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Andrew Woolfolk -- b.10/11/1950 N.S. d.4/25/2022 N.S. (71)
Flutist, Saxophonist, Tenor-sax, Rhythm and Blues MusicianGroup Names: "Earth, Wind & Fire", sessionist
Donnell Woolford -- b.1/6/1966
NFL Cornerback
Keo Woolford -- b.1/26/1967 N.S. d.11/28/2016 N.S. (49)
Actor, Producer/DirectorTV Shows: Hawaii Five-0 (as Det. James Chang)Movie Titles: Act of Valor, The Haumana, Godzilla (2014)
Alexander Woollcott -- b.1/19/1887 d.1/23/1943 (56)
Author, Essayist, Short Story Writer, Critic, Journalist, ActorMisc: was known for his acerbic wit. A large, portly man, he was the self-appointed leader of the Algonquin Round Table, an informal luncheon club at New York City's Algonquin Hotel in the 1920s and '30s. died of a heart attack on radioBook Titles: The Man Who Came to Dinner
Catherine Woolley -- b.8/11/1904 d.7/23/2005 (100)
Children's Author
Sir Charles Woolley -- b.4/17/1880 d.2/20/1960 (79)
Scientist, Archaeologist, British
Jackson Woolley -- b.3/16/1910 N.S. d.1/19/1992 N.S. (81)
Artist, Stage Actor
James Woolley -- b.9/26/1966 N.S. d.8/13/2016 N.S. (49)
Synthesizer, Hard Rock KeyboardistGroup Names: Nine Inch Nails
Jason Woolley -- b.7/27/1969
NHL Player, Canadian
Monty Woolley -- b.8/17/1888 d.5/6/1963 (74)
Movie/Stage ActorNames/Places: RFMN:Edgar MontillionMovie Titles: the Pied Piper, Man Who Came to Dinner
Thomas Woolner -- b.12/17/1825 d.10/7/1892 (66)
Sculptor, Poet, English
Phil Woolpert -- b.12/15/1915 N.S. d.5/7/1987 N.S. (71)
College Basketball Player, College Basketball Coach, Basketball CoachMisc: coached the University of San Francisco Dons to two straight national championships in 1955 and 1956Sports Teams: Loyola-Los Angeles (player 1936-1940), University of San Francisco (coach 1950-1959, administration 1950-1959), San Francisco Saints (coach 1961-1962), University of San Diego (coach 1962-1969, administration 1962-1969)
Orlando Woolridge -- b.12/16/1959 d.5/31/2012 (52)
NBA Forward
James Woolsey -- b.9/21/1941 N.S.
Government Official, Diplomat, LawyerNames/Places: aka Jim Woolsey; RN: Robert James Woolsey Jr.Misc: ex-CIA director
Robert Woolsey -- b.8/14/1889 d.10/31/1938 (49)
Stage Actor, ComedianMisc: Half of the (Bert) Wheeler & Woolsey slapstick comedy team of 20-30s
Theodore Dwight Woolsey -- b.10/31/1801 d.7/1/1889 (87)
Scholar, EducatorMisc: Yale Univsity president 1846-71
Rick Woolstenhulme -- b.9/20/1979
Alternative Rock DrummerGroup Names: Lifehouse
Sean Woolstenhulme -- b.3/1/1981
Rock and Roll PerformerGroup Names: Lifehouse
Frank Winfield Woolworth -- b.4/13/1852 N.S. d.4/8/1919 N.S. (66)
MerchantMisc: created the 5 & 10 chain Woolworth's
Ian Woosnam -- b.3/2/1958 N.S.
Golfer, Welsh (Wales)
Easton Wooster -- b.4/10/2008
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Elizabeth Rohm and Ron's son
George Wooten -- b.1/16/1940
SingerGroup Names: Corsairs
Tito Wooten -- b.12/12/1971
NFL Safety
Morgan Wootten -- b.4/21/1931 N.S. d.1/21/2020 N.S. (88)
Basketball CoachMisc: won 5 High School championships, 22 Washington DC championships, and 33 WCAC championshipsSports Teams: DeMatha Catholic High School (coach 1956-2002)
Tom Wopat -- b.9/9/1951
Actor, Director, Country Music SingerMisc: some give b. 1959TV Shows: The Dukes of Hazzard (as Luke Duke), Cybill (as Jeff), All My Children (as Hank Pecham)Movie Titles: Django Unchained, Jonah Hex
Joseph Emerson Worcester -- b.8/24/1784 d.10/27/1865 (81)
LexicographerMisc: introduced synonyms to definitions
Samuel Worcester -- b.1/19/1798 d.4/20/1859 (61)
Missionary
Barry Word -- b.7/17/1964
NFL Runningback
Alfred Worden -- b.2/7/1932 N.S. d.3/18/2020 N.S. (88)
Astronaut, Engineer
Chad Worden -- b.6/5/1984
Pop SingerTV Shows: The All-New Mickey Mouse Club
Hank Worden -- b.7/23/1901 d.12/6/1992 (91)
TV/Movie/Stage ActorNames/Places: RN:Norton Earl Worden
John Worden -- b.3/12/1818 d.10/18/1897 (79)
Naval Officer
Marc Worden -- b.6/5/1976
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Video Game Voice Actor, Singer, CanadianTV Shows: All-New Mickey Mouse Club 90sMovie Titles: The Invincible Iron Man, Ultimate Avengers (series), Pirates of Silicon ValleyVideo Games: Blade Runner, Combat Flight Simulator 2, Skylanders (series), Batman: Arkham Knight, Infinite Crisis, Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, Grand Theft Auto V, Halo Wars, Marvel Heroes, Final Fantasy Type-O HD
William Wordsworth -- b.4/7/1770 d.4/23/1850 (80)
Poet, Philosopher, EnglishMisc: poet laureateBook Titles: The Prelude
Worf -- b.12/9/2340
General Fictious CharacterMisc: Klingon character on Star Trek Next Generation.
