Jarrod Morris is an up-and-coming country and Americana singer-songwriter from Largo, Florida. When Morris was seven years old, he moved to the small town of Decatur, Texas. Morris doesn’t consider himself to be just any one genre and likes to play any form of music that has a good melody and hook with a good amount of grit. Morris recently... read full bio
Under the stage name Jarvis Church, Gerald Eaton is a Canadian musician who, before to releasing his self-titled solo debut, had already achieved a number of noteworthy musical achievements. He made up half of the production team for Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado, whose albums sold a ton of copies and garnered an impressive array of accolades, such as several nominations... read full bio
Jasmine Jethwa is back with a new track after her debut EP was released two years ago. "Golden" is a personal song that fits the up-and-coming artist's penchant for private storytelling and serves as another reassuringly mellow reminder of Jasmine's promising future. Jasmine grew up in a'melting pot' of Western and Indian traditions, influenced by personal tales of her South-East London... read full bio
Jasmine Roth is a renovation celebrity, designer and author who is enthusiastic about altering rooms and inspiring others via business acumen, creativity and the ability to see possibilities throughout. Roth, the winner of HGTV's Rock the Block, also hosts her own programs, Hidden Potential and Help! I Wrecked My House to save failed home renovation initiatives. She is also well-known for the... read full bio
Allie O’Manique, better known as her stage name, Jasmine Trails, is a young up-and-coming Canadian artist who is known for her melancholy music. Trails grew up just outside of Ottawa on the Rideau River and her music is influenced by her hometown. Since starting her career, Trails has released three EPs which include; “Mental Opposition/The Vision Mission,” “The Past Is... read full bio
Jasmine's unquestionable talent and youthful desire have propelled her into other creative fields. Along with major roles in television commercials for Chevrolet, The Dog, Kellogs, Zellers, Marshalls, and McDonald's, she has appeared in print ads for Target National, Mary Kate and Ashley, American Girl, Levi's, Hilary Duff, Robinsons May, Macys, Mervyns, Girl Scouts, Sparklets Drinking Water, and Kohls. In addition,... read full bio
Jason Babin is a former American professional football defensive end who played in the NFL. Babin was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and he began his career playing football in high school where he was a two-time team Defensive MVP and an All-Kalamazoo Valley Association first team choice. Babin went on to play college football at Western Michigan University where he... read full bio
Jason Elam is a former American professional football placekicker who has played in the NFL. Elam was born in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and he began his career playing football in high school where he was a first-team all-county honoree and second-team all-state. Elam went on to play college football at the University of Hawaii where he scored the third-most... read full bio
Jason Gray is a contemporary Christian singer-songwriter, currently signed to Centricity Music. He has worked with artists including Sara Grobes, Andrew Peterson, Joel Hanson (frontman for 90s Christian rock band PFR), Andy Gullahorn, Randall Goodgame, Jason Ingram, Thad Cockrell, Andy Osenga (of Caedmon’s all) and more. Gray has performed with some of the biggest names in Christian music, such as... read full bio
For the Big Ten Network, ESPN, Fox Sports and Westwood One, Jason Ross Jr. calls the action. Additionally, he co-hosts a Marquee Network show on the Chicago Sky and is one of the voices of the WNBA team Chicago Sky. Additionally, he serves as the host of a CBS Sports Network Pickleball program produced by Intersport. Jason is an experienced sports announcer... read full bio
Jason Young is a speaker, trainer, and author, who is known for his work with developing leaders and working on customer service initiatives. Young has earned his BBA from New Mexico State University and upon earning his degree, Young went on to start a 10 year career working in leadership development at Southwest Airlines. During his career with Southwest, Young... read full bio
James Shanahan, AKA Jamey Jasta (or just Jasta), is an American singer and musician best known for being the frontman of the metalcore group Hatebreed, along with sludge metal band Kingdom of Sorrow, Icepick, and his own solo project known only as “Jasta.” Jasta is the owner of Stillborn Records, a West Haven, Connecticut-based record label. In 2011, he dropped... read full bio
Jax Hollow, The Berklee College of Music alumna, who is originally from Western Massachusetts but now calls Nashville home, is bringing rock music a much-needed resurrection with her pure skill and youthful purity. Jax's music is an original fusion of Classic Rock, Blues and Americana with strong composition, riffs, solos and vocals. Music veteran Michael Wagener (over 100 million albums sold) produced and... read full bio
Jay 305 is an American rapper who performs West Coast gangsta rap. Jay 305 is originally from South Central, and when he was 11 he moved to Miami, Florida, where he lived for four years avoiding gang members who were trying to kill him. After living in Miami for about four years, Jay 305 moved back to South Central where... read full bio
