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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"

American playwright and screenwriter, considered one of the foremost dramatists of 20th-century American theater, known for iconic works like Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and The Night of the Iguana

First Lady of the United States who championed arts and culture, led the White House restoration, and became a global fashion icon

American actress, spokesperson, and writer celebrated as one of the last major stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood cinema, recognized by the American Film Institute

American stand-up comedian and social critic known for his routines blending dark comedy and commentary on contemporary politics, the English language, and religion

American military officer and Confederate States general renowned for leading the Army of Northern Virginia and his exceptional tactical skills during the American Civil War