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Morgan Freeman Drops $1 Million for Obama, Chick-fil-A Chief Is Anti-Gay Marriage
July 20, 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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- Screen Presidents
- Best Supporting Actor Oscar Winners
- Celebrity Aviators
Morgan Freeman
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Producer / 1937 -
Respected actor Morgan Freeman has appeared in such films as Driving Miss Daisy, The Shawshank Redemption, Million Dollar Baby, Unforgiven and Batman Begins.
- In these groups:
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Actresses
- Famous People Born in 1972
Sofia Vergara
Actress / 1972 -
Sofia Vergara starred in the Tyler Perry films Meet the Browns (2008) and Madea Goes to Jail (2009). She is also known for playing Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on ABC's Modern Family, which premiered in 2009.
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- Female Talk Show Hosts
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Talk Show Hosts
Chelsea Handler
Comedian, Talk Show Host / 1975 -
With her late-night talk show, Chelsea Lately, Chelsea Handler became one of the most-watched women in comedy.
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- Celebrities With Court-side Seats
- Eagle Scouts
- Best Director Oscar Winners
Steven Spielberg
Director, Producer / 1946 -
Academy Award-winning filmmaker, director and producer Steven Spielberg's films include Jaws, The Color Purple and Schindler's List.
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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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- Silver Foxes
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Animal Rights Activists
Bill Maher
Animal Rights Activist, Comedian, Talk Show Host / 1956 -
Bill Maher is an American comedian, talk show host and political commentator.
Kim Kardashian
Reality Television Star / 1980 -
Kim Kardashian is a model, actress, entrepreneur, socialite and star of the reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
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Newt Gingrich Talks Dinner
November 15, 2011Election time has come and gone, and politicians all over the country are gearing up for their new posts, or getting ready for another term. But there's an ambitious...
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King Richard III's Body Found? Zoe Saldana-Nina Simone Casting Angers Blacks
September 14, 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 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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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Nelson Mandela's Birthday and Biography: A Timeline of Events
July 17, 2012 by Kim Gilmore“As I have said, the first thing is to be honest with yourself. You can never have an impact on society if you have not changed yourself... Great peacemakers are...
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- U.N. Goodwill Ambassadors
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- Famous Cancerians
Nelson Mandela
Civil Rights Activist, World Leader, Journalist / 1918 -
Nelson Mandela became the first black president of South Africa in 1994. A symbol of global peacemaking, he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.
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Five Little-Known Facts About George Washington
February 20, 2013 by Libby O'ConnellI share the same birthday as George Washington, so even as a child I enjoyed learning unusual facts about our first president. Funny to think of this stiff icon...
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Mitt Romney's Gaffe-tastic, Snoop Dogg's Name Changes to Snoop Lion
August 3, 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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- 2012 Presidential Hopefuls
- 2012 Election Candidates
- Candidates Eating
Mitt Romney
Governor / 1947 -
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney made a run for the Republican nomination in the 2008 presidential election, losing to John McCain. He made another run for the presidency in 2012, but was defeated by President Barack Obama.
- In these groups:
- Famous Fathers
- Musical Monikers
- Name Changers
Snoop Dogg
Film Actor, Television Actor, Rapper, Reality Television Star / 1971 -
Snoop Dogg is a West Coast rapper who evolved under the tutelage of Dr. Dre, and has received fame for albums such as Doggystyle, Tha Doggfather and Reincarnation.
- In these groups:
- Fashion Front Row
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Fashion Designers
Karl Lagerfeld
Fashion Designer / 1933 -
In addition to his own label, fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has been a major creative force behind such well-known brands as Tommy Hilfiger, Chanel, and Fendi.
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- Olympic Gymnasts
- Olympic 2012 Athletes
- African-American Firsts: Athletes
Gabby Douglas
Gymnast / 1995 -
Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas is best known as the first African American to win the individual all-around event. She also won a team gold medal for the U.S. at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
