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Arsenio Hall is a multi-talented American comedian, actor, and television personality who first rose to fame in the late 1980s as the host of the groundbreaking late-night talk show “The Arsenio Hall Show.” Born on February 12, 1956 in Cleveland, Ohio, Hall began his career in entertainment as a stand-up …

Arnold Schwarzenegger is a well-known Austrian American actor, producer, businessman, retired bodybuilder, and former politician. Born on July 30, 1947, in Thal, Austria, Schwarzenegger started his career as a professional bodybuilder, winning the Mr. Olympia contest seven times. He then transitioned into acting, starring in blockbuster films such as “The …

Antonio Banderas is a Spanish actor, producer, and director who has become a household name in Hollywood. Born in Malaga, Spain in 1960, Banderas began his acting career in his home country before gaining international recognition with his role in the film “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown” …

Sir Anthony Hopkins is a renowned Welsh actor known for his versatility and transformative performances in film, television, and stage. Born on December 31, 1937, in Wales, Hopkins began his acting career in the theatre before making his big-screen debut in the 1968 film “The Lion in Winter.” He gained …

Anthony Anderson is a renowned American actor, comedian, and writer, best known for his roles in popular television series such as “Black-ish” and “Law & Order.” Born on August 15, 1970, in Compton, California, Anderson made his acting debut in the early 1990s and quickly rose to fame for his …

Andrew Lloyd Webber is a renowned British composer and musical theater impresario known for his vast contributions to the world of musical theater. With a career spanning over five decades, he has composed some of the most beloved and successful musicals in history, including “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Cats,” …

Andrew Cuomo is a prominent American politician who has served as the 56th Governor of New York since January 2011. Born on December 6, 1957, in Queens, New York, Cuomo is the son of former New York Governor Mario Cuomo. Prior to becoming governor, Andrew Cuomo served as the Attorney …

Andy Garcia is a Cuban-American actor and director known for his starring roles in films such as “The Godfather Part III,” “Ocean’s Eleven,” and “The Untouchables.” Born Andrés Arturo García Menéndez on April 12, 1956 in Havana, Cuba, Garcia immigrated to the United States with his family at a young …

Alex Trebek was a beloved Canadian-American television personality who became a household name as the host of the long-running game show “Jeopardy!” Born on July 22, 1940, in Sudbury, Ontario, Trebek began his broadcasting career in Canada before moving to the United States in the 1970s. He took over as …

Alex Rodriguez, commonly known as A-Rod, is a former professional baseball player who had a successful career in Major League Baseball (MLB). Rodriguez was born on July 27, 1975, in New York City, and he quickly rose to fame as one of the most talented and versatile players in the …