Arnold Schwartzenegger's Life

Arnold Alois Schwartzenegger was born on July 30, 1947 in Thal, Austria. While growing up in a small, isolated village in Austria, he turned to bodybuilding as his ticket to a better life. Prior to that he served a mandatory for one year in the Austrian military (which began in 1965). After conquering the world as arguably the greatest bodybuilder ever lived. He migrated to the United States of America to make his name in motion pictures. Hampered by his impossible name and thick accent, success eluded him for plenty of years. It wasn't until he found the tailor-made role of Conan that he truly came into his own as a performer. A succession of over-the-top movies made him an international box office star. By alternating violent action movies with lighter, comedic fare, he has solidified his position as most popular -if not most popular- TV star ever. Arnold Schwartzenegger served as thirty-eighth Governor of California from November 17, 2003 to January 3, 2011. Schwartzenegger was currently married to Maria Shriver until the two divorced in 2011. Their marriage was about fifteen years long.

Steven Spielberg's Life

Steven Allan Spielberg was born on December 18, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He enrolled in California State University Long Beach, but then dropped out to pursue his entertainment career. He built notoriety as an uncredited assistant editor on the classic western Wagon Train (1957). Among Spielberg's early directing efforts were Battle Squad (1961), which combined World War II footage with footage of an airplane on the ground that he make you believe is moving. He also directed Escape to Nowhere (1961) which featured children as World War II soldiers, including Anne Spielberg, his sister. He directed The Last Gun (1959), a western. All of these films Steven Spielberg directed were brief. The next couple of years, Spielberg directed a couple of movies that would portend his future occupation in directing. He directed an unfinished film called Slipstream (1957) starring Lana Antonova. Spielberg happens to still be living today at the age of sixty-five. He is currently married to Kate Capshaw and was formerly married to Amy Irving.

Davy Jones' Life

David Thomas Jones was born on December 30, 1945 in Manchester, United Kingdom. He left home to become a jockey. While he was an apprentice, he was encouraged to go into acting. From that moment, he acted in Coronation Street (1960) and The Pickwick Papers (1952) before landing the role of The Artful Dodger in Oliver! which took him to America's Broadway where he was discovered by Ward Sylvester and brought to L.A. From that moment, he was given a role in the 1966 television show, The Monkees, in which he made fifty-eight television episodes, nine albums, one television special, and a movie before calling its cancellation in the early 1970s. In the mid-1970s, Davy, as he was nicknamed, rejoined Monkee Micky Dolenz and songwriters Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart to make an album and touring. Jones had gone on to perform in more plays, including The Real Live Brady Bunch and Oliver! again. Davy Jones died of a heart attack at age sixty-six on February 29, 2012.

Danny DeVito's Life

Daniel Michael "Danny" DeVito was born on November 17, 1944 in Asbury Park, New Jersey. His father, Danny DeVito Sr, was a small business owner whose ventures included a dry cleaning shop, a dairy outlet, a diner, and a pool hall. His mother, Julia, was a homemaker. When Danny was growing up in Asbury Park, Danny Sr. and Julia sent him to private schools. He attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel grammar school and Oratory Prep School. Following DeVito's graduation in 1962, he took an occupation as a cosmetician at his sister's beauty salon. One year later, he enrolled in New York's American Academy of Dramatic Arts so he could learn more about cosmetology. While at the academy, he fell in love with acting and decided to further pursue an acting. During his time, he met another aspiring actor, Moichael Douglas, at the National Playwrights Conference in Waterford, CT. The two actors later went on to collaborate on numerous projects. Soon after, he met Rhea Perlman. They then married on January 28, 1982 and have two children. DeVito acted in Romancing the Stone (1984), Ruthless People (1986),  Throw Momma from the Train (1987), and much more. In 1996, DeVito and his wife Rhea Perlman starred together in Matilda as Matilda's parents, Harry and Zinnia Wormwood. Mara Wilson from Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) starred as Matilda. The rest of the stars were Embeth Davidtz, Pamela "Pam" Ferris, and Brian Levinson. DeVito and Perlman are still married and are still living.

Muhammad Ali's Life

Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay on January 17, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. When he was twelve years old, somebody stole his bike. He then moved on to learn boxing. In 1964 he changed his name from Cassius Marcellus Clay to Muhammad Ali. He beat more champions and top contenders than any heavyweight champ in the world. He beat heavyweight kings Sonny Liston, Floyd Patterson, Ernie Terrell, Jimmy Ellis, Ken Norton, Joe Frazier, George Foreman, and Leon Spinks. He defeated light heavyweight champions Archie Moore and Bob Foster. Muhammad Ali defeated European heavyweight champs Henry Cooper, Karl Mildenberger, Jurgen Blin, Joe Bugner, Richard Dunn, Jean-Pierre Coopman, and Alfredo Evangelista. He defeated English and Commonwealth king Brian London. All of Ali's defeats were by heavyweight champions. On January 14, 2012, ESPN announced Muhammad Ali's seventieth birthday, which was celebrated on January 17, 2012. Muhammad Ali is still living today.

Alex Trebek's Life

Alex Trebek was born George Alexander Trebek on July 22, 1940 in Sudbury, Ontario. He was raised in Sudbury as well. Trebek graduated from the University of Ottawa with a degree in Philosophy. After he made his decision to become a newscaster, he joined the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Company) Canada's premier network in 1961. While he was working he helped organize national news and covered a variety of special events for CBC's radio and television divisions receiving high praise as a broadcaster who retained his poise and composure in the toughest place. In 1966, he became a Canadian game show host on the 1965 game show, Reach for the Top and stayed in the game show for the first seven years until he migrated to the U.S. to host his very first game show in the country called The Wizard of Odds in 1973 on NBC (National Broadcasting Company). Prior to be selected as the host of the 1984 game show Jeopardy! for syndication, he went back to NBC to host a different version of the 1987 game show "Classic Concentration" which was cancelled in 1991. Classic Concentration was Alex's second hit in his almost thirty-year career. It was cancelled because NBC stopped making game shows for daytime TV. On May 17, 2002, Jeopardy! celebrated its four thousandth episode. Trebek is still living today.

Regis Philbin's Life

Regis Philbin was born Regis Francis Xavier Philbin on August 25, 1931 in New York City, New York. He is a TV-talk show host, game show host, singer, author, and a TV personality. He was his parents' only child, growing up in The Bronx, New York. Later, he served in the Navy. After he moved to California, Regis got a show called That Regis Philbin Show in 1964 on KGTV. In 1970 Philbin hosted A.M. Los Angeles on KABC-TV. With his presence, he brought the talk show to Number One in L.A. On A.M. Los Angeles, Sarah Purcell was his co-host, followed by Cyndy Garvey as his second co-host. Cyndy was paired with Philbin also on The Morning Show until Garvey left. He was then paired with Kathie Lee Gifford. They were on LIVE! with Kelly along with Kelly Ripa in 1988. Gifford left the show, leaving the show called Live with Regis until a permanent replacement could be spotted. During his search for a new replacement, Philbin won a Daytime Emmy Award. Kelly Ripa was chosen that same year and then the show became Live with Regis and Kelly. The pairing was successful. In 2002, his 1999 game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire was cancelled. That game show returned the same year, although Regis was replaced by Meredith Vieira. Philbin is still living.