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Martin Weston -- b.4/8/1959
Cricket Player, English

Michael Weston -- b.10/25/1973
TV/Movie Actor
TV Shows: House (as Private Detective Lucas Douglas), Six Feet Under, Scrubs
Movie 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, Bandleader
Misc: 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, British
Misc: 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 Cartoonist
Misc: Tillie the Toiler

Paul Westphal -- b.11/30/1950 N.S. d.1/2/2021 N.S. (70)
NBA Coach, NBA Guard
Sports Teams: Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns

Brian Westrum -- b.12/26/1962
Country Musician
Group 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, English
TV Shows: Gossip Girl (as Chuck Bass), Wicked City
Movie 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, Canadian
Misc: played 1894-1909; NHL Rover
Sports Teams: Ottawa Hockey Club

Richard Westwood -- b.5/7/1943
Guitarist, British
Names/Places: aka:Rich West
Group Names: Brian Poole & the Tremeloes (lead)

Joyce Wethered -- b.11/17/1901 d.11/20/1997 (96)
Golfer, English
Misc: 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 Pitcher
Misc: 3x All-Star; World Series MVP in 1996 (Yankees); in the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame
Sports 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 wife
TV 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, English
Group 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
Actress
TV 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, Canadian
TV 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, Songwriter
Misc: 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/Scriptwriter
Movie 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, British
Misc: 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 Son
Names/Places: Laura Allen and Bruce's son

Tina Weymouth -- b.11/22/1950
Songwriter, Singer, Bassist, Synthesizer
Names/Places: RFN:Martina
Misc: some say b. 1951
Group 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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James Whale -- b.7/22/1896 d.5/29/1957 (60)
Movie Director (m), English
Movie 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 1980
TV Shows: Profiler (as Det. Nathan Brubaker)

Justin Whalin -- b.9/6/1974
Actor
TV 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, English
Names/Places: RN: Joanne Whalley
Misc: some say b. 1964
Movie 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), Australian
Movie Titles: Saw (series), Insidious (series)

Suzanne Whang -- b.9/28/1962 N.S. d.9/17/2019 N.S. (56)
Actress, American
TV 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 Athlete
Misc: 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), American
Names/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, Philanthropist
Misc: Refined Nickel

Mark Wharton -- b.??/??/????
Rock and Roll Drummer
Group Names: Cathedral

Tom "Tiny" Wharton -- b.11/3/1927 N.S. d.5/9/2005 N.S. (77)
Soccer Player, Scottish
Misc: referee in the 50s-70s; one of the most iconic and respected officials of his generation.

Kevin Whately -- b.2/6/1951
Actor, English
TV 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, British
Misc: rhetorician, logician.

Ennis Whatley -- b.8/11/1962
NBA Guard
Sports 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 Bassist
Group 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 Fielder
Names/Places: NN:Buck
Sports Teams: Brooklyn Superbas / Dodgers / Robins (1909-1926), Philadelphia Athletics (1927)

Paul Wheatbread -- b.2/8/1946
Drummer, Rock and Roll Performer
Group Names: Gary Puckett & the Union Gap

Alan Wheatley -- b.4/19/1907 d.8/30/1991 (84)
Actor, English
TV 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, Australian
Misc: 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 Actor
Names/Places: RFMN:Richard William
TV Shows: Star Trek the Next Generation (as Wesley Crusher), The Big Bang Theory (as Wil Wheaton)
Movie Titles: Stand By Me, Flubber, Toy Soldiers
Video 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), British
Misc: 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, Comedian
TV Shows: Saturday Night Live
Movie Titles: Better Off Single

Priscilla Wheelan -- b.??/??/????
Celebrity Relative
Names/Places: 2x Bobby Riggs' wife

Bert Wheeler -- b.4/7/1895 d.1/18/1968 (72)
Comedian
Names/Places: RFN:Albert Jerome
Misc: 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 Singer
Song Titles: Ode to the Little Brown Shack Out Back
Album Titles: Memories of America

Caron Wheeler -- b.1/19/1963
Soul Singer, English
Group Names: Afrodiziak, Soul II Soul
Song 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
Actor
TV Shows: Fresh Off the Boat (as Emery Huang)

Harriet Wheeler -- b.6/26/1963
Composer, Songwriter, Modern Rock Singer, English
Group Names: The Sundays

Howard Augustine "Humpy" Wheeler Jr. -- b.10/23/1938 N.S.
Auto Racer
Misc: 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)
General
Names/Places: NN:Fighting Joe
Misc: 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.
Actress
TV 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), British
Misc: a great popularizer for his subject, particularly on TV.

