Bob Ross

Listed In: Artists & Painters

Birth Year: 1942

Birthplace: Daytona Beach, Florida, United States

Died: 1995

Painter, art instructor, and television host, Bob Ross, gained international fame as the creator and host of the instructional TV show, The Joy of Painting. He served in the United States Air Force for several years before embarking on a career as a painter. He had a deep love for animals and cared for several injured squirrels, armadillos, and snakes.

Winona Ryder

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1971

Birthplace: Winona, Minnesota, United States

Actress Winona Ryder is known for her roles in successful and critically acclaimed films such as Heathers, Edward Scissorhands, Girl, Interrupted, Little Women and The Age of Innocence. She also starred in the hit show Stranger Things. She has been in the news for her relationships, including that with superstar Johnny Depp and a 2001 arrest for shoplifting.  

Gabrielle Union

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1972

Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, United States

A popular American actress, Gabrielle Union has been vocal about violence against women and issues pertaining to women's health. Also a writer, she has released a memoir and a children's book. In 2020, she was named in Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world list. Gabrielle Union has been an inspiration for women like Oprah Winfrey.

Richard Dreyfus

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1947

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Veteran actor Richard Dreyfus starred in many popular films during the 1970s and 1980s. In a career spanning over 55 years, he has received many prestigious awards, including one Academy Award for Best Actor. He is Jewish and participated in the historic Papal Concert to Commemorate the Shoah in 1994. Besides acting, he has co-authored a novel.

Italia Ricci

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1986

Birthplace: Richmond Hill, Canada

Canadian actor Italia Ricci is best known for her Golden Maple Award-nominated performance as April Carver in the series Chasing Life. Fans also loved her as Emily Rhodes in the political drama Designated Survivor and as Maggie Winnock in Unnatural History. She has also appeared in many Hallmark TV movies.

Kate Jackson

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1948

Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Kate Jackson is known for her iconic role of Sabrina Duncan in the 1970s’ series Charlie's Angels, which earned her a feature on the Time cover, with co-stars Jaclyn Smith and Farrah Fawcett . She also delivered a Bravo Golden Otto-winning performance as Amanda King in Scarecrow and Mrs. King.

Tracee Ellis Ross

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1972

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Tracee Ellis Ross is an actress and TV host best known for her performance in TV series like Girlfriends and Black-ish. One of the few actresses to sport a distinguishable curly hairstyle, Tracee owns a hair-care line called Pattern Beauty, which is exclusively meant for curly hair.

Ben Foster

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1980

Birthplace: Boston

Ben Foster is an American actor best known for playing supporting roles in popular films, such as X-Men: The Last Stand, The Mechanic, 3:10 to Yuma, and Lone Survivor. Ben Foster is a self-made man who established himself in the American film industry after being born to restaurateurs. He continues to attract critical appreciation for his unhinged and intense performance.

Katherine Timpf

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1988

Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Peter Green

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1946

Birthplace: Bethnal Green, London, England

Died: 2020

Peter Green was an English guitarist and singer-songwriter. Green is credited with founding the popular British-American rock band, Fleetwood Mac. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. Named in Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time list, Green has influenced many other guitarists like Joe Perry and Gary Moore.

Dan Castellaneta

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1957

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Dan Castellaneta is an American actor, screenwriter, comedian, and voice actor. Over the years, Castellaneta has played a major role in the success of the animated sitcom The Simpsons in which he has been voicing one of the main protagonists, Homer Jay Simpson. Unlike Homer Simpson, Dan Castellaneta is a teetotaler and vegetarian and exercises regularly.

Tove Lo

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1987

Birthplace: Viken, Sweden

Grammy-nominated Swedish singer Tove Lo is known for her autobiographical lyrics and her grunge-influenced pop tracks. She soared to fame with her Billboard-charting debut album, Queen of the Clouds. She has also released hits such as Glad He's Gone and co-written tracks such as Love Me like You Do. 

Rufus Sewell

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, England

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Edwin van der Sar

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Voorhout, Netherlands

Ajax CEO and retired Dutch footballer Edwin van der Sar began his senior career with Ajax, winning countless titles with them, such as the Eredivisie and the UEFA Champion’s League. The talented goalkeeper later had successful stints with Juventus, Fulham, and Manchester United. He has also been a 2-time Best European Goalkeeper.

Joely Fisher

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: Burbank, California, United States

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Lance Stroll

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1998

Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

The son of Canadian business tycoon Lawrence Stroll and Belgian designer Claire-Anne Callens, Lance Stroll began his motorsport career with karting at age 10. He became F1’s youngest rookie podium finisher at the 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. His achievements include wins at the 2014 Italian F4 and the 2016 FIA European Formula 3.

Miguel Cotto

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1980

Birthplace: Providence, Rhode Island, United States

American-born Puerto Rican retired boxer Miguel Cotto became the first Puerto Rican to win world boxing titles in four separate weight divisions. In 2017, he was ranked third in the best light middleweight category by The Ring magazine. He now owns a boxing promotion and a non-profit organization.

India Eisley

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1993

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Height: 5'3" (160 cm)

Lee Child

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1954

Birthplace: Coventry, England

Ruel

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 2002

Birthplace: Isleworth, London, England

Andy Dalton

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1987

Birthplace: Katy, Texas, United States

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Janet Montgomery

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1985

Birthplace: Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Fanny Brice

Listed In: Fashion

Birth Year: 1891

Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States

Died: 1951

Fanny Brice was an American singer, comedienne, and actress. She is credited with creating one of the most popular radio comedy series of her generation, The Baby Snooks Show. Fanny Brice was posthumously honored with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to the radio and film industries. Her life inspired the 1964 musical, Funny Girl. 

