Kate Winslet

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1975

Birthplace: Reading, England

Actress Kate Winslet’s most enduring character remains that of the protagonist in the 1997 blockbuster film Titanic, which made her an international star. She’s also known for doing period roles in films like Sense and Sensibility, Jude and Hamlet. Some of her other notable films are Iris, Little Children, Steve Jobs and The Reader. She won an Oscar for her performance in The Reader. 

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Listed In: Scientists

Birth Year: 1958

Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States

Public Welfare Medal-winning astrophysicist and academic Neil deGrasse Tyson hosted shows such as NOVA ScienceNow, Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, and Star Talk. He is the director of Hayden Planetarium and contributed to the dismissal of Pluto’s status as the ninth planet. He has also written a monthly column as "Merlin.”

Ray Kroc

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1902

Birthplace: Oak Park, Illinois, United States

Died: 1984

Ray Kroc was the man who helped expand McDonald's into a global franchise, eventually turning it into the most successful fast food corporation. Not surprisingly, he was mentioned in Time magazine's Time 100: The Most Important People of the Century list. He was also the owner of the popular baseball team San Diego Padres.

Jacob Tremblay

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 2006

Birthplace: Vancouver, British Columbia

Jacob Tremblay has gained considerable fame as a child actor for his award-winning performance as Jack Newsome in the Academy Award-nominated film Room. He has also appeared in in Before I Wake, Wonder, and Good Boys. He voiced Flounder in The Little Mermaid and Blue Winslow in The Smurfs 2.

Jesse Eisenberg

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1983

Birthplace: Queens, New York, United States

Jesse Eisenberg amazed audiences with his Academy Award-nominated performance as Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Network. He began his stint on TV at 16, with Get Real. He has also been part of Rodger Dodger, Adventureland, and Now You See Me. He has written three plays and a short-story collection.

Travis Kelce

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1989

Birthplace: Westlake, Ohio, USA

Height: 6'6" (198 cm)

Chester A. Arthur

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1829

Birthplace: Fairfield, Vermont, United States

Died: 1886

Chester A. Arthur became the 21st president of the U.S. in 1881, after the assassination of President James A. Garfield, and served till 1885. Arthur represented Elizabeth Jennings Graham in the 1854 case against segregation in streetcars. He signed the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act and rebuilt the U.S. Navy.

Karen Allen

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1951

Birthplace: Carrollton, Illinois, United States

Karen Allen is best known as Marion Ravenwood from the Indiana Jones movie Raiders of the Lost Ark. She has also performed on Broadway and directed both stage and screen projects. She now owns a textile company, and spends her time teaching at a college and knitting.

Allen Ludden

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1917

Birthplace: Mineral Point, Wisconsin

Died: 1981

TV personality, actor, emcee, and game show host Allen Ludden is best remembered for hosting various incarnations of the game show, Password, for almost two decades. He also hosted other game shows and wrote a series of books for young readers. A much-beloved personality, he was the recipient of the 1961 Horatio Alger Award.

Donald Pleasence

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1919

Birthplace: Worksop

Died: 1995

Donald Pleasence was an English actor best remembered for his portrayal of Ernst Stavro Blofeld in the popular 1967 James Bond movie You Only Live Twice. His performance in the film was later parodied by Canadian actor Mike Myers in the Austin Powers film series. Donald Pleasence was also an important theatre actor; he received four Tony Award nominations.

Imran Khan

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1952

Birthplace: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Imran Khan is the former Prime Minister of Pakistan who was in office from 2018 to 2022. He is also the founder and chairman of the political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. Before making an entry into politics, Imran Khan was an extremely popular international cricketer who led Pakistan to its first ever Cricket World Cup title in 1992. As a philanthropist, he established Pakistan’s first cancer hospital in Lahore.

Larry Fine

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1902

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Died: 1975

Louis Feinberg, or Larry Fine, soared to stardom as a member of the comedy group The Three Stooges, appearing in movies such as Disorder in the Court and Men in Black. He was known for his signature frizzy hair and his violin skills. He had previously been a boxer.

