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June 2012
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10 Primetime Soap Stars We Love to Hate
June 13, 2012 by Josh MapesAny great soap opera needs a great villain. While viewers may identify more with the protagonist, the villains in a serial drama always spice things up, cause trouble, and make it more fun to watch. From tongue lashings to catfights, underhanded tricks...
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- In these groups:
- Primetime Soap Stars
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Actors
Larry Hagman
Theater Actor, Television Actor, Television Producer / 1931 - 2012
Larry Hagman starred opposite Barbara Eden on the sitcom I Dream of Jeannie and played J.R. Ewing on the primetime drama Dallas.
- In these groups:
- Numerous Nuptials
- Beatty's Babes
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
Joan Collins
Film Actress, Television Actress / 1933 -
Actress Joan Collins played Alexis Carrington Colby, the vicious, vengeful ex-wife of patriarch Blake Carrington, on Aaron Spelling’s prime-time drama Dynasty.
- In these groups:
- Celebrity Bookings
- Celebrity Golfers
- Primetime Soap Stars
Heather Locklear
Television Actress, Pin-up / 1961 -
Actress Heather Locklear was on the television series C.H.I.P.S, Dynasty, T.J. Hooker, Melrose Place and Sin City. She was also in the movie Firestarter.
- In these groups:
- Famous Moms
- Primetime Soap Stars
- Famous Arians
Marcia Cross
Television Actress / 1962 -
Marcia Cross is best known for her role in Desperate Housewives as Bree Van De Kamp, opposite Terri Hatcher and Eva Longoria.
- In these groups:
- Where Are They Now
- Hotheads
- Bewitching Women
Shannen Doherty
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress, Television Producer, Writer / 1971 -
Shannen Doherty is best known for her roles as Heather Duke in the film Heathers and on TV as Brenda in Beverly Hills, 90210 and as Prue in Charmed.
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- Breast Cancer Survivors
- USO Entertainers
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
Diahann Carroll
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress, Singer / 1935 -
Diahann Carroll is an actress of stage, screen and TV known for her show Julia and films such as I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
- In these groups:
- Name Changers
- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Primetime Soap Stars
Jane Wyman
Actress / 1917 - 2007
Jane Wyman was a Academy Award-winning American screen actress who was also Ronald Reagan's first wife.
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Hotheads
- Vegans
Alec Baldwin
Animal Rights Activist, Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor / 1958 -
American film, television and theater actor Alec Baldwin stars on the sitcom 30 Rock, for which he received Golden Globes and an Emmy Award.
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Photo of the Week: The Ballerina, The Defector, and The Princess
June 11, 2012 by Julien McNabThe producers at BIO.com review hundreds of photos of famous figures each week, from award-winning actors and popular singers, to headliners and scandal-makers...
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Henry Hill, Goodfellas Mobster, Dead at 69
June 13, 2012 by Eudie PakMobster Henry Hill, the inspiration behind Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas (1990), died yesterday in Los Angeles from an undisclosed illness, reports TMZ. He was 69...
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- Infamous Mobsters
- Famous Geminis
- Famous People Named Henry
Henry Hill
Organized Crime Boss / 1943 - 2012
Henry Hill was a member of the Lucchese crime family who became a federal informant, inspiring the Martin Scorsese movie Goodfellas.
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Margaret Thatcher: The Personality and Politics of The Iron Lady
June 12, 2012 by Kim GilmoreOn May 14, 1979, Margaret Thatcher appeared on the cover of Time magazine with the title “Britain’s Fighting Lady.” She was Britain’s first female prime minister...
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Margaret Thatcher
Prime Minister / 1925 - 2013
The first female prime minister of Britain, Margaret Thatcher was a controversial figurehead of conservative ideology during her time in office.
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The E.T. Cast: Where Are They Now?
June 9, 2012 by Eudie PakThirty years ago today, Steven Spielberg released his sci-fi, tearjerker adventure flick, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, which became the highest grossing film for...
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- 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.
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- Scream Queens
- Actors Turned Directors
- Where Are They Now
Drew Barrymore
Film Actress, Director, Producer, Model, Screenwriter / 1975 -
Actress Drew Barrymore gained early fame as a child star. She later struggled with substance abuse and notoriety, before re-emerging as a talented actress and producer.
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Lookalike of the Week: The Big Apples
June 12, 2012 by Kayla AriasAnthony Bourdain's career took off after his article "Don't Read Before Eating This" appeared in the New Yorker back in 1997. Since then he has gained popularity as a bestselling author, TV personality, and a superb chef. His lookalike, Elliott Gould...
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- Ocean's Eleven Members
- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Virgoans
Elliott Gould
Actor / 1938 -
Actor Elliott Gould starred in the original M*A*S*H movie, married Barbra Streisand, and is one of Ocean's Eleven (2001 version).
- In these groups:
- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Chefs
Anthony Bourdain
Chef / 1956 -
Chef, TV host, author. Chef Anthony Bourdain moved out of the kitchen to become a bestselling author and TV personality, gaining wider fame with his unique culinary worldview.

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