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Ace Williams
Robert Fulton "Ace" Williams (March 18, 1917 – September 16, 1999) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
Robert Fulton "Ace" Williams (March 18, 1917 – September 16, 1999) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
Alexander Kennedy Miller
Alexander Kennedy Miller (1906 – October 23, 1993), also known as A. K. Miller, was an eccentric recluse who operated Miller's Flying Service in 1930, in Montclair, New Jersey, USA. Miller...
Alexander Kennedy Miller (1906 – October 23, 1993), also known as A. K. Miller, was an eccentric recluse who operated Miller's Flying Service in 1930, in Montclair, New Jersey, USA. Miller...
Allen B. DuMont
Allen Balcom DuMont (January 29, 1901 – November 14, 1965) also spelled Du Mont, was an American scientist and inventor best known for improvements to the cathode ray tube in 1931 for use...
Allen Balcom DuMont (January 29, 1901 – November 14, 1965) also spelled Du Mont, was an American scientist and inventor best known for improvements to the cathode ray tube in 1931 for use...
Andrea Pason
Andrea Pason is an American democratic socialist politician and former co-chair of the Socialist Party USA. She also writes for The Socialist and the Socialist WebZine.
Andrea Pason is an American democratic socialist politician and former co-chair of the Socialist Party USA. She also writes for The Socialist and the Socialist WebZine.
Anne McCaffrey
Anne Inez McCaffrey (1 April 1926 – 21 November 2011) was an American-born Irish writer, best known for her Dragonriders of Pern series.
Anne Inez McCaffrey (1 April 1926 – 21 November 2011) was an American-born Irish writer, best known for her Dragonriders of Pern series.
August Kammer
August Frederick "Fred" Kammer, Jr. (June 3, 1912 – February 21, 1996) was an American ice hockey player who competed in the 1936 Winter Olympics.
August Frederick "Fred" Kammer, Jr. (June 3, 1912 – February 21, 1996) was an American ice hockey player who competed in the 1936 Winter Olympics.
Bob Bradley
Robert "Bob" Bradley is an American soccer coach and the current manager of the Egypt national football team, taking over in September 2011.
Robert "Bob" Bradley is an American soccer coach and the current manager of the Egypt national football team, taking over in September 2011.
Bradley Abelow
Bradley Abelow is an American businessman and political leader who formerly served as Chief of Staff to the Governor of New Jersey in the Cabinet of Gov.
Bradley Abelow is an American businessman and political leader who formerly served as Chief of Staff to the Governor of New Jersey in the Cabinet of Gov.
Carter Brey
Carter Brey (born 1954) is an American cello virtuoso.
Carter Brey (born 1954) is an American cello virtuoso.
Chris Gifford (actor)
Chris Gifford is a writer and executive producer at Nickelodeon, where he co-created the Peabody award winning children's series Dora The Explorer and the successful spin-off "Go Diego Go." ...
Chris Gifford is a writer and executive producer at Nickelodeon, where he co-created the Peabody award winning children's series Dora The Explorer and the successful spin-off "Go Diego Go." ...
Christopher Durang
Christopher Ferdinand Durang (born January 2, 1949) is an American playwright known for works of outrageous and often absurd comedy.
Christopher Ferdinand Durang (born January 2, 1949) is an American playwright known for works of outrageous and often absurd comedy.
Chuck Burgi
Chuck Burgi (born August 15, 1952) is an American drummer who was born in Montclair, New Jersey.
Chuck Burgi (born August 15, 1952) is an American drummer who was born in Montclair, New Jersey.
Dallas Townsend
Dallas S. Townsend, Jr. (January 17, 1919 - June 1, 1995) was an American broadcast journalist who worked for CBS Radio and television for over 40 years.
Dallas S. Townsend, Jr. (January 17, 1919 - June 1, 1995) was an American broadcast journalist who worked for CBS Radio and television for over 40 years.
Donna Leon
Donna Leon (born in 1942, in Montclair, New Jersey) is the American author of a series of crime novels set in Venice and featuring the fictional hero Commissario Guido Brunetti.
