Rihanna

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1988

Birthplace: Saint Michael, Barbados

For anyone who has a penchant for music, Rihanna needs no introduction. Born as Robyn Rihanna Fenty, Rihanna is one of the most influential names in the music and fashion industry. Her effortless singing, catchy tunes and inimitable dance moves have won her eight Grammy Awards, eight American Music Awards, twelve Billboard Music Awards and two BRIT Awards.

Kurt Cobain

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: Aberdeen, Washington, United States

Died: 1994

Gaining fame as a member of the rock band Nirvana, singer-songwriter and musician Kurt Cobain was often heralded as a spokesman of Generation X. He is considered to be one of the most influential musicians in the history of alternative rock. He enjoyed tremendous professional success, but his personal life was troubled. He died of suicide at just 27.

Olivia Rodrigo

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 2003

Birthplace: Murrieta, California, United States

Olivia Rodrigo is best known as Paige Olvera from Bizaardvark and as Nini Salazar-Roberts from High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. Her debut single, Drivers License, reached the top spot of charts in the U.S. She is associated with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media.

Trevor Noah

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa

Trevor Noah is a writer, political commentator, comedian and television host and hosts the American satirical news programme, The Daily Show. He has also hosted several other shows, including the late-night talk show, Tonight with Trevor Noah. He is an actor too. He has written an autobiographical book, Born A Crime, and has received numerous accolades and awards, including the Emmy Award.

Charles Barkley

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1963

Birthplace: Leeds, Alabama, United States

American professional basketball player Charles Barkley was a prolific scorer and played for Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns and Houston Rocket teams of the National Basketball Association. He was part of the US men’s team that won the gold medal in 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympic Games. He was also controversial and was known for his confrontational attitude and physical aggression.

Miles Teller

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1987

Birthplace: Downingtown, Pennsylvania, United States

Miles Teller is an American actor best known for his impressive performance as Andrew Neiman in the 2014 award-winning film Whiplash. A self-made man, Teller pursued acting out of his own interest; he even studied method acting before starting his acting career. Apart from acting, he can also play musical instruments, such as the piano, guitar, drums, and alto saxophone.

Ansel Adams

Listed In: Photographers

Birth Year: 1902

Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States

Died: 1984

Ansel Adams was an American photographer and environmentalist. Best known for capturing the beauty of the American West, Adams helped found the Group f/64. He also formulated a photographic technique called the Zone System, which helped photographers come up with clearer images. For his photographic work and advocacy for environmental conservation, Ansel Adams was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Sidney Poitier

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1927

Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States

Died: 2022

Sidney Poitier was a Bahamian-American actor who became the first Afro-Bahamian and Black male actor to receive an Oscar for Best Actor in 1964. In 2009, he was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. His life and work inspired a couple of documentary films, including the 2008 film Sidney Poitier, an Outsider in Hollywood.

Cindy Crawford

Listed In: Fashion

Birth Year: 1966

Birthplace: DeKalb, Illinois, United States

Supermodel Cindy Crawford ruled the fashion industry in the 1990s. Her trademark mole and the red Versace dress she wore at the Oscars set fashion trends. She has endorsed scores of products, appeared in all top-notch magazines, hosted a TV show, and owns a make-up line and a furniture line. 

Angelica Schuyler Church

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1756

Birthplace: Albany, New York, United States

Died: 1814

A charming socialite, Angelica Schuyler Church was the daughter of Continental Army General, Philip Schuyler, and wife of British MP, John Barker Church. During her lifetime, she interacted with and created lasting friendship with numerous personalities, from revolutionaries to artists and politicians, like Edmund Burke, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson. She has been portrayed in the acclaimed Broadway musical Hamilton.

Amanda Blake

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1929

Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, USA

Died: 1989

Illustrious as the sassy saloon owner, Miss Kitty, on Gunsmoke, Amanda Blake was a celebrated American actress. Also an animal lover, she ran one of the first successful programs for breeding cheetahs in captivity along with her husband, Frank Gilbert. She was also the third performer to be inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers, after Tom Mix and Gary Cooper.

