Matthew Perry

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1969

Birthplace: Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States

Died: 2023

Matthew Perry gained worldwide popularity for playing the character of Chandler Bing on the television sitcom Friends. The sitcom ran from 1994 to 2004 and remains one of the most popular ones till date. He also starred in other television series and a number of films. He had issued with vicodin, methadone, amphetamines and alcohol addiction.

Coco Chanel

Listed In: Fashion

Birth Year: 1883

Birthplace: Saumur, France

Died: 1971

Coco Chanel was a French fashion designer and founder of the Chanel brand. She is credited with replacing the corseted silhouette as the feminine standard of style with a sporty, casual chic. Her work as a designer redefined the fashionable woman in the era post World War I. She also played a vital role in revolutionizing jewelry, handbags, and fragrance.

Orville Wright

Listed In: Inventors & Discoverers

Birth Year: 1871

Birthplace: Dayton, Ohio, United States

Died: 1948

Orville Wright was an aviation pioneer who alongside his brother, Wilbur, built and flew the world's first successful motor-operated airplane, the Wright Flyer, a heavier-than-air aircraft. The three-axis control system developed by the brothers remains standard on fixed-wing aircraft of all kinds. Orville also served on the board of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA).

John Stamos

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1963

Birthplace: Cypress, California, United States

A big fan of Elvis Presley, it was only natural for John Stamos to become a musician and actor. Though he is best known for his work as an actor, there is no denying the fact that he is also a skilled musician; he has performed with The Beach Boys in concerts. He is also known for his charity work.

Melissa Fumero

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1982

Birthplace: North Bergen, New Jersey, United States

Melissa Fumero is best known as Adriana Cramer from One Life to Live and Amy Santiago from Brooklyn Nine-Nine, winning an NHMC Impact Award for creating a “positive” image for Latinos, for the latter. She has also appeared in minor roles in All My Children, Gossip Girl, and CSI: NY.

John Deacon

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1951

Birthplace: Oadby, United Kingdom

Former Queen bass guitarist and songwriter John Deacon contributed to some of the most popular hits of the band, such as I Want to Break Free and Another One Bites the Dust. He was the last member to enter the band, and the “quietest.” He retired in 1997.

Satya Nadella

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

Satya Nadella is an Indian-American business executive, currently serving as the chief executive officer of Microsoft. Since he became CEO, the company has seen a 27% annual growth rate. Born in India to a Telugu-speaking family, Nadella serves as an inspiration to millions of Indians who nurse 'The American Dream'.

Bill Clinton

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1946

Birthplace: Hope, Arkansas, United States

Bill Cinton was the 42nd president of the United States who served for two terms from 1993 to 2001. He was the third-youngest president in the American history and presided over the longest period of peacetime economic expansion in American history. The second-term of his presidency was rocked by the infamous Monica Lewinsky sex-scandal for which he was impeached and later acquitted.

Kyra Sedgwick

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1965

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Kyra Sedgwick is a popular American filmmaker and actress. Such is her popularity as a TV actress that Kyra Sedgwick started earning around US$300,000 per episode in 2007. Among many other prestigious awards, such as an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award, she has also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 

Gene Roddenberry

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1921

Birthplace: El Paso

Died: 1991

TV writer and producer Gene Roddenberry, who created the original Star Trek series of the 1960s, also produced its spin-offs. He was the first TV writer to have a Hollywood Walk of Fame star and was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame. His ashes were flown into space.

Ethan Cutkosky

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1999

Birthplace: St. Charles, Illinois, United States

Ethan Cutkosky is an American actor best known for playing Carl Gallagher in the long-running comedy-drama television series, Shameless. In his acting career so far, Cutkosky has worked alongside popular actors like Vince Vaughn, Gary Oldman, Hilary Swank, and William H. Macy. Cutkosky landed in trouble in 2017 when he was arrested in Los Angeles for driving under the influence.

