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  The 27 Club
  
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Bill Ayers
- In these groups:
- Famous Academics
- Famous Teachers
- Famous Capricorns
Bill Ayers

Educator, Anti-War Activist, Academic Author / 1944 -

Bill Ayers is best known for his involvement with the Weather Underground, a militant group created to end the Vietnam War.

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(1944-)
Educator, Anti-War Activist, Academic Author

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Jeff Beck
- In these groups:
- Swinging London - Cultural Icons: 1960s
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Guitarists
Jeff Beck

Guitarist / 1944 -

Jeff Beck is a guitarist best known for his recordings and performances with The Yardbirds, The Jeff Beck Group, and as a solo artist.

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(1944-)
Guitarist
Conrad Black
- In these groups:
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous People Named Black
- Publishers
Conrad Black

Entrepreneur, Publisher, Journalist / 1944 -

Media magnate Conrad Black once owned The London Daily Telegraph and The Chicago Sun Times, before he was convicted of fraud and obstruction of justice.

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(1944-)
Entrepreneur, Publisher, Journalist
Jimmy Boyle
- In these groups:
- Famous Scottish People
- Famous Taureans
- Famous People Named Jimmy
Jimmy Boyle

Murderer / 1944 -

Scottish gang member Jimmy Boyle got a life sentence for killing Babs Rooney. After his release, Boyle became a businessman and worked with young offenders.

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(1944-)
Murderer
Sandra Bridewell
- In these groups:
- Women Gone Mad
- Famous Arians
- Famous People Named Sandra
Sandra Bridewell

White Collar Criminal / 1944 -

Con artist Sandra Bridewell, known as the "Black Widow," collected hundreds of thousands of dollars from lovers and friends, and was suspected of being connected to several mysterious deaths.

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(1944-)
White Collar Criminal
Charles Burnett
- In these groups:
- Famous Arians
- Famous Actors
- Famous Film Actors
Charles Burnett

Film Actor, Television Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter / 1944 -

Charles Burnett is an African-American film director, writer, actor and cinematographer. His most well known works are Killer of Sheep and To Sleep with Anger.

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(1944-)
Film Actor, Television Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Gary Busey
- In these groups:
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Actors
- Famous Film Actors
Gary Busey

Film Actor / 1944 -

Actor Gary Busey won an Oscar nomination for his title role in The Buddy Holly Story. He later appeared in action films such as 1993’s The Firm.

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(1944-)
Film Actor

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Stockard Channing
- In these groups:
- Bewitching Women
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Actresses
Stockard Channing

Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress / 1944 -

Stockard Channing is an award-winning American actress best known for her roles in Grease (1978), Six Degrees of Separation (1993) and The West Wing (2002).

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(1944-)
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress
James Clark
- In these groups:
- Famous Arians
- Famous Computer Programmers
- Famous People Named James
James Clark

Entrepreneur, Computer Programmer / 1944 -

Technology entrepreneur James Clark started Silicon Graphics, launched Netscape with Marc Andreessen and created Healtheon, which merged with WebMD.

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(1944-)
Entrepreneur, Computer Programmer
Rita Coolidge
- In these groups:
- James Bond Soundtrack Artists
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Singers
Rita Coolidge

Singer / 1944 -

Rita Coolidge is an American two-time Grammy Award–winning singer best known for her hits in the 1970s, including the album Anytime...Anywhere.

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(1944-)
Singer

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Roger Daltrey
- In these groups:
- Super Bowl Halftime Performers
- Swinging London - Cultural Icons: 1960s
- Woodstock Performers
Roger Daltrey

Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Producer, Guitarist, Singer / 1944 -

Roger Daltrey is a rock musician and singer who’s the former lead vocalist of The Who. He’s also a film and TV actor.

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(1944-)
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Producer, Guitarist, Singer
Ray Davies
- In these groups:
- Swinging London - Cultural Icons: 1960s
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Singers
Ray Davies

Singer / 1944 -

Lead singer for The Kinks, Ray Davies is known for his decades-long career in rock, hits like ‘Lola,’ and ongoing feuds with brother and bandmate Dave Davies.

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(1944-)
Singer
Angela Davis
- In these groups:
- Hair Dos and Don'ts
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Famous Academics
Angela Davis

Scholar, Civil Rights Activist, Women's Rights Activist, Academic Author / 1944 -

Angela Davis is an activist, scholar and writer who advocates for the oppressed. She has authored several books, including Women, Culture & Politics.

