Sela Ward

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1956

Birthplace: Meridian, Mississippi, United States

Sela Ann Ward is best known for her Emmy-winning role of Teddy Reed in Sisters. She won another Emmy and a Golden Globe for playing Lily Manning in Once and Again. Fans also loved her in the series House and CSI: NY, and the movie The Day After Tomorrow.

Yul Brynner

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1920

Birthplace: Vladivostok, Russia

Died: 1985

Regarded as one of the first American movie stars, Yul Brynner became known for his performance as King Mongkut in the musical The King and I. He became identified with the role, so much so that he continued shaving his head after having shaved it for the role. A statue of Brynner was unveiled at Yul Brynner Park in 2012.

Suzanne Vega

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1959

Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, United States

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Mindy Sterling

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1953

Birthplace: Paterson, New Jersey, United States

Height: 5'2" (157 cm)

Richie Sambora

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1959

Birthplace: Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Nicolai Gedda

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1925

Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden

Died: 2017

Swedish opera singer Nicolai Gedda was one of the most influential lyric tenors of the world back in his time. His language skills helped him perform in languages as varied as English, French, German, and Italian. One of his most iconic roles was that of Anatol in Vanessa.

Megan Marie Hart

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1983

Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, United States

While she was initially interested in the piano and the violin, American opera singer Megan Marie Hart switched to professional singing later. She has, over the years, performed with iconic orchestras, such as the Seattle Symphony. True to her Jewish roots, she also collaborated with the Holocaust-oriented non-profit Music of Remembrance.

Eric Owens

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Eric Owens is an American operatic bass-baritone who has performed at some of the world's most famous opera houses, such as the San Francisco Opera, the Royal Opera, and the Metropolitan Opera. Eric Owens is the recipient of a couple of Grammy Awards and a Marian Anderson Award. He also won the prestigious Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions in 1996.

Andras Arato

Listed In: Instagram Stars

Birth Year: 1945

Birthplace: Kőszeg, Hungary

Hermann Prey

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1929

Birthplace: Berlin, Germany

Died: 1998

Roger de La Fresnaye

Listed In: Artists & Painters

Birth Year: 1885

Birthplace: Le Mans, France

Died: 1925

Bruce McGill

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1950

Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, USA

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Joseph Tichatschek

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1807

Birthplace: Teplice nad Metují, Czechia

Died: 1886

Samantha Fekete

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1999

Birthplace: London, England

O. E. Hasse

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1903

Birthplace: Obrzycko Obersitzko, Germany

Died: 1978

Stephen Lang

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1952

Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States

Stephen Lang is best known as Colonel Miles Quaritch from James Cameron’s Avatar and as Stonewall Jackson from Gods and Generals, with the former winning him a Saturn Award. A talented theater actor, he also earned a Tony nomination for his role in The Speed of Darkness. 

John Quincy Adams

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1767

Birthplace: Braintree, Massachusetts, United States

Died: 1848

The sixth president of the United States of America John Quincy Adams played a key role in shaping America during its formative years. He helped develop the Monroe Doctrine, which eventually became a vital tenet of the U.S. foreign policy. He is also widely regarded as one of the greatest secretaries of state and diplomats in the American history.

Alessia Cara

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1996

Birthplace: Brampton, Canada

Canadian singer-songwriter Alessia Caracciolo is best known for her Billboard-charting hits such as Here and Scars to Your Beautiful. The Grammy-winning artist had initially gained fame through her acoustic covers on YouTube. She played a voice role in The Willoughbys. She also once claimed to be able to feel synesthesia.

Giorgio Armani

Listed In: Fashion

Birth Year: 1934

Birthplace: Piacenza, Italy

Died: 2025

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani initially worked for Cerruti and others such as Allegri and Hilton. He founded his menswear fashion brand Armani in 1975 and later diversified into sport, hospitality, and music. He is known for designing red-carpet looks and won the CFDA International Award in 1983.

Lil’ Kim

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1974

Birthplace: Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, United States

Kimberly Denise Jones, better known as Lil' Kim, rose from the streets of Brooklyn and became one of VH1's 100 Greatest Women in Music. She shared a Grammy for her collaborative track Lady Marmalade. Her songs talk about female desires. She has also inspired many with her risky fashion sense. 

Justin Chambers

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Springfield

Actor and former model Justin Chambers worked for brands like Calvin Klein, Armani, and Dolce & Gabbana before venturing into acting. He received professional training in acting before making his debut in a TV show. He has since appeared in many TV series and films and is especially known for his role in the TV series Grey's Anatomy.

Lisa Rinna

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1963

Birthplace: Newport Beach, California, United States

American actress Lisa Rinna is best known for playing Billie Reed in TV series Days of Our Lives and Taylor McBride in TV series Melrose Place. She has been a main cast member on the reality TV series, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, since 2014. Rinna has also written three books: Starlit; The Big, Fun, Sexy Sex Book; and The NYT best-seller Rinnavation.

Caroline Wozniacki

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1990

Birthplace: Odense, Denmark

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Lawrence Stroll

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1959

Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Tab Hunter

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1931

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Died: 2018

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Amad Diallo

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 2002

Birthplace: Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Rachael Taylor

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Launceston, Australia

Rachael Taylor is an Australian actress and model who played Dr. Lucy Fields in the TV series Grey's Anatomy. She aspired to be an actress from childhood and participated in many school plays. She began her career as a model and soon transitioned into acting. She appears in both TV shows and feature films. 

