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Florian Zabach -- b.8/15/1918 d.2/25/2006 (87)
TV Host, Composer, ViolinistSong Titles: The Hot Canary
Nicanor Zabaleta -- b.1/7/1907 d.3/31/1993 (86)
Harp, Spanish
Pablo Zabaleta -- b.1/16/1985 N.S.
Soccer Player, Argentine
Steve Zabel -- b.3/20/1948
NFL Player
William Zabka -- b.10/21/1965 N.S. or 10/20/1965 N.S.
Actor, Producer (m)Movie Titles: Just One of the Guys, National Lampoon's European Vacation, Vengeance, Back to School, The Karate Kid (series)
Roy Gordon Zabludowsky -- b.10/20/1950
Guitarist, South African
Jacob Zachar -- b.5/16/1986
Actor, Cartoon Voice ActorTV Shows: Greek (as Rusty)Movie Titles: Surf's Up, Drunkboat
Georg Zacharias -- b.6/14/1884 N.S. d.7/31/1953 N.S. (69)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, German
Helmut Zacharias -- b.1/27/1920 d.2/28/2002 (82)
Violinist, Bandleader, German
Jerrold Zacharias -- b.1/23/1905 d.7/16/1986 (81)
Physicist (m)
Tom Zachary -- b.5/7/1896 d.1/24/1969 (72)
MLB PitcherMisc: served up Babe Ruth's 60th homer in 1927Sports Teams: Washington Senators
John Zacherle -- b.9/26/1918 d.10/27/2016 N.S. (98)
Voice Actor, TV Host, Radio Broadcaster (m), Novelty SingerMisc: well known for his long career as a television horror host broadcasting horror movies in Philadelphia and New York City in the 1950s and 1960sSong Titles: Dinner with Drac (as The Cool Ghoul)
Pat Zachry -- b.4/24/1952
MLB Pitcher
Ramy Zada -- b.2/1/1958
Actor, Director (m)
Craig Zadan -- b.4/15/1949 N.S. d.8/20/2018 N.S. (69)
Screenwriter, Movie Producer/Director (m)Movie Titles: Chicago, Hairspray
Ossip Zadkine -- b.7/14/1890 N.S. d.11/25/1967 N.S. (77)
Sculptor (m), French, Russian
Pia Zadora -- b.5/4/1952
Movie/Stage Actress, Dancer (m), SingerNames/Places: Meshulam Riklis's ex-wife; RLN:SchipaniMisc: some say b. Apr 5 or 1954, 1955, or 1956Movie Titles: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, The Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult, Hairspray, Butterfly, The Lonely Lady
Shana Zadrick -- b.2/14/1969
Model
Saul Zaentz -- b.2/28/1921 d.1/3/2014 (92)
Movie Producer (m), Music Figure, Music ProducerMisc: former record company executive
Caspar Zafer -- b.10/26/1974 N.S.
Actor, Director (m), UkrainianTV Shows: The Vampire Diaries (as Finn Mikaelson), Deam Team, The Originals
Mário Zagallo -- b.8/9/1931
Soccer Forward, Soccer Manager, BrazilianMisc: forward who is one of only two men (Franz Beckenbauer is the other) to serve as both captain (1962) and coach (1970) of World Cup champion; served as advisor for Brazil's 1994 World Cup champion.
Denny Zager -- b.2/15/1944 N.S.
Songwriter, SingerMisc: some say b. Feb 18Group Names: Zager and EvansSong Titles: In The Year 2525
Michael Zager -- b.1/3/1943
Music Producer, Arranger, Composer, Songwriter, KeyboardistGroup Names: Michael Zager Band (disco), Ten Wheel Drive (country)Song Titles: Let's All Chant (under the Michael Zager Band)
Alina Zagitova -- b.5/18/2002 N.S.
Figure Skater, Olympic Athlete, Russian
"Babe" Didrikson Zaharias -- b.6/26/1911 N.S. d.9/27/1956 N.S. (45)
Movie Actress, Golfer, Olympic Athlete, Track and FieldNames/Places: FN:MildredMisc: Javelin; Jumper; Hurdle; won two '32 Olympic gold medals; won numerous golf tournaments; greatest female athlete
George Zaharis -- b.2/27/1908 N.S. d.5/22/1984 N.S. (76)
WrestlerNames/Places: RN: Theodore Vetoyanis
Peter Paul Zahl -- b.3/14/1944 d.1/24/2011 (66)
Writer (m)
Henry James Zahn -- b.4/3/2000
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Robyn Peterman and Steve's son
Paula Zahn -- b.2/24/1956
Newscaster, Journalist, Stage ActressTV Shows: World News This Morning, Good Morning America, CBS News This Morning
Steve Zahn -- b.11/13/1967
Movie ActorMovie Titles: Dallas Buyers Club, Joy Ride, Sahara, Happy Texas, That Thing You Do, You've Got Mail, Sahara, Management, A Perfect Getaway, Suburbia
Wayne Zahn -- b.1/20/1941
Bowler
Geoffrey Zakarian -- b.7/25/1959 N.S.
Chef (m), PersonalityBook Titles: Geoffrey Zakarian's Town / CountryTV Shows: Cooks vs. Cons, The Kitchen, Chopped, Iron Chef
Zeeko Zaki -- b.1/18/1990 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: FBI, 24: The Legacy
Roxana Zal -- b.11/8/1969
TV Actress
Zarley Zalapski -- b.4/22/1968 d.12/12/2017 N.S. (49)
NHL Player, Canadian
Morris B. Zale -- b.9/5/1901 d.3/8/1995 (93)
BusinesspersonMisc: founder of the Zale Corp jewelry chain
Tony Zale -- b.5/29/1913 d.3/20/1997 (83)
BoxerNames/Places: NN:The Man of Steel; RN:Anthony Florian ZaleskiMisc: 2-time world middleweight champion (1941-47,48); fought Rocky Graziano for title 3 times in 21 months in 1947-48, winning twice; pro record 67-18-2 with 44 KOs.
Chantel Zales -- b.7/6/1990 N.S.
Model
Paul Zaloom -- b.12/14/1951
Scientist (m), TV Actor, TV Host, Puppeteer (m)TV Shows: Beakman's World (as Beakman)
Mostafa Zamani -- b.6/21/1982 N.S.
Actor, Iranian
Sasheer Zamata -- b.5/6/1986
Actress, ComedienneTV Shows: Saturday Night Live
Ben Zambiasi -- b.8/19/1956
CFL Figure, Football LinebackerMisc: in the Canadian Football Hall of FameGroup Names: University of Georgia, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (1978-1987), Toronto Argonauts
Frank Zamboni -- b.1/16/1901 d.7/27/1988 (87)
Inventor (m), Hockey FigureNames/Places: RN:Frank Joseph Zamboni Jr.Misc: Inventor of the modern ice resurfacer with his surname, which is a registered trademark for those resurfacers.