Glenn Worf -- b.1/24/1954
Country Music BassistMisc: played on several hundred country hits
John Wesley Work III -- b.7/15/1901 d.5/17/1967 (65)
Educator, Composer, MusicologistMisc: scholar of African-American folklore and music.
Fanny Workman -- b.1/8/1859 d.1/22/1925 (66)
Explorer, GeographerMisc: mountain climber
Haywoode Workman -- b.1/23/1966
NBA GuardMisc: Referee
Jimmy Workman -- b.10/4/1980 N.S.
ActorMisc: retired from acting in 2004Movie Titles: Addams Family (series), As Good As It Gets
Reggie Workman -- b.6/26/1937
Jazz BassistMisc: avant-garde jazz and hard bop double bassist
Shanelle Workman -- b.8/3/1978
Actress, Commercial Actress, Producer, Video Game Voice ActressMisc: Lends her voice to "Wendy" in the fast food chain's North American commercialsTV Shows: Bold & The Beautiful (as Gabriella), One Life to LiveMovie Titles: Even Money, The Biggest FanVideo Games: Rogue Galaxy, Thrillville, Crash Tag Team Racing, Splatterhouse, Kingdom Hearts (series), Mass Effect, Baten Kaitos Origins
Billie Worley -- b.??/??/????
ActorTV Shows: Early Edition (as Patrick Quinn)
Chris Worley -- b.3/9/1967
Rock and Roll DrummerGroup Names: Jackyl
Darryl Worley -- b.10/31/1964
Country Music Singer
Jeff Worley -- b.5/28/1963
Rock and Roll MusicianGroup Names: Jackyl
Jo Anne Worley -- b.9/6/1937 N.S.
TV Actress, Comedienne, Cartoon Voice Actress, Panelist, Video Game Voice ActressNames/Places: b. in Lowell, INMisc: some say '36, '38, '39, '42, or Oct 6TV Shows: Love American Style (occasional guest), Laugh In (regular/tirade-thrower)Video Games: Kingdom Hearts (series)
Shayla Worley -- b.9/2/1990 N.S.
Gymnast
Tim Worley -- b.9/24/1966
NFL Runningback
Hannah Marie Wormington -- b.9/5/1914 d.5/31/1994 (79)
Archaeologist
Mikhail Woronin -- b.3/26/1945 N.S. d.5/22/2004 N.S. (59)
Gymnast, Olympic Athlete, RussianMisc: Olympic-2 gold/4 silver/bronze-1968
Sinaida Woronin -- b.12/10/1947 N.S. d.3/17/2001 N.S. (53)
Gymnast, Olympic Athlete, RussianMisc: Olympic-gold/silver/2 bronze-1968
Mary Woronov -- b.12/8/1943 N.S.
Painter, Author, ActressNames/Places: NN:Cult QueenMovie Titles: Eating Raoul, The Munsters (film series)
Bernie Worrell -- b.4/19/1944 d.6/24/2016 N.S. (72)
Composer, Synthesizer, Rock and Roll KeyboardistNames/Places: NN: The Wizard of WooGroup Names: P-Funk (Paul Shaffer's band), Parliament-Funkadelic, Talking Heads
Tim Worrell -- b.7/5/1967
MLB Pitcher
Todd Worrell -- b.9/28/1959
MLB Pitcher
Charlie Worsham -- b.9/1/1985
Songwriter, Guitarist, Country Music Singer
"Gump" Worsley -- b.5/14/1929 d.1/26/2007 (77)
NHL Goaltender, CanadianMisc: played 1952-1974Sports Teams: New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens, Minnesota North Stars
Holly Wortell -- b.12/19/1964
ActressTV Shows: Bonnie Hunt Show (as Holly Jankofsky), Life with BonnieMovie Titles: Beethoven, Beethoven's 2nd
Roy Worters -- b.10/19/1900 d.11/7/1957 (57)
NHL Goaltender, CanadianMisc: played 1925-1937Sports Teams: New York Americans, Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Pirates
Charles Frederick Worth -- b.10/13/1825 d.3/10/1895 (69)
Fashion Designer, British
Irene Worth -- b.6/23/1916 d.3/10/2002 (85)
Stage Actress
Marion Worth -- b.7/4/1930 d.12/19/1999 (69)
Country Music Singer
Barron Wortham -- b.11/1/1969
NFL Linebacker
Al Worthington -- b.2/5/1929
MLB PitcherNames/Places: NN:Red
Cal Worthington -- b.11/27/1920 d.9/8/2013 (92)
Businessperson, Commercial ActorMisc: Car Dealer; "Here's Cal Worthington and His Dog Spot" Go See Cal ads in Southern California
Craig Worthington -- b.4/17/1965
MLB Player
Rocket Zot Worthington -- b.3/24/2015 N.S.
