* 1880 – Johnny Gruelle, American cartoonist, children's book writer and creator of Raggedy Ann ( d. 1939 )

* December 24 – Johnny Gruelle, American cartoonist and children's book author ( d. 1938 )

In 1918, Johnny Gruelle wrote and illustrated Raggedy Ann and in 1920 followed up with Raggedy Andy Stories.

The latter, along with several others, was illustrated by Johnny Gruelle.

Rag doll characters Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy, illustrated by Johnny Gruelle, 1920

Rag dolls have featured in a number of children's stories, like the 19th century character Golliwogg in The Adventures of two Dutch Dolls and a Golliwogg by Bertha Upton and Florence K. Upton and Raggedy Ann in the books by Johnny Gruelle, first published in 1918.

The face of Raggedy Ann is a color-reversed minstrel mask, and Raggedy Ann's creator, Johnny Gruelle, designed the doll in part with the antics of blackface star Fred Stone in mind.

Illustration by Johnny Gruelle

* Animators: all of the directors, plus Raoul Barré ( 1915 ), Johnny B. Gruelle ( 1917 ), Jack King ( 1920 – 1921 ), Isadore Klein ( 1920 – 1921 ), Leon A. Searl ( 1920 – 1921 ), Bert Green ( 1920 – 1921 ), Edward Grinham ( 1920 – 1921 ), Ben Sharpsteen ( 1920 – 1921 ), Will Powers ( 1920 – 1921 ), Walter Lantz ( 1920 – 1921 ), David Hand ( 1925 – 1927 ), Ving Fuller ( 1925 – 26 ), Frank Paiker ( c. 1924 )

Raggedy Ann meets Raggedy Andy for the first time ; illustrated by Johnny Gruelle

Raggedy Ann is a fictional character created by American writer Johnny Gruelle ( 1880 – 1938 ) in a series of books he wrote and illustrated for young children.

It appears that many books were released and credited to Johnny Gruelle after his death, regardless of who actually wrote and illustrated them.

* Raggedy Ann Stories ( 1918 ) written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle

* Raggedy Andy Stories ( 1920 ) written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle

* Raggedy Ann and Andy and the Camel with the Wrinkled Knees ( 1924 ) by Johnny Gruelle

* Raggedy Andy's Number Book ( 1924 ) written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle

* Raggedy Ann's Wishing Pebble ( 1925 ) by Johnny Gruelle

* Raggedy Ann's Alphabet Book ( 1925 ) by Johnny Gruelle

* Beloved Belindy ( 1926 ) written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle

* The Paper Dragon: A Raggedy Ann Adventure ( 1926 ) by Johnny Gruelle

* Wooden Willie ( 1927 ) written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle

* Raggedy Ann's Fairy Stories ( 1928 ) written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle

* Raggedy Ann's Magical Wishes ( 1928 ) written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle

* Marcella: A Raggedy Ann Story ( 1929 ) by Johnny Gruelle

* 1974 – Johnny Tri Nguyen, Vietnamese-born American stuntman and martial artist

In the 2000s, Thailand's film industry became an international force in the genre with the films of Tony Jaa, and the Vietnamese film industry followed suit with The Rebel ( 2007 Vietnamese film ) and Clash ( film ) starring martial artist and film star Johnny Tri Nguyen.

Wenders failed his entry test at France's national film school IDHEC ( now La Fémis ), and instead became an engraver in the studio of Johnny Friedlander, an American artist, in Montparnasse.

Notable Australian musicians include: the opera singers Dame Nellie Melba and Dame Joan Sutherland ; country music stars Slim Dusty ( Australia's biggest selling domestic artist ) and John Williamson ; solo artists John Farnham and Olivia Newton-John, Pub rock band Cold Chisel, folk-rocker Paul Kelly ; Dance group The Avalanches ; jazz guitarist Tommy Emmanuel ; pioneer rocker Johnny O ' Keefe, global folk-rock band The Seekers, global rock and pop bands Men At Work, The EasyBeats, Air Supply, Crowded House, AC / DC, INXS, Little River Band, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Midnight Oil, Dragon, Silverchair, Youth Group, You Am I and Powderfinger ; the " pop princess " Kylie Minogue, Pendulum, Pop Rock duo Savage Garden and alternative music stars the John Butler Trio, Xavier Rudd, Wolfmother, Tame Impala and The Vines.

Their first work appeared on the Soul City label, which was started by Imperial Records / United Artists Records recording artist Johnny Rivers.

* Johnny Paycheck-country music artist

* Johnny Mann: arranger, composer, conductor, entertainer, and recording artist.

* Johnny Winter, American blues and rock music artist

On the recommendation of Oscar Peterson, Tatum is portrayed by Johnny O ' Neal in Ray, a 2004 biopic about R & B artist Ray Charles.

* Arnis De Cadena – founded by Johnny Chiuten ( Chinese-Filipino lineage ) which brought many infusions from his original background as an expert Chinese martial artist.

Lee first attracted attention performing in country music venues and shows ; however, her label and management felt it best to market her exclusively as a pop artist, the result being that none of her best-known recordings from the 1960s were released to country radio, and despite her country sound, with top Nashville session people, she did not have another country hit until 1969, and " Johnny One Time ".

He kept the nickname and later decided to completely change his name from Ralph Möbius to Rio Reiser because he played a leading role in the movie " Johnny West " and needed a catchy artist name.

Among his other film music credits are the theme song to the short-lived 1993 CBS television series Johnny Bago ; " Turning Around " for the 1985 film Summer Rental starring John Candy ; " I Don't Know ( Spicoli's Theme )" for the film Fast Times at Ridgemont High ; " Hello, Texas " for the 1980 John Travolta film Urban Cowboy ; and " If I Have To Eat Someone ( It Might As Well Be You )" for the animated film FernGully: The Last Rainforest, which was sung in the film by rap artist Tone Loc.

" Finally, the evangelical Christian comic strip artist Johnny Hart published a B. C.

* 13 – Johnny Craig, 75, American comic book artist.

In the fall of 1958, Johnny obtained a recording contract as a solo artist with Freedom Records, which was an off-shoot of Liberty Records.

I Feel Sick follows a tortured artist named Devi ( another character introduced in Johnny the Homicidal Maniac ) as she tries to maintain her sanity in an insane vision of society, despite conversing with Sickness, one of her own paintings.

Shuggie Otis ( born Johnny Alexander Veliotes, Jr .; November 30, 1953 ) is an American singer-songwriter, recording artist, and multi-instrumentalist.

* Shadow Man ( album ), a 1988 studio album from South African artist Johnny Clegg and his band Savuka

In 1966, singer ( and Imperial artist ) Johnny Rivers started another Liberty subsidiary, Soul City Records.

Working as both a writer and storyboard artist, MacFarlane spent the most time on Johnny Bravo.

A Johnny Bean from Happy Bunny Green strip by the same artist followed this up with everyone dressed as vegetables in another fancy dress competition.

The late outsider rockabilly artist Hasil Adkins is also cited, as well as country music star Johnny Cash.

* Johnny Anders, mayor of Stamford and metal artist