Eddie Zambrano -- b.2/1/1966
MLB Player
Víctor Zambrano -- b.8/6/1975
MLB Pitcher, Venezuelan
Dr. Ludwig L. Zamenhof -- b.12/15/1859 d.4/14/1917 (57)
Author (m), Linguist, Inventor (m), Physician (m), PolishNames/Places: RFN:Lazarus LudovicMisc: developed the international language Esperanto
Eric Zamora -- b.12/9/1976
Alternative Rock PerformerGroup Names: Save Ferris
Oscar Zamora -- b.9/23/1944
MLB Player, Cuban
Pedro Zamora -- b.2/29/1972 d.11/11/1994 (22)
TV ActorTV Shows: MTV's The Real World
Xavier Espot Zamora -- b.10/30/1979 N.S.
Prime Minister (m), Andorian
Rob Zamuner -- b.9/17/1969
NHL Forward, Canadian
David Zancanaro -- b.1/8/1969
MLB Player
Lamont Robin Zander -- b.1/23/1953
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/GuitaristNames/Places: aka Robin ZanderGroup Names: Cheap Trick
Mike Zandofsky -- b.11/30/1965
NFL Player, Football Offensive Lineman
Billy Zane -- b.2/24/1966
Movie Actor, Producer/Director (m)Movie Titles: The Phantom, Titanic, Back to the Future (series)
Ebenezer Zane -- b.10/7/1747 d.11/19/1811 (64)
Revolutionary (m), Pioneer (m)Misc: founded Zanesville, Ohio
Lisa Zane -- b.4/5/1965
TV Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Director (m)Names/Places: Billy's sisterTV Shows: L.A. Law (as Melina Paros), ER (s Diane Leeds), Biker Mice from Mars (as Charley, voice)Movie Titles: Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare, Bad Influence, Monkeybone, Terrified
Renato Zanelli -- b.4/1/1892 d.3/25/1935 (42)
Tenor, Opera Singer, Chilean
Kristen Zang -- b.6/22/1974
Movie Actress, Model
Nat Zang -- b.3/4/1996 N.S.
Actor
Nick Zano -- b.3/8/1978 N.S.
Actor, Producer (m)TV Shows: What I Like About You (as Vince), 90210, Melrose Place (2009-10), Legends of Tomorrow (as Nate Heywood / Steel), 2 Broke Girls, Minority ReportMovie Titles: The Final Destination, Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead, Beverly Hills Chihuahua
Darryl F. Zanuck -- b.9/5/1902 d.12/22/1979 (77)
Businessperson, Movie Actor, Film Executive (m), Movie Producer (m)Names/Places: b. in Wahoo, NEMisc: 20th Century Pictures founderMovie Titles: Grapes of Wrath, All About Eve, The Longest Day
Richard Darryl Zanuck -- b.12/13/1934 d.7/13/2012 (77)
Film Executive (m), Movie Producer (m)Names/Places: b. in Los Angeles; Darryl's son;Movie Titles: Jaws, The Sting, Driving Miss Daisy
Carmen Zapata -- b.7/15/1927 d.1/5/2014 (86)
TV/Soap ActressTV Shows: Viva Valdez, Villa Alegre's (Happy Village as the mayor)
Emiliano Zapata -- b.8/8/1879 d.4/10/1919 (39)
Revolutionary (m), Mexican
Hilario Zapata -- b.8/19/1958 N.S.
Boxer, Panamaian
Ahmet Rodan Emuukha Zappa -- b.5/15/1974
Actor, Producer (m), Rock and Roll MusicianNames/Places: Gail & Frank's sonTV Shows: 2 Hip 4 TV, Roseanne, Z, Happy Hour (USA)Movie Titles: The Odd Life of Timothy Green, Jack Frost, Pump Up the Volume, Ready to Rumble
Diva Zappa -- b.1/30/1979
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Gail & Frank's daughter
Dweezil Zappa -- b.9/5/1969
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Songwriter, Rock and Roll SingerNames/Places: RFMN:Ian Donald Calvin Euclid; Gail & Frank's sonGroup Names: Z, soloistSong Titles: My Mother Is A Space CadetTV Shows: ex-MTV jock; Normal Life (as Jake Harlow); Duckman (as Ajax), Happy Hour (USA Network)
Frank Zappa -- b.12/21/1940 d.12/4/1993 (52)
Humorist, Satirist (m), Philosopher (m), Politician (m), Movie Actor, Music Producer, Composer/Songwriter, Novelty Singer, Rock and Roll Guitarist, Rock and Roll DrummerNames/Places: b. in Baltimore; Gail's hubby; RFMN:Frances Vincent Jr.; NN:The Master of Avant-Garde RockMisc: Rock Blues and Jazz Music satarist; now has a planet in the galaxy, Zappafrank, named in his memoryGroup Names: lead of Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention; soloistSong Titles: Disco Boy, I Don't Wanna Get Drafted, Joe's Garage, Baby Snakes, Bleepies and Beer, I'm The Slime, Let's Make The Water Turn Black, Don't Eat The Yellow Snow, Nanook Rubs It, Montana, Dancin' Fool, Valley GirlAlbum Titles: Absolutely Free, We're Only In It For The Money, Uncle Meat, 200 Motels, Over-Nite Sensation, Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch, You Are What You Is, Sheik Yerbouti, Joe's Garage, Zappa in New York, Freak Out!, Apostrophe ('), Roxy and Elsewhere, One Size Fits All
Gail Zappa -- b.1/1/1945 N.S. d.10/7/2015 N.S. (0)
Celebrity WifeNames/Places: Frank's wife, mother of Dweezel, Moon, Ahmet, and Diva.
Gerard Zappa -- b.5/9/1965
Rock and Roll Musician
Moon Unit Zappa -- b.9/28/1967
Author (m), Actress, Novelty SingerNames/Places: aka Moon Zappa; Gail & Frank's daughterSong Titles: Valley GirlTV Shows: Fast Times (as Barbara), Normal Life (as Tess Harlow), High School USA (voice as Tracy)Movie Titles: National Lampoon's European Vacation, The Giving Tree
Lou Zara -- b.8/2/1910 d.10/5/2001 (91)
Writer (m)
Daniel Zaragoza -- b.12/11/1957
Boxer, MexicanNames/Places: NN:The Mouse
Abel Zarate -- b.12/2/1952
GuitaristGroup Names: Malo
Carlos Zárate -- b.5/23/1951
Boxer, MexicanNames/Places: LN:Serna
John Zarchen -- b.5/3/1961
Actor, StuntmanMovie Titles: Kalifornia, Heathers, Airheads, For Keeps?
