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Aaron Copland
Aaron Copland was an American composer, composition teacher, writer, and later in his career a conductor of his own and other American music.
Aaron Copland was an American composer, composition teacher, writer, and later in his career a conductor of his own and other American music.
Adolph Green
Adolph Green (December 2, 1914 – October 23, 2002) was an American lyricist and playwright who, with long-time collaborator Betty Comden, penned the screenplays and songs for some of the m...
Adolph Green (December 2, 1914 – October 23, 2002) was an American lyricist and playwright who, with long-time collaborator Betty Comden, penned the screenplays and songs for some of the m...
Alan Jay Lerner
Alan Jay Lerner (August 31, 1918 – June 14, 1986) was an American lyricist and librettist.
Alan Jay Lerner (August 31, 1918 – June 14, 1986) was an American lyricist and librettist.
Alexander Schneider
Alexander Schneider (21 October 1908 – 2 February 1993) was a violinist, conductor, and educator.
Alexander Schneider (21 October 1908 – 2 February 1993) was a violinist, conductor, and educator.
Alexandra Danilova
Aleksandra Dionisyevna Danilova was a Russian-born prima ballerina who became an American citizen.
Aleksandra Dionisyevna Danilova was a Russian-born prima ballerina who became an American citizen.
Alvin Ailey
Alvin Ailey, Jr. was an American choreographer and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York.
Alvin Ailey, Jr. was an American choreographer and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York.
Alwin Nikolais
Alwin Nikolais (November 25, 1910 in Southington, Connecticut – May 8, 1993) was an American choreographer.
Alwin Nikolais (November 25, 1910 in Southington, Connecticut – May 8, 1993) was an American choreographer.
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Baron Lloyd-Webber Kt. is an English composer and impresario of musical theatre.
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Baron Lloyd-Webber Kt. is an English composer and impresario of musical theatre.
Angela Lansbury
Angela Brigid Lansbury, CBE is an English-born US-naturalized actress and singer in theatre, television, and motion pictures.
Angela Brigid Lansbury, CBE is an English-born US-naturalized actress and singer in theatre, television, and motion pictures.
Arthur Miller
Arthur Asher Miller (October 17, 1915 – February 10, 2005) was an American playwright and essayist.
Arthur Asher Miller (October 17, 1915 – February 10, 2005) was an American playwright and essayist.
Arthur Mitchell (dancer)
Arthur Mitchell born March 27, 1934 is an African-American dancer and choreographer who created a training school and the first African-American classical ballet company, Dance Theatre of Harlem.
Arthur Mitchell born March 27, 1934 is an African-American dancer and choreographer who created a training school and the first African-American classical ballet company, Dance Theatre of Harlem.
Arthur Rubinstein
Arthur Rubinstein (January 28, 1887December 20, 1982) was a Polish-American classical pianist who received international acclaim for his performances of the music written by a variety of compose...
Arthur Rubinstein (January 28, 1887December 20, 1982) was a Polish-American classical pianist who received international acclaim for his performances of the music written by a variety of compose...
B. B. King
Riley B. King (born September 16, 1925), known by the stage name B.B. King, is an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter acclaimed for his expressive singing and fluid, complex gui...
Riley B. King (born September 16, 1925), known by the stage name B.B. King, is an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter acclaimed for his expressive singing and fluid, complex gui...
B.B. King
Riley B. King, known by the stage name B.B. King, is an American songwriter, vocalist, and famed blues guitarist.
Riley B. King, known by the stage name B.B. King, is an American songwriter, vocalist, and famed blues guitarist.
Barbra Streisand
Barbra Joan Streisand is an American singer, actress, writer, film producer and director.
Barbra Joan Streisand is an American singer, actress, writer, film producer and director.
Benny Carter
Bennett Lester Carter (August 8, 1907 – July 12, 2003) was an American jazz alto saxophonist, clarinetist, trumpeter, composer, arranger, and bandleader.
Bennett Lester Carter (August 8, 1907 – July 12, 2003) was an American jazz alto saxophonist, clarinetist, trumpeter, composer, arranger, and bandleader.
