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August Wilson -- b.4/27/1945 N.S. d.10/2/2005 N.S. (60)
Writer, Poet, Playwright

Avery Wilson -- b.7/18/1995 N.S.
Singer

Barry J. "B. J." Wilson -- b.3/18/1947 d.10/8/1990 (43)
Rock and Roll Drummer, English
Group Names: Procol Harum

Ben Wilson -- b.11/17/1967
Rock and Roll Keyboardist
Group Names: Blues Traveler

Bernard Wilson -- b.8/17/1970
NFL Tackle

Bertha Wilson -- b.9/18/1923 d.4/28/2007 (83)
Supreme Court Justice, Canadian

Billy Wilson -- b.4/21/1935 d.8/14/1994 (59)
TV Director, Choreographer
TV Shows: Zoom

Blaine Carew Wilson -- b.8/3/1974 N.S.
Gymnast, Olympic Athlete

Bobby Wilson -- b.1/15/1951
NBA Player

Brandon Wilson -- b.2/26/1969
MLB Player

Brian Douglas Wilson -- b.6/20/1942 N.S. d.6/11/2025 N.S. (82)
Music Producer, Songwriter, Bassist, Keyboardist, Pop Singer
Names/Places: b. in Hawthorne, CA; MN:Douglas
Group Names: The Beach Boys (the lead singer who never rode a wave)

Bridgette Wilson -- b.9/25/1973 N.S.
Actress, Producer, Singer
Names/Places: aka Bridgette WIlson-Sampras
Misc: Miss Teen USA 1990
Movie Titles: The Wedding Planner, Billy Madison, The Last Action Hero, Mortal Kombat, I Know What You Did Last Summer

Bruce Wilson -- b.6/20/1951
Soccer Player, Canadian

Carl Dean Wilson -- b.12/21/1946 d.2/6/1998 (51)
Songwriter, Guitarist, Pop Singer
Names/Places: b. in Hawthorne, CA
Group Names: of The Beach Boys

Carnie Wilson -- b.4/29/1968
Pop Singer
Names/Places: b. in Los Angeles; Marilyn Rovell & Brian's daughter
Group Names: Wilson Phillips

Casey Wilson -- b.10/24/1980 N.S.
Actress
Names/Places: RN: Cathryn Rose Wilson
TV Shows: Happy Endings (as Penny Hartz)
Movie Titles: Gone Girl, Bride Wars, Julie and Julia

Cassandra Wilson -- b.12/4/1955
Jazz Singer

Chandra Wilson -- b.8/27/1969
Actress, Director
TV Shows: Grey's Anatomy (as Dr. Miranda Bailey)
Movie Titles: Philadelphia, Lone Star, Frankie and Alice

Charles Wilson -- b.7/1/1968
NFL Wide Receiver

Charles E. Wilson -- b.7/18/1890 d.9/26/1961 (71)
Businessperson, Executive
Misc: President of General Motors (1940-53)/Secretary of Defense (1953-57)

Charles T. R. Wilson -- b.2/14/1869 d.11/15/1959 (90)
Scientist, Scottish

Charlie Wilson -- b.6/1/1933 d.2/10/2010 (76)
Congressperson

Charlie Wilson -- b.1/29/1953
Music Producer, Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues Singer, Funk Singer
Names/Places: RN: Charles Kent Wilson
Group Names: The Gap Band, soloist

Cheryl Ann Wilson -- b.9/10/1960
Actress
Names/Places: aka Miranda Wilson

Ciara Wilson -- b.3/26/2001 N.S.
Actress

Cindy Wilson -- b.2/28/1957 N.S.
New Wave Singer/Guitarist
Group Names: The B-52's

Clyde Wilson -- b.12/25/1945 N.S.
Music Producer, Musician, Gospel Singer
Group Names: 100 Proof Aged In Soul

Craig Martin Wilson -- b.2/5/1957 N.S.
Olympic Athlete, Water Polo Player, American
Misc: water polo goalie (Olym-silver-84, 88)

Crawford Wilson -- b.5/19/1990 N.S.
Cartoon Voice Actor, Video Game Voice Actor
TV Shows: Avatar: The Last Airbender (as Jet)
Movie Titles: Robots, Surf's Up, King's Faith
Video Games: Kingdom Hearts (series), Batman (Series), Avatar (Series), Metal Gear Solid (series), Baten Kaitos Origins

Dale Wilson -- b.5/10/1950 N.S. d.1/6/2025 N.S. (74)
Cartoon Voice Actor, Canadian
TV Shows: Dragon Ball Z, Cardcaptors, Black Lagoon, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Bucky O'Hare and the Toad Wars, ReBoot, Street Fighter, Fat Dog Mendoza, Dragon Tales, Superbook
Movie Titles: Barbie as Rapunzel, Inspector Gadget's Last Case: Claw's Revenge, Ben Hur

Danny Wilson -- b.3/25/1969
MLB Catcher

David Wilson -- b.2/26/1949
Actor, Video Game Voice Actor
TV Shows: The Gangster Chronicles, The Bronx Zoo
Movie Titles: Eddie and the Cruisers, Hometown U.S.A.
Video Games: Alan Wake

Davie Wilson -- b.1/10/1939 N.S. d.6/14/2022 N.S. (83)
Soccer Player, Scottish

Debra Wilson -- b.4/26/1970
Actress, Comedienne, Cartoon Voice Actress
TV Shows: MADtv
Movie Titles: Avatar, Over the Hedge, The Hobbit (series)

Demond Wilson -- b.10/13/1946
Evangelist, TV Actor
Names/Places: b. in Valdosta, GA
TV Shows: Sanford & Son (as Lamont Sanford), Baby I'm Back (as Raymond Ellis), New Odd Couple (as Oscar Madison)
Movie Titles: Full Moon High

Dennis Wilson -- b.12/4/1944 d.12/28/1983 (39)
Songwriter, Drummer, Keyboardist, Pop Singer
Names/Places: b. in Hawthorne, CA
Group Names: The Beach Boys

Dick Wilson -- b.11/11/1911 d.11/24/1941 (30)
Tenor-sax

Dick Wilson -- b.7/30/1916 d.11/19/2007 (91)
Actor, Commercial Actor
Names/Places: Meg Brown's hubby
Misc: Mr. Whipple for a 25 year span
TV Shows: McHale's Navy (as Dino Baroni)

Dolores Wilson -- b.8/9/1928 d.9/28/2010 (82)
Opera Soprano

Don Wilson -- b.9/1/1900 d.4/25/1982 (81)
TV/Radio Actor, Announcer
Misc: Jack Benny's announcer & comic foil for 33 years
TV Shows: Jack Benny Show

Don Wilson -- b.2/10/1933 N.S. d.1/22/2022 N.S. (88)
Rhythm Guitarist
Group Names: The Ventures (co-founder)

Donald Glen "Don" Wilson -- b.9/10/1954 N.S.
Actor, Martial Arts, Kickboxer
Names/Places: NN: The Dragon

"Dooley" Wilson -- b.4/3/1894 d.5/30/1953 (59)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Vaudevillan, Singer, Drummer, Pianist
TV Shows: Beulah
Movie Titles: Casablanca (sang As Time Goes By as Sam)

Dorien Wilson -- b.7/5/1963
Actor
TV Shows: Sister Sister (occasional), Dream On (as Eddie Charles), The Parkers (as Professor Stanley Oglevee), Bella and the Bulldogs (as Coach Russell), Goode Behavior (as Franklin Goode), That's So Raven
Movie Titles: You Got Served

Dorothy (Actress) Wilson -- b.11/14/1909 N.S. d.1/7/1998 N.S. (88)
Movie Actress

Dorothy (Author) Wilson -- b.5/9/1904 N.S. d.3/26/2003 N.S. (98)
Novelist, Author
Book Titles: Prince of Egypt

Doug Wilson -- b.7/5/1957 N.S.
NHL General Manager, NHL Defensive, Canadian

Earl Wilson -- b.5/3/1907 d.1/16/1987 (79)
Columnist
Names/Places: aka The Midnight Earl
Misc: Broadway gossip

Eddie Wilson -- b.4/1/1943 d.??/??/????
Rock and Roll Singer
Group Names: Eddie and the Cruisers

Edith Wilson -- b.9/2/1896 d.3/30/1981 (84)
Singer, Blues-Jazz Performer

Edith Bolling Galt Wilson -- b.10/15/1872 N.S. d.12/28/1961 N.S. (89)
First Lady
Names/Places: Woodrow's wife #2

Edmund Wilson -- b.5/8/1895 d.6/12/1972 (77)
Author, Critic

Edmund Beecher Wilson -- b.10/19/1856 d.3/3/1939 (82)
Biologist
Misc: researches in embryology and cytology

Edward Osborne Wilson -- b.6/10/1929 N.S. d.12/26/2021 N.S. (92)
Author, Biologist, Theorist, Naturalist
Misc: recognized as the world's leading authority on ants. He was also the foremost proponent of sociobiology, the study of the genetic basis of the social behaviour of all animals, including humans.