Asif Ali Zardari -- b.7/26/1955
Head of State (m), Pakistan
Chester Zardis -- b.5/27/1900 d.8/14/1990 (90)
BassistMisc: performed with New Orleans jazz greats since 20s
John Zaremba -- b.10/22/1908 d.12/15/1986 (78)
ActorTV Shows: I Led Three Lives (as special agent Jerry Dressler), The Time Tunnel (as Dr. Raymond Swain)
Peter Zaremba -- b.9/16/1956
Music FigureGroup Names: Fleshtones
Hy Zaret -- b.8/21/1907 d.7/2/2007 (99)
LyricistMisc: was an American Tin Pan Alley lyricist and composer best known as the co-author of the 1955 hit "Unchained Melody".
Kermit Zarley -- b.9/29/1941
Golfer
Carrie Zarse -- b.6/24/1974
Diver, Olympic Athlete
Michael Zaslow -- b.11/1/1944 d.12/6/1998 (54)
Soap ActorTV Shows: One Life to Live (as David Renaldi), Guiding Light (as Roger Thorpe)
Rob Zatechka -- b.12/1/1971
NFL Player, Football Offensive Lineman
Emil Zatopek -- b.9/19/1922 d.11/21/2000 (78)
Olympic Athlete, Track and Field, CzechMisc: distance runner; winner of 1948 Olympic gold medal at 10,000 meters; 4 years later, won unprecedented Olympic triple (5000 meters, 10,000 meters and marathon) at 1952 Games in Helsinki.
Richard Zatorski -- b.8/20/1957
Songwriter, Keyboardist, AustralianGroup Names: Real Life
Marya Zaturenska -- b.9/12/1902 d.1/19/1982 (79)
Poet (m), Russian
Greg Zaun -- b.4/14/1971
MLB Catcher
Stefan Zauner -- b.6/30/1952
Songwriter, Singer, Pianist, German
Cara Zavaleta -- b.6/15/1980
Model, PlaymateMisc: November 2004
Lena Zavaroni -- b.11/4/1963 d.10/1/1999 N.S. (35)
TV Hostess, Singer, Scottish
Josef "Joe" Zawinal -- b.7/7/1932 N.S. d.9/11/2007 N.S. (75)
Composer, Composer/Songwriter, Keyboardist, Synthesizer, Jazz Singer, Jazz Pianist, AustrianGroup Names: Weather Report, Weather Update (founder)
Elaine Zayak -- b.4/5/1965
Figure Skater, Olympic AthleteMisc: Olympics-6th-1984
Sami Zayn -- b.7/12/1984 N.S.
Wrestler, CanadianNames/Places: RN: Rami Sebei; Ring Name: El Generico
Zb -- b.??/??/????
Larry Zbyszko -- b.12/5/1951
Author (m), WrestlerNames/Places: RN:Lawrence Whistler
Stanislaus Zbyszko -- b.4/1/1879 d.9/23/1967 (88)
Attorney/Lawyer (m), Pianist, Wrestler, Polish
Wladek Zbyszko -- b.11/20/1891 d.6/10/1968 (76)
Wrestler, Austrian, Hungarian, PolishNames/Places: RN:Wladyslaw Cyganiewicz
Zc -- b.??/??/????
Zd -- b.??/??/????
Michael Zderko -- b.5/5/????
Actor
Victoria Nika Zdrok -- b.3/3/1973
Author (m), Actress, Model, Playmate, UkrainianMisc: October 1994
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Natalie Zea -- b.3/17/1975 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Dirty Sexy Money, The Following (as Claire Matthews), Justified (as Winona Hawkins)Movie Titles: Justivied, The Other Guys
Angus "Drummie" Zeb -- b.??/??/1959
Drummer, EnglishGroup Names: Aswad
Zedd -- b.9/2/1989
Music ProducerMisc: Electronic music DJ/producer
Richard Zedník -- b.1/6/1976
NHL Player, Czechoslovakian
Cooper Dominic Zee -- b.10/12/2005
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Ming Na and Eric's son
Ginger Zee -- b.1/13/1981
Meterologist (m)TV Shows: Good Morning America, Storm Chasers
John Zee -- b.5/21/1930
ActorTV Shows: Bring 'Em Back AliveMovie Titles: Arthur 2: On the Rocks, Best Defense, The Great Waldo Pepper, Cannonball Run II
Ona Zee -- b.3/3/1951
XXX-rated actress, Model
Pieter Zeeman -- b.5/25/1865 d.10/9/1943 (78)
Physicist (m), Dutch (Netherlands)
Sir Franco Zeffirelli -- b.2/12/1923 N.S. d.6/15/2019 N.S. (96)
Movie Director (m), Italian, GayNames/Places: b. in FlorenceMovie Titles: Hamlet, Tea with Mussolini, The Taming of the Shrew, Romeo & Juliet
Michael Zegen -- b.2/20/1979 N.S.
ActorTV Shows: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Boardwalk Empire
Blake Everleigh Zegers -- b.8/17/2015 N.S.
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Janine Feld and Kevin's twin daughter
Kevin Zegers -- b.9/19/1984 N.S.
Actor, Model, CanadianTV Shows: Notorious, Gracepoint, Gossip Girl (occasional), Titans (as Ethan), Rebel (as Dr. Nathaniel Flynn)Movie Titles: Fifty Dead Men Walking, Dawn of the Dead, Air Bud, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
Zoe Madison Zegers -- b.8/17/2015 N.S.
Celebrity DaughterNames/Places: Janine Feld and Kevin's twin daughter
Rachel Zegler -- b.5/3/2001 N.S.
Actress
Nora Zehetner -- b.2/5/1981 N.S.
Actress
Joey Zehr -- b.5/10/1983
Rock and Roll PerformerGroup Names: The Click Five
Randy "Randy Z" Zehringer -- b.11/21/1949
DrummerNames/Places: Rick's brotherGroup Names: The McCoys
Eric Zeier -- b.9/6/1972
NFL Quarterback
Heidi Zeigler -- b.3/26/1979
ActressTV Shows: Just the Ten of Us (as Sherry Lubbock), Drexell's Class (as Nicole)Movie Titles: There Goes the Neighborhood
Hannah Zeile -- b.11/7/1997 N.S.