Jay Novacek knows how to win, lead, and be a part of a successful team. While with the Dallas Cowboys, Novacek went to five Pro Bowls, twice led all NFL tight ends in receiving, and averaged more than 57 receptions a season over a three-year period. After his 6 years with the Dallas Cowboys, Novacek held the title of the... read full bio
American stand-up comedian Jared Antonio Farrow, better known by his stage as Jay Pharoah, is also an actor. From 2010 through 2016, Pharoah appeared as a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy program Saturday Night Live. He was listed by Rolling Stone magazine as the 55th greatest cast member of Saturday Night Live in 2015. Pharoah was raised in... read full bio
"Jay Rock was raised by his mother in the Nickerson Gardens housing projects and at an early age he was told that he was going to have to find a way to make his own money so he tried some odd jobs “but it just wasn’t right” so then he decided to start rapping. He used to stay after church... read full bio
This brilliant Cuban-American comedian featured on Johnny Carson's Great American Comedy Festival, won the coveted Westside Comedy Competition, was chosen as a NY Comedy Festival "Comic To Watch," made an appearance on NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly, and did a late-night performance on TBS' Conan. Additionally, he is currently a major star of a documentary series called Just For... read full bio
JD Clayton's first instrument was a harmonica, a subpar replica of the genuine thing. He let out a few notes before tossing it into the water. A knockoff wouldn't do. He desired the genuine article. Little has altered. When an obscure Arkansas boy from Nashville arrived eager to offer his music, he was instructed to abandon his roots, adapt his... read full bio
Jean Dawson is a rapper and singer who fuses hip-hop, trap music and experimental indie rock into a poetic and captivating whole. He generated a lot of hype with his EP Bad Sports and released his debut full-length, Pixel Bath, shortly after. Later came the release of Chaos Now, his sophomore album. Dawson was reared in a mixed-race Black and Mexican family... read full bio
Jean Michel Jarre is a French electronic music innovator. He is a leader in the electronic, ambient, and new-age genres, and known as a creator of impressive outdoor productions of his music featuring lights, laser displays, and fireworks. Jarre has sold a remarkable 80 million albums to date. He was the first Western musician officially invited to perform in the... read full bio
Jean-Luc Ponty is an innovator and unparalleled virtuoso of violin in the genres of jazz and rock. He is renowned as a pioneer who has applied his unique visionary spin that has broadened the vocabulary of modern music. Besides recording and touring globally with his own group, Ponty has also performed some of his compositions with the New Music Ensemble... read full bio
There is no denying that composer Jeanine Tesori has influenced opera, film, and musical theater culture. Kimberly Akimbo, Caroline, or Change, Shrek the Musical, Fun Home, Soft Power, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Violet are some of her musicals. In addition to being a two-time Pulitzer Prize Finalist for Drama and a two-time Tony Award winner for Best Score, she and... read full bio
Jedi Mind Tricks is an underground hip-hop group that consists of members Vinnie Paz, Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind and DJ Kwestion. The group made their debut with their EP, “Amber Probe”. Since then, Jedi Mind Tricks has gone on to release 10 more EPs and 9 studio albums. Some of their most popular songs include, “Design in Malice”, “I... read full bio
Jeff Agoos is a retired Swiss-born American soccer defender who played for various teams as well as for the United States national team which he was an all-time appearance leader for. Agoos has gone on to be the Sporting Director for the New York Red Bulls and has also been Vice President of Competitions for the MLS. Agoos began playing... read full bio
Jeff Brohm is an American football coach and former professional football quarterback who is currently the head coach of Purdue University. Brohm was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at the University of Louisville where he was the Liberty Bowl MVP. He went on to... read full bio
Jeff Garcia is a former gridiron football quarterback. Garcia was born in Gilroy, California, and he began his career playing football as well as basketball in high school. He went on to play for Gavilan College before transferring and playing at San Jose State University. While at San Jose, Garcia earned UPI All-America honors and had the most career offensive... read full bio
Jeff Kent is a former record-setting player in the Major League Baseball who has since retired. An unusual accomplishment for a defensive position, he hit 90 home runs between the years 1997 and 2005, making him the current holder of the record for the most home runs hit by a second baseman. He was named the Most Valuable Player in... read full bio
Jeff Krick, Jr. is one of the most successful and endearing “Elvis Tribute Artists” in the country. At only 19, Jeff placed as high as #6 in the entire world at the prestigious “Ultimate Elvis Tribute Contest” and in the Top 10 at the “Images of the King Contest” in Elvis’ hometown of Memphis. He is a 2-Time Fan-Favorite... read full bio
Jeff MacInnis is an award-winning sportsman, author, and entrepreneur. MacInnis is expert in downhill skiing and sailing. He was part of the first team who sailed the Northwest Passage, a 4,000 kilometer journey through one of the harshest environments on the planet. MacInnis is an avid participant in challenges including the Eco-Challenge and the World Championships of Expedition Racing. He... read full bio
Jeff Mauro, a Chicago native, was charismatic from the start. He was one of four children in a large family, so he didn't fight for attention by crying on his sisters; instead, he made them giggle. Early on, Jeff's talent for the stage was recognized, and he threw himself into the performing arts. All bets were off when Jeff realized... read full bio
Jeff Sluman has had a strange career in terms of winning golf tournaments. During what are usually considered a golfers most productive years – their early twenties through their middle thirties – Sluman had only one win. At the age of 30, he won the 1988 PGA Championship. Then, shortly before he turned 40, he started winning consistently on the... read full bio
Jeff Tedford is an American football coach and former football player. Tedford was born in Lynwood, California, and he began his career playing football in high school where he earned an All-League selection. From there, Tedford began playing football in college at Cerritos College and then transferred to Fresno State where he set records in college football for passing yardage... read full bio
Jefferson Hall is an English actor who is best known for playing Torstein in the television series “Vikings,” and Varg/Satyr/Rick Towers in the television series “Wizards vs. Aliens.” Hall was born in Coventry, England, and he has previously trained in acting at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Hall went on to make his on screen debut... read full bio
Jeffrey Lyons has reviewed more than 15,000 movies, 900 Broadway and off-Broadway plays, interviewed nearly 500 actors, written or co-authored six books, co-hosted three national movie review shows, and received two honorary degrees so far. He’s lectured at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., four times at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, and in venues all over... read full bio
Jeffrey Osborne has been a prominent member of the R&B/ Soul and pop community for over 40 years. He began his recording career with the funk n soul team of LTD, as drummer. He quickly began honing his singing voice, and eventually switched to lead vocals with LTD. Osborne led the group through hits like the number one R&B hit... read full bio
Critically acclaimed actor Jeffrey Wright continually pushes the boundaries of his craft with inspiring and celebrated performances in an illustrious career that has spanned the worlds of theatre, film and television. Wright is best known for his roles in the HBO miniseries Angels in America, Basquiat, Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace, HBOs Boardwalk Empire, HBOs Westworld, and The Hunger... read full bio
Jen Cullen Williams is a communications strategist, a people connector, storyteller and entrepreneur. She was the Managing Director of Luxury Brand Group (LBG) before starting her own consulting firm and she currently provides advice on projects for the agency's high-end jewelry and luxury clients. She worked in sales and visual merchandising for Victoria's Secret before joining LBG and before that, she was the... read full bio
Jenna Paulette is an up-and-coming country singer-songwriter from Lewisville, Texas who is now based out of Nashville, Tennessee. Paulette is a mixture of laid-back country, and big city country, and she uses these two very different worlds to create her own unique country sound that she has named the New West. After graduating from high school, Paulette went on to... read full bio
For more than a decade, Jenny Don't and the Spurs have been blazing their own trail in the music industry. Acclaimed for their exuberant Country Western aesthetic and compelling live performances, they have amassed a worldwide fan base through their contagious passion and vast record, which includes three albums, an EP, and nine singles. Their record, Fire on the Ridge, broadened... read full bio
Jeremy Dutcher is a classically-trained Canadian Indigenous tenor, composer, pianist, activist, and musicologist from Fredericton, New Brunswick who is currently based out of Toronto, Ontario. Dutcher rose to fame after the release of his debut studio album, “Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa,” which won him a Polaris Music Prize as well as a Juno Award for Indigenous Music Album of the Year at... read full bio
Jeremy Jordan is an American actor and singer who was born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was an active member of his school choir for many years before pursuing acting. He went on to study at Ithaca College and graduated with a BFA in musical theater. Jordan moved to New York City and has stared in several Broadway... read full bio
Dance music has a tendency to cycle, so while the newcomers are learning the newest "old" style, the industry veterans already have it down pat. With three UK top 20 songs and over 4 million record sales worldwide, Jeremy Sylvester has been a mainstay of the UK scene since the 1990s. Now, he has refocused and immersed himself into the recording... read full bio
Jeremy Travis, president of John Cay College of Criminal Justice, has been serving in the position for over twelve years. He has spearheaded an immense amount of growth in the research conducted at John Jay, which increased research funding by almost $25 million in just a year. Travis' many honors include the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, the American Society... read full bio
