Rachel Sennott
Actress and comedian, starred in 'Shiva Baby'
American actress and comedian gained recognition for her role in the film 'Shiva Baby'. Initially starting in short films and web series, she quickly moved on to feature films and television. Sennott has also appeared in the HBO series 'Genera+ion', earning additional acclaim for her performance. In addition to acting, she has performed stand-up comedy, contributing to her growing popularity and visibility in the entertainment industry.
Starred in 'Shiva Baby'
Appeared in HBO's 'Genera+ion'
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Video game designer, Dark Souls creator
Born
September 19th, 1974 51 years ago
A prominent video game designer and executive, contributed significantly to the gaming industry through the creation of critically acclaimed titles. Designed the renowned Dark Souls series, recognized for its challenging gameplay and intricate world-building. Established the Soulsborne genre, influencing numerous subsequent games in design and narrative structure. Led the development team at FromSoftware and directed games such as Bloodborne and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
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Mexican footballer and Liga MX player
Born
September 19th, 1984 41 years ago
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English Illustrator of Fairy Tales
Born
September 19th, 1867 158 years ago
Died
September 6th, 1939 86 years ago — 71 years old
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Roman Emperor during the Pax Romana
Born
September 19th, 86 1939 years ago
Died
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American journalist and author of columns
Born
September 19th, 1932 93 years ago
Died
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Scottish historian and author of works
Born
September 19th, 1721 304 years ago
Died
1793 233 years ago — 72 years old
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