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Lil Uzi Vert
(Rapper Known for His Debut Single "Money Longer")
Lil Uzi Vert
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: July 31, 1995
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Lil Uzi Vert is an American rapper whose music is defined by dark subject matters, which complements his androgynous fashion, eccentric hairstyles, facial piercings, and face tattoos. Lil Uzi Vert has often courted controversy by saying phrases associated with Satanism and adding satanic imagery to his Instagram account. He has also been accused of worshipping Satan.

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Wilt Chamberlain
(One of the Greatest Basketball Players Who Played as a Center)
Wilt Chamberlain
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 21, 1936
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: October 12, 1999
One of the greatest basketball players of all time, Wilt Chamberlain created numerous records and won two championships during his fourteen years career. The legendary player, first drafted by Philadelphia Warriors, later played for the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers. After retirement, he ventured into business, played volleyball, appeared in commercials and movie and even published his autobiography.
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Angela Bassett
(Known for Her Portrayal of Singer Tina Turner in the Biopic 'What's Love Got to Do with It')
Angela Bassett
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Birthdate: August 16, 1958
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Best known for playing real-life black women in biopics, Angela Bassett does not mind being typecast as someone who often plays biographical roles. She has portrayed prominent personalities like Tina Turner, Betty Shabazz, Katherine Jackson, and Coretta Scott King. Also a director, producer, and activist, Angela Bassett works toward bettering the lives of African-Americans.

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Louis Armstrong
(American Writer & Professor of Biochemistry Best Known for His Hard Science Fiction Novels)
Louis Armstrong
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: August 4, 1901
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Died: July 6, 1971

Louis Armstrong was an American trumpeter and singer who played an important role in the development of jazz. Thanks to his playing, trumpet became known as a solo instrument and jazz, which was previously known as a collectively improvised folk music, became a soloist's art form. Not surprisingly, Louis Armstrong is widely accepted as the embodiment of jazz. 

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Ja Morant
(Basketball Versatile Guard)
Ja Morant
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 10, 1999
Birthplace: Dalzell, South Carolina, United States
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Deion Sanders
(Former American Football Player, Coach and Only Athlete to Play in Both 'Super Bowl' and 'World Series')
Deion Sanders
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 9, 1967
Birthplace: Fort Myers, Florida, United States

American football player Deion Sanders is considered one of the strongest pass defenders of the game. He was an electrifying athlete and played in the National Football League for 14 seasons. He played for teams like Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins and Baltimore Ravens. He is now a coach and a sports analyst. He’s also a rapper.

 

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Dak Prescott
(American Football Quarterback)
Dak Prescott
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 29, 1993
Birthplace: Sulphur, Louisiana, United States
An injury to starter Tony Romo made Dak Prescott fill in as a starting quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys in 2016, and his performance earned him the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year. This former Mississippi player became one of three rookies to be included in the 2016-17 Pro Bowl.
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Nipsey Hussle
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: August 15, 1985
Birthplace: Los Angeles
Died: March 31, 2019

Nipsey Hussle was an American rapper who left behind quite a legacy when he was fatally shot at the age of 33. His death was met with a strong artistic response as more than 50 murals dedicated to him were painted in Los Angeles alone within a few months after his death. As a rapper and activist, Hussle influenced several youngsters.

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Laurence Fishburne
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Birthdate: July 30, 1961
Birthplace: Augusta, Georgia, United States

Known for his portrayal of domineering and aggressive characters in his films, Laurence Fishburne began his stint on screen as a child actor in projects such as Apocalypse Now. The play Two Trains Running won him multiple theater awards. However, fans remember him best as Morpheus from The Matrix.

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Stormzy
(Rapper)
Stormzy
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: July 26, 1993
Birthplace: Croydon
Rapper and grime artist Stormzy gained fame with his freestyles as "Wicked Skengman." He is known for his chartbusting tracks Shut Up and Vossi Bop, the latter being his first number-one track in the U.K. His debut album became the first grime album to top the UK Albums Chart.
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Wesley Snipes
(Known for His Action Roles in Films 'Blade' and 'Passenger 57')
Wesley Snipes
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Birthdate: July 31, 1962
Birthplace: Orlando, Florida, United States

The quintessential vampire-killer of Hollywood, Wesley Snipes is best known for his action-oriented films, such as the Blade film trilogy and The Expendables 3. Apart from being an actor, Wesley Snipes is also a martial artist, and hence often portray roles that require him to perform stunts. He is a black belt holder in Hapkido and Shotokan Karate.

