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The Heisman Trophy is awarded each year in December to the most outstanding player in college football. The award, created in 1935 by the Downtown Athletic Club, was originally named the DAC Trophy. The trophy was renamed in 1936 to honor the death of John Heisman, the club’s athletic director. The winners of the trophy are selected by sports journalists, previous Heisman Trophy winners and a survey of fans by ESPN (which equals one vote). The trophy itself, designed by sculptor Frank Eliscu, is made of bronze and modeled after 1934 New York University football player Ed Smith.

Samuel L. Jackson is an American film producer and actor. Born in 1948 in Washington D.C., he gained recognition early in his career for his performances in Patriot Games, Jungle Fever, and Jurassic Park. He is, however, best known for his roles in Pulp Fiction, Star Wars, and as Nick Fury in the Marvel film franchise. In 2011, Jackson became the highest grossing actor of all time, surpassing voice actor Frank Welker.

American actor and film producer Alec Baldwin was born in 1958 in Amityville, New York.  He is the oldest of the Baldwin brothers, each of whom are actors.  His first major role was on the CBS television series Knots Landing.  Baldwin also appeared in movies such as The Departed, The Aviator, The Hunt for Red October, and The Shadow.  Baldwin has earned Emmy Awards and  Golden Globe Awards for his role as Jack Donaghy in the NBC comedy series 30 Rock.

Brad Pitt is an award-winning film actor and producer born in 1963 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He attended the University of Missouri, but moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting just two weeks shy of earning his degree. His breakout role as a young thief who seduces Geena Davis’ character in Thelma & Louise made him an overnight celebrity. He has starred in such films as Interview with the Vampire, Seven, Inglourious Basterds, and Moneyball, among many others. He co-founded the Jolie-Pitt Foundation, a charitable organization that aids various global humanitarian causes.

Adam Sandler is an American comedian, actor, musician, and film producer.  He was born in 1966 in Brooklyn, New York.  As of 2014, his films have earned over $2 billion.  He is most well-known for his roles in comedy movies such as The Waterboy, Big Daddy, Mr. Deeds, Happy Gilmore, and The Wedding Singer.

Matthew McConaughey is an American actor, born in 1969 in Uvalde, Texas. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Radio-Television-Film from University of Texas. He has appeared in films such as Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation, A Time to Kill, Amistad, Contact, EDtv , U-571 and Interstellar, as well as TV shows such as True Detective. He received an Academy Award for his performance in Dallas Buyer’s Club. McConaughey is married to Camila Alves and has three children.

Apple is an American computer corporation founded in 1976 in California by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. The company designs, makes, and markets personal computers, mobile phones, and music players. It sells proprietary software to augment its devices, as well as peripherals and contracts with third-party developers. The company’s products include the iPhone, iPad, and iPod, as well as its line of Macintosh desktop and laptop computers which run on its signature OS X operating system.

Zooey Deschanel is an American film and television actress who is also known for her work in music and songwriting. Born in 1980 in Los Angeles, California, she earned the attention of critics when she starred in the critically-acclaimed Cameron Crowe film, Almost Famous. She has taken a wide variety of roles in films like Manic, Bridge to Terabithia, and (500) Days of Summer, among others. She also stars in the hit sitcom, New Girl, and is one half of the indie duo, She & Him.

Amazon.com, Inc. is an American company founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994. The company sells books, hardware, groceries, apparel, and millions of other products, as well as online services such as instant video, streaming music, and its own branded entertainment on its retail websites. Amazon has both a United States and international arm, and is known for the Kindle e-reader and the Fire smartphone.

Amazon Studios is the media production arm of Amazon. Launched in 2010, the production company markets and distributes children, drama, and comedy original programing. The studio accepts submissions of finished screenplays and concept videos and helps promote emerging directors and writers. The studio bases its choice of programming on feedback from Amazon Prime viewers. The studio has produced the comedy series Alpha House and Betas, as well as greenlit full seasons of the children’s series Tumbleleaf and Annedroids.