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Danny Whitten -- b.5/8/1943 d.11/18/1972 (29)
Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Rock and Roll PerformerGroup Names: Crazy Horse
Elijah Isaac Whitten -- b.2/8/1993
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Janet Hubert-Whitten & James' son
Jamie Whitten -- b.4/18/1910 d.9/9/1995 (85)
CongresspersonMisc: served a record 53 years in the House
Jessie Whitten -- b.??/??/???? d.??/??/1977
Disco MusicianGroup Names: Heatwave (a disco-soul band)
John Greenleaf Whittier -- b.12/17/1807 d.9/7/1892 (84)
Essayist, Poet (m), Journalist, AbolitionistMisc: influential Quaker poet and ardent advocate for the abolition of slavery.
Charles Whittingham -- b.6/16/1767 d.1/5/1840 (72)
Publisher (m), Printer (m), English
Charles Whittingham -- b.4/13/1913 d.4/20/1999 (86)
Horse JockeyMisc: Thoroughbred Racer
Jack Whittingham -- b.8/2/1910 d.7/3/1972 (61)
Screen/Scriptwriter, BritishMovie Titles: Thunderball
Peter Whittingham -- b.9/8/1984 N.S. d.3/19/2020 N.S. (35)
Soccer Player, British
Bernard Whittington -- b.8/20/1971
NFL Defensive End
Sir Frank Whittle -- b.6/1/1907 d.8/8/1996 (89)
Aeronautical (m), Engineer (m), Inventor (m), EnglishMisc: invented a jet engine
Ricky Whittle -- b.12/31/1981 N.S.
Actor, EnglishTV Shows: American Gods, The 100, Dream Team, Hollyoaks, MistressesMovie Titles: Austenland
Margaret Whitton -- b.11/30/1949 N.S. d.12/4/2016 N.S. (67)
ActressMisc: baseball fanaticTV Shows: Good and Evil
Dame May Whitty -- b.6/19/1865 d.5/29/1948 (82)
Movie/Stage Actress, English
Sir Joseph Whitworth -- b.12/21/1803 d.1/22/1887 (83)
Engineer (m), Inventor (m), EnglishMisc: won international recognition as a machine toolmaker.
Kathy Whitworth -- b.9/27/1939 N.S. d.12/24/2022 N.S. (83)
GolferMisc: women's leading money winner; most LPGA wins (8); the first woman to earn over $300,000; 7-time LPGA Player of the Year (1966-69,71-73); won 6 Majors; 88 tour wins most on LPGA or PGA tour.
Betty Who -- b.10/5/1991 N.S.
Songwriter, SingerNames/Places: RN: Jessica Anne Newham
Richard Whorf -- b.6/4/1906 d.12/14/1966 (60)
Director (m)Movie Titles: Yankee Doodle Dandy, Keeper of Flame
Edward Whymper -- b.4/27/1840 d.9/16/1911 (71)
Mountaineer, Naturalist, BritishMisc: the first to climb Matterhorn in 1865
David Whyte -- b.11/2/1955
Poet (m), English
Scott Whyte -- b.1/8/1978
Actor, Video Game Voice Actor, ComposerTV Shows: City GuysMovie Titles: Reeker, D2: The Mighty Ducks, D3: The Mighty DucksVideo Games: Batman: Arkham Knight, Lego's Marvel's Avengers, Halo 5: Guardians, Transformers: Devastation, Final Fantasy XV, Mighty No. 9, Rachet and Clank, Skylanders: Imaginators
Wi -- b.??/??/????
Robert C. Wian -- b.6/15/1914 d.3/31/1992 (77)
Founder, RestaurateurMisc: Bob's Big Boy
Leonard Wibberley -- b.4/9/1915 d.11/22/1983 (68)
Author (m), Irish
Sharon Lynn Wichman -- b.5/13/1952 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, AmericanNames/Places: aka Sharon Jones
Peter Wick -- b.4/25/1965
Actor, Director (m)
Kevin Wickander -- b.1/4/1965
MLB Pitcher
Hayley Wickenheiser -- b.8/12/1978
Hockey Player, Olympic Athlete, Canadian
Paul Wickens -- b.3/27/1956
Composer, Songwriter, Singer, Multi-instrumentalist, English
Tom Wicker -- b.6/18/1926 d.11/25/2011 (85)
Correspondent, Journalist, ColumnistMisc: New York Times
Emily Wickersham -- b.4/26/1984 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: NCIS (as Eleanor Bishop), The SopranosMovie Titles: I Am Number Four
Mary Wickes -- b.6/13/1912 d.10/22/1995 (83)
TV/Movie ActressMisc: some say b. 1916TV Shows: Studio One (original Mary Poppins), Dennis the Menace (as Miss Esther Cathcart), Julia (as Melba Chegley), Doc, Father Dowling Mysteries (as Marie)Movie Titles: Sister Act
Tracey Lee Wickham -- b.11/24/1962 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Australian
Alick F. Wickhan -- b.6/1/1886 N.S. d.8/10/1967 N.S. (81)
SwimmerNames/Places: b. in Solomon Islands
Bernhard Wicki -- b.10/28/1919 d.12/29/1999 (80)
Actor, Director (m), SwissMovie Titles: The Longest Day (WWII epic)
Bob Wickman -- b.2/6/1969
MLB PitcherSports Teams: New York Yankees
Putte Wickman -- b.9/10/1924 d.2/14/2006 (81)
Clarinetist, Bandleader, Jazz Performer, Swedish
Chuck Wicks -- b.6/20/1979
Country Singer
Sidney Wicks -- b.9/19/1949
NBA PlayerMisc: 4x NBA All-Star, 3x NCAA Champion; UCLA #35 retired; in the College Basketball Hall of FameSports Teams: University of California Los Angeles, Portland Trail Blazers (1971-1976), Boston Celtics (1976-1978), San Diego Clippers (1978-1981)
James Widdoes -- b.11/15/1953 N.S.
TV/Movie Actor, Producer/Director (m)TV Shows: Delta House (as Robert Hoover), Charles in Charge (as Stan Pembroke), Two and a Half Men (director), Mom (director), 'Til Death (director)Movie Titles: National Lampoon's Animal House
Kathleen Widdoes -- b.3/21/1939
ActressTV Shows: As the World Turns (as Emma 1985-2010 series end)
Dave Widell -- b.5/14/1965
NFL Player
Doug Widell -- b.9/23/1966
NFL Guard
John Edgar Wideman -- b.6/14/1941
Writer (m), Professor (m)
Lydia Wideman -- b.5/17/1920 N.S. d.4/13/2019 N.S. (98)
Olympic Athlete, FinnishMisc: 10K cross country skier (Olympic-gold-1952)
George Widener -- b.3/11/1889 d.12/8/1971 (82)
Sports FigureMisc: Racehorse breeder
Bo Widerburg -- b.6/8/1930 d.5/1/1997 (66)
Movie Director (m), Swedish
Chris Widger -- b.5/21/1971
MLB Catcher
Juha Widing -- b.7/4/1947 d.12/30/1984 (37)
NHL Player
Richard Widmark -- b.12/26/1914 d.3/24/2008 (93)
TV/Movie/Stage ActorTV Shows: Madigan (as Sgt. Dan Madigan)
Corey Widmer -- b.12/25/1968
NFL LinebackerSports Teams: New York Giants
Jason Widmer -- b.8/1/1973
NHL Player, Canadian
Joko Widodo -- b.6/21/1961 N.S.
President (m), IndoneseMisc: President of Indonesia
Charles Marie Widor -- b.2/21/1844 d.3/12/1937 (93)
Teacher (m), Composer, Organist, French
Michelle Wie -- b.10/11/1989
Golfer
Cainan Wiebe -- b.8/27/1995 N.S.
