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Henry Allen
- In these groups:
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Harlem Renaissance People
- Famous Trumpet Players
Henry Allen

Trumpet Player / 1908 - 1967

Jazz trumpeter Henry Allen belonged to Fletcher Henderson’s big band, was in Mills Blue Rhythm band and accompanied Louis Armstrong in Luis Russell’s band.

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(1908-1967)
Trumpet Player
Louis Armstrong
- In these groups:
- 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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(1901-1971)
Singer, Trumpet Player

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P. G. T. Beauregard
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- Famous Geminis
- Famous Military Leaders
- Famous Generals
P. G. T. Beauregard

General, Journalist / 1818 - 1893

P. G. T. Beauregard served as a general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. He participated in major battles at Fort Sumter and Bull Run.

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(1818-1893)
General, Journalist
James Booker
- In these groups:
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Pianists
- Famous Songwriters and Composers
James Booker

Songwriter, Pianist / 1939 - 1983

James Booker was an African-American musician known for his unique fusion of jazz and rhythm-and-blues, and for songs like "The Sunny Side of the Street," "A Taste of Honey" and "Papa Was a Rascal."

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(1939-1983)
Songwriter, Pianist

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Truman Capote
- In these groups:
- Imbibers
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Studio 54 Patrons
Truman Capote

Author / 1924 - 1984

Truman Capote was a trailblazing writer of Southern descent known for the works Breakfast at Tiffany’s and In Cold Blood, among others.

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(1924-1984)
Author
Kitty Carlisle
- In these groups:
- People with Animal Names
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Actresses
Kitty Carlisle

Film Actress, Theater Actress, Singer, Television Personality / 1910 - 2007

Actress, singer, television personality and arts advocate Kitty Carlisle is best known for her long run as a panelist on the television show To Tell The Truth.

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(1910-2007)
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Singer, Television Personality
Harry Connick Jr.
- In these groups:
- 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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(1967-)
Film Actor, Songwriter, Pianist, Singer

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Baby Dodds
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- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Drummers
- Famous People Born in 1898
Baby Dodds

Drummer / 1898 - 1959

Jazz drummer Baby Dodds was one of the first major jazz drummers on record, playing with Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton and Bunk Johnson.

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(1898-1959)
Drummer
Johnny Dodds
- In these groups:
- Famous Arians
- Famous People Named Johnny
- Famous People Born in 1892
Johnny Dodds

Musician / 1892 - 1940

African-American musician Johnny Dodds was noted as one of the most lyrically expressive of jazz clarinetists. He was part of King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band.

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(1892-1940)
Musician
Fats Domino
- In these groups:
- Hair Dos and Don'ts
- Musical Monikers
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
Fats Domino

Pianist, Singer / 1928 -

American singer and pianist Fats Domino was a rhythm-and-blues star who became one of the first rock-and-roll stars and who helped define the New Orleans sound.

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(1928-)
Pianist, Singer

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Lillian Hellman
- In these groups:
- Blacklisted
- Beatty's Babes
- Famous Geminis
Lillian Hellman

Editor, Playwright, Screenwriter / 1905 - 1984

Lillian Hellman was a playwright and screenwriter whose dramas attacked injustice, exploitation and selfishness.

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(1905-1984)
Editor, Playwright, Screenwriter

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Mahalia Jackson
- In these groups:
- Foremothers of Rock
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Groundbreaking Women
Mahalia Jackson

Civil Rights Activist, Singer, Television Personality / 1911 - 1972

20th century recording artist Mahalia Jackson, known as the Queen of Gospel, is revered as one of the greatest musical figures in U.S. history.

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(1911-1972)
Civil Rights Activist, Singer, Television Personality
Lonnie Johnson
- In these groups:
- Famous Singers
- Famous Guitarists
- Famous Songwriters and Composers
Lonnie Johnson

Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1899 - 1970

Lonnie Johnson was a musician, singer and songwriter, and one of the first major blues and jazz guitarists. His innovative style has influenced many blues, jazz and rock musicians.

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(1899-1970)
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer
Jacoby Jones
- In these groups:
- Cast of Dancing with the Stars
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Football Players
Jacoby Jones

Football Player / 1984 -

NFL wide receiver and special teams standout Jacoby Jones helped lead the Baltimore Ravens to victory at Super Bowl XLVII.

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(1984-)
Football Player

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John Larroquette
- In these groups:
- TV Lawyers
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Actors
John Larroquette

Film Actor, Television Actor / 1947 -

Actor John Larroquette played Dan Fielding on the sitcom Night Court, a role that earned him popularity among TV audiences, as well as four Emmy Awards.

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(1947-)
Film Actor, Television Actor
Elmore Leonard
- In these groups:
- Famous Libras
- Famous Fiction Authors
- Famous People Born in 1925
Elmore Leonard

Author / 1925 -

Many of the novels of author Elmore Leonard have been made into movies, including Out of Sight, Get Shorty, and 3:10 to Yuma.

