Skilling wasn’t just the engine of Enron’s demise: He was also one of the people who helped it become an energy trading powerhouse during the 1990s. Skilling and other executives put together obscure financial documents that essentially became time bombs and led to Enron’s bankruptcy. The collapse cost shareholders billions. It also left thousands out of work. Jeffrey Skilling was born in 1953 in Pittsburgh. He grew up in New Jersey and Aurora, Illinois.
Early Life Vanessa Marcil was born Vanessa Sally Ortiz on October 15, 1968, in Indio, California. She is the daughter of herbalist Patricia Marcil, and contractor/self-made millionaire Pete Ortiz (who passed away in 2017), and she has three older siblings. Vanessa’s heritage is Mexican on her father’s side and Italian and French on her mother’s side. Marcil studied at Indio High School, and after graduation, she enrolled at College of the Desert in Palm Desert, California.
His time on the pitch was the stuff of fairy tales. Each kick of the ball seemed to bring people to the edges of their seats, and his career played out like a Hollywood movie. Also known as “Zizou,” Zinedine exhibited some of the most impressive techniques in terms of ball control, first touch, and passing. More than anything else, Zidane knew how to read the game, and he had the vision to play perfect balls at exactly the right moment.
“The Big Bang Theory” was created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady. Chuck Lorre’s sitcom pedigree is extensive. He’s the man behind “Dharma and Greg”, “Grace Under Fire”, “Cybill”, and “Two and a Half Men”. He also produced “Roseanne” and “Mike & Molly”. Bill Prady began his professional career as a writer, working on “The Muppet Show”, and then moving on to writing and producing such shows as “Married… with Children”, “Dream On”, “Star Trek: Voyager”, “Dharma & Greg”, and “The Gilmore Girls”.
Shkreli bought the album for $2 million from the Wu-Tang Clan in 2015, the same year he was convicted of securities fraud. The album was eventually seized and sold off by US authorities following Shkreli’s conviction, this time getting $4.75 million from a crypto NFT collective called PleasrDAO at the auction block in 2017. Then, earlier this year, PleasrDAO filed suit against Shkreli, alleging he still owned copies of the record and had even streamed part of the album during an online “Wu-Tang Official Listening Party” after his release from prison in 2022.
17 Again (2009) A science fiction comedy of sorts, 17 Again stars Mathew Perry and Efron portrays a 17-year-old version of the of the Friends star. Arguably too much like other, similarly themed movies from the past, the lukewarm reviews did not stop Efron from receiving $1 million for the part. At Any Price (2012) A drama about a father who wants his rebel of a son (played by Efron) to help expand their family farming empire, this film received fairly decent reviews despite the lack of massive press and promotion.
The reason I’m embarrassed to come clean about this dark period in my life is two-fold. First, just remembering about what I used to think was the height of dressing “cool” makes me cringe all these years later. Second, it turns out that for around 20 years, including the years when I was a major customer, Abercrombie was run by a creepy CEO named Mike Jeffries. Mike was arrested this morning and charged with sex trafficking.
Known for his business acumen, A-Rod founded A-Rod Corp, a holding company that has made strategic investments in real estate, construction, and various startups. His entrepreneurial spirit has led him to explore diverse ventures and collaborations, showcasing his ability to adapt and succeed beyond the baseball diamond. In addition to his business endeavors, Rodriguez has made a name for himself in the media and entertainment industry. He has worked as a broadcaster for Fox Sports and ESPN, sharing his insights and analysis during postseason games and co-hosting the popular show “Sunday Night Baseball.
Dejoria She began drag racing in 2005 at the amateur level in a 1963 Corvette Roadster in the NHRA Super Gas category and went on to win the Sportsman Nationals in Fontana, California, less than a year after her debut. By 2009, she was racing cars with 3,000 horsepower and had gone on to build her own team called Stealth Motorsports. While racing for Stealth in 2010, Alexis made racing history by competing in the first-ever ‘woman vs woman’ race in her class.
Early Life Anna Cook Kendrick was born on August 9th, 1985, in Portland, Maine. Her mother worked as an accountant while her father taught history. She was raised alongside an older brother, Michael, who also became an actor. As a teen, Anna Kendrick attended Deering High School in Portland.
