Incorrect Famous Names Starting with Letter W

Was a founder of the Shangqing sect of Daoism.She was born in modern Jining, Shandong in former coun

Was a founder of the Shangqing sect of Daoism.She was born in modern Jining, Shandong in former county Rencheng (??) in 252. Her father, Wei Shu (??), was a government official. From an early age she displayed a propensity for studying the works of Laozi and Zhuangzi, and practicing Daoist methods of cultivation.

N 2003, Wendy appeared in the Pennsylvania Miner's Story. This was a movie about the nine trapped mi

N 2003, Wendy appeared in the Pennsylvania Miner's Story. This was a movie about the nine trapped miners in the Quecreek Mine in Somerset, PA. She played a TV news reporter. She was credited as Wendy Bell O'Toole.Wendy has been married since 1998 to Dr. J

Coakley-Thompson's work is part of emerging millennial contemporary African American literature. Coa

Coakley-Thompson's work is part of emerging millennial contemporary African American literature. Coakley-Thompson's fiction addresses themes and issues concerning interracial relationships, race, racial identity, and people of mixed race.Coakley-Thompson

Is an actress.

Is an actress.

Ames was adopted soon after birth, and left home at the age of sixteen, moving to the English seasid

Ames was adopted soon after birth, and left home at the age of sixteen, moving to the English seaside resort town of Brighton. Whilst there, she studied drama and English literature at college. After a year, she began singing in a nightclub, where she mai

(born September 2, 1982 in Hayward, California) is a right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Bas

(born September 2, 1982 in Hayward, California) is a right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Texas Rangers.

(born July 18, 1910 in Salisbury, North Carolina - died September 2, 1996 in Winston-Salem, North Ca

(born July 18, 1910 in Salisbury, North Carolina - died September 2, 1996 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina) was a major league baseball pitcher and minor league baseball manager including some time as a player-manager.

He has starred in action-adventures, thrillers and dramatic feature films, but is best known for his

He has starred in action-adventures, thrillers and dramatic feature films, but is best known for his role as Blade in the three-film series. In 1991, the actor formed a production company called Amen Ra Films, and a subsidiary Black Dot Media to develop p

Was an American machine salesman, mechanical engineer and inventor.[1] He was in Illinois according

Was an American machine salesman, mechanical engineer and inventor.[1] He was in Illinois according to the 1860 census and served in the Union army. He enlisted in 1861 at Oneida, Illinois in the Forty-Second Illinois Cavalry. Judson did attend Knox College in his hometown college in Galesburg, Illinois. He is found in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1886. In 1886 and 1887 the Minneapolis city directory identifies Judson as a "traveling agent" — a traveling salesman working probably for Pitts Agicultural Works. A couple of years later Judson is found working for Earle Manufacturing Company with Harry Earl as the head of the firm. Judson sold band cutters and grain scales for them along with other items as one of their salesmen.[2]

Whitney Houston was born in a rough neighborhood in the projects of Newark, New Jersey. She is the t

Whitney Houston was born in a rough neighborhood in the projects of Newark, New Jersey. She is the third and youngest child of John and gospel singer Cissy Houston.[17] Her mother, along with cousin Dionne Warwick and Godmother Aretha Franklin are all not

He has produced works of both fiction and nonfiction, including numerous biographies for young reade

He has produced works of both fiction and nonfiction, including numerous biographies for young readers, plus several novels for adults. One, Wave, which was released in 2005, chronicles a coastal island community's reaction to an oncoming tsunami.[2] Fini

September 25, 1977 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a catcher in Major League Baseball for the Washingto

September 25, 1977 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a catcher in Major League Baseball for the Washington Nationals organization. His elder brother is Melvin Nieves.

A judge on the High Court of Australia.

A judge on the High Court of Australia.

