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Viola Davis
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Viola Davis

Actor · born August 11, 1965

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Viola Davis is an American actress and film producer. Her accolades include both the Triple Crown of Acting and EGOT. Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2012 and 2017.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. ~50Received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series2015
  2. ~52Named Time 1002017
  3. 51Received the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting RoleFebruary 12, 2017
  4. 51Received the Academy Award for Best Supporting ActressFebruary 26, 2017
  5. 59Received the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille AwardJanuary 5, 2025

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Masayoshi Son
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Masayoshi Son

Entrepreneur · SoftBank Group · telecommunications

1957 · Japan

$21.6Bolder estimate, as of 2019 · Forbes

Masayoshi Son is a Japanese entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist.

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Sri Prakash Lohia
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Sri Prakash Lohia

Entrepreneur

1952 · India

$7.3Bolder estimate, as of 2019 · Forbes

Sri Prakash Lohia is an Indian-born Indonesian billionaire businessman, and the founder and chairman of Indorama Corporation, a diversified petrochemical and textile company.

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David Rubenstein
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David Rubenstein

Entrepreneur · Carlyle Group · finance

1949 · United States

$4.6Bolder estimate, as of 2025 · Forbes

David Mark Rubenstein is an American billionaire businessman, philanthropist, and former government official. He is a co-founder and co-chairman of the Carlyle Group, a private equity firm based in Washington, D.C.

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Joe Rogan
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Joe Rogan

Actor

1967 · United States

Joseph James Rogan Jr. is an American podcaster, sports commentator, comedian, actor, and former television host. He hosts The Joe Rogan Experience, which is one of the most popular podcasts in the world and has been the most streamed podcast on Spotify since 2020.

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Steve Wozniak

Entrepreneur · Apple Inc. · technology

1950 · United States

Stephen Gary Wozniak, also known by his nickname Woz, is an American technology entrepreneur, electrical engineer, computer programmer, and inventor. In 1976, he co-founded Apple Inc. with his early business partner Steve Jobs.

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