: Garden State, The Dukes of Hazzard, State of Play, Coyote Ugly, Lucky Numbers
Paul Weston -- b.3/12/1912 d.9/20/1996 (84)
Conductor/Composer, Arranger, Pianist, BandleaderMisc: arranged for Rudy Vallee and Bing Crosby; of TV varities 1950-60s including Danny Kaye, Bob Newhart, Laugh-In, Jim Nabors, & Jonathan Winters; created the fictional duo of Jonathan (himself) and Darlene Edwards (his wife Jo Stafford)
R. P. Weston -- b.??/??/1878 d.11/6/1936
Comedian, Songwriter, BritishMisc: comic songs
Randy Weston -- b.4/6/1926 N.S. d.9/1/2018 N.S. (92)
Teacher (m), Composer, Jazz Pianist
Riley Weston -- b.8/26/1966
Screenwriter, Actress, Producer (m), Singer/Guitarist
Russell Westover -- b.3/8/1886 d.5/3/1966 (80)
Comic Strip CartoonistMisc: Tillie the Toiler
Paul Westphal -- b.11/30/1950 N.S. d.1/2/2021 N.S. (70)
NBA Coach, NBA GuardSports Teams: Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns
Brian Westrum -- b.12/26/1962
Country MusicianGroup Names: Sons of The Desert
Wes Westrum -- b.11/28/1922 d.5/28/2002 (79)
MLB Player
Ed Westwick -- b.6/27/1987
Actor, Musician, Model, EnglishTV Shows: Gossip Girl (as Chuck Bass), Wicked CityMovie Titles: Breaking and Entering, J. Edgar
Harry "Rat" Westwick -- b.4/23/1876 N.S. d.4/3/1957 N.S. (80)
NHL Goaltender, Lacrosse Player, CanadianMisc: played 1894-1909; NHL RoverSports Teams: Ottawa Hockey Club
Richard Westwood -- b.5/7/1943
Guitarist, BritishNames/Places: aka:Rich WestGroup Names: Brian Poole & the Tremeloes (lead)
Joyce Wethered -- b.11/17/1901 d.11/20/1997 (96)
Golfer, EnglishMisc: a natural stylist widely regarded as the greatest British woman player of her day.
Ryan Wetnight -- b.11/5/1970 N.S. d.5/1/2020 N.S. (49)
NFL Tight End
John Wetteland -- b.8/21/1966
MLB PitcherMisc: 3x All-Star; World Series MVP in 1996 (Yankees); in the Texas Rangers Hall of FameSports Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers (1989-1991), Montreal Expos (1992-1994), New York Yankees (1995-1996), Texas Rangers (1997-2000), Washington Nationals (coach 2006), Seattle Mariners (coach 2009-2010)
Patricia Wettig -- b.12/4/1951
Actress, Producer (m)Names/Places: b. in Cincinnatti; Ken Olin's wifeTV Shows: Brothers and Sisters (as Holly Harper), St. Elsewhere (as Joanne McFadden), thirtysomething (as Nancy Krieger Weston), Courthouse (as Justine Parkes)Movie Titles: City Slickers (series)
John Wetton -- b.6/12/1949 d.1/31/2017 N.S. (67)
Songwriter, Bassist, Rock and Roll Singer, EnglishGroup Names: Family, Asia, King Crimson, Uriah Heep, Roxy Music
John Wetzel -- b.10/22/1944
NBA Coach, NBA Player
Ray Wetzel -- b.9/22/1924 d.8/17/1951 (26)
Jazz Trumpeter
Merritt Wever -- b.8/11/1980
ActressTV Shows: Nurse Jackie (as Zoey Barkow), The Walking Dead (as Dr. Denise Cloyd)Movie Titles: Birdman of the Universe, Signs, Into the Wild
Brooke Wexler -- b.5/18/1993 N.S.
Actress, Internet Video Actress, Model, CanadianTV Shows: Richie Rich (as Irona)
Haskell Wexler -- b.2/6/1922 d.12/27/2015 N.S. (93)
Producer/Director (m), Cinematographer (m)Movie Titles: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Bound for Glory, Days of Heaven, Mateman, Blaze, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (cinematographer)
Jerry Wexler -- b.1/10/1917 N.S. d.8/15/2008 N.S. (91)
Journalist, Executive, Music Producer, Arranger, SongwriterMisc: Instrumental in popularizing soul music to white audiences. Worked with Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, and many others.
Norman Wexler III -- b.8/16/1926 d.8/23/1999 (73)
Screen/ScriptwriterMovie Titles: Saturday Night Fever, Serpico, Stayin' Alive
Peter Wexler -- b.10/31/1936
Set Designer (m), Costume Designer (m)
George Weyman -- b.5/18/1949
Rock and Roll Drummer, BritishMisc: a few websites hinted that he died in the 1990s. Is this true?Group Names: Edison Lighthouse
Harper Edward Weyman -- b.9/3/2008
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Laura Allen and Bruce's son
Tina Weymouth -- b.11/22/1950
Songwriter, Singer, Bassist, SynthesizerNames/Places: RFN:MartinaMisc: some say b. 1951Group Names: Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Heads
Karl Weyprecht -- b.9/8/1838 d.3/29/1881 (42)
Explorer (m), German
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Wg -- b.??/??/????
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James Whale -- b.7/22/1896 d.5/29/1957 (60)
Movie Director (m), EnglishMovie Titles: Frankenstein, Invisible Man
Frank Whaley -- b.7/20/1963
Writer (m), Screenwriter, Actor, Comedian, Director (m)
Michael Whaley -- b.6/4/1962
Actor, Producer/Director (m)Misc: b. c. 1962 as he graducated from high school in 1980TV Shows: Profiler (as Det. Nathan Brubaker)
Justin Whalin -- b.9/6/1974
ActorTV Shows: Charles in Charge, General Hospital, Lois & Clark (as Jimmy Olsen)Movie Titles: Dungeons and Dragons, Serial Mom, Child's Play 3
Joan Whalley -- b.12/18/1921 d.1/10/1998 (76)
Soccer Player, English
Joanne Whalley-Kilmer -- b.8/25/1961
TV/Movie Actress, EnglishNames/Places: RN: Joanne WhalleyMisc: some say b. 1964Movie Titles: Willow, The Man Who Knew Too Much, Navy Seals, Pink Floyd The Wall
Kirk Whalum -- b.7/11/1958
Songwriter, Jazz Saxophonist
Leigh Whammel -- b.1/17/1977
Writer (m), Screenwriter, Actor, Producer/Director (m), AustralianMovie Titles: Saw (series), Insidious (series)
Suzanne Whang -- b.9/28/1962 N.S. d.9/17/2019 N.S. (56)
Actress, AmericanTV Shows: Las Vegas (as Polly Chae)
Arthur Wharton -- b.10/28/1865 d.12/13/1930 (65)
Soccer Player
Clifton R. Wharton Jr. -- b.9/13/1926
Educator (m)
David Wharton -- b.5/19/1969
Swimmer, Olympic AthleteMisc: US Olympic swimmer (Olympic-silver-88)
Edith Newbold Wharton -- b.1/24/1862 d.8/11/1937 (75)
Novelist, Short Story Writer (m), Poet (m), Critic (m), AmericanNames/Places: nee Jones
James Wharton -- b.3/3/1813 d.4/25/1856 (43)
Boxer, Moroccan
Joseph Wharton -- b.3/3/1826 d.1/11/1909 (82)
Industrialist, PhilanthropistMisc: Refined Nickel
Mark Wharton -- b.??/??/????
Rock and Roll DrummerGroup Names: Cathedral
Tom "Tiny" Wharton -- b.11/3/1927 N.S. d.5/9/2005 N.S. (77)
Soccer Player, ScottishMisc: referee in the 50s-70s; one of the most iconic and respected officials of his generation.
Kevin Whately -- b.2/6/1951
Actor, EnglishTV Shows: The Broker's Man, Inspector Morse (as Detective Sergeant Lewis), Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (as Neville Hope), Inspector Lewis (as DI Robert Lewis)Movie Titles: The English Patient
Richard Whately -- b.2/1/1787 d.10/8/1863 (76)
Theologian, Economist, BritishMisc: rhetorician, logician.
