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  The 27 Club
  
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- Wealth
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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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Louis Armstrong
1901-1971
Singer, Trumpet Player
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- African-American Expats
- Famous Black Writers
James Baldwin

Writer / 1924 - 1987

James Baldwin was an essayist, playwright and novelist regarded as a highly insightful, iconic writer with works like The Fire Next Time and Another Country.

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James Baldwin
1924-1987
Writer
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- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Celebrity Enlistees
- Best Actor Oscar Winners
Ernest Borgnine

Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor / 1917 - 2012

Actor Ernest Borgnine’s role in the film Marty transformed him from a stereotyped character actor to a leading man, earning him an Academy Award as Best Actor.

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Ernest Borgnine
1917-2012
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor
- In these groups:
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Celebrity Self-Imploders
- Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston
Bobby Brown

Singer / 1969 -

Singer Bobby Brown, known for hits including "Don't Be Cruel" and "Humpin' Around," is also famous for his troubled marriage to Whitney Houston.

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Bobby Brown
1969-
Singer
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- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Soul Train Guests
- Famous Lefties
Natalie Cole

Singer / 1950 -

Singer Natalie Cole is the daughter of mid-century crooner Nat King Cole and a platinum-selling, Grammy Award–winning musician in her own right.

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Natalie Cole
1950-
Singer
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- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Hair Dos and Don'ts
- Famous Libras
Celia Cruz

Singer / 1925 - 2003

Celia Cruz was a Cuban-American singer, best known as one of the most popular salsa performers of all time, recording 23 gold albums.

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Celia Cruz
1925-2003
Singer
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- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Actors
Willem Dafoe

Film Actor / 1955 -

Willem Dafoe is a gravelly voiced actor known for such films as Platoon, The Last Temptation of Christ and Finding Nemo.

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Willem Dafoe
1955-
Film Actor
- In these groups:
- Hair Dos and Don'ts
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Famous Academics
Angela Davis

Scholar, Civil Rights Activist, Women's Rights Activist, Academic Author / 1944 -

Angela Davis is an activist, scholar and writer who advocates for the oppressed. She has authored several books, including Women, Culture & Politics.

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Angela Davis
1944-
Scholar, Civil Rights Activist, Women's Rights Activist, Academic Author
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- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Actors
Dave Foley

Television Actor, Comedian / 1963 -

Dave Foley was a founding member of the comedy troupe Kids in the Hall and was one of the leads on the TV sitcom NewsRadio.

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Dave Foley
1963-
Television Actor, Comedian
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- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Best Supporting Actor Oscar Winners
- Famous Geminis
Louis Gossett, Jr.

Film Actor, Television Actor / 1936 -

Louis Gossett Jr. is an actor best known for his Oscar-winning performance in 1983's An Officer and a Gentleman.

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Louis Gossett, Jr.
1936-
Film Actor, Television Actor
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- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Pianists
Earl Hines

Pianist / 1903 - 1983

Jazz pianist Earl Hines made a mark on the 20th century jazz scene, especially when he played alongside trumpeter Louis Armstrong.

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Earl Hines
1903-1983
Pianist
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- Famous Fathers
- Famous Irish-Americans
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
Ron Howard

Film Actor, Television Actor, Director, Producer, Television Personality / 1954 -

Ron Howard is best known for his roles on the shows Happy Days and The Andy Griffith Show, and as the director for films, including A Beautiful Mind and Apollo 13.

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Ron Howard
1954-
Film Actor, Television Actor, Director, Producer, Television Personality
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- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Famous Libras
- Famous Singers
Julio Iglesias

Singer / 1943 -

Singer Julio Iglesias's was highly success during the 1970s and 1980s. Among his best-known songs is his duet "To All the Girls I've Loved Before."

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Julio Iglesias
1943-
Singer
j
- In these groups:
- Famous Harlem Residents
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Sober Celebs
Samuel L. Jackson

Film Actor / 1948 -

Samuel L. Jackson is known as one of the hardest-working Hollywood actors. In 2011, he was named the highest-grossing actor of all time.

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Samuel L. Jackson
1948-
Film Actor
- In these groups:
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Name Changers
Elton John

Songwriter, Singer / 1947 -

Elton John is a British singer, pianist and composer who was one of the most popular musicians of the 20th century. Along with selling more than 250 million records he has found success on Broadway, composing the music score for the Tony award winning hit Billy Elliot (2008).

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Elton John
1947-
Songwriter, Singer
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- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Famous Academics
- Famous Teachers
Elena Kagan

Educator, Lawyer, Supreme Court Justice, Political Leader / 1960 -

First female politician,attorney to serve as solicitor general of the United States of America.

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Elena Kagan
1960-
Educator, Lawyer, Supreme Court Justice, Political Leader
- In these groups:
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Chemists
Walter Kohn

Chemist, Physicist / 1923 -

Walter Kohn is a physicist who won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1998 for his work in quantum chemistry.

