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Being a celebrity is often one of the highest degrees of notability, although the word notable is mistaken to be synonymous with the title celebrity, fame, prominence etc. As in Wikipedia, articles written about notable people doesn't necessarily make them a celebrity. The following are lists of celebrities: List of celebrities on The Simpsons
In his 2020 book Dead Famous: An Unexpected History Of Celebrity, British historian Greg Jenner uses the definition: . Celebrity (noun): a unique persona made widely known to the public via media coverage, and whose life is publicly consumed as dramatic entertainment, and whose commercial brand is made profitable for those who exploit their popularity, and perhaps also for themselves.
Name Lifespan Age Notability George Abbott: 1887–1995: 107: American stage actor, director, playwright, screenwriter and producer [1] Rosa Albach-Retty: 1874–1980: 105: Austrian film and stage actress [2]
S. List of caricatures at Sardi's; List of celebrities who unsuccessfully auditioned for Saturday Night Live; List of guest stars on Sesame Street; List of images on the cover of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Lists of actors by television series; Lists of child actors; List of actors with Academy Award nominations; List of actors with Hollywood Walk of Fame motion picture stars
Angelina Jolie. Key to entries: born in Nation: this person was born abroad but was American by birth Nationality-born: this person acquired American citizenship later in life
The following are lists of American actors: . List of American current child actors; List of American film actresses; List of American former child actors; List of American television actresses
The etymological origin of "celebrity" is "one who is celebrated." Alternatively, a celebrity is a person who is famous for being famous (regardless of what first brought them to fame). A person that is considered a celebrity depends on the cultural context and the period in history.