Donna Leon (born in 1942, in Montclair, New Jersey) is the American author of a series of crime novels set in Venice and featuring the fictional hero Commissario Guido Brunetti.
Dorothy Canning Miller
Dorothy Canning Miller (February 6, 1904 – July 11, 2003) was an American art curator and one of the most influential people in American modern art for more than half of the 20th century.
Dorothy Canning Miller (February 6, 1904 – July 11, 2003) was an American art curator and one of the most influential people in American modern art for more than half of the 20th century.
Dorothy Kirsten
Dorothy Kirsten was an American operatic soprano.
Dorothy Kirsten was an American operatic soprano.
Duncan Sheik
Duncan Scott Sheik (born November 18, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter and composer.
Duncan Scott Sheik (born November 18, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter and composer.
Edward Weston (chemist)
Edward Weston was an English-born American chemist noted for his achievements in electroplating and his development of the electrochemical cell, named the Weston cell, for the voltage standard.
Edward Weston was an English-born American chemist noted for his achievements in electroplating and his development of the electrochemical cell, named the Weston cell, for the voltage standard.
Enea Bossi, Sr.
Enea Bossi, Sr. (29 March 1888–1963) was an Italian-American aerospace engineer and aviation pioneer.
Enea Bossi, Sr. (29 March 1888–1963) was an Italian-American aerospace engineer and aviation pioneer.
Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Jr.
Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Jr. was co-author of Cheaper by the Dozen, Belles on Their Toes, Time Out for Happiness and Ancestors of the Dozen.
Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Jr. was co-author of Cheaper by the Dozen, Belles on Their Toes, Time Out for Happiness and Ancestors of the Dozen.
Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Sr.
Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Sr. was an early advocate of scientific management and a pioneer of motion study, but is perhaps best known as the father and central figure of Cheaper by the Dozen.
Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Sr. was an early advocate of scientific management and a pioneer of motion study, but is perhaps best known as the father and central figure of Cheaper by the Dozen.
Frank Field (meteorologist)
Franklyn Field (born 1923), best known as Dr. Frank Field, is a television personality and meteorologist who was on TV in New York City for five decades, reporting not only on the weather ...
Franklyn Field (born 1923), best known as Dr. Frank Field, is a television personality and meteorologist who was on TV in New York City for five decades, reporting not only on the weather ...
George Batten
George Batten was a former Ayer employee who opened the George Batten Newspaper Advertising Agency on Park Row in New York City in 1891.
George Batten was a former Ayer employee who opened the George Batten Newspaper Advertising Agency on Park Row in New York City in 1891.
George Inness
George Inness (May 1, 1825 -August 3, 1894) was an American landscape painter; born in Newburgh, New York; died at Bridge of Allan in Scotland.
George Inness (May 1, 1825 -August 3, 1894) was an American landscape painter; born in Newburgh, New York; died at Bridge of Allan in Scotland.
George Ludlum Hartford
George Ludlum Hartford was an executive with the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company and successor to his father, George Huntington Hartford with brother John Augustine Hartford.
George Ludlum Hartford was an executive with the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company and successor to his father, George Huntington Hartford with brother John Augustine Hartford.
Greg Gates
Gregory "Greg" Crozier Gates (born April 28, 1926) is an American rower who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Gregory "Greg" Crozier Gates (born April 28, 1926) is an American rower who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Herman Hupfeld
Herman Hupfeld (February 1, 1894June 8, 1951) was an American songwriter whose most notable composition was "As Time Goes By."
Herman Hupfeld (February 1, 1894June 8, 1951) was an American songwriter whose most notable composition was "As Time Goes By."
Hutton Gibson
Hutton Peter Gibson is an American writer on Sedevacantism, World War II veteran, the 1968 Jeopardy! grand champion and the father of 11 children, one of whom is the actor and director Mel G...
Hutton Peter Gibson is an American writer on Sedevacantism, World War II veteran, the 1968 Jeopardy! grand champion and the father of 11 children, one of whom is the actor and director Mel G...
