Harrison Ford

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1942

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

With an extensive career spanning six decades, veteran actor Harrison Ford is a major figure in Hollywood. The recipient of many prestigious awards, including the Cecil B. DeMille Award, he is one of the highest-grossing domestic box office stars of all time. Besides acting, he is a licensed pilot of both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.

Ken Jeong

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1969

Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States

From being a licensed physician, Korean-American actor Ken Jeong went on to do stand-up comedy and eventually ventured into acting. He got his breakthrough role with film Knocked Up but he garnered widespread fame with The Hangover film franchise and the acclaimed sitcom Community. His other notable films include Pineapple Express, Crazy Rich Asian and a recent Netflix stand-up special.

Patrick Stewart

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1940

Birthplace: Mirfield, Yorkshire, England

Eminent British actor, Patrick Stewart, is best known for his work in television series, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and four films associated with it. Another project that brought him immense recognition was the X-Men film series. A passionate stage artist, he has devoted considerable time to stage and delivered strong performances in Anthony and Cleopatra and A Christmas Carol. 

Tom Kenny

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1962

Birthplace: East Syracuse, New York, United States

Voice artist Tom Kenny is known for his Emmy- and Annie Award-winning work in the popular animated series SpongeBob SquarePants. He has also voiced for Ice King in Adventure Time, Spyro in the Spyro the Dragon video games, and the Narrator and Mayor in The Powerpuff Girls.

Cheech Marin

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1946

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Bob Crane

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1928

Birthplace: Waterbury, Connecticut, United States

Died: 1978

Bob Crane was a radio show host before soaring to fame with his portrayal of Colonel Robert Hogan in the two-time Emmy-nominated series Hogan's Heroes. In his later career, he hosted The Bob Crane Show and performed in dinner theater. He was a victim of an unsolved homicide in 1978.

Robert Forster

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1941

Birthplace: Rochester, New York, United States

Died: 2019

A prominent actor who was active in the entertainment industry for five decades, Robert Forster was known for his versatility. As a college student, he initially planned to study law but eventually changed his mind and ventured into acting. Dedicated to his profession with a passion, he continued working even after being diagnosed with cancer.

Colton Haynes

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1988

Birthplace: Andale, Kansas, United States

Actor and model, Colton Haynes, starred as Jackson Whittemore in the MTV supernatural drama series Teen Wolf. This role made him a teen icon and gained him international popularity. Active in the entertainment field since he was 15, he first built a successful career as a model before venturing into acting. He is openly gay.

Cody Bellinger

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1995

Birthplace: Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

First baseman and outfielder Cody Bellinger, son of former MLB player Clay Bellinger, led the Los Angeles Dodgers to their first World Series win in 30 years, in 2020. The two-time All-Star was named the National League Rookie of the Year in 2017 and the National League MVP in 2019.

Guillermo Ochoa

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1985

Birthplace: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Guillermo Ochoa is a Mexican professional footballer. He currently plays as a goalkeeper for Liga MX club América and the Mexico national team. He made his senior-level professional debut in 2004 and won his first league title in 2005. He has been a part of many FIFA World Cup squads. He is married to Mexican model Karla Mora. 

Wole Soyinka

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1934

Birthplace: Abeokuta

Wole Soyinka is a Nigerian playwright, poet, and essayist. In 1986, he became the first sub-Saharan African to be honored with the Nobel Prize in Literature. As a young man, he worked with the Royal Court Theatre in London. In Nigeria, he was actively involved in the country’s freedom struggle. He has taught at various international universities.

Gil Birmingham

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1953

Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, USA

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Steven R. McQueen

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1988

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Steven R. McQueen is an actor and model. He is best known for playing Jeremy Gilbert in the popular American teen drama TV series The Vampire Diaries. The son of actor Chad McQueen, Steven R. McQueen followed in the footsteps of his father, although he was close to his stepfather, Luc Robitaille, during his growing up years.

Wyatt Oleff

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 2003

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Kenny Johnson

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1963

Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Kenny Johnson is best known as Detective Curtis Lemansky from The Shield and as Butch "Burner" Barnes from Pensacola: Wings of Gold. He has also been part of Saving Grace, Prime Suspect, S.W.A.T., and Bates Motel. He had previously been a full-time model and an arm wrestler.

Aya Cash

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1982

Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States

From working as a full-time waitress to becoming a prominent actress in Hollywood, Aya Cash's journey has been quite incredible and inspiring. As someone with humble beginnings, Aya Cash knows the importance of giving back to society, hence she works closely with a non-profit organization called INARA, which helps war-wounded refugee children receive medical help.

Didi Conn

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1951

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Height: 5'5" (165 cm)

Leo Howard

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1997

Birthplace: Newport Beach, California, United States

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Yadier Molina

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1982

Birthplace: Bayam??n, Puerto Rico

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Jack Kemp

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1935

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Died: 2009

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Spud Webb

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1963

Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

John Dee

Listed In: Intellectuals & Academics

Birth Year: 1527

Birthplace: Tower Ward, London

Died: 1609

Anglo-Welsh mathematician, occultist, astronomer, teacher, astrologer and alchemist John Dee is best-remembered as advisor to Queen of England, Elizabeth I. Dee coined the term British Empire and advocated its formation by founding of English colonies in the New World. He had one of the largest libraries in England at the time and wrote on astrology, geography, trigonometry, navigation and calendar reform.

Erno Rubik

Listed In: Inventors & Discoverers

Birth Year: 1944

Birthplace: Budapest

A professor of design and architecture, Erno Rubik is the man behind the Rubik’s Cube. The Hungarian inventor himself took a month to solve his Rubik’s Cube puzzle, before marketing it worldwide as a popular game. He later also invented Rubik’s Magic and now promotes problem solving and mathematics. 