Elizabeth Wilson -- b.4/4/1921 d.5/9/2015 (94)
TV/Stage Actress
Misc: stage: East Side/West Side
TV Shows: Doc
Movie Titles: The Graduate, The Addams Family, The Birds

Ellen Louise Axson Wilson -- b.5/15/1860 d.8/6/1914 (54)
First Lady
Names/Places: Woodrow's wife #1; MN:Axson

Enrique Wilson -- b.7/27/1975
MLB Player, Dominican Republican

Eric Wilson -- b.2/21/1970
Alternative Rock Performer
Group Names: Sublime, Long Beach Dub Allstars

Ernest Judson "Jud" Wilson -- b.2/28/1894 d.6/24/1963 (69)
Baseball Manager, Baseball Player
Misc: nicknamed "Boojum", was an American third baseman, first baseman, and manager in Negro league baseball.
Sports Teams: Baltimore Black Sox (1922-1930), Homestead Grays (1931-1932 and 1940-1945), Pittsburgh Crawfords (1932), Philadelphia Stars (1933-1939)

Ethel Wilson -- b.11/28/1891 d.4/19/1980 (88)
Actress
TV Shows: The Aldrich Family (as Aunt Harriet)

"Flip" Wilson -- b.12/8/1933 d.11/25/1998 (64)
Actor, Comedian, Variety Show Host
Names/Places: b. in Jersey City, N.J.; RFN:Clerow
Misc: played characters Geraldine & Reverend Leroy
TV Shows: Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In (semireg), Flip Wilson Show (host); Charlie & Company (as Charlie Richmond)

Frank Wilson -- b.7/19/1954 N.S. d.2/6/1992 N.S. (37)
Actor

Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson -- b.6/27/1997 N.S.
Songwriter, Singer
Names/Places: Musician name: H.E.R.

Gahan Wilson -- b.2/18/1930 N.S. d.11/21/2019 N.S. (89)
Comic Strip Cartoonist, Illustrator, Author
Misc: Macabre style, appearing in "The New Yorker", "Playboy", and other magazines.

Garland Wilson -- b.6/13/1909 d.5/31/1954 (44)
Jazz Pianist, French

George Wilson -- b.??/??/???? N.S. d.7/30/1954 N.S. (100)
Actor, British

George (Basketball B. 1942) Wilson -- b.5/9/1942 N.S. d.7/29/2023 N.S. (81)
NBA Player

Georgina Wilson -- b.2/12/1986 N.S.
Model

Gerald Wilson -- b.9/4/1918 d.9/8/2014 (96)
Educator, Arranger, Composer, Bandleader, Jazz Trumpeter

Glenn Wilson -- b.12/22/1958
MLB Right Fielder

Gordon Allan "Phat" Wilson -- b.12/29/1895 d.7/26/1970 (74)
NHL Defensive, NHL Forward, Canadian
Misc: played 1917-1932
Sports Teams: Port Arthur Bearcats

Gretchen Wilson -- b.6/26/1973 N.S.
Country Music Singer
Song Titles: Redneck Woman, All Jacked Up

"Hack" Wilson -- b.4/26/1900 d.11/23/1948 (48)
MLB Center Fielder
Sports Teams: New York Giants (1923-1925), Chicago Cubs (1926-1931), Brooklyn Dodgers (1932-1934), Philadelphia Phillies (1934)

Sir Harold Wilson -- b.3/11/1916 d.5/24/1995 (79)
Prime Minister, British, English
Names/Places: FN: James; aka Lord Wilson and Baron Wilson of Rievaulx
Misc: Prime Minister 1964-70,74-76

Hawkshaw "Shaw" Wilson -- b.7/10/1960 N.S.
Country Music Performer, Country Musician
Group Names: BR549

Hazel Wilson -- b.4/8/1898 d.8/20/1992 (94)
Children's Author

Henry Wilson -- b.2/16/1812 d.11/22/1875 (63)
Vice President
Misc: 18th U.S. Vice President 1873-75

Henry Braid Wilson -- b.2/23/1861 d.1/30/1954 (92)
Naval Officer

Hugh Wilson -- b.8/21/1943 N.S. d.1/14/2018 N.S. (74)
Screenwriter, TV/Movie Director
TV Shows: WKRP in Cincinnatti, Frank's Place
Movie Titles: Police Academy, The First Wives Club

J. Frank Wilson -- b.12/11/1941 d.10/4/1991 (49)
Music Figure
Names/Places: RFN:John

Jackie Wilson -- b.6/9/1934 N.S. d.1/21/1984 N.S. (49)
Songwriter, Soul Singer
Names/Places: b. in Detroit, MI; RFN:Jack Leroy
Song Titles: Reet Petite, Lonely Teardrops, (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher

James Wilson -- b.9/14/1742 d.8/21/1798 (55)
Supreme Court Justice
Misc: Declaration of Independence signer

James (Soccer) Wilson -- b.12/1/1995 N.S.
Soccer Striker, English

James Harrison Wilson -- b.9/2/1837 d.2/23/1925 (87)
General, Army Officer

Jeannie Wilson -- b.2/4/1947
Actress, Commercial Actress, Producer, Beauty Pagent Winner
Misc: Miss Texas 1970s; The Dodge Girl in commercials
TV Shows: Simon & Simon (as Janet Fowler), Street Hawk
Movie Titles: The Devil and Max Devlin, Stir Crazy

Jeff Wilson -- b.??/??/????
Guitarist, Harmonicaist, Rock and Roll Singer
Group Names: Soul Kitchen

Jerrel Wilson -- b.10/4/1941 d.4/9/2005 (63)
NFL Player
Misc: Super Bowl I, IV
Sports Teams: Kansas City Chiefs

Joe Lee Wilson -- b.12/22/1935 d.7/17/2011 (75)
Singer

John Wilson -- b.4/5/1595 J-LD d.2/22/1674 J-LD (78)
Composer, Musician, British

John Wilson -- b.12/3/1947
Rock and Roll Drummer, Irish
Group Names: Them

John Arthur Wilson -- b.2/23/1959
Golfer

John "Bootsie" Wilson -- b.7/18/1940 N.S. d.9/21/2009 N.S. (69)
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: The Silhouettes (lead singer)

Joyce Vincent Wilson -- b.12/14/1946
Pop Singer
Group Names: Tony Orlando & Dawn

Julie Wilson -- b.10/21/1924 d.4/5/2015 (90)
Actress, Singer
Misc: some sources say b. 1925

Justin Wilson -- b.7/31/1978 N.S. d.8/24/2015 N.S. (37)
Auto Racer

Justin "Cajun Chef" Wilson -- b.4/24/1914 N.S. d.9/5/2001 N.S. (87)
Humorist, Chef

Karl Wilson -- b.9/10/1964
NFL Linebacker

Kassian McCarrell Wilson -- b.8/9/2009
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Dagmara Dominczyk and Patrick's son

Kenneth Wilson -- b.6/8/1936 d.6/15/2013 (77)
Physicist

Kevin Wilson -- b.5/20/1960
Actor

Kim Wilson -- b.1/6/1951
Songwriter, Harmonicaist, Blues Singer, Rock and Roll Singer
Group Names: Fabulous Thunderbirds
Song Titles: Tuff Enuff, Wrap It Up

Kris Wilson -- b.8/6/1976
MLB Pitcher

Kristen Wilson -- b.9/4/1969
Actress
Movie Titles: Doctor Dolittle (series), Walking Tall (2004), Bulletproof

Lainey Wilson -- b.5/19/1992 N.S.
Actress, Songwriter, Country Music Singer

Landon Wilson -- b.3/13/1975
NHL Player, American

Lanford Wilson -- b.4/13/1937 N.S. d.3/24/2011 N.S. (73)
Playwright, American

Larry Wilson -- b.3/24/1938 N.S. d.9/17/2020 N.S. (82)
NFL Coach, NFL Safety
Misc: 8x Pro Bowl, 8x All-Pro; Cardinals #8 retired
Sports Teams: St. Louis Cardinals (player 1960-1972), coach 1973-1979), Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals (1988-1993 as Phoenix and 1994-2002 as Arizona)

