American composer and conductor John Williams has scored more than 100 films, including 'Jaws,' six 'Star Wars' movies, 'E.T.' and the first three 'Harry Potter' films.

Loretta Lynn is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter known for "Coal Miner's Daughter," "Woman of the World," "Love Is the Foundation," "Trouble in Paradise" and "Feelins'," among many other country hits.

Music executive and producer Clive Davis has worked with Whitney Houston, Janis Joplin, Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Clarkson among others.

Roy Halston Frowick, best known as Halston, was an iconic clothing designer of the 1970s. His sexy, yet elegant dresses became a staple in American discos.

Dave Thomas is best known for founding the Wendy's hamburger restaurant chain. He became the company's TV spokesman in 1989.

Patsy Cline was a celebrated country singer best known for her crossover hits, including "Crazy" and "Walking After Midnight."

Sylvia Plath was an American poet best known for her novel The Bell Jar, and for her poetry collections The Colossus and Ariel.

Actress Elizabeth Taylor starred in films like Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and BUtterfield 8, but was just as famous for her violet eyes and scandalous love life.

Johnny Cash, the Man in Black, was a singer, guitarist and songwriter whose music innovatively mixed country, rock, blues and gospel influences.

Anthony Perkins is an Oscar-nominated stage and film actor who is best known for his role as Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho.

Known for his flamboyant performances, Little Richard's hit songs from the mid-1950s were defining moments in the development of rock ‘n’ roll.

Omar Sharif was an award-winning actor known for his roles in ‘Lawrence of Arabia,’ ‘Doctor Zhivago,’ ‘Funny Girl’ and ‘Monsieur Ibrahim,' among other films.

Known for her boundless energy and pert demeanor, legendary actress Debbie Reynolds made memorable turns in films like 'The Tender Trap,' 'Singin' in the Rain,' 'Tammy and the Bachelor' and 'The Unsinkable Molly Brown.'

Known as the "Lion of the Senate," Democrat Ted Kennedy was a staunch liberal who was elected to Congress nine times, spearheading many legislative reforms.

Oscar de la Renta was one of the world’s leading fashion designers. Famous for his women's evening wear and suits, his line is distinctly modern yet feminine.

Secret Service agent Clint Hill jumped into the presidential limo and shielded Jackie Kennedy in the moments after President John F. Kennedy was shot.

Dottie West was a country music singer/songwriter known for such hist as "Rings of Gold" and "Would You Hold It Against Me."

Actress Ellen Burstyn played the mother in The Exorcist and earned an Oscar for her role in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore.

Casey Kasem was best known for hosting Top 40 radio countdown shows such as American Top 40 and Casey's Countdown.

Japanese-American actor Pat Morita became a beloved pop culture figure with his turn as Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid movies.

Guitarist Carl Perkins wrote and had a 1956 hit with the song "Blue Suede Shoes." He also helped pioneer the rockabilly music genre.

Michael McClure is a poet, playwright and novelist known for his participation in San Francisco's infamous Six Gallery poetry reading.

Valentino Garavani is an Italian fashion designer best known as the founder of the Valentino SpA company.

Actress Nichelle Nichols is best known for her groundbreaking portrayal of Lieutenant Uhura on the original Star Trek television series.