The 2012 Off Topic Celebrity Dead Pool
 

2012 Dead Pool

Players (22)

Barnabas – 1st season
Bugs ****ing Bunny – 1st season
ColdWizard (Sodalicium Immortalis) – 2nd season
DaShi (DaShi Pissers) – 2nd season
Dinner (Done Like Dinner)– 1st season
Elok (The One That’s All Women) – 1st season
embalmer42 (Embalmer Express) - 5th season
Guynemer (Guild of Calamitous Intent) – 5th season
Hauldren Collider (Kaptain Kool-aid) – 2nd season
-Jrabbit (Vicious Rabbits) – 5th season
Krill (Why Invent The Wheel Twice) – 3rd season
MRT144 – 2nd season
Ming (Mingapulco Graveyard) – 5th season
OneFootInTheGrave – 3rd season
OzzyKP (Charon’s Canoe) - 5th season
Plato (Plato’s Legio Mortis) – 1st season
Robert Plomp (Life Kills) – 2nd season
SlowwHand (Dallas Dead Dwarf Tossers) – 5th season
stonesfan (We're all skeletons underneath) – 2nd season
Tuberski (That 70’s Show) – 4th season
Uncle Sparky (Sparky’s Creamytorium) – 1st season
Wezil (Canadian Cadaver Dogs) – 5th season



Celebrities (228)

