1. Desmond Mueller (2000)

TikTok Star

Social media phenomenon across the networks TikTok, Instagram and YouNow who is most commonly known online as bigdezo. 

2. Nick Viall (1980)

Reality Star

Nick is an entertainment podcast host and television personality. He most notably rose to fame after starring in the 21st season of ABC's The Bachelor.  He has since appeared on Dancing with the...

3. Robert Emmett O'Connor (1885)

Movie Actor

He played bootlegger Paddy Ryan in The Public Enemy and appeared in over 200 films over his nearly 30-year Hollywood career. These include Tin Gods, Smiling Irish Eyes, and Penthouse.

4. David Lowery (1980)

Director

Filmmaker known for the independent works Ain't Them Body Saints and A Ghost Story whose first mainstream work was directing 2016's Pete's Dragon. Ain't Them Body Saints was a 2013 Sundance...

5. Happy Felsch (1891)

Baseball Player

Talented center fielder with a great arm and power swing who became an unwitting accomplice to the 1919 Black Sox scandal.

6. Lester J. Maitland (1970)

Pilot

The first pilot to successfully complete a flight from the United States mainland to Hawaii.

7. Mildred Harnack (1902)

War Hero

American woman who joined the Resistance movement in Nazi Germany and established the Russian spy organization Red Orchestra.

8. George Harold Brown (1908)

Engineer

Electrical engineer who patented components of everything from radio and television antennas to a radio-frequency method of heating. His invention made it possible for the first time to broadcast FM...

9. KidScole (1996)

TikTok Star

Short form content creator, also known as DankScole, who shares comedy videos, music and vlogs on her KidScole TikTok account. She first gained popularity with her "When Your Sibling Snitches on...

10. Bruce Weber (1956)

Basketball Coach

Basketball coach who is known for his career in the men's collegiate ranks. He gained wide renown as the head coach of the University of Illinois' Fighting Illini men's basketball...

11. Drew Jackson (2005)

TikTok Star

TikTok creator who shares videos dancing with his friends and sharing his hairstyles, as well as content about dating and relationships with his 220,000 followers. His drewjeeezy account has gained 6...

12. Ernie Johnson Jr. (1956)

Sportscaster

Basketball sportscaster alongside Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith on the 'NBA on TNT.' Along with working as a host on various NBA related television shows, he is also a published author. 

13. Fred Brown (1948)

Basketball Player

NBA guard who spent his entire 14-year career with the Seattle SuperSonics; named an All-Star in 1976 and helped the SuperSonics win the franchise's first ever NBA Championship in 1979.

14. George Tillman Jr. (1969)

Director

Director of the Barbershop series of films, as well as Notorious, a biopic of The Notorious B.I.G.

15. Jon Weber (1961)

Pianist

Critically acclaimed self-taught jazz artist who worked the New York and Chicago scenes. He hosted Piano Jazz with Jon Weber on NPR.

16. Yolanda Brown (1986)

R&B Singer

R&B singer who rose to fame as a featured artist on the 2007 hit single "S.E.X." by Lyfe Jennings. The song peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.

17. Annette Joseph (1959)

Stylist

Stylist, chef, and Instagram star who authored the books Picture Perfect Parties and Cocktail Italiano. She also runs a style and cooking blog which includes tips, techniques, and tricks for...

18. John Ridley (1965)

Screenwriter

Screenwriter who won the 2014 Oscar Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for 12 Years a Slave. He first became known for writing the screenplay for Three Kings.

19. Greg Lutzka (1985)

Skateboarder

Professional skateboarder who is known for his sponsorship through a variety of companies such as Darkstar, Ricta, Mob Grip, and Independent Trucks. He is also known for posting a variety...

20. Tank (1976)

R&B Singer

Grammy Award-nominated R&B singer and producer who released albums like Now or Never. He has released singles like "Emergency" and "Sex Music."

21. Jaida Essence Hall (1986)

Reality Star

Drag performer and makeup artist who is best recognized for winning the 12th season of RuPaul's Drag Race. He has accumulated over 850,000 followers on his jaidaehall Instagram account. 

22. Vander Blue (1992)

Basketball Player

Shooting guard who was named MVP of the NBA D-League as a member of the South Bay Lakers in 2017. His team won the 2017 Summer League Championship. 

23. capGod (1998)

YouTube Star

American gamer who has become famous for posting Grand Theft Auto V gaming skits. He is the creator of several Grand Theft Auto YouTube series, including School Kids in Da Hood, Bike Life...

24. Luis Arias (1990)

Boxer

American professional boxer. He mainly fights in Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s promotions. He achieved his first win in four years in 2021 when he fought Jarrett Hurd. 

25. Matthew Boyles (1996)

YouTube Star

YouTube and social media phenomenon who engages in an active online community, primarily focusing on the video game world. He runs the YouTube channel TrueTriz.

26. Randy Bryce (1970)

Politician

American ironworker, activist, and politician who is known for having ran for Wisconsin's 1st congressional district in the 2018 midterm elections as part of the Democratic party. He is also...

27. Dean Julian (1967)

Voice Actor

Series regular in various roles on the DisneyXD mixed animation and live-action series Kirby Buckets which premiered in October of 2014.

28. Dan Jansen (1965)

Speed Skater

American speed skater who won the 1994 Olympic gold in the 1,000 meters after many personal and career losses.