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Bryan Cranston
(Best Known for His Roles in the TV Series: 'Breaking Bad' and ' Malcolm in the Middle')
Bryan Cranston
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Birth Year: 1956
Birthplace: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States

American actor Bryan Cranston became a household name when he starred in the hit television series Breaking Bad. He won four Primetime Emmy Awards for the role. Seinfeld, Malcolm in the Middle and Sneaky Pete are some of his other notable series. He has also worked in many films and has received critical acclaim for movies like Trumbo and The Upside.

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Jenna Fischer
(Portrayed 'Pam Beesly' on the Sitcom 'The Office')
Jenna Fischer
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Birth Year: 1974
Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Actress Jenna Fischer is best known for her role in the NBC sitcom, The Office, for which she received an Emmy nomination. She was interested in performing from a young age and studied theater in college. Entering the entertainment industry in the late 1990s, she struggled for a while before making a name for herself as an actress. 

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Rachel Weisz
(British Actress Known for Her Films: 'The Mummy', 'The Constant Gardener' and 'The Favourite')
Rachel Weisz
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Birth Year: 1970
Birthplace: London, England

One of the most popular and decorated British-American actresses, Rachel Weisz is the recipient of many awards, such as the Academy Award. One of the most beautiful actresses, she has been featured on several magazine covers. In 2010, Rachel Weisz was named the global ambassador for L'Oréal. She has also served as fashion designer Narciso Rodriguez's muse.

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Laura Prepon
(American Actress Known for Her TV Series: 'That '70s Show' and 'Orange Is the New Black')
Laura Prepon
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Birth Year: 1980
Birthplace: Watchung, New Jersey, United States
Laura Prepon is best known as Donna Pinciotti from That '70s Show. Her role as Alex Vause in Orange Is the New Black won her both the Satellite and SAG awards. Fans also loved her in The Girl on the Train and as real-life serial killer Karla Homolka in Karla.
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Haley Lu Richardson
(Actress)
Haley Lu Richardson
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Birth Year: 1995
Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
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Peter Sarsgaard
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Birth Year: 1971
Birthplace: Illinois, United States

Peter Sarsgaard is a versatile American actor known for his work on stage, films, and TV series. A world-renowned actor, Peter is equally good with women and has dated several good-looking women like Dita Von Teese and Shalom Harlow.

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John Heard
(Known for His Films: ‘Heart Beat’, ‘Cutter's Way’, ‘Cat People’, ‘Beaches’ and ‘Deceived’)
John Heard
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Birth Year: 1946
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States
Died: 2017
John Heard is best known for his Emmy-nominated guest role of Detective Vin Makazian in The Sopranos. Audiences also loved him as Peter McCallister, the father of Macaulay Culkin’s character, in Home Alone and its sequel. A talented stage actor, he delivered an award-winning performance in G.R. Point
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Maurice Ravel
(One of the Leading Composers of Impressionist Music, Known for His Orchestral Work "Boléro,")
Maurice Ravel
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Listed In: Musicians
Birth Year: 1875
Birthplace: Ciboure, France
Died: 1937
French impressionist composer Maurice Ravel is best known for his orchestral composition Boléro. He rejected the Legion d'honneur and all French awards. He was one the first composers to realize the importance of recording music to gain a wider reach. Most of his music consisted of piano and orchestration.
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Tobias Menzies
(Best Known for His Role as ‘Prince Philip’ in the Third and Fourth TV Series ‘The Crown’)
Tobias Menzies
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Birth Year: 1974
Birthplace: London, England

Tobias Menzies is an English actor. Over the years, Menzies has contributed immensely to the British film, TV, and theatre industries. He was also part of one of the most popular TV series of all time, Game of Thrones. His fine acting performance has earned him Golden Globe nominations among many other honors.

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Susan Mikula
(American Artist and Photographer)
Susan Mikula
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Birth Year: 1958
Birthplace: New Jersey, United States
Self-taught photographer Susan Mikula is known for using old Polaroids and pinhole cameras to create her masterpieces. She was an accountant earlier and has also worked for the U.S. consulate in Mexico. The LGBT icon is in a long-term relationship with her partner, journalist and TV personality Rachel Maddow.
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Franco Harris
(American Football Player)
Franco Harris
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1950
Birthplace: Fort Dix, New Jersey, USA
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Loltyler1
(American Internet Personality and Streamer on Twitch)
Loltyler1
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Birth Year: 1995
Birthplace: Missouri, United States

Tyler Steinkamp, better known by his online pseudonyms, “Loltyler1” and “T1,” is a League of Legends streamer who is extremely popular on Twitch. He was banned from playing for almost 2 years for his toxic behavior toward other players. He later signed with South Korean esports team T1.

