Philip David Charles Collins is an English singer, drummer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is best known as the drummer and later lead vocalist of the rock band Genesis, and for his highly successful career as a solo artist.
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Actor
1974 · United States
Christian Charles Philip Bale is an English actor. Known for his versatility and physical transformations for his roles, he has been a leading man in films of several genres.
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Actor
1974 · United Kingdom
Sarah Caroline Sinclair, known professionally as Olivia Colman, is an English actress noted for her versatility across both comedic and dramatic roles in film and television.
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Actor
1930–2025 · United States
Eugene Allen Hackman was an American actor. Considered one of the greatest actors of his generation and a paragon of the New Hollywood movement, Hackman's mainstream acting career spanned over four decades.
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King of Spain since 2014
1968 · Spain
Felipe VI is King of Spain, having reigned since 19 June 2014.
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Actor
1937 · United Kingdom
Dame Vanessa Redgrave is a British actress and activist.
Politician
1972 · United States
James Michael Johnson is an American lawyer and politician serving as the 56th speaker of the United States House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he is in his fifth House term, having represented Louisiana's 4th congressional district since 2017.
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