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Gilda Radner -- b.6/28/1946 N.S. d.5/20/1989 N.S. (42)
Jewish, Actress, Comedienne, Cartoon Voice Actress, Novelty SingerNames/Places: b. in Detroit; G.E. Smith's, then Gene Wilder's wifeMisc: National Lampoon troupe memberArts Titles: PL: Gilda Live!Song Titles: Let's Talk Dirty To The AnimalsTV Shows: Saturday Night Live (1975-1980 as Emily Letilla, Roseanne Rosanna-Dana, & Baba Wa Wa)Movie Titles: Witch's Night Out, All You Need is Cash, Hanky Panky, First Family, Haunted Honeymoon, Animalympics, The Woman in Red
Deborah Raffin -- b.3/13/1953 d.11/21/2012 (59)
Jewish, TV/Movie Actress, ModelTV Shows: Last Convertible
Reverend Robert Raikes -- b.9/14/1736 d.4/5/1811 (74)
Reverend, Philanthropist, EnglishMisc: Invented Sunday School
Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh -- b.12/11/1931 d.1/19/1990 (58)
Religious LeaderMisc: Indian guru
Lord Arthur Ramsey -- b.11/14/1904 d.4/23/1988 (83)
Religious Leader, BritishMisc: The Archbishop of Canterbury
Tony Randall -- b.2/26/1920 d.5/17/2004 (84)
Jewish, TV/Movie/Stage Actor, SingerNames/Places: b. in Tulsa, Okla.; RN:Leonard Rosenberg; Florence's hubbyTV Shows: One Man's Family (as Mac, Mr. Peepers' Harvey Weskit), The Odd Couple (as Felix Unger), Tony Randall Show (as Judge Walter Franklin), Love-Sydney (as Sidney Shorr)
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin -- b.1/10/1869 O.S. or 1/22/1869 N.S. d.12/17/1916 O.S. (47) or 12/30/1916 N.S. (47)
Religious Leader, RussianMisc: Monk; Mystic; some sources say b. January 21 (New Style calendar), which would make the date January 9 on the Old Style calendar.
Dan Rather -- b.10/31/1931
Baptist, Newscaster, Correspondent, JournalistNames/Places: b. in Wharton, TXMisc: What's the frequency Kenneth?, Courage!TV Shows: CBS Evening News (1981-2005), 60 Minutes (1975-81), 48 Hours, 60 Minutes II
Lou Rawls -- b.12/1/1933 N.S. d.1/6/2006 N.S. (72)
Baptist, Actor, Music Producer, Blues Singer, Jazz Singer, Soul SingerNames/Places: b. in Chicago, ILMisc: some say b. 1934, 1935, 1937, or 1938
Robert Redford -- b.8/18/1936
Protestant, Movie Actor, Movie Producer/Director, Narrator, Tennis PlayerNames/Places: b. in Santa Monica; FN:Charles Jr.; AP says b. 1936Misc: some sources say b. 1937Movie Titles: The Sting, The Way We Were, All the Presidents Men, Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid, The Candidate, Electric Horseman, The Natural, Out of Africa, Barefoot in the Park, Indecent Proposal, Quiz Show, Up Close and Personal, The Last Castle, Spy Game, The Clearing; turned down the lead in The Graduate, Lions For Lambs
Anthony Redmon -- b.4/9/1971
Pastor, NFL Player
Christopher Reeve -- b.9/25/1952 d.10/10/2004 (52)
Protestant, ActorNames/Places: b. in New York CityMovie Titles: Superman (I-IV series)
Lee Remick -- b.12/14/1935 d.7/2/1991 (55)
Roman Catholic, TV/Movie ActressNames/Places: b. in Boston, MA; MN:AnnTV Shows: The Long Hot Summer, Days of Wine & Roses, Wheels, Ike
Hiram Rhodes Revels -- b.9/27/1827 d.1/16/1901 (73)
Clergyman, Senator, EducatorMisc: first black Senator on 2-25-1870
Reverend Ike -- b.6/1/1935 d.7/28/2009 (74)
Reverend, Evangelist
Burt Reynolds -- b.2/11/1936 N.S. d.9/6/2018 N.S. (82)
Protestant, TV/Movie Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer/Director, College Football PlayerNames/Places: b. in Waycross, Ga.; Judy Carne's, then Loni Anderson's ex-hubbyMisc: College football star in the 1950sTV Shows: Riverboat (as Ben), Gunsmoke (as Quint Asper), Hawk (as Lt. John Hawk), Dan August (as Det. Lt. Dan August), B.L. Stryker (as Buddy Lee Stryker), Win Lose or Draw, Evening Shade (as Wood Newton)Movie Titles: Deliverance, The Longest Yard, Smokey & the Bandit, Semi-Tough, Hooper, The End, Cannonball Run, Boogie Nights, Bean, The Crew, Driven, Dukes of Hazzard (2005)
Debbie Reynolds -- b.4/1/1932 d.12/28/2016 N.S. (84)
Roman Catholic, TV/Movie Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Singer, ExerciserNames/Places: b. in El Paso, Tx.; RFMN:Mary Frances; Eddie Fisher's ex-TV Shows: The Debbie Reynolds Show (as Debbie Thompson), Aloha ParadiseMovie Titles: Mother, In & Out, Singin' in the Rain, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Charlotte's Web
William Richards -- b.8/22/1793 d.11/7/1847 (54)
MissionaryMisc: helped to promote a liberal constitutional monarchy in the Hawaiian Islands.
