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03Jan

Constance Marie look alike Siggy Flicker

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On the left is actress Constance Marie while on the right is Siggy Flicker a Relationship Expert and match maker.

Constance Marie was born Constance Marie Lopez on September 9, 1965 in East Los Angeles, California, USA. She is an American actress, known professionally as Constance Marie. She is known for her role as Angie Lopez on George Lopez (2002–07) and her role as Marcela Quintanilla (mother of Selena) in the 1997 film Selena. She currently portrays Regina Vasquez on the ABC Family drama Switched at Birth playing the birth mother of one of the girls and legal mother of the other. At the age of 19, Marie appeared as a dancer in the musical Cosmopolis by composer Ryuichi Sakamoto in Japan. When she returned to Los Angeles she was spotted in a club by a dance choreographer for David Bowie and she was hired for the Glass Spider Tour in 1987. Constance Marie‘s acting career also began when she was in her teens. She landed a spot in the movie Salsa. Other credits include Early Edition, Dirty Dancing, Selena, Spin City, The Underworld, and Ally McBeal. Constance Marie was chosen for the role of Angie Lopez on the TV comedy series George Lopez. She then took on the part of Yolanda in the 2001 film Tortilla Soup. She also appeared in the series American Family. In October 2007, she launched her own clothing line, “The Constance Marie Collection” The same year, she appeared in an ad for PETA, encouraging people to spay and neuter their pets.

Siggy Flicker was born Sigalit Paldiel on June 1st 1967 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States. Her mother named her Sigalit after the Hebrew word for “violet.” She attended Monmouth University and supported herself as a waitress at TGI Friday’s. Siggy earned a BA in Communications. She is a relationship expert, matchmaker, television personality and author of Write Your Own Fairy Tale: The New Rules for Dating, Relationships, and Finding Love On Your Terms. She starred in the VH1 reality television series Why Am I Still Single?! and has appeared as a guest on several talk shows. Siggy Flicker a woman who created a life doing what she loves to do, surrounded by the people that she loves to be around. Siggy was once the friend who others turned to for relationship advice and her impeccable matchmaking skills. Her advice, a potent brew of common sense, compassion, and just plain bull in china shop bluntness, always hit the mark. She turned her natural talents and true passion into a career. Siggy joined Model Quality Introductions and quickly rose to Vice-President of the matchmaking division. With years of experience under her Ralph Lauren belt, combined with her vivacious, larger-than-life personality, Siggy Flicker was soon drawn to a much larger crowd; she has been able to bring her gifts as a relationship expert to a wider audience through television, radio and print. Siggy’s professional opinion has been sought out by a variety of TV programs, such as The Today Show, Good Morning America, Dr. Phil, The Wendy Williams Show, Access Hollywood, NBC Morning News, Fox & Friends, and many others. She has appeared as a relationship authority on numerous syndicated radio shows throughout the country, and provided commentary on celebrity relationships for publications such as US Weekly, In Touch Weekly and The Huffington Post. She also contributed to Marie Claire magazine with her advice column, “Single with Siggy.” Most recently, Siggy Flicker has added Author to her already impressive resume. Her first book, Write Your Own Fairytale: The New Rules of Dating and Relationships, and Finding Love on Your Terms (Penguin Random House), is set to hit bookshelves September 29, 2015. What makes Siggy unique to the matchmaking game, is that she truly practices what she preaches; Siggy wrote her own fairytale as well. Siggy Flicker’s own love story is just as unique as her methods. Siggy met and married Mark Flicker, and after eight years of marriage and 2 children, Siggy and Mark chose to get divorced without acrimony and recriminations. It was the first “Divorce Done Right.” There were no lawyers, no bitter arguments and no traumatized children. Siggy managed to remain friends with her ex-husband and his family and when Siggy married again, to Michael Campanella, her ex-husband, Mark stood up as Michael’s best man. Page Six described the modern family’s unique situation as being “extremely grown-up.” Now, clients and friends were asking for Siggy’s help in not only finding love, but also how to end a marriage without collateral damage to children, family, and their own peace of mind. Today, Siggy Flicker lives in New Jersey with her husband Michael, her daughter and son, and Michael’s two children – one happy blended family. Her ex-husband Mark lives in New York and is a frequent visitor, along with his fiancée and their new baby boy, Liam. Siggy is currently developing new television projects, and continues to do what she enjoys doing the most: consulting with clients & changing lives for the better.