Isaiah Williams
Isaiah Williams is an American football wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks.
Isaiah Williams is an American football wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks.
James Wallwork
James Harold Wallwork (born September 17, 1930 in Belleville, New Jersey) is an American Republican Party politician who served in both houses of the New Jersey Legislature and twice sought the ...
James Harold Wallwork (born September 17, 1930 in Belleville, New Jersey) is an American Republican Party politician who served in both houses of the New Jersey Legislature and twice sought the ...
Jennifer Dore
Jennifer Dore (born 19 December 1971 in Montclair, New Jersey) is an American rower.
Jennifer Dore (born 19 December 1971 in Montclair, New Jersey) is an American rower.
Jenny Owen Youngs
Jenny Owen Youngs (born November 22, 1981) is an American singer-songwriter from Montclair, New Jersey.
Jenny Owen Youngs (born November 22, 1981) is an American singer-songwriter from Montclair, New Jersey.
Jim Axelrod
Jim Axelrod is a National Correspondent for CBS News, and reports for the CBS Evening News and other CBS News programs.
Jim Axelrod is a National Correspondent for CBS News, and reports for the CBS Evening News and other CBS News programs.
Jim Courter
James Andrew "Jim" Courter (born October 14, 1941) is an American Republican Party politician, lawyer and businessman.
James Andrew "Jim" Courter (born October 14, 1941) is an American Republican Party politician, lawyer and businessman.
Joe McNally
Joe McNally is an American photographer who has been shooting for the National Geographic Society since 1987.
Joe McNally is an American photographer who has been shooting for the National Geographic Society since 1987.
John Howard Lindauer
John Howard Lindauer II (born on November 20, 1937 in Montclair, New Jersey) served as Chancellor for the University of Alaska Anchorage from 1976 to 1978 then was Dean of the School of Business...
John Howard Lindauer II (born on November 20, 1937 in Montclair, New Jersey) served as Chancellor for the University of Alaska Anchorage from 1976 to 1978 then was Dean of the School of Business...
John McMullen (engineer)
John J. McMullen, Ph.D (1918 – September 16, 2005) was a naval architect and marine engineer, and former owner of the New Jersey Devils and Houston Astros.
John J. McMullen, Ph.D (1918 – September 16, 2005) was a naval architect and marine engineer, and former owner of the New Jersey Devils and Houston Astros.
John W. Tuthill
John Wills Tuthill Jack Tuthill, A highly regarded career diplomat, was stationed in Latin America, Canada, and Europe Born in Montclair, New Jersey to Mr. & Mrs Oliver Bailey Tuthill of North C...
John Wills Tuthill Jack Tuthill, A highly regarded career diplomat, was stationed in Latin America, Canada, and Europe Born in Montclair, New Jersey to Mr. & Mrs Oliver Bailey Tuthill of North C...
Jordan Alan
Jordan Alan is an American film director.
Jordan Alan is an American film director.
Joshua Lederberg
Joshua Lederberg ForMemRS was an American molecular biologist known for his work in microbial genetics, artificial intelligence, and the United States space program.
Joshua Lederberg ForMemRS was an American molecular biologist known for his work in microbial genetics, artificial intelligence, and the United States space program.
Ken Johnson (art critic)
Ken Johnson (born 1953, in Montclair, New Jersey) is an American art critic who lives in New York.
Ken Johnson (born 1953, in Montclair, New Jersey) is an American art critic who lives in New York.
Lee Siegel (cultural critic)
Lee Siegel is a New York writer and cultural critic who has written for Harper's, The Nation, The New Republic, The New Yorker, The New York Review of Books, The New York T...
Lee Siegel is a New York writer and cultural critic who has written for Harper's, The Nation, The New Republic, The New Yorker, The New York Review of Books, The New York T...
Leo Sternbach
Leo Henryk Sternbach (May 7, 1908 – September 28, 2005) was a Polish-Jewish chemist who is credited with discovering benzodiazepines, a class of tranquilizers.
