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American theoretical physicist and Nobel laureate recognized for his pioneering work on the unified weak and electromagnetic interaction between elementary particles

American actor and military officer renowned for his everyman screen persona and starring in numerous classic films, ranked among the greatest actors of all time

American actor, comedian, and director known as "The Great Stone Face" for his pioneering physical comedy and inventive stunts in silent films

American feminist social activist, reformer, social worker, sociologist, philosopher, and writer known for co-founding Hull House and winning the Nobel Peace Prize

American actor and film star, recognized as the 12th-greatest male star of Classic Hollywood Cinema by the American Film Institute

Hunkpapa Lakota medicine man and traditional leader who led his people during years of resistance against United States government policies

American singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the lead vocalist for Linkin Park, whose powerful voice defined a generation of alternative rock

American actor known for his rugged "granite features" and powerful performances in action films, rising from a coal mining background to Hollywood stardom.

American writer and lecturer known for his pioneering work in self-improvement, public speaking, and interpersonal skills, author of *How to Win Friends and Influence People*

American comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer known for his extensive work with Marvel Comics, transforming it into a dominant force in both comics and film

American writer, poet, and novelist who was a pioneer of the Beat Generation

American film critic and author who won the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism and became the nation's most prominent voice in film analysis

American actor whose career spanned five decades on Broadway and in Hollywood, known for portraying characters embodying an everyman image

American editorialist, journalist, short story writer, fabulist, and satirist known for his pioneering realist fiction, influential war stories, and biting wit

American author and journalist known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Gone with the Wind, a classic of American literature set during the Civil War era

American-British writer considered among the greatest novelists in the English language, bridging literary realism and modernism

Bahamian and American actor, diplomat, and activist, the first Black actor to win the Academy Award for Best Actor

American singer known for her powerful mezzo-soprano vocals and electrifying stage presence, an iconic rock performer who merged blues, rock, and soul with raw emotion

American actress and businessperson known for her roles as strong, aspirational women and for her influential career spanning decades from the flapper era to later film and television appearances, rising to become one of the highest-paid women in the United States

American actor and filmmaker known for his explosive acting style and starring in over 90 films, including iconic dramas, westerns, and war films

American author and aeronautical engineer who pioneered hard science fiction and influenced the genre with his emphasis on scientific accuracy and critical thinking

American actor, comedian, writer, and filmmaker known for his iconic roles in 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory', 'Young Frankenstein', and 'Blazing Saddles'

American dancer, actor, and singer widely considered the "greatest popular-music dancer of all time" with a career spanning 76 years

American novelist, screenwriter, and playwright regarded as a founder of New Journalism, celebrated for works like "In Cold Blood" and "Breakfast at Tiffanys"