Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton
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Tilda Swinton’s father is a retired major general in the British Army who served in World War Two and was knighted for his service. Her family is also one of only three in England which can trace their land ownership back to before the Norman Conquest in 1066. With such a pedigree, it’s no wonder that Swinton is well-known for her poise and charisma, playing roles from the White Witch in “Chronicles of Narnia” to the Ancient One in “Doctor Strange.”

Jim Morrison

Jim Morrison
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Frontman of the Doors, Jim Morrison was the son of a retired Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy. His father commanded the US forces involved in the Gulf of Tonkin incident, which precipitated the Vietnam War. Jim was raised all over the country, first in San Diego before making it through third grade in Virginia, then going to school in Texas and New Mexico before finally finishing up sixth grade in California again. By high school graduation, he was back in Virginia. Eventually, Morrison attended UCLA, where he would write many of his lyrics.


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Shaquille O’Neal

Shaquille O’Neal
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Shaq was raised by his mother and stepfather, a career sergeant in the Army. While they primarily lived in Newark, New Jersey, his stepfather’s career took them to Germany for a time before Shaq attended high school in Texas. While there, O’Neal’s basketball team went 68-1 in two years, and he set a record for rebounds that still stands today. Shaq went on to play for LSU before being drafted by the Orlando Magic as the first overall pick.

Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore
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Daughter of a U.S. Army Paratrooper and born at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, actress Julianne Moore from “Boogie Nights” is a total military brat. She attended nine different schools as her father was relocated, and she eventually graduated from high school in Germany. At her parents’ urging, she went to college rather than immediately pursuing her already burgeoning theater career and graduated from Boston University with a BFA in Theater. From there, she went on to star in many plays and films.

Patton Oswalt

Patton Oswalt
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Funnyman Patton Oswalt, named after General George S. Patton, is the son of a Marine Corps officer. He began performing stand-up while in college at William & Mary (where he majored in English), which led to a comedy special for HBO and roles in many films and TV shows. In addition to numerous guest appearances, he had recurring roles on “King of Queens” and “Justified” and voiced Remy in the Pixar film “Ratatouille.”

Sir Elton John

Sir Elton John
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This singer, writer, composer, and so much more is the son of a Flight Lieutenant who served in the Royal Air Force. He began playing the piano at the age of three and won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music at eleven. He would go on to be one of the most prolific artists of the 20th century, playing not only solo but also with the Beatles and countless other stars.

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