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People from Detroit, Michigan, USA:
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Abdul Fakir
singer
,
R&B
Real/Birth Name:
Abdul Fakir
Also Known As:
Abdul "Duke" Fakir
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
26 December 1935
Age today:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Tenor, group
The Four Tops
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2009.
NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame
1992.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2013.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1990.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
1999.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2009 as a member of group
The Four Tops
.
NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame
1992 as a member of group
The Four Tops
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2013 as a member of group
The Four Tops
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1990 as a member of group
The Four Tops
.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
as a member of group
The Four Tops
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
1999 as a member of group
The Four Tops
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry23 April 1997 as a member of group
The Four Tops
.
Alice Cooper
singer
,
musician
,
metal
,
unusual name
Real/Birth Name:
Vincent Damon Furnier
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 February 1948
Age today:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Lead for his band
Alice Cooper
. Song
Poison
. Movie
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
. Television movie
Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Guitar Center RockWalk
1991.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2011.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry2 December 2003
Amy Robach
news
Real/Birth Name:
Amy Joanne Robach
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
27 February 1973
Age today:
48
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
wife of
Andrew Shue
Younger than Andrew Shue by 6 years.
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
News anchor for NBC TV show
Today
then for TV news show
Good Morning America
on channel
ABC
. Found breast cancer after a mammogram on the air, double mastectomy in November 2013.
Angel Haze
rapper
,
singer
Real/Birth Name:
Raykeea Raeen-Roes Wilson
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
10 July 1992
Age today:
28
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Song
Battle Cry
.
Art Clokey
producer
,
inventor
,
educator
,
writer
,
actor
,
adopted
Real/Birth Name:
Arthur Farrington
Also Known As:
Arthur Charles Clokey
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 October 1921
Death Date:
8 January 2010
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Name changed when he was adopted. Creator of the Gumby character. TV series
The Gumby Show
. Movie
Gumby: the Movie
. Voice actor.
Audrey Ferris
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Audrey Kellar
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
30 August 1909
Death Date:
3 May 1990
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Group
WAMPAS Baby Stars (1928)
. Movie
Slightly Used
.
Avery Brundage
track
,
activist
,
business
Real/Birth Name:
Avery Brundage
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
28 September 1887
Death Date:
8 May 1975
Age at Death:
87
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Pentathlon. Sports administrator. President of the IOC (Olympics). Promoter of amateur sports. Fought against a boycott of the 1936 Berlin Olympics. In charge at the Munich event when Israelis were killed.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
National Track and Field Hall of Fame
1974.
United States Olympic Hall of Fame
.
Baatin
rapper
Real/Birth Name:
Titus Glover
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 March 1974
Death Date:
31 July 2009
Age at Death:
35
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Group
Slum Village
. Detroit-based. Died age 35.
BeBe Winans
singer
,
R&B
Real/Birth Name:
Benjamin Winans
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
17 September 1962
Age today:
58
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
R&B and gospel vocalist. Groups
BeBe & CeCe Winans
,
The Winans
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame
2007.
GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame
2015.
GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame
2015 as a member of group
BeBe & CeCe Winans
.
GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame
2007 as a member of group
The Winans
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6126 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry20 October 2011 as a member of group
BeBe & CeCe Winans
.
Ben Carson
doctor
,
educator
,
columnist
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Benjamin Solomon Carson
Also Known As:
Dr. Benjamin S. Carson Sr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 September 1951
Age today:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Neurosurgeon credited with pioneering work on the successful separation of conjoined twins joined at the head. Known for critical and controversial remarks about President Obama.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2008.
Berry Gordy
business
,
producer
,
composer
,
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Berry Gordy Jr.
Also Known As:
Berry Gordy III
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
28 November 1929
Age today:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
younger brother of
Anna Gordy Gaye
Younger than Anna Gordy Gaye by 7 years.
father of
Redfoo
grandfather of
Sky Blu
Details - all relationships
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Descendants:
Redfoo
Brief Facts:
Featherweight boxer. Cofounder of Motown.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
California Boxing Hall of Fame
2008.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1988.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry24 October 1996
Bizarre
rapper
Real/Birth Name:
Rufus Arthur Johnson
Also Known As:
Peter S. Bizarre
Bizarre Kid
The Big Fat Bloke
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 July 1976
Age today:
44
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Group
D12
. Album
D12 World
. Group
Outsidaz
. Song
Rockstar
. Solo album
Hannicap Circus
. Horrorcore rap.
Black Milk
rapper
,
producer
,
dj
Real/Birth Name:
Curtis Eugene Cross
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 August 1983
Age today:
37
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Album
Sound of the City, Vol. 1
. Detroit based. Group
B.R. Gunna
.
Blade Icewood
rapper
,
murdered
,
activist
Real/Birth Name:
Darnell Quincy Lyndsay
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 March 1977
Death Date:
19 April 2005
Age at Death:
28
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Shot in a driveby shooting as he sat in a wheelchair in his special van. He had been wounded in another shooting. Hosted a nonviolence rally in 2004.
Bob Birch
musician
,
suicide
,
bassist
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Wayne Birch
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 July 1956
Death Date:
15 August 2012
Age at Death:
56, 32 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Bass and saxophone. Session musician, sideman, toured with band of
Elton John
, recorded with a large number of famous people. Badly injured and disabled years before death. Suicide by self-inflicted gunshot.
Bob Miller (baseball)
baseball
,
coach
Real/Birth Name:
Robert John Miller
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 June 1926
Death Date:
27 November 2020
Age at Death:
94
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Team
Philadelphia Phillies
. Coach, team
University of Detroit Mercy
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Detroit Mercy Titans Hall of Fame
1979.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1999.
Bob Welch (baseball)
baseball
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Lynn Welch
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 November 1956
Age today:
64
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Teams
Los Angeles Dodgers
,
Oakland Athletics
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Cy Young Award
1990.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard (special)20 June 2008 as a member of team
Los Angeles Dodgers
.
