Best Big Brother (US) Houseguests
Big Brother is one of my favorite reality/game shows ever! I have been watching it since the annual first season. This list will be dedicated to all the great winners, runner-ups and who I view as a fan fav. Feel free to comment on the list, don't be rude if your favorite isn't in the top 10 or on the list. If you disagree, do it respectfully or make a list of your own! Thanks for viewing!
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- An expert in aesthetic dermatology, board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Will Kirby, is the Chief Medical Officer for the nation's leader in aesthetic dermatology, LaserAway.
Dr. Kirby has worked with some of the biggest brands in beauty; He served as the national spokesman for Johnson & Johnson's Neutrogena Dermatologics, as a consultant for Kimberly Clark's Truist Skin Care line, and as Social Media Ambassador for Unilever's Dove Men+Care and for Proctor & Gamble's Old Spice as well as Head & Shoulders.
Dr. Kirby has a degree in Biology from Emory University. He received his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University, and completed his first year of postgraduate training in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center. His dermatology residency training took place in association with Western University/Pacific Hospital where he served as Chief Resident in the Department of Dermatology.
Academically, Dr. Kirby is an Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology and the Cosmetic Director for Western Dermatology Residency/Western University of Health Sciences where he teaches dermatology residents the art and science of aesthetic energy-based devices, injectables, and skin care. For over a decade he has served as an expert reviewer for the Osteopathic Medical Board of California in dermatology as well.
Dr. Kirby serves on the editorial advisory board of popular dermatological publications including "Dermatology Times", "The Dermatologist", and "The Journal of Aesthetic and Clinical Dermatology". He has published a number of articles on dermatology in peer-reviewed medical journals and he has authored and co-authored medical text book chapters. He is also the lone Health & Beauty Reporter for "Life & Style Magazine".
Having appeared on more than 40 different television shows, Dr. Kirby is the winner of CBS's "Big Brother 2" and in 2016 he also won "The Price is Right". He was a featured physician on E! Entertainment Television's "Dr. 90210" for two seasons, and has been seen on "The Doctors" multiple times. Other TV appearances have included "The Young & The Restless", "Fox News", "The Real Housewives of Orange County", "E! News", "Regis & Kelly", "The Talk", "Chelsea Lately", "Robot Chicken", "Shahs of Sunset", he plays the bounty hunter 'Karales' on Disney Plus' "Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett", and he has appeared live on QVC more than 100 times. - Dan Gheesling is known for The Revengers (2017), The Next Great Starship (2014) and The Traitors Postmortem (2024). He has been married to Chelsea Gheesling since 2 July 2011. They have three children.
- Danielle Reyes was born on 22 January 1972 in Dayton, Ohio, USA. She has been married to Reyes, Javier since 1992. They have two children.
- Jun Song was born on 19 July 1975 in Seoul, Korea. She is an actress, known for Yes, Dear (2000), Big Brother (2000) and VH1 Goes Inside (2003).
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Eric Stein was born on 25 January 1980 in New York, USA. He is a producer and executive, known for Big Brother (2000), The Challenge (1998) and Reality Remix (2005).- Dick Donato was born on 24 June 1963 in the USA. He is an actor, known for GPS (2010), 50 Greatest (2011) and Couples Therapy (2012). He was previously married to Janine Donato and Tracy Donato.
- Janelle Marie Pierzina goes by Janelle Perzina. Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Minnesota; Janelle currently (2007) lives in Miami Beach, Florida. She works at The Mansion Club in Florida as a lingerie wearing waitress (also in their VIP sections). She graduated in 1998 from Grand Rapids High School in Minnesota.
Her claim to fame is that she was a contestant on season 6 (summer 2005) and season 7 (All Stars, summer of 2006) of the CBS Reality show Big Brother. She was one of the most popular guests by a 98% online vote and won 2 America's Choice awards in 2005. - Daniele Donato was born on 20 August 1986 in Los Angeles County, California, USA. She has been married to Dominic Briones since 19 January 2013. They have two children.
- Vanessa Rousso was born on 5 February 1983 in White Plains, New York, USA. She is married to Melissa Proce Ouellet. They have three children. She was previously married to Chad Brown.
- Jennifer Dedmon was born on 25 April 1983 in Houston, Texas, USA.
- Maggie Ausburn was born on 14 August 1978 in Sonoma County, California, USA.
- Hayden Moss is known for The Bold and the Beautiful (1987), Survivor (2000) and Survivor After Show (2013).
