The Undertaker

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1965

Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States

Widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, The Undertaker is currently signed to WWE. In a career spanning over three decades, he has clinched the world heavyweight championship seven times. He has appeared in a few films and TV shows as well. In 2004, he was inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame.

Peyton Manning

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1976

Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

American football quarterback Peyton Manning played 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and four with the Denver Broncos, winning a Super Bowl with each, thus becoming the only person to achieve the feat. Also known as “The Sheriff,” the talented player has NFL records for passing yards and touchdowns.

Jim Parsons

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1973

Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States

In 2018, Jim Parsons was named by Forbes as the world's highest-paid TV actor. His role as Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory has played a major role in determining his success as a TV actor. Apart from making him rich, the series was also responsible for earning him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Jessica Chastain

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1977

Birthplace: Sacramento, California, United States

Known for playing emotionally grueling roles, Jessica Chastain often chooses to act in films with feminist themes. A feminist who voices her opinion on gender and racial equality, Jessica started the Time's Up initiative with 300 women in Hollywood. She also supports charities that promote mental health and was named in Time magazine's 100 most influential people list in 2012.

Steven McQueen

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1930

Birthplace: Beech Grove, Indiana, United States

Died: 1980

Dubbed the King of Cool, Steve McQueen was an American actor known for his antihero persona. He was one of the most bankable stars during the 1960s and 1970s. Renowned for performing many of his own stunts, McQueen remains a popular star. In the 2019 film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Steve McQueen was played by Damian Lewis.

Harry Houdini

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1874

Birthplace: Budapest, Hungary

Died: 1926

Legendary magician Harry Houdini initially worked as a trapeze artist named “Ehrich, the Prince of the Air” and was later known for his iconic stunt of escaping from handcuffs, at times even under water and while buried alive. He died after a blow to the gut damaged his appendix.

Alyson Hannigan

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1974

Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States

Alyson Hannigan is one of the most recognized celebrities, thanks to her role in the popular sitcom How I Met Your Mother and her role in one of the most popular sex comedy film series of all time - American Pie. She has been presenting the television show, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, since 2016.

R. Lee Ermey

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1944

Birthplace: Emporia, Kansas, U.S.

Died: 2018

R. Lee Ermey’s past as a Marine drill instructor later got him typecast in roles of authoritarian figures in movies. He is best remembered for his Golden Globe-nominated role in Full Metal Jacket. He also hosted the History Channel shows Mail Call and Lock n' Load with R. Lee Ermey.

Aziz Shavershian

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1989

Birthplace: Moscow, Russia

Died: 2011

Aziz Shavershian was a Russian-born Australian personal trainer, bodybuilder, and model. He started posting videos on YouTube in 2007, establishing a cult following. Aziz was the poster boy of aesthetics, a subculture of amateur bodybuilding. Before his death, due to a heart attack, Aziz Shavershian had established a clothing line and his own protein label called Protein of the Gods.

Mary Berry

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1935

Birthplace: Bath, Somerset, England

Author of over 75 cookbooks, Mary Berry has also hosted several culinary shows, such as Mary Berry Cooks. The Guardian ranked her the second-best-dressed person over 50. A CBE and DBE recipient, she has also received the Guild of Food Writers Lifetime Achievement Award and an honorary degree.

Tommy Hilfiger

Listed In: Fashion

Birth Year: 1951

Birthplace: Elmira, New York, United States

Thomas Jacob Hilfiger, better known as Tommy Hilfiger, is a legendary fashion designer who has gained worldwide fame with his eponymous fashion line. He had begun his career with the fashion chain People's Place. His brand is now owned by Phillips-Van Heusen, though he remains its chief designer.

Chris Bosh

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States

Chris Bosh is an American former basketball player who represented The Toronto Raptors and The Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association. A key player for the US national team, Bosh helped his nation win a gold medal at the Games of the XXIX Olympiad. In 2004, he established the Chris Bosh Foundation to promote education and sports amongst youths.

Alan Sugar

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1947

Birthplace: London Borough of Hackney

Alan Sugar is a British business magnate, politician, author, and media personality. He is credited with founding the popular electronics company, Amstrad. He also co-owned the English football club Tottenham Hotspur from 1991 to 2001. Also a well-known philanthropist, Sugar donated £200,000 to the Labour Party in 2001. He has also donated for charities, such as Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Kelly LeBrock

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1960

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Actress and model Kelly LeBrock began her career as a model at the age of 16. A contract with Christian Dior made her a popular face and she became one of the most sought-after models in the industry. She then started acting as well and appeared in 1984. Since then, she has appeared in many movies and TV shows.