Celebrity Profession Birth Date

Abbas, Mahmoud Politician 26-Mar-35
Aday, Michael "Meatloaf" Music 27-Sep-47
al-Assad, Bashar Tyrant 11-Sep-65
al-Libi, Abu Yahya Terrorist 1963 died 4-Jun-12
al-Zawahiri, Ayman Terrorist 19-Jun-51
Al Megrahi, Abdelbaset Terrorist 1-Apr-52 died 20-May-12
Albright, Madeleine Politics 15-May-37
Alba, Jessica Actress 28-Apr-81
Alda, Alan Actor 28-Jan-36
Adler, Steven Music 22-Jan-65
Allen, Woody Director 1-Dec-35
Ali, Muhammad Sports 17-Jan-42
Andretti, Mario Sports 28-Feb-40
Andrews, Patty Music 16-Feb-18
Aniston, Jennifer Actress 11-Feb-69
Apple, Fiona Music 13-Sep-77
Arantes do Nascimento, Edson Sports 23-Oct-40
Armstrong, Neil Astronaut 5-Aug-30 died 25-Aug-12
Ash, Leslie Actress 19-Feb-60
Aspel, Michael TV Host 1-Dec-33
Aziz, Tariq Criminal 28-Apr-36
Bacall, Lauren Actor 16-Dec-24
Baker, Tom Actor 20-Jan-34
Barger, Sonny Criminal 8-Oct-38
Barker, Bob TV Host 12-Dec-23
Bell, Andy Music 25-Apr-64
Bennett, Tony Music 3-Aug-26
Berg, Rabbi Philip Religion 20-Aug-29
Berra, Lawrence "Yogi" Sports 12-May-25
Berry, Chuck Music 18-Oct-26
Bhumibol, King Politics 5-Dec-27
Biggs, Ronnie Criminal 8-Aug-29
Borgnine, Ernest Actor 24-Jan-17 died 8-Jul-12
Boone, Pat Music 1-Jun-34
Bradbury, Ray Author 22-Aug-20 died 5-Jun-12
Brady, Ian Criminal 2-Jan-38
Buffet, Warren Business 30-Aug-30
Burlusconi, Silvio Politics 29-Sep-36
Bush, George H. Politics 12-Jun-24
Byrd, Harry Jr. Politics 20-Dec-14
Caan, James Actor 26-Mar-40
Caesar, Sid Actor 8-Sep-22
Cardin, Pierre Fashion 7-Jul-22
Carington, Peter Politics 6-Jun-19
Carter, Gary Sports 8-Apr-54 died 16-Feb-12
Carter, Jimmy Politics 1-Oct-24
Castro, Fidel Politics 13-Aug-26
Chavez, Hugo Politics 28-Jul-54
Cheney, Dick Politics 30-Jan-41
Chirac, Jacques Politics 29-Nov-32
Chretien, Jean Politician 11-Jan-34
Ciccone, Madonna Music 16-Aug-58
Clark, Dick TV Host 30-Nov-29 died 18-Apr-12
Connery, Sean Actor 25-Aug-30
Cosby, Bill Actor 12-Jul-37
Cox, Courtney Actress 15-Jun-64
Curry, Tim Actor 19-Apr-46
Da Silva, Lula Politics 27-Oct-45
Dahl, Arlene Actress 11-Aug-25
Davis, Reuben Sports 7-May-65
Dawn, Liz Actress 8-Nov-39
Dawson, Richard Actor 20-Nov-32 died 2-Jun-12
De Havilland, Olivia Actress 1-Jul-16
Dickens, Little Jimmy Music 19-Dec-20
Ditka, Mike Sports 18-Oct-39
Dole, Bob Politics 22-Jul-23
Domino, Antoine "Fats" Music 26-Feb-28
Douglas, Kirk Actor 9-Dec-16
Douglas, Michael Actor 25-Sep-44
Duggar, Michelle Baby Mom 13-Sep-66
Duvalier, Jean-Claude Tyrant 3-Jul-51
Ebert, Roger Media 18-Jun-42
Ephron, Nora Author 19-May-41 died 26-Jun-12
Failthfull, Marianne Music 29-Dec-46
Farrakhan, Louis Religion 11-May-33
Ford, Whitey Sports 21-Oct-28
Fox, Megan Actress 16-May-86
Fox, Michael J. Actor 6-Sep-61
Franklin, Aretha Music 25-Mar-42
Frederiksen, Fergie Music 15-May-51
Freeman, Morgan Actor 1-Jun-37
Gabor, Zsa Zsa Actress 6-Feb-17
Galliano, John Fashion 28-Nov-60
Gambon, Michael Actor 19-Oct-40
Garner, James Actor 7-Apr-28
Gellar, Sarah Michelle Actress 14-Apr-77
Giap. Vo Nguyin Military 25-Aug-11
Gibb, Robin Music 22-Dec-49 died 20-May-12
Ginsburg, Ruth Bader Justice 15-Mar-33
Glover, Stephen "Steve-O" Goof 13-Jun-74
Goodall, Jane Ape Lady 3-Apr-34
Goodman, John Actor 20-Jun-52
Gorbachev, Mikhail Politics 2-Mar-31
Grafton, Sue Author 24-Apr-40
Graham, Billy Religion 7-Nov-18
Graham, Billy Wrestler 7-Jun-43
Greenspan, Alan Economics 6-Mar-26
Griffith, Andy Actor 1-Jun-26 died 3-Jul-12
Hagman, Larry Actor 21-Sep-31
Hall, Monty TV Host 25-Aug-21
Hannah, Darryl Actress 3-Dec-60
Harding, Tonya Criminal 12-Nov-70
Hawking, Stephen Scientist 8-Jan-42
Hefner, Hugh Publishing 9-Apr-26
Hesseman, Howard Actor 27-Feb-40
Hewson, Paul "Bono" Music 10-May-60
Hinch, Derryn Media 9-Feb-44
Hunter, Tommy Music 10-Mar-37
Hurt, John Actor 22-Jan-40
Inouye, Daniel Politics 7-Sep-24
James, Etta Music 25-Jan-38 died 20-Jan-12
