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Stars: They're just like us! These are lists of fascinating facts about famous people - who, despite all the glitz and glamour, are well-rounded, full-formed human beings. Mostly.

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List of celebrities with stage names, loosely ranked according to fame and popularity. It's tough to break into show business, but a good stage name might give you a leg up in a sea of boring Joe Smiths and Anne Taylors. This list includes famous people you didn't know were using fake stage names, including those who go by their middle names and celebrities who used variations of family names. A number of people on this list changed their names to avoid confusion with other actors. For example, the Batman you know as Michael Keaton was born Michael John Douglas - not to be confused with Michael Kirk Douglas (whose own father, Kirk Douglas, was born Issur Danielovitch). Other celebrities changed their names to protect their privacy. Natalie Hershlag was a famous child actress, but you have always known her as Natalie Portman. Some celebrities who use pseudonyms changed their names themselves just because they sounded better.This list of famous stage names includes celebrities who go by nicknames and famous people who have changed their names. It does not, however, include female celebrities who use their married surnames professionally, <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/adopted-celebrities/carlybobarly?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous people who were adopted</a> by stepparents at a young age and had their names legally changed as children, or celebrities with obviously theatrical stage names, such as many wrestlers and eponymous artists. You know Adele must have a last name. You know Sting's real name is not Sting. You are pretty sure it's not just a coincidence that the Macho Man's last name was Savage. For more lists of celebrity names, check out the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/funniest-real-names-of-celebrities/carlybobarly">funniest real names of celebrities</a> and this list of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-ridiculous-celebrity-baby-names/carlybobarly">stupid celebrity baby names</a>.

Being famous is a full time job, but these busy bees have made the choice to fill their schedules with even more work! Several actors, musicians, reality stars, models, and athletes have side businesses. Some of these celebrities who own companies are interested in start-up ventures, while others own modest general stores. A few celebrities who own businesses even use their side jobs to raise money for charity.Who is the most famous person with a side business? Jessica Alba tops our list. Jessica Alba's company, The Honest Co., sells eco-friendly baby products. Rush Limbaugh has a tea company called Two if By Tea, and Justin Timberlake owns over $30 million in MySpace stock.Billy Corgan is a man of many talents. The Smashing Pumpkins frontman owns a tea shop in Highland Park, IL, and is a senior producer of TNA Wrestling. Paul Newman owned Newman's Own food products. He donated all of the after-tax proceeds from the company to charity. Other celebrity entrepreneurs include Jared Leto and Snoop Dogg, both of whom own stock in Reddit.Which celebrity entrepreneur surprises you the most? Take a look at this list, and get in on the conversation in the comments section.

A list of celebrities who have very long names. Some have multiple middle names, and some are from cultures where their surnames include the names of all of their family members. Some just have hyphenated last names, or just extra names for no clear reason at all. What are the longest names ever? Which famous people have really long names?&nbsp;This list includes actors, musicians, writers, and other celebrity-type people who have multiple names. Several are of Spanish heritage, from cultures that customarily include the names of relatives and ancestors. These include <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-cubism-artists/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Spanish painter Pablo</a> Picasso, whose full naem is Pablo Diego Jos&eacute; Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno Mar&iacute;a de los Remedios Cipriano de la Sant&iacute;sima Trinidad Ruiz y Picasso, and personality Charo, who was born&nbsp;Mar&iacute;a del Rosario Mercedes Pilar Mart&iacute;nez Molina Baeza.&nbsp;

Have you had enough small talk? Feeling a little shy? These antisocial celebrities agree. This list contains information about famous antisocial people, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Believe it or not, some of the biggest celebrities in the world are actually nonsocial, or one of the many celebrities with antisocial personality disorder. Several famous musicians struggle with social anxiety and a few movie stars refer to themselves as shy. A couple antisocial celebs even developed larger than life personas to cope with being in the spotlight.