Nick Wheeler -- b.3/20/1982
Rock and Roll Guitarist
Group Names: All-American Rejects

Onie Wheeler -- b.11/10/1921 d.5/27/1984 (62)
Songwriter, Harmonicaist, Country Singer
Group Names: Roy Acuff's Smokey Mountain Boys

Paul Wheeler -- b.11/30/1965
New Wave Drummer, Australian
Group 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 Drummer
Group Names: Happy Mondays

Jill Whelan -- b.9/29/1966
Actress
TV Shows: Friends (1979), The Love Boat (as Vicki Stubing)

Julia Whelan -- b.5/8/1984
Actress
TV Shows: Once and Again (as Grace Manning)

Lisa Whelchel -- b.5/29/1963 N.S.
Author (m), TV/Movie Actress, Songwriter, Singer, Pop Singer
Names/Places: b. in Littlefield, TX
Book 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 Girl
Album Titles: All Because of You
TV 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 Performer
Group Names: Duke Ellington band

Dale Whibley -- b.10/4/1997 N.S.
Actor, Canadian
TV Shows: Make It Pop, Degrassi: The Next Generation

Derek Whibley -- b.3/21/1980
Music Producer, Modern Rock Singer/Guitarist, Canadian
Group Names: Sum 41

Larry Whigham -- b.6/23/1972
NFL Safety

Shea Whigham -- b.1/5/1969
Actor
Movie Titles: Silver Linings Playbook, The Wolf on Wall Street, American Hustle, Take Shelter

Whimsical Will -- b.11/3/1963 N.S.
Comedian, Novelty Singer
Names/Places: RN:William or Bill Simpson
Misc: 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
Actress
TV Shows: St. Elsewhere (as Dr. Cathy Martin)
Movie Titles: Apollo 11, Hot to Trot, Crawlspace

Kimberly Dawn "Kim" Whipkey -- b.2/16/1974
Pop Singer
Group Names: P.C. Quest

Abraham Whipple -- b.9/26/1733 d.5/27/1819 (85)
Revolutionary (m), Naval Officer
Misc: 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)
Actor
TV 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, English
Movie Titles: Paddington, Spectre, Cloud Atlas, Skyfall

James Whistler -- b.7/10/1834 d.7/17/1903 (69)
Painter (m), Etcher
Names/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.
Journalist
TV Shows: 60 Minutes

Denzel Whitaker -- b.6/15/1990
Actor
Movie 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 Drummer
Group Names: The Housemartins

Jack Whitaker -- b.5/18/1924 N.S. d.8/18/2019 N.S. (95)
Commentator, Sportscaster
TV 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 Monsters
Movie Titles: Tom Sawyer, The Littlest Angel

Louis Rodman Whitaker -- b.5/12/1957
MLB Second Baseman
Names/Places: NN: Sweet Lou
Misc: 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)
Boxer
Misc: 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 Daughter
Names/Places: Keisha and Forest's girl

Yolanda "Yo-Yo" Whitaker -- b.8/4/1971 N.S.
Actress, Video Game Voice Actress, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Video 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), Musicologist
Names/Places: NN:The World's Foremost Chart Researcher; b. in Menomonee Falls, WI
Misc: 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.
Actress
TV 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, English
Song Titles: You Turn Me On (Turn On Song)

Frederick Whitcroft -- b.12/20/1882 d.8/9/1931 (48)
Hockey Coach, Hockey Player, Canadian
Misc: NHL Rover
Sports 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, English
Group Names: Starclub, Oasis

Alan White -- b.6/14/1949 N.S. d.5/26/2022 N.S. (72)
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Drummer, English
Misc: a sought after sessionist
Group Names: Yes, Plastic-Ono Band, soloist

Albert White -- b.5/14/1885 N.S. d.7/8/1982 N.S. (97)
Diver, Olympic Athlete, American
Names/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 Player
Misc: Wore spandex in '85 Wimbledon

Anthony White -- b.4/23/1954 N.S.
Wrestler, Body Builder
Names/Places: ring name: Tony Atlas; bodybuilding title: Mr. USA
Misc: 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 Singer
Misc: DEEEEEP bass singer; led the Love Unlimited Orchestra whose singers sang background in his records.
Group Names: Love Unlimited Orchestra (lead), soloist
Song 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
Actor
TV 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, Panelist
Names/Places: b. in Oak Park, Ill.; Allen Ludden's widow
Misc: some say b. 1917 or 1924
TV 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 Baseman
Misc: the first black MLB prez (NL); 8x All-Star, 7x Gold Glove
Sports Teams: New York/San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals (player then announcer), Philadelphia Phillies
TV Shows: Monday Night Baseball (1970s)

