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Joe Banister Joseph Ronald Banister is a former Special Agent of the Criminal Investigation Division of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) who now sells tax protester literature. Banister's books and other material claim that the United States income tax is voluntary.
Joe Barbee Joe Barbee (born August 30, 1933) was an American college and professional football player. A defensive tackle, he played college football at the Kent State, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Oakland Raiders in 1960.
Joe Barresi Joe Barresi is an American record engineer and producer who has worked with bands such as Kyuss, The Melvins, Queens of the Stone Age, Tomahawk, L7 and The Jesus Lizard. In August 2005 he started working with Tool on recording their new album, after being recommended to them by Buzz Osborne of the Melvins.
Joe Barry Carroll Joe Barry Carroll (born July 24, 1958 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas) is an American former professional basketball player who spent ten seasons in the National Basketball Association. A 7'0" center who starred at Purdue University, he holds the all-time school records for career and single-season rebounds (1148 and 352, respectively).
Joe Bastardi Joe Bastardi is a weather forecaster working for State College, PA based Accuweather. He has become well-known for his often surprisingly accurate long-range forecasts along with his potential for over-hyping weather forecasts, a tendency that goes back to his days as a student meteorologist.
Joe Bataan Joe Bataan (also spelled Bataán) (born 1942 in Spanish Harlem, New York City) is an Afro-Filipino American Latin R&B musician from New York, of Filipino and African American descent. He was born Bataan Nitollano in 1942 in Spanish Harlem (East Harlem) and is known as the "King of Latin R&B.
Joe Bauman Joe Willis Bauman (April 16 1922 - September 20 2005) was an American first baseman in professional baseball who played primarily in the low minor leagues, including the American Association, the Eastern League, and the Southwestern League. He is best remembered for his time with the Roswell Rockets, for whom in 138 games in 1954, he hit 35 doubles, 3 triples, and 72 home runs, the latter being a record that stood throughout pro ball until it was topped in 2001.
Joe Beauchamp Joe Beauchamp was an American college and professional football player. A defensive back, he played college football at Iowa State University, and played professionally in the American Football League for the San Diego Chargers from 1966 through 1969, and for the Chargers in the NFL from 1970 through 1975.
Joe Bedenk Fred Joe Bedenk (died May 2, 1978, State College, Pennsylvania) was a legendary college baseball coach at Rice University (1925-1926) and Penn State University (1931-1962). The #30 all time winningest Division I baseball coach, He was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame.
Joe Bellino Joseph Bellino (born March 13, 1938 in Winchester, Massachusetts) is a former Heisman Trophy-winning American football player. He attended the town's public schools, and was a three-sport star at Winchester High School.
Joe Belmont Joe Belmont (born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a former American basketball player and coach. He played college basketball at Duke University, and was selected in the 1956 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia Warriors.
Joe Bennett (musician) Joe Bennett is head of the Music Department at Bath Spa University and the organiser of the annual UK Songwriting Festival. He has written about 40 popular-music-related books, covering Music Theory, Guitar Effects and Altered Tunings, as well as over 300 articles and reviews for Total Guitar, Classic CD, the Roland Corporation, Music Tech magazine and Future Music magazine.
Joe Berlinger Joseph "Joe" Berlinger (b. October 30 1961) is a documentary film-maker who, in collaboration with Bruce Sinofsky, has created such films as Paradise Lost about the West Memphis 3, Brother's Keeper, and Some Kind of Monster.
Joe Besser Joe Besser (August 12, 1907 – March 1, 1988) was an American comedian, known for his impish humor, and is now best remembered for his brief stint as part of the Three Stooges. People who grew up in the 1950's and 1960's remember Besser for playing Stinky, the immature man in the Abbott and Costello Show.
Joe Bessey Joe Bessey (born June 25, 1961 in Scarborough, Maine) is a former NASCAR owner/driver. He won one career Busch Series race before heading back to the Busch Grand National North Series in 2001, where he continues to field teams.
Joe Bizera Joe Emerson Bizera Bastos (born 17 May, 1980 in Artigas) is an Uruguayan football player, who played for Peñarol Montevideo and now plays for Cagliari in Italy. For the Uruguay national football team he was a participant at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
Joe Black Joseph Black (February 8, 1924 - May 17, 2002) was an American right-handed pitcher in Negro League and Major League Baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Cincinnati Redlegs, and Washington Senators who became the first black pitcher to win a World Series game, in 1952. Black died of prostate cancer at age 78.
Joe Blanton Joseph Matthew Blanton (born December 11, 1980 in Nashville, Tennessee) is a pitcher with the Oakland Athletics. He was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the 1st round (24th overall) of the 2002 amateur entry draft.
Joe Bloggins Joe Bloggins, or "Private Bloggins", is a hypothetical Canadian soldier referred to in training, often when giving a cautionary example of incompetence leading to misfortune. Earlier references to Seaman Bloggins occur in the Royal Canadian Navy.
Joe Bob Briggs Joe Bob Briggs is a pseudonym and persona of John Irving Bloom (born January 27, 1953 in Dallas, Texas), a syndicated American film critic, writer and actor. Bloom was raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, and attended Vanderbilt University on a sports-writing scholarship.
Joe Bodell Joe Bodell is a web developer and former political staffer. Having moved to Minnesota from the east coast in May 2005, he has written Minnesota Campaign Report since August 2005, and lives in Minnetonka, Minnesota with his fiancee Elizabeth.
Joe Bonamassa Joe Bonamassa (born May 8, 1977) is an American blues guitarist/singer, well known for his raw, gritty voice and technically accomplished playing . His style is considered in the same blues-rock style as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Jonny Lang.
Joe Bonni Joe Bonni (born August 23, 1969 in Malden, Ma) was editor of the Weekly Dig, a Boston alternative weekly, from its formation in 1999 until August of 2003, when he was dismissed by publisher Jeff Lawrence over business and creative differences.
Joe Borg Joseph Borg (born 19 March 1952) is a Maltese politician and diplomat, associated with the Nationalist Party (the political party currently in government). He was instrumental in the process which led to Malta becoming a member of the European Union in 2004.
Joe Borchard Joseph Edward Borchard (born November 25, 1978 in Panorama City, California), a 1997 graduate of Adolfo Camarillo High School in Camarillo, California was the 12th pick of the first round in the 2000 MLB amateur draft out of Stanford University by the Chicago White Sox. Borchard was the starting quarterback for the Stanford football team, and took a $5.
Joe Bouchard Joe Bouchard (born Joseph Bouchard, 9 november 1948, in Watertown, NY), joined in the band-that-would-become Blue Ă–yster Cult as a bassist in the summer of 1970, although he had already been jamming and performing occasionally with the band for a few years.
