Rachel McAdams

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1978

Birthplace: London, Canada

Best known for her comedic and romantic film roles, Canadian actress Rachel McAdams is a very popular figure in Hollywood. Rising to fame in the 2000s, she has worked in many critically acclaimed movies. A socially responsible person, she believes in leading a lifestyle that is eco-friendly and sustainable. She is actively involved with several charities.

Danny DeVito

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1944

Birthplace: Neptune Township, New Jersey, United States

An award-winning actor, Danny DeVito overcame a rare genetic disorder called Fairbank's disease to become an influential figure in the American film industry. Along with Michael Shamberg, he founded a production company called Jersey Films, which went on to produce films like Pulp Fiction. He was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2011.

Tom Ellis

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1978

Birthplace: Cardiff, Wales

Tom Ellis is a Welsh actor, who gained international prominence after he started playing Lucifer Morningstar in the American DC Comics-based series Lucifer. An alumnus of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, he began his career with a role in a BBC TV show. He eventually began appearing in American TV shows and films as well.

Martin Scorsese

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1942

Birthplace: Flushing, New York, United States

Martin Scorsese is widely considered one of the most influential and significant film directors in the history of the American film industry. One of the most decorated film directors, Scorsese has nine Oscar nominations, the most for any living director. He has also founded many non-profit organizations like The Film Foundation and World Cinema Foundation.

Rock Hudson

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1925

Birthplace: Winnetka, Illinois, United States

Died: 1985

Considered a heartthrob and one of the most popular movie stars of all time, some of Rock Hudson’s successful movies are the Magnificent Obsession, Giant, Written on the Wind, Pillow Talk, Lover Come Back, Come September and Send Me No Flowers. He also acted in television. It was speculated that he was a homosexual. He died due to AIDS-related illness.

Gordon Lightfoot

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1938

Birthplace: Orillia

Canadian folk-rock sensation Gordon Meredith Lightfoot Jr. is best known for his chart-topping tracks such as If You Could Read My Mind and Ribbon of Darkness. He set the tone for the folk-pop genre in the 1960s and 1970s. The 16-time Juno-winner has earned the Governor General's Performing Arts Award.

Jeff Buckley

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1966

Birthplace: Anaheim, California, United States

Died: 1997

Jeff Buckley was an American guitarist and singer-songwriter. His only studio album, Grace, was included in Rolling Stone magazine's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list. Since his untimely death at the age of 30, Jeff Buckley has been the subject of several documentaries. His death also inspired several artists to record songs in tribute to his life and career.

Sophie Marceau

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1966

Birthplace: Paris, France

Sophie Marceau is best known for her César Award-winning performance in the French comedy La Boum 2. She has also appeared in English films such as Braveheart, Firelight, and The World Is Not Enough. She has written a novel, is a trained cellist, and has delivered an award-winning directorial debut.

Leslie Bibb

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1974

Birthplace: Bismarck, North Dakota

American actress, Leslie Bibb, gained recognition as a teenager when she starred in the comedy-drama television series, Popular. Apart from television and OTT platforms, she has acted in several films like Iron Man, Wristcutters: A Love Story, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Miss Nobody and Tag. The 2010 film Iron Man 2 is the biggest hit of her career.

Cyril Ramaphosa

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1952

Birthplace: Soweto

Cyril Ramaphosa is a politician and the current president of South Africa. Also the president of South Africa's popular political party African National Congress (ANC), Ramaphosa played a key role during the nation's transition to democracy during which he served as ANC's chief negotiator. He also played a crucial role in ending apartheid and was considered Nelson Mandela's political heir.

Stephen Root

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1951

Birthplace: Sarasota, Florida, United States

Stephen Root is an American actor whose performance in the TV series Barry earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. Also renowned for his voice acting skills, Stephen Root has contributed immensely to the success of several animated TV series, such as King of the Hill. Films that highlight his voice acting skills include Finding Nemo and Ice Age.