Lester Wilson -- b.4/13/1942 d.2/14/1993 (50)
Director, Choreographer, Dancer

Lionel Wilson -- b.3/22/1924 d.4/30/2003 (79)
Cartoon Voice Actor
Names/Places: RN: Lionel Lazarus Salzer
TV Shows: Tom Terrific, Crabby Appleton

Lois Wilson -- b.6/28/1894 d.1/8/1983 (88)
Actress
TV Shows: The Aldrich Family (as Mrs. Alice Aldrich)

Luke Wilson -- b.9/21/1971
Actor, Director
Movie Titles: Legally Blonde, Idiocracy, My Dog Skip, The Royal Tenenbaums, Old School, Alex and Emma, The Family Stone, Hoot, My Super Ex-Girlfriend, Battle for Terra

Lulu Wilson -- b.10/7/2005
Actress

Lyle Wilson -- b.8/2/1899 d.5/23/1967 (67)
Journalist
Misc: souce of death date: The Desert Sun, quoting that he died "today", meaning the date the publication was published that Tuesday in 1967

Maddie Wilson -- b.1/20/1997 N.S.
Songwriter, Country Music Singer

Mara Wilson -- b.7/24/1987 N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: Melrose Place (as Nikki Petrova for five episodes)
Movie Titles: Matilda, Miracle on 34th Street (1994), A Simple Wish, Mrs. Doubtfire

Marc Wilson -- b.2/15/1957
NFL Quarterback, College Football Figure
Misc: 2s Super Bowl champ; in the College Football Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: Oakland/L.A. Raiders (1980-1987), New England Patriots (1989-1990)

Marcus Wilson -- b.4/16/1968
NFL Player

Margaret Wilson -- b.1/16/1882 d.10/6/1973 (91)
Novelist

Mari Wilson -- b.9/29/1957
Singer, English

Marie Wilson -- b.10/12/1974
Actress

Marie Wilson -- b.8/19/1916 d.11/23/1972 (56)
Radio Actress, TV/Movie Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress
TV Shows: My Friend Irma (as Irma Peterson), Where's Huddles (as Penny McCoy)

Marie Lamoureaux Wilson -- b.2/3/1991
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Ann Wilson's adoptive daughter

Marilyn Wilson -- b.2/6/1948 N.S.
Pop Singer
Names/Places: Brian's ex-
Group Names: The Honeys

Mary Wilson -- b.3/6/1944 N.S. d.2/8/2021 N.S. (76)
Actress, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: b. in Detroit
Group Names: The Supremes, soloist

Mary Louise Wilson -- b.11/12/1931 N.S.
Actress, Comedienne, Singer
TV Shows: One Day at a Time (as Ginny Wrobliki)
Movie Titles: Nebraska, Stepmon, Pet Sematary

Matt Wilson -- b.9/27/1964
Jazz Drummer

Sir Mawn Wilson -- b.6/4/1973
NFL Wide Receiver, College Football Player
Misc: Superbowl XXXII

Melanie Wilson -- b.10/14/1961 N.S.
TV Actress
Names/Places: Meg Brown & Dick's daughter
TV Shows: Perfect Strangers (as Jennifer Lyon)

Meri Wilson -- b.6/15/1949 d.12/28/2002 (53)
Novelty Singer
Names/Places: LN: Edgemon
Song Titles: Telephone Man, Peter the Meter Reader

Michael Wilson -- b.3/4/1944
Drummer, British
Group Names: Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick, and Tich (he was Mick)

Michael G. Wilson -- b.1/21/1942
Writer, Screenwriter, Producer
Movie Titles: The Crow, Alien: Resurrection, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Dead Man, James Bond (film series)

Mike Wilson -- b.2/26/1975
NHL Defensive, Canadian

Mookie Wilson -- b.2/9/1956
MLB Coach, MLB Player
Names/Places: RFN:William

Murry Wilson -- b.7/2/1917 N.S. d.6/4/1973 N.S. (55)
Celebrity Dad
Names/Places: father of three of the Beach Boys: Brian, Dennis, and Carl

Nancy (Jazz Singer) Wilson -- b.2/20/1937 N.S. d.12/13/2018 N.S. (81)
Actress, Jazz Singer, Soul Singer
Names/Places: b. in Chillicothe, Ohio
Misc: NOT the Heart singer; some say b. 1940

Nancy (Rock Singer) Wilson -- b.3/16/1954
Songwriter, Keyboardist, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist
Names/Places: b. in Seattle, WA
Misc: NOT the soul singer
Group Names: Heart
Song Titles: Crazy on You, Magic Man, Barracuda, Straight On, Tell It Like It Is, What About Love, Never, These Dreams, Nothin' at All, Alone, Who Will You Run To, There's The Girl, All I Wanna Do is Make Love to You
Album Titles: Dreamboat Annie, Little Queen, Magazine, Dog and Butterfly, Bebe le Strange, Private Audition, Passionworks, Heart, Bad Animals, Brigade

Nathaniel Wilson -- b.??/??/???? d.??/??/1980
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: The Coasters

Nigel Wilson -- b.1/12/1970
MLB Outfielder, Canadian

Nile Wilson -- b.1/17/1996 N.S.
Gymnast, English

Norro Wilson -- b.4/4/1938 N.S. d.6/8/2017 N.S. (79)
Music Producer, Composer, Songwriter, Country Music Singer
Names/Places: RFN:Norris
Misc: in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

Owen Wilson -- b.11/18/1968
Actor
Movie Titles: The Haunting, The Minus Man, Shanghai Noon, Meet the Parents, Behind Enemy Lines, The Royal Tenenbaums, Shanghai Knights, The Perfect Bounce, Starsky and Hutch movie, The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou, Wedding Crashers, Cars, You Me and Dupree, Marley and Me, Night at the Museum

Patrick Wilson -- b.7/3/1973 N.S.
Actor, Producer, Singer
TV Shows: A Gifted Man (as Dr. Michael Holt), Fargo (as Lou Solverson)
Movie Titles: Aquaman, Hard Candy, Watchmen, Little Children, Insidious, The Conjuring, Lakeview Terrace, Passengers

Patrick Wilson -- b.2/1/1969
Alternative Rock Drummer
Group Names: Weezer, Evening

Paul Wilson -- b.3/28/1973
MLB Pitcher

Paul Wilson -- b.1/6/1935 d.5/6/1988 (53)
Soul Singer
Group Names: The Flamingos

Paul Wilson -- b.4/9/????
Actor

Peggy Wilson -- b.12/28/1934
Golfer

Peta Wilson -- b.11/18/1970
Designer, Actress, Model, Australian
TV Shows: La Femme Nikita (star)
Movie Titles: Superman Returns, Beautiful, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

Pete Wilson -- b.8/23/1933
Senator, Governor
Misc: former California governor

Peter Wilson -- b.11/25/1904 N.S. d.2/13/1983 N.S. (78)
Soccer Player, Soccer Striker, American, Scottish

Peter Wilson -- b.3/8/1913 N.S. d.6/3/1984 N.S. (71)
Businessperson, British
Misc: Auctioneer

Peter Frederick Wilson -- b.9/15/1947
Soccer Player, Australian

Preston Wilson -- b.7/19/1974
MLB Player

Rainn Wilson -- b.1/20/1966
Actor
TV Shows: Six Feet Under, The Office (as Dwight Schrute)
Movie Titles: The Rocker, Monsters vs. Aliens, Super, Juno

Ralph Wilson Jr. -- b.10/17/1918 d.3/25/2014 (95)
Businessperson, NFL Owner
Misc: 2x AFL champ, 4x AFC champ; Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame
Sports Teams: Buffalo Bills (founder and owner 1959-2014)

Ray (Genesis) Wilson -- b.9/8/1968 N.S.
Rock and Roll Musician
Group Names: Genesis

Ray (Soccer) Wilson -- b.12/17/1934 N.S. d.5/15/2018 N.S. (83)
Soccer Player, English
Misc: MBE; left back

Reagan Diana Wilson -- b.3/6/1947 N.S.
Actress, Model, Playmate
Misc: October 1967

Rebel Wilson -- b.3/2/1980 N.S.
Writer, Actress, Comedienne, Australian
Names/Places: b. in Sydney, New South Wales
Misc: People, imdb and Wikipedia say b. March 2, AP says b. Feb 3. Which is it?
TV Shows: Super Fun Night
Movie Titles: Bridesmaids, Pitch Perfect (series)