Benny Goodman
Benjamin David “Benny” Goodman (May 30, 1909 – June 13, 1986) was an American jazz and swing musician, clarinetist and bandleader; widely known as the "King of Swing".
Benjamin David “Benny” Goodman (May 30, 1909 – June 13, 1986) was an American jazz and swing musician, clarinetist and bandleader; widely known as the "King of Swing".
Betty Comden
Betty Comden (May 3, 1917 November 23, 2006) was one-half of the musical-comedy duo Comden and Green, who provided lyrics, libretti, and screenplays to some of the most beloved and successful Ho...
Betty Comden (May 3, 1917 November 23, 2006) was one-half of the musical-comedy duo Comden and Green, who provided lyrics, libretti, and screenplays to some of the most beloved and successful Ho...
Beverly Sills
Beverly Sills was an American operatic soprano whose peak career was between the 1950s and 1970s.
Beverly Sills was an American operatic soprano whose peak career was between the 1950s and 1970s.
Bill Cosby
William Henry "Bill" Cosby, Jr. is an American comedian, actor, author, television producer, educator, musician and activist.
William Henry "Bill" Cosby, Jr. is an American comedian, actor, author, television producer, educator, musician and activist.
Bill T. Jones
Bill T. Jones (born February 15, 1952) is an American artistic director, choreographer and dancer.
Bill T. Jones (born February 15, 1952) is an American artistic director, choreographer and dancer.
Billy Wilder
Billy Wilder was an Austro-Hungarian born American filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, artist, and journalist, whose career spanned more than 50 years and 60 films.
Billy Wilder was an Austro-Hungarian born American filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, artist, and journalist, whose career spanned more than 50 years and 60 films.
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman on May 24, 1941, is an American singer-songwriter, musician and artist.
Bob Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman on May 24, 1941, is an American singer-songwriter, musician and artist.
Bob Hope
Bob Hope, KBE, KCSG, KSS was an English-born American comedian and actor who appeared in vaudeville, on Broadway, and in radio, television and movies.
Bob Hope, KBE, KCSG, KSS was an English-born American comedian and actor who appeared in vaudeville, on Broadway, and in radio, television and movies.
Brian Wilson
Brian Douglas Wilson is an American musician, best known as the leader and chief songwriter of the group The Beach Boys.
Brian Douglas Wilson is an American musician, best known as the leader and chief songwriter of the group The Beach Boys.
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen, nicknamed "The Boss," is an American singer-songwriter-performer who records and tours with the E Street Band.
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen, nicknamed "The Boss," is an American singer-songwriter-performer who records and tours with the E Street Band.
Cary Grant
Archibald Alexander Leach (January 18, 1904 – November 29, 1986), better known by his stage name Cary Grant, was an English-American actor.
Archibald Alexander Leach (January 18, 1904 – November 29, 1986), better known by his stage name Cary Grant, was an English-American actor.
Chita Rivera
Chita Rivera is an American actress, dancer, and singer best known for her roles in musical theater.
Chita Rivera is an American actress, dancer, and singer best known for her roles in musical theater.
Chuck Berry
Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry (born October 18, 1926) is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter, and one of the pioneers of rock and roll music.
Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry (born October 18, 1926) is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter, and one of the pioneers of rock and roll music.
Claudette Colbert
Claudette Colbert (; 13 September 1903 – 30 July 1996) was an American actress of stage and film.
Claudette Colbert (; 13 September 1903 – 30 July 1996) was an American actress of stage and film.
Clint Eastwood
Clinton "Clint" Eastwood, Jr. is an American film actor, director, producer, composer and politician.
Clinton "Clint" Eastwood, Jr. is an American film actor, director, producer, composer and politician.
Dizzy Gillespie
John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie (; October 21, 1917 – January 6, 1993) was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer and, occasionally, singer.
John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie (; October 21, 1917 – January 6, 1993) was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer and, occasionally, singer.
Dolly Parton
Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music.
Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music.
Edward Albee
Edward Franklin Albee III ( ; born March 12, 1928) is an American playwright who is best known for The Zoo Story (1958), The Sandbox (1959), Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1962), a...
