Born in Alton, Illinois, Robert Wadlow (1918-1940) was (and remains) the tallest human being ever recorded, standing at 8'11. His extraordinary height was caused by hypertrophy of the pituitary gland, and an autoimmune disease tragically stole his life at the young age of 22. Despite the physical challenges Mr. Wadlow faced throughout his life, he was adored for his positivity, friendliness, and gentleness, earning him the nickname, “Gentle Giant”. His legacy continues to be honored and celebrated today.
Robert Blasier is a prominent, exceptionally talented American criminal defense attorney. A member of the iconic “Dream Team”, he defended (and ultimately acquitted) former NFL player O.J. Simpson in his murder trial.
Robert Leslie Shapiro is a prominent, exceptionally talented American criminal defense attorney. Noted for his impressive defense strategies, he has been dubbed the “Architect” of the “Dream Team”, which was ultimately credited for acquitting former NFL player O.J. Simpson of the murders of Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman.
Robert Grant Norton (May 11, 1916 - September 11, 2001) was the oldest victim of the September 11 attacks. He was on American Airlines Flight 11. He was a World War II Navy veteran.
Robert Todd Duncan (1903 – 1998), known as Todd Duncan, was an American baritone opera singer and actor. One of the first African-Americans to sing with a major opera company, Duncan is also noted for appearing as Porgy in the premier production of Porgy and Bess (1935). In 1945, he became the first African American to sing with a major opera company, and the first black person to sing in an opera with an otherwise white cast, when he performed the role of Tonio in Leoncavallo's Pagliacci with the New York City Opera.
Robert Gillespie (born 22 June 1961) is a Scottish musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known as the lead singer, founding member, and primary lyricist of the alternative rock band Primal Scream.
Robert Jun-fai Lee is a Hong Kong musician. He is the younger brother of martial artist Bruce Lee.
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Robert Oliveri (born 1978) is an American former child actor. He notably played Kim's younger brother Kevin in the 1990 movie Edward Scissorhands (one of my favorite movies).
Robert James Reid, known as James Reid, is a Filipino-Australian singer-songwriter, actor, dancer, model, record producer and record label executive. He began his professional acting career in the early 2010s after being named as Big Winner of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010. He came into prominence for his leading role in the film Diary ng Panget (2014). Reid has since starred in Philippines movies, such as Talk Back and You're Dead (2014), Para sa Hopeless Romantic (2015), This Time (2016) and Never Not Love You (2018). He also starred in the Philippine TV series Good Vibes (2011), On the Wings of Love (2015–16), and Till I Met You (2016–17).
Robert Harrison Blake is the main character of the H. P. Lovecraft short story "The Haunter of the Dark". He is a horror writer and painter who meets his untimely end while investigating the abandoned church in Providence, Rhode Island.
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Robert Baratheon and Robert "Sweetrobin" Arryn from A Song of Ice and Fire.
Robert H. Goddard was the father of modern rocketry who built the first liquid fueled rocket in history. Thanks to him we are now able to fly to the cosmos and explore it. Without his help it wouldn't be possible. May god bless this man for giving us this great knowledge and opportunity.
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King Robert I of Scotland, also known as Robert the Bruce, was the King of Scotland who freed Scotland of the English rule during his reign. He was one of the most famous and skilled warriors during his time and now he is the national hero of Scotland.Robert Nivelle was a French general and Commander In-Chief of French army during WWI.Robert Schumann was a German composer and music critic, one of the greatest composers of the Romantic period.Robert Schuman was the Prime Minister of France and one of the founders of European Union and NATO.Robert F. Scott was an English Royal Navy officer and explorer who led two expeditions to Antarctica.Robert Ley was a German war pilot during WWI who later, during WWII, became the DAF führer of Nazi Germany.Prince Robert of Bavaria was the Son of King Ludwig III of Bavaria and military commander. He was one of the principal commanders of many WWI battles.Robert Oppenheimer was the inventor of the Atomic Bomb.Robert A. Little was an Australian fighter pilot during WWI and the most succesful Australian fighter pilot.Robert E. Lee was an English-born general in United States Army, who served as the commander of Confederate States Army. He spent 32 years as an officer and military engineer and later became the superintendent of the US military academy.Robert von Wiren was a Baltic-German and Russian general in the Imperial Russian Navy and one of the pricipal commanders of Russo-Japanese War.Robert Ritter von Greim was a German general during WWI and WWII who later became the second supreme commander of German Air Forces "Luftwaffe". He was also one of the principal commanders of many important WWII battles and military operations including Operation Barbarossa, Battle of Kursk, Battle of Britain, Battle of Berlin and others.
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Robert Zemeckis is a film director who directed many very famous movies, including "Back to the Future".
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I'm shocked no one has mentioned Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scout movement.
Robert Ford is the co-founder and director of the titular theme park in the TV series "Westworld".
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Bobby Orr full name Robert Gordon Orr one of the greatest hockey players of all time.Robert Parish full name Robert Lee Parish the longest serving player in NBA history.
Robert Pickton a Canadian serial killer who was a pig farmer.
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King Robert of House Baratheon ruled Westeros for many years in "A Game of Thrones".
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Robert Herjavec is a Croatian-Canadian businessman, investor, and television personality. A native of Varaždin, Croatia, he moved to Halifax, Canada after living and working on a farm with his family. After spending his youth in the relative middle class, he gained admission to the University of Toronto where he graduated with a double degree in political science and English.
