Charlie Sheen

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1965

Birthplace: NNew York, New York, United States

Born to veteran actor Martin Sheen, Charlie Sheen began acting at an early age and later became a big star with movies like Platoon and Wall Street and television shows like Spin City and Two and a Half Men. The actor has also been in news for his alcoholism, drug abuse issues and violent behaviour towards women in his life.

Kaia Gerber

Listed In: Fashion

Birth Year: 2001

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Kaia Gerber is an American model whose work earned her the prestigious Model of the Year honor in 2018 at The Fashion Awards. Over the years, Gerber has been featured on the cover of popular magazines like Vogue. She had a major impact on the fashion world in 2018 when she collaborated with Karl Lagerfeld to create the KarlxKaia collection.

Shaun White

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1986

Birthplace: San Diego, California, United States

Shaun White is an American snowboarder, musician, and skateboarder. Having won three Olympic gold medals, White holds the record for the most number of Olympic gold medals won by a snowboarder and most number of X-Games gold medals won. He also has 10 ESPY Awards under his belt. A multi-talented personality, White plays the guitar for the band, Bad Things.

Jack Dylan Grazer

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 2003

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Jack Dylan Grazer is an actor best known for playing Eddie Kaspbrak in It and its 2019 sequel. One of the most popular child actors, Jack was named among the top 30 stars under the age of 18 by The Hollywood Reporter in 2018. Well-matured for his age, Jack sponsors an annual scholarship for two students at the Adderley School.

Dominic Thiem

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1993

Birthplace: Wiener Neustadt, Austria

The second-highest ranked Austrian tennis player of all time, Dominic Thiem became the first Austrian to win the singles title at a US Open when he came back from two sets down to beat Alexander Zverev in the 2020 US Open final. At the 2019 BNP Paribas Open, he defeated Roger Federer to win his first Masters 1000 title.

Alan Ladd

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1913

Birthplace: Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States

Died: 1964

Alan Ladd soared to fame with Westerns and film noir of the 1940s-1950s. He often paired up with Veronica Lake and also appeared in radio plays. Some of his hits were The Blue Dahlia, The Carpetbaggers, and The Great Gatsby. He died of an accidental overdose of alcohol and drugs.

Rich Brian

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1999

Birthplace: Jakarta, Indonesia

Indonesian rapper/comedian Brian Imanuel, also known as Rich Brian or Rich Chigga, initially gained popularity with his skits on Vine. He has a self-titled YouTube channel. His gold-certified debut song, Dat $tick, made it to the American R&B charts. His music style is inspired by artists such as Young Thug.

Garrett Hedlund

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Roseau, Minnesota, United States

Garrett Hedlund has played important roles in many popular films. Also a skilled musician, Hedlund plays the violin and guitar. While filming Eragon, his friend Jeremy Irons taught him alternative violin techniques. Hedlund has released a couple of music videos and singles. Also known for his looks, he was named Man of the Year at the 2011 Glamour Awards.

Ferdinand Porsche

Listed In: Engineers

Birth Year: 1875

Birthplace: ratislavice nad Nisou, Liberec, Czechia

Died: 1951

Ferdinand Porsche was an Austrian-German automotive engineer. He is credited with founding one of the most popular car companies in the world, Porsche AG. He is also credited with creating the Lohner-Porsche mixed hybrid, the first gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle. During World War II, Porsche was a prominent contributor to the German war effort.

Iman Vellani

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 2002

Birthplace: Markham, Ontario, Canada

Malcolm Gladwell

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1963

Birthplace: Fareham, United Kingdom

Malcolm Gladwell is best known for his bestselling books The Tipping Point, Blink, and Outliers. He has also written for The New Yorker and The Washington Post. His writings encompass subjects such as psychology, economics, and sociology. Gladwell has also co-founded a podcast company and hosts the podcast Revisionist History.

Dave Ramsey

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1960

Birthplace: Antioch, Tennessee, United States

Dave Ramsey is an American radio show host, personal finance advisor, businessman, and author. He is best known for hosting The Dave Ramsey Show. He is also famous for authoring many books, including The Total Money Makeover, which featured on the New York Times bestseller list. He is also credited with founding a financial counseling service called the Lampo Group.

Eileen Brennan

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1932

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Died: 2013

Eileen Brennan was an American actress who was active in Hollywood for six decades. She appeared in numerous stage productions, films, and TV shows. Beginning her career while attending university, she first appeared in stage productions. Eventually, she started acting in films and TV shows as well. She usually played sympathetic, supporting characters. She received one Golden Globe Award for Best Actress.

Steve Schirripa

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1957

Birthplace: Bensonhurst, New York, United States

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Gareth Southgate

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Watford, Hertfordshire, England

Gareth Southgate is an English football manager. A former player, he used to play as a defender and midfielder for Aston Villa, Middlesbrough, and Crystal Palace. He retired in 2006, after more than 500 league appearances and began his stint as a football manager. He has been managing the England national team since 2016. 

Redfoo

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1975

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Redfoo is an American DJ, singer, rapper, composer, record producer, and dancer. He is credited with forming the popular electronic dance music duo LMFAO along with his nephew SkyBlu. A multi-talented personality, Redfoo is also a tennis player who made an honest attempt to qualify for the 2013 US Open tournament. He also owns a line of Party Rock clothing.

Pilar Pallete

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1928

Birthplace: Paita District, Peru

Pilar Pallete is a Peruvian actress whose professional career has been greatly overshadowed by her personal life, including her high-profile marriage to legendary American actor John Wayne. Through her marriage with John Wayne, Pallete was blessed with many grandchildren, including actress and musician Jennifer Wayne of Runaway June fame.

Jennie Finch

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1980

Birthplace: La Mirada, California, USA

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Holt McCallany

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1963

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Valerie Perrine

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1943

Birthplace: Galveston, Texas, United States

Often described by tabloids as the "thinking man’s sex symbol," Valerie Perrine won a BAFTA for her role of Honey Bruce in Lenny. Fans also loved her as Eve Teschmacher in the Superman franchise. Famous for her voluptuous figure, Perrine had started her career as a Vegas show girl.

Al Jardine

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1942

Birthplace: Lima

Fearne Cotton

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1981

Birthplace: Northwood, United Kingdom

Fearne Cotton is an English author and broadcaster. She achieved popularity in the late-1990s, when she started presenting children's TV shows for channels like CBBC, CITV, and GMTV. Over the course of her career, Fearne Cotton has also presented popular TV shows like Top of the Pops and The Xtra Factor. She also supports numerous charities including Macmillan Cancer Support.

Freddie King

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1934

Birthplace: Gilmer

Died: 1976

Niklas Sule

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1995

Birthplace: Frankfurt, Germany

Height: 6'5" (196 cm)

Jérôme Boateng

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1988

Birthplace: Berlin, Germany

Starting his career with the club Tennis Borussia Berlin, German footballer Jérôme Boateng later had a decade-long association with Bayern Munich, winning the Bundesliga 9 times and the UEFA Champions League twice with Bayern. The talented center-back was also part of the 2014 FIFA World Cup-winning German squad.

Mason Crosby

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Lubbock, Texas, USA

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Kitty Carlisle

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1910

Birthplace: New Orleans

Died: 2007

Irene Papas

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1926

Birthplace: Chiliomodi, Greece

Died: 2022

Irene Papas is a popular Greek actress and singer who has played powerful women in films and stage plays in an illustrious career spanning over five decades. Widely regarded as the quintessential Greek beauty, Papas has won many awards, including the Golden Arrow Lifetime Achievement Award at the Hamptons International Film Festival.

Kyline Alcantara

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 2002

Birthplace: Camarines Sur

Filipina actor-singer Kyline Alcantara was catapulted to fame by series such as Kambal, Karibal and Inagaw na Bituin. The teen sensation had initially gained popularity with her musical.ly clips and her YouTube videos. Her performances have also won her honors such as the Asian Acadaemy Creative Award.

Nichole Hiltz

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1978

Birthplace: Hanover, Massachusetts, United States

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Mario Draghi

Listed In: Intellectuals & Academics

Birth Year: 1947

Birthplace: Rome

The son of a banker father, Italian economist Mario Draghi initially served as the president of the European Central Bank and the Bank of Italy governor, and is the current prime minister of Italy. The media named him Super Mario for efficiently handling the Eurozone debt crisis.

Chamath Palihapitiya

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1976

Birthplace: Sri Lanka

Chamath Palihapitiya went from being a Sri Lankan refugee in Canada to a successful venture capitalist. He founded Social Capital and has also worked at Facebook. He was the youngest vice-president of AOL. He co-owns the Golden State Warriors basketball team and has invested in Palantir, Pure Storage, and Playdom.

Louis Sullivan

Listed In: Architects

Birth Year: 1856

Birthplace: Boston

Died: 1924

Louis Sullivan was an architect who became only the second person to be honored with a posthumous AIA Gold Medal. Dubbed the father of modernism and the father of skyscrapers, Sullivan contributed immensely to the Chicago School of architecture. He is also credited with mentoring Frank Lloyd Wright who went on to become a respected architect in his own right.

Anne Jackson

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1925

Birthplace: Millvale, Pennsylvania, USA

Died: 2016

Mary Grace Canfield

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1924

Birthplace: Rochester, New York, United States

Died: 2014

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Nick Wechsler

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1978

Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Thomas Delaney

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1991

Birthplace: Frederiksberg, Denmark

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Costas Mandylor

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1965

Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Damon Stoudamire

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1973

Birthplace: Portland, Oregon, United States

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Shakti Kapoor

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1952

Birthplace: New Delhi, India

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Dick Strawbridge

Listed In: Activists

Birth Year: 1959

Birthplace: Myanmar, Burma

Dick Strawbridge is a British engineer, television personality, and former army officer. In 1993, he was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for his service in Northern Ireland. After his military career, Strawbridge has established himself as a TV personality, appearing on several TV programs. He is popularly referred to as Colonel Dick in the media.

Junaid Jamshed

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1964

Birthplace: Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

Died: 2016

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Mohammed Shami

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1990

Birthplace: Amroha

Tanitoluwa Adewumi

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 2010

Birthplace: Nigeria

Drena De Niro

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States

Jevon Kearse

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1976

Birthplace: Fort Myers, Florida, United States

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

Eduardo Galeano

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1940

Birthplace: Montevideo, Uruguay

Died: 2015

Eduardo Galeano was a Uruguayan novelist, journalist, and writer. Regarded as one of the most respected writers of Uruguay, Galeano was honored by the Global Exchange with the prestigious International Human Rights Award in 2006. In 2010, he was awarded the Stig Dagerman Prize.

August Alsina

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1992

Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

A singer-songwriter whose music generally falls into the Alternative R&B category, August Alsina is a young man who is applauded not just for his musical talents but also for his zest for life. He suffers from an autoimmune disease that attacks his liver, and he is constantly fighting to live a normal life.

Caryl Churchill

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1938

Birthplace: London, England

British playwright Caryl Churchill is best-known for works that emphasize on feminist-issues, sexual-politics and abuses of power. Most renowned works of Churchill, who also gained attention for using non-naturalistic techniques, include the farce Cloud 9 about sexual politics; the play Top Girls that deals with feminist issues; and the satirical play Serious Money that was largely written in rhyming couplets.

Gérard Houllier

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1947

Birthplace: Thérouanne, France

Died: 2020