One of the highest-earning authors in the contemporary world, James Patterson is the writer of many mystery fictions which sold records copie globally. Born to working-class parents of Irish-origin, the American writer whose thriller novels include Alex Cross and Michael Bennett series is also a philanthropist and contributes to promoting reading. He founded the James Patterson PageTurner Awards.
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James Patterson
(American Author Known for His Thrillers, Mysteries and Romance Novels)
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: March 22, 1947
Sun Sign: Aries
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Erica Mena
(Actress and TV Personality Known for Her Reality Show ‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’)
Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities
Birthdate: November 8, 1987
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Erica Mena is an American TV personality best known for appearing in Love & Hip Hop: New York. A former video vixen, Mena first gained notoriety when she started appearing in various music videos for artists like Akon, Fabolous, and Chris Brown. Apart from being a TV personality, Mena is also an author; she has written a couple of autobiographies.
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Saul Williams
(Singer, Musician, Poet)
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William S. Hart
(Actor)
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Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities
Birthdate: December 6, 1864
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: June 23, 1946
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Thomas Vonn
(American Former Alpine Ski Racer)
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George Inness
(American Landscape Painter)
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Andrew Jackson Downing
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John W. Collins
(American Chess Master, Author and Teacher)
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Charles Louis Kades
(Soldier)
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