Jenji Kohan
Screenwriter and producer of 'Orange is the New Black'
A screenwriter and producer, created the television series 'Orange is the New Black', which aired on Netflix from 2013 to 2019. The show was adapted from Piper Kerman's memoir about life in a women's prison. Additionally, created the series 'Weeds', which focused on the life of a suburban mother turned marijuana dealer. Kohan's work often explores complex characters and social issues, contributing significantly to modern television storytelling. The production of 'Orange is the New Black' earned multiple awards, including Emmys and Golden Globes.
Created 'Orange is the New Black'
Created 'Weeds'
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Mac Dre
American rapper and Thizz Entertainment founder
Born
July 5th, 1970 55 years ago
Died
2004 22 years ago — 34 years old
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Swedish politician, Minister of Defence
Born
July 5th, 1944 81 years ago
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French physicist and musicologist
Born
July 5th, 1933 92 years ago
Died
July 4th, 1986 39 years ago — 52 years old
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American actor in 'Gunsmoke'
Born
July 5th, 1904 121 years ago
Died
June 12th, 1980 45 years ago — 75 years old
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Australian politician and Premier
Born
July 5th, 1896 129 years ago
Died
June 16th, 1981 44 years ago — 84 years old
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Continue ReadingEugen Fischer
German physician and academic specializing in eugenics
Born
July 5th, 1874 151 years ago
Died
July 9th, 1967 58 years ago — 93 years old
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