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The Undertaker
(One of the Greatest Professional Wrestlers of All Time)
The Undertaker
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1965
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States

Widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, The Undertaker is currently signed to WWE. In a career spanning over three decades, he has clinched the world heavyweight championship seven times. He has appeared in a few films and TV shows as well. In 2004, he was inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame.

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Peyton Manning
(One of the Greatest Quarterbacks of All Time)
Peyton Manning
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1976
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

American football quarterback Peyton Manning played 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and four with the Denver Broncos, winning a Super Bowl with each, thus becoming the only person to achieve the feat. Also known as “The Sheriff,” the talented player has NFL records for passing yards and touchdowns.

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Jim Parsons
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Birth Year: 1973
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States

In 2018, Jim Parsons was named by Forbes as the world's highest-paid TV actor. His role as Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory has played a major role in determining his success as a TV actor. Apart from making him rich, the series was also responsible for earning him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Jessica Chastain
(Known for Starring in Films With Feminist Themes)
Jessica Chastain
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Birth Year: 1977
Birthplace: Sacramento, California, United States

Known for playing emotionally grueling roles, Jessica Chastain often chooses to act in films with feminist themes. A feminist who voices her opinion on gender and racial equality, Jessica started the Time's Up initiative with 300 women in Hollywood. She also supports charities that promote mental health and was named in Time magazine's 100 most influential people list in 2012.

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Harry Houdini
(Illusionist and Stunt Performer Known for His Sensational Escape Acts)
Harry Houdini
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birth Year: 1874
Birthplace: Budapest, Hungary
Died: 1926

Legendary magician Harry Houdini initially worked as a trapeze artist named “Ehrich, the Prince of the Air” and was later known for his iconic stunt of escaping from handcuffs, at times even under water and while buried alive. He died after a blow to the gut damaged his appendix.

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Steven McQueen
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Birth Year: 1930
Birthplace: Beech Grove, Indiana, United States
Died: 1980

Dubbed the King of Cool, Steve McQueen was an American actor known for his antihero persona. He was one of the most bankable stars during the 1960s and 1970s. Renowned for performing many of his own stunts, McQueen remains a popular star. In the 2019 film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Steve McQueen was played by Damian Lewis.

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Alyson Hannigan
(Best Known for Her Roles in the Sitcom 'How I Met Your Mother' & the 'American Pie' Film Series)
Alyson Hannigan
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Birth Year: 1974
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States

Alyson Hannigan is one of the most recognized celebrities, thanks to her role in the popular sitcom How I Met Your Mother and her role in one of the most popular sex comedy film series of all time - American Pie. She has been presenting the television show, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, since 2016.

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Aziz Shavershian
(Bodybuilder, Personal Trainer and Model)
Aziz Shavershian
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1989
Birthplace: Moscow, Russia
Died: 2011

Aziz Shavershian was a Russian-born Australian personal trainer, bodybuilder, and model. He started posting videos on YouTube in 2007, establishing a cult following. Aziz was the poster boy of aesthetics, a subculture of amateur bodybuilding. Before his death, due to a heart attack, Aziz Shavershian had established a clothing line and his own protein label called Protein of the Gods.

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R. Lee Ermey
(American actor)
R. Lee Ermey
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Birth Year: 1944
Birthplace: Emporia, Kansas, U.S.
Died: 2018
R. Lee Ermey’s past as a Marine drill instructor later got him typecast in roles of authoritarian figures in movies. He is best remembered for his Golden Globe-nominated role in Full Metal Jacket. He also hosted the History Channel shows Mail Call and Lock n' Load with R. Lee Ermey.
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Mary Berry
(Food Writer, TV Presenter)
Mary Berry
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Birth Year: 1935
Birthplace: Bath, Somerset

Author of over 75 cookbooks, Mary Berry has also hosted several culinary shows, such as Mary Berry Cooks. The Guardian ranked her the second-best-dressed person over 50. A CBE and DBE recipient, she has also received the Guild of Food Writers Lifetime Achievement Award and an honorary degree.

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Alan Sugar
(British Business Magnate and Founder of Consumer Electronics Company 'Amstrad')
Alan Sugar
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Listed In: Business People
Birth Year: 1947
Birthplace: London Borough of Hackney

Alan Sugar is a British business magnate, politician, author, and media personality. He is credited with founding the popular electronics company, Amstrad. He also co-owned the English football club Tottenham Hotspur from 1991 to 2001. Also a well-known philanthropist, Sugar donated £200,000 to the Labour Party in 2001. He has also donated for charities, such as Great Ormond Street Hospital.

