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Jennifer Garner
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Birth Year: 1972
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States

Active in the entertainment industry since the mid-1990s, actress Jennifer Garner gained international fame her supporting role in Pearl Harbor. The daughter of conservative middle-class parents, she was determined to achieve big things and decided to become an actress. Besides acting, she is also an entrepreneur and is the co-founder of a baby food company.

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Sean Bean
(Actor)
Sean Bean
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Birth Year: 1959
Birthplace: Handsworth, Sheffield, England

Sean Bean is an English actor known for his Yorkshire accent. Often described as surprisingly shy and a man of few words, Sean Bean is a down to earth person. Since he often portrays villainous characters that are killed violently, Sean has gained notoriety on the internet and is a subject of many internet memes.

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Roddy Piper
(Canadian Professional Wrestler and Actor)
Roddy Piper
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1954
Birthplace: Saskatoon, Canada
Died: 2015

Canadian professional wrestler, amateur boxer, and actor, Roddy Piper, is best remembered for his work with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF).  He headlined multiple PPV events and hosted the popular WWF interview segment Piper's Pit. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005. He also appeared in a few films and TV shows.

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J. P. Morgan
(Financier)
J. P. Morgan
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Listed In: Business People
Birth Year: 1837
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Died: 1913
J.P. Morgan was an iconic figure of the economic boom of the Gilded Age and established the investment banking firm J.P. Morgan & Co. He also controlled companies such as U.S. Steel, General Electric, and AT&T. He prevented the American economy from collapsing during the Panic of 1907.
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William Holden
(One of the Greatest Male Stars of Classical Hollywood Cinema)
William Holden
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Birth Year: 1918
Birthplace: O'Fallon, Illinois, United States
Died: 1981

William Holden is best known for his Academy Award-winning performance in Stalag 17 and his Emmy-winning role in the TV film The Blue Knight. He also appeared in the films Sunset Boulevard and The Bridge on the River Kwai, and on Lux Radio Theatre. He was also a wildlife conservationist.

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Phoebe Dynevor
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Birth Year: 1995
Birthplace: Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Victoria Beckham
(English Fashion Designer, Singer and Member of the Girl Group the ‘Spice Girls’)
Victoria Beckham
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Listed In: Singers
Birth Year: 1974
Birthplace: Essex, England, United Kingdom

An internationally recognized fashion designer and style icon, Victoria Beckham is widely regarded as one of the most powerful women in the UK. She was appointed an OBE for services to the fashion industry in the 2017 New Year Honours. Also a popular singer, she was part of the best-selling female group of all time, Spice Girls.

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Muttiah Muralitharan
(Sri Lankan Cricket Coach and Former Professional Cricketer)
Muttiah Muralitharan
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1972
Birthplace: Kandy, Dominion of Ceylon Ceylon
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Avi Kaplan
(Singer-Songwriter)
Avi Kaplan
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Listed In: Singers
Birth Year: 1989
Birthplace: Visalia, California
Avi Kaplan gained fame as part of the three-time Grammy-winning a cappella group Pentatonix, as their designated vocal bass. He later went solo with the EP Sage and Stone under the name "Avriel & the Sequoias." In 2019, he released the track Change on the Rise, as "Avi Kaplan."
 10 
Maynard James Keenan
(Vocalist and Main Lyricist of the Rock Band 'Tool')
Maynard James Keenan
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Listed In: Musicians
Birth Year: 1964
Birthplace: Ravenna, Ohio, United States
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Lee Joon-gi
(Actor, Model)
Lee Joon-gi
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Birth Year: 1982
Birthplace: Busan, South Korea

Lee Joon-gi is a South Korean actor and model. His popularity overseas has established him as one of the top Hallyu stars. Since he is a martial arts practitioner, Lee Joon-gi seldom uses a stunt double and is recognized as one of Korea's top action stars. His ability to pull off dangerous fight scenes often inspires young talents in Korea.

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Rooney Mara
(Actress Best Known for Her Films: 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' and 'Carol')
Rooney Mara
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Birth Year: 1985
Birthplace: Bedford, New York, United States

Rooney Mara is a well-known actress who won the Cannes Film Festival Award for her performance in the movie Carol. Apart from being an actress, Rooney is also an animal rights activist. Also known for her charity work, Rooney supervises the Uweza Foundation, which supports programs for children in Nairobi. She is also the founder of Hiraeth Collective, a vegan clothing line.