Joe Boys Joe Boys (AKA Chung Ching Yee, Chinese: ĺż ç˛ľçľ©, Pinyin: ZhĹŤngjÄ«ngyì, Cantonese: Jung1 jing1 yi6) was a Chinese youth gang founded in the 1960s in San Francisco's Chinatown. Joe Boys was originally known as "Joe Fong Boys", after its founder Joe Fong.
Joe Breeze Joe Breeze was an early pioneer in the development of modern mountain bicycles, and is widely considered to be one of its inventors, along with Gary Fisher. He attended Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley, California, at the foot of Mount Tamalpais.
Joe Brinkman Joseph Norbert Brinkman (born April 9 1944 in Little Falls, Minnesota) is a former umpire in Major League Baseball who worked in the American League from 1973 to 1999 and throughout both major leagues from 2000 until his retirement during the 2006 season. His retirement was announced on August 22, 2006 (Charlotte Observer).
Joe Brown (boxer) Joe Brown (1926–1997) was an accomplished Afro-American boxer who won the undisputed Lightweight Championship of the World in 1956, making eleven successful defences before being relieved of his crown by the highly-rated Carlos Ortiz in 1962. Brown fought from an orthodox stance and carried a mean left hook.
Joe Brown (climber) Joe Brown (born 26 September 1930) is an English climber, born the seventh and last child of a family in the Manchester suburb of Ardwick. He became famous for climbing during the 1950s, and was a member of the Valkyrie climbing club and founding member of the Rock and Ice climbing club.
Joe Bryant Joseph (Joe) Washington "Jellybean" Bryant (born October 19, 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American former professional basketball player and a current WNBA coach. He is the father of Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant.
Joe Budden Joseph "Joe" Budden (born August 31, 1980) is an African American rapper, originally from Spanish Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States but represents Jersey City, New Jersey, USA. He has released one album, the self named Joe Budden.
Joe Bush Joe Bush is a well-traveled organ grinder, one of the last in the dying business that reached its height in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Bush, who had played as a bass guitarist in a rock 'n roll band and worked as a stilt walker, began this pursuit in 1975, inspired by people who said his mustache reminded them of an organ grinder.
Joe Bushkin Joe Bushkin (November 7, 1916 - November 3, 2004) was a jazz pianist who began by playing trumpet and piano with New York City dance bands. He joined Bunny Berigan's band in 1935, then left to join Muggsy Spanier's Ragtime Band in 1939.
Joe Busch Joe 'Chimpy' Busch(1907-1999) - Born in the New South Wales(NSW) country town of Maclean, Australia. Busch first broke into the Eastern Suburbs rugby league side side as a 19 year old after being spotted by talent scout John 'Dinny' Campbell and invited to trial with the club.
Joe Butterfly Joe Butterfly (1957) is a comedy film directed by Jesse Hibbs and starring Audie Murphy, George Nader, and Keenan Wynn. The movie follows the staff of Yank magazine, who are among the first American troops in Tokyo after Japan's surrender.
Joe Byrd (Cherokee chief) Joe Byrd was the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation from 1995 to 1999 and was defeated by Chief Chad Smith in the 1999 Cherokee Nation Elections. During his administration, the Cherokee Nation experienced a nationwide political scandal due to allegations of embezzlement, misuse of funds, abuses of unit power, and organized violence against the Cherokee People.
Joe Cain Joseph Stillwell Cain (Joe Cain) (October 10 1832 – April 17 1904) is largely credited with the rebirth of Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama. In 1866, following the Civil War and while Mobile was still under Union occupation, Joe Cain paraded through the streets of Mobile, using a "borrowed" coal wagon and dressed in improvised costumes depicting a fictional Chickasaw chief named Slacabamorinico.
Joe Caldwell Joe Louis Caldwell (born November 1, 1941 in Texas City, Texas) is a retired American professional basketball player. He spent 6 seasons (1964–1970) in the NBA and 5 seasons (1970-1975) in the now-defunct ABA, and he was one of the few players to be an All-Star in both leagues.
Joe Camel Joe Camel (officially Old Joe) was the advertising mascot for Camel cigarettes from late 1987 to July 12, 1997, appearing in magazine advertisements, billboards, and other print media. Prior to 1987 the character had appeared in cartoon television advertisements.
Joe Cantillon Joseph Cantillon (August 19, 1861 - January 31, 1930) was a former Major League umpire and manager of the Washington Senators. He was a controversial umpire who had to be removed from the field on some occasions, including a game in Boston where fans attacked him (he had to be rescued by Chick Stahl and Parson Lewis).
Joe Cardarelli Joe Cardarelli (1944 - 1994) was a poet, painter, graduate of the Johns Hopkins Writing Seminars, and teacher of writing at the Maryland Institute College of Art for 27 years. Cardarelli pushed generations of MICA artists to incorporate writing into their creative repertoire, and regularly collaborated with his faculty colleagues on projects and performances.
Joe Carnahan Joseph Aaron Carnahan (born May 9, 1969) is an American independent film director best known for his films Blood, Guts, Bullets, and Octane and Narc. He is also brother of screenwriter Matthew Michael Carnahan.
Joe Carollo Joe Carollo was first elected mayor of the City of Miami, Florida in 1993 until 1997. Defeated in a run-off by former mayor Xavier Suarez, his campaign filed a successful legal change based on voter fraud, become mayor in 1998 until 2001.
Joe Carr Joe Carr, also known as Joseph Smith (born 1981 in Kansas City, Missouri) was brought to public attention in March 2003 when he came forward as an eyewitness to the death of Rachel Corrie. Corrie, a member of the International Solidarity Movement] (ISM), died in [[Rafah in the Gaza Strip when she tried to obstruct the operation of an Israeli bulldozer.
Joe Carrasco Joe "King" Carrasco (born Joe Teusch in Dumas, Texas) is a Tex-Mex "new wave" musical artist, based in Austin, Texas. He founded the band Joe "King" Carrasco and El Molino in Texas in the late 70s.
Joe Carroll Joe "Bebop" Carroll (November 25, 1919–February 1, 1981) was a jazz vocalist, known primarily for his work with Dizzy Gillespie between 1949 and 1953. His collaborations with Gillespie include the humorous songs "Swing Low Sweet Cadillac" and "Oo Bla Dee.
Joe Carter Joseph Christopher Carter (born March 7 1960 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1983 to 1998, most famous for hitting a home run to end the 1993 World Series, with the Toronto Blue Jays trailing 6-5 to the Philadelphia Phillies, just two outs away from a seventh game.
Joe Cartoon Joe Cartoons is the name of a series of Flash-based online cartoons that was launched in 1997 by creator Joe Shields. Starting as an independent website, Joe Cartoon was previously affiliated with Atom Films, until he once again went independent in 2006.
