Gus Van Sant, the American director known best known for the blockbuster hit Good Will Hunting, starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.

• Director
  (1952–)

Belgium-born action-film star Jean-Claude Van Damme has showcased his patented splits and acrobatic kicks in such movies as Bloodsport.

• Film Actor, Martial Arts Expert
  (1960–)

The first full-length trailer for 'Mary Poppins Returns' is out and features Dick Van Dyke stepping in time - at 92 years old! He reprises his role as the grumpy banker Mr. Dawes Sr. and fans are amazed that he looks exactly the same 54 years after the original film's release.

• Film Actor, Writer, Television Actor, Comedian
  (1925–)

Harold Ramis is best known for creating and starring in several comedies of the 1970s and '80s, including Caddyshack, Ghostbusters, Groundhog Day and Knocked Up.

• Film Actor, Producer, Director, Screenwriter
  (1944–2014)

James Van Praagh has worked as a psychic medium and popular media figure, and is also the bestselling author of the book Talking to Heaven.

• Television Producer
  (1958–)

Steven Van Zandt is best known as a guitarist and backup vocalist for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band. He is also known for his role on the popular HBO series 'The Sopranos.'

• Actor, Guitarist, Musician
  (1950–)

  Michael Crichton was an American author best known for his sci-fi and medical thrillers. The movie based on his book, Jurassic Park, was one of the highest-grossing films in history.

• Director, Author, Television Producer, Doctor
  (1942–2008)

Dick Van Patten was an actor who most TV viewers will remember as Tom Bradford, the father of the brood on Eight Is Enough.

• Television Actor
  (1928–2015)