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Remembering Bela Lugosi, The Classic Dracula
October 18, 2012 by Kim Gilmore"I am Dracula...I bid you welcome."
Bela Lugosi, the Hungarian-born actor, became Dracula in the eyes of moviegoers through infamous lines like these. Lugosi's starring role in the Universal Pictures adaptation of Dracula, released in 1931, became his...
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Bela Lugosi
Actor / 1882 - 1956
Count Dracula was Actor Bela Lugosi's most famous role. Lugosi played him in stage productions and in the 1931 Universal Pictures film Dracula.
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Marilyn Monroe's Death: 50 Years Later, Photos By Sam Shaw
August 3, 2012 by Leanne FrenchAugust 5th will mark the 50th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s death, and still, a half century later, the world is fascinated by the legend of Hollywood’s most celebrated...
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- Pucker Uppers
- Numerous Nuptials
- USO Entertainers
Marilyn Monroe
Film Actress, Pin-up / 1926 - 1962
Actress Marilyn Monroe overcame a difficult childhood to become of the world's biggest and most enduring sex symbols. She died of a drug overdose in 1962.
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- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Photographers
- Famous Artists
Sam Shaw
Photographer / 1912 - 1999
Photographer Sam Shaw is remembered for his iconic images of such stars as Marilyn Monroe and Marlon Brando. He also produced several films, including 1961's Paris Blues.
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Elvis Presley: Can't Help Falling Out of Love
October 11, 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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- Elvis and Priscilla Presley
- Pucker Uppers
- Celebrity Enlistees
Elvis Presley
Film Actor, Singer / 1935 - 1977
Musician and actor Elvis Presley endured rapid fame in the mid-1950s—on the radio, TV and the silver screen—and continues to be one of the biggest names in rock 'n' roll.
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- Elvis and Priscilla Presley
- Pucker Uppers
- Famous Lookalikes
Priscilla Presley
Film Actress, Television Actress, Entrepreneur / 1945 -
Priscilla Presley is an American businesswoman and actress, best known for marrying Elvis Presley, with whom she had daughter Lisa Marie Presley.
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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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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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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Heart to Heart: Ann & Nancy Wilson Answer Fans' Questions
June 18, 2012 by Eudie PakIt’s been four decades since Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart exploded onto the American rock scene, and throughout those years, their musical metamorphoses have been...
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- USO Entertainers
- Heart
- Famous Geminis
Ann Wilson
Singer / 1950 -
Ann Wilson is best known as the vocalist for Heart, the rock band that became famous for songs like "Barracuda."
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- USO Entertainers
- Heart
- Famous Pisceans
Nancy Wilson
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1954 -
Nancy Wilson is a singer, songwriter and guitarist for the rock band Heart, along with her sister, Ann Wilson.
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Gene Kelly's 100th Birthday: Patricia W. Kelly Considers Her Husband's Legacy
August 22, 2012 by Patricia Ward KellyI was delighted when Biography.com asked me if I would write a short piece about what Gene would want his legacy to be on his centennial. I was happy for two reasons: one, because I am pleased to spread the word about his work, and, two, because I happen...
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- Famous Irish-Americans
- Actors Turned Directors
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Gene Kelly
Film Actor, Dancer / 1912 - 1996
Gene Kelly was a dancer whose athletic style transformed the movie musical and did much to change the American public's conception of male dancers.
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