Johnson, Russell Actor 10-Nov-24
Jolie, Angelina Actress 4-Jun-75
Jonsson, Ulrika Media 16-Aug-67
Kardashian, Kim Socialite 21-Oct-80
Kardashian, Kourtney TV 18-Apr-79
Kardashian, Khloe TV 27-Jun-84
Karzai, Hamid Puppet 24-Dec-57
Khamenei, Ayatollah Religion 17-Jul-39
King Harald V Royalty 21-Feb-37
King, B.B. Music 16-Sep-25
King, Larry TV 19-Nov-33
Kirchner, Cristina Politics 19-Feb-53
Kissinger, Henry Criminal 27-May-23
Klein, Ralph Politics 1-Nov-42
Klugman, Jack Actor 27-Apr-22
Kohl, Helmut Politics 3-Apr-30
Kyle, Jack Sports 10-Jan-26
Lang, Artie Comedy 11-Oct-67
Levi-Montalcini, Rita Medicine 22-Apr-09
Lewis, Jerry Actor 16-Mar-26
LaMotta, Jake Sports 10-Jul-21
LaRouche, Lyndon Politics 8-Sep-22
Lavigne, Avril Music 27-Sep-84
Lightfoot, Gordon Music 17-Nov-38
Lohan, Lindsay Criminal 7-Feb-86
Love, Courtney Tramp 9-Jul-64
Lugo, Fernando Politics 30-May-51
Lynn, Vera Music 20-Mar-17
MacPhail, Lee Business 25-Oct-17
MacGowan, Shane Music 25-Dec-57
Mandela, Nelson Politician 18-Jul-18
Manning, Bradley Snitch 17-Dec-87
Manson, Charles Criminal 12-Nov-34
Martin, Tony Music 25-Dec-12
McGovern, George Politics 19-Jul-22
Means, Russell Politics 10-Nov-39
Meyers, Jonathan Rhys Actor 27-Jul-77
Mintoff, Dom Politics 6-Aug-16
Misch, Rochus Nazi 29-Jul-17
Mladic, Ratko Criminal 12-Mar-43
Molinaro, Al Actor 24-Jun-19
Mondale, Walter Politics 5-Jan-28
Moore, Patrick Scientist 3-Apr-23
Mubarak, Hosni Politics 4-May-28
Mugabe, Robert Politics 21-Feb-24
Murdoch, Rupert Media 11-Mar-31
Musial, Stan Sports 21-Nov-20
Nabors, Jim Actor 12-Jun-30
Nakasone, Yasuhiro Politcs 27-May-18
Newmar, Julie Actress 16-Aug-33
Niemeyer, Oscar Architect 15-Dec-07
Niven, Larry Author 30-Apr-38
Nolte, Nick Actor 8-Feb-41
Norris, Chuck Actor 10-Mar-40
Ono, Yoko Hack 18-Feb-33
Osbourne, John "Ozzy" Music 12-Mar-48
Parker, Sarah Jessica Actress 25-Mar-65
Paterno, Joe Sports 21-Dec-26 died 22-Jan-12
Pei, Ieoh Ming Architect 26-Apr-17
Perry, William Sports 16-Dec-62
Poitier, Sidney Actor 20-Feb-27
Pope Benedict Religion 16-Apr-27
Prince Philip Royalty 10-Jun-21
Queen Elizabeth II Royalty 21-Apr-26
Rainer, Luise Actress 12-Jan-10
Read, Mark "Chopper" Criminal 17-Nov-54
Reagan, Nancy First Lady 6-Jul-21
Redford, Robert Actor 18-Aug-36
Reid, Tara Actress 8-Nov-75
Reno, Janet Politics 21-Jul-38
Rice, Ann Author 4-Oct-41
Richards, Keith Music 18-Dec-43
Roberts, Jake "Snake" Wrestler 30-May-55
Rose, William "Axl" Music 6-Feb-62
Ross, Katharine Actress 29-Jan-40
Rooney, Mickey Actor 23-Sep-20
Rousseff, Dilma Politics 14-Dec-47
Russell, Bill Sports 12-Feb-34
Sachs, Andrew Actor 7-Apr-30
Sandusky, Jerry Criminal 26-Jan-44
Schmidt, Helmut Politics 23-Dec-18
Seeger, Pete Music 3-May-19
Sharon, Ariel Politician 27-Feb-28
Shamir, Yitzhak Politician 15-Oct-15 died 30-Jun-12
Shaw, Run Run Media 31-Oct-07
Sheen, Charlie Burnout 3-Sep-65
Sheen, Martin Actor 3-Aug-40
Simon, Neil Playwright 4-Jul-27
Stevens, John Paul Justice 20-Apr-20
Stewart, Patrick Actor 13-Jul-40
Stiller, Jerry Actor 8-Jun-27
Taylor, Mick Music 17-Jan-49
Thatcher, Margaret Politician 13-Oct-25
Thomas, Helen Media 4-Aug-20
Tittle, Y.A. Sports 24-Oct-26
Turner, Tina Music 26-Nov-39
Twain, Shania Music 28-Aug-65
Tyler, Liv Actress 1-Jul-77
Van Dyke, Dick Actor 13-Dec-25
Vigoda, Abe Actor 24-Feb-21
Wallach, Eli Actor 12-Jul-15
Watson, Russell Music 23-Nov-66
Watts, Charlie Music 6-Feb-41
Weiland, Scott Music 27-Oct-67
White, Betty Actress 17-Jan-22
Wilder, Gene Actor 11-Jun-33
Wilders, Geert Politics 6-Sep-63
Williams, Andy Music 3-Dec-27
Wing, Anna Actress 30-Oct-14
Winter, Johnny Music 23-Feb-44
Wolfe, Tom Author 2-Mar-30
Woodhead, Chris Education 20-Oct-46
Woolery, Chuck TV Host 16-Mar-41
Wouk, Herman Author 27-May-15
Yoshida, Masao Scientist 1955
Zeffirelli, Franco Director 12-Feb-23
Zimbalist, Efrem Jr. Actor 30-Nov-18