Robert Rihmeek Williams, better known by his stage name Meek Mill, is an American hip hop recording artist. Raised in Philadelphia, he embarked on his music career as a battle rapper, and later formed a short-lived rap group, The Bloodhoundz. In 2008, Atlanta-based rapper T.I. signed Meek Mill to his first record deal. In February 2011, after leaving Grand Hustle Records, Mill signed with Miami-based rapper Rick Ross's Maybach Music Group. Mill's debut album, Dreams and Nightmares, was released in 2012 under MMG and Warner Bros. Records. The album, preceded by the single "Young & Gettin' It", debuted at number two on the U.S. Billboard 200.
Robert Takeo "Bob" Matsui was an American politician from the state of California. Matsui was a member of the Democratic Party and served in the U.S. House of Representatives as the congressman for California's 5th congressional district until his death midway through his 14th consecutive term. The Robert T. Matsui United States Courthouse is named in his honor.
Robert "Robbie" Brady is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a winger and a left-back for Premier League club Burnley and the Republic of Ireland national team. Brady began his career in the Manchester United academy. However, after featuring just once for United's first team, he joined Hull City initially on loan and then permanently in 2013. He made 124 appearances for the Tigers, helping them reach the 2014 FA Cup Final. In July 2015, he joined Norwich City for £7 million. Brady suffered relegation to the Championship with Norwich in 2016. He became Burnley's record signing in January 2017 when he completed a transfer for a fee reported to be around £13 million. Brady has represented Ireland at all youth levels. After becoming their highest under-21 scorer of all time with seven goals, Brady made his senior international debut against Oman in 2012, scoring and setting up two more goals in a 4–1 victory. He has earned over 30 caps for his country and represented them at UEFA Euro 2016, scoring two goals during the tournament.
Rengert Robert Anker is a Dutch writer. In 1993 he won the Ferdinand Bordewijk Prijs for his novel De terugkeer van kapitein Rob, and in 2002 the Libris Prize for Een soort Engeland.
Robert Hampton "Robbie" Rogers III is an American professional soccer player who plays for the LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer. He plays as a winger and as a left back. Rogers has also represented the United States men's national soccer team. In February 2013, Rogers came out as gay, becoming the second male soccer player in Britain to do so after Justin Fashanu in 1990. On May 26, 2013, he became the first openly gay man to compete in a top North American professional sports league when he played his first match for the Galaxy.
Robert Michael Sheehan; is an Irish actor. He is best known for television roles such as Nathan Young in Misfits and Darren in Love/Hate, as well as the 2009 film Cherrybomb alongside Rupert Grint.
Robert Kovač is the assistant coach of the Croatian national football team and a retired Croatian football defender. He was known for his ability with the ball and skill at dispossessing opponents.
Dr Robert Chase is a character on the tv show House MD.
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Robert Campin (c. 1375 – 26 April 1444), now usually identified as the artist known as the Master of Flémalle, is usually considered the first great master of Early Netherlandish painting.
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Robert Polhill Bevan (1865-1925) was a British painter and lithographer.
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Robert Barry (born March 9, 1936 in the Bronx, New York) is an American artist.
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Friedrich Robert Volkmann, known as Robert Volmann (6 April 1815 – 30 October 1883) was a German composer.
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Robert Alexander Schumann (1810-1856), German composer and music critic.
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Robert Peter Maximilian Willams aka Robbie Williams.
Robert Garland was the principal dancer with the Dance Theatre of Harlem from his debut in 1985. He was also their first resident choreographer. His best known ballet is entitled "Tributary".
Robert Kennedy was the younger brother of President John F. Kennedy. He was assassinated in 1968.Robert Downey, Jr. is a famous actor; his most recent film was Iron Man.
Bob Crane and Robert Clary, both famous for roles they played on Hogan's Heroes. Bob's character also bore the first name Robert, and was named after yet another actor.
A famous lawyer bears the name. That person is Robert Kardashian, father of Koutney, Kim and Chloe Kardashian. Also the name of his son, Robert Kardashian Jr.
This name was born by American filmer art director and production designer Robert F. Boyle (born October 10, 1909). He worked on several Alfred Hitchcock films, as well as "Fiddler on the Roof" (1971). He was nominated for 4 competitive Academy Awards and was awarded an honorary award for his career in 2008.
Robert Marvin "Bobby" Hull, Canadian born, pro hockey player, 1957 - 1980. Hall of fame, 1983. Regarded as one of the best left-wingers to ever play the game.Robert Gordan "Bobby" Orr, Canadian born, pro hockey player 1966 - 1978, hall of fame, 1979. Regarded as one of the best hockey players of all time.Robert Craig "Evel" Knievel, Jr., 10/17/38 - 11/30/07. American born, motorcycle daredevil.Robert Edward "Kaptain" Knievel, son of Evel Knievel and also a motorcycle daredevil.
Robert A. Heinlein was an influential and popular science fiction author. Examples of his work include "Starship Troopers," "Stranger in a Strange Land," and "Farnham’s Freehold."
Robert Plant is a famous bearer. He was a member of Band of Joy for a short time before he joined Jimmy Page's reforming of the Yardbirds, soon to become the New Yardbirds. The band name was then changed to Led Zeppelin. Robert Plant has had a successful solo career since the breaking up of Led Zeppelin (caused by the death of the drummer). He was born on August 20th in 1948 and was raised in the West Midlands in England.
Robert of Lockesley, better known as Robin Hood, was a famous English outlaw who lived in Sherwood forest, stealing from the rich and giving to the poor.