Selena Gomez

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1992

Birthplace: Grand Prairie, Texas, United States

Singer, songwriter, and actress, Selena Gomez, was destined for a career in the entertainment industry! The daughter of an actress, she was exposed to acting as a child and began her career early on. She gained much fame as a singer and actress in her teenage and was named the Billboard Woman of the Year in 2017.

Willem Dafoe

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1955

Birthplace: Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

Much loved for his distinct gravelly voice, Willem Dafoe is one of the most popular American actors. Thanks to his incredible performance as Norman Osborn in Spider-Man (2002), Willem instilled fear in the hearts of many Spider-Man fans, especially children. Willem, who holds American and Italian citizenship, is a pescatarian and practices ashtanga yoga.

Israel Adesanya

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1989

Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria

Israel Adesanya is a Nigerian-born New Zealand kickboxer, mixed martial artist, and former boxer. Considered one of the best strikers in MMA, Adesanya has won multiple championships and is the current UFC Middleweight Champion. In 2019, Israel Adesanya was named New Zealand Sportsman of the Year at the Halberg Awards.

Alex Trebek

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1940

Birthplace: Greater Sudbury, Canada

Died: 2020

An eminent television personality, Alex Trebek is best known for hosting the popular game show Jeopardy since it was revived in 1984. He has also hosted many other game shows, both in America and Canada. In February 1991, he became the first person to host three American game shows at the same time. He is currently undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer.

David Spade

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1964

Birthplace: Birmingham, Michigan, United States

David Spade is an American comedian and actor. Also a well-known philanthropist, David Spade helped the Phoenix Police Department buy 300 firearms by making a donation of $100,000. In 2013, he donated $200,000 to rebuild Oklahoma after it was hit by a tornado. In 2018, he donated $100,000 to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

John Leguizamo

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1960

Birthplace: Bogotá, Colombia

John Leguizamo is a popular stand-up comedian and actor who is credited with voicing Sid the Sloth in the Ice Age film series. Over the years, John Leguizamo has also played a major role in helping the Hispanic community and has been honored by organizations, such as the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors.

Shawn Michaels

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1965

Birthplace: Arizona, United States

Retired professional wrestler, actor, and television presenter, Shawn Michaels, is regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers in history. He is a four-time world champion and two-time Royal Rumble winner. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice. Besides wrestling, he has appeared in a few films and TV shows.

Danny Glover

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1946

Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States

Danny Glover is an American actor whose career has spanned more than four decades. Apart from being an actor, Danny Glover has had a major impact as an activist; he has made his presence felt as an activist in countries like Brazil, Iraq, Venezuela, Israel, and many African countries.

Bob Dole

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1923

Birthplace: Russell, Kansas, United States

Died: 2021

Bob Dole is an American retired politician who remains active in public life. Before commencing his political career, Dole served in the United States Army during World War II. For his service in the army and later as a politician, Bob Dole has been honored with several prestigious awards, such as the Presidential Medal of Freedom and Presidential Citizens Medal.

Don Henley

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1947

Birthplace: Gilmer, Texas, United States

Don Henley is an American record producer, singer, songwriter, and musician. A founding member of Eagles, Henley contributed immensely to the success of the band. Don Henley has also been successful as a solo artist, selling more than 10 million albums and winning two Grammy Awards. In 2008, Rolling Stone magazine named him among the greatest singers of all time.

A.J. Cook

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1978

Birthplace: Oshawa, Canada

A.J. Cook is a Canadian actress best known for playing Jennifer Jareau in the popular crime drama TV series, Criminal Minds. A multi-talented personality, Cook is also a tap dancer. Also known for her good looks, Cook became a spokeswoman for the popular skin-care brand, Proactiv, in 2013 and was named in the Maxim Hot 100 list in 2014.

