John Legend was born John Stephens in 1978 at Springfield, Ohio. He began his career as a studio musician and backup singer before releasing his first album in 2004. That album "Get Lifted" was a double platinum seller and spawned his first hit single, "Ordinary People". That song and album led to his winning three Grammy Awards (Best Single, Best Album and Best New Artist).
He married model Chrissy Teigen in 2013. His hit song "All of Me" (2013) was written in honor of his wife.
2. Cena (WWE)
Answer: John
Actor and pro wrestler John Cena was born in Massachusetts in 1977. He has won more than a dozen WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) championships. The three-time world champion was named the Wrestler of the Decade (for 2000 to 2009) by "Pro Wrestling Illustrated". Cena has also achieved success as an actor, appearing in over thirty-five movies and has made numerous appearances on TV.
He is known for his philanthropy, having granted over 650 wishes for the "Make-A-Wish" Foundation.
3. Wayne (Rooster Cogburn)
Answer: John
John Wayne was born Marion Morrison in the small town of Winterset, Iowa, in 1907. His family later moved to California, where Wayne was introduced to show business. He began as a prop boy before being asked to play bit parts in low budget westerns. In 1930 he got his break when he was asked by director Raoul Walsh to star in "The Big Trail". Walsh and a studio executive decided to name Morrison John Wayne, without any input from the new actor.
His success in that movie led to him starring in over 140 films from 1930 to 1976. In 1969 he won an Academy Award for Best Actor for playing the role of Rooster Cogburn in the movie "True Grit". Known for his tough guy persona and intimidating walk, Wayne credited his style to emulating Wyatt Earp who he had met through his friendship with Tom Mix.
4. Adams (Quincy's dad)
Answer: John
John Adams, the second President of the USA, was born in what is now Quincy, Massachusetts. The "Founding Father" became an advocate for American independence after the British Parliament levied a tax on the colonists through the Stamp Act.
As president he led the effort to establish a US Navy, but his support of a series of laws (the Aliens and Sedition Acts) which, among other things, restricted free speech, was a factor in his losing his re-election bid to Thomas Jefferson. His son, John Quincy Adams, was elected the sixth president in 1824.
5. Bon Jovi ("Blaze of Glory")
Answer: Jon
New Jersey born Jon Bon Jovi is a rock star and actor. He played in several bands before starting the band Bon Jovi in the mid-1980s. Their first number one hit songs, "Livin' on a Prayer" and "You Give Love a Bad Name", were released in 1986. In 1990 he released a solo hit, "Blaze of Glory", which also reached number one.
Bon Jovi is also an actor, having appeared in over a twenty movies and television shows. He is known for his philanthropic efforts to fight poverty, especially in the Philadelphia area and his desire to be involved in owning a sports franchise. In 2024 he received acclaim for helping save a woman who was going to jump off a bridge in Nashville, Tennessee.
6. Stewart ("The Daily Show")
Answer: Jon
Comedian and TV talk show host, Jon Stewart, was born in 1962 in New York City. Known in school for his humor, he overcame his stage fright and began his career as a stand-up comedian in 1986. He received his break in 1993 when he was chosen to host "The Jon Stewart Show" on MTV.
This opened the door for him to become the long running host for "The Daily Show", a satirical news show on Comedy Central. He is known for his blunt criticism of journalists and news programming and sharp political monologues. Although controversial, he has won two Grammy Awards and twenty-two Emmy Awards for his work.
7. Voight ("Coming Home")
Answer: Jon
Jon Voight was born in Yonkers, New York. The internationally acclaimed actor's awards include an Academy Ward for Best Actor for his performance in "Coming Home" (1978), a British Academy Film Award for Best Newcomer in 1970, and four Golden Globe Awards.
He has played the role of several historical figures including Franklin Roosevelt, sportscaster Howard Cosell, basketball coach Adolph Rupp, and Pope John Paul II. He is the father of actress Angelina Jolie and actor James Haven.
8. Jones (MMA)
Answer: Jon
Jon Jones, born in Rochester, New York, is a mixed martial artist. He won multiple championships in several different weight classes. He retired in 2025, holding the Ultimate Fight Championship record for most title defenses, most wins, and most combined days (1,743) ranked number one in his weight class.
He was also the youngest person to win a UFC championship, when he won his first one at the age of 23.
