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Photo of the Week: So Close and Yet So Far
March 26, 2012 by Julien McNabPost a commentThe 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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- Imbibers
- Baseball Nicknames
- Famous Lefties
Babe Ruth
Baseball Player / 1895 - 1948
Legendary baseball player Babe Ruth led the Red Sox to three championships, including the 1916 title which saw him pitch a still-record 13 scoreless innings. -
Photo of the Week: Finger Lickin' Good
February 6, 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...
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Lookalike of the Week: College Sports
March 15, 2012 by Kayla AriasOne man is famous for breaking a long-standing race barrier by hiring Jackie Robinson, the other is best known for his role as husband and father on the TV sitcom...
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Civil Rights Activists
Branch Rickey
Civil Rights Activist, Business Leader / 1881 - 1965
Branch Rickey was an innovative baseball executive known for his groundbreaking 1945 decision to bring Jackie Robinson into the major leagues, thereby breaking the color barrier.
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- Weight Loss Winners
- Actors Who Played Santa Claus
- Famous Lookalikes
John Goodman
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor / 1952 -
Actor John Goodman played husband and father Dan Connor on the TV sitcom Roseanne, for which he won several Emmys. He has since starred in a number of films.
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Celebrity Super Bowl Ads
February 3, 2012 by Rhonda Hilario-CaguiatIn an age where multiple small screens and big screens fight for our attention, the Super Bowl stands out as a sure thing for drawing a huge audience. That's why...
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- Celebrity Death Hoaxes
- Silver Foxes
- Famous Capricorns
Betty White
Animal Rights Activist, Television Actress, Comedian / 1922 -
Betty White is a comedic actress who has been in show business, from TV to film, since the 1950s, most notably on The Golden Girls.
- In these groups:
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Actors
- Famous Film Actors
Abe Vigoda
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor / 1921 -
Abe Vigoda has been a popular character actor in television and film for more than four decades. He landed his film break with a role in The Godfather.
Michael Jordan
Basketball Player / 1963 -
Michael Jordan is a former American basketball player who led the Bulls to six national championships and earned the NBA Most Valuable Player Award five times.
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- Famous Lefties
- People with Animal Names
- Larry Bird and Magic Johnson
Larry Bird
Basketball Player, Coach / 1956 -
Larry Bird is a retired professional basketball player known for his years with the Boston Celtics and his deceptively nimble skills on the court.
- In these groups:
- Weight Loss Winners
- Britney Spears and Kevin Federline
- Famous Arians
Kevin Federline
Dancer, Singer, Reality Television Star / 1978 -
Kevin Federline, best known for his marriage to superstar Britney Spears in 2004, has performed as a backup dancer for such pop stars as Michael Jackson.
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- Celebrity Enlistees
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Game Show Hosts
Ed McMahon
Comedian, Game Show Host / 1923 - 2009
Ed McMahon was the announcer on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, made famous through his banter and his opening introduction, 'Heeeere's Johnny!'
- In these groups:
- Famous Aquarians
- U.S. Vice Presidents
- Famous People Named Dan
Dan Quayle
U.S. Vice President, U.S. Representative / 1947 -
Dan Quayle served in the House of Representatives and the Senate and was the 44th vice president of the United States under President George Bush.
- In these groups:
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Cast of The Hobbit
- Famous Aquarians
Elijah Wood
Film Actor, Television Actor / 1981 -
Elijah Wood is known for playing the hobbit Frodo in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, as well as for parts in The Ice Storm, Sin City and Happy Feet.
- In these groups:
- Famous Lookalikes
- Hotheads
- Vegans
Alec Baldwin
Animal Rights Activist, Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor / 1958 -
American film, television and theater actor Alec Baldwin stars on the sitcom 30 Rock, for which he received Golden Globes and an Emmy Award.
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African-American Firsts
February 28, 2012 by Leila TahaMany people know that Jackie Robinson broke the baseball color barrier, and that Barack Obama is the first black U.S. President. But over the course of American...
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- Famous Harlem Residents
- Famous Black Writers
- Famous Lookalikes
Maya Angelou
Author, Poet / 1928 -
Maya Angelou is a poet and prize-winning memoirist. She is the author of the critically acclaimed I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
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- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Singers
Marian Anderson
Singer, Diplomat / 1897 - 1993
Marian Anderson was an African American singer, one of the finest contraltos of her time, and recipient of the Grammy Award for Lifetime Achievement.
- In these groups:
- Famous Black Scientists
- Eagle Scouts
- Famous Sagittarians
Guion S. Bluford
Astronaut, Pilot, Scientist / 1942 -
Bluford became the first African American to travel in space in 1983, as a mission specialist aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
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- African-American Firsts: Athletes
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Black Athletes
Arthur Ashe
Activist, Tennis Player / 1943 - 1993
Arthur Ashe is the first African American to win the men's singles at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, and the first black American to be ranked No. 1 in the world.
- In these groups:
- African-American Firsts: Athletes
- Famous Black Athletes
- Famous Sagittarians
Ernie Davis
Football Player / 1939 - 1963
Ernie Davis became the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy before his life was tragically cut short by leukemia at the age of 23.
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BIO Pics: Inspiring Real-Life Coaches
February 2, 2012 by Josh MapesWhether it's Chariots of Fire, Raging Bull or Brian's Song, the best sports movies are often based on true stories. Films that showcase athletes using their strength...
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- In these groups:
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Sparks On The Set
- Celebrity Golfers
Kurt Russell
Film Actor / 1951 -
Actor Kurt Russell has appeared in a number of film roles and is know as long-time romantic companion to actress Goldie Hawn, mother of actress Kate Hudson.
Gene Hackman
Actor / 1930 -
Gene Hackman is an Academy Award-winning actor known for his range and versatility in several flims.
- In these groups:
- Famous Harlem Residents
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Sober Celebs
Samuel L. Jackson
Film Actor / 1948 -
Samuel L. Jackson is known as one of the hardest-working Hollywood actors. In 2011, he was named the highest-grossing actor of all time.
Donald Sutherland
Film Actor / 1934 -
Donald Sutherland is a Hollywood actor with a long line of credits to his name, from The Dirty Dozen to Invasion of the Body Snatchers.
- In these groups:
- Celebrity Bookings
- Hollywood Heartthrobs
- Sparks On The Set
Matthew McConaughey
Film Actor / 1969 -
Matthew McConaughey is an American actor from Texas known for his laid back persona and good looks. He was named People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" in 2005.
- In these groups:
- Hollywood Heartthrobs
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Sober Celebs
Denzel Washington
Film Actor / 1954 -
Former star of the hit TV drama St. Elsewhere, actor/director Denzel Washington has earned popular and critical acclaim for his roles in several feature films, including Training Day and American Gangster.
- In these groups:
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Actors
- Famous Film Actors
John Candy
Film Actor / 1950 - 1994
Comedian John Candy was a regular performer for the Second City comedy troupe’s TV show, SCTV, and co-starred with Tom Hanks in the movie Splash.