Leo Henryk Sternbach (May 7, 1908 – September 28, 2005) was a Polish-Jewish chemist who is credited with discovering benzodiazepines, a class of tranquilizers.
Lonna Hooks
Lonna Hooks is the former Secretary of State of New Jersey.
Lonna Hooks is the former Secretary of State of New Jersey.
Louise DeSalvo
Louise A. DeSalvo is an American writer, editor, professor, and lecturer who currently lives in New Jersey.
Louise A. DeSalvo is an American writer, editor, professor, and lecturer who currently lives in New Jersey.
Margaret Colin
Margaret Colin (born May 26, 1958) is an American actress.
Margaret Colin (born May 26, 1958) is an American actress.
Me'Lisa Barber
Me'Lisa Barber is an American track and field sprint athlete.
Me'Lisa Barber is an American track and field sprint athlete.
Michael J. Fitzgerald (bishop)
Michael J. Fitzgerald (born May 23, 1948) is an American Roman Catholic priest.
Michael J. Fitzgerald (born May 23, 1948) is an American Roman Catholic priest.
Michael Slovis
Michael Slovis is an American cinematographer and director of film and television.
Michael Slovis is an American cinematographer and director of film and television.
Michael Spence
Andrew Michael Spence (born November 7, 1943) is an American economist and recipient of the 2001 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, along with George A. Akerlof and Joseph E. Stiglitz, f...
Andrew Michael Spence (born November 7, 1943) is an American economist and recipient of the 2001 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, along with George A. Akerlof and Joseph E. Stiglitz, f...
Michael Strahan
Michael Anthony Strahan is a former National Football League defensive end who played his entire career for the New York Giants, where he set the record for the most sacks in a single season an...
Michael Anthony Strahan is a former National Football League defensive end who played his entire career for the New York Giants, where he set the record for the most sacks in a single season an...
Nancy Springer
Nancy Connor Springer (born 1948 in Montclair, New Jersey) is an American author of fantasy, young adult literature, mystery, and science fiction.
Nancy Connor Springer (born 1948 in Montclair, New Jersey) is an American author of fantasy, young adult literature, mystery, and science fiction.
Nia Gill
Nia H. Gill (b. March 15, 1948, Glen Ridge, New Jersey) is an American Democratic Party politician, who has been serving in the New Jersey State Senate since 2002, where she represents the 34th ...
Nia H. Gill (b. March 15, 1948, Glen Ridge, New Jersey) is an American Democratic Party politician, who has been serving in the New Jersey State Senate since 2002, where she represents the 34th ...
Nicole Leach
Nicole Leach is an American actress and singer.
Nicole Leach is an American actress and singer.
Norman Atkins
Norman "Norm" Kempton Atkins (June 27, 1934 – September 28, 2010) was a Canadian Senator and a political figure in Canada.
Norman "Norm" Kempton Atkins (June 27, 1934 – September 28, 2010) was a Canadian Senator and a political figure in Canada.
Paul Cushing Child
Paul Cushing Child is best known as the husband of world-renowned celebrity chef, Julia Child.
Paul Cushing Child is best known as the husband of world-renowned celebrity chef, Julia Child.
Peter A. Carlesimo
Peter A. Carlesimo was an American football player, coach of football, basketball, and cross country running, and a college athletics administrator.
Peter A. Carlesimo was an American football player, coach of football, basketball, and cross country running, and a college athletics administrator.
Peter Greene
Peter Greene (born Peter Green; October 8, 1965) is an American character actor.
Peter Greene (born Peter Green; October 8, 1965) is an American character actor.
Peter King (sportswriter)
Peter King (born June 10, 1957 in Springfield, Massachusetts) is an American sportswriter.
Peter King (born June 10, 1957 in Springfield, Massachusetts) is an American sportswriter.
Peter Verniero
Peter Verniero is a former Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court and a former New Jersey Attorney General.
Peter Verniero is a former Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court and a former New Jersey Attorney General.
