Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter D

Was an American stage and film actress. During her successful music career, she sang Marilyn Monroe'

Was an American stage and film actress. During her successful music career, she sang Marilyn Monroe's part on the Decca records soundtrack album of There's No Business Like Show Business (1954) (Monroe herself sang on the film's soundtrack, but she was un

Is a singer, philanthropist and the widow of legendary actor Bob Hope.During the 1930s, she began he

Is a singer, philanthropist and the widow of legendary actor Bob Hope.During the 1930s, she began her professional singing career, and changed her name to Dolores Reade upon the advice of her agent. In 1933, after appearing at the Vogue Club, a Manhattan nightclub, Hope was introduced to Bob Hope. The couple were married in 1934 and later adopted four children at The Cradle in Evanston, Illinois: Eleanora, Anthony, Linda, and Kelly.

Was a Brazilian jazz drummer. Noted for his expressive stylings with the fusion band Weather Report,

Was a Brazilian jazz drummer. Noted for his expressive stylings with the fusion band Weather Report, Dom Um Romão recorded with varied artists such as Cannonball Adderley, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66 and Tony Bennett. He died in Rio de Janeiro shortly after suffering a stroke.

Was a prominent Italian painter at the close of the 18th century, active in an early Neoclassic styl

Was a prominent Italian painter at the close of the 18th century, active in an early Neoclassic style in Rome and surrounding sites.Born in Viterbo and died in Rome. After some early works in Viterbo and Palestrina, Corvi moved on to Rome to work under Fr

Was an Italian sculptor and engraver.He is especially remembered for the three folio volumes of arch

Was an Italian sculptor and engraver.He is especially remembered for the three folio volumes of architectural engravings of elevations and frontal views of Baroque palazzi and churches in Rome, which included among them some unexecuted designs of Bernini

Was an Italian sculptor. He was the son of Pietro Gagini. The Gagini were a family of sculptors and

Was an Italian sculptor. He was the son of Pietro Gagini. The Gagini were a family of sculptors and painters working during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. First recorded in Genoa in the early 15th century, was Domenico's grandfather Beltrame Gagini, and

Was a renowned Florentine Renaissance painter whose contemporaries included Botticelli and Filippino

Was a renowned Florentine Renaissance painter whose contemporaries included Botticelli and Filippino Lippi. Among his many apprentices was Michelangelo.In 1480, Ghirlandaio painted the Saint Jerome in His Study and other frescoes in the Church of Ognissanti, Florence, and a life-sized Last Supper in its refectory. From 1481 to 1485, he was employed on frescoes in the Sala dell Orologio of the Palazzo Vecchio. He also painted the Apotheosis of St. Zenobius, an over-life-sized work with an elaborate architectural framework, figures of Roman heroes, and other secular details, striking in its perspective and structural/compositional skill.

Was a twice Grammy Award-winning Italian singer, songwriter, actor, and later in life, a member of t

Was a twice Grammy Award-winning Italian singer, songwriter, actor, and later in life, a member of the Italian Parliament.

Was an Italian painter of the early Renaissance, active mostly in Perugia and Tuscany.Little is know

Was an Italian painter of the early Renaissance, active mostly in Perugia and Tuscany.Little is known of his birth, though he is thought to have been born in Venice, hence his last name. He then moved to Florence in 1422-23 as a boy, to become a pupil of Gentile da Fabriano. He is said to have worked with Pisanello in Rome around 1423-1430. One can see the influence of Benozzo Gozzoli in his work.In a letter from him to Piero de' Medici, dated from Perugia in 1438, where he likewise resided for many years, he mentions his long connection with the fortunes of the Medici family, and begs to be allowed to paint an altar-piece for the head of that house. He was a contemporary with Fra Angelico and Fra Filippo Lippi, since those two artists and himself are known to have valued the frescoes of Buonfigli at Perugia. Between 1439 and 1441 he painted his masterpiece of the Adoration of the Magi.

