One of the first black deputy U.S. Marshals (the first west of the Mississippi River), the former slave worked mostly in the Indian Territory, and has been rumored to be the inspiration for the Lone Ranger.

The populist politician served an unprecedented four terms as governor of Louisiana.

The political activist, entrepreneur, and business executive recently served as U.S. Ambassador to Poland.

The TV actor and Korean War veteran is best known for his portrayal of Hoss Cartwright on the long-running TV western series Bonanza, from its debut in 1959 until his death in 1972. The show continued for another 16 episodes without him.

Fun facts about wrestling legends Jerry Lawler and Dutch Mantel, who share the same birthdate (November 29, 1949).

Known for his unique vocal range and intimate love songs, the singer and TV personality released 24 albums for RCA and was one of Elvis Presley's favorite singers.

The son of the Rev. Billy Graham, the evangelist and missionary runs the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and Samaritan's Purse, an international Christian relief organization.

The actor-comedian became a household name in the early 1960s for his impression of then-President John F. Kennedy, but his star quickly dimmed following the JFK assassination.

Considered one of the worst gimmicks in the history of pro wrestling, the character (portrayed by Héctor Guerrero donning a turkey costume) made its debut at the 1990 WWF Survivor Series.

The comedian-impressionist was known for his impersonations of everyone from presidents to media figures.