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Emmy Award-Winner Actor known for role in "The Simpsons"
Emmy Award-winner Hank Azaria provides multiple voices on FOX's animated hit series THE SIMPSONS, including Moe the bartender, Apu the Kwik-E-Mart owner, Police Chief Wiggum, Professor Frink, Dr. Nick Riviera…
Actor, Comedian, Producer, Voice Artist, Screenwriter, Musician and Businessman. He was an original member of the "Not Ready for Prime Time Players" on Saturday Night Live (1975–1979)
Daniel Aykroyd is an Academy Award nominated and Emmy Award winning actor, comedian, screenwriter, and most recently business entrepreneur. He attended Carleton University in Canada, but dropped out before receiving…
Best-Selling Author of over 50 works, ranging from philosophy to Jewish Law
Rabbi Shlomo Aviner is the best-selling author of over 50 works, ranging from philosophy to Jewish Law. He is considered to be a prominent voice on current events and topics…
Health Care Activist and Founder of The Black Women's Health Imperative
A dreamer, visionary, and grassroots realist, Byllye Avery combines activism and social responsibility by developing a national forum for the exploration of health issues of African-American women. By gathering and documenting…
Comedian & Actor Known for His Roles in "Trainwreck" and "Funny People;" Host of Comedy Central's "Insomniac"
Comedian Dave Attell hosted and wrote Comedy Central's "Insomniac with Dave Attell." The hit series began in August 2001 and is a travelogue of after-hours experiences in cities across the…
Actress and Model. Best Known for the Series "Are We There Yet?" and UPN's "Half & Half"
Trained as a dancer from early childhood, Essence Atkins made the switch to acting as a teenager when she was cast in a guest role on "The Cosby Show" (NBC,…
In 1966, in Paterson, New Jersey, John Artis, 19, had a promising future. He was an athlete, Boy Scout, altar boy and a college scholarship recipient
He was an African American man driving a white car with Rubin "Hurricane" Carter the same night three people were killed by two other African American men driving the same…
Actress Best Known for Role on Sitcom, "Martin", "Everybody Hates Chris"
Tichina Arnold is from Queens, New York. She discovered her penchant for entertainment when she was four, in a performance for her familys church congregation. In her youth she appeared…
Author and Thinker on the Role of Religion in the Modern World
Karen Armstrong is the most original and inclusive speaker on the role of religion in the modern world. Her bestselling books, including "A History of God," and sought-after talks examine…
Motivational Speaker, Seven-time Winner of the Tour de France
Lance Armstrong became a household name by showing his determination, dedication and strength. The number one ranked cyclist in the world Armstrong was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Not only did…
Actor, Director, Screenwriter, Musician, and Singer. With a film career spanning more than 55 years, Known for "Argo" and "Little Miss Sunshine"
Alan Arkin performed with folk music groups from the late 1950s to the late '60s. He was nominated for an Academy Award for best actor for his screen acting debut,…
Emmy Award-Winning Actor, Television and News Personality and Producer
Emmy Award-Winning Maria Arita is a prolific talent, actor, television and news personality and producer. To her credits are, among many – the Emmy, the Katie Award and the National…
Former President of Costa Rica & Nobel Laureate
Oscar Arias, two-time President of Costa Rica and 1987 Nobel Peace laureate, holds international stature as a spokesperson for the developing world. Championing such issues as human development, democracy, and…
Lawyer and Politician from Michigan. A Democrat, Archer served on the Michigan Supreme Court and as mayor of Detroit
Dennis W. Archer is Chairman and CEO of Dennis W. Archer PLLC and Chairman Emeritus of Dickinson Wright PLLC, a Detroit-based law firm with more than 270 attorneys, with five…
Historian and Biographer. She is the author of The Most Famous Man in America: The Biography of Henry Ward Beecher, for which she won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography
Debby Applegate, recipient of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for her book The Most Famous Man in America: The Biography of Henry Ward Beecher. Debby Applegate discovered Henry Ward Beecher, the…
Short Story Writer, Novelist, and Professor at The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Award-Winning Author Max Apple has written an extraordinary new book, Roommates: My Grandfather's Story, the heartwarming tale of his forty-year relationship with his grandfather, Rocky Goodstein. As a small child,…
Best Selling Author, Speaker and Body Language Expert
It all started when Michael Anthony was 9 years old, and it started all wrong. He stole a deck of playing cards from a store near his home and was…
NBA & CBS College Basketball Analyst
Former NBA Basketball Player; CBS College Sports Analyst & Yahoo Sports Contributor; Former ESPN Analyst. Throughout his basketball career, Greg Anthony has found success on three different levels – a…
Actor, Stand-up Comedian, and Star of "Master of None"
Comedian and Actor Aziz Ansari performs a stand-up comedy. He completed his third major tour of new material, Buried Alive, in the summer of 2013. His fourth major comedy special,…
Master Magician and Illusionist, Star of "Criss Angel Mindfreak" on A&E Network
For over a decade, Criss Angel has dominated the world of magic as the biggest name on the planet. His visionary approach to the art escapes the confines of tradition…
Retired Racing Icon. One of the most successful Americans in the history of the sport
World Champion race car driver. Mario Andretti is often referred to as the greatest race car driver of all time, having proven himself a winner at all levels of competition. …
Recognized four times as one of the 100 Most Influential Hispanics in America
Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. president and executive director of the U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute, Under Andrade's direction, the Institute has trained 200,000 present & future leaders, registered 2 million new…
President of PowerNomics, a corporation involved in major business development, primarily in inner cities, across the country
Dr. Claud Anderson is president of PowerNomics Corporation of America, Inc. and The Harvest Institute, Inc. PowerNomics is a company that publishes his books and produces the multimedia presentations in…
Lead Vocalist, Guitarist & Composer with Phish
Since co-founding the seminal improv rock outfit Phish in 1983, guitarist, composer, and songwriter Trey Anastasio. Anastasio has explored a wide variety of musical pathways ranging from atonal fugues and elaborate…
MTV's Real World Paris
Ace Amerson from MTV Real World Paris. He was known as the likable sensitive party guy from Georgia Southern University on Real World Paris. Real World Paris was season 13…
World-Famous Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Experience the power of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and see for yourself why this extraordinary company is hailed as America's cultural ambassador to the world. From the pulse-racing thrill…
Award-Winning Journalist, a successful investment banker, and a member of President Clinton’s Cabinet
The Honorable Aida Alvarez has been an award-winning journalist, a successful investment banker, and a member of President Clinton’s Cabinet. She currently serves on the boards of Oportun, Zoosk, and…
Gentle, Nurturing, Curious and Open
Dr. Alexa Altman has a gentle, nurturing approach to therapy, where her goal is to connect clients to their own sense of resilience and their unique internal healing resources. Alexa…
Latin Actress & Activist
Maria Conchita Alonso, an international star of Cuban and Venezuelan heritage, has contributed greatly to the entertainment industry in the United States as well as in Latin America. Since arriving…
First American Woman to Climb Mt. Everest and Peak Performance Expert.