Gerald McRaney

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1947

Birthplace: Collins, Mississippi, United States

Gerald McRaney is an American actor best known for contributing to the success of television shows, such as House of Cards, Simon & Simon, Promised Land, and Major Dad. Having played a Marine Corps officer and a veteran on-screen, McRaney has always been supportive of soldiers and veterans. He has also been a part of the Wounded Warrior Project.

Jill St. John

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1940

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Jill St. John is an American actress best known for portraying the first American Bond girl Tiffany Case in the 1971 film Diamonds Are Forever. Jill St. John is also credited with founding the Aunts Club, a group of women who provide financial support for children.

Jonathan Frakes

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1952

Birthplace: Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, USA

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

Fat Joe

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: South Bronx, New York, United States

Fat Joe is best known for his hit tracks such as Lean Back and his collaborations with stars such as Jennifer Lopez and Ashanti. He began his career as part of Diggin' in the Crates Crew and then went solo. He later launched his own label and hosted a podcast.

Christina Perri

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1986

Birthplace: Bensalem, Pennsylvania, United States

Christina Perri is an American singer-songwriter whose debut album Lovestrong was certified platinum. She is also known for recording the popular love theme, A Thousand Years, for the movie, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2. Apart from releasing studio albums and extended plays, Christina Perri also headlines concert tours.

Fred Thompson

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1942

Birthplace: Sheffield, Alabama, United States

Died: 2015

Fred Thompson was an American politician, lobbyist, attorney, columnist, radio personality, and actor. From 1994 to 2003, Thompson served as the United States Senator from Tennessee. As an actor, he played important roles in several films and TV series, such as Law & Order and Barbarians at the Gate.

Manuel L. Quezon

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1878

Birthplace: Baler, Philippines

Died: 1944

Filipino statesman Manuel L. Quezon, or MLQ, was the president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944, thus becoming the first Filipino to lead a government of the whole of the Philippines. He formed a government-in-exile in the U.S. after the Japanese invasion during World War II.

Ginger Baker

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1939

Birthplace: Lewisham, South London, England

Died: 2019

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

Erika Christensen

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1982

Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, United States

Erika Christensen, who began her career starring in McDonald's ads, is best known for her award-winning role in the film Traffic. She has also been part of the series Six Degrees and Parenthood. She was raised by staunch Scientologist parents and also grew up to be one.

Peter Gallagher

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1955

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Peter Gallagher is an American actor, writer, and musician known for his work across all three major acting mediums. Gallagher has contributed immensely to the success of several TV series, such as The O.C. and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. He was honored with the P.T. Barnum Award in 2005. 

Manny Jacinto

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1987

Birthplace: Manila, Philippines

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Philo Farnsworth

Listed In: Inventors & Discoverers

Birth Year: 1906

Birthplace: Beaver, Utah, United States

Died: 1971

Reeva Steenkamp

Listed In: Fashion

Birth Year: 1983

Birthplace: Cape Town, South Africa

Died: 2013

Reeva Steenkamp was a British-South African model and TV personality. She had a successful career as a model before she was shot dead, at the age of 29, by Paralympic champion, Oscar Pistorius. Her death became international news and she was posthumously named SA Persons of the year along with Anene Booysen by the Daily Maverick in 2013.

Adam Arkin

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1956

Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States

Actor and director, Adam Arkin, is best known for his role in the TV series Chicago Hope. The son of an actor cum director, he was introduced to the entertainment world as a child. He has acted in many stage productions and is also active on TV and in films. 

Kevin Dillon

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1965

Birthplace: Mamaroneck, New York, United States

Kevin Dillon, brother of actor Matt Dillon, is best known as Johnny "Drama" Chase from the series Entourage, a role that earned him nominations for three Emmys and a Golden Globe. Fans also loved him as Bunny in the movie Platoon and as John Densmore in the biopic The Doors.

Jim Carter

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1948

Birthplace: Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

English actor, Jim Carter, is best known for his role in the TV series  Downton Abbey, for which he earned four Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Even though he initially aspired to become a lawyer, he changed his mind and became an actor instead. He has been active in the entertainment industry for over five decades.

