Early Life and Career Beginnings Zachary Knight Galifianakis was born on October 1, 1969, in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, to Mary Frances and Harry Galifianakis. His mother worked as a community arts center owner, and his father was a heating oil vendor. On his father’s side, Galifianakis’s family is from Crete, Greece, and on his mother’s side, he has Scottish ancestry. He has two siblings: a younger sister, Merritt, and an older brother, Greg.

In the realm of film, Zachary’s most prominent role came as the titular character in “Shazam!” (2019), part of the DC Extended Universe. His portrayal of the superhero was celebrated for its humor and heart, proving his leading man status in blockbuster films. Besides “Shazam!,” Levi has appeared in various other movies, including a notable role as Fandral in “Thor: The Dark World” (2013) and “Thor: Ragnarok” (2017), further cementing his place in the superhero genre.

“Shoe Dog” by Phil Knight Phil Knight tells the story of how to built the multi-billion dollar shoe and apparel company, Nike, into a worldwide business. “Hillbilly Elegy” by J.D. Vance This book tells the story of the author’s experience growing up poor in rural Ohio. He went into the Marines and then to Yale Law School. Today he is a venture capitalist with a unique outlook on how life is for the poor and how that explains the current political climate in the U.

Early Life Aaron Kaufman was born on January 26, 1982, in Crowley, Texas. Aaron’s father was a passionate car guy, and helping his dad with his various projects perhaps triggered Kaufman’s long-term passion and love for everything cars. Kaufman discovered a childhood gift for taking things apart and rebuilding them. Despite his aptitude for mechanics, Kaufman’s childhood dream was to become a park ranger. At age 16, Kaufman acquired his first-ever Jeep Cherokee, though it was not his dream car of choice.

Alexandra Wentworth began her professional acting career in the early 90s as a cast member on the sketch comedy series, “In Living Color.” From there, she went on to appear in both film and television projects, including “Hardball,” “Seinfeld,” “Jerry Maguire,” “Trial and Error,” “The Real Blonde,” “The Love Bug,” “Office Space,” “Felicity,” “American Virgin,” “Call Me Claus,” “It’s Complicated,” “Cougar Town,” “Breathe In,” and “Blue Bloods.” She is also the host of “Daily Shot with Ali Wentworth” on Yahoo!

Aimee has 85 acting credits to her name. Empire Magazine listed her as one of their one hundred sexiest stars in film history in 1995. Aimee was noted for her beauty and Life magazine called her “the Left Bank’s most beautiful resident”. Aimee won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama in 1967 and also was nominated for an Academy Award for the same role. She won a BAFTA Film Award for best Foreign Actress in 1968 and won Best Actress at the Cannes Film festival in 1980.

Beth Shak was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 8, 1969. Growing up she was always interested in fashion. She ran her own vintage and couture business for ten years. However, she ultimately found more success and fame in the poker world. She began playing poker online with “play money”, participating in tournaments on Full Tilt Poker’s site. She turned professional in 2004 and played the circuit for the next 13 years.

Early Life Bianca Belair was born Bianca Nicole Blair on April 9, 1989, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Her father was in a band called Blair Brothers, and her grandfather had been a professor and chairman of biochemistry at Meharry Medical College. She attended Austin-East Magnet High School in Knoxville, Tennessee, where she was a track and field athlete. Bianca continued participating in track and field as a college athlete at three different universities – the University of South Carolina, Texas A&M University, and the University of Tennessee.

Early Life Bo Burnham was born Robert Pickering Burnham on August 21, 1990, in Hamilton, Massachusetts. He is the youngest of three children of hospice nurse Patricia and construction company owner Scott Burnham. In an episode of “This American Life” in 2014, his mother’s work as a hospice nurse was covered. Being an attention-seeking child, Bo first performed skits at the tender age of three for his parents’ eyes only in the comfort of their home.

Cox has more than 230 acting credits to his name, including the films “Manhunter” (1986), “Rob Roy” (1995), “Braveheart” (1995), “The Bourne Identity” (2002), “X2” (2003), and “Zodiac” (2007) and the miniseries “Nuremberg” (2000). He has appeared on Broadway in “Strange Interlude” (1985), “Art” (1998), “Rock ’n’ Roll” (2007), “That Championship Season” (2011), and “The Great Society” (2019), and he has directed productions of “Richard III,” “Sinners,” “Mrs. Warren’s Profession,” “I Love My Life,” “The Crucible,” “The Philanderer,” “Julius Caesar,” and “The Master Builder.

