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2012
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Lookalike of the Week: Acting Alike
April 26, 2012 by Kayla AriasYou might have caught yourself watching 12 Angry Men (1957) and thought, 'Hmm, I've seen this guy somewhere recently... on How I Met Your Mother!" After quickly realizing that's not the case, you were then convinced that Lee J. Cobb and Jason Segel must...
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- In these groups:
- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Actors
Lee J. Cobb
Film Actor, Theater Actor / 1911 - 1976
Actor Lee J. Cobb had roles in some eighty movies. Despite his success in Hollywood, he was probably most proud of his stage work in Death of a Salesman.
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Actors
Jason Segel
Film Actor, Television Actor / 1980 -
A comedic actor, Jason Segel has appeared on television and in such films as Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Bad Teacher and The Muppets.
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Magic Johnson and Larry Bird's Rivalry
April 12, 2012 by Josh MapesThe rivalry between basketball legends Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Larry Bird first garnered national attention during the 1979 NCAA National Championship. Johnson...
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Sci-Fi Fantasy Writers & Their Imaginary Worlds
April 25, 2012 by Eudie PakYou don't necessarily have to be a nerd to like magic, dragons, make-believe languages, barbarian kings, and unicorns...well, okay, so maybe we're lying. Regardless...
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- Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers
- Famous Academics
- Famous Linguists
J.R.R. Tolkien
Linguist, Author / 1892 - 1973
J.R.R. Tolkien is an internationally renowned fantasy writer. He is best known for authoring The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
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- Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Fiction Authors
C.S. Lewis
Journalist, Author / 1898 - 1963
C.S. Lewis was a prolific Irish writer and scholar best known for his Chronicles of Narnia fantasy series as well as his pro-Christian texts.
- In these groups:
- Famous Scottish People
- Famous Children's Authors
- Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers
J.M. Barrie
Author, Playwright / 1860 - 1937
Sir James Matthew Barrie was a Scottish dramatist, best known for writing the play Peter Pan.
- 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.
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Hedy Lamarr: Inventive Actress
April 23, 2012 by Libby O'ConnellAt her birth in 1913, Hedy Lamarr was named Hedwig Eva Maria by her parents, Emil and Gertrude Kiesler, a prosperous Jewish couple in Vienna, as the days of the...
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- Numerous Nuptials
- Name Changers
- Famous Scorpios
Hedy Lamarr
Film Actor, Pin-up / 1913 - 2000
Extraordinarily beautiful, Hedy Lamarr was a Austrian-American actress during MGM's "Golden Age."
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Famous Tax Evaders
April 11, 2012 by Leila Taha“Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and...
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- Infamous Mobsters
- Ugly Inside and Out
- Famous Capricorns
Al Capone
Organized Crime Boss / 1899 - 1947
A child from an Italian immigrant family, Al Capone (a.k.a. 'Scarface') rose to infamy as the leader of the Chicago mafia during the Prohibition era.
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- Tax Truants
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous People Born in 1920
Leona Helmsley
Business Leader / 1920 - 2007
Leona Helmsley was a New York real estate tycoon whose legal troubles were as well known as her successes.
- In these groups:
- Vampires
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Onscreen Superheroes
Wesley Snipes
Film Actor / 1962 -
Wesley Snipes is an actor known for his action roles in such films as Blade and Passenger 57 and for his trouble with the law over unpaid taxes.
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- Country Music Outlaws
- Country Legends
- USO Entertainers
Willie Nelson
Animal Rights Activist, Songwriter, Singer / 1933 -
Willie Nelson is a country singer and songwriter best known for hit songs including “Crazy” and “On the Road Again.”
Sophia Loren
Film Actress, Television Actress, Pin-up / 1934 -
Sophia Loren is an Academy Award-winning Italian actress. A striking beauty, Loren is often listed among the world's all time most attractive women.
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Plants & Animals Named After Celebrities
April 20, 2012 by Eudie PakSometimes it’s just not enough to have a street, a building or even a day named after you when you’re famous. The real test to achieving immortality is when your name has crossed over species.
In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, we've culled through...
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- 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:
- Famous Arians
- Famous People Named Hugh
- Famous People Born in 1926
Hugh Hefner
Entrepreneur / 1926 -
Hugh Hefner created the adult entertainment magazine Playboy. Today, the Playboy brand includes an extensive publishing, TV and internet empire.
- In these groups:
- USO Entertainers
- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Taureans
Stephen Colbert
Comedian, Talk Show Host / 1964 -
Comedian and talk show host Stephen Colbert was a mock news correspondent on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show before hosting his own spin-off, The Colbert Show.
Beyoncé Knowles
Film Actress, Entrepreneur, Singer / 1981 -
Beyoncé Knowles is a multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning recording artist who's acclaimed for her thrilling vocals, videos and live shows.
- In these groups:
- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Real Life Leading Ladies
Helen Mirren
Actress / 1945 -
Helen Mirren is a revered, award-winning actress who’s film and TV work includes Prime Suspect, Caligula, Shadowboxer, Elizabeth I and The Queen.

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