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(1944-)
Scholar, Civil Rights Activist, Women's Rights Activist, Academic Author
Danny DeVito
- In these groups:
- Rags to Riches
- Actors Turned Directors
- Batman Villains
Danny DeVito

Actor, Filmmaker / 1944 -

American actor Danny DeVito began his rise to fame on the TV show Taxi. Since then, he's starred in feature films such as Twins and Ruthless People, and on the popular show It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

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(1944-)
Actor, Filmmaker
Chris Dodd
- In these groups:
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Lawyers
- Famous People Named Chris
Chris Dodd

Lawyer, U.S. Representative / 1944 -

Chris Dodd is an American Democratic politician, who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives (1975–81) and of the U.S. Senate (1981– ).

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(1944-)
Lawyer, U.S. Representative
Michael Douglas
- In these groups:
- Famous Lookalikes
- Best Actor Oscar Winners
- Celebrity Golfers
Michael Douglas

Activist, Film Actor, Filmmaker / 1944 -

Michael Douglas is an American actor best known for his roles on TV's Streets of San Francisco and in the films Wall Street, Fatal Attraction and Wonder Boys.

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(1944-)
Activist, Film Actor, Filmmaker

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Sam Elliott
- In these groups:
- Famous Leos
- Famous Actors
- Famous Film Actors
Sam Elliott

Film Actor, Television Actor / 1944 -

Throughout his career, American actor Sam Elliott has played gun-slinging cowboys on TV and in films, including The Quick and the Dead and Tombstone.

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(1944-)
Film Actor, Television Actor
John Entwistle
- In these groups:
- Swinging London - Cultural Icons: 1960s
- Woodstock Performers
- Super Bowl Halftime Performers
John Entwistle

Bassist / 1944 - 2002

Nicknamed "The Ox," bass guitarist John Entwistle was a founding member of the legendary rock band the Who.

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(1944-2002)
Bassist

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Dennis Farina
- In these groups:
- Silver Foxes
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Actors
Dennis Farina

Film Actor, Television Actor / 1944 -

Dennis Farina is a TV and film actor known for his tough-guy roles on such shows as Law & Order in films such as Get Shorty.

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(1944-)
Film Actor, Television Actor
Steve Fossett
- In these groups:
- Aviation Accident Victims
- Eagle Scouts
- Famous Taureans
Steve Fossett

Business Leader, Pilot / 1944 - 2007

Steve Fossett was an American businessman and adventurer best known for circumnavigating the globe in a hot air balloon in 2002.

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(1944-2007)
Business Leader, Pilot
Bonnie Franklin
- In these groups:
- TV Moms: 1970s
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Actresses
Bonnie Franklin

Television Actress / 1944 - 2013

Bonnie Franklin is best known for playing Ann Romano, a loving but tough divorced mother on the hit television show One Day at a Time.

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(1944-2013)
Television Actress
Dennis Franz
- In these groups:
- Celebrity Enlistees
- Famous Military Veterans
- Celebrity Golfers
Dennis Franz

Film Actor, Television Actor / 1944 -

Dennis Franz is an award-winning actor best known for his role as Andy Sipowicz on TV's NYPD Blue.

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(1944-)
Film Actor, Television Actor
Joe Frazier
- In these groups:
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier
- Olympic Boxers
Joe Frazier

Boxer / 1944 - 2011

Joe Frazier was the world heavyweight boxing champion from February 1970 until January 1973 and fought in the famous "Thrilla in Manila" in 1975.

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(1944-2011)
Boxer

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Rudolph Giuliani
- In these groups:
- Elite and Indiscreet
- Celebrity Golfers
- Famous Geminis
Rudolph Giuliani

Lawyer, Mayor, U.S. Representative / 1944 -

Rudy Giuliani is a former major of New York City who served during the September 11th terrorist attacks in 2001.

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(1944-)
Lawyer, Mayor, U.S. Representative
Karen Grassle
- In these groups:
- TV Moms: 1970s
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Actresses
Karen Grassle

Theater Actress, Television Actress / 1944 -

For close to a decade, actress Karen Grassle was known to TV audiences as pioneer mother, Caroline Ingalls, on the hit show, Little House on the Prairie.

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(1944-)
Theater Actress, Television Actress

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Marvin Hamlisch
- In these groups:
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Songwriters and Composers
- Famous Emmy Winners
Marvin Hamlisch

Songwriter / 1944 - 2012

Marvin Hamlisch composed more than 40 motion picture scores throughout his career, including 1973's "The Way We Were" and 1975's "A Chorus Line." He is also known for his musical adaptation for 1973's The Sting, and work on such films as Sophie's Choice and Ordinary People.

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(1944-2012)
Songwriter
Roy Horn
- In these groups:
- Famous Libras
- Famous Magicians
- Famous People Named Roy
Roy Horn

Magician / 1944 -

Roy Horn is half of the headlining Las Vegas magical duo Siegfried & Roy who survived severe injuries after an onstage tiger attack.

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(1944-)
Magician

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Molly Ivins
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- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Comedians
- Famous People Born in 1944
Molly Ivins

Comedian, Journalist / 1944 - 2007

Molly Ivins was an American political satirist with a widely syndicated column. She wrote several scathing books about the political career of George W. Bush.

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(1944-2007)
Comedian, Journalist

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Ban Ki-moon
- In these groups:
- Famous Geminis
- Famous People Born in 1944
- Famous Harvard University Alumni
Ban Ki-moon

Diplomat / 1944 -

South Korean Ban Ki-moon was elected secretary-general of the United Nations in 2006.

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(1944-)
Diplomat
Gladys Knight
- In these groups:
- Apollo Legends
- Soul Train Guests
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
Gladys Knight

Film Actress, Television Actress, Songwriter, Singer / 1944 -

Singer Gladys Knight has given voice to multiple R&B hits (with and without her Pips), including "Midnight Train to Georgia."

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(1944-)
Film Actress, Television Actress, Songwriter, Singer
Vojislav Kostunica
- In these groups:
- Famous Arians
- Famous Lawyers
- Famous People Born in 1944
Vojislav Kostunica

Lawyer, World Leader / 1944 -

In the 2000s, Vojislav Kostunica was president of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and then PM of Serbia as an independent state.

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(1944-)
Lawyer, World Leader

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Patti LaBelle
- In these groups:
- Soul Train Guests
- Tax Truants
- Musical Monikers
Patti LaBelle

Film Actress, Singer / 1944 -

Patti LaBelle is an African American singer and actress who has been called the Godmother of Soul. She is best known for her numbers #1 hits.

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(1944-)
Film Actress, Singer
Brenda Lee
- In these groups:
- Foremothers of Rock
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Famous Sagittarians
Brenda Lee

Singer / 1944 -

Brenda Lee was one of the 1960s' most popular artists. Best known for her "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," her career has spanned over five decades.

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(1944-)
Singer
George Lucas
- In these groups:
- Generous Donors
- Honorary Oscar Recipients
- Famous Taureans
George Lucas

Filmmaker / 1944 -

George Lucas directed the Star Wars films and Indiana Jones movies, both of which took on a cult-like following.

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(1944-)
Filmmaker

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Nick Mason
- In these groups:
- Swinging London - Cultural Icons: 1960s
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous People Named Nick
Nick Mason

Musician / 1944 -

Nick Mason was a founding member and drummer of the British psychedelic rock band Pink Floyd.

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(1944-)
Musician
Thom Mayne
- In these groups:
- Famous Academics
- Famous Teachers
- Famous Capricorns
Thom Mayne

Educator, Architect / 1944 -

Architect Thom Mayne helped found the architectural design firm Morphosis, and co-founded the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc).

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(1944-)
Educator, Architect
Tug McGraw
- In these groups:
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Baseball Players
- Famous People Born in 1944
Tug McGraw

Baseball Player / 1944 - 2004

Tug McGraw was a professional baseball pitcher, notably with the Mets and Phillies, and father of country star Tim McGraw.

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(1944-2004)
Baseball Player
Reinhold Messner
- In these groups:
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Explorers
- People Who Set World Records
Reinhold Messner

Explorer / 1944 -

Explorer and mountaineer Reinhold Messner is famous for making the first solo ascent of Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen.

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(1944-)
Explorer
Lorne Michaels
- In these groups:
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Television Producers
- Famous Emmy Winners
Lorne Michaels

Television Producer / 1944 -

Lorne Michaels is a TV producer known for creating and shaping the late-night show Saturday Night Live.

