Academic and philosopher. Was named by Time Magazine in 2000 as one of "seven people who will shape 21st century religion", and formally charged in 2018 with two counts of rape.
American politician who served as a representative for New York for an uninterrupted 46 years. Beat the notorious Adam Clayton Powell to win his first election.
Born 18 August 1937 (Santa Monica, California, USA)
Heart-throb actor who didn't make the big time until the age of 32, with his role as The Sundance Kid, alongside Paul Newman's Butch Cassidy. Went on to star in 'The Sting' (again with Newman), 'A Bridge
Stage, TV & film actress, now the elder statesperson of the famous Redgrave acting dynasty. Lost two of her siblings within the space of a few days in 2010.
Legendary R&B singer. She somehow didn't die of embarassment watching Bowie and Jagger slaughter her classic "Dancing In The Street", so I think she'll be good for another year.
Actor and director who's assured of cinematic immortality as the actual director (and fictional director Marty Di Bergi) of the classic mockumentary 'This is Spinal Tap' in 1984.
AKA Sgt. Slaughter, WWE Champion with a Vietnam veteran-fashioned persona later incorporated into a G.I. Joe character. Has occasionally received death threats from his wrestling gimmick.
Voice actor whose career reaches back to 'The Aristocats' and is probably best known as rodent mentor Splinter in the 80s 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' cartoon. Also the longstanding voice of Abe Lincoln in Disney World's Hall of Presidents.
60s singer who saw US success with his covers of hits by Chuck Berry and the Four Tops as well as original songs such as "Poor Side of Town" and "Secret Agent Man".
Born 25 April 1932 (Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England)
TV actor, who, despite playing the part of Ken Barlow in 'Coronation Street' since 1960, still manages to be more wooden than your average Ikea bookcase. Arrested and charged with rape in 2013.
60s singer who began the decade as a rocker in the mould of Buddy Holly and ended it with a number of bubblegum hits such as transatlantic chart-topper "Dizzy".
Once-decorated Australian copper, now a disgraced convicted murderer with known ties to many Aussie underworld criminals. So no different from the rest of them then.
Sublime talent, who has the following traits - brilliant goals, the constant step over & falls over dramatically in a heap if an opponent even looks at him.
Born 5 January 1942 (Henderson, North Carolina, USA)
American journalist, memorably parodied as a creepy sex pest in The Royal Tenenbaums in 2001, and was fired from his TV gig for being a creepy sex pest a mere 16 years later.
Cartoonist and illustrator, whose work has appeared regularly in magazines including Punch, Playboy, Help!, The New Yorker, Sports illustrated, and many more.
Born 9 February 1937 (Oldham, Lancashire, England)
British actor famous for playing David Barlow in 'Coronation Street' and presenting the children's TV show 'Picture Box'. The one with the creepy theme tune…
Film producer, who's picked up a couple of Best Picture Oscars for The Godfather & Billion Dollar Baby. He also wrote the story on which The Longest Yard (aka The Mean Machine) was based.
Rwandan hotelier who saved 1,268 Hutu and Tutsi lives by granting them refuge during the Rwandan Genocide. His story was later depicted in 'Hotel Rwanda'.