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Ivana TrumpDesigner · Modern designIvana Marie Trump (Zelníčková; February 20, 1949 – July 14, 2022) was a Czech and American businesswoman, socialite, and model.
Jack WelchAuthor · Books
Jagjit SinghPerson · Music memorabiliaJagjit Singh (lang; born Jagmohan Singh Dhiman; 8 February 1941 – 10 October 2011) was an Indian composer, singer and musician.
James DysonDesigner · Modern design
Jason LeeAuthor · BooksJason Michael Lee (born April 25, 1970) is an American actor, filmmaker, photographer, and former professional skateboarder.
Jaume RouresPerson · Film memorabiliaJaume Roures Llop (born 8 September 1950) is a Spanish businessman, film producer and media mogul from Catalonia.
Jenette GoldsteinPerson · Film memorabiliaJenette Goldstein (born February 4, 1960) is an American actress. Known for her collaborations with director James Cameron, she won a Saturn Award for her portrayal of Private Vasquez in…
Jenna JamesonPerson · Film memorabiliaJenna Marie Massoli (born April 9, 1974), known professionally as Jenna Jameson, is an American businesswoman, writer, television personality, and former pornographic film actress.
Jennifer HostenAuthor · BooksJennifer Hosten (born 31 October 1947) is a Grenadian radio announcer, development worker, diplomat, author, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss World 1970,…
Jim JonesPerson · Music memorabilia
Jimmie DavisPerson · Music memorabilia
Jimmy IovinePerson · Music memorabiliaJames Iovine (born March 11, 1953) is an American entrepreneur, former record executive, and media proprietor.
Joe GrantArtist · Comics and comic artJoseph Clarence Grant (May 15, 1908 – May 6, 2005) was an American conceptual artist, storyboard artist, and screenwriter.
Joe MafelaPerson · Film memorabiliaJoe "Sdumo" Mafela (25 June 1942 – 18 March 2017) was a South African actor, writer, producer, director, singer, and businessman.
Joey KellyPerson · Music memorabiliaJoseph Maria Kelly (born 20 December 1972) is a musician, songwriter, and athlete of Irish-American descent.
Johann Jakob SchweppeArtist · SilverJohann Jacob Schweppe (SHVEP-ə, German: [ˈjoːhan ˈjaːkɔp ˈʃvɛpə]; 16 March 1740 – 18 November 1821) was a German watchmaker and amateur scientist who developed the first practical process…
John FitchArtist · WatchesJohn Fitch (January 21, 1743 – July 2, 1798) was an American inventor, clockmaker, entrepreneur, and engineer.
John LayfieldPerson · Film memorabiliaJohn Charles Layfield (born November 29, 1966), better known by the ring name John "Bradshaw" Layfield, is an American professional wrestling color commentator, retired professional…
John Logie BairdAuthor · BooksJohn Logie Baird (13 August 1888 – 14 June 1946) was a Scottish inventor, electrical engineer and innovator who demonstrated the world's first mechanical television system on 26 January…
John NaisbittAuthor · BooksJohn Naisbitt (January 15, 1929 – April 8, 2021) was an American author and public speaker in the area of futures studies.
José EisenbergDesigner · FashionJosé Eisenberg (born 20 August 1945) is an Italian entrepreneur and founder of Eisenberg Data Systems.
José Ortiz-EchagüePhotographer · PhotographyJosé Ortiz-Echagüe (2 August 1886 in Guadalajara – 7 September 1980 in Madrid) was a Spanish entrepreneur, industrial and military engineer, pilot and photographer, founder of…
Joseph CorréDesigner · FashionJoseph Ferdinand Corré (born 30 November 1967) is a British activist and businessman, who co-founded Agent Provocateur in 1994.
Joseph WhitworthDesigner · Modern designSir Joseph Whitworth, 1st Baronet (21 December 1803 – 22 January 1887) was an English engineer, entrepreneur, inventor and philanthropist.
Joyce AbabioDesigner · FashionJoyce Yeboah Ababio is a Ghanaian fashion designer. She is the founder and CEO of JACCD.