Quintus McDonald
Quintus Alonzo McDonald (born December 14, 1966 in Rockingham, North Carolina) is a former American football linebacker who played professionally in the National Football League.
Quintus Alonzo McDonald (born December 14, 1966 in Rockingham, North Carolina) is a former American football linebacker who played professionally in the National Football League.
Raymond A. Brown
Raymond A. Brown (1915 – October 9, 2009) was an American criminal defense lawyer who represented a wide variety of high-profile clients, ranging from politicians to accused spies, includi...
Raymond A. Brown (1915 – October 9, 2009) was an American criminal defense lawyer who represented a wide variety of high-profile clients, ranging from politicians to accused spies, includi...
Reggie Workman
Reginald "Reggie" Workman (born June 26, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American avant-garde jazz and hard bop double bassist, recognized for his work with both John Coltrane and Art ...
Reginald "Reggie" Workman (born June 26, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American avant-garde jazz and hard bop double bassist, recognized for his work with both John Coltrane and Art ...
Rich Kenah
Rich Kenah (born August 4, 1970 in Montclair, New Jersey) is a former US middle distance runner who won bronze medals over 800 metres at the 1997 World Indoor Championships and at the World Cham...
Rich Kenah (born August 4, 1970 in Montclair, New Jersey) is a former US middle distance runner who won bronze medals over 800 metres at the 1997 World Indoor Championships and at the World Cham...
Richard Burgi
Richard William Burgi is an American film and television actor.
Richard William Burgi is an American film and television actor.
Richard Clayton (actor)
Richard Clayton (June 12, 1915 – September 29, 2008) was an American actor who became a talent agent.
Richard Clayton (June 12, 1915 – September 29, 2008) was an American actor who became a talent agent.
Richard Wesley
Richard Wesley (born July 11, 1945) is an African American playwright, and screenwriter for television and cinema.
Richard Wesley (born July 11, 1945) is an African American playwright, and screenwriter for television and cinema.
Robert Lawson (author)
Robert Lawson was an American author and illustrator of children's books.
Robert Lawson was an American author and illustrator of children's books.
Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
Robert Trent "Bobby" Jones, Jr. (born July 24, 1939 in Montclair, New Jersey) is a noted golf course architect.
Robert Trent "Bobby" Jones, Jr. (born July 24, 1939 in Montclair, New Jersey) is a noted golf course architect.
Ronnie Burrell
Ronnie Burrell (born July 21, 1983) is an American professional basketball player, currently playing for the german team EWE Baskets Oldenburg.
Ronnie Burrell (born July 21, 1983) is an American professional basketball player, currently playing for the german team EWE Baskets Oldenburg.
Roscoe Orman
Roscoe Hunter Orman is an American actor who plays Gordon Robinson on the television program Sesame Street.
Roscoe Hunter Orman is an American actor who plays Gordon Robinson on the television program Sesame Street.
Scott Bachrach
Scott Bachrach is an American businessman and entrepreneur in the fields of manufacturing, product development, sales and marketing.
Scott Bachrach is an American businessman and entrepreneur in the fields of manufacturing, product development, sales and marketing.
Steve Adubato
Steve Adubato, Ph.D. is an American author, broadcaster, motivational speaker and politician.
Steve Adubato, Ph.D. is an American author, broadcaster, motivational speaker and politician.
Thomas P. Giblin
Thomas P. Giblin (born January 15, 1947) is an American Democratic Party politician, who serves in the New Jersey General Assembly where he represents the 34th legislative district, having taken...
Thomas P. Giblin (born January 15, 1947) is an American Democratic Party politician, who serves in the New Jersey General Assembly where he represents the 34th legislative district, having taken...
Tim Berra (American football)
Timothy Thomas Berra (born September 23, 1951 in Montclair, New Jersey) is a former American football player who played for the Baltimore Colts in 1974.
Timothy Thomas Berra (born September 23, 1951 in Montclair, New Jersey) is a former American football player who played for the Baltimore Colts in 1974.
