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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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- In these groups:
- 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.
- In these groups:
- 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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Lady Bird Johnson and Wildflowers
July 11, 2012 by Josh MapesLady Bird Johnson died on July 11th, 2007, leaving behind a legacy of conservation and beautification. A Texas native, she always had a love of the outdoors, and...
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- People with Animal Names
- Influential Women of Washington
- U.S. First Ladies
Lady Bird Johnson
Women's Rights Activist, U.S. First Lady / 1912 - 2007
The wife of U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, Lady Bird Johnson served as first lady from 1963 to 1969.
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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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- In these groups:
- 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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Anderson Cooper Announces He's Gay, Rupert Murdoch Bashes Scientology
July 6, 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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- Silver Foxes
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Talk Show Hosts
Anderson Cooper
Talk Show Host, News Anchor / 1967 -
Anderson Cooper was a news correspondent on ABC and CNN before hosting his own show, Anderson Cooper 360.
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- Hottest Olympic Athletes
- Olympic Gymnasts
- Famous Scorpios
Nastia Liukin
Gymnast / 1989 -
Anastasia Valeryevna Liukin, better known as Nastia Liukin, is a world-renowned gymnast and Olympian who was named the Olympic individual all-around Champion in 2008.
Simon Le Bon
Singer / 1958 -
Simon Le Bon was lead singer of the 1980s pop group Duran Duran, known for recording the hit song “Hungry Like the Wolf.” He left the group before they later reunited in 2001.
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- Daring Female Adventurers
- Aviation Accident Victims
- Mysterious Deaths
Amelia Earhart
Pilot / 1897 - 1939
Amelia Earhart, the first female pilot to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, mysteriously disappeared while flying over the Pacific Ocean in 1937.
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Barney Frank Marries His Partner, Deepak Chopra Interviews a Guido
July 13, 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 Arians
- Famous Congressional Representatives
- Famous People Born in 1940
Barney Frank
U.S. Representative / 1940 -
Barney Frank is the first U.S. Congressman to voluntarily announce his homosexuality. He is also known for his work on the 2008 American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act.
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- Reggae Artists
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Singers
Bob Marley
Songwriter, Singer / 1945 - 1981
Jamaican singer, musician and songwriter Bob Marley served as a world ambassador for reggae music and sold more than 20 million records throughout his career—making him the first international superstar to emerge from the so-called Third World.
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- Name Changers
- Mysterious Deaths
- Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner
Natalie Wood
Film Actress / 1938 - 1981
Actress Natalie Wood starred in the films Rebel Without a Cause with James Dean and in West Side Story as Maria. She drowned during a boating trip in 1981.
Deepak Chopra
Doctor, Journalist / 1947 -
An expert in the field of mind-body healing, Deepak Chopra is a world-renowned speaker and author on the subject of alternative medicine.
- In these groups:
- Generous Donors
- Famous Leos
- Famous Philanthropists
Melinda Gates
Business Leader, Philanthropist / 1964 -
Melinda Gates, wife of Microsoft founder Bill Gates, is co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which strives to improve global health and education.
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The 14th Dalai Lama Celebrates His 77th Birthday
July 6, 2012 by David BlattyThough exiled during the Tibetan Uprising of 1959, Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, has been Tibet's most devout leader for more than 60 years, and continues...
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- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Activists
Dalai Lama
Activist, Political Leader, Religious Leader / 1935 -
Dalai Lama, Tibet's political leader, has strived to make Tibet an independent and democratic state from China. He and his followers are exiled to India.
