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American actress and comedian known for her Oscar-winning role in Born Yesterday and her charming stage presence

American medical researcher and Nobel Laureate, often called "The Father of Modern Vaccines," who cultured poliovirus and developed the measles vaccine

American novelist and short story writer known for his autobiographical fiction and poetic prose, especially Look Homeward, Angel

American musician, composer, and actor known for shaping Southern soul at Stax Records and his iconic "Theme from Shaft"

American bass guitarist who brought a groundbreaking lead bass style and unique musicianship to Metallica

American comic actor, one half of the legendary Laurel and Hardy comedy duo, known for his unique expressions and physical humor

American economist and Nobel laureate known for his leadership in the Chicago school of economics and his insights into market structures and regulation

American religious leader and politician who led the Mormon exodus, founded Salt Lake City, and served as the second president of the LDS Church and first governor of Utah Territory

American mechanical engineer who pioneered scientific management, systematically studying work processes to improve industrial efficiency

American statesman who was the first and longest-serving Governor of New York, a Revolutionary War general, and the fourth Vice President of the United States

American singer and actress who became one of the top-charting female vocalists of the late 1950s and early 1960s, known for her multilingual recordings and global appeal

American politician who served as Vice President and as New York Governor, noted for his personal funding of the War of 1812 effort and advocating for slave emancipation

American biochemist and Nobel laureate who, with colleagues, discovered ubiquitin-mediated protein degradation

American actor and director known for his starring role in the TV series Kung Fu and his captivating performance as Bill in the Kill Bill duology

American actress best known for It's a Wonderful Life and her eponymous television show, who was also an Academy Award winner and peace activist

American actor, comedian, and musician best known for his work on Saturday Night Live and the films Animal House and The Blues Brothers

American film composer and conductor known for iconic scores like "The Pink Panther Theme" and "Moon River"

American artist whose neo-expressionist paintings captured the energy of 1980s New York City and challenged social norms

American writer and Scientology founder who authored Dianetics and established a global religious movement

American economist who received the Nobel Prize for his work on rational expectations, transforming macroeconomic analysis

American chemist and professor who shared the Nobel Prize for his instrumental work in developing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

American statesman and lawyer known for co-authoring the Kellogg–Briand Pact and receiving the Nobel Peace Prize

American writer whose iconic 'Little House' series chronicled her childhood as a pioneer on the American frontier

American jazz and fusion pianist, keyboardist, and composer who shaped modern jazz with works like 'Spain' and his band Return to Forever