Edward Franklin Albee III ( ; born March 12, 1928) is an American playwright who is best known for The Zoo Story (1958), The Sandbox (1959), Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1962), a...
Edward Villella
Edward Villella, New York, is a danseur and choreographer, frequently cited as America's most celebrated male dancer at the time.
Edward Villella, New York, is a danseur and choreographer, frequently cited as America's most celebrated male dancer at the time.
Elia Kazan
Elia Kazan was an American director, producer, writer and actor, described by The New York Times as "one of the most honored and influential directors in Broadway and Hollywood history".
Elia Kazan was an American director, producer, writer and actor, described by The New York Times as "one of the most honored and influential directors in Broadway and Hollywood history".
Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Jane Fitzgerald , also known as the "First Lady of Song," "Queen of Jazz," and "Lady Ella," was an American jazz and song vocalist.
Ella Jane Fitzgerald , also known as the "First Lady of Song," "Queen of Jazz," and "Lady Ella," was an American jazz and song vocalist.
Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor.
Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor.
Eugene Ormandy
Eugene Ormandy (November 18, 1899 – March 12, 1985) was a Hungarian-born conductor and violinist.
Eugene Ormandy (November 18, 1899 – March 12, 1985) was a Hungarian-born conductor and violinist.
Fayard Nicholas
Fayard Antonio Nicholas (October 20, 1914 – January 24, 2006) was an American choreographer, dancer and actor.
Fayard Antonio Nicholas (October 20, 1914 – January 24, 2006) was an American choreographer, dancer and actor.
Fred Astaire
Fred Astaire was an American film and Broadway stage dancer, choreographer, singer and actor.
Fred Astaire was an American film and Broadway stage dancer, choreographer, singer and actor.
Fred Ebb
Fred Ebb was an American musical theatre lyricist who had many successful collaborations with composer John Kander.
Fred Ebb was an American musical theatre lyricist who had many successful collaborations with composer John Kander.
Gene Kelly
Eugene Curran "Gene" Kelly was an Irish American dancer, actor, singer, film director and producer, and choreographer.
Eugene Curran "Gene" Kelly was an Irish American dancer, actor, singer, film director and producer, and choreographer.
Georg Solti
Sir Georg Solti, KBE, (21 October 19125 September 1997) was an orchestral and operatic conductor, best known for his appearances with opera companies in Munich, Frankfurt and London, and as a l...
Sir Georg Solti, KBE, (21 October 19125 September 1997) was an orchestral and operatic conductor, best known for his appearances with opera companies in Munich, Frankfurt and London, and as a l...
George Abbott
George Francis Abbott (June 25, 1887 – January 31, 1995) was an American theater producer and director, playwright, screenwriter, and film director and producer whose career spanned more t...
George Francis Abbott (June 25, 1887 – January 31, 1995) was an American theater producer and director, playwright, screenwriter, and film director and producer whose career spanned more t...
George Balanchine
George Balanchine, born Giorgi Balanchivadze (გიორგი ბალანჩივაძე, Георгий Мелитонович Баланчивадзе) (April 30, 1983), was one of the 20th century's most famous choreographers, a developer ...
George Balanchine, born Giorgi Balanchivadze (გიორგი ბალანჩივაძე, Георгий Мелитонович Баланчивадзе) (April 30, 1983), was one of the 20th century's most famous choreographers, a developer ...
Gian Carlo Menotti
Gian Carlo Menotti (July 7, 1911 – February 1, 2007) was an Italian-American composer and librettist.
Gian Carlo Menotti (July 7, 1911 – February 1, 2007) was an Italian-American composer and librettist.
Ginger Rogers
Ginger Rogers was an American actress, dancer, and singer who appeared in film, and on stage, radio, and television throughout much of the 20th century.
Ginger Rogers was an American actress, dancer, and singer who appeared in film, and on stage, radio, and television throughout much of the 20th century.
Grace Bumbry
Grace Bumbry (born January 4, 1937), an American opera singer, is considered one of the leading mezzo-sopranos of her generation, as well as a major soprano for many years.