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Tommy Hilfiger
(American Fashion Designer and Founder of ‘Tommy Hilfiger Corporation’)
Tommy Hilfiger
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Listed In: Business People
Birth Year: 1951
Birthplace: Elmira, New York, United States

Thomas Jacob Hilfiger, better known as Tommy Hilfiger, is a legendary fashion designer who has gained worldwide fame with his eponymous fashion line. He had begun his career with the fashion chain People's Place. His brand is now owned by Phillips-Van Heusen, though he remains its chief designer.

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Chris Bosh
(American Former Professional Basketball Player Who Played As a Power Forward / Center)
Chris Bosh
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1984
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States

Chris Bosh is an American former basketball player who represented The Toronto Raptors and The Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association. A key player for the US national team, Bosh helped his nation win a gold medal at the Games of the XXIX Olympiad. In 2004, he established the Chris Bosh Foundation to promote education and sports amongst youths.

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Kelly LeBrock
(American Actress Best Known for Her Films: ‘The Woman in Red’, ‘Weird Science’ and ‘Hard to Kill’)
Kelly LeBrock
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Birth Year: 1960
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Actress and model Kelly LeBrock began her career as a model at the age of 16. A contract with Christian Dior made her a popular face and she became one of the most sought-after models in the industry. She then started acting as well and appeared in 1984. Since then, she has appeared in many movies and TV shows.

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Louie Anderson
(Comedian)
Louie Anderson
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Birth Year: 1953
Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Megyn Price
(Actress)
Megyn Price
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Birth Year: 1971
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, United States
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David Suzuki
(Canadian Academic, Environmental Activist and Host of TV Program ‘The Nature of Things’)
David Suzuki
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Listed In: Activists
Birth Year: 1936
Birthplace: Vancouver, Canada
Best known for the CBC show The Nature of Things, Canadian environmental activist David Suzuki has also been a genetics and zoology professor. The UN Environment Programme Medal winner has been a major force against global warming and has written several books, such as An Introduction to Genetic Analysis.
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William Morris
(Textile Designer, Poet)
William Morris
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Listed In: Writers
Birth Year: 1834
Birthplace: Walthamstow, England
Died: 1896

William Morris was a British poet, novelist, textile designer, translator, and socialist activist. He played a major role in reviving the traditional British textile arts and the various methods of production. As a novelist and poet, Morris helped establish the fantasy genre, which is prevalent today. He is counted among the most important cultural figures of the Victorian era.

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Roscoe Arbuckle
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Birth Year: 1887
Birthplace: Smith Center, Kansas, United States
Died: 1933
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Norman Fell
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Birth Year: 1924
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Died: 1998
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Joseph Priestley
(Discoverer of Oxygen)
Joseph Priestley
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Listed In: Scientists
Birth Year: 1733
Birthplace: Birstall, England
Died: 1804

Best remembered for his contribution to the chemistry of gases, Joseph Priestley was an English scientist, clergyman, political theorist and educator, who has been credited with discovering oxygen independently, publishing his findings before Carl Wilhelm could. A prolific writer, he has authored 150 works on various subjects including electricity. He also contributed immensely to the advancement of political and religious thoughts.

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Steve Ballmer
(Former CEO of Microsoft (2000 - 2014))
Steve Ballmer
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Listed In: Business People
Birth Year: 1956
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
The world’s ninth-richest person as of 2020, Steve Ballmer has served as the CEO of Microsoft. He dropped out of the MBA program at Stanford when Bill Gates invited him to join Microsoft in 1980. Ballmer owns the NBA team Los Angeles Clippers. The USAFacts.org founder donates to educational causes. 
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Joseph Joe Barbera
(Director, Co-Founder of the Animation Studio and Production Company ‘Hanna-Barbera’)
Joseph Joe Barbera
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birth Year: 1911
Birthplace: Delancey Street, New York, United States
Died: 2006

Joseph Barbera was an American animator, cartoon artist, storyboard artist, director, and producer. He is credited with co-producing Tom and Jerry along with William Hanna while working at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Barbera is also credited with co-founding the popular animation studio Hanna-Barbera which produced world-renowned programs like Scooby-Doo, The Flintstones, and The Smurfs. Hanna-Barbera's shows have been translated into over 28 languages.