Julie NewmarPerson · Film memorabiliaJulie Newmar (born Julia Chalene Newmeyer; August 16, 1933) is an American actress, dancer, and singer known for a variety of stage, screen, and television roles.
Julius WolffAuthor · BooksJulius Wolff (16 September 1834 – 3 June 1910) was a German writer and poet. He enjoyed great popularity in Germany during the Gründerzeit.
KachrylionArtist · CeramicsIllustration — Rider on a red-figure kylix by Kachrylion and Euphronios
Karl Friedrich, Prince of HohenzollernPerson · Music memorabiliaKarl Friedrich Emich Meinrad Benedikt Fidelis Maria Michael Gerold Prinz von Hohenzollern (born 20 April 1952) is the eldest son of the late Friedrich Wilhelm, Prince of Hohenzollern, and…
Karolina ZmarlakDesigner · FashionKarolina Zmarlak (born October 15, 1982) is a Polish-American fashion designer. She is known for founding the fashion company KZ_K Studio.
Kazimierz SabbatAuthor · BooksKazimierz Aleksander Sabbat (27 February 1913 – 19 July 1989), was President of Poland-in-exile from 8 April 1986 until his death, 19 July 1989, after serving (from 1976) as Prime Minister…
Keiichi OkabePerson · Music memorabilia
Keith FlintPerson · Music memorabiliaKeith Charles Flint (17 September 1969 – 4 March 2019) was an English dancer, and vocalist of the electronic dance act the Prodigy.
Khloé KardashianDesigner · FashionKhloé Alexandra Kardashian (born June 27, 1984) is an American media personality, socialite, and businesswoman.
Kim Tai-chungPerson · Film memorabiliaKim Tai-chung (June 5, 1957 – August 27, 2011), also known as Kim Tai-jong or Tong Lung (唐龍; Chinese stage name), was a South Korean martial artist, actor and businessman.
King Camp GilletteAuthor · BooksIllustration — Patent drawing of the razor
Konrad ZuseArtist · PaintingsKonrad Ernst Otto Zuse (lang; 22 June 1910 – 18 December 1995) was a German civil engineer, pioneering computer scientist, inventor and businessman.
KriziaDesigner · FashionMariuccia Mandelli, known professionally as Krizia, (31 January 1925 – 6 December 2015) was an Italian fashion designer and entrepreneur.
Kylie MinoguePerson · Music memorabiliaKylie Ann Minogue (born 28 May 1968) is an Australian singer, songwriter, and actress.
Laura BiagiottiDesigner · FashionLaura Biagiotti (4 August 1943 – 26 May 2017) was an Italian fashion designer, and the founder of the House of Biagiotti.
Lea GottliebDesigner · FashionLea Gottlieb (Hebrew: לאה גוטליב; 17 September 1918 – 17 November 2012) was an Israeli fashion designer and businesswoman.
Leigh BoweryDesigner · FashionLeigh Bowery was an Australian dancer, entrepreneur, actor, model, fashion designer and performance artist (1961–1994). He was born in Sunshine and died in London.
Leonard GoldbergPerson · Film memorabiliaLeonard J. Goldberg (January 24, 1934 – December 4, 2019) was an American film and television producer.
Leonardo FioravantiDesigner · Modern designLeonardo Fioravanti (born 31 January 1938) is an Italian automobile designer and CEO of Fioravanti Srl.
Ligel LambertArtist · PaintingsLigel Lambert (born May 20, 1982) is a Haitian-born American interdisciplinary artist, entrepreneur, educator and graphic designer who primarily works in painting, collage, printmaking,…
Lil JonPerson · Music memorabiliaJonathan H. Smith (born January 17, 1971), better known by his stage name Lil Jon, is an American rapper and record producer.
Lisa VanderpumpDesigner · Modern designLisa Jane Vanderpump (born 15 September 1960) is an English restaurateur, businesswoman and television personality.
Liu EAuthor · Books
Lo BosworthAuthor · BooksLauren Ogilvie "Lo" Bosworth (born September 29, 1986) is an American former reality television personality, founder and CEO of Love Wellness, and author.
