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From his start in 'Roots' to his decades-long role hosting Reading Rainbow, LeVar Burton has spent years inspiring and educating legions of fans of all ages.

Lana Schwartz








Jean Smart stars in Hacks.

Ever since she played the sweet but sharp-tongued Charlene Frazier on 'Designing Women,' Jean Smart’s fans have been waiting for the rest of the world to realize just how terrific she is.

April Snellings
M. Night Shyamalan.

Acclaimed director M. Night Shyamalan once perpetuated a massive hoax on an unsuspecting audience. (And no, it wasn't Mark Wahlberg playing a science teacher in 'The Happening.')

Jake Rossen
Did your favorite Bob make the cut?

You may know Bob to be a rather unremarkable name, but these individuals—and one haircut—have done some amazing things.

Jake Rossen












Yes, DC Comics takes its name from the Detective Comics book title. But it's a lot more complicated than that.

The history of DC Comics is filled with creator strife, corporate mergers, and award-winning works. Find out more about the iconic comic publisher.

Olivia Popp




Jackie Collins at her home in Beverly Hills, California in 1995.

Before there was 'Sex and the City' or 'Fifty Shades of Grey,' Jackie Collins was delivering unapologetically raunchy tales of glamour and seduction with a treasure trove of erotic novels.

Kristy Puchko