Actress
Todd Zeile -- b.9/9/1965
MLB Third Baseman
David Zeisberger -- b.4/11/1721 d.11/17/1808 (87)
Clergyman, MissionaryMisc: Moravian
Carl Zeiss -- b.9/11/1816 d.12/3/1888 (72)
Scientist (m), GermanMisc: Optician whogained a worldwide reputation as a manufacturer of fine optical instruments.
Benh Zeitlin -- b.10/14/1982
Director (m)
Denny Zeitlin -- b.4/10/1938
Professor (m), Composer, Bassist, Keyboardist, Jazz Pianist
Volodymyr Zelensky -- b.1/25/1978 N.S.
Screenwriter, President (m), Actor, Comedian, Movie Producer/Director (m)Misc: the 6th President of Ukraine
Valeri Zelepukin -- b.9/17/1968
NHL Player, Soviet
Ray Zellars -- b.3/25/1973
NFL Fullback
Cody Zeller -- b.10/5/1992 N.S.
NBA PlayerSports Teams: Indiana University, Charlotte Bobcats
Renée Zellweger -- b.4/25/1969 N.S.
Movie Actress, Cartoon Voice ActressMovie Titles: Dazed and Confused, 8 Seconds, Reality Bites, Jerry McGuire, Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Bachelor, Nurse Betty, Bridget Jones Diary, White Oleander, Chicago, Cold Mountain, Shark Tale, Cinderella Man, Miss Potter, Leatherheads, New in Town
Roman Walker Zelman -- b.4/7/2004
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Debra Messing and Daniel's son
Ari Zeltzer -- b.8/28/1969
ActressMisc: retired from acting in 1982TV Shows: Joe's World, Father MurphyMovie Titles: The Incredible Shrinking Woman, The Winds of Kitty Hawk
Jaclyn Zeman -- b.3/6/1953 N.S. d.5/10/2023 N.S. (70)
Soap ActressNames/Places: Murray the K's (the 5th Beatle), then Steve Gribbin, then Glenn Gorden's ex-wifeMisc: some say b. 1952 or '54TV Shows: One Life to Live (as Nurse Lana McClain 1977), General Hospital (as Barbara Jean "Bobbie" Spencer Baldwin Brock Meyer Jones Casadine)Movie Titles: National Lampoon's Class Reunion
Veronika Zemanova -- b.4/14/1975
Actress, Model, Czechoslovakian
Walt Zembriski -- b.5/24/1935
Golfer
Robert Zemeckis -- b.5/14/1952 N.S.
Screen/Scriptwriter, Producer/Director (m)Misc: some say b. 1951Movie Titles: Forrest Gump, Cast Away, Back to the Future (series)
Jiang Zemin -- b.8/17/1926 N.S. d.11/30/2022 N.S. (96)
Head of State (m), Chinese
Zendaya -- b.9/1/1996 N.S.
Actress, Producer (m)Names/Places: RN: Zendaya ColemanTV Shows: Shake It Up!Movie Titles: Zapped
Stuart Zender -- b.3/18/1974
Music Producer, Songwriter, Bassist, Alternative Rock Musician, EnglishMisc: plays a mixture of acid jazz, pop, rock, soul, funk, dance, disco, and reggaeGroup Names: Jamiroquai
Valentina Zenere -- b.1/15/1997 N.S.
Actress, Singer, Model, ArgentineTV Shows: Soy Luna, Las Chicas del Cable
Walter Zenga -- b.4/28/1960
Soccer Player, Italian
John Peter Zenger -- b.10/26/1697 d.7/28/1746 (48)
Journalist, Printer (m), GermanMisc: involved in first amendment fight
Colleen Zenk-Pinter -- b.1/20/1953
ActressTV Shows: As the World Turns (as Barbara 1978-2010), Thurston (as Agnes Snead)Movie Titles: Annie, The Comedian
Zeno -- b.??/??/495BC d.??/??/430BC
Philosopher (m), Greek
David Zepeda -- b.9/19/1974 N.S.
Actor, Mexican
Anthony Zerbe -- b.5/20/1936
ActorMisc: guest authority-type TV series actor; Pron: Zer-Bee; some say b. 1939TV Shows: Harry-O (as Lt. K.C. Trench), How the West Was Won, Centennial, Young Riders (as Teaspoon Hunter)Movie Titles: American Hustle, Papillon, Licence to Kill, The Dead Zone
Paul Zerdin -- b.8/21/1972 N.S.
Comedian, Ventriloquist, English
Al Zerhusen -- b.12/4/1931 N.S. d.1/29/2018 N.S. (86)
Soccer Midfielder
Regina Zernay -- b.12/5/1972
Rock and Roll BassistGroup Names: Cowboy Mouth
Gus Zernial -- b.6/27/1923 d.1/20/2011 (87)
MLB PlayerNames/Places: NN:Ozark Ike
Frits Zernike -- b.7/16/1888 d.3/10/1966 (77)
Physicist (m), Dutch (Netherlands)Names/Places: RFN:FrederikMisc: inventor of the phase-contrast microscope (Nobel 1953)
Catherine Zeta-Jones -- b.9/25/1969
Movie Actress, Welsh (Wales)Names/Places: b. in Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales; Michael Douglas' wifeMovie Titles: The Mask of Zorro, Entrapment, The Haunting, Traffic, America's Sweethearts, Chicago, Sinbad, Intolerable Cruelty, The Terminal, Ocean's Twelve, The Legend of Zorro
Clara Zetkin -- b.7/5/1857 d.6/20/1933 (75)
Civil Rights Leader, GermanMisc: initiated International Women's Day observed on March 8th
Henrik Zetterberg -- b.10/9/1980 N.S.
NHL Left Wing, SwedishSports Teams: Detroit Red Wings
Mai Zetterling -- b.5/24/1925 N.S. d.3/17/1994 N.S. (68)
Writer (m), Movie/Stage Actress, Movie Director (m), Swedish
Rob Zettler -- b.3/8/1968
NHL Defensive, Canadian
Warren Zevon -- b.1/24/1947 d.9/7/2003 (56)
Music Producer, Songwriter, Singer, Guitarist, Keyboardist, PianistNames/Places: b. in ChicagoSong Titles: Werewolves Of London
Augustus Warren Zevon-Powell -- b.6/12/2003
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Ariel's twin son, Warren Zevon's twin grandson
Maximus Patrick Zevon-Powell -- b.6/12/2003
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Ariel's twin son, Warren Zevon's twin grandson
Peter Zezel -- b.4/22/1965 d.5/26/2009 (44)
NHL Player
Zf -- b.??/??/????
Zg -- b.??/??/????