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Rik Mayall
(Comedian)
Rik Mayall
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Birth Year: 1958
Birthplace: Harlow, Essex, England
Died: 2014

Rik Mayall was an English comedian, actor, and writer. A pioneer of alternative comedy, Rik Mayall's approach to sitcom and creativity inspired a generation of comedians. Widely regarded as one of the greatest comedy performers of all time, Rik Mayall received several posthumous honors after sudden and untimely death at the age of 56.

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Taylor Dayne
(Singer-songwriter)
Taylor Dayne
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Listed In: Singers
Birth Year: 1962
Birthplace: Baldwin, Long Island, New York, USA
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
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Ivan Lendl
(Czech-American Former World No.1 Tennis player)
Ivan Lendl
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1960
Birthplace: Ostrava, Czechia

Born to professional tennis players, Czech-American tennis legend Ivan Lendl has eight Grand Slam titles under his belt. Known for his topspin groundstrokes, he later turned coach and was responsible for three Grand Slams of Andy Murray. Lendl also has a few Celebrity Tour golf wins in his kitty.

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Viv Richards
(Antiguan Retired Cricketer Regarded as One of the Greatest Batsmen of All Time)
Viv Richards
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1952
Birthplace: St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda St. John's, British Leeward Islands
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Townes Van Zandt
(Country Singer & Songwriter Best Known for His Songs: 'Pancho and Lefty' and 'For the Sake of the Song')
Townes Van Zandt
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Listed In: Singers
Birth Year: 1944
Birthplace: Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Died: 1997

Country singer Townes Van Zandt is remembered for his melancholy and lyrical tracks. His hits such as Pancho and Lefty and To Live Is to Fly have influenced many artists of subsequent generations. He struggled with depression and spent a considerable part of his life in cheap shacks and motels.

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T. J. Thyne
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Birth Year: 1975
Birthplace: Stoughton, Massachusetts, United States
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Al-Waleed bin Talal
(Business magnate)
Al-Waleed bin Talal
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Listed In: Business People
Birth Year: 1955
Birthplace: Riyadh
Saudi Arabian businessman and philanthropist Al Waleed bin Talal Al Saud is part of the Saudi royal family. Son of The Red Prince Talal bin Abdul-Aziz, he founded the conglomerate Kingdom Holding Company. Named by Time as the Arabian Warren Buffett, he was also arrested for corruption once.
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Willard Scott
(American Weather Presenter Known for His Self-Deprecating Humor & Cheerful Personality)
Willard Scott
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Birth Year: 1934
Birthplace: Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Died: 2021
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Lynn Swann
(American football player)
Lynn Swann
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1952
Birthplace: Alcoa, Tennessee, USA
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Donna Murphy
(Actress)
Donna Murphy
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Birth Year: 1959
Birthplace: Corona, New York, USA
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Wanda Sykes
(Comedian and Writer Known for Her TV Series "The New Adventures of Old Christine" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm.")
Wanda Sykes
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Birth Year: 1964
Birthplace: Portsmouth, Virginia, United States

Wanda Sykes is an American actress, writer, and comedian. In 2004, Sykes was named in Entertainment Weekly magazine's list of 25 funniest people in America. Also known for her role as an activist, Sykes has been emceeing fundraisers and hosting events to tackle issues concerning same-sex marriages. She is also an ardent supporter of the Ruth Ellis Center.

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Brandon T Jackson
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Birth Year: 1984
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Nicéphore Niépce
(Creator of World's First Permanent Photographic Image)
Nicéphore Niépce
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Listed In: Photographers
Birth Year: 1765
Birthplace: Chalon-sur-Saône
Died: 1833

Nicéphore Niépce revolutionized science by inventing heliography and made the first permanent photographic image. He had initially been part of Napoleon’s army but had to quit due to his failing health. The Niépce Prize is awarded to a photographer every year in France, in his honor.

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Vanessa Ponce
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Listed In: Fashion
Birth Year: 1992
Birthplace: Guanajuato

Vanessa Ponce is a Mexican beauty queen and model. In 2018, she became the first Mexican to be crowned Miss World and the oldest winner in the history of the competition thus far. Also known for her philanthropic efforts, Vanessa Ponce is currently working on a project called Na Vili, which aims at helping the children of Mexican day laborers.

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Bret Easton Ellis
(American Author, Screenwriter and Short-Story Writer)
Bret Easton Ellis
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Listed In: Writers
Birth Year: 1964
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Author and screenwriter Bret Easton Ellis was part of the literary Brat Pack. A skilled satirist, he often repeats the same characters in his novels. Some of his bestselling works include Less Than Zero and American Psycho, and four of his novels have been adapted into movies.