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1958

Birthplace: Lombard, Illinois, United States

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio is best known for her Academy Award-nominated role of Carmen in The Color of Money. She has also delivered stellar performances in movies such as Scarface and The Perfect Storm, and plays such as Man of La Mancha. She appeared as Naz Pouran in the series Limitless.

Eric Nam

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1988

Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Korean-American pop singer Eric Nam gained fame with his YouTube covers and soon appeared on Birth of a Great Star 2. Named to Forbes’s 30 Under 30 Asia 2017, he also earned GQ’s 2016 Man of The Year tag. He is best known for his phenomenal debut EP, Cloud 9.

RuPaul

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1960

Birthplace: San Diego, California, United States

Drag queen, actor, model, singer, and songwriter RuPaul is best known for hosting the reality competition series RuPaul's Drag Race. Considered the most commercially successful drag queen in the United States, he is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards. As an actor, he has appeared in many TV shows and films, often playing himself.

Bernard Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1887

Birthplace: Kennington, London, United Kingdom

Died: 1976

Bernard Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, was a British Army officer who played important roles in World War I, World War II, and the Irish War of Independence. He commanded the British Eighth Army during the Second World War and also oversaw the operations during the Battle of Normandy. Bernard Montgomery has a couple of statues dedicated to him.

Dean Paul Martin

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1951

Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, United States

Died: 1987

Dean Paul Martin made his way into pop singing at the age of thirteen when he joined the pop group Dino, Desi & Billy. He earned a Golden Globe Award nomination for his performance in Players. He also became a successful tennis player and competed in junior competition at Wimbeldon. At the age of 16, he obtained his pilot's license.

Daisy Fuentes

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1966

Birthplace: Havana, Cuba

Cuban-American TV personality Daisy Fuentes became MTV's first Latina VJ and Revlon's first global Latina spokesperson. She also hosted America's Funniest Home Videos and later launched a clothing and haircare line. She has worked for cancer research and other charitable causes, too. She is married to singer Richard Marx.

Diane Neal

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1976

Birthplace: Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Lauren Hutton

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1943

Birthplace: Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Lee Strasberg

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1901

Birthplace: Budaniv, Ukraine

Died: 1982

Height: 5'5" (165 cm)

Tom Seaver

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1944

Birthplace: Fresno, California, United States

Died: 2020

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Rance Howard

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1928

Birthplace: Duncan, Oklahoma, USA

Died: 2017

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Lorne Michaels

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1944

Birthplace: Toronto, Canada

Lorne Michaels is a Canadian-American television producer, comedian, and screenwriter. He is credited with creating and producing one of the most popular American TV sketch comedy and variety shows, Saturday Night Live. With 91 nominations for Primetime Emmy Awards under his belt, Lorne Michaels holds the record for having the most nominations by an individual in the award show's history.

Ronnie DeVoe

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Yolanda King

Listed In: Activists

Birth Year: 1955

Birthplace: Montgomery, Alabama, United States

Died: 2007

African American activist, Yolanda King, was the first-born child of civil rights leaders Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. Exposed to social justice activism at a young age, she grew up to be an outspoken supporter of civil rights and LGBTQA+ rights. She was also known for her artistic endeavors. She died of heart disease at 51. 

Shelby Foote

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1916

Birthplace: Greenville, Mississippi, United States

Died: 2005

Nani

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1986

Birthplace: Amadora, Portugal

Nani is a Portuguese football player who represented the national team from 2006 to 2017. He played an important role in Portugal's victory at the 2016 UEFA European Football Championship. Nani was also an important player for Manchester United, winning the Premier League four times and the UEFA Champions League in 2008.

Peter Edward Cook

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1937

Birthplace: Torquay, Devon, England

Died: 1995

David Ramsey

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1971

Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States

Best known for his roles in series such as Arrow and Dexter, David Ramsey is also a black belt in the martial art Jeet Kune Do and is well-versed in kickboxing and taekwondo, too. Apart from Arrow, he has played John Diggle/Spartan in three other series, including The Flash and Supergirl.