Actor, CanadianMovie Titles: Sucker Punch, The Twilight Sage (series), 16 Wishes, Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Mark Wiebe -- b.9/13/1957
Golfer
Jordyn Wieber -- b.7/12/1995
Gymnast, Olympic Athlete
Jane Wiedlin -- b.5/20/1958 N.S.
Actress, Songwriter, Rhythm Guitarist, Rock and Roll SingerGroup Names: The Go-Go's, soloist
Rudy Wiedoeft -- b.1/3/1893 d.2/18/1940 (47)
Saxophonist
Zach Wiegert -- b.8/16/1972
NFL Guard, NFL Tackle, College Football Player
Olaf Wieghorst -- b.4/30/1899 d.4/27/1988 (88)
Painter (m)Misc: famous Western artist
Heinrich Wieland -- b.6/4/1877 N.S. d.8/5/1957 N.S. (80)
Chemist (m), German
Jason Wiemer -- b.4/14/1976
NHL Player, Canadian
Wilheim Wien -- b.1/13/1864 d.8/30/1928 (64)
Physicist (m), German
Leigh A. Wiener -- b.8/25/1929 d.5/11/1993 (63)
Photographer (m), Photojournalist
Norbert Wiener -- b.11/26/1894 d.3/18/1964 (69)
Linguist, Philosopher (m), Mathematician (m)Misc: invented cybernetics
Henryk Wieniawski -- b.7/10/1835 d.3/31/1880 (44)
Violinist, Polish
Harry Wiere -- b.6/23/1906 d.1/15/1992 (85)
ComedianMisc: of The Wiere Bros, a knockabout comedy team
Herbert Wiere -- b.2/27/1908 d.8/5/1999 (91)
ComedianMisc: of The Wiere Bros, a knockabout comedy team
Sylvester Wiere -- b.9/17/1910 d.7/7/1970 (59)
ComedianMisc: of The Wiere Bros, a knockabout comedy team
Kurt Wiese -- b.4/22/1887 d.5/27/1974 (87)
Illustrator (m), Author (m), German
Elie Wiesel -- b.9/30/1928 N.S. d.7/2/2016 N.S. (87)
Author (m), Political Activist, RomanianNames/Places: RFN:Eliezer
Torsten Wiesel -- b.6/3/1924
Scientist (m), Neurophysiologist, Swedish
Simon Wiesenthal -- b.12/31/1908 d.9/20/2005 (96)
Writer (m), Hero (m), Austrian, PolishMisc: Nazi Hunter
Lynda Ann Wiesmeier -- b.5/30/1963 d.12/16/2012 (49)
Actress, Model, PlaymateMisc: July 1982
Dianne Wiest -- b.3/28/1948
Movie Actress, Director (m)Names/Places: b. Kansas City, Mo.Misc: AP says b. in 1946TV Shows: Law & Order (as Interim DA Nora Lewin), Life in Pieces (as Joan)Movie Titles: Footloose, Radio Days, Hannah & Her Sisters, Parenthood, Edward Scissorhands, The Birdcage, Practical Magic, I Am Sam, The Lost boys,
Matt Wieters -- b.5/21/1986 N.S.
MLB CatcherMisc: 3x All-Star, 2x Gold Glove; active as of 2015Sports Teams: Baltimore Orioles
Geoffrey Wigdor -- b.1/23/1982
ActorMovie Titles: Sleepers
Eliza Roy Wiggin -- b.9/18/1991
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Amy & Tom's girl
Tom Wiggin -- b.7/6/1955
Writer (m), Entrepreneur, ActorTV Shows: Breaking Away (as Mike)Movie Titles: Iron Jawed Angels
Alan Wiggins -- b.2/17/1958 d.1/6/1991 (32)
MLB Second Baseman
Albert Marcus Wiggins Jr. -- b.5/27/1935 N.S. d.6/1/2011 N.S. (76)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
Andrew Wiggins -- b.2/23/1995 N.S.
NBA Player, Canadian
Audrey Wiggins -- b.12/26/1967
Country Singer
Bradley Wiggins -- b.4/28/1980 N.S.
Bicyclist, Olympic Athlete, Belgiumese
Brian Wiggins -- b.6/14/1968
CFL Figure, Football Wide Receiver
Charles Wiggins -- b.12/3/1927 d.3/2/2000 (72)
Congressperson
D'Wayne Wiggins -- b.2/14/1963
Music Producer, Composer, Blues Guitarist, Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: Tony Toni Tone
Gerald Foster Wiggins -- b.4/15/1956
Bassist
Gerry "Wig" Wiggins -- b.5/12/1922 N.S. d.7/13/2008 N.S. (86)
Jazz Singer
John Wiggins -- b.10/13/1962
Country Performer
Josh Wiggins -- b.11/2/1998 N.S.
ActorMovie Titles: Lost in the Sun, Max
Mitchell Wiggins -- b.9/28/1959
NBA Guard
Robert Keith "Cowboy" Wiggins -- b.9/20/1960 N.S. d.9/8/1989 N.S. (28)
Hip Hop PerformerGroup Names: Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
Roy Wiggins -- b.6/27/1926 d.8/3/1999 (73)
Country Guitarist
Wiley Wiggins -- b.11/6/1976
Actor, Internet Website BloggerMovie Titles: Dazed and Confused, Waking Life, The Faculty, Computer Chess
Sir Vincent Brian Wigglesworth -- b.4/17/1899 d.2/11/1994 (94)
Scientist (m), EnglishMisc: entomologist, noted for his contribution to the study of insect physiology.
Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman -- b.12/20/1886 N.S. d.12/5/1974 N.S. (87)
Tennis PlayerMisc: She won her first national title in 1909 and her last in 1955 at the age of 68! In her career she won 50 national titles in singles and doubles indoors and out.
Kelly Wiglesworth -- b.6/24/1977
Actress, Reality TV Starlet, AmericanTV Shows: Survivor
Eugene Paul Wigner -- b.11/17/1902 d.1/1/1995 (92)
Mathematician (m), Physicist (m), HungarianMisc: played a prominent role in the development of the atomic bomb and nuclear energy
Kristen Wiig -- b.8/22/1973
Actress, Comedienne, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: Saturday Night Live (2005-2012)Movie Titles: How to Train Your Dragon, Zoolander No. 2, Ghostbusters, Knocked Up, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, The Martian, Bridesmaids, Despicable Me 2, The Skeleton Twins, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Whip It
Mats Wilander -- b.8/22/1964
Tennis Player, SwedishMisc: Swedish 1988 Player of Year; has won Australian and French Opens 3 times each and U.S. Open in 1988.
Bob Wilber -- b.3/15/1928 N.S. d.8/4/2019 N.S. (91)
Saxophonist, Bandleader, Jazz Clarinetist
Doreen Wilber -- b.1/8/1930 d.10/19/2008 (78)
Archery, Olympic AthleteMisc: Olympic gold 1972
William Wilberforce -- b.8/24/1759 d.7/29/1833 (73)
Politician (m), Philanthropist, Social Reformer, BritishMisc: House of Commons; campaigned successfully for the abolition of slavery (1807) in the British Empire.
Michael Ray Wilbon -- b.11/19/1958 N.S.
