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July 2012
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Morgan Freeman Drops $1 Million for Obama, Chick-fil-A Chief Is Anti-Gay Marriage
July 20, 2012 by Eudie PakBiography.com's "Week in Review" highlights interesting people who've made the news this past week—thanks to their endeavors, big ideas, triumphs, importance in history, or magnanimous gaffes. While there were many people to choose from this week, here...
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- In these groups:
- Screen Presidents
- Best Supporting Actor Oscar Winners
- Celebrity Aviators
Morgan Freeman
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Producer / 1937 -
Respected actor Morgan Freeman has appeared in such films as Driving Miss Daisy, The Shawshank Redemption, Million Dollar Baby, Unforgiven and Batman Begins.
- In these groups:
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Actresses
- Famous People Born in 1972
Sofia Vergara
Actress / 1972 -
Sofia Vergara starred in the Tyler Perry films Meet the Browns (2008) and Madea Goes to Jail (2009). She is also known for playing Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on ABC's Modern Family, which premiered in 2009.
- In these groups:
- Female Talk Show Hosts
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Talk Show Hosts
Chelsea Handler
Comedian, Talk Show Host / 1975 -
With her late-night talk show, Chelsea Lately, Chelsea Handler became one of the most-watched women in comedy.
- In these groups:
- Celebrities With Court-side Seats
- Eagle Scouts
- Best Director Oscar Winners
Steven Spielberg
Director, Producer / 1946 -
Academy Award-winning filmmaker, director and producer Steven Spielberg's films include Jaws, The Color Purple and Schindler's List.
- In these groups:
- Famous Fathers
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- Famous Lefties
Barack Obama
Lawyer, U.S. President, U.S. Representative / 1961 -
Barack Obama is the 44th and current president of the United States, and the first African American to serve as U.S. president. First elected to the presidency in 2008, he won a second term in 2012.
- In these groups:
- Silver Foxes
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Animal Rights Activists
Bill Maher
Animal Rights Activist, Comedian, Talk Show Host / 1956 -
Bill Maher is an American comedian, talk show host and political commentator.
Kim Kardashian
Reality Television Star / 1980 -
Kim Kardashian is a model, actress, entrepreneur, socialite and star of the reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
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Gene Kelly Centennial: Widow Patricia W. Kelly Shares Intimate Memories
July 25, 2012 by Eudie PakAs we’re getting closer to legendary Hollywood dancer Gene Kelly’s centennial, the Film Society of Lincoln Center in New York is honoring him with its series, Invitation...
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- In these groups:
- Famous Irish-Americans
- Actors Turned Directors
- Honorary Oscar Recipients
Gene Kelly
Film Actor, Dancer / 1912 - 1996
Gene Kelly was a dancer whose athletic style transformed the movie musical and did much to change the American public's conception of male dancers.
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Andy Griffith Dead at 86
July 3, 2012 by Eudie PakAndy Griffith, the actor famously known for his eponymous 1960s TV comedy, The Andy Griffith Show, and later for his mystery series, Matlock, died Tuesday at the...
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Andy Griffith
Actor, Talk Show Host / 1926 - 2012
Andy Griffith is an actor and singer best known for his 1960s starring role in The Andy Griffith Show. He later returned to TV in the drama Matlock.
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Nelson Mandela's Birthday and Biography: A Timeline of Events
July 17, 2012 by Kim Gilmore“As I have said, the first thing is to be honest with yourself. You can never have an impact on society if you have not changed yourself... Great peacemakers are...
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- In these groups:
- U.N. Goodwill Ambassadors
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- Famous Cancerians
Nelson Mandela
Civil Rights Activist, World Leader, Journalist / 1918 -
Nelson Mandela became the first black president of South Africa in 1994. A symbol of global peacemaking, he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.
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Celebrity-Owned Travel Attractions
July 2, 2012 by Leila TahaSummer is traditionally a time for road trips, camping and lounging by the shore. But travelers seeking a more A-list getaway can spend their vacation time at high-profile...
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- In these groups:
- Country Legends
- Influential Female Musicians of the 1960s
- Bluegrass Musicians
Dolly Parton
Songwriter, Singer / 1946 -
Country music queen Dolly Parton is a cultural icon whose voluptuous figure and powerful voice made her popular on both stage and screen.
Kim Kardashian
Reality Television Star / 1980 -
Kim Kardashian is a model, actress, entrepreneur, socialite and star of the reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
- In these groups:
- Famous Fathers
- Best Director Oscar Winners
- Best Screenplay Oscar Winners
Francis Ford Coppola
Director, Producer, Screenwriter / 1939 -
Director, producer and screenwriter Francis Ford Coppola is best known for creating The Godfather film series starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino.
Justin Timberlake
Film Actor, Singer / 1981 -
Singer Justin Timberlake got his start on The New Mickey Mouse Club and made it big with boy band 'N Sync, before becoming a solo singer and budding actor.
- In these groups:
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Musical Monikers
- Name Changers
Jay-Z
Entrepreneur, Music Producer, Rapper / 1969 -
Rapper and hip-hop entrepreneur Jay-Z has won Grammy Awards, helmed Def Jam Records, created a clothing line, and married Beyoncé Knowles.
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Barney Frank Marries His Partner, Deepak Chopra Interviews a Guido
July 13, 2012 by Eudie PakBiography.com's "Week in Review" highlights interesting people who've made the news this past week—thanks to their endeavors, big ideas, triumphs, importance in history, or magnanimous gaffes. While there were many people to choose from this week, here...
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- In these groups:
- Famous Arians
- Famous Congressional Representatives
- Famous People Born in 1940
Barney Frank
U.S. Representative / 1940 -
Barney Frank is the first U.S. Congressman to voluntarily announce his homosexuality. He is also known for his work on the 2008 American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act.
- In these groups:
- Reggae Artists
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Singers
Bob Marley
Songwriter, Singer / 1945 - 1981
Jamaican singer, musician and songwriter Bob Marley served as a world ambassador for reggae music and sold more than 20 million records throughout his career—making him the first international superstar to emerge from the so-called Third World.
- In these groups:
- Name Changers
- Mysterious Deaths
- Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner
Natalie Wood
Film Actress / 1938 - 1981
Actress Natalie Wood starred in the films Rebel Without a Cause with James Dean and in West Side Story as Maria. She drowned during a boating trip in 1981.
Deepak Chopra
Doctor, Journalist / 1947 -
An expert in the field of mind-body healing, Deepak Chopra is a world-renowned speaker and author on the subject of alternative medicine.
- In these groups:
- Generous Donors
- Famous Leos
- Famous Philanthropists
Melinda Gates
Business Leader, Philanthropist / 1964 -
Melinda Gates, wife of Microsoft founder Bill Gates, is co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which strives to improve global health and education.
