Alison Brie

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1982

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Height: 5'3" (160 cm)

Mary Tyler Moore

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1936

Birthplace: Brooklyn Heights, New York, United States

Died: 2017

Actress and producer, Mary Tyler Moore, was well known for appearing in popular sitcoms in the 1960s and 1970s. She also appeared in a few movies and was nominated for an Academy Award. She advocated for animal rights and diabetes prevention and was the international chairman of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Dylan Minnette

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1996

Birthplace: Evansville, Indiana

Dylan Minnette is an American actor best known for playing Clay Jensen in the TV series 13 Reasons Why. Apart from being an actor, Minnette is also a musician who sings and plays the guitar for the alternative rock band Wallows. As part of Wallows, Minnette performed at a concert called Summer Meltdown to create awareness about autism in 2010. 

Ted Danson

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1947

Birthplace: San Diego, California, United States

Known for his Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning performance as Sam Malone in the sitcom Cheers, Ted Danson has also donated generously to various Democratic campaigns. The actor, who has graced the cover of GQ thrice, is also an environmental activist and has co-founded the American Oceans Campaign and Oceana.org. 

Jude Law

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1972

Birthplace: London, England

British actor Jude Law is hailed as one of the most respected and talented artists of his generation. The movie Shopping in 1994 was his breakthrough moment and he has not looked back since then. He has worked across continents, with some of his prominent films being Gattaca, The Talented Mr Ripley, Cold Mountain, Alfie, Road to Perdition, Captain Marvel and Sherlock Holmes.

Ross Lynch

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1995

Birthplace: Littleton, Colorado, United States

Ross Lynch made his debut as Austin Moon in the Disney series Austin & Ally. He also appeared as Brady in the Teen Beach TV films and as Harvey Kinkle in the Netflix series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. He has also delivered a Billboard-topping album with the band R5.

Andrew Johnson

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1808

Birthplace: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Died: 1875

The 17th president of the United States, Andrew Johnson assumed the presidency while serving as the vice president when Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. Born in poverty, Andrew Johnson did not attend school. However, he worked his way up to become a prominent politician—an inspiring story indeed!

Jon Voight

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1938

Birthplace: Yonkers, New York, United States

A veteran actor who has been active in Hollywood for almost six decades, Jon Voight is the recipient of one Academy Award and four Golden Globe Awards. Coming to prominence in the late 1960s with several critically acclaimed roles, he went through a lean phase before resurrecting his career. He was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2019.

Jane Levy

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1989

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Height: 5'1" (155 cm)

Patricia Clarkson

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1959

Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Height: 5'5" (165 cm)

Katherine Moennig

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1977

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Dexter Holland

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1965

Birthplace: Garden Grove, California, United States

Bryan Holland, or Dexter Holland, formed the rock band The Offspring, of which he is also the lead singer and guitarist. A virologist, too, he also attained a PhD in molecular biology from USC. He is also a certified pilot and works for charitable causes such as AIDS awareness.

Paris Berelc

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1998

Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Paris Berelc is an American model and actress who successfully transitioned from being a teen star to an actress. Three years after gracing the cover page of American Girl magazine, Berelc's parents decided to move to Los Angeles, which helped her establish a career in acting. Paris Berelc has not looked back since moving to Los Angeles. 

Charlotte Riley

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1981

Birthplace: Grindon, County Durham, England

Charlotte Riley is an English actress who started hogging the limelight after her wedding to popular English actor Tom Hardy. Charlotte Riley is credited with helping Tom Hardy get back on his feet after the latter's separation from his then-girlfriend Rachael Speed.

Mekhi Phifer

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1974

Birthplace: Harlem, New York City, New York, United States

Mekhi Phifer is best known as Greg Pratt from the medical drama ER. He also starred with Eminem in the film 8 Mile. Fans also loved him in the series Lie to Me and Torchwood: Miracle Day, and as Tyrell Martin in I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. 

Diego Luna

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1979

Birthplace: Toluca, Mexico

Diego Luna is a Mexican actor, singer, producer, and director. The son of a popular set designer, he was exposed to show business as a young boy. He started acting when he was just seven and appeared in many telenovelas. He then moved to films and has appeared in many hit films, including Open Range and The Terminal.  

Danny McBride

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1976

Birthplace: Statesboro, Georgia, USA

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Myles Garrett

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1995

Birthplace: Arlington, Texas, United States

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

Michael Cudlitz

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1964

Birthplace: Long Island, New York, USA

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Marianne Faithfull

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1946

Birthplace: Hampstead

Died: 2025

Marianne Faithfull is an English singer, actress, and songwriter. Faithfull emerged as one of the most prominent female music artists during the 1960s when the United States was happily embracing the British Invasion. However, her professional achievements were overshadowed by heroin addiction, homelessness, and an eating disorder in the 1970s. Nevertheless, Marianne Faithfull staged a comeback and became successful.

Bernard Cribbins

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1928

Birthplace: Oldham, Lancashire, England

Died: 2022

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Dina Merrill

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1923

Birthplace: New York City, New York, U.S.