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Walter Kohn
1923-
Chemist, Physicist
l
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- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Famous Leos
- Famous Actors
Denis Leary

Film Actor, Television Actor / 1957 -

Denis Leary is a comedian and actor who has become as well known for his TV drama Rescue Me as for any comedy he's done.

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Denis Leary
1957-
Film Actor, Television Actor
- In these groups:
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
- Famous Arians
David Letterman

Comedian, Talk Show Host / 1947 -

Comedian and late-night talk show host David Letterman is known for his irreverent sense of humor and cynical, mocking style.

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David Letterman
1947-
Comedian, Talk Show Host
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- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Singers
Little Eva

Singer / 1943 - 2003

Little Eva was a singer best known for the overnight stardom brought to her through her #1 smash "The Loco-Motion."

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Little Eva
1943-2003
Singer
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- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Coaches
Vince Lombardi

Coach / 1913 - 1970

Vince Lombardi was an NFL coach, notably for the Green Bay Packers, a team he led to five championships.

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Vince Lombardi
1913-1970
Coach
m
- In these groups:
- Ladies of Pop Music
- Famous Moms
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
Madonna

Film Actress, Singer / 1958 -

Pop legend Madonna is known for her constant reinvention as a performer. Her biggest hits include "Papa Don't Preach," "Like a Prayer" and "Vogue."

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Madonna
1958-
Film Actress, Singer
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- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- TV Moms: 1990s
- Famous Leos
Jo Marie Payton

Television Actress / 1950 -

Jo Marie Payton won over television audiences as Harriette Winslow, a quick-witted and long-suffering wife and mother, on the situation comedy Family Matters.

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Jo Marie Payton
1950-
Television Actress
- In these groups:
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Sober Celebs
- Famous Fathers
Chris Martin

Activist, Guitarist, Pianist, Singer / 1977 -

Chris Martin is lead singer, rhythm guitarist and pianist for the alternative band Coldplay, which has won two Grammy awards one being for its debut album.

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Chris Martin
1977-
Activist, Guitarist, Pianist, Singer
- In these groups:
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Best Song Oscar Winners
- Famous Scorpios
Johnny Mercer

Songwriter / 1909 - 1976

Songwriter Johnny Mercer cofounded Capitol Records. His songs for films won four Academy Awards. He collaborated with composers such as Henry Mancini.

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Johnny Mercer
1909-1976
Songwriter
- In these groups:
- Famous Black Writers
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Famous Capricorns
Walter Mosley

Author / 1952 -

Walter Mosley is a writer of mystery stories noted for their realistic portrayals of segregated inner-city life.

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Walter Mosley
1952-
Author
- In these groups:
- Cast of Saturday Night Live
- Black Comedians
- Vampires
Eddie Murphy

Film Actor, Television Actor, Comedian, Director / 1961 -

Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy began doing stand-up as a teenager. He became a popular Saturday Night Live cast member and starred in several box-office hits.

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Eddie Murphy
1961-
Film Actor, Television Actor, Comedian, Director
n
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- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- EGOT Winners
- Best Director Oscar Winners
Mike Nichols

Director / 1931 -

Mike Nichols in an American theater and film director, best known for his 1967 classic, The Graduate. He's won an Academy Award, as well as multiple Tony and Emmy Awards.

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Mike Nichols
1931-
Director
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- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Famous Libras
- Famous People Born in 1943
Oliver North

Government Official / 1943 -

Oliver North, former deputy-director of the National Security Council, was implicated in the Iran-Contra affair and forced to resign. Charges were cleared in 1990.

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Oliver North
1943-
Government Official
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- In these groups:
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Famous Arians
- Famous People Named Kevin
Kevin O'Connor

Entrepreneur / 1961 -

Business leader and entrepreneur Kevin O'Connor is a co-founder and the CEO of the internet advertising technology company DoubleClick.

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Kevin O'Connor
1961-
Entrepreneur
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- In these groups:
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Name Changers
- Famous Leos
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

Diplomat / 1900 - 1990

Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit was an Indian political leader and diplomat, one of the world's leading women in public life in the 20th century.

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Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
1900-1990
Diplomat
- In these groups:
- Where Are They Now
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
Anna Paquin

Film Actress, Television Actress / 1982 -

Academy Award-winning actress Anna Paquin has appeared in such films as The Piano and X-Men, and the television drama True Blood.

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Anna Paquin
1982-
Film Actress, Television Actress
- In these groups:
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Actresses
Vanessa Paradis

Film Actress, Singer / 1972 -

Vanessa Paradis is a French superstar in both the worlds of music and film and has two children with actor Johnny Depp.

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Vanessa Paradis
1972-
Film Actress, Singer
- In these groups:
- Nashville Sound
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Famous Pisceans
Charley Pride

Guitarist, Singer / 1938 -

Charley Pride is one of the few black country musicians to have had considerable success in the largely white country music industry, and was the first black musician to perform at the Grand Ole Opry.