Ennis Whatley -- b.8/11/1962
NBA GuardSports Teams: Kansas City Kings, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Washington Bullets, San Antonio Spurs, Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Clippers, Portland Trail Blazers
Pezavan "Pez" Whatley -- b.1/10/1951 N.S. d.1/18/2005 N.S. (54)
Wrestler
Alan Wheat -- b.10/16/1951
Congressperson
Brian Wheat -- b.11/5/1962
Songwriter, Heavy Metal BassistGroup Names: Tesla
DeJuan Wheat -- b.10/14/1973
NBA Player
Zachary D. "Zack" Wheat -- b.5/23/1888 d.3/11/1972 (83)
MLB Left FielderNames/Places: NN:BuckSports Teams: Brooklyn Superbas / Dodgers / Robins (1909-1926), Philadelphia Athletics (1927)
Paul Wheatbread -- b.2/8/1946
Drummer, Rock and Roll PerformerGroup Names: Gary Puckett & the Union Gap
Alan Wheatley -- b.4/19/1907 d.8/30/1991 (84)
Actor, EnglishTV Shows: The Adventures of Robin Hood (as the sheriff of Nottingham)
Phillis Wheatley -- b.5/8/1753 d.12/5/1784 (31)
Poet (m)Misc: the first black woman to publish a book
Ray Wheatley -- b.7/25/1948 N.S. d.6/20/2023 N.S. (74)
Boxer, AustralianMisc: Boxing Official
Tyrone Wheatley -- b.1/19/1972
NFL Runningback
Amy Wheaton -- b.5/12/1978
Actress
David Wheaton -- b.6/2/1969
Author (m), Columnist, Tennis Player
Kenny Wheaton -- b.3/8/1975
NFL Safety, NFL Cornerback, CFL Figure, American
Wil Wheaton -- b.7/29/1972 N.S.
Actor, Producer (m), Video Game Voice ActorNames/Places: RFMN:Richard WilliamTV Shows: Star Trek the Next Generation (as Wesley Crusher), The Big Bang Theory (as Wil Wheaton)Movie Titles: Stand By Me, Flubber, Toy SoldiersVideo Games: Code Name: S.T.E.A.M., Broken Age, Grand Theft Auto V, There Came an Echo
Sir Charles Wheatstone -- b.2/6/1802 d.10/19/1875 (73)
Scientist (m), Inventor (m), BritishMisc: The Wheatstone bridge was a device that accurately measured electrical resistance and became widely used in laboratories. He didn't actually invent the "Wheatstone Bridge".; One of his contemporaries, Samuel Hunter Christie, came up with the idea of the bridge circuit, but Wheatstone set the precedent for using it in the way in which it has been most commonly used.; Over time, the device became associated with him and took on his name.
Peetie Wheatstraw -- b.12/21/1902 d.12/21/1941 (39)
Singer/Guitarist, Pianist, Blues Performer
Joss Whedon -- b.6/23/1964 N.S.
Screenwriter, Producer/Director (m)TV Shows: Firefly, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, Dollhouse, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Movie Titles: Toy Story, The Avengers (series)
Patricia Wheel -- b.12/9/1925 d.6/3/1986 (60)
Actress
Brooks Wheelan -- b.8/21/1986 N.S.
Actor, ComedianTV Shows: Saturday Night LiveMovie Titles: Better Off Single
Priscilla Wheelan -- b.??/??/????
Celebrity RelativeNames/Places: 2x Bobby Riggs' wife
Bert Wheeler -- b.4/7/1895 d.1/18/1968 (72)
ComedianNames/Places: RFN:Albert JeromeMisc: half of the Wheeler & (Robert) Woolsey slapstick comedy team of the 20-30's
Billy Edd Wheeler -- b.12/9/1932
Songwriter, Guitarist, Country Singer, Folk SingerSong Titles: Ode to the Little Brown Shack Out BackAlbum Titles: Memories of America
Caron Wheeler -- b.1/19/1963
Soul Singer, EnglishGroup Names: Afrodiziak, Soul II SoulSong Titles: Keep on Movin', Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)
Cheryl Wheeler -- b.7/10/1951
Songwriter, Folk Singer
Earle Wheeler -- b.1/13/1908 d.12/18/1975 (67)
General, Government Official (m)
Ellen Wheeler -- b.10/9/1961
Actress, Producer/Director (m)TV Shows: Another World (as Marley Love Hudson), All My Children (as Cindy Parker Chandler), Dark Shadows (as Phyllis Wicke), Bold & The Beautiful (as Sara), As the World Turns (as Marley Hudson), Guiding Light (producer)
Forrest Wheeler -- b.3/21/2004
ActorTV Shows: Fresh Off the Boat (as Emery Huang)
Harriet Wheeler -- b.6/26/1963
Composer, Songwriter, Modern Rock Singer, EnglishGroup Names: The Sundays
Howard Augustine "Humpy" Wheeler Jr. -- b.10/23/1938 N.S.
Auto RacerMisc: past president and general manager of NASCAR's Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Hugh Wheeler -- b.3/19/1912 d.7/26/1987 (75)
Writer (m), English
Joseph Wheeler -- b.9/10/1836 d.1/25/1906 (69)
GeneralNames/Places: NN:Fighting JoeMisc: a Confederate during the American Civil War
Kenny Wheeler -- b.1/14/1930 d.9/18/2014 N.S. (84)
Composer, Cornetist, Flugelhorn, Trumpeter, Canadian
Leonard Wheeler -- b.1/15/1969
NFL Safety
Maggie Wheeler -- b.8/7/1961 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: These Friends of Mine (as Anita), Friends (as Janice Litman Goralnik)Movie Titles: The Parent Trap (1998), Silverhawks, Barbie of Swan Lake
Mark Wheeler -- b.4/1/1970 N.S.
NFL Player
Sir Mortimer Wheeler -- b.9/10/1890 N.S. d.7/22/1976 N.S. (85)
Scientist (m), Archaeologist (m), BritishMisc: a great popularizer for his subject, particularly on TV.
Nick Wheeler -- b.3/20/1982
Rock and Roll GuitaristGroup Names: All-American Rejects
Onie Wheeler -- b.11/10/1921 d.5/27/1984 (62)
Songwriter, Harmonicaist, Country SingerGroup Names: Roy Acuff's Smokey Mountain Boys
Paul Wheeler -- b.11/30/1965
New Wave Drummer, AustralianGroup Names: Icehouse
Sally Wheeler -- b.5/19/1970
Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: Two of a Kind (as Carrie Moore)
Schuyler S. Wheeler -- b.5/17/1860 d.4/20/1923 (62)
Inventor (m)Misc: invented the two-blade electric fan in 1882
William Almon Wheeler -- b.6/30/1819 d.6/4/1887 (67)
Vice President (m)Misc: 19th U.S. Vice President
Eleazar Wheelock -- b.4/22/1711 d.4/24/1779 (68)
Educator (m)Misc: founder of Dartmouth College
Arleen Whelan -- b.9/16/1916 d.4/8/1993 (76)
Movie/Stage Actress
Gary "Gaz" Whelan -- b.2/12/1966
Alternative Rock DrummerGroup Names: Happy Mondays
Jill Whelan -- b.9/29/1966
ActressTV Shows: Friends (1979), The Love Boat (as Vicki Stubing)
Julia Whelan -- b.5/8/1984
ActressTV Shows: Once and Again (as Grace Manning)
Lisa Whelchel -- b.5/29/1963 N.S.
Author (m), TV/Movie Actress, Songwriter, Singer, Pop SingerNames/Places: b. in Littlefield, TXBook Titles: Creative Correction, So You're Thinking about Homeschooling, The Facts of Life (and Other Lessons My Father Taught Me)Song Titles: All Because of You, Just Obey, Cover Me Lord, Good GirlAlbum Titles: All Because of YouTV Shows: The New Mickey Mouse Club, The Facts of Life (as Blair Warner)Movie Titles: Twirl (TV movie), The Magician of Lublin, The Double McGuffin
Craig Whelihan -- b.4/15/1971
NFL Player
Arthur Whetsol -- b.2/22/1905 d.5/1/1940 (35)
Trumpeter, Jazz PerformerGroup Names: Duke Ellington band
Dale Whibley -- b.10/4/1997 N.S.