Joe Cerisano Joe Cerisano, (born March 28, 1951), is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and President of Outta' the Woods Records. He is often referred to as "possibly the most famous anonymous singer in America".
Joe Ciardiello Joe Ciardiello is an illustrator and drummer. He was born in New York and got his BFA in 1975, he has done illustrations for American Express, The Atlantic Monthly, Capitol Records, ESPN, Jazziz, New York Magazine, The New Yorker, Playboy, Rolling Stone, Sports Illustrated, Time and The Wall Street Journal.
Joe Cirella Joe Cirella (born May 9, 1963 in Hamilton, Ontario) is a retired former professional ice hockey player who played 828 NHL games after being taken fifth overall in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft. He played for the Colorado Rockies/New Jersey Devils, Quebec Nordiques, New York Rangers, Florida Panthers and Ottawa Senators.
Joe Cleary Joseph Christopher Cleary (December 3, 1918 - June 3, 2004) was a Major League Baseball pitcher during part of the 1945 season. The right-hander was born in Cork, and he was the last native of Ireland to appear in a major league game.
Joe Clements Joe Clements is an Australian actor who played Senior Sergeant Allan Steiger in the Australian soap opera Neighbours in 2004, 2005 and 2006. He was last seen being involved in both the Timmins and Robinson re-weddings.
Joe Clokey Joe Clokey is the animator son of animator Art Clokey and Ruth Clokey. Art Clokey was the creator of the 1960s and 1970s religious stop-motion animated cartoon, Davey and Goliath, which was produced by the Lutheran Church in America.
Joe Coburn Joe Coburn (born July 29, 1835 in Middletown County, Armagh, Ireland – died December 6, 1890 in New York City, New York) was an Irish-American boxer. In 1862 he claimed the Heavyweight Championship Of America.
Joe Coleman (MLB pitcher 1942-1955) Joseph Patrick Coleman (July 30, 1922 - April 9, 1997) born in Medford, Massachusetts was a Pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics (1942 and 1946-51 and 1953), Baltimore Orioles (1954-55) and Detroit Tigers (1955). He is the father of Joe Coleman.
Joe Coleman (MLB pitcher 1965-1979) Joseph Howard Coleman (born February 3, 1947 in Boston, Massachusetts) was a Pitcher for the Washington Senators (1965-70), Detroit Tigers (1971-76), Chicago Cubs (1976), Oakland Athletics (1977-78), Toronto Blue Jays (1978), San Francisco Giants (1979) and Pittsburgh Pirates (1979).
Joe Cool (Music Group) Joe Cool was a Jazz/Rock Fusion group that was formed in 1985, featuring studio musicians Rob Mounsey on Keyboards, Jeff Mironov on Guitar, Will Lee on bass and Chris Parker on Drums. They released one album called 'Party Animals' in 1985.
Joe Cornish (comedian) Joe Cornish (born December 20, 1968) is an English comedian who, along with his professional partner Adam Buxton, is half of the comedy duo Adam and Joe. He was educated at Westminster School in central London, where he was a friend and contemporary both of Adam Buxton and of the television presenter Louis Theroux.
Joe Cornish (photographer) Joe Cornish (born 1958, in Exeter, Devon, England) is a British landscape photographer, noted for his large format images of locations in the United Kingdom and around the world. Working mainly in 5x4,he produces work for the National Trust, and is a semi-regular contributor to a number of photography magazines, including Amateur Photographer and Outdoor Photography.
Joe Corvo Joe Corvo (born June 20 1977, in Oak Park, Illinois, USA) is a professional hockey player who currently is signed to the Ottawa Senators. Corvo was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 4th round of the 1997 NHL draft.
Joe Cowley Joe Cowley is the Chicago White Sox beat writer for the Chicago Sun-Times. Cowley, a graduate of Kent State University, served the same role for the Sun-Times' sister publication, the Tinley Park, Illinois Daily Southtown, for several years before being hired by the downtown paper before the 2006 season.
Joe Crawford Joseph "Joe" Crawford (born August 30 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a professional basketball referee in the National Basketball Association (NBA) wearing the number 17. He currently resides in Newton Square, Pennsylvania.
Joe Cribbs Joe Stanier Cribbs (born January 5, 1958 in Sulligent, Alabama) is a retired NFL and USFL football running back. He played collegiately at Auburn University along with future NFL backs William Andrews and James Brooks.
Joe Crozier Joe Crozier is a former minor league hockey player who became a coach in the NHL of the Buffalo Sabres from 1972-1974, and of the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1981. He also coached minor professional in the American Hockey League, Junior Hockey in the Ontario Hockey League and for three years for the Vancouver Blazers and the Calgary Cowboys in the World Hockey Association between the years 1974 to 1977 (same franchise).
Joe Cunningham Joseph Robert Cunninhgam (born August 27 1931 in Paterson, New Jersey) is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and left-handed batter who played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1954-1961), Chicago White Sox (1962-1964), and Washington Senators (1964-1966).
Joe D'Amato Joe D'Amato, byname of Aristide Massaccesi (December 15, 1936 - January 23, 1999) was an Italian director of numerous horror and hardcore pornography titles. He is regarded as a master of Italian exploitation film.
Joe Daley Joe Daley (born February 20, 1943, East Kildonan, Manitoba) is a former National Hockey League and World Hockey Association goalkeeper for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, and Winnipeg Jets.
Joe Dallesandro Joseph Angelo (Joe) Dallesandro (born December 31, 1948 in Pensacola, Florida) is an American actor known for his voluptuous physical beauty, flesh-baring film appearances, and openly stated bisexuality. Although he never became a major mainstream star, Dallesandro is generally considered to be the most famous male sex symbol of American underground films of the late 20th century.
Joe Danelo Joseph Peter Danelo (born September 2 1953 in Spokane, Washington) is a former American football placekicker who played in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers, New York Giants and Buffalo Bills between 1975 and 1984.
Joe Dante Joe Dante (born Joseph Domenick Dante on November 28, 1946 in Morristown, New Jersey) is an American film director and producer of films generally with humorous and scifi content. His films include Piranha (1978) and The Howling (1981), both from scripts by John Sayles; Segment 3 of Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983); Gremlins (1984), his first major hit, and its sequel Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990); Explorers (1985), Innerspace (1987), Amazon Women on the Moon (1987); The Burbs (1989), Matinee (1993), Runaway Daughters (1994), The Second Civil War (1997), The Warlord: Battle for the Galaxy (1997), Small Soldiers (1998), Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003), and Homecoming (2005).
Joe Darone Joe Darone, (born Joseph Edward McDonald on October 30, 1971), is an American musician and visual artist. He began his recording career at the age of 15 as drummer/art director for the New Jersey pop-punk band, The Fiendz.
