Noah Fraser

When Sally Phillips co-created the sketch show Smack the Pony in 1999, she was known for sharp, absurd comedy, but in recent years, the actress has become equally recognized for raising her son Olly, who has Down syndrome, and speaking openly about it. Since 2024, she and Olly have served as patrons of the Down’s … Read more

Few British actresses have left as deep a mark on both stage and screen as Joan Plowright. Her six-decade career moved from the radical energy of the Royal Court Theatre to Hollywood and even Hogwarts, while she shared her life with one of the greatest actors of the 20th century. Born: 28 October 1929 · … Read more

Anyone who’s watched The Simpsons for more than a few episodes knows the sound: a cheerful “Okily Dokily!” from the neighbor who somehow manages to be both the nicest guy in Springfield and the one most likely to drive Homer Simpson up the wall. Ned Flanders has been part of the show since the very … Read more

Jayden Campbell carries a name that resonates in NRL circles—not just for his own talent, but for the legacy of his father, Preston Campbell. At 26, the Gold Coast Titans halfback is already navigating the highs and lows of professional rugby league, including a recent injury that sidelined him for the season opener. Age: 26 … Read more

There’s something oddly comforting about a character who openly admits he’d rather be left alone — and means it. Oscar the Grouch has been scowling, hoarding trash, and telling cheerful Sesame Street residents to get lost since his debut in 1969, according to Sesame Workshop (official character profile), yet he remains one of the most … Read more

A teenager from a town so small it barely registers on a map ends up acting opposite Matthew McConaughey within weeks of his first audition. That’s the story of Jacob Lofland, whose career began with a lucky newspaper ad and grew into roles in one of Hollywood’s biggest young-adult franchises. Here’s what’s known — and … Read more

There aren’t many people who go from delivering babies to delivering EU policy, but Ursula von der Leyen has done exactly that. Born in Brussels and trained as a medical doctor, she entered German politics in the early 2000s and by 2019 became the first woman to lead the European Commission. President of the European … Read more

Few actors leave a mark as large — literally — as Ted Cassidy. Standing 6 feet 9 inches, his towering frame and deep, resonant voice made him unforgettable as Lurch, the butler on The Addams Family. But behind that iconic role was a man whose health condition — acromegaly — shaped both his career and … Read more