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Arts & Letters
Novelists, poets, musicians, actors, directors and designers who made the country's culture.
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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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Jim Henson 1936–1990Film, Television & ComedyCreator of the Muppets and a central figure in Sesame Street and family television.Barbara Kruger b. 1945Visual Arts & DesignText-over-photograph art that addresses the viewer directly
Charles Eames 1907–1978Visual Arts & DesignDesigner who with Ray Eames produced molded plywood and fiberglass furniture for American manufacturers.
Isamu Noguchi 1904–1988Visual Arts & DesignSculptor and designer whose works blend Japanese and American modernist traditions.
Paul Rand 1914–1996Visual Arts & DesignGraphic designer who created corporate identities for IBM — UPS and ABC.