Travis Kalanick was born on August 6, 1976 in Los Angeles. He grew up in the suburb of Northridge and wanted to be a spy when he grew up. As a teenager, Kalanick worked as a door-to-door salesman for Cutco knives. He started his first business, an SAT prep course called New Way Academy, when he was 18. He graduated from Granada Hills High School and enrolled at UCLA to study computer engineering.

Early Life Victor Ortiz was born on January 31st, 1987, in Garden City, Kansas. Raised in a Mexican household alongside five siblings, Ortiz encountered difficulty at the age of seven when his mother abandoned the family. His father, an alcoholic, then became physically abusive towards his children. However, Victor’s father also pressured him to start boxing, which obviously became a great source of future success. Unfortunately, Victor’s father would also abandon the family after five years of trying to raise his children alone.

Wang Jianlin is the founder, and majority shareholder of the Dalian Wanda Group, China’s largest real estate development company, and the world’s largest movie theater operator. Jianlin previously owned 17% of the Spanish football club Atlético Madrid. Wang is an economic consultant for Yunnan, an inland province in China, and a construction consultant for the Guiyang government. In 2016, Wanda Pictures purchased Legendary Entertainment for $3.5 billion in 2016. Wang is an art collector who owns more than 1,000 paintings and other pieces valued at $1.

After years of dedicated work, Wang Yiting has managed to rise through the ranks of the company that eventually became Taixi in the 1980s. By the 1990s, he was already holding both management and Communist Party representative jobs. While today, he owns half of Taixi.

Early Life Wee Man was born Jason Shannon Acuña on May 16, 1973, in Pisa, Italy. He grew up in Torrance, California, and attended North High School. Acuña has achondroplasia, a form of a genetic disorder that causes dwarfism. His short stature, however, did not hinder his skateboarding career in any way. Due to his upbringing in a military family, Jason has done numerous charitable tours with the USO. Jackass Acuña’s first job was as a subscription manager for the skateboard magazine “Big Brother.

Salary Willie Geist’s NBC salary is $5 million per year. Early Life Willie Geist was born William Russell Geist on May 3, 1975, in Evanston, Illinois. He grew up in Ridgewood, New Jersey. His father, Bill Geist, is a retired television journalist and author, and his mother, Jody Geist, is a social worker. Willie is the older brother of Libby Geist Wildes, an Oscar-winning documentary film producer who produced “O.J.: Made in America” and “The Last Dance.

Originating from Sweden, his journey in the sport has taken him across Europe’s premier clubs, consistently showcasing his ability to make a profound impact wherever he lands. His playing style, amalgamating strength, technique, and a natural instinct for goal-scoring, has become synonymous with spectacular finishes and an unyielding will to win. Embarking on his professional journey with Malmö FF in his homeland, it didn’t take long for Ibrahimović to secure a move to Ajax, where his European expedition truly commenced.

Herbert Sukenik was born in the Bronx, New York, in 1930. He attended Cornell University, where he earned an undergraduate degree in physics. He then stayed at Cornell to earn both a master’s in physics and a Ph.D. By all accounts, Herb was brilliant. He was also a bit of a social outcast. He worked for General Electric for a while, followed by the Martin Company in their Space Systems division.

Early Life and Education Ajay Devgn was born as Vishal Devgan on April 2, 1969 in New Delhi, India into a Punjabi Hindu family. His mother, Veena, is a film producer, and his late father, Veeru, was a Bollywood action choreographer. As a teenager, Devgn attended Silver Beach High School in Juhu, Mumbai. He went on to attend Mithibai College at the University of Mumbai. Film Career in the 1990s Devgn had his career breakthrough with his very first film, the 1991 action romance film “Phool Aur Kaante,” in which he starred opposite Madhoo.

Early Life and Education Alwin Jarreau was born on March 12, 1940 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin as the fifth of six children of Pearl and Emile. His mother was a church pianist, while his father was a minister and singer. The family sang together during church concerts and benefits. As an adolescent, Jarreau attended Lincoln High School, where he was president of the student council. For his higher education, he went to Ripon College, graduating with his bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1962.

