Luis Suarez

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1987

Birthplace: Salto, Uruguay

Controversy’s favorite child Uruguayan professional Luis Suarez has been in the news for an infamous handball and also for biting opponents. He now plays for Atlético Madrid and has previously represented Barcelona and Liverpool, winning 19 trophies in his career to date. He is Uruguay's leading goalscorer of all time.

John Belushi

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1949

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Died: 1982

One of the original cast members of the popular TV show Saturday Night Live, John Belushi was known for his great comic skills. Unfortunately, he struggled in his personal life with drug addiction and eventually died of combined drug intoxication at the age of 33. He posthumously received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Sharon Tate

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1943

Birthplace: Dallas

Died: 1969

In the 1960s, Sharon Tate was one of Hollywood’s most promising actresses. She won a beauty pageant while still a teenager and soon started modelling and acting in films and television shows. Her big breakout film was Valley of the Dolls. At the age of 26, she was all set to welcome her first child when she was brutally murdered.

Neil Diamond

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1941

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Neil Diamond has sold more than 125 million records and has had 10 Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary chart-topping singles. The Lifetime Achievement Grammy-winner was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His song Sweet Caroline was preserved in the National Recording Registry for being culturally relevant.

Matthew Lillard

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Lansing

Daveed Diggs

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1982

Birthplace: Oakland, California, United States

With a Grammy and a Tony award in his pocket, Daveed Daniele Diggs is one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood, thanks to his incredible performance in the critically-acclaimed Broadway production of Hamilton. Having founded Clipping, an experimental hip hop band, Diggs has an extensive career that spans across various domains, from music to theatre to television and films.

Ernest Borgnine

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1917

Birthplace: Hamden, Connecticut, United States

Died: 2012

Ernest Borgnine was an American actor well-known for his Cheshire cat grin and gruff but calm voice. An Academy Award winner, Borgnine's film career spanned over 60 years. Also known for his work on television, Ernest Borgnine voiced Mermaid Man, an important character in the popular series SpongeBob SquarePants. Ernest Borgnine's hometown Hamden, Connecticut named a street in his honor.

Henry Ruggs

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1999

Birthplace: Montgomery, Alabama, United States

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Kristen Schaal

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1978

Birthplace: Longmont, Colorado, United States

Kristen Schaal is best known for her Emmy-nominated voice roles, mostly as Sarah Lynn, in BoJack Horseman and her Annie Award-winning voice role as Louise Belcher in Bob's Burgers. Fans also loved her as Mel in Flight of the Conchords. She has also co-written a book with her husband.

Ed Helms

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1974

Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Best known as Andy Bernard from The Office and Stuart Price from The Hangover trilogy, Edward Helms has also been a correspondent on The Daily Show and voiced animated characters such as Once-ler in The Lorax. He is part of a bluegrass band and created a Yahoo! Screen web series.

Tatyana Ali

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1979

Birthplace: North Bellmore, New York, United States

Tatyana Ali is an American singer and actress who gained recognition as a child actress, portraying Ashley Banks on the sitcom TV series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Ali's singing abilities, showcased throughout the series, helped her release her debut studio album Kiss the Sky. Unlike many successful child artists, Ali was able to establish herself as an adult actress.

Calum Hood

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1996

Birthplace: Sydney, Australia

Calum Hood is best known as part of the Australian pop-rock group 5 Seconds of Summer, which has delivered hits such as She Looks So Perfect. He has also written songs for artists such as Makeout. He quit his plans of pursuing a soccer career to venture into music.

Regé-Jean Page

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1988

Birthplace: London, England

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Warren Zevon

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1947

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Died: 2003

Warren Zevon was an American musician, rock singer, and songwriter. As a songwriter, Zevon contributed immensely to the success of songs recorded by other artists, such as Murray McLauchlan. Also known for his acerbic lyrics and dry wit, Warren Zevon made several appearances on shows like the Late Show with David Letterman and Late Night with David Letterman.

