Courtney B. Vance
Actor and painter, starred in 'Lovecraft Country'
An American actor and painter with a career spanning film, television, and theater. Achieved acclaim for performances in the television series 'American Crime Story' and 'Lovecraft Country'. Earned a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for the role in 'Fences'. Also featured in the film 'The Hunt for Red October', showcasing versatility across genres.
Starred in 'American Crime Story'
Starred in 'Lovecraft Country'
Won a Tony Award for 'Fences'
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Mineralogist and chemist, biogeochemistry pioneer
Born
March 12th, 1863 163 years ago
Died
January 6th, 1945 81 years ago — 81 years old
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Iraqi footballer, played for Al-Zawra'a
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March 12th, 1993 33 years ago
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Anglo-Irish philosopher of idealism
Born
March 12th, 1685 341 years ago
Died
January 14th, 1753 273 years ago — 67 years old
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Nigerian Footballer, played for national team
Born
March 12th, 1993 33 years ago
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Professional footballer, VfB Stuttgart forward
Born
March 12th, 1996 30 years ago
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Egyptian footballer with significant club career
Born
March 12th, 1996 30 years ago
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