Reinard Wilson -- b.12/17/1973
NFL Linebacker

Reno Wilson -- b.1/20/1969
Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer
TV Shows: Mike and Molly (as Officer Carl Millan)
Movie Titles: Crank (series), Transformers

Richard Wilson -- b.12/25/1915 d.8/21/1991 (75)
Writer, Actor, Movie Producer/Director, Movie Director

Richard (Scottish Actor) Wilson -- b.7/9/1936 N.S.
Actor, Stage Director, Scottish
TV Shows: One Foot in the Grave (as Victor Meldrew), Only When I Laugh (as Dr. Gordon Thorpe)

Ricky (New Wave Musician) Wilson -- b.3/19/1953 d.10/12/1985 (32)
Composer, Singer, New Wave Guitarist
Names/Places: b. in Athens, GA; Cindy's (also B-52s) brother
Group Names: The B-52's

Ricky (Rock Musician) Wilson -- b.1/17/1978 N.S.
Rock Singer, English
Names/Places: not to be confused with Ricky Wilson of B-52's fame
Group Names: Kaiser Chiefs

Rita Wilson -- b.10/26/1956
Actress, Producer, Singer
Movie Titles: It's Complicateed, Sleepless in Seattle, Now and Then, The Story of Us, Runaway Bride, Jingle All The Way

Robert Wilson -- b.10/4/1941 N.S. d.7/31/2025 N.S. (83)
Playwright, Producer, Stage Director

Robert (NFL B. 1969) Wilson -- b.1/13/1969 N.S.
NFL Runningback

Robert (NFL B. 1974) Wilson -- b.6/23/1974 N.S. d.9/8/2020 N.S. (46)

Robert Primrose "Bob" Wilson -- b.10/30/1941 N.S.
Sportscaster, Soccer Goal Keeper, English

Robert Woodrow Wilson -- b.1/10/1936
Astronomer, Physicist

Robin Wilson -- b.7/12/1965
Alternative Rock Singer
Group Names: Gin Blossoms

Roger Wilson -- b.10/8/1956
Actor
TV Shows: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Movie Titles: Porky's (series), Blow Out

Ron Wilson -- b.2/5/1933
Harmonicaist, Percussionist

Ron Wilson -- b.3/9/1945 N.S. d.5/19/1989 N.S. (44)
Rock and Roll Drummer
Group Names: Surfaris

Ronald Lawrence "Ron" Wilson -- b.5/28/1955 N.S.
NHL Coach, NHL Player, Olympic Athlete, Canadian
Sports Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs, Kloten Flyers, HC Davos Minnesota, North Stars

Russell Wilson -- b.11/29/1988 N.S.
NFL Quarterback
Misc: winner of Super Bowl 48
Sports Teams: Seattle Seahawks

Ruth Wilson -- b.1/13/1982 N.S.
Actress, English
TV Shows: The Affair (as Alison Bailey)
Movie Titles: The Lone Ranger, Saving Mr. Banks, Locke

Samuel Wilson -- b.9/13/1766 d.7/31/1854 (87)
Revolutionary, Merchant
Misc: Original Uncle Sam

Scott Wilson -- b.3/29/1942 N.S. d.10/6/2018 N.S. (76)
Actor
TV Shows: The Walking Dead (as Hershel Greene), The OA (as Abel Johnson)
Movie Titles: Monster, Dead Man Walking, The Last Samuari, In Cold Blood

Shadow Wilson -- b.9/25/1919 N.S. d.7/11/1959 N.S. (39)
Jazz Drummer

Shaunette Renée Wilson -- b.1/19/1990 N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: Billions, The Resident
Movie Titles: Black Panther

Sheree J. Wilson -- b.12/12/1958
Actress, Producer
Names/Places: MN:Julienne
Misc: some say b. 1959 or 1960
TV Shows: Our Family Honor (as Rita Danzig), Dallas (as April Stevens Ewing), Walker Texas Ranger (as Alex Cahill)

Sid Wilson -- b.1/20/1977 N.S.
Heavy Metal Musician
Group Names: Slipknot

Sienna Princess Wilson -- b.4/28/2017 N.S.
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Ciara and Russell Wilson's daughter

Skye Alexandra Wilson -- b.2/12/2001
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Marie and Michael's daughter

Sloan Wilson -- b.5/8/1920 d.5/25/2003 (83)
Novelist

Steve Wilson -- b.2/9/1961 N.S.
Jazz Saxophonist

Steve Wilson -- b.12/13/1964
MLB Pitcher, Canadian

Stuart Wilson -- b.12/25/1946
Actor, English
Movie Titles: Enemy of the State, Lethal Weapon 3, The Mask of Zorro, Hot Fuzz

Stuart Wilson -- b.9/24/1903 d.8/1/1991 (87)
Actor

Tara Wilson -- b.2/25/1982
Actress, Canadian
Movie Titles: Snuffed Out, Pinero, Frame of Mind, Motive

Teddy Wilson -- b.11/24/1912 N.S. d.7/31/1986 N.S. (73)
Arranger, Composer, Bandleader, Jazz Pianist
Names/Places: RFN:Theodore
Misc: Benny Goodman's most popular pianist
Group Names: Benny Goodman

Terry (Actor) Wilson -- b.9/3/1923 N.S. d.3/30/1999 N.S. (75)
Actor
TV Shows: Wagon Train (as Bill Hawks)

Theodore Wilson -- b.12/10/1943 d.7/21/1991 (47)
Actor
TV Shows: Roll Out, That's My Mama (as Earl Chambers the Postman), Sanford Arms, Good Times (as Sweet Daddy), Crazy Like a Fox (as Ernie), Redd Foxx Show (as Jim-Jam)

Thomas F. Wilson -- b.4/15/1959 N.S.
Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Podcast Host, Musician
TV Shows: Freaks and Geeks (as Coach Fredericks), Pig Goat Banana Cricket
Movie Titles: Back to the Future (series), The Heat

Tim Wilson -- b.8/5/1961 d.2/26/2014 (52)
Comedian, Country Music Singer
Misc: a staple of the comedy circuit and has been a veteran in country comedy.

Tom Wilson -- b.8/1/1931 d.9/16/2011 (80)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Misc: creator of Ziggy
Book Titles: Ziggy

Tom (Football) Wilson -- b.2/24/1944 N.S. d.8/10/2016 N.S. (72)
College Football Coach, College Football Player, Football Quarterback
Misc: High School Football Coach

Tony Wilson -- b.10/8/1947
Songwriter, Bass Singer/Basso, Rhythm and Blues Singer, British, Trinidadian
Group Names: Hot Chocolate

Torrie Wilson -- b.7/24/1975 N.S.
Actress, Wrestler, Model

Trent Wilson -- b.3/6/1973
Country Music Singer

Trevor Wilson -- b.3/16/1968
NBA Player

Trevor Wilson -- b.6/7/1966
MLB Pitcher

Trey Wilson -- b.1/21/1948 d.1/16/1989 (40)
Actor
Movie Titles: Bull Durham, Twins, Raising Arizona

Vivian Jenna Wilson -- b.4/15/2004 N.S.
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Elon Musk's daughter; born a male

Waddell Wilson -- b.12/29/1936 N.S.
Auto Racer

Wade Wilson -- b.2/1/1959 N.S. d.2/1/2019 N.S. (60)
NFL Coach, NFL Quarterback

Warren Wilson -- b.2/26/1968
Radio Disc Jock
Misc: Radio Presenter QBN-FM, Australia, Known on radio for Queenvember during November remembering Freddie Mercury and the band Queen. (sent by Warren Wilson)

Wendy Wilson -- b.10/16/1969
Pop Singer
Names/Places: b. in Los Angeles; Marilyn Rovell & Brian's daughter
Group Names: Wilson Phillips

William (Aquatics) Wilson -- b.11/13/1844 N.S. d.6/1/1912 N.S. (67)
Swimmer, English
Misc: Swimming Instructor and Coach

William (Politician) Wilson -- b.4/2/1862 d.5/25/1934 (72)
Politician, Leader, Scottish
Misc: United Mine Workers of America

Willie Wilson -- b.7/8/1947
Drummer, British

Willie Wilson -- b.7/9/1955
MLB Player
Misc: Gold Glove

Woodrow Wilson -- b.12/28/1856 d.2/3/1924 (67)
President
Names/Places: b. in Staunton, Virginia; FN:Thomas; d. in his home in Washington
Misc: 28th U.S. President 1913-21

