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Famous People Named Oscar
Take a look at famous people named Oscar, such as Oscar Charleston, Oscar Wilde, and Oscar Hijuelos.
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Oscar Pistorius
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Oscar Pistorius
Track and Field Athlete / 1986 -
Oscar Pistorius, the "Blade Runner," is a South African sprint runner who became the first amputee to compete in the Olympics in 2012. In 2013, Pistorius admitted to shooting and killing his girlfriend, South African model Reeva Steenkamp.
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Oscar de la Renta
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- Famous Fashion Designers
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Oscar de la Renta
Entrepreneur, Fashion Designer, Philanthropist / 1932 -
Oscar de la Renta is one of the world’s leading fashion designers. Famous for his women's evening wear and suits, his line is distinctly modern yet feminine.
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Oscar Wilde
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Oscar Wilde
Writer / 1854 - 1900
Author Oscar Wilde published several acclaimed works, including The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest.
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Oscar De La Hoya
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- Famous Aquarians
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Oscar De La Hoya
Boxer / 1973 -
Oscar De La Hoya is a retired American boxer who is best known for his winning bouts in six different weight classes, and for his popular televised fights.
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Oscar Niemeyer
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Oscar Niemeyer
Architect / 1907 - 2012
The work of Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer demonstrates his appreciation for free-flowing design. Examples include the Contemporary Art Museum in Niterói. -
Oscar Robertson
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- Olympic Basketball Players
- Famous Black Athletes
- Famous Sagittarians
Oscar Robertson
Basketball Player / 1938 -
Hall of Fame basketball guard Oscar Robertson played 14 NBA seasons. He averaged more than 25 points per game and retired as the league’s all-time assist leader.
profile name: Oscar Pistorius profile occupation: Track and Field Athlete
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profile name: Oscar Wilde profile occupation: Writer
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profile name: Oscar De La Hoya profile occupation: Boxer
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profile name: Oscar de la Renta profile occupation: Entrepreneur, Fashion Designer, Philanthropist
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profile name: Oscar Niemeyer profile occupation: Architect
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profile name: Oscar Robertson profile occupation: Basketball Player
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