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James Baldwin
(Author Best Known for His Novel 'Go Tell It on the Mountain')
James Baldwin
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: August 2, 1924
Birthplace: Harlem, New York, United States
Died: December 1, 1987

Amongst the greatest writers of the 20th century and a leading literary voice in the civil rights movement, James Baldwin extensively explored issues like race, sexuality and humanity in his work. His best known work include his debut novel Go Tell It on the Mountain and his books of essays Notes of a Native Son and Nobody Knows My Name.

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Roberto Clemente
(Puerto Rican Professional Baseball Right Fielder)
Roberto Clemente
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 18, 1934
Birthplace: Carolina, Puerto Rico
Died: December 31, 1972

Roberto Clemente was a Puerto Rican baseball player who represented the Pittsburgh Pirates in Major League Baseball (MLB). Apart from being a popular player, Clemente was also a great humanitarian whose impact is still being felt in MLB. Since his untimely death at the age of 38, Clemente has been the subject of several documentaries, articles, and books.

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DeMar DeRozan
(American Basketball Player Who Plays as a Shooting Guard / Small Forward)
DeMar DeRozan
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 7, 1989
Birthplace: Compton, California, United States

DeMar DeRozan is an American basketball player who currently plays for the San Antonio Spurs of the NBA. A four-time NBA All-Star, DeRozan has also been an important member of the United States national team, helping the team win gold medals at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Mario Balotelli
(Italian Football Player Who Plays as a Striker)
Mario Balotelli
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 12, 1990
Birthplace: Palermo, Italy
The talented but crazy Italian striker Mario Balotelli is one of the most intriguing and exciting footballers around. Love him or hate him, TIME Magazine in 2013 called him one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
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Anthony Anderson
(Best Known for His Role in the Sitcom 'Black-Ish' and Series 'K-Ville' and 'Law & Order')
Anthony Anderson
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Birthdate: August 15, 1970
Birthplace: Compton, California, United States
Anthony Anderson of All About the Andersons fame gained fame as Andre in Black-ish and as Bryan Brown in The Bernie Mac Show. He has also hosted To Tell the Truth and been a judge on Iron Chef America, apart from appearing in films such as The Departed and Transformers.
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Bobby Shmurda
(Rapper and Songwriter Best Known for His Singles: ‘Hot Nigga’, ‘Bobby Bitch’ and ‘No Time for Sleep’)
Bobby Shmurda
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: August 4, 1994
Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States

Bobby Shmurda is one of the most popular American rappers to serve a prison sentence. After releasing his debut EP, he was arrested on charges of conspiracy to murder, reckless endangerment, and weapons possession. Initially sentenced to seven years in prison, his term was later reduced to five years. In 2017, he claimed that he was writing music in prison.

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DeMarcus Cousins
(Basketball player, Center)
DeMarcus Cousins
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 13, 1990
Birthplace: Mobile, United States
Height: 6'10" (208 cm)
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Jalen Hurts
(American football player)
Jalen Hurts
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 7, 1998
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Isaac Hayes
(Singer-songwriter)
Isaac Hayes
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: August 20, 1942
Birthplace: Covington, Tennessee, United States
Died: August 10, 2008
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Vivica A. Fox
(Actress)
Vivica A. Fox
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Birthdate: July 30, 1964
Birthplace: South Bend, Indiana, United States
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Marcus Garvey
(Jamaican Political Activist, Journalist and Founder and First President-General of the Universal Negro Improvement Association)
Marcus Garvey
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Listed In: Activists
Birthdate: August 17, 1887
Birthplace: Saint Ann's Bay, Jamaica
Died: June 10, 1940
Marcus Garvey is remembered as an iconic Black separatist leader who believed that all African-origin people in Europe and America should go back to Africa. He established the Universal Negro Improvement Association, but his activism was not accepted by civil rights activists, who believed in racial integration and not segregation.
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Karl Malone
(Basketball player Power Forward)
Karl Malone
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 24, 1963
Birthplace: Summerfield, Louisiana, United States
Height: 6'9" (206 cm)
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Joyner Luca
(Known for Remixing Popular Hip Hop Songs)
Joyner Luca
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: August 17, 1988
Birthplace: Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Joyner Lucas, previously known as “Future Joyner,” soared to fame with the tracks Lucky You and I'm Not Racist, and earned a Grammy nomination each, with them. He is also known for the popular track Ross Capicchioni and for his infamous feud with Canadian artist Tory Lanez. 
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Coolio
(Rapper Best Known for His Singles ‘Gangsta's Paradise’ and ‘My Soul’)
Coolio
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: August 1, 1963
Birthplace: Compton, California, U.S.
Died: September 8, 2022
Rapper Coolio soared to fame with his Grammy-winning single Gangsta's Paradise. He continued winning accolades with hits such as C U When U Get There. He later released a cookbook and hosted the culinary show Cookin' with Coolio. He was also part of WC and the Maad Circle.
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Barry Bonds
(One of the Greatest Baseball Players of All Time)
Barry Bonds
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 24, 1964
Birthplace: Riverside, California, United States
Former baseball player Barry Bonds is known for his stints with the MLB teams Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants. The seven-time NL MVP-winning and eight-time Gold Glove-winning player once faced trial for use of anabolic steroids. He is a 14-time All Star, he is also a cycling lover.
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Patrick Ewing
(Jamaican-American Basketball Coach and Former Basketball Player)
Patrick Ewing
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 5, 1962
Birthplace: Kingston, Jamaica