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Kimberly Elise
(Actress)
Kimberly Elise
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Birth Year: 1967
Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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William Mapother
(Best Known for His Role as ‘Ethan Rom’ on the TV Series ‘Lost’)
William Mapother
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Birth Year: 1965
Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, United States
William Mapother gained recognition with the role of Ethan Rom in the series Lost. He also appeared in the films In the Bedroom and Another Earth. He is one of the co-founders of the film finance platform Slated and has also served on the board of the Screen Actors Guild.
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Redman
(Rapper)
Redman
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Listed In: Singers
Birth Year: 1970
Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, United States
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Lela Rochon
(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Robin Stokes’ in the Film ‘Waiting to Exhale’)
Lela Rochon
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Birth Year: 1964
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Lela Rochon is best known for her NAACP Image Award-nominated role of Robin Stokes in the film Waiting to Exhale. She has also been part of films such as Harlem Nights, Why Do Fools Fall in Love, and Any Given Sunday. Fans also appreciated her in the series Generations.
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Boomer Esiason
(Football Player)
Boomer Esiason
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1961
Birthplace: West Islip, New York, USA
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Henry Ian Cusick
(Peruvian-Scottish Actor and Television Director)
Henry Ian Cusick
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Birth Year: 1967
Birthplace: Trujillo, Peru

Henry Ian Cusick is a Peruvian-Scottish actor and television director. He is best known for playing Desmond David Hume in the popular ABC television series Lost. Henry Ian Cusick received a nomination at the Primetime Emmy Awards for his portrayal of Desmond Hume.

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Tami Roman
(Television Personality)
Tami Roman
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Birth Year: 1970
Birthplace: Mount Vernon, New York
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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David Bradley
(Actor)
David Bradley
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Birth Year: 1942
Birthplace: York, England
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Medhi Benatia
(French Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Centre Back)
Medhi Benatia
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1987
Birthplace: Courcouronnes, Évry-Courcouronnes, France
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Sirimavo Bandaranaike
(Prime Minister of Sri Lanka (1960 - 1965, 1970 - 1977, 1994 - 2000))
Sirimavo Bandaranaike
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Listed In: Leaders
Birth Year: 1916
Birthplace: Mahawalathenna, Sri Lanka
Died: 2000
Sirimavo Bandaranaike served as the prime minister of Sri Lanka and was the world's first female prime minister. She was initially married to prime minister S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike and participated in charitable work for rural women. She joined the Sri Lanka Freedom Party after her husband’s assassination.
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Ryan Haddon
(Journalist and News Presenter Known for Her Shows: ‘The Roseanne Show’, ‘Chronicles from California’ and ‘Hollywood Heat’)
Ryan Haddon
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Birth Year: 1971
Birthplace: United States

Ryan Haddon is a seasoned journalist having worked for various publications and television networks. The daughter of a Vietnamese-Canadian actress, Ryan is popular for her the shows like NewsHour and Good Morning America. Her reporting focused on the entertainment domain. Haddon is married twice, first to actor, Christian Slater, and then to Marc Blucas. She has two children from each marriage.

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Olivia Hussey
(Actor)
Olivia Hussey
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Birth Year: 1951
Birthplace: Buenos Aires
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
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Liz Phair
(Singer)
Liz Phair
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Listed In: Musicians
Birth Year: 1967
Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
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Karen Blixen
(Danish Writer Best Known for Her Works: 'Out of Africa' and 'Seven Gothic Tales')
Karen Blixen
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Listed In: Writers
Birth Year: 1885
Birthplace: Rungsted, Denmark
Died: 1962

Danish author Karen Blixen is best known for her memoir Out of Africa, in which she shared her experiences of living in Kenya for a few years. She was popular across Europe and wrote under several pen names. She was awarded the Danish Holberg Medal in 1949. She was shortlisted several times for the Nobel Prize in Literature. 