Top Ten 2011 Picks

(Last Year) Celebrity - Times Chosen

1. (4) Zsa Zsa Gabor - 16
2. (4) Kirk Douglas - 14
3. (1) Fidel Castro - 13
4. (2) Margaret Thatcher - 11
5. (7) Rev Billy Graham - 10
6. (-) Nelson Mandela - 9
7. (-) Ronnie Biggs - 8
7. (-) Jerry Lewis - 8
9. (-) Etta James - 7 Died 20-Jan-12
9. (8) Yitzhak Shamir - 7 Died 30-Jun-12
9. (-) Aretha Franklin - 7



Celebs who have died for the cause

2008 (13)

January 19 - Suzanne Pleshette (70)
January 27 – Suharto (86)
January 27 – Gordon Hinkley (97)
February 5 - Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (94)
March 19 – Arthur C. Clarke (90)
April 5 – Charlton Heston (84)
April 29 – Albert Hoffman (102)
July 11 - Dr. Michael DeBakey (99)
July 22 - Estelle Getty (84)
October 31 – Louis “Studs” Terkel (96)
December 17 – Samuel Baugh (94)
December 18 – William Mark Felt Sr. (95)
December 24 – Harold Pinter (78)


2009 (16)

January 14 – Ricardo Montalban (88)
February 28 – Paul Harvey (90)
March 28 – Maurice Jarre (84)
May 7 – Ian Cundy (64)
June 25 – Farrah Fawcett (62)
June 25 – Michael Jackson (50)
July 1 – Karl Malden (97)
July 31 – Bobby Robson (76)
August 11 – Eunice Kennedy Shriver (88)
August 13 – Les Paul (94)
August 18 – Robert Novak (78)
August 25 – Edward “Ted” Kennedy (77)
September 14 – Patrick Swayze (57)
October 30 – Claude Levi-Strauss (100)
November 15 – Patriarch Pavel of Serbia (95)
December 15 – Oral Roberts (91)


2010 (16)

January 11 - Miep Gies (100)
January 19 - Jennifer Lyon (37)
January 27 - JD Salinger (91)
February 9 - Phil Harris (53)
February 14 - Doug Fieger (57)
February 20 - Alexander Haig (85)
March 10 - Michael Foot (96)
May 4 - Ernie Harwell (92)
May 9 - Lena Horne (92)
June 4 - John Wooden (99)
June 28 - Robert Byrd (92)
July 13 - George Steinbrenner (80)
September 29 - Tony Curtis (85)
October 4 - Sir Norman Wisdom (95)
October 14 - Simon MacCorkindale (58)
October 30 - Harry Mulisch (83)


