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American actor, writer, and art historian renowned for his iconic roles in the horror genre and his distinctive voice and cultivated persona

American actor, activist, and director best known for his portrayal of Superman and his dedication to spinal cord injury research advocacy

American actor known as the 'King of Cool' whose antihero persona dominated the box office for two decades

American poet and writer who advanced confessional poetry, best known for Ariel and The Bell Jar

American diplomat, activist, and longest-serving First Lady, known for her advocacy for human rights and her pivotal role in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

English guitarist, singer, and composer, recognized as a pioneer of the glam rock movement with T. Rex and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee

American country singer known as the "Man in Black," celebrated for his deep bass-baritone voice, train-like rhythms, and songs of sorrow, tribulation, and redemption across country, rockabilly, and folk genres

American author and screenwriter celebrated for his contributions across fantasy, science fiction, horror, and mystery genres

Legendary American guitarist, singer, and songwriter, widely regarded as one of the most influential instrumentalists in rock music history, known for pioneering blues rock and psychedelic rock

American actress who became the Princess consort of Monaco, known for her elegance and Academy Award-winning performances

American astronaut, test pilot, and university teacher who, as commander of the Apollo 11 mission, became the first person to walk on the Moon

American country singer known for her powerful voice and for successfully crossing over into pop music, securing multiple number-one hits

American poet, short story writer, critic, and satirist celebrated for her caustic wit and sharp observations of urban life

American blues guitarist, composer, and singer-songwriter, known for his iconic work with Double Trouble and revitalizing the blues genre

American actor, musician, and environmentalist known for his critically acclaimed performances in films like My Own Private Idaho and for his Volpi Cup win

American jazz saxophonist, composer, and bandleader who was a leading figure in the development of bebop and introduced revolutionary rhythmic and harmonic ideas to jazz

American dancer, actor, director, and choreographer known for his energetic style and pioneering 'dance for the common man'

Moravian scientist and Augustinian friar who established the fundamental laws of heredity through his pea plant experiments, recognized posthumously as the founder of modern genetics

Dutch exotic dancer and courtesan, Mata Hari captivated European audiences before being convicted and executed as a German spy during World War I

Iconic Mexican comic film actor, producer, and screenwriter, celebrated as the most accomplished comedian in Latin America and Spain

Canadian actor and musician known for his extensive work in television series and films, including Stargate Atlantis, Smallville, and Monte Carlo

American actor widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential performers in cinema history

American novelist, short-story writer, and journalist celebrated for his economical style and adventurous life, winner of the 1954 Nobel Prize in Literature