Constance Marie look alike Siggy Flicker. They are celebrity look alikes.

03Jan

Draymond Green NBA twin look alike Brandon Bass

On the left is NBA Champion Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors while on the right is Brandon Bass another fellow NBA player.

Draymond Green was born Draymond Jamal Green on March 4, 1990 in Saginaw, Michigan, United States. He is a Power Forward and an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Draymond Green grew up in Saginaw, Michigan, and played college basketball for Michigan State where he helped the Spartans earn two Final Four appearances and a Big Ten Tournament championship in 2012. Throughout his four-year college career, he earned conference and national honors, including Big Ten Conference Sixth Man of the Year as a sophomore, and consensus All-American and NABC National Player of the Year honors as a senior. He went on to be drafted 35th overall in the 2012 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors, and later played a key role on the Warriors’ 2015 championship team. Draymond Green is known for his defense and his all around ability on the court. In 2015 he was a nomination for the 2015 Defensive Player of the year award finishing 2nd behind the Spurs’ Kawhi Leonard for the award. Draymond Green has played a critical role in the Golden State Warriors team success as he plays on both ends of the floor. Draymond Green sometimes spelled Draymond Greene can be seen in the
Beats by Dre commercial. He can also be seen in the 2015 Nike ‘Snow Day’ commercial.

Brandon Bass is a Power Forward in the NBA born Brandon Sam Bass on April 30, 1985 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana he was nickname the “The Animal” in the NBA for his aggressive style of playing. Brandon Bass standing at 6″8″ tall and 250 lbs has been with several teams since embarking on his NBA career. He was drafted by New Orleans Hornets, 2nd round (3rd pick, 33rd overall), 2005 NBA Draft. He also spent sometime in the NBA D-League. in 2015-2016 he presently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Draymond Green NBA twin look alike Brandon Bass. These two can easily be confused but to tell the difference you need to watch more NBA basketball.

03Jan

OG Maco look like Tyler James Williams

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OG Maco, formerly known as Maco Mattox, is an American rapper. Sometimes known as OG Mako or OG Makko. He is known for his 2014 single ‘U Guessed It’ which peaked at number 90 on the Hot 100. He is signed to Quality Control, which is managed by Coach K, the former manager of both Gucci Mane and Young Jeezy. He was also chosen as part of the XXL Magazine 2015 Freshman Class. Some of his song with extended plays include: Live Life 2 (2014); OG Maco (2014); Breathe (2014); Yep (2015) with Rome Fortune; I Made This Shit Before “U Guessed It” (2015); OGZAY (2015) with Zaytoven; TAX FREE (2015); OGG EVERLASTING (2015) with OGG; 10 Moons 2 (2015) as Maco Mattox; OG Danco (TBA) with Curtis Williams of Two-9.

Tyler James Williams was born October 9, 1992. He is an American actor better known for his portrayal as Chris Rock in the TV sitcom “Everybody Hates Chris”. Tyler James Williams was the songwriter Cyrus DeBarge in the Disney Channel movie Let It Shine. He also had a supporting role as Noah on AMC’s The Walking Dead. Tyler James Williams was born in Westchester County, New York and was raised in Yonkers, New York . He has two younger brothers; Tyrel Jackson Williams (b. 1997) and Tylen Jacob Williams (b. 2001). His younger brothers are both actors, with Tyrel starring on the Disney XD series, Lab Rats and Tylen starring on Instant Mom as James. Tyler James Williams had also appeared on Lab Rats, portraying his brother’s character’s future self. In 2012, Tyler James Williams got the role of Owen in the series Go On. Tyler James Williams was also featured on nine songs on the film’s soundtrack, showing off his rapping skills. The movie premiered on June 15, 2012, and his songs “Don’t Run Away”, “Me and You”, “Guardian Angel”, “Let It Shine”, and “Moment of Truth” all received airplay on Radio Disney. The videos were also played frequently on the Disney Channel. Tyler James Williams also stars in the Disney XD series, Lab Rats as a future version of the character his little brother Tyrel Jackson Williams played. In 2014 Williams starred in Justin Simien’s 2014 independent film Dear White People. Tyler James Williams other skills include being rapper, martial artist and musician.

OG Maco look like Tyler James Williams. They can easily be confused with each other. We will see if the continue to share a resemblance as the get older and some of their features might change.

03Jan

Actress Simone Shepherd look like singer Brandy Norwood

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On the left is singer Brandy Norwood while on the right is actress Simone Shepherd.

Simone Shepherd is an actress and director, known for 30 Days 2 Life (2015), Tracks (2011) and The Truth Lies (2013). She became famous as an actress on BET`s Hell Date. Simone Shepherd was a cameo in Big Sean music video “I Don’t F*** With You” a song featuring E-40 the song was a Naya Rivera Diss Song. Simone Shepherd a writer/actress is one of the hottest rising stars in the world of comedy. She is a Pittsburgh native is well-known for her astonishing success with creating sketch comedy on the social media app Vine, a 6-second video app launched by Twitter. She built a following of more than 2 Million fans and developed digital content campaigns for major brands such as Trident, Wendy’s and GroupMe which she did in only a few months. Simone Shepherd is currently developing various comedic projects with Marlon Wayans and his brand new network What The Funny. She also has a project in development with Tyra Banks and was recently invited to audition for Saturday Night Live. Simone Shepherd has written, directed and starred in original content featured on the YouTube channels PrettyFunnyFish and All Def Digital by Russell Simmons. She aspires to follow in the footsteps of some of Hollywood’s greatest female entertainers, such as Tina Fey and Whoopi Goldberg. Simone Shepherd completed her education at North Carolina Central University, where she graduated with a B.A. in Theater. Simone Shepherd and King Keraun have a 30 Days To Life’ Web Series where the spoof and do parodies of different movies.

Brandy Norwood was born Brandy Rayana Norwood on February 11, 1979 in McComb, Mississippi. She is better known as Brandy or Brandie an American recording R&B singer and actress. Brandy Norwood is the older sister of R&B singer Ray J. The R&B singer Brandy rose to fame as a 15-year-old with her No. 1 hit, “I Wanna Be Down.” Brandy Norwood born into a musical family in McComb, Mississippi and raised in Carson, California, she enrolled in performing arts schools as a child and performed as a backing vocalist for teen groups. From 1993 to 1994, Norwood appeared in a supporting role on the short-lived ABC sitcom Thea and signed with Atlantic Records. The following year, she released her self-titled debut album. Brandy starred in the UPN sitcom Moesha as the title character, which lasted six seasons and resulted in numerous other roles. She resumed her music career in 1998 with the widely successful duet with fellow R&B contemporary Monica, “The Boy Is Mine”, and her second album, Never Say Never; it sold 16 million copies, featured two number one singles, and earned Brandy her first Grammy Award. In 2002, Brandy Norwood starred in the reality series Brandy: Special Delivery. Her third and fourth albums, Full Moon (2002) and Afrodisiac (2004), were released to critical success; however, they were not as commercially successful as her previous two albums in the 1990s. She served as a judge on the first season of America’s Got Talent before being involved in a widely-publicized car accident in 2006. In 2010, she returned to television as a contestant on the eleventh season of Dancing with the Stars and starred in the reality series Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business and the BET series The Game. She released her sixth album Two Eleven in 2012 to critical praise and in April 2015, Brandy Norwood made her Broadway debut in the musical Chicago. She is also set to star in her new sitcom Zoe Ever After which will premiere on the BET network in January 2016.

R&B singer Brandy Norwood and actress Simone Shepherd look like. They both have a perky personality and a broad smile.

03Jan

TBN Paul Crouch look alike Fred Goldman

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Fred Goldman is the father of Ronald Goldman a.k.a Ron Goldman. Ron Goldman was one of the murder victims in the O.J. Simpson Trial who was murdered in 1994 along with Nicole Simpson. Fred Goldman his father was born on December 6, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Paul Crouch lived from March 30, 1934 – November 30, 2013 he was born Paul Franklin Crouch in Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States. Paul Crouch was an American television evangelist. He and his wife Jan founded the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) in 1973. Paul Crouch left KHOF in 1973 and with his wife, Jan, founded the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN). In 1974, TBN purchased its first TV station, KLXA-TV (now KTBN-TV). Since then, TBN has grown to become the United States’ largest Christian television network, and the third largest group owner of broadcast TV stations in the U.S., with CBS, FOX, and NBC holding fourth, fifth and sixth place, according to TV News Check’s annual listing of the Top 30 Station Groups. Forbes.com indicated that Paul F. Crouch had compensation of $402,244 in the Fiscal Year ending on 12/31/08. Paul Crouch also received three honorary doctorates: a Doctor of Litterarum (D.Litt) on May 29, 1981, from the California Graduate School of Theology, Glendale, California; a Doctor of Divinity on May 29, 1983, from the American Christian Theological Seminary, Anaheim, California; and a Doctor of Laws degree on May 5, 1985, from Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Paul Crouch and Janice Bethany met in 1957 and were married in Missouri. They have two sons, Paul Crouch, Jr. and Matthew Crouch. TBN is viewed globally on 70 satellites and over 18,000 TV and cable affiliates. TBN is also seen on the web globally. TBN is carried on over 287 television stations in the U.S. and on thousands of other cable television and satellite systems around the world in over 75 countries, where their programming is translated into over eleven languages. Paul Crouch was also executive producer for such Christian films as China Cry (1990), The Omega Code (1999), Carman: The Champion (2001), Megiddo: The Omega Code 2 (2001), and Time Changer (2002). In the U.S., TBN’s coverage grew through agreements with national cable operators. TBN is viewed via major cable and satellite companies such as Comcast, Cox, Time Warner, Verizon FIOS, DirecTV, AT&T, Dish Network, and Charter. In addition to TBN, Paul Crouch and his wife developed and oversaw operations for TBN’s affiliated television networks: Smile of a Child – children’s channel,JCTV – youth network,The Church Channel,TBN Enlace USA – Spanish language network,TBNE-Italian, The Healing Channel – Arabic language network, TBN-Russia, TBN Nejat TV – Persian-language channel, and TBN-HD, TBN’s new high definition network. Paul Crouch died at his home in Orange, California, on November 30, 2013, after 10 years with degenerative heart disease. Paul Crouch was the third son of oft-traveling Assemblies of God missionaries, Andrew F. Crouch (January 7, 1889 – June 1, 1941) and wife, the former Sara Swingle (September 26, 1892 – September 29, 1976). Paul Crouch had two older brothers, the Rev. Philip Crouch (1916–2005), and John Mark Crouch (1924–1991). Paul Crouch, whose father, died when he was seven years old, was mainly raised by his mother with the help of his grandparents. He soon became interested in amateur radio and announced he would use such technology to send the Gospel around the world. He graduated from the Central Bible Institute and Seminary in Springfield, Missouri in 1955 with a degree in theology.

TBN Paul Crouch look alike Fred Goldman the father of Ron Goldman. Both Paul Crouch and Fred Goldman have a distinct mustache, both wear glasses and have similar hair and facial features.

03Jan

Shawn Marion look like Giuliana Rancic brother

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On the left is Giuliana Rancic while on the right is Shawn Marion.

Shawn Marion sometimes called Sean Marion or Shaun Marion was born Shawn Dwayne Marion May 7, 1978 in Waukegan, Illinois, USA. He is an American retired professional basketball player who played 16 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Shawn Marion attended high school in Clarksville, Tennessee. Before transferring to the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, he attended the junior college Vincennes University for two years. In 1999, the Phoenix Suns drafted Marion, who was the ninth overall pick and would remain with the Suns until midway through the 2007–08 season. The Suns traded Marion to the Miami Heat, who then traded Marion to the Toronto Raptors for the 2008–09 season. Shawn Marion was traded again and joined the Mavericks in 2009 and was the team’s starting small forward when the Mavericks won the NBA championship in June 2011. He then bounced around the NBA some more until he was was apart of the 2015 Cleveland Cavaliers roster. Shawn Marion was nicknamed “The Matrix” by TNT analyst Kenny Smith during the pre-season of his rookie year, he was widely regarded as one of the most versatile players in the league because of his athleticism and ability to play and defend many positions. He was also known for his unorthodox shooting form.

