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October 2012
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Elvis Presley: Can't Help Falling Out of Love
October 11, 2012 by Andrew CannizzaroThe 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. While we're digging through these archives, we often come across amazing photos that we're...
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- In these groups:
- Elvis and Priscilla Presley
- Pucker Uppers
- Celebrity Enlistees
Elvis Presley
Film Actor, Singer / 1935 - 1977
Musician and actor Elvis Presley endured rapid fame in the mid-1950s—on the radio, TV and the silver screen—and continues to be one of the biggest names in rock 'n' roll.
- In these groups:
- Elvis and Priscilla Presley
- Pucker Uppers
- Famous Lookalikes
Priscilla Presley
Film Actress, Television Actress, Entrepreneur / 1945 -
Priscilla Presley is an American businesswoman and actress, best known for marrying Elvis Presley, with whom she had daughter Lisa Marie Presley.
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Presidential Debate Gets the (Big) Bird, J.K. Rowling Tops Bestsellers
October 5, 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...
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
Film Actor, Governor / 1947 -
Arnold Schwarzenegger first gained fame as a body builder, using that as a launching point to become a huge Hollywood star and, later, the governor of California.
- In these groups:
- Famous Irish-Americans
- Who Is On Your Money
- U.S. Presidents
Ulysses S. Grant
U.S. President / 1822 - 1885
Ulysses S. Grant was U.S. general and commander of the Union armies during the late years of the American Civil War, and 18th president of the United States.
- In these groups:
- Rags to Riches
- Famous Children's Authors
- Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers
J.K. Rowling
Author / 1965 -
J.K. Rowling is the creator of the Harry Potter fantasy series, one of the most popular book and film franchises in history.
- 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:
- 2012 Presidential Hopefuls
- 2012 Election Candidates
- Candidates Eating
Mitt Romney
Governor / 1947 -
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney made a run for the Republican nomination in the 2008 presidential election, losing to John McCain. He made another run for the presidency in 2012, but was defeated by President Barack Obama.
- In these groups:
- Famous Leos
- Famous Singers
- Famous Songwriters and Composers
Kenny Rogers
Songwriter, Singer / 1938 -
Singer-songwriter Kenny Rogers is a crossover artist, enjoying enormous success on both the country music and pop music charts.
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R.L. Stine Talks New Book, 'Red Rain'
October 10, 2012 by Jackie NashBeloved horror author R.L. Stine, who became famous for his scary kids' series in the 1990s, is still giving us Goosebumps. Fans who have grown up with Stine's popular...
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- In these groups:
- Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers
- Famous Leos
- Famous Poets
Ray Bradbury
Author, Poet / 1920 - 2012
American fantasy and horror author Ray Bradbury is best known for his novels Fahrenheit 451, The Illustrated Man and The Martian Chronicles.
- In these groups:
- Celebrity Enlistees
- Famous Military Veterans
- Famous Capricorns
Rod Serling
Anti-War Activist, Television Personality, Author, Screenwriter / 1924 - 1975
Emmy Award–winning television and film writer Rod Serling created and hosted the sci-fi fantasy series The Twilight Zone and co-wrote Planet of the Apes.
- In these groups:
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Illustrators
- Famous Artists
James Thurber
Illustrator, Author / 1894 - 1961
James Thurber was an American cartoonist best known for his contributions to The New Yorker magazine.
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Scary Celebrity Close Up: Roger Corman, The B-Movie King
October 9, 2012 by B. MyintIf you’re like me, the end of the summer movie season means it’ll be at least nine months before your next chance to see a superhero on the big screen trading deathblows...
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- In these groups:
- Celebrity Enlistees
- Famous Military Veterans
- Honorary Oscar Recipients
Roger Corman
Actor, Director, Producer / 1926 -
Roger Corman is a film director and producer who helmed B-Movie classics and helped launch the careers of James Cameron, John Sayles, Ron Howard and others.
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James Bond Day: The Ties That Bond, James Bond
October 5, 2012 by Leanne FrenchToday the world is celebrating the super suave British spy who needs only one introduction: Bond…James Bond. Yes, it’s Global James Bond Day which marks the 50th...
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- In these groups:
- Famous Scottish People
- Rags to Riches
- Best Supporting Actor Oscar Winners
Sean Connery
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Producer / 1930 -
Oscar-winning Scottish actor Sean Connery played "007" in the first James Bond spy movies. He also played the Indiane Jones's father in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
- In these groups:
- James Bond Actors
- Cast of Doctor Who
- Famous Arians
Timothy Dalton
Film Actor / 1946 -
Timothy Dalton is a versatile stage and film actor. He succeeded Roger Moore in the James Bond franchise in the 1980s and played Prince Barin in Flash Gordon.
Roger Moore
Film Actor, Television Actor, Producer, Philanthropist / 1927 -
Roger Moore is a British actor best known for his role as James Bond in seven films from 1973-'85.
- In these groups:
- Irish Eyes
- James Bond Actors
- Famous Taureans
Pierce Brosnan
Animal Rights Activist, Environmental Activist, Anti-War Activist, Film Actor, Television Actor, Producer / 1953 -
Irish actor Pierce Brosnan is best known for his recurring role as British spy James Bond in the popular James Bond film series.
- In these groups:
- Hollywood Heartthrobs
- Famous Action Movie Stars
- James Bond Actors
Daniel Craig
Film Actor, Theater Actor / 1968 -
Daniel Craig is an English actor who has played a wide varity of roles but is best known for playing the most recent incarnation of James Bond.
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Modern Explorers
October 8, 2012 by B. MyintIn a world where a GPS can fit in your back pocket, and a satellite image of virtually every nook on earth is just a few clicks away, you would think the age of exploration is over. Yet a number of men and women have managed to tap into their inner Magellan...
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- In these groups:
- Best Director Oscar Winners
- Best Picture Oscar Winners
- Famous Leos
James Cameron
Director, Producer / 1954 -
Oscar-winning director James Cameron is best known for the highly acclaimed, box-office hits Aliens (1986), Titanic (1997) and Avatar (2009).
- In these groups:
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Explorers
- People Who Set World Records
Reinhold Messner
Explorer / 1944 -
Explorer and mountaineer Reinhold Messner is famous for making the first solo ascent of Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen.
- In these groups:
- Tech Giants
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Inventors
Elon Musk
Entrepreneur, Engineer, Explorer, Inventor / 1971 -
Elon Musk is an entrepreneur known for co-founding Tesla Motors, X.com—which later became PayPal—and SpaceX, the last of which launched a landmark commercial spacecraft on May 22, 2012.

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