Michio Kaku

Listed In: Scientists

Birth Year: 1947

Birthplace: San Jose, California, United States

Apart from teaching at the City College of New York, theoretical physicist Michio Kaku also often pens his thoughts in blogs and has written several bestselling books, such as The God Equation. His research is focused on the string theory. He also believes in the existence of aliens.

Mischa Barton

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1986

Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, England

British-American actress Mischa Barton rose to fame with Lawn Dogs (1997) starring opposite renowned actor Sam Rockwell. She received two Teen Choice Awards for playing Marissa Cooper in the Fox television series The O.C. her other works include Notting Hill, The Sixth Sense and Pups. She is also an ambassador for Save the Children and the One Water campaign.

Mary Lou Retton

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1968

Birthplace: Fairmont, West Virginia, United States

Retired gymnast Mary Lou Retton, known for her trademark, The Retton Flip, made history by becoming the first American female gymnast to win an individual Olympic gold medal and was the first gymnast named to the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame. She later became a motivational speaker.

Aaron Neville

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1941

Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Nastassja Kinski

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1961

Birthplace: Berlin, Germany

Nastassja Kinski is a German actress who played a major role in the success of several European and American films throughout the 1980s and 1990s. One of the most popular German sex symbols of her generation, Kinski appeared in erotic films like Cat People. She is also renowned for her much-publicized personal life, which includes her relationship with Roman Polanski.

Moon Jae-in

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1953

Birthplace: Geoje, South Korea

Moon Jae-in is a South Korean politician and the current president of South Korea. Although he was raised in poverty, Moon worked hard during his early years and went on to become a prominent politician. In 2018, he was named in Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People list.

Niki

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1999

Birthplace: Jakarta, Indonesia

Ray Stevens

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1939

Birthplace: Clarkdale, Georgia, United States

Edith Wharton

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1862

Birthplace: New York City

Died: 1937

Michael Ontkean

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1946

Birthplace: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Canadian retired actor, Michael Ontkean, is best known for playing a homosexual man in the drama film Making Love. Beginning his career in the mid-1950s, he was active in the entertainment industry for over five decades, playing versatile roles in films and TV shows. He was nominated for a Genie Award for his role in the film Bye Bye Blues. 

E. T. A. Hoffmann

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1776

Birthplace: Königsberg, Germany

Died: 1822

E. T. A. Hoffmann was a German author, jurist, artist, composer, and music critic. His stories served as an inspiration and laid the foundation for The Tales of Hoffmann by Jacques Offenbach. The Nutcracker by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is also based on Hoffmann's The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. Hoffmann is among the most influential authors of the Romantic Movement.

Justin Baldoni

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Kenya Moore

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1971

Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States

Kenya Moore is an American model, actress, entrepreneur, and author. She achieved popularity after winning the 1993 Miss USA contest, becoming only the second African-American woman to do so. Subsequently, she established herself as an actress and TV personality and then used her fame to branch out into entrepreneurial ventures; she is credited with founding Moore Hair, a haircare brand.

Allison DuBois

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1972

Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Height: 5'1" (155 cm)

Phil LaMarr

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Johnny Orlando

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 2003

Birthplace: Ontario, Canada

Canadian vlogger and singer Johnny Orlando initially gained fame with his covers of artists such as Rihanna and Justin Bieber. Known for tracks such as Day and Night and Phobias, he was also part of Vh1 Quarantunes, a virtual live performance with songs inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beth Hart

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1972

Birthplace: Los Angeles

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Belén Cuesta

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Seville, Spain

Best known to international audiences for her performance as the transgender character Manila in the iconic hit series La Casa de Papel, or Money Heist, Belén Cuesta is a popular Spanish actor. A fine theater actor, too, she has been part of production such as Sonias and Metamorfosis.

Mark Eaton

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1957

Birthplace: Inglewood, California, United States

Died: 2021

Height: 7'4" (224 cm)

Vic Reeves

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1959

Birthplace: Leeds

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Farinelli

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1705

Birthplace: Andria, Italy

Died: 1782

Farinelli was an Italian castrato singer who was active during 18th century. A celebrated performer, Farinelli is widely regarded as one of the greatest singers in operatic history. His life and career inspired a 1994 biographical drama film titled Farinelli. He has also been the subject of other artworks such as plays and TV series.