Lori GreinerAuthor · BooksLori Greiner is an American television personality and entrepreneur. She is known for her QVC show Clever & Unique Creations (2000–present), for which she has been called the "Queen of QVC"…
Louis LumièrePerson · Film memorabiliaLouis Jean Lumière (5 October 1864 – 6 June 1948) was a French engineer and industrialist who played a key role in the development of photography and cinema.
Louis VuittonDesigner · FashionLouis Vuitton (4 August 1821 – 27 February 1892) was a French malletier and businessman. He was the founder of the Louis Vuitton brand of leather goods now owned by LVMH.
Lucien FabreAuthor · BooksLucien Fabre (14 February 1889 – 26 November 1952) was a French novelist, essayist, and poet.
Lucinda WilliamsPerson · Music memorabiliaLucinda Gayl Williams (born January 26, 1953) is an American singer-songwriter and a solo guitarist.
Ludwig BlattnerPerson · Film memorabiliaLudwig Blattner (5 February 1880 – 29 October 1935) was a German-born inventor, film producer, director and studio owner in the United Kingdom, and developer of one of the earliest magnetic…
Magda GesslerArtist · PaintingsMagdalena Daria Gessler (née Ikonowicz, also known as Magda Gessler; born July 10, 1953) is a Polish television personality, celebrity chef, restaurateur and painter.[1] Gessler is known…
Magic JohnsonPerson · Film memorabiliaEarvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. (born August 14, 1959) is an American businessman and former professional basketball player.
Mako KojimaDesigner · FashionMako Kojima was born 30 May 1997 in Tokyo Prefecture is a Japanese fashion producer and tarento, represented by Sun Music Production.
Manish MalhotraDesigner · FashionManish Malhotra (born 5 December 1966) is an Indian fashion designer, couturier, costume stylist, entrepreneur, filmmaker, and revivalist based in Mumbai, India.
Marc LevyDesigner · DesignMarc Levy (born 16 October 1961) is a French novelist.
Margarete SteiffDesigner · Modern designMargarete Steiff (24 July 1847 – 9 May 1909) was a German seamstress who in 1880 founded Margarete Steiff GmbH, more widely known as Steiff, a maker of toy stuffed animals.
Marika KiliusPerson · Music memorabiliaMarika Kilius (German pronunciation: [maˈʁiːkaː ˈkiːli̯ʊs]; born 24 March 1943) is a German former pair skater.
Mario Cecchi GoriPerson · Film memorabiliaMario Cecchi Gori (ˈmaːrjo ˈtʃekki ˈɡɔːri; 21 March 1920 – 5 November 1993) was an Italian film producer and owner of companies.
Martha StewartAuthor · BooksMartha Helen Stewart (Kostyra, lang; born August 3, 1941) is an American retail businesswoman, writer, and television personality.
Mary J. BligePerson · Music memorabiliaShe was born in The Bronx.
Matthias JabsPerson · Music memorabiliaMatthias Jabs (born 25 October 1955) is a German musician, best known as the lead/rhythm guitarist of the hard rock band Scorpions.
Matthias SchweighöferPerson · Film memorabiliaMatthias Schweighöfer (German: [maˈtiːas ˈʃvaɪkˌhøːfɐ]; born 11 March 1981) is a German actor and filmmaker known for his work in several German and American film productions.
Max SchmelingPerson · Film memorabiliaMaximilian "Max" Adolph Otto Siegfried Schmeling (maks ˈʃmeːlɪŋ; 28 September 1905 – 2 February 2005) was a German boxer who was heavyweight champion of the world between 1930 and 1932.
Maximillion CooperDesigner · Modern designGumball 3000 is a brand known for the annual Gumball 3000 Rally, an international celebrity motor rally that takes place on public roads.
Michael DurantAuthor · BooksMichael John Durant (born July 23, 1961) is an American veteran, former pilot, businessman, author, and former political candidate.
Michael GleissnerPhotographer · PhotographyMichael J. G. Gleissner (born 1969 in Regensburg, Germany) is an entrepreneur, film producer, director, screenwriter, and actor.
Michael ThonetDesigner · Modern designMichael Thonet (2 July 1796 – 3 March 1871) was a German-Austrian cabinet maker, known for the invention of bentwood furniture.
