Early Life John Marwood Cleese was born on October 27th, 1939, in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England — the sole child of Reginald Francis Cleese, an insurance salesman, and his wife Muriel Evelyn. Cleese’s family surname was originally Cheese, but his father found it embarrassing and opted to use Cleese when enlisting in the Army during World War One. Cleese began his early education at St Peter’s Preparatory School, where he received awards for his firm command of the English language and literature.
Julie continues to book roles well into the modern era and has established herself as a talented voice actress in recent years. Andrews is considered one of the most accomplished actresses of the current generation and has won numerous awards. Outside of acting, she is also praised for her impressive singing abilities, which she has put to good use in various musicals.
Early Life Julia Elizabeth Wells was born on October 1, 1935, in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England.
In an interview with Piers Morgan that just aired in the U.K., Spacey revealed he has no more money at all. In fact, he has barely avoided filing for bankruptcy several times and owes millions of dollars in legal and mortgage debt. In the interview, Piers directly asked Kevin a series of blunt questions about his current finances: Morgan: Are you facing bankruptcy? Spacey: We’ve managed to sort of dodge it, at least as of today.
Early Life Kid Cudi was born Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi on January 30, 1984, in Cleveland, Ohio. He is the youngest of four children to Elise and Lindberg Mescudi. His father died of cancer when Cudi was just 11 years old, and his passing had a lasting impact on Cudi’s personality and, subsequently, his music. He attended Shaker Heights High School for two years before transferring to Solon High School. He was expelled from school for threatening to punch his principal and then later earned his GED.
Early Life Lauren Katherine Conrad was born on February 1, 1986, in Laguna Beach, California. She has two younger siblings, Breanna and Brandon. Breanna is also a reality television personality. Lauren attended Laguna Beach High School.
Television Career Along with fellow Laguna Beach High School students Lo Bosworth, Kristin Cavallari, and Stephen Colletti, Conrad was cast on the MTV reality television series “Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County” in 2004. The show documented their lives during high school, with the first season putting a special focus on the love triangle between Conrad, Cavallari, and Colletti.
Copperfield is facing a lawsuit from The Galleria in Manhattan, a condo where he owns a $7 million quadruplex penthouse. The suit claims that Copperfield’s luxury apartment has been allowed to “devolve into a state of… dilapidation.” Incredibly, the lawsuit cites warnings from architects that the condition of the penthouse is so bad that it could actually harm the building’s entire structure. It accuses Copperfield of causing some $3 million in damage to the home, as well as to the homes of other surrounding tenants.
Early Life Mark Rivera was born on May 24, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York. He is the son of an American mother and a Puerto Rican American father. Mark studied at Manhattan’s High School of Performing Arts.
Career Rivera gained national exposure in the mid-’70s with the band Tycoon. Through the band, he met producer Robert John “Mutt” Lange, who introduced Mark to Lou Gramm and Mick Jones of the band Foreigner.
Perhaps most famously, Ruffalo has gained international fame for his role as Bruce Banner/The Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting with “The Avengers” in 2012. This role introduced him to a broader audience and solidified his status as a household name. Beyond acting, Ruffalo is an environmental activist, advocating for renewable energy and climate change awareness. His career is marked not only by his on-screen achievements but also by his commitment to social and environmental issues, making him a prominent figure in Hollywood and beyond.
The song was no ordinary jingle. It was actually a Timberlake song credited to advertising and music industry executives, Tom Batoy, Franco Tortora, Pharrell Williams, and Heye & Partner’s creative director Andreas Forberger. The Neptunes, the duo of Pharrell and Chad Hugo, produced the track and the video was directed by Paul Hunter, who also oversaw the visuals for “Señorita,” from Timberlake’s first solo album Justified in 2002. The heavy hitters ensured the song was widely received.
Bankruptcy Filing In May 2014, it was revealed that Phifer had filed for bankruptcy protection. In the filing, the actor listed assets of just $67,000 and debts of $1.3 million. He further claimed that his monthly expenses were $11,000 but his monthly income was only $7,500. Much of his debt, roughly $1.2 million, was made of up back taxes owed to the IRS.
Early Life Mekhi Phifer was born on December 29, 1974, in Harlem, New York City.