Actor, CanadianTV Shows: Make It Pop, Degrassi: The Next Generation
Derek Whibley -- b.3/21/1980
Music Producer, Modern Rock Singer/Guitarist, CanadianGroup Names: Sum 41
Larry Whigham -- b.6/23/1972
NFL Safety
Shea Whigham -- b.1/5/1969
ActorMovie Titles: Silver Linings Playbook, The Wolf on Wall Street, American Hustle, Take Shelter
Whimsical Will -- b.11/3/1963 N.S.
Comedian, Novelty SingerNames/Places: RN:William or Bill SimpsonMisc: of The Dr. Demento Show; once worked at Disneyland's Haunted Mansion, Demented News author since March 8, 1987; retired from acting in 1977
Barbara Whinnery -- b.7/1/1953
ActressTV Shows: St. Elsewhere (as Dr. Cathy Martin)Movie Titles: Apollo 11, Hot to Trot, Crawlspace
Kimberly Dawn "Kim" Whipkey -- b.2/16/1974
Pop SingerGroup Names: P.C. Quest
Abraham Whipple -- b.9/26/1733 d.5/27/1819 (85)
Revolutionary (m), Naval OfficerMisc: Commodore in Continental Navy, fired the first naval gun of the Revolutionary War in Narraganset Bay
Cullen Whipple -- b.9/4/1801 N.S. d.10/23/1868 N.S. (67)
Machinist, Inventor (m)Misc: patented the screw machine
Fred Whipple -- b.11/5/1906 d.8/30/2004 (97)
Astronomer (m)Misc: discovered 6 comets
George Hoyt Whipple -- b.8/28/1878 d.2/1/1976 (97)
Pathologist (m), Astrophysicist (m), Educator (m)Misc: Nobel-1934
Sam Whipple -- b.9/28/1960 d.6/3/2002 (41)
ActorTV Shows: Open All Night
Squire Whipple -- b.9/16/1804 d.3/15/1888 (83)
Engineer (m), Inventor (m)Misc: also a theoretician who provided the first scientifically based rules for bridge construction.
William Whipple -- b.1/14/1730 J-LD or 1/14/1731 Ju-1 or 1/25/1731 N.S. d.11/28/1785 (55)
Revolutionary (m), Judge/Jurist (m)Misc: Declaration of Independence signer
Whirlaway -- b.4/2/1938 d.4/6/1953 (15)
Racehorse
Matt Whisenant -- b.6/8/1971
MLB Pitcher
Ben Whishaw -- b.10/14/1980 N.S.
Actor, EnglishMovie Titles: Paddington, Spectre, Cloud Atlas, Skyfall
James Whistler -- b.7/10/1834 d.7/17/1903 (69)
Painter (m), EtcherNames/Places: b. in Lowell, Ma.; MN:Abbott McNeill; b. Jul 14?Misc: the world famous painter of his mother, Whistler's Mother
Bill Whitaker -- b.8/26/1951 N.S.
JournalistTV Shows: 60 Minutes
Denzel Whitaker -- b.6/15/1990
ActorMovie Titles: The Great Debaters, Warrior, Training Day, Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
Forest Whitaker -- b.7/15/1961
Actor, Producer/Director (m)Movie Titles: Taken 3, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, Lee Daniels' The Butler, Phone Booth, The Crying Game, The Bodysnatchers, Bloodsport, Platoon, Stakeout, Phenomenon, Battlefield Earth, The Last King of Scotland, The Great Debaters
Hugh Whitaker -- b.5/18/1961
Rock and Roll DrummerGroup Names: The Housemartins
Jack Whitaker -- b.5/18/1924 N.S. d.8/18/2019 N.S. (95)
Commentator, SportscasterTV Shows: The NFL Today (1971-1974), CBS Sports, ABC Sports
Johnnie Whitaker -- b.12/13/1959
Writer (m), Missionary, Actor, Producer/Director (m)TV Shows: Family Affair (as Jonathan "Jody" Patterson), Sigmund & the Sea MonstersMovie Titles: Tom Sawyer, The Littlest Angel
Louis Rodman Whitaker -- b.5/12/1957
MLB Second BasemanNames/Places: NN: Sweet LouMisc: 3x Gold Glove; over 2300 hits, scored 6 runs in the 1984 World Series.Sports Teams: Detroit Tigers
Pernell Whitaker -- b.1/2/1964 N.S. d.7/14/2019 N.S. (55)
BoxerMisc: won WBC welterweight championship in 1993; has also held jr. welterweight and lightweight titles; outfought but failed to beat Julio Cesar Chavez when Sept. 10, 1993 welterweight title defense ended in controversial draw; entered 1994 with pro record of 32-1-1 and 15 KOs; won Olympic gold medal as lightweight in 1984.
Sonnet Noel Whitaker -- b.10/3/1996
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Keisha and Forest's girl
Yolanda "Yo-Yo" Whitaker -- b.8/4/1971 N.S.
Actress, Video Game Voice Actress, Rhythm and Blues SingerVideo Games: Grand Theft Auto (series), Boyz in the Hood, Menace II Society, Waist Deep
Joel Whitburn -- b.11/29/1939 N.S. d.6/14/2022 N.S. (82)
Author (m), Historian (m), MusicologistNames/Places: NN:The World's Foremost Chart Researcher; b. in Menomonee Falls, WIMisc: he has every single hit that ever made the Hot 100; he published over 30 books dealing the history and development of charted music from 1890 to the present. Books include "Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits", "Number One Hits", "Pop Annual", and dozens more also covering albums, country, R&B to name a few. Highly reccommended to fans of music and radio programmers.
Audrey Whitby -- b.4/10/1996 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: The Thundermans, Austin and Ally (as Tilly Thompson), So Random!Movie Titles: Bad Fairy
Maddy Whitby -- b.5/13/1991 N.S.
Comedy Writer (m), Actress
Ian Whitcomb -- b.7/10/1941 N.S. d.4/19/2020 N.S. (78)
Author (m), Actor, Music Producer, Songwriter, Ukulele, Pop Singer, EnglishSong Titles: You Turn Me On (Turn On Song)
Frederick Whitcroft -- b.12/20/1882 d.8/9/1931 (48)
Hockey Coach, Hockey Player, CanadianMisc: NHL RoverSports Teams: Renfrew Creamery Kings, Edmonton Eskimos, Kenora Thistles
Al White -- b.??/??/1877 d.1/7/1957
Choreographer (m)
Alan White -- b.5/26/1972
Percussionist, Alternative Rock Drummer, EnglishGroup Names: Starclub, Oasis
Alan White -- b.6/14/1949 N.S. d.5/26/2022 N.S. (72)
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Drummer, EnglishMisc: a sought after sessionistGroup Names: Yes, Plastic-Ono Band, soloist
Albert White -- b.5/14/1885 N.S. d.7/8/1982 N.S. (97)
Diver, Olympic Athlete, AmericanNames/Places: RN: Albert "Al" Cosad White
Alice White -- b.8/25/1904 d.2/19/1983 (78)
Actress
Andrew White -- b.9/6/1942 N.S. d.11/11/2020 N.S. (78)
Lecturer, Composer, Bassist, Oboist, Alto-sax, Tenor-sax, Jazz Musician, Rhythm and Blues Musician
Andrew D. White -- b.11/7/1832 d.11/4/1918 (85)
Educator (m)Misc: founded Cornell Univ with Ezra Cornell, prez 1868-1885 also
Anne White -- b.9/28/1961
Tennis PlayerMisc: Wore spandex in '85 Wimbledon
Anthony White -- b.4/23/1954 N.S.