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Lara Bingle and Sam's son
Sam Worthington -- b.8/2/1976 N.S.
Actor, Producer/Director, EnglishMovie Titles: Clash of the Titans, Wrath of the Titans, Avatar, Terminator Salvation
Calum Worthy -- b.1/28/1991 N.S.
Actor, CanadianTV Shows: Austin and AllyMovie Titles: National Lampoon's Thanksgiving Family Reunion
James Alger Worthy -- b.2/27/1961
Sports Analyst, Basketball Announcer, NBA Coach, NBA ForwardNames/Places: NN:Big Game JamesMisc: 3x NBA Champion (1985, 1987-1988); 9x NBA All-Star (1986-1992); NBA Finals MVP (1988); 2x All-NBA Third Team (1990-1991); NBA All-Rookie Team (1983); 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996); Lakers #42 retired, University of North Carolina #52 retired; in the College Basketball and Basketball Halls of FameSports Teams: University of North Carolina (1979-1982), Los Angeles Lakers (player 1982-1994), coach 2015-present as of 2015)
Rick Worthy -- b.3/12/1967
Actor
Sable Alexandra Worthy -- b.3/1/1990
Celebrity SonNames/Places: James' daughter
Kevin Wortman -- b.2/22/1969
NHL Player, American
Adam Robert Worton -- b.11/16/1992
Actor
Jacob Joseph Worton -- b.11/16/1992
Actor
Kurt Woss -- b.5/2/1914 d.12/4/1987 (73)
Musicologist, Conductor, Austrian
David James "Dave" Wottle -- b.8/7/1950 N.S.
Runner, Olympic AthleteMisc: 800m runner (Olympic-gold-1972)
Herman Wouk -- b.5/27/1915 N.S. d.5/17/2019 N.S. (103)
NovelistNames/Places: b. in New York CityBook Titles: The Caine Munity, The Winds Of War, War and Remembrance
Caroline Wozniacki -- b.7/11/1990
Tennis Player, Danish (Denmark)
John Wozniak -- b.1/19/1971
Songwriter, Alternative Rock Singer/GuitaristGroup Names: Marcy Playground
Stephen Wozniak -- b.8/11/1950
Computer Company OwnerMisc: Apple Computers co-founder
Wp -- b.??/??/????
Wq -- b.??/??/????
Wr -- b.??/??/????
Greg Wrangler -- b.10/20/1966
Actor
Fay Wray -- b.9/15/1907 d.8/8/2004 (96)
Movie Actress, CanadianNames/Places: b. in AlbertaMisc: some say Sep 10 or 1904, but she said Sep 15Movie Titles: King Kong
Link Wray -- b.5/2/1929 d.11/5/2005 (76)
Composer, Pianist, Rock and Roll Singer/GuitaristNames/Places: b. in Dunn, NCMisc: Rumble guitarist; inventor of the power chord; some say b. 1930 or 1935Song Titles: Rawhide
Wreckless Eric -- b.5/18/1954
Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Pianist, EnglishNames/Places: RLN:Goulden
Ken Wregget -- b.3/25/1964
NHL Player, Canadian
Alan "Reni" Wren -- b.4/10/1964 N.S.
Alternative Rock Drummer, EnglishGroup Names: Stone Roses
Sir Christopher Wren -- b.10/20/1632 J-LD or 10/30/1632 N.S. d.2/25/1723 Ju-1 (90) or 3/8/1723 N.S. (90)
Architect, Astronomer, Mathematician, EnglishMisc: 52 London Churches; greatest English architect of his time, built many of the cathedrals in London
Clare Wren -- b.5/4/1962
TV ActressTV Shows: The Young Riders (as Rachael)
Sam Wren -- b.3/20/1896 d.3/15/1962 (65)
ActorTV Shows: Wren's Nest (as himself)
Robert Wrenn -- b.9/11/1959
Sportscaster, Golfer
Robert Wrenn -- b.9/20/1873 d.11/21/1925 (52)
Tennis Player
D'arcy Wretzky-Brown -- b.5/1/1968
Singer, Alternative Rock BassistGroup Names: Smashing Pumpkins
Adrian Wright -- b.6/30/1956 N.S.