Who is the most famous antisocial person? Angelina Jolie tops this list. Referring to herself and her The Tourist costar Johnny Depp, Jolie said, &quot;We&rsquo;re both not that social.&quot; Keira Knightley described her shyness saying, &quot;I am crap at parties. I tend to sit in the corner. I&#39;ll sit in the corner and find one person to talk to.&quot; Olivia Munn, Kristen Stewart, and Greta Garbo are just a few other nonsocial leading ladies.

Several famous men are also known to be nonsocial. Michael Jackson was reportedly so shy that he would surround himself with mannequins instead of real people. &quot;I felt I needed people, someone, and I didn&#39;t have,&quot; he said. &quot;I was too shy to be around real people.&quot; Brad Pitt and David Bowie also have social anxieties.

Are you surprised that so many famous people are nonsocial?&nbsp;

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Imagine a world where the colors of the rainbow were limited to only a few shades that you could see. Color blind people have trouble differentiating between different levels of the color spectrum, and celebrities are no exception. Several famous actors, musicians, and politicians are color blind. Some of these famous color blind people cannot tell the difference between red and green, while others have trouble with blues. One of the former presidents of the United States of America is even color blind.&nbsp;Who is the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/notable-and-famous-color-quotes/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most famous color</a> blind celebrity? Bill Clinton might top your list. He reportedly has trouble distinguishing between red and green. Mark Zuckerberg is red-green color blind. He reportedly chose blue for the color of Facebook's logo because it is the richest color to his eyes. John Kay of Steppenwolf is also color blind. &quot;I'm totally color blind, which means that my world is black and white and gray,&quot; he says in a statement on the band's website.Christopher Nolan has a keen eye for cinematic beauty, but the Dark Knight director is red/green color blind. In an interview with Good Housekeeping Magazine, Howie Mandel stated, &quot;I'm color-blind, so when I make a choice, I'm told that it clashes.&quot; Other famous people who are color blind include Mark Twain, Marco Rubio and Eddie Redmayne.Are you surprised that so many famous people are color blind? Take a look at this list and get in on the conversation in the comments section.

<a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-influential-contemporary-americans?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">A list of famous people</a> who were real-life girl scouts. This list of girl scout alumnae includes celebrities, politicians, and other notable personalities who at a young age, joined the Girl Scouts of the USA or an affiliate of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. We also have <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-who-were-boy-scouts/marc-cuenco">male celebrities who were boy&nbsp;scouts</a>. Founded on March 12, 1912 in Savannah, Georgia, the girl scouts celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2012 with millions of members all over the world, aiming to teach young women and girls everywhere values such as courage, honesty, and sisterhood.A lot of the prominent figures in the list below can trace their success to lessons learned from their scouting days. The girl scout organization promotes leadership and community service through various activities, from camping to learning practical skills. Along the way, a girl scout in a troop earns awards and badges to recognize a job well done. Perhaps the most famous girl scout activity is selling the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-girl-scout-cookies">popular and delicious Girl Scout Cookies</a>, which includes flavors such as Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs. This time-honored tradition gives scouts an opportunity to raise funds for their local troops while learning about setting goals and meeting them.Included in the gallery are past and present world leaders, legendary Hollywood actresses, Grammy Award-winning singers, notable child stars, Olympic gold medalists, and even the Queen of England. The list does not include fictional scouts or stars who have only dressed up in a scout uniform. The following women joined the girl scouts or girl guides in their youth and are proud to have taken the scout's honor called Girl Scout Promise and Law. Do you have a favorite famous girl scout? Make it known by re-ranking the list. And be sure to check out this <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-who-were-boy-scouts/marc-cuenco">list of famous people who were boy scouts</a>.