Louie Anderson

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1953

Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Steve Ballmer

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1956

Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States

The world’s ninth-richest person as of 2020, Steve Ballmer has served as the CEO of Microsoft. He dropped out of the MBA program at Stanford when Bill Gates invited him to join Microsoft in 1980. Ballmer owns the NBA team Los Angeles Clippers. The USAFacts.org founder donates to educational causes. 

Megyn Price

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1971

Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, United States

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Robert Carradine

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1954

Birthplace: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States

Robert Reed Carradine, a member of the famous Carradine family of actors, is best known for his portrayal of Lewis Skolnick in the Revenge of the Nerds comedy film franchise. He was also known for his roles in the series Bonanza and Kung Fu, and the film The Cowboys.

David Suzuki

Listed In: Scientists

Birth Year: 1936

Birthplace: Vancouver, Canada

Best known for the CBC show The Nature of Things, Canadian environmental activist David Suzuki has also been a genetics and zoology professor. The UN Environment Programme Medal winner has been a major force against global warming and has written several books, such as An Introduction to Genetic Analysis.

Joseph Joe Barbera

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1911

Birthplace: Delancey Street, New York, United States

Died: 2006

Joseph Barbera was an American animator, cartoon artist, storyboard artist, director, and producer. He is credited with co-producing Tom and Jerry along with William Hanna while working at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Barbera is also credited with co-founding the popular animation studio Hanna-Barbera which produced world-renowned programs like Scooby-Doo, The Flintstones, and The Smurfs. Hanna-Barbera's shows have been translated into over 28 languages.

Norman Fell

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1924

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Died: 1998

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

William Morris

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1834

Birthplace: Walthamstow, England

Died: 1896

William Morris was a British poet, novelist, textile designer, translator, and socialist activist. He played a major role in reviving the traditional British textile arts and the various methods of production. As a novelist and poet, Morris helped establish the fantasy genre, which is prevalent today. He is counted among the most important cultural figures of the Victorian era.

Joseph Priestley

Listed In: Scientists

Birth Year: 1733

Birthplace: Birstall, England

Died: 1804

Best remembered for his contribution to the chemistry of gases, Joseph Priestley was an English scientist, clergyman, political theorist and educator, who has been credited with discovering oxygen independently, publishing his findings before Carl Wilhelm could. A prolific writer, he has authored 150 works on various subjects including electricity. He also contributed immensely to the advancement of political and religious thoughts.

Lara Flynn Boyle

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Davenport, Iowa, United States

Lara Flynn Boyle is an American actress best known for playing Donna Hayward in the cult TV series Twin Peaks. Boyle serves as an inspiration to those suffering from dyslexia as she was diagnosed with the condition before she went on to establish herself as a successful actress.

Philip Winchester

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1981

Birthplace: Belgrade, Montana, United States

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Lake Bell

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1979

Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States

Lake Bell is an American actress, screenwriter, and director. Also known for her good looks and fashion sense, Bell has been featured on lists like Femme Fatales' 50 Sexiest Women, Maxim's Hot 100, and British Vogue's 10 Best Dressed Women. Apart from being an actress and model, Bell also contributes as an automotive writer and editor to The Hollywood Reporter.

Nena

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1960

Birthplace: Hagen, Germany

German singer/songwriter Gabriele Susanne Kerner, better known as Nena, soared to international fame with the hit 99 Luftballons. Known for her energetic performances, Nena is also a mother of four and has co-founded the Neue Schule Hamburg school, based on the American Sudbury model of education.

Brennan Elliott

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1975

Birthplace: Calgary, Canada

Brennan Elliott is a Canadian actor well-known for his portrayal of Dr. Nick Biancavilla in the medical drama series, Strong Medicine. After playing noteworthy roles in several Canadian TV series, Brennan Elliott went on to make a mark in the American entertainment industry by appearing in films like Curse of Chucky and Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb.

Murray Hamilton

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1923

Birthplace: Washington, North Carolina, United States

Died: 1986

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Ub Iwerks

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1901

Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Died: 1971

Ub Iwerks was an American cartoonist, animator, inventor, character designer, and special effects technician. He is credited with designing such popular characters as Mickey Mouse and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Apart from being honored with several Academy Awards for his work, Iwerks was also named a Disney Legend. The Ub Iwerks Award for Technical Achievement is named in his honor.

Peter Jacobson

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1965

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Height: 5'5" (165 cm)

Yue Fei

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1103

Birthplace: Anyang, China

Died: 1142

Yue Fei was a Chinese military general best remembered for leading the Southern Song forces during the Jin–Song Wars in the 12th century. Fei is depicted in Jin Guliang's famous book Wu Shuang Pu and is widely regarded as a national folk hero in China.

