Biographies

Bobby Lowther — LSU's only two-sport All‑American (basketball and track & field) Bobby Lowther Robert 'Bobby' Lowther (1923–2015) was a standout Louisiana State University athlete, honored in 1946 as an All‑American in both basketball and track and field—the only LSU athlete…

Bobby McFerrin American vocalist and conductor known for a cappella invention, improvisation, and the 1988 hit "Don't Worry, Be Happy". Winner of multiple Grammy Awards and an influential figure…

Bobby Mitchell (1935–2020) Bobby Mitchell American NFL halfback and flanker for the Cleveland Browns and Washington Redskins; Hall of Famer (1983) and longtime Redskins executive (1969–2002).

Bobby Moore — England captain and defender (1941–1993) Bobby Moore English defender Bobby Moore captained England to the 1966 World Cup, starred for West Ham United, earned a then-record 108 caps, and is widely regarded as one of football's greate…

Bobby Moynihan American actor, comedian, writer and voice artist best known for his 2008–2017 tenure on Saturday Night Live and as the voice of Panda on Cartoon Network's We Bare Bears.

Bobby Murdoch (English footballer, born 1936) Bobby Murdoch (footballer, born 1936) Profile of Bobby Murdoch (1936–2017), an English striker who played for Liverpool, Bolton, Barrow, Stockport County, Carlisle United, Southport and Wigan Athletic and later managed…

Bobby Orr: Canadian ice hockey defenceman and transformative NHL player Bobby Orr Profile of Bobby Orr, the Canadian defenseman who redefined NHL play with his offensive style, major awards, key moments and lasting influence on hockey.

Bobby Pulido — American Tejano singer and entertainer Bobby Pulido Overview of Bobby Pulido, an American Tejano singer born April 25, 1971, covering his music, style, awards, recordings, touring career, and ventures such as a 2011 clothing line.

Bobby Ray Inman: U.S. Navy Admiral and Intelligence Leader Bobby Ray Inman Profile of Admiral Bobby R. Inman (born 1931), his roles in U.S. intelligence agencies, key appointments, nomination for Secretary of Defense, and later career and legacy.

Bobby Robson: English player, manager and footballing statesman Bobby Robson English footballer and manager Sir Bobby Robson (1933–2009) played nearly 600 games, earned 20 England caps, and built a distinguished managerial career including Ipswich, England…

Bobby Roode (Canadian professional wrestler) Bobby Roode Profile of Bobby Roode, a Canadian professional wrestler known for his TNA/IMPACT success, NXT run and WWE main-roster presence, tag-team work and 'Glorious' persona.

Bobby Rush: Civil Rights Activist, Pastor, and Longtime U.S. Representative Bobby Rush Biography of Bobby L. Rush, American civil rights activist, pastor, and longtime Democratic U.S. Representative from Illinois known for his Chicago roots and notable 2000 primary v…

Bobby Ryan (ice hockey player) Bobby Ryan American professional ice hockey right winger, drafted second overall in 2005; known for his scoring and long NHL career with Anaheim, Ottawa and later Detroit.

Bobby Seale: Civil Rights Activist and Co‑Founder of the Black Panther Party Bobby Seale Bobby Seale (born October 22, 1936) is an American political activist who co-founded the Black Panther Party and organized community social programs and legal and political challen…

Bobby V (Robert "Bobby" Wilson): American R&B singer and songwriter Bobby V Overview of Bobby V (Robert Wilson), his musical career, style, notable songs, the stage-name change, and his place in contemporary R&B.

Bobby Vinton American pop singer and songwriter born in 1935, known for lush romantic ballads and hits like "Blue Velvet" and "Roses Are Red"; longtime recording and performing career from the…

Bobby Winkles American baseball player and coach who built Arizona State's national program and later worked in Major League Baseball; played in the minors, coached at ASU, later managed and coa…

Bobby Womack: American singer-songwriter and soulful guitarist Bobby Womack Overview of Bobby Womack (1944–2014), his career from gospel roots to R&B and soul, signature songs, collaborations, musical style, influence, and legacy.

Bobcat Goldthwait: Comedian, Actor, Screenwriter and Film Director Bobcat Goldthwait American comedian and filmmaker known for a confrontational stage persona and distinctive high-pitched voice; actor, voice performer, writer and director of films including Sleepin…

Bodil Malmsten — Swedish poet and novelist Bodil Malmsten Bodil Malmsten (1944–2016) was a prominent Swedish poet and novelist whose lyrical, conversational prose and essays—especially The Price of Water in Finistère—won international att…

Bodo Illgner Bodo Illgner (born 7 April 1967) is a former German goalkeeper who won the 1990 FIFA World Cup, spent years at 1. FC Köln and Real Madrid, and earned more than 50 international cap…

Body double (film and television) Body double A body double is a performer used in film and television to appear in place of an actor for specific physical shots, such as nudity, intimate scenes, or distinctive body parts.

Boethius: Roman philosopher and transmitter of classical learning Boethius Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius (c. 477–524) was a Roman aristocrat, philosopher and translator whose Consolation of Philosophy shaped medieval thought and preserved ancient lea…

Bogdan Lobonţ — Romanian goalkeeper and international footballer Bogdan Lobonţ Concise profile of Bogdan Lobonţ (born 1978), covering his club career in Romania and abroad, role with the Romania national team, playing style, achievements and lasting reputatio…

Bogdan Maglich Yugoslav-born American experimental nuclear physicist best known for developing the Migma colliding‑beam fusion concept and promoting aneutronic fusion during the late 20th century…

Bogdan Stancu — Romanian forward and winger Bogdan Stancu Profile of Bogdan Stancu, a Romanian footballer known as 'Motanul', covering his positions, club career in Romania and Turkey, playing style, and role with the national team.

