6word Portrait: Mark Twain

Rumors of his brilliance aren't exaggerated.

Born this day in 1835 (d. 1910)

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6word Portrait: Busby Berkeley

Choreographer/director created lavish "geometric" dance routines.


Born this day in 1895 (d. 1976)

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6word Portrait: Berry Gordy Jr.

Changed the culture by founding Motown.

Born 90 years ago today.

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6word Portrait: Kathryn Bigelow

Her Hurt Locker heightened female directors. 


Born this day in 1961

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6word Portrait: George Segal

Pop Art sculptor created lifelike scenes.



Born 95 years ago today (d. 2000)

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6word Portrait: Amy Grant

"Queen of Christian Pop" crossed over.


Born this day in 1960

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6word Portrait: Pete Best

Kicked out of "best" band ever. 


Born this day in 1941

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6word Portrait: Erté

His iconic designs had theatrical flair.



Born this day in 1892 (d. 1990)

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6word Portrait: Hoagy Carmichael

Tin Pan Alley composer wrote "Stardust."


Born 120 years ago today (d. 1981)

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6word Portrait: Sid Luckman

Quarterback led Bears to four championships.


Born this day in 1916 (d. 1998)

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6word Portrait: Chester Gould

Cartoonist created Dick Tracy comic strip.


Born this day in 1900 (d. 1985)

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6word Portrait: Jodie Foster

Child star to double-Oscar winner, director


Born this day in 1962

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6word Portrait: Margaret Atwood

Prolific Canadian writer conceived Handmaid's Tale

Born 80 years ago today

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6word Portrait: Rock Hudson

Major '50s star; clandestine AIDS victim


Born this day in 1925 (d. 1985)

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6word Portrait: Dwight Gooden

Pitching brilliance undermined by personal demons.

Born 55 years ago today.

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6word Portrait: Ed Asner

Won five Emmys as Lou Grant


Born 90 years ago today.

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6word Portrait: Aaron Copland

Fanfare for the Common Man composer


Born this day in 1900 (d. 1990)

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6word Portrait: Robert Louis Stevenson

Scotsman authored Treasure Island, created Jekyll/Hyde


Born this day in 1850 (d. 1894)

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6word Portrait: Grace Kelly

Hollywood royalty became an actual princess.


Born 90 years ago today (d. 1982)

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6word Portrait: U.S. Military Veterans

Thank you for your courageous service. 


Appreciating your valiant efforts on Veterans Day and every day.

6word Portrait: Richard Burton

Shakespearean movie/theater star loved Liz, overconsumed. 



Born this day in 1925 (d. 1984)

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6word Portrait: Dorothy Dandridge

First African-American Best Actress Oscar nominee


Born this day in 1922 (d. 1965)

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6word Portrait: Bonnie Raitt

Enduring singer/guitarist "Something to Talk About."


Born 70 years ago today 

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6word Portrait: Joni Mitchell

Insightful singer/songwriter saw "Both Sides, Now"


Born this day in 1943

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6word Portrait: Mike Nichols

Improv comedy pioneer; acclaimed film/theater director


Born this day in 1931 (d. 2014)

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6word Portrait: Sam Shepard

True West playwright; Right Stuff actor


Born this day in 1943 (d. 2017)

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6word Portrait: Walter Cronkite

"The most trusted man in America."



Born this day in 1916 (d. 2009)

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6word Portrait: Charles Bronson

Box office success followed Death Wish

Born this day in 1921 (d. 2003)

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6word Portrait: k.d. lang

Great Canadian vocalist with "Constant Craving."


Born this day in 1961

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6word Portrait: Aishwarya Rai

Miss World became major Bollywood star. 


Born this day in 1973

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