50 Most Popular D-List Celebrities You Might Have Missed

Celebrities are much like the stars in the sky, there are some stars we can see, and some there also exist but we do not see or do not remember them. Opposite to A-list stars, celebrities who are in D-list are generally only known for appearances on panel game shows and reality television, as former celebrities, or as celebrity relatives. Today in this post, we will bring you a list of the 50 most popular D-list celebrities. Our list includes people regardless of profession or age, and all are ranked based on their contributions and the value they create during their careers. This list is not an official list and does not mean disrespect anyone. So, we hope you will feel free with this list. 

1. Charlie Sheen

Charlie Sheen	Information
Full Name	Charlie Sheen
Birthdate	September 3, 1965
Birthplace	New York City, U.S.
Education	Santa Monica High School
Occupation	Actor
Years Active	1973–present
Films	Platoon, Wall Street, Young Guns, The Rookie,
Notable TV Shows	Two and a Half Men, Anger Management
Awards	Golden Globe Award for Best Actor (Spin City)
Controversies	Reports of alcohol and drug abuse, marital
HIV Disclosure	Publicly revealed he is HIV positive
Notable Works	Platoon, Wall Street, Two and a Half Men,

The first name on this list is American actor – Charlie Sheen. His career started a long time ago when he rose to fame through a role in Platoon and went on to star in action films, dramas, and comedies, as well as the TV sitcom Two and a Half Men. Besides the action, he has also done voices for animation. 

In real life, he is HIV positive, and his name is known through the headlines, including reports of alcohol and drug abuse and marital problems, as well as allegations of domestic violence. 

Although his career had received positive feedback since Two and a Half Men aired, his negative personal life had destroyed everything. And now he is atonement for his faults by continuing his life more ethically and leading to better things.

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2. Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Lohan	Information
Full Name	Lindsay Dee Lohan
Birthdate	July 2, 1986
Birthplace	New York City, U.S.
Occupations	Actress, Singer, Songwriter
Years active	1989–present
Spouse	Bader Shammas
Parents	Michael Lohan, Dina Lohan
Relatives	Aliana Lohan (sister)
Genres	Pop, Pop Rock
Labels	Casablanca, Universal Motown, Republic
Childhood Stardom	Signed to Ford Models at the age of three
Breakthrough Film	“The Parent Trap”
Teen Idol Status	Established with “Mean Girls”
Platinum-certified Album	“Speak”
Film Success	“Freaky Friday” and “Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen”
Personal Struggles	Experienced personal and legal issues
Stage Debut	Made stage debut in “Speed-the-Plow”
Reality TV	Featured in “Lindsay Lohan’s Beach Club”
Recent Project	Starred in the romantic comedy “Falling for Christmas”
Family Background	Eldest child of Dina and Michael Lohan
Early Modeling Career	Signed with Ford Models at the age of three
Music Career	Released albums “Speak” and “A Little More Personal (Raw)”

Having been worldwide recognized since the Mean Girls movie, Lindsay Lohan was the most famous actress in the 2000s. Before Mean Girls, her debut was in Parent Trap which she played twins. 

From a child star to becoming a Hollywood lead actress, Lindsay Lohan had been well-known with many contracts contacted her. Because she was famous for being rebellious and became a party girl, she spent almost her time on party nights and dating and did not care about acting. 

And she disappeared on screen for a long time before returning to film in 2021 and had signed a multi-picture deal with Netflix named Falling For Christmas which is a holiday romantic comedy film. 

3. David Hasselhoff

David Hasselhoff	Information
Full Name	David Michael Hasselhoff
Nickname	The Hoff
Occupation	Actor, Singer, Television Personality
Career Highlights	– The Young and The Restless: Dr. Snapper Foster
Films	– Dodgeball
Broadway	Jekyll & Hyde
Music Career	– Album: Looking for Freedom
TV Talent Shows	– America’s Got Talent
Early Life	– Birthdate: July 17, 1952
Education	– Oakland University
Awards	– People’s Choice Award for ‘Most Popular Actor’
Net Worth	Estimated to be over $100 million
Additional Facts	– Portrayed Captain Hook in “Peter Pan” pantomime

Have you seen the Baywatch movie with Zac Efron in the lead role? Did you know that it was a modern adaptation of the 90’s TV series that starred David Hasselhoff? Who exactly is David Hasselhoff? Well, he is an accomplished American actor, singer, producer, and television personality, with a career that spans several decades. 

Hasselhoff first gained fame as Michael Knight in the ’80s hit TV series, Knight Rider. He later starred as Mitch Buchannon in the popular series Baywatch, which aired from 1990 to 2001. 

In addition to his acting work, Hasselhoff is also a talented singer, with several albums released throughout his career. At the age of 70, he is still going on with his career passionately., 

4. Kirsten Dunst 

Kirsten Dunst	Information
Full Name	Kirsten Dunst
Birthdate	April 30, 1982
Birthplace	Point Pleasant, New Jersey, U.S.
Citizenship	United States, Germany
Occupation	Actress, Model
Years Active	1987–present
Spouse	Jesse Plemons (married in 2022)
Children	2
Notable Films	Interview with the Vampire, Little Women, Bring It On
Golden Globe Nominations	3
Cannes Film Festival Award	Best Actress (2011)
Primetime Emmy Award Nomination	1
Academy Award Nomination	1

Do you still remember Mary Jane Watson in the Spider-Man series 20 years ago? Kristen Dunst is an actress who played the role of Mary Jane. She started her career in 1989, in the short part in the anthology film called New York Stories. During her career, she participated in many great movies named Little Women, and Jumanji, and gained further wide attention for her role as Mary Jane Watson in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy. Last year, she was married to Jesse Plemon – her co-star in Fargo. 

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5. Katherine Heigl

Katherine Heigl	Information
Full Name	Katherine Heigl
Birthdate	November 24, 1978
Birthplace	Washington, D.C., U.S.
Occupations	Actress, Former Fashion Model
Years active	1992–present
Known for	Role as Dr. Izzie Stevens on Grey’s Anatomy
Awards	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (2007)
Notable Films	“Knocked Up” (2007), “27 Dresses” (2008), “The Ugly Truth” (2009)
Television Work	“Grey’s Anatomy” (2005-2010), “Firefly Lane” (2021-present), “Suits” (2018-2019)
Modeling Career	Cover model for Maxim, Vanity Fair, and Cosmopolitan
Executive Producer	“State of Affairs” (2014-2015), “Firefly Lane” (2021-present)
Voice Acting	“The Nut Job” (2014) and its sequel (2017)
Personal Life	Married to Josh Kelley since 2007; has three children
Religious Background	Raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Katherine Heigl is an American actress and former fashion model. She started her career from being a child model, then she began studying acting and debuted in That Night in 1992. Since her debut, she focuses on acting whether in movies or television, she is also doing her best and has done many successfully. Especially when she plays a role in Grey’s Anatomy, a massively popular hit TV series that was pulling down movie roles that paid her millions. But for some reason, she stopped getting big movie roles, and her public profile lowered. After a brief career downturn following some controversy, Katherine Heigl has had a comeback on Netflix with Firefly Lane.

6. Demi Moore

Demi Moore	Information
Full Name	Demi Gene Moore
Birthdate	November 11, 1962
Birthplace	Roswell, New Mexico, U.S.
Occupations	Actress, Film Producer
Years Active	1981–present
Spouses	Freddy Moore, Bruce Willis, Ashton Kutcher
Children	3, including Rumer Willis
Memoir	Inside Out (New York Times Best Seller)
Career Highlights	– Breakthrough role in Ghost (1990) – Box-office success with A Few Good Men (1992), Indecent Proposal (1993), Disclosure (1994) – Highest-paid actress for Striptease (1996) – Career resurgence in voice roles and supporting roles – Released a memoir titled Inside Out (2019)
Personal Struggles	– Overcame childhood health issues – Complex relationship with her mother – Disclosed being raped at 15
Early Career	– Started in modeling and enrolled in drama classes – Made film debut in Choices (1981) and appeared in General Hospital (1982–1983)
Breakthrough and Success	– Notable roles in St. Elmo’s Fire (1985) and About Last Night… (1986) – Starred in Ghost, the highest-grossing film of 1990 – Golden Globe nomination for Ghost – Box-office success in the early 1990s – Career resilience with voice roles and supporting roles
Memoir and Personal Life	– Released memoir Inside Out (2019) – Married three times: Freddy Moore, Bruce Willis, and Ashton Kutcher – Three daughters with Bruce Willis – Achieved personal growth and career resilience

Have you ever watched the 1990 movie named Ghost yet? Demi Moore is the lead actress of that movie which had made her name get well-known wider. Prior to that, she was married to a gentleman named Freddy Moore and together they wrote three songs. As part of her support for him, she even appeared in the music video for their selection, “It’s Not a Rumor,” which was performed by Freddy’s band. She started out in the acting game back in 1981 with a role in the teenage drama “Choices”. The role that is often considered her most successful to date came in the supernatural romantic melodrama “Ghost,” which was the highest-grossing film in 1990. Despite facing many challenges throughout her career, she has continued to act and is still going strong at the age of 60. 