Here is a list of famous people who were born the same day - not just with the same birthday, but on the EXACT same day in the same year. Maybe even at the same hospital? To the same mother? No, there are no twins on this list. It's only celebs with the exact same birthdate, like Paris Hilton and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, or like Nancy Grace and Weird Al. What does it mean for two people to be born on the same day? In elementary school, it means two sets of cupcakes for the whole class! In college, if you have a lot of mutual friends, maybe it means a joint b-day bash? For the rich and famous and successful, it probably means a really fun conversation at Elton John's Oscar party while others stand around feeling like outsiders. A shared birthday equals an immediate kinship and a lifelong guarantee that at least one Facebook friend will remember your special day.You know what is fun to think about re: people who have the exact same birthday? The different trajectories their careers have taken. For example, child star Henry Thomas, aka Elliott from E.T. - well, what is he up to these days? Who knows, but he is certainly not the breakout star of Modern Family, like his identical birthday buddy Eric Stonestreet! And Ralph &quot;Daniel-san&quot; Macchio has popped up in stuff recently, but his modern day career pales in comparison to his birthday twin, Survivor host Jeff Probst. Also, Malcolm X and Pol Pot were pretty different, goal-wise. And what about people who died young? What if Marilyn Monroe ever looked as old as freaking Andy Griffith???Is it fun to think about birthdays? Did you even know that &quot;Lincoln's Birthday&quot; on your calendar could just as easily have said &quot;Darwin's Birthday?&quot; And even that it would say the same year? Something to chew on!

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This list contains information about celebrities who are black belts, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Several famous actors, athletes, musicians, and politicians are black belts. Some of these celebrities are black belts in karate, while others are black belts in judo. One of the world's most powerful leaders is a 9th degree black belt.Who is the most famous celebrity who is a black belt?&nbsp;Elvis Presley tops our list. Elvis Presley was a 1st degree black belt in karate. Willie Nelson is a 5th degree black belt in Gong Kwon Yu Sul. Nelson earned his black belt the day before his 81st birthday. “It's just good for you physically. For your lungs. The more you're breathing, exercising, the better you're going to feel,” Nelson said about martial arts.Russian President Vladimir Putin is a 9th degree black belt (the highest of all degrees) in Taekwondo. He also practices judo. In 2008, he released a video entitled “Let's Learn Judo with Vladimir Putin.” Steven Seagal is a 7th degree black belt in Aikido. He is also a black belt in karate, judo, and kendo. Wesley Snipes has a 5th degree black belt in Shotokan Karate and a 2nd degree black belt in Hapkido.Are you impressed that so many celebrities are black belts?

The Peace Corps is a volunteer program run by the United States government, and it generally works to improve social and economic development around the world. The organization has long attracted people&nbsp;from all over the global landscape, with a number of politicians, writers, and performing artists having once been members.

Chris Matthews, for example, was a Peace Corps volunteer stationed in Swaziland from 1968-70. When he returned from serving in the Peace Corps, he got into politics working as an aide for U.S. Senator Frank Moss. He first hosted his own talk show in 1994. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Swaziland from 1983-85.

Several famous women also served in the Peace Corps. Professional wrestler Chyna served as a&nbsp;volunteer in Costa Rica from 1993-95, while politician Donna Shalala volunteered&nbsp;in Iran from 1962-64.

This list includes information about celebrities who fly planes, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Several famous actors, musicians, politicians, and athletes have licenses to fly airplanes. Some of these celebrities learned to fly while filming movies and others learned to fly in the military. But most of these impressive <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-male-fighter-pilots/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous pilots</a> learned to fly in their free time.Who is the most famous person who flies planes? Angelina Jolie tops our list. The Mr. and Mrs. Smith actress has a student pilot license in the U.S. and a private pilot license (with limitations) for international flights . Harrison Ford has a private pilot license to fly both planes and helicopters. In 2015, he was injured when he made a crash landing in his World War II-era <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/ryan-aeronautical-company-aircraft-and-jets-and-planes/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Ryan Aeronautical</a> ST3KR.Several former presidents can also fly planes. Both George W. Bush and his father, George H.W. Bush, have commercial pilot licenses. Secretary of State John Kerry has a commercial pilot license with private privileges. Sadly, John Denver died while flying his plane in 1997.Are you surprised that so many famous people can fly planes? Did any of these stars with their pilot's license surprise you? Take a look at this list and share your thoughts in the comments section!

