Canadian-American actress and screenwriter known for her versatile performances in comedy and drama, and for receiving multiple prestigious awards

Italian fashion designer and businessperson who founded the luxury fashion house Valentino S.p.A. and was known for his haute couture, retro pieces, and celebrity collaborations

American pioneer of the civil rights movement who, at 15, refused to give up her bus seat in segregated Montgomery

American musician, composer, singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known as a founding member of the legendary Grateful Dead

Swiss writer and ufologist who popularized the ancient astronaut hypothesis through best-selling books like 'Chariots of the Gods?'

American actor and comedian known for diverse roles in films like The Thing and Space Jam, and TV series including Punky Brewster and The Sinbad Show

Hungarian filmmaker and anarchist known for pioneering slow cinema with stark black-and-white visuals and existential themes, notably with his influential film Sátántangó

Austrian-British Holocaust survivor, memoirist, photographer, and writer who tirelessly shared her family's experiences to educate the world about the Holocaust

American actor famous for his extensive work as a child star in the "Our Gang" film series between 1933 and 1939

Iranian cleric and politician who served as the second Supreme Leader of Iran from 1989 to 2026, becoming the longest-serving head of state in West Asia

American singer, songwriter, and pianist known for selling millions of records and composing over 500 songs in pop and soft rock genres

American actor known for his roles as Lewis Skolnick in the Revenge of the Nerds films and Sam McGuire in the Disney series Lizzie McGuire, as well as a composer and film producer

American musician, singer, record producer, and social activist known as a pioneer of salsa music and a key figure in the Fania Records scene, with hit songs like "Aguanilé"

American actor known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey's Anatomy and appearances in films like X-Men: The Last Stand, Marley & Me, and Bad Boys: Ride or Die

American Baptist minister, civil rights leader, politician, and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition who advocated for human and LGBTQ rights

American actor and director known for his versatile performances in films like "Apocalypse Now" and "The Judge," and for his distinguished stage career

American actor and screenwriter known for his roles in Dawson's Creek, Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23, and CSI: Cyber

American singer and co-founder of the rock band 3 Doors Down, known for writing and performing the hit single 'Kryptonite'

American singer and photographer, a founding member of the iconic vocal group The 5th Dimension

American stage and film actress, three-time Tony Award nominee and Obie Award recipient

American musician, one half of the celebrated soft rock duo Seals & Crofts, known for his distinctive melodic contributions

Lithuanian-Canadian primatologist and conservationist recognized as a leading authority on orangutans, whose field studies revolutionized the understanding of the species

French politician who served as the 93rd Prime Minister of France from 1997 to 2002 during a period of political cohabitation

American attorney and sixth director of the FBI, known for dedicated public service as a lawyer, military officer, jurist, and official

American martial artist, actor, screenwriter, and author known for his action films and mastery of various combat disciplines, including his own Chun Kuk Do

Iranian politician, military officer, and philosopher who served as Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council and was a powerful figure in the Iranian government

Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia and the longest-serving patriarch in the history of the Georgian Orthodox Church

English writer and diverse author known for his spy novels, historical works, and cookery books, born in Marylebone and died in Guernsey

German sociologist and philosopher known for his contributions to critical theory, communicative rationality, and the public sphere

Nobel laureate and British-American theoretical physicist known for his pioneering work in low-temperature physics and superfluidity

Irish folk singer, songwriter, harpist, and philanthropist celebrated for her work with Clannad and a successful solo career, including the global hit "Saltwater"

Legendary Indian playback singer, actress, and businesswoman, recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most recorded artist in music history

American baseball player and manager best known for his ten seasons as a second baseman with the Los Angeles Dodgers, winning the 1981 World Series

Romanian football player and manager known for his extensive career in both roles, leaving a significant mark on the sport

Australian tennis player known for winning the 1957 U.S. National Championships and the 1959 Wembley World Professional Tennis Championships

American baseball player and legendary manager who recorded six 100-win seasons and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame

Motswana politician and economist who served as President of Botswana, recognized for his economic stewardship and pioneering response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic

American media mogul and environmentalist who founded CNN and pioneered the superstation concept

American sports broadcaster best known as the radio play-by-play announcer for the New York Yankees for 35 years, calling over 5,000 consecutive games

American businessperson who co-founded The Gap Inc. clothing stores and became a billionaire businesswoman

American economist and financial advisor best known for his nearly two-decade tenure as the 13th chair of the Federal Reserve

American singer, record producer, comedian, and filmmaker known for his distinctive blend of alternative pop, hip hop, and comedic persona, with hits like "Life Goes On" and "Miss You"

English painter and printmaker known for his vibrant Pop Art, swimming pool series, and innovative digital works

Iranian-French graphic novelist and film director celebrated for her work Persepolis and its adaptation, who brought unique cultural perspectives to global audiences

New Zealand actor, screenwriter, winegrower, and film producer known for his extensive work as a leading man in film and television, earning Emmy and Golden Globe nominations

American lawyer and politician who represented South Carolina in Congress and the Senate, known for his military service and bipartisan work on national security

Japanese Nobel laureate who discovered how antibodies are generated and later revolutionized our understanding of memory formation