Chris Tucker

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1971

Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Chris Tucker is an American stand-up comedian and actor best known for playing Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour film series alongside Jackie Chan. Also a humanitarian, Tucker joined the likes of Bill Clinton, Jeffrey Epstein, Kevin Spacey, and Ghislaine Maxwell on a trip to Africa in an attempt to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS.

Richard Gere

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1949

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Richard Gere's performance in the movie American Gigolo cemented his position as a sex symbol in the 1980s. He also established himself as a leading man, becoming one of Hollywood's most bankable and popular actors during the '90s. One of the most dedicated actors, he learned karate for his role in An Officer and a Gentleman and tap dance for Chicago.

Larry Fitzgerald

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1983

Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald was the second-best in NFL receiving yards in 2019. He has been named to First-team All-Pro and to Second-team All-Pro twice. He is a minority stake-owner of the NBA team Phoenix Suns. He also works for breast cancer awareness and underprivileged children.

Jeff Hardy

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1977

Birthplace: Cameron, North Carolina, United States

Jeff Hardy is a professional wrestler. Best known for his tag team partnership with real-life brother Matt in WWE, Hardy has also achieved success as a singles wrestler. He is popular for his daredevil stunts and is often described as a death-defying and high-flying performer. Also a musician, Jeff Hardy is credited with forming a rock band called PeroxWhy?gen.

James Coburn

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1928

Birthplace: Laurel, Nebraska, United States

Died: 2002

James Coburn was an American actor who played the quintessential tough guy roles in action and Western films throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was characterized by his lanky physique and toothy grin. A martial arts student, Coburn was a close friend of Bruce Lee; he was one of the pallbearers at Bruce Lee's funeral in 1973.

Sara Ramirez

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1975

Birthplace: Mazatlán, Mexico

Mexican American actor, singer, and songwriter Sara Ramirez is the recipient of several awards, including a Tony Award. Born in Mexico, they moved to America as a child. They became interested in acting in their teens and acted in school plays before taking up roles in theater plays. Soon, they ventured into TV and films as well.

Van Morrison

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1945

Birthplace: Bloomfield, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Northern Irish singer, Van Morrison, garnered recognition in the 1960s while playing with the band, Them, and then later as a solo singer with the 1967 song Brown Eyed Girl. Over the years, he has released more than 40 albums. Astral Weeks, Moondance, Wavelength, Down the Road and Keep It Simple are some of his acclaimed and commercially successful albums.

Debbie Gibson

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Mickie James

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1979

Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia, United States

Wrestler Mickie James, who is associated with WWE’s Raw brand, was initially known in the wrestling circuit as Alexis Laree. She has worked for NWA: TNA and was part of the stable The Gathering. The five-time WWE Women's Champion has also released several hit country tracks, such as Shooting Blanks.

Buddy Hackett

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1924

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Died: 2003

Buddy Hackett is best remembered for playing Marcellus Washburn in The Music Man and Benjy Benjamin in It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. He had also appeared in The Love Bug and voiced Scuttle in The Little Mermaid franchise. He also owned a huge collection of firearms.

Hilary Farr

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1952

Birthplace: Toronto

Hilary Farr is a British-Canadian businesswoman, television host, designer, and former actress. Over the years, she has played an important role as a designer, renovating homes for celebrities like Jennifer Hudson and Jenna Elfman. In 2017, Hilary Farr co-founded a real estate investment seminar program called Rules of Renovation, which helps aspiring investors across North America.

Tsai Ing-wen

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1956

Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan

Taiwanese politician and academic, Tsai Ing-wen, is currently serving as the seventh president of the Republic of China (Taiwan). She has been in office since 2016. She is a member of the Democratic Progressive Party and the first female president of Taiwan. As the president, she has taken steps to fund green energy initiatives and supports LGBTQA+ rights.

Mohammed bin Salman

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1985

Birthplace: Jeddah

Mohammed bin Salman is the Crown Prince, deputy prime minister, and defense minister of Saudi Arabia. He launched the Vision 2030 program, removed the ban on female drivers, and curtailed the powers of the religious forces. However, he is known as an autocratic ruler and brutally assassinated journalist Jamal Khashoggi. 

Itzhak Perlman

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1945

Birthplace: Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

A bout of polio at age 4 left Itzhak Perlman’s legs paralyzed but could not deter his spirit. The Juilliard alumnus has won 16 Grammys and the coveted Leventritt Prize for his phenomenal compositions. He has also served as a conductor for Detroit Symphony and orchestras. 

Marcia Clark

Listed In: Lawyers & Judges

Birth Year: 1953

Birthplace: Alameda, California, United States

Marcia Clark is best known as the lead prosecutor of the O.J. Simpson murder trial. She has also written several books, including novels from the Rachel Knight series and the Samantha Brinkman series and a non-fiction about the Simpson case. She has also written crime articles for The Daily Beast.

Ramon Magsaysay

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1907

Birthplace: Iba, Zambales, Philippines

Died: 1957

Born to an artisan father, Ramon Magsaysay was initially a schoolteacher. He served as the president of the Philippines and successfully subdued the Huk movement of the local communist guerrillas. The Ramon Magsaysay Award, named after him, celebrates excellence of Asians in various fields such as journalism and government service.

Frank Robinson

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1935

Birthplace: Beaumont, Texas, United States

Died: 2019

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Tom Coughlin

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1946

Birthplace: Waterloo, New York, United States

In his 28-year coaching career, Tom Coughlin had been the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars and the New York Giants. In his school days, he excelled in both football and basketball, but completely focused on football during his Syracuse University days. His Jay Fund assists children with leukemia and other cancers.

