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Elvis Presley 1935–1977MusicThe King of Rock and Roll whose music and style revolutionized American popular culture.Ronald Reagan 1911–2004Presidents40th president whose conservative domestic program and assertive Cold War strategy reshaped American politics.Charlie Chaplin 1889–1977Film, Television & ComedyBritish-American actor and filmmaker whose Tramp character became an icon of the silent film era.Marilyn Monroe 1926–1962Film, Television & ComedyActress and cultural icon whose blend of vulnerability and glamour made her a symbol of Hollywood's golden age.Oprah Winfrey b. 1954Journalism & Mass MediaMedia executive and talk show host who built a multimedia empire and became one of the most influential women in the world.John Wilkes Booth 1838–1865Notorious FiguresActor who assassinated President Lincoln in 1865 — altering the course of Reconstruction.Frank Sinatra 1915–1998MusicCrooner and actor whose voice and charisma made him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.John Wayne 1907–1979Film, Television & ComedyWestern star whose screen persona became a durable symbol of American masculinity.Beyoncé b. 1981MusicSinger, songwriter, and performer whose cultural influence extends far beyond music into fashion and activism.Lucille Ball 1911–1989Film, Television & ComedyComedic actress and producer whose I Love Lucy pioneered the sitcom format and changed television.Madonna b. 1958MusicThe Queen of Pop who reshaped the music industry and became a symbol of female empowerment and reinvention.Marlon Brando 1924–2004Film, Television & ComedyActor whose method acting revolutionized film performance and influenced generations of actors.Humphrey Bogart 1899–1957Film, Television & ComedyStudio-era screen actor identified with Casablanca and the hardboiled detective role.Orson Welles 1915–1985Film, Television & ComedyDirector, actor, and broadcaster whose innovations in film, radio, and theater reshaped American visual and dramatic storytelling.Clint Eastwood b. 1930Film, Television & ComedyActor and director whose Westerns and gritty dramas, from Dirty Harry to Unforgiven, defined American masculinity.Katharine Hepburn 1907–2003Film, Television & ComedyFour-time Oscar-winning actress whose independent spirit and wit made her a screen legend.Meryl Streep b. 1949Film, Television & ComedyMost nominated actor in Oscar history, renowned for her chameleon-like ability to inhabit diverse roles.Jim Henson 1936–1990Film, Television & ComedyCreator of the Muppets and a central figure in Sesame Street and family television.Whitney Houston 1963–2012MusicSinger whose vocal technique and crossover success set a standard for modern pop and R&B performance.Tupac Shakur 1971–1996MusicRapper and actor whose work and persona became enduring symbols of hip-hop’s social and personal tensions.Tom Cruise b. 1962Film, Television & ComedyAction superstar and producer whose Mission: Impossible franchise and box office dominance span four decades.Tom Hanks b. 1956Film, Television & ComedyAcademy Award-winning actor known for his everyman roles and status as one of Hollywood's most beloved stars.Sidney Poitier 1927–2022Film, Television & ComedyFirst Black actor to win the Academy Award for Best Actor, breaking barriers in Hollywood.Jim Brown 1936–2023SportsDominant football player who also became a prominent actor and activist for Black economic empowerment.Judy Garland 1922–1969MusicActress and singer best known for The Wizard of Oz, whose life and talent became emblematic of Hollywood.Buster Keaton 1895–1966Film, Television & ComedySilent-film comedian and director whose visual precision, stunts, and deadpan style became foundational to screen comedy.Denzel Washington b. 1954Film, Television & ComedyAcademy Award-winning actor and director regarded as one of the greatest actors of his generation.Robert De Niro b. 1943Film, Television & ComedyAcademy Award-winning actor whose method performances in Taxi Driver and Raging Bull defined a generation.Jack Nicholson b. 1937Film, Television & ComedyThree-time Oscar winner and one of the most celebrated actors in Hollywood history.Richard Pryor 1940–2005Film, Television & ComedyComedian whose candid treatment of race, class, addiction, and personal experience transformed American stand-up.Al Pacino b. 1940Film, Television & ComedyLegendary actor whose roles in The Godfather and Scarface made him an icon of American cinema.Leonardo DiCaprio b. 1974Film, Television & ComedyOscar-winning actor and environmental activist whose career spans blockbusters and prestige dramas.Bette Davis 1908–1989Film, Television & ComedyStudio-era actress who won two Academy Awards and fought Warner Bros. over contract terms.Morgan Freeman b. 1937Film, Television & ComedyAcademy Award-winning actor whose commanding voice and gravitas made him a beloved cultural figure.Harrison Ford b. 1942Film, Television & ComedyIconic actor whose roles as Han Solo and Indiana Jones made him a global superstar for decades.James Dean 1931–1955Film, Television & ComedyActor whose brief career and rebellious image in Rebel Without a Cause made him a symbol of teenage disillusionment.Hedy Lamarr 1914–2000Technology & InventionActress and inventor who co-developed frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology, the basis for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.Samuel L. Jackson b. 1948Film, Television & ComedyHighest-grossing actor of all time whose prolific career spans blockbusters and indie films.Dustin Hoffman b. 1937Film, Television & ComedyTwo-time Oscar winner whose roles in The Graduate and Rain Man showcased extraordinary range.Will Smith b. 1968Film, Television & ComedyActor and rapper who transitioned from Fresh Prince to one of Hollywood's biggest box office draws.Gene Hackman 1930–2025Film, Television & ComedyTwo-time Academy Award winner whose everyman intensity made him one of Hollywood's most respected actors.Johnny Depp b. 1963Film, Television & ComedyVersatile actor known for transformative roles from Edward Scissorhands to Pirates of the Caribbean.Julia Roberts b. 1967Film, Television & ComedyAcademy Award-winning actress whose smile and charm made her America's sweetheart of the 1990s.Audie Murphy 1925–1971Military & National SecurityMost decorated American soldier of World War II who later became a film actor.Brad Pitt b. 1963Film, Television & ComedyActor and producer whose roles in Fight Club and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood made him a global star.Russell Means 1939–2012Indigenous Leaders & Native NationsAmerican Indian Movement leader whose occupations drove Native activism into national view.