Rupert Grint

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1988

Birthplace: Harlow, Essex, England

Rupert Grint is an English actor famous for playing Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film series. Thanks to the popularity of the film series, many children of the 2000s identify themselves with the character of Ron Weasley. Apart from being an actor, Rupert Grint is also a well-known charity worker, having donated several items to charity auctions.

Dave Chappelle

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1973

Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States

American comedian, writer and actor, Dave Chappelle, is best known for the Chappelle’s Show, the acclaimed Comedy Central show which brought him much popularity before he decided to call it quits in its third season. He later released award winning comedy specials with Netflix. Dave has also featured in numerous films like Half Baked and A Star Is Born.

Alan Walker

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1997

Birthplace: Northampton, England

English-Norwegian music producer and DJ Alan Walker, also popular as “DJ Walkzz,” shot to fame with tracks such as The Spectre and Faded. His TikTok account has earned him a huge fan base. He is also known for his trademark hoodie and mask, which he wears while performing.

Rocky Johnson

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1944

Birthplace: Amherst, Canada

Died: 2020

The father of former WWE wrestler and actor Dwayne Johnson, Rocky Johnson was a popular Canadian professional wrestler. He was the first black wrestler to win the Georgia Heavyweight Championship. He inspired several popular wrestlers, such as The Rock. He is also credited with helping wrestlers like Hulk Hogan establish themselves in the wrestling world.

Chad Michael Murray

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1981

Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, United States

Chad Michael Murray is an American actor who started his career as a fashion model, working for brands, such as Tommy Hilfiger and Gucci. Murray overcame his tough childhood and went on to establish himself as an actor. Also a writer, he co-authored a romantic thriller novel with Heather Graham, which was inspired by a dream!

Stephen Fry

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1957

Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom

One half of the famous comedy duo Fry and Laurie, Stephen Fry is an English actor and comedian. Considered a living legend by many, Stephen Fry has made major contributions to the field of entertainment and literature. An openly gay man, Fry serves as an inspiration to the LGBT community. He is also known for his charitable activities.

Marlee Matlin

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1965

Birthplace: Morton Grove, Illinois, United States

Marlee Matlin is an American actress and author. Her portrayal of Sarah Norman in the 1986 film Children of a Lesser God earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress, making her the only deaf performer to have received an Oscar. Apart from being an accomplished actress, Matlin is also an important member of the National Association of the Deaf.

Reggie Miller

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1965

Birthplace: Riverside, California, United States

Height: 6'7" (201 cm)

Sofia Richie

Listed In: Instagram Stars

Birth Year: 1998

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

The youngest daughter of musician Lionel Richie, Sofia Richie is a model and fashion designer. After modeling for world-renowned brands, such as Chanel, Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas, and Dolce & Gabbana, Sofia Richie went on to have a major impact in the fashion world by releasing a swimwear collection and a clothing collection.

John Green

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1977

Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

John Green soared to fame with his bestselling novel The Fault in Our Stars, which was turned into a movie. His other notable works include the novels Paper Towns and Looking for Alaska. Also a prominent YouTuber, he manages the channel Vlogbrothers and has co-founded the educational channel Crash Course.

Alex O'Loughlin

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1976

Birthplace: Canberra, Australia

Alex O'Loughlin is an Australian actor, director, writer, and producer. He is best known for his work in the popular police procedural TV series, Hawaii Five-0. Apart from being associated with the film and TV industry, Alex O'Loughlin also works closely with a nonprofit organization called Donate Life America for which he is the current ambassador.

Paulo Coelho

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1947

Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Brazilian novelist Paulo Coelho is best known for his iconic novel The Alchemist, which has been translated into about 70 languages. He was once sent to a mental institution by his parents for not following the usual career path. He dropped out of law school and became a hippie later.

Anne Archer

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1947

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Anne Archer is an American actress best known for playing Beth Rogerson Gallagher in the popular 1987 psychological thriller film Fatal Attraction, for which she received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination. A member of the Church of Scientology, Anne Archer served as a spokeswoman for Applied Scholastics, a literacy training organization created by L. Ron Hubbard.

Steve Guttenberg

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1958

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

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

William Wilberforce

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1759

Birthplace: Kingston upon Hull

Died: 1833

William Wilberforce, an independent MP from Yorkshire, was a champion for the British anti-slavery movement and made a significant contribution to the passage of the 1807 Slave Trade Act and the 1833 Slavery Abolition Act. He supported missionaries in India, founded the Church Mission Society, and was against animal cruelty.

Jared Harris

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1961

Birthplace: London

David Koechner

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1962

Birthplace: Tipton, Missouri, United States

David Koechner is best known for his performances as Champ Kind in the Anchorman movies and as Todd Packer in The Office. He has also been part of The Goldbergs and The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show and has voiced characters such as Dick Reynolds in American Dad! 

Vincent McMahon

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1945

Birthplace: Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States

Vincent Kennedy McMahon is a professional wrestling promoter, currently serving as WWE's chairman and CEO. Often regarded as the most influential person in the history of professional wrestling, McMahon is credited with popularizing WWE. Also a well-known philanthropist, McMahon donated more than $8 million in 2008, giving grants to the Sacred Heart University, Fishburne Military School, and East Carolina University.

