Bradley Cooper. The 2014 film "American Sniper" is based on Chris Kyle's autobiography, which was published in 2012.

Kosmo. Michael Richards made Kramer famous on Seinfeld.

Mad Mad House. The reality show "Mad Mad House" was sued over their calling one character a voodoo priestess.

Ryan Tedder. Ryan Tedder is the lead vocalist of the pop rock band OneRepublic.

Nimrod. Nimrod on the TV show "Surface" was a friendly sea creature.

Amy. "The Big Bang Theory" character Amy Farrah Fowler is played by Mayim Bialik, known for her starring role on "Blossom".