Any of these kings of Egypt?
Ptolemy Philadelphus (Ptolemy II)
Ptolemy Philopator (Ptolemy IV)
Ptolemy Philometor (Ptolemy VI)
Ptolemy Physcon (Ptolemy VII)
NO TO:
European
Actor
Artist
Scientist
Died in the last century
American
criminal (although depends on your beliefs)
Wasn't a king of Egypt (although you are close geographically)
With bree's guesses and your hint, kev, how could I not?
J R
Jason Robards
Julia Roberts
John Ritter
Joan Rivers
Jackie Robinson
Joey Ramone
John Ratzenburgher. Idont know how to spell it (Cliff Claven)
Joey Ramone
John Ratzenberger (I looked it up)
NO to both
To clarify, showbiz is not his main focus.
Who is JR?
NO to: Jason Robards, Julia Roberts, John Ritter, Joan Rivers, Jackie Robinson, Joey Ramone, John Ratzenberger, Jerry Reed, shot
YES to: real, alive, male, showbiz (some), American
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