Joe DeMaestri Joseph Paul (Joe) DeMaestri (born December 9, 1928 in San Francisco, California) is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago White Sox (1951), St. Louis Browns (1952), Philadelphia & Kansas City Athletics (1953-1959) and New York Yankees (1960-1961).
Joe DeNardo Joe DeNardo was the chief meterologist at WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was known for his school visits, where once a week, DeNardo would arrive via helicopter to visit students at an elementary school and present an assembly about the weather.
Joe DiMaggio Joseph Paul DiMaggio, born Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio, Jr. (November 25, 1914 – March 8, 1999), nicknamed Joltin' Joe and The Yankee Clipper, was a Major League Baseball center fielder who played his entire MLB career (1936–1951) for the New York Yankees.
Joe Dirt Joe Dirt (tv/working title: The Adventures of Joe Dirt) is a 2001 cult film starring David Spade, Dennis Miller, Christopher Walken, Brittany Daniel, Jaime Pressly, Erik Per Sullivan and Kid Rock. The film was written by Spade and Fred Wolf.
Joe Dobson Joseph Gordon (Joe) Dobson (January 20, 1917 - June 23, 1994), nicknamed "Burrhead ", was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher who played with the Cleveland Indians (1939-40), Boston Red Sox (1941-43, 1946-50, 1954) and Chicago White Sox (1951-53).
Joe Dolan Joe Dolan (born Joseph Francis Robert Dolan, 16 October, 1943 in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland) is a singer of easy listening songs. His biggest hit was "Make Me An Island", which went to number 3 in the UK Singles Chart in 1969, and number 1 in 14 other countries.
Joe Dolce Joe Dolce (, originally pronounced ; born 1947 in Painesville, Ohio) is an American-born, Australian-resident singer/songwriter who achieved fame with the song "Shaddap You Face", recorded under his vehicle, the group named Joe Dolce Music Theatre.
Joe Dorsey Joe Dorsey (born 1925) is an American character actor. This familiar supporting player is probably best known for his portrayals of tough roles in films, even though most of his work in films and in television has been brief.
Joe Dowdy Colonel Joseph Dowdy, was the commanding officer of the Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1) during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. He led his unit to within 130km of Baghdad before being relieved of command on April 4, 2003 by MajGen James Mattis, the commanding officer of the 1st Marine Division.
Joe Dowling Joe Dowling is the Artistic Director for the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is also well known for his work as Artistic Director of the Abbey Theatre in Ireland, and has directed plays in all the major theatres in Ireland as well as theatres in London, New York, Washington D.
Joe Doyle Joe Doyle (born June 1936) was a member of longstanding public representative of Fine Gael in the Dublin South East Dáil constituency. He served variously as a Dublin City Council, Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann, becoming Lord Mayor of Dublin in 1998-1999.
Joe Dugan Joseph Anthony (Joe) Dugan (May 12, 1897 - July 7, 1982), also nicknamed "Jumping Joe", was an American third baseman in Major League Baseball. From 1917 through 1931, he played for the Philadelphia Athletics (1917-22), Boston Red Sox (1922), New York Yankees (1922-28), Boston Braves (1929) and Detroit Tigers (1931).
Joe E. Brown (comedian) Joseph Evans Brown (July 28, 1892 – July 6, 1973) was an actor and comedian from Holgate, Ohio. In 1902 at the age of 10, he joined a troupe of circus tumblers known as the Five Marvellous Astons which toured the country on both the circus and vaudeville circuits.
Joe E. Martin Joe Elsby Martin, Sr., (February 1, 1916 - September 14 1996) was an American boxing coach who trained two world heavyweight champions, Muhammad Ali and Jimmy Ellis, as well as several national Golden Gloves champions.
Joe Ehrmann Joe Ehrmann is a former NFL defensive lineman, originally drafted as the 10th pick in the first round of the 1973 NFL Draft out of Syracuse University to the then Baltimore Colts (now the Indianapolis Colts). After retiring from professional football, Joe became a minister and has become an inspirational speaker, preaching life lessons for young men in what he refers to as "Building Men for Others.
Joe Eigo Joe Eigo (born February 19, 1980) is a gymnast, martial artist, and stunt performer. He is the creator of Multi Level Moves, which according to Eigo’s website is “an experiment to explore the limits of the human body.
Joe Escalante Joseph Patrick "Joe" Escalante, Esq. (born January 30, 1963) is an American musician, record label owner, film and music video director, and amateur matador, as well as a former television executive and entertainment lawyer.
Joe Esposito (singer) Joe Esposito, known as "Bean," is an American singer who had a modestly successful career primarily in the 1970s and 1980s. He was a member of the 1970s one-hit wonder band Brooklyn Dreams, best known for their collaboration with Donna Summer, "Heaven Knows".
Joe Eszterhas Josef Eszterhas (born November 23 1944) is a controversial Hungarian-American writer, best known for his screenplays for the films Basic Instinct and Showgirls. He has also written an autobiography called Hollywood Animal.
Joe fortunato Joe Fortunato, born in March 28, 1930 in Mingo Junction, OH, is a former professional football player for the Chicago Bears. As a linebacker from 1955 through 1966, he made the Pro Bowl 5 times, and was named to the NFL 300 Greatest Players team.
Joe Fabbro Joe Fabbro (died 1978) was a Canadian politician, who served as mayor of Sudbury, Ontario from 1957 to 1959, 1964 to 1965 and 1968 to 1975, and as chair of the Regional Municipality of Sudbury from 1975 to 1977.
Joe Fagan Joe Fagan (born 12 March, 1921 in Liverpool, died 30 June, 2001) was an English football manager best known for being manager of Liverpool from 1983 to 1985. He managed the side that won Liverpool's fourth European Cup in 1984.
Joe Favazza Joe Favazza is the guitarist for the Los Angeles-based hard rock quintet Mojo Rib. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Favazza spent his teens and twenties in numerous bands refining a gutsy, blues-based style influenced by the likes of Ted Nugent, Eddie Van Halen, David Gilmour and Angus Young.
Joe Felsenstein Joseph "Joe" Felsenstein is Professor in the Departments of Genome Sciences and Biology and Adjunct Professor in the Departments of Computer Science and Statistics at the University of Washington in Seattle. He is best known for his work on phylogenetic inference, and is the author of Inferring Phylogenies, and principal author and distributor of the package of phylogenetic inference programs called PHYLIP.
Joe Ferguson Joe Ferguson is a former professional quarterback in the National Football League. Born in 1950 in Shreveport, Louisiana, he played his college football at the University of Arkansas, broke virtually all of the school's passing records and was named the Southwest Conference's Offensive Player of the Year in 1971.
Joe Finley Joe Finley (born June 29, 1987 in Edina, Minnesota) is an American ice hockey defenseman. He is a 2005 first-round draft pick (27th overall) of the Washington Capitals and currently plays for the University of North Dakota.