Sports Commentator, Sports Writer, Sports Columnist
Richard (Purdy) Wilbur -- b.3/1/1921 d.10/14/2017 N.S. (96)
Poet (m), TranslatorMisc: 2nd U.S. Poet Laureate
Barry Wilburn -- b.12/9/1963
NFL Player
Doyle Wilburn -- b.7/7/1930 d.10/16/1982 (52)
Country PerformerNames/Places: RN:Virgil Doyle WilburnGroup Names: The Wilburn Brothers
Teddy Wilburn -- b.11/30/1931 d.11/24/2003 (71)
Country SingerGroup Names: the Wilburn Brothers
James Wilby -- b.2/20/1958
Actor, BurmeseMovie Titles: Maurice, Gosford Park, A Handful of Dust, Howard's End
Claire Wilcox -- b.7/2/1955
Actress, CanadianMisc: retired from acting in 1972
Collin Wilcox -- b.9/21/1924 d.7/12/1996 (71)
Mystery Writer (m)
Collin Wilcox -- b.2/4/1935 d.10/14/2009 (74)
Movie ActressMovie Titles: To Kill a Mocking Bird
David "Dave" Wilcox -- b.9/29/1942 N.S. d.4/19/2023 N.S. (80)
NFL LinebackerSports Teams: San Francisco 49ers (1964-1974)
Eddie Wilcox -- b.12/27/1907 d.9/29/1968 (60)
Arranger, Pianist, Bandleader
Ella Wheeler Wilcox -- b.11/5/1850 d.10/30/1919 (68)
Poet (m), Journalist
Frank Wilcox -- b.3/13/1907 d.3/3/1974 (66)
ActorTV Shows: The Beverly Hillbillies (as John Brewster), It's About Time (as Gen. Morley)
Herbert Wilcox -- b.4/19/1890 d.5/15/1977 (87)
Movie Producer (m), Director (m), British
John Wilcox -- b.1/19/1947
Bowler
Larry Wilcox -- b.8/8/1947
Actor, Producer/Director (m)TV Shows: Lassie (as Dale Mitchell), CHiPs (as Off. Jon Baker), The Ray Bradbury Theater (producer), The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission
Mary Charlotte Wilcox -- b.10/29/1947
Comedy Writer (m), Comedienne, CanadianMisc: retired from acting in 1994TV Shows: Second City TV Network, Maniac Mansion (as Idella Muckle Orca)Movie Titles: Strange Brew
Nina Wilcox -- b.1/17/????
Actress
Ralph Wilcox -- b.1/30/1961
ActorTV Shows: Big Eddie, Busting Loose (as Raymond), Super Force (as Gunnar)Movie Titles: Palmetto, Cop and a Half, The River Niger, Megaforce
Toyah Wilcox -- b.5/18/1958
Actress, Songwriter, Singer, EnglishNames/Places: RN:Toyah Ann WillcoxMovie Titles: Quadrophenia
Henry Wilcoxon -- b.9/8/1905 d.3/6/1984 (78)
Actor, Producer (m)Movie Titles: Cleopatra, Dragnet, Jericho
Wild Bill Cody -- b.8/6/1913 d.10/25/1988 (75)
Hero (m), ActorNames/Places: RN:Albert William
Andy Wild -- b.8/23/1981 N.S.
Saxophonist, Soul MusicianGroup Names: Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats
Earl Wild -- b.11/26/1915 d.1/23/2010 (94)
Composer, PianistMisc: NBC Orchestra
Jack Wild -- b.9/30/1952 d.3/2/2006 (53)
TV/Movie Actor, EnglishTV Shows: H.R. PufinstufMovie Titles: Oliver Twist
Linda Wild -- b.2/11/1971
Tennis Player
Rebecca Wild -- b.4/4/1972
XXX-rated actressMisc: Howard Sperm Show
Serenity Wild -- b.12/31/1970
XXX-rated actress
Aaron Wildavsky -- b.5/31/1930 d.9/4/1993 (63)
Author (m)Misc: political scientist
Abby Wilde -- b.2/25/1989 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Zoey 101 (as Stacey Dillsen), iCarly (as Stacey Dillsen), Sam and Cat (guest as Stacey Dillsen)
Billy Wilde -- b.6/3/1956
Modern Rock MusicianGroup Names: RembrandtsSong Titles: Friends (theme song)
Caroline Wilde -- b.11/6/1983
ActressMisc: retired from acting in 1995
Cornel Wilde -- b.10/13/1915 d.10/16/1989 (74)
Movie Actor, Movie Producer/Director (m)Names/Places: b. in New York CityMisc: a leading man in some 50 films; d. Oct 15?
Eugene Wilde -- b.12/6/1961
Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Gabriella Wilde -- b.4/8/1989 N.S.
Actress, EnglishMovie Titles: The Three Musketeers (2011), Carrie (2013)
Jimmy Wilde -- b.5/15/1892 d.3/10/1969 (76)
Boxer, Welsh (Wales)
Kim Wilde -- b.11/18/1960
Songwriter, Pop Singer, EnglishNames/Places: Marty's daughter; RLN:Smith
Kym Wilde -- b.12/31/????
XXX-rated actress
Marty Wilde -- b.4/15/1939
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer, EnglishNames/Places: RN:Reginald Smith; Kim's dad
Olivia Wilde -- b.3/10/1984
Actress, Producer/Director (m)TV Shows: House M.D. (as Dr. Remy "Thirteen" Hadley); Year One, Vinyl (as Devon)Movie Titles: Rush, In Time, TRON: Legacy
Oscar Wilde -- b.10/16/1854 d.11/30/1900 (46)
Author (m), Dramatist/Playwright (m), Poet (m), Critic (m), Irish, GayNames/Places: b. in Dublin; MN:Fingal O'Flahertie Wills; d. in Paris
Patricia Wilde -- b.7/16/1928 N.S. d.7/17/2021 N.S. (93)
Teacher (m), Choreographer (f), Ballerina (f), Canadian
Ricky Wilde -- b.11/6/1961
SingerNames/Places: RN: Richard James Reginald Steven Smith, Kim's BrotherSong Titles: I Am An Astronaut (age 11)
John Wildener -- b.??/??/???? d.11/27/1973
Music Figure
Alan Wilder -- b.6/1/1959 N.S.
Songwriter, Pianist, Synthesizer, Alternative Rock Singer, EnglishGroup Names: Depeche Mode
Alec Wilder -- b.2/16/1907 d.12/23/1980 (73)
Composer
Billy Wilder -- b.6/22/1906 d.3/28/2002 (95)
Author (m), Screen/Scriptwriter, Movie Producer/Director (m), AustrianMovie Titles: Some Like It Hot, Double Indemnity, The Lost Weekend, The Apartment, Sunset Boulevard
Crystal Wilder -- b.9/13/1967
XXX-rated actress
Deontay Wilder -- b.10/22/1985 N.S.
Boxer, American
Gene Wilder -- b.6/11/1933 N.S. d.8/29/2016 N.S. (83)
Jewish, Movie Actor, ComedianNames/Places: b. in Milwaukee, WI; RN:Jerome Silberman; wed to Gilda RadnerMisc: AP says b. 1933 in 2004Movie Titles: The Producers, Start The Revolution Without Me, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Sex But Were Afraid To Ask, Bonnie & Clyde, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother, Silver Streak, Stir Crazy, Frisco Kid, The World's Greatest Lover, Hanky Panky, Something Wilder, Silver Streak
Isabel Wilder -- b.1/13/1900 d.2/27/1995 (95)
Novelist
James Wilder -- b.8/5/1968
Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: Equal Justice (as Christopher Searls), Route 66 (as Nick Lewis), Melrose Place (as Reed), Models Inc. (as Adam Louder)Movie Titles: 3 Holes and a Smoking Gun, Closing the Deal, Charades, To Love Honor and Deceive
Joe Wilder -- b.2/22/1922 d.5/9/2014 (92)
Composer, Flugelhorn, Trumpeter, Bandleader, Jazz Performer
Johnnie Wilder -- b.7/3/1949 d.5/13/2006 (56)
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: Heatwave
Keith Wilder -- b.12/20/1951 N.S. d.10/29/2017 N.S. (65)
