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Famous People Named Willie
Take a look at famous people named Willie, such as Willie Mays, Willie Nelson, and Willie Garson.
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Willie Nelson
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- Country Music Outlaws
- Country Legends
- USO Entertainers
Willie Nelson
Animal Rights Activist, Songwriter, Singer / 1933 -
Willie Nelson is a country singer and songwriter best known for hit songs including “Crazy” and “On the Road Again.”
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Willie Lloyd
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- Infamous Gangsters
- Famous People Named Willie
- Famous Drug Lords
Willie Lloyd
Drug Dealer
Willie Lloyd was the leader of one of Chicago's street gangs, The Almighty Vice Lord Nation. He changed his focus in 2002, working for anti-gang peace efforts.
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Willie Garson
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- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Actors
- Famous Film Actors
Willie Garson
Film Actor, Television Actor / 1964 -
Willie Garson is a TV and film actor who hit it big starring opposite Sarah Jessica Parker on Sex and the City
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Willie Mays
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- Baseball Nicknames
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Famous Black Athletes
Willie Mays
Baseball Player / 1931 -
Willie Mays played professional baseball for the Giants and the Mets. He was one of the best batters and fielders at the time.
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Willie Thrower
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- African-American Firsts: Athletes
- Famous Arians
- Famous Black Athletes
Willie Thrower
Football Player / 1930 - 2002
Willie Thrower was a pioneer for African Americans in football, the first to play quarterback professionally.
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Willie Brown
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- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Mayors
- Famous People Named Willie
Willie Brown
Mayor / 1934 -
Willie Brown is a politician who became the first African-American speaker of the California State Assembly in 1980. He later served as mayor of San Francisco.
profile name: Willie Nelson profile occupation: Animal Rights Activist, Songwriter, Singer
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profile name: Willie Garson profile occupation: Film Actor, Television Actor
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profile name: Willie Mays profile occupation: Baseball Player
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profile name: Willie Lloyd profile occupation: Drug Dealer
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profile name: Willie Thrower profile occupation: Football Player
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profile name: Willie Brown profile occupation: Mayor
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