Bobby Rogers
singer
Real/Birth Name:
Robert E. Rogers
Nickname(s):
B
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
19 February 1940
Death Date:
3 March 2013
Age at Death:
73, 12 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
cousin of
Claudette Rogers
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Brief Facts:
Founding member of group
The Miracles
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2011.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2015.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2012.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2001.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2011 as a member of group
The Miracles
.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
as a member of group
The Miracles
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2015 as a member of group
The Miracles
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2012 as a member of group
The Miracles
.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
as a member of group
The Miracles
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2001 as a member of group
The Miracles
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry as a member of group
The Miracles
.
Boss
rapper
Real/Birth Name:
Lichelle Laws
Also Known As:
Bo$$
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
12 September 1969
Age today:
51
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Album
Born Gangstaz
. A "gangster rapper".
Brad Budde
football
Real/Birth Name:
Brad Edward Budde
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
9 May 1958
Age today:
62, 24 days before his 63
rd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Offensive guard. Teams
University of Southern California
,
Kansas City Chiefs
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
College Football Hall of Fame
1998.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
2010.
Rotary Lombardi Award
1979.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1979.
Brian Holland
composer
,
producer
,
R&B
Real/Birth Name:
Brian Holland
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
15 February 1941
Age today:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Composer group
Holland-Dozier-Holland
. Songs
Stop! In the Name of Love
,
It's the Same Old Song
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Guitar Center RockWalk
2003.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1988.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
.
Guitar Center RockWalk
2003 as a member of group
Holland-Dozier-Holland
.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
as a member of group
Holland-Dozier-Holland
.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
as a member of group
Holland-Dozier-Holland
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7070 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry2 February 2015 as a member of group
Holland-Dozier-Holland
.
Bump Elliott
football
,
coach
Real/Birth Name:
Chalmers W. Elliott
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
30 January 1925
Age today:
96
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
older brother of
Pete Elliott
Older than Pete Elliott by 1 year.
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Brief Facts:
Halfback. Team
University of Michigan
and later coach.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
College Football Hall of Fame
1989.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
2002.
National Iowa Varsity Club Hall of Fame
1997.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
1989.
University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor
1986.
Casey Kasem
radio
,
tv
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Kemal Amin Kasem
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
27 April 1932
Death Date:
15 June 2014
Age at Death:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Lebanese immigrant parents. Disk jockey. Voice of
Shaggy
in the animated TV series
Scooby Doo, Where Are You!
,
What's New, Scooby-Doo?
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame
.
Ellis Island Medal of Honor
.
NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame
1985.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame
1995.
National Radio Hall of Fame
1992.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6931 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio27 April 1981
CeCe Winans
singer
,
R&B
,
gospel
Real/Birth Name:
Priscilla Marie Winans
Also Known As:
Priscilla Marie Winans Love
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
8 October 1964
Age today:
56
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Gospel and R&B singer. Groups
BeBe & CeCe Winans
,
The Winans
. Song
Count on Me
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame
2007.
GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame
2015.
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame
2007.
Music City Walk of Fame
2009.
GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame
2015 as a member of group
BeBe & CeCe Winans
.
GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame
2007 as a member of group
The Winans
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6126 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry20 October 2011 as a member of group
BeBe & CeCe Winans
.
Cha Cha
rapper
,
radio
Real/Birth Name:
Parris Lynell Fluellen
Gender:
Female
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Song
New Millennium (What Cha Wanna Do)
. Album
Dear Diary
.
Courtney B. Vance
actor
,
Tony Award
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Courtney Bernard Vance
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 March 1960
Age today:
61, 34 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Angela Bassett
Younger than Angela Bassett by 1 year.
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
TV series
Law & Order
,
The Closer
,
FlashForward
. Broadway plays
Fences
,
Six Degrees of Separation
,
Lucky Guy
earning a Tony Award for each. Movies
The Hunt for Red October
,
Joyful Noise
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Boys and Girls Clubs Alumni Hall of Fame
.
David Alan Grier
actor
,
writer
,
producer
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
David Alan Grier
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
30 June 1956
Age today:
64
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Return to Me
,
The Big Sick
,
Jumanji
. TV series
Bad Teacher
,
Chocolate News
,
In Living Color
.
David M. Nelson
football
,
coach
,
educator
,
writer
,
inventor
Real/Birth Name:
David Moir Nelson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 April 1920
Death Date:
30 November 1991
Age at Death:
71
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Height:
5 feet 7 inches (170.18 cm)
Brief Facts:
Specialist on game rules. Halfback, team
University of Michigan
. Coach, teams
Hillsdale College
,
University of Maine
,
University of Delaware
. Invented the Wing-T formation. Book
The Anatomy of a Game: Football, the Rules, and the Men Who Made the Game
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
1989.
College Football Hall of Fame
1987.
Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame
1978.
University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor
1986.
Dej Loaf
rapper
Real/Birth Name:
Deja Trimble
Also Known As:
DeJ Loaf
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
8 April 1991
Age today:
30, 7 days after her birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Pronounced almose like "beige".
Della Reese
actor
,
singer
,
religion
Real/Birth Name:
Delloreese Patricia Early
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
6 July 1931
Death Date:
19 November 2017
Age at Death:
86
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
TV shows
Della
,
Touched by an Angel
. Movies
Harlem Nights
,
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
,
Expecting Mary
,
Dear Secret Santa
. Song
Don't You Know?
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame
2004.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2017.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry12 July 1994
Denise Nicholas
actor
,
activist
Real/Birth Name:
Donna Denise Nicholas
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
12 July 1944
Age today:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
ex-wife of
Bill Withers
Younger than Bill Withers by 6 years.
ex-wife of
Jim Hill
Older than Jim Hill by 2 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Civil rights activist. TV shows
Room 222
,
In the Heat of the Night
.
Diana Ross
singer
,
R&B
,
actor
,
criminal
Real/Birth Name:
Diane Ernestine Ross
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
26 March 1944
Age today:
77, 20 days after her birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
mother of
Evan Ross
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Evan Ross
Brief Facts:
Group
The Supremes
. Song (solo)
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
. Movie
The Wiz
. Jailed for drunken driving in February 2004.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2007.
