Jazmine Sullivan is a Grammy-nominated RnB artist who made a splash with her debut album "Fearless." The album topped the Billboard Top RnB/Hip-Hop Albums chart and spawned three top 10 singles: "Need You Bad," "Bust Your Windows," and "Lions, Tigers and Bears." Sullivan co-wrote all of the songs on the album, showcasing her powerful vocals and unique storytelling abilities. Her... read full bio
Jazmyn Simon is an American actress who is best known for playing Julie Greane on the HBO television series “Ballers”. Simon was born in San Francisco, California and made her acting debut in an episode of the television series “Parks and Recreation”. Since then, Simon’s television credits have gone on to include “Welcome to the Family”, “Hello Ladies”, “Backseat Driving”,... read full bio
Jazz Affair is a Canadian jazz a capella group that consists of members Luce Belanger who is a Soprano, Louis Laprise who is a Baritone, Jeff Aubin who is a Tenor, Camille L. who is an Alto, Marie-Pier Deschenes who is a Mezzo soprano, and Christian B. Poulin who is a Bass. The group has been performing for over 10... read full bio
JB Scofield is a Netherlands-born but British-based rapper who’s fresh on the hip hop scene, first releasing his debut single “Must Be Nice” in 2017, which was followed by “B.A.D.” that same year. He also dropped the “Scoseason” mixtape, which reached number 8 on the U.K. iTunes Hip-Hop/Rap charts. JB Scofield is perhaps best known for being featured on the... read full bio
After specializing in Energy Systems Engineering at Stanford University, Straubel quickly established himself in the business. After graduating from college, he worked with Rosen Motors to build a new hybrid car drivetrain. Straubel was one of the original members of the Pentadyne Power Corporation team that contributed to the advancement of this technology. After that, Straubel was the Chief Technical Officer... read full bio
JC Caylen is an American YouTube personality who currently has nearly 3 million subscribers on his personal YouTube channel, JC Caylen, and has nearly 4 million subscribers on his channel KianandJc which he manages alongside his friend Kian Lawley. Caylen was born in Houston, Texas, and grew up in San Antonio. After graduating from high school, Caylen studied at the... read full bio
JC Stewart, or Callum Stewart, is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter and pop musician who rose to fame after co-writing Lewis Capaldi’s hit single “Hollywood.” Stewart was born in Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, and while growing up, he began to sing in school and by the time he was only 14, he began writing his own songs. After high school,... read full bio
jD Shapiro is an award winning writer/director. He has sold over a dozen screenplays to almost every major studio, including Warner Brothers, Walt Disney, New Line, Miramax, and Twentieth Century Fox. He served as a creative consult on several movies that became major blockbusters. He's had TV deals with Fox, Big ticket and Spelling Entertainment. He... read full bio
JD Simo is an American guitarist, singer-songwriter, and producer who was previously a member of the rock band SIMO. Simo was born in Chicago, Illinois, and he began playing the guitar at only five years old. As a teenager, Simo formed a band and began recording and selling music in Phoenix, Arizona. Throughout his teenage years, Simo toured in various... read full bio
Jean Case is an American businesswoman who is the Chairman of the Board of National Geographic, CEO of the Case Foundation, philanthropist, investor, Internet and impact investing pioneer, and author. Her and her husband Steve Case, created the Case Foundation and have gone on to join the Giving Pledge. As an author, Case has published the book “Be Fearless: 5... 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 Deaux is a popular American singer, songwriter, and rapper who hails from the city of Chicago, Illinois. She is renowned for her mastery of a wide variety of genres as well as creative mediums, which she has mastered. Her first extended play, titled "Krash," was just recently made available. In addition to her career as a solo artist, she... read full bio
Internationally reputed for his innovative, groundbreaking cuisine, Jean-Georges Vongerichten has emerged as one of the country's leading chefs. Acclaimed by critics as 'formidably gifted,' a 'residential genius' and the 'enfant terrible of modern French cooking', his culinary vision has consistently set new standards and helped define today's generation of cooking. The Mercer Kitchen, at the stylish Mercer Hotel in SoHo,... read full bio
Jean Louisa Kelly is an American actress and singer who is best known for playing Tia Russell in her film debut, “Uncle Buck”, playing Kim Warner on the television series “Yes, Dear”, Rowena Morgan on the film “Mr. Holland’s Opus” and Luisa on the film “The Fantasticks”. Kelly started her acting career on stage and has previously been in the... read full bio
Jean Rowe, is a licensed clinical oncology certified social worker and journal therapist. As the Associate Director of Support Services for the Young Survival Coalition, she is an expert on the important issues that many young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer face. Young Survival Coalition is a worldwide nonprofit that aims to help out these young women, as... read full bio