Yvette Wilson -- b.3/6/1964 d.6/14/2012 (48)
Actress, Comedienne
TV Shows: Moesha

Zach Wilson -- b.8/3/1999 N.S.
NFL Quarterback

George Wilton -- b.11/24/1876 N.S. d.4/6/1950 N.S. (73)
Tenor

Michael Wilton -- b.2/23/1962
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist
Names/Places: NN: The Whip
Misc: most say b. Feb 23, UP says b. Feb 22
Group Names: Queensryche

Penelope Wilton -- b.6/3/1946 N.S.
Actress, English
TV Shows: Ever Decreasing Circles (as Ann Bryce), Downtown Abbey (as Isobel Crawley)
Movie Titles: Match Point, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Shaun of the Dead, Pride and Prejudice

Taylor Wily -- b.6/14/1969 N.S. d.6/20/2024 N.S. (55)
Actor, Wrestler
TV Shows: Magnum P.I., Hawaii Five-O (as Kamekona)
Movie Titles: Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Crissy Wilzak -- b.3/28/1949 N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: Mork & Mindy (as Glenda Faye 'Crissy' Comstock)

Doug Wimbish -- b.9/22/1956
Rock and Roll Bassist
Group Names: Living Colour

Damon Wimbley -- b.11/4/1966
Rapper
Names/Places: aka Kool Rock
Group Names: The Fat Boys

Brian Wimmer -- b.10/1/1959
Actor, Director
TV Shows: China Beach (as Boonie Lanier), Flipper (1995 as Dr. Keith Ricks)
Movie Titles: A Nightmare on Elm Street, Tank Girl

BeBe Winans -- b.9/17/1962
Gospel Singer, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: RN: Benjamin Winans

CeCe Winans -- b.10/8/1964
Gospel Singer, Rhythm and Blues Singer

Deborah Joy Winans -- b.9/6/1983 N.S.
Actress, Singer
TV Shows: Greenleaf

Jeff Winans -- b.10/12/1951 d.12/21/2012 N.S. (61)
NFL Defensive End
Misc: d. Dec 22?

Michael Winans -- b.6/5/1959
Gospel Singer
Group Names: The Winans

Ronald Winans -- b.6/30/1956 d.6/17/2005 (48)
Gospel Singer
Group Names: The Winans

Tydus Winans -- b.7/26/1972
NFL Wide Receiver

Vickie Winans -- b.10/18/1953
Gospel Singer

Ethel Winant -- b.8/5/1922 d.11/29/2003 (81)
Producer
Misc: Casting director

Bo Winberg -- b.3/27/1939 N.S. d.1/3/2020 N.S. (80)
Songwriter, Singer, Guitarist, Swedish
Group Names: The Spotnicks (lead)

Camille Winbush -- b.2/9/1990
Actress
TV Shows: Minor Adjustments (as Emma Aimes), Bernie Mac Show (as Vanessa)
Movie Titles: The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samuari, Dinosaur

Troy Winbush -- b.3/12/1970
Actor
TV Shows: Medical Investigation (as Frank Powell), The Goldbergs (as Officer Puchinski)
Movie Titles: National Treasure: Book of Secrets, The Replacements, John Q, The Principal

April Winchell -- b.1/4/1960 N.S.
Writer, Comedienne, Radio Talk Show Hostess, Cartoon Voice Actress
Names/Places: Paul's daughter
TV Shows: Kid Power, Recess, Darkwing Duck, Goof Troop, Tom and Jerry Kids, Bonkers, SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron, Aladdin, Sonic the Hedgehog, Bump in the Night, Timon and Pumbaa, Gargoyles, Earthworm Jim, Mighty Ducks, Quack Pack, Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper, Johnny Bravo, Extreme Ghosbusters, 101 Dalmatians: The Series, Recess, Hercules, Men in Black: The Series, All Dogs Go to Heaven: The Series, CatDog, Pepper Ann, The Wild Thornberrys, Mickey Mouse Works, Buzz Lightyear of Star Command, Rugrats, House of Mouse, The Legend of Tarzan, That '80s Show (as Mrs. Nealon, not just the voice this time), Teamo Supremo, Lilo and Stitch, Kim Possible, Bratz, Legion of Super Heroes, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Phineas and Ferb, King of the Hill, As Told by Ginger, Curous George, Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated, Robot and Monster, Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness
Movie Titles: Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Jetsons: The Movie, Hollyrock-a-Bye Baby, Antz, Recess: School's Out, Happily N'Ever After, Monsters University, Despicable Me 2, Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League

Lynn Winchell -- b.5/4/1947 N.S.
Playmate
Misc: December 1967

Newton Horace Winchell -- b.12/17/1839 d.5/2/1914 (74)
Geologist

Paul Winchell -- b.12/21/1922 d.6/24/2005 (82)
Inventor, Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Puppet Actor, Ventriloquist
Names/Places: b. in New York City
Misc: puppetmaster with Jerry Mahoney & Knucklehead Smiff; voiced many Hanna-Barbera shows; The Scrubbing Bubble; artifical heart inventor
TV Shows: The Paul Winchell Show (1950s), Circus Time (ringmaster), Dastardly & Muttley and Their Flying Machines (as Dick Dastardly), Goober & the Ghost Chaser (as Goober), The Smurfs (as Gargamel), Winnie the Pooh (as Tigger)

Walter Winchell -- b.4/7/1897 N.S. d.2/20/1972 N.S. (74)
Journalist, Columnist, TV/Radio Actor, TV Host, Vaudevillan, Singer
Names/Places: b. in New York City; RLN:Winechel
Misc: radio in 1930-40s
TV Shows: The Untouchables (narrator), Walter Winchell Show

Jesse Winchester -- b.5/17/1944 d.4/11/2014 (69)
Songwriter, Guitarist, Pop Singer

Oliver Winchester -- b.11/30/1810 d.12/11/1880 (70)
Industrialist, Manufacturer
Misc: famous rifle maker

Philip Winchester -- b.3/24/1981 N.S.
Actor
Movie Titles: Strike Back, Chicago Justice, Chicago Med

Jeff Wincott -- b.5/8/1956
Actor, Producer/Director, Canadian
TV Shows: Night Heat (as Det. Frank Giambone)
Movie Titles: Unstoppable, The Invasion, Prom Night

Michael Wincott -- b.1/21/1958
Actor, Canadian
Movie Titles: The Crow, Alien: Resurrection, Dead Man, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

Herbert Warren Wind -- b.8/11/1916 d.5/30/2005 (88)
Writer, Golfer, Golf Writer

Beatrice Winde -- b.1/5/1924 d.1/3/2004 (79)
Actress

Kristine Winder -- b.10/15/1955 N.S. d.3/14/2011 N.S. (55)
Playmate, Canadian
Misc: October 1977

Sammy Winder -- b.7/15/1959
NFL Runningback

Wolfgang Windgassen -- b.6/26/1914 d.9/8/1974 (60)
Opera Singer, German

Barry Windham -- b.7/4/1960 N.S.
Wrestler
Names/Places: The son of wrestler Blackjack Mulligan

Craig Windham -- b.6/20/1949 N.S. d.2/28/2016 N.S. (66)
Newscaster, Journalist
Misc: worked for National Public Radio as a reporter and journalist

Robert Jack Windham -- b.11/26/1942 N.S. d.4/7/2016 N.S. (73)
Football Player, Wrestler
Names/Places: ring name: Blackjack Mulligan

Tobie Windham -- b.2/19/1984 N.S.
Actor
Arts Titles: PL: American Buffalo, Hamlet, The Brothers Size, Seven Guitars;

Kai Winding -- b.5/18/1922 N.S. d.5/6/1983 N.S. (60)
Composer, Jazz Trombonist, Danish (Denmark)

Mike Windischmann -- b.12/6/1965
Soccer Defender, West German

Robert George "Bob" Windle -- b.11/7/1944 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Australian

William Windom -- b.9/28/1923 d.8/16/2012 (88)
TV/Movie Actor
Names/Places: b. in New York City
TV Shows: The Farmer's Daughter (as Congressman Glen Morley), My World & Welcome to It (as John Monroe), The Girl with Something Extra (as Stuart Kline), Murder She Wrote (as Dr. Seth Hazlitt), Once an Eagle, Blind Ambition
Movie Titles: Escape, The Homecoming, Desperate Lives

