Adam Sandler

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1966

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Actor, comedian, and filmmaker, Adam Sandler, is best known for his comedic roles in Hollywood movies. Despite being a popular actor he also has the ignominious distinction of having appeared in numerous widely panned movies and is the holder of three Golden Raspberry Awards! He has released a few comedy albums as well.

Colonel Sanders

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1890

Birthplace: Henryville, Indiana, United States

Died: 1980

Colonel Sanders is the man who revolutionized the American fast food industry by founding the restaurant chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). Establishing a style trademark by wearing a white suit and black string tie, Sanders went on to become a symbol of the KFC brand. Such is the popularity of the brand, the symbol is recognized all over the world.

Luka Modrić

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1985

Birthplace: Zadar, Croatia

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modrić has won 17 big trophies for his club. He had a difficult childhood, growing up amid the Croatian War of Independence. He has played for Tottenham Hotspur, and in 2018, he led Croatia to their first football World Cup final and won the Golden Ball.

Leo Tolstoy

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1828

Birthplace: Yasnaya Polyana, Russia

Died: 1910

Russian writer, Leo Tolstoy, is widely considered as one of the greatest authors ever. After experiencing a profound moral crisis in the 1870s, Tolstoy went through a phase of spiritual awakening, which had a great impact on his subsequent works that incorporated ideas on nonviolent resistance. These works influenced personalities like Mahatma Gandhi, thereby effectively changing the course of history.

Michael Bublé

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1975

Birthplace: Burnaby, Canada

Michael Bublé is a Canadian record producer, singer, and songwriter. He gained international recognition after releasing his fourth studio album It's Time. Also known for his charity work, Michael Bublé was part of a charity concert where he pledged a donation of A$50,000 to those affected by the Black Saturday bushfires in Australia.

Otis Redding

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1941

Birthplace: Dawson, Georgia, United States

Died: 1967

The King of Soul Otis Redding, who had performed with the Pinetoppers, among others, is remembered for his track (Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay, released after his death in a plane crash. It became the first posthumous Billboard R&B- and Hot 100-topping record. He also won two posthumous Grammys. 

Hugh Grant

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1960

Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, England

The quintessential lover boy of British and American cinema, Hugh Grant is widely regarded as a meticulous performer who works hard on his acting and comic skills. One of the few celebrities to express disdain for celebrity culture, Grant's personal life has overshadowed his on-screen achievements. Also known for his charity work, Grant is a patron of Pancreatic Cancer Action.

Lauren Daigle

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1991

Birthplace: Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

Lauren Daigle is an American singer and songwriter who predominantly works with contemporary Christian music. Thanks to the success of her albums, such as How Can It Be and Look Up Child, Lauren Daigle is credited with popularizing contemporary Christian music among youngsters and children.

Michelle Williams

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1980

Birthplace: Kalispell, Montana, United States

Michelle Williams is best known for her Academy Award-nominated performance in Brokeback Mountain. She also won a Golden Globe for playing Marilyn Monroe in My Week with Marilyn and a Golden Globe and an Emmy for her role in Fosse/Verdon. She had initially gained fame with the series Dawson's Creek.

Eric Stonestreet

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1971

Birthplace: Kansas City, Kansas, USA

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

J. R. Smith

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1985

Birthplace: Freehold, New Jersey, United States

Shooting guard J. R. Smith was initially drafted by the New Orleans Hornets and later played with the Denver Nuggets and the New York Knicks, too. He won one NBA Championship each with the Cavaliers and the LA Lakers. He has also been part of controversies related to reckless driving.

Kelsey Chow

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1991

Birthplace: Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Kelsey Chow is best known as Mikayla from Pair of Kings and Gigi Silveri from One Tree Hill. Fans also loved her as Tracy Stewart in MTV's Teen Wolf. She played Native American roles in Wind River, Yellowstone, and Fargo, under the name “Kelsey Asbille,” claiming to have Cherokee roots.