John Jacob Astor IV

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1864

Birthplace: Rhinebeck Village, Rhinebeck, New York, United States

Died: 1912

Business tycoon, real-estate developer, and writer John Jacob "Jack" Astor IV had also served in the Spanish–American War. He belonged to the famed Astor family of New York. Astor died in the tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912 and was the richest passenger aboard the liner.

Michael Mando

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1981

Birthplace: Quebec City, Canada

Canadian actor Michael Mando is best known for his roles in the video game Far Cry 3, sci-fi series Orphan Black, Marvel Cinematic Universe, and AMC series Better Call Saul. Trained in both classical and contemporary theatre,  Mando also played Mac Gargan aka The Scorpion in the movie Spiderman Homecoming. He is also the Artistic Director and President of Red Barlo Productions.

Carmen Villalobos

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1983

Birthplace: Barranquilla, Colombia

Carmen Villalobos is a Colombian actress best known for her role in the telenovela Sin senos no hay paraíso, for which she won a Your World Award. She started acting as a teenager and initially appeared in small roles in TV shows. As her career progressed, she was able to bag more substantial roles in both TV shows and films.

Roger McGuinn

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1942

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

David Thompson

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1954

Birthplace: Shelby, North Carolina, United States

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

Michael Spinks

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1956

Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Tulisa Contostavlos

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1988

Birthplace: Camden Town, London

Tulisa Contostavlos is an English singer, television personality, songwriter, and actress. She achieved popularity after appearing in the popular reality television music competition series The X Factor, where she served as one of the judges. Her life and career inspired the 2014 documentary, Tulisa: The Price of Fame, which premiered on BBC Three.

Tony Kornheiser

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1948

Birthplace: Lynbrook

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Paul Prudhomme

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1940

Birthplace: Opelousas, Louisiana, United States

Died: 2015

John Clare

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1793

Birthplace: Helpston, England

Died: 1864

Jose Andres

Listed In: Food Experts

Birth Year: 1969

Birthplace: Mieres, Asturias, Spain

Jose Andres is a Spanish-born American restaurateur and chef. Andrés, who owns restaurants in many American cities like Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., New York City, Las Vegas, and Chicago, is credited with introducing the concept of small plates dining to America. Jose Andres was honored with the 2015 National Humanities Medal for founding a non-profit organization called World Central Kitchen.

Ian Hislop

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1960

Birthplace: Mumbles, Swansea, Wales

Ian Hislop is a satirist, journalist, broadcaster, writer, and editor of a magazine called Private Eye. A popular figure, Hislop has appeared in many television and radio shows over the years. Hislop is renowned for his work in the TV show Have I Got News for You where he has been a team captain since the show's inception in 1990.

Louise Mountbatten

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1889

Birthplace: Schloss Heiligenberg, Seeheim-Jugenheim, Germany

Died: 1965

Faf du Plessis

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Pretoria, South Africa

Faf du Plessis is a South African cricketer who captained the national team in the ODI format from 2013 to 2019. He has also captained the national team in the other two formats of the game. He became the first South African player to score centuries in ODI, T20, and Test cricket after he scored his first T20I century in 2015.

Phil Margera

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1957

Birthplace: Concordville, Pennsylvania, United States

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Ma Ying-jeou

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1950

Birthplace: Kwong Wah Hospital

Ma Ying-jeou is a Taiwanese politician who served as the justice minister of Taiwan from 1993 to 1996. From 2008 to 2016, he served as the sixth president of Taiwan. Although he has been quite popular as a politician, Ma Ying-jeou has also attracted criticisms from several environmental groups for his construction of the Taipei Arena and the Maokong Gondola.

Nathan Bedford Forrest

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1821

Birthplace: Bedford County, Tennessee, United States

Died: 1877

Nathan Bedford Forrest, or the "Wizard of the Saddle", served as a Confederate general during the American Civil War. He was charged with war crimes at the Battle of Fort Pillow, where his forces killed Black prisoners of war. He was the first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan.

Danny Williams

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1973

Birthplace: Brixton, London, England

Best known for his surprise victory against boxing legend Mike Tyson in 2004, former boxer Danny Williams has won countless heavyweight titles, such as the Commonwealth and the British titles. Known to his fans as the Brixton Bomber, he retired in late 2020 owing to health concerns.

Rosie Nix Adams

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1958

Birthplace: Madison

Died: 2003

Louise Mandrell

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1954

Birthplace: Corpus Christi

Louise Mandrell is an American singer who achieved popularity during the 1970s and 1980s by recording a string of country songs, such as Put It On Me and I Thought You'd Never Ask. She is also renowned for her comedy skills as well as her ability to play multiple instruments.

Simone Veil

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1927

Birthplace: Nice, France

Died: 2017

A Holocaust survivor, Simone Veil had lost her father, mother, and brother to Nazi concentration camps. She grew up to be a magistrate and became the first woman president of the European Parliament. She had also been an able health minister and rallied for abortion rights of French women.

Marc Guéhi

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 2000

Birthplace: Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Deborah Cox

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1974

Birthplace: Toronto, Canada

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Leon Bridges

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1989

Birthplace: Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.

Sharon Horgan

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Hackney, London, England

London-born Irish actor and writer Sharon Horgan is best known for her BAFTA-winning and Emmy-nominated writing for the series Catastrophe. She has also won awards for her acting in the sitcom Pulling and established the production company Merman. She is the sister of former rugby player Shane Horgan.

Ashley Scott

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1977

Birthplace: Metairie, Louisiana, USA

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Charlotte Dujardin

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1985

Birthplace: London Borough of Enfield, United Kingdom

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)