Brian White -- b.4/21/1975
Actor, Producer (m), NFL Player, Model
TV Shows: Men of a Certain Age, Moonlight, Scandal, Chicago Fire, Mistresses
Movie 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 Performer
Misc: slide guitarist

Byron Raymond "Whizzer" White -- b.6/8/1917 N.S. d.4/15/2002 N.S. (84)
Supreme Court Justice, NFL Runningback
Misc: 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 Fame
Sports Teams: University of Colorado at Boulder, Pittsburgh Pirates (1938), Detroit Lions (1940-1941)

Callan White -- b.8/21/1953
Actress
Movie Titles: The Choice

Carl White -- b.6/21/1932 d.1/7/1980 (47)
Singer
Group Names: The Rivingtons

Carol White -- b.4/1/1943 d.9/16/1991 (48)
Actress, English

Carole Ita White -- b.8/24/1949
Actress
Names/Places: Jesse's daughter
TV 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 Player
Misc: 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 Singer
Group 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/Guitarist
Group 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)
Guitarist
Group Names: The Mills Brothers, Sam Cooke

Cynthia Lynne White -- b.12/16/1965
Beauty Pagent Winner
Misc: Miss Oklahoma-America (1991-top 10)

Dana White -- b.7/28/1969 N.S.
Entrepreneur, Fighting Figure
Misc: 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 Coach
Misc: 2x Arena Bowl champion; career records for punts (612) and yardage (24,571), avg 40.1 yds; in the Colleg Football Hall of Fame
Sports 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, British
Group Names: Brother Beyond

David White -- b.4/4/1916 N.S. d.11/27/1990 N.S. (74)
Actor
TV 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, Jamaican
Misc: 7x Gold Glove

De'Voreaux White -- b.8/6/1965
Actor
TV 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 Athlete
Names/Places: b. in Ceylon
Misc: 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 Defensive
Misc: member of the "Steel Curtain" of the Pittsburgh Steelers; Super Bowl IX, X, XIII, XIV
Sports Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers

E. B. White -- b.7/11/1899 d.10/1/1985 (86)
Author (m), Essayist, Poet (m), Children's Author (m), Humorist
Names/Places: RFN:Elwyn Brooks
Book Titles: Charlotte's Web, The Elements of Style

Ed White -- b.4/4/1947
NFL Guard
Names/Places: RN: Edward Alvin White
Misc: 4x Pro Bowl, Super Bowls IV, VIII, IX, XI; in the College Football and the San Diego Chargers Halls of Fame
Sports 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 Athlete
Misc: Olympic gold 1952

Edward Douglass White -- b.11/3/1845 d.5/19/1921 (75)
Supreme Court Justice, Supreme Court Chief Justice
Misc: 9th CJ 1911-21

Edward H. White II -- b.11/14/1930 d.1/27/1967 (36)
Astronaut
Misc: died in Apollo I fire

Eg White -- b.11/22/1960
Pop Singer
Group Names: Brother Beyond

Ellen White -- b.11/26/1827 d.7/16/1915 (87)
Author (m), Religious Leader
Misc: 7th-day Adventists founder

Evan White -- b.4/26/1996 N.S.
MLB First Baseman
Misc: Gold Glove Award 2020

Ezer Billie White -- b.10/20/2018 N.S.
Celebrity Daughter
Names/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 Baseman
Misc: 8x Gold Glove, AL LCS MVP 1980; Royals #20 retired
Sports 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 Singer
Group 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/Guitarist
Names/Places: RN: John Anthony Gillis
Group Names: White Stripes, soloist

Jack White -- b.9/2/1944
Music Producer, Songwriter, Singer, German
Misc: produced Laura Branigan, Audrey Landers, David Hasselhoff and Englebert among others

Jackson James White -- b.3/1/1996
Celebrity Son
Names/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 Catcher
Misc: 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 Player
Misc: Heisman Trophy (2003)
Sports Teams: University of Oklahoma

Jason White -- b.11/11/1973 N.S.
Alternative Rock Guitarist
Group Names: Green Day, Pinhead Gunpowder

Jeordie White -- b.6/20/1971
Bassist, Keyboardist, Hard Rock Singer/Guitarist, Model
Names/Places: aka Twiggy Ramirez
Group Names: Marilyn Manson

Jeremy White -- b.2/18/1991 N.S.
Actor
TV 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 Actor
Names/Places: RMLN:Marc Wiedenfeld
Misc: The Lonely Maytag Repairman commercials 1960-80s; some say b. in 1918
TV 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 Tackle
Misc: Super Bowl XI
Sports 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 Guard
Misc: 7x NBA All-Star; Celtics #10 retired
Sports 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 Runningback
Misc: in the Lousiana Tech Athletic Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: Louisana Tech, BC Lions