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Daniel J. Travanti
(Actor)
Daniel J. Travanti
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Birth Year: 1940
Birthplace: Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
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John C. Malone
(CEO of 'Tele-Communications Inc.')
John C. Malone
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Listed In: Business People
Birth Year: 1941
Birthplace: Milford, Connecticut, United States

Billionaire businessman John C. Malone is currently the chairman of Liberty Media, Liberty Global, and Qurate Retail Group. Previously, he was the CEO of Tele-Communications Inc. (TCI). He is also believed to be the largest private landowner in USA. He established the Malone Family Foundation and has given away millions of dollars in charity, especially to educational institutions. 

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Anna Magnani
(Italian Actress Who was Known for Her Explosive Acting and Earthy, Realistic Portrayals of Characters)
Anna Magnani
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Birth Year: 1908
Birthplace: Rome, Italy
Died: 1973

Anna Magnani was an Italian actress best remembered for her real-life portrayals of characters and explosive acting. In 1956, Magnani became the first Italian ever to receive an Academy Award when she won the award for her portrayal of Serafina Delle Rose in the 1955 film, The Rose Tattoo. She had also won other prestigious awards like the Silver Bear.

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Radhika Pandit
(Actress)
Radhika Pandit
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Birth Year: 1984
Birthplace: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
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J. R. Richard
(Baseball player)
J. R. Richard
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1950
Birthplace: Vienna, Louisiana, United States
Died: 2021
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Peter Wolf
(Musician)
Peter Wolf
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Listed In: Musicians
Birth Year: 1946
Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States
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John Herschel
(British Polymath Known for His Invention of 'Blueprint')
John Herschel
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Listed In: Scientists
Birth Year: 1792
Birthplace: Slough, Buckinghamshire, England
Died: 1871

The son of renowned astronomer William Herschel, John Herschel was educated at Eton and Cambridge and grew up to be a polymath. Apart from contributing to the field of photography, he was known for cataloguing and naming stars and satellites. He briefly also served as the Master of the Royal Mint.

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Pete Edochie
(Actor)
Pete Edochie
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Birth Year: 1947
Birthplace: Enugu
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Ian Clark
(Basketball player)
Ian Clark
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1991
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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David Baltimore
(Virologist)
David Baltimore
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Listed In: Scientists
Birth Year: 1938
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States

David Baltimore is an American university administrator and biologist. He is currently serving as President Emeritus at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). He won the 1975 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for his discoveries concerning the interaction between the genetic material of the cell and tumor viruses. In 1999, he was honored with the National Medal of Science. 

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Steve Beuerlein
(American Football Player)
Steve Beuerlein
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1965
Birthplace: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Joe Carter
(Baseball player)
Joe Carter
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1960
Birthplace: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
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Ranulph Fiennes
(Explorer who became was the first person to get to the North and South Pole without flying and the first to cross Antarctica without driving)
Ranulph Fiennes
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birth Year: 1944
Birthplace: Windsor, Berkshire, England
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
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Petra Mede
(Television presenter)
Petra Mede
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Birth Year: 1970
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Luciano Spalletti
(Italian Football Manager and a Former Football Midfielder)
Luciano Spalletti
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1959
Birthplace: Certaldo, Italy
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Janet Guthrie
(Race Car Driver)
Janet Guthrie
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1938
Birthplace: Iowa City, Iowa, United States

Janet Guthrie created history when she became the first woman to compete in the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500 races. An adventure lover from the very beginning, she was interested in planes and parachutes since her teens. She also excelled in physics and worked as an aerospace R&D engineer.

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Thomas Hayes
(Actor, DJ)
Thomas Hayes
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Listed In: Musicians
Birth Year: 1997
Birthplace: Akershus, Norway

Thomas Hayes is a Norwegian-British DJ and actor best known for his portrayal of William Magnusson in the popular teen drama streaming TV series, Skam. Thomas Hayes has also appeared in several music videos of popular artists like Alan Walker.  

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Ricky Proehl
(American Football Player)
Ricky Proehl
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1968
Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Manucho
(Angolan Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Striker)
Manucho
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birth Year: 1983
Birthplace: Luanda, Angola
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Joyce Chu
(Singer)
Joyce Chu
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Listed In: Musicians
Birth Year: 1997
Birthplace: Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Francesca Rettondini
(Actress)
Francesca Rettondini
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Birth Year: 1968
Birthplace: Verona, Italy
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Bel Powley
(Actress)
Bel Powley
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Birth Year: 1992
Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, England
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
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Michael Eisner
(American Businessman, Former Chairman and CEO of ‘The Walt Disney Company’)
Michael Eisner
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Listed In: Business People
Birth Year: 1942
Birthplace: Mount Kisco, New York, United States

Michael Eisner is an American businessman. From 1984 to 2005, Eisner served as the chief executive officer and chairman of The Walt Disney Company. For his contribution to the American entertainment industry, Eisner was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2012, he was made an inductee of the Television Academy Hall of Fame.