Sean Connery

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1930

Birthplace: Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland

Died: 2020

The first person to play James Bond on screen, Scottish actor Sean Connery went on to star in seven films of the franchise. The role catapulted him to international fame, but this charismatic actor was not restricted to his iconic role. He also tasted critical and commercial success in other productions including Murder on the Orient Express and The Untouchables

Blake Lively

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1987

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Born into a family with a rich legacy in the entertainment industry, actress Blake Lively was exposed to acting as a young child. Even though she was not interested in acting as a teenager, she developed a passion for the same after winning a Teen Choice Award for one of her early TV shows.

Tim Burton

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1958

Birthplace: Burbank, California, United States

The quintessential filmmaker of gothic fantasy films in Hollywood, Tim Burton's contribution to the long list of American film industry's quirky movies is immense. Since he is also an artist and animator, he is perhaps best-suited for making the kind of films that he has made so far - Edward Scissorhands, Planet of the Apes, and Alice in Wonderland.

Alexander Skarsgård

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1976

Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden

Alexander Skarsgård is a Swedish actor best known for his portarayal of Perry Wright in the American drama television series Big Little Lies, which earned him a Golden Globe Award, Primetime Emmy Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, and Critics' Choice Television Award. Alexander Skarsgård has also played important roles in popular films like Zoolander and Godzilla vs. Kong.

Billy Ray Cyrus

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1961

Birthplace: Flatwoods, Kentucky, United States

Billy Ray Cyrus’s song Achy Breaky Heart was the first triple-platinum single in Australia. Its music video made the line dance a trend. Billy has eight top-10 Billboard Hot Country charters. His debut album, Some Gave All, spent the longest time by any debut artist on Billboard 200.

Rachel Bilson

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1981

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Height: 5'2" (157 cm)

Gene Simmons

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1949

Birthplace: Haifa, Israel

Co-founder of the rock band Kiss, Gene Simmons is also known by his stage persona, The Demon.  With his band, he has over 25 gold-certified albums. A devoted philanthropist, he has donated to charities related to underprivileged children. He created an animated series and owns a magazine and a label.

Regis Philbin

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1931

Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

China Anne McClain

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1998

Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

China Anne McClain gained fame as Jazmine Payne from the series Tyler Perry's House of Payne and Charlotte McKenzie from the film Grown Ups. She gained international recognition with her role as Chyna Parks in A.N.T. Farm. She is part of the music group Thriii and has released bestselling soundtracks.

Leonard Bernstein

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1918

Birthplace: Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States

Died: 1990

Leonard Bernstein was an American composer, music educator, conductor, pianist, author, and humanitarian. One of the most important cultural personalities of 20th century America, Bernstein influenced many generations of musicians. He is also credited with mentoring famous conductors like John Mauceri, Herbert Blomstedt, Alexander Frey, Marin Alsop, and Edo de Waart among many others.

Tom Skerritt

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1933

Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan

Veteran actor Tom Skerritt has been professionally active for almost six decades. He has appeared in over 40 movies and 200 TV episodes. He is best known for his role in the TV series Picket Fences, for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award. Besides acting, he is the founder of Heyou Media, a Seattle-based digital media company. 

Rachael Ray

Listed In: Food Experts

Birth Year: 1968

Birthplace: Warrensburg, New York, United States

Celebrity chef Rachael Ray is best known for her Food Network show 30 Minute Meals. She also made waves with her talk show Rachael Ray and her culinary shows such as Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels. She has also authored several cookbooks and launched the magazine Every Day with Rachael Ray.

Liu Yifei

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1987

Birthplace: Wuhan, China

Popularly known as Fairy Sister, Liu Yifei is a famous actress, singer, and model. In 2009, she was named among the New Four Dan actresses of China. As a singer, she has released a couple of albums including a Japanese album titled All My Words. In 2020, she was ranked 30th in the Forbes China Celebrity 100 list.

Elvis Costello

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1954

Birthplace: Paddington, London, England

Regarded as one of the greatest artists of all time, Elvis Costello is a British singer-songwriter. Often counted among British cultural icons, Costello is also known for his humanitarian efforts; a prominent member of the Jazz Foundation of America, Costello has played a crucial role in saving the lives of many elderly blues and jazz musicians in America.

Claudia Schiffer

Listed In: Fashion

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Rheinberg, Germany

In 2020, Claudia Schiffer stunned fans with an Instagram picture in a lacy blue gown on her 50th birthday, looking not any less desirable than a 20-something. The German model had earlier soared to fame as the face of Chanel and has graced the cover of American Vogue 16 times.

Kel Mitchell

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1978

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Kel Mitchell is an American actor, musician, singer, stand-up comedian, and rapper. He is known for his work in TV series like All That and Kenan & Kel. Over the years, Kel Mitchell has also been working towards bettering the lives of black people; he was honored by the Carson Black Chamber for his show, The Back House Party.

Steve Chen

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1978

Birthplace: Taipei City, Taipei, Taiwan

Internet entrepreneur Steve Chen is one of the co-founders of YouTube. He also co-founded AVOS Systems and developed the app MixBit. He later sold YouTube to Google and also joined the investment firm Google Ventures. He was named one of 2011’s "15 Asian Scientists To Watch" by Asian Scientist magazine.

Joanne Whalley

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1961

Birthplace: Salford, Manchester, England

Joanne Whalley is an English actress who has been active in the entertainment industry for over 45 years. She started acting as a child and went on to become a prominent TV actress. She has also appeared in many films, often playing historical characters. Interested in music as well, she was once part of a pop group.

