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'Game of Thrones' star Peter Dinklage

Peter Dinklage has delivered a slew of memorable roles marked by a sardonic sense of humor. He also managed to survive an eight-season bloodbath in Westeros.

Scott Beggs
Judy Garland

Judy Garland was one of the most iconic and recognizable movie stars of all time. She also (might have) helped kick off the gay rights movement.

Rebecca Pahle








Grant Lamos IV, Getty Images for the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival

You don't have to be a 'Star Wars' fan to understand who George Lucas is. The acclaimed filmmaker has been one of Hollywood's biggest names for more than 40 years now.

Natalie Zamora
La La Land producer Jordan Horowitz announces that Moonlight is the real winner of the 2017 Best Picture Oscar.

Some downright odd occurrences have happened at the Oscars since the awards show debuted on May 16, 1929. From 'La La Land' being named Best Picture when it wasn't to “Adele Dazeem” and beyond, here are some of the most memorable moments in Oscar history.

Ellen Gutoskey
A publicity still of Katharine Hepburn circa 1941.

Katharine Hepburn helped usher in the era of the modern woman with her onscreen portrayal of independent characters and her offscreen commitment to pants.

Ellen Gutoskey
Anderson poses at an event for PETA.

From "Baywatch" to Broadway, Pamela Anderson has made a huge impact on pop culture. Here are 10 facts you might not have known about this Canadian-born star.

Abbey Bender






Bryan Cranston, meth-od actor.

You probably know that Bryan Cranston starred as Walter White on 'Breaking Bad.' But did you know that he once came face-to-face with Charles Manson? Or that he was suspected of murder in Florida?

Jake Rossen










Bob Odenkirk stars in 'Better Call Saul.'

Bob Odenkirk is best known for playing ethically-malleable lawyer Saul Goodman, but he has enjoyed a decades-long career as a versatile writer and performer.

Jake Rossen
Babe Ruth mugs for the camera.

With a career .342 batting average, 714 home runs, and outsized personality, Babe Ruth became a symbol of bold, decisive victory and bombastic braggadocio.

Scott Beggs