Seth MacFarlane

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1973

Birthplace: Kent, Connecticut, United States

Seth MacFarlane is best known as the creator of animated television series Family Guy and American Dad. He won many awards for Family Guy, including couple of Emmys. He also created and starred in the sci-fi comedy-drama television series The Orville. He’s worked in films too and acted in and directed Ted and Ted 2. He is also an accomplished singer.

Keith Urban

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: Whangārei, New Zealand

Four-time Grammy-winner Keith Urban had already tasted success in Australia, before making his American debut with a platinum-certified solo album. He knows how to play a variety of instruments, including the sitar, guitar, piano, and mandolin. His track Somebody Like You was named Billboard’s greatest country hit of the 2000s.

CM Punk

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1978

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

CM Punk is an American retired professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. CM Punk is one of the first independent wrestlers to have achieved tremendous success in WWE; his success served as a precedent for other independent wrestlers. Over the years, CM Punk has influenced and inspired popular wrestlers like Seth Rollins, Adam Cole, and Rhea Ripley.

Pat Sajak

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1946

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Pat Sajak went from being a weatherman to the host of the cult game show Wheel of Fortune. His long stint on the show fetched him three Emmy Awards. He has also hosted The Pat Sajak Show and The Price Is Right, and has written columns for Human Events.

Rita Wilson

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1956

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Jaclyn Smith

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1945

Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States

Jaclyn Smith is best known as Kelly Garrett from the iconic series Charlie's Angels, and appeared in the same role in two Charlie’s Angels films later. She earned a Golden Globe nomination for the TV film Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. She owns an apparel brand and has battled breast cancer.

Dylan McDermott

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1961

Birthplace: Waterbury, Connecticut, United States

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Cary Elwes

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1962

Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom

Cary Elwes is best known as Westley from The Princess Bride, Robin Hood from Robin Hood: Men in Tights, and Dr. Lawrence Gordon from the Saw horror franchise. He has also played numerous supporting roles in films and has been seen in series such as The X-Files and Stranger Things.

Jackie Coogan

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1914

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Died: 1984

Bob Hoskins

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1942

Birthplace: Bury St Edmunds, West Suffolk, England

Died: 2014

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Tom Cavanagh

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1963

Birthplace: Ottawa, Canada

Tom Cavanagh is a Canadian actor well-known for his association with American television. He played the title character in NBC's comedy-drama series Ed, for which he earned a Golden Globe Award nomination. Also a humanitarian and basketball enthusiast, Tom Cavanagh founded a celebrity basketball tournament called Cavanagh Classic, which raises money for Nothing But Nets, a campaign to fight malaria. 

Mahalia Jackson

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1911

Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.

Died: 1972

Mahalia Jackson was an American singer. During her career, which spanned four decades, Jackson played a major role in popularizing gospel blues in black churches across the United States. Regarded as one of the 20th century's most influential vocalists, Mahalia Jackson is credited with inspiring rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and soul singing styles.

Jon Heder

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1977

Birthplace: Fort Collins, Colorado, USA

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Bootsy Collins

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1951

Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Natalie Merchant

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1963

Birthplace: Jamestown, New York, United States

Natalie Merchant is an American singer-songwriter. She is known for her association with the alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs, where she was the primary lyricist and lead vocalist for more than 10 years. Also an activist, Merchant works closely with Artists Against Racism, a Canadian charity. A critic of Donald Trump, Merchant took part in an anti-Trump protest in 2017.

Uhuru Kenyatta

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1961

Birthplace: Nairobi

The incumbent Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta is the leader of the Jubilee Party of Kenya. Son of Kenya’s first president, Jomo Kenyatta, he was dragged into a controversy after sweeping the 2017 re-elections by winning 98% of the total votes. However, a Supreme Court ruling dismissed all charges against him.

Rafael dos Anjos

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rafael dos Anjos is a Brazilian-American mixed martial artist. A former UFC Lightweight Champion, dos Anjos is renowned for his aggressive approach, which often takes his opponents by surprise. Characterized by his strong takedown capabilities and physical strength, dos Anjos holds victories over popular martial artists like Robbie Lawler and Benson Henderson.

Lauren Tewes

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1953

Birthplace: Braddock, Pennsylvania, United States

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Napoleon Hill

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1883

Birthplace: Pound, Virginia

Died: 1970

Monta Ellis

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1985

Birthplace: Jackson, Mississippi, United States

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

Georges Danton

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1759

Birthplace: Arcis-sur-Aube, France

Died: 1794

Georges Danton was a major figure in the early stages of the French Revolution. While many historians state that he played a key role in the establishment of the First French Republic, a few scholars refute this claim. He served as the first president of the Committee of Public Safety and was beheaded by the advocates of revolutionary terror. 

François Mitterrand

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1916

Birthplace: Jarnac, France

Died: 1996

François Mitterrand served as the French president from 1981 to 1995, becoming the longest-tenured president in the history of his country. He was the first to name a female prime minister, Édith Cresson. He is known for his investments in several Grands Projets and his opposition of the Fifth Republic.

Evo Morales

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1959

Birthplace: Orinoca Canton

Evo Morales was the Bolivian president from 2006 to 2019. Known for his campaign for coca plantations, which some attribute to the growth of illegal cocaine production, he earned the nickname World Hero of Mother Earth. He leads the Movement for Socialism party and is a champion for indigenous rights.

