List of Famous Entertainers
- Michael Jackson, often referred to as the King of Pop, is an iconic figure in the music industry. Born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, he showed a remarkable passion for music at a young age and began his illustrious career as part of The Jackson 5. His undeniable talent quickly shot him into solo stardom. Over his lifetime, Michael made substantial contributions that shaped contemporary pop culture. Jackson's innovative approach to music and dance set new standards for artistic expression. He released multiple chart-topping albums including Thriller, which remains one of the best-selling records worldwide. With hit singles like "Billie Jean" and "Beat It", he revolutionized pop music with his unique blend of soulful melodies and infectious rhythms. His groundbreaking use of filmography in music videos further solidified his status as a creative genius. Beyond being an exceptional performer, Michael was also known for his humanitarian efforts. Despite facing numerous controversies throughout his life - including personal issues that were often under intense public scrutiny - Jackson maintained a commitment to helping others by supporting various charitable causes globally. His legacy continues to inspire millions around the world even after his untimely death on June 25th, 2009.
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Walt Disney, born on December 5, 1901, in Chicago, Illinois, was a pioneering figure in the field of animation. His creative vision and relentless innovation transformed the entertainment industry and made him a cultural icon. From humble beginnings as a cartoonist, he went on to co-found The Walt Disney Company with his brother Roy O. Disney, establishing a multimedia empire that endures to this day. Disney's journey to success began with his first venture, Laugh-O-Gram Studio, which went bankrupt. Undeterred, he moved to Hollywood and created Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. After losing the rights to Oswald due to a contract dispute, Disney came up with a new character- Mickey Mouse. The debut of Mickey Mouse in "Steamboat Willie" in 1928 marked a critical turning point in his career. The innovative use of sound in this short film set a new standard for animated cartoons. Over the years, Disney continued to push the boundaries of technology and storytelling. He introduced the first feature-length animated film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, in 1937. This was followed by other classics such as Cinderella, Peter Pan, and The Lion King. He also ventured into television with shows like The Mickey Mouse Club and Zorro. However, his most ambitious project was the creation of Disneyland in 1955, an amusement park that brought his imaginative world to life. Disney passed away in 1966, leaving behind a legacy of creativity and innovation that continues to inspire generations.- Photo:
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Steve Harvey, born Broderick Stephen Harvey on January 17, 1957, in Welch, West Virginia, has been a luminary figure in the field of entertainment for over three decades. Raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Harvey took his first steps into comedy during the mid-1980s, achieving success as a stand-up comedian before transitioning to television. Throughout his career, Harvey's multifaceted talent has seen him wear many hats: from being a renowned comedian, a successful TV host, to an accomplished author, and more. A key milestone in Harvey's career was his stint as the host of Showtime at the Apollo, which began in 1993. This role propelled him into the limelight and paved the way for his self-titled sitcom that aired on The WB network from 1996 to 2002. Harvey's skill of engaging with audiences led to him hosting popular American game shows like Family Feud and Celebrity Family Feud. His magnetic persona and quick wit also landed him the role of hosting the Miss Universe pageant. Despite his fame and success in television, Harvey didn't limit himself to a single medium. He capitalized on his real-life experiences and wisdom, authoring self-help books that became best-sellers. His first book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, published in 2009, was adapted into a successful movie. Off-camera, Harvey is known for his philanthropic endeavors through the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation, providing mentorship and scholarships to underprivileged youth. Through a career marked by humor, resilience, and generosity, Steve Harvey has carved out a unique space for himself in the landscape of American entertainment.- Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen (born June 13, 1986), also known as the Olsen twins as a duo, are American fashion designers and former child actresses. The twins made their acting debut as infants playing Michelle Tanner on the television series Full House. At the age of six, Mary-Kate and Ashley began starring together in TV, film, and video projects, which continued to their teenage years. Through their company Dualstar, the Olsens joined the ranks of the wealthiest women in the entertainment industry at a young age.Mary-Kate And Ashley Shows And Movies You Completely Forgot AboutSee all
