Elon Musk

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1971

Birthplace: Pretoria, South Africa

Entrepreneur, engineer and industrial designer, Elon Musk, is famous as founder of the electronic payment firm PayPal, and the SpaceX spacecraft company. He is also the CEO of Tesla Motors. Elon Musk has plans to revolutionize transportation on earth as well as to space through futuristic technology.

Kevin De Bruyne

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1991

Birthplace: Drongen, Ghent, Belgium

Often described as a complete football player, Kevin De Bruyne is also widely regarded as one of the best players of his generation. Over the years, he has had a major impact on the Manchester City Football Club, helping his team win several games. He is also a key player for the Belgian national football team.

Mel Brooks

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1926

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Mel Brooks is the director of iconic comedy films and spoofs like The Producers, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Silent Movie, High Anxiety and Spaceballs. He is also an actor and a writer and has written for many films. He has received many awards and accolades and won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for the film. The Producers, in 1969.

Pat Morita

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1932

Birthplace: Isleton, California, United States

Died: 2005

American actor, voice actor, and comedian, Pat Morita first gained recognition with drama series Happy Days, though it was his inspiring performance as Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid film series that really skyrocketed his fame. The Asian-American actor was also known for his TV movie Amos and animated movie Mulan and Mulan II where he voiced the Chinese Emperor.

John Cusack

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1966

Birthplace: Evanston, Illinois, United States

John Cusack started his career as a teen actor. He is known for his unconventional choice of films. Grosse Pointe Blank, Being John Malkovich, High Fidelity, The Raven and The Grifters are some of his notable films. He is also known as an activist and has often taken a strong stand on issues like war, drone usage, civil liberties, press freedom and whistleblowers.

Kathy Bates

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1948

Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Best known as Molly Brown from Titanic, Annie Wilkes from Misery, and Ethel Darling from American Horror Story, two-time Emmy-winner Kathy Bates also has an Academy Award in her kitty. She has survived ovarian cancer and breast cancer and is now a prominent advocate for lymphatic disease awareness. 

Markiplier

Listed In: YouTubers

Birth Year: 1989

Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Markiplier is a gamer-commentator, comedian, YouTuber, and actor. One of the most popular American YouTubers, Markiplier is also an entrepreneur; he is credited with co-founding Cloak, a clothing company. He also participates in fundraisers and charity live streams, often raising thousands of dollars for charity.

Rob Dyrdek

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1974

Birthplace: Kettering, Ohio, United States

Rob Dyrdek is an American actor, producer, television personality, entrepreneur, and former professional skateboarder. He is credited with creating the popular animated TV series Wild Grinders where he voiced Lil Rob, the series' main character. A prominent skateboarder during his skateboarding career, Dyrdek was named by FoxWeekly in its list of the most influential skateboarders of all-time in 2014.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Listed In: Intellectuals & Academics

Birth Year: 1712

Birthplace: Geneva, Switzerland

Died: 1778

Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a Genevan philosopher, composer, and writer. His political philosophy influenced aspects of the French Revolution. He also helped develop modern economic, political, and educational thought. His writing inspired a transformation in French drama and poetry. His works also influenced such writers around the world as Tolstoy. His works as a composer were acknowledged by composers like Mozart.

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1995

Birthplace: Sedgefield, South Africa

South African model Demi-Leigh Tebow was named Miss South Africa 2017. She then won the Miss Universe 2017 pageant, thus becoming the second South African to win the pageant. A month after becoming Miss South Africa, Tebow was carjacked at Hyde Park but managed to escape using her self-defense skills.

John Elway

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1960

Birthplace: Port Angeles, Washington, United States

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

Kellie Pickler

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1986

Birthplace: Albemarle, North Carolina, United States

Height: 5'1" (155 cm)

Mary Stuart Masterson

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1966

Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States

Mary Stuart Masterson is an American actress who received the National Board of Review Award for her portrayal of Lucy in the 1989 drama film, Immediate Family. Also known for her work on stage, Masterson received a Tony Award nomination for her performance in the 2003 Broadway revival of the popular musical, Nine.

Felicia Day

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1979

Birthplace: Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Felicia Day is an American actress, web series creator, and writer. She is credited with creating the popular comedy web series The Guild, which was loosely based on her experiences as a gamer. Also a humanitarian, Felicia Day organized a Twitch charity live-stream to help a nonprofit organization called Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES).

Alice Krige

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1954

Birthplace: Upington

South African actor Alice Krige is best known for her roles in Chariots of Fire and Star Trek: First Contact. She played a dual role in Ghost Story and has been seen in a major role in the Netflix series The OA. She has also produced the film Jail Caesar.

Peter Paul Rubens

Listed In: Artists & Painters

Birth Year: 1577

Birthplace: Siegen, Germany

Died: 1640

Peter Paul Rubens is considered the most influential artist of the Flemish Baroque tradition. He lived during the Dutch Golden Age. His style of art emphasized movement, color, and sensuality. He painted altarpieces, portraits, landscapes, and history paintings and also drew cartoons for the Flemish tapestry workshops. He was a classically educated humanist scholar as well.

Ha Ji-won

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1978

Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea

Ha Ji-won is best known for her roles in South Korean historical dramas such as Damo and Empress Ki. She has also been featured in the series Something Happened in Bali, Secret Garden, and Hospital Ship. She owns an agency, has released an album, and has also written a book.

Tichina Arnold

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1969

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Tichina Arnold started as a child actor, working in films such as Little Shop of Horrors. She then gained fame as Pamela James in Martin and as Rochelle in Everybody Hates Chris. She has also launched the We Win Foundation and was previously the owner of a designer headgear brand. 