One of the most recently buzzed about artists, French EDM producer Jean Tonique has been compared to the likes of Kaytranada and Pomo. A mainstay on Hype Machine’s Top, Jean has earned nods from media outlets like BBC Radio 1. His rising popularity has allowed him to tour throughout Europe to delight clubbers with his ‘70s funk-inspired beats. Jean is... read full bio
Jean Yoon is an American born, Korean-Canadian actress, writer, playwright and poet who is best known for playing Umma in the television series “Kim’s Convenience” as well as it’s play which has won her an ACTRA Award. Yoon was born in Champaign, Illinois, and was raised in Toronto, Canada. She began her acting career on stage but struggled to find... read full bio
Jean-Claude Juncker is a Luxembourg politician who has previously served as the President of the European Commission as well as the Prime Minister of Luxembourg. Juncker was born in Redange, Luxembourg, and he has previously earned his master’s degree from the University of Strasbourg where he studied law and later was sworn into the Luxembourg Bar Council, but never practiced... read full bio
Jean-Francois Manzoni is a French-Canadian academic who is currently the President and Nestle Chaired Professor of International Institute for Management Development, which is an independent business school located in Lausanne, Switzerland. Manzoni was born in Paris, France, and he earned his BBA from the Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales de Montreal before going on to earn his MBA from McGill... read full bio
Jean-Gabriel Pageau is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Ottawa Senators of the NHL. He started his career playing junior hockey with the Gatineau Olympiques and Chicoutimi Sagueneens of the QMJHL. From there, he was drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the NHL Entry Draft and then started his career with their AHL affiliate... 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
Jean-Sebastien Giguere is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who was a goaltender in the NHL. He started his career playing in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and from there was drafted 13th overall by the Hartford Whatles in the NHL draft. Other teams he’s played for include, the Calgary Flames, Anaheim Ducks, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the... read full bio
Jeanette Andrews is an illusionists, magician, and artist who specializes in sensory illusions. She started her career at only 4 years old when she put on her own magic show. Only two years later Andrews was performing professionally. She has since become a full-time performer and has performed at special events, parties, universities, museums, theaters, and on television as well.... read full bio
Jeanne Celestine Lakin is an award-winning author and founder of One Million Orphans. Lakin’s story is that of heartbreak as she was a Rwandan Genocide survivor who overcame a childhood of genocide, abuse, and orphanhood. Lakin was forced to run from her home after the Rwandan government tried to eliminate the entire Tutsi ethnic group. Over the course of about... read full bio
Jeanne Gang is an architect who is the founder and leader of Studio Gang, an architecture and urban design practice found in the United States. She is best known for her works on the Aqua Tower, Solstice on the Park, Writers Theatre, the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership, the University of Chicago Campus North Residential and Dining Commons, City... read full bio
Everyday you can watch the Emmy Award-winning host Jeannie Mai on the widely distributed chat show The Real. A Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host was given to Mai and her fellow co-hosts from The Real. The program, which is currently in its seventh season, has won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Talk Series and been nominated for... read full bio
Jeannie Seely is an American country artist who is a Grand Ole Opry star. She has released several popular country singles and is best known for her Grammy award-winning single, Dont Touch Me. Since starting her career, Seely has released 16 studio albums, seven of which peaked on the US Country charts. Growing up, Seely enjoyed singing with her mother... read full bio
Jeannie Walters, CCXP is an award-winning customer experience expert, international keynote speaker, and Founder of Experience Investigators, a firm helping companies increase sales and customer retention through elevated customer experiences. Trailblazing the movement from “Reactive Customer Service” to “Proactive Customer Experience,” Jeannie is considered the leading authority for improving both employee and customer relationships. Jeannie is a charter member of the Customer... read full bio
Jed Collins is a former American professional football fullback who played in the NFL. Collins was born in San Juan Capistrano, California, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at Washington State where he set a school record for most catches by a tight end. Collins went on to be... read full bio