Early Career Anna Kendrick was already auditioning for major Broadway shows before she reached high school. At age 12, she booked her first big theater role when she joined the cast of High Society in 1998.
During his career, Antawn Jamison earned $140 million in salary alone. He played 16 seasons in the NBA for the Toronto Raptors, Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks, Washington Wizards, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers. He also played for the US national team in 2006. He is a two-time All-Star and won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award in 2004. He was also named to the NBA All-Rookie Team with the Warriors.
Early Life She was born Ariadnē-Anna Stasinopoúlou on July 15th, 1950, in Athens, Greece. Both of her parents were involved in journalism and writing, and she was raised alongside one sister. She moved with her family to the United States at the age of 16 and eventually studied at Cambridge. She was elected the president of the Cambridge Union, becoming one of the first foreign female students to do so. After spending time studying in India, Arianna Huffington moved back to the west in the early 70s and began a relationship with author Bernard Levin.
Ashley began working in her father’s pawnshop, American Jewelry and Loan, when she was in elementary school. She wrote her first pawn receipt when she was just seven years old. She graduated from the University of Michigan, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. She went on to earn her Diamond Certification from the Gemological Institute of America and then returned to her father’s shop full-time. She now serves as the General Manager.
Numerous offers of work followed on the heels of Vereen’s success in “Roots.” In addition to an already dizzying schedule, he developed a live stage act that he performed in nightclubs all over the world. In the 1990s, he guest-starred on TV’s “Star Trek: The Next Generation” as the father of engineer Geordi LaForge, played by LeVar Burton. In “Roots,” he had played the grandson of another Burton character, Kunta Kinte.
Early Life Bellamy was born on April 7, 1965, in Newark, New Jersey, to parents Edna and William Bellamy. He is the cousin of basketball player Shaquille O’Neal and grew up with his sister, Karen, as well as a brother who later died. He attended Seton Hall Preparatory School in South Orange, New Jersey. After finishing high school, he attended Rutgers University, where he majored in economics. While a student at Rutgers, he began doing stand-up.
His other accomplishments include eight Pro Bowls, four first-team All-Pro honors, and the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award in 2005. Prior to his activities in the NFL, he played college football for the University of New Mexico. After his retirement from athletic play in 2012, Urlacher became an analyst for Fox Sports. He was eventually inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018.
Early Life Brian Urlacher was born on May 25th, 1978 in Pasco, Washington.
His boat, F/V Northwestern, is one of the most productive in the entire show, and Captain Hansen holds the honor of never losing a single sailor to the rough seas. In addition to his starring role on Deadliest Catch, Hansen also serves as a technical advisor.
Early Life Sigurd Jonny Hansen was born on April 28th, 1966, in Seattle. Sigurd comes from a long line of Norweigan fishermen. He first started working on his father’s fishing boat at the age of 14 and became a full-time fisherman after graduating from high school.
Both during and after his professional playing days, Charles has been a popular brand endorser, regularly appearing in commercials for a number of major brands. He has earned tens of millions from endorsements with companies like Nike, FanDuel, T-Mobile, McDonald’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Right Guard. At the peak of his playing days, Charles appeared in a very famous Nike commercial in which he stated: “I am not a role model.
That’s almost $4 million more than the $1.6 million Tim and Trisha Johnson, the property’s current owners, paid for it back in 2012, and according to Trisha, the house’s Hollywood pedigree still attracts plenty of tourists and fans. “Sometimes we’ll hear the Kevin scream,” she said. “It’s a lot of fun to see people as excited as they are, just to see my house.” The Johnsons reportedly oversaw extensive renovations on the home during their residence, but it’s still recognizably the house from “Home Alone,” which probably has the added benefit of acting as a subtle deterrent for any would-be burglars.
Early Life Christa B. Allen was born Christa Brittany Allen on November 11, 1991, in Wildomar, California. She is the youngest of nine siblings, as she has eight older brothers and step-brothers – Bryan, Derrick, Tyler, Steven, Matthew, Jason, Patrick, and Brady – and was homeschooled for much of her life. At the age of nine, Christa began attending acting lessons as she was interested in theater and the arts.