Early Life Mýa was born Mya Marie Harrison on October 10, 1979, in Washington, D.C. One of three children, her father, Sherman, was a musician and a singer, and her mother, Theresa, worked as an accountant. Mýa started ballet lessons at age two and tap at age four, and she began taking violin and dancing lessons in elementary school. She studied with Savion Glover, one of the best-known tap dancers in the country, and he chose her for a solo spot in a dance performance at the Kennedy Center at age 12.
Her breakthrough came in the early 1990s with films like “Dead Calm” and “Days of Thunder,” but it was her role in “To Die For” (1995) that truly showcased her talent. Kidman’s career reached new heights with her Oscar-winning performance in “The Hours” (2002), cementing her status as a leading actress in Hollywood. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a willingness to take on challenging and diverse roles, from musicals like “Moulin Rouge!
Nike has reportedly signed Odell Beckham Jr. to the largest shoe contract for a player in NFL history. Nike’s decision to resign Beckham came after the All-Pro receiver’s original deal with Nike was set to expire on May 1. According to NiceKicks.com, Beckham was also considering a deal from Adidas, and listened to pitches from both brands along with his agent and business manager. When listening to both brands, Beckham reportedly expressed his desire to have signature cleats, cross-trainers, along with a full apparel line, according to sources.
Early Life Pat Benatar was born Patricia Mae Andrzejewski on January 10, 1953, in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York City. Her mother, Mildred, was a beautician, and her father, Andrew, was a sheet metal worker. The family later moved to Lindenhurst, New York, a village in the Long Island town of Babylon. Singing her first solo at the age of eight, a song called “It Must Be Spring” at Daniel Street Elementary School, Benatar showed interest in theater and began voice lessons very early.
Rob Lowe began his career in the 1970s and became a household name as part of the “Brat Pack,” a group of young actors who starred in numerous coming-of-age films in the 1980s. His breakthrough role came in 1983’s “The Outsiders,” in which he played Sodapop Curtis. Lowe continued his early success with memorable roles in “St. Elmo’s Fire” (1985) and “About Last Night…” (1986). In the 1990s, Lowe made a successful transition to television, taking on the role of Sam Seaborn in the critically acclaimed series “The West Wing” (1999-2003).
Ronda first gained international attention as a judoka, winning a bronze medal in judo at the 2008 Olympics, the first American woman to do so. Transitioning to MMA, Rousey quickly rose to prominence in Strikeforce, becoming the Women’s Bantamweight Champion. Her dominance continued in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where she became the first woman to sign with the promotion and the inaugural UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion. Rousey’s early UFC career was marked by a series of impressive wins, showcasing her judo expertise and armbar submission technique.
Dorian finished 4th overall on the World Championship Tour in 2000 and was named the Surf Industry Manufacturer Associations “Waterman of the Year”. He has been sponsored by Billabong, JC Surfboards, Freestyle watches, Dragon sunglasses, Monster energy drink, Reef sandals, and OAM fins. He is now a big wave surfer and a world class big wave rider. In 2015 he won WSL Big Wave Awards for Surfline Best Overall Performance and Billabong Ride of the Year for his big wave ride on Puerto Escondido in Mexico.
He was best known for his ring names of Sid Vicious, Sid Justice, Sid, and Sycho Sid. Eudy competed in World Championship Wrestling from 1989 to 1991 and then then World Wrestling Federation from 1991 to 1992. He returned to the WCW in 1993 and then wrestled for the United States Wrestling Association from 1994 to 1995. He returned to the WWF from 1995 to 1997 and later competed for Extreme Championship Wrestling in 1999 and returned to WCW from 1999 to 2001.
Early Life Tamar Estine Braxton was born in Severn, Maryland, on March 17, 1977. She is the youngest of Michael and Evelyn Braxton’s six children. She is from a musical family, and eventually, the Braxton children sang in the church choir for the church where their father was a pastor. Toni, Traci, Towanda, Trina, and Tamar Braxton signed their first record deal with Arista Records in 1989. In 1990, they released their first single, “Good Life.
Contracts & Career Earnings Terrell Davis signed a 3-year, $484,000 rookie contract with the Denver Broncos in 1995 including $38,000 signing bonus and an average annual salary of $161,333. In 1996 he signed a year 5-year, $6,800,000 contract extension guaranteeing annual salary of $1,360,000. His next deal was 9-year, $51,900,000 extension that worked out to an average annual salary of $5,766,667.
Early Life and College Career Terrell Lamar Davis was born on October 28, 1972 in San Diego, California in a family of eight children.