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Lookalike of the Week: Prime Minister
June 20, 2012 by Kayla AriasPost a commentCould you picture Chris Noth as a British prime minister? If you need some help, just take a look at Neville Chamberlain who actually served as prime minister from...
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Mayors
Neville Chamberlain
Mayor, Prime Minister, Government Official / 1869 - 1940
Neville Chamberlain was the British Prime Minister as England entered World War II. He is known for his policy of "appeasement" towards Adolf Hitler's Nazi Germany.
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Actors
Chris Noth
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor / 1954 -
Chris Noth is an actor who is best know for his roles as a detective on the television drama series Law & Order and as Big on HBO's Sex in the City.
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Lookalike of the Week: Long-Lost Relatives?
May 31, 2012 by Kayla AriasAbout 18 years after Williams Howard Taft passed away, his lookalike Kathy Bates was born. Kathy Bates is an award-winning actress, and William Howard Taft is best...
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Fantastic Facial Hair
- Famous Academics
William Howard Taft
Academic, Supreme Court Justice, U.S. President / 1857 - 1930
William Howard Taft, the 27th president of the United States, fulfilled a lifelong dream when he was appointed chief justice of the Supreme Court, becoming the only person to have served as both a U.S. chief justice and president.
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Famous Cancerians
Kathy Bates
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress / 1948 -
Award-winning actress Kathy Bates starred as a deranged fan opposite James Caan in Misery, and as a comically emancipated housewife in Fried Green Tomatoes.
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Lookalike of the Week: The Big Apples
June 12, 2012 by Kayla AriasAnthony Bourdain's career took off after his article "Don't Read Before Eating This" appeared in the New Yorker back in 1997. Since then he has gained popularity...
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- Ocean's Eleven Members
- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Virgoans
Elliott Gould
Actor / 1938 -
Actor Elliott Gould starred in the original M*A*S*H movie, married Barbra Streisand, and is one of Ocean's Eleven (2001 version).
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Chefs
Anthony Bourdain
Chef / 1956 -
Chef, TV host, author. Chef Anthony Bourdain moved out of the kitchen to become a bestselling author and TV personality, gaining wider fame with his unique culinary worldview.
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Royal Facts About Her Majesty's 60-Year Reign
May 31, 2012 by Kim GilmoreIn celebration of her 60 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II is being honored with her Diamond Jubilee starting on June 2. Her Majesty reigns over the United...
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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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- Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
- Elite and Indiscreet
- Beatty's Babes
Princess Margaret
Philanthropist, Political Leader, Princess / 1930 - 2002
Princess Margaret was the youngest daughter of Queen Elizabeth and George VI. Her troubled private life aroused worldwide sympathy and constant controversy.
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- The British Royal Family
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Kings
George V
King / 1865 - 1936
Born in 1865, George V served as king of the United Kingdom from 1910 to 1936, during World War I. He was succeeded by his son, George VI, following his death.
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- Numerous Nuptials
- Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson
- Famous Geminis
Wallis Simpson
Duchess / 1896 - 1986
American socialite Wallis Simpson became the mistress of Edward, Prince of Wales. Edward abdicated the throne to marry her, a period known as the Abdication Crisis.
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- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- The British Royal Family
- Famous Sagittarians
George VI
King / 1895 - 1952
George VI served as king of the United Kingdom during World War II and was an important symbolic leader. He was succeeded by Queen Elizabeth II, in 1952.
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Lookalike of the Week: Lucky 28
June 7, 2012 by Kayla AriasJackie Robinson became the first African American to play Major League Baseball and began his professional career by being named Rookie of the Year in 1947. Derek...
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- Famous Lookalikes
- African-American Biopics
- Famous Taureans
Derek Luke
Film Actor / 1974 -
American actor Derek Luke has starred in films including Antwone Fisher (2002) and Friday Night Lights (2004).
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Celebrity Enlistees
- African-American Firsts: Athletes
Jackie Robinson
Baseball Player / 1919 - 1972
Jackie Robinson became the first African-American to play major league baseball, becoming Rookie of the Year in 1947, National League MVP in 1949 and a World Series champ in 1955.
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John Wayne: Wild Cowboy at Heart
May 23, 2012 by Scott CoopersteinFor us at Bio.com, May has been a celebration of American West legends—both historical and cinematic. And when it comes to the Hollywood cowboy, Marion Mitchell...
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- Famous Irish-Americans
- Best Actor Oscar Winners
- Notable Wild West Film Actors
John Wayne
Film Actor / 1907 - 1979
John Wayne, one of the most popular film actors of the twentieth century, remains a popular American icon to this day.

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