In early 2021, it was announced that he had been cast as Roderick Burgess in the Netflix adaptation of the Neil Gaiman comic book series “The Sandman.” Dance wrote, directed, and produced the 2004 film “Ladies in Lavender,” and he has appeared in numerous stage productions, such as “Henry V” (1975), “Hamlet” (1976), and “Three Sisters” (1998). In 2006, Charles was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire.

Christian started out selling fashion sketches for 10 cents each outside of his house. He left school and opened a small art gallery with help from his father and sold art by Pablo Picasso and other artists. In 1937, he was employed by fashion designer Robert Piguet. Dior served in the army and then worked for Lucien Lelong. He started his own fashion house in 1946, and women protested his designs because they covered up their legs.

Early Life Damian Lewis was born on February 11, 1971, in St. John’s Wood, London, England. He is the eldest son of Charlotte Mary and John Watcyn Lewis, a City insurance broker with Lloyd’s. Damian’s grandparents on the paternal side were Welsh. Lewis went to several English boarding schools during his youth. As a child, he also made several visits to the U.S. to visit relatives during summer breaks from school.

Dan Bilzerian gained fame primarily through his luxurious and controversial lifestyle, which he prominently displays on his popular Instagram account. Bilzerian is known for hosting extravagant parties, flaunting his wealth, and posting images that often feature guns, women, and high-stakes gambling. Bilzerian claims to have amassed a fortune through his success in high-stakes private poker games, although the extent of his winnings has been questioned. His poker career has been a significant factor in his rise to fame.

In 2018, David paid a then-record $2.275 billion for the Carolina Panthers NFL team. He also owns the Charlotte FC MLS soccer team. In 2004, David donated $50 million to Carnegie Mellon University to establish the Tepper School of Business. He later donated an additional $67 million to the school to establish the Tepper Quadrangle and various campus buildings. Early Life and Education David Tepper was born on September 11, 1957, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as the second of three children of elementary school teacher Roberta and accountant Harry.

Ever the master self-promoter, Hof was a guest on countless shows such as The Tyra Banks Show, The Opie and Anthony Show, The Howard Stern Show, Loveline, and Dr. Phil. His autobiography “The Art Of The Pimp” was a best-seller. He was engaged to Heidi Fleiss in 2009 and is noted for dating Sunset Thomas, an adult film star. Hof authored the book The Art of the Pimp in 2015.

Early Life Kirshner was born on April 17, 1934, in New York City, New York. He grew up in a Jewish family in the Bronx borough of the city. He was the son of Gilbert Kirshner, who worked as a tailor, and Belle Jaffe. He attended George Washington High School in Manhattan and then studied at Upsala College in East Orange, New Jersey. Career After finishing college, Kirshner began working for Vanderbilt Music, a small music publishing company owned by Al Lewis, the former lyricist of Tin Pan Alley.

Early Life Erika Leonard (née Mitchell), best known by her pen name E. L. James, was born on March 7, 1963, in Willesden, England. Her father is Scottish, and her mother is Chilean. She was raised in Buckinghamshire and was educated at Wycombe High School. She then continued her education by studying history at the University of Kent in South East England. Career Following graduation, James got a job as a studio manager’s assistant at the National Film and Television School.

Early Life Edward Barbanell was born on August 14, 1977, in St. Petersburg, Florida. He was born with Down syndrome and attended Coral Spring High School, graduating in 1996. He enjoyed acting from an early age but got more involved in local community theater after 2000. He studied acting with Jay Lynch at the Opus Theater, Selma Glass at the Coconut Creek Recreation Center, and Allan Press at the Youth Theater in Boca Raton, Florida.

Freddie Prinze Jr. was once one of the most popular stars of the late 90s after appearances in many teen movies. He continued to appear in various films over the next few years but slowly moved away from the spotlight to pursue a more low-key lifestyle. He was once considered a “teen heartthrob,” and he gained considerable media attention for his relationship with Sarah Michelle Gellar, whom he later married.