Cardinal Richelieu -- b.9/9/1585 d.12/4/1642 (57)
Clergyman, Religious Leader, Statesman, FrenchNames/Places: aka the Cardinal-duc de Richelieu, Armand-Jean Du Plessis; NN:Red EminenceMisc: Louis XIII's adviser; Premier of France 1624-42
Lionel Richie -- b.6/20/1949
Protestant, Music Producer, Songwriter, Tenor, Keyboardist, Pianist, Saxophonist, Soul SingerNames/Places: b. in Tuskagee, AL; MN:Brockman Jr.Misc: 5x Grammy wins; many say b. in 1950Group Names: Commodores (lead), soloistSong Titles: Machine Gun, Sweet Love, Just to Be Close to You, Easy, Brick House, Too Hot ta Trot, Three Times a Lady, Sail On, Still, Lady (You Bring Me Up), Oh No (previous titles as lead of The Commodores), Endless Love (with Diana Ross), Truly, You Are, My Love, All Night Long, Running with the Night, Hello, Stuck on You, Penny Lover, Say You Say Me, Dancing on the CeilingAlbum Titles: Hot on the Tracks, Commodores (aka Zoom in the U.K.), Natural High, Midnight Magic, Heroes, In the Pocket (previous titles as lead of The Commodores), Lionel Richie, Can't Slow Down, Dancing on the Ceiling
Curt Riess -- b.6/21/1902 d.5/19/1993 (90)
Novelist, Jewish, Biographer
Vittorio Rieti -- b.1/28/1898 d.2/19/1994 (96)
Jewish, Composer, Egyptian, Italian
Stephen Riggs -- b.3/23/1812 d.8/24/1883 (71)
Author, Linguist, Missionary
John Ritter -- b.9/17/1948 d.9/11/2003 (54)
Protestant, TV/Movie Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, ProducerNames/Places: b. in Burbank, CA; RFN:Jonathan; Tex's son, Amy Yasbeck's hubbyTV Shows: The Waltons (as Rev Matthew Fordwick), Three's Company (as Jack Tripper), Three's a Crowd (as Jack Tripper), Hooperman (as Det. Harry Hooperman), Anything But Love (as Patrick Serreau), Fish Police (as Inspector Gil), Hearts Afire (as John Hartman), Stay Tuned, Felicity (as Mr. Covington), Clifford the Big Red Dog (voice), 8 Simple Rules (as Paul Hennessy)Movie Titles: The Barefoot Executive, Americathon
Geraldo Rivera -- b.7/4/1943 N.S.
