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Elvis Presley
- In these groups:
- Elvis and Priscilla Presley
- Pucker Uppers
- Celebrity Enlistees
Elvis Presley
Film Actor, Singer / 1935 - 1977
Musician and actor Elvis Presley endured rapid fame in the mid-1950s—on the radio, TV and the silver screen—and continues to be one of the biggest names in rock 'n' roll.
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Bela Lugosi
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- Creepy Actors
- Vampires
- Famous Dropouts
Bela Lugosi
Actor / 1882 - 1956
Count Dracula was Actor Bela Lugosi's most famous role. Lugosi played him in stage productions and in the 1931 Universal Pictures film Dracula.
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Babe Ruth
- In these groups:
- 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. -
Idi Amin
- In these groups:
- Political Criminals
- Erratic and Autocratic
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
Idi Amin
Military Leader, World Leader / 1925 - 2003
Idi Amin was a Ugandan president best known for his brutal regime and crimes against humanity while in power from 1971-1979.
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Robert Johnson
- In these groups:
- The 27 Club
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Singers
Robert Johnson
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1911 - 1938
Musician Robert Johnson is best known as one of the greatest blues performers of all time, a recognition that came largely after his death at age 27.
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Dorothy West
- In these groups:
- Famous Black Writers
- Famous Geminis
- Famous People Named Dorothy
Dorothy West
Editor, Author / 1907 - 1998
Dorothy West is a writer remembered for her sharp observations of varied issues within the African American community.
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Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson
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- Edward VIII
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