Dame Barbara Windsor -- b.8/6/1937 N.S. d.12/10/2020 N.S. (83)
Actress, Producer, English
TV Shows: EastEnders (as Peggy)
Movie Titles: Alice in Wonderland (2010), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Alice Throught the Looking Glass (2016)

Bob Windsor -- b.12/19/1942
NFL Tight End

Claire Windsor -- b.4/14/1892 d.10/23/1972 (80)
Movie Actress
Names/Places: RMLN:Viola Cronk

Gloria Windsor -- b.7/9/1936 N.S.
Model, Playmate
Misc: April 1957

Marie Windsor -- b.12/11/1919 d.12/10/2000 (80)
Radio Actress, Movie/Stage Actress
Names/Places: RN:Emily Marie Bertelson

Melinda Windsor -- b.6/25/1944 N.S.
Playmate
Misc: February 1966

Kirk Windstein -- b.4/14/1965 N.S.
Heavy Metal Singer/Guitarist, English
Group Names: Crowbar

Bobby Wine -- b.9/17/1938
MLB Manager, MLB Coach, MLB Pitcher
Misc: Gold Glove
Sports Teams: Philadelphia Phillies

Toni Wine -- b.6/4/1947 N.S.
Songwriter, Pop Singer
Misc: wrote songs for The Mindbenders, Tony Orlando and Dawn, Elvis Presley, and Checkmates Ltd.
Group Names: The Archies
Song Titles: "Sugar, Sugar", "Jingle Jangle"
TV Shows: The Archies (as the singing voice of Veronica, Jane Webb Edwards provided the talking voice of Veronica)

Amy Winehouse -- b.9/14/1983 N.S. d.7/23/2011 N.S. (27)
Songwriter, Singer
Misc: death date is according to when she was found dead.

Jason Winer -- b.12/7/1972
Actor, Producer/Director
TV Shows: Modern Family (producer)
Movie Titles: Arthur, The Adventures of Big Handsome Guy with his Little Friend

Chuck Winfield -- b.2/5/1943
Flugelhorn, Saxophonist, Trumpeter
Group Names: "Blood, Sweat & Tears"

Dave Winfield -- b.10/3/1951
MLB Outfielder
Names/Places: RN:David Mark
Misc: 7x Gold Glove; selected in 4 major sports league drafts in 1973--NFL, NBA, ABA, and MLB; chose baseball and has played in 12 All-Star Games over 20-year career; at age 41, helped lead Toronto to World Series title in 1992; N.Y. Yankee, Toronto Blue Jay, Twins, Cleveland Indians (1995), first player over 40 to drive in over 100 runs in a season (108 RBIs in 1992), 19th player to hit 3,000; 432+ HRs; 3098+ hits, 1,833+ RBIs
Sports Teams: San Diego Padres (1973-1980), New York Yankees (1981-1990), California Angels (1990-1991), Toronto Blue Jays (1992), Minnesota Twins (1993-1994), Cleveland Indians (1995)

Paul Winfield -- b.5/22/1939 d.3/7/2004 (64)
Actor
Names/Places: b. in Los Angeles
Misc: some say b. 1940 or b. 1941
TV Shows: Julia (as Paul Cameron), Roots, The Blue & the Gray, 227 (as Julian C. Barlow), Family Matters

William Winfield -- b.8/24/1929 N.S. d.7/27/2021 N.S. (91)
Singer, Doo Wop Performer
Group Names: The Harptones

Oprah Winfrey -- b.1/29/1954 N.S.
TV/Movie Actress, TV Talk Show Hostess, Producer
Names/Places: b. in Kosciuska, Miss.; Oprah was supposed to be Orpah but a bureaucrat goofed up the birth certificate; Oprah is Harpo spelled backwards!
Misc: some say b. 1953, former Miss Black Tennessee
TV Shows: Oprah Winfrey Show
Movie Titles: Brewster Place, Beloved

Karen Wing -- b.11/14/1964 N.S.
Personality
TV Shows: Zoom (1976-1977)

Chad Wingard -- b.7/29/1993 N.S.
Australian Rules Football Player, Australian

David Wingate -- b.12/15/1963
NBA Player

Debra Winger -- b.5/16/1955
Jewish, Actress, Producer
Names/Places: b. in Cleveland, Oh.; FN:Mary; Timothy Hutton's ex-wife
TV Shows: Wonder Woman (as Drusilla), The Ranch
Movie Titles: The Sheltering Sky, Urban Cowboy, Terms of Endearment, An Officer & a Gentleman, Leap of Faith, Shadowlands

Kipp Winger -- b.6/21/1961
Heavy Metal Singer
Names/Places: RFN:Charles Frederick
Group Names: Winger (lead)

Wally Wingert -- b.5/6/1961 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Video Game Voice Actor, Novelty Singer
Misc: a prolific cartoon voice actor since the 1990s
Song Titles: Adam West, The World Is Mine, Chiller
TV Shows: Bleach (as Renju, English version), Naruto: Shippuden (as Aoba), The Garfield Show (as Jon Arbuckle), Family Guy (as various characters)
Video Games: Marvel Heroes, Benno's Great Race Interactive Ride, Skylanders (series), Naruto Shippuden (series), Lego Marvel's Avengers (series), Lego Jurassic World, Batman: Arkham Asylum

Jennifer Winget -- b.5/30/1985 N.S.
Actress, Personality, Model, Asia Indian
TV Shows: Saraswatichandra (as Kumid)

Dontonio Wingfield -- b.6/23/1974
NBA Player

Major Walter Clopton Wingfield -- b.9/16/1833 d.4/18/1912 (78)
Inventor, Tennis Player, British
Names/Places: NN: The Father of Tennis

Pete Wingfield -- b.5/7/1948
Music Producer, Music Journalist, Songwriter, Singer, Keyboardist, Pianist, English
Misc: a sought-after sessionist/producer

Richard Wingo -- b.9/4/1975 N.S.
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: Jagged Edge

Jason Wingreen -- b.10/9/1920 d.12/25/2015 N.S. (95)
Actor
TV Shows: All in the Family (as Harry Snowden), Archie Bunker's Place (as Harry Snowden)
Movie Titles: Airplane!, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (as Boba Fett)

Billy Wingrove -- b.12/17/1982 N.S.
Soccer Player, English

Michael Winkelman -- b.6/27/1946 d.7/27/1999 (53)
Actor
TV Shows: Real McCoys (as Little Luke McCoy)

Hermann Winkelmann -- b.3/8/1849 d.1/18/1912 (62)
Tenor, Opera Singer, German

Jimmy Winkfield -- b.4/12/1880 N.S. or 4/12/1882 N.S. d.3/23/1974 N.S.
Horse Jockey

Tad Winklarz -- b.10/20/1965
Pianist, Saxophonist

Austin Winkler -- b.10/25/1984
Rock and Roll Singer

Henry Winkler -- b.10/30/1945 N.S.
TV/Movie Actor, TV Producer/Director, Movie Producer/Director
Names/Places: b. in New York City
TV Shows: Happy Days (as Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli), Night Shift, Monty (as Monty Richardson), Royal Pains (as Eddie R. Lawson)

Irwin Winkler -- b.5/25/1931 N.S.
Producer/Director
Movie Titles: The Wolf of Wall Street, Goodfellas, Rocky, Raging Bull

Harry Winks -- b.2/2/1996 N.S.
Soccer Midfielder, English

Sammie Winmill -- b.11/28/1948
Actress, English
TV Shows: Doctor in the House (as Nurse), Doctor in Charge, The Tomorrow People
Movie Titles: The Pied Piper, Futtocks End

Colonel Matt Winn -- b.6/30/1861 d.10/6/1949 (88)
Sports Figure
Misc: racing horse exec

Kitty Winn -- b.2/21/1944
Actress
TV Shows: Beacon Hill
Movie Titles: The Exorcist (series)

Mary Day Winn -- b.7/23/1888 N.S. d.10/1/1965 N.S. (77)
Writer

Randy Winn -- b.6/9/1974
MLB Player

Michael Winner -- b.10/30/1935 d.1/21/2013 (77)
Movie Producer/Director
Movie Titles: Big Sleep, Death Wish

Septimus Winner -- b.5/11/1827 d.11/22/1902 (75)
Teacher, Songwriter, Musician

Katheryn Winnick -- b.12/17/1977 N.S.
Actress, Canadian
TV Shows: Vikings (as Lagertha)
Movie Titles: 50 First Dates, Killers, Love and Other Drugs

Charles Winninger -- b.5/26/1884 d.1/27/1969 (84)
Movie Actor
Misc: d. Jan 19?

