GROUPS
Famous People Who Died on August 17
Featured People
See all Famous People Who Died on August 17 (13)
-
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
- In these groups:
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous People Named Charlotte
- Famous Activists
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Activist, Author, Poet / 1860 - 1935
Charlotte Perkins Gilman was a prominent American sociologist, writer and lecturer, best known for her semi-autobiographical short story The Yellow Wallpaper.
-
Pearl Bailey
- In these groups:
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Famous Arians
- Famous Actresses
Pearl Bailey
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress, Singer, Journalist / 1918 - 1990
Pearl Bailey was a Tony Award-winning singer and actress known for her roles in works like Carmen Jones, House of Flowers, Hello, Dolly! and Porgy and Bess.
-
José de San Martín
- In these groups:
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Military Leaders
- Famous People Named José
José de San Martín
Military Leader, Political Leader / 1778 - 1850
Argentine soldier, statesman, and national hero José de San Martín helped lead the revolutions against Spanish rule in Argentina, Chile and Peru.
-
Vivian Vance
- In these groups:
- USO Entertainers
- Famous Leos
- Famous Actresses
Vivian Vance
Film Actress, Television Actress / 1909 - 1979
Vivian Vance was an actress chiefly known as Ethel Murtz on the 1950s TV sitcom I Love Lucy.
-
Frederick II
- In these groups:
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Kings
- Famous Royalty
Frederick II
King / 1712 - 1786
Frederick II, known as Frederick the Great, was Prussia's king from 1740 to 1786. By winning wars and expanding territories, he established Prussia as a strong military power.
-
Ira Gershwin
Ira Gershwin
Songwriter / 1896 - 1983
Lyricist Ira Gershwin wrote for popular musicals like Porgy and Bess in the 1920s and '30s. He was in the first writing team to win a Pulitzer for songwriting.
Similar Groups
- Famous People Who Died on January 17
- Famous People Who Died on February 17
- Famous People Who Died on March 17
- Famous People Who Died on April 17
- Famous People Who Died on May 17
- Famous People Who Died on June 17
- Famous People Who Died on July 17
- Famous People Who Died on September 17
- Famous People Who Died on October 17
- Famous People Who Died on November 17
profile name: Charlotte Perkins Gilman profile occupation: Activist, Author, Poet
profile id: 37154
profile name: José de San Martín profile occupation: Military Leader, Political Leader
profile id: 259025
profile name: Vivian Vance profile occupation: Film Actress, Television Actress
profile id: 9195451
profile name: Pearl Bailey profile occupation: Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress, Singer, Journalist
profile id: 9301742
profile name: Frederick II profile occupation: King
profile id: 9309681
profile name: Ira Gershwin profile occupation: Songwriter
Your Connections
Sign in with Facebook to see how you and your friends are connected to famous icons.
Other groups you may
be interested in
-
African-American Biopics
African-American Biopics
View groupWho can forget Angela Bassett as Tina Turner or Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles? Do you remember who played Billie Holiday? Or who Beyoncé performed as in the film Cadillac Records? More recent African-American biopics include the Lifetime original movie Betty & Coretta (2013), starring Angela Bassett as Coretta Scott King and Mary J. Blige as Betty Shabazz, and The Butler (2013), starring Forest Whitaker and based on the life of Eugene Allen.
View our photos of African-American biopics to compare these famous figures to the actors and actresses who have portrayed them.
39 people in this group
-
Best Costume Design Oscar Winners
- In this group:
- Cecil Beaton
- Edith Head
Best Costume Design Oscar Winners
View groupExplore Biography.com's collection of Best Foreign Language Film Oscar winners, including Edith Head and Cecil Beaton. See full biographies, photos and videos.
2 people in this group
-
Famous Military Veterans
Famous Military Veterans
View groupAmerica wouldn't be what it is today without Hollywood, and it certainly wouldn't be the same without its armed forces. Military veterans make the ultimate contribution to society—they put their lives on the line for their country. Since the nation's founding, the dedication and bravery of soldiers has been the a key pillar on which the United States stands. From Revolutionary War heroes to Vietnam veterans, here's a look at famous military veterans.
211 people in this group

June Carter Cash
Famous Fiction Authors
Angelina Jolie
My Ghost Story
I Survived
Babe Ruth
Johnny Cash
Georgia O'Keefe
I Survived


