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American economist, mathematician, and political theorist who was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1972 for his pioneering work on general equilibrium theory and welfare economics

American theoretical physicist and Nobel laureate who advanced understanding of magnetic and disordered systems

American politician and senator from Wisconsin known for his anti-communist campaign during the Cold War, which led to the term "McCarthyism"

American physicist and inventor who, with Charles Townes, developed the theoretical basis for laser science, sharing the 1981 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work in laser spectroscopy

American writer, muckraker journalist, and political activist known for 'The Jungle' and winning the 1943 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction

American filmmaker, actor, and political activist known for directing acclaimed films like This is Spinal Tap and The Princess Bride, winning multiple Emmy Awards, and his advocacy

American chemist and physicist awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his investigations in surface chemistry

German businessman and archaeologist known for excavating the presumed site of Troy and other Mycenaean sites, advocating for the historicity of Homer's Iliad

The inaugural First Lady of the United States who defined the role of the president's wife and set enduring precedents for future first ladies

American novelist, playwright, and screenwriter known for acclaimed works like The Road and Blood Meridian

American country singer, actor, and record producer known for his genre-spanning career and hit singles like 'The Gambler'

American lawyer and politician who served as a United States Senator from Massachusetts from 1962 to 2009, becoming the second-most-senior member of the Senate

The 39th Vice President of the United States and former Governor of Maryland, known for his service from 1969 to 1973

American First Lady, activist, and humanitarian known for her advocacy in mental health and women's rights

American novelist and screenwriter best known for her Gothic fiction, including <em>The Vampire Chronicles</em>

Armenian-American novelist, playwright, and short story writer who won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and an Academy Award for his contributions to literature and film

American actor renowned for his powerful portrayal of Sonny Corleone in <em>The Godfather</em> and a diverse career spanning decades

American theoretical physicist who shared the 1965 Nobel Prize for his fundamental work in quantum electrodynamics

American statesman and political theorist known for his service as Vice President and his advocacy for states' rights and slavery

American actor, filmmaker, and musician who earned an Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Tony Award during a seven-decade career

American actor, comedian, and stunt performer famous for his extensive work in silent comedy films

The first World Chess Champion and an influential Austrian-American chess theoretician and composer

American actress known for her roles in 'Miracle on 34th Street,' 'Rebel Without a Cause,' 'West Side Story,' and 'Splendor in the Grass', earning three Academy Award nominations

American stand-up comedian and actor known for his distinctive insult comedy and roles in films like Casino and TV series such as C.P.O. Sharkey