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Bob Dylan
(One of the Greatest Songwriters of All Time)
Bob Dylan
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Listed In: Singers
Birth Year: 1941
Birthplace: Duluth, Minnesota, United States

Singer-songwriter and author, Bob Dylan, is widely regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Active in the music industry for almost six decades, he is a major pop culture icon who introduced a range of political, social, and literary influences to pop music. He is a Nobel laureate and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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John C. Reilly
(Known for His Oscar-Nominated Role in 'Chicago')
John C. Reilly
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Birth Year: 1965
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

American actor and comedian John C. Reilly soared to fame with his role in the war drama Casualties of War and his Academy Award-nominated role in Chicago. A musician, too, he performs with his own band. He was also nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in the play True West.

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Alfred Molina
(Best Known for His Role as ‘Dr. Otto Octavius’ in the Film ‘Spider-Man 2’)
Alfred Molina
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Birth Year: 1953
Birthplace: Paddington, London, England

Alfred Molina is an English-American actor. Renowned for his contribution across all three major acting mediums, Molina has received nominations for prestigious awards, such as Tony Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards. Apart from acting, Alfred Molina works toward spreading awareness about AIDS. He has also been donating towards AIDS research.

 4 
Eric Cantona
(One of the Greatest Footballers of His Generation)
Eric Cantona
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1966
Birthplace: Marseille, France

Eric Cantona is a French actor, filmmaker, and former football player. During his playing career, Cantona was a key player for the popular football club Manchester United and is often credited with reviving the club's reputation as a footballing force. Nicknamed King Eric by Manchester United fans, Eric Cantona continues to enjoy an iconic status within the club.

 5 
Priscilla Presley
(American Entrepreneur and Ex-Wife of Elvis Presley)
Priscilla Presley
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Listed In: Business People
Birth Year: 1945
Birthplace: New York City, United States
The former wife of Elvis Presley, Priscilla Presley’s career actually began after divorce. She set up a successful clothing boutique, launched her own line of fragrance and linen and established herself as an actor with projects like The Naked Gun and Dallas. She also worked to convert Graceland estate, Elvis Presley’s residence, into a famous tourist attraction in US.
 6 
Tommy Chong
(Known for His Role in TV Series ‘That '70s Show’ and Part of the Comedy Duo 'Cheech & Chong')
Tommy Chong
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Birth Year: 1938
Birthplace: Edmonton, Canada
Tommy Chong is best known for his marijuana-themed comedy albums and films of the Cheech & Chong series, in collaboration with Cheech Marin. He was seen as Leo on That '70s Show. He supports legalization of cannabis and is a NORML board member. He has faced many legal issues, too.
 7 
Patti LaBelle
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Listed In: Singers
Birth Year: 1944
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
The Godmother of Soul Patti LaBelle is best known for her chartbusting song Lady Marmalade, released with her group Labelle. She has had a successful solo career, too, winning multiple Grammys. She has appeared on her own TV shows, released cookbooks, and has launched her line of food and bedding.
 8 
G-Eazy
(Rapper Best Known for His Album 'These Things Happen')
G-Eazy
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Listed In: Singers
Birth Year: 1989
Birthplace: Oakland, California, United States

G-Eazy’s success as a rapper can be gauged from the performance of his studio albums, such as When It's Dark Out and The Beautiful & Damned. Although a socially responsible person, G-Eazy was arrested in 2018 on suspicion of assault and use of narcotics. He later pleaded guilty to assault against an official, narcotics possession, and violent resistance.

 9 
Tracy McGrady
(7-Time NBA All-Star)
Tracy McGrady
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1979
Birthplace: Bartow, Florida, United States
Height: 6'8" (203 cm)
 10 
Gary Burghoff
(Best Known for His Role as ‘Radar O'Reilly’ in the TV Series ‘M*A*S*H’)
Gary Burghoff
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Birth Year: 1943
Birthplace: Bristol, Connecticut, United States

Gary Burghoff is an American actor who is credited with originating the popular role of Charlie Brown in the 1967 Broadway musical You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. He is also known for originating the role of Walter Eugene O'Reilly in the 1970 black comedy war movie MASH and the popular TV series of the same name.

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Kristin Scott Thomas
(Character actor, Stage actor, Film actor)
Kristin Scott Thomas
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Birth Year: 1960
Birthplace: Redruth
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 12 
Rosanne Cash
(Country Singer-Songwriter Known for Her Breakout Single 'Seven Year Ache')
Rosanne Cash
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Listed In: Singers
Birth Year: 1955
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Rosanne Cash is an American singer-songwriter. The daughter of musician Johnny Cash, Rosanne Cash followed in the footsteps of her father. Also a humanitarian, Cash supports many charitable organizations like Children, Incorporated, which supports young adults and children. She has also been a board member of an organization called Center To Prevent Youth Violence, which works towards preventing gun violence.