Abigail Disney

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1960

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Maria Tallchief

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1925

Birthplace: Fairfax

Died: 2013

Maria Tallchief was an American ballet dancer. Widely regarded as America's first major prima ballerina, Tallchief is credited with revolutionizing ballet. A close associate of George Balanchine, Tallchief went on to become the first star in New York City Ballet, the company co-founded by Balanchine. A National Medal of Arts recipient, Tallchief also received other prestigious awards during her career.

Ki Sung-yueng

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1989

Birthplace: Gwangju, South Korea

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Jools Holland

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1958

Birthplace: Blackheath, London, United Kingdom

Jools Holland is an English singer, composer, pianist, bandleader, and television presenter. He came into prominence in the mid-1970s, when he became part of the rock band Squeeze. His popularity increased when he co-presented the popular music TV show The Tube from 1982 to 1987. Jools Holland is also known for his collaborations with famous artists like Sting and Bono.

Johann Urb

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1977

Birthplace: Tallinn, Estonia

Johann Urb is an Estonian-American actor and former model. He is known for playing important roles in popular films, such as 2012, Resident Evil: Retribution, and Lord of Shanghai. Apart from being an actor, Johann Urb is also a film producer; he has produced films like Beautiful Girl.

Kyle Brandt

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1979

Birthplace: Hinsdale, Illinois, USA

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Wayne Hennessey

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1987

Birthplace: Bangor, Wales

Height: 6'6" (198 cm)

Klaus Nomi

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1944

Birthplace: Immenstadt, Germany

Died: 1983

Klaus Nomi was a German countertenor with a wide vocal range. He wore heavy makeup, unusual costumes, and a highly stylized signature hairdo. He had an otherworldly stage persona that was unique to him. His music was also considered unusual. He suffered from AIDS and was one of the earliest musicians known to die of the illness.  

Marvin Kaplan

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1927

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Died: 2016

Hermann Ebbinghaus

Listed In: Intellectuals & Academics

Birth Year: 1850

Birthplace: Barmen

Died: 1909

Especially remembered for his pioneering work on rote learning and memory, German psychologist Hermann Ebbinghaus became interested in the subject after reading Gustav Fechner's Elements of Psychophysics.  Eventually, he developed the experimental methods for measuring memory, using 2,300 three-letter nonsense syllables that he devised. Later, he also discovered the forgetting curve and the spacing effect and described the learning curve.

Benjamin Lincoln

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1733

Birthplace: Hingham, Massachusetts, United States

Died: 1810

Part of the Continental Army during the American Revolution, Benjamin Lincoln had worked on his family farm before joining the army. After he and his 7,000 men surrendered in Charleston, he was freed in a prisoner exchange program and later became the lieutenant governor of Massachusetts.

Bobby Beathard

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1937

Birthplace: Zanesville, Ohio, United States

Bobby Beathard is an American retired football executive who served as the general manager for Washington Redskins (1978–1988) and San Diego Chargers (1990–2000). In 2018, Beathard was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

John Myung

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Michelle Hunziker

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1977

Birthplace: Sorengo, Switzerland

Michelle Hunziker is a Swiss-Italian model, actress, and television hostess. After starting her career as a model by posing for brands, such as Armani, La Perla, and Rocco Barocco, Hunziker established herself as a TV personality, hosting popular shows like Paperissima Sprint and Colpo di Fulmine. Over the years, she has also acted in films and TV series.

Robert Motherwell

Listed In: Artists & Painters

Birth Year: 1915

Birthplace: Aberdeen

Died: 1991

American abstract expressionist painter, printmaker and editor Robert Motherwell of the New York School is counted among the most articulate spokesmen of abstract expressionism and founders of the art movement. Notable works of Motherwell, who was known for exploring political, philosophical and literary themes, include the Elegy to the Spanish Republic series that consists of impressive black and white paintings.