Mr Beast

Listed In: YouTubers

Birth Year: 1998

Birthplace: Greenville, North Carolina, United States

Mr Beast is a YouTuber and entrepreneur who began posting videos to YouTube in 2011 but didn’t gain popularity until after a few years. He posts videos on a wide range of topics and is best known for sharing expensive challenge videos. He is also a philanthropist.

Lily-Rose Depp

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1999

Birthplace: Paris, France

Lily-Rose Depp is the daughter of famous American actor Johnny Depp and popular French singer and model Vanessa Paradis. Lily-Rose followed in her parents' footsteps to become active in the entertainment industry. Despite suffering from anorexia in the past, Lily-Rose Depp has managed to establish herself as an actress in Hollywood.

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1840

Birthplace: Votkinsk, Russia

Died: 1893

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was the first Russian composer to place Russian music on the international stage. Often described as a musician who transcended the stereotypes of classical Russian music, Tchaikovsky is credited with making the Western world take note of Russian music. Although he was criticized by the critics, his popularity among the public never faded.

Traci Lords

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1968

Birthplace: Steubenville, Ohio, United States

Traci Lords' journey as the most sought-after pornographic actress to a mainstream actress in Hollywood has been very inspirational. She then went on to establish herself as a singer, writer, and fashion model. She has also voiced her support for the LGBT community and has worked towards encouraging homeless teens and runaways get off the streets.

Gary Cooper

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1901

Birthplace: Helena, Montana, United States

Died: 1961

Gary Cooper was one of the most popular and versatile American actors of all time. Known for his understated acting style, Cooper won the adulation of critics, fans, and fellow movie stars. A major movie star throughout the golden age of cinema, Cooper was ranked 11th on the 25 greatest male stars of classic Hollywood cinema list published by AFI.

Evita Peron

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1919

Birthplace: Los Toldos, Argentina

Died: 1952

Evita Peron was an Argentine actress, activist, politician, and philanthropist. She is best remembered for her service as the First Lady of Argentina from 1946 to 1952. She also served as the President of a political party called Female Peronist Party. A staunch philanthropist, Evita Peron was the president of the Eva Perón Foundation, which operated from 1948 to 1955.

Alex Smith

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Bremerton, Washington, United States

NFL quarterback Alex Smith led the Utah Utes to the national top five, during his college days. He was later drafted by the San Francisco 49ers and played with the Kansas City Chiefs and the Washington Redskins. He returned to the ground in 2020, after recovering from a life-threatening injury.

Owen Hart

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1965

Birthplace: Calgary, Canada

Died: 1999

Owen Hart, also known as “The Golden Nugget” and “Blue Blazer,” was part of the Hart wrestling family. He had won several titles, such as the WWF Intercontinental Championship and the WWF World Tag Team Championship. He died in an equipment malfunction accident at the 1999 WWF Over the Edge.

Anne Baxter

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1923

Birthplace: Michigan City, Indiana, United States

Died: 1985

Anne Baxter is best remembered for her Academy Award- and Golden Globe-winning performance as Sophie MacDonald in The Razor's Edge. Her other notable projects were the film All About Eve and the series The Name of the Game. She also actively participated in Republican campaigns.

Johannes Brahms

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1833

Birthplace: Hamburg, Germany

Died: 1897

German composer, conductor, and pianist Johannes Brahms is considered as one of the "Three Bs" of music, the other two being Bach and Beethoven. He was known for his perfectionism. Some of his best-known works are Saint Anthony Variations and A German Requiem. His work mingled traditional and modern elements.

J Balvin

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1985

Birthplace: Medellín, Colombia

J Balvin is a Colombian singer whose genres include reggaeton, hip hop, and Latin pop. Known as the Prince of Reggaeton, Balvin is one of the highest-selling Latin music artists in the world. He was presented with the Global Icon Award for spreading Latin music worldwide. In 2020, he was named in Time magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People.