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Lake Bell
(Actress, Screenwriter and Director Known for Her Film 'In a World')
Lake Bell
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Birth Year: 1979
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States

Lake Bell is an American actress, screenwriter, and director. Also known for her good looks and fashion sense, Bell has been featured on lists like Femme Fatales' 50 Sexiest Women, Maxim's Hot 100, and British Vogue's 10 Best Dressed Women. Apart from being an actress and model, Bell also contributes as an automotive writer and editor to The Hollywood Reporter.

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Ranil Wickremasinghe
(9th President of Sri Lanka)
Ranil Wickremasinghe
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Listed In: Leaders
Birth Year: 1949
Birthplace: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Former Sri Lankan prime minister Ranil Wickremasinghe was born into a family of print media moguls and grew up to become an advocate. The United National Party leader had also been in the news for his rounds of peace talks with the LTTE. He is married to academic Maitree Wickremasinghe.

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Jonathan Jafari
(Internet Personality Known for His YouTube Web Series ‘JonTron’)
Jonathan Jafari
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Listed In: YouTubers
Birth Year: 1990
Birthplace: Rancho Palos Verdes, California, United States
Jonathan Aryan Jafari, or JonTron, soared to fame with his YouTube channel JonTronShow and his web series JonTron. His content mostly consists of parodies and reviews of video games and movies. He also co-founded the website Normal Boots and was earlier associated with the web series Game Grumps.
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Brennan Elliott
(Best Known for His Role as ‘Dr. Nick Biancavilla’ in the Lifetime Medical Drama Series ‘Strong Medicine’)
Brennan Elliott
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Birth Year: 1975
Birthplace: Calgary, Canada

Brennan Elliott is a Canadian actor well-known for his portrayal of Dr. Nick Biancavilla in the medical drama series, Strong Medicine. After playing noteworthy roles in several Canadian TV series, Brennan Elliott went on to make a mark in the American entertainment industry by appearing in films like Curse of Chucky and Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb.

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Robert Carradine
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Birth Year: 1954
Birthplace: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States

Robert Reed Carradine, a member of the famous Carradine family of actors, is best known for his portrayal of Lewis Skolnick in the Revenge of the Nerds comedy film franchise. He was also known for his roles in the series Bonanza and Kung Fu, and the film The Cowboys.

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Tig Notaro
(screenwriter, actor, podcaster)
Tig Notaro
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Birth Year: 1971
Birthplace: Jackson
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Philip Winchester
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Birth Year: 1981
Birthplace: Belgrade, Montana, United States
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Murray Hamilton
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Birth Year: 1923
Birthplace: Washington, North Carolina, United States
Died: 1986
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María Valverde
(Spanish Actress Best Known for Her Film ‘The Weakness of the Bolshevik’)
María Valverde
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Birth Year: 1987
Birthplace: Carabanchel, Spain

María Valverde is a Spanish actress who has played important roles in Spanish as well as British films. Valverde didn’t take long to hog the limelight as she won the Goya Award for her debut performance in The Weakness of the Bolshevik , at the age of 16! She is best known for playing Zipporah in the epic film Exodus: Gods and Kings. 

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Peter Jacobson
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Birth Year: 1965
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Sharon Corr
(Singer)
Sharon Corr
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Listed In: Singers
Birth Year: 1970
Birthplace: Dundalk, Ireland

Best known as part of the Irish family band The Corrs, singer Sharon Corr is equally talented in instruments such as the violin and the guitar. Born to musician parents, she began playing for orchestras as a child. She opened up about her social anxiety disorder through her solo album.

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Nena
(German Singer-Songwriter Best Known as the Lead Singer of the Band 'Nena')
Nena
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Listed In: Musicians
Birth Year: 1960
Birthplace: Hagen, Germany

German singer/songwriter Gabriele Susanne Kerner, better known as Nena, soared to international fame with the hit 99 Luftballons. Known for her energetic performances, Nena is also a mother of four and has co-founded the Neue Schule Hamburg school, based on the American Sudbury model of education.

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Andrew William Mellon
(Industrialist, Philanthropist)
Andrew William Mellon
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Listed In: Business People
Birth Year: 1855
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: 1937

The son of wealthy Pittsburgh banker Thomas Mellon, Andrew William Mellon had followed in his father’s footsteps, to be a banker. He had also been the American ambassador to the U.K. and the American secretary of the treasury. He owned companies such as Alcoa, Old Overholt whiskey, and Gulf Oil.

