Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev was a Russian composer, pianist, and conductor who later worked in the Soviet Union. As the creator of acknowledged masterpieces across numerous music genres, he is regarded as one of the major composers of the 20th century.
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Creator
1960 · United Kingdom
Jeremy Charles Robert Clarkson is an English television presenter, journalist, author and farmer who is best known for hosting the motoring television programmes Top Gear (2002–2015) and The Grand Tour (2016–2024) alongside Richard Hammond and James May.
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Athlete
1996 · United Kingdom
Bamidele Jermaine "Dele" Alli is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder and is currently a free agent.
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Actor
1950 · United States
William Mills Irwin is an American actor, choreographer, clown, and comedian. He began as a vaudeville-style stage performer and has been noted for his contribution to the renaissance of American circus during the 1970s.
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Athlete
1991 · Spain
Thiago Alcântara do Nascimento, known as Thiago Alcântara or mononymously as Thiago, is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He is currently the assistant manager of La Liga club Barcelona. Born in Italy, he played for the Spain national team.
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Author
1930–1997 · United States
Anton Szandor LaVey was an American writer, musician, and Satanist. He was the founder of the Church of Satan, and the philosophy of LaVeyan Satanism.
Actor
1961 · United States
Vincent Gallo is an American actor, filmmaker, and musician. He has won several accolades, including a Volpi Cup for Best Actor, and has been nominated for the Palme d'Or, the Golden Lion, and the Bronze Horse.
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