Giuliana Rancic was born August 17, 1974 in Naples, Italy and immigrated to the United States with her family at age seven. She is an Italian-American television personality. In 2005, Giuliana Rancic was named anchor of E! network’s E! News. On March 13, 2006, she was joined by co-anchor Ryan Seacrest. Giuliana Rancic co-hosts E!’s Fashion Police and often co-hosts red carpet events for award shows, such as the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards. She is the creator and executive producer of MTV’s Celebrity Rap Superstar, which premiered in 2007. She and her husband, Bill Rancic, star in the reality-television show Giuliana and Bill which aired on E!. She appeared in the movie Bring It On: Fight to the Finish in a brief scene. Giuliana Rancic also has hosted the Miss USA and Miss Universe beauty pageants on NBC. Giuliana Rancic won the 2014 Daytime Emmy Award for Fan Favorite.

03Jan

Julius Erving vs Rick Fitts look alikes

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On the left is Julius Erving Dr. J while on the right is actor Rick Fitts.

Julius Erving Dr. J was born Julius Winfield Erving II on February 22, 1950 in Roosevelt, New York. He is 6’7″ tall and is a retired American basketball player. Dr. J helped legitimize the American Basketball Association (ABA) and was the best-known player in that league when it merged with the National Basketball Association (NBA) after the 1975–76 season. Julius Erving won three championships, four Most Valuable Player Awards, and three scoring titles with the ABA’s Virginia Squires and New York Nets (now the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets) and the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers. He is the sixth-highest scorer in ABA/NBA history with 30,026 points (NBA and ABA combined). He was well known for slam dunking from the free throw line in slam dunk contests and was the only player voted Most Valuable Player in both the American Basketball Association and the National Basketball Association. Julius Erving earned his nickname Dr. J, Doctor J, Dr. Jay or Doctor Jay as some people spell it by being a wizard with the ball, performing feats never before seen: midair spins and whirls punctuated by powerful slam dunks. Erving was one of the first players to make extemporaneous individual expression an integral part of the game, setting the style of play that would prevail in the decades to follow. His honors include Elected to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (1993); NBA champion (1983); NBA MVP (1981); All-NBA First Team (1978, ’80, ’81, ’82, ’83); All-NBA Second Team (1977, ’84); 11-time All-Star (1977-87); All-Star MVP (1977, ’83); J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (1983); One of 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996). ABA Honors: ABA champion (1974, ’76); ABA MVP (1974, ’76); co-MVP (1975); All-Star First Team (1973, ’74, ’75, ’76); All-Star Second Team (1972).

Rick Fitts is an American television and film actor. Rick Fitts is best known for his work on General Hospital (1963), Something New (2006) and Platoon Leader (1988). Rick Fitts has had roles in almost a hundred different television shows since his acting debut in 1980, in shows such as Star Trek: The Next Generation, Knight Rider, Simon & Simon, The A-Team, Hill Street Blues, Jake and the Fatman, Diagnosis Murder, Star Trek: Voyager, Get a Life, Seinfeld, NYPD Blue, Reba, Desperate Housewives, Frasier, Commander in Chief, Bones, and Back to You. He is best known to soap opera fans for playing the role of ruthless businessman Martin Jackson in Generations. He has also worked in voiceover, supplying the voice of Mr. Johanssen in the animated series Hey Arnold!

NBA legend Julius Erving and actor Rick Fitts are famous look alikes. These men can easily be mistaken for each other from someone watching television.

03Jan

Actress Cassie Scerbo look like Pop singer Lady Gaga

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On the left is Pop singer Lady Gaga while on the right is actress Cassie Scerbo.

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta better known as Lady Gaga was born March 28, 1986. She is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her self-empowering messages, fashion, and live performances. Lady Gaga participated in the Lower East Side’s avant garde performance art circuit, and being dropped from a contract with Def Jam Recordings, she worked as a songwriter for Sony/ATV Music Publishing. While there recording artist Akon noticed her vocal abilities and helped her to sign a joint deal with Interscope Records and his own KonLive Distribution. Lady Gaga`s debut album The Fame (2008) was a critical and commercial phenomenon which produced global chart-topping singles such as “Just Dance” and “Poker Face”. A follow-up EP, The Fame Monster (2009), was met with a similar reception and released the successful singles “Bad Romance”, “Telephone”, and “Alejandro”. Her second full-length album Born This Way was released in 2011, topping the charts in more than 20 countries, including the United States, where it sold over one million copies in its first week. The album produced number one single “Born This Way”. Her third album Artpop, released in 2013, topped the US charts and included the successful singles “Applause” and “Do What U Want”. In 2014, Lady Gaga released a collaborative jazz album with Tony Bennett titled Cheek to Cheek, which became her third consecutive number one in the United States.