Director of the health program MenAlive, Jed Diamond has been a licensed psychotherapist for four decades. Author of Male Menopause and The Irritable Male Syndrome, he has been on the Board of Advisors of the Men’s Health Network since its formation. Jed is also a member of the International Society for the Study of the Aging Male and serves as... read full bio
Jed York is an American businessman who is currently the CEO of the NFL team the San Francisco 49ers. York is the son of John York and Denise DeBartolo York and is the nephew of former 49ers owner Edward J. DeBartolo Jr. York was born in Youngstown, Ohio, and he has earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and history from... read full bio
Jedediah Bila is an American author, television personality, and columnist who has been a co-host for “The View” and has been a Fox News contributor for “Red Eye” and “Outnumbered”. Bila graduated as the valedictorian from Wagner College with a B.A. in Spanish and went on to graduate with her M.A. in Spanish literature from Columbia University. She started her... 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 Allen is a hit stand-up comedian whose comedy centers on marriage and family. Over the years, Allen has performed on networks such as Comedy Central, Showtime, VH1, and more. He has starred in the film “Apostles of Comedy”, the comedy film “Thou Shalt Laugh”, as well as the comedy series “Bananas”. Allen has performed his own one-hour comedy special,... read full bio
To witness a performance by Jeff Altman is to realize that there are still a few people in show business who desperately need medication. Out walks a guy who looks like Larry, the lawyer," and then suddenly, he is transformed into various and strange characters that elicit spontaneous vocalizations and bizarre incantations. It is the way in which Jeff combines... read full bio
Jeff Arcuri is not "a joke machine," despite what the Chicago Tribune claims. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Comedy Central's Roast Battle, Laughs! on Fox, SiriusXM and several comic festivals around the nation have all featured Jeff. Jeff, who is based in New York, performs every night at The Comedy Cellar. A gifted comic with a gift for making audiences laugh aloud, Jeff... read full bio
Jeff Backus is a former American professional football offensive tackle who played in the NFL. Backus was born in Midland, Michigan, and he began his career playing football as well as baseball in high school where he was a USA Today High School All-American selection and was also the Gwinnett Touchdown Club’s Lineman of the Year. After a successful high... read full bio
Jeff Benedict is a sports journalist, bestselling author, producer and pundit who has captivated audiences across media. He is an authority on leadership and the attitude of a champion. In addition to writing several feature articles about some of the most well-known athletes in sports history, Jeff has authored seventeen non-fiction books. He has been chosen to serve as executive producer... read full bio
By sending Amazon's stock to all-time highs, Jeff Bezos effectively hushed critics who worried that the company was spending too much on technology and shipping discounts. Now, the company he founded 23 years ago is firmly focused on exactly the kind of new ventures that Jeff Bezos relishes. Whether it's the Kindle e-book or cloud computing services aimed at businesses... read full bio
Jeff Blake is a former American professional football quarterback who played in the NFL for 14 seasons. Blake was born in Daytona Beach, Florida, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at East Carolina University. During his college career, Blake was a second-team All-American and has gone on to be... 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
Jeffrey Brotman is the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Costco Wholesale Corporation, the second largest retailer in the US with sales of $100 billion and 160,000 employees. Mr. Brotman served over 13 years as a University of Washington Regent. He has chaired the Board of Regents and lead the Medicine portion of the most recent Capital Campaign. Mr. Brotman served... read full bio
Jeff Burton, also known as The Mayor, is a retired American stock car racing driver, and is currently a racing commentator for NBC Sports. Burtons accomplishments include being a Southern 500 winner, a two-time Coca-Cola 600 winner, has won the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 21 times, and has won the NASCAR Xfinity Series 27 times. Burton started his racing... read full bio
Jeff Chang is an award-winning author focused on topics of culture, politics, and art (in various forms). His books have garnered honors from the American Book Award to the Asian American Literary Award. He has authored books including Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation, Who We Be: The Colorization of America, and We Gon’ Be Alright:... read full bio
Jeff Coffin is a multi-talented saxophonist, composer, and educator with a successful career in the music industry. Born in Massachusetts and raised in Dexter, Maine, he started playing the alto sax in fifth grade and later pursued his studies in music education, graduating from the University of North Texas with a degree in Music Education in 1990. He is a... read full bio
Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham is an extremely talented and skilled performer, which has helped him become a master of his craft. His puppets come to life and portray individuals whose personalities are vibrant and intense. Dunham brought along his trusty sidekick Peanut to The Cabaret Theatre for his performance so that the audience would be entertained and fascinated by their presence.... read full bio
Jeff Dye is an extremely talented comedian/actor/host who hosted MTV's American Idiot and starred in his own half-hour special, Comedy Central Presents: Jeff Dye. He performed at the TBS Just for Laughs Festival in Chicago, the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal and was a finalist on NBC's Last Comic Standing. He has performed in a 50 city tour with... read full bio
Jeff Faine is a former American professional football center who played in the NFL. Faine was born in Milwaukie, Oregon, and he began his career playing football in high school where he was a USA Today High School All-American, before going on to play college football at the University of Notre Dame. After playing college football, Faine went on to... read full bio
Jeff Flake is an American politician who has previously served as the United States Senator from Arizona. Flake was born in Snowflake, Arizona, and he has earned his B.A. in international relations and his M.A. in political science from Brigham Young University. Flake went on to take a two-year leave of absence and served as a missionary for The Church... read full bio
A seasoned Major League Baseball player, Jeff Francoeur is a remarkable example of perseverance, enthusiasm, and hard work. Jeff grew up just outside of Atlanta and is the son of two teachers. He grew up watching the legendary Tom Glavine, John Smoltz, and Greg Maddux play for the Braves in the early 1990s. He dreamed of playing for the team himself... read full bio
Jeff Garlin is an American comedian and actor who is best known for playing Jeff Greene on the HBO television series “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and Murray Goldberg on the series “The Goldbergs”. Garlin found a passion for comedy after seeing Jimmy Durante perform. Later in life, Garlin started performing stand-up comedy while studying at the University of Miami. He went... read full bio
Jeff George is a former American professional football quarterback who has played in the NFL. George was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and he began his career playing football in high school where he earned the Dial Award, was a USA Today High School All-American and was the first Gatorade National Player of the Year. From there, George went on to... read full bio
Jeff Gordon is a professional NASCAR driver and announcer for Fox NASCAR. He is a four-time NASCAR Winston Cup (now Sprint Cup) Series champion, three-time Daytona 500 winner, and driver of the #24 Drive For Hunger/DuPont/Pepsi Chevrolet Impala. In 2009, Gordon became the first driver to reach $100 Million in career winnings for the Cup series. He has won a... read full bio
Jeff Hatch is a former American football player who was an offensive tackle in the NFL. During his time as a professional football player, Hatch played with the New York Giants, St. Louis Rams, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. During his time playing football, Hatch suffered a back injury and was put on injured reserve. He soon got addicted to... read full bio
Jeff Hobson is a comic magician who has performed all over the world. Since his start, he has appeared on series such as “Masters of Illusion”, “World’s Greatest Magic”, “The Illusionists”, and many more. He’s also toured for seven years with The Illusionists. Hobson’s clients include numerous Fortune 500 companies and he is known for breaking the ice and immersing... read full bio
Jeff Hoffman is a thriving entrepreneur, seasoned CEO, and international motivational speaker. He has founded numerous startups, served as CEO of both public and private organizations, and has been a senior executive in various capacities. Jeff has worked with leading companies like Priceline.com, uBid.com, CTI, ColorJar, and many others. An in-demand keynote presenter, he has spoken in more than fifty... read full bio
Jeff Immelt is an American business executive who has worked as a venture partner at New Enterprise Associates. He has recently retired as chairman of the board of the U.S.-based conglomerate General Electric. He had been selected as CEO by their board of directors to replace Jack Welch and prior to being CEO, Immelt had headed up GE’s Medical Systems... read full bio
Jeff Johnson is an award-winning journalist and communications specialist who is currently the Managing Principal for JIJ Communications. Through his work with JIJ Communications, Johnson consultants clients with strategic insight in the private, public, and entertainment sectors. He has worked with companies and organizations such as Google, Victoria’s Secret, and the City of Cleveland. Johnson studied at the University of... read full bio
