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TV writer-director-producer Norman Lear died Dec. 6, at age 101.

Born in San Antonio, Texas and growing up in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and New Jersey, Rodriguez was destined for the tough chick roles she would later play, starting with Girlfight in 2000. Major stardom came with the Fast & Furious franchise.

From Footloose to City on a Hill and everything in between – this character actor turned star has played the most versatile and varied roles during his long and successful career. In 2010 he won his Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television in Taking Chance.

From Cookie Monster to the Golden Gobes – no one can say that Edie Falco, who turns 60 today, hasn’t paid her dues. From monologues in front of her bathroom mirror to two iconic roles, countless immensely successful stage productions and that year when she swept the top three television awards all at once.

A fearless actress who always managed to balance her film career with her love for music and live performing, Juliette Lewis turns 50 today. Versatile is almost not a big enough term to describe her career and her choices.

Avatar may be her biggest blockbuster role, but this native of Passaic, New Jersey who grew up in Queens and the Dominican Republic where her family is from, has proven herself in all different genres and parts where she didn't have to be blue. With this 45th birthday-tribute Ramzy Malouki proves that she also excels as a fashionista on the red carpet.

The career start of this four-time Golden Globe nominee? He got the part of Toto in a school production of The Wizard of Oz when he was nine and became famous at 16 with the title role of Doogie Howser, MD. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on June 15, 1973, his comedy skills are wide-ranging, and the actor has had a solidly successful run his entire life.

When Johnny Depp walked the red carpet in Cannes three weeks ago on opening night – he plays Louis XV in Jeanne du Barry – it was the first time in years that he had made headlines in connection with his profession instead of his personal life. At 60, the Golden Globe-winner is ready for more film projects and a comeback of sorts.

He would have been 65 today. The world-famous star and Golden Globe Winner who sadly passed away in 2016, was born in Minneapolis to musician parents.

The talent, the deep voice, the luminous screen presence: Annette Bening has it all. Add to that a sharp mind and impeccable taste in her choice of roles, and what you get is a truly successful career.