Orson Bean

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1928

Birthplace: Burlington, Vermont, United States

Died: 2020

Veteran actor, Orson Bean, was once considered a mainstay of Los Angeles’ small theater scene. Born in the late 1920s, he served in the army for a few years before beginning his career in entertainment. He appeared in numerous TV shows, plays, and films, making a name for himself as one of the finest actors of his generation.

Albert Brooks

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1947

Birthplace: Beverly Hills, California, United States

Albert Brooks is an American comedian, actor, writer, and director. Best known for his portrayal of a Jewish mobster in the action drama film Drive, Brooks has also played important roles in films like Broadcast News and Taxi Driver. Over the years, he has been honored with awards, such as the American Comedy Award and Boston Society of Film Critics Award.

Terence Stamp

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1938

Birthplace: Stepney, London, England,

Died: 2025

Terence Stamp is best known for his Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning performance in the titular role in Billy Budd, his debut movie. He later won hearts with his roles in films such as The Collector and the Superman franchise. He has also narrated the documentary Jazz Britannia for BBC.

Clive Standen

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1981

Birthplace: County Down, Northern Ireland, UK

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Skyler Gisondo

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1996

Birthplace: Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Skyler Gisondo began his career as a child model in various commercials. He later voiced B-Dawg in several films of the Air Buddies franchise. Fans loved him as Howard Stacy in The Amazing Spider-Man and its sequel. He also appeared in the series Santa Clarita Diet and Psych.

Madison Pettis

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1998

Birthplace: Arlington, Texas, United States

Madison Pettis is best known as Sophie Martinez from the Disney Channel series Cory in the House. She has also starred in Life with Boys and The Game Plan. She began her career as a model at age 5, after participating in a contest for FortWorthChild, a parenting magazine.

Bobby Sherman

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1943

Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, United States

Died: 2025

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Edward Hopper

Listed In: Artists & Painters

Birth Year: 1882

Birthplace: Upper Nyack, New York, United States

Died: 1967

Edward Hopper was an American painter and printmaker. An exponent of American Realism, Hopper is best remembered for his oil paintings. He is also widely known as a printmaker in etching and watercolorist. Edward Hopper has had a significant impact on the art world in the USA. Artists like Mark Rothko and Jim Dine have cited him as an influence.

Keith Sweat

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1961

Birthplace: Harlem, New York City, United States

Rhys Ifans

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Louise Fletcher

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1934

Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Franka Potente

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1974

Birthplace: Münster, Germany

Franka Potente is a German actress who took the entertainment world by storm with her performance in her debut film, After Five in the Forest Primeval, for which she won a Bavarian Film Award for Best Young Actress. After establishing herself in her native country, she moved on to Hollywood, appearing in multiple popular films. 

Oscar de la Renta

Listed In: Fashion

Birth Year: 1932

Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Died: 2014

Patrick Labyorteaux

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1965

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Jaz Sinclair

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1994

Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States

Jaz Sinclair is an American actress known for playing important roles in films like Paper Towns and When the Bough Breaks. Over the years, Sinclair has also established herself as a TV actress, playing one of the main roles in the supernatural horror streaming TV series, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.

Nikki Lilly

Listed In: YouTubers

Birth Year: 2004

Birthplace: England

British YouTube star Nikki Lilly is best known for her beauty, fashion, and lifestyle content. An ailment that she was born with, known as arteriovenous malformation, has left her physically deformed but hasn’t been able to deter her. She is also associated with charitable activities and is an author, presenter, and singer.

Rose Kennedy

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1890

Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Died: 1995

Rose Kennedy, wife of investor and U.S. ambassador to the U.K., Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., and mother of President John F. Kennedy, was an avid philanthropist. She was also the sixth American lady to become a Papal countess and was later named to the International Best Dressed List.

Moncef Slaoui

Listed In: Scientists

Birth Year: 1959

Birthplace: Agadir, Morocco

Moroccan-born scientist Moncef Slaoui completed his doctoral studies in Belgium and the moved to the US for further research at Harvard. In his career of almost 3 decades at GlaxoSmithKline, he oversaw the development of many vaccines. He later headed Operation Warp Speed, the US government’s initiative to develop COVID-19 vaccines.