Darren McGavin

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1922

Birthplace: Spokane, Washington, United States

Died: 2006

Darren McGavin was an American actor whose journey from being a squatter in Tacoma to becoming a popular stage, film, TV actor was quite remarkable. He started his career as a set painter for Columbia Pictures before trying his hand at acting and eventually receiving a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his work in the sitcom TV series, Murphy Brown.

Rabindranath Tagore

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1861

Birthplace: Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Died: 1941

Rabindranath Tagore was an Indian polymath who contributed greatly to the fields of literature, art, and philosophy. Referred to as the Bard of Bengal, Tagore is credited with reshaping Bengali literature and music. The first non-European to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, Tagore is also credited with composing the national anthems of India and Bangladesh.

Michael P. Murphy

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1976

Birthplace: Smithtown, New York, United States

Died: 2005

Michael P. Murphy was a US Navy SEAL officer. In 2007, Murphy became the first member of the US Navy to be honored with the prestigious Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War. He received the award posthumously for his participation in many War on Terrorism missions in Afghanistan, where he died fighting Taliban forces, at the age of 29.

Johnny Unitas

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1933

Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Died: 2002

Johnny Unitas was an American football player who played as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). A three-time NFL champion and three-time NFL Most Valuable Player, Unitas is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the NFL. In 1979, Johnny Unitas was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Breckin Meyer

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1974

Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Breckin Meyer is best known for his Emmy-winning writing for Robot Chicken: Star Wars. He has also played significant roles in films such as Garfield: The Movie, Clueless, and Road Trip. He has also voiced Joseph Gribble in King of The Hill and played Jared Franklin in Franklin & Bash. 

Rico Nasty

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1997

Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States

Rico Nasty is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Renowned for her punk aesthetic and unique delivery, Nasty achieved popularity in 2018 when she released singles, such as Poppin and Smack a Bitch. Over the years, Rico Nasty has been serving as an inspiration for contemporary artists like ppcocaine and Flo Milli.

Robert Browning

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1812

Birthplace: Camberwell

Died: 1889

Robert Browning was an English playwright and poet best remembered for his dramatic monologues. His monologues are widely studied around the world as most teachers consider them ideal examples of the monologue form. One of the most important Victorian poets, Browning has inspired several poets and playwrights. 

David Tomlinson

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1917

Birthplace: Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England, UK

Died: 2000

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Cody Gakpo

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1999

Birthplace: Eindhoven, Netherlands

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Youri Tielemans

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1997

Birthplace: Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium

Belgian professional football-midfielder Youri Tielemans plays for the Belgium national team and Leicester City. His achievements so far include winning Belgian First Division A (2013–14, 2016–17) with Anderlecht and FA Cup (2020–21) with Leicester City; and becoming Belgian Professional Footballer of the Year (2016–17). He represented Belgium during 2018 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2020.

Tim Russert

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1950

Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, USA

Died: 2008

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Michael Rosen

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1946

Birthplace: Harrow, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Effie Gray

Listed In: Artists & Painters

Birth Year: 1828

Birthplace: Perth, United Kingdom

Died: 1897

Effie Gray was a Scottish painter. She was married to draughtsman and watercolorist, John Ruskin, before leaving him to marry John Everett Millais. This popular love triangle has been depicted in several plays and films, including the 1912 silent movie, The Love of John Ruskin. After marrying Millais, Effie Gray had a major influence on his works.

Lee Sang-hyeok

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1996

Birthplace: Seoul

Tommy Fury

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1999

Birthplace: Manchester, England

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Lela Loren

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1980

Birthplace: Sacramento, California, United States

Lela Loren is best known as Angela Valdes from the series Power and as Danica Harlan from the Netflix series Altered Carbon. She has also appeared in the CSI TV franchise, films such as The Hangover Part III, and stage productions such as My Antonia.