Mel Ferrer

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1917

Birthplace: Long Branch, New Jersey, United States

Died: 2008

Mel Ferrer is best known for his role in War and Peace, in which he co-starred with his fourth wife, Audrey Hepburn. He had also delivered hits such as Scaramouche and Knights of the Round Table. He also produced and played the titular role in the biopic El Greco.

Van Johnson

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1916

Birthplace: Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Died: 2008

Van Johnson was an MGM star of Hollywood’s Golden Age. He was known for his signature red hair, freckles, and boy-next-door image. Some of notable films include Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo and A Guy Named Joe. He also appeared in series such as Rich Man, Poor Man.

Robert Horry

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Andalusia, Alabama, USA

Height: 6'10" (208 cm)

Ally Walker

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1961

Birthplace: Tullahoma, Tennessee, United States

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Blair Underwood

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1964

Birthplace: Tacoma, Washington, United States

Blair Underwood is best known as Jonathan Rollins from the series L.A. Law. He has played significant roles in series such as City of Angels and Dirty Sexy Money, and in films such as Deep Impact. The five-time NAACP Image Award winner has also won an Emmy and a Grammy.

Marvin Harrison

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1972

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Monty Hall

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1921

Birthplace: Winnipeg, Canada

Died: 2017

Although best remembered as the cheerful and friendly host of Let's Make a Deal, Molly Hall was also the co-creator and producer of this popular show. Born in Canada, he eventually moved to the USA, where he began producing and hosting number of television and radio shows, eventually being associated with a synonymous brain teaser called the Monty Hall Problem.

Althea Gibson

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1927

Birthplace: Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States

Died: 2003

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Cameron Mathison

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1969

Birthplace: Sarnia, Canada

Canadian-American actor and TV host, Cameron Mathison, is best known for playing the role of Ryan Lavery in the soap opera All My Children. A professionally qualified civil engineer, he changed his field of work and ventured into acting. Even though he has appeared in a couple of films, he works primarily in the TV industry. 

Allan Pinkerton

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1819

Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland

Died: 1884

A walk through the woods in Dundee, changed Allan Pinkerton’s life, as he bumped into a group of counterfeiters and reported them to the police. This incident inspired him to later become Chicago's first full-time detective. His agency’s logo, an unblinking eye, inspired the phrase “Private Eye.”

David Canary

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1938

Birthplace: Elwood, Indiana, United States

Died: 2015

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Rob Halford

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1951

Birthplace: The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, England

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Ben Falcone

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1973

Birthplace: Carbondale, Illinois, USA

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Võ Nguyên Giáp

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1911

Birthplace: Lệ Thủy District, Vietnam

Died: 2013

Võ Nguyên Giáp was a politician who also served in the Vietnam People's Army as an army general. Regarded as one of the 20th century's greatest military strategists, Giáp played key roles as a military commander in the First Indochina War and in the Second Indochina War. He is also credited with laying the foundation for the Annamite Range trail.

Michael Rennie

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1909

Birthplace: Bradford, Yorkshire, England

Died: 1971

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

Jo Dee Messina

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Framingham, Massachusetts, United States

Height: 5'3" (160 cm)

Amy Macdonald

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1987

Birthplace: Bishopbriggs, Scotland

With songs that are a blend of contemporary folk-rock and traditional storytelling, Scottish singer-songwriter Amy Macdonald sold 3 million copies of her debut album worldwide. Known for hits such as This Is the Life, she is a self-taught musician and began her career singing at pubs and cafes in her teens.

Rollie Fingers

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1946

Birthplace: Steubenville

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

Rachel Shelley

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1969

Birthplace: Swindon, Wiltshire, England

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Ruby Keeler

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1909

Birthplace: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Died: 1993

Ruby Keeler was an American actress, singer, and dancer. She is best remembered for appearing alongside Dick Powell in a series of successful musicals at Warner Bros. Ruby Keeler has a star dedicated to her on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Wayne Shorter

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1933

Birthplace: Newark

Faustyna Kowalska

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1905

Birthplace: Głogowiec, Poland

Died: 1938

Polish Catholic nun Faustyna Kowalska is remembered for her diary, which recorded her multiple visions of Jesus and was later published. She later got an artist to paint the Image of the Divine Mercy, based on her visions. Known as the Apostle of Divine Mercy, she was canonized as a saint in 2000.

Albert Belle

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1966

Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Alexandra Burke

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1988

Birthplace: Greater London

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

Vivian Campbell

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1962

Birthplace: Lisburn, Northern Ireland

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Eric Millegan

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1974

Birthplace: Hackettstown, New Jersey, United States

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Luka Sulic

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1987

Birthplace: Maribor,

Jeff Tweedy

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: Belleville, Illinois, United States

Johann Gottfried Herder

Listed In: Intellectuals & Academics

Birth Year: 1744

Birthplace: Morąg, Poland

Died: 1803

German philosopher Johann Gottfried Herder is best remembered as a significant figure of the Sturm und Drang literary movement. Born into poverty and largely self-educated till 17, he later became a disciple of Immanuel Kant and was associated with Enlightenment and Weimar Classicism. He was eventually ennobled.

Katie Hill

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1987

Birthplace: Abilene, Texas, United States

Justin Upton

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1987

Birthplace: Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Ivan Koloff

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1942

Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Died: 2017

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)