Famous people biographies for kids
Meet the scientists, artists, inventors, writers, and leaders who changed the world. Every story is written to be clear, engaging, and inspiring for young readers.
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Anthony Mackie
He is best known for playing Falcon and Captain America in the Marvel movies.
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Remarkable people and their stories
Marie Curie
Discovering new elements and becoming the first person to win two Nobel Prizes
Martin Luther King Jr.
Leading the Civil Rights Movement and teaching people to use peace and kindness to fight unfair laws.
Rosa Parks
Helping start the Civil Rights Movement by bravely standing up for fairness on a bus
Hannah Waddingham
A British actress and singer famous for her powerful voice and her role as Rebecca Welton on the TV show Ted Lasso.
Jason Sudeikis
Being a funny actor and comedian, especially for playing Ted Lasso on TV
Tessa Thompson
Being a talented actress known for movies like Thor, Creed, and the TV show Westworld
Brie Larson
An award-winning actress known for playing strong and inspiring characters, including Captain Marvel.
Xochitl Gomez
She is best known for playing America Chavez in the Marvel movie Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Iman Vellani
She is best known for playing Kamala Khan (Ms. Marvel) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Kaitlyn Dever
Being a talented actress in movies and television shows who brings strong, kind characters to life
Ben Platt
An actor and singer best known for starring in the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen.
Jonathan Groff
He is famous for acting and singing on Broadway, in movies, and for voicing Kristoff in Disney’s Frozen.
Christopher Jackson
Being a talented actor and singer, best known for playing George Washington in the musical Hamilton.
Renée Elise Goldsberry
She is best known for playing Angelica Schuyler in the musical Hamilton.
Philippa Soo
She is famous for playing Eliza Hamilton in the musical Hamilton.
Leslie Odom Jr.
Being a talented actor and singer, best known for playing Aaron Burr in the musical Hamilton.
Daveed Diggs
He is famous for acting and rapping in the hit musical Hamilton.
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Creating and starring in the hit Broadway musicals Hamilton and In the Heights
Ed O'Neill
A famous actor best known for playing funny dads on popular TV shows.
Sofía Vergara
She is famous for being a funny and talented actress, especially for her role on the TV show Modern Family.
Simon Helberg
Playing Howard Wolowitz on the TV show The Big Bang Theory
Mayim Bialik
Being an actress who also earned a real PhD in neuroscience
Kaley Cuoco
She is famous for playing Penny on the TV show The Big Bang Theory.
Johnny Galecki
He is best known for playing Leonard Hofstadter on the TV show The Big Bang Theory.
Jim Parsons
Playing the funny and smart character Sheldon Cooper on the TV show The Big Bang Theory.
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