Wrestler, Body BuilderNames/Places: ring name: Tony Atlas; bodybuilding title: Mr. USAMisc: Powerlifter
Anthony White -- b.10/7/1966
Rock and Roll Musician
Barry White -- b.9/12/1944 N.S. d.7/4/2003 N.S. (58)
Music Producer, Arranger, Songwriter, Keyboardist, Soul SingerMisc: DEEEEEP bass singer; led the Love Unlimited Orchestra whose singers sang background in his records.Group Names: Love Unlimited Orchestra (lead), soloistSong Titles: The Harlem Shuffle (penned for Bob and Earl), I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little More Baby, Never Never Gonna Give You Up, Can't Get Enough Of Your Love Babe, You're The First-The Last-My Everything
Bernard White -- b.6/8/1959
ActorTV Shows: New Dragnet (as Carl Molina), Silicon Valley (as Spiritual Advisor)Movie Titles: Captain America: The Winter Soldier, The Matrix Revolutions, City of Angels
Betty White -- b.1/17/1922 N.S. d.12/31/2021 N.S. (99)
Actress, TV Hostess, Game Show Hostess, PanelistNames/Places: b. in Oak Park, Ill.; Allen Ludden's widowMisc: some say b. 1917 or 1924TV Shows: Life with Elizabeth (as Elizabeth), Date with the Angels (as Vicki Angel), Jack Paar Show (semi regular), The Mary Tyler Moore Show (as Sue Ann Nivens), Liar's Club (panelist), Password (panelist), Match Game (panelist), Betty White Show (as Joyce Whitman), Mama's Family (as Ellen Jackson), The Golden Girls (as Rose Nylund), The Golden Palace (as Rose Nylund), Bob (as Sylvia Schmidt), Maybe This Time (as Shirley), Ladies Man (as Mitzi Stiles), Bold & The Beautiful (as Ann Douglas), Hot in Cleveland (as Elka Ostrovsky)
Bill White -- b.8/26/1939 d.5/21/2017 N.S. (77)
NHL Coach, NHL Player, Canadian
Bill White -- b.1/28/1934
Sportscaster, MLB First BasemanMisc: the first black MLB prez (NL); 8x All-Star, 7x Gold GloveSports Teams: New York/San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals (player then announcer), Philadelphia PhilliesTV Shows: Monday Night Baseball (1970s)
Brian White -- b.4/21/1975
Actor, Producer (m), NFL Player, ModelTV Shows: Men of a Certain Age, Moonlight, Scandal, Chicago Fire, MistressesMovie Titles: I Can Do Bad All By Myself, The Family Stone, The Game Plan, Brick, The Cabin in the Woods
Bridget White -- b.10/2/1968
Actress
Bryan White -- b.2/17/1974 N.S.
Country Singer
Buck White -- b.12/13/1930
Country Singer
Bukka White -- b.11/12/1906 d.2/26/1977 (70)
Singer/Guitarist, Harmonicaist, Pianist, Blues PerformerMisc: slide guitarist
Byron Raymond "Whizzer" White -- b.6/8/1917 N.S. d.4/15/2002 N.S. (84)
Supreme Court Justice, NFL RunningbackMisc: All-America HB at Colorado (1935-37); signed with Pittsburgh in 1938 for the then largest contract in pro history ($15,800); took Rhodes scholarship in 1939; returned to NFL in 1940 to lead league in rushing and retired in 1941; named to U.S. Supreme Court by President Kennedy in 1962 and stepped down in 1993; in the College Football Hall of FameSports Teams: University of Colorado at Boulder, Pittsburgh Pirates (1938), Detroit Lions (1940-1941)
Callan White -- b.8/21/1953
ActressMovie Titles: The Choice
Carl White -- b.6/21/1932 d.1/7/1980 (47)
SingerGroup Names: The Rivingtons
Carol White -- b.4/1/1943 d.9/16/1991 (48)
Actress, English
Carole Ita White -- b.8/24/1949
ActressNames/Places: Jesse's daughterTV Shows: Helter Skelter (as Big Sal), Laverne & Shirley (as Rosie Greenbaum)Movie Titles: Falling Down, The Witches of Eastwick, The Fabulous Baker Boys, Grand Canyon
Carrie White -- b.11/18/1874 d.2/14/1991 (116)
Misc: was the oldest living American
Charles White -- b.8/29/1917 d.6/20/2005 (87)
Actor
Charles R. White -- b.1/22/1958 N.S. d.1/11/2023 N.S. (64)
NFL Runningback, College Football Coach, College Football PlayerMisc: Heisman Trophy (1979)Sports Teams: University of Southern California (player 1970s, coach 1993-1997), Cleveland Browns (1980-1984), Los Angeles Rams (1985-1988)
Charlie (Ice Dancer) White -- b.10/24/1987 N.S.
Ice Dancer, Olympic Athlete
Charlie (Singer) White -- b.??/??/1930
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: The Clovers
Chris White -- b.7/6/1936 d.11/2/2014 N.S. (78)
Jazz Bassist
Clarence White -- b.6/6/1944 d.7/14/1973 (29)
Rock and Roll Singer/GuitaristGroup Names: The Byrds, Everly Brothers, Flying Burritos, Rick Nelson, Gene Clark, Randy Newman, Maria Muldaur, Joe Cocker, Rita Collidge, Arlo Guthrie
Clifton White -- b.??/??/???? d.4/2/1998 (77)
GuitaristGroup Names: The Mills Brothers, Sam Cooke
Cynthia Lynne White -- b.12/16/1965
Beauty Pagent WinnerMisc: Miss Oklahoma-America (1991-top 10)
Dana White -- b.7/28/1969 N.S.
Entrepreneur, Fighting FigureMisc: played a major role in the rise of the popularity of the mixed martial arts organization known as the UFC.
Danny White -- b.2/9/1952
NFL Player, WFL Figure, Football CoachMisc: 2x Arena Bowl champion; career records for punts (612) and yardage (24,571), avg 40.1 yds; in the Colleg Football Hall of FameSports Teams: Arizona State University, Memphis Southmen (WFL, 1974-1975), Dallas Cowboys (1976-1988), Arizona Rattlers (coach 1992-2004), Utah Blaze (coach 2006-2008)
David White -- b.2/27/1970
NFL Player
David White -- b.6/6/1965
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Guitarist, BritishGroup Names: Brother Beyond
David White -- b.4/4/1916 N.S. d.11/27/1990 N.S. (74)
ActorTV Shows: Bewitched (as Larry Tate)
David Manning White -- b.??/??/???? d.12/17/1993 (76)
Author (m), Journalist, Professor (m)
Devon White -- b.12/29/1962 N.S.
MLB Outfielder, JamaicanMisc: 7x Gold Glove
De'Voreaux White -- b.8/6/1965
ActorTV Shows: Head of the Class (as Aristotle McKenzie)Movie Titles: Die Hard, The Blues Brothers, Trespass, Places in the Heart
Diamond White -- b.1/1/1999 N.S.
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Drake White -- b.10/3/1983 N.S.
Country Singer
Duncan White -- b.3/1/1918 d.7/3/1998 (80)
Olympic AthleteNames/Places: b. in CeylonMisc: 400m hurdler (Olympic-silver-1948)
Dwayne "Road Grader" White -- b.2/10/1967
NFL Guard, NFL Center
Dwight Lynn White -- b.7/30/1949 d.6/6/2008 (58)
NFL DefensiveMisc: member of the "Steel Curtain" of the Pittsburgh Steelers; Super Bowl IX, X, XIII, XIVSports Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers
E. B. White -- b.7/11/1899 d.10/1/1985 (86)
Author (m), Essayist, Poet (m), Children's Author (m), HumoristNames/Places: RFN:Elwyn BrooksBook Titles: Charlotte's Web, The Elements of Style
Ed White -- b.4/4/1947
NFL GuardNames/Places: RN: Edward Alvin WhiteMisc: 4x Pro Bowl, Super Bowls IV, VIII, IX, XI; in the College Football and the San Diego Chargers Halls of FameSports Teams: University of California Berkeley, Minnesota Vikings (1969-1977), San Diego Chargers (1978-1985)
Edgar White -- b.11/17/1929 d.1/7/2014 N.S. (84)
Yachts Person, Olympic AthleteMisc: Olympic gold 1952
Edward Douglass White -- b.11/3/1845 d.5/19/1921 (75)
Supreme Court Justice, Supreme Court Chief JusticeMisc: 9th CJ 1911-21
Edward H. White II -- b.11/14/1930 d.1/27/1967 (36)
AstronautMisc: died in Apollo I fire
Eg White -- b.11/22/1960
Pop SingerGroup Names: Brother Beyond
Ellen White -- b.11/26/1827 d.7/16/1915 (87)
Author (m), Religious LeaderMisc: 7th-day Adventists founder
Evan White -- b.4/26/1996 N.S.