Sharon Corr

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Dundalk, Ireland

Best known as part of the Irish family band The Corrs, singer Sharon Corr is equally talented in instruments such as the violin and the guitar. Born to musician parents, she began playing for orchestras as a child. She opened up about her social anxiety disorder through her solo album.

Richard Conte

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1910

Birthplace: Jersey City, New Jersey, USA

Died: 1975

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Donna Pescow

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1954

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Height: 5'1" (155 cm)

Andrew William Mellon

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1855

Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Died: 1937

The son of wealthy Pittsburgh banker Thomas Mellon, Andrew William Mellon had followed in his father’s footsteps, to be a banker. He had also been the American ambassador to the U.K. and the American secretary of the treasury. He owned companies such as Alcoa, Old Overholt whiskey, and Gulf Oil.

Nick Lowe

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1949

Birthplace: Walton-on-Thames, England

Bob Mackie

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1939

Birthplace: Monterey Park, California, United States

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Fanny Crosby

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1820

Birthplace: Brewster, New York, United States

Died: 1915

María Valverde

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1987

Birthplace: Carabanchel, Spain

María Valverde is a Spanish actress who has played important roles in Spanish as well as British films. Valverde didn’t take long to hog the limelight as she won the Goya Award for her debut performance in The Weakness of the Bolshevik , at the age of 16! She is best known for playing Zipporah in the epic film Exodus: Gods and Kings. 

Haruka Ayase

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1985

Birthplace: Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima

Haruka Ayase is a Japanese actress, singer, and model. After starting out as a gravure idol, Ayase went on to become a much sought-after model, appearing in commercials for brands like KFC, Coca-Cola, and SK-II. She then went on to become a prominent actress, winning several prestigious awards for her work in film as well as Japanese TV.

CJ Perry

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1985

Birthplace: Gainesville, Florida, United States

CJ Perry, better known by her ring name Lana, is an American professional wrestler, actress, model, singer, and dancer. She is known for her appearance in WWE, often accompanying her real-life husband and professional wrestler, Rusev. Before establishing herself in the world of wrestling, Perry worked as a backup dancer for entertainers like Usher, Akon, Pink, Keri Hilson, and Nelly.

Mike Woodson

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1958

Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Height: 6'5" (196 cm)

Wilhelm Reich

Listed In: Intellectuals & Academics

Birth Year: 1897

Birthplace: Dobryanychi, Ukraine

Died: 1957

Wilhelm Reich was an Austrian psychoanalyst and doctor of medicine. He is credited with shaping innovations like body psychotherapy, primal therapy, and Gestalt therapy. Also a writer, Reich's books like The Sexual Revolution and The Mass Psychology of Fascism influenced generations of intellectuals. Also a controversial figure, some of Wilhelm Reich's practices caused a disturbance in the psychoanalytic community.

Amanda Brugel

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1978

Birthplace: Pointe Claire, Québec, Canada

Best known for her award-winning role of Rita in the Hulu series The Handmaid’s Tale, Canadian actor Amanda Brugel is also known for her roles in films such as Sex After Kids and series such as Paradise Falls. She has also launched Brugs Army, a non-profit body for women and children.

Thomas E. Dewey

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1902

Birthplace: Owosso, Michigan, United States

Died: 1971

Thomas E. Dewey was an American politician, prosecutor, and lawyer. A member of the Republican Party, Dewey held the office of the governor of New York between 1943 and 1954. In 1952, Dewey played a major role in helping Dwight D. Eisenhower win the presidential election. After retiring from politics, Dewey served as a corporate lawyer from 1955 to 1971.

Jonathan Jafari

Listed In: YouTubers

Birth Year: 1990

Birthplace: Rancho Palos Verdes, California, United States

Jonathan Aryan Jafari, or JonTron, soared to fame with his YouTube channel JonTronShow and his web series JonTron. His content mostly consists of parodies and reviews of video games and movies. He also co-founded the website Normal Boots and was earlier associated with the web series Game Grumps.

John Wesley Powell

Listed In: Scientists

Birth Year: 1834

Birthplace: Mount Morris

Died: 1902

John Wesley Powell was a geologist and explorer of the American West. He undertook a series of adventures as a young man and later joined the military. He is best known for the three-month-long geographic expedition he undertook down the Green and Colorado rivers. He was made the director of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1881.  

Amir Arison

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1978

Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Lynda Baron

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1939

Birthplace: Urmston, Manchester, England