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7. Tila Tequila

Tila Tequila	Information
Full Name	Tila Tequila
Birthdate	October 24, 1981 (age 41)
Birthplace	Singapore
Nationality	American
Other Names	Tila Nguyen, Miss Tila, Tornado Thien
Occupations	Model, television personality, singer
Years Active	2001–present
Children	2
Musical Genres	Hip hop, pop rap, pop rock, electropop
Labels	The Saturday Team, will.i.am Music Group
Notable Achievements	Most popular person on Myspace
Reality TV Series	A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila (2007)
Controversies	Expelled from Celebrity Big Brother

Do you know MySpace? It was a social network in the 2000s, before Facebook or Instagram. And Tila Tequila is a famous person from that social media. In 2001 she moved to Los Angeles to start her career as a model. After being a model for numerous men’s magazines, she had a reality television role, as well as her debut on the Surviving Nugent show. Besides being a model and reality television, she also pursued her career as a recording artist but it seems not to succeed. In the 2000s, she did everything possible to remain relevant in the entertainment industry. But now, she does not appear in public and has chosen a quiet life, her focus is on raising her family and running her business.

8. Amanda Bynes

Amanda Bynes	Information
Full Name	Amanda Laura Bynes
Birthdate	April 3, 1986
Birthplace	Thousand Oaks, California, U.S.
Alma Mater	Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Occupation	Actress
Known For	Television and film career in the 1990s and 2000s
Career Highlights	Nickelodeon’s All That and The Amanda Show
Mental Health	Public struggles with mental health and personal issues
Personal Life	Raised in Thousand Oaks, California
Early Career	Started acting at age seven
Achievements	Kids’ Choice Awards winner
Fashion and Design	Interest in illustration and fashion design
Legal Issues	DUI charge, probation received
Post-Conservatorship	Ended conservatorship in 2022

A beautiful American actress known for her work in television and film throughout since the 1990s, Amanda Bynes. She began her professional acting career at age of seven, appearing in a television advertisement for the brand’s candies. She was spotted by a Nickelodeon producer and had a chance to participate in the series All That where she played various roles from 1996 to 2000. Since that series, she had her breakthrough on the shows earning praise and acclaim. In 2010, Bynes announced an indefinite hiatus from acting but later stated in 2018 that she intended to return to television acting.

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9. Carrot Top

Carrot Top	Information
Full Name	Carrot Top
Birth Name	Scott Thompson
Date of Birth	February 25, 1965
Age	58
Birthplace	Rockledge, Florida, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Stand-up comedian, actor
Known For	Prop comedy
Education	Florida Atlantic University
Residence	Las Vegas, Nevada
Years Active	1985–present
Medium	Film, stand-up comedy, television
Notable Appearances	– Larry the Cable Guy’s Christmas Spectacular

Carrot Top is an American actor and a stand-up comedian. He is widely known for his use of prop comedy. To make a mark of his own and stand out from contemporaries and other stand-up comedians, he started employing props to enhance his act. To induce humor, he even used his red curly hair as a prop. His rising popularity and reputation earned him a guest spot on ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’ in 1992. The show not only exposed him to a wider audience but also made his comedic talent gain a broader fan base. In 2022, he appeared on “The Joe Rogan Experience” on Spotify episode #1758.

10. Courtney Stodden

Courtney Stodden	Information
Full Name	Courtney Alexis Stodden
Birthdate	August 29, 1994
Birthplace	Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Occupations	Media personality, model, singer
Years Active	2009–present
Height	5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Spouse	Doug Hutchison (married in 2011; divorced in 2020)
Genres	Pop, dance
Labels	Rich Kid Mafia
Reality TV Appearances	Couples Therapy (2012), Celebrity Big Brother (2013), Reality Ex-Wives (2015), The Mother/Daughter Experiment (2016), Celebs Go Dating (2017), Courtney (2020)
Education	Homeschooled through an online private Christian academy
Modeling Career	Hosted “The Courtney Stodden Show,” competed in Miss Washington Teen USA pageant (2010)
Music Career	Released original songs “Car Candy,” “Crazy,” “Don’t Put It on Me,” “Hurting People,” and “We Are America”
Film and TV	Appeared in Hollywood Hillbillies (2014), Love Addict (2016)
Personal Life	Came out as non-binary (April 2021), changed pronouns to she/they (June 2022)

Courtney Stodden is a media personality, model, and singer. She began in the entertainment industry as a young model. She competed as Miss Ocean Shores Teen USA in the 2010 Miss Washington Teen USA pageant, though she did not win the title. After the beauty contest, she released her original music. In 2011, she attracted international attention after marrying Doug Hutchison because of their 34-year age gap. The controversy and media attention surrounding the marriage led Stodden to appear on reality television. She divorced her first husband in 2020, and in recent years, she got engaged to entrepreneur Chris Sheng. 

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11. Kendra Wilkinson

Kendra Wilkinson	Information
Full Name	Kendra Leigh Wilkinson
Birthdate	June 12, 1985
Birthplace	San Diego, California, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Television Personality, Model
Notable Works	The Girls Next Door, Kendra on Top
Relationship Status	Divorced from Hank Baskett
Partner	Hugh Hefner (2004–2008)
Children	2
Education	Clairemont High School
Early Career	Glamour Model, Administrative Assistant
Other Appearances	Las Vegas, Entourage, Akon’s music video “Smack That,” Nickelback’s “Rockstar”
Other Talents	Rapper, Contestant on Celebrity Rap Superstar
Memoir	Sliding Into Home (2010)
Dancing with the Stars	Contestant on Season 12 (2011)
Recent Reality Series	Kendra Sells Hollywood (2021-present)

Kendra Wilkinson, an American TV personality and model, rose to fame as one of Hugh Hefner’s girlfriends. Her association with him landed her a role in a reality TV show that documented her life at the Playboy Mansion. In 2009, she moved out and subsequently starred in her spin-off reality show titled “Kendra.” The show revolved around her life as an independent woman planning to marry her former spouse, Hank Baskett. Recently, Kendra ventured into a new career as a real estate agent in Los Angeles, and her latest reality show, “Kendra Sells Hollywood,” showcases her professional life.

12. Aubrey O’Day

Aubrey O Day	Information
Full Name	Aubrey Morgan O’Day
Birthdate	February 11, 1984
Birthplace	San Francisco, California, U.S.
Genres	Pop, R&B
Occupation(s)	Singer, Reality TV Personality, Actress, Model
Years Active	2004–present
Labels	Universal Republic, Bad Boy, SRC-Epic Records
Formerly of	Danity Kane, Dumblonde
Notable Works	Member of Danity Kane, Duo Dumblonde
Modeling	Featured in Blender and Playboy magazines
Broadway	Appeared in Hairspray
Reality TV	Celebrity Apprentice, Famously Single, Ex on the Beach, Celebrity Big Brother
Education	University of California, Irvine (Major: Political Science)

She is best known for being a member of the girl group Danity Kane, Aubrey O’Day is an American singer and reality television personality. She was fired from the group in 2008 and reunited in 2013 before a second disbandment. She has also performed in the duo Dumblonde with former Danity Kane bandmate Shannon Bex since 2015. Aubrey O’Day has modeled for magazines and performed on Broadway too. Additionally, she has made appearances on reality television shows. Aubrey O’Day’s primary income source is the fee she charges for appearing on television shows besides money from singing and performances.

