Margot Robbie

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1990

Birthplace: Dalby, Australia

With strong performances in movies like The Wolf of Wall Street, Suicide Squad and I, Tonya, Australian actress Margot Robbie has become one of the most famous actresses of her generation and also one of the world's highest-paid actresses. In her short career till now, she has won numerous award nominations and has become a significant name in the advertising world.

Lindsay Lohan

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1986

Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States

Beginning her career as a beloved child artist, Lindsay Lohan is a Hollywood favourite who went on to star in some of the high-grossing big-screen productions. Her praise-worthy performances in high school dramas earned her the title of a teen idol, before her career took a downward turn because of alcohol and substance abuse.

Alex Morgan

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1989

Birthplace: San Dimas, California, United States

Alex Morgan is an American soccer player who helped her national team win the 2015 and 2019 FIFA Women's World Cups. Thanks to her popularity, Morgan has appeared in several magazines and TV shows. Her numerous endorsement deals have made her one of the highest-paid American sportswomen. In 2019, she was named in Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People list.

Ashley Tisdale

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1985

Birthplace: Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Ashley Tisdale is an American actress and singer. Regarded as a sex symbol, Tisdale frequently appears on lists, such as Maxim's Hot 100. Also an influential social media personality, Tisdale was named by The Huffington Post as one of the most influential women on Twitter. Ashley Tisdale uses her popularity to raise funds for charitable organizations.

Thurgood Marshall

Listed In: Lawyers & Judges

Birth Year: 1908

Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Died: 1993

The first African-American member of the US Supreme Court, Thurgood Marshall was an associate justice from 1967 to 1991. Earlier as an attorney, he fought for the abolishment of racial segregation in American public schools. He was also a strong proponent of individual rights. A symbol of black icon, there are numerous memorials in America to honour his legacy.

Saweetie

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1993

Birthplace: Santa Clara, California, United States

Saweetie is an American rapper gained recognition when she posted her debut single Icy Grl on SoundCloud. Subsequently, the video of the song broke the internet as it went on to gather 100 million views on YouTube. She was then signed by Warner Records, which increased her popularity. She is also signed to Artistry Worldwide, her manager Max Gousse's record label.

Larry David

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1947

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Comedian, writer, actor, director, and television producer Larry David is best known as the co-creator of the television series Seinfeld. He discovered his talent for comedy as a college student and began his career as a stand-up performer. After a few years of struggle, he achieved success and went on to become an accomplished actor, director, and producer.

Ezekiel Elliott

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1995

Birthplace: Alton, Illinois, United States

Named to Pro Bowl thrice, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has been the NFL rushing yards leader twice and helped the Cowboys reach the first place in the NFC. He initially played for Ohio State and became a second-team All-American.  He owns stakes in OnCore Golf Technology, Inc. 

Bret Hart

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1957

Birthplace: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Bret Hart is a Canadian-American former professional wrestler. Regarded as one of the all-time greats, Bret Hart was one of the most popular and important WWF wrestlers during the promotion's New Generation Era. In 1996, he was inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. He is amongst the seven people who have entered the WWE Hall of Fame twice. 

Richard Petty

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1937

Birthplace: Level Cross, North Carolina, United States

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Ken Curtis

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1916

Birthplace: Lamar, Colorado, United States

Died: 1991

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Jerry Hall

Listed In: Fashion

Birth Year: 1956

Birthplace: Gonzales, Texas, United States

Jerry Hall initially modeled for top-notch magazines such as Cosmopolitan and Vogue. She is an accomplished stage actor and holds the Guinness record for the most musical appearances in a single night. She is known for her annulled 9-year marriage to Mick Jagger and is now married to Rupert Murdoch.

Kim Go-eun

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1991

Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea

Kim Go-eun is a South Korean singer and actress. She is known for playing important roles in TV series, such as Cheese in the Trap, The King: Eternal Monarch, and Guardian: The Lonely and Great God. Also known for her work as a philanthropist, Kim was praised for donating 100 million won to provide 40,000 masks amid the covid-19 pandemic.

Erin Burnett

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1976

Birthplace: Mardela Springs, Maryland, United States

Erin Burnett is an American news anchor. Dubbed the International Superstar, Burnett has hosted her own show Erin Burnett OutFront from the borders of Afghanistan, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates; she has also worked on a number of documentaries filmed inside India, Nigeria, Russia, and Libya. She has also reported from countries like Pakistan and China.

Burna Boy

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1991

Birthplace: Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Hermann Hesse

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1877

Birthplace: Calw, Germany

Died: 1962

German-born Swiss poet, novelist, and painter Hermann Hesse received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1946. He explored individuals’ search for authenticity, self-knowledge, and spirituality in his works. An intense and headstrong person from childhood, he developed an early interest in reading. He started writing as a young man and became an influential author in the German-speaking world. 

Michelle Branch

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1983

Birthplace: Sedona, Arizona, United States

Michelle Branch is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. She is best known for her vocal performance on Santana's song The Game of Love, which received a Grammy Award under the Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals category. She is also credited with forming the now-defunct duo The Wreckers.

Dave Thomas

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1932

Birthplace: Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

Died: 2002

Jose Canseco

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1964

Birthplace: Havana, Cuba

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

Kathryn Erbe

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1966

Birthplace: Newton, Massachusetts

Height: 5'2" (157 cm)

Patrice Lumumba

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1925

Birthplace: Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Died: 1961

Congolese politician Patrice Lumumba was the first prime minister of the Republic of the Congo. He was an MNC leader and played a major role in turning Congo from a Belgian colony to an independent country. He was executed on the orders of Mobutu Sese Seko, following the Congo Crisis.

Elizabeth Reaser

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1975

Birthplace: Bloomfield Township, Michigan

Elizabeth Reaser is best known as Esme Cullen from The Twilight Saga series of films. Her other notable projects are the series The Haunting of Hill House, Grey's Anatomy, Saved, and Manhunt: Unabomber, and the film Sweet Land. She is a registered vegetarian, according to the PETA website. 

Polly Holliday

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1937

Birthplace: Jasper, Alabama, USA

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Katie Taylor

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1986

Birthplace: Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland

A 5-time world champion and an Olympic gold medalist, Katie Taylor is one of Ireland’s best boxers. She also has 6 gold medals at the European Championship. Born amid poverty in the coastal town of Bray, to a boxer father, Katie was initially trained by him.

Pierre Cardin

Listed In: Fashion

Birth Year: 1922

Birthplace: San Biagio di Callalta, Italy

Died: 2020

Italian-born French fashion designer Pierre Cardin revolutionized unisex fashion with his geometric designs. His wine merchant father wanted him to study architecture, but Cardin deviated to fashion instead, starting his career as a men’s tailor. He introduced the Space Age look and also licensed his name out to other products.

Yancy Butler

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Greenwich Village, New York City, New York

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Chad Henne

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1985

Birthplace: Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, United States

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

Elise Stefanik

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Albany, New York, U.S.

Saul Rubinek

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1948

Birthplace: Wolfratshausen, Bavaria, Germany

Saul Rubinek is a German-born Canadian actor, director, and playwright. Encouraged to pursue acting by his parents, he enrolled at the Ottawa Little Theatre. After a successful Broadway career, he branched out to TV shows and films as well. He made his directorial debut with the black comedy film Jerry and Tom, earning a Sundance Film Festival award nomination. 

Peter Kay

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1973

Birthplace: Bolton, Lancashire, England

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Brock Peters

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1927

Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States

Died: 2005

Brock Peters was an American singer and actor. He is best remembered for his portrayal of Tom Robinson in the American drama film To Kill a Mockingbird. In 1990, Peters was honored with the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award for his career and humanitarian contributions.

Joe Thornton

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1979

Birthplace: London, Canada

Canadian–American–Swiss ice-hockey player Joe Thornton, or “Jumbo Joe,” currently plays for the NHL team Toronto Maple Leafs. He previously played for the San Jose Sharks and the Boston Bruins. He is one of 13 players with 1,000 NHL assists and also won an Olympic gold for Canada.

Owain Yeoman

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1978

Birthplace: Chepstow, Wales

Welsh actor Owain Yeoman is best known as Wayne Rigsby from The Mentalist, as Steven Daedalus from Kitchen Confidential, and as Lucas Dalton from The Nine. He has also appeared in films such as Troy and American Sniper. He is a supporter of PETA’s campaign for vegetarianism.

Ron Silver

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1946

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Died: 2009

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Clark Kellogg

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1961

Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Height: 6'7" (201 cm)

Derrick White

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1994

Birthplace: Parker, Colorado, United States

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

Ruth Berhe

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1995

Birthplace: Edmonton, Alberta

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Danny Rose

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1990

Birthplace: Doncaster, England

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

René Lacoste

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1904

Birthplace: Paris, France

Died: 1996

Vince Staples

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1993

Birthplace: Compton, California, United States

Rex Burkhead

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1990

Birthplace: Winchester, Kentucky, United States

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Stephen Kay

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1963

Birthplace: New Zealand

Hans Bethe

Listed In: Scientists

Birth Year: 1906

Birthplace: Strasbourg

Died: 2005

A physiology professor’s son, Hans Bethe had shown immense talent in math as a child. The German-American theoretical physicist and Cornell professor was a pioneer of quantum physics and later won the Nobel Prize for Physics for his research on stellar nucleosynthesis, or the formation of energy in stars.

Christoph Willibald Gluck

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1714

Birthplace: Erasbach, Germany

Died: 1787

Composer Christoph Willibald Gluck left home when his father went against his passion for music and pushed him into forestry. He then reached Milan, where he learned Italian instrumental music and later fused Italian and French opera music. His best-known works include Orfeo ed Euridice and La rencontre imprévue.

Wendy Schaal

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1954

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Height: 5'5" (165 cm)

Keith Morrison

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1947

Birthplace: Lloydminster

Anthony McAuliffe

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1898

Birthplace: Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Died: 1975

Wisława Szymborska

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1923

Birthplace: Kórnik, Poland

Died: 2012

Wisława Szymborska was a Polish poet, essayist, and translator. In 1996, she was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for her poetry. Her works have been translated into numerous languages, including English, Arabic, Japanese, Hebrew, and Chinese. She also translated French literature, especially Baroque poetry, into Polish. She actively wrote until her death at the age of 88. 

Carl Froch

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1977

Birthplace: Nottingham, England

Sky Sports analyst and commentator and former boxer Carl Froch is known for his World Championship bronze and his double English National Championship gold wins, all in the middleweight category. Though he initially loved football, too, he eventually chose boxing as a career option. He is also publicly a flat-Earther.

Hans-Ulrich Rudel

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1916

Birthplace: Kondratów, Poland

Died: 1982

Nazi World War II pilot Hans-Ulrich Rudel hated academics but loved skiing as a young man. He is believed to have destroyed 519 Soviet tanks and even got a leg amputated. Post-war, he went to Argentina briefly, wrote books, and also became an entrepreneur after returning to Germany.