Knowing portfolio managers and their strategies?

I've heard that some applicants are encouraged to recognize who some of the famous fund managers are and what their investment philosophies are....is this true? Will it come up in interviews?

Regardless, where should I start researching this kind of stuff?

Thanks!

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