• Michael McDonald (musician), born in 1952, is an American singer • Michael McDonald (costume designer), who lived from 1963 to 2024, was an American costume designer • Michael McDonald (comedian), born in 1964, is an American actor and comedian
Anita Denise Baker was born on January 26, 1958. She is an American singer who performs jazz and soul music. She is famous for singing emotional songs, especially during the quiet storm period in the 1980s.
Della Reese (born Delloreese Patricia Early; July 6, 1931 – November 19, 2017) was an American singer, actress, television personality, author, and ordained minister. As a singer, she performed blues, gospel, jazz, and pop music. Some of her songs reached the US Hot 100, including “Don’t You Know?” (1959), which ranked number two on the chart.
Gordon Meredith Lightfoot Jr. CC OOnt (November 17, 1938 – May 1, 2023) was a Canadian singer and songwriter who became very famous around the world. He helped shape the singer-songwriter movement of the 1970s.
Charlton Heston (born John Charles Carter; October 4, 1923 – April 5, 2008) was an American actor. He became famous for his main roles in many Hollywood movies, such as biblical stories, historical dramas, science-fiction films, and action films. He won an Academy Award, a David di Donatello Award, a Laurel Award, a Photoplay Award, a Golden Globe Award (plus three other nominations), and was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards.
James Earl Jones was born on January 17, 1931, and passed away on September 9, 2024. He was an American actor who helped open doors for Black actors in the entertainment industry. He was highly praised for his work on stage and in movies.
Robin McLaurin Williams (July 21, 1951 – August 11, 2014) was an American actor and comedian. He was famous for his ability to create and perform a wide range of characters, often making them up on the spot. He is considered one of the greatest comedians in history.
Pernell Elven Roberts Jr. (May 18, 1928 – January 24, 2010) was an American actor, activist, and singer who worked in theater, film, and television. He appeared in more than 60 TV shows and was best known for playing Adam Cartwright, the oldest son of Ben Cartwright, on the Western TV show Bonanza (1959–1965).
Robert Michael Urich (December 19, 1946 – April 16, 2002) was an American actor and television producer who worked in film, television, and stage. During his 30-year career, he appeared in a record 15 television shows. Urich started his television career in the early 1970s.
David Alan Grier (born June 30, 1956) is an American actor and comedian. He is known for his work on stage and in movies and television. Grier became popular for playing many different characters on the American sketch comedy show In Living Color (1990–1994) and for his role as Reverend Leon Lonnie Love on the Fox comedy series Martin (1993–1997).