Bryan Cranston

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1956

Birthplace: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States

American actor Bryan Cranston became a household name when he starred in the hit television series Breaking Bad. He won four Primetime Emmy Awards for the role. Seinfeld, Malcolm in the Middle and Sneaky Pete are some of his other notable series. He has also worked in many films and has received critical acclaim for movies like Trumbo and The Upside.

Jenna Fischer

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1974

Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Actress Jenna Fischer is best known for her role in the NBC sitcom, The Office, for which she received an Emmy nomination. She was interested in performing from a young age and studied theater in college. Entering the entertainment industry in the late 1990s, she struggled for a while before making a name for herself as an actress. 

Rachel Weisz

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: London, England

One of the most popular and decorated British-American actresses, Rachel Weisz is the recipient of many awards, such as the Academy Award. One of the most beautiful actresses, she has been featured on several magazine covers. In 2010, Rachel Weisz was named the global ambassador for L'Oréal. She has also served as fashion designer Narciso Rodriguez's muse.

Laura Prepon

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1980

Birthplace: Watchung, New Jersey, United States

Laura Prepon is best known as Donna Pinciotti from That '70s Show. Her role as Alex Vause in Orange Is the New Black won her both the Satellite and SAG awards. Fans also loved her in The Girl on the Train and as real-life serial killer Karla Homolka in Karla.

Haley Lu Richardson

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1995

Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.

Height: 5'2" (157 cm)

Peter Sarsgaard

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1971

Birthplace: Illinois, United States

Peter Sarsgaard is a versatile American actor known for his work on stage, films, and TV series. A world-renowned actor, Peter is equally good with women and has dated several good-looking women like Dita Von Teese and Shalom Harlow.

John Heard

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1946

Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States

Died: 2017

John Heard is best known for his Emmy-nominated guest role of Detective Vin Makazian in The Sopranos. Audiences also loved him as Peter McCallister, the father of Macaulay Culkin’s character, in Home Alone and its sequel. A talented stage actor, he delivered an award-winning performance in G.R. Point. 

Tobias Menzies

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1974

Birthplace: London, England

Tobias Menzies is an English actor. Over the years, Menzies has contributed immensely to the British film, TV, and theatre industries. He was also part of one of the most popular TV series of all time, Game of Thrones. His fine acting performance has earned him Golden Globe nominations among many other honors.

Maurice Ravel

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1875

Birthplace: Ciboure, France

Died: 1937

French impressionist composer Maurice Ravel is best known for his orchestral composition Boléro. He rejected the Legion d'honneur and all French awards. He was one the first composers to realize the importance of recording music to gain a wider reach. Most of his music consisted of piano and orchestration.

Franco Harris

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1950

Birthplace: Fort Dix, New Jersey, USA

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Susan Mikula

Listed In: Artists & Painters

Birth Year: 1958

Birthplace: New Jersey, United States

Self-taught photographer Susan Mikula is known for using old Polaroids and pinhole cameras to create her masterpieces. She was an accountant earlier and has also worked for the U.S. consulate in Mexico. The LGBT icon is in a long-term relationship with her partner, journalist and TV personality Rachel Maddow.

Taylor Dayne

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1962

Birthplace: Baldwin, Long Island, New York, USA

Height: 5'2" (157 cm)

Rik Mayall

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1958

Birthplace: Harlow, Essex, England

Died: 2014

Rik Mayall was an English comedian, actor, and writer. A pioneer of alternative comedy, Rik Mayall's approach to sitcom and creativity inspired a generation of comedians. Widely regarded as one of the greatest comedy performers of all time, Rik Mayall received several posthumous honors after sudden and untimely death at the age of 56.

Ivan Lendl

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1960

Birthplace: Ostrava, Czechia

Born to professional tennis players, Czech-American tennis legend Ivan Lendl has eight Grand Slam titles under his belt. Known for his topspin groundstrokes, he later turned coach and was responsible for three Grand Slams of Andy Murray. Lendl also has a few Celebrity Tour golf wins in his kitty.

Loltyler1

Listed In: Social Media Stars

Birth Year: 1995

Birthplace: Missouri, United States

Tyler Steinkamp, better known by his online pseudonyms, “Loltyler1” and “T1,” is a League of Legends streamer who is extremely popular on Twitch. He was banned from playing for almost 2 years for his toxic behavior toward other players. He later signed with South Korean esports team T1.

Townes Van Zandt

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1944

Birthplace: Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Died: 1997

Country singer Townes Van Zandt is remembered for his melancholy and lyrical tracks. His hits such as Pancho and Lefty and To Live Is to Fly have influenced many artists of subsequent generations. He struggled with depression and spent a considerable part of his life in cheap shacks and motels.

T. J. Thyne

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1975

Birthplace: Stoughton, Massachusetts, United States

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Viv Richards

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1952

Birthplace: St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda St. John's, British Leeward Islands

Al-Waleed bin Talal

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1955

Birthplace: Riyadh

Saudi Arabian businessman and philanthropist Al Waleed bin Talal Al Saud is part of the Saudi royal family. Son of The Red Prince Talal bin Abdul-Aziz, he founded the conglomerate Kingdom Holding Company. Named by Time as the Arabian Warren Buffett, he was also arrested for corruption once.