Soul SingerGroup Names: Heatwave
L. Douglas Wilder -- b.1/17/1931 N.S.
Governor (m)Names/Places: FN:LawrenceMisc: Governor of Virginia 1990-1994
Laura Ingalls Wilder -- b.2/7/1867 d.2/10/1957 (90)
Children's Author (m)Book Titles: Little House on the Prarie
Matthew Wilder -- b.1/24/1953
Pop SingerSong Titles: Break My Stride
Robert Wilder -- b.1/25/1901 d.8/22/1974 (73)
Writer (m), Novelist, Dramatist/Playwright (m), Screen/Scriptwriter, Journalist
Steve Wilder -- b.10/23/1970
ActorTV Shows: Melrose Place (as Alex Bustian), Days of Our LivesMovie Titles: Iron Man 3, The Nice Guys, Josh Kirby...Time Warrior, The Journey: Absolution
Thornton Wilder -- b.4/17/1897 d.12/7/1975 (78)
Author (m), Dramatist/Playwright (m)Book Titles: Our Town
Yvonne Wilder -- b.9/21/1937 N.S. d.11/24/2021 N.S. (84)
ActressTV Shows: Operation Petticoat (as Maj. Edna Howard), Condo
Wayne Wilderson -- b.1/30/1966 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: The Middle (as Principal Carson), The Mick (as Principal Gibbons), Veep (as Wayne)Movie Titles: Mascots
Anthony Wilding -- b.10/31/1883 d.5/9/1915 (31)
Tennis Player
Michael Wilding -- b.12/2/1895 d.9/24/1948 (52)
Actor
Michael Wilding -- b.7/23/1912 d.7/8/1979 (66)
Movie Actor, British
Michael Wilding Jr. -- b.1/6/1953
TV Actor, EnglishMisc: retired from acting in 1989; imbd.com lists both Jan 6 and 7 as the day he was born.TV Shows: Dallas (as Alex Barton)Movie Titles: Deadly Illusion
Valerie Wildman -- b.8/6/1953
ActressTV Shows: Beverly Hills 90210 (as Christine Pettie 92-94), Days of Our Lives (as Fay Walker)Movie Titles: Cast Away, Beverly Hills Cop II, Mars Attacks!, Disaster Movie
Tristan Wilds -- b.7/15/1989
Actor, Producer (m), SingerTV Shows: The Wire (as Michael Lee), 90210 (as Dixon Wilson)Movie Titles: Half Nelson, Red Tails, The Secret Life of Bees
Barney Wilen -- b.3/4/1937 d.5/24/1996 (59)
Tenor-sax, FrenchNames/Places: RFMN: Bernard Jean
Jason Wiles -- b.4/25/1970
Actor, Producer/Director (m)TV Shows: Beverly Hills 90210 (as Colin Robbins), Third Watch (as Maurice 'Bosco' Boscorelli)Movie Titles: Zodiac, Higher Learning, The Stepfather
Michael Shamus Wiles -- b.10/27/1955
ActorMovie Titles: Fight Club, Transformers, Lost Highway, Magnolia
Jim Wiley -- b.4/28/1950 N.S. d.12/26/2021 N.S. (71)
NHL Player, Canadian
Lee Wiley -- b.10/9/1915 d.12/11/1975 (60)
Singer, Jazz Performer
Marcellus Wiley -- b.11/30/1974
NFL Defensive End
Morlon Wiley -- b.9/24/1966
NBA Coach, NBA Guard, CBA Figure
Samira Wiley -- b.4/15/1987 N.S.
Actress, Internet Video ActressTV Shows: Orange is the New Black (as Poussey Washington)Movie Titles: The Sitter, Rob the Mob
Vince Wilfork -- b.11/4/1981 N.S.
NFL Wide Receiver
Erik Wilhelm -- b.11/16/1965
NFL Quarterback
Hoyt Wilhelm -- b.7/26/1922 d.8/23/2002 (80)
MLB PitcherMisc: the first relief pitcher inducted into Hall of Fame (1985); knuckleballer and all-time leader in games pitched (1,070), games finished (651) and games won in relief (124); had career ERA of 2.52 and 227 saves; threw no-hitter vs NY Yankees (1958); also hit one and only HR of career in first major league at bat (1952).Sports Teams: New York Giants (1952-1956), St. Louis Cardinals (1957), Cleveland Indians (1957-1958), Baltimore Orioles (1958-1962), Chicago White Sox (1963-1968), California Angels (1969), Atlanta Braves (1969-1970), Chicago Cubs (1970), Atlanta Braves (1971), Los Angeles Dodgers (1971-1972)
Kaiser Wilhelm II -- b.1/27/1859 d.6/4/1941 (82)
Emperor, GermanMisc: German emperor (1888-1918)
Charlotte Wilhelmine -- b.1/23/1896 d.7/9/1985 (89)
Duchess, LuxembourgianMisc: Grand Duchess of Luxembourg
Lisa Wilhoit -- b.7/30/1981
Actress, Stuntwoman, Cartoon Voice ActressTV Shows: My So-Called Life (as Danielle Chase), The Tom Show (as Kenlon Amross), Family Guy (as Connie D'Amico)Movie Titles: National Lampoon's Adam and Eve, Honey We Shrunk Ourselves
Kathleen Wilhoite -- b.6/29/1964 N.S.
Actress, Songwriter, SingerTV Shows: Gilmore Girls, ER (as Chloe Lewis)Movie Titles: Pay It Forward, The Edge, Angel Heart, Lorenzo's Oil
Brad Wilk -- b.9/5/1968
Actor, Alternative Rock DrummerGroup Names: Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave
Louis Wilke -- b.10/10/1896 N.S. d.2/28/1962 N.S. (65)
Basketball CoachMisc: Basketball Administrator; served as chairman of the AAU Basketball Committee for seven terms, and an executive board member of the U.S. Olympic Committee from 1956-1960.
Robert Wilke -- b.5/18/1914 d.3/28/1989 (74)
ActorTV Shows: Legend of Jesse James (as Marshall Sam Corbett)
Leonard R. "Lenny" Wilkens -- b.10/28/1937 N.S.
NBA Coach, NBA Player, Olympic AthleteMisc: He was called 'Lefty' as star passing and scoring guard player. Had two Hall Of Fame careers, one as player, one as coach; 7,211 career assists, 5,030 rebounds, 17,772 points; MVP of 1960 NIT as Providence guard; MVP of 1971 All-Star Game; coached Seattle to NBA title in 1979; Coach of Year in 1994 with Atlanta; 9x NBA All-Star, SuperSonics #19 retiredSports Teams: St. Louis Hawks (1960-1968), Seattle SuperSonics (1968-1972), Cleveland Cavaliers (1972-1974), Portland Trail Blazers (1974-1975), Seattle SuperSonics (coach 1969-1972), Portland Trail Blazers (coach 1974-1976), Seattle SuperSonics (coach 1977-1985), Cleveland Cavaliers (coach 1986-1993), Atlanta Hawks (coach 1993-2000), Toronto Raptors (coach 2000-2003), New York Knicks (coach 2004-2005)
Billy Wilkerson -- b.9/29/1890 N.S. d.9/2/1962 N.S. (71)
Publisher (m), Entertainment FigureNames/Places: RN: William Richard WilkersonMisc: Hollywood Reporter founder
Braydon Hart Wilkerson -- b.3/12/2008
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Melissa Joan Hart and Mark's son
Bruce Wilkerson -- b.7/28/1964
NFL Player
Curtis Wilkerson -- b.4/26/1961
MLB Player
Doug Wilkerson -- b.3/27/1947 N.S. d.2/21/2021 N.S. (73)
NFL Player
Guy Wilkerson -- b.12/21/1899 d.7/15/1971 (71)
Actor
James Leslie Wilkerson -- b.5/14/1878 d.8/21/1964 (86)
Baseball FigureMisc: was an American sports executive who founded the barnstorming All Nations baseball club in 1912, and the Negro league baseball team Kansas City Monarchs in 1920.Sports Teams: All Nations (1912-1917), Kansas City Monarchs (1920-1948)
Leon Wilkerson -- b.4/2/1952 d.7/27/2001 (49)
Rock and Roll MusicianGroup Names: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rossington Collins Band
Mason Walter Wilkerson -- b.1/11/2006
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Melissa Joan Hart and Mark's son
Rich Wilkerson Jr. -- b.3/28/1984 N.S.
