James Dean

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1931

Birthplace: Marion, Indiana, United States

Died: 1955

Best remembered for his role in the film, Rebel Without a Cause, actor James Dean was a cultural icon of teenage disillusionment. Despite having a difficult childhood, he was an exceptional student. He began acting as a young man and was quite successful. Sadly, he was killed in a car crash at the young age of 24.

Klay Thompson

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1990

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson has won three NBA championships with the team. The five-time NBA All-Star is the son of former basketball player Mychal Thompson. He and Stephen Curry were known as “the Splash Brothers” for setting an NBA record of combined three-pointers, in 2014.

John Williams

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1932

Birthplace: Floral Park, New York, United States

John Williams is an American composer, pianist, trombonist, and conductor. Widely considered the greatest film composer ever, John Williams has played a significant role in the American film industry by composing music for films, such as the Jurassic Park films, Star Wars saga, the Indiana Jones films, and Schindler's List. He has also influenced several other composers like Marcus Paus.

Mary Steenburgen

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1953

Birthplace: Newport, Arkansas, United States

Mary Steenburgen is an American actress and musician. Also an active humanitarian, Steenburgen has been involved with several groups that work towards the welfare of people and the environment. In 2005, she inspired students at the Clinton School of Public Service with her lecture on students' role in public service.

Big Show

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1972

Birthplace: Aiken, South Carolina, United States

Big Show is a professional wrestler. Known for his large frame and athleticism, Show is one of the most popular WWE wrestlers of all time. He has won several world championships in WWE. Big Show's large frame is attributed to a condition called acromegaly, which he used to his advantage and established himself in the wrestling world.

Bella Poarch

Listed In: Social Media Stars

Birth Year: 1997

Birthplace: Philippines

Bella Poarch is a Filipino-American singer and social media influencer. She is best known for posting videos on TikTok. She came into prominence in 2021, when one of her TikTok videos hit 49 million likes, making it the most liked video on the platform. The same year, Bella Poarch released her debut single titled Build a Bitch. 

Bethany Hamilton

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1990

Birthplace: Lihue

Bethany Hamilton is an American surfer. She serves as an inspiration to many surfers around the world as she returned to professional surfing even after surviving a shark attack in which she lost her left arm. Her 2004 autobiography, which narrates her experience, was adapted into a film titled Soul Surfer in which Bethany Hamilton was portrayed by AnnaSophia Robb.

Jack Lemmon

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1925

Birthplace: Newton, Massachusetts, United States

Died: 2001

John Lemmon is best remembered for his Academy Award-winning roles in Mister Roberts and Save the Tiger, and his Emmy-winning performance in Tuesdays with Morrie. His narration in Harry S Truman: A Journey to Independence earned him a Grammy nomination. He collaborated with Walter Matthau in many projects.

Jules Verne

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1828

Birthplace: Nantes, France

Died: 1905

French author Jules Verne, also known as the “Father of Science Fiction,” is best remembered for his legendary adventure novels Journey to the Center of the Earth, Around the World in Eighty Days, and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. He also became the world’s second most-translated writer since 1979.

Lana Turner

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1921

Birthplace: Wallace, Idaho, United States

Died: 1995

Widely regarded as a legend of classical Hollywood cinema, Lana Turner was one of the most prominent and highest-paid actresses in the mid-1940s. Also considered a popular culture icon of Hollywood glamor, Turner also achieved success as a pin-up model. Her life and career have inspired several works across art, literature, music, and film. 

Dmitri Mendeleev

Listed In: Scientists

Birth Year: 1834

Birthplace: Tobolsk

Died: 1907

Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev created the Periodic Law and his version of the Periodic Table of Elements that revolutionized the field of chemistry. His table was independent of German chemist Julius Lothar Meyer’s version of the table. Mendeleev also assisted in the development of the first oil refinery in Russia.

John Grisham

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1955

Birthplace: Jonesboro, Arkansas

Criminal lawyer-turned-author John Grisham is known for his bestselling legal thrillers The Firm, The Pelican Brief, The Client, The Rainmaker, and A Time to Kill. Nine of his novels have been made into films. He is one of three authors to have sold 2 million copies in his first printing.

Cecily Strong

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Springfield, Illinois, United States

Cecily Strong is an American comedian and actress best known for her work in the popular sketch comedy and variety show Saturday Night Live. In 2015, she was part of the White House Correspondents' Association dinner where she was the featured entertainer; she took digs at the US Secret Service, news organizations, the state of Indiana, and President Barack Obama.

