Samuel Alexander was an Australian-born British philosopher. He was the first Jewish fellow of an Oxford or Cambridge college.
1859-1938
Comic actor and writer Rowan Atkinson starred on the TV series Not the Nine O'clock News and Blackadder. He is best known for his infamous role as Mr. Bean in the television series and 1997 feature film of the same name.
1955-
Guitarist Syd Barrett helped found the psychedelic rock band Pink Floyd. After a mental break forced his departure, he spent 30 years as a painter and recluse.
1946-2006
Maeve Brennan was an Irish short story writer and journalist known for her wit, charm and tragic end.
1917-1993
Writer E.L. Doctorow is the author of novels such as Ragtime, Billy Bathgate and The Book of Daniel.
1931-
Bonnie Franklin is best known for playing Ann Romano, a loving but tough divorced mother on the hit television show One Day at a Time.
1944-2013
Philosophical essayist, novelist, poet and artist Khalil Gibran wrote The Prophet, a book of poetic essays that achieved cult status among American youth.
1883-1931
Guitarist Michael was the lead guitarist for Widespread Panic, a jam band that recorded seven studio albums over a nearly 11-year career, including songs like "Ain't Life Grand" and "Blue Indian."
1962-2002
1981-
Professional golfer Nancy Lopez was named Player of the Year four times during her career. She was the first woman to be awarded the Frances Ouimet Award.
1957-
Kate McKinnon is an American actress best known as a cast member on the television sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live.
1984-
Anthony Minghella was an Academy Award-winning director best known for his adaptation of Michael Ondaatje's The English Patient. Released in 1996, the film claimed the Oscar for best picture in 1997.
1954-2008
Tom Mix was an America actor, producer and director and one of the most famous silent film cowboys.
1880-1940
Sam Rayburn was an American politician best known for his roles as Speaker of the House, Majority Leader to Congress and Chairman of the National Democratic Convention.
1882-1961
One of the greatest women's beach volleyball players of all-time, Gabrielle Reece is also a successful model, actress, writer and fitness expert.
1970-
1878-1967
Earl Scruggs is a bluegrass musician who pioneered the Scruggs Style, a method of banjo playing.
1924-2012
Screenwriter and director John Singleton’s Boyz n the Hood led to a Academy Award for Best Director, making him the first African-American ever nominated.
1968-
Charles Sumner was a U.S. Representative best known an anti-slavery advocate who authored the nation’s first civil rights legislation.
1811-1874
Loretta young was a child actor who became one of Hollywood's leading ladies in the 1930s and 1940s.
1913-2000