Muhammad Ali

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1942

Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Died: 2016

Widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, Muhammad Ali was a major figure of the 20th century. He was an inspirational figure for African-Americans during the civil rights movement. Because of his opposition to Vietnam War and his refusal to be drafted into military, Muhammad Ali became an icon for the larger counterculture generation.

Betty White

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1922

Birthplace: Oak Park, Illinois, United States

Died: 2021

Betty White, American actress and comedian, is considered as the pioneer of television and has had the longest television career of any entertainer, straddling more than 80 years. She’s known for her award-winning performances in shows like The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Golden Girls and Hot in Cleveland. 

Jim Carrey

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1962

Birthplace: Newmarket, Canada

Canadian American actor, Jim Carrey worked as a janitor and a stand-up comedian at club and on stage before entering films and television. His big Hollywood break came with Ace Ventura: Pet Detective which catapulted him to comedy star status. His later films like The Truman Show and Bruce Almighty proved his versatility and won him critical and commercial success.

Benjamin Franklin

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1706

Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Died: 1790

Benjamin Franklin is considered one of the founding fathers of the United States as he was a signer of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. He was a writer, politician, scientist, inventor, civic activist, an accomplished diplomat and much more. He is a key figure in the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity.

Steve Harvey

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1957

Birthplace: Welch, West Virginia, United States

Comedian, businessman and entertainer Steve Harvey has been active in the entertainment world since 1985. Born to parents who were avid movie lovers, he developed an early love for performing. He began his entertainment career as a stand-up comedian and soon started performing in TV shows and films. Also an entrepreneur, he founded Steve Harvey Global (SHG).

Michelle Obama

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1964

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Wife of the former U.S President, Barack Obama, and one of the most popular First Ladies of the United States, Michelle Obama is a celebrity in her own right. She is still very popular and is a sought-after speaker around the globe and often lends her voice to issues like poverty awareness, education, nutrition, women’s rights, immigration and racism.

Zooey Deschanel

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1980

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Zooey Deschanel is an American actress known for her deadpan roles in successful comedy films, such as The Good Girl, Elf, Failure to Launch, Yes Man and 500 Days of Summer. She also acted in the popular sitcom New Girl. She is also a singer and songwriter and plays keyboards, percussion, banjo, and ukulele. Zooey is a co-founder of the female-focused website, HelloGiggles.

James Earl Jones

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1931

Birthplace: Arkabutla, Mississippi, United States

Died: 2024

A veteran actor with a career spanning more than seven decades, James Earl Jones has been described as "one of America's most distinguished and versatile" actors. He initially aspired to be a doctor but fate had other plans for him. He began his career as a stage actor and soon joined films as well.

Dwyane Wade

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1982

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

With an Olympic gold medal and three NBA championships, Dwyane Wade is one of the most decorated former American basketball players of the 21st century. Also a well-known philanthropist, Dwyane Wade founded The Wade's World Foundation in 2003; the foundation helps community-based organizations promote education and social skills for children. He also supports St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Eartha Kitt

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1927

Birthplace: North, South Carolina, United States

Died: 2008

Eartha Kitt was an American actress, comedian, dancer, and singer-songwriter. Renowned for her distinctive singing style, Kitt recorded several chartbusting songs during the 1950s. Also a well-known activist, Eartha Kitt established a non-profit organization called the Kittsville Youth Foundation, which helped underprivileged youths in Los Angeles. She was also an ardent advocate for same-sex marriage and LGBT rights.

Calvin Harris

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Dumfries, Scotland

Grammy-winning DJ Calvin Harris soared to fame with his album I Created Disco. His track We Found Love, a collaboration with Rihanna, charted on the US Billboard Hot 100. He owns a record label and topped Forbes's list of the highest-paid DJs of the world for 6 years.

Kid Rock

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1971

Birthplace: Romeo, Michigan, United States

Robert James Ritchie, better known as Kid Rock, started off as a DJ and rapper. His platinum-certified album Devil Without a Cause sold 14 million copies. A self-taught musician and instrumentalist, he loves collecting guns and is an ordained minister. His music blends country with hip hop, rock, and metal.