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Bartolo Colón
(Baseball player)
Bartolo Colón
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1973
Birthplace: Altamira, Dominican Republic
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Kasie Hunt
(American Correspondent)
Kasie Hunt
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Birth Year: 1985
Birthplace: Wayne, Pennsylvania

Kasie Hunt is an American political correspondent. Over the years, Kasie Hunt has been an important member of NBC News and MSNBC. Apart from being the Capitol Hill correspondent for NBC News, Hunt also hosts MSNBC's morning news show Way Too Early with Kasie Hunt, which airs on weekdays from 5 a.m. to 6 a.m.

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Will Sasso
(Actor)
Will Sasso
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Birth Year: 1975
Birthplace: Ladner, Delta, Canada
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
 16 
Germanicus
(Roman General)
Germanicus
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Listed In: Leaders
Birth Year: 0015
Birthplace: Rome, Italy
Died: 0019
Germanicus Julius Caesar, son of Nero Claudius and Antonia the Younger, was a Roman general. He was known for his chiseled physique and his military prowess. He took over the provinces of Cappadocia and Commagene, and also proceeded to fight against the governor of Syria, before he died of poisoning.
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Matt Stonie
(Competitive Eater)
Matt Stonie
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Listed In: YouTubers
Birth Year: 1992
Birthplace: San Jose, California, United States
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Roger Deakins
(Cinematographer)
Roger Deakins
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Birth Year: 1949
Birthplace: Torquay

English cinematographer Roger Deakins is known for his collaborations with ace directors such as Sam Mendes and the Coen brothers. He gained fame with his Academy Award-winning cinematography in the films 1917 and Blade Runner 2049, and his work on The Shawshank Redemption and A Beautiful Mind.

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Joe Dumars
(Basketball player)
Joe Dumars
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1963
Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

Joe Dumars is an American former basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association, representing the Detroit Pistons. He helped his NBA team win two championship titles in 1989 and 1990. He also represented the United States basketball team in the 1994 FIBA World Championship where he helped his team win the gold medal.

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Joey Logano
(American Professional Stock Car Racing Driver)
Joey Logano
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1990
Birthplace: Middletown, Connecticut, United States
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Eric Close
(Actor)
Eric Close
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Birth Year: 1967
Birthplace: Richmond [now Staten Island], New York City, New York, USA
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 22 
Kiiara
(Pop Singer, Songwriter)
Kiiara
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Listed In: Musicians
Birth Year: 1995
Birthplace: Wilmington, Illinois
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
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Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit
(Polish Physicist and Inventor)
Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit
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Listed In: Scientists
Birth Year: 1686
Birthplace: Gdańsk, Poland
Died: 1736

Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit was a scientific instrument maker, inventor, and physicist. One of the most prominent and influential personalities of the Dutch Golden Age of science and technology, Fahrenheit is credited with many important inventions, including the mercury-in-glass thermometer and Fahrenheit scale. His inventions helped shape the history of thermometry. 

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Lilli Palmer
(Actress)
Lilli Palmer
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Birth Year: 1914
Birthplace: Poznań, Poland
Died: 1986
 25 
Heavy D
(Leader of Heavy D & the Boyz, he was a popular rapper through much of the 1990s.)
Heavy D
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Listed In: Singers
Birth Year: 1967
Birthplace: Mandeville, Jamaica
Died: 2011
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Tarjei Sandvik Moe
(Norwegian Actor Best Known for His Role as ‘Isak Valtersen’ in the TV Series ‘Skam’)
Tarjei Sandvik Moe
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Birth Year: 1999
Birthplace: Oslo, Norway

Norwegian actor Tarjei Sandvik Moe is best known for his award-winning portrayal of Isak Valtersen in the series Skam. While his character in the series was praised for its unusually frank depiction of homosexuality, unknown to many, he had skipped a math class to audition for the role.

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Callie Hernandez
(Actresses)
Callie Hernandez
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Birth Year: 1988
Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Michael Lonsdale
(Actor)
Michael Lonsdale
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Birth Year: 1931
Birthplace: Paris, France
Died: 2020
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Mark Ballas
(Singer, Dancer, Choreographer, Stage actor, Guitarist)
Mark Ballas
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Listed In: Singers
Birth Year: 1986
Birthplace: Houston
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Yannick Bolasie
(Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Winger)
Yannick Bolasie
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1989
Birthplace: Lyon, France

Yannick Bolasie is a professional footballer. He currently  plays as a winger for Turkish Süper Lig club Çaykur Rizespor. In the past, he has played in the Football League for Plymouth Argyle, Barnet, Bristol City, and Crystal Palace, among others. He also plays for the DR Congo national football team. Besides football, he has a keen interest in grime music. 

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TheMyth
(American Social Media Star and YouTube Live Streamer)
TheMyth
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Birth Year: 1999
Birthplace: Dearborn, Michigan, United States
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Adel Taarabt
(Moroccan Professional Footballer Who Plays as an Attacking Midfielder or Winger)
Adel Taarabt
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1989
Birthplace: Taza, Morocco

Adel Taarabt is a Moroccan football player who currently plays for the Morocco national team and the popular Portuguese club Benfica. He has also played for other popular teams like Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham, and AC Milan.

