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1. The first Year of the Ox of the 20th Century began on February 5th 1901. This celebrity was born on December 5th of that year, and the film company he founded with his brother, Roy, went on to become one of the biggest in the world. Who was this winner of no less than 26 Oscars?
2. 1937 was another Chinese Year of the Ox, and this star was born on June 1st that year. His career credits include a 1963 Broadway debut in "Hello Dolly!" and playing the wonderfully named Vincent the Vegetable Vampire in the kids TV show "The Electric Company" during the 1970s. Who is this Oscar winning actor?
3. This celebrity was born on September 8th 1925, which was the Chinese Year of the Ox. Christened Richard Henry, he used his childhood nickname as his stage name. After making a name for himself on the radio, most notably for "The Goon Show" (from 1951 - 1960) in the UK, he went on to play film roles ranging from an Indian doctor in "The Millionairess" (1960) to Clare Quilty in "Lolita" (1962). Which Oscar nominated actor is this?
4. 1913 was the Chinese Year of the Ox, and on November 5th that year, this celebrity was born in Darjeeling, India. Twice an Oscar winner, she was a star of both screen and stage, and also won a Tony for her role in the 1963 run of "Tovarich". Sadly, in 1967, she died of tuberculosis. Who was she?
5. In 1949, this actress was born in the Chinese zodiac Year of the Ox, on April 20th. An Oscar and Golden Globe winner, she is also famed for her humanitarian work as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations. Who is she?
6. We know 1949 was the Chinese Year of the Ox, and born on June 22nd, and named Mary Louise, is an actress who has won Golden Globe Awards, as well as Oscar and television honours. Her career has included roles in drama, musicals, comedy, Shakespeare, and TV series. Who is she?
7. 1973 was the Chinese Year of the Ox, and on July 29th, this actor was born. He is perhaps most well known for his portrayal of "the other Beatle" Stuart Sutcliffe in "Backbeat" and as a villainous vampire in "Blade" in 1994 and 1998 respectively. Who is he?
8. 1961 was the Chinese Year of the Ox, and this actor was born on July 23rd of that year, and given the middle name Tracy. One of his best known roles was playing a barman with the same given name as himself in a long running US TV series, and he was nominated for Emmy Awards, winning one in 1989. He has also had Oscar nominations and is known for his work as an environmental campaigner and activist. Who is he?
9. On November 19th 1961, Margaret Mary Emily Anne Hyra was born in the Chinese zodiac Year of the Ox. Her film career has seen her nominated for Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards. Who is she?
10. The final Chinese Year of the Ox of the 20th Century was 1997. On November 6th that year, a boy named Hero was born. His real life family connection to the actor who has played the villainous Lord Voldemort as an adult helped him land the role of the same character as a child. Who is his famous uncle?
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