Cliff Robertson

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1923

Birthplace: La Jolla

Died: 2011

Cliff Robertson was an American actor whose career spanned half a century. He is best known for his portrayal of Charly Gordon in the 1968 drama film Charly, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor. Also a well-known aviator, Robertson owned several aircraft, such as a Messerschmitt Bf 108 and multiple de Havilland Tiger Moths.

Zoe Kazan

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1983

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Born to screenwriters Nicholas Kazan and Robin Swicord, Zoe Kazan is also the granddaughter of director Elia Kazan and thus was never a stranger to show business. Now a regular on Broadway and in films, she also bagged an Emmy nomination for her role in the miniseries Olive Kitteridge.

Oscar

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1991

Birthplace: Americana, São Paulo, Brazil

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Henry Thomas

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1971

Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, United States

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Haley Reinhart

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1990

Birthplace: Wheeling, Illinois, United States

Haley Reinhart is an American songwriter, singer, and voice actress. She started hogging the limelight after finishing third in the 10th season of popular reality TV show, American Idol. Also a well-known philanthropist, Reinhart has worked closely with organizations, such as Starkey Hearing Foundation and Habitat for Humanity. She has also been involved with charities that fight against bullying.

Chaim Topol

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1935

Birthplace: Tel Aviv

Israeli actor Chaim Topol is best known for his Golden Globe-winning titular role in Sallah Shabati. He began his career with Israeli theater and later co-founded Haifa Theatre. He also earned an Academy Award nomination and won a Golden Globe for playing Tevye in the musical Fiddler on the Roof.

Hunter Hayes

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1991

Birthplace: Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, United States

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Joe Theismann

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1949

Birthplace: New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Akshay Kumar

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: Amritsar, Punjab, India

Akshay Kumar is one of the most popular and successful actors of Hindi cinema. He has been honored with several prestigious awards, such as Filmfare Awards, a National Film Award, and Padma Shri. Dubbed Indian Jackie Chan, Akshay Kumar is renowned for performing dangerous stunts in films.

Angela Cartwright

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1952

Birthplace: Altrincham, Cheshire, England, UK

Height: 5'5" (165 cm)

Jung Il-woo

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1987

Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea

Jung Il-woo is best known for his roles in South Korean series such as Unstoppable High Kick; Cool Guys, Hot Ramen; Moon Embracing the Sun; and Cinderella with Four Knights. He became the first non-Chinese actor to win Asia's Actor of the Year at the Huading Awards.

Constance Marie

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1965

Birthplace: East Los Angeles, California, United States

Constance Marie is an American actress best known for playing Angie Lopez in the popular sitcom TV series George Lopez, for which she received the Best Actress in Television Comedy award at the 2004 Imagen Awards. She was also nominated for an ALMA Award and Young Artist Award for her portrayal of Angie. She also has her own clothing line.

Goran Visnjic

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1972

Birthplace: Šibenik, Socialist Republic of Croatia SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia small (now Croatia)

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

Bob Stoops

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1960

Birthplace: Youngstown, Ohio, United States

Nikki DeLoach

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1979

Birthplace: Waycross, Georgia, United States

Ashlee Nicole DeLoach, popularly known as Nikki DeLoach, is an American actress best known for playing Lacey Hamilton in the popular teen comedy-drama TV series, Awkward. Before establishing herself as an actress, DeLoach was part of the All-New Mickey Mouse Club, which also included future stars like Ryan Gosling, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Keri Russell, and Christina Aguilera.

Vikram Batra

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1974

Birthplace: Palampur

Died: 1999

Tom Wopat

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1951

Birthplace: Lodi, Wisconsin, USA

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Cardinal Richelieu

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1585

Birthplace: Paris, France

Died: 1642

Cardinal Richelieu was a French clergyman and statesman who was active in the early 17th century. He held powerful positions in both the Catholic Church and French government and served as the chief minister to Louis XIII of France in 1624. He helped the French maintain their dominance in the Thirty Years' War that engulfed Europe. 

