Saoirse Ronan

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1994

Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States

Saoirse Ronan is noted for her roles in period dramas since she was in her teens. Her breakthrough came when in 2007 she played a precocious teenager in the film Atonement. Since then she has acted in several successful movies. She’s also a stage artist and was featured by Forbes in two of their 30 Under 30 lists in 2016.

Brendon Urie

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1987

Birthplace: St. George, Utah, United States

Singer, songwriter, and musician Brendon Urie is best known as the lead vocalist of the pop-rock band Panic! at the Disco. He started taking guitar classes while in high school and also joined a band. He has enjoyed considerable success with Panic! and also takes up projects as a solo artist. He launched the Highest Hopes Foundation in 2018.

Ed O’Neill

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1946

Birthplace: Youngstown, Ohio, United States

Footballer-turned-actor Ed O'Neill is best known for his Golden Globe-nominated role of Al Bundy in Married... with Children and his Emmy-nominated portrayal of Jay Pritchett in Modern Family. He was seen in the Wayne's World films and did voice-work in Finding Dory. He has a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Andy Garcia

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1956

Birthplace: Havana, Cuba

Andy García is best known for his Academy Award-nominated role of Vincent Mancini in The Godfather Part III and his Golden Globe-nominated role in the TV film For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story. He has also been part of the Ocean’s film franchise and the 2016 film Ghostbusters.

David Letterman

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1947

Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Starting off as a radio weatherman, David Letterman has come a long way. He has been the longest-serving American late-night talk-show host and ranked 45th on TV Guide’s 50 Greatest TV Stars of All Time list. He later dabbled in production, with hit sitcoms such as Everybody Loves Raymond.

Claire Danes

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1979

Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States

Claire Danes is best known for playing the role of a CIA agent in the popular television series Homeland, which ran from 2011 to 2020. However, her breakthrough role was as a 15-year-old in 1994-95 critically acclaimed television series, My So Called Life. She’s also acted in films like Terminator 3, The Hours, Les Miserables, Brokedown Palace and The Rainmaker.

Jennifer Morrison

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1979

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Former child model turned actress Jennifer Morrison gained international fame for her role in the medical drama series House. After beginning her career as a child model, she developed a love for acting. She studied at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company before taking up acting projects. She eventually ventured into direction, making her directorial debut in 2017.    

Brooklyn Decker

Listed In: Fashion

Birth Year: 1987

Birthplace: Dayton, Ohio, United States

Brooklyn Decker is an American actress and model. One of the most popular models to pose for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Brooklyn Decker has also worked for Victoria's Secret. Not surprisingly, she has been featured on lists like Men's Health magazine's 100 Hottest Women of All-Time and Esquire's Sexiest Woman Alive.

Tom Clancy

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1947

Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Died: 2013

Tom Clancy is best remembered for his espionage- and war-themed novels, many of which, such as The Hunt for Red October, The Sum of All Fears, and Clear and Present Danger, have been made into hit films. He was also a co-owner of the MLB team Baltimore Orioles. 

David Cassidy

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1950

Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States

Died: 2017

Actor-singer and teen idol David Cassidy soared to fame with his iconic role of Keith Partridge in the long-running musical sitcom The Partridge Family. Known for hits such as Cherish and Daydreamer, he was often mobbed by girls in his youth. He spent his later life struggling with alcoholism and dementia.

Vince Gill

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1957

Birthplace: Norman, Oklahoma, United States

Vince Gill is an American multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter. He currently holds the record for the most number of Grammy Awards won by a male country music artist with 22 awards under his belt. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007. Vince Gill also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 

Tiny Tim

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1932

Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States

Died: 1996

Folk singer and ukulele artist Herbert Butros Khaury, better known as Tiny Tim, is remembered for his hits such as Tiptoe Through the Tulips. His album For All My Little Friends was nominated for a Grammy Award. He earned a star outside the Minneapolis nightclub First Avenue.

Katelyn Ohashi

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1997

Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, United States

Artistic gymnast Katelyn Ohashi is a six-time All-American and a four-time USA Gymnastics' Junior National Team member. She won the 2011 Junior National Championship and the 2013 American Cup. A video of her perfect 10-winning routine at the 2019 Collegiate Challenge went viral on the internet, gaining her international fame.

Shannen Doherty

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1971

Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Died: 2024

Shannen Doherty is an American actress who established herself in the entertainment industry after starting out as a child actress. Thanks to her bad-girl reputation, she was described by People magazine as the iconic Hollywood bad girl of the nineties. Shannen Doherty is also an avid animal rights activist and a patron of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.

Henry Clay

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1777

Birthplace: Hanover County, Virginia, United States

Died: 1852

Henry Clay was an American statesman who represented Kentucky in the US House of Representatives as well as US Senate. Considered one of the most important political figures of his era, Clay helped found the Whig Party and the National Republican Party. He is also considered one of the greatest speakers in the history of the US House of Representatives.

Herbie Hancock

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1940

Birthplace: Chicago

Beverly Cleary

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1916

Birthplace: McMinnville, Oregon, United States

Died: 2021

Jessie James Decker

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1988

Birthplace: Vicenza, Italy

Country and pop singer Jessica James Decker is known for her singles such as Wanted, Lights Down Low, and Boys in the Summer. She and her husband, NFL wide receiver Eric Decker, starred in their own reality show, Eric & Jessie: Game On. She owns a clothing line named Kittenish.

Marley Shelton

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1974

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Active in Hollywood for over three decades, actress Marley Shelton made her debut as a teenager with a role in the film Grand Canyon. In the ensuing years, she became a popular name in both the TV and the film industries. She earned critical acclaim for her role in the independent drama film Decoding Annie Parker.