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Charley Pride
1938-
Guitarist, Singer
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- In these groups:
- Famous Harlem Residents
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Famous Military Veterans
Charles Rangel

Activist, U.S. Representative / 1930 -

Congressman Charles Rangel has served New York's Harlem district since 1971. He was censured by his peers for ethics violations in 2010.

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Charles Rangel
1930-
Activist, U.S. Representative
- In these groups:
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Famous Libras
- Famous Black Activists
Bernice Johnson Reagon

Civil Rights Activist, Songwriter, Singer / 1942 -

Musician and historian Bernice Johnson Reagon was a civil rights activist known for her political songs.

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Bernice Johnson Reagon
1942-
Civil Rights Activist, Songwriter, Singer
- In these groups:
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Actors Turned Directors
- Famous Pisceans
Rob Reiner

Activist, Actor, Filmmaker, Screenwriter / 1947 -

American actor, director and producer Rob Reiner is best known for directing the classic hits Stand By Me (1996) and When Harry Met Sally (1989).

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Rob Reiner
1947-
Activist, Actor, Filmmaker, Screenwriter
- In these groups:
- Influential Women of Washington
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Political Party Crashers
Condoleezza Rice

Government Official / 1954 -

Condoleezza Rice is the first black woman to serve as the United States' national security adviser, as well as the first black woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of State (2005-09).

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Condoleezza Rice
1954-
Government Official
- In these groups:
- TV Moms: 1970s
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Famous Scorpios
Esther Rolle

Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress / 1920 - 1998

A stage, film and TV actress, Esther Rolle is best remembered as Florida Evans -- a character she played on two comedy series, Maude and Good Times.

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Esther Rolle
1920-1998
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress
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- In these groups:
- Bluegrass Musicians
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Famous Capricorns
Earl Scruggs

Musician / 1924 - 2012

Earl Scruggs is a bluegrass musician who pioneered the Scruggs Style, a method of banjo playing.

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Earl Scruggs
1924-2012
Musician
- In these groups:
- Vampires
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Onscreen Superheroes
Wesley Snipes

Film Actor / 1962 -

Wesley Snipes is an actor known for his action roles in such films as Blade and Passenger 57 and for his trouble with the law over unpaid taxes.

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Wesley Snipes
1962-
Film Actor
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- In these groups:
- Generous Donors
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Famous Scorpios
Ted Turner

Entrepreneur, Philanthropist / 1938 -

Ted Turner is a television and media magnate who founded CNN, the first 24-Hour cable news network.

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Ted Turner
1938-
Entrepreneur, Philanthropist
- In these groups:
- Celebrity Bookings
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Vegans
Mike Tyson

Boxer / 1966 -

Mike Tyson is a former heavyweight boxing champion who's served jail time and also appeared in several films.

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Mike Tyson
1966-
Boxer
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- In these groups:
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Celebrity Enlistees
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
Dick Van Dyke

Television Actor, Comedian, Talk Show Host, Television Producer, Writer / 1925 -

Dick Van Dyke is an American actor and comedian best known for hosting The Dick Van Dyke Show. He's also known for starring on Diagnosis Murder and for roles in films like Mary Poppins, Dick Tracy and Night at the Museum.

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Dick Van Dyke
1925-
Television Actor, Comedian, Talk Show Host, Television Producer, Writer
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- In these groups:
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Famous Libras
- Famous Playwrights
Wendy Wasserstein

Playwright / 1950 - 2006

Wendy Wasserstein was an award-winning playwright of such works as The Sisters Rosensweig and An American Daughter.

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Wendy Wasserstein
1950-2006
Playwright
- In these groups:
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Elementals
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
Ethel Waters

Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress, Singer / 1896 - 1977

Ethel Waters was a blues and jazz singer and dramatic actress whose singing, based in the blues tradition, featured her full-bodied voice and slow vibrato.

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Ethel Waters
1896-1977
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress, Singer
- In these groups:
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Famous Academics
- Famous Teachers
Cornel West

Educator, Philosopher, Scholar, Civil Rights Activist, Academic Author / 1953 -

Cornel West is a scholar of African American studies, and political activist. He published Race Matters in 1993 and appeared in the Matrix sequels.

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Cornel West
1953-
Educator, Philosopher, Scholar, Civil Rights Activist, Academic Author
- In these groups:
- Female Music Icons of the 1990s and New Millennium
- The 27 Club
- Hair Dos and Don'ts
Amy Winehouse

Entrepreneur, Songwriter, Singer / 1983 - 2011

Amy Winehouse won five Grammy Awards for her 2006 album Back to Black, and is remembered for songs like "Rehab," "Back to Black" and "Valerie." She died in 2011, at age 27.

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Amy Winehouse
1983-2011
Entrepreneur, Songwriter, Singer
- In these groups:
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Cast of The Hobbit
- Famous Aquarians
Elijah Wood

Film Actor, Television Actor / 1981 -

Elijah Wood is known for playing the hobbit Frodo in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, as well as for parts in The Ice Storm, Sin City and Happy Feet.

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Elijah Wood
1981-
Film Actor, Television Actor

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