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French mime, actor, and director celebrated for his silent, observational comedies featuring Monsieur Hulot

American actor known for his charismatic 'Latin lover' roles and his iconic portrayal of the Joker on TV's Batman

American physicist who co-discovered neptunium and the synchrotron, earning a Nobel Prize for his work on transuranium elements

American actor and filmmaker known for his stage work, iconic roles like The Penguin and Mickey Goldmill, and two Academy Award nominations

Romanian-American historian of religion, philosopher, and writer known for his theories on hierophanies and the eternal return, shaping religious studies paradigms

American actress known for her strong screen presence and versatility across stage, film, and television

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

American marine biologist, writer, and conservationist whose <em>Silent Spring</em> catalyzed the global environmental movement and advanced marine conservation

American actress known for her unparalleled four Academy Awards for Best Actress and her spirited, independent screen persona

Japanese association football player who represented his country as a member of the national team

Japanese association football player who represented his country as a member of the Japan national team

Seventh President of the Philippines, respected military officer, and politician known for his commitment to public service

German aristocrat, military officer, and resistance fighter known for his attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler during Operation Valkyrie

Swedish writer known for creating iconic children's characters like Pippi Longstocking, Emil of Lönneberga, and Karlsson-on-the-Roof, whose stories championed children's rights and sold 167 million copies worldwide

Japanese association football player who represented his country on the national team

Japanese association football player who played for the Japan national team

British actress known for a distinguished six-decade career across stage and screen, including films like A Passage to India and Madame Sousatzka

Four-time Prime Minister and two-term President of Greece, a towering figure who shaped Greek politics for much of the latter half of the 20th century

British economist who made major contributions to international trade and welfare economics, and helped develop the Keynesian multiplier

Welsh-American actor and film director, known for his Academy Award-winning performance in 'The Lost Weekend' and his versatile career across comedies and dramas

Chinese Communist military commander and politician, instrumental in the Communist victory during the Chinese Civil War

Austrian-American film director and producer known for his 50-year career and four Academy Awards, directing 25 feature films across diverse genres like thrillers, westerns, and film noir

Dutch zoologist and ethologist who shared the 1973 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his foundational discoveries concerning animal behavior and co-founded modern ethology

Iconic American actor known as "Duke," who became a popular icon through his starring roles in Western and war movies during Hollywood's Golden Age