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- Stan Laurel, born Arthur Stanley Jefferson in 1890, was a prolific English comic actor, writer, and film director who was known for his significant contributions to the world of comedy. His narrative is that of a humble lad from Lancashire, England, who rose through the ranks in the entertainment industry to become one of Hollywood's most loved icons. The foundation of his career was laid with his performances in music halls before he moved to the United States in 1910 as part of Fred Karno's troupe. It was during this time that Laurel shared a room with Charlie Chaplin, another acclaimed comedian. Laurel made his mark on cinema history as one half of the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy, alongside Oliver Hardy. He was known for his slapstick humor and distinctive bowler hat, which became his trademark. His partnership with Hardy lasted for over two decades and included more than 100 films. He played a pivotal role in the creation of these films, not just as an actor but also as a writer, contributing to the scripts, gags, and even directing some of the silent classics. Apart from his individual awards, Laurel was recognized posthumously when Laurel and Hardy were awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, further cementing their legacy. Despite personal tragedies, including the loss of his son at a young age and two divorces, Stan Laurel remained dedicated to making people laugh. His dedication to comedy persisted until his peaceful death in 1965. Today, he continues to be remembered, respected, and adored by fans worldwide who cherish the laughs he provided through his timeless body of work.
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- The Lady Chablis (March 11, 1957 – September 8, 2016) was an American actress, author, and transgender club performer. Through exposure in the bestselling nonfiction book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil that reads like fiction, and its 1997 film adaptation, she became one of the first drag performers to be accepted by a wider audience.
- Murray Hill is an actor, comedian and entertainer.
- Grace Lee Whitney (April 1, 1930 – May 1, 2015) was an American actress and singer. She was known for her role as Janice Rand on the original Star Trek television series and subsequent Star Trek television series and films.
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Hyun Young is a South Korean actress who appeared in "Jopok Manura 3," "Aachi & Ssipak," and "The Legend of 7 Cutter."- Photo:
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Jeong Jun-ha (Korean: 정준하, Hanja: 鄭埻夏; born 18 March 1971) is a South Korean comedian and entertainer. His well-known motto is "(Whether they) give love or not, (he) always gives love: Jeong Jun-ha" (정주나 안정주나 늘정주는 정준하).- Photo:
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Christer Lindarw (born 3 March 1953) is a Swedish clothes designer, drag queen entertainer, and the leader of drag group After Dark.- Photo:
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Hubert Prior "Rudy" Vallée (July 28, 1901 – July 3, 1986) was an American singer, actor, bandleader, and radio host. He was one of the first modern pop stars of the teen idol type.- Photo:
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Adele Astaire (born Adele Marie Austerlitz, later known as Lady Charles Cavendish; September 10, 1896 – January 25, 1981), was an American dancer, stage actress and singer. After beginning work as a dancer and vaudeville performer at the age of nine, Astaire built a successful performance career with her younger brother, Fred Astaire. The brother and sister act initially worked their way through vaudeville circuits, finally achieving a breakthrough with their first Broadway roles in 1917. Astaire became known for her talents as a skilled dancer and comedienne, starring in hit Broadway musicals such as Lady, Be Good! (1924), Funny Face (1927) and The Band Wagon (1931). The siblings took several of their more popular shows to Britain's West End during the 1920s, where they were soon international celebrities, meeting members of the British royal family and prominent figures from contemporary arts and literature circles. In 1932, after a 27-year partnership with her brother, Astaire retired from the stage to marry Lord Charles Cavendish, the second son of the 9th Duke of Devonshire. The couple moved to the Cavendish estate of Lismore Castle in Ireland. Despite offers of both stage and film roles from producers eager to see her return to acting, Astaire declined to come out of retirement. Following Cavendish's death in 1944, Astaire remarried and moved back to the United States. She divided her time between properties in the United States; Round Hill, Jamaica; and her old home of Lismore Castle, where she spent her summers up until the end of her life. In 1972, Astaire was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame.- Photo:
- John Russell Mann (August 30, 1928 – June 18, 2014) was an American arranger, composer, conductor, entertainer, and recording artist.