Mike LindellAuthor · BooksMichael James Lindell (born June 28, 1961), also known as the My Pillow Guy and Mike Pillow, is an American businessman, political activist, and conspiracy theorist.
Nathan MyhrvoldPhotographer · PhotographyNathan Paul Myhrvold (born August 3, 1959) is an American inventor, scientist, and businessman, former Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft, co-founder of Intellectual Ventures and…
Neil SimonAuthor · BooksMarvin Neil Simon (July 4, 1927 – August 26, 2018) was an American playwright, screenwriter and author.
Nellie BlyAuthor · BooksElizabeth Cochrane Seaman (born Elizabeth Jane Cochran; May 5, 1864 – January 27, 1922), better known by her pen name Nellie Bly, was an American journalist who was widely known for her…
Nicholas TsePerson · Music memorabiliaNicholas Tse Ting-fung (born 29 August 1980) is a Hong Kong actor, singer, entrepreneur and TV chef. Tse debuted as a singer in 1996 before shifting his career focus to acting.
Nuccio BertoneDesigner · Modern designGiuseppe Bertone, also called "Nuccio", (4 July 1914, in Turin – 26 February 1997, in Turin) was an automobile designer and constructor.
Nzambi MateeDesigner · Modern designNzambi Matee (born September 19, 1992) is a Kenyan mechanical engineer, environmentalist, hardware designer, inventor, and entrepreneur.
Offiong Ekanem EjinduDesigner · DesignOffiong Ekanem Ejindu, known as 'Fifi', (born 25 May 1962) is a Nigerian architect, businesswoman and philanthropist.
Olajumoke Olufunmilola AdenowoDesigner · DesignOlajumoke Olufunmilola Adenowo (born 16 October 1968) is a Nigerian architect and founder of AD Consulting, a boutique architecture and interior design firm established in 1994.
Oleg VidovPerson · Film memorabiliaOleg Borisovich Vidov (June 11, 1943 – May 15, 2017) was a Russian–American actor, film director and producer. He appeared in 50 films beginning in 1961.
Oscar Hammerstein IPerson · Music memorabiliaOscar Hammerstein I (8 May 1846 – 1 August 1919) was a German-born businessman, theater impresario, and composer in New York City.
Oskar MessterPerson · Film memorabiliaOskar Messter (21 November 1866 – 6 December 1943) was a German inventor and film tycoon in the early years of cinema.
Oumou SyDesigner · FashionOumou Sy (born 1952 in Podor, Senegal) is a Senegalese fashion designer frequently referred to as "Senegal's Queen of Couture".
Ove ArupDesigner · DesignSir Ove Nyquist Arup (16 April 1895 – 5 February 1988) was a British engineer with Danish heritage who founded Arup, a multinational corporation offering engineering, design, planning,…
Pat RoachPerson · Film memorabiliaFrancis Patrick Roach (19 May 1937 – 17 July 2004) was an English professional wrestler, martial artist and actor.
Pat RobertsonAuthor · BooksPatrick Robertson (disambiguation)
Patricia Reyes SpíndolaPerson · Film memorabilia
Paul AllenPerson · Music memorabiliaPaul Gardner Allen (January 21, 1953 – October 15, 2018) was an American businessman, computer programmer, and investor.
Paul ReuterAuthor · BooksPaul Julius Reuter (born Israel Beer Josaphat; 21 July 1816 – 25 February 1899), later ennobled as Freiherr von Reuter (Baron von Reuter), was a German-born British entrepreneur who was a…
Percival LowellAuthor · BooksPercival Lowell (March 13, 1855 – November 12, 1916) was an American businessman, author, mathematician, and astronomer who fueled speculation that there were canals on Mars, and furthered…
Peter SchlickenriederAuthor · BooksPeter Schlickenrieder (born 16 February 1970 in Tegernsee) is a German cross-country skier who competed from 1992 to 2002.
Pietro FruaDesigner · Modern designIllustration — 1967 Maserati Mistral Coupe
Princess Elizabeth of SerbiaAuthor · Books
Princess OgheneDesigner · FashionPrincess Kelechi Oghene also known as Princess Oghene (born 19 July) is a Nigerian entrepreneur and fashion executive.
