Spanish virtuoso flamenco guitarist, composer, and record producer who pioneered new flamenco and fused it with classical and jazz

Celebrated Swiss and Austrian film and stage actor, film director, screenwriter, and producer, known for his internationally acclaimed performances on screen and stage

French film director known for exploring consciousness, memory, and imagination through innovative narrative structures over a six-decade career

English actor known for intense "tough guy" characters in The Long Good Friday, Mona Lisa, and Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Colombian writer and Nobel laureate, one of the 20th century's most significant authors, known for blending the fantastic and realistic in his works

Polish military general and politician who served as the de facto leader and last First Secretary of the Polish People's Republic, also briefly President of Poland

South African writer and political activist, Nobel Laureate in Literature (1991) who explored complex social issues and advocated for human rights

Georgian politician and diplomat who served as the final Soviet Minister of Foreign Affairs and later led independent Georgia

Argentine-Spanish footballer who led Real Madrid to five consecutive European Cup victories and is considered the greatest player in the club's history

Celebrated British actor, film director, and producer known for winning two Academy Awards for directing and numerous other accolades, and for iconic roles in films like Jurassic Park

American actor and comedian known for his improvisational skills, versatility in drama and comedy, and numerous awards including an Academy Award and six Golden Globe Awards

German-born actress who became the first person to win multiple Academy Awards and first to win back-to-back Oscars

British singer known for his gritty, bluesy voice, dynamic stage performances, and iconic interpretations of songs like "Feelin' Alright" and "You Are So Beautiful"