13. Brooke Hogan

Brooke Hogan	Information
Full Name	Brooke Hogan
Birth Name	Brooke Ellen Bollea
Date of Birth	May 5, 1988
Birthplace	Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Occupation	Television Personality, Singer, Actress
Years Active	2002–present
Labels	Fontana, Storch, SoBe
Notable Achievements	– Starred in the reality TV series “Hogan Knows Best”

She is an American television personality, singer, and actress. Brooke Hogan is the daughter of professional wrestler Hulk Hogan. She discovered her interest in music early and began working on her first studio album in 2002. In an attempt to promote her music career, Hogan and her father appeared in a one-hour special on a show that proved to be a ratings success. After that show, she and her family became starring in a reality television series about their family life. Besides being a singer, and actress she also made her WWE debut in 2006, appearing with her father. She kept her business until now. 

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14. Heidi Montag

Heidi Montag	Information
Full Name	Heidi Blair Pratt (née Montag)
Birthdate	September 15, 1986
Birthplace	Crested Butte, Colorado, U.S.
Education	Academy of Art University (attended), Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (attended)
Occupations	Reality television personality, Model, Singer, Actress
Years Active	2005–present
Television	The Hills, I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, Famous Food, Celebrity Big Brother, The Hills: New Beginnings
Spouse	Spencer Pratt (m. 2008)
Children	2
Relatives	Holly Montag (sister), Stephanie Pratt (sister-in-law)
Notable Achievements	– Rose to prominence as a cast member in the MTV reality series The Hills – Released debut studio album “Superficial” – Competed on reality shows like I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! and Celebrity Big Brother – Featured on Famous Food reality series – Co-starred in The Hills: New Beginnings – Controversial plastic surgery procedures

Heidi Montag is active in the entertainment industry as a reality television personality, model, singer, and actress. Montag started her career as a receptionist at Bolthouse Productions, where she met executive producer and cast member of “The Hills,” Spencer Pratt. In 2006, Montag was cast in the reality TV show, “The Hills”. She quickly became a fan favorite for her bubbly personality and dramatic storylines, which often revolved around her on-again-off-again relationship with Spencer Pratt. In recent years, Montag has remained relatively out of the spotlight, focusing on her personal life and family. 

15. Daniel Baldwin

Daniel Baldwin	Information
Full Name	Daniel Leroy Baldwin
Birthdate	October 5, 1960 (age 62)
Birthplace	Massapequa, New York, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1988–present
Notable TV Series	Homicide: Life on the Street
Notable Films	Mulholland Falls, Vampires, Paparazzi, Grey Gardens
Radio Show Host	The Daniel Baldwin Show
Other Appearances	truTV Presents: World’s Dumbest, The Sopranos
Challenges	Overcame cocaine addiction and legal troubles
Family Background	Son of Carol M. Baldwin, founder of a breast care center, and Alexander Rae Baldwin Jr., a teacher and coach
Awards	Best Supporting Actor (Madrid International Film Festival) for Helen Alone

Daniel Baldwin is the second oldest of the four Baldwin brothers, all of whom are actors. His acting debut was in a television film in 1988. Besides acting in films he is also a star in a reality television show, he started to appear on television in 2005 through a reality show in which overweight celebrities compete to see who can shed the most weight. He has been married to Joanne Smith-Baldwin. They have two children. Daniel Baldwin is the least well-known of the four Baldwin brothers. At the age of 62, he is still acting and enjoying life with his family. 

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16. Danny Lloyd

Danny Lloyd	Information
Full Name	Danny Lloyd
Birthdate	October 13, 1972
Birthplace	Tremont, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation	Former child actor, teacher
Known For	Role of Danny Torrance in “The Shining” (1980)
Notable Films	“The Shining” (1980), “Doctor Sleep” (2019, cameo)
Retirement	Retired from acting at age 10
Academic Career	Associate Professor of Biology
Spouse	Jessi Bowers
Children	2 (biological), 2 (stepchildren)

Have you watched the horror movie named The Shining yet? Do you remember the boy that is the son of the main character? Danny Lloyd was that boy who had many impressive scenes in that movie. He is an American former child actor best known for his role as Danny Torrance in the most famous horror movie The Shining produced in 1980 and directed by Stanley Kubrick, an adaptation of the same-name novel by the king of horror Stephen King. Danny Lloyd retired from acting at the age of ten after his appearance as young G. Gordon Liddy in the 1982 television film Will: G. Gordon Liddy. In 2019, he appeared in a cameo role as a spectator at a baseball game in the Shining sequel Doctor Sleep, his first acting role in 36 years.

17. Jeff Cohen

Jeff Cohen	Information
Full Name	Jeffrey Bertan Cohen
Birthdate	June 25, 1974
Birthplace	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Attorney, Retired Child Actor
Notable Role	Chunk in “The Goonies” (1985)
Education	University of California, Berkeley (BS) UCLA School of Law (JD)
Law Firm	Cohen & Gardner
Achievements	Profiled in the Dealmakers Impact Report Named to The Hollywood Reporter’s “Next Generation: Hollywood’s Top 35 Executives 35 and Under” Included in Variety’s Dealmakers Impact Report
Media Contributions	Writer for The Huffington Post and CNBC
Notable Deal	Negotiated casting deal for Ke Huy Quan in “Everything Everywhere All At Once” (2022)
Awards	Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (95th Academy Awards)
Other Highlights	– Chose legal career inspired by Hollywood business figures with law degrees – Showcased acting talent in game shows and TV movies – Displayed dedication by filming “The Goonies” despite having chickenpox – Connected with Richard Donner for summer jobs in movie studios

Jeff Cohen is a retired child actor best remembered for appearing as Chunk in the 1985 Steven Spielberg production The Goonies. He began appearing on TV in 1982 on the game show Child’s Play as one of the children describing words to the contestants. He appeared as a celebrity on Body Language in the summer of 1985. He was also on a Disney TV show, Ask Max, after. he participated in The Goonies. Director Richard Donner complimented his acting skill and work behavior on Variety. Jeff Cohen stopped acting, but he’s stayed in the industry as an entertainment lawyer. Recently, he showed his support for Ke Huy Quan who just won an Oscar this year, and posted their picture on social media.

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18. Whitney Port 

Whitney Port	Information
Full Name	Whitney Eve Port-Rosenman
Birthdate	March 4, 1985
Birthplace	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations	Television personality, fashion designer, author
Education	University of Southern California (BA)
Television	The Hills, The City, Britain and Ireland’s Next Top Model
Fashion Line	“Whitney Eve”
Other Ventures	Judge on Britain & Ireland’s Next Top Model
Online Presence	YouTube channel and podcast With Whit
Clothing Line	CozeCo
Marriage	Married Tim Rosenman in 2015
Children	Sonny Sanford Rosenman (born July 27, 2017)
Personal Challenges	Overcame miscarriages and a chemical pregnancy

Whitney Port is an accomplished American television personality, fashion designer, and author. She gained immense popularity after featuring in the reality television series “The Hills.” Recently, she has been announced to be a part of the new reboot of “The Hills” called “The Hills: New Beginnings.” In 2012, Whitney started her journey as a content creator by launching a YouTube channel to showcase the release of her fashion line. Later, the channel also became an avenue to document her personal life as a wife and a mother. To this date, Whitney Port and her husband have continued creating engaging videos for their YouTube channel, even in 2022.