MLB First BasemanMisc: Gold Glove Award 2020
Ezer Billie White -- b.10/20/2018 N.S.
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Addison Timlin and Jeremy Allen White's daughter
Faye White -- b.2/2/1978
Soccer Player, English
Frank White Jr. -- b.9/4/1950
MLB Coach, MLB Second BasemanMisc: 8x Gold Glove, AL LCS MVP 1980; Royals #20 retiredSports Teams: Kansas City Royals (1973-1990)
Fred "Freddie" White -- b.1/13/1955 N.S. d.1/1/2023 N.S. (67)
Drummer, Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: Earth Wind & Fire
Gilbert White -- b.7/18/1720 d.6/26/1793 (72)
Author (m)Names/Places: NN: The Father of British Naturalists
Helen Magill White -- b.11/28/1853 d.10/28/1944 (90)
Educator (m)Misc: first U.S. woman to earn a Ph.D.
Jack White -- b.7/9/1975
Songwriter, Alternative Rock Singer/GuitaristNames/Places: RN: John Anthony GillisGroup Names: White Stripes, soloist
Jack White -- b.9/2/1944
Music Producer, Songwriter, Singer, GermanMisc: produced Laura Branigan, Audrey Landers, David Hasselhoff and Englebert among others
Jackson James White -- b.3/1/1996
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Katey Sagal and Jack's son
Jaleel White -- b.11/27/1976
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Underground, Charlie & Company, Family Matters (as Steve Urkel the dweeb-next-door), Grown Ups (as J. Calvin Frazier)Movie Titles: Dreamgirls
James White -- b.10/21/1982 N.S.
NBA Player
James Laurie "Deacon" White -- b.12/7/1847 N.S. d.7/7/1939 N.S. (91)
MLB CatcherMisc: one of the principal stars during the first two decades of the sport's professional era.Sports Teams: Cleveland Forest Citys (1868-1872), Boston Red Stocking (1873-1875), Chicago White Stockings (1876), Boston Red Stocking (1877), Cincinnati Reds (1878-1880), Buffalo Bisons (1881-1885), Detroit Wolverines (1886-1888), Pittsburgh Pirates (1889), Buffalo Bisons (1890), Forest City of Cleveland (manager 1872), Cincinnati Reds (manager 1879)
Jason White -- b.6/19/1980 N.S.
NFL Quarterback, College Football PlayerMisc: Heisman Trophy (2003)Sports Teams: University of Oklahoma
Jason White -- b.11/11/1973 N.S.
Alternative Rock GuitaristGroup Names: Green Day, Pinhead Gunpowder
Jeordie White -- b.6/20/1971
Bassist, Keyboardist, Hard Rock Singer/Guitarist, ModelNames/Places: aka Twiggy RamirezGroup Names: Marilyn Manson
Jeremy White -- b.2/18/1991 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: Shameless (as Lip Gallagher)
Jeremy Allen White -- b.2/17/1991 N.S.
Actor
Jesse White -- b.1/3/1919 d.1/8/1997 (78)
Actor, Comedian, Commercial ActorNames/Places: RMLN:Marc WiedenfeldMisc: The Lonely Maytag Repairman commercials 1960-80s; some say b. in 1918TV Shows: Private Secretary (as Cagey Calhoun), Danny Thomas Show (as Jesse Leeds), Ann Sothern Show (as Oscar Pudney)Movie Titles: Bedtime for Bonzo, Million Dollar Mermaid
Jim White -- b.9/5/1948
NFL TackleMisc: Super Bowl XISports Teams: Minnesota Vikings
Jimmy White -- b.5/2/1962 N.S.
Snooker Player, English
Jo Jo White -- b.11/16/1946 d.1/16/2018 N.S. (71)
NBA GuardMisc: 7x NBA All-Star; Celtics #10 retiredSports Teams: Boston Celtics (1969-1979), Golden State Warriors (1979-1980), Kansas City Kings (1980-1981)
John Anderson White -- b.4/28/1937 d.7/21/1964 (27)
Soccer Player, Scottish
John C. White -- b.11/26/1924 d.1/20/1995 (70)
Politician (m)Misc: DNC chairman
John Henry White -- b.8/28/1955
College Football Player, CFL Figure, Football RunningbackMisc: in the Lousiana Tech Athletic Hall of FameSports Teams: Louisana Tech, BC Lions
John I. White -- b.4/12/1902 d.11/26/1992 (90)
Radio Actor, Country SingerSong Titles: Lonesome Cowboy
John Sylvester White -- b.10/31/1919 d.9/11/1988 (68)
TV ActorTV Shows: Welcome Back Kotter (as V.P. Michael Woodman)
Josh White -- b.2/11/1908 d.9/5/1969 (54)
Guitarist, Blues Singer, Folk SingerMisc: some say b. 1914 or 1915
Joy Lynn White -- b.7/24/1961
Songwriter, Country Singer
Julianna White -- b.12/26/1988 N.S.
Beauty Pagent Winner, Model
Julie White -- b.6/4/1961 N.S.
TV/Stage ActressTV Shows: Grace Under Fire (as Nadine), Go On (as Anne), Alpha House (as Maddie)Movie Titles: Transformers (series), Michael Clayton
Justin Daniel White -- b.10/24/2003
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Erika Page and Bryan's son
Karen Malina White -- b.7/7/1965
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: Cosby Show (as Charmaine Brown), A Different World (as Charmaine Brown), Malcolm and Eddie (as Nicolette Vandross), The Proud Family (as Dijonay Jones)Movie Titles: Lean on Me, The Proud Family Movie
Karyn White -- b.10/14/1965
Rhythm and Blues Singer, Soul Singer, New Jack Swing SingerMisc: some say b. 1964Song Titles: Superwoman, Secret Rendezvous, The Way You Love Me, Romantic
Katie White -- b.1/18/1983 N.S.
Rock Singer, EnglishGroup Names: The Ting Tings
Lari White -- b.5/13/1965 d.1/23/2018 N.S. (52)
Country Singer
Lenny White -- b.12/19/1949
Jazz Drummer, Funk Musician
Leon Allen White -- b.5/14/1955 N.S. d.6/18/2018 N.S. (63)
Football Player, WrestlerNames/Places: ring names: Big Van Vader and Vader
Lorenzo White -- b.4/12/1966
NFL Runningback
Marco Pierre White -- b.12/11/1961 N.S.
Author (m), Chef (m), Restaurateur, English
Mark White -- b.7/7/1962
Modern Rock PerformerGroup Names: Spin Doctors
Mark White -- b.4/1/1961
Songwriter, Hip-Pop Guitarist, BritishGroup Names: ABC
Mark White Jr. -- b.3/17/1940 d.8/5/2017 N.S. (77)
Governor (m), Attorney/Lawyer (m)
Maurice White -- b.12/19/1941 d.2/4/2016 N.S. (74)
Producer/Director (m), Music Producer, Arranger, Songwriter, Drummer, Percussionist, Bandleader, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: b. in ChicagoMisc: KalimbaGroup Names: Earth Wind & Fire, soloist, Ramsey Lewis Swing Band
Meg White -- b.12/10/1974
Alternative Rock DrummerGroup Names: White Stripes
Michael White -- b.5/24/1930 N.S. d.12/6/2016 N.S. (86)
ViolinistMisc: Electric jazz violinist
Michael White -- b.1/16/1936 d.3/7/2016 N.S. (80)
Movie/Stage Producer (m), ScottishMovie Titles: The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Michael (Author And Musician) White -- b.??/??/1959 N.S.
