Walter Koenig was an American actor, writer and director best known for playing Pavel Chekov in the original Star Trek television series and its film franchise. His portrayal of the young Russian navigator aboard the USS Enterprise made him a familiar face to generations of science-fiction fans. He later gained recognition for playing Alfred Bester … Read more
Alan Dysert was an American actor, filmmaker, producer, writer and acting teacher best known for playing Sean Cudahy on the ABC daytime drama All My Children. His portrayal of the scheming character made him a memorable presence on the long-running soap opera, where he appeared across two periods between 1980 and 1990. Beyond television, Dysert … Read more
Tom Skerritt was an American actor whose career spanned more than six decades. He became widely recognised for playing Captain Dallas in Alien, Commander Mike “Viper” Metcalf in Top Gun and Sheriff Jimmy Brock in the television drama Picket Fences. His performances made him a familiar presence in Hollywood films and television, often portraying authoritative, … Read more
Francis Duru was a veteran Nigerian actor whose performances helped shape Nollywood across more than three decades. He became widely recognised for playing Ahanna in Amaka Igwe’s classic film Rattlesnake, released in 1995. His ability to portray complex characters made him a familiar face in Nigerian cinema and earned him a lasting place in the … Read more
Walker Kessler became one of the biggest talking points in the NBA after delivering a remarkable performance in his Los Angeles Lakers debut. The 25-year-old centre scored 26 points without missing a field-goal attempt as the Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 127–105 on October 21, 2026. He finished with 12 made shots from 12 … Read more
John Anderson was an American country music singer whose distinctive voice and traditional sound made him one of the genre’s recognisable performers. Over a career spanning nearly five decades, he recorded hit songs including “Swingin’,” “Seminole Wind,” “Straight Tequila Night” and “Money in the Bank.” His music earned him a devoted audience, industry honours and … Read more
Christina Applegate is an American actress known for her roles in Married… with Children, Friends, Samantha Who? and Dead to Me. She began acting as an infant and grew into one of television’s most recognisable comedy performers, earning major awards and critical praise for her work in film and television. Her career has also included … Read more
Kyle Francis Kennedy was an American educator, education-reform advocate and disability-rights campaigner who belonged to one of the most prominent families in American political history. As the granddaughter of former US senator Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy, she was part of the Kennedy family, but her own professional life focused on improving education for … Read more
Richard Riehle was an American character actor whose face and performances became familiar to audiences across generations of film and television. Best known for playing Tom Smykowski in the cult comedy Office Space, he built a career around memorable supporting roles, often portraying authority figures, managers, police officers and other everyday characters. His extensive filmography … Read more
Anita Kanwal is a veteran Indian actress whose career spans decades of Hindi television, films and production. Known for her performances in Chanakya, Banegi Apni Baat and Sasural Genda Phool, she became a familiar face to audiences through her portrayals of mature, complex characters. Her work has included television dramas, Bollywood films and more recent … Read more