June Carter Cash
Famous Fiction Authors
Donna Summer
Angelina Jolie
My Ghost Story
I Survived
Babe Ruth
Johnny Cash
Georgia O'Keefe
I Survived
bio.Now
bio.Now
Fascinating people making headlines.
News Archive
May 2012
(32 posts)
-
Celebrity Race Car Drivers
May 27, 2012 by Leila TahaDo you have the need for speed? May 27th is one of the biggest days on the auto racing calendar. The Indianapolis 500, a race that draws over 400,000 people, is called "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing." You can bet that in addition to the world's most...
Post a commentalso in this article
- In these groups:
- Hollywood Heartthrobs
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Creepy Actors
Stephen Moyer
Television Actor / 1969 -
Stephen Moyer is best known for his portrayal of seductive vampire Bill Compton on HBO's hit show True Blood.
- In these groups:
- Automobile Accident Victims
- Celebrities and Their Fast Cars
- Famous Dropouts
James Dean
Film Actor / 1931 - 1955
Actor and cultural icon James Dean starred in East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause and Giant. He was killed in a tragic car accident at age 24.
- In these groups:
- Generous Donors
- Honorary Oscar Recipients
- Famous Taureans
George Lucas
Filmmaker / 1944 -
George Lucas directed the Star Wars films and Indiana Jones movies, both of which took on a cult-like following.
- In these groups:
- Celebrity Enlistees
- Sparks On The Set
- Best Actor Oscar Winners
Paul Newman
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Race Car Driver, Entrepreneur / 1925 - 2008
Paul Newman came to be known as one of the finest actors of his time. He also started the Newman's Own food company, which donates all profits to charity.
- In these groups:
- Hollywood Heartthrobs
- Famous TV Doctors
- Famous Capricorns
Patrick Dempsey
Film Actor, Television Actor / 1966 -
American actor & high school dropout Patrick Dempsey is best known for his role as Dr. Derek Shepherd on the hit medical drama Grey's Anatomy.
-
Remembering The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962-1992)
May 21, 2012 by Kim Gilmore“Heeeeeerre’s Johnny!” For decades, TV viewers waited for this rousing introduction by sidekick Ed McMahon, who announced the talk show host in grand style each...
also in this article
- In these groups:
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Celebrity Enlistees
- Famous Scorpios
Johnny Carson
Talk Show Host / 1925 - 2005
One of television's best known personalities, Johnny Carson hosted "The Tonight Show" for 30 years. His farewell show in 1992 drew 50 million viewers.
- In these groups:
- Celebrity Enlistees
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Game Show Hosts
Ed McMahon
Comedian, Game Show Host / 1923 - 2009
Ed McMahon was the announcer on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, made famous through his banter and his opening introduction, 'Heeeere's Johnny!'
-
Guest Contributor
John Wayne: Wild Cowboy at Heart
May 23, 2012 by Scott CoopersteinFor us at Bio.com, May has been a celebration of American West legends—both historical and cinematic. And when it comes to the Hollywood cowboy, Marion Mitchell...
also in this article
- In these groups:
- Famous Irish-Americans
- Best Actor Oscar Winners
- Notable Wild West Film Actors
John Wayne
Film Actor / 1907 - 1979
John Wayne, one of the most popular film actors of the twentieth century, remains a popular American icon to this day. -
Lookalike of the Week: Eldest Son
May 22, 2012 by Kayla AriasMillard Fillmore was the 13th President of the United States, and Alec Baldwin is an actor and political activist. Both have had their share of ups and downs on...
also in this article
- In these groups:
- Famous Lookalikes
- U.S. Presidents
- Famous Capricorns
Millard Fillmore
U.S. President / 1800 - 1874
Millard Fillmore is best known for assuming the presidency after the death of Zachary Taylor, becoming the 13th U.S. president.
- In these groups:
- Famous Lookalikes
- Hotheads
- Vegans
Alec Baldwin
Animal Rights Activist, Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor / 1958 -
American movie, television and theater actor Alec Baldwin is the star of the sitcom 30 Rock, for which he received Golden Globes and an Emmy.
-
Photo of the Week: Are You Having a Laugh?
May 21, 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...
also in this article
- In these groups:
- Notable Female Leaders
- The British Royal Family
- Famous Geminis
Queen Victoria
Political Leader, Queen / 1819 - 1901
Queen Victoria was queen of Great Britain from 1837 to 1901—the longest reign of any other British monarch in history.
-
Outlaws of the Wild West
May 21, 2012 by Leila TahaThe Wild West is a part of history that never stops fascinating us. A vast expanse of land free from the law and order of the rest of the country, the Old West was truly wild. The larger-than-life characters who ruled the West took full advantage of its...
also in this article
- In these groups:
- Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
- Wild West
- Name Changers
Butch Cassidy
Thief / 1866 - 1909
Outlaw Butch Cassidy, also known as Robert Leroy Parker, partnered with the Sundance Kid to rob banks and trains in the early 1900s.
- In these groups:
- Wild West
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous People Born in Illinois
Wyatt Earp
Police Officer / 1848 - 1929
Wyatt Earp was a frontiersman, marshal and gambler. After moving to Tombstone, Arizona, he got into a feud, which ended in a gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
- In these groups:
- Wild West
- Famous Irish-Americans
- Name Changers
Billy the Kid
Criminal / 1859 - 1881
Billy the Kid is best known for his time as a thief and gunfighter, constantly on the run from law enforcement.
