Tony Dolan
Musician and actor, known for 'Venom'
An English musician and actor, started a career in the early 1980s, gaining prominence as the lead vocalist and bassist of the heavy metal band Venom. The band was pivotal in the development of the black metal genre. Dolan joined Venom in 1989 and contributed to several albums, including 'Prime Evil' and 'Temples of Ice'. In addition to music, acted in various television shows and films.
Lead vocalist of heavy metal band Venom
Albums include 'Prime Evil' and 'Temples of Ice'
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Professional ice hockey goaltender
Born
January 21st, 1986 40 years ago
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Australian soccer player, national team member
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Indoor volleyball player, Olympic medalist
Born
January 21st, 1989 37 years ago
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Norwegian poet and educator
Born
January 21st, 1883 143 years ago
Died
November 3rd, 1929 96 years ago — 46 years old
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Bodybuilder and actor in Hercules films
Born
January 21st, 1926 100 years ago
Died
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Mixed martial artist, UFC competitor
Born
January 21st, 1997 29 years ago
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