Many smooth jazz fans were taken by surprise in early 1999, when Jeff Kashiwa left the Rippingtons after ten years to devote more time to develop his career as a solo artist, but in truth, the popular saxophonist has always had his eye on striking out on his own. Before joining the Ripps in 1989, he led various ensembles at... 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 Leitner is a social innovation pioneer and high-stakes strategist who is architect of the Unwritten Rules. He is founder of Insight Labs, a fellow at New America, an inaugural innovator in Residence at the University of Southern California, and author of ‘See Think Solve: A Simple Way to Tackle Tough Problems’. He has also been co-founder of the UX... read full bio
With a unique instrumental sound bringing together elements of funk, R&B, rock and electric jazz, legendary keyboardist Jeff Lorber helped pioneer the music genre now formatted under such names as NAC and smooth jazz. With Kickin It, his debut recording for Samson Records and his first studio album in two years, Lorber teams with top-producer and fellow Philadelphia native,... 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 Martin is a Canadian musician, singer-songwriter, and producer who is best known for fronting the Canadian rock band, The Tea Party. Apart from his work with The Tea Party, Martin has also pursued his own solo career when The Tea Party was on hiatus. Martin was born in Windsor, Ontario, and he began playing guitar at a young age... read full bio
The Los Angeles Angels, Toronto Blue Jays, Miami Marlins, Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers and Atlanta Braves have all used catcher Jeff Mathis during his career. After making his major league debut in 2005, Jeff went on to amass more than 275 RBIs and exceed the 500-hit plateau. Throughout his stint in the MLB, Jeff was one of the top catchers and... read full bio
Jeff Mays is a real estate speaker and broker owner who owns a Virginia based firm. Mays has been in the industry for nearly 30 years and has coached, trained and recruited numerous successful agents. Mays has also taught high energy sales meetings and has earned numerous awards as a top producer. Mays has been featured on the HGTV television... read full bio
Jeff Monken is an American football coach who is currently the head football coach of the United States Military Academy. Monken was born in Peoria, Illinois, and he began his career playing football himself as a wide receiver in college while studying at Millikin University. After earning his degree, Monken changed his sights to coaching instead of playing, and began... read full bio
Jeff O’Neill is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played right wing in the NHL. He started his career playing in the Ontario Minor Hockey Association before playing with the Thornhill Thunderbirds in the OHA. O’Neill then started playing for the Guelph Storm in the OHL and became Rookie of the Year that year. He was then drafted... read full bio
American director Jeff Orlowski-Yang is well-known for his powerful documentaries that highlight important societal and environmental challenges. He has had a huge impact on the documentary cinema industry with his thought-provoking storytelling and adept directing. Orlowski-Yang, who was born and raised in Staten Island, New York, became passionate about filmmaking at a young age. As the head editor of the student... read full bio
Jeff Pierre is an up-and-coming actor who has recently gained attention playing Trey Barnett in the television series “Walker.” Pierre was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and he has previously earned his degree in criminal justice from Northeastern University in Boston. Pierre later set his mind to acting, and went on to make his acting debut in the short film “Eyes... read full bio
A rare breed of speaker who can educate and enthrall audiences of all stripes, Jeff Rohrs is a pied piper of marketing sensibility. He presently manages all worldwide brand, enterprise and partner marketing initiatives as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Yext. In his debut book, Audience: Marketing In The Age Of Subscribers, Fans & Followers, he examines how proprietary audience building... read full bio
Jeff Rubin has been the top-ranked economist in Canadian financial markets for more than a decade. Rubin recently stepped down as Chief Economist at CIBC World Markets to devote his time exclusively to speaking and writing on economic issues. He is the author of the path-breaking book, Why Your World Is About To Get A Whole Lot Smaller, as well... read full bio
Jeff Sampson is an accomplished entrepreneur and business leader who is best known as the CEO and Founder of Everscore, Inc. With over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, Sampson has established himself as a visionary leader who is passionate about leveraging technology to create innovative solutions that drive business success. Sampson's journey as an entrepreneur began in the... read full bio
Jeff Sanders is a retired professional NBA star who was chosen in the first round of draft picks by the Chicago Bulls. He has played for the Chicago Bulls, the Charlotte Hornets, and the Atlanta Hawks. He scored 112 points in 55 total career games. On two separate occasions he has been selected as the TAAC Play of the Year.... read full bio
