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James Armistead
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- Famous Military Veterans
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Spies
James Armistead
Warrior, Spy / 1748 - 1830
James Armistead was an enslaved African American, best known for his work as a spy during the American Revolution.
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Jerry Garcia
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- Hispanic Musicians and Singers
- Guitar Heroes
- Grateful Dead
Jerry Garcia
Songwriter, Guitarist / 1942 - 1995
Jerry Garcia was the lead guitarist, as well as one of the principal vocalists and songwriters of the psychedelic rock band the Grateful Dead.
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Sharon Tate
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- Fatally Famous
- Vampires
- Famous Aquarians
Sharon Tate
Film Actress, Television Actress, Model / 1943 - 1969
Model and actress Sharon Tate is best remembered for her tragic and untimely death at the hands of serial killer Charles Manson.
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Gregory Hines
- In these groups:
- African-American Biopics
- Soul Train Guests
- Famous Movie Dancers
Gregory Hines
Actor, Dancer / 1946 - 2003
Gregory Hines began dancing as a child and went on to launch a successful Broadway, television and film career. His notable movies include The Cotton Club and White Nights.
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Bernie Mac
- In these groups:
- Black Comedians
- Ocean's Eleven Members
- Famous Libras
Bernie Mac
Actor, Comedian / 1957 - 2008
Bernie Mac was a standup comedian and actor on film and television known for his "Bernie Mac Show" and appearance in the "Ocean's 11" films. -
Jacqueline Cochran
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- Famous Military Veterans
- Daring Female Adventurers
- Groundbreaking Women
Jacqueline Cochran
Pilot / 1910 - 1980
Jacqueline Cochran is a pioneering 20th century pilot who was an advocate for female aviators during WWII and the first woman to break the sound barrier.
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profile name: James Armistead profile occupation: Warrior, Spy
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profile name: Sharon Tate profile occupation: Film Actress, Television Actress, Model
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profile name: Gregory Hines profile occupation: Actor, Dancer
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profile name: Jerry Garcia profile occupation: Songwriter, Guitarist
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profile name: Bernie Mac profile occupation: Actor, Comedian
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profile name: Jacqueline Cochran profile occupation: Pilot
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