19. Mitchel Musso

Mitchel Musso	Information
Full Name	Mitchel Tate Musso
Birthdate	July 9, 1991 (age 31)
Birthplace	Garland, Texas, U.S.
Occupations	Actor, Singer
Notable Roles	Oliver Oken in Hannah Montana, Jeremy Johnson in Phineas and Ferb, King Brady in Pair of Kings
Debut Album	“Mitchel Musso” (2009)
Musical Genres	Pop, Dance-Pop
Voice Acting	Voiced DJ in Monster House, Jeremy Johnson in Phineas and Ferb
Disney Channel	Hosted PrankStars, appeared in the Disney Channel Games
Film Appearances	Monster House, Life Is Ruff, Hannah Montana: The Movie
Collaboration	Collaborated with Emily Osment on the song “If I Didn’t Have You”
Return to Music	Released a new single “DRANK” in 2022 for his mixtape “Ghost”
Controversy	Arrested for DUI suspicion in 2011, resulting in character removal and show cancellation
Public Appearances	Appeared at Turning Point USA’s Young Women’s Leadership Summit with Sarah Palin and Candace Owens

If you have been a fan of Disney for over 15 years ago, you may know their glory days with fascinating series, one of them is Hannah Montana which was a famous series of them. Besides Miley Cyrus as the main character in that series, the support roles also had the attention of the audience, and Mitchel Musso is best known for his roles as Oliver Oken in this series. During the time Hannah Montana aired, he had many activities with parallelism between the two positions of actor and singer. In 2011, he had a legal issue which caused his character to be written out of Pair of Kings and the show PrankStars to be canceled. After a ten-year hiatus, Mitchel Musso returned to the music industry, releasing a new single for his upcoming mixtape last year. 

20. Jennifer Stone

Jennifer Stone	Information
Full Name	Jennifer Stone
Birthdate	February 12, 1993
Birthplace	Tarrant County, Texas, U.S.
Education	Glendale Community College (ASN) Azusa Pacific University (BSN)
Occupation	Actress
Years Active	2003–present
Notable Roles	Harper Finkle in “Wizards of Waverly Place” (TV Series) Harper Finkle in “Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie” (Film)
Filmography	“Dadnapped” (2009) “Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars” (2010) “Mean Girls 2” (2011) “The In-Between” (2019)
Voice Acting	“Phineas and Ferb” (Amanda’s voice) “Dadnapped” (Voiced a character)
Influences	Gilda Radner
Nursing Career	Registered Nurse
Advocacy	Testified before the Senate for JDRF (July 2019) Instagram updates about work in the hospital
Medical Background	Diagnosed with latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA)
Transition to Nursing	Left acting in 2013 to study psychology, switched to nursing
Recent Work	Working in the emergency room at a hospital in Burbank, California (August 2022)
Diabetes Advocacy	Interviewed on the Diabetes Connections podcast (January 2018) Spokesperson for Medtronic’s insulin pen product (2022)

Jennifer Stone is an American actress best known for playing Harper Finkle on the Disney Channel Original series Wizards of Waverly Place and the movie version of this series. Stone was first cast as Martha in Secondhand Lions, for which she received a Young Artist Award nomination. In 2007, she joined the main cast of Disney’s Wizards of Waverly Place as Harper. Besides acting in Wizards of Waverly Place she had a voice role in Phineas And Ferb as the voice of Amanda, Candace’s daughter in the future in two episodes. She left acting after her diagnosis of latent autoimmune diabetes in adults in 2013 to study for a university degree and she came back to acting in 2019 through Santa Girl, a rom-com holiday film. 

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21. Olesya Rulin

Olesya Rulin	Information
Full Name	Olesya Rulin
Birthdate	March 17, 1986
Birthplace	Moscow, Russia
Citizenship	Russian-American
Occupations	Actress, ballet dancer
Years Active	2001–present
Best Known For	Co-starring in the High School Musical franchise as Kelsi Nielsen
Notable Films	High School Musical franchise, Private Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous (2008), Flying By (2009), Expecting Mary (2010), Family Weekend (2013)
Education	Graduated from West Jordan High School
Additional Talents	Trained ballet dancer, proficient in playing the piano
Career Highlights	Played significant roles in High School Musical franchise
Notable Collaborations	Co-starred with Jessica Simpson in Major Movie Star, appeared in Powers series
Spouse	Joseph Noel Pauline
Children	1

Do you remember the girl who plays piano in High School Musical? That girl is Olesya Rulin. She is a Russian – American actress, and her fame is associated with the Disney trilogy film High School Musical. Although her role is not in the mainline, her acting impressed audiences throughout all three films. Not only acted in High School Musical, but she also attended the Disney Channel original films including Halloweentown High, The Poof Point and Hounded, the television series Everwood and the feature films Forever Strong, Mobsters and Mormons, and The Dance. At present, besides acting she is a creative consultant and environmentalist.

22. Ryne Sanborn

Ryne Sanborn	Information
Full Name	Ryne Andrew Sanborn
Birthdate	February 3, 1989 (age 34)
Occupation	Former Actor, Ice Hockey Player
Best Known For	Role as Jason Cross in the High School Musical films
Acting Retirement	Retired from acting in 2008 to pursue architecture studies at the University of Utah
Ice Hockey Team	Salt Lake Outliers
Early Career	Started modeling at the age of two, co-starred in TV movie “Not in This Town” at age seven
Television Appearances	Guest roles in “Touched by an Angel” and “Everwood”
Olympic Role	Portrayed the main “Child of Light” in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Salt Lake Winter Olympics in 2002
High School Musical	Played the role of Jason Cross, a member of the East High School boys’ varsity basketball team
Additional Movie	Appeared in the independent movie “The Adventures of Food Boy”
Education	Studied architecture at the University of Utah
Hockey Background	Played for Taylorsville High School hockey team and Utah Stars under-16 team
Current Endeavors	Pursuing a successful career in ice hockey with the Salt Lake Outliers

Ryne Sanborn is an American ice hockey player, but he is also a former actor. His famous role was in the High School Musical films in which he played the role of Jason Cross. He started his career when he was 2 years old as a kid model. He co-starred in the 1997 movie when he was seven. Following this, he received guest roles in some other films. In 2002, Sanborn portrayed the main “Child of Light” in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Salt Lake Winter Olympics. He is best known for playing the role of Jason Cross, a member of the East High School boys’ varsity basketball team throughout 3 High School Musical films. He played ice hockey when he was in high school, and as of 2012, he plays ice hockey for Salt Lake’s Outliers.

23. Jemma McKenzie-Brown

Jemma McKenzie Brown	Information
Full Name	Jemma McKenzie-Brown
Birthdate	June 2, 1994
Birthplace	Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Nationality	British
Occupation	Actress, Singer
Known For	Role as Tiara Gold in High School Musical 3: Senior Year
Education	Sylvia Young Theatre School
Debut	The Amazing Mrs. Pritchard (2006)
Notable Works	High School Musical 3: Senior Year, M.I. High
Voice Work	Old Peter’s Russian Tales, The Monstrous Mother
Band	About Bunny (released debut single “Special” in November 2020)

Jemma McKenzie-Brown is an English actress, she appeared in part 3 of High School Musical films. When she was in school, McKenzie-Brown started to appear in various shows through the school’s theatrical agency. In 2006, she made her debut playing Georgina Pritchard in the short television series portraying the daughter of one character in that. In 2008, she made a guest appearance on a children’s television series. She then lent her voice to radio plays. Also in that year, she took part in a closed audition for the role of Tiara Gold in High School Musical 3. After the film premiered, she generated much worldwide fame. Now, besides acting, her job is as a singer and a master trainer. 

24. Matt Prokop

Matt Prokop	Information
Full Name	Matt Prokop
Birthdate	July 29, 1990
Birthplace	Victoria, Texas, U.S.
Occupation	Former Actor
Best Known For	High School Musical 3: Senior Year
Acting Career	Moved to Los Angeles at the age of 16 to pursue acting
Last Acting Role	April Apocalypse (2013)
Relationship Status	Formerly dated Sarah Hyland
Current Status	Not active in the film or television industries since 2014

Matt Prokop is a former actor, with his best-known role as Jimmie “The Rocket Man” Zara in the highest rating of Disney movies in 2008 – High School Musical 3. Despite his small role in the Disney movie, it helps him get well-known and wider. His first acting job was a brief appearance on Hannah Montana in 2007, followed by a walk-on role on The Office. Following a few years, he guest-starred and landed in some films. He also appeared in an episode of the famous series Modern Family, with his ex-girlfriend. His last acting appearance was in 2013, with his last three film roles being in films with his ex-starring girlfriend   

25. Sasha Barrese

Sasha Barrese	Information
Full Name	Sasha Barrese
Birthdate	April 24, 1981 (age 42)
Birthplace	Maui, Hawaii, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Actress, professional poker player
Notable Role	Tracy Billings in The Hangover Trilogy
Early Life	Born in Maui, Hawaii, and later moved to Paris, France with her mother who worked as a model. Returned to the United States in 1985.
Modeling Career	Started modeling during school years for agencies including NEXT and Elite.
Acting Career	Made her acting debut in the 1989 film “Homer and Eddie” alongside her mother. Notable film and TV roles include American Pie, Hellraiser: Inferno, Legally Blonde, The Hangover Trilogy, and Let Me In.
Poker Career	Became a professional poker player in 2014. Competed in tournaments including the World Series of Poker. Engages in private cash games in Hollywood.
Total Earnings	Has accumulated nearly $120,000 in live tournament earnings.

