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Lily James

Actor · born April 5, 1989

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Lily Chloe Ninette Thomson, known professionally as Lily James, is an English actress. She studied acting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and began her career in the British television series Just William (2010).

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Milestones, by age

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  1. 25Notable work: CinderellaMarch 12, 2015
  2. 27Notable work: Baby DriverMarch 11, 2017
  3. 29Notable work: Mamma Mia! Here We Go AgainJuly 18, 2018

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1916–2003 · United States

Eldred Gregory Peck was an American actor. He was one of the most popular film stars from the 1940s to the 1970s. In 1999, the American Film Institute named Peck the 12th-greatest male star of Classic Hollywood Cinema.

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Ivar Giæver

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1929–2025 · Norway

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Agnetha Fältskog
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Agnetha Fältskog

Musician

1950 · Sweden

Åse Agneta "Agnetha" Fältskog is a Swedish singer and songwriter, best known as a member of the pop group ABBA. She first achieved success in Sweden with the release of her 1968 self-titled debut album.

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