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(1944-)
Television Producer
Ivan Milat
- In these groups:
- Infamous Serial Killers
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous People Born in 1944
Ivan Milat

Serial Killer / 1944 -

Ivan Milat is best known as the Backpack Killer, convicted of seven murders of backpackers in Australia.

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(1944-)
Serial Killer
Robert Mueller
- In these groups:
- Famous Military Veterans
- Famous Leos
- Famous Lawyers
Robert Mueller

Lawyer, Political Leader / 1944 -

Robert Mueller is the 6th Director of the United States Federal Bureau of investigation (FBI) and is best known for pushing to expand wiretap laws in the U.S.

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(1944-)
Lawyer, Political Leader
Yoweri Kaguta Museveni
- In these groups:
- Famous People Born in 1944
Yoweri Kaguta Museveni

World Leader / 1944 -

Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is a Ugandan politician who helped overthrow dictator Idi Amin and went on to become president of his country.

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(1944-)
World Leader

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Craig T. Nelson
- In these groups:
- Celebrity Golfers
- Famous Arians
- Famous Actors
Craig T. Nelson

Film Actor, Television Actor, Television Personality / 1944 -

Craig T. Nelson is an actor known for his roles on the TV series Coach, and in films like Poltergeist and The Incredibles.

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(1944-)
Film Actor, Television Actor, Television Personality
Antonia C Novello
- In these groups:
- Influential Women of Washington
- Groundbreaking Women
- Famous Virgoans
Antonia C Novello

Surgeon, Political Leader / 1944 -

Antonia C. Novello is a former U.S. surgeon general who was the first woman and first person of Latin descent to hold the position.

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(1944-)
Surgeon, Political Leader

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Frank Oz
- In these groups:
- Famous Puppeteers
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Famous Geminis
Frank Oz

Director / 1944 -

Puppeteer Frank Oz is the man behind such iconic characters as Yoda, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Grover, and Animal. He's also directed several films.

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(1944-)
Director

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Jimmy Page
- In these groups:
- Guitar Heroes
- Swinging London - Cultural Icons: 1960s
- Famous Capricorns
Jimmy Page

Songwriter, Guitarist, Music Producer / 1944 -

Musician, songwriter and producer Jimmy Page was in the Yardbirds and founded the British rock band sensation Led Zeppelin in the late 1960s.

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(1944-)
Songwriter, Guitarist, Music Producer
Michelle Phillips
- In these groups:
- The Mamas and The Papas
- Beatty's Babes
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
Michelle Phillips

Television Actress, Singer / 1944 -

Michelle Phillips performed with 1960s folk group The Mamas and the Papas. After the group disbanded, Philips became known for her work as a television actress.

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(1944-)
Television Actress, Singer

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Harold Ramis
- In these groups:
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Actors
- Famous Film Actors
Harold Ramis

Film Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter / 1944 -

Actor and director Harold Ramis has created or starred in many successful comedies, including Caddyshack and Ghostbusters.

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(1944-)
Film Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Mary Robinson
- In these groups:
- Famous Academics
- Famous Teachers
- Famous Geminis
Mary Robinson

Educator, Activist, Lawyer, Diplomat, World Leader / 1944 -

Mary Robinson served as president of Ireland (1990–97) and as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (1997–2002).

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(1944-)
Educator, Activist, Lawyer, Diplomat, World Leader
Diana Ross
- In these groups:
- Apollo Legends
- The Supremes
- African-American Biopics
Diana Ross

Actress, Singer / 1944 -

Singer and actress Diana Ross was part of the 1960s trio the Supremes as well as a solo artist, and starred in such films as Lady Sings the Blues and The Wiz.

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(1944-)
Actress, Singer

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Sebastião Salgado
- In these groups:
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Photographers
- Famous Artists
Sebastião Salgado

Photographer / 1944 -

Sebastião Salgado is an award-winning photographer known for his arresting documentation of communities across the world.

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(1944-)
Photographer
Jerry Sandusky
- In these groups:
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Coaches
- Famous People Named Jerry
Jerry Sandusky

Coach / 1944 -

Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky made headlines in November 2011, when he was arrested on several sexual offenses related to children. He was later found guilty of 45 charges and sentenced to serve 30 to 60 years in prison.