Willard Scott

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1934

Birthplace: Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Died: 2021

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

Lynn Swann

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1952

Birthplace: Alcoa, Tennessee, USA

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Donna Murphy

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1959

Birthplace: Corona, New York, USA

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Brandon T Jackson

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Nicéphore Niépce

Listed In: Photographers

Birth Year: 1765

Birthplace: Chalon-sur-Saône

Died: 1833

Nicéphore Niépce revolutionized science by inventing heliography and made the first permanent photographic image. He had initially been part of Napoleon’s army but had to quit due to his failing health. The Niépce Prize is awarded to a photographer every year in France, in his honor.

John C. Malone

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1941

Birthplace: Milford, Connecticut, United States

Billionaire businessman John C. Malone is currently the chairman of Liberty Media, Liberty Global, and Qurate Retail Group. Previously, he was the CEO of Tele-Communications Inc. (TCI). He is also believed to be the largest private landowner in USA. He established the Malone Family Foundation and has given away millions of dollars in charity, especially to educational institutions. 

Daniel J. Travanti

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1940

Birthplace: Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States

Peter Wolf

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1946

Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States

Vanessa Ponce

Listed In: Fashion

Birth Year: 1992

Birthplace: Guanajuato

Vanessa Ponce is a Mexican beauty queen and model. In 2018, she became the first Mexican to be crowned Miss World and the oldest winner in the history of the competition thus far. Also known for her philanthropic efforts, Vanessa Ponce is currently working on a project called Na Vili, which aims at helping the children of Mexican day laborers.

Wanda Sykes

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1964

Birthplace: Portsmouth, Virginia, United States

Wanda Sykes is an American actress, writer, and comedian. In 2004, Sykes was named in Entertainment Weekly magazine's list of 25 funniest people in America. Also known for her role as an activist, Sykes has been emceeing fundraisers and hosting events to tackle issues concerning same-sex marriages. She is also an ardent supporter of the Ruth Ellis Center.

Anna Magnani

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1908

Birthplace: Rome, Italy

Died: 1973

Anna Magnani was an Italian actress best remembered for her real-life portrayals of characters and explosive acting. In 1956, Magnani became the first Italian ever to receive an Academy Award when she won the award for her portrayal of Serafina Delle Rose in the 1955 film, The Rose Tattoo. She had also won other prestigious awards like the Silver Bear.

Radhika Pandit

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Height: 5'3" (160 cm)

J. R. Richard

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1950

Birthplace: Vienna, Louisiana, United States

Died: 2021

John Herschel

Listed In: Scientists

Birth Year: 1792

Birthplace: Slough, Buckinghamshire, England

Died: 1871

The son of renowned astronomer William Herschel, John Herschel was educated at Eton and Cambridge and grew up to be a polymath. Apart from contributing to the field of photography, he was known for cataloguing and naming stars and satellites. He briefly also served as the Master of the Royal Mint.

Joe Carter

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1960

Birthplace: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Pete Edochie

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1947

Birthplace: Enugu

Ranulph Fiennes

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1944

Birthplace: Windsor, Berkshire, England

Height: 6'5" (196 cm)

Bret Easton Ellis

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1964

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Author and screenwriter Bret Easton Ellis was part of the literary Brat Pack. A skilled satirist, he often repeats the same characters in his novels. Some of his bestselling works include Less Than Zero and American Psycho, and four of his novels have been adapted into movies.

Ian Clark

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1991

Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

Steve Beuerlein

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1965

Birthplace: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

David Baltimore

Listed In: Scientists

Birth Year: 1938

Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States

David Baltimore is an American university administrator and biologist. He is currently serving as President Emeritus at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). He won the 1975 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for his discoveries concerning the interaction between the genetic material of the cell and tumor viruses. In 1999, he was honored with the National Medal of Science. 

Michael Eisner

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1942

Birthplace: Mount Kisco, New York, United States

Michael Eisner is an American businessman. From 1984 to 2005, Eisner served as the chief executive officer and chairman of The Walt Disney Company. For his contribution to the American entertainment industry, Eisner was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2012, he was made an inductee of the Television Academy Hall of Fame.

Luciano Spalletti

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1959

Birthplace: Certaldo, Italy

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Petra Mede

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Ricky Proehl

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1968

Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Nicole Lapin

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: California, USA

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

Janet Guthrie

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1938

Birthplace: Iowa City, Iowa, United States

Janet Guthrie created history when she became the first woman to compete in the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500 races. An adventure lover from the very beginning, she was interested in planes and parachutes since her teens. She also excelled in physics and worked as an aerospace R&D engineer.

Jeff Kent

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1968

Birthplace: Bellflower, California, United States

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Thomas Hayes

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1997

Birthplace: Akershus, Norway

Thomas Hayes is a Norwegian-British DJ and actor best known for his portrayal of William Magnusson in the popular teen drama streaming TV series, Skam. Thomas Hayes has also appeared in several music videos of popular artists like Alan Walker.  

Manucho

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1983

Birthplace: Luanda, Angola

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Greta Lee

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1983

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA