Playing Janice Soprano on the HBO TV series The Sopranos got Aida Turturro an Emmy Award nomination in 2001 and again in 2007. She has also appeared in a number of films including True Love, Jersey Girl, What About Bob?, Junior, Money Train, Sleepers, Jaded, Fallen, Illuminata, Deep Blue Sea, Mickey Blue Eyes, Bringing Out the Dead, Play It to... read full bio

Emmy Award-winning sportscaster Al Michaels, one of the most renowned sports broadcasters of all time, and the commentator called TV's best play-by-play announcer by the Associated Press, called play-by-play for "NBC Sunday Night Football" alongside game analyst John Madden. One of television's most respected journalists, Al Michaels has covered more major sports events than any other sportscaster and has appeared... read full bio

Two of America's foremost non-fiction filmmakers, Albert Maysles and his brother David (1932-1987) are recognized as pioneers of direct cinema," the distinctly American version of French "cinema verité." They earned their distinguished reputations by being the first to make non-fiction feature films- films in which the drama of human life unfolds as is, without scripts, sets, or narration."... read full bio

Alex Rodriguez is a Major League Baseball third baseman for the New York Yankees. He previously played shortstop for the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers. Rodriguez is considered one of the best all-around baseball players of all time. He is the youngest player ever to hit 500 home runs. Rodriguez has more 100-RBI seasons than any player in history.... read full bio

Alice Walker won both the Pulitzer Prize and the American Book Award for her novel The Color Purple, which was brought to the attention of mainstream America through the film adaptation by Steven Spielberg. In 1983, The Color Purple won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, making Alice Walker the first black woman to win. Alice Walker was also the first... read full bio

Alicia Silverstone is best known for her roles in Hollywood films such as Clueless and her portrayal of Batgirl in Batman & Robin. Alicia Silverstone has won several awards for her film performances including MTV Movie Awards, National Board of Review, and Young Artist Awards. Alicia has been nominated for an Emmy award and a Golden Globe Award. Alicia... read full bio

Alton Brown produced and started in his show "Good Eats", a smart and entertaining food show that blends wit with wisdom, history with pop culture and science with common cooking sense. Also all three of his books won the James Beard Foundation Award for Best Cookbook in the Reference category, was one of the bestselling cookbooks. Alton Brown... read full bio

Alvin Toffler is an American writer and futurist, known for his works discussing the digital revolution, communication revolution, corporate revolution and technological singularity. A former associate editor of Fortune magazine, his early work focused on technology and its impact. Alvin Toffler then moved to examining the reaction of and changes in society. Alvin Toffler later focus has been on the... read full bio

Anderson Cooper anchors Anderson Cooper 360°, a provocative alternative on CNN/U.S. each weekday to the typical network evening newscast, going beyond the headlines to tell stories in-depth and from multiple points of view. Cooper, who joined CNN in December 2001, served as CNN's weekend anchor before moving to prime time in March 2003 following the war in Iraq and then... read full bio

Andrew J. McKelvey is the Chairman and CEO of Monster Worldwide, formerly known as TMP Worldwide Inc. McKelvey founded the company in 1967 and is a graduate of Westminster College. With no capital and no clients initially, the company began focusing on the niche market of yellow page advertising and captured approximately a 30 percent share of the national accounts... read full bio

Andrew Mason is the founder and CEO of Groupon, a Chicago-based website offering users deep discounts on local businesses. He graduated from Northwestern University in 2003 with a degree in music. After graduating from Northwestern, he worked in web design for Chicago entrepreneur Eric Lefkofsky. Mason stopped working with Lefkofsky in order to attend the University of Chicago's Harris School... read full bio

Andrew Weil is an American author and physician, best known for establishing and popularizing the field of integrative medicine. Dr. Weil is Director of the Program in Integrative Medicine of the College of Medicine, University of Arizona. He also holds appointments as Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine and Clinical Assistant Professor of Family and Community Medicine. He has a general... read full bio

From navigating the kitchens of acclaimed three-Michelin star restaurants to negotiating dinner in one of Southeast Asia's hidden jungle markets, it all comes easily to Andrew Zimmern. He is the co-creator, host and contributing producer of Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern on the Travel Channel. He travels the world, decoding cultures and countries one meal at a time. Zimmern knows... read full bio

Andy Finnie is founder and managing director of Aged2Excel Ltd, a company that specialises in providing a complete portfolio of age diversity services. Originally set up to support the employment needs of the experienced job seeker, the company has continually developed and now offers a number of services, including advice, guidance and support for employers seeking to implement new policies,... read full bio

Andrew Stephen Roddick...Since 2001, has been one of the most celebrated athletes in United States. Won the 2004 ESPY for Best Male Tennis Player and nominated again in 2005....Honored by the ATP as the 2003 Player of the Year when he became the youngest American to end the year at No. 1 in the Indesit ATP Race...received The Arthur Ashe... read full bio

Arianna Huffington is among the most influential players shaping the national conversation on politics, the economy, the media and public policy. An entrepreneur and business leader, Huffington provides an informed view on the state of the current business landscape and the impact of our financial policy on the future of the economy. Her access to Washington�۪s key decision makers, as... read full bio

Ashley Judd is well known for dexterously starring in both box office hits and for turning in unforgettable performances in fine independent films. From her debut in Sundance Film Festival grand jury prize winner Ruby In Paradise to Where the Heart Is, Simon Burch, Helen, De-Lovely and Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, her films tell very personal stories-- which... read full bio

Barbara Caplan currently serves as a partner for Yankelovich Partners, Inc., a leading U.S. marketing research and consulting firm. A prominent expert on consumer trends, Ms. Caplan is one of America's foremost authorities on the food, retail, fashion, housing and personal care industries.... read full bio

Barbara Eden is an American film and television actress who is best known for her starring role in the sitcom I Dream of Jeannie. Eden was initially passed over for the role as she was blonde and of small stature, but Sidney Sheldon called on her when he was unable to find a suitable brunette to play the part.... read full bio

Barry Lamar Bonds is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. Bonds played from 1986 to 2007, for the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants. He is the son of former major league All-Star Bobby Bonds. He debuted in the Major Leagues with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1986 and joined the San Francisco Giants in 1993, where he stayed through 2007.... read full bio