Kennedy Center Honors
2007.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2016.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2013.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1988.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
1998.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2007 as a member of group
The Supremes
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2013 as a member of group
The Supremes
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1988 as a member of group
The Supremes
.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
as a member of group
The Supremes
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
1998 as a member of group
The Supremes
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry6 May 1982
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry as a member of group
The Supremes
.
Dominic A. Antonelli
space
Real/Birth Name:
Dominic A. Antonelli
Gender:
Male
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Astronaut.
Space Missions:
STS-119
Shuttle Discovery, launched March 15, 2009
Duration: 12d 19h 31m 1s.
STS-132
Shuttle Atlantis, launched May 14, 2010
Duration: 11d 18h 29m.
Doug Fieger
singer
,
composer
,
musician
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Douglas Lars Fieger
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
21 August 1952
Death Date:
14 February 2010
Age at Death:
57
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Group
The Knacks
. Song
My Sharona
.
Earl Hayes
actor
,
rapper
,
criminal
,
suicide
Real/Birth Name:
Earl Warren Hayes
Also Known As:
Robert Earl Hayes
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1980
Death Date:
8 December 2014
Age:
34 or 35
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Stephanie Moseley
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Movies
The Exonerated
,
Rock the Paint
. Murdered his wife then committed suicide by gunshot. Age 34.
Ed McMahon
tv
,
sidekick
,
actor
,
producer
,
writer
,
game show
Real/Birth Name:
Edward Leo Peter McMahon Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 March 1923
Death Date:
23 June 2009
Age at Death:
86
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Sidekick to Johnny Carson on TV show
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
. Host of TV series
Star Search
. TV game shows
The Match Game
,
Hollywood Squares
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame
2010.
Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame
1989.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry20 March 1986
Eddie Holland
composer
,
producer
,
singer
,
R&B
Real/Birth Name:
Edward Holland Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
30 October 1939
Age today:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Composer group
Holland-Dozier-Holland
. Songs
Stop! In the Name of Love
,
It's the Same Old Song
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Guitar Center RockWalk
2003.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1988.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
.
Guitar Center RockWalk
2003 as a member of group
Holland-Dozier-Holland
.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
as a member of group
Holland-Dozier-Holland
.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
as a member of group
Holland-Dozier-Holland
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7070 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry2 February 2015 as a member of group
Holland-Dozier-Holland
.
Elaine Stritch
actor
,
singer
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Elaine Stritch
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
2 February 1925
Death Date:
17 July 2014
Age at Death:
89
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
30 Rock
. Broadway plays
Bus Stop
,
Company
. Movie
Out to Sea
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Theater Hall of Fame
1995.
Ellen Burstyn
actor
,
producer
,
dancer
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Edna Rae Gillooley
Also Known As:
Ellen McRae
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
7 December 1932
Age today:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Interstellar
,
Playing by Heart
,
The Last Picture Show
,
The Exorcist
,
The Wicker Man
,
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
. TV series
The Jackie Gleason Show
,
The Book of Daniel
. Tony Award for Broadway play
Same Time, Next Year
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Michigan Women's Hall of Fame
1997.
Theater Hall of Fame
2013.
Florence Ballard
singer
,
R&B
Real/Birth Name:
Florence Glenda Ballard
Also Known As:
Florence Glenda Ballard Chapman
Nickname(s):
Flo
Blondie
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
30 June 1943
Death Date:
22 February 1976
Age at Death:
32
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
cousin of
Hank Ballard
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Singer with group
The Supremes
. Song
Pretty Baby
. Died of cardiac arrest at age 32.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2007.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2013.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1988.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
1998.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2007 as a member of group
The Supremes
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2013 as a member of group
The Supremes
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1988 as a member of group
The Supremes
.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
as a member of group
The Supremes
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
1998 as a member of group
The Supremes
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry as a member of group
The Supremes
.
Forest Evashevski
football
,
coach
Real/Birth Name:
Forest Evashevski
Nickname(s):
Evy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
19 February 1918
Death Date:
30 October 2009
Age at Death:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
University of Michigan
,
Iowa Pre-Flight Seahawks
. Coach, teams
Washington State University
,
University of Iowa
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
College Football Hall of Fame
2000.
Iowa Sports Hall of Fame
1989.
National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
.
University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor
1990.
Francis Ford Coppola
producer
,
director
,
writer
,
business
,
winery
Real/Birth Name:
Francis Ford Coppola
Also Known As:
Francis Coppola
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
7 April 1939
Age today:
82, 8 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
younger brother of
August Coppola
Younger than August Coppola by 5 years.
son of
Carmine Coppola
uncle of
Christopher Coppola
husband of
Eleanor Coppola
Younger than Eleanor Coppola by 2 years.
grandfather of
Gia Coppola
father of
Gian-Carlo Coppola
son of
Italia Coppola
uncle of
Jason Schwartzman
uncle of
Kal-El Coppola Cage
uncle of
Marc Coppola
uncle of
Nicolas Cage
uncle of
Robert Schwartzman
father of
Roman Coppola
father of
Sofia Coppola
older brother of
Talia Shire
Older than Talia Shire by 7 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
Carmine Coppola
Italia Coppola
Descendants:
Gian-Carlo Coppola
Gia Coppola
Roman Coppola
Sofia Coppola
Brief Facts:
Movies
The Good Shepherd
,
The Rainmaker
,
The Godfather
,
American Graffiti
,
The People
,
Koyaanisqatsi
,
Apocalypse Now
. Founder of a winery in California.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
California Hall of Fame
2014.
George Gervin
basketball
Real/Birth Name:
George Gervin
Nickname(s):
The Iceman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
27 April 1952
Age today:
68, 12 days before his 69
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Height:
6 feet 7 inches (200.66 cm)
Brief Facts:
Guard, small forward. Teams
Eastern Michigan University
,
Virginia Squires
,
San Antonio Spurs
,
Chicago Bulls
,
Banco Roma
,
Quad City Thunder
,
TDK Manresa
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Basketball Hall of Fame
1996.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
2001.