Composer, Hip-Pop Syntheziser, EnglishNames/Places: FN:PhilipGroup Names: The Human League (slide & films)
Albert "Chalky" Wright -- b.2/10/1912 d.8/12/1957 (45)
Boxer
Alexander Wright -- b.7/19/1967
NFL Player, NFL Wide Receiver
Alison Wright -- b.7/12/1976
Actress, EnglishTV Shows: The Americans (as Martha Hanson)Movie Titles: The Nanny Diaries, Growing Up Smith, Confirmation
Aloma Wright -- b.3/10/1950
ActressTV Shows: Scrubs (as Nurse Laverne Roberts)Movie Titles: Mr. Deeds, Bring It On
Amy Wright -- b.4/15/1950 N.S.
Actress, ModelMovie Titles: The Deer Hunter, The Accidental Tourist, Breaking Away, Synecdoche New York
Beals Wright -- b.12/19/1879 d.8/23/1961 (81)
Tennis Player
Ben Wright -- b.5/5/1915 d.7/2/1989 (74)
Actor
Benjamin Wright -- b.10/10/1770 d.8/24/1842 (71)
EngineerMisc: directed the construction of the Erie Canal. Because he trained so many engineers on that project, Wright has been called the "father of American engineering."
Bernard Wright -- b.11/16/1963 N.S. d.5/19/2022 N.S. (58)
Singer, Jazz Musician, Funk MusicianNames/Places: Roberta Flack's son
Bernard Albert "Bernie" Wright -- b.10/27/1948 N.S. d.3/18/2017 N.S. (68)
ArtistMisc: known for co-creating The Swamp Thing, his adaptation of the novel Frankenstein illustration work, and for his other horror comics and illustrations.
Betty Wright -- b.12/21/1953 N.S. d.5/10/2020 N.S. (66)
TV Talk Show Hostess, Gospel Singer, Rhythm and Blues Singer, Soul Singer
Billy Wright -- b.2/6/1924 d.9/3/1994 (70)
Soccer Player, English
Bobby Wright -- b.3/30/1942 N.S.
Country Music SingerNames/Places: Kitty Wells and Johnnie's son
Bonnie Wright -- b.2/17/1991
Actress, Director, EnglishMovie Titles: Harry Potter (series)
Carl Wright -- b.2/2/1932 d.5/19/2007 (75)
Actor, DancerTV Shows: Soul Food (as Reverend Williams)Movie Titles: Big Momma's House, Barbershop
Charles (Musician) Wright -- b.4/6/1940 N.S.
Music Producer, Songwriter, Singer, Guitarist, PianistGroup Names: The Watts 103rd st. Rhythm Band (leader of the 8-man soul-funk band)
Charles (Poet) Wright -- b.8/25/1935 N.S.
PoetMisc: former Poet Laureate
Charles (Wrestler) Wright -- b.5/16/1961 N.S.
WrestlerNames/Places: ring names: Sir Charles, Papa Shango, Kama, Kama Mustafa, The Godfather, and The Goodfather
Charles "Specs" Wright -- b.9/8/1927 d.2/6/1963 (35)
Jazz DrummerMisc: recorded with several bandleadersGroup Names: Dizzy Gillespie, Cannonball Adderley, Red Garland
Chely Wright -- b.10/25/1970 N.S.
Country Music SingerSong Titles: Shut Up and Drive, Single White Female
Chuck Wright -- b.9/13/1959
Heavy Metal BassistGroup Names: Quiet Riot
Clive Wright -- b.8/2/1953
GuitaristGroup Names: Cock Robin
Clyde Wright -- b.2/20/1941
MLB Pitcher, AmericanNames/Places: NN:SkeeterSports Teams: California Angels (1966-1973), Milwaukee Brewers (1974), Texas Rangers (1975), Yomiuri Giants (1976-1978)
Curtis Wright -- b.6/6/1955
Country Music Singer
Daijah Nakia Wright -- b.9/26/1995
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Tomica and Eazy E's daughter
David Wright -- b.12/20/1982 N.S.
MLB Third BasemanMisc: 7x All-Star, 2x Gold Glove, 2x Silver Slugger, 30-30 club; active as of 2015Sports Teams: New York Mets
Deanna Wright -- b.1/11/1980
ActressTV Shows: That '70s Show (as Sarah), CSI: Miami (as Ashley), Passions (as Kay Bennett)Movie Titles: Cruel Intentions 2
Edgar Wright -- b.4/18/1974 N.S.
Filmmaker
Edythe Wright -- b.8/16/1914 d.10/27/1965 (51)
Singer
Ernest Wright -- b.8/24/1938 or 8/24/1939 or 8/24/1941
Singer, Rhythm and Blues MusicianMisc: no source agrees on a single year of birthGroup Names: Little Anthony & the Imperials
Eugene Wright -- b.5/29/1923 N.S. d.12/30/2020 N.S. (97)
Jazz BassistNames/Places: NN:The SenatorGroup Names: Dave Brubeck Quartet
Felix Wright -- b.6/22/1959
NFL Player
Frances Wright -- b.9/6/1795 N.S. d.12/13/1852 N.S. (57)
Social Reformer, ScottishMisc: Scottish-born American social reformer whose revolutionary views on religion, education, marriage, birth control, and other matters made her both a popular author and lecturer and a target of vilification.