She is a former actress and a professional poker player. She had her acting debut in the 1989 comedy film Homer and Eddie with her mother. As an adult, she had small roles in some films and TV series. Until appearing in The Hangover Trilogy, her fame was known through her role as Tracy Billings. Sasha Barrese began playing draw poker, backgammon, gin, and chess at an early age. She announced her plans to become a professional poker player in May 2014. As of September 2020, Sasha Barrese has just under $120,000 in live tournament earnings, she also engages in private cash games in Hollywood. 

26. Sterling Knight

Sterling Knight	Information
Full Name	Sterling Sandmann Knight
Birthdate	March 5, 1989
Birthplace	Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Actor, singer, dancer
Years active	2005–present
Notable Roles	Chad Dylan Cooper in “Sonny with a Chance” and “So Random!”
Siblings	Samantha Scarlett (sister)
Career Highlights	– Made acting debut in minor roles before landing Disney roles
Film Credits	– Appeared in movies such as “17 Again” and “Landmine Goes Click”

A former Disney actor who appeared in many Disney series, Sterling Knight. His career began when he appeared on stage in local productions. His first role with Disney was in an episode of Hannah Montana, in 2007. After that year, he had a chance to appear in some famous television shows. His best-known is when he played the role of Chad Dylan Cooper in the series Mackenzie Falls and Sonny with a Chance in 2009. The first film that he took part in is the 17 Again, in the role of Alex O’Donnell who is the main character’s son. His latest film is It Snow All The Time which premiered last year.

27. Annie McElwain

Name	Annie McElwain
Date of Birth	January 23, 1982
Nationality	American
Occupation	Photographer
Year active	2000 – Present

It is over 20 years after Disney Channel’s original movie Double Teamed premiered, Annie McElwain the star of Double Teamed now is a former actress. Double Teamed told the story of twin sisters Heidi and Heather and their school’s basketball team. Last year, the two main actresses of Double Teamed were reunited for a special interview on the Back to the Best podcast. Besides Double Teamed, she also appeared in TV series like CSI: Miami, Shark, and Opposite Sex. At present, she is not acting but is still in the entertainment industry as a photographer.

28. Brandon Mychal Smith

Brandon Mychal Smith	Information
Full Name	Brandon Mychal Smith
Date of Birth	May 29, 1989
Age	34
Place of Birth	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations	Actor, Singer, Dancer, Rapper
Notable Works	Gridiron Gang, Phil of the Future, Sonny with a Chance, Starstruck, Let It Shine, One Big Happy, The Ron Clark Story, Get on Up, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Awards	Family Television Award, Young Artist Award
Roles	Bug Wendal, Li’l Danny Dawkins, Nico Harris, Stubby, Lord of da Bling, Marcus, Tayshawn Mitchell, Little Richard, Michelangelo
Music Performances	“Party Up” for Starstruck
Other Credits	Skating with the Stars, Unfabulous
Notable Production	Maxrank’s track “Winna Girl”

Brandon Mychal Smith is an American actor, singer, dancer, and rapper. His career began after he won a Family Television Award and Young Artist Award in 2007 for his performance as Tayshawn in The Ron Clark Story. In 2010, he started appearing on Disney through the Disney Channel Original Movie Starstruck and the series Sonny with a Chance and So Random! He was a competitor in the Dancing with the Stars sequel Skating with the Stars but had to withdraw due to illness. Now, he is still in the entertainment industry but not many activities. 

29. Doug Brochu

Doug Brochu	Information
Full Name	Doug Brochu
Birthdate	September 29, 1990 (age 32)
Birthplace	Tennessee, United States
Occupation(s)	Actor, comedian, producer
Known For	Grady Mitchell in “Sonny with a Chance” and “So Random!”
Notable Works	Disney Channel Original Movie “Lemonade Mouth”
Family	Older Brother: Chris Brochu
Education	Pursued acting after moving to Tampa, Florida
Stage Productions	“My Fair Lady,” “Smokey Mountain Christmas,” “The Play’s the Thing,” “Forever Broadway”
Television	Guest appearances on Nickelodeon’s “Zoey 101” and “iCarly”
Disney Channel	Main role as Grady Mitchell in “Sonny with a Chance” and “So Random!”
Disney XD	Special guest role as Oogie in “Pair of Kings”
Web Series	Hosted AwesomenessTV’s “Shove It” and appeared in episodes of “How To Be Awesome”
Short Films	Appeared in several short films
Theater Productions	Continued involvement in theater productions
Sketch Comedy	Founded the sketch comedy group Burnt Quiche in 2017
iCarly Reboot	Reprised role as Duke Lubberman in the iCarly reboot
Hobbies	Reading, writing, playing video games, playing banjo, blacksmithing, leather-crafting, and brewing
Podcast	Co-hosted “Beardomancy 101” podcast discussing adventures, comics, movies, and geek culture
Business Venture	Co-founded All-Wise Meadery in New York City and started interactive D&D show called Pug Crawl
Current Work	Live broadcast producer at Esports Engine
Relationship Status	Lives with girlfriend, actress Caroline Dunaway

Doug Brochu was a former Disney star, now he is active as an actor, comedian, and producer. He started his career by appearing in stage productions. He also had guest-starring roles in Nickelodeon’s films.  His fame is getting known wider through the main role as Grady Mitchell in Sonny with a Chance and in So Random! He continued to take part in Pair of Kings as a special guest. Since then, Brochu has appeared in several short films and theater productions. Currently, he works as a live broadcast producer at Esports Engine.  

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30. Chris Warren

Chris Warren	Information
Full Name	Chris Warren Jr.
Birthdate	January 15, 1990 (age 33)
Birthplace	Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Notable Roles	Zeke Baylor in High School Musical franchise
Movies	Love & Basketball
TV Appearances	The Bold and the Beautiful
Spouse	Layla Kayleigh (m. 2019)
Children	1
Parent	Brook Kerr (mother)

Chris Warren or Chris Warren, Jr is an American actor, his fame was known through his role in High School Musical films. He has been featured in such movies as 2000’s Love & Basketball. From 2004 to 2005, he played in some plays, he also appeared on television. He first appeared as Zeke in the first film of High School Musical, his role is a teammate with the main character, a crush on Sharpay and his hobby is baking. This role made Chris Warren become famous with much positive feedback. He kept appearing in the last 2 parts of the brand-name High School Musical with more scenes. In 2020, he was cast as Hayden Moss, on Sistas. 

31. Kay Panabaker

Kay Panabaker	Information
Full Name	Stephanie Kay Panabaker
Date of Birth	May 2, 1990
Birthplace	Orange, Texas, U.S.
Occupation	Zoologist, Retired Actress
Notable Roles	Jenny Garison in the reboot of Fame Debbie Berwick on Phil of the Future Nikki Westerly on Summerland
Education	Graduated high school as valedictorian at age 13 Completed Bachelor of Arts in history from UCLA before turning 18
Acting Career	Starred in The WB’s Summerland and Disney Channel Original Movie Read It and Weep Appeared in films such as Dead Heat and Nancy Drew
Retirement	Retired from acting after Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva la Fiesta in 2012
Current Occupation	Works as a zookeeper at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World
Other Involvements	Formerly held a seat on the National Board of the Coalition for Quality Children’s Media

Danielle Panabaker’s sister is Kay Panabaker who is a former actress now. She has guest-starred in several television dramas and soap operas. In the film, she appeared in Dead Heat as Sam LaRoche and did some voice work in the Disney/Pixar film, Monsters, Inc. In 2006, she starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie Read It and Weep, in which her sister Danielle also stars. Her movies include Moondance Alexander and The Prince and the Pauper with Dylan and Cole Sprouse. After playing Rosa in Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3 in 2012, Panabaker retired from acting. She went on to study zoology at UCLA. Since 2016, she has worked as a zoologist at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World.

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32. Jake Thomas

Jake Thomas	Information
Full Name	Jake Thomas
Birthdate	January 30, 1990
Birthplace	Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
Occupations	Actor, Director
Years Active	1999–present
Notable Work	Matt McGuire in “Lizzie McGuire” (2001–04)
Awards	Young Artist Award for supporting actor in “A.I. Artificial Intelligence” (2001)
Education	Screenwriting and Japanese degree from California State University, Northridge
Notable Series	Cory in the House (2007–08) as Jason Stickler
Residence	Los Angeles, California, U.S. Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.

Jake Thomas is an American actor and director, famous throughout the Disney Channel show Lizzie McGuire. His role in that show is Matt McGuire, the younger brother of Lizzie McGuire, the show ran from 2001 to 2004 on Disney Channel.  He has appeared in numerous television shows and films, he was set to reprise the role in the series’ continuation on Disney+ although the show was later canceled in December 2020 before it could be released. 

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33. Meaghan Martin

Meaghan Martin	Information
Full Name	Meaghan Martin
Birthdate	February 17, 1992 (age 31)
Birthplace	Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Alma Mater	London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
Occupations	Actress, Singer
Years Active	2007–present
Height	1.64 m (5 ft 5 in)
Spouse	Oli Higginson (married in 2016)
Notable Roles	Bianca Stratford in “10 Things I Hate About You”
Notable Appearances	“Just Jordan”
Notable Achievements	Graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA)
Additional Facts	Active in independent films, short films, and radio series

The pretty blonde American actress, Meaghan Martin. She started her acting career in 2007, in television programs,  as well as in a guest role in the series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. She was eventually cast as the lead antagonist Tess Tyler in Camp Rock 1 and 2, starring Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers. In 2011, she played the main character Jo Mitchell in the television film Mean Girls 2, the sequel to the 2004 film Mean Girls. After that TV film,  she spent almost her time being trained as an actor in London. In September 2016 she graduated and returned to working hard in acting until now. 

34. Nicole Gale

Nicole Gale	Information
Full Name	Nicole Gale Anderson
Born	August 29, 1990
Birthplace	Rochester, Indiana, U.S.
Other Names	Nicole Anderson
Occupation	Actress
Best Known for	Role as Heather Chandler on The CW series Beauty & the Beast
Notable Roles	Macy Misa in Disney Channel’s Jonas; Kelly Parker in Make It or Break It; Miranda Collins in Ravenswood
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Filipino
Achievements	Former national gymnastics competitor; First international spokesperson for Underwriters Laboratories Youth Safety Smart program
Education	Studied acting; Barbizon Modeling and Acting School scholarship recipient
Marital Status	Married to Roberto Paniagua
Children	1 daughter (born July 2020)

Nicole Gale is an American – Filipino actress. She is best known for her role as Heather Chandler in the series Beauty and the Beast. Before that, she auditioned for the role of Stella in the television series Jonas, but another actress ended up winning the role so the producers decided to create a best friend for Stella and offered Anderson the role of Macy. Nicole Gale was added to the cast of the television series Beauty and the Beast in 2012. One year later, it was announced that Anderson had joined Ravenswood. After Ravenswood, Anderson kept attending Beauty and Beast until 2016 and had a quiet life later. 

35. Kaycee Stroh

Kaycee Stroh	Information
Full Name	Kaycee Stroh
Birthdate	May 29, 1984 (age 39)
Birthplace	Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Occupation	Actress, Singer, Dancer
Known For	Role as Martha Cox in the High School Musical franchise
Other Notable Roles	Leslie in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
Reality TV Appearance	Contestant in VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club
Advocacy	Make-A-Wish Foundation, United Cerebral Palsy, Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation
Marital Status	Married to Ben Higginson
Children	Two daughters

Do you still remember the girl who is in cheerleading in High School Musical? Kaycee Stroh is an American actress, singer, and dancer. She appeared in High School Musical, as smart girl Martha Cox, who secretly loved to “pop & lock & jam & break”. Stroh also serves as co-host for the dance-along version of High School Musical 2. She also had a recurring role in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody as Leslie, a girl who played on the same volleyball team as the main characters of the show, London and Maddie. She reprised her role as Martha Cox in High School Musical 3: Senior Year, which premiered in 2008. Stroh was a contestant on Season 7 of Celebrity Fit Club. 

36. Maria Canals-Barrera

Maria Canals Barrera	Information
Full Name	Maria Canals-Barrera
Birthdate	September 28, 1966
Birthplace	Miami, Florida, U.S.
Other Names	Maria Canals Barrera
Alma Mater	University of Miami
Occupation	Actress
Years Active	1990–present
Spouse	David Barrera
Children	2
Notable Works	“Wizards of Waverly Place”
Philanthropy	Supporter of charitable organizations

Maria Canals-Barrera is an American actress, she is best known for her role in the series Wizards of Waverly Place and the Camp Rock film by Disney over 13 years ago. In her early years, she worked extensively in theater in both Miami and Los Angeles. During the 1990s, she also guest starred in some television series, such as 21 Jump Street, Murder, and She Wrote. From 2007 to 2012, she co-starred as Theresa Russo, the mother of the lead character Alex Russo in the Disney Channel family sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place. She also appeared in both 2 parts of Camp Rock.

37. Jake T. Austin

Jake T Austin	Information
Full Name	Jake T. Austin
Birthdate	December 3, 1994
Birthplace	New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years Active	2003–present
Known for	Wizards of Waverly Place, Go, Diego, Go!, The Fosters
Ethnicity	Puerto Rican, Argentine, Spanish, Polish, Irish, English
Languages	English (fluent), limited Spanish
Siblings	Younger sister named Ava
Feature Film Credits	Hotel for Dogs, New Year’s Eve, Rio, The Emoji Movie
Philanthropy	Make-A-Wish Foundation, Starlight Children’s Foundation, Variety’s Power of Youth, Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Residence	Los Angeles, California; New York, U.S.
Pets	Dogs named Bogey and Beju
Family Business	The Clarksville Inn (historic restaurant)
Social Activism	Advocates for voting in elections

As a part of the Russo family in Wizards of Waverly Place, Jake T. Austin is best known through this series. He began his career as a child star when he was seven years old. He appeared in his first acting role as Kid 1698 in a comedy sketch on The Late Show With David Letterman. In the summer of 2009, he starred in the made-for-television film Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie which was a rating hit, becoming the second most-viewed Disney Channel film at that time, behind High School Musical 2. 

38. Hannah Brown

Hannah Brown	Information
Full Name	Hannah Kelsey Brown
Birthdate	September 24, 1994
Birthplace	Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
Parents	Robert Walker Brown (father), Susanne Brown (mother)
Education	University of Alabama (graduated magna cum laude)
Occupation	Television Personality
Notable Shows	The Bachelorette, Dancing with the Stars
Beauty Pageant	Miss Alabama USA 2018
Pageantry Career	– Competed in local Alabama teen pageants
The Bachelorette	– Starred as the lead in season 15
Dancing with the	– Winner of season 28 with partner Alan Bersten
Stars	– Second woman from The Bachelorette to participate
Other Achievements	– Won “The Competition Contestant of 2019” at the 45th

Hannah Brown is an American television personality and former beauty pageant titleholder. She began her pageantry career when she was 15 years old, competing in local Alabama teen pageants. From Miss Alabama Outstanding Teen 2010 to Miss Alabama USA 2018, she spent a lot of time to have a chance to compete in Miss USA 2018 but she did not place in the competition. Then, she resumed to attend The Bachelor. In 2019, she was announced as one of the celebrities to compete in Dancing With The Stars, in the last episode, she and her partner were announced as the winner. 