National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame
2006.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
George Peppard
actor
Real/Birth Name:
George Peppard Jr.actor
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 October 1928
Death Date:
8 May 1994
Age at Death:
65
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Elizabeth Ashley
Older than Elizabeth Ashley by 10 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
TV show
The A-Team
. Movie
Breakfast at Tiffany's
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6675 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry17 July 1985
Gilda Radner
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Gilda Susan Radner
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
28 June 1946
Death Date:
20 May 1989
Age at Death:
42
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
wife of
Gene Wilder
, until she died.
Younger than Gene Wilder by 13 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
TV show
Saturday Night Live
. Movie
The Woman in Red
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame
.
Michigan Women's Hall of Fame
1992.
Television Academy Hall of Fame
2017.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry27 June 2003
Glenn Frey
composer
,
singer
,
musician
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Glenn Lewis Frey
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 November 1948
Death Date:
18 January 2016
Age at Death:
67
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Pronounced "Fry." Member of band
The Eagles
. Song
Tequila Sunrise
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2008.
Kennedy Center Honors
2016.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1998.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
2000.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2001.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2008 as a member of group
The Eagles
.
Kennedy Center Honors
2016 as a member of group
The Eagles
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1998 as a member of group
The Eagles
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2001 as a member of group
The Eagles
.
Gregory B. Jarvis
accident
,
Challenger
Real/Birth Name:
Gregory Bruce Jarvis
Also Known As:
Gregory Jarvis
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
24 August 1944
Death Date:
28 January 1986
Age at Death:
41
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
On the Challenger shuttle flight when it exploded during launch before it reached space.
Space Missions:
STS-51-L
- Died on launch
Shuttle Challenger, launched January 28, 1986
Duration: 73s. Exploded shortly after takeoff killing all seven astronauts.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Congressional Space Medal of Honor
2004.
Gregory Hesselberg
painter
,
poet
Real/Birth Name:
Melvyn Gregory Hesselberg
Nickname(s):
The Book Guy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
28 January 1926
Death Date:
16 November 2017
Age at Death:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
grandson of
Edouard Gregory Hesselberg
nephew of
George Douglas
father of
Illeana Douglas
son of
Melvyn Douglas
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
Melvyn Douglas
Edouard Gregory Hesselberg
Descendants:
Illeana Douglas
Brief Facts:
Program director.
Guy Mitchell
singer
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Albert George Cernick
Also Known As:
Al Cernick
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
22 February 1927
Death Date:
1 July 1999
Age at Death:
72
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Songs
Heartaches by the Number
,
Singin' the Blues
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2008.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry
Hank Ballard
singer
,
blues
,
R&B
,
composer
Real/Birth Name:
John Henry Kendricks
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 November 1927
Death Date:
2 March 2003
Age at Death:
75
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
cousin of
Florence Ballard
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Group
Hank Ballard & The Midnighters
. Wrote songs
The Twist
,
Work with Me, Annie
. Invented the Twist dance.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2015.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1990.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
1999.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
as a member of group
Hank Ballard & The Midnighters
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2015 as a member of group
Hank Ballard & The Midnighters
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
1999 as a member of group
Hank Ballard & The Midnighters
.
Harlan Howard
composer
,
country
Real/Birth Name:
Harlan Perry Howard
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 September 1927
Death Date:
3 March 2002
Age at Death:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Co-wrote song
I Fall to Pieces
with
Hank Cochran
. Songs
Heartaches by the Number
,
I've Got a Tiger by the Tail
,
Busted
were written by him.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Country Music Hall of Fame
1997.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
1973.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1997.
Harry Morgan
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Harry Bratsburg
Also Known As:
Henry Morgan
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 April 1915
Death Date:
7 December 2011
Age at Death:
96
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
M*A*S*H
,
Dragnet
. Movies
Support Your Local Sheriff!
,
The Ox-Bow Incident
,
Wing and a Prayer
,
High Noon
,
Strategic Air Command
,
How the West Was Won
,
Inherit the Wind
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hall of Great Western Performers
2006.
Herb Jeffries
singer
,
actor
,
western
,
composer
,
director
,
jazz
Real/Birth Name:
Umberto Alexander Valentino
Also Known As:
Herb Jeffrey
Herbert Jeffrey
Umberto Alejandro Ballentino
Nickname(s):
The Bronze Buckaroo
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
24 September 1913
Death Date:
25 May 2014
Age at Death:
100
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Tempest Storm
Older than Tempest Storm by 14 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Itallian/Irish/one quarter Ethiopian. Singng cowboy in films made for black audiences. Movies
Harlem on the Prairie
,
The Bronze Buckaroo
,
Calypso Joe
. Album
The Bronze Buckaroo (Rides Again)
. Member of the group
Duke Ellington Orchestra
. Songs
Flamingo
,
In My Solitude
,
I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good
,
When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano
,
Basin Street Blues
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hall of Great Western Performers
2004.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame
1995.
Santa Clarita Walk of Western Stars
2001.
Texas Trail of Fame
2001.
Western Music Association Hall of Fame
1997.
Palm Springs Walk of Stars
A star at 255 S. Palm Canyon Drive20 November 1998
Hugh Gallarneau
football
Real/Birth Name:
Hugh H. Gallarneau
Nickname(s):
Duke
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 April 1917
Death Date:
14 July 1999
Age at Death:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback. Teams
Stanford University
,
Chicago Bears
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1982.
Stanford Athletic Hall of Fame
.
J Dilla
rapper
,
composer
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
James Dewitt Yancey
Also Known As:
Jay Dee
Dilla
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
7 February 1974
Death Date:
10 February 2006
Age at Death:
32, 3 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
brother of
Illa J
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Group
Slum Village
. Group
The Pharcyde
. Albums
Cydeways: The Best of the Pharcyde
,
Donuts
. Died of heart illness caused by lupus.
J.K. Simmons
actor
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Jonathan Kimble Simmons
Also Known As:
JK Simmons
Nickname(s):
Kim
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
9 January 1955
Age today:
66
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
The voice of the
yellow M&M
on commercials. Also Farmer's Insurance commercials. TV series
Growing Up Fisher
,
Law & Order
,
The Closer
,
Men at Work
. Movies
Patriots Day
,
La La Land
,
For Love of the Game
,
The Gift
,
Burn After Reading
,
The Rewrite
,
Juno
,
Rendition
,
Spider-Man
,
Spider-Man 2
,
Spider-Man 3
.
