Bizitzak

American band leader and composer who defined the big band sound with hits like "Moonlight Serenade" and "Chattanooga Choo Choo" before going missing in action during WWII

American novelist, short story writer, poet, and journalist known for his innovative realism and naturalism in works like "The Red Badge of Courage" and "The Open Boat"

American singer known as the "Matriarch of Blues," famous for her powerful voice and iconic songs like "At Last" and "I'd Rather Go Blind"

American writer celebrated for her evocative novels of life on the Great Plains, including My Ántonia and O Pioneers!

American physicist and chemist who developed the molecular orbital theory, a cornerstone of modern chemistry, earning him the Nobel Prize.

American experimental physicist who shared the 1988 Nobel Prize for the discovery of the muon neutrino

American lawyer and politician from Kentucky who served as the 35th Vice President of the United States and was known for his oratorical skill and integrity

American writer, anthropologist, and folklorist who captured the rich oral traditions and experiences of African American culture

American economist who won the Nobel Prize for his foundational work on economic growth and the Solow–Swan model

American abolitionist who fiercely believed in the violent overthrow of slavery and led the raid on Harpers Ferry

American law enforcement administrator who directed the FBI for nearly five decades, shaping its early crime-fighting and intelligence operations

American country singer, songwriter, and actor who helped define outlaw country music and starred in films like A Star Is Born

American actor and conductor known for <i>M*A*S*H</i>'s Major Winchester and numerous voice roles, who also found joy in conducting orchestras

American mythologist, writer, and lecturer best known for his work on the 'hero's journey' and comparative mythology

American actor renowned for his versatile character roles on stage and screen, including Tuco in 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'

American stand-up comedian, actress, author, musician, and artist known for her eccentric, self-deprecating persona and cackling laugh

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

American actress known for her iconic role as Rebecca Howe on "Cheers" and her starring turn in the "Look Who's Talking" film series

American political economist and journalist who argued for a single tax on land values to create a more just society

American singer-songwriter and actor celebrated for his folk and country music, known for hits like "Take Me Home, Country Roads" and his passionate environmental advocacy

American politician and gay rights activist who became the first openly gay man elected to public office in California

American particle physicist, mountaineer, and advocate who won the Nobel Prize for his co-discovery of quarks

American jazz clarinetist and bandleader known as the "King of Swing," who broke racial barriers and brought jazz to Carnegie Hall

American-Puerto Rican poet and physician known for capturing the essence of everyday American life and pioneering a distinct modernist voice