A list of famous people who were real-life scouts. This crowdranked list includes celebrities, politicians and other notable personalities who, at a young age, joined the scouts. We also have <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-who-were-girl-scouts/marc-cuenco">female celebrities who were girl scouts</a>.&nbsp;Honor, courage, leadership, loyalty and cheerfulness are just some of the values taught by organizations like the Boy Scouts of America, which has been around since 1910. The traditions and values of Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Eagle Scouts have been handed down to generations of young men all over the world. A lot of the famous boy scouts on the list below can trace their success to lessons learned from their scouting days. Celebs who were once Boy Scouts include Mike Rowe, Neil Armstrong, and Michael Jordan.&nbsp;Included in the gallery are <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-important-leaders-in-world-history">past and present world leaders</a>, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/world_s-wealthiest-people-_by-peak-wealth_/worlds-richest-people-lists">leading entrepreneurs</a>, Hollywood leading men, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-oscar-worthy-directors-of-all-time">award-winning directors</a>, world class athletes and even rock and roll royalty. The list does not include <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-very-best-of-the-harmless-scout-leader-meme/greg">fictional scouts</a> or stars who have only dressed up in a scout uniform. The following men were scouts in their youth and many were eagle scouts in their teenage years. The mission of groups like the Boy Scouts of America and the British Boy Scouts is to foster moral strength, promote citizenship and raise boys to grow up into physically and mentally fit men. They earn merit badges upon completing lessons about crafts, sports, environmental care and other practical tips like tying knots. Most recently, the Boy Scouts lifted its ban on gays and are now allowing every young man no matter his sexual orientation to join.&nbsp;Upvote your favorite celebrity&nbsp;who was has taken the Scout's Oath and see how others voted in the list.

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Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, but this is a look at some famous heroes. Celebrity Good Samaritans have helped people in need, whether it&#39;s pulling someone out of a burning building, saving someone from drowning, helping people on Twitter, or calling the paramedics and waiting with the victim.&nbsp;

These famous people aren&#39;t saving lives for the paparazzi&#39;s cameras or to boost their reputations: they are just doing what others would in similar dicey situations. Is there something about a celebrity&#39;s personality that makes them want to be a first responder?

Either way, we are very thankful for the heroic deeds these famous people have done. Celebrities account for a minority of heroes, but the few lives they&#39;ve saved are worth more than any celeb&#39;s net worth. Just another very important way human lives are touched by the power of celebrity.

With minimum wage being too low to match the increased cost of living, it is imperative to always tip your servers. Tips can make or break the bank account of your bartender, waiter, hair dresser, nail artist, or doorman, so be sure to always slip the person taking care of you a little extra something. Several famous actors, actresses and musicians are known to be high tippers. Some of these celebrities who leave good tips are doing so in order to reward good service, while others are dedicated to letting their blackjack dealers know that they appreciate them. Who is the most famous celebrity who is a good tipper? Angelina Jolie tops our list. Angelina Jolie reportedly tipped well after enjoying a meal with her father, Jon Voight. Like his wife Angelina, Brad Pitt is also a good tipper. He reportedly tipped $700 on a $1,000 bill while dining out in Germany.<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/reasons-johnny-depp-is-a-jerk/rebecca-shortall?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Johnny Depp is</a> known to be one of the most generous celebrity tippers. He reportedly left a $4,000 tip for his server at Gibson's Steak House in Chicago. Charles Barkley is famous for being a great tipper. He also outed his friends Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan as being cheap.Which celebrity high tippers do you think are the most generous? Take a look at this list and share your thoughts in the comments section.