Joe Barbee Joe Barbee (born August 30, 1933) was an American college and professional football player. A defensive tackle, he played college football at the Kent State, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Oakland Raiders in 1960.
Joe Barresi Joe Barresi is an American record engineer and producer who has worked with bands such as Kyuss, The Melvins, Queens of the Stone Age, Tomahawk, L7 and The Jesus Lizard. In August 2005 he started working with Tool on recording their new album, after being recommended to them by Buzz Osborne of the Melvins.
Joe Barry Carroll Joe Barry Carroll (born July 24, 1958 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas) is an American former professional basketball player who spent ten seasons in the National Basketball Association. A 7'0" center who starred at Purdue University, he holds the all-time school records for career and single-season rebounds (1148 and 352, respectively).
Joe Bastardi Joe Bastardi is a weather forecaster working for State College, PA based Accuweather. He has become well-known for his often surprisingly accurate long-range forecasts along with his potential for over-hyping weather forecasts, a tendency that goes back to his days as a student meteorologist.
Joe Bataan Joe Bataan (also spelled Bataán) (born 1942 in Spanish Harlem, New York City) is an Afro-Filipino American Latin R&B musician from New York, of Filipino and African American descent. He was born Bataan Nitollano in 1942 in Spanish Harlem (East Harlem) and is known as the "King of Latin R&B.
Joe Bauman Joe Willis Bauman (April 16 1922 - September 20 2005) was an American first baseman in professional baseball who played primarily in the low minor leagues, including the American Association, the Eastern League, and the Southwestern League. He is best remembered for his time with the Roswell Rockets, for whom in 138 games in 1954, he hit 35 doubles, 3 triples, and 72 home runs, the latter being a record that stood throughout pro ball until it was topped in 2001.
Joe Beauchamp Joe Beauchamp was an American college and professional football player. A defensive back, he played college football at Iowa State University, and played professionally in the American Football League for the San Diego Chargers from 1966 through 1969, and for the Chargers in the NFL from 1970 through 1975.
Joe Bedenk Fred Joe Bedenk (died May 2, 1978, State College, Pennsylvania) was a legendary college baseball coach at Rice University (1925-1926) and Penn State University (1931-1962). The #30 all time winningest Division I baseball coach, He was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame.
Joe Bellino Joseph Bellino (born March 13, 1938 in Winchester, Massachusetts) is a former Heisman Trophy-winning American football player. He attended the town's public schools, and was a three-sport star at Winchester High School.
Joe Belmont Joe Belmont (born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a former American basketball player and coach. He played college basketball at Duke University, and was selected in the 1956 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia Warriors.
Joe Bennett (musician) Joe Bennett is head of the Music Department at Bath Spa University and the organiser of the annual UK Songwriting Festival. He has written about 40 popular-music-related books, covering Music Theory, Guitar Effects and Altered Tunings, as well as over 300 articles and reviews for Total Guitar, Classic CD, the Roland Corporation, Music Tech magazine and Future Music magazine.
Joe Berlinger Joseph "Joe" Berlinger (b. October 30 1961) is a documentary film-maker who, in collaboration with Bruce Sinofsky, has created such films as Paradise Lost about the West Memphis 3, Brother's Keeper, and Some Kind of Monster.
Joe Besser Joe Besser (August 12, 1907 – March 1, 1988) was an American comedian, known for his impish humor, and is now best remembered for his brief stint as part of the Three Stooges. People who grew up in the 1950's and 1960's remember Besser for playing Stinky, the immature man in the Abbott and Costello Show.
Joe Bessey Joe Bessey (born June 25, 1961 in Scarborough, Maine) is a former NASCAR owner/driver. He won one career Busch Series race before heading back to the Busch Grand National North Series in 2001, where he continues to field teams.
Joe Bizera Joe Emerson Bizera Bastos (born 17 May, 1980 in Artigas) is an Uruguayan football player, who played for Peñarol Montevideo and now plays for Cagliari in Italy. For the Uruguay national football team he was a participant at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
Joe Black Joseph Black (February 8, 1924 - May 17, 2002) was an American right-handed pitcher in Negro League and Major League Baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Cincinnati Redlegs, and Washington Senators who became the first black pitcher to win a World Series game, in 1952. Black died of prostate cancer at age 78.
Joe Blanton Joseph Matthew Blanton (born December 11, 1980 in Nashville, Tennessee) is a pitcher with the Oakland Athletics. He was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the 1st round (24th overall) of the 2002 amateur entry draft.
Joe Bloggins Joe Bloggins, or "Private Bloggins", is a hypothetical Canadian soldier referred to in training, often when giving a cautionary example of incompetence leading to misfortune. Earlier references to Seaman Bloggins occur in the Royal Canadian Navy.
Joe Bob Briggs Joe Bob Briggs is a pseudonym and persona of John Irving Bloom (born January 27, 1953 in Dallas, Texas), a syndicated American film critic, writer and actor. Bloom was raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, and attended Vanderbilt University on a sports-writing scholarship.
Joe Bodell Joe Bodell is a web developer and former political staffer. Having moved to Minnesota from the east coast in May 2005, he has written Minnesota Campaign Report since August 2005, and lives in Minnetonka, Minnesota with his fiancee Elizabeth.
Joe Bonamassa Joe Bonamassa (born May 8, 1977) is an American blues guitarist/singer, well known for his raw, gritty voice and technically accomplished playing . His style is considered in the same blues-rock style as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Jonny Lang.
Joe Bonni Joe Bonni (born August 23, 1969 in Malden, Ma) was editor of the Weekly Dig, a Boston alternative weekly, from its formation in 1999 until August of 2003, when he was dismissed by publisher Jeff Lawrence over business and creative differences.
Joe Borg Joseph Borg (born 19 March 1952) is a Maltese politician and diplomat, associated with the Nationalist Party (the political party currently in government). He was instrumental in the process which led to Malta becoming a member of the European Union in 2004.
Joe Borchard Joseph Edward Borchard (born November 25, 1978 in Panorama City, California), a 1997 graduate of Adolfo Camarillo High School in Camarillo, California was the 12th pick of the first round in the 2000 MLB amateur draft out of Stanford University by the Chicago White Sox. Borchard was the starting quarterback for the Stanford football team, and took a $5.
Joe Bouchard Joe Bouchard (born Joseph Bouchard, 9 november 1948, in Watertown, NY), joined in the band-that-would-become Blue Ă–yster Cult as a bassist in the summer of 1970, although he had already been jamming and performing occasionally with the band for a few years.