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39. JoJo Fletcher 

JoJo Fletcher	Information
Full Name	Joelle Hannah Fletcher
Birthdate	November 1, 1990 (age 32)
Birthplace	Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Television Personality
Education	Baylor University
Known For	Contestant on The Bachelor (Season 20)
Spouse	Jordan Rodgers (married in 2022)
Wedding Date	May 14, 2022
Engagement Duration	Four-year engagement
Additional Shows	Ready for Love (appeared in first episode)
Clothing Line	Fletch (launched in June 2018)
Ambassador	Marcus by Goldman Sachs (home improvement loans)
Web Series	Engaged with JoJo and Jordan (Kin web series on DIY home decor)
Canceled Show	The Big D (dating reality show for TBS, canceled before premiere)

JoJo Fletcher is an American television personality, who participated in the famous reality television show The Bachelor. Her first television appearance was on the first episode of Ready For Love, in which her half-brother, Ben Patton was starring. She was a contestant on Ben Higgins’ season of The Bachelor, he confessed love for her and another woman but chose that woman in the finale. She continued to appear in The Bachelorette in 2016, at this show she chose former pro-quarterback Jordan Rogers, who is her husband. 

40. Cheryl Burke

Cheryl Burke	Information
Full Name	Cheryl Burke
Birthdate	May 3, 1984 (age 39)
Birthplace	San Francisco, California, U.S.
Nationality	Filipino American
Occupations	Dancer, model, television host
Known For	Professional dancer on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars
Championships	First female professional to win DWTS; 2-time champion
Dance Moms	Replaced Abby Lee Miller in 2017
Education	Menlo-Atherton High School
Autobiography	Released autobiography titled Dancing Lessons
Personal Life	Married Matthew Lawrence in 2019; divorced in 2022
Health	Battles tendinitis

Cheryl Burke, is a renowned American dancer, model, and TV personality, best known for her exceptional dance skills and expertise in Latin ballroom dancing. She began her career with ballet dancing but soon found her true passion in Latin ballroom dancing.  At the age of 13, she started focusing specifically on ballroom dancing and started competing professionally. She quickly gained national and international recognition, winning several prestigious regional dance competitions. In 2006, Burke rose to fame when she became a professional dancer on the hit show “Dancing with the Stars. She was the first professional dancer to win the show and the first professional to win twice and consecutively. She has taken part in 26 seasons of the show. Besides competing on Dancing With The Stars, she also acted in some series and appeared in other television shows. 

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41. Nastia Liukin 

Nastia Liukin	Information
Full Name	Nastia Liukin
Birthdate	October 30, 1989
Birthplace	Moscow, Russia
Nationality	American
Occupation	Gymnast, Television Personality
Spouse	Matt Lombardi
Former Coaches	Valeri Liukin, Anna Liukin, Liang Chow, Evgeny Marchenko
Former Training Locations	Plano, Texas; Des Moines, Iowa
Gymnastics Club	World Olympic Gymnastics Academy
Gymnastics Level	Elite
Years Active	1995-2012
Olympic Games	2008 Beijing
Olympic Medals	Gold: 1 (All-around); Silver: 3 (Team, Balance Beam, Floor Exercise); Bronze: 1 (Uneven Bars)
World Championships Medals	Gold: 4; Silver: 5; Bronze: 1
U.S. National Championships Medals	Gold: 9; Silver: 3; Bronze: 1
Hall of Fame	International Gymnastics Hall of Fame, U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame
TV Appearances	Dancing with the Stars (Season 8)

Nastia Liukin is a retired Russian-American artistic gymnast who has made great achievements in her career. She began gymnastics at the age of three with her parents, who were working as coaches. She competed in her first National Championships as a junior in 2002, when she was twelve and a half. She got medals in every competition throughout her career including securing four-time all-around U.S. national champion titles and a total of nine World Championship medals, which is the third-highest tally among all U.S. gymnasts. Additionally, she holds the record for most medals won by an American gymnast in a single non-boycotted Olympic Games. She retired from the sport in July 2012.  

42. Derek Hough

Derek Hough	Information
Full Name	Derek Hough
Birthdate	May 17, 1985
Birthplace	Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Education	Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts
Occupations	Dancer, Choreographer, Actor, Singer
Years Active	2001–present
Height	5′ 10″
Partner(s)	Hayley Erbert (engaged since 2022)
Relatives	Julianne Hough (sister)
Awards	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography (3 wins)
Dancing with the Stars	Professional dancer, record-breaking six-time winner
Judge on Dancing with the Stars	Joined as a judge in the 29th season
Theatrical Appearances	West End premiere of “Footloose: The Musical” 2015 New York Spring Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall
Film and Television Appearances	Starred in “Make Your Move” Recurring role in “Nashville” Played Corny Collins in “Hairspray Live!”
World of Dance	Served as a judge on the NBC dance competition series
Early Life	Raised in a Latter-day Saint family in Sandy, Utah
Training	Studied under dance coaches Corky and Shirley Ballas
Achievements	WDSF World Latin Champion LA Outstanding Dancer of the Year New York Dance Alliance Outstanding Dance awards
Move Live on Tour	Toured over 40 cities across the U.S. and Canada
Musical Collaboration	Worked with Meryl Davis and Charlie White for Sochi Winter Olympics
Musical Talents	Proficient in piano, guitar, drums, and bass
MOVE Interactive Events	Organized fitness pop-up events promoting health and community

Derek Hough is a versatile American artist, known for his expertise in Latin and ballroom dancing, choreography, singing, and acting. He initially gained fame as a guest instructor during season four of Dancing With The Stars, before joining the cast of professionals for the subsequent season. From 2007 to 2016, Hough was a professional dancer and a staple of the dance competition series. Throughout his tenure, he went on to win the show a record-breaking six times with his partner, an achievement that cemented his status as one of the most successful contestants in the show’s history. Derek Hough also appeared as an actor on stage and in film and television. 

If you’re a fan of Derek Hough, you might be interested in learning more about the most beautiful female dancers of all time. From Ginger Rogers to Misty Copeland, these talented performers have graced stages and screens with their grace and athleticism. Check out our list here for some inspiration and appreciation of female dancers throughout history.

43. Trace Cyrus

Trace Cyrus	Information
Full Name	Trace Dempsey Cyrus
Birthdate	February 24, 1989
Birthplace	Ashland, Kentucky, U.S.
Occupation	Musician
Family	Son of Billy Ray Cyrus, Brother of Miley Cyrus and Noah Cyrus
Band Membership	Backing Vocalist and Guitarist of Metro Station
Clothing Company	Owner of “From Backseats to Bedrooms”
Education	Attended La Cañada High School
Early Career	Worked at a shopping mall in Burbank, California
Co-writing	Co-wrote the song “Country Music Has the Blues” on Billy Ray’s album
Band Formation	Co-founded the pop-rock band Metro Station
Collaborations	Featured on songs with Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus
Pop Band Formation	Formed the pop band Ashland HIGH
Album Releases	Released albums with Ashland HIGH: “Geronimo” and “Drugstore Cowboy”
Return to Metro Station	Rejoined Metro Station in 2014
Solo Career	Released independent music and EPs
Relationship	Had an on-and-off relationship with actress Brenda Song
Tattoos	Known for numerous tattoos displayed for PETA’s “Ink Not Mink” campaign

The son of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus and brother of recording artists Miley Cyrus, Trace Cyrus is a musician. His career began in 2006 when he co-wrote a song for his father’s album. In early the same year, he started a band with Mason Musso the brother of Mitchel Musso, but he left this band in early 2010. He was featured with Miley Cyrus in her deluxe edition album, Breakdown. In 2017, Trace Cyrus started his solo career and released his first single “Lights Out” in that year. In 2021, he released his first EP Killing The Pain. 