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Teresa Mary "Tessie" O'Shea (13 March 1913 – 21 April 1995) was a Welsh entertainer and actress.- Marek Antoni Kolbowicz (born 11 June 1971 in Szczecin) is a Polish rower. He won a gold medal in quadruple sculls at the 2008 Summer Olympics and was world champion in 2005, 2006 and 2007. For his sport achievements, he received: Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta (5th Class) in 2008.
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Knut Naerum is an actor who appeared in "Trollhunter."Tom Chapin
For the American saxophonist, see Thomas Chapin.Tom Chapin (born March 13, 1945) is an American musician, entertainer, singer-songwriter, and storyteller.- Photo:
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Chelsea Makela
Chelsea Lynn Makela, better known as Chelsea Makela, is an American actress, writer and designer. Makela has been performing since she was in middle school, one of her biggest accomplishments at this time, was singing at Carnegie Hall in New York City at the age of 14. Makela's first movie role was the lead role Tracy Transfat in Dance Flick a film released by Paramount Pictures in 2009. She has also appeared in several television shows, and films since then.- Photo:
Ofer Shechter
Ofer Shechter is an Israeli actor, entertainer, model and TV host.Rhonda Burchmore
Rhonda Suzanne Burchmore OAM (born 15 May 1960) is an Australian entertainer.- Photo:
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Elisabeth Welch
Elisabeth Margaret Welch (February 27, 1904 – July 15, 2003) was an American singer, actress, and entertainer, whose career spanned seven decades. Her best-known songs were "Stormy Weather", "Love for Sale" and "Far Away in Shanty Town". She was American-born, but was based in Britain for most of her career.- Photo:
Laddi, born Þórhallur Sigurðsson, is a famous Icelandic comedian and entertainer. He is known for comedy music and comedy acting. Laddi has dubbed many characters into Icelandic, in films and TV shows like The Smurfs and feature films like Aladdin. He is most famous for the unforgettable characters that he has created on his own and it is like they almost have a mind of their own such as Eiríkur Fjalar. He started off in a comedy duo with his brother Haraldur Sigurðsson, they were known as "Halli og Laddi". He was in the music video "Triumph of a Heart" with Björk.- Photo:
Gertrude Barrison was a member of a risqué Vaudeville act that performed in the United States and Europe from about 1891 to 1900.Désirée Nick
Désirée Saskia Nick (born 30 September 1956 in Berlin) is a German actress, dancer, and writer.Jawnzel Washington
Jonathan Edward Barrett(Born Apirl 22 1984)better known by his stage name Jawnzel , is an American rapper and businessman. He is one of Oklahoma's most Talented and successful hip hop artists/ entertainer/entrepreneur and moguls one the first rapper/producer from Oklahoma city to receive critical acclaim for his musical work. He is considered by many to be one of the Next real-life figure for the Future of hip hop.. Jawnzel Washington music refers to being involved in Partying with Celebrities, Sexy women and Nightclubs, and Crazy College Students on Campuses all around America (basically made cameo appearances). While Drinking and smoking Expensive cannabis with both College students , His home boys from his from high schools and entertainers and social elite , Jawn Jawn or Jawnzel Washington The talented Young Oklahoman would often be seen at Hip-hop at social events usually focalizing his attention on sexy actress and Models .While remaining anonymous as Just another member of a celebrity entourage .Its rumored while Working a easy laid back part time job , Jawnzel Washington also cultivated and sold exotic cannabis to fund his Expensive Lifestyles of road trips and Partying . He is also has been linked to rubbing shoulders with the Former University of Oklahoma standouts Like Adrian Peterson, Sam Bradford and Blake Griffin, As well as Many other Famous athletes like LA Dodger's Matt Kemp , Oklahoma city Thunder Basketball Players and Many other athletes who have attend school in Oklahoma. Although his Over the internet MySpace album Titled "Failure to Launch " didn't not put him in the limelight as in the