Biographies
Discover clear and reliable profiles of notable people from entertainment, sport, media and public life. This category covers their careers, achievements, background and important life details using verified information and easy-to-read language.
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Irv Gotti: The Man Behind Murder Inc.’s Biggest Years
Introduction Irv Gotti was an American record executive, producer, songwriter, and television producer. His birth name was Irving Domingo Lorenzo…
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Ingrid Seward: and Her Long Career Covering the Royal Family
Introduction Ingrid Seward is a British journalist, author and royal commentator. She is best known as the Editor-in-Chief of Majesty…
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Judith Keppel: The Quiz Champion Who Won £1 Million
Introduction Judith Keppel made British quiz-show history. On 20 November 2000, she became the first UK contestant to win £1…
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Gary Morecambe: The Writer Keeping a Famous Comedy Story Alive
Introduction Gary Morecambe is a British writer and the son of legendary comedian Eric Morecambe and Joan Morecambe. He has…
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Shadé Zahrai: Career, Education, TEDx Talks and Big Trust
Introduction Shadé Zahrai is a behavioural researcher, author, speaker, and leadership educator. She has an unusual career story. Law came…
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Michelle Thaller: From Stellar Research to a Life Explaining Space
Introduction Michelle Thaller is an American astrophysicist and science communicator known for making astronomy easier for everyday audiences to understand.…
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Peter Olusoga: The Psychologist Studying Pressure, Burnout and Performance
Introduction Peter Olusoga works where psychology meets pressure. He studies what happens when coaches, athletes and leaders face demanding environments…
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Holly Atkins: The Actor Behind Girl Taken, MobLand and Major UK Stage Roles
Introduction Holly Atkins is a British stage and screen actor known for her work across television and major UK theatre…
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Lewis Howden: The Actor Behind Shetland’s Billy McCabe
Introduction Lewis Howden is a Scottish actor best known for playing Billy McCabe in the BBC crime drama Shetland. It…
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Molly Wright: From The A Word to The Other Bennet Sister
Introduction Molly Wright is an English actress best known for playing Rebecca Hughes in BBC One’s The A Word and…
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