PastorTV Shows: Rich in Faith (series)
Tucker Wilkerson -- b.9/18/2012
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Melissa Joan Hart and Mark's son
Wyatt Wesley Wilkerson -- b.1/23/2018 N.S.
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Dawn Cheré and Rich Wilkerson Jr.'s son
Charles Wilkes -- b.4/3/1798 d.2/8/1877 (78)
Naval Officer, Explorer (m)Misc: sailed around the world
Del Wilkes -- b.12/21/1961 N.S. d.6/30/2021 N.S. (59)
College Football Player, WrestlerNames/Places: ring names: The Trooper and The Patriot
Jamaal Wilkes -- b.5/2/1953
NBA ForwardNames/Places: RFN:KeithMisc: 3x Academic All-America (UCLA, 1972, 1973, 1974); Consensus first-team All-American (1974); NBA Rookie of the Year (1975); 3x NBA All-Star; 4x NBA champion (Golden State Warriors, 1975; Los Angeles Lakers, 1980, 1982, 1985)Sports Teams: UCLA, Golden State Warriors (1974-1977), Los Angeles Lakers (1977-1985), Los Angeles Clippers (1985)
John Wilkes -- b.10/17/1725 d.12/26/1797 (72)
Journalist, Politician (m), English
Maurice Wilkes -- b.6/26/1913 d.11/29/2010 (97)
Inventor (m), Computer ScientistMisc: invented the stored program concept for computers
Bob Wilkie -- b.2/11/1969
NHL Player, Canadian
David Wilkie -- b.5/30/1974
NHL Player
David Wilkie -- b.3/8/1954 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, ScottishNames/Places: MN: AndrewMisc: 200m backstroke swimmer (Olympic-gold-1976); a member of the Scottish Sports and International Swimming Halls of Fame
Dominique Wilkins -- b.1/12/1960
NBA Forward, FrenchNames/Places: NN:The Human Highlight Film; RFN:JacquesMisc: the last player to lead NBA in scoring (1986) before Michael Jordan's reign; traded from Atlanta to LA Clippers in 1994; later signed as free agent with Boston; elder statesman of Dream Team II; 9x NBA All Star (1986-1994); NBA scoring champion (1986); All-NBA First Team (1986); 4x All-NBA Second Team (1987-1988, 1991, 1993); 2x All-NBA Third Team (1989, 1994); NBA All-Rookie Team (1983); FIBA World Championship gold medalist (1994); Hawks #21 retiredSports Teams: Atlanta Hawks (1982-1994), Los Angeles Clippers (1994), Boston Celtics (1994-1995), Panathinaikos (Greece 1995-1996), San Antonio Spurs (1996-1997), Fortitudo Bologna (Italy 1997-1998), Orlando Magic (1999)
Eddie Lee Wilkins -- b.5/7/1962
NBA Player
Ernie Wilkins -- b.7/20/1922 d.6/5/1999 (76)
Arranger, Reeds, Jazz Saxophonist
Gabe Wilkins -- b.9/1/1971
NFL Player
Sir George Hubert Wilkins -- b.10/31/1888 d.12/1/1958 (70)
Aviator (m), Explorer (m), AustralianMisc: the first to fly over North & South poles; advanced the use of the airplane and pioneered the use of the submarine for polar research.
Gerald Wilkins -- b.9/11/1963
NBA GuardNames/Places: Dominque's brother
Jeff Wilkins -- b.4/19/1972
NFL Player
Mac Maurice Wilkins -- b.11/15/1950
Olympic Athlete, Track and Field, AmericanMisc: U.S. world-record-holding discus thrower (1976-78). He was the first man ever to break the 70-metre barrier.
Marc Wilkins -- b.10/21/1970
MLB Pitcher
Mardell Wilkins -- b.11/20/1946 N.S.
Golfer
Maurice Wilkins -- b.12/15/1916 d.10/5/2004 (87)
Scientist (m), Physicist (m), Biophysicist (m), New ZealandMisc: worked with DNA
Ray Wilkins -- b.9/14/1956 N.S. d.4/4/2018 N.S. (61)
Sports Commentator, Soccer Midfielder, EnglishMisc: MBE
Rick Wilkins -- b.7/4/1967
MLB Catcher
Robert Wilkins -- b.1/16/1896 d.5/26/1987 (91)
Reverend, Singer, Blues Guitarist
Roy Wilkins -- b.8/30/1901 d.9/8/1981 (80)
Pioneer (m), Editor (m), Civil Rights Leader, Social Reformer, Political ActivistMisc: N.A.A.C.P.
Amanda Wilkinson -- b.1/17/1982
Country SingerGroup Names: The Wilkinsons
Bob Wilkinson -- b.??/??/????
New Wave BassistGroup Names: Squeeze
Bud Wilkinson -- b.4/23/1916 d.2/9/1994 (77)
NFL Coach, NFL PlayerSports Teams: Univ of Oklahoma
Charles Wilkinson -- b.4/23/1916 d.2/9/1994 (77)
College Football CoachMisc: Led the University of Oklahoma Sooners to three national football championships (1950, 1955, and 1956), turned out 32 all-American players, and established a National Collegiate Athletic Association record for 47 consecutive victories.
Dan "Big Daddy" Wilkinson -- b.3/13/1973
NFL Player, Football Defensive Tackle
Derek Wilkinson -- b.7/29/1974
NHL Goaltender, Canadian
Eugene Parks Wilkinson -- b.8/10/1918 d.7/11/2013 (94)
Captain (m)Misc: He commanded the Nautilus, the United States Navy's first nuclear-powered submarine and the first machine to harness atomic fission for propulsion rather than weaponry.
George Wilkinson -- b.3/3/1879 N.S. d.8/7/1946 N.S. (67)
Olympic Athlete, Water Polo Player, English
John Wilkinson -- b.??/??/1728 d.7/14/1808
Inventor (m)Misc: pioneered the use and manufacture of cast iron and cast-iron goods in the Industrial Revolution.
Jonny Wilkinson -- b.5/25/1979 N.S.
Rugby Player, English
June Wilkinson -- b.3/27/1940
Actress, Model, English
Kate Wilkinson -- b.10/25/1916 d.2/9/1993 (76)
Actress
Keith Wilkinson -- b.??/??/????
New Wave Bassist, EnglishGroup Names: Squeeze
Kendra Wilkinson -- b.6/12/1985
Author (m), Personality, Model
Kevin Wilkinson -- b.6/11/1958 d.7/24/1999 (41)
Rock and Roll DrummerGroup Names: China Crisis, Squeeze
Lisa Wilkinson -- b.11/21/1948 N.S.
ActressMisc: retired from acting in 1985
Lois Ann Wilkinson -- b.4/3/1944
Actress, Singer, EnglishNames/Places: aka Lois LaneGroup Names: Caravellas
Mike Wilkinson -- b.8/15/1967
NHL Player, Canadian
Neil Wilkinson -- b.8/15/1967
NHL Player, Canadian
Peter Wilkinson -- b.5/9/1969
Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Alternative Rock Bassist, EnglishGroup Names: Shack, Cast, Echo and the Bunnymen
Steve Wilkinson -- b.8/18/1955
Country Singer, CanadianGroup Names: The Wilkinsons
Tom (Actor) Wilkinson -- b.2/5/1948 N.S. d.12/30/2023 N.S. (75)
Movie Actor, EnglishMovie Titles: Selma, Batman Begins, Michael Clayton, Shakespeare in Love, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Full Monty, The Patriot, The Importance of Being Ernest, Girl with a Pearl Earring, Mr. Sunshine, Separate Lies, Duplicity
Tom (Football) Wilkinson -- b.1/4/1943
CFL Figure, Football QuarterbackSports Teams: Edmonton Eskimos
Tyler Wilkinson -- b.4/30/1984
Country SingerGroup Names: The Wilkinsons
Jay Wilkison -- b.3/10/1978
Actor
Tim Wilkison -- b.11/21/1959
Tennis Player
Lee Wilkof -- b.6/25/1951
Actor, Director (m)TV Shows: Delta House (as Einswine), Newhart (as Elliot Gabler)Movie Titles: School of Rock, Addicted to Love, This Boy's Life, Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
Steve Wilkos -- b.3/9/1964 N.S.