Nico Hülkenberg

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1987

Birthplace: Emmerich, Germany

Nico Hülkenberg initially worked as a forwarding agent at his father’s shipping company. He had started his racing career with go-karting at age 10 and grew up to race for Formula BMW, Formula Three, and GP2, among others. He scripted history by winning the Le Mans 24-hour endurance race in his first attempt.

Brooke Mueller

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1977

Birthplace: Ellenville, New York, United States

Kirk Cousins

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1988

Birthplace: Barrington, Illinois, United States

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

Debra Paget

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1933

Birthplace: Denver, Colorado, United States

Height: 5'2" (157 cm)

Siena Agudong

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 2004

Birthplace: Kauai, Hawaii, United States

Height: 5'3" (160 cm)

Michelle Borth

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1978

Birthplace: Secaucus, New Jersey, USA

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Ian Gillan

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1945

Birthplace: Chiswick, London, England

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Romeo Miller

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1989

Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Romeo Miller soared to fame with the single My Baby and his Billboard 200-charting album Lil' Romeo. He also worked on the soundtrack of the movie God's Gift. In 2007, he accepted a basketball scholarship from the USC Trojans. He had his own show and has starred in films, too.

Tracie Thoms

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1975

Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Height: 5'5" (165 cm)

Kirk Herbstreit

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1969

Birthplace: Centerville, Ohio

Popularly known as the analyst for ESPN's College GameDay, Kirk Herbstreit is a sports commentator. He started his career as a football player. Following his retirement as a player, he began his broadcasting career and found much success. He has been associated with ESPN for several years. He is involved in multiple charities including The Make A Wish Foundation.

Martin Donovan

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1957

Birthplace: Reseda, California, U.S.

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Brighton Sharbino

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 2002

Birthplace: Flower Mound, Texas, United States

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

Lee Ann Womack

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1966

Birthplace: Jacksonville, Texas, United States

Height: 5'1" (155 cm)

Nate Burleson

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1981

Birthplace: Calgary, Canada

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Johnny Nash

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1940

Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States

Morten Andersen

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1960

Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark

While he experimented with gymnastics and long jump in school, Danish footballer Morten Andersen, also known as the Great Dane, began his stint with football playing for the New Orleans Saints. The seven-time Pro Bowl and the five-time First-team All-Pro retired from NFL after 25 seasons.

Chris Fischer

Listed In: Food Experts

Birth Year: 1980

Birthplace: Chilmark, Massachusetts

Chris Fischer is an American farmer and chef who achieved national recognition in 2018 when he married popular actress and stand-up comedian Amy Schumer. Fischer, who worked at the Beach Plum Inn & Restaurant, won the Coastal New England Rising Stars Award in 2014. In 2016, he was honored with the James Beard Award for co-authoring The Beetlebung Farm Cookbook.

Anthony Muñoz

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1958

Birthplace: Ontario, California, USA

Height: 6'6" (198 cm)

Ogden Nash

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1902

Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Died: 1971

Lilian Garcia

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1966

Birthplace: San Juan

The daughter of a US Embassy employee, Lilian Garcia was born in Spain. She was a singer as a child and worked as an RJ after graduation, following which she soared to fame as a WWE announcer. She scripted history when she became the first female announcer at WrestleMania.

Mary Matalin

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1953

Birthplace: Calumet City, Illinois, United States

Mary Matalin is an American political consultant. Renowned for her work with the Republican Party, Matalin has worked with prominent personalities like Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush, and Dick Cheney. Mary Matalin is also known for her work as an animal rights activist and was honored with PETA's Person of the Year award in December 2016.

Diana Muldaur

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1938

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Height: 5'5" (165 cm)

Tammin Sursok

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1983

Birthplace: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Tammin Sursok is an actress and singer whose portrayal of Dani Sutherland earned her the Logie Award for Most Popular New Female Talent in 2001. Sursok is also known for her singing skills; her debut studio album Whatever Will Be peaked at number 13 on the ARIA Charts. Apart from acting and singing, Sursok has also been campaigning against bullying.