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(1944-)
Coach
Tony Scott
- In these groups:
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Film Directors
- Famous People Named Tony
Tony Scott

Director / 1944 - 2012

English film director Tony Scott was best known for his first box-office success, Top Gun, as well as later films like True Romance and Enemy of the State. He was the brother of Ridley Scott, also a famed producer and director.

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(1944-2012)
Director
Tommie Smith
- In these groups:
- Famous Black Athletes
- Famous Geminis
- Famous People Named Smith
Tommie Smith

Track and Field Athlete / 1944 -

African-American track and field star Tommie Smith broke both the Olympic and world records and won the 200-meter race in the 1968 Olympics.

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(1944-)
Track and Field Athlete
Charles Sobhraj
- In these groups:
- Infamous Serial Killers
- Famous Arians
- Famous People Named Charles
Charles Sobhraj

Serial Killer / 1944 -

Charles Sobhraj was a famous serial killer in the 1970's, known for drugging and killing between 12 and 24 western tourists in Asia. His several successful escapes from prison coined him the nickname, "The Serpent."

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(1944-)
Serial Killer
Jerry Springer
- In these groups:
- Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
- Cast of Dancing with the Stars
- Celebrity Death Hoaxes
Jerry Springer

Actor, Mayor, Radio Talk Show Host, Talk Show Host, Reality Television Star, News Anchor / 1944 -

Jerry Springer is an American talk show host, best known for his tabloid talk show, The Jerry Springer Show. He is also a former mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio.

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(1944-)
Actor, Mayor, Radio Talk Show Host, Talk Show Host, Reality Television Star, News Anchor
Ben Stein
- In these groups:
- Celebrities and Their Fast Cars
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Actors
Ben Stein

Actor, Economist, Lawyer / 1944 -

Actor and lawyer Ben Stein was a speech writer for Richard Nixon, but is best known as the economics teacher in Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

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(1944-)
Actor, Economist, Lawyer

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Chip Taylor
- In these groups:
- Name Changers
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Golfers
Chip Taylor

Golfer, Songwriter, Singer / 1944 -

Singer-songwriter Chip Taylor combined country with R&B to write songs, like Wild Thing, that remain a staple in the American music diet.

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(1944-)
Golfer, Songwriter, Singer
Kiri Te Kanawa
- In these groups:
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Singers
- Famous People Born in 1944
Kiri Te Kanawa

Singer / 1944 -

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa is a soprano opera singer from New Zealand. She's of Maori and Irish descent, and was Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

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(1944-)
Singer
Peter Tosh
- In these groups:
- Reggae Artists
- Musical Monikers
- Famous Libras
Peter Tosh

Musician / 1944 - 1987

Peter Tosh was a renowned reggae artist and founding member of the band the Wailers, which gave reggae artist Bob Marley his start.

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(1944-1987)
Musician
David Trimble
- In these groups:
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- Famous Libras
- Famous People Named David
David Trimble

Political Leader / 1944 -

David Trimble served as first minister of the Northern Ireland Assembly, leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, and a member of the British Parliament.

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(1944-)
Political Leader

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Alice Walker
- In these groups:
- Famous Black Writers
- Vegans
- Famous Aquarians
Alice Walker

Civil Rights Activist, Women's Rights Activist, Author / 1944 -

Alice Walker is a Pulitzer Prize-winning, African-American novelist and poet most famous for authoring The Color Purple.

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(1944-)
Civil Rights Activist, Women's Rights Activist, Author
Wesley Clark
- In these groups:
- Famous Military Veterans
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Military Leaders
Wesley Clark

General / 1944 -

Wesley Clark is a military leader who rose to the top tier of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff and was NATO Supreme Allied Commander.

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(1944-)
General
Barry White
- In these groups:
- Soul Train Guests
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Singers
Barry White

Music Producer, Singer / 1944 - 2003

Grammy Award–winning singer Barry White's smooth, deep voice produced sexy soul hits like "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe."

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(1944-2003)
Music Producer, Singer
Mary Wilson
- In these groups:
- The Supremes
- Soul Train Guests
- Famous Pisceans
Mary Wilson

Singer / 1944 -

Singer Mary Wilson, along with friends Diana Ross and Florence Ballard, formed The Supremes in 1961 and soon became a Motown legend.

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(1944-)
Singer

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