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Peter Lorre: Master of Sinister Characters
Peter Lorre (1904–1964) was a Hungarian-American actor famous for sinister roles in M, Casablanca, and The Maltese Falcon. A master of character work.
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Hedy Lamarr: Actress and Frequency-Hopping Inventor
Hedy Lamarr (1914–2000) was an Austrian-American actress and inventor who co-created frequency-hopping technology that became foundational to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
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Bobby Bonds: Baseball’s Power-Speed Pioneer
Bobby Bonds (1946–2003) was the first MLB player to achieve 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases five times. Father of Barry Bonds, he played for eight teams.
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Gina Cigna: Italian Dramatic Soprano of La Scala
Gina Cigna (1900–2001) was a French-Italian dramatic soprano who became a leading performer at La Scala Milan and major opera houses worldwide.
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Hans Krebs: Biochemist and Nobel Prize Winner
Hans Krebs (1900–1981) was a German-born British biochemist who discovered the citric acid cycle and won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
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Gideon Welles: Lincoln’s Secretary of the Navy
Gideon Welles (1802–1878) was U.S. Secretary of the Navy under Lincoln, implementing the blockade that crippled the Confederacy and contributed to Union victory.
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Leroy Anderson: Master of Light Orchestral Music
Leroy Anderson (1908–1975) was an American composer of light concert pieces for orchestra. His instrumental hit 'Blue Tango' was the first to sell one million copies.
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Billy Strayhorn: Duke Ellington’s Musical Partner
Billy Strayhorn (1915–1967) was a jazz composer and arranger who collaborated with Duke Ellington for 25 years, creating "Take the 'A' Train" and other jazz standards.
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Vera-Ellen: Hollywood’s Versatile Dancer and Singer
Vera-Ellen (1921–1981) was an American dancer and actress known for White Christmas and collaborations with Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly.
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George Szell: Master of the Cleveland Orchestra
George Szell (1897–1970) was an Austro-Hungarian conductor who transformed the Cleveland Orchestra into one of the world's greatest symphonic ensembles.
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Eric Portman: British Actor of Distinctive Voice
Eric Portman (1901–1969) was an English actor best known for Powell and Pressburger films and his Tony-nominated role in Separate Tables.
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Ken Curtis: Festus Haggen of Gunsmoke
Ken Curtis (1916–1991) was an American actor and singer best known for playing Festus Haggen on Gunsmoke for 11 years. Learn about his film and TV career.
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Robert Carrier: British Chef and Culinary Pioneer
Robert Carrier (1923–2006) was a British restaurateur and cookery writer who influenced twentieth-century culinary culture through his restaurants and published works.
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Tess Harper: From Arkansas Teacher to Oscar Nominee
Tess Harper is an American actress born in 1950, nominated for Golden Globe and Academy Awards for Tender Mercies and Crimes of the Heart, known for Breaking Bad.
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Sophie Guillemin: French Actress and Filmmaker
Sophie Guillemin is a French actress born in 1977, known for her César-nominated roles in L'Ennui and Harry, un ami qui vous veut du bien.
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