Jackie Wilson
singer
,
R&B
Real/Birth Name:
Jack Leroy Wilson Jr.
Nickname(s):
Mr. Excitement
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
9 June 1934
Death Date:
21 January 1984
Age at Death:
49
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Songs
Lonely Teardrops
,
(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Guitar Center RockWalk
2002.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2008.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
2005.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2013.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1987.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7057 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry4 September 2019
James Hoffa
lawyer
,
activist
Real/Birth Name:
James Phillip Hoffa
Also Known As:
James P. Hoffa
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
19 May 1941
Age today:
79, 34 days before his 80
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
son of
Jimmy Hoffa
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
Jimmy Hoffa
Brief Facts:
Labor leader who currently serves as the General President of the union International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
Jerome Bettis
football
,
activist
,
sports analyst
Real/Birth Name:
Jerome Abram Bettis
Nickname(s):
The Bus
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 February 1972
Age today:
49
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Running back. Teams
University of Notre Dame
,
Los Angeles / St. Louis Rams
,
Pittsburgh Steelers
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
2011.
Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor
2017.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2015.
Walter Camp Man of the Year
2014.
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
2001.
Jerry Bruckheimer
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Jerome Leon Bruckheimer
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
21 September 1943
Age today:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Executive producer of some popular TV shows:
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
,
CSI: NY
,
CSI: Miami
,
Cold Case
,
Without a Trace
,
The Amazing Race
. Movies
Crimson Tide
,
Con Air
,
Top Gun
,
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6838 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry24 June 2013
Joan Leslie
actor
,
dancer
Real/Birth Name:
Joan Agnes Theresa Sadie Brodel
Also Known As:
Joan Brodel
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
26 January 1925
Death Date:
12 October 2015
Age at Death:
90
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Sergeant York
,
Yankee Doodle Dandy
,
High Sierra
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1560 Vine Street for contributions to the television industry
Joe DeLamielleure
football
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Michael DeLamielleure
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 March 1951
Age today:
70, 30 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive lineman. Teams
Michigan State University
,
Buffalo Bills
,
Cleveland Browns
,
Charlotte Rage
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame
1997.
Cleveland Browns Ring of Honor
2010.
East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame
2007.
Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame
1996.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
2004.
MSU Athletics Hall of Fame
2003.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2003.
Joe Messina
musician
,
jazz
Real/Birth Name:
Joe Messina
Nickname(s):
The White Brother with Soul
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 December 1928
Age today:
92
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Guitarist. Band
The Funk Brothers
. Performed on song
I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Guitar Center RockWalk
2002.
Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
2007.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2014.
Guitar Center RockWalk
2002 as a member of group
The Funk Brothers
.
Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
2007 as a member of group
The Funk Brothers
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2014 as a member of group
The Funk Brothers
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry21 March 2012 as a member of group
The Funk Brothers
.
John DeLorean
business
,
inventor
Real/Birth Name:
John Zachary DeLorean
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 January 1925
Death Date:
19 March 2005
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Kelly Harmon
Older than Kelly Harmon by 23 years.
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Brief Facts:
Credited with inventing the first "muscle car," a Pontiac GTO. Created the DeLorean DMC-12, the time machine in movie
Back to the Future
.
John Kickjazz
rapper
Real/Birth Name:
John David Utsler
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 January 1973
Death Date:
20 November 2015
Age at Death:
42
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
older brother of
Shaggy 2 Dope
Older than Shaggy 2 Dope by 1 year.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Former groups
JJ Boys
,
Inner City Posse
with
Shaggy 2 Dope
,
Violent J
.
John Witherspoon
actor
,
comedy
,
model
Real/Birth Name:
John Weatherspoon
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
27 January 1942
Death Date:
29 October 2019
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
I'm Gonna Get You Sucka
,
Vampire in Brooklyn
,
The Meteor Man
. TV series
The Wayans Bros.
,
The Tracy Morgan Show
.
Joyce Randolph
actor
,
dancer
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Joyce Sirola
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
21 October 1924
Age today:
96
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Broadway play
Ladies Night in a Turkish Bath
. TV series
The Honeymooners
.
Judy Greer
actor
,
activist
,
model
,
ballet
,
producer
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Judith Therese Evans
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
20 July 1975
Age today:
45
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Tomorrowland
,
Jurassic World
,
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
,
The Wedding Planner
,
13 Going on 30
,
27 Dresses
,
Love and Other Drugs
,
The Descendants
,
What Women Want
. TV series
Two and a Half Men
,
Arrested Development
. Spokesmodel for Sprint commercials.
K'Jon
R&B
,
singer
,
composer
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Kelvin Johnson
Gender:
Male
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Album
I Get Around
. Songs
On the Ocean
,
Miami
.
Kim Hunter
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Janet Cole
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
12 November 1922
Death Date:
11 September 2002
Age at Death:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Role as
Stella
in movie
A Streetcar Named Desire
,
Planet of the Apes
in role of
Zira
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1617 Vine Street for contributions to the motion picture industry
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1715 Vine Street for contributions to the television industry
King Gordy
rapper
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Waverly W. Alford III
Also Known As:
Cobain The Dead
The King Of Horrorcore
Dark Lord Vader
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 August 1977
Age today:
43
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Horrorcore rapper. Album
The Entity
. Movie
8 Mile
.
Klaus Flouride
musician
,
bassist
,
punk
,
singer
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Geoffrey Lyall
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
30 May 1949
Age today:
71
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Bassist and backing vocals with punk band
Dead Kennedys
.
Lamont Dozier
composer
,
producer
,
R&B
Real/Birth Name:
Lamont Herbert Dozier
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 June 1941
Age today:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Composer group
Holland-Dozier-Holland
. Songs
Stop! In the Name of Love
,
It's the Same Old Song
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Guitar Center RockWalk
2003.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1988.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
.
Guitar Center RockWalk
2003 as a member of group
Holland-Dozier-Holland
.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
as a member of group
Holland-Dozier-Holland
.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
as a member of group
Holland-Dozier-Holland
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7070 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry2 February 2015 as a member of group
Holland-Dozier-Holland
.
