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Boban Kunchacko
Boban Kunchacko (ബോബൻ കുഞ്ചാക്കോ), born 1949, was a Malayalam film director, producer, and actor, son of Udaya Studio founder M Kunchacko, father of Kunchacko Boban, and head of Excel Films; he died in 2004.
Boban Marjanović (Бобан Марјановић)
Boban Marjanović (Бобан Марјановић), Serbian 7'3"–7'4" center born 1988; EuroLeague rebounding leader and All-EuroLeague First Team 2015 with Crvena Zvezda, nine NBA seasons (Spurs, Pistons, Clippers, 76ers, Mavericks, Rockets), later Fenerbahçe.
Bobath concept
Bobath concept, or neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT), is a neurological rehabilitation approach developed by Karel and Berta Bobath in 1940s London for stroke and cerebral palsy; systematic reviews find it not superior to task-specific training.
Bobber (motorcycle)
A bobber is a custom motorcycle, or factory bike styled after one, with a shortened rear fender and stripped parts, popular in 1950s and 1960s America.
Bobbi Brown
Bobbi Brown, American makeup artist; founded Bobbi Brown Cosmetics (1991, ten brown lipsticks at Bergdorf Goodman), sold to Estée Lauder 1995, left 2016, launched Jones Road 2020.
Bobbi Kristina Brown
Bobbi Kristina Brown (1993–2015), only child of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, reality TV personality found unresponsive in a bathtub in January 2015; died at 22; autopsy ruled manner of death undetermined.
Bobbie Ann Mason
Bobbie Ann Mason (born 1940) is an American novelist and short-story writer from Mayfield, Kentucky, known for Shiloh and Other Stories (1982) and the novel In Country (1985).
Bobbie Brown
Bobbie Brown (Bobbie Jean Brown, born 1969) is the American model known as the Cherry Pie girl in Warrant's 1990 video, ex-wife of Jani Lane, author of Dirty Rocker Boys, and later stand-up comedian.
Bobbie Cheema-Grubb
Dame Bobbie Cheema-Grubb DBE, UK High Court (King's Bench Division) judge; first Asian woman High Court judge (November 2015); former 2 Hare Court barrister, Treasury Counsel, QC 2013, Finsbury Park case judge.
Bobbie Eakes
Bobbie Eakes (Bobbie Diane Eakes), American actress and singer born 1961 in Warner Robins, Georgia; played Macy Alexander on The Bold and the Beautiful (1989–2003) and Krystal Carey on All My Children (2003–2011), with two Daytime Emmy nominations and double-platinum duet CDs with Jeff Trachta.
Bobbie Gentry
Bobbie Gentry (Roberta Lee Streeter, born 1942) is an American singer-songwriter from Chickasaw County, Mississippi, famous for the 1967 four-week number-one hit "Ode to Billie Joe," her seven Capitol albums, Las Vegas career, and complete withdrawal from public life after 1982.
Bobbie Nelson
Bobbie Nelson, also Bobbie Lee Nelson, Sister Bobbie, was an American pianist and singer, older sister of Willie Nelson, in his band Willie Nelson and Family from 1973 until 2021; born 1931 Abbott, Texas, died 2022 Austin, aged 91.
Bobbie the Wonder Dog
Bobbie the Wonder Dog, or Silverton Bobbie, was a collie mix from Silverton, Oregon, lost in Indiana in 1923 who walked home six months later.
Bobbili Puli (బొబ్బిలి పులి)
Bobbili Puli (బొబ్బిలి పులి, Tiger of Bobbili) is a 1982 Telugu vigilante action drama written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao, starring N. T. Rama Rao as Major Chakradhar with Sridevi; the highest grossing Telugu film of 1982, famous for its courtroom climax.
Bobbili Raja (బొబ్బిలిరాజా)
Bobbili Raja (బొబ్బిలి రాజా), also known as Rampur Ka Raja in Hindi, is a 1990 Telugu action-romance film directed by B. Gopal, starring Venkatesh and Divya Bharti, with Ilaiyaraaja's Filmfare-winning music; it was 1990's second highest grossing Telugu film.
