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Novelists, poets, musicians, actors, directors and designers who made the country's culture.

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Role: Any Actor 58 Novelist 46 Singer 39 Songwriter 31 Musician 30 Filmmaker 26 Painter 26 Composer 18 Poet 14 Author 11 Photographer 11 Comedian 10 Activist 9 Founder 8 Playwright 8 Sculptor 8 Educator 7 Broadcaster 6 Journalist 6 Rapper 6 Designer 5 Illustrator 5 Producer 5 Choreographer 4 Executive 4
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Michael Jackson 1958–2009MusicPerformer whose recordings, choreography, and music videos redefined global pop stardom.Fred Astaire 1899–1987Film, Television & ComedyMade dance work on film by winning control of how it was shot.Gene Kelly 1912–1996Film, Television & ComedyDanced in a T-shirt instead of tails, co-directed Singin' in the Rain, and rebuilt how dance is filmed.Ginger Rogers 1911–1995Film, Television & ComedyActress and dancer of Hollywood's Golden Age