David Ospina

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1988

Birthplace: Medellin, Colombia

David Ospina is a Colombian football player who plays for the Colombia national football team. Ospina made his national debut in 2007 and is currently the most capped player of Colombia. Apart from representing his country in important tournaments like the FIFA World Cup and Copa Américas, David Ospina has also played for popular clubs like Arsenal and Atlético Nacional.

Shar Jackson

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1976

Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Gary Webb

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1955

Birthplace: Corona

Died: 2004

Fredric March

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1897

Birthplace: Racine, Wisconsin, United States

Died: 1975

Fredric March was an American actor best remembered for his versatility. One of the most celebrated actors during the 1930s and 1940s, Fredric March won two Academy Awards for Best Actor and two Tony Awards for Best Actor in a Play; he is one of two actors to have received both the Tony Award and Academy Award twice.

Eldridge Cleaver

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1935

Birthplace: Wabbaseka, Arkansas

Died: 1998

Amanda Anisimova

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 2001

Birthplace: Freehold Township, New Jersey, United States

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Jalen Brunson

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1996

Birthplace: New Brunswick, New Jersey

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

Richard Basehart

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1914

Birthplace: Zanesville, Ohio, USA

Died: 1984

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Stephen McKinley Henderson

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1949

Birthplace: Kansas City, USA

Best known for his work in the plays of August Wilson, actor Stephen McKinley Henderson has also impressed audiences with his roles in movies such as Lincoln and Dune. The Juilliard-educated actor has also been nominated for a Tony Award for his role in the play Fences.

Larry Hankin

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1940

Birthplace: New York City, New York

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

Chloe Ferry

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1995

Birthplace: Newcastle upon Tyne

Height: 5'5" (165 cm)

Mark L. Walberg

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1962

Birthplace: Florence, South Carolina, USA

Arthur Godfrey

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1903

Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States

Died: 1983

Arthur Godfrey was an American entertainer and television and radio broadcaster. In the early and mid-1950s, Godfrey was seen on television and heard on the radio up to six days a week. His career inspired two films, namely The Great Man and A Face in the Crowd. Arthur Godfrey was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 1987.

Edward Thorndike

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1874

Birthplace: Williamsburg, Massachusetts, United States

Died: 1949

Jonathan LaPaglia

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1969

Birthplace: Adelaide, Australia

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Cédric Soares

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1991

Birthplace: Singen (Hohentwiel), Germany

Cédric Soares is a Portuguese football player who plays as a defender for the Portugal national team. He was part of the team that won the 2016 UEFA European Football Championship and also represented Portugal at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Apart from his national team, Cédric Soares is also currently a part of the Arsenal Football Club.

Zack Ward

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Toronto, Canada

Canadian actor Zack Ward, son of actor Pam Hyatt, is best known for his roles of Dave Scovil in Titus and Scut Farkus in the iconic 1983 Christmas movie A Christmas Story. He has also appeared in series such as Lost and films such as Postal and Transformers.

Julie Brown

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1958

Birthplace: Van Nuys, California, U.S.

Height: 5'3" (160 cm)

Hermann von Helmholtz

Listed In: Scientists

Birth Year: 1821

Birthplace: Potsdam

Died: 1894

A descendant of Pennsylvania founder William Penn through his mother, Hermann von Helmholtz studied medicine, pushed by his father, in spite of being interested in the natural sciences. Best known for his law of conservation of energy, he coalesced the fields of medicine, physiology, math, and physics in his studies.

Edwin Moses

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1955

Birthplace: Dayton, Ohio, United States

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Rajkummar Rao

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Gurugram, Haryana, India

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Alma Mahler

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1879

Birthplace: Vienna, Austria

Died: 1964

Alma Mahler, remembered as the wife of composer Gustav Mahler and the daughter of landscape painter Emil Schindler, initially studied art but later acquired skills as a pianist. However, Mahler discouraged her from composing after marriage. She later had other affairs and married architect Walter Gropius and author Franz Werfel.

Jesse E. James

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1875

Birthplace: Nashville

Died: 1951

William Saroyan

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1908

Birthplace: Fresno

Died: 1981

Pádraig Harrington

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1971

Birthplace: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Irish golfer Padraig Harrington had started training in golf at age 5. Now a multiple Ryder Cup winner and a PGA champion, he has also won 2 British Open championship titles. He has been twice named the European Tour Golfer of the Year. He is promotes the Special Olympics as its global ambassador.

Gina Schock

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1957

Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.

Amrita Pritam

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1919

Birthplace: Gujranwala, Pakistan

Died: 2005

Amrita Pritam was an Indian poet, essayist, and novelist who wrote in Hindi and Punjabi languages. She is widely regarded as the first major female Punjabi poet and the leading Punjabi-language poet of the 20th century. In 1956, she was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award, becoming the first woman to receive the prestigious award.

Nomo Hideo

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1968

Birthplace: Ōsaka, Japan

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Leem Lubany

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1997

Birthplace: Nazareth, Israel

Go Joon-hee

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1985

Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Francis Chan

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: Hong Kong

The Cornerstone Church and Eternity Bible College founder Francis Chan is a popular Protestant preacher. Apart from authoring the New York Times bestseller Crazy Love, Francis has also penned children’s books such as Halfway Herbert and Ronnie Wilson's Gift. He has also co-launched the discipleship movement named Multiply.

Jean Béliveau

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1931

Birthplace: Trois-Rivières, Canada

Died: 2014

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)