Griffin Gluck

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 2000

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Griffin Gluck, son of director-producer Cellin Gluck, is best known as Charlie from Red Band Society and as Mason from Private Practice. Fans also loved him in Back in the Game, in the Netflix series American Vandal and Locke & Key, and in films such as Tall Girl.

Cal Ripken Jr.

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1960

Birthplace: Havre de Grace, Maryland

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

Mike Huckabee

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1955

Birthplace: Hope, Arkansas, United States

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Duke Kahanamoku

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1890

Birthplace: Haleʻākala, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Died: 1968

Duke Kahanamoku was an American competitive swimmer and surfer. He is credited with popularizing the ancient Hawaiian surfing. As a swimmer, Kahanamoku won three gold medals in two different Olympics. Kahanamoku was inducted into both the Surfing Hall of Fame and International Swimming Hall of Fame. He has been also inducted into the US Olympic Hall of Fame.

Hal Smith

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1916

Birthplace: Petoskey, Michigan, United States

Died: 1994

Kenny Baker

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1934

Birthplace: Birmingham, England

Died: 2016

Height: 3'8" (112 cm)

Mike Shanahan

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1952

Birthplace: Oak Park, Illinois, United States

Beth Riesgraf

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1978

Birthplace: Minnesota, USA

Brad Bird

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1957

Birthplace: Kalispell, Montana, United States

Brad Bird is an American animator, screenwriter, voice actor, and filmmaker. Mentored by Milt Kahl, Bird developed a love for animation at an early age. He then went on to work at Pixar and developed films like Ratatouille and The Incredibles, winning Academy Awards for both. He also holds the record for the most number of Annie Award wins. 

Craig Kilborn

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1962

Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Height: 6'5" (196 cm)

Kevin Dunn

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1956

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Ava DuVernay

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1972

Birthplace: Long Beach, California, United States

Jennifer Lien

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1974

Birthplace: Palos Heights, Illinois, United States

Height: 5'3" (160 cm)

Martha Higareda

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1983

Birthplace: Villahermosa, Mexico

Height: 5'3" (160 cm)

Barret Oliver

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1973

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Ruta Gedmintas

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1983

Birthplace: Canterbury, Kent, England

Ruta Gedmintas is a British actress best known for playing Kirsten Velders in the American horror drama TV series, The Strain. Before establishing herself as an actress, Gedmintas studied acting under Reuven Adiv at the Drama Centre London.  Although Gedmintas predominantly works in TV, she has played supporting roles in films like You Instead and A Street Cat Named Bob.

Kelsey Plum

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1994

Birthplace: Poway, California, United States

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Arian Foster

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1986

Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Amy Spanger

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1971

Birthplace: Newbury, Massachusetts, United States

Brett Gardner

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1983

Birthplace: Holly Hill, South Carolina, United States

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

James Toney

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1968

Birthplace: Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Anže Kopitar

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1987

Birthplace: Jesenice, Slovenia

Anže Kopitar is a Slovene ice hockey player and the current captain for the Los Angeles Kings of the NHL. Since becoming the first Slovene to play in the National Hockey League in 2006, Kopitar has made his presence felt in the professional ice hockey league. In 2012 and 2014, Anže Kopitar helped the Kings win the prestigious Stanley Cup.

Alena Kostornaia

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 2003

Birthplace: Moscow, Russia

Height: 5'2" (157 cm)

Aloysius Pang

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1990

Birthplace: Singapore

Died: 2019

Aloysius Pang was a Singaporean actor best remembered for his association with multiple Mediacorp dramas. In 2015, he was honored with the Star Award for Best Newcomer. Aloysius Pang died at the age of 28 while training as part of the Singapore Army.

Rachael Carpani

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1980

Birthplace: Sydney

Enrique Hernández

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1991

Birthplace: San Juan, Puerto Rico

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Howard Zinn

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1922

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Died: 2010

Born into a Jewish working-class, immigrant family in Brooklyn, Howard Zinn was initially dragged into communism. He was part of the U.S. Army during World War II and later established himself as a historian. Of his many books, the most popular has been A People's History of the United States.

Carmine Giovinazzo

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1973

Birthplace: Richmond [now Staten Island], New York City, New York, USA

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Sauli Niinistö

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1948

Birthplace: Salo

Sauli Niinistö went from being a lawyer and a rural police chief to leading Finland as its 12th president. Part of the National Coalition Party till 2012, he was the first conservative head of state in Finland since the 1950s. He has also led his country as its minister of justice and finance.

Nadiya Bychkova

Listed In: Dancers

Birth Year: 1989

Birthplace: Luhansk, Ukraine

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Yesung

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Buseong-dong, Cheonan, South Korea

Yesung is a South Korean singer, actor, songwriter, MC, and radio personality. He is best known for his association with the popular boy band Super Junior and its subgroups Super Junior-H and Super Junior-K.R.Y. Over the years, Yesung has made immense contributions to the entertainment industry by recording songs for various movies and television dramas.

Funke Akindele

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1977

Birthplace: Ikorodu