British Famous Names Starting with Letter D

Was an all-rounder for Worcestershire between 1933 and 1951. Chiefly remembered as a left-arm spin b

Was an all-rounder for Worcestershire between 1933 and 1951. Chiefly remembered as a left-arm spin bowler, Howorth also occasionally bowled medium pace and was a capable hard-hitting left-handed batsman. Ideally he would bat in the middle of the order, but so weak was Worcestershire's batting for much of his career that Howorth would often play as an aggressive opener, and it was in this role that he hit his two highest first-class scores - curiously both being 114. Howorth was also a dependable close-to-the-wicket field but would field with skill further out if needed.

Was a Scottish footballer who played for Middlesbrough and Sunderland as a Central defender and late

Was a Scottish footballer who played for Middlesbrough and Sunderland as a Central defender and later manager of the English football club Darlington from 1912-1919.

Is an English politician, who is one of the small number of members of the British House of Commons

Is an English politician, who is one of the small number of members of the British House of Commons elected since the Second World War who was not the candidate of a major political party. In the 1970s, as a Labour Member of Parliament (MP), he was dissat

Was a Lancashire cricketer who was one of the most important figures in Lancashire breaking Yorkshir

Was a Lancashire cricketer who was one of the most important figures in Lancashire breaking Yorkshire's stronghold on the County Championship between 1926 and 1930.

Was an English footballer who played for Sunderland and Darlington as a striker.He made his debut fo

Was an English footballer who played for Sunderland and Darlington as a striker.He made his debut for Sunderland on 7 December 1946 against Leeds United in a 1–1 draw at Elland Road. He finished as the Football League First Division's top scorer in the 1949–50 season with 25 goals.

Was a British actor, known mainly for his television appearances.Landen was born at Margate. He made

Was a British actor, known mainly for his television appearances.Landen was born at Margate. He made his television debut in 1959 as Pip, in an adaptation of Great Expectations, and made his film debut in 1962. He first became well known when he starred in the TV series Mickey Dunne, and The Spies during the 1960s. For a time he was regarded as trendy, but had a distinguished parallel career as a stage actor.

He was capped four times for England. Dublin started his career and made his name as a goal-scoring

He was capped four times for England. Dublin started his career and made his name as a goal-scoring centre forward but in his later years he showed his versatility by becoming an accomplished defender. He previously played for Norwich City twice, Cambridg

Was an English footballer who played for Blackburn Rovers and made two appearances for England in 18

Was an English footballer who played for Blackburn Rovers and made two appearances for England in 1882. "Doctor" was his Christian name and was not in recognition of any medical or academic qualifications.

Was a Brazilian comedienne. She stood 4' 11" (1.50 m) tall. In her 80-year long career, Dercy Gonça

Was a Brazilian comedienne. She stood 4' 11" (1.50 m) tall. In her 80-year long career, Dercy Gonçalves worked in the theater, revues, film, radio and television, becoming famous by her humorous use of vulgar language. In 1991, at the age of 83, she caused controversy by exposing her breasts while parading with a Samba school in Rio de Janeiro's Carnaval.

She is best known for writing The Jack Haldean murder mysteries, the first of which, A fête worse t

She is best known for writing The Jack Haldean murder mysteries, the first of which, A fête worse than death was released on 28 June 2007. The second instalment Mad about the boy is to be released on 29 May 2008.Dolores Gordon-Smith was born in Stalybridg

Was an English Catholic Benedictine monk, headmaster and biblical scholar.John Archibald Henslowe Or

Was an English Catholic Benedictine monk, headmaster and biblical scholar.John Archibald Henslowe Orchard, the son of a farmer, was born in Bromley, Kent. He was educated at Ealing Priory School (to which he would in later life return as as headmaster), and on leaving in 1927 became its first pupil since foundation in 1902 to go to university, winning a place at Fitzwilliam House (now Fitzwilliam College), in the University of Cambridge, where he read History and Economics. At Ealing Priory he shared classes with Reginald C. Fuller with whom he would in later life collaborate on scholarly projects.

