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John Legend

Actor · born December 28, 1978

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John Roger Stephens, known professionally as John Legend, is an American singer, songwriter, pianist and record producer.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. ~28Received the Grammy Award for Best New Artist2006
  2. 36Received the Academy Award for Best Original SongFebruary 22, 2015

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Philip Anschutz

Entrepreneur

1939 · United States

$16.9Breported estimate as of May 2025 · Forbes

Philip Frederick Anschutz is an American billionaire businessman who owns or controls companies in a variety of industries, including energy, railroads, real estate, sports, newspapers, travel, movies, theaters, arenas and music.

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Jessie Buckley
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Jessie Buckley

Actor

1989 · Ireland

Jessie Buckley is an Irish actress and singer. Her accolades include an Academy Award, two BAFTAs, an Actor Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Critics' Choice Award and a Laurence Olivier Award.

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Woodrow Wilson
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Woodrow Wilson

Politician

1856–1924 · United States

Thomas Woodrow Wilson was the 28th president of the United States, serving from 1913 to 1921. He was the only Democrat to serve as president during the Progressive Era, when Republicans dominated the presidency and legislative branches.

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Sienna Miller
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Sienna Miller

Actor

1981 · United States

Sienna Rose Diana Miller is a British actress. She began her career as a model, appearing in the pages of Italian Vogue and for the 2003 Pirelli Calendar. Her acting breakthrough came in the 2004 films Layer Cake and Alfie.

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Stan Lee
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Stan Lee

Actor

1922–2018 · United States

Stan Lee was an American comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer. He rose through the ranks of a family-run business called Timely Comics, which later became Marvel Comics.

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Ian Fleming
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Ian Fleming

Creator

1908–1964 · United Kingdom

Ian Lancaster Fleming was a British writer best known for his postwar James Bond series of spy novels.

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