Nick Nolte

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1941

Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Nick Nolte, once a model, was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1992. He is known for his Golden Globe-winning and Academy Award-nominated role in The Prince of Tides. Fans adored him as Kuiil in The Mandalorian and in the films Affliction and Warrior. He has struggled with substance abuse.

Seth Green

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1974

Birthplace: Overbrook Park, Pennsylvania, United States

Seth Green is a popular American actor and voice artist who is credited with co-creating the famous adult animated comedy TV series Robot Chicken for Adult Swim. As a voice actor, Seth Green has contributed immensely to the success of series, Family Guy.

William Tecumseh Sherman

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1820

Birthplace: Lancaster, Ohio, United States

Died: 1891

William Tecumseh Sherman served as the Union Army general during the American Civil War. He is best remembered for his “scorched earth” military policy and was known as "the first modern general.” His 1875 book Memoir, related his war experiences. He was associated with wildlife conservation in his later years.

Kathryn Newton

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1997

Birthplace: Orlando, Florida, United States

Height: 5'5" (165 cm)

Vince Neil

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1961

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Vince Neil, lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe, had a successful solo career too, with albums such as Tattoos & Tequila. He owns several businesses, including a tattoo parlor and a vineyard. He was imprisoned for vehicular manslaughter in the death of Hanoi Rocks drummer Razzle.

Hristo Stoichkov

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1966

Birthplace: Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Bulgarian footballer/coach Hristo Stoichkov’s temper and ugly fights with players have earned him nicknames such as The Raging Bull and The Dagger. The Ballon d'Or-winning player started his career at 11 with a local club. He then graduated to CSKA Sofia and Barcelona and was named to FIFA 100, too.

Mary McCormack

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1969

Birthplace: Plainfield, New Jersey, United States

Mary McCormack is best known as Justine Appleton from Murder One and as Kate Harper from The West Wing. Fans also loved her in the series In Plain Sight and The Kids Are Alright. She co-produced the show 25 Words or Less and appeared in films such as Deep Impact.

John Ruskin

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1819

Birthplace: England

Died: 1900

The leading English art critic of the Victorian era, John Ruskin was a hugely influential figure in the latter half of the 19th century. Also a philosopher and prominent social thinker, he wrote on varied subjects like geology, architecture, education, botany, myth, ornithology, literature, and political economy. He founded the charitable trust Guild of St George.

Terry Melcher

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1942

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Died: 2004

Terry Melcher was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Melcher played a key role in shaping the California Sound and folk rock movements of the 1960s. He is also credited with forming the popular rock music duo Bruce & Terry along with Bruce Johnston. Melcher is also known for his association with The Byrds and Charles Manson.

Anderson Paak

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1986

Birthplace: Oxnard, California, U.S.

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Creed Bratton

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1943

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Audrey Meadows

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1922

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Died: 1996

Audrey Meadows was an American actress best remembered for her portrayal of Alice Kramden in the popular television sitcom, The Honeymooners. Also a banker, Audrey Meadows was the first woman to serve as the director of the First National Bank of Denver, a position which she held for 11 years.

Benigno Aquino III

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1960

Birthplace: Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines

Died: 2021

Benigno Aquino III, also known as PNoy, or Noynoy, was the president of the Philippines from 2010 to 2016. He has also chaired the Liberal Party. Son of Filipino politician Benigno S. Aquino, Jr., he was named to Time 100 in 2013. He has also faced legal charges for corruption.

Alonzo Mourning

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Chesapeake, Virginia, USA

Height: 6'10" (208 cm)

William Jackson Harper

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1980

Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, U.S.

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Joe Maddon

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1954

Birthplace: West Hazleton, Pennsylvania, United States

Tunku Abdul Rahman

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1903

Birthplace: Alor Setar, Malaysia

Died: 1990

Tunku Abdul Rahman was a Malaysian statesman who served as the first prime minister of Malaysia from 1957 to 1970. Before becoming the Malaysian prime minister, Tunku played an important role in the independence process that came to an end in 1957. Tunku Abdul Rahman is widely regarded as Malaysia's founding father for his role in the formation of Malaysia.

Roger Lloyd Pack

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1944

Birthplace: Islington, London, England

Died: 2014

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Rui Hachimura

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1998

Birthplace: Toyama, Japan

Height: 6'8" (203 cm)

Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1974

Birthplace: Neuilly-sur-Seine, France

French musician, singer-songwriter, record-producer, DJ, and film director Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo is one former half of the French electronic music duo Daft Punk that he formed with Thomas Bangalter. The duo achieved both critical and commercial success with albums like Discovery and RandomAccess Memories. Homem-Christo has also spawned works through the record label Crydamoure which he co-owns with Eric Chedeville.

