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Anne Rice
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Anne Rice
Author / 1941 -
Anne Rice wrote supernatural novels. Her most famous series was Vampire Chronicles, which included the book Interview with the Vampire.
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Louis Armstrong
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- Famous Harlem Residents
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Famous Jazz Musicians
Louis Armstrong
Singer, Trumpet Player / 1901 - 1971
Louis Armstrong was a trumpeter, bandleader, singer, soloist, film star and comedian. Considered one of the most influential artists in jazz history, he is known for songs like "Star Dust," "La Via En Rose" and "What a Wonderful World."
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Harry Connick Jr.
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- Jazz Singers
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Actors
Harry Connick Jr.
Film Actor, Songwriter, Pianist, Singer / 1967 -
Charitable New Orleans heartthrob Harry Connick, Jr. is popularly known as both a jazz musician and an actor.
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Eli Manning
Eli Manning
Football Player / 1981 -
Eli Manning is the Super Bowl–winning quarterback for the New York Giants, the brother of NFL quarterback Peyton Manning, and the son of former NFL quarterback Archie Manning.
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Tyler Perry
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- African-American Firsts: Film & TV
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Actors
Tyler Perry
Film Actor, Entrepreneur, Filmmaker, Playwright, Screenwriter / 1969 -
Writer, actor, producer, and director Tyler Perry has built an entertainment empire that consists of successful films, plays, and a best-selling book.
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Reese Witherspoon
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- Celebrities With Court-side Seats
- Best Actress Oscar Winners
Reese Witherspoon
Actress, Producer, Philanthropist / 1976 -
Reese Witherspoon was introduced to the world of acting at a young age. She has since won numerous awards and worldwide recognition for her film performances.
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