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The 3599th most popular and the 1714th most famous all-time person

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  1. 83%

    Robin WilliamsRobin Williams

    Actor

    The most popular and the 12th most famous all-time person

  2. 81%

    Denzel WashingtonDenzel Washington

    Actor

    The most popular and the 10th most famous contemporary actor

  3. 80%

    Betty WhiteBetty White

    Actor

    The 2nd most popular and the 28th most famous contemporary actor

  4. 80%

    Morgan FreemanMorgan Freeman

    Actor

    The 3rd most popular and the 3rd most famous contemporary actor

  5. 79%

    Dr. SeussDr. Seuss

    Writer

    The 5th most popular and the 55th most famous all-time person

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  7. 79%

    Tom HanksTom Hanks

    Actor

    The 4th most popular and the 7th most famous contemporary actor

  8. 78%

    Harrison FordHarrison Ford

    Actor

    The 5th most popular and the 34th most famous contemporary actor

  9. 78%

    Lucille BallLucille Ball

    Actor

    The 8th most popular and the 129th most famous all-time person

  10. 77%

    Leonardo da VinciLeonardo da Vinci

    Artist

    The most popular and the most famous artist

  11. 77%

    Sandra BullockSandra Bullock

    Actor

    The most popular and the 2nd most famous contemporary actress