Ralph Macchio is an American actor, best known for his roles in the Karate Kid films and The Outsiders. Born in Huntington, New York, Macchio began his acting career in 1977 with a small role on the ABC soap opera Ryan’s Hope. His first major film role was in the 1984 hit The Karate Kid,…
Jim Gaffigan is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He is best known for his clean and family-friendly comedy act, which often features observations on fatherhood and food. Gaffigan has released several comedy albums, including King Baby (2009), Mr. Universe (2012), and Obsessed (2014). He has also appeared in a number of films…
Elizabeth Berkley is an American actress best known for her roles in the films Showgirls and the Saved by the Bell television series. Berkley was born in Farmington Hills, Michigan, on July 28, 1972. She began her acting career at an early age, appearing in several stage productions while still a student at North Farmington…
Adam Silver is the current Commissioner of the NBA, a position he has held since 2014. He is a lawyer by trade, and prior to becoming Commissioner, he served as the NBA’s Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. Silver was born in 1962 in New York City. He graduated from Duke University in 1984 with…
Susan Lucci is best known for portraying Erica Kane on the ABC daytime drama All My Children. The character is considered an icon, and Lucci has been called “Daytime’s Leading Lady” by TV Guide. She has also played roles on other television shows, including Hollywood Wives, Hot in Cleveland, and Devious Maids. Born in Scarsdale,…
Gary Busey is an American actor who has appeared in over 150 films and television shows. He is perhaps best known for his roles in the films The Buddy Holly Story, Lethal Weapon, and Point Break. Busey was born in Texas in 1944. After serving in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, he…
Keyshia Cole is an American singer who rose to fame with her debut album, The Way It Is. The album was a critical and commercial success, and spawned the hit single “I Should Have Cheated.” Cole has since released five more albums, all of which have been well-received by fans and critics alike. In addition…
Matt Lauer is an American television personality best known as the host of NBC’s Today Show. He has been a mainstay on the show for over two decades, and his work has earned him several prestigious awards, including an Emmy. Lauer was born in New York City in 1957. He began his career in broadcasting…
Benny Blanco is one of the most successful record producers in the world, having worked with some of the biggest names in music including Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Katy Perry and Maroon 5. Born in New York City in 1988, Blanco grew up surrounded by music. His father was a DJ and his mother worked in…