(born January 21, 1981 in Gu

(born January 21, 1981 in Gu

Was a German passenger ship constructed by the Blohm and Voss shipyards. She was named after Wilhelm

Was a German passenger ship constructed by the Blohm and Voss shipyards. She was named after Wilhelm Gustloff, the assassinated German leader of the Swiss Nazi party (NSDAP). The Wilhelm Gustloff was launched on May 5, 1937 measuring 208.50 meters (684 feet) long by 23.59 meters (77.39 feet) wide with a capacity of 25,484 Gross Register Tons. She was requisitioned into the Kriegsmarine (German Navy) on September 1, 1939 and served as a hospital ship during 1939 and 1940. Beginning on November 20, 1940 she was stripped of her medical equipment and repainted from her hospital ship colors (white with a green stripe) to standard naval grey. The Wilhelm Gustloff was then assigned as a floating barracks at the Baltic port of Gotenhafen (Gdynia) – near Danzig for naval personnel from 1940 onwards.

German social democrat, one of the founders of the SPD and father of Karl Liebknecht and Theodor Lie

German social democrat, one of the founders of the SPD and father of Karl Liebknecht and Theodor Liebknecht.

A native of Shreveport, Louisiana, Clarke originally self-published both books via the Internet and

A native of Shreveport, Louisiana, Clarke originally self-published both books via the Internet and independent books stores like Book Soup in Los Angeles, BookPeople in Austin, and Elliott Bay Book Company in Seattle. Clarke's books eventually became und

Before joining SNL, Forte was a member of The Groundlings. He has also written and/or produced on th

Before joining SNL, Forte was a member of The Groundlings. He has also written and/or produced on the television series Late Show, 3rd Rock from the Sun, That '70s Show, and Action. Forte provided the voice of Abe Lincoln on the critically acclaimed but s

As a solo artist, Sergeant focused on minimalism and atmospherics, and usually released entirely ins

As a solo artist, Sergeant focused on minimalism and atmospherics, and usually released entirely instrumental music. Sergeant's first solo work was in 1978, when he self-produced Weird As Fish[1] and made a total of seven copies. The album was officially

(June 17, 1928 - December 10, 2000) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire car

(June 17, 1928 - December 10, 2000) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire career with the Boston Red Sox between 1950 and 1958

(b. February 8, 1921 in Richmond, Virginia - d. November 5, 2000 in Norwood, New Jersey) was a right

(b. February 8, 1921 in Richmond, Virginia - d. November 5, 2000 in Norwood, New Jersey) was a right fielder in Major League Baseball. From 1942 through 1955, Marshall played for the New York Giants

Was a Swedish mechanic and inventor of the Odhner arithmometer, a mechanical calculator.Odhner was b

Was a Swedish mechanic and inventor of the Odhner arithmometer, a mechanical calculator.Odhner was born in Dalby, Värmland, Sweden and in 1864 – 1867 he studied at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm but never graduated. In 1868 he moved to Saint Petersburg, Russia, where he remained until his death in 1905. Odhner developed the first version of the mechanical calculator that bears his name in 1875 and it was patented in several countries in 1878 – 1879. The serial production of the improved version of the arithmometer began in 1890. After Odhner's death his sons Alexander and Georg and son-in-law Karl Siewert continued the production and about 23,000 calculators were made until the factory was forced to close down in 1918.

Berry was born in Duluth, Minnesota, to Don and Anna - their fifth child. At three years old, Berry

Berry was born in Duluth, Minnesota, to Don and Anna - their fifth child. At three years old, Berry moved with his family to Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee, where they would remain for the next seven years. In 1968, they were on the move agai

Baldwin was born in Massapequa, New York, the son of Carol Newcomb (née Martineau) and Alexander Ra

Baldwin was born in Massapequa, New York, the son of Carol Newcomb (née Martineau) and Alexander Rae Baldwin, Jr., a high school history/social studies teacher and football coach.[1] He is the brother of notable actors Daniel, Stephen and Alec, sometimes

Mays was born in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania. After graduating from high school, he began his career

Mays was born in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania. After graduating from high school, he began his career as a salesperson on the Atlantic City boardwalk, selling the "Washmatik" portable washing device to passersby. Working alongside many seasoned pitchmen, he