Browse notable actors such as Woody Allen, John Belushi, and Steve Buscemi.
These adoptees found their path to fame and fortune as entertainers, inventors, authors, politicians, and athletes. While most may have found long-lasting success in their respective fields, some were unable to handle their celebrity. From the revolutionary technophile Steve Jobs to the actress-turned-U.S. First Lady Nancy Regan, explore our group of Famous Adoptees.
From film to television to the stage, African-American actors have been credited with a wide range of acclaimed and pioneering cinematic works, including Malcolm X, The Last King of Scotland, Remember the Titans, Training Day, Man on Fire, Ali and Ray. Explore our collection of famous black actors, including Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, Forest Whitaker, Jamie Foxx, Will Smith and Richard Pryor.
Whether they're making you laugh or cry, black television actors like Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg, Gary Coleman, Taye Diggs and Debbie Allen have represented various aspects of the African-American experience on the small screen throughout the decades.
Child stars are the pint-sized actors we've watched grow up on screen. These talented actors began their careers and traversed the triumphs and pitfalls of fame at an early age. While some child stars, like Sarah Jessica Parker and Natalie Portman, have continued their success into adulthood, others have been plagued by troubles following their early fame. Here's a look at some of the actors who made it big when they were kids.
Meet famous people past and present who share the same birth month of February. Rosa Parks, Charles Dickens, Mario Andretti, Johnny Cash, Rihanna, Toni Morrison, George Washington, and many more, are all famous people who were born in February.
Take a look at famous people named Gary, such as Gary Becker, Gary Cooper, and Gary Hart.
View famous people who died in 2010 such as Alexander McQueen, Philip Markoff, and Jaime Escalante.
Meet famous people like Robin Gibb, Rita Hayworth, Jim Henson, and Joan Crawford, who died in the month of May.
Browse notable television actors such as Jason Alexander, Desi Arnaz, and David Cassidy.
Browse notable television personalities such as Telly Savalas, Julia Child, and Lou Albano.
This group features some of our most beloved child stars. From the adorable kids of E.T., to the infamous 80s 'Brat Pack,' these young performers captured our hearts with their unforgettable characters. While many have flourished into some of the most successful actors in the business, others have faded out of the spotlight. Here we look at the group of stars who wowed us with their young talent, and remain as some of our favorite characters of all time. Plus, it's fun to see who they were then, and who they are now... check out our Where Are They Now photo gallery!