Jeff Zgonina -- b.5/24/1970
NFL Player
Zh -- b.??/??/????
Alexei Zhamnov -- b.10/1/1970
NHL Player, Soviet
Ziyi Zhang -- b.2/9/1979 N.S.
Actress, Producer (m), ChineseNames/Places: aka Zhang ZiyiMovie Titles: Hero, House of Flying Daggers, Rush Hour 2, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon; Memoirs of a Geisha
Wang Zhen -- b.4/11/1908 d.3/12/1993 (84)
Semi Head Of SemiStateMisc: Chinese V.P.
Vladimir Volfovich Zhirinovsky -- b.4/25/1946 N.S. d.4/6/2022 N.S. (75)
Politician (m), Attorney/Lawyer (m), Communist, RussianNames/Places: FLN:Eidelshtein; pron:zheer-in-OFF-skee
Alexei Zhitnik -- b.10/10/1970
NHL Player, Russian, Ukrainian
Zhou Enlai -- b.3/5/1898 d.1/8/1976 (77)
Head of State (m), Statesman (m), ChineseMisc: the first Premier of the People's Republic of China who ruled from Oct 1, 1949, until the date of his death in 1976
Jihong Zhou -- b.1/11/1965 N.S.
Diver, Olympic Athlete, Chinese
Georgi Zhukov -- b.12/1/1896 N.S. or 11/19/1896 Ju-1 d.6/18/1974 N.S. (77)
General, Russian
Zi -- b.??/??/????
Zico -- b.3/3/1953 N.S.
Soccer Player, Brazilian
Zinedine Zidane -- b.6/23/1972 N.S.
Soccer Midfielder, French
George Zidek -- b.8/2/1973
NBA Player, Czech
Howard Zieff -- b.10/21/1927 d.2/21/2009 (81)
Director (m)
Florenz Ziegfeld -- b.3/21/1867 d.7/22/1932 (65)
Stage Producer (m)Names/Places: Billie Burke's hubbyMisc: stage: Ziegfeld Follies
John Ziegler Jr. -- b.2/9/1934 N.S. d.10/25/2018 N.S. (84)
NHL Executive, NHL PlayerMisc: 4th NHL president from 1977-92; negotiated settlement with rival WHA in 1979 that led to inviting four WHA teams (Edmonton, Hartford, Quebec and Winnipeg) to join NHL; stepped down June 12, 1992, 2 months after settling 10-day players' strike
Larry Ziegler -- b.8/12/1939
GolferNames/Places: NN: Half Pay Ziegler
Maddie Ziegler -- b.9/30/2002 N.S.
Actress, Dancer (m), Model
Ronald L. Ziegler -- b.5/12/1939 d.2/10/2003 (63)
Government Official (m)Misc: White House news secretary under President Nixon
Chip Zien -- b.3/20/1947
ActorTV Shows: Love Sydney (as Jason Stoller), Reggie, Almost Perfect (as Gary Karp)Movie Titles: Snake Eyes, Howard the Duck
Ian Ziering -- b.3/30/1964
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m)Names/Places: Pron:Eye-An; NN:Z-Man; MN:AndrewMisc: some say b. in 1966TV Shows: Beverly Hills 90210 (as Steve Sanders), Godzilla: The Series (as Dr. Nick Tatopoulos), Biker Mice form Mars (as Vinnie), Spider-Man (as Harry Osborn), Mighty Ducks (as Wildwing)Movie Titles: Sharknado
Mia Loren Ziering -- b.4/25/2011
ActressNames/Places: Erin and Ian's daughter
Dolph Ziggler -- b.7/27/1980 N.S.
Wrestler
Zig Ziglar -- b.11/6/1926 d.11/28/2012 (86)
Misc: Motivational Speaker
Les Zikes -- b.10/15/1934
Bowler
Madeline Zima -- b.9/16/1985
Actress, Producer (m)TV Shows: The Nanny (as Grace Sheffield), Californication (as Mia Lewis)Movie Titles: A Cinderella Story, The Hand That Rocks The Cradle
Vanessa Zima -- b.12/17/1986 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: Murder OneMovie Titles: Ulee's Gold, Wicked, Cavedweller, Baby Sitters Club
Yvonne Zima -- b.1/16/1989
ActressTV Shows: ER (as Rachel Greene #1)Movie Titles: The Nice Guys, Iron Man 3, The Long Kiss Goodnight
Efrem Zimbalist Jr. -- b.11/30/1918 d.5/2/2014 (95)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Cartoon Voice ActorNames/Places: b. in New York City; son of Efrem Sr. & Alma, Stephanie's fatherMisc: Tim Brooks reasons it could be b. 1918; b. 1917 or 19?TV Shows: Spider-Man (1990s), Iron Man (1994), Batman: The Animated Series, Maverick (as Dandy Jim Buckley), 77 Sunset Strip (as Stuart Bailey), The FBI (as Insp. Lewis Erskine), Scruples, Hotel (as Charles Cabot), Zorro (as Don Alejandro);
Efrem Zimbalist Sr. -- b.4/21/1889 N.S. or 4/9/1889 Ju-1 d.2/22/1985 N.S. (95)
TV/Movie Actor, Composer, Violinist, RussianNames/Places: Alma Gluck's hubby, Efrem Jr.'s dad, Stephanie's Grandad
Stephanie Zimbalist -- b.10/8/1956
TV/Movie/Stage ActressNames/Places: b. in Encino, CA or New York City?; Efrem Jr.'s daughterMisc: some say b. Oct 6TV Shows: Centennial, Remington Steele (as Laura Holt)
Jason Michael Zimbler -- b.7/27/1977
ActorMisc: retired from acting in 1994TV Shows: Clarissa Explains It All
Constance Zimmer -- b.10/11/1970
Actress, Cartoon Voice ActressTV Shows: House of Cards (as Janine Skorsky), Transformers: Robots in Disguise (as Strongarm), Good Morning Miami (as Penny), UnREAL (as Quinn King), Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (as Rosalind Price)
Dick Zimmer -- b.8/16/1944
Congressperson
Don Zimmer -- b.1/17/1931 d.6/4/2014 (83)
MLB Manager, MLB Coach, MLB PlayerNames/Places: NN:PopeyeMisc: Rays #66 retired
Hans Zimmer -- b.9/12/1957 N.S.