Herm Winningham -- b.12/1/1961
MLB Player

Mare Winningham -- b.5/16/1959
Actress, Songwriter, Singer
Names/Places: b. in Phoenix, AZ
TV Shows: Gong Show (winner), The Thorn Birds, St. Elmo's Fire, Clubhouse (as Lynne Young)
Movie Titles: St. Elmo's Fire, Georgia, Miracle Mile, Turner and Hooch, The War, Dandelion, Swing Vote, Brothers, Mildred Pierce, Hatfields and McCoys, American Horror Story: Hotel

Marissa Jaret Winokur -- b.2/2/1973 N.S.
Actress
Arts Titles: PL: Hairspray

Kim Winona -- b.10/10/1930 d.6/23/1978 (47)
Actress
Misc: Sioux indian

Kate Winslet -- b.10/5/1975
Actress, English
Movie Titles: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Revolutionary Road, Titanic the Movie, Iris, Mr. Sunshine, Finding Neverland, The Holiday

Dick Winslow -- b.3/25/1915 d.2/7/1991 (75)
Actor
Movie Titles: Tom Sawyer, Mutiny on the Bounty

Edward Winslow -- b.10/18/1595 J-LD d.5/8/1655 J-LD (59)
Governor, English
Misc: founder of the Plymouth colony in Massachusetts.

George "Foghorn" Winslow -- b.5/3/1946 N.S. d.6/13/2015 N.S. (69)
Actor
Names/Places: RLN:Wenzlaff

John Winslow -- b.5/10/1703 d.4/17/1774 (70)
General, Army Officer

Kellen Winslow -- b.11/5/1957
NFL Tight End
Misc: 5x Pro Bowl; in the Chargers, College, and Pro Football Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: Missouri College, San Diego Chargers (1979-1987)

Kellen Winslow II -- b.7/21/1983
NFL Player

Michael Winslow -- b.9/6/1958
Actor, Comedian, Producer
Names/Places: b. in Spokane, Washington
Movie Titles: Spaceballs, Police Academy (series)

Justin Winsor -- b.1/2/1831 N.S. d.10/22/1897 N.S. (66)
Historian
Misc: founder and the first president of the American Library Association

Kathleen Winsor -- b.10/16/1919 d.5/26/2003 (83)
Author

Roy Winsor -- b.4/13/1912 d.5/31/1987 (75)
TV Producer
TV Shows: Search for Tomorrow, Love of Life

Mary Elizabeth Winstead -- b.11/28/1984 N.S.
Actress, Producer, Singer
TV Shows: BrainDead, Passions, Fargo, Mercy Street
Movie Titles: Death Proof, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, Smashed, Final Destination 3, The Thing: The Beginning and Black Christmas, Live Free or Die Hard, A Good Day to Die Hard

Ben Winston -- b.10/13/1981 N.S.
Producer, English
TV Shows: The X-Factor UK

Darrin Winston -- b.7/6/1966 d.8/15/2008 (42)
MLB Player

Don Winston -- b.12/13/1970 N.S.
Actor, Producer
Movie Titles: Behind Enemy Lines, Deceiver, Daddy Day Care, The Sweetest Thing

Donna Winston -- b.12/27/1966
Actress

Harry Winston -- b.3/1/1896 d.12/28/1978 (82)
Jewelry Designer

Hattie Winston -- b.3/3/1945 N.S.
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress
TV Shows: Rugrats, Nurse, The Electric Company, Homefront (as Gloria), Becker (as Margaret Wyborn)

Jameis Winston -- b.1/6/1994 N.S.
NFL Quarterback, College Football Player
Misc: Heisman Trophy (2013)
Sports Teams: Florida State

Jimmy Winston -- b.4/20/1945 N.S. d.9/26/2020 N.S. (75)
Organist, English
Names/Places: RN:James Langwith
Group Names: The Small Faces
TV Shows: Doctor Who

John Winston -- b.10/24/1927 N.S. d.9/19/2019 N.S. (91)
Actor, English
TV Shows: Star Trek (as Lt. Kyle)
Movie Titles: California Split, Sole Survivor, Star Trek (series)

Leslie Winston -- b.5/13/1956
TV Actress, XXX-rated Actress
TV Shows: The Waltons (as Cindy Brunson Walton)

Lori Winston -- b.8/24/1944 N.S.
Model, Playmate
Misc: June 1964

Roy Winston -- b.9/15/1940 N.S. d.3/5/2022 N.S. (81)
NFL Linebacker
Misc: Super Bowl IV, VIII, IX, XI
Sports Teams: Minnesota Vikings

Norma Winstone -- b.9/23/1941
Lyricist, Jazz Singer, English
Group Names: Azimuth

Ray Winstone -- b.2/15/1957
Actor, English
Movie Titles: The Departed, Hugh, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Sexy Beast, The Proposition

Alex Winter -- b.7/17/1965
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, English
TV Shows: Jimmy Kimmel Live! (director), Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventures
Movie Titles: Freaked, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey, Deep Web (director)

Ariel Winter -- b.1/28/1998
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress
TV Shows: Phineas and Ferb, Modern Family (as Alex Dunphy)
Movie Titles: Mr. Peabody and Sherman

Aron Winter -- b.3/1/1967
Soccer Player, Dutch (Netherlands)

Dylan Gabriel Winter -- b.11/3/2017 N.S.
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Roselyn Sanchez and Eric's son

Edgar Winter -- b.12/28/1946
Songwriter, Drummer, Guitarist, Pianist, Saxophonist, Bandleader, Rock and Roll Singer
Names/Places: b. in Beaumont, TX; Johnny's bro
Group Names: Edgar Winter Group
Song Titles: Frankenstein

Eric Winter -- b.7/17/1976
Actor, Producer
TV Shows: Witches of East End (as Dash Gardiner)
Movie Titles: The Ugly Truth, Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay, Beyond: Two Souls

Francis J. "Coddy" Winter -- b.1/29/1884 N.S. d.11/17/1944 N.S. (60)
Hockey Player
Names/Places: RN:Frank Winters
Misc: played hockey mostly in the Cleveland area

Jo De Winter -- b.3/5/1921 d.1/17/2016 (94)
Actress
TV Shows: Gloria (as Dr. Maggie Lawrence)
Movie Titles: Bird, Dirty Harry

Johnny Winter -- b.2/23/1944 d.7/16/2014 (70)
Music Producer, Composer/Songwriter, Bandleader, Blues Singer/Guitarist
Names/Places: b. in Leland, Miss.; RN:John Dawson Winter III; Edgar's brother

Katia Winter -- b.10/13/1983
Writer, Actress, Producer, Swedish
TV Shows: Dexter, Sleepy Hollow (as Katrina Crane)
Movie Titles: Negative, Knight of Cups

Kurt Winter -- b.4/2/1946 N.S. d.12/14/1997 N.S. (51)
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Guitarist, Canadian
Group Names: The Guess Who

Morice Frederick "Tex" Winter -- b.2/25/1922 N.S. d.10/10/2018 N.S. (96)
NBA Coach, College Basketball Player, College Basketball Coach
Sports Teams: Kansas State (Asst. coach, 1947-1951), Marquette (coach, 1951-1953), Kansas State (coach, 1953-1968), Washington (coach, 1968-1971), Houston Rockets (NBA coach, 1971-1973), Northwestern (coach, 1973-1978), Long Beach State (coach, 1978-1983), Chicago Bulls (Asst. coach, 1985-1998), Los Angeles Lakers (Asst coach, 1999-2008)

Paul Winter -- b.8/31/1939
Saxophonist, New Age Performer

Sophie Winter -- b.2/26/1961 d.6/4/1994 (33)
Actress

Vincent Winter -- b.12/29/1947 d.11/2/1998 (50)
Child Actor

Walter Winterbottom -- b.3/31/1913 d.2/16/2002 (88)
Soccer Player, English
Misc: CBE; half back and manager

Hugo Winterhalter -- b.8/15/1909 d.9/17/1973 (64)
Arranger, Bandleader, Conductor
Misc: RCA Musical Director

Anne Winters -- b.6/3/1994 N.S.
Actress, Internet Video Actress
TV Shows: 13 Reasons Why, Grand Hotel

Brian Winters -- b.3/1/1952
NBA Coach, NBA Player

David Winters -- b.4/5/1939 N.S. d.4/23/2019 N.S. (80)
Screenwriter, Actor, Producer, Director, Choreographer, Dancer, English
Movie Titles: West Side Story, Space Mutiny, The Last Horror Film, Alice Cooper: Welcome to My Nightmare