Tim Cook (ice hockey)
Tim Cook (born March 13, 1984 in Montclair, New Jersey) is an American ice hockey defenseman currently with the Belfast Giants of the EIHL.
Tim Cook (born March 13, 1984 in Montclair, New Jersey) is an American ice hockey defenseman currently with the Belfast Giants of the EIHL.
Tom Ammiano
Tom Ammiano (born December 15, 1941) is an American politician and LGBT rights activist from San Francisco, California.
Tom Ammiano (born December 15, 1941) is an American politician and LGBT rights activist from San Francisco, California.
Trevor Moore
Trevor Paul Moore (born April 4, 1980) is an American actor, comedian, writer, and director best known as a founding member of the New York City-based comedy troupe The Whitest Kids U' Know,...
Trevor Paul Moore (born April 4, 1980) is an American actor, comedian, writer, and director best known as a founding member of the New York City-based comedy troupe The Whitest Kids U' Know,...
Trina Paulus
Trina Paulus is the author of Hope for the Flowers, a novel "for adults and others (including caterpillars who can read).
Trina Paulus is the author of Hope for the Flowers, a novel "for adults and others (including caterpillars who can read).
Valerie Wilson Wesley
Valerie Wilson Wesley (born November 22, 1947) is an African-American author of mysteries, adult-theme novels, and children's books, and a former executive editor of Essence magazine.
Valerie Wilson Wesley (born November 22, 1947) is an African-American author of mysteries, adult-theme novels, and children's books, and a former executive editor of Essence magazine.
Vanessa Selbst
Vanessa Selbst is an American professional poker player who has made five final tables, including two heads-up semi-finals, at the World Series of Poker and won the 2008 World Series of Poker $1...
Vanessa Selbst is an American professional poker player who has made five final tables, including two heads-up semi-finals, at the World Series of Poker and won the 2008 World Series of Poker $1...
Virginia Hamilton Adair
Virginia Hamilton Adair (February 28, 1913, New York City - September 16, 2004, Claremont, California) was an American poet who became famous later in life with the 1996 publication of Ants on...
Virginia Hamilton Adair (February 28, 1913, New York City - September 16, 2004, Claremont, California) was an American poet who became famous later in life with the 1996 publication of Ants on...
Warren Littlefield
Warren W. Littlefield is a former US television executive.
Warren W. Littlefield is a former US television executive.
Wendy Coakley-Thompson
Wendy Coakley-Thompson (born Wendy Cecille Thompson on December 27, 1966 in Brooklyn, New York), is a mainstream fiction author.
Wendy Coakley-Thompson (born Wendy Cecille Thompson on December 27, 1966 in Brooklyn, New York), is a mainstream fiction author.
Wheeler Antabanez
Wheeler Antabanez is the alter-ego and pen name for Montclair, New Jersey-based writer Matt Kent (born January 31, 1977).
Wheeler Antabanez is the alter-ego and pen name for Montclair, New Jersey-based writer Matt Kent (born January 31, 1977).
Wilfred J. Funk
Wilfred John Funk (20 March 1883–1 June 1965) was an author, poet, lexicographer, and publisher.
Wilfred John Funk (20 March 1883–1 June 1965) was an author, poet, lexicographer, and publisher.
William Batchelder Bradbury
William Batchelder Bradbury (October 6, 1816 – January 7, 1868) was a musician who composed the tune to Jesus Loves Me and many other popular hymns.
William Batchelder Bradbury (October 6, 1816 – January 7, 1868) was a musician who composed the tune to Jesus Loves Me and many other popular hymns.
Willie Taylor (American football)
Willie Taylor is a former wide receiver in the National Football League.
Willie Taylor is a former wide receiver in the National Football League.
Yael Averbuch
Yael Friedman Averbuch is an American soccer midfielder currently playing for WFC Rossiyanka in the Russian Championship and the Champions League.
Yael Friedman Averbuch is an American soccer midfielder currently playing for WFC Rossiyanka in the Russian Championship and the Champions League.