success of Soulja boy ..it did prove two things he had a voice that people wanted to hear and a Image marketable for Corporate interest . Jawnzel's uses a unique way of making his own beats crediting Kanye West production works as being very influential. Soon after releasing a series of youtube videos his self proclaimed fame made him a Internet and social network phenomenon using websites such as twitter, Facebook, MySpace, Google, and, reverbnation.com WE mix .com ..etc to document his adventures and misadventures and experience as a drifter among celebrities in Cities like Memphis ,Dallas, Atlanta, and Miami as Just a Random Guy from Oklahoma city. He created Oklahoma Underground based on the freestyle session he and his friend used to have during The time of Big Tiger's Rap City Basement .. Soon he began Recording personal revelations of These nightlife experience and making references to many of the celebrities he would encounter freestyling, writing lyrics, and following the music of many artists popular of the time and In his neighborhood,..Jawnzel was known as "Jon Jon", a nickname that eventually developed into his stage name, "Jawnzel". The moniker is also an homage to his musical mentor, Jay-z, as well as to his Name Jon+ his Fathers name Ozell and his favorite comic book Character Spawn . Oklahoma Underground .. OR OU to pay homage to The University of Oklahoma as Well as the Newly acquired NBA Franchise the Oklahoma city Thunder." He credits early southern hip hop movements and artist likeUGK, TOO Short, Jay-Z And Outkast for sparking his interest in music during middle school in the late 1990's. He relies more on flow and wordplay and had such a hard time wasting money on beats he master and crafted his own . And credits Kevin Durant and Oklahoma city Thunder for opening the doors for the city on a national scale and Credits Kanye West Driven Life story and his late mother's early ties to Oklahoma city for inspiration . in early 2000's he attended Star Spencer Information Technology High School in Spencer Oklahoma, while growing up in a rural area Outside of the Midwest city schooldistict know as Mid-Dub. Early life Contents [hide] 1 Early life 2 Career 2.1 Early career 2.2 1990s 2.3 2000s 2.4 Return to theater 2.5 2010s 3 Personal life 3 .2Business ventures 4 Filmography 5 References 6...- Photo:
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Daisy Hilton
Daisy Hilton is a conjoined twin who toured in the U.S. sideshow and vaudeville circuit with her sister, Violet Hilton, in the 1930s.- Photo:
Michael Carøe
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Violet Hilton
Violet Hilton is a conjoined twin who toured in the U.S. sideshow and vaudeville circuit with her sister, Daisy Hilton in the 1930s.- Photo:
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Paul Sharratt
Paul William Sharratt (2 August 1933 – 27 May 2009), was an English-born Australian entertainer and TV personality,.- Adèle King (born Adèle Condron-King, 4 April 1951) is an Irish entertainer better known as Twink. She is the mother of singer Chloë Agnew from the group Celtic Woman.
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Marie-Pierre Pruvot
Marie-Pierre Pruvot is a teacher, an author and an entertainer.Olga Barrison
Olga Barrison was a memberof a risqué Vaudeville act that performed in the United States and Europe from about 1891 to 1900.Abelone Maria Barrison
Abelone Maria Barrison was a member of a risqué Vaudeville act that performed in the United States and Europe from about 1891 to 1900.Florence Cardiff
Florence Cardiff was an entertainer and the mother of Jack Cardiff.Richard Rosson
Richard Rosson (April 4, 1893 – May 31, 1953) was an American film director and actor. As an actor, he was known for the nearly 100 films he was in during the silent era. As a director, he was a co-director of the 1932 film Scarface.Inger Barrison
Inger Barrison was a member of a risqué Vaudeville act that performed in the United States and Europe from about 1891 to 1900.Jerry Adams
A.D. Snipes
A.D. Snipes(Mayberry) is a comedian that has appeared on BET's Comic View, and HBO's Def Comedy Jam.John Joseph Cardiff
John Joseph Cardiff was an entertainer and the father of Jack Cardiff.Edward Leo McMahon, Sr
Edward Leo McMahon, Sr was the father of Ed McMahon.