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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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Walt Disney 1901–1966Film, Television & ComedyAnimator and business magnate who created Mickey Mouse and built the world's largest entertainment empire.
George Lucas b. 1944Film, Television & ComedyFilmmaker who created Star Wars and Indiana Jones, later selling Lucasfilm to Disney for over $4 billion.
Jay-Z b. 1969MusicRapper and entrepreneur whose career helped move hip-hop from a subculture to the center of American business and culture.
Berry Gordy b. 1929MusicFounder of Motown, who turned an 800-dollar family loan into the Sound of Young AmericaSam Phillips 1923–2003MusicFounder of Sun Records
Isabella Stewart Gardner 1840–1924Visual Arts & DesignArt collector who built and filled Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Ahmet Ertegun 1923–2006MusicCo-founder of Atlantic Records
Harold Clurman 1901–1980Film, Television & ComedyCo-founder of the Group Theatre and drama critic of The Nation