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Dwane Casey
(Basketball coach, Basketball player)
Dwane Casey
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1957
Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Lee Si-young
(South Korean Actress and Former Amateur Boxer)
Lee Si-young
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Birth Year: 1982
Birthplace: Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, South Korea
South Korean actor Lee Si-young is best known for shows such as Becoming a Billionaire and Real Men and movies such as Meet the In-Laws. She has won the KBS and MBC awards, too. Once an amateur boxer, she has earned titles such as the National Amateur Boxing Championship.
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Afrika Bambaataa
(DJ, Rapper, Producer)
Afrika Bambaataa
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Listed In: Musicians
Birth Year: 1957
Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States
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Vikram
(One of the Most Decorated Actors in Tamil Cinema)
Vikram
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Birth Year: 1966
Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Romain Grosjean
(Only Racing Driver to Hold Both the GP2 Asia Series and Main GP2 Series Titles Simultaneously)
Romain Grosjean
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1986
Birthplace: Geneva, Switzerland

Romain Grosjean is a racing driver who spent nine Formula One seasons with several teams. In 2011, he won the GP2 Series as well as the GP2 Asia Series, becoming the first two-time GP2 Asia champion. He currently competes in the US-based IndyCar Series.

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Anne Shirley
(Actress)
Anne Shirley
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Birth Year: 1918
Birthplace: New York City, United States
Died: 1993
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
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Thornton Wilder
(Playwright)
Thornton Wilder
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Listed In: Writers
Birth Year: 1897
Birthplace: Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Died: 1975
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DJ Uiagalelei
(American football player)
DJ Uiagalelei
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 2001
Birthplace: United States
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Joe Alaskey
(Comedian)
Joe Alaskey
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Birth Year: 1952
Birthplace: Troy, New York, United States
Died: 2016
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Harry Reasoner
(Journalist)
Harry Reasoner
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Birth Year: 1923
Birthplace: Dakota City, Iowa, United States
Died: 1991
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Samira Efendi
(Singer)
Samira Efendi
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Listed In: Singers
Birth Year: 1991
Birthplace: Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR
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Claire Sweeney
(Actress, Television presenter, Singer)
Claire Sweeney
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Birth Year: 1971
Birthplace: Walton, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Don Kirshner
(Music Publisher)
Don Kirshner
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Listed In: Musicians
Birth Year: 1934
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Died: 2011
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Nicolas Claxton
(Basketball player)
Nicolas Claxton
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1999
Birthplace: Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Height: 6'11" (211 cm)
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Luke Mitchell
(Actor, Film actor, Model)
Luke Mitchell
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Birth Year: 1985
Birthplace: Gold Coast
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Cap Anson
(Baseball Player)
Cap Anson
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1852
Birthplace: Marshalltown, Iowa, United States
Died: 1922
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
(French Former Professional Tennis Player)
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1985
Birthplace: Le Mans, France
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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C. J. Watson
(Basketball player)
C. J. Watson
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1984
Birthplace: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Joel Murray
(Actor)
Joel Murray
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Birth Year: 1963
Birthplace: Wilmette, Illinois, USA
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Theo Ratliff
(Basketball Player)
Theo Ratliff
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1973
Birthplace: Demopolis, Alabama, United States
Height: 6'10" (208 cm)
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Jan Hammer
(Czech-American Composer Best Known for His Work in the Crime Drama Series 'Miami Vice')
Jan Hammer
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Listed In: Musicians
Birth Year: 1948
Birthplace: Prague

Jan Hammer is a Czech-American musician, record producer, and composer. He is best known for his work in the popular American crime drama series, Miami Vice, for which he composed and produced music for 90 episodes. Jan Hammer is also known for his collaboration with some of the most influential rock and jazz musicians like John McLaughlin and Mick Jagger.

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Jacqueline MacInnes Wood
(Actress)
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood
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Listed In: Musicians
Birth Year: 1987
Birthplace: Windsor, Ontario Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Nick Hornby
(Author & Editor)
Nick Hornby
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Listed In: Writers
Birth Year: 1957
Birthplace: Redhill

British author Nick Hornby is best known for his bestselling books Fever Pitch, High Fidelity, and About a Boy, all of which were later made into movies. A Cambridge alumnus, he had begun as a freelance journalist for publications such as GQ. He is also known for his music reviews.

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David Axelrod
(Composer, Record producer)
David Axelrod
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Listed In: Musicians
Birth Year: 1931
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Died: 2017