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John Watson

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John Watson, born on May 4, 1946, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is a former Formula One driver known for his skill, consistency, and remarkable comeback drives. Competing in F1 from 1973 to 1985, he achieved five Grand Prix victories and numerous podium finishes, racing for teams such as McLaren, Brabham, and Penske. Watson is particularly remembered for his 1983 win at the United States Grand Prix West, where he came from 22nd on the grid to take victory, showcasing his exceptional talent. After retiring from racing, he became a respected commentator and analyst, valued for his insights and deep understanding of motorsport.
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Birgitte Grimstad

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Birgitte Grimstad (born 15 December 1935) is a Danish-born Norwegian singer, guitarist, composer and writer. Grimstad was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, the daughter of Aksel Schiøtz and Gerd Haugsted. She was married to ambassador Per Øystein Grimstad from 1958 to 1988. Grimstad studied theatre and mass media at the University of Minnesota, United States. She moved to Norway in 1959, and produced television shows for the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK), including children's programs and shows with performers such as Alf Prøysen and Lalla Carlsen. She made her musical debut in 1966 with the single "Det første som jeg ønsker meg", with lyrics by Alf Prøysen, and "Å være barn en sommerdag" (lyrics by André Bjerke). That same year, she issued the album Birgitte Grimstad synger viser. Her first Danish album was Viser er så meget, released in 1968. Her folk album Nordlysun (1972), in cooperation with Geirr Tveitt, earned her a Spellemannprisen. Other albums from the 1970s are Viser i vinden (1972), Ej Blot til Børn (1973), Ord over grind (1977), and Songs of Scandinavia (1978). She published the songbooks Fra Birgitte Grimstads repertoar in 1969 and Menneskeviser in 1972. She took the initiative in establishing the song quartet Ballade!, which consisted of herself, Åse Kleveland, Lars Klevstrand, and Lillebjørn Nilsen. The group toured Denmark and Norway. Their concert album Ballade på turné, released in 1978, became very popular. The quartet's second album, Ekstranummer from 1980, was awarded a Spellemannprisen. Later in the 1980s she performed Bach's Geistliche Lieder and the medieval ballad Draumkvedet in churches in Denmark and Norway. Her album Pas på de vilde fugle from 1983 included a Danish version of Prøysen's "Vise for gærne jinter", Nordahl Grieg's poem "Til Ungdommen" to Otto Mortensen melody, and a translation of the Elvis Presley hit "Love Me Tender". Later albums are Wondering And Calling from 1986, and Love Is A Flow from 1996. She was awarded a Musikkritikerprisen in 1972, and a Prøysenprisen in 1999. Source: Article "Birgitte Grimstad" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
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Sean Connery

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Sir Thomas Sean Connery (August 25, 1930 – October 31, 2020) was a Scottish actor and producer. He won an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards (one being a BAFTA Academy Fellowship Award), and three Golden Globes, including the Cecil B. DeMille Award and a Henrietta Award. Connery was the first actor to portray the character James Bond in film, starring in seven Bond films (every film from Dr. No to You Only Live Twice, plus Diamonds Are Forever and Never Say Never Again), between 1962 and 1983. In 1988, Connery won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Untouchables. His films also include Marnie (1964), Murder on the Orient Express (1974), The Man Who Would Be King (1975), A Bridge Too Far (1977), Highlander (1986), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), The Hunt for Red October (1990), Dragonheart (1996), The Rock (1996), and Finding Forrester (2000). Connery was polled in a 2004 The Sunday Herald as "The Greatest Living Scot" and in a 2011 EuroMillions survey as "Scotland's Greatest Living National Treasure". He was voted by People magazine as both the “Sexiest Man Alive" in 1989 and the "Sexiest Man of the Century” in 1999. He received a lifetime achievement award in the United States with a Kennedy Center Honor in 1999. Connery was knighted in the 2000 New Year Honours for services to film drama. On October 31, 2020, Connery died at the age of 90.
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Bianca Senna

