David Attenborough

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1926

Birthplace: Isleworth, England

Widely regarded as a national treasure in the United Kingdom, Sir David Attenborough is the only person to have received BAFTAs for TV shows meant for different television sets, such as black and white, color, 3D, HD, and 4K. In 2002, he was mentioned in BBC's 100 Greatest Britons list.

Harry S. Truman

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1884

Birthplace: Lamar, Missouri, United States

Died: 1972

Harry Truman was the US president from 1945 to 1953 and his administration successfully guided the US economy through the post-war challenges. He established the Truman Doctrine to contain Soviet geopolitical expansion during the Cold War. He authorised the first and only use of nuclear weapons during a war when he sanctioned bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945.

Enrique Iglesias

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1975

Birthplace: Madrid, Spain

One of the most popular Spanish singer-songwriters of all time, Enrique Iglesias is widely known as the King of Latin Pop. Having sold more than 180 million records worldwide, Enrique Iglesias is among the best-selling Latin music artists list. He often uses his popularity to help raise funds to benefit humanitarian organizations like the American Red Cross.

Ricky Nelson

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1940

Birthplace: Teaneck, New Jersey, United States

Died: 1985

Ricky Nelson was an American pop pioneer, rock & roll star, and singer-songwriter. After establishing himself as a top teen idol during the 1950s, Ricky Nelson went on to release several chartbusting songs. He achieved great popularity and was ranked 91st on Rolling Stone magazine's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time list.

Stephen Amell

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1981

Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Stephen Amell is a Canadian actor who contributed to the commencement of the popular American media franchise The Arrowverse by portraying Oliver Queen / Green Arrow on the superhero television series Arrow. Also a well-known philanthropist, Stephen Amell has hosted several fundraising campaigns to benefit charity organizations, such as Fuck Cancer, Stand For The Silent, and Paws and Stripes.

Don Rickles

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1926

Birthplace: Queens, New York, United States

Died: 2017

Don Rickles was an American actor, author, and stand-up comedian. Nicknamed The Merchant of Venom, Don Rickles specialized in insult comedy. Apart from appearing in several talk and variety shows as a guest, Rickles had his own sitcom titled The Don Rickles Show. After his death, many celebrities including Tom Hanks, Martin Scorsese, and Robert De Niro paid their tributes.

Robert Johnson

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1911

Birthplace: Hazlehurst, Mississippi, United States

Died: 1938

Singer and guitarist Robert Johnson is remembered as a Delta blues legend. Lack of proper documentation of his early life led to various legends surrounding him, such as one that claimed he had made a deal with the Devil to excel in music. He also inspired an award-winning biography. 

Melissa Gilbert

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1964

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Melissa Gilbert is an actress and politician. She played an important and influential role in the American film and TV industry while serving as the president of the Screen Actors Guild between 2001 and 2005. Also a writer, Melissa Gilbert has published an autobiography, cookbook, and short story for children.

Olivia Culpo

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1992

Birthplace: Cranston, Rhode Island, United States

Olivia Culpo is an American social media personality and fashion influencer. She gained international recognition after winning the Miss Universe beauty pageant in 2012. As a fashion influencer, she has collaborated with many fashion and beauty brands, such as Kipling and L'Oréal. She also owns a restaurant in Rhode Island.

Nyle DiMarco

Listed In: Fashion

Birth Year: 1989

Birthplace: Queens, New York

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Kemba Walker

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1990

Birthplace: Bronx, New York, USA

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Alex van Halen

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1953

Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Alex Van Halen is an American musician known for his drumming skills. He is credited with co-founding the now-defunct band, Van Halen. The band's self-titled debut album influenced several musicians in hard rock at the time of its release in 1978. Alex is also credited with coining the term brown sound, which was usually associated with his late-brother Eddie's guitar.

Bill Cowher

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1957

Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Former American football linebacker, coach, and sports analyst Bill Cowher served as a head coach in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons. He spent the majority of his coaching career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Under him, the Steelers won several championships including one Super Bowl. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020.

Matthew Davis

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1978

Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Phillis Wheatley

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1753

Birthplace: West Africa

Died: 1784

Aneurin Barnard

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1987

Birthplace: Bridgend, Wales

Born to a factory worker and a coal miner, Aneurin Barnard began gaining recognition with roles in series such as Jacob's Ladder. His performance as Melchior Gabor in the musical Spring Awakening won him the Laurence Olivier Award. His portrayal of Richard III in The White Queen was also appreciated.

Ronnie Lott

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1959

Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Lovie Smith

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1958

Birthplace: Gladewater, Texas, USA

David Keith

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1954

Birthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Toni Tennille

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1940

Birthplace: Montgomery, Alabama, United States

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

William Henry Vanderbilt

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1821

Birthplace: New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

Died: 1885

Friedrich von Hayek

Listed In: Intellectuals & Academics

Birth Year: 1899

Birthplace: Vienna, Austria

Died: 1992

A winner of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, Friedrich von Hayek, was an advocate of classical liberalism. The Austrian-British economist, who was also a political philosopher, co-founded the Mont Pelerin Society. He worked at the London School of Economics, the University of Chicago and the University of Freiburg and authored the popular book, The Road to Serfdom.

