Jack Black

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1969

Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, United States

American Actor, Jack Black is known for his comedic performances. His notable films include High Fidelity, Shallow Hal, School of Rock and Bernie. His voice acting in animated film series Kung Fu Panda and video game Brütal Legend have also earned him accolades. Additionally, he has co-founded Grammy Award winning rock band, Tenacious D and launched his You Tube channel.

Shania Twain

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1965

Birthplace: Windsor, Canada

Widely regarded as the Queen of Country Pop, Shania Twain is the best-selling female artist in the history of country music, having sold more than 100 million records worldwide. She is also one of the best-selling music artists ever. According to Billboard, Shania Twain is the 13th Greatest Music Video Female Solo Artist ever.

Jennifer Coolidge

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1961

Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Jennifer Coolidge is an American actress. She is known for playing Jeanine Stifler in the sex comedy film series American Pie. Also known for her charity work, Coolidge has had a major impact working with organizations that support animal rights and AIDS assistance. Thanks to her performance in Legally Blonde, her voice has been the subject of a famous impression.

LeAnn Rimes

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1982

Birthplace: Jackson, Mississippi, United States

Two-time Grammy-winning country singer LeAnn Rimes gained fame for her cover of the Bill Mack track Blue at 13. Apart from her multi-platinum debut album, Rimes is also known for the track How Do I Live, which was declared the most successful song of the 1990s by Billboard. 

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1749

Birthplace: Goethe House, Frankfurt, Germany

Died: 1832

Regarded as the greatest literary figure in Germany's modern era, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a statesman and writer. Apart from writing poetry and prose, he also wrote treatises on color, anatomy, and botany. Thanks to his literary genius, Goethe was made part of the Duke's privy council in Weimar and he implemented several reforms at the University of Jena.

Jack Kirby

Listed In: Artists & Painters

Birth Year: 1917

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Died: 1994

Jacob Kurtzberg, or Jack Kirby, initially published comics under various other pseudonyms, such as "Jack Curtiss" and "Curt Davis." He worked with Marvel, where he co-created characters such as The Fantastic Four and the X-Men, along with Stan Lee. He then joined DC, where he created the Fourth World Saga. 

Florence Welch

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1986

Birthplace: Camberwell, London, United Kingdom

English singer, Florence Welch, is the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of the indie rock band Florence and the Machine. The band’s debut album was a massive hit and reached the top position on the UK Albums Chart. She is also a solo performer known for her Bohemian way of dressing. She is a vocal advocate for LGBTQA+ rights.

Luis Guzmán

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1956

Birthplace: Cayey, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican actor Luis Guzmán is best known for films such as Boogie Nights, The Limey, and Traffic. Audiences also loved him in the series Narcos. He has voiced Ricardo in two Grand Theft Auto video games and has delivered an award-winning performance in How to Make It in America. 

Valtteri Bottas

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1989

Birthplace: Nastola, Finland

Valtteri Bottas is a Finnish racing driver who competes in popular promotions like Formula One, where he is currently competing for Alfa Romeo. Over the course of his career, Valtteri Bottas has won several prestigious awards like the Sky Sports Award and Lorenzo Bandini Trophy. In 2019, he was named AKK-Motorsport Driver of the Year.

Jason Priestley

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1969

Birthplace: North Vancouver, Canada

Jason Priestley is best known as Brandon Walsh from Beverly Hills, 90210 and as Richard "Fitz" Fitzpatrick from Call Me Fitz, and was nominated for two Golden Globes for the former. Fans also loved him as Matt Shade in Private Eyes. A racing-car enthusiast, he co-owned the FAZZT Race Team.

Roxie Roker

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1929

Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States

Died: 1995

Roxie Roker, mother of Lenny Kravitz, was best known for her portrayal of Helen Willis in the sitcom The Jeffersons. She and Franklin Cover played an interracial couple in the series, which was the first such instance on primetime TV. She was also associated with the Negro Ensemble Company.

Daniel Stern

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1957

Birthplace: Bethesda, Maryland, United States

American actor, artist, director, and screenwriter Daniel Stern is best-recognised for playing the tall and dim-witted thief Marv Murchins in first two films of the Home Alone franchise. He is also noted for his role in the film City Slickers and its sequel; voice-role in the TV series Dilbert; and for directing the sports-comedy film Rookie of the Year.

Nancy Kulp

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1921

Birthplace: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Died: 1991

Nancy Kulp was an American actress best known for her portrayal of Miss Jane Hathaway in the popular television sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies, for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination in 1967. A multi-talented personality, Kulp was also renowned for her comedic skills. She also tried her hand at politics and teaching before succumbing to cancer in 1991.

David Soul

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1943

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Died: 2024

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

César Azpilicueta

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1989

Birthplace: Zizur Mayor, Spain

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Donald O'Connor

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1925

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Died: 2003

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Joe Kenda

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1946

Birthplace: Herminie, Pennsylvania, United States

Sarah Roemer

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: San Diego, California, United States

Sarah Roemer is an American model and actress best known for playing Ashley Carlson in the 2007 thriller film Disturbia. Before landing her breakthrough role in Disturbia, Sarah Roemer modeled for famous magazines, such as Esquire, Maxim, GQ, and Cosmopolitan. In 2004, she graced the cover page of Sportswear International.