Patrick Ewing is a Jamaican-American former basketball player who played for popular NBA teams like New York Knicks and Seattle SuperSonics. He also won gold medals at the 1984 and 1992 Olympic Games as part of the US men's national basketball teams. In 2008, Patrick Ewing was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame for his individual career.

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Keith Stanfield
(Actor and Musician Known for His Films ‘Short Term 12’, ‘Selma’, ‘Straight Outta Compton’ and ‘Crown Heights’)
Keith Stanfield
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Birthdate: August 12, 1991
Birthplace: San Bernardino, California, United States

Keith Stanfield is an American actor best known for playing real-life personalities like Snoop Dogg and Jimmie Lee Jackson in biographical films. For playing rapper Snoop Dogg in Straight Outta Compton, Lakeith Stanfield won the Breakthrough Performer award at the Hamptons International Film Festival.

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Kofi Kingston
(Only African-Born World Champion in WWE History)
Kofi Kingston
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 14, 1981
Birthplace: Kumasi, Ghana
Ghanaian-American wrestler Kofi Kingston plays for the WWE brand Raw. He was initially known as Kofi Nahaje Kingston and used his Jamaican identity in the wrestling circuit, but later began to be billed from Ghana. The 13-time Tag Team Champion has also won the Intercontinental and U.S. championships.
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Todd Gurley
(American football player)
Todd Gurley
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 3, 1994
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Kyler Murray
(American football player)
Kyler Murray
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 7, 1997
Birthplace: Bedford, Texas, United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Loretta Devine
(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Adele Webber’ in the TV Series ‘Grey's Anatomy’)
Loretta Devine
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Birthdate: August 21, 1949
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States
Loretta Devine is best known for her portrayal of Lorrell Robinson in the Broadway musical Dreamgirls. Her performance as Adele Webber in Grey's Anatomy won her an Emmy. She has also delivered stellar performances in the films Waiting to Exhale and The Preacher's Wife and the series Family Reunion.
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Michael Ealy
(Actor Known for His Roles in the Films: ‘Barbershop’, ‘2 Fast 2 Furious’ and ‘Think Like a Man’)
Michael Ealy
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Birthdate: August 3, 1973
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States

Actor, Michael Ealy, is best known for his role in the drama film, For Colored Girls. An alumnus of the University of Maryland, he began his acting career in the late 1990s. Initially, he appeared in many off-Broadway stage productions. He transitioned to films soon and didn’t take long to establish himself as a sought-out actor.

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John David Washington
(Former American Football Player & Actor Known for His Roles in Series 'Ballers' and Films: 'BlacKkKlansman' and 'Tenet')
John David Washington
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Birthdate: July 28, 1984
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Son of famous actor, Denzel Washington, John David Washington is a former professional footballer who played in the NFL Europe and the United Football League (UFL). He co-produced a film, The Book of Eli, and rose to fame as an actor with HBO drama series, Ballers. He later starred in critically acclaimed films, such as BlacKkKlansman and Tenet.