Composer, GermanMisc: Film Composer for more than 150 filmsGroup Names: The BugglesSong Titles: Video Killed The Radio Star (video cameo)Movie Titles: Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lion King, The Dark Knight, Inception
Jacob Allan Zimmer -- b.2/24/1990
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Kim's son
Kim Zimmer -- b.2/2/1955
ActressNames/Places: b. in Grand Rapids, MIMisc: some say b. 1951TV Shows: One Life to Live, Guiding Light, Santa Barbara, Model's Inc. (as Joan)
Norma Zimmer -- b.7/13/1923 d.5/10/2011 (87)
TV Hostess, SingerTV Shows: Lawrence Welk Show (as Champagne Lady)
Don Zimmerman -- b.11/22/1949 N.S. d.5/11/2020 N.S. (70)
NFL Player
Gary Zimmerman -- b.12/13/1961
NFL Tackle, USFL FigureMisc: 7x Pro Bowl, 2x All-USFL selection, Broncos and Pro Football Halls of FameSports Teams: Los Angeles Express (1984-1985), Minnesota Vikings (1986-1992) Denver Broncos (1993-1997)
Harry Zimmerman -- b.??/??/????
BandleaderTV Shows: The Dinah Shore Show, The Carol Burnett Show
Henry Zimmerman -- b.2/9/1887 d.3/14/1969 (82)
MLB PlayerMisc: 1912-batted .372 with 14 HRs
Jeff Zimmerman -- b.8/9/1972
MLB Pitcher, Canadian
Joey Zimmerman -- b.6/10/1986
Actor, Producer (m)Movie Titles: Very Bad Things, Halloweentown (series)
John Zimmerman -- b.11/26/1973 N.S.
Figure Skater, Olympic AthleteMisc: Skating Coach
Paul Zimmerman -- b.10/23/1932 N.S. d.11/1/2018 N.S. (86)
Sports WriterMisc: of Sports Illustrated
Ryan Zimmerman -- b.9/28/1984 N.S.
MLB First BasemanMisc: All-Star, Gold Glove, 2x Silver Slugger; active as of 2015Sports Teams: Washington Nationals
Felicia Zimmermann -- b.8/16/1975
Fencer, Olympic Athlete
Andrew Zimmern -- b.7/4/1961 N.S.
Chef (m), PersonalityTV Shows: Bizarre Foods
Walter Zin -- b.12/10/1906 d.2/14/2000 (93)
Physicist (m)
Frank Zincavage -- b.9/30/1952
Alternative Rock PerformerGroup Names: Romeo Void
Paul Zindel -- b.5/15/1936 d.3/27/2003 (66)
Author (m), Novelist, Dramatist/Playwright (m)
Marvin Zindler -- b.8/10/1921 d.7/29/2007 (85)
JournalistMisc: Antic, Populist television crusader
Niccolò Antonio Zingarelli -- b.4/4/1752 N.S. d.5/5/1837 N.S. (85)
Composer, Musician, ItalianMisc: Church Music
John Francis Zingg -- b.11/13/1971
Music FigureGroup Names: 4 Fun-Unbelievable Fun Boys
Howard Zinn -- b.8/24/1922 d.1/27/2010 (87)
Historian (m)
Fred Zinnemann -- b.4/29/1907 d.3/14/1997 (89)
Movie Director (m), AustrianMisc: NOT b. Apr 25Movie Titles: High Noon, From Here To Eternity, A Man For All Seasons, The Day of the Jackal, Julia
Anthony Zinni -- b.9/17/1943
General, Hero (m)Misc: Retired Marine General
Gillian Zinser -- b.11/4/1985
ActressTV Shows: 90210 (as Ivy Sullivan)Movie Titles: Savages,. Two Rongs, Asthma
William Zinsser -- b.10/7/1922 N.S. d.5/12/2015 N.S. (92)
Writer (m), Literary Critic (m), Editor (m), Educator (m), Teacher (m)
Pamela Zinszer -- b.9/6/1955
Model, PlaymateMisc: March 1974
Preity Zinta -- b.1/31/1975 N.S.
Actress, India
Korczak Ziolowski -- b.9/6/1908 d.10/20/1982 (74)
Sculptor (m)Misc: designer and sculptor of Crazy Horse Memorial.
Hunter Zion -- b.11/15/2016 N.S.
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Jurnee Smollett-Bell and Josiah's sonMisc: Nov 15 is the date she revealed the birth; I'm not sure if that's the actual birthdate
Daniel Zippi -- b.4/28/1956
ActorTV Shows: Secrets of Midland Heights, King's Crossing
Jim Zippo -- b.1/7/????
Radio Disc Jock, Novelty SingerMisc: of Zippo in the Morning
Patricia Zipprodt -- b.2/25/1925 d.7/17/1999 (74)
Costume Designer (m)
Richie Zisk -- b.2/6/1949
MLB Player
Zita -- b.5/9/1892 d.3/14/1989 (96)
Head of State (m)Misc: the last empress of Austria-Hungary
Barry Zito -- b.5/13/1978
MLB PitcherMisc: AL Cy Young Award winner in 2002Sports Teams: Oakland Athletics
Chuck Zito -- b.3/1/1953
ActorMovie Titles: Homefront, Carlito's Way, Requiem for a Dream, 13
Fritzie Zivic -- b.5/8/1913 d.5/16/1984 (71)
Boxer
Zj -- b.??/??/????
Zk -- b.??/??/????
Zl -- b.??/??/????
Zm -- b.??/??/????
Adrian Zmed -- b.3/14/1954
TV/Stage Actor, TV Host, Variety Show Host, SingerNames/Places: b. in Chicago; son of a Roman Orthodox priestMisc: stage: GreaseTV Shows: Goodtime Girls, T.J. Hooker (as Off. Vince Romano), Dance Fever (host)Movie Titles: Bachelor Party, The Final Terror, Grease 2
Kim Zmeskal -- b.2/6/1976
Gymnast, Olympic AthleteMisc: Olympic-92
Doug Zmolek -- b.11/3/1970
NHL Player, American
Zn -- b.??/??/????
Chip Z'Nuff -- b.9/10/1964
Rock and Roll MusicianGroup Names: Enuff Z'Nuff
Zo -- b.??/??/????
Ben Zobrist -- b.5/26/1981 N.S.
MLB OutfielderMisc: World Series MVP (2016)Sports Teams: Chicago Cubs
Deborah Zoe -- b.10/1/1972
ActressMovie Titles: Road Trip, A Sight for Sore Eyes, White Rush
Rachael Zoe -- b.9/1/1971 N.S.
Fashion Designer (m), ActressMisc: Stylist
Frank Urban "Fuzzy" Zoeller -- b.11/11/1951
Golfer
Rita Zohar -- b.??/??/????
