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Keith Haring: Public Displays of Affection From a Pop Artist
May 4, 2012 by Eudie PakToday marks the 54th birthday of Keith Haring (1958-1990), whose art was reflective of the zeitgeist of urban America in the 80s, with its boundless energy, distinctive dance music, and graffitied expressions sprayed along the public landscapes.
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- Famous Pop Artists
- Celebrity Deadheads
- Famous Taureans
Keith Haring
Painter / 1958 - 1990
During his all-too-brief life, artist Keith Haring became a sensation in the art world with his bold, cartoon and graffiti influenced works during the 1980s.
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The Cosby Show Cast: Where Are They Now?
April 30, 2012 by Eudie PakDo any of you miss the Huxtables? We sure do—especially, the eye-rolling, long-faced wisdom-in-spurts character of Dr. Cliff Huxtable. (Hey, if Dallas can get a...
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- Black Comedians
- Celebrity Enlistees
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
Bill Cosby
Film Actor, Television Actor, Comedian, Television Producer / 1937 -
Bill Cosby is an American comedian, actor and producer, who has played a major role in the development of more positive portrayal of African-Americans on television.
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- TV Moms: 1980s
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Actresses
Phylicia Rashad
Theater Actress, Television Actress / 1948 -
Phylicia Rashad is an Toby-winning African American actress who is best known as Clair Huxtable on NBC sitcom The Cosby Show.
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- Famous Leos
- Famous Actresses
- Famous Television Actresses
Tempestt Bledsoe
Television Actress, Television Personality / 1973 -
Actress Tempestt Bledsoe is best known for her role as Vanessa Huxtable on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show. In 2010 she became the host of the Style Network's Clean House.
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- Where Are They Now
- Child Stars
- Famous Arians
Keshia Knight Pulliam
Television Actress / 1979 -
Actress Keisha Knight Pulliam is best known for her portrayal of Rudy Huxtable on The Cosby Show.
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Famous People and Their Notable Horses
May 3, 2012 by Josh MapesWhile dogs may be considered "man's best friend," the horse and the myriad of legends surrounding it have held a special place in the hearts of humans throughout...
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- 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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- Cowboy Country Singers
- USO Entertainers
- Name Changers
Roy Rogers
Film Actor, Television Actor, Guitarist, Singer, Television Personality / 1911 - 1998
Roy Rogers was an American actor and singer best known as the “King of the Cowboys” for his heroic roles in musical westerns. His sidekick palomino, Trigger, and dog, Bullet often appeared with him.
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- Cowboy Country Singers
- Name Changers
- Notable Wild West Film Actors
Dale Evans
Film Actress, Television Actress, Songwriter, Singer, Television Personality / 1912 - 2001
Dale Evans was the longtime screen partner and wife of singing cowboy Roy Rogers. She wrote several hit songs, including "Happy Trails to You."
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- Famous Military Veterans
- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Capricorns
Paul Revere
Folk Hero / 1735 - 1818
Silversmith Paul Revere took part in the Boston Tea Party and famously alerted the Lexington Minutemen about the approach of the British in 1775.
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- Handsome Devils
- Wild West
- Famous Virgoans
Jesse James
Murderer, Thief, Organized Crime Boss, Folk Hero / 1847 - 1882
Jesse James was a bank and train robber in the American Old West, best known as the leading member of the James-Younger gang of outlaws.
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- Erratic and Autocratic
- Famous Epileptics
- Famous Virgoans
Caligula
Emperor / 12 - 41
Gaius Caesar, known as Caligula, succeeded Tiberius and served as Roman emperor from 37 to 41 A.D. -
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Annie Oakley: Wild Life & Famous Friends
May 2, 2012 by Scott CoopersteinThe woman who would become Annie Oakley was born Phoebe Ann Moses, August 13, 1860, in Greenville, a city in Darke County, Ohio. Her family lived on a small farm...
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- Wild West
- Groundbreaking Women
- Famous Leos
Annie Oakley
Folk Hero / 1860 - 1926
Annie Oakley was a renowned markswoman and star who worked for years with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
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- Captains of Industry
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Inventors
Thomas Edison
Entrepreneur, Inventor / 1847 - 1931
Inventor Thomas Edison created such great innovations as the electric light bulb, the telephone and the phonograph. A savvy businessman, he held more than a 1,000 patents for his inventions.
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- Famous Military Veterans
- Historic Hair Band Members
- Wild West
Buffalo Bill Cody
Theater Actor, Folk Hero, Military Leader / 1846 - 1917
Hunting and killing over 4,000 buffalo earned Buffalo Bill Cody his nickname, and his status as an Old West legend was cemented with his traveling Wild West show.
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- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Empresses
- Famous Queens
Empress Frederick
Empress, Queen / 1840 - 1901
Empress Frederick was the oldest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of England. She married the future German Emperor Frederick III in 1858, thusly becoming empress of Germany and queen of Prussia.
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President Obama Slow Jams & James Cameron Gets Spacey
April 27, 2012 by Eudie PakBiography.com has launched a new feature we're calling "Week in Review," which highlights interesting people who've made the news this past week—thanks to their...
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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.
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- Best Director Oscar Winners
- Best Picture Oscar Winners
- Famous Leos
James Cameron
Director, Producer / 1954 -
Oscar-winning director James Cameron is best known for the highly acclaimed, box-office hits Aliens (1986), Titanic (1997) and Avatar (2009).
John Edwards
U.S. Representative / 1953 -
John Edwards served in the U.S. Senate from 1998 to 2004. He was the Democratic vice-presidential nominee in the 2004 election, and twice ran for president.
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Photo of the Week: Name That Chemist
April 30, 2012 by Julien McNabThe 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. While we're digging through these archives, we often come across amazing photos that we're...
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Margaret Thatcher
Prime Minister / 1925 - 2013
The first female prime minister of Britain, Margaret Thatcher was a controversial figurehead of conservative ideology during her time in office.
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