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John Cleese

comic actorBorn: 10/27/1939Birthplace: Weston-Super-Mare, England Film and television comic actor whose deadpan humor makes life's mundane annoyances hilarious. He played country hotel manager…

John Coltrane

jazz saxophonist, composerBorn: 9/23/1926Birthplace: Hamlet, North Carolina Jazz tenor and soprano saxophonist and composer who was a leader of the New Wave jazz movement. Coltrane began his…

John Ford

(Sean Aloysius O'Feeney)directorBorn: 2/1/1895Birthplace: Cape Elizabeth, Maine Academy Award-winning director known for his visually striking, well-acted movies, notably Westerns, that capture…

John Campbell

Born: Apr. 8, 1955Harness racing 5-time winner of Hambletonian (1987,88,90,95,98); 3-time Driver of Year; first driver to go over $100 million in career winnings.

John Daly

Born: Apr. 28, 1966Golfer this big hitter was the surprise winner of 1991 PGA Championship as unknown 25-year old; battled through personal troubles in 1994 to return in ‘95 and win 2nd major at…

John Davis

Born: Jan. 12, 1921Weightlifting 6-time world champion; 2-time Olympic super-heavyweight champ (1948,52); undefeated from 1938-53.Died: July 13, 1984

John Havlicek

Born: Apr. 8, 1940Basketball F played in 3 NCAA Finals at Ohio St. (1960-62); led Boston to 8 NBA titles (1963-66,68-69,74,76); Finals MVP in 1974; 4-time All-NBA 1st team.

John Grisham

novelistBorn: 2/8/1955Birthplace: Jonesboro, Arkansas Author and attorney whose fast-paced, suspenseful courtroom dramas have sold millions and topped international bestseller lists. Many of…

John Guare

playwrightBorn: 2/5/1938Birthplace: New York City Playwright known for his comic, satirical works, which have found critical success Off Broadway. His plays include The House of Blue Leaves (1971…

John Huston

director, writer, actorBorn: 8/5/1906Birthplace: Nevada, Missouri Film director, writer and actor who directed The Maltese Falcon (1941) and The African Queen (1951) and appeared in Chinatown (…