Alicia Keys, also known as Alicia Cook, released her debut album, “Songs in A Minor,” in 2001 and took the world by storm. The album was a bonafide hit, sold 12 million copies around the world, and netted her five Grammy Awards. Not a bad a way to start your music career. Her second album, released in 2003, was also a success, selling eight million copies and winning four more Grammy Awards.

Early Life Anna Kournikova was born on June 7, 1981, in Moscow, Russia. She came from an athletic family: Her father, Sergei, was a former Greco-Roman wrestling champion, and her mother, Alla, was a 400-metre runner, while her brother, Allan, is a world golf champion. At the age of five, Anna received her first tennis racquet as a gift. She swiftly joined the Spartak Tennis Club shortly after and began appearing in junior tournaments by the age of eight.

Salary & Contracts Anthony Edwards’ rookie contract was a 4-year, $44 million deal with the Timberwolves. In July 2023, he signed a 5-year extension that could eventually be worth $260 million and immediately bumped his salary from $13 million to $42 million per year. Early Life and High School Anthony Edwards was born on August 5, 2001 in Atlanta, Georgia. He has a sister named Antoinette and a brother named Antoine, both of whom raised him after their mother and grandmother passed away in 2015.

Early Life Bella Ramsey was born Isabella May Ramsey on September 30, 2003, in Nottingham, England. She attended school online through InterHigh School. At the age of four, she started acting as a hobby through the Loughborough branch of Stagecoach Theatre Arts. Bella attended the program for seven years. She then went to the Television Workshop and began auditioning for professional roles. Career In 2015, when she was 12 years old, Bella was cast in the HBO fantasy drama television series “Game of Thrones.

Bernadette Peters began acting before she started kindergarten, appearing on various television shows and variety hours. She began her professional theater career when she was nine and then went on to appear in various television movies, such as “A Boy Called Ciske” and “The Christmas Tree.” She then returned her focus to the theater, appearing in the National Tour of “Gypsy” and various regional productions. In the late 60s, she made her Broadway debut, and by the early 70s, she had received multiple Tony nominations.

Apart from the “Matrix” series, Moss has shown her range in various other films. She starred in the psychological thriller “Memento” (2000), directed by Christopher Nolan, where her performance was critically acclaimed. Her role in this film demonstrated her ability to handle complex characters and intricate plots, adding depth and nuance to her on-screen persona. Moss’s career also includes roles in independent films and television. She has appeared in dramas and thrillers, showcasing her adaptability to different genres.

He published the book “Moneymaker: How an Amateur Poker Player Turned $40 into $2.5 Million at the World Series of Poker” in 2005, and he appeared in the 2020 film “The MisAdventures of Wild Bill Elliott” and the 2009 documentary “All In: The Poker Movie.” Chris was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2019. Career Earnings/Winnings During his professional career, Chris won a total lifetime tournament earnings of right around $6 million, of which $2.

Following her success on television, Applegate transitioned to film. She showcased her comedic talent in movies like “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead” (1991) and “The Sweetest Thing” (2002). Later films include “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,” “Vacation,” and “Bad Moms.” Applegate returned to television with leading roles in sitcoms such as “Jesse” (1998-2000), for which she received a Golden Globe nomination, and “Samantha Who?” (2007-2009), which earned her an Emmy Award.

Early Life Carlton Douglas Ridenhour was born on August 1, 1960, in Queens, New York. Although rapping was not widely popular during Ridenhour’s youth, he first started writing rhymes as a seventeen-year-old to pass the time during the New York City blackout in 1977. Carlton pursued post-secondary education at Adelphi University, studying graphic design. During his college years, he connected with William Drayton, who would later become known as Flavor Flav.

Claudia has also executive produced the films “Kick-Ass 2” (2013), “Kingsman: The Secret Service” (2014), “Eddie the Eagle” (2015), “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” (2017), “Rocketman” (2019), and “The King’s Man” (2021). She launched the Claudia Schiffer clothing line in 2011, and in 2020, she created a capsule collection for Être Cécile. Early Life Claudia Schiffer was born Claudia Maria Schiffer on August 25, 1970, in Rheinberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany.