One of NASA's human 'computers,' Katherine Johnson performed the complex calculations that enabled humans to successfully achieve space flight. Her story is depicted in the 2016 movie 'Hidden Figures.'
Who Was Katherine Johnson?Katherine Johnson made the most of limited educational opportunities for African Americans, graduating from college at age 18. She began working in aeronautics as a "computer" in 1952, and after the formation of NASA, she performed the calculations that sent astronauts into orbit in the early 1960s and to the moon in 1969. Read More...
American reality personality who starred in the Bravo series The Real Housewives of Atlanta and her own spin-off, Don't Be Tardy. In 2015, she competed on Dancing with the Stars.
Before Fame She earned a nursing degree from the University of Connecticut in 1996.
Trivia She released a single in 2009, "Don't be Tardy for the Party," which peaked #3 on the iTunes Dance Chart.
Family Life She married her second husband, Kroy Biermann, in 2011. Read More...
Best known for his role as Jordan on the Nickelodeon series Just Jordan as well as the Vital Information sketch on All That.
Before Fame He won the BET talent search Comin' to the Stage.
Trivia He hosted the sketch comedy DVD Almost Grown in 2008.
Family Life He was born James Charles Lewis and is the oldest of four children.
Associated With He was featured in the music video for Yo (Excuse Me Miss) by Chris Brown. Read More...