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Marsai Martin
(Actress)
Marsai Martin
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Listed In: Fashion
Birthdate: August 14, 2004
Birthplace: Plano, Texas
Marsai Martin is best known as Diane Johnson from the series Black-ish. She also starred in and produced the film Little at 14, earning a Guinness record for being the youngest Hollywood executive producer. She has won multiple NAACP Image Awards and was featured on Time 100 Next in 2019.
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner
(Known for His Roles as Theodore Huxtable on the NBC Sitcom the ‘Cosby Show’)
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
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Birthdate: August 18, 1970
Birthplace: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Reg E. Cathey
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Birthdate: August 18, 1958
Birthplace: Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Died: February 9, 2018
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Nate Dogg
(Rapper Best Known for His Song ‘Regulate')
Nate Dogg
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: August 19, 1969
Birthplace: Long Beach, California, United States
Died: March 15, 2011

Nicknamed King of Hooks, American singer and rapper Nate Dogg is best known for his collaborations with other celebrated rappers like Snoop Dogg, Warren G and Dr. Dre.  Equally successful as a solo artist, he had recorded three solo albums as well as a string of singles, concurrently charting 16 times on the Billboard Hot 100 as a featured artist.

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Jay-Jay Okocha
(Nigerian Former Professional Footballer Who Played as an Attacking Midfielder)
Jay-Jay Okocha
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 14, 1973
Birthplace: Enugu, Nigeria
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Antonio Valencia
(Football player)
Antonio Valencia
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 4, 1985
Birthplace: Nueva Loja, Ecuador
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Abiy Ahmed
(Prime Minister of Ethiopia)
Abiy Ahmed
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: August 15, 1976
Birthplace: Beshasha, Ethiopia

Abiy Ahmed is an Ethiopian politician and the current prime minister of Ethiopia. Since becoming the prime minister, Abiy Ahmed has been lauded for launching a wide program of economic and political reforms in Ethiopia. He also played a major role in ending the 20-year Eritrean–Ethiopian War for which he was honored with the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize.

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Kareem Hunt
(American football Player)
Kareem Hunt
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 6, 1995
Birthplace: Lorain, Ohio, United States
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Anthony Edwards
(Basketball player)
Anthony Edwards
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 5, 2001
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
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Reginald VelJohnson
(Actor Best Known for his Police Officer Roles in Sitcom 'Family Matters' and Movies 'Die Hard' and 'Die Hard 2')
Reginald VelJohnson
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Birthdate: August 16, 1952
Birthplace: Queens, New York, United States

Reginald VelJohnson gained fame for portraying policemen such as Carl Winslow in Family Matters and Sgt. Al Powell in the Die Hard franchise. Fans also loved him as Dash DeWitt in the series Hart of Dixie. In 2017, he had to “tweet” to dispel rumors of his death.

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Rick Fox
(Actor and Former Basketball Player Who Played at the 'Small Forward' Position)
Rick Fox
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 24, 1969
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario

Rick Fox is a Canadian-Bahamian actor, businessman, former basketball player, and e-sports franchise owner. He is best known for representing the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association (NBA). After retiring from the sport, Rick Fox went on to establish himself as a media personality, appearing in TV shows like Dancing with the Stars.

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Harold Perrineau
(Best Known for His Roles as ‘Michael Dawson’ in the TV Series ‘Lost’)
Harold Perrineau
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Birthdate: August 7, 1963
Birthplace: New York, New York City, United States

Harold Perrineau is an American actor known for playing important roles in popular films, such as The Matrix franchise and Romeo + Juliet. For his portrayal of Thomas Cole in the 1995 independent film Smoke, Harold Perrineau received the Independent Spirit Award nomination under the Best Supporting Male category.

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Lamorne Morris
(Actor and Comedian )
Lamorne Morris
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Birthdate: August 14, 1983
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Lamorne Morris began his career with the BET shows HotWyred and 106 & Park. He gained game with his Teen Choice Award-nominated role of Winston in New Girl. He has appeared in many FunnyorDie shorts, in the docu-drama Valley of the Boom, and as Keef Knight in the series Woke.

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David Robinson
(Basketball player)
David Robinson
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 6, 1965
Birthplace: Key West, Florida, United States
Height: 7'1" (216 cm)
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Khris Middleton
(Basketball player)
Khris Middleton
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 12, 1991
Birthplace: Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Height: 6'7" (201 cm)
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Tyrod Taylor
(American football quarterback)
Tyrod Taylor
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 3, 1989
Birthplace: Hampton, Virginia, United States
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)