Jay Hernandez

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1978

Birthplace: Montebello, California, United States

Jay Hernandez is an American actor who achieved national recognition for his portrayal of Carlos Nuñez in the 2001 romantic drama film, Crazy/Beautiful. He went on to play lead roles in films like Carlito's Way: Rise to Power, Hostel, and World Trade Center. He received nominations at the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards and Teen Choice Awards for his performance in Hostel. 

Justin Verlander

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1983

Birthplace: Manakin, Virginia, United States

Justin Verlander is an American baseball player who has played for the Houston Astros and Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. An eight-time MLB All-Star, Verlander has won prestigious awards like the Babe Ruth Award. He has also been an important member of the US national team, helping his side win the silver medal at the 2003 Pan American Games.

Brenda Blethyn

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1946

Birthplace: Kent, England, United Kingdom

Brenda Blethyn is best known for her Golden Globe- and BAFTA-winning role in Secrets & Lies. She was also appreciated for her performances in the films Little Voice and Saving Grace, and the mini-series Anne Frank: The Whole Story. She has also performed on stage in Manchester. 

Gloria Vanderbilt

Listed In: Artists & Painters

Birth Year: 1924

Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States

Died: 2019

Gloria Vanderbilt was an American fashion designer, actress, author, and socialite. As a child, she was subjected to a child custody trial, which the press named trial of the century due to its high-profile nature. As a designer, Vanderbilt is credited with developing and popularizing designer blue jeans. She also launched a line of household goods and perfumes.

Sandy Duncan

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1946

Birthplace: Henderson, Texas, United States

Sandy Duncan is an American comedian, actress, dancer, and singer. After starting her career at the age of 12, Duncan went on to establish herself as a prominent entertainer. Over the course of her career, Duncan has earned nominations for prestigious awards, such as Emmy Awards, Tony Awards, and Golden Globe Awards.

Osita Iheme

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1982

Birthplace: Abia State

Robert Altman

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1925

Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Died: 2006

Five-time Academy Award-nominated director Robert Altman is remembered for his non-conformist filmmaking style and for his use of satire and humor. He relied on ensemble casts. Some of his most notable films were M*A*S*H, Nashville, and Gosford Park. He was part of the U.S. Air Force during World War II.

Andrew Shue

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: South Orange, New Jersey, USA

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Tracy Spiridakos

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1988

Birthplace: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Chelsea Peretti

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1978

Birthplace: Contra Costa County, California, United States

Best known as Gina Linetti from Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Chelsea Peretti has also performed as part of the comedy troupe Variety SHAC. She has written for The Huffington Post, founded by her brother, and for magazines such as Playgirl and Jest. She has also released an EP and launched a podcast.

Cheyenne Brando

Listed In: Fashion

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Tahiti, French Polynesia

Died: 1995

Cheyenne Brando was a French model and daughter of legendary American actor, Marlon Brando. Troubled by drug addiction and bouts of depression throughout her teenage and adult life, Cheyenne also struggled to cope with personal losses, such as the death of her partner Dag Drollet, who was fatally shot by her half-brother Christian. Brando committed suicide at age 25.

Jennifer O'Neill

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1948

Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Born to an English mother and a Brazilian father, actor Jennifer O'Neill had begun modeling at 15. She later became part of films such as Summer of '42. She had attempted suicide at 14 and had later got married nine times to eight men. She was also a promising equestrienne.

Peter Strauss

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1947

Birthplace: Croton-on-Hudson, New York, United States

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

French Stewart

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1964

Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

French Stewart is best known as Harry Solomon from 3rd Rock from the Sun and as Chef Rudy from Mom. He began his career touring with a local theater group. He has also voiced Icarus in Hercules: The Animated Series and Bob in God, the Devil and Bob.