Is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Bury. Rouse made his Bury début as a 74th minui

Is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Bury. Rouse made his Bury début as a 74th minuite substitute for Marc Pugh in the 4–0 league defeat against Wycombe Wanderers at Gigg Lane, Bury in League Two.

Is an English central midfielder who plays for Stockport County.He made his debut for Watford agains

Is an English central midfielder who plays for Stockport County.He made his debut for Watford against Norwich City on 24 April 2004, scoring a goal on his debut. He made occasional appearances in his first full season for the club, but became a first-team regular when Adrian Boothroyd replaced Ray Lewington as manager in March 2005.

Is an English cricketer who bowls swing and seam, as well as an occasionally useful batsman.

Is an English cricketer who bowls swing and seam, as well as an occasionally useful batsman.

Is an English footballer, currently playing for Peterborough United.Green signed for Peterborough Un

Is an English footballer, currently playing for Peterborough United.Green signed for Peterborough United from Dagenham & Redbridge for an undisclosed fee on 27 August 2008.

Dom's first band was named 'Carnage Mayhem' [1], which he was in at school. Meanwhile, he befriended

Dom's first band was named 'Carnage Mayhem' [1], which he was in at school. Meanwhile, he befriended Matt Bellamy, who played guitar but didn't have a stable band. Not long after, Matt was faced with the chance of entering Dom's band. After two years of drop-outs, only Dom and Matt remained. Chris Wolstenholme then entered the scene, who played drums in Fixed Penalty, and with a great "spirit of sacrifice" he began to play bass.In the first months of 1994 Gothic Plague were born, followed by Rocket Baby Dolls and then finally Muse. From then on, things got more serious for Dominic and the others.

Is a British journalist. He is the son of a former Conservative Chancellor of the Exchequer Lord Law

Is a British journalist. He is the son of a former Conservative Chancellor of the Exchequer Lord Lawson and socialite Vanessa Salmon, heir to the Lyons Corner House empire, who died of liver cancer in 1985. Lawson had three sisters, TV chef and writer Nigella Lawson, Horatia, and Thomasina, who died of breast cancer in 1993 whilst in her early 30s.

Is a former football (soccer) player. He played as a defender for several English clubs, including B

Is a former football (soccer) player. He played as a defender for several English clubs, including Billericay Town, where he began his career, Leyton Orient, Watford, Preston North End, before finishing his career with unsuccessful spells with Halifax Town and Leigh RMI. Ludden scored within ten minutes of his debut for Leyton Orient vs Huddersfield, this proved to be his only senior goal.

Is an English actor. He has received international attention from the success of playing Merry in Pe

Is an English actor. He has received international attention from the success of playing Merry in Peter Jackson's adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and his role as Charlie Pace on the television show Lost.

Is an English former footballer who played as a left-sided defender or midfielder.

Is an English former footballer who played as a left-sided defender or midfielder.

Is a professional footballer, currently playing for Conference North side Hinckley United, where he

Is a professional footballer, currently playing for Conference North side Hinckley United, where he plays as a midfielder/Full Back.Roma started his professional football career in 2004 with his local side Sheffield United, after working his way through the youth team.

Is an English footballer, currently with Greenock Morton.Previously, he had been a professional at Q

Is an English footballer, currently with Greenock Morton.Previously, he had been a professional at Queens Park Rangers, with whom he played from 2005 until January 2008. During this time Shimmin had a loan spell at Bournemouth where he only managed 2 league games due to injury.

Was a former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Huddersfield Town, Bury, Stoke C

Was a former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Huddersfield Town, Bury, Stoke City & Yeovil Town.

Is an English footballer who played at right half-back. He is the son-in-law of Matt Busby. He joine

Is an English footballer who played at right half-back. He is the son-in-law of Matt Busby. He joined Manchester United in 1946 as an amateur. He made his first-team debut in the First Division on 26 August 1950 against Bolton Wanderers. In the 1952-53 season, he lost his first-team place to Johnny Carey, who was moved to right half-back after Tommy McNulty was introduced at right-back.

Is a former football Outside Right.Beginning his football career as an apprentice at local club Midd

Is a former football Outside Right.Beginning his football career as an apprentice at local club Middlesbrough in 1962, Heath did not play first team football until he signed a professional contract with Norwich City.