Ann Miller

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1923

Birthplace: Chireno, Texas, United States

Died: 2004

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Retta

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, U.S.

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Bobby Moore

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1941

Birthplace: Barking, Essex, England

Died: 1993

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Eric Bailly

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1994

Birthplace: Bingerville, Ivory Coast

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Brian McFadden

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1980

Birthplace: Artane, Dublin, Ireland

Once the face of Irish boy band Westlife, Brian McFadden later went solo. Starting his career with live pop-RnB gigs in Dublin clubs, he later mastered soft rock, too. He was a judge on Australia's Got Talent and also participated in shows such as Dancing on Ice and The Jump.

James Dougherty

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1921

Birthplace: Texas, United States

Died: 2005

Christina Moore

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1973

Birthplace: Palatine, Illinois, US

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Carlos Sainz Sr.

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1962

Birthplace: Madrid, Spain

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Jon Krakauer

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1954

Birthplace: Brookline, Massachusetts, United States

Best known for his bestselling novels such as Into the Wild, Jon Krakauer is not just an author who writes about the outdoors but is also a mountaineer himself. He was part of the 1996 expedition to Mt. Everest which witnessed 4 of the team members dying in a storm.

Dan Lauria

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1947

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Jacob Zuma

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1942

Birthplace: Nkandla, South Africaa

Jacob Zuma is a South African politician and fourth president of South Africa. During his presidency, which lasted from 2009 to 2018, Zuma was accused of racketeering and corruption which ultimately led to his resignation. Apart from being a politician, Zuma also runs the Jacob Zuma Foundation, which aims at building houses for the poor and sending children to school.

Matteo Berrettini

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1996

Birthplace: Rome, Italy

Matteo Berrettini is an Italian tennis player who is currently the best-ranked Italian according to the ATP Rankings. Matteo Berrettini created history in 2021 when he became the first Italian to reach a Wimbledon Championship final where he lost against the two-time defending champion Novak Djokovic. An aggressive player, Matteo Berrettini is known for his forehand, strong serve, and speed.

Montserrat Caballé

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1933

Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain

Died: 2018

Spanish opera singer and a legend of classical music, Montserrat Caballé became an international sensation after recording the duet Barcelona, the official anthem for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, with Freddie Mercury. She is also remembered for his iconic portrayal of the title role of Lucrezia Borgia.

Movita Castaneda

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1916

Birthplace: Nogales, Arizona, USA

Died: 2015

Luca Guadagnino

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1971

Birthplace: Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Luca Guadagnino is an Italian filmmaker best known for producing and directing the 2017 coming-of-age film Call Me by Your Name, which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture. Also known for his contribution to the fashion industry, Guadagnino is credited with creating Frenesy, a production company that produces fashion films.

Eline Powell

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1990

Birthplace: Leuven, Belgium

Eline Powell is a Belgian actress who achieved international recognition in 2018 when she was cast to play the title role in the American fantasy drama TV series Siren which ran from 2018 to 2020. Eline Powell has also appeared in other popular TV series like Game of Thrones. 

Chad le Clos

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1992

Birthplace: Durban, South Africa

Olympic gold medalist South African swimmer Chad le Clos, who plays for the club Energy Standard, also holds records in the 50- and 100-m butterfly categories in the Commonwealth Games. He is one of his nation’s most-decorated Olympians but failed to get a medal in the 2020 Olympics.

Riley Smith

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1978

Birthplace: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

John Kay

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1944

Birthplace: Sovetsk, Kaliningrad, Russia

John Kay is a German-born Canadian singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He is credited with co-forming the popular American rock band Steppenwolf for which he served as the lead vocalist. He is also credited with contributing immensely to the success of the band. In 2004, he was inducted into the Canada's Walk of Fame.

Tom Noonan

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1951

Birthplace: Greenwich, Connecticut, USA

Height: 6'6" (198 cm)

Ron Harper Jr.

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 2000

Birthplace: Paterson, New Jersey, United States

Height: 6'6" (198 cm)

Ted Ginn Jr.

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1985

Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Magda Szubanski

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1961

Birthplace: Liverpool, Merseyside, England

Well-known Australian comedienne Magda Szubanski soared to fame with her performances in shows such as Kath and Kim, D-Generation, and Fast Forward. She has also been part of movies such as Happy Feet and penned a bestselling memoir. An open lesbian, she is also an LGBT activist.

Jeremy Beadle

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1948

Birthplace: London, England

Died: 2008

Claudia Jordan

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1973

Birthplace: Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Nate Solder

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1988

Birthplace: Denver, Colorado, United States

Height: 6'8" (203 cm)

Ilana Glazer

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1987

Birthplace: Long Island, New York, United States

Ilana Glazer gained fame with her appearance on the Comedy Central show Broad City, as Ilana Wexler. She was part of the 2017 movie Rough Night and launched her stand-up comedy special The Planet Is Burning in 2020. She is openly queer and is married to computational biologist David Rooklin.

Carl Nassib

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1993

Birthplace: West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Height: 6'7" (201 cm)

Paulo Londra

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1998

Birthplace: Cordoba

Paulo Londra is an Argentine rapper, composer, and singer. One of the most popular Argentine rappers of the current generation, Londra has been producing highly successful music that has topped Argentine charts. Over the course of his career, Paulo Londra has won several prestigious awards, such as Gardel Awards and MTV Millennial Award.

John Dunsworth

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1946

Birthplace: Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada

Died: 2017

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Pat Travers

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1954

Birthplace: Toronto