Was a prominent Italian Baroque painter of the Bolognese School, or Carracci School, of painters.In

Was a prominent Italian Baroque painter of the Bolognese School, or Carracci School, of painters.In addition to assisting Annibale with completion of his frescoes in the Galleria Farnese, including A Virgin with a Unicorn (c. 1604-5), he painted three of his own frescoes in the Loggia del Giardino of the Palazzo Farnese c. 1603-04. With the support of Monsignor Giovanni Battista Agucchi, the maggiordomo to Cardinal Aldobrandini and later Gregory XV, and Giovanni’s brother Cardinal Girolamo Agucchi, Domenichino obtained further commissions in Rome.

Domingo "Roy" Granata it was born in Buenos Aires (Argentina) the 12 from February from 1922, second

Domingo "Roy" Granata it was born in Buenos Aires (Argentina) the 12 from February from 1922, secondly son of a marriage of Italian immigrants integrated by his father, Giuseppino Granata and its mother, Lucia Russo ; he had two brothers: Calógero (been born in Italy the 6 from January from 1913) and Alfredo (been born in Buenos Aires the 9 from March from 1926).From very small it began with his musical studies becoming his adolescence in professor of Teoría and Solfeo, composition, piano, violin and trompeta, and would be this one the instrument that would accompany the rest by its musical life.

Was an artist. His commercial specialty was Western themes, and his work can be found on the front c

Was an artist. His commercial specialty was Western themes, and his work can be found on the front cover of many pulp magazines of the 1930s.Periconi immigrated to the United States in 1904 and settled in Manhattan, New York City. He was classically train

Is a singer of salsa music. He is also a composer, producer and actor.Quinones was born in Perth Amb

Is a singer of salsa music. He is also a composer, producer and actor.Quinones was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. When he was four years old he moved to Puerto Rico with his parents and lived in Ceiba. He returned to New York City in 1977. He began his career there six years later with the Conjunto Nativo. He also performed with other groups, including the orchestra of Rafael de Jesús, with José Alberto "El Canario", with Johnny Rodriguez and the Conjunto Clásico.

An Argentine comics artist.He debuted in 1969 on the magazine Patoruzito. Two years later he drew th

An Argentine comics artist.He debuted in 1969 on the magazine Patoruzito. Two years later he drew the science fiction series Samos, written by Jorge Morhain for the magazine Billiken. In 1972 Mandrafina started his collaboration with Editorial Columba and the review Top. In 1978 he started drawing the series Savarese, written by Robin Wood, published in the magazine D'artagnan.Later he worked for Ediciones Record (Lady Shadow and El condenado). His other works include Dragger (written by Carlos Trillo), Cosecha verde and Race of Scorpions, for the American publisher Dark Horse Comics.

Is an English rock guitarist, and was previously the guitarist in the rock band, Mansun.After the re

Is an English rock guitarist, and was previously the guitarist in the rock band, Mansun.After the release of Six rumour spread of a solo album, which was provisionally entitled "Parrot". Mansun fans consoled themselves with a taster of the "Parrot" sessions, appearing on Kleptomania. There were plans for the rest of the "Parrot" sessions to be released within the next two years. Chad also took lead vocals on some of Mansun's songs, most notably "Golden Stone", a B-side to "I Can Only Disappoint U".

Dom's first band was named 'Carnage Mayhem' [1], which he was in at school. Meanwhile, he befriended

Dom's first band was named 'Carnage Mayhem' [1], which he was in at school. Meanwhile, he befriended Matt Bellamy, who played guitar but didn't have a stable band. Not long after, Matt was faced with the chance of entering Dom's band. After two years of drop-outs, only Dom and Matt remained. Chris Wolstenholme then entered the scene, who played drums in Fixed Penalty, and with a great "spirit of sacrifice" he began to play bass.In the first months of 1994 Gothic Plague were born, followed by Rocket Baby Dolls and then finally Muse. From then on, things got more serious for Dominic and the others.

Is a singer-songwriter from Dublin who has released a number of singles and albums, mainly via his '

Is a singer-songwriter from Dublin who has released a number of singles and albums, mainly via his 'Kish' record label, since the 1980s.His career commenced with the release of "In The City / Your Smile is on My Mind" in 1981 (on Kish). With 'Ibiza', his follow-up single (released on Vixen records), he attained very large amounts of airplay in Ireland; this in turn led to several high-profile TV appearances (including RTÉ's Kenny Live show and Nighthawks).

A Swedish singer, model and television host.She joined the Swedish pop music group Army of Lovers in

A Swedish singer, model and television host.She joined the Swedish pop music group Army of Lovers in 1992, making her debut with the group with Hasta Mañana, a cover of the ABBA song. Peczynski already knew the other members of Army of Lovers; Michaela Dornonville de la Cour and Camilla Henemark worked for the same modelling agency, she had been at school with Jean-Pierre Barda and had previously had a relationship with Alexander Bard.

Is a French songwriter and singer.He began, at the start of the 1990s, to record more songs, which w

Is a French songwriter and singer.He began, at the start of the 1990s, to record more songs, which were both minimalist and rock in style. He wanted to break with the traditional chanson, which he considered to be more literary than musical[1]. His first CD, released by the Nantes label, Lithium, met with critical acclaim, appreciated by the eminent alternative magazine, Les Inrockuptibles, and by Bernard Lenoir, the 'John Peel' of France. Furthermore, his song, Le Courage des oiseaux, (the Courage of the Birds), was an underground hit.

Is a historian of art and technology, specializing in French digital art. Dominique Moulon began his

Is a historian of art and technology, specializing in French digital art. Dominique Moulon began his activities as an art historian of new media art and computer art by obtaining a Diplôme National Supérieur d’Expression Plastique in 1987 from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Art in Bourges France. In 1993 he obtained a Diplôme d’Etudes Approfondies en esthétique, sciences et technologies des arts from the University of Paris VIII.

Is a singer known by her stage name Do (pronounced "dough"). She is best known for singing the vocal

Is a singer known by her stage name Do (pronounced "dough"). She is best known for singing the vocals of DJ Sammy's world-wide top 10 hit in 2002 - 2003, "Heaven", a cover of the '80s hit by Bryan Adams. She has released two albums, Do and Follow Me.

Is an artist, born in Paris, France, in 1949. He lives and works in Ibiza.The Ibiza Epic is a series

Is an artist, born in Paris, France, in 1949. He lives and works in Ibiza.The Ibiza Epic is a series of 21 paintings portraying the history and culture of Ibiza and Formentera which form part of the Balearics in the Mediterranean. The canvases detail events, artefacts, civilizations and tools from the beginning of time to present day.

Was an American jazz pianist.Abney studied piano and french horn at the Manhattan School of Music, a

Was an American jazz pianist.Abney studied piano and french horn at the Manhattan School of Music, and he played the latter in an Army band during military service. After returning he played in ensembles with Wilbur de Paris, Bill Harris, Kai Winding, Chu

Has been the keyboardist in the rock band Deep Purple since 2002, succeeding Jon Lord. He has had a

Has been the keyboardist in the rock band Deep Purple since 2002, succeeding Jon Lord. He has had a long and productive career, playing with such acts as Gary Moore, Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Jethro Tull, Whitesnake, Colosseum II, Sinner, Michael Schenker, Uli Jon Roth, Rainbow, Divlje jagode and Living Loud. He has also worked with Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Was a leading Cuban orchestral director in the 1920s and 30s.[1] His band introduced authentic Cuban

Was a leading Cuban orchestral director in the 1920s and 30s.[1] His band introduced authentic Cuban dance music and Cuban musical instruments to a wide audience in the USA. It was his Havana Casino Orchestra which went to New York in 1930, and recorded one of the biggest hits in Cuban music history, the Peanut Vendor. The band included a number of star musicians such as Julio Cueva (trumpet); Antonio Machín was the singer.