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September 2012
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Einstein's Brain Gets an App, Glee Bashes Britney Spears?
September 28, 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...
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- In these groups:
- Hair-Raising Dudes
- Famous Lefties
- Tech Giants
Albert Einstein
Physicist / 1879 - 1955
Albert Einstein was a German-born physicist who developed the theory of relativity. He is considered the most influential physicist of the 20th century.
Britney Spears
Singer, Television Personality / 1981 -
Britney Spears has been one of the most successful—and sometimes controversial—solo acts in popular music. More recently, she began hosting The X Factor.
- In these groups:
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Lawyers
- Famous Television Personalities
Ann Coulter
Lawyer, Radio Personality, Television Personality, Journalist / 1961 -
Conservative commentator Ann Coulter has insulted Jews, 9/11 widows and a variety of Democratic politicians, yet she continues to have a loyal fan base.
- In these groups:
- Mysterious Deaths
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous People Named Jimmy
Jimmy Hoffa
Activist / 1913 - 1975
Jimmy Hoffa was became a labor organizer in the 1930s, rising in the Teamsters Union during the next two decades until he reached the office of president.
- In these groups:
- Olympic 2012 Athletes
- Hottest Olympic Athletes
- Famous Leos
Kerri Walsh-Jennings
Athlete / 1978 -
Kerri Walsh-Jennings is a professional beach volleyball player and three-time Olympic gold medalist. She is the longtime competitive partner of Misty May-Treanor.
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James Dean the Giant Remembered
September 24, 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...
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- 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.
Elizabeth Taylor
Film Actress / 1932 - 2011
Actress Elizabeth Taylor starred in films like Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Butterfield 8, but was just as famous for her violet eyes and scandalous love life.
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Famous Movie Teachers
September 27, 2012 by Eudie PakTest, test, test…In anticipation of the controversial movie-teacher flick Won’t Back Down, which premieres in U.S. theaters on Friday, we made a list of movie teachers...
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- Name Changers
- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
Anne Bancroft
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress / 1931 - 2005
Anne Bancroft was an Oscar Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress famous for her roles in The Miracle Worker and The Graduate. She was married to comedian and film director Mel Brooks.
- 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:
- Bewitching Women
- Onscreen Superheroes
- Batman Villains
Michelle Pfeiffer
Film Actress, Television Actress / 1958 -
Michelle Pfeiffer is an American actress known for her film roles in Scarface, The Fabulous Baker Boys and Batman Returns.
- In these groups:
- Vegans
- USO Entertainers
- Best Supporting Actor Oscar Winners
Robin Williams
Actor, Comedian / 1951 -
Actor and comedian Robin Williams is known for his fast-paced, improvisational performance style, and for his performances in films like Good Will Hunting and Dead Poets Society.
- In these groups:
- Famous Movie Teachers
- Famous Leos
- Famous Actresses
Viola Davis
Film Actress, Theater Actress / 1965 -
Viola Davis has earned raves for such films as Doubt and The Help, and for such Broadway plays as King Hedley II and Fences.
- In these groups:
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Actresses
- Famous Film Actresses
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Film Actress / 1977 -
Maggie Gyllenhaal is an actress known for roles in small films and for her leading-lady role in The Dark Night. -
Unforgettably Awkward Presidential Moments
September 26, 2012 by Jackie NashLet's face it: These days, Americans are keen on remembering presidents' gaffes just as much as as their accolades. And considering the social media surge of the...
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- Failed Assassinations
- Actors Turned Politicians
- Famous Irish-Americans
Ronald Reagan
Film Actor, Television Actor, U.S. President, U.S. Governor / 1911 - 2004
President Ronald Reagan helped redefine the purpose of government and pressured the Soviet Union to end the Cold War. He solidified the conservative agenda for decades after his presidency.
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- Candidates Eating
- U.S. Presidents
- Famous Virgoans
Lyndon B. Johnson
U.S. President, U.S. Vice President / 1908 - 1973
Lyndon B. Johnson was elected vice president of the U.S. in 1960 and became the 36th president in 1963, following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
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- Celebrity Aviators
- Candidates with Babies
- Celebrity Death Hoaxes
George H.W. Bush
Diplomat, U.S. President, U.S. Vice President, U.S. Representative / 1924 -
The 41st president of the United States, George H.W. Bush served as vice president under Ronald Reagan. He is the father of George W. Bush, the 43rd president.
- In these groups:
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Kentucky Derby Hats
- The British Royal Family
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen / 1926 -
Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain was crowned in 1953. Her 60 years on the throne was celebrated in June 2012, with the Diamond Jubilee.
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Mitt Romney's 47 Percent Problem, Jesus Had a Wife?
September 21, 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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- 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.
Jesus Christ
Biblical Figure / 6 - 30
Jesus founded Christianity, one of the world’s most influential religions. His teachings and life are recorded in the Bible’s New Testament and emulated by Christians all over the world.
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- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Cast of Friends
- Sparks On The Set
Jennifer Aniston
Television Actress / 1969 -
Jennifer Aniston won the hearts of TV viewers as Rachel on the NBC sitcom Friends. The show ran for 10 seasons.
- In these groups:
- Notable Female Leaders
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- Famous Geminis
Aung San Suu Kyi
Activist, Political Leader / 1945 -
Aung San Suu Kyi is an opposition leader in her home country of Myanmar and the winner of the 1991 Nobel Prize for Peace.
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H. G. Wells vs. William Daniels
September 26, 2012 by Kayla AriasH. G. Wells was a well known author whose works include The Time Machine and War of the Worlds. He was less famously known for his time as a teacher at the Henley House School (where he taught author A. A. Milne). William Daniels is well known for his...
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- In these groups:
- Famous Lefties
- Famous Lookalikes
- Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers
H.G. Wells
Author / 1866 - 1946
H.G. Wells was a writer of science-fiction works—including The Time Machine and War of the Worlds—who had a great influence on our vision of the future.
