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Serena Williams
(One of the Greatest Tennis Players of All-Time)
Serena Williams
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1981
Birthplace: Saginaw, Michigan, United States

With 39 Grand Slam titles and four Olympic gold medals, Serena Williams is clearly amongst the greatest female tennis players in the history. With 23 Grand Slam singles win, she is just a win away from equalling Margaret Court’s record of 24 grand slam titles. She has bagged the top spot in WTA’s world ranking numerous times.

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Olivia Newton-John
(One of the Best-selling Artists, Who Starred in the Musical 'Grease')
Olivia Newton-John
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Listed In: Singers
Birth Year: 1948
Birthplace: Cambridge, England, US
Died: 2022

Olivia Newton-John's breathy voice and stunning beauty made her one of the biggest pop stars of the 1970s. She charmed generations of movie viewers in the blockbuster film Grease. Following a string of country and soft-rock hits, Newton-John starred opposite John Travolta in the 1978  blockbuster Grease, considered as one the most popular movie musicals of all time.

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Linda Hamilton
(American Actress Known for Her TV Series ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘Terminator’ Film Series)
Linda Hamilton
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Birth Year: 1956
Birthplace: Salisbury, Maryland, United States

A popular American actress, Linda Hamilton is famous for being the first actress to portray the iconic Sarah Connor in the Terminator movie series. A brave woman, who has fought depression and bipolar disorder throughout her career, Hamilton suffered permanent hearing damage after firing a gun without using her ear plugs while filming Terminator 2: Judgment Day.

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Jim Caviezel
(Actor Known for His Role as ‘Jesus Christ’ in the Film ‘The Passion of the Christ’)
Jim Caviezel
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Birth Year: 1968
Birthplace: Mount Vernon, Washington, United States

Jim Caviezel is an American actor. He is credited with playing important roles in films that have touched the lives of people in many ways. After playing Jesus in the movie The Passion of the Christ, he has been serving as a public speaker at religious venues. He believes that his film Sound of Freedom would save children from sex trafficking.

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George Gershwin
(Pianist and Composer Best Known for His Orchestral Compositions ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ and ‘An American in Paris’)
George Gershwin
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Listed In: Musicians
Birth Year: 1898
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Died: 1937

George Gershwin was an American pianist, composer, and painter. His work Porgy and Bess is widely regarded as an American cultural classic and one of the 20th century's most important American operas. Many of his compositions have been used in films and television series. His life and work inspired the 1945 biographical movie, Rhapsody in Blue.

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Talulah Riley
(Actress)
Talulah Riley
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Birth Year: 1985
Birthplace: Hertfordshire, England, UK

English actress, Talulah Riley, has acted in films like Pride and Prejudice, The Boat That Rocked, The Summer House, White Frog and Inception. She’s also starred in television series like Westworld, Poirot, Marple and Nearly Famous. She’s acted on stage too and has written the novel, Acts of Love. She was married to billionaire entrepreneu,r Elon Musk, and is now divorced.