Fulton J. Sheen

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1895

Birthplace: El Paso, Illinois

Died: 1979

Catholic bishop Fulton J. Sheen was also a prominent radio and TV personality. Known for his stint on the NBC radio show The Catholic Hour, he also hosted the popular TV programs Life Is Worth Living and The Bishop Fulton Sheen Show. He also wrote extensively on communism, love, and peace.

Anthony Field

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1963

Birthplace: Kellyville, Australia

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Philip Bailey

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1951

Birthplace: Denver, Colorado, U.S.

James Mitchum

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1941

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

Keith Jarrett

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1945

Birthplace: Allentown

Buakaw Banchamek

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1982

Birthplace: Samrong Thap, Surin, Thailand

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Roberto Rossellini

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1906

Birthplace: Rome

Died: 1977

One of the pioneers of neo-realism, Italian filmmaker Roberto Rossellini was part of the French nouvelle vague movement. Born to the man who had set up Italy’s first cinema, Rossellini later grew up to make films such as Rome, Open City. He was also known for his scandalous affair with Ingrid Bergman.

Franco Baresi

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1960

Birthplace: Travagliato, Italy

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Hiromu Arakawa

Listed In: Artists & Painters

Birth Year: 1973

Birthplace: Makubetsu, Hokkaido, Japan

Raised on a farm, Hiromu Arakawa realized her potential as a manga artist early in life and thus went to Tokyo to try her luck. The Shogakugan Manga Award-winning artist is now known for her internationally renowned Fullmetal Alchemist manga series, which has given birth to an entire franchise.

Henry Dunant

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1828

Birthplace: Geneva, Switzerland

Died: 1910

Henry Dunant was a Swiss businessman, social activist, and humanitarian. He is credited with co-founding and promoting the Red Cross. In 1901, he became the first Swiss Nobel laureate when he was honored with the Nobel Peace Prize. Dunant is also credited with founding the Swiss branch of YMCA. His life inspired the 1948 historical drama film, Man to Men.

Nora Arnezeder

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1989

Birthplace: Paris, France

Nora Arnezeder is a French singer and actress best known for her portrayal of the title role in the internationally praised 2013 French costume drama film, Angélique. A trained singer and dancer, Arnezeder has also played main roles in web TV series, such as the American science fiction drama series, Origin.

Tom of Finland

Listed In: Artists & Painters

Birth Year: 1920

Birthplace: Kaarina

Died: 1991

One of the most influential artists of the 20th century, Touko Valio Laaksonen, better known as Tom of Finland, is remembered for his paintings of the human body and his depiction of homoerotic desire. In his later life, his struggle with emphysema made him switch from pencil to pastels.

Brad Culpepper

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1969

Birthplace: Tallahassee, Florida, United States

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Jean Giraud

Listed In: Artists & Painters

Birth Year: 1938

Birthplace: Nogent-sur-Marne, France

Died: 2012

Peter Benchley

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1940

Birthplace: New York City, U.S.

Died: 2006

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

Lex Barker

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1919

Birthplace: Rye, New York, United States

Died: 1973

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

Raoul Trujillo

Listed In: Dancers

Birth Year: 1955

Birthplace: Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

Stephen Furst

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1954

Birthplace: Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Died: 2017

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Jodhi May

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1975

Birthplace: Camden, London, England

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Elyes Gabel

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1983

Birthplace: London, England, UK

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Candace Nelson

Listed In: Food Experts

Birth Year: 1974

Birthplace: Indonesia

Candace Nelson is a pastry chef and TV personality. She is credited with co-founding Sprinkles Cupcakes, one of the first cupcake bakeries in the world. Sprinkles currently has 24 locations across the USA and celebrities like Serena Williams, Tom Cruise, and Oprah Winfrey have publicly appreciated Sprinkles Cupcakes. Nelson also appears as a judge on TV shows like Cupcake Wars.

Joe Bonamassa

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1977

Birthplace: New Hartford

Christina Cole

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1981

Birthplace: London, England, UK

Height: 5'5" (165 cm)

Miyoshi Umeki

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1929

Birthplace: Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan

Died: 2007

With her film Sayonara, Miyoshi Umeki became the first Asian actress to win an Academy Award. Initially a night-club singer, she was later known for playing docile and submissive characters in most of her films. She also earned a Golden Globe nomination for playing Mei Li in Flower Drum Song.

John Vianney

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1786

Birthplace: Dardilly, France

Died: 1859

Jean Vianney was a French Catholic priest active in the first half of the 19th century. Venerated in the Catholic Church as a saint and as the patron saint of parish priests, he is also referred to as the "Curé d'Ars."  He was devoted to St. Philomena, who he regarded as his guardian. His feast day is 4 August.

John Archer

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1915

Birthplace: Osceola, Nebraska, United States

Died: 1999

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

João Havelange

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1916

Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro

Died: 2016

Michel Gondry

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1963

Birthplace: Versailles, France

Michel Gondry is a French filmmaker best known for his distinctive manipulation of mise-en-scène and inventive visual style. He came into prominence in 2005, when he won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for his work in the 2004 movie Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Michel Gondry is also renowned for his music video collaborations with popular artistes.