Author (m), New Wave Musician, BritishMisc: musician-turned-author of 35 booksGroup Names: The Thompson Twins
Michael Jai White -- b.11/10/1967
Actor, Producer (m), Martial ArtsMovie Titles: Blood and Bone, Undisputed 2: Last Man Standing, The Dark Knight, Spawn
Nancy White -- b.7/25/1916 d.5/25/2002 (85)
Editor (m)Misc: Harper's Bazaar 1958-71
Nera D. White -- b.11/15/1935 d.4/13/2016 N.S. (80)
Basketball PlayerMisc: is considered one of the most outstanding female players in history.
Patrick White -- b.5/28/1912 d.9/30/1990 (78)
Novelist, AustralianMisc: 1973 Nobel for "Happy Valley"Book Titles: Happy Valley
Paul Dudley White -- b.6/6/1886 d.10/31/1973 (87)
Physician (m)
Pearl White -- b.3/4/1889 d.8/4/1938 (49)
Movie Actress, StuntwomanNames/Places: NN:Queen of Silent SerialsMovie Titles: Perils of Pauline
Peregrine White -- b.11/20/1620 d.7/20/1704 (83)
Pioneer (m), Settler (m)Names/Places: the son of William and Susanna WhiteMisc: was born aboard the Mayflower in Massachusetts Bay; the first child to be born of English parents in present-day New England
Persia White -- b.10/25/1970 N.S.
Actress, Alternative Rock SingerGroup Names: XEO3TV Shows: The Vampire Diaries, Girlfriends
Peter White -- b.3/15/1969
NHL Center, Canadian
Peter White -- b.9/20/1954
Accordionist, Guitarist, Pianist, Pop-Jazz Performer, English
Randy White -- b.1/15/1953
NFL Defensive, NFL Tackle, College Football PlayerMisc: Super Bowl XII MVP; 9x Pro Bowl, 9x First Team All-Pro, 3x NFC Champ; in the College Football and Pro Football Halls of FameSports Teams: University of Maryland, Dallas Cowboys (1975-1988)
Randy White -- b.11/4/1967
NBA Forward
Reggie White -- b.3/22/1970
NFL PlayerMisc: not to be confused with the first NFL Reggie White
Reggie White -- b.12/19/1961 d.12/26/2004 (43)
NFL Defensive End, College Football Player, USFL FigureMisc: consensus All-America in 1983 at Tennessee; 13x Pro Bowl, 10x First Team All-Pro, All-USFL, three sacks in a Super Bowl; Eagles #92 retired, Packers #92 retired; College, Eagles, Packers, and Pro Football Halls of FameSports Teams: University of Tennessee, Memphis Showboats (USFL 1984-1985), Philadelphia Eagles (1985-1992), Green Bay Packers (1993-1998), Carolina Panthers (2000)
Renauld White -- b.2/1/????
Actor
Rex White -- b.8/17/1929
Auto Racer, Irish
Richard Grant White -- b.5/23/1822 d.4/8/1885 (62)
Author (m), Critic (m), Scholar (m)
Rick White -- b.12/23/1968
MLB Player
Robert White -- b.11/19/1936 N.S. d.10/27/1994 N.S. (57)
GuitaristMisc: studio guitarist for Motown's Funk Brothers house band
Robin White -- b.12/10/1963
Tennis Player
Roddy White -- b.11/2/1981 N.S.
NFL Wide Receiver
Ron White -- b.12/18/1956
Author (m), Actor, ComedianNames/Places: NN:Tater SaladBook Titles: I Had the Right to Remain Silent But I Didn't Have the AbilityAlbum Titles: Drunk in Public, You Can't Fix Stupid, Behavorial Problems, A Little Unprofessional
Rondell White -- b.2/23/1972
MLB Player
Ronnie White -- b.4/5/1939 N.S. d.8/26/1995 N.S. (56)
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: The Miracles (backing group for Smokey Robinson)
Roy White -- b.12/27/1943
MLB Coach, MLB Outfielder
Ruth White -- b.4/24/1914 d.12/3/1969 (55)
Actress
Ryan White -- b.12/6/1971 d.4/8/1990 (18)
Hero (m)Misc: AIDS victim led fight for compassion & understanding for sufferers; d. in Indianapolis
Sammy White -- b.5/28/1894 d.3/3/1960 (65)
Actor
Sarah Grace White -- b.8/7/1994 N.S.
ActressNames/Places: Katey Sagal & Jack's daughterTV Shows: Rebel (as Jackie)
Scarlett White -- b.5/2/2006
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Karen Elson and Jack's daughter
Shaun White -- b.9/3/1986
Snowboarder, Olympic Athlete
Sheila White -- b.10/18/1948 N.S. d.9/7/2018 N.S. (69)
Actress, English
Slappy White -- b.9/27/1921 N.S. d.11/7/1995 N.S. (74)
Actor, Comedian, Dancer (m)Names/Places: RFN:Melvin; was married to Pearl Bailey and Laverne BakerMisc: worked with Redd Foxx
Sol White -- b.6/12/1868 d.8/26/1955 (87)
Baseball Figure, Baseball ManagerMisc: played and coached for 18 teams from 1887-1926, was an American professional baseball infielder, manager and executive, and one of the pioneers of the Negro leagues. An active sportswriter for many years, he wrote the first definitive history of black baseball in 1907.Sports Teams: Pittsburgh Keystones (1887-1888, 1892), Cuban Giants (1890-1891, 1893-1894, 1896), Cuban X-Giants (1896-1899, 1901), Philadelphia Giants (1902-1908)
Stan White -- b.8/14/1971
NFL Player
Stan White -- b.10/24/1949
NFL Linebacker
Stanford White -- b.11/9/1853 d.6/25/1906 (52)
Architect (m)Misc: Madison Square Garden, Washington Arch
Steve White -- b.10/25/1973 N.S. d.8/30/2022 N.S. (48)
NFL Defensive End
Sumner White -- b.11/17/1929 d.10/24/1988 N.S. (58)
Yachts Person, Olympic AthleteMisc: Olympic gold 1952
Tanith Belbin White -- b.7/11/1984 N.S.
Figure Skater, Ice Dancer, Olympic Athlete, American, CanadianNames/Places: aka: Tanith BelbinMisc: famous for her partnership with Benjamin Agosto
Terence De Vere White -- b.4/29/1912 d.6/17/1994 (82)
Poet (m), Critic (m), Irish
Terence Hanbury White -- b.5/29/1906 d.1/17/1964 (57)
Author (m), Novelist, IndiaNames/Places: aka T.H. White
Thea White -- b.6/16/1940 N.S. d.7/30/2021 N.S. (81)
Cartoon Voice ActressTV Shows: Courage the Cowardly Dog (as Muriel Bagge)
Theodore H. White -- b.5/6/1915 d.5/15/1986 (71)
Author (m), Historian (m)
Tommy White -- b.3/14/1958 N.S.
PersonalityTV Shows: Zoom (1972)
Tony Joe White -- b.7/23/1943 N.S. d.10/24/2018 N.S. (75)
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/GuitaristNames/Places: NN: The King of Swamp RockMisc: Funky country-blues
Tye White -- b.2/23/1986 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: Greenleaf
Vanessa White -- b.10/30/1989 N.S.
Pop Singer, English
Vanna White -- b.2/18/1957
Merchant, Game Show AssistantNames/Places: RFN:Giovanna; b. in Conway, SCMisc: Dr. Dave sang "Vanna, Pick Me a Letter" in her honor; Weird Al Yankovic sang "Stuck in the Closet with Vanna White."Group Names: Wheel of Fortune (letter turner)
Verdine White -- b.7/25/1951
Bassist, Percussionist, Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: Earth Wind & Fire
Walter Francis White -- b.7/1/1893 d.3/21/1955 (61)
Author (m), Civil Rights Leader, Social Reformer
Wendy White -- b.9/29/1960
Tennis Player
William White -- b.2/19/1966 N.S. d.7/28/2022 N.S. (56)
NFL Player
William White -- b.4/4/1748 N.S. or 3/24/1747 J-LD or 3/24/1748 Ju-1 d.7/17/1836 N.S. (88)
Revolutionary (m), Clergyman, AmericanMisc: First bishop consecrated in England for the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, and first presiding bishop of that church.
