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Famous People Born on August 26
Mother Teresa, Geraldine Ferraro, and Melissa McCarthy are just a few of the famous people born on August 26th. See them all!
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Mother Teresa
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- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Nuns
Mother Teresa
Nun, Saint / 1910 - 1997
Mother Teresa was the founder of the Order of the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic congregation of women dedicated to helping the poor.
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Geraldine A. Ferraro
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- Notable Female Leaders
- Influential Women of Washington
- Groundbreaking Women
Geraldine A. Ferraro
Women's Rights Activist, Lawyer, Diplomat, U.S. Representative / 1935 - 2011
Geraldine A. Ferraro was a member of Congress and the first woman to run for the U.S. vice presidency on a major party platform.
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Melissa McCarthy
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- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Actresses
- Famous Comedians
Melissa McCarthy
Actress, Comedian, Producer, Writer / 1970 -
Actress Melissa McCarthy starred as Sookie in the show Gilmore Girls. In 2011, she received an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress in the film Bridesmaids.
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Macaulay Culkin
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- Celebrity Bookings
- Where Are They Now
- Child Stars
Macaulay Culkin
Film Actor / 1980 -
Macaulay Culkin is an actor known mostly for his childhood roles in such films as My Girl and Home Alone.
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Dorothy Hamill
Dorothy Hamill
Ice Skater / 1956 -
Dorothy Hamill is a gold medal-winning Olympic figure skater known for her moves on the rink as well as her signature bobbed haircut.
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Branford Marsalis
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- Soul Train Guests
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Saxophone Players
Branford Marsalis
Saxophonist / 1960 -
An innovative saxophonist, Branford Marsalis has been making jazz albums for over 30 years and was briefly the musical director on the Tonight Show.
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profile name: Macaulay Culkin profile occupation: Film Actor
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profile name: Geraldine A. Ferraro profile occupation: Women's Rights Activist, Lawyer, Diplomat, U.S. Representative
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profile name: Dorothy Hamill profile occupation: Ice Skater
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profile name: Branford Marsalis profile occupation: Saxophonist
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