Walter Becker

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1950

Birthplace: Queens, New York, United States

Died: 2017

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Andrea Savage

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1973

Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, USA

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Edward Albert

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1951

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Died: 2006

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Stephon Marbury

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1977

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Mabel

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1996

Birthplace: Málaga, Spain

Born to a music producer father, Cameron McVey, and a singer mother, Neneh Cherry, Mabel McVey was destined to make a career in music. The English singer-songwriter debuted on SoundCloud with her track Know Me Better. It is believed she had initially used music as a therapy for her anxiety.

Buffy Sainte-Marie

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1941

Birthplace: Piapot, Canada

Known for her music that showcases the issues of Native Americans, Canadian-American singer Buffy Sainte-Marie became the first person from any indigenous community to win an Oscar, with the song Up Where We Belong. She had also been blacklisted by many radio stations earlier due to her activism.

Ron Eldard

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1965

Birthplace: Long Island, New York, United States

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Lili Taylor

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: Glencoe, Illinois, USA

Height: 5'2" (157 cm)

Ciro Immobile

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1990

Birthplace: Torre Annunziata, Campania, Italy

Ciro Immobile is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a striker. He is currently affiliated with Serie A club Lazio and the Italian national team. He began playing football as a young boy and made his professional debut in his late teens. He has played with several teams, including Juventus, Genoa, Torino, and Sevilla in the past. 

Larry Hovis

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1936

Birthplace: Wapato, Washington, United States

Died: 2003

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Jari Litmanen

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1971

Birthplace: Lahti, Finland

Called The Man of Glass for getting himself injured frequently during his career, Finnish former footballer Jari Litmanen has played for major clubs such as Liverpool and Ajax. The nine-time winner of the Finnish FA player of the year honor is also the only Finnish player to get a statue.  

Richard Beymer

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1938

Birthplace: Avoca, Iowa, United States

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Whitney Blake

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1926

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Died: 2002

Height: 5'5" (165 cm)

Gale Gordon

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1906

Birthplace: New York City, U.S.New York, New York, United States

Died: 1995

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Gail Kim

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1977

Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

Majandra Delfino

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1981

Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela

Majandra Delfino is an American actress best known for her portrayal of Maria DeLuca in a science fiction TV series titled Roswell. Also known for her skills as a singer, Delfino has released a couple of albums through Red Velvet Cake Records, her own record company.

Nancy Wilson

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1937

Birthplace: Chillicothe, Ohio, United States

Died: 2018

Tanya Callau

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1976

Birthplace: Bolivia

Ludwig Boltzmann

Listed In: Scientists

Birth Year: 1844

Birthplace: Vienna

Died: 1906

Austrian physicist and philosopher, Ludwig Boltzmann, played a key role in the development of statistical mechanics. As a young man, he was appointed a professor of mathematical physics at the University of Graz. He worked extensively with other physicists over the course of his brilliant academic career. He suffered from bipolar disorder and died by suicide in 1906. 

Jack Falahee

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1989

Birthplace: Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Brion James

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1945

Birthplace: Redlands, California, USA

Died: 1999

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Lauren Ambrose

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1978

Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Lauren Ambrose is an American actress who performs in films, television, and on Broadway. She is best known for her portrayal of Claire Fisher in the drama television series Six Feet Under, which earned her two Screen Actors Guild Awards and two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Ambrose is also known for playing Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady on Broadway.

Jason Blum

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1969

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Jiah Khan

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1988

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Died: 2013

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Hubert de Givenchy

Listed In: Fashion

Birth Year: 1927

Birthplace: Beauvais, France

Died: 2018

Apart from launching his own fashion brand, Givenchy, French designer Hubert de Givenchy also gained fame as a personal designer for celebrities such as Audrey Hepburn. Though he initially studied law, Givenchy began his professional career working with Parisian fashion houses. He later introduced designs such as the Bettina blouse.