9. Fonda ("Coming Home")
Answer: Jane
Jane Fonda is an actress and activist whose career has spanned over sixty-five years. Born in Manhattan, New York, she began her career in the 1960s. The daughter of actor Henry Fonda, she became a star after her appearance in the movie "Cat Ballou" (1965). She won two Academy Awards for Best Actress for "Klute" (1972) and "Coming Home" (1979) and two BAFTA Awards for best leading actress for her roles in "Julia" (1979) and "The China Syndrome" (1980). She has also won six Golden Globe Awards
Fonda was given the nickname "Hanoi Jane" for her visit to North Vietnam in 1972 which included a controversial photograph taken of her sitting on a cannon. Her activism has expanded to include environmental and women's' rights issues, as well as many other social causes.
10. Russell (Playtex)
Answer: Jane
Jane Russell was born in Minnesota, but spent her first few years living in Alberta, Canada. Later her family moved to California where her acting career started. She became a sex symbol of the 40s and 50s, starring in two dozen films.
Her first film role was in the Howard Hughes movie "The Outlaw". The film had a limited release in 1943, but was controversial because censors were concerned about her cleavage. It was finally able to be fully released in 1946. In the 70s Russell was known for her commercials for the Playtex "cross your heart bra".
11. Curtin (SNL)
Answer: Jane
Born in Massachusetts, Curtin is one of the original members of the Not Ready for Prome Time Players on the popular comedy sketch show, "Saturday Night Live". The actress and comedian also won two Emmy Award for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as "Allie" in the hot sitcom "Kate and Allie".
She is an ardent supporter of UNICEF. Known for her dry, low-key sense of humor she has been dubbed the "Queen of Deadpan".
12. Addams (Nobel Peace Prize)
Answer: Jane
Jane Addams was an author and activist who fought for women's suffrage and social reforms to help those stuck in poverty. Born in Illinois, she has been dubbed the founder of social work in the United States. In 1931 she became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
She was among the first to bring attention to social issues like human trafficking and prostitution, and used settlement houses to help people overcome poverty and the controversial use of eugenics. At the time of her death, in 1935, Addams was one of the most popular and influential women in the USA.
13. Henson (Kermit the Frog)
Answer: Jim
Puppeteer Jim Henson was born in Mississippi. He gained international fame as the creator of "The Muppets", including famous puppets and characters like Kermit the Frog and Big Bird. He was instrumental in the success of the children's show "Sesame Street", and directed several movies including "The Dark Crystal".
He was a pioneer in puppetry and changed the genre forever. At his funeral in 1990 he was honored by songs from Big Bird (Carroll Spinney), as well as some of his favorite songs sung by other Muppet characters.
14. Thorpe (Olympics)
Answer: Jim
Thorpe was born in the US territory that later became Oklahoma. The native American is considered one of history's best athletes. He won two gold medals in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In college he ran track and field, played American football, baseball, lacrosse, tennis, boxing, handball, and competed in ballroom dancing, winning the 1912 intercollegiate ballroom dancing championship. He was a first team All-American twice in football.
Professionally he won three American football league championships with the Canton Bulldogs and played in the NFL from 1920 to 1928. He also played professional baseball from about 1910 to 1922 with most of the years being with the New York Giants. He has been inducted into at least a dozen halls of fame, including the National Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. He is buried in a town he never visited - Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.
15. Parsons (Bazinga)
Answer: Jim
Actor Jim Parsons was born in Houston, Texas, and is best known for his role as Sheldon Cooper in the American sitcom, "The Big Bang Theory". He won four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy for his role, which included the use of his signature catchphrase, Bazinga! This indicated that Sheldon considered what he said was a joke or prank.
The show aired from 2007 to 2019. He has also won a Golden Globe Award. The actor is known for his physical comedy which has drawn comparisons to the great actors of the silent movie era, like Buster Keaton.
16. Brown (Cleveland)
Answer: Jim
Jim Brown, who played American football for the Cleveland Browns (1957 -1965), is considered one of the greatest running backs in the history of the sport. Born in the state of Georgia, he was selected to play in the Pro Bowl and was placed on the All-Pro team every year he played.
He was selected the league's Most Valuable Player three times. "Sporting News" magazine named him the greatest football player in the history of the NFL in 1999. He also was an advocate for civil rights during the turbulent times of the 1950s and 1960s.
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