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Eudie Pak
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Eudie Pak is an Editorial Producer for BIO.com. If she had the chance, she'd travel back in time and have a few cocktails with Vivien Leigh and Katharine Hepburn.
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King Richard III's Body Found? Zoe Saldana-Nina Simone Casting Angers Blacks
September 14, 2012 by Eudie PakPost a commentBiography.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:
- Famous Libras
- Famous Kings
- Famous People Named Richard
Richard III
Political Leader, King / 1452 - 1485
Richard III was king of England for two turbulent years. He is best known for being accused of murdering his nephews to protect his throne.
- 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:
- Olympic 2012 Athletes
- Fashion Front Row
- Famous Taureans
Andy Murray
Tennis Player / 1987 -
Andy Murray is a three-time Grand Slam runner-up. He lost to rival Roger Federer at Wimbledon in 2012, but beat Federer at the 2012 Summer Olympics for the singles gold medal.
- In these groups:
- Celebrity Bookings
- Girl Scouts
- Famous Leos
Martha Stewart
Entrepreneur / 1941 -
Martha Stewart is an American media mogul best known for her television show and magazine, Martha Stewart Living.
- In these groups:
- Famous Libras
- Famous Chefs
- Famous People Born in 1959
Emeril Lagasse
Chef / 1959 -
Emeril Lagasse is a celebrity chef best known as the host of the television show Emeril Live, his lines of products and restaurants, and his catchphrases.
- In these groups:
- African-American Biopics
- Star Trek Stars
- Famous Geminis
Zoe Saldana
Actress, Model / 1978 -
Zoe Saldana is a trained dancer who's become a leading actress in Hollywood, having starred in blockbusters like Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Trek and Avatar.
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Celebrity Fashion Designers at Fashion Week
September 6, 2012 by Eudie PakWhen it comes to Hollywood these days, it’s commonplace to build an empire with one’s celebrity—and some actors, musicians, and even one or two socialites-turned-reality...
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- Famous Moms
- Famous Virgoans
- Reality TV Stars
Nicole Richie
Fashion Designer, Reality Television Star / 1981 -
Nicole Richie is the adopted daughter of Lionel Richie and the star of the 2003-2007 TV show The Simple Life.
- In these groups:
- Famous Moms
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Celebrities and Their Fast Cars
Katie Holmes
Actress / 1978 -
Actress Katie Holmes played Joey Potter on The WB teen drama Dawson's Creek from 1998 to 2003. She has a daughter with actor Tom Cruise.
Justin Timberlake
Film Actor, Singer / 1981 -
Singer Justin Timberlake got his start on The New Mickey Mouse Club and made it big with boy band 'N Sync, before becoming a solo singer and budding actor.
- In these groups:
- Celebrity Self-Imploders
- Hotheads
- Celebrity Death Hoaxes
Kanye West
Songwriter, Music Producer, Rapper, Singer / 1977 -
Kanye West is a Grammy-winning rapper and sought-after producer who is as well known for his outrageous statements as he is for his broad musical palette.
- In these groups:
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Spice Girls
- Cool Britannia - Cultural Icons: 1990s
Victoria Beckham
Entrepreneur, Fashion Designer, Model, Singer / 1974 -
Victoria Beckham is a fashion designer and singer chiefly known for her work with the Spice Girls and for being the wife of soccer star David Beckham.
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- Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
- Child Stars
- Fashion Front Row
Ashley Olsen
Actress / 1986 -
Ashley Olsen, along with her twin sister Mary-Kate, came to stardom as a baby on TV's Full House, then built a vast media and fashion empire by the age of 21.
- In these groups:
- Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
- Child Stars
- Fashion Front Row
Mary-Kate Olsen
Film Actress, Television Actress / 1986 -
Mary-Kate Olsen was one of the Olsen twins who became child stars on the sitcom Full House. The twins have a retail product line that makes billions.
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9/11 Anniversary 2012: Survival Stories Remembered
September 11, 2012 by Eudie PakToday marks the 11th anniversary of September 11th. As we respectfully pause and reflect on the almost 3,000 innocent lives lost on that day—from Shanksville, Pennsylvania...
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Bill Nye Blasts Creationism, Clint Eastwood Talks to Empty Chair
August 31, 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:
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Engineers
- Famous People Named Bill
Bill Nye
Engineer, Television Personality / 1955 -
Science educator Bill Nye is best known for hosting Bill Nye, the Science Guy, a PBS Kids show about science.
- In these groups:
- Famous Arians
- Famous Activists
- Famous People Born in 1949
Ann Romney
Activist / 1949 -
Ann Romney is the former first lady of Massachusetts and the wife of former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney.
Chris Christie
U.S. Governor / 1962 -
Chris Christie is best known for his combative style as the Republican governor of traditionally Democratic New Jersey.
- In these groups:
- Million-Dollar Ideas
- Female Talk Show Hosts
- Weight Loss Winners
Oprah Winfrey
Film Actress, Entrepreneur, Producer, Philanthropist, Talk Show Host, Television Producer / 1954 -
Billionaire Oprah Winfrey has hosted her own internationally popular talk show since 1986. She is also an actress, philanthropist, publisher, and producer.
- In these groups:
- Studio 54 Patrons
- Famous Pop Artists
- Famous Leos
Andy Warhol
Painter, Filmmaker / 1928 - 1987
Illustrator Andy Warhol was one of the most prolific and popular artists of his time, using both avant-garde and highly commercial sensibilities.
- In these groups:
- Actors Turned Politicians
- Actors Turned Directors
- Best Director Oscar Winners
Clint Eastwood
Actor, Director / 1930 -
Clint Eastwood has made his name as a popular TV and film actor. He went on to become a famed director, working on several Academy Award-winning films.
- In these groups:
- Eagle Scouts
- Famous Lefties
- Famous Leos
Neil Armstrong
Astronaut, Explorer, Pilot / 1930 - 2012
Astronaut, military pilot, and educator, Neil Armstrong made history on July 20, 1969, by becoming the first man to walk on the moon.
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Michelle Obama's Speech Scores Big, Scientology Auditioned Wives for Tom Cruise?
September 7, 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:
- Famous Moms
- Influential Women of Washington
- U.S. First Ladies
Michelle Obama
Lawyer, U.S. First Lady / 1964 -
Michelle Obama is a lawyer, Chicago city administrator and community outreach worker, as well as the wife of U.S. President Barack Obama and the 44th first lady.
- 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.
- In these groups:
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Famous Fathers
- Vampires
Tom Cruise
Film Actor, Producer / 1962 -
A-list actor and Scientologist Tom Cruise is the star of many box office hits, including Risky Business, A Few Good Men, The Firm, and Jerry Maguire.
- In these groups:
- Influential Women of Washington
- U.S. First Ladies
- Famous Sagittarians
Mary Todd Lincoln
U.S. First Lady / 1818 - 1882
Mary Todd Lincoln was the wife of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States.
- In these groups:
- Cult Leaders
- Manson Family
- Famous Scorpios
Charles Manson
Serial Killer, Cult Leader / 1934 -
Charles Manson is an American cult leader whose followers carried out several notorious murders in the late 1960s and inspired the book Helter Skelter.
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Bobby Fischer: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of a World Chess Champion
August 30, 2012 by Eudie PakForty years ago this week, Bobby Fischer became the first American to win the World Chess Championship, dethroning the Soviet Union's Boris Spassky in a nail-biting...
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- In these groups:
- Famous Recluses
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Chess Players
Bobby Fischer
Chess Player / 1943 - 2008
Bobby Fischer is best known for being the first American grandmaster of chess.
- In these groups:
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Chess Players
- Famous People Named Boris
Boris Vasilyevich Spassky
Chess Player / 1937 -
Boris Vasilyevich Spassky is a Russian chess master who attained the rank of international grand master in 1955.
