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Comedian Tim Allen hit prime-time TV stardom as Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor on the sitcom, Home Improvement. Allen most recently made a name for himself as the voice-over talent for such Disney animated hits as Toy Story, Toy Story 2,
and Cars.
Scott Baio gained popularity in 1977 for his role as Fonzie's tough younger cousin, Charles "Chachi" Arcola, on the sitcom Happy Days. The romance between characters Joanie Cunningham and Chachi Arcola was so popular with audiences that their relationship earned its own TV spin-off, Joanie Loves Chachi, in 1982. Throughout the 1980s, Baio played the title character in the show Charles in Charge. More recently, he can be seen on his VH1 reality show, Scott Baio is 46... and Pregnant, where he and wife-to-be, Renee Sloan, experience the joys
of parenthood.
Valerie Bertinelli is best known as smart and sweet Barbara Jean Cooper on the 1970s television show, One Day at a Time. In 2007, she replaced Kirstie Alley as the spokeswoman for Jenny Craig's weight-loss program.
Comedian Wayne Brady enjoyed success on the hit improvisational-comedy show, Whose Line is it Anyway?, in 1998. His exuberance and showmanship made him an instant fan favorite. He went on to star in his own variety show in 2001, as well as his own talk show, The Wayne Brady Show, in 2002. He began hosting the popular game show, Don't Forget the Lyrics in 2007.
Drew Carey enjoyed comedic success in the mid 90s with his self-titled television hit, The Drew Carey Show. After temporarily replacing iconic game-show host, Bob Barker, on a primetime version of The Price is Right in February of 2008, he took over as host of the daytime version of the show when Barker retired.
Fran Drescher's signature voice and laugh made audiences fall in love with her character, Fran Fine, on the 90s television sitcom, The Nanny. In 2005, Drescher returned to television in the sitcom Living With Fran. In 2007, after a fight with uterine cancer, Drescher launched her national non-profit, Cancer Schmancer. She is currently at work on a sitcom with comedian Rosie O'Donnell called The New 30.
Kelsey Grammer came to fame as neurotic psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane on the 80s sitcom, Cheers, and its successful spin-off, Frasier. He has won five Emmy awards and two Golden Globes, including an Emmy for Outstanding Voice Over Performance on the animated series, The Simpsons.
With more than 20 adult film awards under her belt, Jenna Jameson has long been regarded as the world's most famous adult film actress. She recently retired from the adult entertainment industry, however, to focus on her mainstream film and television career.
Comedian Jimmy Kimmel made his name behind the camera as a writer, producer and radio host. In 1999, he won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host on Win Ben Stein's Money. He now hosts his own late-night talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Leonard Nimoy is most often remembered for his role as Spock on the 1960s sci-fi series, Star Trek. When the popular show moved to the big screen, Nimoy worked as an actor, director, writer and producer for the ten different feature films.
Judith Sheindlin worked for more than 20 years in the New York judicial system. After her retirement in 1996, Sheindlin gained national notoriety for her role as the feisty judge on reality courtroom drama, Judge Judy.
Actor, writer and director Jon Voight has starred in a long list of critically acclaimed films including Midnight Cowboy (1969) and Deliverance (1971). His portrayal of quadriplegic Vietnam War veteran, Luke Martin, in the film Coming Home won him the Oscar for Best Actor in 1978.
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