Bob Dylan

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1941

Birthplace: Duluth, Minnesota, United States

Singer-songwriter and author, Bob Dylan, is widely regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Active in the music industry for almost six decades, he is a major pop culture icon who introduced a range of political, social, and literary influences to pop music. He is a Nobel laureate and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

John C. Reilly

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1965

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

American actor and comedian John C. Reilly soared to fame with his role in the war drama Casualties of War and his Academy Award-nominated role in Chicago. A musician, too, he performs with his own band. He was also nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in the play True West.

Alfred Molina

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1953

Birthplace: Paddington, London, England

Alfred Molina is an English-American actor. Renowned for his contribution across all three major acting mediums, Molina has received nominations for prestigious awards, such as Tony Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards. Apart from acting, Alfred Molina works toward spreading awareness about AIDS. He has also been donating towards AIDS research.

Eric Cantona

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1966

Birthplace: Marseille, France

Eric Cantona is a French actor, filmmaker, and former football player. During his playing career, Cantona was a key player for the popular football club Manchester United and is often credited with reviving the club's reputation as a footballing force. Nicknamed King Eric by Manchester United fans, Eric Cantona continues to enjoy an iconic status within the club.

Priscilla Presley

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1945

Birthplace: New York City, United States

The former wife of Elvis Presley, Priscilla Presley’s career actually began after divorce. She set up a successful clothing boutique, launched her own line of fragrance and linen and established herself as an actor with projects like The Naked Gun and Dallas. She also worked to convert Graceland estate, Elvis Presley’s residence, into a famous tourist attraction in US.

Tommy Chong

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1938

Birthplace: Edmonton, Canada

Tommy Chong is best known for his marijuana-themed comedy albums and films of the Cheech & Chong series, in collaboration with Cheech Marin. He was seen as Leo on That '70s Show. He supports legalization of cannabis and is a NORML board member. He has faced many legal issues, too.

Patti LaBelle

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1944

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

The Godmother of Soul Patti LaBelle is best known for her chartbusting song Lady Marmalade, released with her group Labelle. She has had a successful solo career, too, winning multiple Grammys. She has appeared on her own TV shows, released cookbooks, and has launched her line of food and bedding.

G-Eazy

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1989

Birthplace: Oakland, California, United States

G-Eazy’s success as a rapper can be gauged from the performance of his studio albums, such as When It's Dark Out and The Beautiful & Damned. Although a socially responsible person, G-Eazy was arrested in 2018 on suspicion of assault and use of narcotics. He later pleaded guilty to assault against an official, narcotics possession, and violent resistance.

Tracy McGrady

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1979

Birthplace: Bartow, Florida, United States

Height: 6'8" (203 cm)

Gary Burghoff

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1943

Birthplace: Bristol, Connecticut, United States

Gary Burghoff is an American actor who is credited with originating the popular role of Charlie Brown in the 1967 Broadway musical You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. He is also known for originating the role of Walter Eugene O'Reilly in the 1970 black comedy war movie MASH and the popular TV series of the same name.

Kristin Scott Thomas

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1960

Birthplace: Redruth

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Rosanne Cash

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1955

Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Rosanne Cash is an American singer-songwriter. The daughter of musician Johnny Cash, Rosanne Cash followed in the footsteps of her father. Also a humanitarian, Cash supports many charitable organizations like Children, Incorporated, which supports young adults and children. She has also been a board member of an organization called Center To Prevent Youth Violence, which works towards preventing gun violence.

Bartolo Colón

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1973

Birthplace: Altamira, Dominican Republic

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Kasie Hunt

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1985

Birthplace: Wayne, Pennsylvania

Kasie Hunt is an American political correspondent. Over the years, Kasie Hunt has been an important member of NBC News and MSNBC. Apart from being the Capitol Hill correspondent for NBC News, Hunt also hosts MSNBC's morning news show Way Too Early with Kasie Hunt, which airs on weekdays from 5 a.m. to 6 a.m.

Will Sasso

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1975

Birthplace: Ladner, Delta, Canada

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

Germanicus

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 0015

Birthplace: Rome, Italy

Died: 0019

Germanicus Julius Caesar, son of Nero Claudius and Antonia the Younger, was a Roman general. He was known for his chiseled physique and his military prowess. He took over the provinces of Cappadocia and Commagene, and also proceeded to fight against the governor of Syria, before he died of poisoning.

Matt Stonie

Listed In: YouTubers

Birth Year: 1992

Birthplace: San Jose, California, United States

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Roger Deakins

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1949

Birthplace: Torquay

English cinematographer Roger Deakins is known for his collaborations with ace directors such as Sam Mendes and the Coen brothers. He gained fame with his Academy Award-winning cinematography in the films 1917 and Blade Runner 2049, and his work on The Shawshank Redemption and A Beautiful Mind.

Joe Dumars

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1963

Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

Joe Dumars is an American former basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association, representing the Detroit Pistons. He helped his NBA team win two championship titles in 1989 and 1990. He also represented the United States basketball team in the 1994 FIBA World Championship where he helped his team win the gold medal.

