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Josh Mapes
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Josh Mapes is the Video Manager for BIO.com. He'd like the ghost of Julia Child to haunt his house, so there would always be butter melting on the stove.
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BIO Pics: The Godfather and Movie Mobsters
March 15, 2012 by Josh MapesPost a commentOn March 15, 1972, The Godfather opened in New York City, restoring the public’s fascination with the Mafia and organized crime. Mobster movies of the 1930s, such...
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- Infamous Mobsters
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous People Born in 1906
Bugsy Siegel
Organized Crime Boss / 1906 - 1947
Iconic mobster Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel built the Flamingo casino in Las Vegas, igniting an era of glamour, gambling and gangsters in the desert.
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- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Sparks On The Set
- Actors Turned Directors
Warren Beatty
Film Actor, Director / 1937 -
Warren Beatty is an Oscar-winning director and actor known for such films as Bonnie and Clyde, Reds and Heaven Can Wait.
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- Infamous Mobsters
- African-American Biopics
- Famous Virgoans
Frank Lucas
Drug Dealer / 1930 -
By the 1960s, gangster and drug kingpin Frank Lucas had constructed an international drug ring that spanned from New York to South East Asia.
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- Hollywood Heartthrobs
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Sober Celebs
Denzel Washington
Film Actor / 1954 -
Former star of the hit TV drama St. Elsewhere, actor/director Denzel Washington has earned popular and critical acclaim for his roles in several feature films, including Training Day and American Gangster.
Donnie Brasco
Police Officer / 1939 -
Donnie Brasco was the alias of Joseph Pistone, an undercover FBI agent that infiltrated the Bonanno crime family.
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- Hollywood Heartthrobs
- Creepy Actors
- Famous Lookalikes
Johnny Depp
Film Actor, Director / 1963 -
Johnny Depp is an award-nominated actor known for his portrayal of odd-ball characters including Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean.
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- Infamous Mobsters
- Famous Geminis
- Famous People Named Henry
Henry Hill
Organized Crime Boss / 1943 - 2012
Henry Hill was a member of the Lucchese crime family who became a federal informant, inspiring the Martin Scorsese movie Goodfellas.
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- Famous Scottish People
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Actors
Ray Liotta
Film Actor, Television Actor, Television Personality / 1954 -
American actor Ray Liotta is best known for his on-the-edge tough-guy characterizations in films like Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas (1992) and No Escape (1994).
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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.
Robert De Niro
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Director / 1943 -
Legendary award-winning actor Robert De Niro has starred in such films as Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, The Godfather: Part II and Silver Linings Playbook.
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BIO Pics: Inspiring Real-Life Coaches
February 2, 2012 by Josh MapesWhether it's Chariots of Fire, Raging Bull or Brian's Song, the best sports movies are often based on true stories. Films that showcase athletes using their strength...
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- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Sparks On The Set
- Celebrity Golfers
Kurt Russell
Film Actor / 1951 -
Actor Kurt Russell has appeared in a number of film roles and is know as long-time romantic companion to actress Goldie Hawn, mother of actress Kate Hudson.
Gene Hackman
Actor / 1930 -
Gene Hackman is an Academy Award-winning actor known for his range and versatility in several flims.
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- Famous Harlem Residents
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Sober Celebs
Samuel L. Jackson
Film Actor / 1948 -
Samuel L. Jackson is known as one of the hardest-working Hollywood actors. In 2011, he was named the highest-grossing actor of all time.
Donald Sutherland
Film Actor / 1934 -
Donald Sutherland is a Hollywood actor with a long line of credits to his name, from The Dirty Dozen to Invasion of the Body Snatchers.
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- Celebrity Bookings
- Hollywood Heartthrobs
- Sparks On The Set
Matthew McConaughey
Film Actor / 1969 -
Matthew McConaughey is an American actor from Texas known for his laid back persona and good looks. He was named People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" in 2005.
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- Hollywood Heartthrobs
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Sober Celebs
Denzel Washington
Film Actor / 1954 -
Former star of the hit TV drama St. Elsewhere, actor/director Denzel Washington has earned popular and critical acclaim for his roles in several feature films, including Training Day and American Gangster.
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- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Actors
- Famous Film Actors
John Candy
Film Actor / 1950 - 1994
Comedian John Candy was a regular performer for the Second City comedy troupe’s TV show, SCTV, and co-starred with Tom Hanks in the movie Splash.
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Anne Sullivan: The Miracle Worker
March 2, 2012 by Josh MapesSaturday, March 3, 2012, marks the 125th anniversary of Helen Keller meeting Anne Sullivan, the "miracle worker", who would change her life and set her on the path...
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- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Real Life Leading Ladies
- Famous Lefties
Helen Keller
Educator, Activist, Journalist / 1880 - 1968
American educator Helen Keller overcame the adversity of being blind and deaf to become one of the 20th century's leading humanitarians, as well as co-founder of the ACLU.
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- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Real Life Leading Ladies
- Famous Academics
Anne Sullivan
Educator / 1866 - 1936
Anne Sullivan was a teacher who, at age 21, taught Helen Keller, who was deaf, mute, and blind, how to communicate and read Braille.
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BIO Pics: Famous Gender-Benders
February 24, 2012 by Josh MapesGlenn Close's performance as Albert Nobbs—a 19th century Irish woman who lives as a man in order to gain access to greater opportunity—is one of the standout performances...