Jeri Ryan, a popular television actress with a bombshell physique and a dominating personality, was frequently portrayed as strong, forceful women. A global-raised Army brat, she competed in beauty pageants to fund her tuition at Northwestern University. As Miss Illinois, she placed fourth in the Miss America pageant in 1990. Ryan found stability with a part on the UFO conspiracy... read full bio
Jerome Collins, an Allentown native, rose to fame as a tenor performer and original member of the well-liked male a cappella group Straight No Chaser. He is an Indiana University Bloomington alumnus who has performed in musical theater and is currently pursuing a side gig as an R&B vocalist. The nine members of SNC, a student organization that was formed at Indiana... read full bio
Jerome Messam is a former Canadian professional football running back who played in the Canadian Football League. Messam was born in Brampton, Ontario, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at the North Dakota State College of Science and then at Graceland University. He went on to be signed as... read full bio
American stand-up comedian, actor, writer and director Jerrod Carmichael is also a filmmaker. Three stand-up comedy specials featuring him have been broadcast on HBO: Love at the Store, 8 and Rothaniel. The semi-autobiographical NBC sitcom The Carmichael Show was another project he co-created, co-wrote, produced and acted in. On the Count of Three, which Carmichael directed, produced and performed in, earned him a Primetime... read full bio
Jerry Jones is an American businessman who is currently the owner of the NFL team the Dallas Cowboys. Jones was born in Los Angeles, California, and he has earned his B.A. from the University of Arkansas where he also played college football. During his college football career, Jones was an all-Southwest Conference offensive lineman and was co-captain. He went on... read full bio
Jerry Kelly graduated from the University of Hartford in 1989 and turned professional later that year, but didn't make it onto the PGA Tour until 1996. This followed a successful 1995 season on the second tier Nike Tour, when he won two tournaments. His career year to date is 2002, when he finished fourth on the PGA Tour money list... read full bio
Jerry Kill is an American football coach who is currently the special assistant to the head coach at Texas Christian University. Kill was born in Cheney, Kansas, and he began his career playing football as a linebacker at Southwestern College. After earning his degree, Kill later went to work as the defensive coordinator for Pittsburg State for a few years.... read full bio
Jerry Kramer is an American former professional football player, author, and sports commentator who played as an offensive guard and placekicker in the NFL. Kramer was born in Jordan, Montana, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at the University of Idaho. During his time playing college football, Kramer played... read full bio
Jerry I. Porras is an American organizational theorist, author, and educator who has been the Lane Professor Emeritus of Organizational Behavior and Change at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. Porras has previously earned his BSEE from Texas Western College and went on to earn his MBA from Cornell University and his Ph.D. from the University of California, Los... read full bio
Jerry Zucker's early career work started with Jim Abrahams and brother David Zucker at the Kentucky Fried Theatre on Pico Blvd in West Los Angeles where they honed their comedic skills doing skits in front of a live audience. From there the three went on and together co-directed Airplane! in 1980 and then went on to do Top Secret! in... read full bio
Jersey, as they put it, is just two brothers doing music. With one million listens and a co-sign with Fred Again, Jersey is the upcoming electronic music sensation from France. Their hypnotic EP, The World I'm Searching For, puts them on maps far away from their place of origin. Their music is laced with the genius of their nonchalance, and they went... read full bio
Jeshi (AKA Jesse Greenway) is U.K.’s newest rap “DIY hero,” as he’s being referred to. In 2020, he released the EP “BAD TASTE” which was a follow up to 2017’s “The Worlds Spinning Too Fast” and it was these two releases that really catapulted Jeshi into the spotlight. While releasing music in the middle of the pandemic felt like an... read full bio
Jess Williamson, a singer and songwriter from Texas who now resides in Los Angeles, creates deeply felt songs that revolve on her strong voice. This voice is both powerful and sensitive, big room brilliant, quietly euphoric and next to you tender. Her voice is surrounded by a deep-hued tapestry of dusty '70s movies, '90s country music and breezy West Coast psychedelia in... read full bio
Jessica Hernandez and the Deltas are a remarkable group that consists of Jessica as the lead vocalist and Steve Lahane, Taylor Pierson, John Raleeh, Kevin Medina, and Michael Krygier as the other band members. Jessica was born and raised in the Detroit suburb of West Bloomfield, where she started playing music at a young age. She was up in a... read full bio
Jessica Lynch is a former prisoner of war and a Private First Class (PFC) in the US Army. She was with the 507th Maintenance Company as a unit supply expert when Iraqi forces ambushed her convoy. Lynch was captured by Iraqi forces after suffering severe injuries during the assault. The ambush claimed the lives of ten American soldiers. Twenty-one days... read full bio
Jessica was born in Yorba Linda, in Orange County, a native of Southern California. Not the Orange County depicted on television. She graduated from Northwestern University with a theater bachelor's degree. Jessica has studied improv and sketch at The Groundlings and The Upright Citizens Brigade since relocating to Los Angeles. She frequently performs at UCB with the musical improv teams... read full bio
Singer Jessie J was born and reared in London, where she made her stage debut at age 11 in the West End production of Whistle Down the Wind. Before signing with Gut Records and negotiating a songwriting deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing, she attended the BRIT School. Jessie J gained notoriety after the release of her first single, "Do It... read full bio
Ronnie Garrett, Tyler Perrys musical director, and Dennis Smith, Party on the Moon leader, teamed up to form a national act caliber band named Jessies Girls. Months were dedicated to helping these specially selected artists pursue a major record deal and one day become nationally prominent. Five stunning female vocalists and two guys lead this dynamic cover band with a... read full bio
Jessta James, who hails from the highlands of Big Sky Country, has surprised many people who have followed his ascent to fame. He is a self-taught musician who has always defied convention. He also produced music, directed movies and acted in them. The early music of Jessta was constantly changing. His career brought him from traveling with rap luminaries to... read full bio
Jewel made her mark as a singer and songwriter with her debut album, Pieces of You, which featured the hit songs, Who Will Save Your Soul, and You Were Meant For Me. After moving to California from Alaska, she lived in a van and sang in coffeehouses, gaining a following and eventually a record deal. Jewels introspective folk-pop songs and... read full bio
Jez Dior is a Los Angeles based Hip-Hop artist. His upcoming mixtape Scarlett Sage will mark his first ever solo release. Being the son of 1970’s punk rocker Steve Dior - best friend of Sid Vicious and crafter of many Sex Pistols songs, he is no stranger to the music scene. He started creating songs at the age of 13... read full bio
Three-time Grammy Award nominee, alternative R&B singer-songwriter Jhene Aiko rose to fame as a young teenager, when she provided vocals and appeared in music videos for R&B group B2K. Aiko’s first full-length project was a mixtape, titled Sailing Soul(s). Written entirely by Aiko herself, and featuring collaborations with Drake, Gucci Mane and Kanye West, Sailing Soul(s) consists of dreamy, minimal... read full bio
Jim Bates is a former American professional football coach who has worked in the NFL and for various schools. Bates was born in Pontiac, Michigan, and he has previously played football in high school as well as in college at the University of Tennessee. After graduating, Bates went on to begin his coaching career first working as a graduate assistant... read full bio
Jim Caldwell is an American football coach and a former football player. Caldwell was born in Beloit, Wisconsin, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at the University of Iowa. After graduating, Caldwell went on to work as a graduate assistant at the University of Iowa before moving on to... read full bio
Jim Crupi is the President and Founder of Strategic Leadership Solutions, Inc. Through his work, Crupi has been known for being a leader in topics which include international business, future trends, as well as leadership development. He has gone on to give keynotes on these specific topics all over the world. Crupi has also gone on to work with several... read full bio
Jim Furyk has won just over $70 million in prize money from PGA tournaments thus far. When Furyk went pro in 1992, he was among the top 10 players in the Official World Golf Rankings. Thanks to a round in 2016 in which he shot 58, Jim now holds the record for the lowest score in PGA Tour history. He was... read full bio
"Jim Giovanni is a prominent comedic impressionist. With his alter ego Buck Butane, a country western character of his. He has opened for Willie Nelson, performed for gatherings at the White House, and he always leaves his audience laughing and smiling.Jim's impersonations include: Alfred Hitchcock, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Art Carney, Bela Lugosi, Bill Clinton, Bill Cosby, Bob Newhart, Boris Karloff ,... read full bio
James A. Jackson is a former professional basketball player, who was chosen fourth in the NBA draft by the Dallas Mavericks where he joined Jason Kidd and Jamal Mashburn to form the 'Three J's', known to many as the talented young nucleus of the team. He has participated in three NBA play-off tournaments, he also led the United States... read full bio
Jim McElwain is an American football coach who is currently the head coach for Central Michigan University. McElwain was born in Missoula, Montana, and he began his career in high school where he was an all-state quarterback before going on to play college football at Eastern Washington where he also earned his degree in education. Upon graduating from college, McElwain... read full bio
Jim Morris brings the West Wing to comedic life like no other political satirist. Recreating Washington D.C. and the Beltway, Jim caricatures our nation's leaders utilizing his uncanny ability to vocally and physically impersonate the newsmakers with flair, wit and intelligence, creating a hilarious living political cartoon. The New Yorker Magazine hailed Jim Morris as the country's leading political... read full bio
Jim Whitt is not a professional speaker - he is a professional provoker. He provokes people to venture outside the boundaries of their comfort zones and learn how to reach their full potential. His presentations are not only provoking - they are fast paced, highly interactive and served with a large helping of humor. Think of him as a cross... read full bio
Jimbo Fisher is an American college football coach and former football player who is currently the head coach at Texas A&M University. Fisher was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play football at Salem University and then Samford University. During his time playing college football, Fisher set... read full bio
Jimmi Simpson is an American actor best known for his roles on various television series like Liam McPoyle on “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”, Lloyd Lowery on “Breakout Kings”, Gavin Orsay in “House of Cards”, Soldier in “Hap and Leonard”, USS Callister in “Black Mirror”, Detective Russell Poole on “Unsolved”, and William on “Westworld”. He has been seen in films... read full bio
Jimmy Fortune is a musician who is known for touring, singing, and performing with the Statler Brothers for over 20 years. He was first there to temporarily replace Lew DeWitt but ended up taking over. He wrote the Statler Brothers second number 1 hit, “Elizabeth”, and followed that with two more number 1 hits, “My Only Love” and “Too Much... read full bio
Jimmy Howard is an American professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the NHL. He started his career playing for the Westport Rideaus of the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League before moving on to the U.S. National Team Development Program. Howard then went to study at the University at Maine and played for... read full bio
Jimmy Smits is best known for his Emmy-winning performance as attorney Victor Sifuentes on the legal drama L.A. Law, his Golden Globe-winning role as NYPD Detective Bobby Simone on the police drama NYPD Blue, and as U.S. Congressman (and later President of the United States) Matt Santos on The West Wing. He is also notable for his portrayal of Bail... read full bio
Jive Talkin' tells the narrative of the legendary Bee Gees in a live stage performance. The band has sold over 200 million records all over the world, and they have had success with more than 20 studio albums. The three leading men take the audience back to the decade of the 1970s with favorites such as "Stayin' Alive," "Night Fever,"... read full bio
Cheddar-born Jo Hill is a singer-songwriter. She draws inspiration from artists like Fleetwood Mac, Remi Wolf, Kasey Musgraves and Benee and combines indie pop, rock, soul and country in her work. After all, she is a native of the West Country. Jo, a POW girl who layers sincere poems with beautiful vocals, wants to share her Cheddar charm and music with the entire... read full bio
When first you hear the voice, rich, warm, remarkable, it's a voice that suits a secret sharer, a woman who tells the truth. For more than 27 years, Joan Armatrading has done just that-- in songs crafty, subtle and sublime. Armatrading's songs are in the truest sense soul music; even at their boldest, driven by her passionate guitar, they touch... read full bio
Jodie Whittaker is an English actress. She first gained popularity with her film debut “Venus” which she gained nominations for. She then went on to be seen in films like “St. Trinian’s”, “Attack the Block”, “One Day”, and “Black Sea”. She has been seen in various television series some of which include, “The Afternoon Play”, “Doctors”, “Dalziel and Pascoe”, “Wired”,... read full bio
Fed up with living a mediocre life, Jody wanted a memorable one instead. Her unyielding ambition led her into the world of stand-up comedy, where she learned to roll with the punch lines and turn life’s lemons into delicious lemonade. Jody is a motivational speaker and participates in over 60 events yearly. She has a unique speaking style; she does not... read full bio
Joe Ellis is an American football administrator who is currently the President and CEO of the NFL team the Denver Broncos. Ellis was born in Colorado and he went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Colorado College before going on to earn his M.A. from Northwestern University. Ellis went on to begin his career working in the NFL for... read full bio
Joe Morris is a former American professional football running back who played in the NFL. Morris was born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and he began his career playing football in high school where he was an All-State in two sports. He then went on to begin playing college football at Syracuse University where he set the all-time rushing records... read full bio
Joe Musso takes his love of storytelling to the world of sports as an anchor at CBS Sports HQ. Musso is one of the top voices on a platform that broadcasts content around-the-clock. He presents the nightly recap program, oversees their NFL coverage and delivers a few shows while on location at important events like the NFL Combine, the Waste Management... read full bio
Joe Novak is an American former football player and coach. Novak began his career studying at Miami University where he also played college football as a defensive end. After earning his degree, Novak began working as a coach at Warren Western Reserve High School. After spending a year working at the high school, Novak went on to begin working as... read full bio