Larry LaPrise
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Roland Lawrence LaPrise
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 January 1912
Death Date:
2 January 1996
Age at Death:
84, his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Held copyright for song
The Hokey Pokey
for a time. He and two others, his group
The Ram Trio
, wrote the lyrics. Authorship was disputed in court.
Lawrence Peyton
singer
,
composer
,
producer
,
R&B
Real/Birth Name:
Lawrence Albert Peyton
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 March 1938
Death Date:
20 June 1997
Age at Death:
59
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Tenor. Motown group
The Four Tops
. Songs
Baby I Need Your Loving
,
I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)
,
It's the Same Old Song
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2009.
NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame
1992.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2013.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1990.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
1999.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2009 as a member of group
The Four Tops
.
NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame
1992 as a member of group
The Four Tops
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2013 as a member of group
The Four Tops
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1990 as a member of group
The Four Tops
.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
as a member of group
The Four Tops
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
1999 as a member of group
The Four Tops
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry23 April 1997 as a member of group
The Four Tops
.
Levi Stubbs
singer
,
R&B
Real/Birth Name:
Levi Stubbles
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 June 1936
Death Date:
17 October 2008
Age at Death:
72
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Member and lead vocalist of Motown R&B group
The Four Tops
. Songs
Baby I Need Your Loving
,
I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)
,
It's the Same Old Song
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2009.
NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame
1992.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2013.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1990.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
1999.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2009 as a member of group
The Four Tops
.
NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame
1992 as a member of group
The Four Tops
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2013 as a member of group
The Four Tops
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1990 as a member of group
The Four Tops
.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
as a member of group
The Four Tops
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
1999 as a member of group
The Four Tops
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry23 April 1997 as a member of group
The Four Tops
.
Lily Tomlin
actor
,
producer
,
writer
,
comedy
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Mary Jean Tomlin
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
1 September 1939
Age today:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
wife of
Jane Wagner
Younger than Jane Wagner by 4 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Movies
The Incredible Shrinking Woman
,
I Heart a Huckabee
,
9 to 5
. TV shows
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
,
The Magic Schoolbus
,
Malibu Country
. TV series
Grace and Frankie
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Kennedy Center Honors
2014.
Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
2003.
Lizzo
singer
,
rapper
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Melissa Viviane Jefferson
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
27 April 1988
Age today:
32, 12 days before her 33
rd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Albums
Lizzobangers
,
Big Grrrl Small World
,
Cuz I Love You
. Movie
Hustlers
.
Margaret Whiting
singer
Real/Birth Name:
Margaret Eleanor Whiting
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
22 July 1924
Death Date:
10 January 2011
Age at Death:
86
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
wife of
Jack Wrangler
, until his earlier death.
Older than Jack Wrangler by 21 years.
ex-wife of
Lou Busch
Younger than Lou Busch by 14 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Songs
Baby, It's Cold Outside
,
That Old Black Magic
,
Moonlight in Vermont
,
Silver Bells
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame
2007.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6623 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry
Marlo Thomas
actor
,
activist
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Margaret Julia Thomas
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
21 November 1937
Age today:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
daughter of
Danny Thomas
wife of
Phil Donahue
Younger than Phil Donahue by 1 year.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
Danny Thomas
Brief Facts:
Movies
Ocean's Eight
,
Jenny
. TV show
That Girl
. Broadway play
The Shadow Box
. Supports the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame
.
Ellis Island Medal of Honor
.
Michigan Women's Hall of Fame
2009.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2014.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6904 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry3 December 1992
Martin Milner
actor
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Martin Sam Milner
Also Known As:
Marty Milner
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
28 December 1931
Death Date:
6 September 2015
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
TV shows
Adam-12
,
Route 66
,
Swiss Family Robinson
. Movies
Valley of the Dolls
,
Sands of Iwo Jima
,
Sweet Smell of Success
.
Mary Wells
singer
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Mary Esther Wells
Nickname(s):
the Queen of Motown
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
13 May 1943
Death Date:
26 July 1992
Age at Death:
49
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Song
My Guy
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2017.
Max Gail
actor
,
director
,
soap
Real/Birth Name:
Maxwell Trowbridge Gail
Also Known As:
Maxwell Gail Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 April 1943
Age today:
78, 10 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
42
,
The Legend of Tillamook's Gold
. TV series
Sons & Daughters
,
Days of Our Lives
.
Michael Moriarty
actor
,
jazz
,
musician
Real/Birth Name:
Michael Moriarty
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 April 1941
Age today:
80, 10 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
Law & Order
. Movies
Bang the Drum Slowly
,
Who'll Stop the Rain
,
Q: The Winged Serpent
,
The Stuff
,
Pale Rider
,
Troll
,
Courage Under Fire
,
Shiloh
. Moved to Canada, declaring himself a political exile. He was granted Canadian citizenship.
Mitt Romney
business
,
governor
Real/Birth Name:
Willard Mitt Romney
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 March 1947
Age today:
74, 34 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
third cousin twice removed of
Abby Huntsman
son of
George W. Romney
third cousin once removed of
Jon Huntsman Jr.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
George W. Romney
Brief Facts:
Businessman (Bain Capital) and former governor of Massachusetts, 2003-2007. Managed the 2002 Winter Olympic Games at Salt Lake City, Utah. Candidate for president as a Republican in the 2012 race, lost election November 6, 2012.
Money Mark
producer
,
musician
,
rapper
,
jazz
Real/Birth Name:
Mark Ramos Nishita
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 February 1960
Age today:
61
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Keyboards. Worked with group
Beastie Boys
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2012.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2012 as a member of group
Beastie Boys
.
Piper Laurie
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Rosetta Jacobs
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
22 January 1932
Age today:
89
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Carrie
,
Children of a Lesser God
.
Proof
rapper
,
actor
,
murdered
Real/Birth Name:
Deshaun Dupree Holton
Also Known As:
Dirty Harry
Big Proof
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 October 1973
Death Date:
11 April 2006
Age at Death:
32
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Co-founder of group
D12
. Albums
Devil's Night
,
D12 World
. Movie
8 Mile
. Shot to death at a club in Detroit.