Susanna Hoffs

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1959

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Height: 5'1" (155 cm)

Andy Kaufman

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1949

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Died: 1984

Andy Kaufman was an American entertainer and wrestler. Considered an anti-comedian for his ability and willingness to provoke confused and negative reactions from audiences, Kaufman is revered for his counterintuitive approach to comedy. Apart from influencing comedians like Jim Carrey, Kaufman also inspired movies like Toni Erdmann. There are rumours that his death is believed to be a hoax and part of his prank.

Oleksandr Usyk

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1987

Birthplace: Simferopol, Ukraine

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk is not just a European and World Champion but also an Olympic gold medalist. Considered one of Ukraine’s best boxers in history, he is also the fourth male boxer to hold the WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO titles at the same time.

Willa Fitzgerald

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1991

Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Height: 5'5" (165 cm)

Naveen Andrews

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1969

Birthplace: Lambeth, London, England

Naveen Andrews is a British-American actor best known for portraying Sayid Jarrah in the popular TV series Lost, for which he received nominations for Golden Globe Award and Primetime Emmy Award and won the Screen Actors Guild Award. A multi-talented personality, Naveen Andrews can also play the guitar.

Lil Jon

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1971

Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Grammy-winning rapper and DJ Jonathan H. Smith, better known as Lil Jon, previously performed as the frontman of the group Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz. He is considered a pioneer of crunk, a hip-hop sub-genre, and has scored Billboard-charting hits such as Cyclone, Yeah!, and Goodies. 

Mick Taylor

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1949

Birthplace: Welwyn Garden City, England

Mick Taylor soared to fame as the guitarist of iconic rock band The Rolling Stones. He has also been part of John Mayall's Bluesbreakers. Named to the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame, he was also declared one of Rolling Stone magazine’s 100 greatest guitarists of all time.

Steve Earle

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1955

Birthplace: Hampton, Virginia United States

Rock, country, and folk singer-songwriter, Steve Earle, developed an early interest in music and started his career when he was a teenager. Rebellious as a young man, he went through his share of struggles before he was able to establish himself successfully as a singer. Also a political activist, he is a vocal opponent of capital punishment. 

Maury Povich

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1939

Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Shari Lewis

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1933

Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States

Died: 1998

Height: 5'0" (152 cm)

Paul Young

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1956

Birthplace: Luton

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

Sheree North

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1932

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Died: 2005

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

Anne Brontë

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1820

Birthplace: Thornton, West Yorkshire

Died: 1849

Ray J

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1981

Birthplace: McComb, Mississippi, U.S.

American rapper, singer-songwriter, and controversial figure Ray J made headlines for reasons other than what he is usually known for when he introduced a line of electronics to the US market after founding Raytroniks Inc. Among the products, the Scoot-E-Bike brand grew exponentially and had an impact on the American bike market. 

Vidal Sassoon

Listed In: Fashion

Birth Year: 1928

Birthplace: London

Died: 2012

Nile Wilson

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1996

Birthplace: Leeds, West Yorkshire, England

Two-time Commonwealth gold-winning gymnast Nile Wilson is also a World Championship silver medalist and an Olympic bronze medalist. He retired from the sport at age 21. He is also a social-media star, with two popular YouTube channels, where he posts his work-out videos and other life stories.

Freddy Rodriguez

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1975

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Joy Taylor

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1987

Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Joy Taylor is a well-known face and voice on Fox Sports 1 where she is a host and anchor, noted particularly for moderating the talk show Skip and Shannon: Undisputed. Sister of American football player, Jason Taylor, she hosted radio shows at Barry University during her graduation in broadcast communication, before featuring in 790 AM The Ticket shows in Miami.

Joshua Malina

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1966

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Konstantin Stanislavski

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1863

Birthplace: Moscow, Russia

Died: 1938

Legendary Soviet and Russian theatre-practitioner Konstantin Stanislavski, who played an instrumental role in promoting new Russian drama of his time, is best-known for co-founding the world-renowned Moscow Art Theatre and developing the Stanislavski's system of training and preparing actors. Sergeyevich was considered one of the prominent theatre directors of his day and also earned repute as a remarkable character actor.

Tiësto

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1969

Birthplace: Breda, Netherlands

Tiësto is a Dutch record producer and DJ. Popular among fans, Tiësto was voted the Greatest DJ of All Time in a poll conducted by Mix magazine. Considered the Godfather of EDM, he was voted best DJ of the last 20 years by DJ Magazine readers in 2013. Tiësto is credited with founding the Dutch record label, Black Hole Recordings.

Moira Shearer

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1926

Birthplace: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland

Died: 2006

Moira Shearer was a Scottish actress and ballet dancer. She is best remembered for playing an important role in the movie The Red Shoes. Although Moira Shearer went on to work as a dancer and actress for many decades after making her acting debut in The Red Shoes, she is still primarily known for her portrayal of Vicky in the 1948 film.

Don Zimmer

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1931

Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Died: 2014

Hale Appleman

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1986

Birthplace: New York City, New York

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Johannes von Trapp

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1939

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Dan Gilbert

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1962

Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Suga Free

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Gardena, California

Height: 5'3" (160 cm)

David Lloyd George

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1863

Birthplace: Chorlton-on-Medlock

Died: 1945

David Lloyd George, or the 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor, was the British prime minister from 1916 to 1922 and the first Welsh to hold the position. Though he was a Liberal, he was initially supported by the Conservatives. He was a key figure in the Paris Peace Conference.

Sajal Ali

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1994

Birthplace: Lahore, Pakistani

Pakistani actor Sajal Ali soared to fame with her performances in films such as Mohabbat Jaye Bhar Mein and Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah. She later made her Lollywood debut with the film Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay and soon stepped into Bollywood with the Sridevi starrer Mom.

Alva Belmont

Listed In: Intellectuals & Academics

Birth Year: 1853

Birthplace: Mobile, Alabama, United States

Died: 1933

Alva Belmont was an American socialite who played a major role in the women's suffrage movement in the United States of America. Remembered for her intelligence, energy, and strong opinions, Belmont is credited with founding the Political Equality League which aimed at promoting suffrage-supporting politicians. Alva Belmont is also credited with co-founding the National Woman's Party in 1916.

Genndy Tartakovsky

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Moscow, Russia

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Mack Sennett

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1880

Birthplace: Richmond, Canada

Died: 1960

Mack Sennett was a film actor, director, and producer. He specialized in comedy and was known as the 'King of Comedy'. Born in Canada in 1880, he moved to USA as a young man and entered the fledgling film industry as an actor. He found considerable success and went on to open Keystone Studios in Edendale. 

Cus D'Amato

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1908

Birthplace: The Bronx, New York, United States

Died: 1985

Thomas Fairfax

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1612

Birthplace: Denton Hall, Wharfedale

Died: 1671

Ryuichi Sakamoto

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1952

Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan

Apart from being a keyboardist and songwriter for the Yellow Magic Orchestra, Japanese pianist and composer Ryuichi Sakamoto has also been a solo artist and composed tracks for films such as The Last Emperor and The Revenant. He now has a Grammy and an Academy Award in his kitty.

Tara Elders

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1980

Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Tara Elders is a Dutch actress who achieved popularity in 2007 when she played Maggie in the American remake of filmmaker Theo van Gogh's 2003 drama film Interview. The 2007 film starred Sienna Miller and Steve Buscemi in lead roles. Tara Elders has also appeared in several popular TV series like Najib en Julia, TV7, and Medea.

Carl Laemmle

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1867

Birthplace: Laupheim, Germany

Died: 1939

Song Kang-ho

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: Gimhae, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea

South Korean actor Song Kang-ho soared to international fame with his roles of Kim Ki-taek in the Academy Award-winning film Parasite and Namgoong Minsu in Snowpiercer. Fans also loved him in No. 3 and Joint Security Area. He has won honors such as the Blue Dragon Film Awards.