Jeff Shaw is a stand-up comedian who performs at clubs, cruise ships and for corporate events. Shaw has been performing for over 30 years and has held a residency in Las Vegas. He has recently performed a half-hour special for the Dry Bar Comedy network and has started performing on Norwegian Cruise Lines. Some television series that he’s appeared on... read full bio
Jeff Sparr is an artist, teacher, and mental-health advocate who is the co-founder of PeaceLove. Sparr began PeaceLove as a means to support mental illness after battling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder most of his life. Sparr began painting to help cope with his OCD and found it a creative outlet that helped him with his symptoms and helped him feel... read full bio
Jeff Van Gundy is an American TV analyst who has also been the basketball coach of both the New York Knicks and the Houston Rockets in the NBA. Van Gundy began his basketball coaching career at McQuaid Jesuit High School in Rochester, New York. The following year he became a graduate assistant under Rick Pitino at Providence College, helping the... read full bio
Jeff VanderMeer, a renowned American author, editor, and literary critic, was born on July 7, 1968. VanderMeer is well known for his contributions to the New Weird literary subgenre, but his critically acclaimed Southern Reach Trilogy catapulted him into the public eye. Annihilation, the first novel in the series, won the Shirley Jackson and Nebula Awards and was well-received by... read full bio
Jeff Wright is an up-and-coming comedian from Orlando, Florida who rose to fame through social media during the quarantine. Wright began posting comedy videos through the social media application, TikTok during the quarantine as he was bored. One of his most popular videos included Wright acting out an alien encounter. He was also known for making fun of social media... read full bio
Jeff ""Skunk"" Baxter is an American guitarist who is known for his work with rock bands such as Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers. He began his career when he met Jimi Hendrix, who was at the start his career as well, and was briefly part of Jimmy James and the Blues Flames, which Jimi Hendrix led. Baxter first reached... 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
Founded by Rock Hall Of Fame Inductee, Paul Kantner (who also founded Jefferson Airplane) and David Freiberg (who also founded Quicksilver Messenger Service), Jefferson Starship recently celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Jefferson Airplane, and performing one of rock music's greatest legacies and halcyon repertoires. Television specials on PBS and HDNet have only furthered the legendary band's following. As genuine American... read full bio
Jefferson White is an actor and producer who is best known for playing Philip Jessup in the television series “How to Get Away with Murder,” Cole in the television series “Manhattan,” Joshua Masterson in the series “House of Cards,” Parker in the series “Blindspot,” and Jimmy Hurdstrom in the series “Yellowstone.” White began his career as an actor after making... read full bio
Jeffrey A. Wright is an educator who has previously been awarded twice as Teacher of the Year in USA and has been nicknamed the “Molecule Man.” Wright is also a keynote speaker who talks on topics which include education, spirituality, inspiration, self-motivation, leadership, and team building and he also gives presentations that teach strategies and research and touch the audience... read full bio
Jeffrey East was born and raised in Lockhart, Texas. Growing up in a musical family, East was able to craft his unique sound during his childhood. Upon pursuing songwriting later in life, East caught the attention of Grammy award winning songwriter Harley Allen, who signed East’s first publishing deal. East’s passion for songwriting landed him gigs with artists like Dierks... read full bio
Jeffrey Engel is a well-known professor and historian who has made numerous valuable contributions to the study of American politics and diplomacy. He has established himself as a major expert on presidential leadership and the nuances of historical events that have molded the country as the Founding Director of the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University. Jeffrey Engel has... read full bio
Jeffrey Lu is an entrepreneur who invests in Internet, software and services companies. Currently, Jeff is the Vice President at Battery Ventures, which invests in tech companies worldwide. Previously, he was the CEO and co-founder of Daily Aisle, an Opentable-like service for wedding venues. The company was funded by prestigious seed investors in Silicon Valley. Before that, Jeff led Brokers... 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 Martin used to seek out isolation whenever he could as a child. While he is a really happy person, he has always behaved in this way and has never understood the whole concept of smiling in images. He eventually made it to a teaching degree after first obtaining a writing degree. He wrote almost every day, not just songs... read full bio
Jeffrey Nordling is an American actor who is best known for playing Nick Bolen in series “Desperate Housewives”, Larry in series “24”, and Jake Manning in series “Once and Again”. Nordling studied at Wheaton College and graduated with a degree in art. He went on to earn his Master of Fine Arts from the Meadows School of the Arts at... read full bio
Jehlad Hickson is a talented musician, songwriter, and singer who has made a name for himself in the music industry. Born and raised in the United States, Hickson was drawn to music at a young age and began playing the piano and singing when he was just five years old. As he grew older, his passion for music only intensified,... read full bio
Jekalyn Carr is a Grammy-nominated gospel singer, who has released four albums since the start of her career at the young age of fourteen. Greater Is Coming emerged on the Billboard 200 chart of most popular songs in the country, Gospel Albums chart at No. 3, and Independent Albums chart. The title song emerged among the top ten on Billboard’s... read full bio
Jelani Aryeh is an up-and-coming alternative RnB singer-songwriter from San Diego, California, who rose to fame releasing music through social media outlets which included SoundCloud and YouTube. Aryeh first began releasing rap music as everyone around him was doing so and after a while, got tired of it and began focusing on singing and began playing the keyboard as well.... read full bio
John Benitez, better known as Jellybean, is an American musician, guitarist, drummer, songwriter, DJ, producer and remixer from South Bronx, New York. Benitez rose to fame producing and remixing popular songs from various artists which included Madonna, Michael Jackson, the Pointer Sisters and Whitney Houston. After graduating from high school, Benitez moved to Manhattan where he found his love for... read full bio
Jemar Tisby is a public historian who has the ability to investigate racial justice solutions and cultural debates that inspire people to take action. He is dynamic, significant and insightful. Tisby uses history to make points that are relevant to the present. His approach offers listeners in-depth analyses, unwavering moral clarity and unmistakable directions. Tisby is The Witness, Inc.'s founder. He is the... read full bio
Jen Agg is a trailblazing personality in the culinary industry who is renowned for seeing emerging food trends long before they became widely accepted. She has been praised and criticized for her relentless work ethic, business savvy, and unrepentant stand against sexism in the food sector as a tastemaker. Agg gained notoriety in 2015 by planning the wildly popular and immediately... read full bio
Jen Coken is an internationally renowned comedian, coach, speaker and Imposter Syndrome specialist who has received recognition from ABC, MSNBC and TEDx. In the past 30 years, Jen has mentored close to 10,000 executives in both the public and commercial sectors. She imagines a society in which everyone is comfortable with themselves and where each person is valued for their own contributions.... 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
Jen Groover is an American businesswoman, author, and speaker who rose to prominence in her field after co-hosting shows on QVC. The Butler Bag, which Jen invented and is known as the first compartmentalized handbag in the world, marked the beginning of her popularity. The product became a multi-million dollar brand, evolved into a complete lifestyle brand, and is now... read full bio
Jen Hale is a recognized journalist, sportscaster and businesswoman who has received numerous Associated Press, Edward R. Murrow and Emmy Awards for her sports and news reporting. Hale is a reporter for the FOX NFL season, where she is currently in her eleventh season. She also frequently contributes to Fox & Friends Weekend, FOX Sports and fills in as host of Skip and... read full bio
Jen Hatmaker, a community developer, award-winning podcaster, and New York Times bestselling author, encourages people to live authentically for themselves because she thinks it will transform the world. The New York Times bestsellers For the Love, Of Mess and Moxie, and Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire are among Jen's fourteen books. Feed These People: Slam Dunk Recipes for Your... read full bio
Former Canadian rugby player Jen Kish rose to fame as a household figure in the country. Kish spent 13 years competing for Canada and she was the captain of the women's sevens team in Rio when they earned bronze in the first-ever rugby sevens Olympic competition. Kish was a finalist for the IRB Women's Player of the Year award and led... read full bio
Jen Razavi (Jen Pop), who was born and reared in Southern California, is most recognized for being the guitarist and singer of the pop-punk group The Bombpops. Along with releasing multiple albums, including the highly regarded Death in Venice Beach, Jen has toured widely with her band. For her first solo album, Jen Razavi collaborated with well-known producer Will Yip... read full bio
Jenaux is an electronic music artist who puts a twist on the genre with his funky beats. He debuted with the independent record, Get It On, which hit Spotifys US and Global Viral Top 50 charts. Since, he has produced remixes for artists like the Chainsmokers, Rudimental, Lemaitre, Grizfolk, and Cher Lloyd. Performing live, Jenaux has received acclaim for his... read full bio
Jencarlos Canela is an American singer-songwriter and actor from Miami, Florida. He is the older brother of Jason Canela who is also an actor. While growing up, Canela knew he wanted to pursue a musical career and wanted to be the first Cuban Disney Singer. He began his musical career at only 12 years old as the lead singer of... read full bio
Jenee Fleenor, the CMA Musician of the Year, is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and composer who has won several awards. Her fiddle playing is her main source of fame. Originally from Springdale, Arkansas, Jenee is presently shattering stereotypes in Nashville as the first female CMA Musician of the Year nominee in history. (Jenee also won the ACM's Specialty Instruments Player of... read full bio
Jenn Grant is a Canadian folk pop singer-songwriter from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, who is currently based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Grant began her career as a teenager but ended up stopped for some time due to stress and anxiety of performing on stage. She later came back to music and began performing with The Heavy Blinkers before releasing... read full bio
New York Times best-selling author Jenna Blum has been writing professionally since 1986, when her short story The Legacy of Frank Finklestein won First Prize in Seventeen Magazines national fiction contest. Jennas debut novel, Those Who Save Us, was in 2004 and jumped onto The Boston Globe and The New York Times best-seller lists. A World War II mother-daughter story... read full bio
Jenna Bush Hager is an American author, news personality, and journalist who has been the co-host, contributor and correspondent of “Today with Hoda & Jenna”. Jenna is the daughter of the 43rd U.S. President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush. Jenna originally didn’t want her father to run for President but ended up being involved in his... read full bio
Jenna Dewan is an American actress and dancer who is best known for playing Nora Clark in the film “Step Up”. Dewan started her entertainment career as a backup dancer for Janet Jackson which later led her to dance alongside artists such as Missy Elliott, Mandy Moore, Toni Braxton, Celine Dion, Ricky Martin, Ciara, Christina Aguilera and Pink. This led... read full bio
Jenna Elfman is an actress who works with both television and film. She is most famous for her role as Dharma on the popular sitcom Dharma & Greg. She also is well known for her role of Anna Riley in the film Keeping The Faith. Elfman is a classically trained dancer who started her professional career in the music video... read full bio
Jenna Lieber is an accomplished Client Services Director with extensive experience in TurnKey Product Management. With a career spanning over 15 years, Jenna has established herself as a leader in the field, consistently delivering exceptional results for her clients. Jenna began her career in product management, working for some of the biggest names in the industry. Her expertise in this area... read full bio
Jenna Lyons, the president and executive creative director of J. Crew, is widely acknowledged as the driving creative behind the American retail chain's incredible transformation from a struggling catalogue business to one of the most sought-after fashion companies in the country. Lyons managed the brand's successful image revamp in its stores, marketing campaigns, and garment designs after being appointed creative... read full bio
Jenna Ortega is an American actress who rose to fame playing Annie on the film “Insidious: Chapter 2,” and gained even more fame playing Ellie Alves on the Netflix original series, “You.” Ortega was born in Coachella Valley, California, and she found her love for acting at only six years old. By the time she was only eight years old,... 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
Jennifer Beals is an American actress and former model who is best known for playing Alex Owens in the film “Flashdance,” which earned her a Golden Globe nomination, and she is also known for playing Bette Porter in the television series “The L Word.” Beals was born in Chicago, Illinois, and she began acting in theatre productions in high school... read full bio
One of Canada's top athletes, Jennifer Botterill, is a renowned hockey television analyst. Botterill has been a part of the Canadian Women's Hockey Team for 14 years and has won three Olympic gold medals and one Olympic silver. She contributed significantly to the Vancouver team's success by helping to score the gold-medal goal. Botterill has won the World Championship events five... read full bio
Jennifer Esposito is an American actress, author, baker, health advocate, and businesswoman. She is best known for playing Stacey in series “Spin City”, Andrea in series “Samantha Who”, Jackie in series “Blue Bloods”, and Alex Quinn in series “NCIS”. She made her television debut in the series “Law & Order”. Since then, her television credits have gone on to include,... read full bio