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Christina Milian
(Actress, Singer & Songwriter)
Christina Milian
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Listed In: Singers
Birth Year: 1981
Birthplace: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Christina Milian is best known for her hit tracks A.M. to P.M. and Say I. Fans have also loved her performances in the movie Love Don't Cost a Thing, as Vanessa in Grandfathered, and as Christine Parks in The Oath. She co-owns Viva Diva Wines and a food truck business.
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T. S. Eliot
(Best Known as a Leader of the Modernist Movement in Poetry)
T. S. Eliot
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Listed In: Writers
Birth Year: 1888
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Died: 1965
American-born British poet T. S. Eliot is best remembered for his poems The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, The Waste Land, and Ash Wednesday, and his plays such as Murder in the Cathedral. He won the Nobel Prize for literature and became a prominent figure of Modernist poetry.  
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Russ
(Famous for His Hit Singles "What They Want", "Losin Control" and "Best on Earth")
Russ
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Listed In: Singers
Birth Year: 1992
Birthplace: Secaucus, New Jersey, United States
Rapper Russell James Vitale, better known as Russ, soared to fame with his Billboard-charting tracks What They Want and Best on Earth. He is also part of an Atlanta-based indie music collective named Diemon. Following a controversial tweet in 2017, he became the center of the “fuck Russ” viral meme.
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Donna Douglas
(Best Know for Her Role as 'Elly May Clampett' in the TV Series 'The Beverly Hillbillies')
Donna Douglas
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Birth Year: 1932
Birthplace: Pride, Louisiana, United States
Died: 2015
Donna Douglas is best known as Elly May Clampett from the sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies. After retiring from acting, she juggled with a number of careers, becoming a real-estate agent, a motivational speaker, and a gospel singer. She has also written a Bible-themed children’s book and a cookbook.
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Melissa Sue Anderson
(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Mary Ingalls’ in the TV Series ‘Little House on the Prairie’)
Melissa Sue Anderson
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Birth Year: 1962
Birthplace: Berkeley, California, United States
Melissa Sue Anderson started as a child actor and was initially seen in several commercials. She then gained fame with the role of Mary Ingalls in the long-running series Little House on the Prairie. She also starred in the film Happy Birthday to Me and later wrote a book.
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Lilly Singh
(Comedian and One of the World's Highest-Paid YouTube Stars)
Lilly Singh
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Listed In: YouTubers
Birth Year: 1988
Birthplace: Scarborough, Toronto, Canada

Canadian YouTuber, comedian, and talk show host, Lilly Singh, is one of the world's highest-earning YouTubers. The recipient of four Streamy Awards and two Teen Choice Awards, she is an icon for women of Asian descent across the globe. She is also the author of a best-selling book. The multifaceted personality is also an actress.

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Marty Robbins
(One of the Most Popular and Successful Country and Western Music Performers from the Late 1940s to the Early 1980s)
Marty Robbins
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Listed In: Singers
Birth Year: 1925
Birthplace: Glendale, Arizona, United States
Died: 1982
Singer, actor, and multi-instrumentalist Marty Robbins was also a NASCAR driver. He played the guitar since his U.S. Navy days. Famous for his country and Western tracks such as Singing the Blues and El Paso, he also won two Grammys and appeared in films such as Honkytonk Man.
 14 
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
(Politician, Anti-Apartheid Activist)
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
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Listed In: Leaders
Birth Year: 1936
Birthplace: Bizana, Eastern Cape
Died: 2018
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela had first met legendary anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela at a bus stop when she was barely 22. They ended up getting married the following year. Winnie’s journey was marred by bans and harassment by the South African government, but the determined social worker revolutionized South African politics.
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George Raft
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Birth Year: 1901
Birthplace: Hell's Kitchen, New York, United States
Died: 1980
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Julie London
(Singer, Actress)
Julie London
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Birth Year: 1926
Birthplace: Santa Rosa, California, United States
Died: 2000
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Asuka
(Japanese Professional Wrestler)
Asuka
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1981
Birthplace: Osaka, Japan

One of the most promising young wrestlers from Japan, Kanako Urai, better known as Asuka and Kana (previously), has been making a name for herself as part of the WWE. Known for her multi-colored hair, she is a Grand Slam Champion, and holds the NXT, Raw, and SmackDown Women’s titles.

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Sheri Moon Zombie
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Birth Year: 1970
Birthplace: San Jose, California

Actress, model, dancer, and fashion designer Sheri Moon Zombie originally aspired to a voice-over artist but fate had other plans in store for her. A chance meeting with her future husband, musician Rob Zombie, motivated her to become a dancer. She started acting soon after and has appeared in many films and TV shows. She is a vegan.

