Ray Liotta
American actor Ray Liotta was best known for his on-the-edge tough-guy characterizations in films like Martin Scorsese's 'Goodfellas' (1992) and 'No Escape' (1994).
Anderson .Paak
American singer, rapper and drummer Anderson .Paak is an award-winning musician who's adept in multiple musical genres, as demonstrated in songs like "Bubblin," "Lockdown" and "Leave the Door Open."
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou was a civil rights activist, poet and award-winning author known for her acclaimed 1969 memoir, 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,' and her numerous poetry and essay collections.
Theodore Roosevelt
A New York governor who became the 26th U.S. president, Theodore Roosevelt is remembered for his foreign policy, corporate reforms and ecological preservation.
Bobby Brown
Singer Bobby Brown is known for hits including "Don't Be Cruel" and "Humpin' Around."
Susan Sontag
Susan Sontag was a critical essayist, cultural analyst, novelist and filmmaker. She wrote 'On Photography,' 'Illness as Metaphor,' 'The Volcano Lover' and 'In America,' among many other works.
Sheryl Swoopes
Sheryl Swoopes is an American basketball star and three-time Olympic gold medalist. She's also the first player to be signed to the WNBA.
Tupac Shakur
Tupac Shakur was embroiled in a feud between East Coast and West Coast rappers and was murdered in a drive-by shooting in 1996, leaving behind an influential musical legacy at the age of 25.
Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp is an actor known for his portrayal of eccentric characters in films like 'Sleepy Hollow,' 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise.
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