Joe Boys Joe Boys (AKA Chung Ching Yee, Chinese: ĺż ç˛ľçľ©, Pinyin: ZhĹŤngjÄ«ngyì, Cantonese: Jung1 jing1 yi6) was a Chinese youth gang founded in the 1960s in San Francisco's Chinatown. Joe Boys was originally known as "Joe Fong Boys", after its founder Joe Fong.
Joe Breeze Joe Breeze was an early pioneer in the development of modern mountain bicycles, and is widely considered to be one of its inventors, along with Gary Fisher. He attended Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley, California, at the foot of Mount Tamalpais.
Joe Brinkman Joseph Norbert Brinkman (born April 9 1944 in Little Falls, Minnesota) is a former umpire in Major League Baseball who worked in the American League from 1973 to 1999 and throughout both major leagues from 2000 until his retirement during the 2006 season. His retirement was announced on August 22, 2006 (Charlotte Observer).
Joe Brown (boxer) Joe Brown (1926–1997) was an accomplished Afro-American boxer who won the undisputed Lightweight Championship of the World in 1956, making eleven successful defences before being relieved of his crown by the highly-rated Carlos Ortiz in 1962. Brown fought from an orthodox stance and carried a mean left hook.
Joe Brown (climber) Joe Brown (born 26 September 1930) is an English climber, born the seventh and last child of a family in the Manchester suburb of Ardwick. He became famous for climbing during the 1950s, and was a member of the Valkyrie climbing club and founding member of the Rock and Ice climbing club.
Joe Bryant Joseph (Joe) Washington "Jellybean" Bryant (born October 19, 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American former professional basketball player and a current WNBA coach. He is the father of Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant.
Joe Budden Joseph "Joe" Budden (born August 31, 1980) is an African American rapper, originally from Spanish Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States but represents Jersey City, New Jersey, USA. He has released one album, the self named Joe Budden.
Joe Bush Joe Bush is a well-traveled organ grinder, one of the last in the dying business that reached its height in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Bush, who had played as a bass guitarist in a rock 'n roll band and worked as a stilt walker, began this pursuit in 1975, inspired by people who said his mustache reminded them of an organ grinder.
Joe Bushkin Joe Bushkin (November 7, 1916 - November 3, 2004) was a jazz pianist who began by playing trumpet and piano with New York City dance bands. He joined Bunny Berigan's band in 1935, then left to join Muggsy Spanier's Ragtime Band in 1939.
Joe Busch Joe 'Chimpy' Busch(1907-1999) - Born in the New South Wales(NSW) country town of Maclean, Australia. Busch first broke into the Eastern Suburbs rugby league side side as a 19 year old after being spotted by talent scout John 'Dinny' Campbell and invited to trial with the club.
Joe Butterfly Joe Butterfly (1957) is a comedy film directed by Jesse Hibbs and starring Audie Murphy, George Nader, and Keenan Wynn. The movie follows the staff of Yank magazine, who are among the first American troops in Tokyo after Japan's surrender.
Joe Byrd (Cherokee chief) Joe Byrd was the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation from 1995 to 1999 and was defeated by Chief Chad Smith in the 1999 Cherokee Nation Elections. During his administration, the Cherokee Nation experienced a nationwide political scandal due to allegations of embezzlement, misuse of funds, abuses of unit power, and organized violence against the Cherokee People.
Joe Cain Joseph Stillwell Cain (Joe Cain) (October 10 1832 – April 17 1904) is largely credited with the rebirth of Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama. In 1866, following the Civil War and while Mobile was still under Union occupation, Joe Cain paraded through the streets of Mobile, using a "borrowed" coal wagon and dressed in improvised costumes depicting a fictional Chickasaw chief named Slacabamorinico.
Joe Caldwell Joe Louis Caldwell (born November 1, 1941 in Texas City, Texas) is a retired American professional basketball player. He spent 6 seasons (1964–1970) in the NBA and 5 seasons (1970-1975) in the now-defunct ABA, and he was one of the few players to be an All-Star in both leagues.
Joe Camel Joe Camel (officially Old Joe) was the advertising mascot for Camel cigarettes from late 1987 to July 12, 1997, appearing in magazine advertisements, billboards, and other print media. Prior to 1987 the character had appeared in cartoon television advertisements.
Joe Cantillon Joseph Cantillon (August 19, 1861 - January 31, 1930) was a former Major League umpire and manager of the Washington Senators. He was a controversial umpire who had to be removed from the field on some occasions, including a game in Boston where fans attacked him (he had to be rescued by Chick Stahl and Parson Lewis).
Joe Cardarelli Joe Cardarelli (1944 - 1994) was a poet, painter, graduate of the Johns Hopkins Writing Seminars, and teacher of writing at the Maryland Institute College of Art for 27 years. Cardarelli pushed generations of MICA artists to incorporate writing into their creative repertoire, and regularly collaborated with his faculty colleagues on projects and performances.
Joe Carnahan Joseph Aaron Carnahan (born May 9, 1969) is an American independent film director best known for his films Blood, Guts, Bullets, and Octane and Narc. He is also brother of screenwriter Matthew Michael Carnahan.
Joe Carollo Joe Carollo was first elected mayor of the City of Miami, Florida in 1993 until 1997. Defeated in a run-off by former mayor Xavier Suarez, his campaign filed a successful legal change based on voter fraud, become mayor in 1998 until 2001.
Joe Carr Joe Carr, also known as Joseph Smith (born 1981 in Kansas City, Missouri) was brought to public attention in March 2003 when he came forward as an eyewitness to the death of Rachel Corrie. Corrie, a member of the International Solidarity Movement] (ISM), died in [[Rafah in the Gaza Strip when she tried to obstruct the operation of an Israeli bulldozer.
Joe Carrasco Joe "King" Carrasco (born Joe Teusch in Dumas, Texas) is a Tex-Mex "new wave" musical artist, based in Austin, Texas. He founded the band Joe "King" Carrasco and El Molino in Texas in the late 70s.
Joe Carroll Joe "Bebop" Carroll (November 25, 1919–February 1, 1981) was a jazz vocalist, known primarily for his work with Dizzy Gillespie between 1949 and 1953. His collaborations with Gillespie include the humorous songs "Swing Low Sweet Cadillac" and "Oo Bla Dee.
Joe Carter Joseph Christopher Carter (born March 7 1960 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1983 to 1998, most famous for hitting a home run to end the 1993 World Series, with the Toronto Blue Jays trailing 6-5 to the Philadelphia Phillies, just two outs away from a seventh game.
Joe Cartoon Joe Cartoons is the name of a series of Flash-based online cartoons that was launched in 1997 by creator Joe Shields. Starting as an independent website, Joe Cartoon was previously affiliated with Atom Films, until he once again went independent in 2006.
Joe Cerisano Joe Cerisano, (born March 28, 1951), is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and President of Outta' the Woods Records. He is often referred to as "possibly the most famous anonymous singer in America".