Jim Boeheim

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1944

Birthplace: Lyons, New York, United States

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

Dylan Walsh

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1963

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Dylan Walsh is an American actor best known for playing Dr. Sean McNamara in the popular serial medical drama TV series, Nip/Tuck. He has also played important roles in TV films, such as When We Were Young, Divided by Hate, and More Than Meets the Eye: The Joan Brock Story.

Jonathan Ross

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1960

Birthplace: London

Distinguished for his troubled pronunciation of the letter R, Jonathan Ross is a TV and radio presenter who was practically a synonym for the Friday Night with Jonathan Ross show on BBC One, till he left the broadcaster. The flamboyant man who later pursued his career with ITV and Channel 4 is also a comedian and critic and appeared in a number of films.

Reggie Wayne

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1978

Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Rocsi Diaz

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1983

Birthplace: Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Elvin Hayes

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1945

Birthplace: Rayville, Louisiana, United States

Height: 6'9" (206 cm)

Minkah Fitzpatrick

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1996

Birthplace: Old Bridge, New Jersey, United States

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Gene Clark

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1944

Birthplace: Tipton

Died: 1991

Brandon Call

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1976

Birthplace: Torrance, California, United States

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Soichiro Honda

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1906

Birthplace: Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan

Died: 1991

Soichiro Honda was a Japanese industrialist and engineer. He is credited with establishing the world-renowned automobile manufacturer, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. He is also credited with overseeing the company's growth from a wooden shack manufacturing unit to a multinational conglomerate manufacturer of motorcycle and automobile. Soichiro Honda was made an inductee of the Automotive Hall of Fame in 1989.

Jacob Eason

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1997

Birthplace: Lake Stevens, Washington, United States

Height: 6'6" (198 cm)

Pam Bondi

Listed In: Lawyers & Judges

Birth Year: 1965

Birthplace: Tampa, Florida, United States

Pam Bondi served as the attorney general of Florida from 2011 to 2019. She campaigned against same-sex marriage and launched an unsuccessful lawsuit against the Affordable Care Act. She was on Trump’s defense team for his January 2020 impeachment trial and is said to have received generous donations from Trump.

Aaron Finch

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1986

Birthplace: Colac, Australia

Australian cricketer Aaron Finch became the first cricketer with 900 rating points in the ICC T20I rankings, in 2018. He holds the record for two highest individual scores in T20I cricket. He has also played for various IPL teams.

Christopher Paolini

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1983

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Best known for his mythical series The Inheritance Cycle, author Christopher Paolini had started writing his first novel, Eragon, at 15. He also stepped into the world of adult sci-fi with To Sleep in a Sea of Stars. He holds the Guinness record for being the youngest bestselling author.

Jim Inhofe

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1934

Birthplace: Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.

Died: 2024

Isamu Noguchi

Listed In: Artists & Painters

Birth Year: 1904

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Died: 1988

Isamu Noguchi was an American landscape architect and artist best remembered for designing the iconic Noguchi table. His sculptures are credited with bridging East and West and some of his works are considered landmarks of 20th-century art. In 1982, he won the Edward MacDowell Medal. In 1987, he received the National Medal of Arts for his contribution to the arts. 

Bob Gaudio

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1942

Birthplace: The Bronx, New York, USA

Zoë Bell

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1978

Birthplace: Waiheke Island, New Zealand

Zoë Bell is a New Zealand actress and stuntwoman. She is best known for her stunt work in films like Kill Bill and Xena: Warrior Princess where she doubled for Uma Thurman and Lucy Lawless respectively. Zoë Bell is the recipient of several prestigious awards, such as World Stunt Awards and Women in Film and Television New Zealand Award.

Chris Stirewalt

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1975

Birthplace: Wheeling, West Virginia, United States

Elise Mertens

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1995

Birthplace: Leuven, Belgium

Belgian tennis player Elise Mertens has been a world number 1 in doubles and number 12 in singles. A 3-time Grand Slam winner in doubles, she was also the 3rd Belgian female player to reach the last 4 of the Australian Open. She is an animal lover and is fond of learning languages, too.

Chanda Kochhar

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1961

Birthplace: Jodhpur, India