Charles Esten

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1965

Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Dennis Ritchie

Listed In: Scientists

Birth Year: 1941

Birthplace: Bronxville, New York, United States

Died: 2011

Computer scientist, Dennis MacAlistair Ritchie, worked at Bell Labs Computing Sciences Research Center for most of his career, co-developing the Unix operating system and B programming language with Kenneth Thompson, co-winning the 1983 A.M. Turing Award for it. Earlier, he had also created C programming language and was involved with the development of the Plan 9 and Inferno operating systems.

Ronni Hawk

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1999

Birthplace: Boca Raton, Florida

Dave Stewart

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1952

Birthplace: Sunderland, Tyne-and-Wear, England

David A. Stewart is a British musician, record producer, and songwriter. He is best known for forming a pop duo named Eurythmics along with singer-songwriter Annie Lennox. The band became highly successful, earning Stewart and Lennox several awards. The duo was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020 and 2022 respectively.

B. J. Armstrong

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

José Aldo

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1986

Birthplace: Manaus, State of Amazonas, Brazil

MMA fighter José Aldo is best known for his UFC Featherweight Championship win in 2010, a title he defended seven times. In 2014, his win against Cad Mendes was termed the Fight of the Year by many organizations. By 2020, he was ranked 6th in the UFC Bantamweight rankings.

Dick LeBeau

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1937

Birthplace: London, Ohio, USA

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Julie Gonzalo

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1981

Birthplace: Lanús, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Julie Gonzalo is an Argentine-American actress who achieved popularity after portraying Pamela Rebecca Barnes in the popular television soap opera, Dallas. After starting her career as a model, Gonzalo went on to establish herself in the film and TV industry, sharing on-screen space with popular personalities like Tori Spelling, Lindsay Lohan, Chad Michael Murray, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Hilary Duff.

Shane Battier

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1978

Birthplace: Birmingham, Michigan, United States

Height: 6'8" (203 cm)

Jane Greer

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1924

Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States

Died: 2001

Height: 5'5" (165 cm)

Alex Song

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1987

Birthplace: Douala, Cameroon

Alex Song is a Cameroonian football player who has played for popular teams like Arsenal and Barcelona. He has also represented his national team in important tournaments like the 2010 and 2014 World Cups. Alex Song’s performance in the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations made him the only player from Cameroon to be named in the Team of the Tournament.

Eboni Williams

Listed In: Lawyers & Judges

Birth Year: 1988

Birthplace: North Carolina, United States

Height: 5'1" (155 cm)

William Bligh

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1754

Birthplace: Plymouth, United Kingdom

Died: 1817

Kristine Hermosa

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1983

Birthplace: Quezon City, Philippines

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Alf Landon

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1887

Birthplace: Pennsylvania

Died: 1987

Bilal Hassani

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1999

Birthplace: Paris, France

Bilal Hassani is a French YouTuber, singer, and songwriter. He achieved international recognition in 2019 when he represented France at the Eurovision Song Contest in Israel. He managed to score 105 points in the Eurovision final, finishing 16th. In 2019, he was also honored at the NRJ Music Awards with the Francophone Breakthrough of the Year award.

Raine Spencer, Countess Spencer

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1929

Birthplace: Newbury, London, England

Died: 2016

Emma de Caunes

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1976

Birthplace: Paris, France

Height: 5'5" (165 cm)

Margarete Himmler

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1893

Birthplace: Goncarzewo near Bromberg, Poland

Died: 1967

Sergio Osmeña

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1878

Birthplace: Cebu City, Philippines

Died: 1961

The 4th president of the Philippines, Sergio Osmeña had also been the country’s 1st vice-president. Initially a military commander of the Philippine army, he had been part of World War II. He had begun his political career as the governor of Cebu. He also founded the Nationalist Party.