Priscilla PresleyAuthor · BooksPriscilla Ann Presley (née Wagner, formerly Beaulieu; born May 24, 1945) is an American businesswoman and actress.
Ralph H. BaerDesigner · Modern designRalph Henry Baer (born Rudolf Heinrich Baer; March 8, 1922 – December 6, 2014) was a German-born American inventor, game developer, and engineer.
Raymond KurzweilAuthor · BooksRaymond Kurzweil (born February 12, 1948) is an American computer scientist, author, entrepreneur, futurist, and inventor.
Raymond St. JacquesPerson · Film memorabiliaCoffin Ed Johnson – Cotton Comes to Harlem, Come Back, Charleston Blue
Reg GrundyPhotographer · PhotographyReginald Roy Grundy (4 August 1923 – 6 May 2016) was an Australian entrepreneur and media mogul, best known for his numerous television productions.
René LacosteDesigner · FashionJean René Lacoste (2 July 1904 – 12 October 1996) was a French tennis player and businessman. He was nicknamed "the Crocodile" because of how he dealt with his opponents;
Renzo RossoDesigner · Fashion
Robert KiyosakiAuthor · BooksRobert Toru Kiyosaki (born April 8, 1947) is an American businessman, entrepreneur, and author, known for the Rich Dad Poor Dad series of personal finance books.
Roberta WilliamsAuthor · BooksRoberta Lynn Williams (Heuer; born February 16, 1953) is an American video game designer and writer.
Roberto CavalliDesigner · FashionRoberto Cavalli (roˈbɛrto kaˈvalli; 15 November 1940 – 12 April 2024) was an Italian fashion designer and inventor.
Roger McNameePerson · Music memorabiliaRoger McNamee (born May 2, 1956) is an American businessman, investor, venture capitalist and musician. He is the founding partner of the venture capital firm Elevation Partners.
Roger SteinmannPerson · Film memorabiliaRoger Steinmann (born November 6, 1961 in Zurich, Switzerland) is a Swiss writer, director, and entepreneur, known for his work in film and theater.
Romina PowerArtist · PaintingsTriggered by \b[_\-0-9a-z]+\.guru\b on the local blacklist
Rudolf SchenkerPerson · Music memorabiliaHeinrich Rudolf Schenker (born 31 August 1948) is a German guitarist and songwriter, best known as the founder and leader of the hard rock band Scorpions.
Rudolf StämpfliPhotographer · PhotographyRudolf Stämpfli (born 3 August 1955, in Bern, Switzerland) is a Swiss entrepreneur of the graphic arts industry and publisher.
Rudy GiulianiAuthor · BooksRudolph William Louis Giuliani (lang; born May 28, 1944) is an American politician and disbarred lawyer who served as the 108th mayor of New York City from 1994 to 2001.
Run Run ShawPerson · Film memorabilia
Russell SimmonsDesigner · FashionRussell Wendell Simmons (born October 4, 1957) is an American entrepreneur, writer and record executive.
Sarah MintzPerson · Film memorabiliaSarah Maritza Mintz (formerly Maritza Rodríguez Gómez maˈɾit.sa roˈðɾiɣez ˈɣomes, September 1, 1975) is a retired Colombian telenovela actress and model.
Sébastien ÉrardPerson · Music memorabiliaIllustration — Sébastien Érard
Sergey Sergeyevich MinaevAuthor · BooksSergey Sergeevich Minaev (Russian: Серге́й Серге́евич Мина́ев, born January 25, 1975) is a Russian writer, TV and radio host, screenwriter, blogger, and entrepreneur.
Sergio PininfarinaDesigner · Modern designSergio Pininfarina (born Sergio Farina; 8 September 1926 – 3 July 2012) was an Italian automobile designer and Senator for life.
Sidney Bernstein, Baron BernsteinPerson · Film memorabiliaSidney Lewis Bernstein, Baron Bernstein (30 January 1899 – 5 February 1993) was a British businessman and media executive who was the founding chairman of the London-based Granada Group and…
Sigmund RieflerArtist · WatchesSigmund Riefler (9 August 1847 – 21 October 1912) was a German physicist, inventor and precision clockmaker.

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