Joey Logano

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1990

Birthplace: Middletown, Connecticut, United States

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Eric Close

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: Richmond [now Staten Island], New York City, New York, USA

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Kiiara

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1995

Birthplace: Wilmington, Illinois

Height: 5'3" (160 cm)

Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit

Listed In: Scientists

Birth Year: 1686

Birthplace: Gdańsk, Poland

Died: 1736

Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit was a scientific instrument maker, inventor, and physicist. One of the most prominent and influential personalities of the Dutch Golden Age of science and technology, Fahrenheit is credited with many important inventions, including the mercury-in-glass thermometer and Fahrenheit scale. His inventions helped shape the history of thermometry. 

Lilli Palmer

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1914

Birthplace: Poznań, Poland

Died: 1986

Heavy D

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: Mandeville, Jamaica

Died: 2011

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Tarjei Sandvik Moe

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1999

Birthplace: Oslo, Norway

Norwegian actor Tarjei Sandvik Moe is best known for his award-winning portrayal of Isak Valtersen in the series Skam. While his character in the series was praised for its unusually frank depiction of homosexuality, unknown to many, he had skipped a math class to audition for the role.

Callie Hernandez

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1988

Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Michael Lonsdale

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1931

Birthplace: Paris, France

Died: 2020

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Mark Ballas

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1986

Birthplace: Houston

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Yannick Bolasie

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1989

Birthplace: Lyon, France

Yannick Bolasie is a professional footballer. He currently  plays as a winger for Turkish Süper Lig club Çaykur Rizespor. In the past, he has played in the Football League for Plymouth Argyle, Barnet, Bristol City, and Crystal Palace, among others. He also plays for the DR Congo national football team. Besides football, he has a keen interest in grime music. 

TheMyth

Listed In: Social Media Stars

Birth Year: 1999

Birthplace: Dearborn, Michigan, United States

Adel Taarabt

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1989

Birthplace: Taza, Morocco

Adel Taarabt is a Moroccan football player who currently plays for the Morocco national team and the popular Portuguese club Benfica. He has also played for other popular teams like Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham, and AC Milan.

Cayden Boyd

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1994

Birthplace: Bedford, Texas

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Kazi Nazrul Islam

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1899

Birthplace: Churulia, India

Died: 1976

The Rebel Poet of Bengal Kazi Nazrul Islam is remembered for his vast body of literary work, including poems and songs written during the British Raj, mostly laced with socio-political overtones. His songs, known as Nazrul Geeti, are the staple for any Bengali household. He is also Bangladesh’s national poet.

Mai Zetterling

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1925

Birthplace: Västerås, Sweden

Died: 1994

Mai Zetterling was a Swedish actress, film director, and novelist. She is best remembered for playing important roles in popular British films like Quartet, The Romantic Age, and Only Two Can Play. Mai Zetterling became known as a sex symbol and many of her films were noted for their sexual explicitness and nudity. 

Darren Espanto

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 2001

Birthplace: Calgary, Canada

Darren Espanto is a Filipino-Canadian actor and singer best known for his cover songs. He achieved popularity after appearing in the popular Philippine reality singing TV competition, The Voice Kids. Over the years, Darren Espanto has received several prestigious awards, such as Awit Awards, Box Office Entertainment Awards, Myx Music Awards, Wish Music Awards, and PMPC Star Awards for Music. 

Nelson Agholor

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1993

Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Bobby Lockwood

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1993

Birthplace: Basildon

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Sybil Danning

Listed In: Fashion

Birth Year: 1952

Birthplace: Wels, Austria

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Maya Higa

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1998

Birthplace: California, United States

Nell Campbell

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1953

Birthplace: Sydney

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Joseph Brodsky

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1940

Birthplace: Saint Petersburg, Russia

Died: 1996

Nobel Prize-winning Russian-American poet Joseph Brodsky is remembered for his elegiac and lyric poems. While he had started writing poems soon after leaving school, he was sentenced to hard labor by the Soviets for his irregular work record. He later moved to the U.S., where he taught at various universities.

Jan Smuts

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1870

Birthplace: Riebeeck West, South Africa

Died: 1950

Jan Smuts was a South African military leader, statesman, and philosopher. He played a key role in the formation of the Union of South Africa and helped shape its constitution. From 1919 to 1924 and again from 1939 to 1948, he served as the Union of South Africa's prime minister. He played a major role in establishing the United Nations.

Ruslana

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1973

Birthplace: Lviv, Ukraine

Height: 5'5" (165 cm)

Brianne Howey

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1989

Birthplace: Flintridge, California, United States

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

William Gilbert

Listed In: Scientists

Birth Year: 1544

Birthplace: Colchester , England, United Kingdom

Died: 1603

William Gilbert was a 16th-century English physician, physicist, astronomer, and natural philosopher. He earned his MD from Cambridge and practiced medicine in London. He was a much-respected figure and was made the president of the Royal College of Physicians. He served as Queen Elizabeth I's and King James VI and I’s personal physician. 

Lillian Moller Gilbreth

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1878

Birthplace: Oakland, California, United States

Died: 1972

Maia Sandu

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1972

Birthplace: Risipeni, Moldova

Moldovan politician Maia Sandu, who was part of the Liberal Democratic Party before forming the Party of Action and Solidarity, has also served her country as its prime minister and is now its president. She has previously also been the advisor to the World Bank executive director.

Bachendri Pal

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1954

Birthplace: Nakuri, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India

Synnove Macody Lund

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1976

Birthplace: Stord, Norway

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)