They may have tons of money and legion of adoring fans, but when it comes to civic duty, celebrities are just like the rest of us. They even get summoned for jury duty and some of them actually serve!&nbsp;Celebrities are not exempt from receiving those little jury duty notifications in the mail, just like us normals. But unlike most celebs, you probably don't cause quite as much of a commotion when you show up at a courthouse. While fame was enough to get Madonna out of celebrity jury duty (apparently the court also already had enough jurors for the day), it wasn't enough to get Tom Hanks or Steve Carell off the list of celebrities who served on juries&nbsp;.&nbsp;And despite the fact that celebrity jurors are potentially too distracting to actually serve during a trial, fame and fortune weren't enough to get Donald Trump, Jennifer Lopez, or Eva Longoria out of spending full days in the juror lounge just waiting for their names to be called. Turns out celebs are not above the law!So if you're bummed about having to do jury duty, just remember all of us have to do it - regardless of whether you're a former president (like George W. Bush) or just a regular ol' Joe. &nbsp;

Most people think that only scientists, zany inventors, and large corporations hold patents, but many there are many celebrities with patents, too! This list contains photos and information about celebrities who hold a patent (or, in some cases, multiple patents), loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Several famous actors, musicians, and authors hold patents for their inventions. Some of these celebrities are always creating innovations in their field, but other famous people who hold patents may surprise you.Who is the most famous person who has a patent? Michael Jackson tops this list. Michael Jackson holds a co-inventor patent for an anti-gravity stage illusion. Other musicians who have patens include Prince, who designed a new portable keyboard, and Eddie Van Halen, who designed a device to help his support his guitar while he goes nuts on a sick guitar solo during shows. Harry Connick, Jr. also holds a patent; he developed a new electronic system for reading sheet music.Several famous celebrity women also hold patents. Christie Brinkley holds the patent for an educational toy which helps kids learn their ABCs and Jamie Lee Curtis holds a patent for a diaper with pockets containing wipes (yes, really!). Other famous people with patents include Neil Young, George Lucas, and Marlon Brando.Which celebrity inventions do you think are the most useful? Which famous people who have patents were you most surprised bye? Take a look at this list and share your opinion in the comments section!

For some actors, the glitz and glamor of Hollywood just isn&#39;t enough. For the famous folks on this list, the star in the distance beyond being a gigantic actor was to put on a straw hat and a set of overalls and own a farm. Celebrities with farms take up the lifestyle for different reasons. Some of them want a place to relax on their time off, while others don&rsquo;t want to lose touch with their roots so they literally go out and touch roots. This list of celebrities who own farms is going to be a real barnburner.

Celebrities who farm are different breed of celebrity than those who laze by the pool all day and spend their evenings avoiding the paparazzi. Famous people who run farms turn in early and are awake before the sun rises so they can tend to their cows, or whatever it is they have on their farm. But if you think you know exactly what these celebrities who are farmers are up to, get ready to be surprised by what a lot of these A-listers cultivate in their orchards. For some, the farm isn&rsquo;t simply a means to an end, or <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/farmer-jokes/jack-napier/" target="_blank">a </a><a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/farmer-jokes/jack-napier/" target="_blank">funny</a><a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/farmer-jokes/jack-napier/" target="_blank"> hobby</a>, it&rsquo;s a new way of life.

Below you&#39;ll see cool pictures of celebrity ranches, vineyards, and more traditional farms. Famous people can do it all!

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Actors are known for being skilled at languages, using their talents to tell universal stories. But while many of the most recognizable actors today gain fame by appearing in English-speaking films, some are fluent in other languages. You might be surprised to learn, for example, that Bradley Cooper speaks absolutely flawless French. Which other famous celebrities are bilingual?Some actors don't stop with just one language: Natalie Portman speaks five languages (fluently)! Not all bilingual <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actors and actresses</a> actually do films in other languages - but some do, and others handle dubs in other languages with ease (we're looking at you, super-smart Jodie Foster).Behold these awesome videos of bilingual celebrities and videos of celebrities speaking a foreign language. Whose language skills are the best? Be sure to vote for the most linguistically talented celebrities below!

A list of famous people who have been knighted, ranked by fame and popularity by fans of British chivalry like you. Being knighted is one of the highest honors that an individual can hope to receive. Famous people have been knighted for their contributions to music, film, theater and charity work. In special cases, honorary knighthoods can be bestowed upon worthy candidates from foreign countries.