Cassie Scerbo was born on March 30, 1990 in Long Island, New York, USA as Cassandra Lynn Scerbo. She is an actress, known for her roles as Brooke in Bring It On: In It to Win It (2007), as Lauren Tanner in Make It or Break It (2009–12), and as Nova Clarke in Sharknado (2013) and Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! (2015).. She is the younger sister of Alaina Scerbo. Cassie Scerbo and Wilmer Valderrama are god-parents of Kenneth Carney (b.2012), son of Tiffany Thornton and her husband Christopher Carney. Cassandra Lynn “Cassie” Scerbo the American actress, singer and dancer is is of full Italian ancestry. She was raised in Parkland, Florida and played soccer for the Parkland Soccer Club. She lived in Florida from the time she was in Kindergarten until she was cast in Make It or Break It. She never formally graduated high school, but she did attend Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. In 2006, She successfully auditioned for the Music Girl Group Slumber Party Girls. Cassie Scerbo was chosen as one of the five members out of over 1,000 fellow applicants. In September 2006, the group hosted the Children’s Music TV series Dance Revolution which promoted nutrition and fitness to children. In September 2008, Cassie Scerbo appeared alongside Missi Pyle and Emily Osment in the direct-to-DVD comedy film Soccer Mom. In June 2011, she was confirmed to star in the ABC Family Original Film Teen Spirit. Cassie Scerbo portrays the role of the Queen Bee of high school who is electrified to death and is not allowed to enter Heaven unless she helps the schools most unpopular girl become Prom Queen. Cassie Scerbo also appeared in the 2015 Lifetime movie “My Life as a Dead Girl” as Brittany/Chelseaa movie where she took on the identity of a girl that was dead.

Actress Cassie Scerbo and Pop singer Lady Gaga look alike they have the same jaw structure, blonde hair and similar facial features.

02Jan

Doctor OZ look alike George Stephanopoulos

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On the left is George Stephanopoulos while on the right is Doctor OZ.

George Stephanopoulos was born George Robert Stephanopoulos on February 10, 1961. He is an American journalist, a former U.S. Democratic Party political advisor, and chief anchor of ABC News. George Stephanopoulos became famous as a communications director for the 1992 U.S. presidential campaign of Bill Clinton, he subsequently became White House Communications Director, then Senior Advisor for Policy and Strategy before departing in December 1996. Today George Stephanopoulos is chief anchor and chief political correspondent for ABC News, co-anchor of ABC News’ Good Morning America, and host of ABC’s Sunday morning This Week. He is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. George Stephanopoulos is also a common fill-in anchor for ABC World News Tonight with David Muir.

Doctor Oz was born Mehmet Cengiz Öz on June 11, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. He is a Turkish-American. Dr. Oz is a cardiothoracic surgeon, author and television personality. He is supportive of alternative medicine and has been criticized by physicians, government officials and publications, including Popular Science and The New Yorker, for giving non-scientific advice. Oz first appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2004, and later on Larry King Live and other TV programs. In 2009, The Dr. Oz Show, a daily television program focusing on medical issues and personal health, was launched by Winfrey’s Harpo Productions and Sony Pictures. Dr. Oz is host of the Daytime Emmy Award-winning The Dr. Oz Show, and won a Daytime Emmy Award for Best Informative Talk Show host two years in a row in 2010 and 2011. Dr. Oz is also a Professor of Surgery at Columbia University. Doctor OZ is Vice-Chair and Professor of Surgery at Columbia University. He directs the Cardiovascular Institute and Complementary Medicine Program at New York Presbyterian Hospital. His research interests include heart replacement surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, complementary medicine and health-care policy. He has authored over 400 original publications, book chapters, and medical books and has received several patents. He performs over 100 heart operations annually. Dr. Oz is an Alma mater Harvard University (A.B.) and University of Pennsylvania (M.D., M.B.A.). His spouse is Lisa Lemole whom he is married from since 1985.