Actress
Ethan Zohn -- b.11/12/1973
Soccer Player, American
Richard Zokol -- b.8/21/1958
Golfer, Canadian
Émile Zola -- b.4/2/1840 N.S. d.9/28/1902 N.S. (62)
Author (m), Novelist, Journalist, Social Reformer, French
Gianfranco Zola -- b.7/5/1966
Soccer Forward, Soccer Manager, ItalianMisc: OBE
Scott Zolak -- b.12/13/1967
NFL Quarterback
Kim Zolciak -- b.5/19/1978
PersonalityNames/Places: aka Kim Zolciak Biermann
Attila Zoller -- b.6/13/1927 d.1/25/1998 (70)
Composer, Jazz Guitarist, Hungarian
Fred Zollner -- b.1/22/1901 N.S. d.6/21/1982 N.S. (81)
NBA OwnerNames/Places: NN:Mr. Pro BasketballSports Teams: Detroit Pistons (owner)
Johann C. F. Zollner -- b.11/8/1834 d.4/25/1882 (47)
Astronomer (m), Astrophysicist (m), German
Adam Zolotin -- b.11/29/1983
ActorMovie Titles: Jack, Leave It to Beaver (1997), Zerophilia, Dog's Best Friend
Charlotte Zolotow -- b.6/26/1915 d.11/19/2013 (98)
Illustrator (m), Poet (m), Children's Author (m), Editor (m)
Maurice Zolotow -- b.11/23/1913 d.3/14/1991 (77)
Novelist, Biographer (m)
Halmay Zoltán -- b.6/18/1881 N.S. d.5/20/1956 N.S. (74)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Hungarian
Andrés "Bandy" Zolyomy -- b.??/??/???? N.S.
Water Polo Player, Hungarian, Italian, SpanishMisc: Water Polo Coach
Eric Zomalt -- b.8/9/1972
NFL Safety
Rob Zombie -- b.1/12/1965
Director (m), Heavy Metal Musician, Punk Rock MusicianGroup Names: White Zombie
Sheri Moon Zombie -- b.9/26/1970 N.S.
ActressMovie Titles: The Lords of Salem, The Devil's Rejects, Halloween (series I and II)
Rick Zombo -- b.5/8/1963
NHL Player
Tay Zonday -- b.7/6/1982 N.S.
Internet Video Figure, SingerNames/Places: RN; Adam Nyerere BahnerSong Titles: Chocolate Rain
Brian Zonn -- b.3/20/1975 or 3/30/1975
Pop Singer, Country SingerGroup Names: Six Shooters
Billy Zoom -- b.2/20/1948
Alternative Rock MusicianGroup Names: X
Dr. Harvey Zorbaugh -- b.9/20/1896 d.1/21/1965 (68)
Professor (m), TV HostMisc: Professor of Sociology at New York University; an early TV celebrity
Michael Zordich -- b.10/12/1963
NFL Player
Chris Zorich -- b.3/13/1969
NFL Player, Football Defensive Tackle
Louis Zorich -- b.2/12/1924 d.1/30/2018 N.S. (93)
ActorTV Shows: Mad About You (as Burt Buchanan), Brooklyn Bridge (as Jules Berger)Movie Titles: The Muppets Take Manhattan, Detachment, Fiddler on the Roof, Death of a Salesman
Vera Zorina -- b.1/2/1917 d.4/9/2003 (86)
Actress, Dancer (m), GermanNames/Places: RN:Eva Brigitta Hartwig
Edward Zorinsky -- b.11/11/1928 d.3/6/1987 (58)
Senator (m)
Zorita -- b.8/30/1915 d.11/12/2001 (86)
Stripper
Anders Zorn -- b.2/18/1860 d.8/22/1920 (60)
Painter (m), Sculptor (m), Etcher, Swedish
Jim Zorn -- b.5/10/1953
NFL Coach, NFL Player, College Football Coach
John Zorn -- b.9/2/1953
Music Producer, Arranger, Composer, Multi-instrumentalist, Jazz SaxophonistMisc: Avant-garde style
Tia Marie Zorne -- b.1/20/1969
Beauty Pagent WinnerMisc: Miss Nevada-America (1991)
Zoroaster -- b.??/??/628BC d.??/??/551BC
Prophet, IranianMisc: founder of religion Zoroastrianism
Victoriano Alberto Zorrilla -- b.4/6/1906 N.S. d.4/23/1986 N.S. (80)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, ArgentineNames/Places: aka Alberto Zorrilla
Barry Zorthian -- b.10/8/1920 N.S. d.12/30/2010 N.S. (90)
Diplomat (m)
Eddie Zosky -- b.2/10/1968
MLB Shortstop
Kenza Zouiten -- b.4/21/1991 N.S.
Model, Swedish
Kurt Zouma -- b.10/27/1994 N.S.
Soccer Player, French
David Zowie -- b.4/30/1981 N.S.
Music Producer, Electronica DJ, EnglishNames/Places: RN: David Zowie Canada BattSong Titles: House Every Weekend
Carmine Zozzora -- b.??/??/1959
Movie Director (m)
Zp -- b.??/??/????
Zq -- b.??/??/????
Zr -- b.??/??/????
Zs -- b.??/??/????
Ed Zschau -- b.1/6/1940
Congressperson
Darlene Zschech -- b.9/8/1965
Pastor, Composer, Gospel Singer, Australian
Vilmos Zsigmond -- b.6/16/1930 d.1/1/2016 N.S. (85)
Cinematographer (m), Hungarian
Zt -- b.??/??/????
Zu -- b.??/??/????
Jon Zuber -- b.12/10/1969
MLB First Baseman
Sergei Zubov -- b.7/22/1970
NHL Player, Hockey Coach, Russian
Mats Zuccarello-Aasen -- b.9/1/1987 N.S.
NHL Player, Olympic Athlete, NorweiganSports Teams: New York Rangers
Niccolò Zucchi -- b.12/6/1586 N.S. d.5/21/1670 N.S. (83)
Astronomer (m), Physicist (m), ItalianMisc: who, in approximately 1616, designed one of the earliest reflecting telescopes, antedating those of James Gregory and Sir Isaac Newton.
George Zucco -- b.1/11/1886 d.5/27/1960 (74)
Movie Actor, EnglishMovie Titles: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Captain Fury
Arianne Zucker -- b.6/3/1974
Actress, ModelTV Shows: Days of Our Lives (as Nicole for about two decades)Movie Titles: The Last Resort, The Contractor
Bill Zucker -- b.10/7/1955 N.S. d.9/19/2016 N.S. (60)
Writer (m), Actor, Comedian, Director (m), Singer, Guitarist, Novelty SingerSong Titles: The Twitter Song, I Want Some TARP
David Zucker -- b.10/16/1947
Screen/Scriptwriter, Movie Actor, Movie Producer/Director (m)Movie Titles: Kentucky Fried Movie, Airplane!, Top Secret!, Police Squad (series), The Naked Gun (series), Help Wanted!
Jeff Zucker -- b.4/9/1965
Producer (m), CamerapersonTV Shows: Today Show, NBC Nightly NewsMovie Titles: Donnie Darko, Boogie Nights, Field of Dreams, Halloween H20: 20 Years Later
Jerry Zucker -- b.3/11/1950
Screen/Scriptwriter, Movie Producer/Director (m)TV Shows: Police Squad! (executive producer)Movie Titles: Ghost, Top Secret!, Kentucky Fried Movie, Rock 'n Roll High School, Airplane! Police Squad!, The Naked Gun (movie series)
Mark Zuckerberg -- b.5/14/1984
Internet Company EntrepreneurMisc: Facebook founder
Angela Zuckerman -- b.3/24/1965
Speed Skater, Olympic AthleteMisc: (Olympics-1994)
Ben Zuckerman -- b.7/29/1890 d.8/9/1979 (89)
Fashion Designer (m), Manufacturer
Jocelin Zuckerman -- b.2/25/1999 N.S.
Actress, MexicanTV Shows: La CQ (comedy as Adriana del Rio)
Josh Zuckerman -- b.4/1/1985
ActorTV Shows: 90210 (as Max Miller 2011-2013)Movie Titles: Sex Drive, Austin Powers in Goldmember, Feast, Surviving Christmas
Mortimer B. Zuckerman -- b.6/4/1937
Publisher (m), CanadianMisc: owner of U.S. News & World Report and N.Y. Daily News; real estate tycoon and media proprietor
Carl Zuckmayer -- b.12/27/1896 d.1/18/1977 (80)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Satirist (m), German
Cozi Zuehlsdorff -- b.8/3/1998 N.S.
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, SingerTV Shows: Sofia the First (as Buttercup, Witch, etc), Mighty Med (as Jordan)Movie Titles: Dolphin Tale, Dolphin Tale 2
Alex Zuelle -- b.7/5/1968
Bicyclist, Swiss
Cesar Zuiderwyk -- b.7/18/1950
Rock and Roll Drummer, Dutch (Netherlands)Misc: b. 1948?Group Names: Golden Earring
Evan Jerome Zuker -- b.1/28/2003
Celebrity SonNames/Places: Jennifer and Anthony's son
Pinchas Zukerman -- b.7/16/1948
Violinist, Conductor, IsraeliNames/Places: b. in Tel Aviv
Adolph Zukor -- b.1/7/1873 d.6/10/1976 (103)
Executive, Fur Trader, Film Executive (m), Movie Producer (m)Misc: founder of the Paramount movie empire
Eugene Zukor -- b.10/25/1897 d.12/21/1994 (97)
Producer (m)
Jacob Zuma -- b.4/12/1942 N.S.
President (m), South African
Daphne Zuniga -- b.10/28/1962 N.S.
Actress, Producer/Director (m)Names/Places: some say b. 1963TV Shows: Melrose Place (as Jo Beth Reynolds)Movie Titles: The Sure Thing, Gross Anatomy, Fly II, Spaceballs
José Zúñiga -- b.4/1/1962
ActorMovie Titles: Mission: Impossible 3, Twilight, Constantine, Smoke, Next
Miles Zuniga -- b.9/10/1966
Musician, Modern Rock SingerGroup Names: Fastball
Gilbert Zunker -- b.3/14/1901 d.12/19/1938 (37)
Bowler
Robert Zuppke -- b.7/2/1879 d.12/22/1957 (78)
College Football CoachMisc: credited with introducing (in the early 1920s) the offensive huddle, enabling the team with the ball to plan each play immediately before executing it.
Pirmin Zurbriggen -- b.2/4/1963
Skier, Olympic Athlete, India, SwissMisc: alpine skier (Olympic-gold-1988)
Bob Zurke -- b.1/17/1912 d.2/16/1944 (32)
Pianist
Albert Zürner -- b.1/30/1890 N.S. d.7/18/1920 N.S. (30)
Diver, Olympic Athlete, German
Elmo Zurnwalt -- b.11/29/1920 d.1/2/2000 (79)
Naval Officer
Che Zuro -- b.5/28/1957
ActressNames/Places: LN: WhitingMisc: retired from acting in 1988Movie Titles: Critters, The Invisible Kid
Graham Zusi -- b.8/18/1986 N.S.
Soccer Player, American
Zv -- b.??/??/????
Alexander Zverev Jr. -- b.4/20/1997 N.S.
Tennis Player, German
Natalia Zvereva -- b.??/??/????
Actress
Natasha Zvereva -- b.4/16/1971
Tennis Player, Soviet
Zw -- b.??/??/????
Stefan Zweig -- b.11/28/1881 d.2/22/1942 (60)
Novelist, Dramatist/Playwright (m), Poet (m), Translator, Biographer (m), Austrian
Mike Zwerin -- b.5/11/1930 d.4/2/2010 (79)
Trombonist
Edward Zwick -- b.10/8/1952
Producer/Director (m)Movie Titles: The Last Samurai, Love and Other Drugs, Defiance, The Siege
Joel Zwick -- b.1/11/1942
Actor, Producer/Director (m)Misc: mostly known as a television directorTV Shows: Laverne and Shirley, It's a Living, Bosom Buddies, The New Odd Couple, Shake It Up, The Jamie Foxx Show, Family Matters, Step by Step, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, Perfect Strangers, Girl Meets World, Full House, WebsterMovie Titles: My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Fritz Zwicky -- b.2/14/1898 d.2/8/1974 (75)
Astronomer (m), SwissMisc: supernova
Ellen Zwilich -- b.4/30/1939
Composer
Huldrych (Or Ulrich?) Zwingli -- b.1/1/1484 d.10/11/1531 (47)
Humanist, Theologian, Preacher, Politician (m), Social Reformer
Vladimir Zworykin -- b.7/30/1889 d.7/29/1982 (92)
Engineer (m), Inventor (m), RussianNames/Places: NN:The Father of TelevisionMisc: often called "The father of Television" for inventing the iconoscope, TV Camera Tube, Electron microscope
Zx -- b.??/??/????
Zy -- b.??/??/????
Galina Zybina -- b.1/22/1931
Olympic Athlete, RussianMisc: discus thrower (15 world records between 1952-58)
Chris Zylka -- b.5/9/1985 N.S.
Actor
Esther Zynn -- b.6/8/2001 N.S.
ActressTV Shows: The Other Kingdom (as Princess Astral)