John I. White -- b.4/12/1902 d.11/26/1992 (90)
Radio Actor, Country Singer
Song Titles: Lonesome Cowboy

John Sylvester White -- b.10/31/1919 d.9/11/1988 (68)
TV Actor
TV Shows: Welcome Back Kotter (as V.P. Michael Woodman)

Josh White -- b.2/11/1908 d.9/5/1969 (54)
Guitarist, Blues Singer, Folk Singer
Misc: 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 Actress
TV 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 Son
Names/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 Singer
Misc: some say b. 1964
Song Titles: Superwoman, Secret Rendezvous, The Way You Love Me, Romantic

Katie White -- b.1/18/1983 N.S.
Rock Singer, English
Group 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, Wrestler
Names/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 Performer
Group Names: Spin Doctors

Mark White -- b.4/1/1961
Songwriter, Hip-Pop Guitarist, British
Group 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 Singer
Names/Places: b. in Chicago
Misc: Kalimba
Group Names: Earth Wind & Fire, soloist, Ramsey Lewis Swing Band

Meg White -- b.12/10/1974
Alternative Rock Drummer
Group Names: White Stripes

Michael White -- b.5/24/1930 N.S. d.12/6/2016 N.S. (86)
Violinist
Misc: Electric jazz violinist

Michael White -- b.1/16/1936 d.3/7/2016 N.S. (80)
Movie/Stage Producer (m), Scottish
Movie 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, British
Misc: musician-turned-author of 35 books
Group Names: The Thompson Twins

Michael Jai White -- b.11/10/1967
Actor, Producer (m), Martial Arts
Movie 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 Player
Misc: is considered one of the most outstanding female players in history.

Patrick White -- b.5/28/1912 d.9/30/1990 (78)
Novelist, Australian
Misc: 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, Stuntwoman
Names/Places: NN:Queen of Silent Serials
Movie 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 White
Misc: 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 Singer
Group Names: XEO3
TV 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 Player
Misc: Super Bowl XII MVP; 9x Pro Bowl, 9x First Team All-Pro, 3x NFC Champ; in the College Football and Pro Football Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: University of Maryland, Dallas Cowboys (1975-1988)

Randy White -- b.11/4/1967
NBA Forward

Reggie White -- b.3/22/1970
NFL Player
Misc: 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 Figure
Misc: 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 Fame
Sports 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)
Guitarist
Misc: 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, Comedian
Names/Places: NN:Tater Salad
Book Titles: I Had the Right to Remain Silent But I Didn't Have the Ability
Album 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 Singer
Group 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.
Actress
Names/Places: Katey Sagal & Jack's daughter
TV Shows: Rebel (as Jackie)

Scarlett White -- b.5/2/2006
Celebrity Daughter
Names/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 Baker
Misc: worked with Redd Foxx

Sol White -- b.6/12/1868 d.8/26/1955 (87)
Baseball Figure, Baseball Manager
Misc: 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 Athlete
Misc: Olympic gold 1952

Tanith Belbin White -- b.7/11/1984 N.S.
Figure Skater, Ice Dancer, Olympic Athlete, American, Canadian
Names/Places: aka: Tanith Belbin
Misc: 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, India
Names/Places: aka T.H. White

Thea White -- b.6/16/1940 N.S. d.7/30/2021 N.S. (81)
Cartoon Voice Actress
TV 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.
Personality
TV Shows: Zoom (1972)

Tony Joe White -- b.7/23/1943 N.S. d.10/24/2018 N.S. (75)
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist
Names/Places: NN: The King of Swamp Rock
Misc: Funky country-blues

Tye White -- b.2/23/1986 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: Greenleaf

Vanessa White -- b.10/30/1989 N.S.
Pop Singer, English

Vanna White -- b.2/18/1957
Merchant, Game Show Assistant
Names/Places: RFN:Giovanna; b. in Conway, SC
Misc: 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 Singer
Group 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, American
Misc: 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), Journalist
Misc: 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 Daughter
Names/Places: Michelle Monaghan and Peter's daughter

Willye B. White -- b.1/1/1940 d.2/5/2007 (67)
Olympic Athlete
Misc: 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), English
TV Shows: Fresh Meat, Bad Education, Backchat
Movie Titles: The Bad Education Movie

Alan Whitehead -- b.7/24/1945 or 7/24/1946 or 7/24/1947
Drummer, Rock-Pop Performer, British
Group 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 Singer
Group 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 Singer
Group Names: McFadden & Whitehead

