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Andrew Cannizzaro
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Andrew Cannizzaro is an Associate Producer for BIO.com. If he had the chance, he would have liked to travel to Jurassic Park with Steven Spielberg for both the dinosaurs and the filmmaking experience (but mostly for the dinosaurs).
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Mr. T: Happy Birthday, 'Sucka!'
May 21, 2013 by Andrew CannizzaroPost a commentThe 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:
- Celebrity Enlistees
- Soul Train Guests
- Famous Black Athletes
Mr. T
Film Actor, Television Actor, Athlete, Reality Television Star / 1952 -
Actor and professional wrestler Mr. T, known for his mohawk and gold chains, starred in 1980s TV programs like The A-Team and Mister T.
Boy George
Singer / 1961 -
Boy George a flamboyant, androgynous British singer who once fronted the band Culture Club. -
Joan of Arc: Symbol of Freedom
April 29, 2013 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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- Famous Lefties
- Famous Military Leaders
- Famous French People
Joan of Arc
Warrior / 1412 - 1431
Martyr, saint and military leader Joan of Arc, acting under divine guidance, led the French army to victory over the British during the Hundred Years' War.
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Stevie Wonder: The Key of Life
May 13, 2013 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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- Apollo Legends
- Musical Monikers
- Name Changers
Stevie Wonder
Songwriter, Pianist, Singer / 1950 -
Stevie Wonder is an American musician and a former child prodigy who became one of the most creative musical figures of the late 20th century. His hit songs include "Living in the City," "Boogie on a Reggae Woman" and "Isn't She Lovely."
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Post-Presidential Hobbies
April 26, 2013 by Andrew CannizzaroWith yesterday's dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, which brought together five U.S. presidents, we began to muse on these distinguished...
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- In these groups:
- 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.
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- Abigail and John Adams
- Founding Fathers
- U.S. Presidents
John Adams
U.S. President / 1735 - 1826
John Adams was a Founding Father, the first vice president of the United States and the second president. His son, John Quincy Adams, was the sixth president.
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Failed Assassinations
- Famous Irish-Americans
Andrew Jackson
Lawyer, Judge, U.S. President, U.S. Representative / 1767 - 1845
Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States. He is known for founding the Democratic Party and for his support of individual liberty.
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- Famous Military Veterans
- Who Is On Your Money
- U.S. Presidents
Dwight D. Eisenhower
General, U.S. President, Journalist / 1890 - 1969
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th president of the United States, promoted Atoms for Peace at the United Nations General Assembly in order to ease Cold War tensions.
- In these groups:
- Famous Irish-Americans
- Vegans
- Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
Bill Clinton
U.S. President, U.S. Governor / 1946 -
Bill Clinton was the 42nd president of the United States, and the second to be impeached. He oversaw the country's longest peacetime economic expansion.
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- Failed Assassinations
- Political Party Crashers
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
Theodore Roosevelt
Environmental Activist, Warrior, Governor, U.S. President / 1858 - 1919
A New York governor who became the 26th U.S. president, Theodore Roosevelt is remembered for his foreign policy, corporate reforms and ecological preservation.
- In these groups:
- Shorties with Authority
- Who Is On Your Money
- Founding Fathers
James Madison
U.S. President / 1751 - 1836
The fourth U.S. president, James Madison believed in a robust yet balanced federal government and is known as the "Father of the Constitution."
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Shel Silverstein: Adult Ideas in a Child's Language
May 7, 2013 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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- Famous Children's Authors
- Famous Libras
- Famous Illustrators
Shel Silverstein
Illustrator, Songwriter, Author, Poet / 1930 - 1999
Shel Silverstein was a poet and musician known for children’s books such as The Giving Tree and Where the Sidewalk Ends.
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The Blues Brothers: World Premiere
April 23, 2013 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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- Cast of Saturday Night Live
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Actors
John Belushi
Actor, Comedian / 1949 - 1982
John Belushi was an actor and comedian, one of the first performers on "Saturday Night Live" and one half of the Blues Brothers.
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- Cast of Saturday Night Live
- Screen Presidents
- Famous Lefties
Dan Aykroyd
Film Actor, Comedian, Screenwriter / 1952 -
Dan Aykroyd is a Canadian actor and comedian known for his performances on Saturday Night Live, and in the hit films The Blues Brothers and Ghostbusters.
- In these groups:
- Famous Leos
- Famous Film Directors
- Famous People Named John
John Landis
Director / 1950 -
A successful director, John Landis is best known for his comedies, which include National Lampoon’s Animal House, The Blues Brothers, and Trading Places.
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- Apollo Legends
- Influential Female Musicians of the 1960s
- Weight Loss Winners
Aretha Franklin
Singer / 1942 -
Multiple Grammy winner and "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin is known for such hits as "Respect," "Freeway of Love" and "I Say a Little Prayer."
- In these groups:
- African-American Biopics
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Famous Jazz Musicians
Ray Charles
Songwriter, Pianist, Singer / 1930 - 2004
Ray Charles was a pioneer of soul music, integrating R&B, gospel, pop and country to creat hits like "Unchain My Heart," "Hit the Road Jack" and "Georgia on My Mind." A blind genius, he is considered one of the greatest artists of all time.
- In these groups:
- Apollo Legends
- USO Entertainers
- Super Bowl Halftime Performers
James Brown
Activist, Dancer, Songwriter, Singer / 1933 - 2006
James Brown, the "Godfather of Soul," was a prolific singer, songwriter and bandleader, as well as one of the most iconic figures in funk and soul music from 1956 to 2006.

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