Novelist, Jewish, Newscaster, Correspondent, Journalist, Attorney/Lawyer, TV Talk Show HostNames/Places: b. in New York City; RN:Jerry Miguel RiversMisc: many say b. July 3TV Shows: 20/20, Geraldo, Now It Can Be Told
Harold Robbins -- b.5/21/1916 d.10/14/1997 (81)
Novelist, Jewish, SingerNames/Places: b. in New York City; RN:Francis Rubin KaneBook Titles: Moneychangers, Carpetbaggers
Oral Roberts -- b.1/24/1918 d.12/15/2009 (91)
Evangelist, PublisherNames/Places: b. nr. Ada, Okla.; RFN:Granville
Pat Robertson -- b.3/22/1930
Reverend, EvangelistNames/Places: b. in Lexington, VAMisc: founded CBN with $70 in 1960
Homer Rodeheaver -- b.10/4/1880 d.12/18/1955 (75)
Evangelist, Music Director, Composer, Music Publisher, Singer
Kenny Rogers -- b.8/21/1938
Protestant, Actor, Variety Show Host, Music Producer, Songwriter, Bassist, Country SingerNames/Places: b. in Houston, TX; RN:Kenneth Ray Donald RogersGroup Names: The New Christy Minstrels, First Edition (lead), soloistSong Titles: Lucille, She Believes in Me, You Decorated My Life, Lady, The Gambler, Coward of the Country, Islands in the Stream (duet with Dolly Parton), Don't Fall in Love with a Dreamer (with Kim Carnes), Love the World Away, I Don't Need You, We've Got Tonight (with Sheena Easton)Album Titles: Kenny Rogers, Daytime Friends, Love or Something Like It, The Gambler, Kenny, Gideon, Share Your Love, Love Will Turn You Around, We've Got Tonight, Eyes That See in the DarkTV Shows: Rollin' on the River (host)Movie Titles: Kenny Rogers as The Gambler (TV movie series), The Coward of the County (TV movie), Six Pack, MacShayne (TV movie series)
Roy Rogers -- b.11/5/1911 d.7/6/1998 (86)
Protestant, TV/Movie Actor, Variety Show Host, Country SingerNames/Places: b. in Duck Run, OH; RN:Leonard Slye; NN:King of the Legendary Cowboys; Dale Evan's hubbyMisc: some say b. in 1912Group Names: Sons of the Pioneers, soloistTV Shows: The Roy Rogers Show (as himself with horse Trigger)
Oscar Romero -- b.8/15/1917 d.3/24/1980 (62)
ReligionistMisc: a bishop of the Catholic Church in El Salvador
George Wilcken Romney -- b.7/8/1907 d.7/26/1995 (88)
Mormon, Senator, Governor, Executive, IndustrialistMisc: American Motors head; Michigan Governor, Secretary of HUD 1969-73.
Linda Ronstadt -- b.7/15/1946
Roman Catholic, Stage Actress, Songwriter, Foreign Singer, Pop SingerNames/Places: b. in Tucson, AZ; MN:Marie; The Queen of RemakesMisc: stage: The Pirates of Penzance
Diana Ross -- b.3/26/1944 N.S.
Baptist, Actress, Movie Actress, Music Producer, Songwriter, Singer, Rhythm and Blues-Pop PerformerNames/Places: b. in Detroit; RLN:EarleMisc: stage: An Evening with Diana RossBook Titles: Going Back, When You DreamArts Titles: Secrets of a SparrowGroup Names: The Supremes (lead), soloistSong Titles: Where Did Our Love Go, Baby Love, Come See About Me, Stop! In the Name of Love, Back in My Arms Again, I Hear a Symphony, You Can't Hurry Love, You Keep Me Hangin' On, Love is Here and Now You're Gone, The Happening, Someday We'll Be Together (as lead of The Supremes), Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand), Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Touch Me in the Morning, Theme From Mahogany, Love Hangover, Upside Down, I'm Coming Out, Endless Love (duet with Lionel Richie), Why Do Fools Fall in Love, Muscles, Missing YouAlbum Titles: Where Did Our Love Go, More Hits by The Supremes, I Hear a Symphony, The Supremes A' Go-Go, Diana Rose and the Supremes Join The Temptations (previous titles as lead of The Supremes), Diana Ross, Touch Me in the Morning, DianaVideo Titles: T.A.M.I. Show, Greatest Hits: Live in Amsterdam, Reflections: The Definitive Performances (1964-1969), Motown 25: Yesterday Today Forever (previous titles as lead of The Supremes)TV Shows: Out of Darkness (TV movie), Double Platinum (TV movie)Movie Titles: Lady Sings the Blues, Mahogany, The Wiz
Roy G. Ross -- b.6/25/1898 d.??/??/????
Religious Leader
Baron Lionel Rothschild -- b.11/22/1808 d.6/3/1879 (70)
Jewish, Banker, English
Robert Runcie -- b.10/2/1921 N.S. d.7/11/2000 N.S. (78)
Religious Leader, EnglishNames/Places: RN:Alexander KennedyMisc: Archbishop of Canterbury 1980-1991, presided over the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
Andy Russell -- b.9/16/1919 d.4/16/1992 (72)
Author, Clergyman, Reverend, Pop Crooner, MexicanNames/Places: Della's ex-Misc: d. April 17?
Charles T. Russell -- b.2/16/1852 d.10/31/1916 (64)
Religionist