Joe Pavelski is an American professional ice hockey player that plays center / right wing for the Dallas Stars of the NHL. Pavelski was born in Plover, Wisconsin, and he began his career playing amateur hockey. While playing amateur, Pavelski won a Wisconsin State Hockey Championship with SPASH Panthers, was a member of the Clark Cup champion Waterloo Black Hawks... read full bio
In Minneapolis, which has one of the biggest and most spirited Native American communities in the nation, Rainey was raised as a Red Lake Ojibwe. Although the Red Lake Reservation is a sovereign state five hours to the north, Rainey was raised in the area known to Northerners as "The Cities," in his mother's home on historic Milwaukee Avenue on... read full bio
Former Canadian hockey player Joe Sakic played in the NHL for 21 years. After a successful career in the Western Hockey league, he was named Canadian Major Junior Player of the Year and WHL Most Valuable Player. Then in 1987, Sakic was drafted to the Quebec Nordiques as the 15th overall pick. After numerous seasons, Sakic became the sole captain... read full bio
Joe Satriani is the most successful solo guitarist in the world, with more than 10 million copies sold and six gold and platinum albums to his name (plus a further gold for his band Chickenfoot's debut album). He is an instrumental rock guitarist, teacher and famous virtuoso. He was born in Westbury, New York and raised in Carle Place, New York. Taking up the guitar... read full bio
Joe Staley is an American former professional football offensive tackle who played in the NFL. Staley was born in Rockford, Michigan, and he began his career playing football in high school where he was ranked the 13th overall prospect by the Detroit Free Press and number 49 by the Detroit News. Staley went on to play college football at Central... read full bio
Joe Taslim is an Indonesian actor and martial artist who has previously been a member of the Indonesia judo national team. Taslim was born in Palembang, South Sumatera, Indonesia, and he began his career working as both a model and actor in Indonesia. Taslim made his acting debut playin Armand Guan in the film “Karma.” He went on to play... read full bio
Joe Torry is an actor/comedian from St. Louis, Missouri. He began his acting career at the age of 23 and brought his unique style of comedy with him to his roles. He starred in films such as Strictly Business, House Party, and Getting Played. After he became more known, he had many guest appearances in television shows such as ER,... read full bio
One of the world's foremost experts on how innovation truly occurs—why some companies, sectors, and societies advance while others stagnate—is Joel Mokyr, a Nobel Prize-winning economic historian. He has spent decades researching the institutional, behavioral, and cultural factors that propel long-term economic growth and technological advancements in his role as Robert H. Strotz Professor at Northwestern University. Mokyr provides business audiences... read full bio
Joel Otto is an retired American professional ice hockey center in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Calgary Flames and Philadelphia Flyers. An undrafted player, Otto signed with the Flames as a free agent in 1984 and played eleven seasons with the team. He was one of the best defensive centers in the league during his career and one... read full bio
Joel Vaughn was born and raised in the southern United locations. His family was somewhat nomadic, moving to several locations over the years. He traveled the nation from the day of his birth and started singing in churches at the age of seven. Although he was born in South Carolina, he views Texas and Alabama as his childhood home states.... read full bio
Johan Lenox is a singer songwriter, arranger and producer who got his start studying and playing classical music. He was only in the first grade when he started messing around with the piano, which gave his parents the idea to sign him up for piano lessons – for which he showed natural talent. His talents allowed him to work with... read full bio
Johanna Kandel is founder and CEO of The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness and is also author of the book “Life Beyond Your Eating Disorder.” Kandel founded The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness after recovering from a ten-year battle with various eating disorders. The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness is based out of West Palm Beach, Florida, and since it’s... read full bio
John 5 is unquestionably one of the greatest shredders in the world right now. His impressive rapport of working with frontmen such as Marilyn Manson, Rob Halford, Dave Lee Roth and his current role as the right hand man for Rob Zombie, demonstrate that his extraordinary talents have not gone unnoticed. When he released his album Careful With That Axe,... read full bio
John’s sharp wit and unique delivery made him a crowd favorite right off the bat. After graduating from Kent State University, he left behind a lucrative career patching potholes to take his talent to the West coast. There he spent the next four years working the door at the world famous Comedy Store and cutting grass at a local golf... read full bio
Asian-American actor John Cho has a distinguished and varied career that spans theater, television, and movies. He has established himself as a versatile talent in the industry with his remarkable performances in a range of roles. Cho became well-known for his appearances in the well-liked Harold and Kumar movie series, in which he played the part of Harold. His performance as... read full bio
