Biographies of notable people — their path, achievements and key facts.
Luis Jiménez
The large-scale public sculptures of American artist Luis Jiménez (1940–2006)—mythical, violent, political, garish, sexy, fun, and often profound—reflected their maker's ...
Bobby Jindal
Congressman Born Piyush Jindal, June 10, 1971, in Baton Rouge, LA; married Supriya Jolly, 1997; children: Selia, Shaan. Education: Brown University, ...
Hu Jintao
President of China Born in December of 1942 in Shanghai, China; married Liu Yongqing; children: one son, one daughter. Education: Tsinghua University...
JoJo
December 20, 1990 • Foxboro, Massachusetts Singer, songwriter, actress In the mid-2000s a bevy of young, female singers, including Ashlee Simpson (1984–) and Hilary Duf...
Antonio Carlos Jobim
Brazilian songwriter and vocalist Antonio Carlos Jobim (1927–1994) was one of the creators of the subtle, whispery, jazz-influenced popular song style known as bossa nova. He has b...
Steve Jobs
February 24, 1955 • California CEO of Apple, CEO and chairman of Pixar Animation Studios Computers had been around long before Steve Jobs ent...
Steve Jobs
Born: February 24, 1955 San Francisco, California American business executive, computer programmer, and entrepreneur Computer designer and corporate ex...
Scarlett Johansson
Actress Born November 22, 1984, in New York, NY; daughter of Karsten (an architect) and Melanie (a business manager) Johansson. Addresses: Agent ...
Scarlett Johansson
November 22, 1984 • New York, New York Actress With her tousled blonde hair, full lips, and porcelain complexion, twenty-year-old Scarlett Johansson has become one of t...
Elton John
Born: March 25, 1947 Pinner, Middlesex, England English singer, songwriter, and humanitarian Once famous for his flashy clothes and string of hit recor...
Abigail Johnson
President of Fidelity's Employer Services Company Born Abigail Pierrepont Johnson, December 19, 1961, in Boston, MA; daughter of Edward C. (Ned) Johnson III (an investment-service...
Angela Johnson
June 18, 1961 • Tuskegee, Alabama Writer Since 1989 Angela Johnson has been steadily producing exceptional books for young people, rang...
Jimmie Johnson
NASCAR Nextel Cup driver Born September 17, 1975, in El Cajon, California; son of Gary (a heavy-machine operator) and Cathy (a school bus driver) Johnson; married Chandra Ly...
John H. Johnson
Born John Harold Johnson, January 19, 1918, in Arkansas City, AR; died after a long illness, August 8, 2005, in Chicago, IL. Publisher. John H. Johnson built a media empire based on the im...
Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson
May 2, 1972 • Hayward, California Professional wrestler, actor Although Dwayne Johnson is not a superhero out of a comic book, he does ...
Lyndon B. Johnson
Born: August 27, 1908 Stonewall, Texas Died: January 22, 1973 Austin, Texas American president As the thirty-sixth pr...
Diane Johnson
Author Born Diane Lain, April 28, 1934, in Moline, IL; daughter of Dolph and Frances (Elder) Lain; married B. Lamar Johnson Jr., July, 1953 (divorced); married John Frederic...
Magic Johnson
Born: August 14, 1959 Lansing, Michigan African American basketball player Magic Johnson was one of professional basketball's most popular stars....
Jack Johnson
Singer and songwriter Born in May, 1975, in Oahu, HI; son of Jeff (a surf pro) and Patti Johnson; married Kim (a teacher); children: Moe. Education: ...
Samuel Johnson
Born: September 18, 1709 Litchfield, Staffordshire, England Died: December 13, 1784 London, England English author and lexicographer...