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David Rose is a name shared by many different people, each famous for their own unique contributions! When you hear the name David Rose, it could be someone who built amazing buildings, wrote catchy songs, played sports, or even a character from a TV show. Let's learn about some of the interesting people named David Rose.

People in Business

Building and Investing

  • David Rose (1892–1986) was an American real estate developer. This means he was involved in buying land and building homes, offices, and other properties. He was also a philanthropist, which means he gave a lot of money to help good causes and charities.
  • David S. Rose (born 1957) is an American technology entrepreneur and an angel investor. An entrepreneur is someone who starts new businesses. An angel investor is someone who provides money to help new companies get started, often in exchange for a share of the company. David S. Rose has helped many tech companies grow.

Science and Innovation

  • David L. Rose (born 1967) is an American business executive and a scientist. He has worked at the MIT Media Lab, which is a famous research lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Scientists there work on new technologies and ideas.

In the World of Entertainment

Creative Minds Behind the Scenes

  • David Rose (1910–2006) was an American animator. Animators are artists who create cartoons and animated movies. He helped bring many characters to life on screen.
  • David Rose (1910–1990) was a talented American songwriter, composer, and orchestra leader. He wrote music for many films and TV shows, and his songs were very popular.
  • David Rose (1924–2017) was a British television producer and editor. Producers help create TV shows, from planning to filming and editing, making sure everything comes together.

Actors on Screen

  • There was an American actor named David Rose who appeared in the British horror-comedy movie The Headless Ghost in 1959.
  • Another British actor named David Rose (1931–2004) was the brother of actor Clifford Rose.

Leaders and Public Service

Political Figures

  • David Rose (1923–1969) served as the Governor-General of Guyana. A Governor-General is a representative of the monarch (like a king or queen) in some countries, acting as the head of state.
  • David Stuart Rose (1856–1932) was the mayor of Milwaukee, a large city in Wisconsin, USA. A mayor is the elected leader of a city or town.

Sports Stars

Coaches and Players

  • Dave Rose (born 1957) is a well-known basketball coach. He was the head basketball coach at Brigham Young University, leading college teams to many victories.
  • David Rose (1931–2021) was a Scottish athlete who played both rugby union and rugby league football. These are two different types of rugby, a popular sport in many countries.
  • David Rose (born 1940s) was the football club secretary for Ipswich Town F.C.. A club secretary helps manage the daily operations of a sports team.

Other Notable People

Journalists and Scholars

  • David Rose (born 1959) is a British writer and journalist. Journalists research and write news stories and articles for newspapers, magazines, or websites.
  • David J. Rose (1922–1985) was a professor of nuclear engineering. This field of study deals with how to use nuclear energy safely and effectively.

Fictional Characters

  • David Rose is a popular character from the TV sitcom Schitt's Creek. He is known for his unique style and witty personality.
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