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Jeanie Buss
(President of the Basketball Team 'Los Angeles Lakers')
Jeanie Buss
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Listed In: Business People
Birth Year: 1961
Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, United States
Daughter of real-estate magnate Jerry Buss, Jeanie Buss inherited part of the NBA team Los Angeles Lakers’s stakes from her father. Jeanie, who has previously managed a roller hockey and a tennis team, was named one of the Top 20 Most Influential Women in Sports by Sporting News in 2005.
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Zoe Perry
(Film actress)
Zoe Perry
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Birth Year: 1983
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Ivan Pavlov
(Physiologist)
Ivan Pavlov
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Listed In: Physicians
Birth Year: 1849
Birthplace: Ryazan, Russia
Died: 1936
Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov is best remembered for his research in classical conditioning. He became the first Russian Nobel laureate after winning the 1904 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for his study of the physiology of digestion. His experiment on conditioned reflex using dogs is still studied in colleges.
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Bryan Ferry
(Singer)
Bryan Ferry
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Listed In: Musicians
Birth Year: 1945
Birthplace: Washington, England
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Jack LaLanne
(Fitness & Nutrition Expert, TV presenter)
Jack LaLanne
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birth Year: 1914
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States
Died: 2011
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Martin Heidegger
(One of the Most Important and Influential Philosophers of the 20th Century)
Martin Heidegger
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Birth Year: 1889
Birthplace: Messkirch, Germany
Died: 1976
German philosopher Martin Heidegger was one of the greatest philosophers of the 20th century and is remembered for his work on phenomenology, existentialism, and hermeneutics. He explained his ideas in his book Being and Time. He also introduced the concept of Dasein, or “being,” characteristic of human beings.
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Ricardo Quaresma
(Portuguese Footballer Who Plays as a Winger)
Ricardo Quaresma
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1983
Birthplace: Lisbon, Portugal

Ricardo Quaresma is a Portuguese football player best known for his tricks, such as the rabona and curl. He played for Portugal from 2003 to 2018, during which he represented his team at three European Championships, including UEFA Euro 2016, which Portugal won. Ricardo Quaresma was named Primeira Liga Player of the Year in 2006.   

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Manmohan Singh
(Former Prime Minister of India)
Manmohan Singh
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Listed In: Leaders
Birth Year: 1932
Birthplace: Gah, Punjab, British India (present-day Punjab, Pakistan)
Died: 2024

The 13th Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh became the first Sikh in office when he took office in 2004. A prominent economist and academic, he held several key posts in the Government of India in the 1970s and 1980s. Known for his humility, he  has been described by the media as "one of the world's most revered leaders."

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Kent McCord
(Retired Actor Best Known for His Role as ‘Jim Reed’ on the TV Series ‘Adam-12’)
Kent McCord
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Birth Year: 1942
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Kent Franklin McWhirter, better known as Kent McCord, soeared to fame with his role of Officer Jim Reed in the series Adam-12. He has also been part of films such as Predator 2 and Jigsaw. He initially gained fame with the series The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet. 
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Manny Montana
(Actor)
Manny Montana
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Birth Year: 1983
Birthplace: Long Beach, California, United States
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Nev Schulman
(TV Host and Producer Best Known for His Documentary Film ‘Catfish’ and TV Series ‘Catfish: The TV Show’)
Nev Schulman
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Birth Year: 1984
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Nev Schulman is an American TV host and the subject of a documentary film titled Catfish. Following the success of Catfish, Schulman hosted and executive produced MTV's Catfish: The TV Show. Apart from being a TV personality, Nev Schulman is also a founding member of the Young Leadership Committee for Leave Out Violence, a youth organization.

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Shannon Hoon
(Former Lead Singer of the Band 'Blind Melon')
Shannon Hoon
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Listed In: Singers
Birth Year: 1967
Birthplace: Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Died: 1995
Shannon Hoon is best remembered as the lead singer of the rock band Blind Melon, which delivered chartbusting hits such as No Rain. He died of a drug overdose at age 28. He was known for his outrageous behavior, such as urinating on a fan and getting naked on stage.
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Yoon Shi-yoon
(South Korean Actor)
Yoon Shi-yoon
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Birth Year: 1986
Birthplace: Suncheon, South Korea
South Korean actor Yoon Shi-yoon is best known for his roles in series such as King of Baking, Kim Takgu, Grand Prince, and Train. He was also part of the variety show 2 Days & 1 Night. He loves reading and has more than 3,000 books at home.
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Jonny Bairstow
(English Wicketkeeper-Batter)
Jonny Bairstow
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1989
Birthplace: Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Lysette Anthony
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Birth Year: 1963
Birthplace: Fulham, London, England
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Lynn Anderson
(Singer)
Lynn Anderson
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Listed In: Musicians
Birth Year: 1947
Birthplace: Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
Died: 2015
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Megan McKenna
(Television Personality)
Megan McKenna
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Listed In: Singers
Birth Year: 1992
Birthplace: Barking
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Darby Crash
(Singer)
Darby Crash
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Listed In: Musicians
Birth Year: 1958
Birthplace: Los Angeles County, California, USA
Died: 1980
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Carlene Carter
(singer)
Carlene Carter
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Listed In: Musicians
Birth Year: 1955
Birthplace: Madison, Tennessee, USA
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Joyce Jameson
(Actress)
Joyce Jameson
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Birth Year: 1932
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died: 1987
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Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
(Educator & Social Reformer He is Considered the "Father of Bengali prose")
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
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Birth Year: 1820
Birthplace: Birsingha, West Bengal, India
Died: 1891

Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was an Indian social reformer and educator. He is best remembered for his efforts to modernize and simplify Bengali prose for which he is widely regarded as the father of Bengali prose. As a social reformer, Vidyasagar played a crucial role in enacting the Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act, which legalized the remarriage of Hindu widows in India. 

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Jon Richardson
(comedian, stand-up comedian)
Jon Richardson
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Birth Year: 1982
Birthplace: Lancaster

Known for his performance in 8 Out of 10 Cats, comedian Jon Richardson had initially dabbled in Hispanic studies and been a chef, before ditching both and stepping into comedy instead. He has also been a BBC 6 Music host. He has OCD and is a football fan.

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Anthony Blunt
(Art Historian, University Teacher)
Anthony Blunt
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Birth Year: 1907
Birthplace: Bournemouth, Hampshire, England
Died: 1983
Art historian Anthony Blunt is best remembered as part of the spy group Cambridge Five. His confession, revealed after years, stripped him of his knighthood. An expert on the works of Baroque painter Nicolas Poussin, he had also authored works such as Art and Architecture in France 1500–1700.
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Cindy Herron
(Singer)
Cindy Herron
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Listed In: Musicians
Birth Year: 1961
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Damian Priest
(American Professional Wrestler)
Damian Priest
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1982
Birthplace: New York, United States
Height: 6'7" (201 cm)
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Barnes Wallis
(English Scientist and Engineer Known for Inventing the ‘Bouncing Bomb’ and ‘Earthquake Bomb’)
Barnes Wallis
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Listed In: Scientists
Birth Year: 1887
Birthplace: Ripley, Derbyshire, England
Died: 1979

Barnes Wallis was an English engineer, inventor, and scientist. He played an important role during the Second World War by inventing the bouncing bomb which was used in Operation Chastise by the Royal Air Force to attack the dams of the Ruhr Valley. Barnes Wallis is also credited with inventing the earthquake bomb and his version of the geodetic airframe.

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Watkin Tudor Jones
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Listed In: Singers
Birth Year: 1974
Birthplace: Johannesburg

Watkin Tudor Jones, better known as Ninja, is a South African rapper, songwriter, record producer, and director. He is a member of the rap-rave group Die Antwoord. He has been active in the hip hop scene since he was 13 and has played with numerous bands in his career. He is also an occasional actor.

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Joo Jin-mo
(South Korean Actor Best Known for His Role as ‘Kim Il-beom’ in the Film ‘Happy End’)
Joo Jin-mo
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Birth Year: 1974
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea

Joo Jin-mo is a South Korean actor known for playing leading roles in films like Happy End, 200 Pounds Beauty, and A Frozen Flower. Over the course of his career, Joo Jin-mo has won several prestigious awards, such as a Grand Bell Award, SBS Drama Awards, KBS Drama Award, MBC Drama Award, and Baeksang Arts Award.

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Craig Heyward
(American Football Player)
Craig Heyward
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1966
Birthplace: Passaic, New Jersey, United States
Died: 2006
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Jonathan Goldsmith
(Actor)
Jonathan Goldsmith
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Birth Year: 1938
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Betty Sun
(Actress)
Betty Sun
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Birth Year: 1982
Birthplace: Shanghai
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Melanie Paxson
(Actress)
Melanie Paxson
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Birth Year: 1972
Birthplace: Champaign, Illinois, United States