Ralph Bunche
educator
,
politician
,
writer
,
activist
Real/Birth Name:
Ralph Johnson Bunche
Also Known As:
Ralph J Bunche
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
7 August 1904
Death Date:
9 December 1971
Age at Death:
67
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Closely involved in drafting the United Nations Charter. Negotiated Middle East peace in the late 1940s. The first person of color to win Nobel Peace prize.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Nobel Peace Prize
1950.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
1963.
Ray Parker Jr.
musician
,
composer
,
R&B
,
jazz
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Ray Erskine Parker Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 May 1954
Age today:
66, 16 days before his 67
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Composed theme music for movie
Ghostbusters
. Guitarist.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry6 March 2014
Reggie McKenzie
football
Real/Birth Name:
Reginald McKenzie
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
27 July 1950
Age today:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Guard. Teams
University of Michigan
,
Buffalo Bills
,
Seattle Seahawks
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
College Football Hall of Fame
2002.
Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame
2016.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1994.
University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor
2004.
Renaldo Benson
singer
,
R&B
,
composer
Real/Birth Name:
Renaldo Benson
Also Known As:
Obie Benson
Renaldo "Obie" Benson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 June 1936
Death Date:
1 July 2005
Age at Death:
69, 17 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Bass group
The Four Tops
. Sang with the group for over 5 decades.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2009.
NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame
1992.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2013.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1990.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
1999.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2009 as a member of group
The Four Tops
.
NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame
1992 as a member of group
The Four Tops
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2013 as a member of group
The Four Tops
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1990 as a member of group
The Four Tops
.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
as a member of group
The Four Tops
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
1999 as a member of group
The Four Tops
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry23 April 1997 as a member of group
The Four Tops
.
Richard Kiel
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Richard Dawson Kiel
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 September 1939
Death Date:
10 September 2014
Age at Death:
74, 3 days before his 75
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
7' 1.5" tall. Role of
Jaws
in movies
The Spy Who Loved Me
,
Moonraker
and video games. TV series
The Wild Wild West
.
Robert Wagner
actor
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Robert John Wagner
Nickname(s):
RJ
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 February 1930
Age today:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Jill St. John
Older than Jill St. John by 10 years.
husband of
Natalie Wood
, until her death.
Older than Natalie Wood by 8 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
TV series
Hart to Hart
,
It Takes a Thief
. Movies
The Towering Inferno
,
The Pink Panther
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7001 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry16 July 2002
Roger Corman
producer
,
director
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Roger William Corman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 April 1926
Age today:
95, 10 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Apollo 13
,
Philadelphia
,
The Little Shop of Horrors
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7013 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry12 June 1991
Roger L. Stevens
producer
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Roger Lacey Stevens
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 March 1910
Death Date:
2 February 1998
Age at Death:
87
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Special Tony Award for his body of work. Plays
Bus Stop
,
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
,
Death of a Salesman
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Kennedy Center Honors
1988.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
1988.
Theater Hall of Fame
1986.
Rosalind Ashford
singer
,
R&B
Real/Birth Name:
Rosalind Ashford
Also Known As:
Rosalind Ashford-Holmes
Nickname(s):
Roz
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
2 September 1943
Age today:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
R&B and pop and doo-wop group
Martha & The Vandellas
. A high soprano. Song
Dancing in the Street
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1995.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2003.
Royce Da 5'9"
rapper
,
criminal
Real/Birth Name:
Ryan Montgomery
Also Known As:
Royce Da 5' 9"
Nickel-Nine
Royce Da 5-9
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 July 1977
Age today:
43
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Height:
5 feet 9 inches (175.26 cm)
Brief Facts:
Albums
Rock City
,
Rock City (Version 2)
. The 5'9" part of his name is his height. Royce comes from a letter R resembling the Rolls-Royce log which he wore. One year jail sentence for DUI.
Sherilyn Fenn
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Sheryl Ann Fenn
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
1 February 1965
Age today:
56
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
niece of
Suzi Quatro
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Movies
Boxing Helena
,
Fatal Instinct
. TV series
Twin Peaks
,
Rude Awakening
. Her mother (
Arlene Quatro
) is the sister of
Suzi Quatro
.
Skillz
rapper
Real/Birth Name:
Donnie Lewis
Also Known As:
Mad Skillz
Mad
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 June 1974
Age today:
46
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Album
I Ain't Mad No More
.
Skip Bertman
baseball
,
coach
Real/Birth Name:
Stanley Bertman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
23 May 1938
Age today:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Coach, team
Louisiana State University
. Olympic Gold Medal 1988.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
ABCA Hall of Fame
2003.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
2002.
LSU Athletic Hall of Fame
2011.
National College Baseball Hall of Fame
2006.
Olympic Gold Medal
1988.
University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame
1994.
Smokey Robinson
singer
,
business
,
composer
,
producer
,
actor
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
William Robinson Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
19 February 1940
Age today:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Claudette Rogers
Older than Claudette Rogers by 2 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Motown group
The Miracles
. Formerly called this group
The Matadors
. Songs
Got a Job
,
Shop Around
,
Ooh Baby Baby
,
The Tears of a Clown
,
My Girl
,
Since I Lost My Baby
. Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Album
The 35th Anniversary Collection
. Movie
Hollywood Homicide
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Boys and Girls Clubs Alumni Hall of Fame
.
Guitar Center RockWalk
1991.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2011.
Kennedy Center Honors
2006.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
.
National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame
2003.
National Medal of Arts
2002.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2015.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2016.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1987.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2012.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1990.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2001.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2011 as a member of group
The Miracles
.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
as a member of group
The Miracles
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2015 as a member of group
The Miracles
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2012 as a member of group
The Miracles
.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
as a member of group
The Miracles
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2001 as a member of group
The Miracles
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1500 Vine Street for contributions to the recording industry22 February 1983
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry as a member of group
The Miracles
.
Sonny Bono
singer
,
mayor
,
accident
,
US Representative
Real/Birth Name:
Salvatore Phillip Bono
Also Known As:
Sonny
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 February 1935
Death Date:
5 January 1998
Age at Death:
62
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
father of
Chaz Bono
ex-husband of
Cher
Older than Cher by 11 years.
husband of
Mary Bono Mack
, until he died.
