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Barack Obama
- In these groups:
- 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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Eddie Murphy
- In these groups:
- Cast of Saturday Night Live
- Black Comedians
- Vampires
Eddie Murphy
Film Actor, Television Actor, Comedian, Director / 1961 -
Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy began doing stand-up as a teenager. He became a popular Saturday Night Live cast member and starred in several box-office hits.
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Princess Diana
Princess Diana
Children's Activist, Princess / 1961 - 1997
Princess Diana was Princess of Wales while married to Prince Charles. One of the most adored members of the British royal family, she died in a 1997 car crash.
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George Lopez
- In these groups:
- Hispanic Actors
- Celebrities With Court-side Seats
- TV Dads
George Lopez
Television Actor, Comedian / 1961 -
Actor and comedian George Lopez has built a successful career by finding the humor in his difficult childhood and in the Mexican-American community in general. -
George Clooney
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Hollywood Heartthrobs
- Famous Irish-Americans
George Clooney
Activist, Film Actor, Television Actor / 1961 -
People's sexiest man alive George Clooney is an Oscar-winning actor best known for playing Dr. Doug Ross on TV's ER and Danny Ocean in the Ocean's Eleven films.
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Michael J. Fox
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- People with Animal Names
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Actors
Michael J. Fox
Film Actor, Television Actor / 1961 -
Actor Michael J. Fox first achieved stardom as Alex P. Keaton on the popular sitcom Family Ties and went on to have great success with other film and TV roles.
profile name: Barack Obama profile occupation: Lawyer, U.S. President, U.S. Representative
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profile name: Princess Diana profile occupation: Children's Activist, Princess
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profile name: George Lopez profile occupation: Television Actor, Comedian
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profile name: Eddie Murphy profile occupation: Film Actor, Television Actor, Comedian, Director
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profile name: George Clooney profile occupation: Activist, Film Actor, Television Actor
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profile name: Michael J. Fox profile occupation: Film Actor, Television Actor
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