Joe Ciardiello Joe Ciardiello is an illustrator and drummer. He was born in New York and got his BFA in 1975, he has done illustrations for American Express, The Atlantic Monthly, Capitol Records, ESPN, Jazziz, New York Magazine, The New Yorker, Playboy, Rolling Stone, Sports Illustrated, Time and The Wall Street Journal.
Joe Cirella Joe Cirella (born May 9, 1963 in Hamilton, Ontario) is a retired former professional ice hockey player who played 828 NHL games after being taken fifth overall in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft. He played for the Colorado Rockies/New Jersey Devils, Quebec Nordiques, New York Rangers, Florida Panthers and Ottawa Senators.
Joe Cleary Joseph Christopher Cleary (December 3, 1918 - June 3, 2004) was a Major League Baseball pitcher during part of the 1945 season. The right-hander was born in Cork, and he was the last native of Ireland to appear in a major league game.
Joe Clements Joe Clements is an Australian actor who played Senior Sergeant Allan Steiger in the Australian soap opera Neighbours in 2004, 2005 and 2006. He was last seen being involved in both the Timmins and Robinson re-weddings.
Joe Clokey Joe Clokey is the animator son of animator Art Clokey and Ruth Clokey. Art Clokey was the creator of the 1960s and 1970s religious stop-motion animated cartoon, Davey and Goliath, which was produced by the Lutheran Church in America.
Joe Coburn Joe Coburn (born July 29, 1835 in Middletown County, Armagh, Ireland – died December 6, 1890 in New York City, New York) was an Irish-American boxer. In 1862 he claimed the Heavyweight Championship Of America.
Joe Coleman (MLB pitcher 1942-1955) Joseph Patrick Coleman (July 30, 1922 - April 9, 1997) born in Medford, Massachusetts was a Pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics (1942 and 1946-51 and 1953), Baltimore Orioles (1954-55) and Detroit Tigers (1955). He is the father of Joe Coleman.
Joe Coleman (MLB pitcher 1965-1979) Joseph Howard Coleman (born February 3, 1947 in Boston, Massachusetts) was a Pitcher for the Washington Senators (1965-70), Detroit Tigers (1971-76), Chicago Cubs (1976), Oakland Athletics (1977-78), Toronto Blue Jays (1978), San Francisco Giants (1979) and Pittsburgh Pirates (1979).
Joe Cool (Music Group) Joe Cool was a Jazz/Rock Fusion group that was formed in 1985, featuring studio musicians Rob Mounsey on Keyboards, Jeff Mironov on Guitar, Will Lee on bass and Chris Parker on Drums. They released one album called 'Party Animals' in 1985.
Joe Cornish (comedian) Joe Cornish (born December 20, 1968) is an English comedian who, along with his professional partner Adam Buxton, is half of the comedy duo Adam and Joe. He was educated at Westminster School in central London, where he was a friend and contemporary both of Adam Buxton and of the television presenter Louis Theroux.
Joe Cornish (photographer) Joe Cornish (born 1958, in Exeter, Devon, England) is a British landscape photographer, noted for his large format images of locations in the United Kingdom and around the world. Working mainly in 5x4,he produces work for the National Trust, and is a semi-regular contributor to a number of photography magazines, including Amateur Photographer and Outdoor Photography.
Joe Corvo Joe Corvo (born June 20 1977, in Oak Park, Illinois, USA) is a professional hockey player who currently is signed to the Ottawa Senators. Corvo was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 4th round of the 1997 NHL draft.
Joe Cowley Joe Cowley is the Chicago White Sox beat writer for the Chicago Sun-Times. Cowley, a graduate of Kent State University, served the same role for the Sun-Times' sister publication, the Tinley Park, Illinois Daily Southtown, for several years before being hired by the downtown paper before the 2006 season.
Joe Crawford Joseph "Joe" Crawford (born August 30 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a professional basketball referee in the National Basketball Association (NBA) wearing the number 17. He currently resides in Newton Square, Pennsylvania.
Joe Cribbs Joe Stanier Cribbs (born January 5, 1958 in Sulligent, Alabama) is a retired NFL and USFL football running back. He played collegiately at Auburn University along with future NFL backs William Andrews and James Brooks.
Joe Crozier Joe Crozier is a former minor league hockey player who became a coach in the NHL of the Buffalo Sabres from 1972-1974, and of the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1981. He also coached minor professional in the American Hockey League, Junior Hockey in the Ontario Hockey League and for three years for the Vancouver Blazers and the Calgary Cowboys in the World Hockey Association between the years 1974 to 1977 (same franchise).
Joe Cunningham Joseph Robert Cunninhgam (born August 27 1931 in Paterson, New Jersey) is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and left-handed batter who played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1954-1961), Chicago White Sox (1962-1964), and Washington Senators (1964-1966).
Joe D'Amato Joe D'Amato, byname of Aristide Massaccesi (December 15, 1936 - January 23, 1999) was an Italian director of numerous horror and hardcore pornography titles. He is regarded as a master of Italian exploitation film.
Joe Daley Joe Daley (born February 20, 1943, East Kildonan, Manitoba) is a former National Hockey League and World Hockey Association goalkeeper for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, and Winnipeg Jets.
Joe Dallesandro Joseph Angelo (Joe) Dallesandro (born December 31, 1948 in Pensacola, Florida) is an American actor known for his voluptuous physical beauty, flesh-baring film appearances, and openly stated bisexuality. Although he never became a major mainstream star, Dallesandro is generally considered to be the most famous male sex symbol of American underground films of the late 20th century.
Joe Danelo Joseph Peter Danelo (born September 2 1953 in Spokane, Washington) is a former American football placekicker who played in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers, New York Giants and Buffalo Bills between 1975 and 1984.
Joe Dante Joe Dante (born Joseph Domenick Dante on November 28, 1946 in Morristown, New Jersey) is an American film director and producer of films generally with humorous and scifi content. His films include Piranha (1978) and The Howling (1981), both from scripts by John Sayles; Segment 3 of Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983); Gremlins (1984), his first major hit, and its sequel Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990); Explorers (1985), Innerspace (1987), Amazon Women on the Moon (1987); The Burbs (1989), Matinee (1993), Runaway Daughters (1994), The Second Civil War (1997), The Warlord: Battle for the Galaxy (1997), Small Soldiers (1998), Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003), and Homecoming (2005).
Joe Darone Joe Darone, (born Joseph Edward McDonald on October 30, 1971), is an American musician and visual artist. He began his recording career at the age of 15 as drummer/art director for the New Jersey pop-punk band, The Fiendz.