Frank Lloyd Wright -- b.6/8/1867 d.4/9/1959 (91)
ArchitectMisc: some say b. 1869 & was 89
Franz Wright -- b.3/18/1953 N.S. d.5/14/2015 N.S. (62)
Poet
Gary Wright -- b.4/26/1943 N.S. d.9/4/2023 N.S. (80)
TV/Stage Actor, Songwriter, Singer, Keyboardist, Pianist, Rock and Roll PerformerNames/Places: b. in Englewood, NJGroup Names: Spooky Tooth (co-leader), Steelers Wheel, soloistSong Titles: Dreamweaver, Love is Alive, Really Wanna Know YouTV Shows: Captain Video (age 7)
George Wright -- b.1/28/1847 d.8/21/1937 (90)
MLB ShortstopMisc: first National League batterSports Teams: Cincinnati Red Stockings (1869-1870), Boston Red Stockings (1871-1875), Boston Red Caps (1876-1878, 1880-1881), Providence Grays (1879, 1882), Providence Grays (manager, 1879)
Glenn Wright -- b.2/6/1901 d.4/6/1984 (83)
MLB Shortstop
Gunner Wright -- b.8/26/1973 N.S.
Actor, Video Game Voice ActorMovie Titles: J. Edgar, Love, G.I. Joe: The Rise of the CobraVideo Games: Dead Space 2, Dead Space 3
Harry Wright -- b.1/10/1835 d.10/3/1895 (60)
MLB Manager, MLB Player, EnglishNames/Places: RN:William HenrySports Teams: New York Knickerbockers (National Association of Base Ball Players, 1858-1862), Gotham of New York (National Association of Base Ball Players, 1863-1865), Cincinnati Red Stockings (National Association of Base Ball Players, 1866-1870), Boston Red Stockings (League player, 1871-1875), Boston Red Caps (League player, 1876-1877), Boston Red Stockings (League manager, 1871-1875), Boston Red Caps (League manager, 1876-1881), Providence Grays (League manager, 1882-1883), Philadelphia Quakers/Phillies (League manager, 1884-1893)
Heath Wright -- b.4/22/1967
Country Music PerformerGroup Names: Ricochet (lead vocalist)
Hugh Wright -- b.12/18/1951 d.9/25/2015 N.S. (63)
Drummer, Country Music SingerGroup Names: Boy Howdy
Ian Wright -- b.11/3/1963
Soccer Striker, EnglishMisc: MBE
Isaac Hempstead Wright -- b.4/9/1999
ActorTV Shows: Game of Thrones
J. Madison Wright -- b.7/29/1984 d.7/21/2006 N.S. (21)
ActressTV Shows: Earth 2 (as True Danziger)Movie Titles: Shiloh, The Warlord: Battle for the Galaxy, The Secretary
James Arlington Wright -- b.12/13/1927 d.3/25/1980 (52)
Poet
James C. Jr. "Jim" Wright -- b.12/22/1922 N.S. d.5/6/2015 N.S. (92)
CongresspersonMisc: House speaker
Jamey Wright -- b.12/24/1974
MLB Pitcher
Jay Wright -- b.12/24/1961 N.S.
College Basketball Coach
Jeffrey Wright -- b.12/7/1965 N.S.
Actor, ProducerTV Shows: Boardwalk Empire, Westworld (as Bernard Lowe)Movie Titles: Casino Royale, Source Code, The Manchurian Candidate, The Good Dinosaur, Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Shaft 2000, Broken Flowers, Syriana
John Wright -- b.3/30/1942
Writer, ActorNames/Places: Kitty Wells' sonTV Shows: McHale's Navy (as Willy Moss)Movie Titles: McHale's Navy (series)
John Lloyd Wright -- b.12/12/1892 d.12/20/1972 (80)
Architect, EngineerNames/Places: Frank's sonMisc: Invented Lincoln Logs in 1916.
John Michael Wright -- b.12/21/2000
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Laura and John's son
Johnny Wright -- b.5/13/1914 d.9/27/2011 (97)
Country Music SingerNames/Places: Kitty Wells' husbandGroup Names: Jonnie and Jack
Joseph Wright -- b.7/16/1756 d.9/13/1793 (37)
Painter
Kendall Wright -- b.11/12/1989 N.S.
NFL Wide Receiver
Laura Wright -- b.9/11/1970
Actress, ProducerNames/Places: RLN:SiskMisc: some say b. 1969TV Shows: The City, Loving, Guiding Light, General Hospital
Lauren Elizabeth Wright -- b.11/16/1998
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Laura and John's daughter
Lawrence Wright -- b.2/15/1888 d.5/19/1964 (76)
Publisher, Arranger, Composer/Songwriter, English
Leo N. Wright -- b.12/14/1933 d.1/4/1991 (57)
Saxophonist
Letitia Wright -- b.10/31/1993 N.S.