Who is the most famous person who has been knighted? Ronald Reagan tops our list. Reagan received an honorary knighthood in 1989 from Queen Elizabeth II. After the ceremony Reagan made a statement saying, &ldquo;I feel greatly honored. I can&#39;t say how proud I am.&rdquo; Four years after Reagan received the honor, his vice president and President at the time George H.W. Bush, also received the honorary knighthood. Other &quot;Sirs&quot; knighted in England include Sean Connery, Bono, and Michael Caine. &nbsp;

Several famous musicians have been knighted. English super star Paul McCartney was given the honor in 1997 and Elton John was knighted the following year. Actors, Ben Kingsley and Patrick Stewart&nbsp;have also received the great honor of knighthood, as has the master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock. The French also bestow honorary knighthoods with recipients including&nbsp;American actors of classic and modern cinema, Clint Eastwood and Robert De Niro.

What do you think of the famous people who have been knighted?

Most people know that famed director Francis Ford Coppola owns a vineyard in California and produces his own line of award-winning wines. But there are several other <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-with-alcohol-brands/jessica-lawshe" target="_blank">celebrity</a>&nbsp;wine brands that perhaps you&rsquo;ve never even heard of. Some celebrities with their own wineries are actually involved in the entire process from grape to bottle.

Sting and his wife Trudie own a winery in Tuscany, Italy. Dave Matthews&#39;s wine has become one of the most affordably priced wines available in liquor stores nationwide. And, even though Dwayne Wade didn&#39;t&nbsp;have his first taste of alcohol until the age of 28, he got into the winemaking game after he retired from the NBA.&nbsp;

Find out which rocker is behind the hottest ros&eacute; and which A-List movie star named his wine after one of his kids.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Here are some of the Notable Salutatorians and Valedictorians from High Schools and Colleges. This list highlights numerous successful professionals, such as First Lady Michelle Obama, Jimmy Carter, Albert Einstein, Carrie Underwood and Hillary Rodham Clinton.&nbsp;The top graduate with higher grades is referred to as Valedictorian, whereas the honor of becoming a Salutatorian requires the highest overall GPA as well as the mastery on effective public speaking, excellent language skills and strength in extracurricular activities. Princeton University chooses a &quot;Latin Salutatorian&quot; based on the ability to write and deliver a speech to the audience in that language. The title &quot;Salutatorian&quot; comes from the salutatorian&#39;s traditional role as the first speaker at the graduation ceremony, delivering the salutatory speech.The Valedictorian usually delivers the &quot;valedictory&quot; address (i.e. bidding farewell and good bye) while the Salutatorian delivers the &quot;salutatory&quot; address (i.e. expressing welcome to the new world) to fellow students, teachers and families in the audience.

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Actors and even some musicians&nbsp;from across the pond seem to do exceptionally well in <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/american-pop-culture-popular-in-foreign-countries/anna-lindwasser?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">American pop culture</a>, movies, and TV shows. In fact, certain&nbsp;actors like Idris Elba and Christian Bale have such great faux&nbsp;American accents it just seems&nbsp;strange when they speak with their natural <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-british-actors-of-all-time" target="_blank">British</a> inflections.

Whether they&#39;re showing their chops in <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-intense-method-actor-performances-in-movie-history/coy-jandreau" target="_blank">intense method acting roles</a>,&nbsp;portraying characters from the past, or rapping like Southern hip-hop aficionados,&nbsp;these Brits have mastered their craft. Did you know they weren&#39;t born in the States?