William Allen White -- b.2/10/1868 d.1/29/1944 (75)
Writer (m), Poet (m), Policeman, Journalist, Editor (m)Misc: newspaperman
William L. White -- b.6/17/1900 d.7/26/1973 (73)
Author (m), JournalistMisc: WW2 books
William S. White -- b.5/20/1905 d.4/30/1994 (88)
Author (m), Correspondent, Columnist, Biographer (m)
Willow Katherine White -- b.11/5/2008
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Michelle Monaghan and Peter's daughter
Willye B. White -- b.1/1/1940 d.2/5/2007 (67)
Olympic AthleteMisc: Long Jumper, (Olympics-silver-1956).
Zara White -- b.11/8/1968
XXX-rated actress
Jack Whitehall -- b.7/7/1988 N.S.
Actor, Comedian, Producer (m), EnglishTV Shows: Fresh Meat, Bad Education, BackchatMovie Titles: The Bad Education Movie
Alan Whitehead -- b.7/24/1945 or 7/24/1946 or 7/24/1947
Drummer, Rock-Pop Performer, BritishGroup Names: Marmalade
Alfred North Whitehead -- b.2/15/1861 d.12/30/1947 (86)
Philosopher (m), Mathematician (m), English
Ballamy Whitehead -- b.12/12/1950 N.S.
Reeds, Jazz Musician, English
Colson Whitehead -- b.11/6/1969 N.S.
Author (m)
Don Whitehead -- b.4/8/1908 d.1/12/1981 (72)
Journalist
Don Whitehead -- b.??/??/????
Organist, Pianist, Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: "Earth, Wind & Fire"
Fionn Whitehead -- b.7/18/1997 N.S.
Actor, English
Jerome Whitehead -- b.9/30/1956 N.S. d.12/20/2012 N.S. (56)
NBA Player
John Whitehead -- b.7/2/1948 d.5/11/2004 (55)
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: McFadden & Whitehead
Nicole Whitehead -- b.11/5/1980
Model, PlaymateMisc: May 2004
Robert Whitehead -- b.3/3/1916 d.6/15/2002 (86)
Producer (m)
Clarence Whitehill -- b.11/5/1871 d.12/18/1932 (61)
Bass Singer/Basso, Opera Singer
Sheldon Whitehouse -- b.10/20/1955
Senator (m)
Logan Whitehurst -- b.11/15/1977 d.12/3/2006 (29)
Novelty Singer
Wally Whitehurst -- b.4/11/1964
MLB Player
Billie Whitelaw -- b.6/6/1932 d.12/21/2014 (82)
Actress, English
Margo Whiteman -- b.??/??/1932
TV HostessNames/Places: Paul's adopted daughter
Paul "Pops" Whiteman -- b.3/28/1891 N.S. d.12/29/1967 N.S. (76)
Variety Show Host, Violinist, Conductor/BandleaderNames/Places: b. in Denver, CO; NN:The King of JazzMisc: some say b. 1890TV Shows: Paul Whiteman's Goodyear Revue, Paul Whiteman's TV Teen Club
Steve Whiteman -- b.8/28/1956
Rock and Roll MusicianGroup Names: Kix
Mark "Hard Hittin'" Whiten -- b.11/25/1966 N.S.
MLB Player
Richard Whiten -- b.8/1/1967 N.S.
ActorMovie Titles: The Island, Rules of Engagement, Why Did I Get Married Too?, Bermuda Tentacles
Todd Whitener -- b.5/25/1978
Rock and Roll Singer/GuitaristGroup Names: Days of The New, Tantric, Whitener
Hassan Whiteside -- b.6/13/1989 N.S.
NBA Player
Matt Whiteside -- b.8/8/1967
MLB Pitcher
Heather Whitestone -- b.2/24/1973
Beauty Pagent WinnerMisc: Miss America 1994
Beverley Joy Whitfield -- b.6/15/1954 N.S. d.8/20/1996 N.S. (42)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Australian
Bob Whitfield -- b.10/18/1971
NFL Player, Football Offensive Tackle
Charles Malik Whitfield -- b.8/1/1972
Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: One Life to Live, The Guardian (as James Mooney), EmpireMovie Titles: The Temptations
David Whitfield -- b.2/2/1925 d.1/16/1980 (54)
Opera Tenor, BritishMisc: the first Brit to have a million-seller in the USA "Cara Mia"Song Titles: Cara Mia
Dondré T. Whitfield -- b.5/27/1969 N.S.
ActorNames/Places: PRON: DON-drayTV Shows: Queen Sugar, The Cosby Show (as Robert)
Dwayne Whitfield -- b.8/21/1972
NBA Player
Jordan Whitfield -- b.8/3/1917 d.11/11/1967 (50)
Entertainment Figure
Dame June Whitfield -- b.11/11/1925 N.S. d.12/29/2018 N.S. (93)
Actress, EnglishTV Shows: Terry and June (as June Medford), Absolutely Fabulous (as Mother), Happy Ever After (as June Fletcher)Movie Titles: Absolutely Fabulous
Lynn Whitfield -- b.2/15/1953 N.S.
Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: Greenleaf (as Lady Mae Greenleaf)Movie Titles: Madea's Family Reunion, Stepmom, Eve's Bayou, The Josephine Baker Story, The Rebound
Mal Whitfield -- b.10/11/1924 N.S. d.11/19/2015 N.S. (91)
Ambassador (m), RunnerMisc: American middle-distance runner, world-record holder for the 880-yard race (1950-54), for the 1,000-metre race (1953), and as a member of the U.S. team for the 4 {times} 440-yard relay race (1952-56), etc.
Mitchell Whitfield -- b.9/8/1964 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice ActorTV Shows: Minor Adjustments (as Dr. Bruce Hampton), Transformers: Robots in DisguiseMovie Titles: My Cousin Vinny, TMNT, Reversal of Fortune
Norman Whitfield -- b.5/12/1941 N.S. d.9/16/2008 N.S. (67)
Executive, Music Producer, SongwriterMisc: co-wrote a string of Motown classics including "War" and "I Heard It Through The Grapevine."
Parker Whitfield -- b.9/2/2004
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Salli and Dondre's son
Brad Whitford -- b.2/23/1952
Heavy Metal GuitairstGroup Names: Aerosmith
Bradley Whitford -- b.10/10/1959
ActorTV Shows: The West Wing (as Josh Lyman)
Mary Louisa Whitford -- b.11/25/2002
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Jane Kaczmarek and Bradley's daughter
Arch Whiting -- b.9/29/1936 d.5/7/2007 (70)
ActorTV Shows: Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (as Crewman Sparks)
Barbara Whiting -- b.5/19/1931 d.6/9/2004 (73)
Movie Actress, SingerNames/Places: Margaret's sister; aka Barbara Whiting Smith
Jack Whiting -- b.6/22/1901 d.2/15/1961 (59)
Actor, Singer
John Whiting -- b.11/15/1907 N.S. d.6/16/1963 N.S. (55)
Critic (m), Dramatist (m), Actor, English
Leonard Whiting -- b.6/30/1950
Actor, English
Margaret Whiting -- b.7/22/1924 d.1/10/2011 (86)
Actress, Pop SingerNames/Places: b. in Detroit; Richard's daughterMisc: popular 1940-50s singer
Napoleon Whiting -- b.9/21/1910 d.10/22/1984 (74)
ActorTV Shows: The Big Valley (as Silas)
Richard A. Whiting -- b.11/12/1891 d.2/10/1938 (46)
Composer/Songwriter
Chris Whitley -- b.8/31/1960 d.11/20/2005 (45)
Singer
Curtis Whitley -- b.5/10/1969 d.5/11/2008 (39)
NFL Player
Keith Whitley -- b.7/1/1959 d.5/9/1989 (33)
Songwriter, Country Singer/GuitaristNames/Places: Lorrie Morgan's hubbyMisc: some say b. 1955
Kym Whitley -- b.6/7/1961 N.S.
