Mini Biography Charming, free-spirited and – above all – talented, Drew Barrymore has come a long way since her big-screen breakout in Steven Spielberg’s beloved sci-fi blockbuster, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982). Despite a troubled and much-publicized adolescence during which she appeared in only a handful of films, Barrymore’s star was officially on the rise during […]
John Travolta was born on February 18, 1954, in Englewood, New Jersey. He dropped out of high school by age 16 to pursue acting and soon joined the Broadway cast of “Grease.” He became a star as Vinnie Barbarino in the TV series “Welcome Back Kotter,” followed by the hit films, “Saturday Night Fever” and […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger was born on July 30, 1947, near Graz, Austria. He rose to fame as the world’s top bodybuilder, launching a career that would make him a giant Hollywood star. After years of blockbuster movie roles, Schwarzenegger went into politics, becoming governor of California in 2003. Mini Biography With an almost unpronounceable surname and […]
Elton John is a British singer, pianist and composer who during his four-decade career has sold over 250 million records and has had more than 50 Top 40 hits. Famous for his outlandish stage costumes and beloved for his profound music, he is one of the most successful artists of all time. Some of his […]
Pop music singer Madonna was born in Bay City, Michigan, on August 16, 1958. In 1981 she went solo as a pop singer and became a sensation on the then male-dominated 80s music scene. By 1991, she had achieved 21 Top 10 hits in the United States and sold more than 70 million albums internationally. […]