TV HostTV Shows: Steve Wilkos Show (host), The Jerry Springer Show (as the Director of Security)
Ted Wilks -- b.11/13/1915 d.8/21/1989 (73)
MLB Pitcher
George F. Will -- b.5/4/1941
Author (m), Journalist, Editor (m), Columnist, MLB Player
Maggie Will -- b.11/22/1964
Golfer
Corey Willams -- b.4/24/1970
NBA Guard, College Basketball Coach
Archibald M. Willard -- b.8/22/1836 d.10/11/1918 (82)
Painter (m)Misc: Spirit of '76; some say Aug 26
Emma Hart Willard -- b.2/23/1787 d.4/15/1870 (83)
Founder, Educator (m)Misc: Women's Christian Temperance Union
Frances Elizabeth Willard Willard -- b.9/28/1839 N.S. d.2/17/1898 N.S. (58)
Social Reformer, Suffragate, Educator (m)Misc: founder of the Women's Christian Temperance Union
Frank Willard -- b.9/21/1893 d.1/11/1958 (64)
Comic Strip CartoonistMisc: Moon Mullins
Fred Willard -- b.9/18/1933 N.S. d.5/15/2020 N.S. (86)
TV/Stage Actor, ComedianNames/Places: b. in Shaker Heights, OHMisc: Second City troupe member, was born in 1933 and not 1939 according to Tom Leykis who met him in 2012.TV Shows: Fernwood 2-Night (as Jerry Hubbard), Real People, Thicke of the Night, D.C. Follies, Maybe It's Me (as Jerry Stage), A Minute With Stan Hooper (as Fred Hawkins)Movie Titles: Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Jerrott Willard -- b.7/11/1972
NFL Linebacker
Jess Willard -- b.12/29/1881 d.12/15/1968 (86)
BoxerMisc: Heavyweight boxing champ (1915-19)
Mo Willems -- b.2/11/1968 N.S.
Animator (m), Children's Author (m)Book Titles: Knuffle Bunny, Pigeon (series)TV Shows: Sesame Street
Herman "Flying Dutchman" Willemse -- b.??/??/1934 N.S.
Swimmer, Dutch (Netherlands)
Amy Willerton -- b.8/18/1992 N.S.
Actress, TV Hostess, Beauty Pagent Winner, Model, English
Kathy Willets -- b.4/24/1958
XXX-rated actress
Danny Willett -- b.10/3/1987 N.S.
Golfer, English
Marinus Willett -- b.7/31/1740 d.8/22/1830 (90)
Revolutionary (m), Soldier
Michael J. Willett -- b.9/11/1989 N.S.
Actor, MusicianNames/Places: aka WillettTV Shows: United States of Tara (as Lionel), Faking It (as Shane Harvey)Movie Titles: G.B.F., The Murder Pact
Jo Ann Willette -- b.10/12/1963
ActressTV Shows: Just the Ten of Us (as Constance "Connie" Lubbock)Movie Titles: Real Genius, Welcome to 18, A Nightmare on Elm Street
Alan Willey -- b.10/18/1956
Soccer Player, English
Chance Connor Willey -- b.5/8/1995
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Marie Bartels and Walt's son
Merit Aisling Willey -- b.11/25/1998
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Marie and Walt's daughter
Walt Willey -- b.1/26/1951
Actor, ComedianMisc: PRON:WILL-eeTV Shows: All My Children (as Jackson "Jack" Montgomery), Tainted DreamsMovie Titles: CHARACTERz, I Was a Teenage TV Terrorist
will.i.am -- b.3/15/1975
Musician, Rap Music PerformerNames/Places: RN:William AdamsGroup Names: Black Eyed Peas
William Of Occam -- b.??/??/1285 d.??/??/1349
Philosopher (m)
Adolphus William -- b.7/24/1817 d.11/17/1905 (88)
Duke, LuxembourgianNames/Places: aka Adolphe, the first Grand Duke of Luxembourg and Duke of Nassau
Michael William -- b.8/7/1996
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Susan Olsen and Mitch's son
Warren William -- b.12/2/1894 d.9/24/1948 (53)
Movie Actor
Aaron Williams -- b.1/2/1971
NBA Player
Aeneas Williams -- b.1/29/1968
NFL Safety, NFL CornerbackMisc: 8x Pro Bowl, 4x First Team All-ProSports Teams: Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals (1991-2000), St. Louis Rams (2001-2004)
Alan Williams -- b.12/22/1948
Flautist, Guitarist, Pianist, BritishMisc: some say b. in 1950Group Names: Rubettes
Alfred Williams -- b.11/6/1968
NFL Linebacker
Allen Williams -- b.9/17/1972
NFL Player
Allison Williams -- b.4/13/1988
Actress, Comedienne, SingerTV Shows: Girls
André Williams -- b.11/1/1936 N.S. d.3/17/2019 N.S. (82)
Rhythm and Blues SingerSong Titles: Jailbait, Bacon Fat, Shake a Tail Featuer (w/5 Du-Tones)
Andy Williams -- b.5/13/1972 N.S. d.7/9/2021 N.S. (49)
Drummer, Christian/Contemporary PerformerGroup Names: Casting Crowns
Andy Williams -- b.12/3/1930 N.S. d.9/25/2012 N.S. (81)
Variety Show Host, Pop CroonerNames/Places: b. in Wall Lake, IA; Claudine Longet's hubby; FN:Howard AndrewMisc: some say b. 1927 or '32 too, 6 say 1928Song Titles: Moon RiverTV Shows: College Bowl, Tonight Show, Andy Williams Show ('59-77)
Anson Williams -- b.9/25/1949
Writer (m), TV Actor, Producer/Director (m)Names/Places: LN:HeimlickTV Shows: Happy Days (as Warren 'Potsie' Weber), The Secret Life of the American Teenager (director)Movie Titles: The Cape (director), Live Shot (director)
Archie Williams -- b.5/1/1915 d.6/24/1993 (78)
Runner, Olympic Athlete
Ashley Williams -- b.11/12/1978
Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: Good Morning Miami (as Dylan Messinger)Movie Titles: Margin Call, Something Borrowed, A Most Violent Year, October Kiss
Audrey Williams -- b.2/28/1923 d.11/4/1975 (52)
Celebrity SpouseNames/Places: Hank Williams' wife
Austin Williams -- b.11/13/1996
ActorMovie Titles: Home Movie, Michael Clayton, The Good Shepherd
Barry Williams -- b.9/30/1954
Author (m), TV/Stage Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Singer, Novelty SingerNames/Places: RN:Barry William BlenkhornBook Titles: Growing Up BradySong Titles: The Real Greg BradyAlbum Titles: The Return of Johnny BravoTV Shows: The Brady Bunch (as Greg Brady), The Bradys (as Greg Brady), The Brady Kids (voice), The Brady Bunch Variety Hour
Ben Williams -- b.3/7/1889 N.S. d.2/4/1953 N.S. (63)
Novelist, Short Story Writer (m), Journalist
Bernard Williams -- b.7/18/1972
NFL Tackle, CFL Figure
Bernie Williams -- b.9/13/1968
MLB Outfielder, Puerto RicanMisc: 5x All Star, 4x Gold Glove, Silver Slugger, AL LCS MVP 1996; Yankees #51 retiredSports Teams: New York Yankees
Bert Williams -- b.11/12/1874 d.3/4/1922 (47)
Stage Actor, Comedian, Dancer (m), Composer, Songwriter, Singer
Beth Williams -- b.2/5/1987
Model, PlaymateMisc: August 2012
Betty Williams -- b.5/22/1943
Political Activist, IrishMisc: of North Ireland
"Big" Joe Williams -- b.10/16/1903 N.S. d.12/17/1982 N.S. (79)
Singer/Guitarist, Accordionist, Harmonicaist, Blues Performer
Bill Williams -- b.5/15/1916 d.9/21/1992 (76)
TV/Movie Actor, Variety Show Host, StuntmanNames/Places: RN:William H. Katt; Barbara Hale's hubby, William Katt's dadMisc: some say b. 1915TV Shows: Music at the Meadowbrook, The Adventures of Kit Carson (star), Date with the Angels (as Gus Angel)
Billy Williams -- b.6/7/1971
NFL Player
Billy Williams -- b.12/28/1909 d.10/17/1972 (62)
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: The Charioteers (lead, 1930-50s)Song Titles: I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a LetterTV Shows: Your Show of Shows
Billy Dee Williams -- b.4/6/1937
Painter (m), Actor, Cartoon Voice ActorNames/Places: b. in New York City; a twinTV Shows: 18 Wheels of Justice, Chiefs, Dynasty (as Brady Lloyd 1984-85), General Hospital Night Shift (as Tousssaint DuBois)Movie Titles: Batman (1989), The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, Brian's Song (TV movie), Lady Sings the Blues
Billy Leo Williams -- b.6/15/1938
MLB Left FielderMisc: 6x All-Star; career 426 HRs; from 9-63 to 9-79, he played in 1,117 consecutive games, setting a NL record; Cubs #26 retiredSports Teams: Chicago Cubs (1959-1974), Oakland Athletics (1975-1976)
Boris Williams -- b.4/24/1957
Punk Rock Drummer, FrenchNames/Places: aka Boris Bransby-Williams; MN:PeterGroup Names: The Cure
Brandon Williams -- b.10/20/????
ActorMisc: child actor; retired from acting in 1983TV Shows: Greatest American Hero (as Kevin Hinkley)
Brandon Eric Williams -- b.1/17/2003
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Ella Matt and Barry's son
Brent Williams -- b.10/23/1964
NFL Defensive
Brian (Baseball) Williams -- b.2/15/1969
MLB Pitcher
Brian (Basketball) Williams -- b.4/6/1969 presumed deceased
NBA ForwardNames/Places: aka Bison DeleMisc: was presumed dead on July 7, 2002
Brian (Football) Williams -- b.12/17/1972
NFL Linebacker
Brian (Newscaster) Williams -- b.5/5/1959
NewscasterTV Shows: NBC Nightly News (2004-2015)
Bruce Williams -- b.2/18/1932 N.S. d.2/9/2019 N.S. (86)
Author (m), Mayor (m), Entrepreneur, Radio Talk Show HostMisc: host of The Bruce Wiliams Show
"Buck" Williams -- b.3/8/1960
NBA Coach, NBA ForwardNames/Places: RFN:Charles LinwoodMisc: played over 1,183 games
Buster Williams -- b.4/17/1942
Jazz Bassist
C. K. Williams -- b.11/4/1936 N.S. d.9/20/2015 N.S. (78)
Poet (m), Translator, Critic (m)Misc: has won nearly every poetry award.
Calvin Williams -- b.9/7/1966
Singer
Calvin Williams -- b.3/3/1967
NFL Wide Receiver
Cara Williams -- b.6/29/1925 N.S. d.12/9/2021 N.S. (96)
TV/Movie Actress, Poker PlayerNames/Places: John Drew Barrymore's ex-wifeMisc: she says b. 1933; a high stakes poker champTV Shows: Pete & Gladys (as Gladys Porter), Cara Williams Show (as Cara Bridges Wilton), Rhoda (as Mae)
Charles Williams -- b.11/18/1954
Trombonist, Disco MusicianGroup Names: K.C. & the Sunshine Band
Charles "Cootie" Williams -- b.7/10/1911 N.S. d.9/15/1985 N.S. (74)
Bandleader, Jazz TrumpeterMisc: Some say b. July 24
Charles Herman Williams -- b.12/20/1943 d.9/10/2005 (61)
MLB Umpire
Charlie Williams -- b.2/2/1972
NFL Defensive
Christine Williams -- b.1/7/1945 N.S. d.11/21/2017 N.S. (72)
Artist, Actress, Model, Playmate, American, EnglishMisc: October 1963
Christopher Williams -- b.8/22/1967
Actor, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Chuck Williams -- b.6/6/1946
NBA Player
Cindy Williams -- b.8/22/1947 N.S. d.1/25/2023 N.S. (75)
Actress, Producer (m)Names/Places: b. in Van Nuys, CaliforniaMisc: many say b. 1948TV Shows: Laverne & Shirley (as Shirley Feeney), Normal Life (as Anne Harlow), Getting By (as Cathy Hale)Movie Titles: The Conversation, American Graffiti, Bingo
Clarence Williams -- b.9/3/1946 d.9/18/1994 (48)
NFL Runningback
Clarence I Williams -- b.10/8/1898 d.11/6/1965 (67)
Publisher (m), Director (m), Arranger, Composer, Singer, Pianist, Bandleader, Jazz MusicianMisc: some say 1893
Clarence Williams III -- b.8/21/1939 N.S. d.6/4/2021 N.S. (81)
TV ActorNames/Places: b. in New York CityTV Shows: The Mod Squad (as Linc Hayes)Movie Titles: The Legend of 1900, Lee Daniels' The Butler, Half Baked, Purple Rain, The General's Daughter
Cliff Williams -- b.12/14/1949
Guitarist, Heavy Metal Bassist, EnglishMisc: some say b. 1948Group Names: AC/DC
Cody Alan Williams -- b.11/25/1991
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Marsha & Robin's son
Cress Williams -- b.7/26/1970 N.S.
Actor, GermanTV Shows: Close to Home, Nash Bridges, Veronica Mars, Grey's Anatomy, Friday Night Lights, Prison Break, Living Single (as Scooter), Beverly Hills 90210 (as D'Shawn Hardell), ER (as Reggie Moore), Hart of Dixie (as Lavon Hayes), Code Black (as Cole Guthrie)Movie Titles: Never Been Kissed, The Doom Generation, Fallen
Curtis Williams -- b.12/11/1934 d.8/10/1979 (44)
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: The Penguins
Curtis Williams -- b.12/11/1962
Rhythm and Blues MusicianGroup Names: Kool & the Gang
Curtis Williams Jr. -- b.5/31/1987
ActorTV Shows: The Parent 'Hood (as Nicholas Peterson)Movie Titles: Durango Kids, Beverly Hills Cop III, Corrina Corrina
Dan Williams -- b.12/15/1969
NFL Player
Dana Williams -- b.5/22/1961
Bassist, Country SingerGroup Names: Diamond Rio
Dr. Daniel Hale Williams -- b.1/18/1858 d.8/4/1931 (73)
Surgeon (m), Educator (m)Misc: performed the first open heart operation
Danny Williams -- b.1/7/1942 d.12/6/2005 (63)
Singer, Karate, South AfricanMisc: Karate instructorSong Titles: White on White
Dar Williams -- b.4/19/1967
Songwriter, Singer
Darnell Williams -- b.3/3/1955
Actor, EnglishTV Shows: All My Children (as Jesse Hubbard), As The World Turns, The City, Guiding LightMovie Titles: S1m0ne, Short Cuts
Darryl Williams -- b.1/8/1970
NFL Safety
David Williams -- b.6/21/1966
NFL Tackle
David Williams -- b.4/21/1972
MLB Player
David Williams -- b.8/25/1967
NHL Player, American
David Williams -- b.9/17/1946
Bassist
DeAngelo Williams -- b.4/25/1983 N.S.
NFL Runningback
Del Williams -- b.11/9/1945 d.11/30/1984 (39)
NFL Player
Delvin Williams -- b.4/17/1951
NFL Player
Deniece Williams -- b.6/3/1950 N.S.
Music Producer, Songwriter, Gospel Singer, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: b. in Gary, IN; RLN:ChandlerMisc: some say b. 1951 or '52Song Titles: Too Much Too Little Too Late (duet with Johnny Mathis), It's Gonna Take a Miracle, Free, Let's Hear It For The Boy, Family Ties (theme, duet with Johnny Mathis)
Deron Williams -- b.6/26/1984
NBA Guard, Olympic Athlete
Diana Williams -- b.7/18/1958 N.S.
Journalist
Diane Williams -- b.8/9/1959
Country Performer
Dick Williams -- b.6/7/1926 N.S. d.5/5/2018 N.S. (91)
SingerNames/Places: Andy's brotherMisc: Choral Director
Dick Williams -- b.5/7/1929 d.7/7/2011 (82)
MLB Manager, MLB PlayerMisc: led the Oakland A's to World Series titles in 1972 and 1973.Sports Teams: Brooklyn Dodgers (player 1951-1954, 1956), Baltimore Orioles (player 1956-1957), Cleveland Indians (player 1957), Baltimore Orioles (player 1958), Kansas City Athletics (player 1959-1960), Baltimore Orioles (player 1961-1962), Boston Red Sox (player 1963-1964), Boston Red Sox (manager 1967-1969), Oakland Athletics (manager 1971-1973), California Angels (manager 1974-1976), Montreal Expos (manager 1977-1981), San Diego Padres (manager 1982-1985), Seattle Mariners (manager 1986-1988)
Dick Anthony Williams -- b.8/9/1934 d.2/16/2012 (77)
ActorNames/Places: b. in Chicago, ILMisc: some say b. 1938TV Shows: Our Family Honor (as Jonas Jones), WIOU (as Billy Randfield), Homefront (as Abe)
Doc Williams -- b.6/26/1914 d.1/31/2011 (96)
Country Singer
Don Williams -- b.5/27/1939 N.S. d.9/8/2017 N.S. (78)
Movie Actor, Songwriter, Country Singer/GuitaristNames/Places: b. in Floydada, TX; RFMN:Donald Ray; NN:Gentle Giant of Country MusicSong Titles: I Wouldn't Want to Live If You Didn't Love Me, The Shelter of Your Eyes
Doug Williams -- b.8/9/1955
NFL Executive, NFL Coach, NFL QuarterbackMisc: Superbowl XXII MVPSports Teams: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1978-1982), Oklahoma Outlaws, Arizona Outlaws (previous two entries: team moved during his tenure, USFL, 1984-1985), Washington Redskins (1986-1989), Grambling State University (coach, 1998-2003, 2011-2013)
Earl Williams -- b.7/14/1948 d.1/28/2013 (64)
MLB Player
Earl Williams -- b.3/24/1951
NBA Player
Eddie Williams -- b.11/1/1964
MLB Player
Edward Bennett Williams -- b.5/31/1920 d.8/13/1988 (68)
Attorney/Lawyer (m), NFL OwnerSports Teams: Washington Redskins/Baltimore Orioles (owner)
Edy Williams -- b.7/9/1941
ActressMovie Titles: Beyond the Valley of the Dollars, Bad Girls from Mars, Dr. Minx
Emlyn Williams -- b.11/26/1905 d.9/25/1987 (81)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Actor, Conductor, Welsh (Wales)
Enid Williams -- b.4/28/1960
Singer, BassistGroup Names: Girl School
Eric (Basketball) Williams -- b.7/17/1972
NBA Player
Eric (Football) Williams -- b.2/24/1962
NFL Tackle
Eric (Musician) Williams -- b.1/6/1960
Rhythm and Blues MusicianGroup Names: Blackstreet
Erik Williams -- b.9/7/1968
NFL TackleMisc: 4x Pro Bowl, 3x All-Pro, 3x Super Bowl champSports Teams: Dallas Cowboys (1991-2000), Baltimore Ravens (2001)
Esther Williams -- b.8/8/1921 N.S. d.6/6/2013 N.S. (91)
Movie Actress, Swimmer, Olympic AthleteNames/Places: b. in Los Angeles; Billy Rose's wife; Fernando Lamas's widowMisc: in the International Swimming Hall of Fame
Eugene Williams -- b.3/21/1959 d.12/22/2002 N.S. (43)
ActorTV Shows: In Our Lives, High Mountain RangersMovie Titles: Judgment Night, Evolver, Sub Down
Evan Williams -- b.3/31/1972 N.S.
Internet Company EntrepreneurMisc: co-founder of Twitter, CEO of Twitter 2008-2010, founded Blogger in 1999
Evan Williams -- b.9/7/1867 d.5/24/1918 (50)
Tenor, Opera Singer
Freedom Williams -- b.2/13/1966
RapperGroup Names: C+C Music Factory, The Black Knights
Garth Williams -- b.4/16/1912 d.5/8/1996 (84)
Illustrator (m), Children's Author (m)Book Titles: Charlotte's Web, Little House On The Prarie
Gary Williams -- b.3/4/1945 N.S.
College Basketball Player, College Basketball CoachMisc: in the Basketball and College Basketball Halls of FameSports Teams: University of Maryland (player 1964-1967), Lafayette College (1972-1977), Boston College (1977-1978, 1982-1986), American (1978-1982), Ohio State (1986-1989), University of Maryland (1989-2011)
Gary Anthony Williams -- b.3/14/1966 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Director (m), Video Game Voice ActorTV Shows: The Boondocks (as Uncle Ruckus), Mad, Special Agent Oso (as Mr. Dos), Boston Legal (as Clarence Bell), Malcolm in the Middle (as Abraham "Abe" Kenarban)Movie Titles: The Internship, Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, End of DaysVideo Games: XCom 2
Gene Williams -- b.10/14/1968
NFL Guard
George Williams -- b.4/22/1969
MLB Player
George Williams -- b.8/25/1937
Singer
George Dale "The Fox" Williams -- b.11/5/1917 d.4/17/1988 (70)
Arranger, Singer, Musician
Sir George Williams -- b.10/11/1821 d.11/6/1905 (84)
Philanthropist, BritishMisc: organized the YMCA so that the Village People could sing about it.
Gerald (Baseball) Williams -- b.8/10/1966 N.S. d.2/8/2022 N.S. (55)
MLB Outfielder
Gerald (Football) Williams -- b.9/8/1963 N.S.
NFL Player
Gluyas Williams -- b.7/23/1888 d.2/13/1982 (93)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Grant Williams -- b.8/18/1930 d.7/28/1985 (54)
TV/Movie ActorTV Shows: Hawaiian Eye (as Greg MacKenzie)Movie Titles: The Incredible Shrinking Man
Gregory Alan Williams -- b.6/12/1956
Author (m), Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: Baywatch Nights (as Garner Ellerbee)Movie Titles: Terminator Genisys, In the Line of Fire, Remember the Titans
Guinn Williams -- b.4/26/1899 d.6/6/1962 (63)
ActorMisc: some say b. 1900TV Shows: Circus Boy (as Big Boy)
Gus Williams -- b.10/10/1953
NBA GuardMisc: SuperSonics retired #1Sports Teams: Golden State Warriors, Seattle SuperSonics, Washington Bullets, Atlanta Hawks
Guy Williams -- b.1/14/1924 d.5/7/1989 (65)
TV/Movie ActorNames/Places: RN:Armando CatalanoMisc: died earlier but May 6 or 7 was the day he was discovered dead.TV Shows: Zorro (as Don Diego de la Vega aka Zorro), Lost in Space (as Prof. John Robinson)