This list depicts the most well-known faces, each of which may be recognized by people all around the world. TV and the Internet have made individuals popular in the modern-day, with millions of people able to watch news and programs at home or anywhere. The faces of the Middle and Ancient Ages are not included in the list. People on the list are ranked based on their overall popularity around the globe.
Asia has more people than any other area on the planet, accounting for more than half of the world’s population. Famous people come from the fields of entertainment, business, science, and television hosts. Politicians are not included in the list since they are popular in their own country when they are in power.
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Albert EinsteinHe is a theoretical physicist who was born in the German Empire in 1879 and received the Nobel Prize in 1921. Einstein is regarded as one of the World's Greatest and Most Famous Scientists. |  |
Stephen IrwinStephen is an Australian wildlife expert and the presenter of a Wildlife Documentary that aired on Animal Planet. Most people across the world recognize his face, also known as the 'Crocodile Hunter.' |  |
Bruce LeeBruce Lee was a Chinese American actor and martial arts expert who was born in Hong Kong on September 27, 1940, and is often regarded as the most famous martial artist of all time. |  |
Michael JacksonHe is the King of Pop, an American entertainer (dancer and singer). Born on August 29, 1958, and passed away on June 25, 2009, in California. Michael Jackson is the most famous and greatest pop star in history. |  |
Bill GatesBill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, is one of the wealthiest people in the world, with a net worth of more than $61 billion. He was born on October 28, 1955, in Washington, D.C. |  |
Jackie ChanHe is a Chinese stuntman, actor, and martial artist who has featured in over 150 films and is well-known in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. He was born on April 7, 1954, in Hong Kong. |  |
Stephen HawkingStephen Hawking is a British theoretical physicist whose scientific contributions to physics are well known across the world. He was born on January 1, 1942, in England, United Kingdom. |  |
Charlie ChaplinChaplin was an English comedic actor and composer who appeared in several silent films during the silent cinema period, making his performance famous all over the world. He was born on April 16, 1889, in England, and died on December 25, 1977, in Switzerland. |  |
Bear GryllsHe is an English adventurer and military figure who came to fame after appearing in the Discovery Channel documentary 'Man Vs Wild' a survival episodes. The world has never seen anybody like Bear Grylls, whose survival skills and documentaries are extensively broadcasted on Earth. |  |