Stephanie Courtney

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Stony Point, New York, United States

Stephanie Courtney is best known as Flo from the TV and radio commercials of Progressive Corporation. She was initially part of the improv and sketch-comedy group The Groundlings. Fans also loved her in Mad Men and Cavemen. She has also lent her voice to Tom Goes to the Mayor.

Daniel Bernoulli

Listed In: Scientists

Birth Year: 1700

Birthplace: Groningen

Died: 1782

Daniel Bernoulli was a Swiss physicist and mathematician. Born into the popular Bernoulli family of mathematicians, Daniel Bernoulli is renowned for his applications of mathematical equations to mechanics. He is also remembered for his pioneering work in statistics and probability. In 2002, he was inducted into the International Air & Space Hall of Fame.

Dan Seals

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1948

Birthplace: McCamey, Texas, United States

Died: 2009

Ted Koppel

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1940

Birthplace: Nelson, Lancashire, England

Ted Koppel is an American broadcast journalist who contributed immensely to the success of the popular late-night television news program Nightline, working as its anchor from 1980 to 2005. Considered one of the most remarkable among the serious-minded interviewers on TV, Ted Koppel has won several prestigious awards, including 42 Emmy Awards and nine Overseas Press Club awards.

Leighton Vander Esch

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1996

Birthplace: Riggins, Idaho, United States

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

Michel de Montaigne

Listed In: Intellectuals & Academics

Birth Year: 1533

Birthplace: Château de Montaigne, France

Died: 1592

French philosopher Michel de Montaigne was a significant figure of the French Renaissance in the 16th century. He is credited for popularizing the essay as a literary genre. His massive collection of essays was published in the volume Essais. His work had a direct influence on Western writers, including René Descartes, Francis Bacon, Blaise Pascal, and Voltaire.

Kate Chopin

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1850

Birthplace: St. Louis

Died: 1904

Henry Czerny

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1959

Birthplace: Toronto, Canada

Henry Czerny is a Canadian actor best known for playing Conrad Grayson in the American drama television series, Revenge. Considered a character actor, Czerny often plays bureaucratic, authoritative, or villainous characters. A multi-talented personality, Henry Czerny also has several other interests, such as carpentry, crafting, photography, and travel.

Trinny Woodall

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1964

Birthplace: Marylebone, London, England

Fashion and makeover expert Trinny Woodall, founder of the makeup brand Trinny London, began her career as a marketing expert and then wrote fashion columns for The Daily Telegraph. She has co-hosted What Not to Wear with Susannah Constantine, has co-written several bestselling fashion books, and launched a sleepwear line.

Project Pat

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1973

Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Height: 6'6" (198 cm)

Elizabeth Bishop

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1911

Birthplace: Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Died: 1979

Mohammad Azharuddin

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1963

Birthplace: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

Mohammad Azharuddin, also known as Azhar, was the captain of the Indian cricket team for much of the 1990s. He made headlines for his affair with actor-model Sangeeta Bijlani, which later culminated in marriage. He was later banned from cricket for match-fixing. He also became an Indian National Congress MP.

Robert Klein

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1942

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Jaden Hossler

Listed In: Social Media Stars

Birth Year: 2001

Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States

Jaden Hossler is an American singer, social media personality, and songwriter. He is best known for creating content on platforms like TikTok. After achieving popularity as a TikToker, Hossler established himself as a singer; he released his debut single Comatose in 2020. In 2021, Jaden Hossler was nominated at the MTV Video Music Awards for Push Performance of the Year.      

Anna Hutchison

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1986

Birthplace: Auckland, New Zealand

Best known for the New Zealand soap Shortland Street and the Australian series Underbelly, Anna Hutchison has also appeared in films such as Encounter. She was in the news for traveling with her 11-month-old daughter from Los Angeles to Auckland amid the COVID-19 pandemic to film A Love Yarn. 

Yacine Brahimi

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1990

Birthplace: Paris, France

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Brooke Adams

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1949

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Helped by the film background of her family, Brooke Adams steadily rose in her acting career after beginning with low-budget ventures. The New York-born actress went on to star in the movies Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Cuba and The Dead Zone. Adams who also acted in a number of television series is one of the well-known personalities who tested positive for Covid-19.