Grace Bumbry (born January 4, 1937), an American opera singer, is considered one of the leading mezzo-sopranos of her generation, as well as a major soprano for many years.
Harold Nicholas
Harold Lloyd Nicholas (March 27, 1921 – July 3, 2000) was an American dancer specializing in tap.
Harold Lloyd Nicholas (March 27, 1921 – July 3, 2000) was an American dancer specializing in tap.
Harold Prince
Harold Smith "Hal" Prince is an American theatrical producer and director associated with many of the best-known Broadway musical productions of the past half-century.
Harold Smith "Hal" Prince is an American theatrical producer and director associated with many of the best-known Broadway musical productions of the past half-century.
Harry Belafonte
Harold George "Harry" Belafonte, Jr. is an American born singer, songwriter, actor and social activist.
Harold George "Harry" Belafonte, Jr. is an American born singer, songwriter, actor and social activist.
Henry Fonda
Henry Jaynes Fonda was an American film and stage actor.
Henry Jaynes Fonda was an American film and stage actor.
Itzhak Perlman
Itzhak Perlman (יצחק פרלמן; born August 31, 1945) is an Israeli-born violinist, conductor, and instructor of master classes.
Itzhak Perlman (יצחק פרלמן; born August 31, 1945) is an Israeli-born violinist, conductor, and instructor of master classes.
Jack Nicholson
John Joseph "Jack" Nicholson is an American actor, film director, producer and writer.
John Joseph "Jack" Nicholson is an American actor, film director, producer and writer.
Jacques d'Amboise
Jacques d'Amboise (born July 28, 1934) is an American ballet dancer and choreographer.
Jacques d'Amboise (born July 28, 1934) is an American ballet dancer and choreographer.
James Cagney
James Francis Cagney, Jr. was an American actor, first on stage, then in film, where he had his greatest impact.
James Francis Cagney, Jr. was an American actor, first on stage, then in film, where he had his greatest impact.
James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones (born January 17, 1931) is an American actor.
James Earl Jones (born January 17, 1931) is an American actor.
James Levine
James Lawrence Levine (; born June 23, 1943) is an American conductor and pianist.
James Lawrence Levine (; born June 23, 1943) is an American conductor and pianist.
James Stewart
James Maitland "Jimmy" Stewart was an American film and stage actor, known for his distinctive voice and persona.
James Maitland "Jimmy" Stewart was an American film and stage actor, known for his distinctive voice and persona.
Jerome Robbins
Jerome Robbins (October 11, 1918 – July 29, 1998) was an American theater producer, director, and choreographer known primarily for Broadway Theater and Ballet/Dance, but who also occasionally d...
Jerome Robbins (October 11, 1918 – July 29, 1998) was an American theater producer, director, and choreographer known primarily for Broadway Theater and Ballet/Dance, but who also occasionally d...
Jerry Herman
Jerry Herman (born July 10, 1931) is an American composer and lyricist, known for his work in Broadway musical theater.
Jerry Herman (born July 10, 1931) is an American composer and lyricist, known for his work in Broadway musical theater.
Jessica Tandy
Jessie Alice "Jessica" Tandy (June 7, 1909 - September 11, 1994) was an English-American stage and film actress.
Jessie Alice "Jessica" Tandy (June 7, 1909 - September 11, 1994) was an English-American stage and film actress.
Jessye Norman
Jessye Norman (born September 15, 1945) is an American opera singer.
Jessye Norman (born September 15, 1945) is an American opera singer.
Joan Sutherland
Dame Joan Alston Sutherland, OM, AC, DBE (7 November 192610 October 2010) was an Australian dramatic coloratura soprano noted for her contribution to the renaissance of the bel canto r...
Dame Joan Alston Sutherland, OM, AC, DBE (7 November 192610 October 2010) was an Australian dramatic coloratura soprano noted for her contribution to the renaissance of the bel canto r...
Joanne Woodward
Joanne Gignilliat Trimmier Woodward is an American actress, television and theatrical producer, and widow of Paul Newman.