Without wasting any time, John Collinson scaled mountains. He used to play on the mountain he called home in Snowbird, Utah, where his family resided in employee housing at the mountain's foot. He and his family, who included his elder sister Angel, a professional skier, would climb mountains in the west during the summer. John conquered Mount Rainier at the... read full bio
John Edward Cleghorn is a prominent banker and philanthropist in the United States. Cleghorn was selected by the Toronto Argonauts upon his graduation from university; however, he turned down the offer in order to take a job with the accounting company Clarkson Gordon, which is now known as Ernst and Young. In 1964, he achieved his goal of becoming a... read full bio
At the age of eight, John performed stand-up comedy for the first time at a school talent event, and he has been entertaining crowds ever since. He has performed in front of over two million people more than 6,000 times and collaborated with Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy winners. He was the final comedian to perform on Huckabee and has been... read full bio
There are songs you hear in your life that transport you to a certain time period or give you a special feeling. You associate those good times to the group that made them famous. Songs like “I’d Really Love To See You Tonight,” “Nights Are Forever Without You” and “Love Is The Answer” have that kind of effect... read full bio
Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter John Gallagher Jr. has performed on stages and in front of huge and small audiences. Notable roles in movies and television shows include Hush, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Short Term 12, and The Newsroom. He played the Jesus of Suburbia in the Broadway version of Green Day's Grammy-winning rock opera American Idiot, earned a Tony Award for his role in... read full bio
American musician and actor John Howard Gallagher Jr. is most renowned for creating the character of Moritz Stiefel in the rock musical Spring Awakening. For this portrayal, he won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. In addition, he portrayed Lee in the Broadway version of Jerusalem, Edmund in the Broadway revival of Long Day's Journey Into... read full bio
John Harbaugh is an American football coach who is currently the head coach for the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL. Harbaugh was born in Toledo, Ohio, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at Miami University. After finishing his college career, Harbaugh went into coaching first working as the running... read full bio
John Harkes is a retired American soccer player who is currently head coach for Greenville Triumph SC. Harkes was born in Kearny, New Jersey, and he began his career playing youth and high school soccer. While in high school, Harkes played in four New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association championship matches and was named Parade High School Player of the... read full bio
John Humphrys is a Welsh broadcaster, journalist, and host, who has been known for his work with BBC, having been the presenter for the ‘Nine O’Clock News,’ and for presenting the program ‘Today,’ as well as hosting the television show ‘Mastermind.’ Humphrys was born in Adamsdown, Cardiff, Wales, and he left school at 15 years old to pursue a career... read full bio
After spending his early twenties as the frontman of the London-based heavy rock band Burning Beard, John Joseph Brill became a pillar of the West London music scene. Brill was greatly encouraged to explore a more candid, honest type of songwriting by the same musical scene that gave rise to The Staves, Laura Marling and Bear's Den. He left his previous... read full bio
John F. Kelly is an American retired U.S. Marine Corps general who has previously served as the 28th White House Chief of Staff. Kelly was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and he began his career in the government after he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He went on to serve with the 2nd Marine Division and was later discharged so... read full bio
John Kuhn is an American former professional football fullback who played in the NFL. Kuhn was born in York, Pennsylvania, and he began his career playing football in high school where he rushed for 2,242 yards and had 20 touchdowns playing as linebacker. Kuhn went on to play college football at Shippensburg University where he was a finalist for the... read full bio
John L. Smith is an American college football coach who has served as a head coach for several different universities over the course of his career. Smith was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and he began his career playing football, basketball and track in high school. He then went on to play college football at Weber State College where he... read full bio
Dr. John La Puma is a physician, celebrity chef, best-selling author, and television host who has hosted the Lifetime series “Chef MD.” La Puma was born in New York City and moved to Santa Barbara, California when he was young. La Puma went on to earn his B.A. in biology from University of California, Santa Barbara before going on to... read full bio
John Lescroart (pronounced ""less-kwah"") is a big believer in hard work and single-minded dedication, although he'll acknowledge that a little luck never hurts. Now a New York Times bestselling author whose books have been translated into 16 languages in more than 75 countries he is best known for two series of legal and crime thriller novels featuring the characters Dismas... read full bio