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Kim Victoria Cattrall (; born 21 August 1956) is a British-Canadian actress. She is best known for her role as Samantha Jones on HBO's Sex and the City (1998–2004), for which she received five Emmy Award nominations and four Golden Globe Award nominations, winning the 2002 Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress. She reprised the role in the films Sex and the City (2008) and Sex and the City 2 (2010).
Cattrall made her film debut in Rosebud (1975) and went on to appear in various television roles. She came to prominence in the 1980s with films such as Ticket to Heaven (1981), Police Academy (1984), City Limits (1985), Big Trouble in Little China (1986), Mannequin (1987), Masquerade (1988), Midnight Crossing (1988), and The Return of the Musketeers (1989). She worked on several occasions with director Bob Clark, appearing in four of his films: Tribute (1980), Porky's (1981), Turk 182 (1985), and Baby Geniuses (1999). Her other film credits include The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990), Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991), Split Second (1992), Above Suspicion (1995), 15 Minutes (2001), Crossroads (2002), Ice Princess (2005), My Boy Jack (2007), The Ghost Writer (2010), and Meet Monica Velour (2010).
On stage, Cattrall appeared in the 1986 Broadway production of Michael Frayn's Wild Honey. Her other stage credits include August Strindberg's Miss Julie (McCarter Theatre Center, 1993), Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra (Liverpool Playhouse, 2010), Noël Coward's Private Lives (Broadway, 2011), and Tennessee Williams' Sweet Bird of Youth (The Old Vic, 2013).
From 2014 to 2016, Cattrall starred and served as executive producer on the HBO Canada series Sensitive Skin, for which she received a nomination for the Canadian Screen Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series. She currently stars on the web television series Tell Me a Story (2018–present).

Delroy Lindo

Delroy George Lindo (born 18 November 1952) is a British actor and theatre director. Lindo has been nominated for Tony and Screen Actors Guild awards and has won a Satellite Award. He is perhaps best known for his roles in three Spike Lee films, having portrayed West Indian Archie in Lee's Malcolm X (1992), Woody Carmichael in Crooklyn (1994), and Rodney Little in Clockers (1995). Lindo also played Catlett in Get Shorty, Arthur Rose in The Cider House Rules, and Detective Castlebeck in Gone in 60 Seconds (2000). Lindo starred as Alderman Ronin Gibbons in the TV series The Chicago Code (2011) and as Winter on the series Believe, which premiered in 2014.

Mischa Barton

Mischa Barton (born 24 January 1986) is a British-Irish-American film, television, and stage actress. She began her career on the stage, appearing in Tony Kushner's Slavs! and took the lead in James Lapine's Twelve Dreams at New York City's Lincoln Center. She made her screen debut with a guest appearance on the American soap opera All My Children (1996), and voicing a character on the Nickelodeon cartoon series KaBlam! (1996–97). Her first major film role was as the protagonist of Lawn Dogs (1997), a drama co-starring Sam Rockwell. She appeared in major pictures such as the romantic comedy Notting Hill (1999) and M. Night Shyamalan's psychological thriller The Sixth Sense (1999). She also starred in the indie crime drama Pups (1999).
Barton later appeared in the independent drama Lost and Delirious (2001) and guest-starred as Evan Rachel Wood's girlfriend on ABC's Once and Again (2001–02). She played Marissa Cooper in the Fox television series The O.C. (2003–07), for which she received two Teen Choice Awards. The role brought Barton into mainstream fame, and Entertainment Weekly named her the "It Girl" of 2003.
Barton has since appeared in the comedy remake St Trinian's (2007), the Richard Attenborough–directed drama Closing the Ring (2007) and Assassination of a High School President (2008). She returned to television, starring in the short-lived Ashton Kutcher-produced CW series The Beautiful Life: TBL (2009). In 2012, she returned to the stage, performing in the Irish production of Steel Magnolias. She also appeared alongside Martin Sheen in Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain (2014). She has garnered critical praise for her roles in independent films, with the Los Angeles Times praising her "standout" performance in Starcrossed (2014). Barton has been cast in the MTV series The Hills: New Beginnings, a reboot of the hit show The Hills.

21 Savage

Shayaa Bin Abraham-Joseph (born October 22, 1992), known professionally as 21 Savage, is an American rapper known for his mixtapes The Slaughter Tape (2015) and Slaughter King (2015) and his EPs Free Guwop (2015) and Savage Mode (2016) with Metro Boomin before the release of his debut album, Issa Album (2017) and its lead single, "Bank Account".

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