Joanne Gignilliat Trimmier Woodward is an American actress, television and theatrical producer, and widow of Paul Newman.
John Kander
John Harold Kander (born March 18, 1927) is the American composer of a number of musicals as part of the songwriting team of Kander and Ebb.
John Harold Kander (born March 18, 1927) is the American composer of a number of musicals as part of the songwriting team of Kander and Ebb.
Johnny Carson
John William "Johnny" Carson was an American television host and comedian, known for thirty years as host of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
John William "Johnny" Carson was an American television host and comedian, known for thirty years as host of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
Johnny Cash
John R. "Johnny" Cash, was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
John R. "Johnny" Cash, was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
Jule Styne
Jule Styne was a British-born American songwriter especially famous for a series of Broadway musicals, which included several very well known and frequently revived shows.
Jule Styne was a British-born American songwriter especially famous for a series of Broadway musicals, which included several very well known and frequently revived shows.
Julie Andrews
Dame Julia Elizabeth Andrews, DBE is an English film and stage actress, singer, and author.
Dame Julia Elizabeth Andrews, DBE is an English film and stage actress, singer, and author.
Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.
The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.
Kirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas (born Issur Danielovitch, ; December 9, 1916) is an American stage and film actor, film producer and author.
Kirk Douglas (born Issur Danielovitch, ; December 9, 1916) is an American stage and film actor, film producer and author.
Lauren Bacall
Lauren Bacall is an American film and stage actress and model, known for her distinctive husky voice and sultry looks.
Lauren Bacall is an American film and stage actress and model, known for her distinctive husky voice and sultry looks.
Lena Horne
Lena Mary Calhoun Horne was an American singer, actress, civil rights activist and dancer.
Lena Mary Calhoun Horne was an American singer, actress, civil rights activist and dancer.
Leonard Bernstein
Leonard Bernstein was an American composer, conductor, author, music lecturer and pianist.
Leonard Bernstein was an American composer, conductor, author, music lecturer and pianist.
Lillian Gish
Lillian Diana Gish was an American stage, screen and television actress whose film acting career spanned 75 years, from 1912 to 1987.
Lillian Diana Gish was an American stage, screen and television actress whose film acting career spanned 75 years, from 1912 to 1987.
Lionel Hampton
Lionel Leo Hampton (April 20, 1908 – August 31, 2002) was an American jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, bandleader and actor.
Lionel Leo Hampton (April 20, 1908 – August 31, 2002) was an American jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, bandleader and actor.
Loretta Lynn
Loretta Lynn (born Loretta Webb April 14, 1932), is an American country music singer-songwriter, author and philanthropist.
Loretta Lynn (born Loretta Webb April 14, 1932), is an American country music singer-songwriter, author and philanthropist.
Luciano Pavarotti
Luciano Pavarotti, Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI was an Italian operatic tenor, who also crossed over into popular music, eventually becoming one of the most commercially successful tenors of all...
Luciano Pavarotti, Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI was an Italian operatic tenor, who also crossed over into popular music, eventually becoming one of the most commercially successful tenors of all...
Lucille Ball
Lucille Désirée Ball was an American comedienne, film, television, stage and radio actress, model, film and television executive, and star of the sitcoms I Love Lucy, The Lucy–Desi Comedy ...
Lucille Désirée Ball was an American comedienne, film, television, stage and radio actress, model, film and television executive, and star of the sitcoms I Love Lucy, The Lucy–Desi Comedy ...
Lynn Fontanne
Lynn Fontanne was a British actress and major stage star in the United States for over 40 years.
Lynn Fontanne was a British actress and major stage star in the United States for over 40 years.
Maria Tallchief
Elizabeth Maria Tallchief (born January 24, 1925) was the first Native American to become prima ballerina.
Elizabeth Maria Tallchief (born January 24, 1925) was the first Native American to become prima ballerina.
Marian Anderson
Marian Anderson was an African-American contralto and one of the most celebrated singers of the twentieth century.
Marian Anderson was an African-American contralto and one of the most celebrated singers of the twentieth century.