Tablo

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1980

Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea

Tablo is a Korean-Canadian composer, record producer, lyricist, and hip hop recording artist. He is best known for being the producer and leader of the popular alternative hip hop group, Epik High. He is also credited with founding High Ground, an independent music label, which housed bands like The Black Skirts and Hyukoh.

Nancy Dow

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1936

Birthplace: Connecticut, United States

Died: 2016

Nancy Dow was an American actress known for appearing in TV series like The Beverly Hillbillies and The Wild Wild West. She got married to actor John Aniston in 1965 and gave birth to their daughter Jennifer Aniston in 1969. Dow's relationship with Jennifer was estranged for nine years before reconciling with her after the latter's divorce from Brad Pitt.

Jaime Camil

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1973

Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico

Jaime Camil is a Mexican singer, actor, and TV personality best known for his portrayal of Rogelio de la Vega in the popular American romantic comedy-drama telenovela Jane the Virgin. His performance in the telenovela earned him a couple of nominations at the Critics' Choice Television Awards. He also won three successive Teen Choice Awards starting from 2017.

Dan Rowan

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1922

Birthplace: Beggs, Oklahoma, USA

Died: 1987

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Adam Godley

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1964

Birthplace: Amersham, England, UK

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Alan Menken

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1949

Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, United States

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Dirk Kuyt

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1980

Birthplace: Katwijk, Netherlands

Dirk Kuyt is a Dutch retired football player who played for the Netherlands national football team from 2004 to 2014. He represented his country at important tournaments, including the 2006, 2010, and 2014 World Cups. In 2006, he was named Dutch Footballer of the Year. Dirk Kuyt was also an important player for popular clubs like Liverpool and Fenerbahçe. 

Rob Estes

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1963

Birthplace: Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Larri Merritt

Listed In: YouTubers

Birth Year: 1998

Birthplace: Oakland, California, United States

The Fabulous Moolah

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1923

Birthplace: Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States

Died: 2007

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Keegan Allen

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1989

Birthplace: Southern California, California, United States

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

James Arnold Taylor

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1969

Birthplace: Santa Barbara, California, USA

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

Alisha Newton

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 2001

Birthplace: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

S. E. Hinton

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1948

Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Alexander Calder

Listed In: Artists & Painters

Birth Year: 1898

Birthplace: Lawnton

Died: 1976

Alexander Calder was an American sculptor best remembered for his innovative kinetic sculptures designed to use either motor, air currents, or other forces of nature. A multi-talented personality, Calder was also known for his paintings, miniatures, prints, jewelry design, theater set design, political posters, and tapestries and rugs. In 1977, he was honored with the prestigious Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Pauline Pfeiffer

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1895

Birthplace: Parkersburg, Iowa, U.S.

Died: 1951

Emanuella Samuel

Listed In: YouTubers

Birth Year: 2010

Birthplace: Rivers State, Nigeria

Nigerian child comedian Emanuella Samuel was first featured on the videos of popular YouTuber Mark Angel. While some people think she is Mark’s cousin, others believe she is his niece. Emanuella, now one of the richest kids in Nigeria, has won several awards, apart from endorsing brands such as Indomie.

Al Di Meola

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1954

Birthplace: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Bonnie Langford

Listed In: Dancers

Birth Year: 1964

Birthplace: Hampton Court, Surrey, England

Bonnie Langford is an English actress, singer, and dancer. She achieved popularity as a child actress in the 1970s, when she portrayed Violet Elizabeth Bott in a television series titled Just William. From 2015 to 2018, Bonnie Langford played Carmel Kazemi on the popular soap opera EastEnders, which earned her the 2016 British Soap Award.

Tim Brown

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1966

Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Sean Lee

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1986

Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)