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Bianca Senna, born on May 5, 1975, in São Paulo, Brazil, is the niece of the legendary Formula One driver Ayrton Senna and the sister of racing driver Bruno Senna. A businesswoman and social entrepreneur, Bianca is dedicated to preserving Ayrton's legacy through her leadership role at the Ayrton Senna Institute. As its director, she oversees initiatives aimed at improving education and opportunities for underprivileged children and youth in Brazil. Her work has made her a prominent advocate for social development and a key figure in continuing her family's impact on Brazilian society.
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Arnon Milchan

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Arnon Milchan (Hebrew: ארנון מילצ'ן; December 6, 1944) is an Israeli billionaire businessman, film producer, and former spy. He has been involved in over 130 full-length motion pictures and is the founder of the production company Regency Enterprises. Regency's film credits include 12 Years a Slave, JFK, Heat, Fight Club, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Milchan has earned two nominations for the Academy Award for Best Picture, for L.A. Confidential and The Revenant; he also produced Best Picture nominees The Big Short, 12 Years a Slave, and Birdman, with the latter two winning the award in consecutive years. Milchan was also an Israeli intelligence operative from the mid-1960s to the mid-1980s. As of January 2024, Forbes estimated Milchan's net worth at US$3.3 billion, ranked 937th worldwide and 13th wealthiest in Israel. Description above from the Wikipedia article Arnon Milchan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Kyla Pratt

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Kyla Alissa Pratt (born September 16, 1986) is an American actress and singer. She is also credited as Kyla A. Pratt. She provided the voice of Penny Proud in the first animated series for Disney Channel called The Proud Family, and Breanna Latrice Barnes in UPN's One on One. After playing the daughter of Eddie Murphy's character in the films Dr. Doolittle and Dr. Dolittle 2, Pratt became the main character in the remake series of the franchise such as Dr. Dolittle 3, Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief, and Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts. Pratt has also been in the films Fat Albert, Hotel for Dogs, and The Proud Family Movie. She also appeared in the series Let's Stay Together and reprised the role of Penny in The Proud Family revival The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder on Disney+. She is a part of VH1's Black Ink Crew: Compton.  She has a co-starring role alongside Mayim Bialik on the FOX sitcom Call Me Kat.
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Camille Atebe

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Camille Atebe has been writing, acting in, directing and producing plays since 2002.  Whether writing a silly cross-dressing musical pantomime, a serious kitchen-sink drama or a fairy-tale adaptation for children, Camille always focuses on the two most important parts of storytelling: the story and the characters. With sharp, witty dialogue, riveting plot twists and characters that will make you say "Oh my gosh, I know that guy!", Camille's plays are written with the small theatre in mind.
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Gary Anthony Williams

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Gary Anthony Williams (born March 14, 1966) is an American actor, comedian and filmmaker. He has voiced the character Uncle Ruckus on The Boondocks, General Horace Warfield in StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty and Dr. Richard Tygan in XCOM 2, portraying Anton "Bebop" Zeck in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows. He has also appeared on shows such as Boston Legal, I'm Sorry, Malcolm in the Middle and The Soul Man. He was a cast member on the sketch comedy series Blue Collar TV and currently the improv comedy series Whose Line Is It Anyway?. He is also a co-founder of the L.A. Comedy Shorts Film Festival. Description above from the Wikipedia article Gary Anthony Williams, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Robert Emmett Tansey

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Robert Emmett Tansey was an American film director, producer, and screenwriter, primarily known for his work in the Western genre during the 1930s and 1940s. He directed and wrote numerous films, including Badman's Gold (1951) and Timber Terrors (1935). Tansey's contributions to B-Westerns were significant, often working with limited budgets to produce engaging stories that resonated with audiences of the time. His ability to manage multiple roles in film production showcased his dedication and versatility in the industry.
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Lorna Tolentino

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Victoria Lorna Perez Aluquin-Fernandez (born 23 December 1961) is a Filipina actress. She is best known for her roles in the films Manila By Night (1980), Moral (1982), Natutulog Pa Ang Diyos (1988), Narito Ang Puso Ko (1992), Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara (1995), Abakada... Ina (2002), Magnifico (2004), and Crazy Beautiful You (2016). For her work in the film Narito Ang Puso Ko, she won the Best Actress Award from the Luna Awards, FAMAS Awards, Gawad Urian, and Star Awards — thus completing the grand slam of Philippine movies.
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