John Inman

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1935

Birthplace: Preston, England

Died: 2007

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Bruce Davison

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1946

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Bruce Davison is best known for his performance as Willard Stiles in the horror film Willard and as Robert Kelly in the X-Men franchise. He also won a Golden Globe and earned an Academy Award nomination for his role as David in Longtime Companion. He has also performed on Broadway.

Steve Burton

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Richard Rodgers

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1902

Birthplace: Arverne, New York, United States

Died: 1979

Seohyun

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1991

Birthplace: Guro-dong, Guro District, South Korea

Seohyun, member of the South Korean girl band Girls' Generation, also went solo with the EP Don't Say No and singles such as Oppa Nappa. She has also been part of stage musicals such as Moon Embracing the Sun and the TV series Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo.

Danielle Brisebois

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1969

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

Alessandro Nivola

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1972

Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Kang Min-hyuk

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1991

Birthplace: Ilsan-gu, Goyang, South Korea

Kang Min-hyuk is a South Korean singer-songwriter, musician, and actor. He is best known for his association with the popular rock band CNBLUE, for which he plays the drums. Also known for his philanthropic efforts, Kang Min-hyuk donated 10 million won to help those affected by forest fires in Sokcho and Goseong County. 

Camille Guaty

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1976

Birthplace: Sunnyvale, California, United States

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

Donna Vekić

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1996

Birthplace: Osijek, Croatia

Croatian tennis player Donna Vekic has been a world number 19 in singles. Known for her aggressive style of play and her big first serve, she, however, lacks in speed. She has major wins, such as the 2017 Nottingham Open, in her kitty. A businesswoman, too, she owns a luxury home fragrance brand.

P. V. Narasimha Rao

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1921

Birthplace: Karimnagar, India

Died: 2004

The ninth Prime Minister of India, P. V. Narasimha Rao, is often called the Father of Indian Economic Reforms due to a major economic transformation in India during his prime ministership. He dismantled the Licence Raj and his economic policies rescued India from an impending economic collapse. 

Niamh Algar

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1992

Birthplace: Ireland

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Gil Bellows

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Gil Bellows is a Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter best known for his portrayal of Tommy Williams in the 1994 drama film The Shawshank Redemption. Renowned for playing emotionally ambiguous characters, Gil Bellows is often counted among the finest character actors from Canada.

Jon Watts

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1981

Birthplace: Fountain, Colorado, USA

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Frank Zane

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1942

Birthplace: Kingston, Pennsylvania, United States

Three-time Mr. Olympia winner Frank Zane had begun gaining attention with the Mr. Pennsylvania title in 1961.Though inspired to take up bodybuilding after reading Muscle magazine in his teens, he initially taught math and chemistry and also earned advanced degrees in psychology, thus earning the nickname The Chemist.

Leon Panetta

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1938

Birthplace: Monterey, California, United States

Junior Johnson

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1931

Birthplace: Ronda, North Carolina, United States

Died: 2019

Chayanne

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1968

Birthplace: Río Piedras, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican Latin pop star and actor Chayanne has 7 Top 200 albums and has sold over 30 million albums globally. The Grammy-nominated singer has delivered hits such as Violeta and Te Deseo. He spent his later career in Miami and starred in movies such as Dance with Me.

Don Baylor

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1949

Birthplace: Austin, Texas, United States

Died: 2017

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Luigi Pirandello

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1867

Birthplace: Agrigento, Italy

Died: 1936

Luigi Pirandello was an Italian novelist, short story writer, poet, and dramatist. Best remembered for his plays, Pirandello was honored with the prestigious Nobel Prize in Literature in 1934. An Italian nationalist, Pirandello supported Fascism; he asked the Fascist government to melt down his Nobel Prize medal for the Abyssinia Campaign.

Muhammad Yunus

Listed In: Intellectuals & Academics

Birth Year: 1940

Birthplace: Chittagong

More like a messiah to the poor, Muhammad Yunus initially helped poverty-stricken weavers of Bangladesh with small loans and eventually set up the Grameen Bank. The Nobel Peace Prize-winning social entrepreneur serves several charities, too. He was eventually removed from Grameen Bank by the government, due to old age.

Angeline Ball

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1968

Birthplace: Cabra, Dublin, Ireland

Chris Hani

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1942

Birthplace: Transkei

Died: 1993

Chris Hani was a South African politician who led the South African Communist Party from 1991 to 1993. One of the most important and influential fighters against the apartheid government, Hani played an important role in the development of the armed wing of the ANC, Umkhonto we Sizwe. He was assassinated by a Polish immigrant named Janusz Waluś.

Terrence Williams

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1987

Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, United States

Height: 6'6" (198 cm)

Abdul-Karim al-Jabbar

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1974

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Patrick Hemingway

Listed In: Activists

Birth Year: 1928

Birthplace: Kansas City

Ngo Bao Chau

Listed In: Scientists

Birth Year: 1972

Birthplace: Hanoi

Bradley Beal

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1993

Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

John Stewart Bell

Listed In: Scientists

Birth Year: 1928

Birthplace: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Died: 1990

Northern Irish physicist John Stewart Bell is remembered for his contribution to quantum physics with his Bell's theorem. His ability to read voraciously earned him the nickname The Prof in childhood. At 16, he joined Queen’s as a technician since he was too young to be admitted to a course.

Mike White

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Pasadena, California, United States

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Chuck Person

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1964

Birthplace: Brantley, Alabama, United States

Height: 6'8" (203 cm)

Paul Broca

Listed In: Physicians

Birth Year: 1824

Birthplace: Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, Gironde, France

Died: 1880