Marilyn Horne
Marilyn Horne (born January 16, 1934, Bradford, Pennsylvania) is an American mezzo-soprano opera singer.
Marilyn Horne (born January 16, 1934, Bradford, Pennsylvania) is an American mezzo-soprano opera singer.
Marion Williams
Marion Williams was an American gospel singer.
Marion Williams was an American gospel singer.
Martha Graham
Martha Graham (May 11, 1894 – April 1, 1991) was an American modern dancer and choreographer whose influence on dance has been compared with the influence Picasso had on modern visual arts,...
Martha Graham (May 11, 1894 – April 1, 1991) was an American modern dancer and choreographer whose influence on dance has been compared with the influence Picasso had on modern visual arts,...
Martin Scorsese
Martin Charles Scorsese (; born November 17, 1942) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, actor, and film historian.
Martin Charles Scorsese (; born November 17, 1942) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, actor, and film historian.
Mel Brooks
Mel Brooks is an American film director, screenwriter, composer, lyricist, comedian, actor and producer.
Mel Brooks is an American film director, screenwriter, composer, lyricist, comedian, actor and producer.
Merce Cunningham
Mercier "Merce" Philip Cunningham (April 16, 1919 – July 26, 2009) was an American dancer and choreographer who was at the forefront of the American avant-garde for more than 50 years.
Mercier "Merce" Philip Cunningham (April 16, 1919 – July 26, 2009) was an American dancer and choreographer who was at the forefront of the American avant-garde for more than 50 years.
Merle Haggard
Merle Ronald Haggard is an American country music song writer, singer, guitarist, fiddler and instrumentalist.
Merle Ronald Haggard is an American country music song writer, singer, guitarist, fiddler and instrumentalist.
Mike Nichols
Mike Nichols is a German-born American television, stage and film director, writer, producer and comedian.
Mike Nichols is a German-born American television, stage and film director, writer, producer and comedian.
Mikhail Baryshnikov
Mikhail Nikolaevich Baryshnikov, nicknamed "Misha" is a Russian American dancer, choreographer, and actor, often cited alongside Vaslav Nijinsky and Rudolf Nureyev as one of the greatest ballet ...
Mikhail Nikolaevich Baryshnikov, nicknamed "Misha" is a Russian American dancer, choreographer, and actor, often cited alongside Vaslav Nijinsky and Rudolf Nureyev as one of the greatest ballet ...
Morton Gould
Morton Gould (December 10, 1913 – February 21, 1996) was an American composer, conductor, arranger, and pianist.
Morton Gould (December 10, 1913 – February 21, 1996) was an American composer, conductor, arranger, and pianist.
Mstislav Rostropovich
Mstislav Leopoldovich Rostropovich, KBE (Мстисла́в Леопо́льдович Ростропо́вич, Mstislav Leopol'dovič Rostropovič, ; March 27, 1927 – April 27, 2007), was a Soviet and Russian cellist a...
Mstislav Leopoldovich Rostropovich, KBE (Мстисла́в Леопо́льдович Ростропо́вич, Mstislav Leopol'dovič Rostropovič, ; March 27, 1927 – April 27, 2007), was a Soviet and Russian cellist a...
Myrna Loy
Myrna Loy was an American actress.
Myrna Loy was an American actress.
Nathan Milstein
Nathan Mironovich Milstein (December 21, 1992) was a Russian-born American virtuoso violinist.
Nathan Mironovich Milstein (December 21, 1992) was a Russian-born American virtuoso violinist.
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey is an American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist.
Oprah Winfrey is an American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist.
Ossie Davis
Ossie Davis was an Emmy Award winning and Grammy nominated, American film, television and Broadway actor, director, poet, playwright, author, and social activist.
Ossie Davis was an Emmy Award winning and Grammy nominated, American film, television and Broadway actor, director, poet, playwright, author, and social activist.
Paul Newman
Paul Leonard Newman was an American actor, film director, entrepreneur, humanitarian, professional racing driver, auto racing team owner, and auto racing enthusiast.