Serinda Swan

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: West Vancouver, Canada

Serinda Swan is a Canadian actress known for playing important roles in TV series, such as Inhumans, Ballers, and Feud. Apart from being an actress, Swan is also an activist. She works with many charity organizations, such as Heifer International, United Nations Foundation, and the Somaly Mam Foundation.

Dina Eastwood

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1965

Birthplace: Castro Valley, California, United States

Dina Eastwood is an American TV news anchor, reporter, and actress. The former wife of Hollywood star, Clint Eastwood, Dina gained popularity in 2012 when she appeared in the reality TV series, Mrs. Eastwood & Company. Apart from contributing as a news anchor, Dina Eastwood is also credited with discovering the popular a cappella band, Overtone.

Rudolf Abel

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1903

Birthplace: Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Died: 1971

Nadya Suleman

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1975

Birthplace: Fullerton, California, United States

Nadya Suleman is an American media personality who started hogging the limelight in January 2009 after giving birth to octuplets. She became known as the Octomom as the media went about sensationalizing her case, which involved assisted reproductive technology (ART). Her popularity increased when she started appearing in TV shows, such as The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Michelle Fairley

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1963

Birthplace: Northern Ireland

Northern Irish actor Michelle Fairley soared to fame as Catelyn Stark in the iconic series Game of Thrones. She is also known for her roles in Suits and 24: Live Another Day. She is an Olivier Award-nominated theater actor, too, and has appeared in films such as The Others.

Brett Somers

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1924

Birthplace: Miramichi, Canada

Died: 2007

Brett Somers was a Canadian-American actress, game-show personality, and singer. She is remembered for her appearance in the television panel game show, Match Game. Her popularity led Robin Quivers to impersonate her on The Howard Stern Show. Her popularity also earned her roles in such TV series as The Odd Couple, where she appeared alongside her real-life husband Jack Klugman.

Joey Bosa

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1995

Birthplace: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Height: 6'5" (196 cm)

Tyson Kidd

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1980

Birthplace: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Sadie Robertson

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1997

Birthplace: West Monroe, Louisianam, USA

Sadie Robertson is an American reality television star, author, and actress. The granddaughter of Phil Robertson, who founded Duck Commander, Sadie is best known for appearing in her family reality TV series Duck Dynasty. Over the years, she has also participated in charity campaigns, such as Roma Boots' give poverty the boot campaign.

David Henrie

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1989

Birthplace: Mission Viejo, California, United States

David Henrie is an American director and actor best known for his portrayal of Justin Russo in the popular fantasy teen sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place, for which he received nominations at the 2008 Young Artist Awards and the 2011 Kids' Choice Awards. He made his feature film directorial debut when he directed the comedy-drama film, This Is the Year.

Michael Rosenbaum

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1972

Birthplace: Oceanside, New York, United States

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Diana Churchill

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1909

Birthplace: London

Died: 1963

Diana Spencer-Churchill, the eldest daughter of Sir Winston Churchill and Clementine Churchill, had served as a Navy officer in during World War II. She was associated with the suicide-prevention group The Samaritans. However, she herself died of an overdose of drugs, later revealed to be a suicide.

Caroline Quentin

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1960

Birthplace: Reigate, Surrey, England, UK

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

Leon Spinks

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1953

Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Died: 2021

Mark Lester

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1958

Birthplace: Oxford, England

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

E. B. White

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1899

Birthplace: Mount Vernon, New York, United States

Died: 1985

Mohamed El Nenny

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1992

Birthplace: El-Mahalla El-Kubra

Mohamed El Nenny is an Egyptian football player best known for representing popular teams like Arsenal Football Club where he won the 2016–17 FA Cup. He is also an important member of the Egypt national team, having represented his country in the 2018 FIFA World Cup as well as the Africa Cup of Nations in 2017, 2019, and 2021.

Jhumpa Lahiri

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom

Jhumpa Lahiri is an Indian-American author who mainly writes mostly about the experiences faced by East Indian immigrants and also about their practices and traditions. Recipient of several awards, she received the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and PEN/Hemingway Award for her first publication, Interpreter of Maladies.

Andrea Thoma

Listed In: Instagram Stars

Birth Year: 1988

Birthplace: Malaysia

Andrea Thoma is an American physical therapist of Malaysian origin. A former soccer player, she is a doctorate in physical therapy. She gained mainstream attention following her marriage to actor-singer Grant Gustin. The couple dated for a couple of years before marrying. She is quite popular on Instagram. 

Kron Gracie

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1988

Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Craig Charles

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1964

Birthplace: Liverpool, England, UK

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Reg Varney

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1916

Birthplace: Canning Town, England

Died: 2008

Reg Varney was an English actor, comedian, and entertainer. He first achieved national recognition when he started playing Reg Turner in The Rag Trade, a sitcom that discussed topics like gender politics. Reg Varney is best remembered for his portrayal of Stan Butler in the popular television sitcom, On the Buses.

Nina Nesbitt

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1994

Birthplace: Edinburgh