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Jason Guy was born on 22 June 1977 in Pensacola, Florida, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Beauty and the Geek (2005), The Biggest Loser (2004) and The Amazing Race (2001).- Casting Department
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Rachel E Reilly is a television personality, producer, actress, fashion designer and host. Rachel is known for Hollywood Today (2013) (2014), The Bold and the Beautiful (1987) (1987), Celebrity Big Brother (2018) (2018), Rachel is best known as a competition queen on reality TV, winning three reality shows, the 13th season of Big Brother, Snake in the Grass and Celebrity Fear Factor. Rachel met and married her husband on the 12th season of Big Brother. She was also on three seasons of Amazing Race seasons 20, 24 and 31.
Rachel has produced and hosted her own shows, Better with the Brenchels', Reality Relapse and Adventures 4 pets. She has also been a host on network and cable TV shows. Rachel is known for being an expert in all things reality TV. She has also been a guest showcase presenter on The Price is Right, a correspondent on ET US and Canada, Global TVs morning show, CTV, numerous local and digital TV networks, as well as, as an author for articles digitally and in print. Rachel also has worked in theatre productions, musicals, movies and as a TV actress. She loves entertainment and even loves to cast for reality TV.- Actor
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James was born and raised in Miami, Florida and then moved to Atlanta, Georgia where he met his then girlfriend, Sarah (who also appeared on Big Brother 6 (2005) as his secret partner). He moved to Chicago, Illinois, with her after Big Brother 6 was over. Their relationship ended shortly after Big Brother 7 (All Stars) and James eventually moved to Los Angeles, California. He signed with Q Model Management.
James eventually moved back to Chicago, traveling to LA & NY for work. He is signed with Don Buchwald and Associates in N.Y. and was signed with Factor Models & Stewart Talent while living in Chicago. He has also written a few scripts that are in the process of being developed. In 2012, his script for "Tagged" was nominated for Best Screenplay at the Shockfest Film Festival of Hollywood.
In mid-2010 he became the lead host and a producer of "3 Guys in a Booth", which began airing on NBC NonStop in Chicago. In February 2011, the show was picked up nationally and aired on NBC NonStop until the network went off the air in late 2012. The show briefly found a new home on MyDealTV(Comcast Channel 111).
James is a recurring guest on Chicago's In the Loop TV program on WYCC, offering his opinions on current events/issues. He most recently hosted and was an interviewer for a few segments on Celeb TV in Chicago.
Most recently James was the Lead in a Netflix documentary about his dating life as a celebrity. Titled "Love Me Tinder" and it appeared on Episode 2 of the critically acclaimed Hot Girls Wanted Series- Keesha Smith was born on 1 August 1978 in Sterling, Ohio, USA. She is an actress, known for The Fear Chamber (2009), Reality Obsessed (2008) and Big Brother (2000).
- Derrick Levasseur is a decorated police sergeant from Central Falls, Rhode Island. Hired at only twenty years old, he was one of the youngest officers in the department's history and worked in both the Patrol Division and the Detective Division. He was later assigned to the Special Investigations Unit as an undercover detective, where he had the opportunity to work with the ATF, DEA, FBI, and US Secret Service, resulting in numerous arrests and seizures. In addition to his experience in the field, he has advanced training in crime scene analysis, interview and interrogation techniques, and undercover operations. Throughout the course of his career, Derrick has received multiple awards, including letters of recognition, unit citations, commendations, and the Medal of Valor, which is the highest honor a sworn officer can receive. In 2017, he was the recipient of the American Red Cross "Hero Award" after saving seven people from a burning building. Through his life experiences, both personal and professional, Derrick has developed an innovative approach to building stronger relationships and achieving personal goals. He used that same approach on the CBS hit series, Big Brother, and is now regarded as one of the greatest to have ever played the game. Derrick starred in the Investigation Discovery hit docu-series, 'Is OJ Innocent? The Missing Evidence' and his new show, 'Breaking Homicide', is now airing in Investigation Discovery.
- Britney Haynes has been married to Nathan Godwin since 18 March 2012. They have three children.
- Chima Simone was born on 28 July 1976.
- Alison grew up in Meadville, a small town in Pennsylvania with her mother Melinda, father Jim and brother J.R. Irwin. She attended the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in exercise physiology. While in college she was a member of delta zeta sorority and pitt dance team. In 2001 she won the crown of Miss Crawford County 2001 allowing her to compete in the Miss Pennsylvania pagent (she was unable to attend). Later in 2002, Alison won another title as Miss Steel Valley again allowing her to compete in Miss Pennsylvania pagent - her platform issue was domestic violence. In 2003 Alison was crowned Miss Greater Junitata Valley, she chose to relinquish her crown to be on Big Brother (2000).
- James Zinkand was born on 21 November 1986 in Sarasota, Florida, USA.
- Lorenza 'Renny' Martyn was born on 29 July 1954 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.