Bobbili Yuddham
Bobbili Yuddham (బొబ్బిలి యుద్ధం) is the Telugu name for the battle fought on 24 January 1757 between the rulers of the Bobbili and Vizianagaram estates, and for the ballads, plays, and films it inspired.
Bobbin
Bobbin, also called pirn or quill, is a cylindrical or tapered spool holding yarn or thread in spinning, weaving, and sewing. Covers industrial types and materials, shuttle use, bobbin batteries, winders, and 1-2 year service life.
Bobblehead
Bobblehead: a figurine with a spring-mounted oversized head that bobs when tapped, also called a nodder or wobbler. Chinese nodding figures date to the 1760s; baseball giveaways since 1960 and the 1999 Willie Mays promotion made it a collectible.
Bobbsey Twins
The Bobbsey Twins, by the house pseudonym Laura Lee Hope, are two sets of fraternal twins in a Stratemeyer Syndicate children's series running 1904–1979 (72 books) with later 1980s reboots.
Bobby (1973 film)
Bobby (बॉबी) is a 1973 Hindi musical romance directed and produced by Raj Kapoor, starring Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia as teenage lovers from different classes; a record-breaking hit that revived R.K. Films and set the template for Hindi teenage romance.
Bobby (2006 film)
Bobby is a 2006 American ensemble drama written and directed by Emilio Estevez, following 22 fictional characters at Los Angeles' Ambassador Hotel on the day of Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 assassination; Kennedy appears only in archival footage.
Bobby (rapper)
Bobby (바비), born Kim Ji-won in Seoul in 1995, is the main rapper of iKON and winner of Show Me the Money 3; first YG young artist with a solo album, later with 143 Entertainment.
Bobby Abreu
Bobby Abreu (El Comedulce), Venezuelan MLB outfielder 1996-2014 for the Astros, Phillies, Yankees, Angels, Dodgers, and Mets; 2,470 hits, 288 HR, 400 SB; 30.8% on his 7th Hall of Fame ballot in 2026.
Bobby Allison
Bobby Allison (1937-2024), American NASCAR Cup Series driver, 1983 champion, three-time Daytona 500 winner, and Alabama Gang founder; 85 Cup wins, fourth all-time after his 1971 Bowman Gray win was restored in 2024.
Bobby Au-yeung (欧阳震华)
Bobby Au-yeung (歐陽震華, born 1960, Hong Kong; birth name Au-yeung Yiu-chuen) is a TVB drama leading man nicknamed the ratings lucky star, Emmy-nominated for 賭場風雲, who signed with Emperor in 2024 to play film villains.
Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story (बॉबी और ऋषि की लव स्टोरी)
Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story (बॉबी और ऋषि की लव स्टोरी), aka Our Love Story, is a 2025 Hindi rom-com directed by Kunal Kohli, starring Vardhaan Puri and debutant Kaveri Kapur; it streamed on Disney+ Hotstar from 11 February 2025 and was panned by critics.
Bobby Baccalieri
Bobby Baccalieri, Robert 'Bobby Bacala' Baccalieri Jr., is a fictional Sopranos character played by Steve Schirripa: Junior's caretaker who marries Janice Soprano, becomes underboss, and is killed in a train store in 'The Blue Comet.'
Bobby Ball
Bobby Ball (Robert Harper, 1944–2020), English comedian and half of Cannon and Ball with Tommy Cannon; ITV show 1979–1988, catchphrase "Rock on, Tommy!", later Frank in Not Going Out.
Bobby Bare
Bobby Bare (born 1935, Ironton, Ohio) is an American country singer, Grammy winner, and 2013 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee known for "Detroit City," Shel Silverstein collaborations, and Outlaw-era self-production; distinct from his son Bobby Bare Jr.
Bobby Beale (EastEnders)
Bobby Beale (Robert "Bobby" Beale) is a fictional EastEnders character, first appearing 24 July 2003, son of Ian and Laura Beale. Known for the Who Killed Lucy Beale? reveal (19 February 2015) and OCD and PTSD storylines.