6word Portrait: Zhang Yimou

Among most prominent Chinese film directors. 



Born this day in 1950.

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6word Portrait: Jean Seberg

Breathless star originally discovered in Iowa. 



Born 80 years ago today (d. 1979)

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6word Portrait: Auguste Rodin

French sculptor of the Thinker, Kiss. 



Born this day in 1840 (d. 1917)

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6word Portrait: General George S. Patton

Third Army leadership helped win WWII.

Born this day in 1885 (d. 1945)

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6word Portrait: Ennio Morricone

Brilliant Italian composer for Spaghetti Westerns.

Born 90 years ago today.

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6word Portrait: Bob Gibson

Cardinals fireballer with 1.12 1968 ERA.

Born this day in 1935.

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6word Portrait: Patti Page

Best-selling female singer of the '50s.

Born this day in 1927 (d. 2013)

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6word Portrait: Francisco de Zurbarán

Spanish portraitist captured monks with chiaroscuro.

Born 420 years ago today (d. 1664)

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6word Portrait: Sally Field

Film/TV actress; Flying Nun, Norma Rae

Born this day in 1946.

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6word Portrait: Vivien Leigh

Scarlett in Gone with the Wind.

Born 105 years ago today (d. 1967)

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