44. Maci Bookout

Maci Bookout	Information
Full Name	Maci Bookout McKinney
Birthdate	August 10, 1991 (age 31)
Birthplace	Chattanooga, Tennessee
Occupations	Reality TV Personality, Author, Public Speaker
Years Active	2009-present
Television	16 and Pregnant, Teen Mom OG, Naked and Afraid
Books	“Bulletproof” (2016), “I Wasn’t Born Bulletproof” (2017)
Ventures	Co-owns TTM – Things That Matter clothing brand
Education	Associate of Arts degree from Chattanooga State Community College
Family	Parents: Gene and Sharon Bookout
Relationships	Son: Bentley Cadence (with ex-boyfriend Ryan Edwards)
Legal Issues	Filed order of protection against Ryan Edwards in 2018

Maci Bookout is an American reality television personality, author, and public speaker. She started receiving public attention after being cast in the reality television series 16 and Pregnant in 2009. Also in that year, she was cast in the spin-off series Teen Mom and appeared in each of its four seasons until its conclusion in 2012. Three years later, she returned to MTV for the fifth season of the show, renamed Teen Mom OG with the others cast in Teen Mom. She released her first book in 2016, and the second one in 2017. At present, she runs a business with her husband about clothing brands.

45. Paris Jackson

Paris Jackson	Information
Full Name	Paris Jackson
Born	April 3, 1998
Birthplace	Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
Occupations	Model, Actress, Singer
Parents	Michael Jackson (father)
Modeling Contract	Signed with IMG Models
Music Career	Signed with Republic Records
Debut Single	“Let Down”
Debut Album	“Wilted”
Film Debut	“Gringo”
Musical Duo	Formed “The Soundflowers” with Gabriel Glenn
EP Release	“The Soundflowers”
TV Appearances	“Scream”, “American Horror Story”
Tony Awards	Attended the 75th Tony Awards
Latest Singles	“Lighthouse”, “Just You”
Activism	Ambassador for Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation
Sexual Orientation	Prefers not to label
Personal Struggles	Battled addiction, overcame challenges
Philanthropy	Advocate for social justice, supports causes

Do you still remember the king of pop Michael Jackson? If you still remember him, you may know he has a beloved daughter, his only baby girl is Paris Jackson. Like her father and family traditionally, Paris Jackson has artist blood like them, she is active in the entertainment industry as a model, actress, and singer. Her first appearance is on the cover of Rolling Stone in 2017, in that year, she signed a contract with IMG Models and she also made her acting debut with a guest-starring role on Fox’s Star. In 2020 she signed with Republic Records and released her debut album “Wilted”. 

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46. Daniel Curtis Lee 

Daniel Curtis Lee	Information
Full Name	Daniel Curtis Lee
Birthdate	May 17, 1991
Birthplace	Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Actor, Comedian, Rapper, Basketball Player
Breakthrough Role	Simon “Cookie” Nelson-Cook on Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide
Known For	Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide
Notable TV Shows	Zeke and Luther, First Monday, The Shield
Notable Films	Friday After Next
Album	Double Lit Double It (2020)
Podcast	Ned’s Declassified Podcast Survival Guide (with Devon Werkheiser and Lindsey Shaw)
Education	Linguistics degree from California State University Long Beach
Family	Nathaniel Lee Sr. (Father), Sharial Lee (Mother), Nathaniel Lee Jr. (Brother)

Daniel Curtis Lee began his successful career as a teenage star, with his breakthrough role as Simon “Cookie” Nelson Cook in the Nickelodeon series, Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide in 2004. He quickly captured the hearts of audiences with his charming personality and undeniable talent, which helped to propel the show to great heights of success. After the show’s end in 2007, Lee continued his acting career, showcasing his abilities on various television shows and films. More recently, Lee has ventured into the music industry, releasing his debut album, Double Lit Double It, in 2020.  In addition to his work in front of the camera and the recording studio, Lee has also been involved in various production companies, helping to shape and develop promising projects.

47. Rob Pinkston

Rob Pinkston	Information
Full Name	Rob Pinkston
Birthdate	January 30, 1988
Birthplace	Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years Active	2003–2010, 2014–2017
Notable Works	– Played Coconut Head on Nickelodeon’s “Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide”
Philanthropy	– StarPower Ambassador for the Starlight Children’s Foundation, advocating for seriously ill people
Other Appearances	– Pranked tennis player Serena Williams on MTV’s “Punk’d”
Notable TV Roles	– Coconut Head on Nickelodeon’s “Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide”
Voice-over Work	Provided voice-over for the CBS reality show “Kid Nation”

Do you remember the guy with the coconut head in Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide? His name is Rob Pinkston. He was a former teenage star and his first appearance is in Punk’d. On his 16th birthday in 2004, got the role play Coconut Head on Nick on the Nickelodeon series Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide. He appeared as Coconut Head in almost every episode, the only recurring actor to do so. In 2005, had a starring role in the feature film The Derby Stallion along with a young Zac Efron, and a movie produced by Jeremy Coon was released in the fall of 2007.

48. Kyle Swann 

Kyle Swann	Information
Full Name	Kyle Swann
Nationality	Australian
Born	28 March 1999
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	Racewalking
Olympic Participation	2020 Summer Olympics, Tokyo 2021 (Men’s 20 kilometers walk)
Olympic Ranking	36th place with a time of 1:27.55
Junior Debut	2015 World Youth (U18) Championships
Achievements	– 10th place in the junior event at the 2018 World Race Walking Cup, helping Australia to bronze in the team event. – 6th place in the 2018 World U20 Championships. – Set track best times over 5000m and 10,000m in 2021.
Personal Best	20 kilometers walk: 1:23.53
Early Start	Started participating in Little Athletics at the age of 6, initially excelling in the 800m distance.
First Coach	Fran Attard

Kyle Swann, who portrayed a gangster school role on Nickelodeon’s Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, was drawn to the humor in the character he played. He initially started his career in the entertainment industry with a role in a N*SYNC music video and later landed the part of Billy “Bully” in Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide in 2004. Apart from his work on the popular television series, Swann also appeared in several small video projects and films before he eventually pursued his passion for the ocean and marine life. He decided to end his acting career and focus on his love for the sea. Currently, Swann is an avid photographer and scuba diver, exploring the depths of the ocean and capturing its beauty through his lens. 

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49. Daran Norris 

Daran Norris	Information
Full Name	Daran Norris
Birthdate	c. 1964
Birthplace	Ferndale, Washington, U.S.
Other Names	Justin Shyder, Chris Baker, Bob Thomas, Aaron Weslee, James Penrod
Occupation	Actor
Years Active	1988-present
Spouse	Mary Elizabeth McGlynn (m. 1988; div. 2012)
Notable Roles	Gordy in Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, Cliff McCormack in Veronica Mars, Cosmo, Jorgen Von Strangle, Anti-Cosmo, and Mr. Turner in The Fairly OddParents, Buddha Bob in Big Time Rush, Spottswoode in Team America: World Police, Knock Out in Transformers Prime

Daran Norris works in the entertainment industry as a voice actor and he has been voicing characters in animation, film, tv, radio, and games for over three decades. He has been an actor since 1988, beginning such work in television commercials, and moving into film, television, and voice work in the 1990s. Maybe his famous acting role is in Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide as Gordy, who is the “school’s lazy, wacky janitor” always goads Ned into rash actions while acting as Ned’s go-to guy for advice. He is also a busy on-camera actor and has appeared in over 100 television shows and films.

50. Lucas Grabeel 

Lucas Grabeel	Information
Full Name	Lucas Stephen Grabeel
Birthdate	November 23, 1984 (age 38)
Birthplace	Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
Occupations	Actor, singer, songwriter
Years Active	2004–present
Musical Career	Origin: Rogersville, Missouri, U.S.
Best Known For	Role as Ryan Evans in High School Musical film series
Film Appearances	Halloweentown High, Return to Halloweentown, Alice Upside Down
Television Roles	Smallville – Young Lex Luthor and Conner Kent
Musical Releases	Debut EP: Sunshine
Other Projects	Founder of 14341 Productions

He is a dismissing part of the High School Musical cast, Ryan Evans, the role played by Lucas Grabeel. Turning back to 19 years ago, his first film appearance is in the third installment of the Halloweentown series, in the role of Ethan Dolloway. In 2006, he was cast in the role of Ryan Evans, the fraternal twin brother of Sharpay Evans, in the movie High School Musical. He reprised his role in the next 2 sequels of this brand-name movie. In 2019, in the spin-off series High School Musical, he appeared in the series with a role as himself.