Ben Gazzara

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1930

Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States

Died: 2012

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Quvenzhané Wallis

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 2003

Birthplace: Houma, Louisiana, United States

Quvenzhané Wallis became the youngest nominee for the Academy Award for Best Actress with her role as Hushpuppy in the film Beasts of the Southern Wild. She also earned a Golden Globe nomination for her role in the 2014 version of Annie. She has also published several children’s books. 

Bazzi

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1997

Birthplace: Canton, Michigan, United States

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Lasith Malinga

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1983

Birthplace: Galle, Sri Lanka

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Shalita Grant

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1988

Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Height: 4'11" (150 cm)

Ai Weiwei

Listed In: Artists & Painters

Birth Year: 1957

Birthplace: Beijing, China

Named Art Review’s most powerful artist in 2011, Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has become a symbol of resilience against the authoritarian Chinese government. Jailed and banned from leaving the country once, he is known for using various media, such as sculpture, photos, and documentaries, to reflect Chinese human-rights abuses.

Ons Jabeur

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1994

Birthplace: Ksar Hellal, Tunisia

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Billy Boyd

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1968

Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Katie Findlay

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1990

Birthplace: Windsor, Canada

Canadian actor Katie Findlay is best known as Rosie from The Killing. Fans also loved her as Maggie from The Carrie Diaries and as Rebecca from How to Get Away with Murder. She was also part of Man Seeking Woman. An injury had previously stopped her ballet career short.

Scott Hamilton

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1958

Birthplace: Toledo, Ohio, United States

Known for his innovative footwork sequences, Scott Hamilton is a retired figure skater, credited with imbibing an air of athleticism into men’s figure skating. Remembered for winning four consecutive U.S. championships and four World Championships between 1981 and 1984, topping his feat with a gold medal at the 1984 Olympics, he later co-founded Stars on Ice—a touring figure skating show—and authored three books.

Charles Boyer

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1899

Birthplace: Figeac, France

Died: 1978

French-American actor Charles Boyer appeared in more than 80 films in a career that spanned over half a century. He pursued a theatrical career as a young man and eventually moved into films. He achieved extreme popularity with his roles in romantic movies like The Garden of Allah and Love Affair in the 1930s. He received four Academy Award nominations.

Emma Samms

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1960

Birthplace: London, England, UK

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

Rachel Khoo

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1980

Birthplace: Croydon, South London, England

Renowned British cook Rachel Khoo was born to a Malaysian Chinese father and an Austrian mother. Trained at the Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, she started her own restaurant at her small Belleville apartment. She later gained fame for her cookbook and her BBC series named The Little Paris Kitchen.

Brian Thompson

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1959

Birthplace: Ellensburg, Washington, United States

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

Richard Cabral

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Richard Cabral is an American actor, writer, and occasional producer. Cabral is best known for playing Hector Tontz in the anthology crime drama TV series American Crime, for which he received nominations at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards and 19th OFTA Television Awards. He also won an award at the 20th Satellite Awards for his performance in the series.

Carly Pope

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1980

Birthplace: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Jeff Green

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1986

Birthplace: Cheverly, Maryland, United States

Height: 6'8" (203 cm)

Charles Gray

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1928

Birthplace: Bournemouth, England

Died: 2000

Amanda Tapping

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1965

Birthplace: Rochford, Essex, England, United Kingdom

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Bojan Krkić

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1990

Birthplace: Linyola

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Satoshi Tajiri

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1965

Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan

James Wong Howe

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1899

Birthplace: Taishan, Guangdong, China

Died: 1976

Chinese-American James Wong Howe Known, known as The Poet of the Camera, had aspired to be a boxer but then earned his living as a bellboy and a cleaner, before stepping into cinematography. The Oscar-winning cinematographer used innovative techniques with the camera, such as roller-skating to film fighting scenes.

Shane Van Dyke

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1979

Birthplace: Los Angeles

Charles Rocket

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1949

Birthplace: Bangor, Maine, USA

Died: 2005

Height: 6'5" (196 cm)

José Eduardo dos Santos

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1942

Birthplace: Luanda, Angola

José Eduardo dos Santos is an Angolan politician. Having served as the president of Angola from 1979 to 2017, dos Santos is Africa's second-longest-serving president. An influential and powerful man, dos Santos also served as the Angolan Armed Forces' commander in chief throughout his presidency. In 2014, he was named Man of the Year by Africa World magazine.  

Lou Piniella

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1943

Birthplace: West Tampa, Tampa, Florida, United States

Sam Wills

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1978

Birthplace: New Zealand

Better known as Tape Face, New Zealand-based comedian and mime Sam Wills had begun his career at 13, as an apprentice clown. He boasts of a diploma in New Circus and doesn’t give interviews. He was once accused of fraud for using a stand-in instead of performing at a show.

Jake Owen

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1981

Birthplace: Vero Beach

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Ken Jenkins

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1940

Birthplace: Dayton, USA

Mercy Johnson

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Lagos

Nigerian actor Mercy Johnson became the most-searched Nigerian celebrity on Google in 2011. The mother of three is best known for her award-winning roles in films such as Seven & A Half Dates and Live to Remember. She assists the Kogi state governor on culture, entertainment, and arts.

Rick Rossovich

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1957

Birthplace: Palo Alto, California, United States

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Andreja Pejic

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1991

Birthplace: Tuzla, Socialist Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina SR Bosnia and Herzegovina, Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Yugoslavia (now Bosnia and Her

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)