Stacy Allison has climbed the world's most famous mountain. Now she's helping organizations across the globe scale their own monumental challenges. Stacy understands mountains: she has been climbing mountains and…
Hip-Hop Activist
Harry Allen, Hip-Hop Activist & Media Assassin, writes about race, politics and culture, for publications like VIBE, The Source, The Village Voice and others, and has been doing so for…
Founder of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe
Miguel Algarin is a true renaissance man, a literary mastermind whose passion for the art of poetry and the rawness of spoken word has transcended him into a living legend…
Stand-Up Comedian from New York City. He has appeared on most late night talk shows and has had his own half-hour specials on Comedy Central
Ted Alexandro has been a comedian for twenty years. Time Out NY called Ted “One of the funniest comedians working today.”Ted has performed on David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel,…
The Real World Hollywood Cast
Kimberly Alexander, The Real World Hollywood Cast. Kim Alexander is the pretty nieve southern women forced to open up her mind to living and understanding different people, cultures, and races…
Actor, Voice Actor, Comedian and Director. Also best known for his prominent role as George Costanza in the hit television series Seinfeld
The persona of George Costanza, created by versatile actor/writer/director Jason Alexander, has been dubbed by Entertainment Weekly as one of the “Best Television Sidekicks of All Time” (#3 actually, behind…
Serves as a Senior Fellow at the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies and Director of its International Center for Terrorism Studies
One of the world's leading authorities on terrorism, Professor Alexander was the founder and editor of Terrorism: An International Journal and has published fifty books on the subject of international…
Sales, Customer Service, Relationship-Selling and Marketing Expert
Dr. Tony Alessandra has a street-wise, college-smart perspective on business, having been raised in the housing projects of NYC to eventually realizing success as agraduate professor of marketing, entrepreneur, business…
A Living Hero, An American Patriot and a Space Pioneer
Buzz Aldrin grew up in Montclair, New Jersey. His mother, Marion Moon, was the daughter of an Army Chaplain and his father Edwin Eugene Aldrin was an aviation pioneer. Buzz…
Creator of the Nationally Syndicated Comic Strip "La Cucaracha"
Lalo Alcaraz is perhaps the most prolific Chicano artist in the nation, according to this bio. Lalo has been busy for over two decades chronicling the political ascendancy of Latinos…
The Real World: Hawaii & Activist on Drug/Alcohol Awareness
Ruthie Alcaide, who starred in MTV’s popular reality television series The Real World: Hawaii.
Jazz Saxophonist and Multi-instrumentalist; Sold Over 1,000,000 Albums In The U.S. Alone
Well known performer and saxophonist, Gerald Albright has recorded 7 CD's on the Atlantic label. His contemporary collections have established him as a prominent artist. He was one of ten…
Sportscaster. Honored for his work as a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, Currently works for Turner Sports, serving as lead announcer for NBA games on TNT
Well known television sports broadcaster.
Retired NFL Quarterback, 3x Superbowl Champion, and Hall of Famer; Current NFL Broadcaster for Fox
Troy Aikman has harnessed the drive and dedication that formed the foundation of his Hall of Fame football career with the Dallas Cowboys in numerous successful business ventures since retiring…
Miss America Winner 1994
Kimberly Aiken was Miss America 1994. Aiken was 18 years old when she won the coveted title. She won Miss Columbia and Miss South Carolina en route to her 1994…
Expert on the Muslim World and Islamic Political Thought
An expert on the Muslim world and on Islamic political thought, Dr. Ahmad is a professor of political science and an editor of a number of scholarly Islamic journals in…
"Last Comic Standing" Finalist; Stand-Up Comedian
Dan Ahdoot is a standup comic, actor, writer and producer based out of New York City and Los Angeles. Dan is a top booked national headliner who can be seen…
Tennis Legend & Philanthropist
After turning pro at the age of 16, tennis prodigy Andre Agassi rose to international fame, earning 60 men’s singles titles, including eight Grand Slam singles championships, over a 20-year…
Founder and President of Women's Learning Partnership, the Executive Director of the Foundation for Iranian Studies and the former Minister of Women's Affairs in Iran's Pre-Revolution government
Mahnaz Afkhami is Founder and President of Women's Learning Partnership for Rights, Development, and Peace (WLP), Executive Director of Foundation for Iranian Studies, and former Minister of State for Women's…