Older than Mary Bono Mack by 26 years.
Details - all relationships
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Descendants:
[became]
Chaz Bono
[was]
Chaz Bono
Brief Facts:
Sonny of the pop group
Sonny & Cher
. Also Mayor of Palm Springs. Died in a skiing accident. Movie
Airplane II: The Sequel
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2008.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2008 as a member of group
Sonny & Cher
.
Palm Springs Walk of Stars
A star at Out of sidewalk18 May 1996
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7018 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry as a member of group
Sonny & Cher
.
Suzi Quatro
actor
,
singer
,
bassist
,
model
Real/Birth Name:
Susan Kay Quatro
Also Known As:
Suzy Quatro
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
3 June 1950
Age today:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Height:
5 feet 0 inches (152.4 cm)
Relationships:
aunt of
Sherilyn Fenn
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
Role as
Leather Tuscadero
on TV series
Happy Days
. Songs
Can the Can
,
Devil Gate Drive
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
.
Teairra Mari
R&B
,
singer
Real/Birth Name:
Teairra Maria Thomas
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
2 December 1987
Age today:
33
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Songs in 2005:
Make Her Feel Good
,
No Daddy
. Album
Roc-A-Fella Presents: Teairra Mari
.
Ted Nugent
musician
,
singer
,
activist
,
actor
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Theodore Anthony Nugent
Nickname(s):
The Nuge
Motor City Madman
Uncle Ted
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 December 1948
Age today:
72
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Rock musician. Lead guitarist of band
The Amboy Dukes
. Songs
Journey to the Center of the Mind
,
Stranglehold
,
Cat Scratch Feve
,
Wango Tango
,
Great White Buffalo
. Known for conservative political statements and gun ownership views. Charged and on probation for illegal hunting.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Guitar Center RockWalk
1996.
International Guitar Hall of Fame
.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
.
Ted Raimi
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Theodore Raimi
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 December 1965
Age today:
55
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
younger brother of
Sam Raimi
Younger than Sam Raimi by 6 years.
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
Movie
Spider-Man
.
Tee Grizzley
rapper
,
criminal
,
actor
,
singer
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Terry Sanchez Wallace
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
23 March 1994
Age today:
27, 23 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Album
Activated
. Songs
First Day Out
,
No Effort
,
Colors
,
From the D to the A
. Jailed for robbery.
Thema
singer
,
R&B
Real/Birth Name:
Thema McKinney
Gender:
Female
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Group
Lyric
a girl group. Album
Lyric
. Song
Young and Sexy
.
Tom Selleck
actor
,
producer
,
writer
,
model
,
activist
,
soap
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Thomas William Selleck
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 January 1945
Age today:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Jacqueline Ray
Older than Jacqueline Ray by 7 years.
husband of
Jillie Mack
Older than Jillie Mack by 12 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
TV series
Magnum, P.I.
,
Blue Bloods
. Movies
Jesse Stone: Stone Cold
,
In & Out
,
Three Men and a Baby
,
Coma
,
Mr. Baseball
. Made for Television movies
Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise
,
Jesse Stone: Night Passage
,
Jesse Stone: No Remorse
,
Jesse Stone: Sea Change
,
Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost
,
Jesse Stone: Thin Ice
,
Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt
,
Monte Walsh
. Member of National Rifle Association.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hall of Great Western Performers
2010.
Little League Hall of Excellence
1991.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry4 June 1986
Tom Sizemore
actor
,
accused
Real/Birth Name:
Thomas Edward Sizemore Jr.
Nickname(s):
Tommy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 September 1961
Age today:
59
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Red Planet
,
Passenger 57
,
Flight of the Intruder
,
Saving Private Ryan
,
Wyatt Earp (1994)
,
Black Hawk Down
,
The Relic
.
Tom Skerritt
actor
,
director
Real/Birth Name:
Thomas Alderton Skerritt
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 August 1933
Age today:
87
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Steel Magnolias
,
The Other Sister
,
Alien
,
Picket Fences
,
Top Gun
,
A River Runs Through It
,
Poison Ivy
,
Poltergeist III
,
At Middleton
. TV series
Cheers
,
Picket Fences
.
Violent J
rapper
,
wrestling
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Bruce
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
28 April 1972
Age today:
48, 13 days before his 49
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Group
Insane Clown Posse
a "horrorcore hip-hop" duo. Wears black and white "evil clown" makeup with a smiling face. Album
The Amazing Jeckel Brothers
. Professional wrestler. Former groups
JJ Boys
,
Inner City Posse
.
Wally Cox
actor
,
Broadway
,
tv
,
game show
Real/Birth Name:
Wallace Maynard Cox
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 December 1924
Death Date:
15 February 1973
Age at Death:
48
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Movie
The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County
. TV show
Hollywood Squares
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6385 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry
Warren "Pete" Moore
singer
,
producer
,
composer
Real/Birth Name:
Warren Moore
Also Known As:
Pete Moore
Nickname(s):
Pete
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
19 November 1939
Death Date:
19 November 2017
Age at Death:
78, his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Bass singer, group
The Miracles
. Song
Ooo Baby Baby
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2011.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2015.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2012.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2001.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2011 as a member of group
The Miracles
.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
as a member of group
The Miracles
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2015 as a member of group
The Miracles
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2012 as a member of group
The Miracles
.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
as a member of group
The Miracles
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2001 as a member of group
The Miracles
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry as a member of group
The Miracles
.
William Talman
actor
,
Broadway
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
William Whitney Talman Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 February 1915
Death Date:
30 August 1968
Age at Death:
53
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
Perry Mason
in role of
District Attorney Hamilto Burger
.
Xzibit
rapper
,
tv
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Alvin Nathaniel Joiner
Also Known As:
X to tha Z
XZIBIT
Nickname(s):
X
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 September 1974
Age today:
46
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Host of MTV series
Pimp My Ride
. Albums
At the Speed of Life
,
Man vs. Machine
,
Full Circle
. Movies
8 Mile
,
Gridiron Gang
,
X-Files: I Want to Believe
.
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