Died: 2017

Socialite/actor Dina Merrill was the only child of Post Cereals owner Marjorie Merriweather Post and stockbroker and financier Edward Francis Hutton. Dina served RKO Pictures as their vice chairperson. She also appeared in movies such as The Sundowners and Butterfield 8, and was on the boards of various charitable trusts.

Sean Payton

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1963

Birthplace: San Mateo, California, United States

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Rick Danko

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1943

Birthplace: Norfolk County, Canada

Died: 1999

Canadian singer and The Band member Rick Danko initially performed as a rhythm guitarist and bassist for The Hawks. Part of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Danko struggled with drug addiction and was once even arrested in Japan for smuggling drugs. He died in his sleep after a performance.

Jennifer Ehle

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1969

Birthplace: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Gene Okerlund

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1942

Birthplace: Brookings, South Dakota, United States

Died: 2019

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Jason Gould

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1966

Birthplace: New York, New York City, United States

Jason Gould is an American singer and actor. The son of actor Elliott Gould and actress Barbra Streisand, Jason Gould followed in the footsteps of his parents and established a career in the American entertainment industry. Also a writer and filmmaker, Jason Gould has directed a short film titled Inside Out. 

Theo Epstein

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1973

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

William Ewart Gladstone

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1809

Birthplace: Liverpool, Lancashire, England

Died: 1898

William Ewart Gladstone was a British politician and statesman. During a career that spanned six decades, Gladstone served as prime minister of the UK for 12 years, which included four different terms. Often counted among Britain's greatest leaders, Gladstone has been portrayed in several films and television series, such as Parnell, The Prime Minister, Edward the Seventh, and Number 10.

Klaus Fuchs

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1911

Birthplace: Rüsselsheim, German Empire

Died: 1988

German theoretical physicist Klaus Fuchs worked on many significant theoretical calculations relating to the first nuclear weapons. He was also an atomic spy who provided information about nuclear weapons production to the Soviet Union during World War II. He was convicted and jailed for nine years, following which he resumed his career as a physicist.

Leonor Varela

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1972

Birthplace: Santiago, Chile

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Cozy Powell

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1947

Birthplace: Cirencester

Died: 1998

Yvonne Elliman

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1951

Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Alexa Ray Joel

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1985

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Height: 5'2" (157 cm)

Ashleigh Banfield

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: Winnipeg, Canada

Ashleigh Banfield is a Canadian-American journalist best known for hosting the popular television news program Banfield. A well-known journalist, Banfield has also hosted shows like Early Start and Legal View with Ashleigh Banfield on CNN. In 1994, she was honored at the NATPE Iris Awards with two awards under the Best of Festival and Best News Documentary categories.

Eric Berry

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1988

Birthplace: Fairburn, Georgia, United States

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Ed Flanders

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1934

Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Died: 1995

Jon Polito

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1950

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Died: 2016

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Paula Poundstone

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1959

Birthplace: Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Ray Nitschke

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1936

Birthplace: Elmwood Park, Illinois, United States

Died: 1998

Billy Mitchell

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1879

Birthplace: Nice, France

Died: 1936

Wayne Huizenga

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1937

Birthplace: Evergreen Park, Illinois, United States

Died: 2018

Vera Brittain

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1893

Birthplace: Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, England

Died: 1970

Princess Kako of Akishino

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1994

Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan

Princess Kako of Akishino, the second child of Japan’s Prince Fumihito and Princess Kiko, excelled in figure skating in school. She later studied performing arts and psychology at the University of Leeds. Kako isn’t eligible to rule ever, as Japan doesn’t include women in the line of royal succession.

Charles Goodyear

Listed In: Scientists

Birth Year: 1800

Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Died: 1860

Charles Goodyear was an American manufacturing engineer and self-taught chemist who developed vulcanized rubber. He invented the chemical process to manufacture pliable, moldable, and waterproof rubber which revolutionized the automobile industry. In 1976, Charles Goodyear was inducted posthumously into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

Evan Seinfeld

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Pablo Casals

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1876

Birthplace: El Vendrell, Spain

Died: 1973

Spanish cellist Pablo Casals got his first lessons in instruments such as the violin and the piano from his organist father. Known for his unique technique of using flexible left-hand positions, he later formed a celebrated trio with pianist Alfred Cortot and violinist Jacques Thibaud. He won a posthumous Grammy.

Viveca Lindfors

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1920

Birthplace: Uppsala, Sweden

Died: 1995

Charles Macintosh

Listed In: Scientists

Birth Year: 1766

Birthplace: Glasgow

Died: 1843

Kuvempu

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1904

Birthplace: Chikkamagaluru district

Died: 1994

One of the greatest Kannada literary figures to have ever lived, Jnanpith Award- and Padma Vibhushan-winning author Kuvempu had written the state anthem of Karnataka, Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujate. He was also an academic who had served as the Mysore University vice-chancellor and often voiced his concerns on social issues.