2011 (22)

January 18 – Sargent Shriver (95)
January 23 - Jack LaLanne (96)
March 4 - Simon van der Meer (85)
March 23 - Elizabeth Taylor (79)
May 2 - Osama Bin Laden (54)
May 17 - Harmon Killebrew (74)
May 27 - Jeff Conaway (60)
June 3 - Jack Kevorkian (83)
June 23 - Peter Falk (83)
July 8 - Betty Ford (93)
July 12 - Sherwood Schwartz (94)
July 23 - Amy Winehouse (27)
September 11 - Andy Whitfield (39)
September 19 - Dolores Hope (102)
October 2nd - Vasily Aleksanyan (39)
October 5 - Steve Jobs (56)
November 4 - Andy Rooney (92)
November 19 - Basil D'Oliveira (80)
December 7 - Harry Morgan (96)
December 15 - Christopher Hitchens (62)
December 17 - Kim Jong-Il (69)
December 18 - Donald Neilson (75)

I'd advise everyone to check their teams and celeb info to ensure it is right. Any errors I blame on lack of sleep and excessive drug consumption. http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...es/liberal.gif

Looks good, Wezil. Great job!

Just want to clarify that the William Perry on my list is the former NFL football player, aka The Fridge. (There are a couple of minor William Perrys out there.) Hmm, only 5 unique picks for me this year. Gonna be tough to three-peat...

Given the one-in-hundreds odds of dying on one's birthday, I don't think it's likely to be a game-changing consideration, but the quadruple bonus sounds fine to me.

Whereas I have only three who aren't unique picks, and they're mostly worth tons of points. It's looking good for Elok and his "pick random names off the top of your head at 9:30 on New Year's Eve" strategy...

Just when we dismiss it as unlikely to happen someone will go ahead and do it. I'd rather have a policy in place to ward off any last minute rule making.


Whereas I have only three who aren't unique picks, and they're mostly worth tons of points. It's looking good for Elok and his "pick random names off the top of your head at 9:30 on New Year's Eve" strategy... Perfection chose the cast of ER one season. Same sort of thinking. http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ilies/wink.gif

I have zero unique picks. http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ies/tongue.gif

It helps that I can read all of your minds. http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...lies/evil2.gif

Noted and corrected.

Links to previous years, if you want to spend some time researching history

2008:
http://apolyton.net/showthread.php/1...rity-Dead-Pool
2009:
http://apolyton.net/showthread.php/1...Dead-Pool-2009
2010: (hard to find for some reason)
http://apolyton.net/showthread.php/1...rity-Dead-Pool
2011:
http://apolyton.net/showthread.php/1...rity-Dead-Pool

one interesting tidbit - Ariel Sharon - he is still alive.

Hurray! Thanks Wezil!
I'm looking forward to another year.

I suddenly realise that I forgot to check my list against Ming's list....

Guilty!

Had to start somewhere though, right? http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ilies/wink.gif

Plato (Plato’s Legio Mortis)

4. *Abe Vigoda

http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ilies/nono.gif

Abe has been a Dead Pool pick for the past 30 years.

There's a reason no one else picked him. http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ilies/wink.gif

Zombie picks would be awesome points. http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...milies/nod.gif

**** this ****! Tasteless bastards all of us!

We've come a long way. I think seeing what the DP is actually about over the past few years has tempered some attitudes.

It's as tasteful as tasteless can be. http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...milies/nod.gif

It's tasteless. I would have complained sooner but I was always under the impression that was the whole point. (Of Poly too for that matter.)

You have obviously never seen me in a muu muu.

I'd be interested to see how our picks compare to some of the bigtime, long-running dead pools out there.

Cutting-edge Cuban medicine says otherwise.