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Cayden Boyd
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Birth Year: 1994
Birthplace: Bedford, Texas
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Kazi Nazrul Islam
(One of the Greatest Poets in Bengali Literature)
Kazi Nazrul Islam
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Listed In: Writers
Birth Year: 1899
Birthplace: Churulia, India
Died: 1976

The Rebel Poet of Bengal Kazi Nazrul Islam is remembered for his vast body of literary work, including poems and songs written during the British Raj, mostly laced with socio-political overtones. His songs, known as Nazrul Geeti, are the staple for any Bengali household. He is also Bangladesh’s national poet.

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Mai Zetterling
(Swedish Actress, Novelist and Film Director.)
Mai Zetterling
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Birth Year: 1925
Birthplace: Västerås, Sweden
Died: 1994

Mai Zetterling was a Swedish actress, film director, and novelist. She is best remembered for playing important roles in popular British films like Quartet, The Romantic Age, and Only Two Can Play. Mai Zetterling became known as a sex symbol and many of her films were noted for their sexual explicitness and nudity. 

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Darren Espanto
(Filipino-Canadian Singer, Actor, and Director)
Darren Espanto
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Birth Year: 2001
Birthplace: Calgary, Canada

Darren Espanto is a Filipino-Canadian actor and singer best known for his cover songs. He achieved popularity after appearing in the popular Philippine reality singing TV competition, The Voice Kids. Over the years, Darren Espanto has received several prestigious awards, such as Awit Awards, Box Office Entertainment Awards, Myx Music Awards, Wish Music Awards, and PMPC Star Awards for Music

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Nelson Agholor
(American Football Wide Receiver)
Nelson Agholor
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1993
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Bobby Lockwood
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Birth Year: 1993
Birthplace: Basildon
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Sybil Danning
(Austrian Model, Actress, and Film Producer)
Sybil Danning
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Listed In: Fashion
Birth Year: 1952
Birthplace: Wels, Austria
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Maya Higa
(She is the founder of Alveus Sanctuary)
Maya Higa
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birth Year: 1998
Birthplace: California, United States
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Nell Campbell
(actor, singer)
Nell Campbell
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Birth Year: 1953
Birthplace: Sydney
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Joseph Brodsky
(Poet, Essayist and Winner of 1987 Nobel Prize in Literature)
Joseph Brodsky
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Listed In: Writers
Birth Year: 1940
Birthplace: Saint Petersburg, Russia
Died: 1996
Nobel Prize-winning Russian-American poet Joseph Brodsky is remembered for his elegiac and lyric poems. While he had started writing poems soon after leaving school, he was sentenced to hard labor by the Soviets for his irregular work record. He later moved to the U.S., where he taught at various universities.
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Jan Smuts
(2nd Prime Minister of South Africa)
Jan Smuts
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Listed In: Leaders
Birth Year: 1870
Birthplace: Riebeeck West, South Africa
Died: 1950

Jan Smuts was a South African military leader, statesman, and philosopher. He played a key role in the formation of the Union of South Africa and helped shape its constitution. From 1919 to 1924 and again from 1939 to 1948, he served as the Union of South Africa's prime minister. He played a major role in establishing the United Nations.

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Ruslana
(Ukrainian Singer, Multi-Instrumentalist, and MP)
Ruslana
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Listed In: Singers
Birth Year: 1973
Birthplace: Lviv, Ukraine
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Brianne Howey
(Actress)
Brianne Howey
10
Birth Year: 1989
Birthplace: Flintridge, California, United States
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 46 
William Gilbert
(Physician)
William Gilbert
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Listed In: Scientists
Birth Year: 1544
Birthplace: Colchester , England, United Kingdom
Died: 1603

William Gilbert was a 16th-century English physician, physicist, astronomer, and natural philosopher. He earned his MD from Cambridge and practiced medicine in London. He was a much-respected figure and was made the president of the Royal College of Physicians. He served as Queen Elizabeth I's and King James VI and I’s personal physician. 

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Lillian Moller Gilbreth
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birth Year: 1878
Birthplace: Oakland, California, United States
Died: 1972
 48 
Maia Sandu
(6th President of Moldova)
Maia Sandu
5
Listed In: Leaders
Birth Year: 1972
Birthplace: Risipeni, Moldova

Moldovan politician Maia Sandu, who was part of the Liberal Democratic Party before forming the Party of Action and Solidarity, has also served her country as its prime minister and is now its president. She has previously also been the advisor to the World Bank executive director.

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Bachendri Pal
(Mountaineer)
Bachendri Pal
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birth Year: 1954
Birthplace: Nakuri, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India
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Synnove Macody Lund
(Journalist)
Synnove Macody Lund
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Birth Year: 1976
Birthplace: Stord, Norway
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)