Ma Huateng

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1971

Birthplace: Chaoyang, Shantou

Chinese business magnate Ma Huateng, or Pony Ma, is best known as the founder, chairman, and CEO of the technology giant Tencent. His company owns the messaging app WeChat. One of CEOWORLD’s Most Powerful People in the World, he was a delegate of the 12th National People's Congress.

Finola Hughes

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1959

Birthplace: Kensington, London, England

Best known as Anna Devane from General Hospital and All My Children, Emmy-winning actor Finola Hughes had started her career with the Northern Ballet Company. She also worked at West End and played Victoria, as part of the original cast of Cats. She and her husband have also adopted two children.

Ariana Berlin

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1987

Birthplace: San Diego, California, United States

Ariana Berlin is an artistic gymnast and dancer. She competed for the UCLA Bruins gymnastics team from 2006 to 2009. One of UCLA’s most consistent athletes, she is a four-time All-American. She is also trained in break-dancing and has worked as a stunt performer in several television shows. Currently, she is an associate producer at Fox Sports.  

Dominick Dunne

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1925

Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Died: 2009

Robert Hardy

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1925

Birthplace: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK

Died: 2017

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1938

Birthplace: Monrovia, Liberia

Liberian politician, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, served as the 24th President of Liberia from 2006 to 2018. She was the first elected female head of state in Africa. An alumnus of the Harvard University, she began her political career in the 1970s and rose through the ranks with time. She is the recipient of the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize.

Derek Theler

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1986

Birthplace: Alaska, United States

Height: 6'5" (196 cm)

Johnny Lewis

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1983

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Died: 2012

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Michael Schur

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1975

Birthplace: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Michael Schur is best known for his Emmy-winning screenwriting on the show SNL and the series The Office. Some of the other shows co-created by him are Brooklyn 99 and Parks and Recreation. His is known for his positive storylines. He has also collaborated with The Decemberists for Calamity Song.

Astrid S

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1996

Birthplace: Berkåk, Norway

Astrid S came into the limelight with the show Pop Idol at 16. The Norwegian singer, known for songs such as Hurts So Good and 2AM, ditched a promising soccer career for music. Her track Relevant was entirely made out of lyrics contributed by her fans through social media.

Ralph Bakshi

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1938

Birthplace: Haifa

Animation filmmaker Ralph Bakshi revolutionized the domain of animation through adult-oriented projects. He started his career with Terrytoons and eventually launched his own studio. Some of his features include Fritz the Cat, the 1978 version of The Lord of the Rings, and the series Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures.

Yasmin Le Bon

Listed In: Fashion

Birth Year: 1964

Birthplace: Oxford

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Beth Chapman

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: Denver, Colorado, United States

Died: 2019

Bounty hunter and reality star Beth Chapman soared to fame with the shows Dog the Bounty Hunter, Dog's Most Wanted, and Dog and Beth: On the Hunt, along with her husband, Duane "Dog" Chapman. While filming Dog's Most Wanted, she died of throat cancer, which had spread to her lungs.

Ali Velshi

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1969

Birthplace: Nairobi, Kenya

Ali Velshi, a Kenyan-born Canadian broadcast journalist, is a familiar name in the business shows of NBC with which he has been associated after a long stint with CNN. Apart from being a business correspondent, he also reported extensively on hurricanes and the assassination of former Pakistan prime minister Benazir Bhutto. He worked for Al Jazeera America till its closure.

Denny Laine

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1944

Birthplace: Birmingham, England

Died: 2023

R.A. Dickey

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1974

Birthplace: Nashville

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

Brendan Fehr

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1977

Birthplace: New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Marcus Lattimore

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1991

Birthplace: Duncan, South Carolina, United States

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Evan Fournier

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1992

Birthplace: Saint-Maurice, France

Height: 6'7" (201 cm)

Jodi Balfour

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1986

Birthplace: Cape Town, South Africa

Jodi Balfour is a South African actress whose portrayal of Gladys Witham in the TV movie Bomb Girls: Facing the Enemy earned her the Canadian Screen Award under the Best Lead Actress in a Television Film or Miniseries category in 2015. On 30 June 2021, Jodi identified herself as queer, gaining popularity among the LGBTQ community.

Primož Roglič

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1989

Birthplace: Trbovlje, Slovenia

Primož Roglič is a Slovenian racing cyclist who in 2017 became the first cyclist from his country to win a stage at Tour de France. He then went on to win the Vuelta a España for three successive years. Primož Roglič achieved international recognition at the 2020 Olympic Games where he won the gold medal in the time trial event.

Janoris Jenkins

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1988

Birthplace: Pahokee, Florida, United States

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Eric Staal

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

Darnell Mooney

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1997

Birthplace: Gadsden, Alabama, United States

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Kriti Kharbanda

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1990

Birthplace: New Delhi

Height: 5'1" (155 cm)

Vijender Singh

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1985

Birthplace: Kaluwas, Haryana, India

Indian star boxer Vijender Singh has won several medals for his country, including a bronze at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The son of a bus driver, he had started training in boxing to improve his family’s financial condition. He had an unbeaten run till he eventually lost to Russia’s Artysh Lopsan in 2021.

Isao Takahata

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1935

Birthplace: Ise, Mie, Japan

Died: 2018

Japanese filmmaker Isao Takahata is best known for his collaborations with Hayao Miyazaki, with whom he co-established Studio Ghibli. Born to an academician father, he had initially studied French literature. He is best remembered for his Oscar-nominated film The Tale of the Princess Kaguya. His signature plot includes a protagonist on a train.