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(1925-)
Author
Lil Wayne
- In these groups:
- Frightening Fathers
- Musical Monikers
- Celebrities With Court-side Seats
Lil Wayne

Rapper / 1982 -

Lil Wayne is a Grammy Award-winning rapper known for his hit albums, mixtapes and singles, including "A Milli" and "Lollipop."

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(1982-)
Rapper

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Eli Manning
- In these groups:
- Celebrities Who've Written Children's Books
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Football Players
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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(1981-)
Football Player
Peyton Manning
- In these groups:
- Celebrities Who've Written Children's Books
- Famous Arians
- Famous Football Players
Peyton Manning

Football Player / 1976 -

One of the most dominant quarterbacks in NFL history, Peyton Manning has won multiple MVP awards and led the Indianapolis Colts to victory in Super Bowl XLI.

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(1976-)
Football Player
Wynton Marsalis
- In these groups:
- Famous Libras
- Famous Trumpet Players
- Famous Songwriters and Composers
Wynton Marsalis

Songwriter, Trumpet Player / 1961 -

A giant in the music world, trumpeter Wynton Marsalis is a multi-Grammy Award winner who has been lauded for his work both in jazz and classical music.

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(1961-)
Songwriter, Trumpet Player
Master P
- In these groups:
- Musical Monikers
- Name Changers
- Soul Train Guests
Master P

Music Producer, Rapper / 1970 -

Master P is a rapper and hip-hop mogul who founded No Limit Records.

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(1970-)
Music Producer, Rapper
Jelly Roll Morton
- In these groups:
- Musical Monikers
- Name Changers
- Famous Jazz Musicians
Jelly Roll Morton

Songwriter, Pianist / 1890 - 1941

Jelly Roll Morton was an American pianist and songwriter best known for influencing the formation of modern day jazz during the 1920s.

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(1890-1941)
Songwriter, Pianist

o

Lee Harvey Oswald
- In these groups:
- Infamous Assassins
- Famous Libras
- Famous People Named Lee
Lee Harvey Oswald

Assassin / 1939 - 1963

Lee Harvey Oswald was a former U.S. Marine who was accused of killing President John F. Kennedy. While in police custody, Oswald was murdered by Jack Ruby.

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(1939-1963)
Assassin

p

Pauley Perrette
- In these groups:
- Famous Arians
- Famous Singers
- Famous Songwriters and Composers
Pauley Perrette

Activist, Producer, Songwriter, Singer / 1969 -

Actress, musician and activist Pauley Perette is best known as the lab technician on the crime drama NCIS.

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(1969-)
Activist, Producer, Songwriter, Singer
Tyler Perry
- In these groups:
- 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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(1969-)
Film Actor, Entrepreneur, Filmmaker, Playwright, Screenwriter
Homer Plessy
- In these groups:
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Black Activists
- Famous Civil Rights Activists
Homer Plessy

Civil Rights Activist / 1862 - 1925

Homer Plessy is best known as the plaintiff in Plessy v. Ferguson, a landmark court case challenging southern-based segregation.

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(1862-1925)
Civil Rights Activist
Louis Prima
- In these groups:
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Actors
- Famous Trumpet Players
Louis Prima

Actor, Songwriter, Singer, Trumpet Player / 1911 - 1978

Louis Prima was an influential jazz trumpeter, singer and composer known for songs like "Sing, Sing, Sing," "Angelina," "Buona Sera" and "Jump, Jive an' Wail."

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(1911-1978)
Actor, Songwriter, Singer, Trumpet Player

r

Anne Rice
- In these groups:
- Fright Writers
- Famous Libras
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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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(1941-)
Author

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Richard Simmons
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- Fitness Gurus
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Dancers
Richard Simmons

Activist, Athlete, Dancer, Television Personality / 1948 -

Overweight as a child, Richard Simmons is now an American fitness personality best known for his high-energy and eccentric aerobic videos and DVDs.

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(1948-)
Activist, Athlete, Dancer, Television Personality

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Sam Trammell
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- Cast of True Blood
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- Famous Actors
Sam Trammell

Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor / 1969 -

Sam Trammell's most recognizable role to date is playing Sam Merlotte on HBO's True Blood.

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(1969-)
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor

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Ray Walston
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Ray Walston

Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Comedian / 1914 - 2001

Actor Ray Walston enjoyed a successful acting career and is best known for his character Uncle Martin O'Hara on the CBS series My Favorite Martian.

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(1914-2001)
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Comedian
Stanley Tookie Williams
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Stanley Tookie Williams

Murderer, Thief, Philanthropist / 1953 - 2005

Stanley Tookie Williams is best known for founding the Crips gang.

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(1953-2005)
Murderer, Thief, Philanthropist
Reese Witherspoon
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- Famous Moms
- 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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(1976-)
Actress, Producer, Philanthropist

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Andrew Young, Jr
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Andrew Young, Jr

Civil Rights Activist, Diplomat, Mayor, U.S. Representative, Religious Leader / 1932 -

Andrew Young, Jr is a clergyman and was an activist during the civil rights movement. He was also a member of congress and twice elected at the mayor of Atlanta.

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(1932-)
Civil Rights Activist, Diplomat, Mayor, U.S. Representative, Religious Leader

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