Guy Pearce

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: Ely, Cambridgeshire, England

Guy Pearce is best known as Mike Young from the series Neighbours. Fans loved his Emmy-winning performance in the miniseries Mildred Pierce. He won a Saturn Award for his role in Memento and a SAG Award for his performance in The King’s Speech. Guy is also involved in animal welfare.

Grant Hill

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1972

Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States

Height: 6'8" (203 cm)

Mario Lemieux

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1965

Birthplace: Montreal, Canada

Canadian former professional ice hockey player Mario Lemieux spent his entire career with the Pittsburgh Penguins, playing parts of 17 National Hockey League (NHL) seasons. A gifted playmaker and fast skater, he is considered to be one of the best players of all time. With a 0.754 career goals-per-game average, he ranks second in NHL history, behind only Mike Bossy.

Bob Geldof

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1951

Birthplace: Dún Laoghaire, Ireland

Irish singer Bob Geldof gained fame as part of the rock band Boomtown Rats, which delivered hits such as Rat Trap. He formed the charity supergroup Band Aid and organized concerts to eradicate poverty in Africa. He also appeared as Pink in the movie Pink Floyd – The Wall.

Jeff Conaway

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1950

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Died: 2011

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Kevin Olusola

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1988

Birthplace: Owensboro, Kentucky, United States

Kevin Olusola is an illustrious beatboxer of the a capella band Pentatonix. He is also seen playing the cello occasionally in their songs. Scott Hoying spotted him playing the cello in a viral video. The group has released eleven albums, garnered more than two million views on their YouTube channel and sold over two million records.

Steve Miller

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1943

Birthplace: Milwaukee

Song Seung-heon

Listed In: Fashion

Birth Year: 1976

Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea

Song Seung-heon began his career as a model and then starred in numerous Korean TV shows, such as East of Eden and Autumn in My Heart. He owns a management agency and an outlet of a famous Italian restaurant. He has also served as a PR ambassador for Korea Foundation.

Michael Morpurgo

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1943

Birthplace: St Albans

Maja Salvador

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1988

Birthplace: Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines

Filipina actor Maja Salvador became a household name with her award-winning role in the film Thelma. The series Wildflower and The Killer Bride catapulted her to international fame. In 2018, she rekindled her romance with her long-lost boyfriend of her 20s, Rambo Nunez. She now owns a talent company.

Maya Lin

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1959

Birthplace: Athens

Maya Lin is an American sculptor and designer whose competition-winning design for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial earned her national recognition when she was still an undergraduate. Her life and career inspired an Oscar-winning documentary titled Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision. Maya Lin has won prestigious awards, such as the National Medal of Arts and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Kevin Magnussen

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1992

Birthplace: Roskilde, Denmark

Lulu Wilson

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 2005

Birthplace: New York City, New York

Denis Diderot

Listed In: Intellectuals & Academics

Birth Year: 1713

Birthplace: Langres, France

Died: 1784

Denis Diderot revolutionized the Age of Enlightenment as the co-founder of Encyclopédie, which was banned for questioning religion. He had flirted with the idea of joining the theater and becoming a priest, and even studied law, but later devoted himself to languages, literature, and philosophy.

Glynis Johns

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1923

Birthplace: Pretoria, South Africa

Died: 2024

The veteran British actress who belongs to the Golden Age of Hollywood is known for her stellar roles in films like Miranda, Third Time Lucky and State Secret. Glynis Johns is also a singer, distinguished by her husky voice. She acted on the stage and the television. The daughter of actor, Mervyn Johns, has a son from her first marriage.

Václav Havel

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1936

Birthplace: Prague, Czech Republic

Died: 2011

Vaclav Havel was a Czech statesman, poet, playwright, and author. He is best remembered for his service as the President of the Czech Republic from 1993 to 2003. He also served as the President of Czechoslovakia from 1989 until its dissolution in 1992. Havel was a recipient of several awards including the Gandhi Peace Prize and Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Nicky Hilton Rothschild

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1983

Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States

Nicky Hilton Rothschild is an American businesswoman, model, socialite, and fashion designer. Born in Hilton family, Nicky is also a member of Rothschild family through her marriage. In 2004, Hilton launched her own clothing line and started her second line, Nicholai,  in 2007. She has also supported a range of charitable organizations, including Starlight Children's Foundation, Make-a-wish Foundation among others.