Actress, Comedienne, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer/Director (m)TV Shows: Young and Hungry, The Parkers (occasional), The BoondocksMovie Titles: "I Love You, Man", Along Came Polly, We Bought a Zoo, Next Friday, Fun with Dick and Jane
Ray Whitley -- b.12/5/1901 d.2/21/1979 (77)
Actor, Songwriter, Country SingerMisc: in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Bob Whitlock -- b.7/16/1949
NHL Player, CanadianMisc: WHA Player (played one game in the NHL)
Bobby Whitlock -- b.3/18/1948
Songwriter, Keyboardist, Rock and Roll SingerGroup Names: Derek & the Dominos
Elizabeth Whitlock -- b.4/2/1761 d.2/27/1836 (74)
Stage Actress, English
Isiah Whitlock Jr. -- b.9/13/1954 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: The WireMovie Titles: Cedar Rapids, Pete's Dragon, BlacKKKlansman, 25th Hour, 1408, Enchanted, Goodfellas
Max Whitlock -- b.1/13/1993 N.S.
Gymnast, Olympic Athlete, English
Barry "Bean" Whitman -- b.7/21/1946 N.S.
Rock and Roll Drummer, EnglishGroup Names: Herman's Hermits
Christie Whitman -- b.9/26/1946 N.S.
Author (m), Government Official (m)Misc: Environmental Protection Agency Administrator
Mae Whitman -- b.6/9/1988 N.S.
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Video Game Voice ActressTV Shows: Avatar: The Last Airbender, Arrested Development (as Ann Veal), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (as April), Johnny Bravo, Parenthood (as Amber Holt)Movie Titles: The Duff, Independence Day, The Perks of Being a WallflowerVideo Games: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Malcolm Whitman -- b.3/5/1877 d.12/28/1932 (55)
Tennis PlayerMisc: US Open 1898
Marcus Whitman -- b.9/4/1802 d.11/29/1847 (45)
Pioneer (m), MissionaryMisc: led to the U.S. securing Oregon; In 1836 his family became the first whites to reach the Pacific coast by wagon train. Whitman and his wife Narcissa were murdered by the Cayuse Indians in present-day Washington state in 1847.
"Slim" Whitman -- b.1/20/1923 d.6/19/2013 (90)
Falsetto, Yodeler, Country SingerNames/Places: b. in Tampa, FL; RN:Otis DeweyMisc: the first country singer to play the London Palladium
Stuart Whitman -- b.2/1/1928 N.S. d.3/16/2020 N.S. (92)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, BoxerTV Shows: Cimarron Strip (as US Marshal Jim Crown)Movie Titles: The Mark, The Comancheros, Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines
Walt Whitman -- b.5/31/1819 d.3/26/1892 (72)
Author (m), Essayist, Poet (m), Journalist, American, GayNames/Places: b. in West Hill, N.Y.; NN: The Father of Free Verse in America; RFN:Walter; d. in Camden, N.J.
Kathryn Whitmire -- b.8/15/1946
Mayor (m)Misc: the first female Mayor of the city of Houston, Texas
Steve Whitmire -- b.9/24/1958
Actor, Voice Actor, Puppeteer (m)TV Shows: The Muppets (movies and TV, voicist as well as Kermit the Frog), Sesame Street (as Ernie and Kermit the Frog)Movie Titles: The Muppets, The Muppet Christmas Caper, The Dark Crystal, Muppets From Space
David Whitmore -- b.7/6/1967
NFL Safety
James Whitmore -- b.10/1/1921 d.2/6/2009 (87)
TV/Movie/Stage ActorNames/Places: b. in White Plains, NYTV Shows: The Law & Mr. Jones (as Abraham Lincoln Jones), Temperature's RisingMovie Titles: Black Like Me, Tora! Tora! Tora!, Give 'em Hell Harry
James Whitmore Jr. -- b.10/24/1948
Actor, Producer/Director (m)Names/Places: James' sonTV Shows: Baa Baa Black Sheep (as Capt. James W. Gutterman), Hunter (as Det./Sgt. Bernie Terwilliger), NCIS (director), Quantum Leap (director), The Good Wife (director)
Asa Whitney -- b.12/1/1791 d.8/??/1872
Inventor (m), ManufacturerMisc: Railroad car wheels; b. in 1797?
Chris Whitney -- b.10/5/1971
NFL Player
Claire Whitney -- b.5/6/1890 d.8/27/1969 (79)
Actress
Cornelius Whitney -- b.2/20/1899 d.12/13/1992 (93)
Sports FigureNames/Places: MN:VanderbiltMisc: Sportsman; founder (Pan Am Airways)
Eli Whitney -- b.12/8/1765 d.1/8/1825 (59)
Inventor (m)Misc: The Cotton Gin and the concept of mass production of interchangable parts
Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney -- b.1/9/1875 d.4/18/1942 (67)
Sculptor (m)
Grace Lee Whitney -- b.4/1/1930 d.5/1/2015 (85)
Actress, Songwriter, SingerSong Titles: Disco Trekkin' (composer), Star Child (composer), USS Enterprise (composer)TV Shows: Star Trek (as Yeoman Janice Rand)
Harry Whitney -- b.4/29/1872 d.10/26/1930 (58)
Financier
John "Charlie" Whitney -- b.6/24/1944 N.S.
Rock and Roll Guitarist, EnglishGroup Names: Family
John Hay Whitney -- b.8/17/1904 d.2/8/1982 (77)
Publisher (m), Diplomat (m), Philanthropist, Sports Figure
Josiah Whitney -- b.11/23/1819 d.8/19/1896 (76)
Geologist (m)
Peter Whitney -- b.5/24/1916 d.3/30/1972 (55)
Actor
Phyllis Whitney -- b.9/9/1903 d.2/15/2008 (104)
Writer (m)
Ray Whitney -- b.5/8/1972
NHL Player, CanadianNames/Places: NN: The Wizard
Reagan Whitney -- b.10/29/2007
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Cara and Dan (Larry the Cable Guy)'s daughter
Richard Whitney -- b.8/1/1888 d.12/5/1974 (86)
Businessperson, ExecutiveMisc: NYSE prez 1930s
Dave Whitsell -- b.6/14/1936 d.10/7/1999 (63)
NFL DefensiveSports Teams: Chicago Bears
Carson Whitsett -- b.5/1/1945 d.5/8/2007 N.S. (62)
Music Producer, Songwriter, Rock and Roll KeyboardistGroup Names: Booker T & the MGs
Ed Whitson -- b.5/19/1955
MLB PitcherSports Teams: New York Yankees, San Diego Padres
Peggy Whitson -- b.2/9/1960 N.S.
Astronaut
Ernie Whitt -- b.6/13/1952
MLB Coach, MLB Player
Jim Whittacker -- b.2/10/1929
Explorer (m)Misc: the first American to climb Mount Everest
Bob Whittaker -- b.9/18/1939
Congressperson
Charles Evans Whittaker -- b.2/22/1901 d.11/26/1973 (72)
Supreme Court JusticeMisc: Associate justice of the United States Supreme Court (1957-62).
Jodie Whittaker -- b.6/17/1982 N.S.
Actress, EnglishTV Shows: Doctor Who (the 13th and the 1st female to take on the role in 2017)Movie Titles: Venus, Attack the Block, One Day, St. Trinian's, Black Sea
Maria Whittaker -- b.10/7/1969 N.S.
Singer, Model, English
Roger Whittaker -- b.3/22/1936 N.S. d.9/13/2023 N.S. (87)
Songwriter, Whistler, Guitarist, Adult-Pop Singer, British, Kenyan
Dennis Whitted -- b.7/1/1942
Rock and Roll MusicianGroup Names: Paul Butterfield Blues Band
Chris Whitten -- b.3/26/1959
Modern Rock Drummer, EnglishGroup Names: sessionistSong Titles: What I Am (for Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians), World Shut Your Mouth (for Julian Cope), The Whole of the Moon (by The Waterboys)