Robert Hegyes

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1951

Birthplace: Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States

Died: 2012

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Jake Bongiovi

Listed In: Instagram Stars

Birth Year: 2002

Birthplace: New Jersey, United States

Shawn Marion

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1978

Birthplace: Waukegan, Illinois, USA

Height: 6'7" (201 cm)

Brian Kilmeade

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1964

Birthplace: Long Island, New York, USA

Asghar Farhadi

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1972

Birthplace: Khomeyni Shahr, Iran

Asghar Farhadi is an Iranian screenwriter and film director. In 2016, Farhadi became one of the few directors to receive two Oscars for Best Foreign Language Film. While his film The Salesman earned him an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2016, he had previously won an Oscar for his 2011 film A Separation.

Angela Carter

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1940

Birthplace: Eastbourne, England

Died: 1992

Yoon So-hee

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1993

Birthplace: Stuttgart, Germany

Yoon So-hee is a South Korean actress best known for her portrayal of Kim Hwa-gun in the popular television series The Emperor: Owner of the Mask, for which she received the Best New Actress award at the 2017 Seoul Awards. For her performance in the series, Yoon also received nominations at the 44th MBC Drama Awards and 12th Soompi Awards.

Totie Fields

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1930

Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Died: 1978

Height: 4'10" (147 cm)

Taylor Wilson

Listed In: Scientists

Birth Year: 1994

Birthplace: Texarkana, Arkansas, United States

Taylor Wilson is an American nuclear physics enthusiast who is the youngest person ever to produce nuclear fusion using a fusor. He achieved this feat in 2008, at the age of 14.

Amy Heckerling

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1952

Birthplace: The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Height: 5'3" (160 cm)

Peter Reckell

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1955

Birthplace: Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Phil Campbell

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1961

Birthplace: Pontypridd

After soaring to fame as the lead guitarist of the English rock band Motorhead, Welsh musician Phil Campbell launched his own band, Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, which featured his three sons. In spite of the COVID-19 crisis, the band released an album in 2020.

Edwin H. Land

Listed In: Inventors & Discoverers

Birth Year: 1909

Birthplace: Bridgeport

Died: 1991

Maya Erskine

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1987

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Height: 5'3" (160 cm)

Gustave Le Bon

Listed In: Intellectuals & Academics

Birth Year: 1841

Birthplace: Nogent-le-Rotrou, France

Died: 1931

French social psychologist Gustave Le Bon is best remembered for his research on crowd psychology. In his iconic work La psychologie des foules, or The Crowd, he stated that people are driven by their emotions and not by their intellect when they act as part of a crowd.

Gene Wolfe

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1931

Birthplace: New York City

Died: 2019

Erica Fernandes

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1993

Birthplace: Mumbai, India

Height: 5'5" (165 cm)

Teresa Brewer

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1931

Birthplace: Toledo, Ohio

Died: 2007

Olympe de Gouges

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1748

Birthplace: Montauban, France

Died: 1793

Olympe de Gouges was an 18th-century French playwright and political activist. Her writings on women's rights and abolitionism were popular in various countries. She was an outspoken advocate against the slave trade in the French colonies. She demanded that French women be given the same rights as French men. She was executed during the Reign of Terror.

Eagle-Eye Cherry

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1968

Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden

Eagle-Eye Cherry is a Swedish stage performer and singer. He achieved international fame when his 1997 single Save Tonight became famous in the United Kingdom, the United States, Ireland, and New Zealand. Apart from creating his own music, Eagle-Eye Cherry also contributes to the success of other artistes by co-writing songs for their albums. 

Christy Moore

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1945

Birthplace: Newbridge

Kevin Steen

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada

Kevin Steen, popularly known by his ring name Kevin Owens, is a Canadian professional wrestler. One of the most popular WWE superstars of his generation, Steen has won several WWE championship titles, such as the Universal Championship, the Intercontinental Championship, and the United States Championship. In 2017, he was ranked third in the PWI 500 list. 

Lisa Kelly

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1977

Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland