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Was an English actor, the first actor to play the lead role of the Doctor in the long-running scienc

Was an English actor, the first actor to play the lead role of the Doctor in the long-running science fiction television series Doctor Who from 1963 to 1966.

Was an Academy Award-winning American film actor. He was named one of the "Top 10 stars of the year"

Was an Academy Award-winning American film actor. He was named one of the "Top 10 stars of the year" six times (1954-1958, 1961) and appeared on the American Film Institute's AFI's 100 Years... 100 Stars list as #25.Holden, eldest of three sons, was born as William Franklin Beedle, Jr. in O'Fallon, Illinois, the son of Mary Blanche (née Ball), a schoolteacher, and William Franklin Beedle, Sr., an industrial chemist. The family, which moved to South Pasadena, California when he was three, was of English descent; Holden's paternal great-grandmother, Rebecca Westfield, was born in England in 1817, while some of his mother's ancestors immigrated to the U.S. in the 17th century from Millenback, Lancaster, England.

Is an American comedian and actor.He first gained national exposure on Saturday Night Live, followin

Is an American comedian and actor.He first gained national exposure on Saturday Night Live, following that with roles in films such as Stripes, Caddyshack, The Razor's Edge, Ghostbusters, Groundhog Day, Space Jam, Rushmore and What About Bob.

Emar was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Largely due to his somewhat intimidating physical appearance

Emar was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Largely due to his somewhat intimidating physical appearance Remar has spent the majority of his film career playing villains. He is known for his roles as the aggressively sexual and violent character Ajax in the 1979 cult film The Warriors, as the murdering sociopath Albert Ganz in the 1982 Eddie Murphy hit 48 Hrs. and as real-life 30s-era gangster Dutch Schultz in the 1984 film The Cotton Club. He also starred in the 1980 film Windwalker as the young Windwalker

Petersen, the youngest of six children, was born in Evanston, Illinois, to parents who worked in the

Petersen, the youngest of six children, was born in Evanston, Illinois, to parents who worked in the furniture business. His father is Danish-American, and his mother is

Is an American comedian, actor, writer and producer. He hosted the late-night television talk show P

Is an American comedian, actor, writer and producer. He hosted the late-night television talk show Politically Incorrect on Comedy Central and ABC, and is currently the host of Real Time with Bill Maher on HBO. On June 1, 2006, he also began hosting an In

Maher is known for his political satire and sociopolitical commentary. His commentaries target a wid

Maher is known for his political satire and sociopolitical commentary. His commentaries target a wide swath of topics, from the right-wing to the left-wing, bureaucracies of many kinds, political correctness, Hollywood, the mass media, and persons in positions of high political and social power, among many others

Was an American stand-up comedian.Bill Hicks was a comedian in the 1980's and early 1990's who chall

Was an American stand-up comedian.Bill Hicks was a comedian in the 1980's and early 1990's who challenged mainstream beliefs, aiming to "enlighten people to think for themselves."[1] Hick's used a ribald approach to express his material describing himself

After winning a Steve Martin look-alike contest, Nye began a dual career as an engineer by day and s

After winning a Steve Martin look-alike contest, Nye began a dual career as an engineer by day and stand-up comic by night. This eventually transitioned into an exclusive entertainment career. Nye got his television start performing on a Seattle-area sketch comedy show called Almost Live!, and appeared regularly on the show for many seasons. It was on this show that "Bill Nye the Science Guy" was born. He left the show to start producing Bill Nye the Science Guy in 1993. Once famous, Bill returned as a guest-star for an episode that opened with a skit of Nye not being recognized and having trouble entering the KING-TV building.

Is a BS Award winning actor, best known for his role as Ken Barlow in the British drama Coronation S

Is a BS Award winning actor, best known for his role as Ken Barlow in the British drama Coronation Street, since 1960. Roache is the only remaining member of the original cast, having appeared in the first episode on December 9, 1960 and is currently the longest serving actor on Coronation Street.Roache was later educated at the independent Rydal School in Colwyn Bay, North Wales. In 1953, he was commissioned into the Royal Welch Fusiliers. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1954 and left the Army three years later. Due to a mortar bomb explosion that he witnessed while on National Service with the British Army during this time, Roache suffers from tinnitus.[3]

He is best known for starring as Peter Pevensie in The Chronicles of Narnia film series. Previously,

He is best known for starring as Peter Pevensie in The Chronicles of Narnia film series. Previously, he played a small role as Forrester in a 2002 television version of Goodbye, Mr. Chips, and he was cast as an extra in Cider with Rosie (1998). He also auditioned (unsuccessfully) for the role of Harry Potter.Moseley was born in Sheepscombe, Gloucestershire, England in the Cotswolds, the son of Julie and Peter Moseley, who is a cinematographer.[1] He also has a younger sister named Daisy and a younger brother named Ben. According to those who know him, he has wanted to act since he was 10 years old.

Is an American professional basketball player currently playing shooting guard for the Charlotte Bob

Is an American professional basketball player currently playing shooting guard for the Charlotte Bobcats of the National Basketball Association. He previously played for the Golden State Warriors, from whom he was traded on June 28, 2007 after six years with the team.The Warriors drafted Richardson out of Michigan State University with the fifth overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft. It was while playing for Michigan State that he and fellow current NBA players Mateen Cleaves, Charlie Bell, and Morris Peterson (and current Melbourne Tiger and NBL first-teamer Dave Thomas) won an NCAA National Championship.

Is a British actor, mainly known for his television work.Russell appeared in British films from 1950

Is a British actor, mainly known for his television work.Russell appeared in British films from 1950 onwards, appearing in well-known productions such as They Who Dare (1953 , The Man Who Never Was (1956) and The Great Escape (1963). He also later had a minor role in Superman: The Movie (1978).

Was an English comedian, actor and amateur astronomer.He was trained as an engineer and joined a fir

Was an English comedian, actor and amateur astronomer.He was trained as an engineer and joined a firm of engineers but at the age of 21 he gave up that profession for acting. He had a relatively brief screen career: by the time he made his first film he was in his mid-40s and an established music hall artist, and his last role came less than a decade later. But between 1934 and 1943 he was a prolific and popular film comedian. He was credited on several films as a writer or co-ordinator, and was arguably the dominant "author" of all the films in which he appeared,

A British child actor known for playing Michael in The Story Of Tracy Beaker and Joey in Strange.Wil

A British child actor known for playing Michael in The Story Of Tracy Beaker and Joey in Strange.William attends the Sylvia Young Theatre School where he studies dance, drama & singing.

German playwright, a stage and TV actor and the director of the Volkstheater Millowitsch in Cologne

German playwright, a stage and TV actor and the director of the Volkstheater Millowitsch in Cologne.

Was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 32 films between 1960 and 1988.

Was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 32 films between 1960 and 1988.

Is an American actor, best known for the role of Fez in the sitcom That '70s Show.Valderrama got his

Is an American actor, best known for the role of Fez in the sitcom That '70s Show.Valderrama got his start performing in numerous plays, including A Midsummer Night's Dream and Rumors. He made his professional debut in a Spanish-language Pacific Bell commercial. At his drama teacher's suggestion, he got an agent and was immediately cast in the CBS miniseries Four Corners and in Omba Makamba on the Disney Channel. He made his big screen debut starring opposite Freddie Prinze Jr., Brittany Murphy, Matthew Lillard and Jessica Biel in the Warner Brothers film Summer Catch.

Also known as Berlin Chen, is a Taiwanese-born model, film actor and singer.Wilson Chen began his ca

Also known as Berlin Chen, is a Taiwanese-born model, film actor and singer.Wilson Chen began his career as a model in his late teenage years. At the age of 19, he had his first head role in the Taiwanese movie Blue Gate Crossing (2002). In 2004, he started filming movies in Hong Kong. Twins Effect 2: Blade of the Rose was his first, in which he played the money-mad Blockhead, adopted brother of Charcoal Head (played by Jaycee Chan).

Cruz has in both his acting roles and community work served as a model and mentor to gay youth, espe

Cruz has in both his acting roles and community work served as a model and mentor to gay youth, especially gay youth of color. He is best known for playing a character in My So-Called Life and a recurring character in Noah's Arc.While playing numerous roles on television, film, and the stage, Cruz devotes more and more of his time to LGBT youth. He is especially concerned with LGBT youth of color. Most recently he has volunteered his time as host for the Youth Zone, an online community at Gay.com for LGBT youth.Cruz was the 2005 Grand Marshall of the Chicago Pride Parade and the 1998 West Hollywood Gay Pride parade.

A Thai actor. He has appeared in a number of films that have achieved significant success at the Tha

A Thai actor. He has appeared in a number of films that have achieved significant success at the Thai box office. He is considered a bankable star in Thailand and has achieved minor international exposure through the international release of Bang Rajan. Despite his considerable success in his home country, he has also appeared in a joint Khmer-Thai film from Cambodia called Snaker.

Is a German television actor and playwright.

Is a German television actor and playwright.

Was an American comedian on radio and television. He was the brother of NBC-TV executive Sylvester "

Was an American comedian on radio and television. He was the brother of NBC-TV executive Sylvester "Pat" Weaver and the uncle of actress Sigourney Weaver.

He won 2 Gemini Awards, one for Best Performance by an Actor in a Guest Role in a Dramatic Series fo

He won 2 Gemini Awards, one for Best Performance by an Actor in a Guest Role in a Dramatic Series for the TV Series: Blue Murder in 2003 and one for Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Continuing Dramatic Role for the TV Series Adderly in 1987. He has been nominated for 9 other Gemini awards. His career spans over 40 years in theatre, television and film.

A Thai actor and singer.He attended Catholic school Montfort College since early age and spent 12 ye

A Thai actor and singer.He attended Catholic school Montfort College since early age and spent 12 years there. A talented singer, Pitch was the lead singer in his high school band and music has always been a big part of his life. Pitch enjoys hip hop, R&B, gospel and soul music. He plays the piano and composes music in his free time.Besides music, Witwisit is also a fan of the Japanese manga series Nodame Cantabile and Lomography.[citation needed] He brought his camera to the set of The Love of Siam.[citation needed]