Barry Switzer

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1937

Birthplace: Crossett, Arkansas, United States

Josie Bissett

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, USA

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Taylour Paige

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1990

Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, United States

Taylour Paige is an American actress best known for playing Ahsha Hayes in the popular sports drama television series, Hit the Floor. Also known for her skills as a dancer, Taylour Paige has appeared in music videos, such as Usher's She Came to Give It to You.

Clive Barker

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1952

Birthplace: Liverpool, England

Clive Barker is an English playwright, novelist, visual artist, and film director. He gained prominence in the 1980s as a horror writer and has since written many novels and other works. As an illustrator, he has created original characters and series for comic books. He also creates costume designs. He is a recipient of the Inkpot Award. 

Robert H. Goddard

Listed In: Scientists

Birth Year: 1882

Birthplace: Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Died: 1945

The son of a machine shop owner, Robert H. Goddard grew up to become a pioneer of rocketry. Interested in physics and mechanics since childhood, he dreamed of space flight. He developed the world’s first rocket that ran on liquid fuel. NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center is named after him.

Dalila Bela

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 2001

Birthplace: Montreal, Canada

Dalila Bela is a Canadian actress best known for her role in the TV series Odd Squad. She was introduced to acting as a child and began her career by appearing in commercials. She started winning awards soon after, and her parents encouraged her to pursue acting full-time. Since then, she has acted in many TV shows and films.

Patrick Roy

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1965

Birthplace: Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Parminder Nagra

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1975

Birthplace: Leicester, Leicestershire, England

British actress Parminder Nagra is best known for playing Jess Bhamra in the film Bend It Like Beckham. She started appearing in theatre productions while she was in college, and decided to become a professional actress. Beginning her career with Theatre Royal Stratford East productions, she soon started taking up roles in films and TV shows as well.

Nicola Roberts

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1985

Birthplace: Stamford, Lincolnshire, England

Height: 5'5" (165 cm)

Michael Andretti

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1962

Birthplace: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States

One of the most sought-after names in the open-wheel car racing circuit, Michael Andretti is the son of former Formula 1 world champion Mario Andretti. He owns Andretti Green Racing and the Indianapolis-based team Andretti Autosport, which has been represented in series such as IndyCar and Australian V8 Supercars.

Brian Johnson

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1947

Birthplace: Dunston, County Durham, England

Brian Johnson is an English singer and songwriter. Johnson is credited with founding the popular rock band Geordie. Famous for his strong North East England accent and distinctive singing voice, he also played a major role in the success of the band AC/DC over the course of his career. Apart from music, Johnson supports the Yorkshire Dementia Charity.

John Hoyt

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1905

Birthplace: Bronxville, New York, United States

Died: 1991

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Michael Pittman Jr.

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1997

Birthplace: Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

Ricky Harris

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1962

Birthplace: Long Beach, California, United States

Died: 2016

Heather Headley

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1974

Birthplace: Barataria, Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidadian-American singer-actor Heather Headley is best known for her Tony- and Drama Desk-winning performance in the musical Aida. The Northwestern University drop-out was also part of the theatrical version of Whitney Houston’s movie The Bodyguard and won a Grammy for her gospel album Audience of One.

Jesse Palmer

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1978

Birthplace: Toronto, Canada

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Stephanie Cole

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1941

Birthplace: Solihull, Warwickshire, England, UK

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Marie Laforêt

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1939

Birthplace: Soulac-sur-Mer, France

Died: 2019

French singer-actor Marie Laforêt had lost the ability to speak for a while after being raped by a neighbor at age 3. The Girl with Golden Eyes, Laforêt was famous for her drama-laced singing and films such as Rat Trap. She later moved to Switzerland and launched an art gallery.

Cassandra Jean

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1985

Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Laviska Shenault

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1998

Birthplace: Irving, Texas, United States

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Cody Zeller

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1992

Birthplace: Washington, Indiana, United States

Height: 6'11" (211 cm)