Bogdan Stelea — Romanian goalkeeper and national team stalwart Bogdan Stelea Profile of Bogdan Stelea, a retired Romanian professional goalkeeper: career overview, playing style, international tournaments, club history, and later coaching and legacy.

Bogusław Kaczyński — Polish classical music journalist and promoter Bogusław Kaczyński Polish classical-music journalist, critic and broadcaster (1942–2016). Prominent popularizer of opera and concert music on radio and television, author and organizer who influenced…

Bogusław Polch — Polish comic-book artist (1941–2020) Bogusław Polch Polish comic-book artist Bogusław Polch (1941–2020), known for Funky Koval and early comic and cover art for Andrzej Sapkowski's The Witcher. Influential figure in Polish sci‑fi an…

Bogusław Schaeffer: Polish avant‑garde composer, musicologist and artist Bogusław Schaeffer Overview of Bogusław Schaeffer (1929–2019), his musical style, career in composition and teaching, notable works and legacy in Polish and European contemporary music.

Bohdan Butenko: Polish cartoonist, illustrator and puppet designer Bohdan Butenko Bohdan Butenko (1931–2019) was a Polish cartoonist, illustrator, comic artist and puppet designer, noted for playful children's characters including Kwapiszon, Gapiszon and Gucio i…

Bohdan Tomaszewski: Polish sports journalist, commentator and author Bohdan Tomaszewski Polish sports journalist and commentator (1921–2015), tennis player and author. Known for a long career in radio and television, membership in the Polish Writers' Association, and…

Bohuslav Martinů Czech composer Bohuslav Martinů (1890–1959) created a vast, diverse output—symphonies, operas, ballets, chamber and vocal music—melding folk inspiration with neoclassical clarity a…

Bohuslav Sobotka: Czech Social Democratic Leader and Former Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka Overview of Bohuslav Sobotka, Czech Social Democratic politician who led the ČSSD and served as Prime Minister from January 2014 to December 2017, including career, priorities, and…

Bolesław I the Brave (Bolesław I Chrobry) Bolesław I the Brave Medieval Polish ruler (c.967–1025), duke (992–1025) and first crowned king (1025). Expanded Poland's territory, strengthened the church, and shaped relations with Germany, Bohemia…

Bolesław II the Generous (Bolesław II Śmiały): Duke and King of Poland Bolesław II the Generous Polish ruler (c.1042–1081/82), Duke 1058–1076 and King 1076–1079. Known for energetic rule, expansionist ambitions, conflict with the church after the execution of Bishop Stanislau…

Bolesław Prus (Aleksander Głowacki): Polish novelist, essayist and social commentator Bolesław Prus Bolesław Prus (Aleksander Głowacki, 1847–1912) was a leading Polish novelist, short-story writer and journalist of the Positivist era, best known for the novels Lalka (The Doll) an…

Bon Scott: Scottish-Australian Rock Singer and AC/DC Frontman Bon Scott Bon Scott (1946–1980) was the charismatic lead singer of AC/DC whose raspy voice, songwriting and stage persona helped define hard rock in the 1970s and influenced generations of m…

Bonaventura Duda — Croatian Theologian and Biblical Scholar Bonaventura Duda Croatian biblical scholar (1924–2017), professor at the University of Zagreb, translator of Scripture into Croatian, and a prominent interpreter of the Second Vatican Council's spi…

Bonaventure (c.1221–1274): Franciscan theologian, mystic and cardinal Bonaventure Medieval Franciscan friar, scholastic theologian and mystic. Minister General of the Franciscans, later a cardinal and a Doctor of the Church, remembered for integrating scholastic…

Bonaventure Kalou Bonaventure Kalou (born 12 January 1978) is an Ivorian former professional footballer who played as a forward/attacking midfielder for clubs in Europe and represented the Côte d'Iv…

Bong Joon-ho — South Korean filmmaker and screenwriter Bong Joon-ho Bong Joon-ho is a South Korean film director and screenwriter known for genre-blending movies like Memories of Murder, The Host, Snowpiercer and Parasite, which won multiple intern…

Bonnie and Clyde: American Depression‑Era Outlaws and Cultural Icons Bonnie and Clyde Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were a notorious criminal couple during the U.S. Great Depression whose crime spree, deaths in 1934, and later portrayals shaped their lasting cultur…

Bonnie Angelo — American journalist and author Bonnie Angelo Bonnie Angelo (1924–2017) was an American journalist who reported for Time for over 25 years, covered the White House, and wrote the book First Mothers, a study of the mothers of U…

Bonnie Bartlett — American television actress and Emmy winner Bonnie Bartlett Biography of Bonnie Bartlett (born 1929), an American actress best known for television roles including Little House on the Prairie and St. Elsewhere, and for receiving a Primetime…

Bonnie Bedelia Bonnie Bedelia (born 1948) is an American actress best known for playing Holly Gennero in the first two Die Hard films. Her career spans film, television and stage, with notable dr…

Bonnie Christensen (1951–2015): Author and illustrator of children's biographies Bonnie Christensen Bonnie Christensen was an American author and illustrator celebrated for illustrated biographies and non-fiction for children and young adults. Born in Saranac Lake, NY, she died i…

Bonnie Franklin American actress (1944–2013) best known for playing Ann Romano on the sitcom One Day at a Time; a television and stage performer with a career spanning several decades.