Paul Leonard Newman was an American actor, film director, entrepreneur, humanitarian, professional racing driver, auto racing team owner, and auto racing enthusiast.
Paul Taylor (choreographer)
Paul Taylor is widely considered to be one of the foremost American choreographers of the 20th century.
Paul Taylor is widely considered to be one of the foremost American choreographers of the 20th century.
Perry Como
Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como was an American singer and television personality.
Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como was an American singer and television personality.
Pete Seeger
Peter "Pete" Seeger (born May 3, 1919) is an American folk singer and an iconic figure in the mid-20th-century American folk music revival.
Peter "Pete" Seeger (born May 3, 1919) is an American folk singer and an iconic figure in the mid-20th-century American folk music revival.
Pete Townshend
Peter Dennis Blandford "Pete" Townshend is an English rock guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and author, known principally as the guitarist and songwriter for the rock group The Who, as well as fo...
Peter Dennis Blandford "Pete" Townshend is an English rock guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and author, known principally as the guitarist and songwriter for the rock group The Who, as well as fo...
Plácido Domingo
Plácido Domingo, born José Plácido Domingo Embil, is a Spanish tenor and conductor known for his versatile and strong voice, possessing a ringing and dramatic tone throughout its range.
Plácido Domingo, born José Plácido Domingo Embil, is a Spanish tenor and conductor known for his versatile and strong voice, possessing a ringing and dramatic tone throughout its range.
Quincy Jones
Quincy Delight Jones, Jr. is an American record producer, conductor, arranger, film composer, television producer, and trumpeter.
Quincy Delight Jones, Jr. is an American record producer, conductor, arranger, film composer, television producer, and trumpeter.
Ray Charles
Ray Charles Robinson, known by his shortened stage name Ray Charles, was an American musician.
Ray Charles Robinson, known by his shortened stage name Ray Charles, was an American musician.
Richard Rodgers
Richard Charles Rodgers was an American composer of music for more than 900 songs and for 43 Broadway musicals.
Richard Charles Rodgers was an American composer of music for more than 900 songs and for 43 Broadway musicals.
Risë Stevens
Risë Stevens is a retired American operatic mezzo-soprano.
Risë Stevens is a retired American operatic mezzo-soprano.
Robert Redford
Charles Robert Redford, Jr. (born August 18, 1936), better known as Robert Redford, is an American actor, film director, producer, businessman, environmentalist, philanthropist, and founde...
Charles Robert Redford, Jr. (born August 18, 1936), better known as Robert Redford, is an American actor, film director, producer, businessman, environmentalist, philanthropist, and founde...
Robert Shaw (conductor)
Robert Shaw (April 30, 1916January 25, 1999) was an American conductor most famous for his work with his namesake Chorale, with the Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus, and the Atlanta Symphony Orche...
Robert Shaw (April 30, 1916January 25, 1999) was an American conductor most famous for his work with his namesake Chorale, with the Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus, and the Atlanta Symphony Orche...
Roger Daltrey
Roger Harry Daltrey, CBE, is an English singer, musician, songwriter and actor, best known as the founder and lead singer of English rock band the Who.
Roger Harry Daltrey, CBE, is an English singer, musician, songwriter and actor, best known as the founder and lead singer of English rock band the Who.
Roger L. Stevens
Roger Lacey Stevens (March 12, 1910 – February 2, 1998) was an American theatrical producer, arts administrator, and a real estate executive.
Roger Lacey Stevens (March 12, 1910 – February 2, 1998) was an American theatrical producer, arts administrator, and a real estate executive.
Sammy Davis, Jr.
Samuel George "Sammy" Davis Jr. was an American entertainer and was also known for his impersonations of actors and other celebrities.
Samuel George "Sammy" Davis Jr. was an American entertainer and was also known for his impersonations of actors and other celebrities.
Sean Connery
Sir Thomas Sean Connery is a Scottish actor and producer who has won an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards and three Golden Globes.
Sir Thomas Sean Connery is a Scottish actor and producer who has won an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards and three Golden Globes.
