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Ray Wilson
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Ray Wilson

Entrepreneur · born December 17, 1934 · died 2018

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Ramon Wilson was an English professional footballer who played as a left-back. He was a member of the England national team that won the 1966 World Cup.

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  1. ~18Joined Huddersfield Town A.F.C.1952
  2. ~26Joined England men's national association football team1960
  3. ~30Joined Everton F.C.1964
  4. ~35Joined Oldham Athletic A.F.C.1969
  5. ~36Joined Bradford City A.F.C.1970

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1942 · Spain

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1936–2025 · Argentina

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Milla Jovovich

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1975 · United States

Milica Bogdanovna Jovović, known professionally as Milla Jovovich, is an American actress and former model. Her starring roles in numerous science fiction and action films led the music channel VH1 to deem her the "reigning queen of kick-butt" in 2006.

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Sarah Paulson

Actor

1974 · United States

Sarah Catharine Paulson is an American actress. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Bill Pullman
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Bill Pullman

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1953 · United States

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