Joe DeMaestri Joseph Paul (Joe) DeMaestri (born December 9, 1928 in San Francisco, California) is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago White Sox (1951), St. Louis Browns (1952), Philadelphia & Kansas City Athletics (1953-1959) and New York Yankees (1960-1961).
Joe DeNardo Joe DeNardo was the chief meterologist at WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was known for his school visits, where once a week, DeNardo would arrive via helicopter to visit students at an elementary school and present an assembly about the weather.
Joe DiMaggio Joseph Paul DiMaggio, born Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio, Jr. (November 25, 1914 – March 8, 1999), nicknamed Joltin' Joe and The Yankee Clipper, was a Major League Baseball center fielder who played his entire MLB career (1936–1951) for the New York Yankees.
Joe Dirt Joe Dirt (tv/working title: The Adventures of Joe Dirt) is a 2001 cult film starring David Spade, Dennis Miller, Christopher Walken, Brittany Daniel, Jaime Pressly, Erik Per Sullivan and Kid Rock. The film was written by Spade and Fred Wolf.
Joe Dobson Joseph Gordon (Joe) Dobson (January 20, 1917 - June 23, 1994), nicknamed "Burrhead ", was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher who played with the Cleveland Indians (1939-40), Boston Red Sox (1941-43, 1946-50, 1954) and Chicago White Sox (1951-53).
Joe Dolan Joe Dolan (born Joseph Francis Robert Dolan, 16 October, 1943 in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland) is a singer of easy listening songs. His biggest hit was "Make Me An Island", which went to number 3 in the UK Singles Chart in 1969, and number 1 in 14 other countries.
Joe Dolce Joe Dolce (, originally pronounced ; born 1947 in Painesville, Ohio) is an American-born, Australian-resident singer/songwriter who achieved fame with the song "Shaddap You Face", recorded under his vehicle, the group named Joe Dolce Music Theatre.
Joe Dorsey Joe Dorsey (born 1925) is an American character actor. This familiar supporting player is probably best known for his portrayals of tough roles in films, even though most of his work in films and in television has been brief.
Joe Dowdy Colonel Joseph Dowdy, was the commanding officer of the Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1) during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. He led his unit to within 130km of Baghdad before being relieved of command on April 4, 2003 by MajGen James Mattis, the commanding officer of the 1st Marine Division.
Joe Dowling Joe Dowling is the Artistic Director for the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is also well known for his work as Artistic Director of the Abbey Theatre in Ireland, and has directed plays in all the major theatres in Ireland as well as theatres in London, New York, Washington D.
Joe Doyle Joe Doyle (born June 1936) was a member of longstanding public representative of Fine Gael in the Dublin South East Dáil constituency. He served variously as a Dublin City Council, Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann, becoming Lord Mayor of Dublin in 1998-1999.
Joe Dugan Joseph Anthony (Joe) Dugan (May 12, 1897 - July 7, 1982), also nicknamed "Jumping Joe", was an American third baseman in Major League Baseball. From 1917 through 1931, he played for the Philadelphia Athletics (1917-22), Boston Red Sox (1922), New York Yankees (1922-28), Boston Braves (1929) and Detroit Tigers (1931).
Joe E. Brown (comedian) Joseph Evans Brown (July 28, 1892 – July 6, 1973) was an actor and comedian from Holgate, Ohio. In 1902 at the age of 10, he joined a troupe of circus tumblers known as the Five Marvellous Astons which toured the country on both the circus and vaudeville circuits.
Joe E. Martin Joe Elsby Martin, Sr., (February 1, 1916 - September 14 1996) was an American boxing coach who trained two world heavyweight champions, Muhammad Ali and Jimmy Ellis, as well as several national Golden Gloves champions.
Joe Ehrmann Joe Ehrmann is a former NFL defensive lineman, originally drafted as the 10th pick in the first round of the 1973 NFL Draft out of Syracuse University to the then Baltimore Colts (now the Indianapolis Colts). After retiring from professional football, Joe became a minister and has become an inspirational speaker, preaching life lessons for young men in what he refers to as "Building Men for Others.
Joe Eigo Joe Eigo (born February 19, 1980) is a gymnast, martial artist, and stunt performer. He is the creator of Multi Level Moves, which according to Eigo’s website is “an experiment to explore the limits of the human body.
Joe Escalante Joseph Patrick "Joe" Escalante, Esq. (born January 30, 1963) is an American musician, record label owner, film and music video director, and amateur matador, as well as a former television executive and entertainment lawyer.
Joe Esposito (singer) Joe Esposito, known as "Bean," is an American singer who had a modestly successful career primarily in the 1970s and 1980s. He was a member of the 1970s one-hit wonder band Brooklyn Dreams, best known for their collaboration with Donna Summer, "Heaven Knows".
Joe Eszterhas Josef Eszterhas (born November 23 1944) is a controversial Hungarian-American writer, best known for his screenplays for the films Basic Instinct and Showgirls. He has also written an autobiography called Hollywood Animal.
Joe fortunato Joe Fortunato, born in March 28, 1930 in Mingo Junction, OH, is a former professional football player for the Chicago Bears. As a linebacker from 1955 through 1966, he made the Pro Bowl 5 times, and was named to the NFL 300 Greatest Players team.
Joe Fabbro Joe Fabbro (died 1978) was a Canadian politician, who served as mayor of Sudbury, Ontario from 1957 to 1959, 1964 to 1965 and 1968 to 1975, and as chair of the Regional Municipality of Sudbury from 1975 to 1977.
Joe Fagan Joe Fagan (born 12 March, 1921 in Liverpool, died 30 June, 2001) was an English football manager best known for being manager of Liverpool from 1983 to 1985. He managed the side that won Liverpool's fourth European Cup in 1984.
Joe Favazza Joe Favazza is the guitarist for the Los Angeles-based hard rock quintet Mojo Rib. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Favazza spent his teens and twenties in numerous bands refining a gutsy, blues-based style influenced by the likes of Ted Nugent, Eddie Van Halen, David Gilmour and Angus Young.
Joe Felsenstein Joseph "Joe" Felsenstein is Professor in the Departments of Genome Sciences and Biology and Adjunct Professor in the Departments of Computer Science and Statistics at the University of Washington in Seattle. He is best known for his work on phylogenetic inference, and is the author of Inferring Phylogenies, and principal author and distributor of the package of phylogenetic inference programs called PHYLIP.
Joe Ferguson Joe Ferguson is a former professional quarterback in the National Football League. Born in 1950 in Shreveport, Louisiana, he played his college football at the University of Arkansas, broke virtually all of the school's passing records and was named the Southwest Conference's Offensive Player of the Year in 1971.
Joe Finley Joe Finley (born June 29, 1987 in Edina, Minnesota) is an American ice hockey defenseman. He is a 2005 first-round draft pick (27th overall) of the Washington Capitals and currently plays for the University of North Dakota.
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