Shirley Temple
Shirley Jane Temple (born April 23, 1928), later Shirley Temple Black, is an American film and television actress, singer, dancer, autobiographer, and former U.S. Ambassador to Ghana and ...
Shirley Jane Temple (born April 23, 1928), later Shirley Temple Black, is an American film and television actress, singer, dancer, autobiographer, and former U.S. Ambassador to Ghana and ...
Shirley Temple Black
Shirley Jane Temple (born April 23, 1928) is an American film and television actress, singer, dancer, autobiographer, and former U.S. Ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia.
Shirley Jane Temple (born April 23, 1928) is an American film and television actress, singer, dancer, autobiographer, and former U.S. Ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia.
Sidney Poitier
Sir Sidney Poitier, KBE ( or ; born February 20, 1927) is a Bahamian American actor, film director, author, and diplomat.
Sir Sidney Poitier, KBE ( or ; born February 20, 1927) is a Bahamian American actor, film director, author, and diplomat.
Smokey Robinson
William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and former record executive.
William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and former record executive.
Stephen Sondheim
Stephen Joshua Sondheim (born March 22, 1930) is an American composer and lyricist known for his contributions to musical theatre.
Stephen Joshua Sondheim (born March 22, 1930) is an American composer and lyricist known for his contributions to musical theatre.
Steve Martin
Stephen Glenn "Steve" Martin is an American actor, comedian, author, playwright, producer, musician and composer.
Stephen Glenn "Steve" Martin is an American actor, comedian, author, playwright, producer, musician and composer.
Steven Spielberg
Steven Allan Spielberg is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, video game designer, and studio entrepreneur.
Steven Allan Spielberg is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, video game designer, and studio entrepreneur.
Stevie Wonder
Stevland Hardaway Morris, known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, a child prodigy who developed into one of the most creative m...
Stevland Hardaway Morris, known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, a child prodigy who developed into one of the most creative m...
Suzanne Farrell
Suzanne Farrell (born August 16, 1945) is an eminent 20th century ballerina and the founder of the Suzanne Farrell Ballet at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Suzanne Farrell (born August 16, 1945) is an eminent 20th century ballerina and the founder of the Suzanne Farrell Ballet at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Tennessee Williams
Thomas Lanier "Tennessee" Williams III was an American writer who worked principally as a playwright in the American theater.
Thomas Lanier "Tennessee" Williams III was an American writer who worked principally as a playwright in the American theater.
Tony Bennett
Anthony Dominick Benedetto, better known as Tony Bennett (born August 3, 1926), is an American singer of popular music, standards, show tunes, and jazz.
Anthony Dominick Benedetto, better known as Tony Bennett (born August 3, 1926), is an American singer of popular music, standards, show tunes, and jazz.
Van Cliburn
Harvey Lavan "Van" Cliburn Jr. is an American pianist who achieved worldwide recognition in 1958 at age 23, when he won the first quadrennial International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Mosco...
Harvey Lavan "Van" Cliburn Jr. is an American pianist who achieved worldwide recognition in 1958 at age 23, when he won the first quadrennial International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Mosco...
Victor Borge
Victor Borge, born Børge Rosenbaum, was a Danish comedian, conductor and pianist, affectionately known as The Clown Prince of Denmark, The Unmelancholy Dane, and The Great Dane.
Victor Borge, born Børge Rosenbaum, was a Danish comedian, conductor and pianist, affectionately known as The Clown Prince of Denmark, The Unmelancholy Dane, and The Great Dane.
William Schuman
William Howard Schuman (August 4, 1910–February 15, 1992) was an American composer and music administrator.
William Howard Schuman (August 4, 1910–February 15, 1992) was an American composer and music administrator.
Willie Nelson
Willie Hugh Nelson (born April 30, 1933) is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist.
Willie Hugh Nelson (born April 30, 1933) is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist.
Yehudi Menuhin
Yehudi Menuhin, Baron Menuhin, OM, KBE was an American violinist and conductor who spent most of his performing career in the United Kingdom.
Yehudi Menuhin, Baron Menuhin, OM, KBE was an American violinist and conductor who spent most of his performing career in the United Kingdom.