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How many celebrities named Roy can you think of? The famous Roys below have many different professions, including notable actors named Roy, famous athletes named Roy, and even musicians named Roy.
Roy Orbison is certainly one of the most famous Roys on this list. One of the famous singer-songwriters named Roy, he is the artist behind such hits as “Pretty Woman” and “Only the Lonely.” He was also a member of the ultimate supergroup, the Traveling Wilburys, alongside George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Jeff Lynne.
Another of the famous people with the first name Roy is Roy Scheider. He is an actor best known for playing Martin Brody in Jaws. All That Jazz, The French Connection, and Marathon Man are among his other notable projects. Did we forget one of your favorite famous people named Roy? Just add them to the list!
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22Roy Orbison
1936-04-23Birthplace: Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Roy Kelton Orbison (April 23, 1936 – December 6, 1988) was an American singer, songwriter, and... more2
21Roy O. Disney
1893-06-24Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Roy Oliver Disney (June 24, 1893 – December 20, 1971) was an American businessman and... more3
20Roy Rogers
1911-11-05Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Roy Rogers (born Leonard Franklin Slye, November 5, 1911 – July 6, 1998) was an American... more4
21Roy Scheider
1932-11-10Birthplace: Orange, USA, New Jersey
Roy Richard Scheider (November 10, 1932 – February 10, 2008) was an American actor and amateur... more5
18Roy Lichtenstein
1923-10-27Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America
Roy Fox Lichtenstein (; October 27, 1923 – September 29, 1997) was an American pop artist.... more6
17Roy Horn
1944-10-03Birthplace: Nordenham, Germany
Roy Horn was a magician, and part of famous duo, Siegfried and Roy. They were a duo of... more7
14Roy Clark
1933-04-15Birthplace: Meherrin
Roy Linwood Clark (April 15, 1933 – November 15, 2018) was an American singer and musician. He... more8
18Bianca Del Rio
1975-06-27Roy Haylock, better known by his stage name Bianca Del Rio, is an American actor, comedian,... more9
12Roy Thinnes
1938-04-06Birthplace: USA, Chicago, Illinois
Roy Thinnes (born April 6, 1938) is an American television and film actor best known for his... more10
11Roy White
1943-12-27Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Roy Hilton White (born December 27, 1943) is an American former professional baseball player... more11
15Roy Acuff
1903-09-15Birthplace: Maynardville, Tennessee, United States of America
Roy Claxton Acuff (September 15, 1903 – November 23, 1992) was an American country music... more12
15Roy E. Disney
1930-01-10Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Roy Edward Disney, KCSG (January 10, 1930 – December 16, 2009) was a longtime senior executive... more13
15Roy Wood, Jr.
1978-12-11Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America
Roy Wood Jr. (born December 11, 1978) is an American comedian and actor. He has served as a... more14
12Roy Halladay
1977-05-14Birthplace: Denver, Colorado
Harry Leroy "Roy" Halladay III (May 14, 1977 – November 7, 2017), was an American... more15
12Roy Hibbert
1986-12-11Birthplace: New York City, New York
Roy Denzil Hibbert (born December 11, 1986) is a Jamaican-American retired professional... more16
10Roy 'Chubby' Brown
1945-02-03Birthplace: Grangetown, United Kingdom
Roy Chubby Brown (born Royston Vasey; 3 February 1945) is an English stand-up comedian whose... more17
10Roy Keane
1971-08-10Birthplace: Cork, Republic of Ireland
Roy Maurice Keane (born 10 August 1971) is an Irish football manager and former professional... more18
15Roy Miller
1984-11-24Birthplace: Cartago, Costa Rica
Roy Miller Hernández (born November 24, 1984) is a Costa Rican footballer who plays for... more19
15Roy Nelson
1976-06-20Birthplace: Las Vegas-Paradise, NV Metropolitan Statistical Area, Nevada, United States of America
Roy Nelson (born June 20, 1976) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the... more20
10Roy Wood
1946-11-08Birthplace: Kitts Green, United Kingdom
Roy Wood (born 8 November 1946) is an English singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He... more21
12Roy Kinnear
1934-01-08Birthplace: Wigan, United Kingdom
Roy Mitchell Kinnear (8 January 1934 – 20 September 1988) was an English character actor. He... more22
12Roy Oswalt
1977-08-29Birthplace: Weir, Mississippi
Roy Oswalt (; born August 29, 1977) is a former American professional baseball pitcher who... more23
14Roy Campanella
1921-11-19Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Roy Campanella (November 19, 1921 – June 26, 1993), nicknamed "Campy", was an American... more24
11Roy Buchanan
1939-09-23Birthplace: Ozark, Arkansas, United States of America
Leroy "Roy" Buchanan (September 23, 1939 – August 14, 1988) was an American guitarist and... more25
7Roy Williams
1980-08-14Birthplace: Redwood City, California, United States of America
Roy Lee Williams (born August 14, 1980), is a former American college and professional... more
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