Rosemarie DeWitt

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1971

Birthplace: Flushing, New York, United States

Rosemarie DeWitt is best known for her award-winning portrayal of Rachel in Rachel Getting Married. She also appeared as Emily Lehman in the series Standoff and was seen in the 2015 remake of The Poltergeist. Fans also loved her as Charmaine Craine in United States of Tara.

Shelley Morrison

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1936

Birthplace: South Bronx, New York, United States

Died: 2019

Shelley Morrison was an American actress best remembered for her portrayal of Rosario Salazar in the popular NBC sitcom Will & Grace. During her career, which spanned more than five decades, Shelley Morrison played a housekeeper or maid on 32 separate occasions.

Raveena Tandon

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1974

Birthplace: Mumbai

Raveena Tandon is an Indian film actress, producer, and model. Although she is best known for her work in the Hindi film industry, Tandon has also played important roles in many popular South Indian films like Kamal Haasan's Aalavandhan and Upendra's eponymous film. Over the course of her career, Tandon has received several prestigious awards, including a National Film Award.

Hilma af Klint

Listed In: Artists & Painters

Birth Year: 1862

Birthplace: Solna, Sweden

Died: 1944

Hilma af Klint was a Swedish mystic and artist whose paintings represented complex spiritual ideas. English musician and singer-songwriter Jane Weaver cited af Klint's work as inspiration for her 2017 album, Modern Kosmology. In 2019, Hilma af Klint became the subject of a feature-length documentary titled Beyond the Visible — Hilma af Klint.

Roger Allam

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1953

Birthplace: London, England, UK

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

C. W. Post

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1854

Birthplace: Springfield, Illinois, United States

Died: 1914

Domenico Scarlatti

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1685

Birthplace: Naples, Italy

Died: 1757

Italian Baroque composer Domenico Scarlatti was no stranger to music, being the son of famous composer Alessandro Scarlatti. From being the official composer for the queen of Poland, to teaching music to the princess of Spain and creating 555 keyboard sonatas, the legendary harpsichordist had an illustrious life.

Morgan Saylor

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1994

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Margarida Corceiro

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 2002

Birthplace: Santarém, Portugal

Rhenzy Feliz

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1997

Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Little Caprice

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1988

Birthplace: Brno, Czechoslovakia

Little Caprice is a Czech model, pornographic actress, and producer. Over the course of her career, Caprice has received many nominations for the prestigious AVN Award and has won the award on a couple of occasions. She has also received a couple of XBIZ Awards in her career so far.

Soko

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1985

Birthplace: Bordeaux, France

Soko is a French musician and singer-songwriter. The song We Might Be Dead by Tomorrow, which is part of her debut album I Thought I Was an Alien, reached the ninth position on the Billboard Hot 100. Soko is also a critically acclaimed actress, earning César Award nominations for her performance in films like In the Beginning and The Dancer. 

Kelly Rowan

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1965

Birthplace: Ottawa, Canada

Former model Kelly Rowan is best known for her Prism Award-winning role of Kirsten Cohen in The O.C. The Canadian actor also amazed audiences with her role in Perception. Though she was engaged to media magnate David Thomson, she broke up with him while pregnant with his daughter.

Steve Valentine

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1966

Birthplace: nowrap Bishopbriggs, Scotland

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

Pat Conroy

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1945

Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Died: 2016

Paul Farmer

Listed In: Physicians

Birth Year: 1959

Birthplace: North Adams, Massachusetts

Died: 2022

Paul Farmer was a medical anthropologist and physician, who was a co-founder of Partners In Health (PIH), an international non-profit organization. He was a proponent of liberation theology and wrote extensively on health and human rights. 

Don Siegel

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1912

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois

Died: 1991

Hamdi Ulukaya

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1972

Birthplace: Erzincan, Turkey

Hamdi Ulukaya is a Turkish businessman, activist, and philanthropist. He is the founder, owner, chairman, and CEO of Chobani, a company specializing in strained yogurt. Born in Turkey, he immigrated to US as a young man and established his yogurt empire there with no prior experience in the yogurt business. He is also known for donating generously to various causes.

Sasha Cohen

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Westwood, Los Angeles, California, United States

Height: 5'2" (157 cm)

Nick Collison

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1980

Birthplace: Orange City, Iowa, United States

Height: 6'10" (208 cm)

Schoolboy Q

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1986

Birthplace: Wiesbaden, Germany

German-American rapper Quincy Hanley, AKA Schoolboy Q, soared to fame with the west coast group Black Hippy, which he formed with artists such as Kendrick Lamar. His surname, Hanley, was made up by his mother, as his parents divorced before his birth. He grew up playing American football in school.

Asin

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1985

Birthplace: Kochi

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

Julian Schnabel

Listed In: Artists & Painters

Birth Year: 1951

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Katy Tur

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1983

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Height: 5'2" (157 cm)

Kieran Read

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1985

Birthplace: Papakura, New Zealand

Former captain of the New Zealand national rugby team, Kieran Read was not just named World Rugby Player of the Year once but was also part of the World Cup-winning New Zealand rugby squads of 2011 and 2015. He has been regarded as one of the world’s best forwards.

Bob Golic

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1957

Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Guy Sebastian

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1981

Birthplace: Klang, Malaysia

Award-winning Malaysian-Australian singer-songwriter Guy Sebastian, who won the first Australian Idol, has over the years spawned several hit singles like Battle Scars and studio-albums like Just as I Am that garnered multi-platinum certification. He has collaborated with many notable American musicians, represented Australia during 2015 Eurovision Song Contest, and appeared several times as a judge on Australia's The X Factor.