Actress
"Little" Stevie Wright -- b.12/20/1948 N.S. d.12/27/2015 N.S. (67)
Singer, Musician, AustralianNames/Places: RN:Steven Carlton WrightGroup Names: The Easybeats (lead)Song Titles: Friday on My Mind
Lizz Wright -- b.1/22/1980 N.S.
Gospel Singer, Jazz Singer
Lola Athena May Wright -- b.8/18/2002
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Yvonne Kopacz and Brett's daughter
Lorenzen Wright -- b.11/4/1975 d.7/19/2010 (34)
NBA PlayerMisc: July 28 was the date his body was found. July 19 was probably the day he died.
Mark Wright -- b.9/21/1957
Music Producer, SongwriterMisc: produced country hits for acts such as Lee Ann Womack, Gary Allan, Mark Chesnutt, Brooks & Dunn and Gretchen Wilson.
Martha Wright -- b.3/23/1923 d.3/1/2016 N.S. (92)
Stage Actress, TV Hostess, SingerNames/Places: b. in Seattle, Wash.Misc: of early TV; stage: South Pacific; active from 1943-1983
Marty Wright -- b.7/15/1964 N.S.
WrestlerNames/Places: ring name: The Bogeyman
Marva Wright -- b.3/20/1948 d.3/23/2010 N.S. (62)
Blues Singer
Mary Louise Wright -- b.2/1/1923 N.S. d.12/15/2004 N.S. (81)
Figure Skater
Max Wright -- b.8/2/1943 N.S. d.6/26/2019 N.S. (75)
ActorTV Shows: Buffalo Bill (as Karl Shub), Misfits of Science, Alf (as Willie Tanner), The Norm Show (as Max Denby)Movie Titles: All That Jazz, Reds
Michael Wright -- b.4/30/1956
Actor, ProducerTV Shows: V (as Elias Taylor)Movie Titles: The Interpreter, The Five Heartbeats, The Principal, Streamers
Michelle Wright -- b.7/1/1961
Songwriter, Drummer, Country Music Singer/Guitarist, Canadian
Mickey Wright -- b.2/14/1935 N.S. d.2/17/2020 N.S. (85)
GolferNames/Places: RFN:Mary KathrynMisc: won 3 of 4 Majors (LPGA, U.S. Open, Titleholders) in 1961; 4-time winner of both U.S. Open and LPGA titles; 82 career wins including 13 Majors; Vare Trophy 5X's; 2X AP Woman-Athlete-of-the-Year; course record 62
Murial Hazel Wright -- b.3/31/1889 N.S. d.2/27/1975 N.S. (85)
Writer, Historian, TeacherMisc: writer on the Choctaw Nation
Nate Wright -- b.12/21/1947
NFL Player
Nicolas Wright -- b.3/23/1982
Actor, CanadianMovie Titles: White House Down, End of the Line, Camera Shy, Hatley High
Norman Wright -- b.10/21/1937 d.4/23/2010 (72)
Tenor, Rhythm and Blues SingerMisc: some say b. Oct 31Group Names: Del Vikings
O. V. Wright -- b.10/9/1939 N.S. d.11/16/1980 N.S. (41)
Songwriter, Gospel Singer, Soul SingerNames/Places: FMN:Overton Vertis
Orville Wright -- b.8/19/1871 d.1/30/1948 (77)
Aviator, InventorMisc: Airplane co-inventor with brother Wilbur
Patricia "Pat" Wright -- b.??/??/1945
Soul SingerGroup Names: The Crystals
Peter Wright -- b.8/9/1916 d.4/27/1995 (78)
AuthorMisc: former British intelligence officer whose best-selling autobiography "Spycatcher" accused security services of plotting to topple a former British government
Philip Wright -- b.4/9/1946
Singer, Drummer, EnglishMisc: some say b. 1948 or 1950Group Names: Paper Lace (lead)
Priscilla Wright -- b.11/20/1943 N.S.
Model, PlaymateMisc: March 1966
Priscilla Wright -- b.8/14/1940
Singer, Canadian
Rayfield Wright -- b.8/23/1945 N.S. d.4/7/2022 N.S. (76)
NFL Tackle, College Football PlayerMisc: 6x Pro Bowl, 4x First Team All-ProSports Teams: Fort Valley State College, Dallas Cowboys (1967-1980)
Richard Wright -- b.9/4/1908 N.S. d.11/28/1960 N.S. (52)
Novelist, Essayist, Short Story WriterBook Titles: Native Son, Uncle Tom's Children
Rick Wright -- b.7/28/1943 d.9/15/2008 (65)
Keyboardist, Rock and Roll Singer, EnglishNames/Places: RFN:RichardGroup Names: Pink Floyd
Robert Wright -- b.9/25/1914 d.7/27/2005 (90)
Composer, Lyricist
Robert Wright -- b.1/10/????
Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: aka K LoveGroup Names: Faze Facts
Robin Wright -- b.4/8/1966
Actress, Video Game Voice ActressNames/Places: aka Robin Wright-PennMisc: some say b. in 1967TV Shows: House of CardsMovie Titles: The Playboys, The Crossing Guard, Denial, The Princess Bride, Toys, Forrest Gump, Message in a Bottle, White Oleander, A Home at the End of the World, Wonder WomanVideo Games: The Princess Bride Game
Ronald Lamont "Winky" Wright -- b.11/26/1971 N.S.
Boxer, American
Russel Wright -- b.4/3/1904 N.S. d.12/21/1976 N.S. (72)
DesignerMisc: of industrials
Samuel E. Wright -- b.11/20/1946 N.S. d.5/24/2021 N.S. (74)
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Reggae SingerNames/Places: aka:SamTV Shows: The Little Mermaid (TV series), Raw Toonage, Johnny Zero, House of Mouse, Ball Four, Enos (as Off. Turk Adams)Movie Titles: Dinosaur, Bird, The Little Mermaid (as Sebastian the Crab)
Sarah Wright -- b.9/28/1983
Actress, ModelTV Shows: Marry Me (as Dennah), Quintuplets (as Paige Chase)Movie Titles: Walk of Shame, 21 and Over, Made of Honor, House Bunny
Sewall Wright -- b.12/21/1889 d.3/3/1988 (98)
Scientist, GeneticistNames/Places: He was the brother of the political scientist Quincy Wright.Misc: one of the founders of population genetics
Shannon Wright -- b.5/14/1971 d.10/13/1993 (22)
NFL Linebacker
Sharone Wright -- b.1/20/1973
NBA Player
Simon Wright -- b.6/19/1963
Heavy Metal Drummer, EnglishGroup Names: AC/DC, Dio
Steve Wright -- b.8/26/1954 N.S. d.2/12/2024 N.S. (69)
Music Figure, Radio Disc Jock, EnglishMisc: a wacky DJ; NOT to be confused with Steven WrightTV Shows: Top of the Pops
Steven (Comedian) Wright -- b.12/6/1955
Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, ProducerNames/Places: b. in New York CityAlbum Titles: I Have a PonyMovie Titles: Reservoir Dogs, Coffee and Cigarettes, Son of the Mask, The Swan Princess
Steven (Rock) Wright -- b.??/??/1950 N.S. d.1/16/2017 N.S.
Bassist, Rock and Roll SingerMisc: can't find his date of birthGroup Names: Greg Kihn Band
Sylvester Wright -- b.12/30/1971
NFL Defensive End
Syreeta Wright -- b.2/28/1946 d.7/5/2004 (58)
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Tanya Wright -- b.5/3/1978 N.S.
Director, Internet Video ActressTV Shows: 24, NYPD Blue, The Handler, True Blood, Orange is the New Black (as Crystal)Movie Titles: Why Stop Now?, The Brothers
Teresa Wright -- b.10/27/1918 d.3/6/2005 (86)
TV/Movie/Stage ActressNames/Places: b. in New York City
Toby Wright -- b.11/19/1970
NFL Safety
Tom Wright -- b.11/29/1952
Actor, Stuntman, DirectorTV Shows: Martial Law (as Capt. Benjamin Winship), Ray DonovanMovie Titles: Marked For Death, Barbershop, Murder at 1600
Tyler Wright -- b.4/6/1973
NHL Player, Canadian
Warren Wright -- b.9/25/1875 d.12/28/1950 (75)
FinancierMisc: breeder of Thoroughbred racehorses
Wayne Wright -- b.8/21/1916 N.S. d.3/11/2003 N.S. (86)
Horse Jockey
Whittni Wright -- b.11/30/1987
ActressMovie Titles: Sudden Death, I'll Do Anything, Fragments, Sisters
Wilbur Wright -- b.4/16/1867 d.5/30/1912 (45)
Aviator, InventorNames/Places: b. in Millville, IN; Orville's brotherMisc: co-inventor first power-driven airplane 12-7-1903 with brother Orville
William Wright -- b.11/4/1871 d.5/16/1959 (87)
Astronomer
Marian Wright-Edelman -- b.6/6/1939 N.S.
Founder, Civil Rights Leader, Political ActivistMisc: Children's Defense Fund president
Dylan Frances Wright-Penn -- b.4/13/1991
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Robin Wright & Sean's daughter
Charles Wrightsman -- b.6/13/1895 d.5/27/1986 (90)
Businessperson, PhilanthropistMisc: Standard Oil president
Bernard Charles "Bernie" Wrightson -- b.6/25/1944 N.S.
Diver, Olympic Athlete, American
Earl Wrightson -- b.1/1/1916 d.3/7/1993 (77)
Stage Actor, TV Host, SingerTV Shows: Paul Whiteman Show (regular)
Philip "P.K." Wrigley -- b.12/5/1894 N.S. d.4/12/1977 N.S. (82)
Businessperson, Sports Figure, MLB OwnerMisc: Wrigley Field, & Wrigley Chewing Gum ownerSports Teams: Chicago Cubs (owner 1932-77)
William Wrigley III -- b.1/21/1933 d.3/8/1999 (66)
BusinesspersonMisc: president and CEO of his chewing gum co.