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Amir Arison
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Birth Year: 1978
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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Haruka Ayase
(Actress)
Haruka Ayase
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Listed In: Fashion
Birth Year: 1985
Birthplace: Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima

Haruka Ayase is a Japanese actress, singer, and model. After starting out as a gravure idol, Ayase went on to become a much sought-after model, appearing in commercials for brands like KFC, Coca-Cola, and SK-II. She then went on to become a prominent actress, winning several prestigious awards for her work in film as well as Japanese TV.

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Richard Conte
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Birth Year: 1910
Birthplace: Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Died: 1975
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John Wesley Powell
(Explorer, Geologist)
John Wesley Powell
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Birth Year: 1834
Birthplace: Mount Morris
Died: 1902

John Wesley Powell was a geologist and explorer of the American West. He undertook a series of adventures as a young man and later joined the military. He is best known for the three-month-long geographic expedition he undertook down the Green and Colorado rivers. He was made the director of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1881.  

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Wilhelm Reich
(One of the Most Radical Figures in the History of Psychiatry)
Wilhelm Reich
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Birth Year: 1897
Birthplace: Dobryanychi, Ukraine
Died: 1957

Wilhelm Reich was an Austrian psychoanalyst and doctor of medicine. He is credited with shaping innovations like body psychotherapy, primal therapy, and Gestalt therapy. Also a writer, Reich's books like The Sexual Revolution and The Mass Psychology of Fascism influenced generations of intellectuals. Also a controversial figure, some of Wilhelm Reich's practices caused a disturbance in the psychoanalytic community.

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Valentin Chmerkovskiy
(Professional Dancer and Choreographer)
Valentin Chmerkovskiy
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Listed In: Dancers
Birth Year: 1986
Birthplace: Odesa, Ukraine

Ukrainian-American professional dancer Valentin Chmerkovskiy is best known for his appearances in the US version of the reality dance competition TV show Dancing with the Stars, which he won twice. A versatile and brilliant dancer, he is also a 14-time US National Latin Dance champion. He is the co-owner of nine social dance studios as well. 

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Yue Fei
(Military General Whose Expertise in Martial Arts Made Him a National Folk Hero in China)
Yue Fei
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Listed In: Leaders
Birth Year: 1103
Birthplace: Anyang, China
Died: 1142

Yue Fei was a Chinese military general best remembered for leading the Southern Song forces during the Jin–Song Wars in the 12th century. Fei is depicted in Jin Guliang's famous book Wu Shuang Pu and is widely regarded as a national folk hero in China.

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Bob Mackie
(Former costume designer for all the performers on The Carol Burnett Show during its entire eleven-year run)
Bob Mackie
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Birth Year: 1939
Birthplace: Monterey Park, California, United States
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Fanny Crosby
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Listed In: Writers
Birth Year: 1820
Birthplace: Brewster, New York, United States
Died: 1915
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David Irving
(English Author and Holocaust Denier Known for His Works: ‘The Destruction of Dresden’ and ‘Hitler’s War’)
David Irving
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Listed In: Writers
Birth Year: 1938
Birthplace: Hutton, Brentwood, United Kingdom

David Irving is an English Holocaust denier and author whose works pertaining to the political and military history of World War II have depicted Adolf Hitler in a favorable light. Due to his stance on Hitler, Irving's reputation as a historian has been discredited. He has also been accused of deliberately manipulating historical evidence.

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Mike Woodson
(Basketball coach, Basketball player)
Mike Woodson
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1958
Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Donna Pescow
(Actress)
Donna Pescow
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Birth Year: 1954
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
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Edward Weston
(Photographer)
Edward Weston
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Listed In: Photographers
Birth Year: 1886
Birthplace: Highland Park, Illinois, United States
Died: 1958

Edward Weston was an American photographer and archer. Regarded as one of the most influential and innovative American photographers of all time, Weston became the first photographer to be honored with a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1937. Some of his photographs, such as Nude, 1925 and Nautilus, are among the most expensive photographs ever sold.

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Agnes Macphail
(Member of Ontario Provincial Parliament (1943-45, 1948-51))
Agnes Macphail
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Listed In: Leaders
Birth Year: 1890
Birthplace: Dundalk, Canada
Died: 1954

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