Nicole Whitehead -- b.11/5/1980
Model, Playmate
Misc: 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 Hostess
Names/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/Bandleader
Names/Places: b. in Denver, CO; NN:The King of Jazz
Misc: some say b. 1890
TV Shows: Paul Whiteman's Goodyear Revue, Paul Whiteman's TV Teen Club

Steve Whiteman -- b.8/28/1956
Rock and Roll Musician
Group Names: Kix

Mark "Hard Hittin'" Whiten -- b.11/25/1966 N.S.
MLB Player

Richard Whiten -- b.8/1/1967 N.S.
Actor
Movie Titles: The Island, Rules of Engagement, Why Did I Get Married Too?, Bermuda Tentacles

Todd Whitener -- b.5/25/1978
Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist
Group 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 Winner
Misc: 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), Empire
Movie Titles: The Temptations

David Whitfield -- b.2/2/1925 d.1/16/1980 (54)
Opera Tenor, British
Misc: 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.
Actor
Names/Places: PRON: DON-dray
TV 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, English
TV 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), Runner
Misc: 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 Actor
TV Shows: Minor Adjustments (as Dr. Bruce Hampton), Transformers: Robots in Disguise
Movie 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, Songwriter
Misc: co-wrote a string of Motown classics including "War" and "I Heard It Through The Grapevine."

Parker Whitfield -- b.9/2/2004
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Salli and Dondre's son

Brad Whitford -- b.2/23/1952
Heavy Metal Guitairst
Group Names: Aerosmith

Bradley Whitford -- b.10/10/1959
Actor
TV Shows: The West Wing (as Josh Lyman)

Mary Louisa Whitford -- b.11/25/2002
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Jane Kaczmarek and Bradley's daughter

Arch Whiting -- b.9/29/1936 d.5/7/2007 (70)
Actor
TV Shows: Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (as Crewman Sparks)

Barbara Whiting -- b.5/19/1931 d.6/9/2004 (73)
Movie Actress, Singer
Names/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 Singer
Names/Places: b. in Detroit; Richard's daughter
Misc: popular 1940-50s singer

Napoleon Whiting -- b.9/21/1910 d.10/22/1984 (74)
Actor
TV 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/Guitarist
Names/Places: Lorrie Morgan's hubby
Misc: 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 Boondocks
Movie 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 Singer
Misc: in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

Bob Whitlock -- b.7/16/1949
NHL Player, Canadian
Misc: WHA Player (played one game in the NHL)

Bobby Whitlock -- b.3/18/1948
Songwriter, Keyboardist, Rock and Roll Singer
Group 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.
Actor
TV Shows: The Wire
Movie 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, English
Group 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 Actress
TV 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 Wallflower
Video Games: Avatar: The Last Airbender

Malcolm Whitman -- b.3/5/1877 d.12/28/1932 (55)
Tennis Player
Misc: US Open 1898

Marcus Whitman -- b.9/4/1802 d.11/29/1847 (45)
Pioneer (m), Missionary
Misc: 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 Singer
Names/Places: b. in Tampa, FL; RN:Otis Dewey
Misc: 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, Boxer
TV 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, Gay
Names/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 Actor
Names/Places: b. in White Plains, NY
TV Shows: The Law & Mr. Jones (as Abraham Lincoln Jones), Temperature's Rising
Movie 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' son
TV 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), Manufacturer
Misc: 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 Figure
Names/Places: MN:Vanderbilt
Misc: 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, Singer
Song 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, English
Group 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, Canadian
Names/Places: NN: The Wizard

Reagan Whitney -- b.10/29/2007
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Cara and Dan (Larry the Cable Guy)'s daughter

Richard Whitney -- b.8/1/1888 d.12/5/1974 (86)
Businessperson, Executive
Misc: NYSE prez 1930s

Dave Whitsell -- b.6/14/1936 d.10/7/1999 (63)
NFL Defensive
Sports Teams: Chicago Bears

Carson Whitsett -- b.5/1/1945 d.5/8/2007 N.S. (62)
Music Producer, Songwriter, Rock and Roll Keyboardist
Group Names: Booker T & the MGs

Ed Whitson -- b.5/19/1955
MLB Pitcher
Sports 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 Justice
Misc: Associate justice of the United States Supreme Court (1957-62).

Jodie Whittaker -- b.6/17/1982 N.S.
Actress, English
TV 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 Musician
Group Names: Paul Butterfield Blues Band

Chris Whitten -- b.3/26/1959
Modern Rock Drummer, English
Group Names: sessionist
Song 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)

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