William Wrigley Jr. -- b.9/30/1861 d.1/26/1932 (70)
Businessperson, Executive, Industrialist, Sports FigureNames/Places: b. in ChicagoMisc: Wrigley's chewing gum prez & founder; some say b. Sep 3Sports Teams: Chicago Cubs (founder)
Walter B. Wriston -- b.8/3/1919 d.1/19/2005 (85)
BankerMisc: former chairman and CEO of Citicorp.
Ws -- b.??/??/????
Wt -- b.??/??/????
Wu -- b.??/??/????
Constance Wu -- b.3/22/1982 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Fresh Off the Boat (as Jessica Huang)Movie Titles: Crazy Rich Asians
Vivian Wu -- b.2/5/1966
Actress, Producer, Composer, ChineseNames/Places: RN: Wu Jun Mei; Oscar L. Costo's wifeMovie Titles: The Last Emperor, The Pillow Book, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Chinaman
Danny Wuerffel -- b.5/27/1974 N.S.
NFL Quarterback, College Football PlayerMisc: World Bowl Most Valuable Player (VIII), Heisman Trophy (1996); in the College Football, Florida-Georgia and University of Florida Athletic Halls of FameSports Teams: University of Florida, New Orleans Saints (1997-1999), Rhein Fire (2000), Green Bay Packers (2000), Chicago Bears (2001), Washington Redskins (2002)
Robert Wuhl -- b.10/9/1951
Writer, Actor, ComedianTV Shows: Arli$$ (deal-maker)Movie Titles: Batman, Bull Durham, Good Morning Vietnam
Kari Wuhrer -- b.4/28/1967 N.S.
Actress, Producer, SingerTV Shows: Class of '96 (as Robin Farr), Beverly Hills 90210, SlidersMovie Titles: Eight Legged Freaks, Anaconda, Hellraiser: Deader
Lee Wulf -- b.2/10/1905 d.4/28/1991 (86)
Artist, Author, Lecturer, Filmmaker, Sports FigureMisc: expert angler; one of the world's best known and most respected sports fishermen
Shelby Wulfert -- b.11/9/1993 N.S.
Actress, Voice Actress, PersonalityTV Shows: Liv and Maddie (as Maddie 2)
Wilhelm Wundt -- b.8/16/1832 d.8/31/1920 (88)
Scientist, Psychologist, GermanMisc: father of scientific psychology
Evie Wunnike -- b.3/3/1945
Entertainment FigureMisc: Circus performer
Jerry Wunsch -- b.1/21/1974
NFL Player, Football Offensive Tackle
Aileen Wuornos -- b.2/29/1956 N.S. d.10/9/2002 N.S. (46)
OutlawMisc: Serial Killer
Jerry Wurf -- b.5/18/1919 d.12/10/1981 (62)
Labor Leader
Rudolph Wurlitzer -- b.1/31/1831 d.1/14/1914 (82)
Inventor, Manufacturer, GermanMisc: the first automatic electric playing organs (Gee Dad It's a Wurlitzer!); born between Jan 30 and Feb 1
Alex Wurman -- b.10/5/1966
Composer
William Wurster -- b.10/20/1895 d.9/19/1973 (77)
Architect, Educator
Elizabeth Wurtzel -- b.7/31/1967 N.S. d.1/7/2020 N.S. (52)
Writer, Journalist, ActressBook Titles: Prozac Nation
Wurzel -- b.10/23/1949 d.7/9/2011 N.S. (61)
Heavy Metal Guitairst, BritishNames/Places: RN:Michael BurstonMisc: some say b. Oct 27Group Names: Motorhead
Robert Wussler -- b.9/8/1936 d.6/5/2010 (73)
JournalistMisc: co-founder of CNN
Wv -- b.??/??/????
Ww -- b.??/??/????
Wx -- b.??/??/????
Wy -- b.??/??/????
Richard Wyands -- b.7/2/1928 N.S. d.9/25/2019 N.S. (91)
Arranger, Composer, Jazz PianistMisc: Side man hard bop pianist.
Alexander Wyant -- b.1/11/1836 d.11/29/1892 (56)
Painter
Bray Wyatt -- b.5/23/1987 N.S. d.8/24/2023 N.S. (36)
Wrestler
James Wyatt -- b.8/3/1746 d.9/4/1813 (67)
Architect, English
Jane Wyatt -- b.8/12/1910 d.10/20/2006 (96)
TV/Movie ActressNames/Places: b. in Campgaw, NJ; Not Ronald Reagan's ex-wife!!!; many say b. 1911TV Shows: Star Trek (as Mr. Spock's mother), Father Knows Best (as Margaret Anderson)
Jennifer Wyatt -- b.12/10/1965
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