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Albert Way
Albert Way (23 June 1805 – 22 March 1874) was an English antiquary, and principal founder of the Royal Archaeological Institute.
Birth and family background
Way was born in Bath, Somerset, on 23 June 1805. He was the only son of Lewis Way ...
(1805–1874), English antiquary
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Ann Way
Ann Way (14 November 1915 – 13 March 1993) was an English film and television character actress. Born in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, she began her career in repertory in Birmingham in the 1950s moving from there to the Dundee Rep.
Her petite build ...
(1915–1993), English actress
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Anthony Way
Anthony Way (born 14 December 1982) is an English chorister and classical singer, who rose to fame after appearing as a chorister in a BBC TV series. He has since had success as a recording artist, with gold and platinum discs to his credit.
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(born 1982), English singer
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Benjamin Way
Benjamin Way (1740–1808) of Denham Place was an English politician, Member of Parliament for in 1765.
The son of Lewis Way F.R.S., director of the South Sea Company by his third wife Abigail, he matriculated at Christ Church, Oxford in 1758. ...
(1740–1808), English politician
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Brian Way (1923–2006), English theatre teacher
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Charles Way
Charles Christopher Way (born December 27, 1972) is a former professional American football fullback in the National Football League for five seasons for the New York Giants.
Early life
Way was born in 1972 to Jacqueline and Cleveland Way. he ...
(born 1972), American football player
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Damon Way
Damon Way (born September 23, 1971) is an American designer, brand marketer, and entrepreneur. He co-founded DC Shoes in 1994. In 2008 he became a partner at Incase Designs, and transitioned to Chief Brand Officer. In 2016 he launched skateboardin ...
(born 1971), American businessman
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Daniel Way
Daniel Way is an American comic book writer, known for his work on Marvel Comics series such as '' Wolverine: Origins'' and ''Deadpool''.
Career
Way received the Xeric Grant in 2000 for his debut publication, '' Violent Lifestyle''. Through ''Vio ...
(born 1974), American comic book writer
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Danny Way
Danny Way (born April 15, 1974) is an American professional skateboarder, company owner and rallycross driver who has been awarded ''Thrasher'' magazine's "Skater of the Year" award twice. He is known for extreme stunts, such as jumping into a ...
(born 1974), American skateboarder
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Darren Way (born 1979), English footballer and manager
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Soulja Boy
DeAndre Cortez Way (born July 28, 1990), known professionally as Soulja Boy (formerly Soulja Boy Tell 'Em), is an American rapper and record producer. He rose to prominence, after his self published debut single "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" peake ...
(born DeAndre Way in 1990), American rapper and music producer
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Edward Willis Way (1836–1898), Australian doctor
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Erin Way
Erin Way (born September 13, 1987) is an American actress. She is known for her role as Kat in the Syfy drama series '' Alphas''. She joined the show in the third episode of the second season.
A former ballet dancer, Erin Way started acting ...
(born 1987), American actress
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Gerard Way
Gerard Arthur Way (born April 9, 1977) is an American singer, songwriter, and comic book writer. He is best known as the lead vocalist and co-founder of the rock band My Chemical Romance. He released his debut solo album, ''Hesitant Alien'', i ...
(born 1977), American lead singer
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Gregory Holman Bromley Way
Sir Gregory Holman Bromley Way (1776–1844) was an English lieutenant-general.
Life
Gregory, born in London on 28 December 1776, was the fifth son of Benjamin Way (1740–1808), FRS, of Denham Place, Buckinghamshire, MP for Bridport in 1765, ...
(1776–1844), English general
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Isabel Steward Way (1882–1973), American writer
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James Way
Rev. James Way (17 June 1804 – 14 August 1884) was a Bible Christian Church, Bible Christian minister in the early days of the colony of South Australia, and for whom Way College was named. He was the father of Sir Samuel Way.
History
Way was ...
(1853-1939), Australian minister
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Kelly-Ann Way
Kelly-Ann Way (born September 18, 1964) is a Canadian retired track cyclist and road bicycle racer.
Life and career
Way was born in Windsor, Ontario, on September 18, 1964, and began cycling at the age of seven and in 1975 she joined the Win ...
(born 1964), Canadian cyclist
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Mikey Way
Michael James Way (born September 10, 1980) is an American musician and actor. He is best known as the bassist of the rock band My Chemical Romance. He is also the multi-instrumentalist and backing vocalist of rock duo Electric Century.
Mikey c ...
(born 1980), American bassist
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Pete Way
Peter Frederick Way (7 August 1950 – 14 August 2020) was an English hard rock and heavy metal bassist. He was bassist for the rock band UFO from 1968 to 1982; Way rejoined the band briefly in 1988–1989, and full-time from 1991 to 2008. He ...
(1951–2020), English musician
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Richard Way
Sir Richard George Kitchener Way Order of the Bath, KCB Order of the British Empire, CBE (15 September 1914 – 2 October 1998), commonly known as Sam Way, was a British civil servant, Chairman of London Transport and Principal of King's Coll ...
(1914–1998), British civil servant
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Samuel Way
Sir Samuel James Way, 1st Baronet, (11 April 1836 – 8 January 1916) was an English-Australian jurist who served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of South Australia from 18 March 1876 until 8 January 1916.
Background
Way was born in P ...
(1836–1916), Australian lawyer and judge
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Tony Way
Tony Paul Way (born 7 October 1978) is an English actor, comedian, and writer. He is best known for playing characters in a number of British comedy TV series including '' Extras'', '' After Life'', ''Black Books'' and '' Bang, Bang, It's Reev ...
(born 1978), Actor, comedian and writer
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Tress Way
Tressler William Way (born April 18, 1990) is an American football punter for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oklahoma and was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free age ...
(born 1990), American football punter
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