Dean Winters -- b.7/20/1964 N.S.
Actor
Misc: played Mayhem in Allstate commercials
TV Shows: Rescue Me (as Johnny Gavin), 30 Rock (as Dennis Duffy), Oz (as Ryan O'Reily), Law and Order: Special Victims Unit (as Det. Brian Cassidy)
Movie Titles: John Wick, P.S. I Love You

Frank Winters -- b.1/23/1964
NFL Center
Misc: Super Bowl XXXI
Sports Teams: Green Bay Packers

Gloria Winters -- b.11/28/1932 d.8/14/2010 (77)
Actress
TV Shows: The Life of Riley (as Babs), Sky King (as Penny)

Jonathan Winters -- b.11/11/1925 N.S. d.4/11/2013 N.S. (87)
Protestant, TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, Variety Show Host, Cartoon Voice Actor, Panelist
Names/Places: b. in Dayton, OH
Misc: Improvisationist; Hanna-Barbera cartoons
TV Shows: Jonathan Winters Show, Mork & Mindy (as Mearth-Mork's Son), Hee Haw, Andy Williams Show, Masquerade Party (panelist), Gravedale High, Davis Rules (as Gunny Davis), Fish Police

Lisa Winters -- b.5/18/1936 N.S.
Actress, Model, Playmate
Misc: December 1956; unofficial Playboy's first Playmate of the Year 1957

Marian Winters -- b.4/19/1924 d.11/3/1978 (54)
Actress

Mickey Winters -- b.9/30/1940
Actress, Model, Playmate, French
Misc: September 1962

Roland Winters -- b.11/22/1904 d.10/22/1989 (84)
TV/Movie Actor
TV Shows: Mama (as Uncle Chris), Meet Millie (as Mr. Boone), Smothers Bros Show (as Leonard)
Movie Titles: Charlie Chan (series)

Shelley Winters -- b.8/18/1920 d.1/14/2006 (85)
Jewish, Movie/Stage Actress
Names/Places: b. in St. Louis, MO; RN:Shirley Schrift; some say b. 1920
TV Shows: Batman (as Ma Parker)
Movie Titles: Diary of Anne Frank, A Patch of Blue, Poseidon Adventure

William Wintersole -- b.7/30/1931 N.S. d.11/5/2019 N.S. (88)
Actor
TV Shows: The Young and the Restless (as Mitchell Sherman 1986-2011)
Movie Titles: Coma, Seconds, And the Band Played On

David "Dave" Winthrop -- b.11/27/1948
Saxophonist, Rock and Roll Musician
Group Names: Supertramp

John Winthrop -- b.2/22/1606 d.4/15/1676 (70)
Governor
Names/Places: aka John Winthrop the Younger

John Winthrop -- b.12/19/1714 d.5/3/1779 (64)
Astronomer, Physicist, Educator
Misc: first American astronomer

John Winthrop -- b.1/12/1588 Ju-1 or 1/12/1587 J-LD or 1/22/1588 N.S. d.3/26/1649 J-LD (61)
Governor, Lawyer, English
Misc: the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

John-Fitz Winthrop -- b.3/14/1638 Ju-1 or 3/14/1637 J-LD d.11/27/1707 J-LD (69)
Governor
Misc: governor of colonial Connecticut

Graham Winton -- b.8/7/1961 N.S.
Actor

Jane Winton -- b.10/10/1905 d.9/22/1959 (53)
Actress

Anna Wintour -- b.11/3/1949 N.S.
Fashion Designer, Journalist, Editor, English
Misc: Vogue editor-in-chief

Frances Winwar -- b.5/3/1900 d.7/24/1985 (85)
Author, Critic, Biographer, American, Italian

Sammy Winward -- b.10/12/1985 N.S.
Actress, English
TV Shows: Emmerdale

Elizabeth Dawn Winwood -- b.12/1/1988
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Eugenia and Steve's girl

Estelle Winwood -- b.1/24/1883 d.6/20/1984 (101)
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Comedienne, English
Names/Places: RLN:Goodwin
Movie Titles: Miracle on 34th Street

Muff Winwood -- b.6/14/1943 or 6/15/1943
Music Producer, Songwriter, Rock and Roll Bassist, English
Names/Places: RFN:Mervyn; Steve's brother
Misc: wiki says b. June 15, imdb says b. June 14
Group Names: Spencer Davis Group

Steve Winwood -- b.5/12/1948
Music Producer, Composer/Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist, Guitarist, Harmonicaist, Keyboardist, Rock and Roll Singer, English
Group Names: Spencer Davis Group (lead), Blind Faith, Traffic, soloist
Song Titles: While You See a Chance, Valerie, Back in the High Life Again, Higher Love (with Chaka Khan), Freedom Overspill, Roll With It, Talking Back to the Night, Don't You Know What The Night Can Do?
Album Titles: Arc of a Diver, Talking Back to the Night, Back in the High Life, Roll With It, Refugees of the Heart

Bill Wirges -- b.6/26/1894 d.9/28/1971 (77)
Pianist, Bandleader
Group Names: The Growing Paynes

Beau Wirick -- b.4/30/1986
Actor, Producer
TV Shows: The Walking Tedd (as Ryan), The Middle (as Sean Donohue)
Movie Titles: Christopher Brennan Saves the World

Louis Wirth -- b.8/28/1897 d.5/3/1952 (54)
Sociologist
Misc: urban problems

Niklaus Wirth -- b.2/15/1934 N.S. d.1/1/2024 N.S. (89)
Author, Computer Software Programmer, Swiss
Misc: inventor of the language PASCAL

Timothy E. Wirth -- b.9/22/1939
Senator

William Wadsworth "Bill" Wirtz -- b.10/5/1929 N.S. d.9/26/2007 N.S. (77)
NHL Owner
Misc: was the chief executive officer and controlling shareholder of the family-owned Wirtz Corporation
Sports Teams: Chicago Blackhawks (owned for 41 years)

Frank Wisbar -- b.12/9/1899 d.3/17/1967 (67)
Director
TV Shows: Fireside Theater

Gabriel Wisdom -- b.1/10/1949
Radio Disc Jock
Names/Places: RN:Gabby Powana

Norman Wisdom -- b.2/4/1915 d.10/4/2010 (95)
Actor, Comedian, English
TV Shows: Kraft Music Hall

Robert Wisdom -- b.9/14/1953
Actor, Video Game Voice Actor
TV Shows: The Wire, Nashville (as Coleman Carlisle)
Movie Titles: The Dark Knight Rises, Face/Off, Ray, Sex and Death 101
Video Games: The Lord of the Rings: Conquest, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, Call of Duty: Black Ops II

Terrence Wisdom -- b.12/4/1971
NFL Player

Alfie Wise -- b.11/17/1943 N.S. d.7/23/2025 N.S. (81)
TV/Movie Actor
Misc: usually in Burt Reynolds movies
TV Shows: Uncle Croc's Block (as Mr. Rabbit Ears), B.L. Stryker (as Oliver Wardell), S Club 7 in Miami
Movie Titles: The Longest Yard, Starting Over, Stroker Ace, Smokey and the Bandit, Rad, Cannonball Run

Ernie Wise -- b.11/27/1925 d.3/21/1999 (73)
Comedian, English
Misc: Half of the (Eric) Morecambe and Wise British comedy team

Gaia Wise -- b.12/4/1999
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Emma Thompson and Greg Wise's daughter

Isaac Mayer Wise -- b.3/29/1819 d.3/26/1900 (80)
Religious Leader
Misc: Bohemian; founded American Hebrew Congregations

James Wise -- b.5/1/1948
Rhythm and Blues Musician
Group Names: Archie Bell & the Drells

John Wise -- b.2/24/1808 N.S. d.9/28/1879 N.S. (71)
Aeronautical, Aviator, Balloonist
Misc: a pioneer in the field of ballooning; unsure of death date

Ray Wise -- b.8/20/1947
Actor
TV Shows: 24, Reaper, Twin Peaks, Savannah (as Edward Burton)
Movie Titles: X-Men First Class, RoboCop, Jeepers Creepers 2

Rick Wise -- b.9/13/1945 N.S.
MLB Pitcher

Robert Wise -- b.9/10/1914 d.9/14/2005 (91)
Editor, Movie Producer/Director
Names/Places: b. in Winchester, IN
Movie Titles: West Side Story, Sound of Music, the Day the Earth Stood Still

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Last Updated 09-28-2025

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