American actor James Byron Dean lived from February 8, 1931, until September 30, 1955. As indicated in the title of his most well-known movie, Rebel Without a Cause (1955), in which he featured as unhappy youngster Jim Stark, he is regarded as a cultural figure of adolescent disillusionment and societal alienation. Cal … Read more
Leonardo DiCaprio, an actor, and producer is highly renowned for his abilities and versatility in the entertainment industry. Throughout the course of his career, DiCaprio has acted in some of the most well-known films ever made, winning several awards, and receiving high accolades for his performance. However, his cultural impact extends well … Read more
Elon Musk is without a doubt one of the most influential people in the world. What’s even more impressive is that he has become such an icon almost entirely through his work and ideas in the technology field. Mr. Musk has been directly or indirectly responsible for advancements in artificial intelligence, renewable … Read more
John William Carson (1925-2005) was a legendary American television host, comedian, producer, singer, and writer, best known as the host of the late-night talk show, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992). Carson received many awards, including six Primetime Emmy Awards, the Television Academy’s 1980 Governor’s Award, and a 1985 Peabody Award. … Read more
Alphonse Gabriel Capone (1899-1947) is one of the most ill-famed American gangsters of the 20th century, known by the name “Scarface”. He became famous during the Prohibition era (a nationwide constitutional ban on the importation, production, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages in the U.S. from 1920 to 1933) as a boss … Read more
Neil Alden Armstrong was the first person to walk on the Moon during the NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Apollo 11 mission on 20 July 1969. His iconic words, “that’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”, were heard by 13% of the world’s population at the time. … Read more
Richard Pryor was one of the most influential comedians of the 20th century. He broke down barriers and changed how people thought about comedy. He was a trailblazer who opened doors for many other black comedians to follow in his footsteps. Richard Pryor’s impact on pop culture can be seen in many … Read more
Margaret Thatcher is a Former British Prime Minister. As the longest-serving prime minister of the 20th century, she implemented multiple policies known as Thatcherism, including the privatization of state-owned companies and reducing the power and influence of trade unions. Bearing the title of the Iron Lady, Thatcher did not only rule Britain … Read more
When it comes to actors, there are those who are known for their roles and those who are known for themselves. Al Pacino is one of the latter. With more than 150 acting credits on his resume and an Oscar in his trophy case, Pacino has been a staple of Hollywood since … Read more
James Thomas Fallon, born in 1974, is an American television host, comedian, singer, writer, and actor. He is best known as a cast member of a late-night sketch comedy and variety show, Saturday Night Live, and as the host of the legendary late-night talk show, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Fallon … Read more