6word Portrait: Camille Pissarro

Oldest of the Impressionists, became Neo.


Born this day in 1830 (d. 1903)

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6word Portait: Tom Hanks

Genial star still makes a Splash. 


Born this day in 1956.

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6word Portrait: Marty Feldman

Wide-eyed comedian was Igor to please. 


Born this day in 1934 (d. 1982)

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6word Portrait: Satchel Paige

Pitched longer, harder, better than anyone.


Born this day in 1906 (d. 1982)

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6word Portrait: Frida Kahlo

Mexican portraitist portrayed her pride, pain.

Born 110 years ago today.

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6word Portrait: Chuck Close

Creates ingenious portraits, long after paralysis.

Born this day in 1940.

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6word Portrait: Ron Kovic

Proud soldier, paralyzed, became anti-war activist.

Born on the 4th of July, 1946

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6word Portrait: George M. Cohan

He's a real "Yankee Doodle Dandy."


...even if seemingly not actually born on the 4th of July, per Wikipedia

Born on this day in 1878 (d. 1942)

6word Portrait: Larry David

Irascible Seinfeld scribe of curbed enthusiasm.

Born 70 years ago today.

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6word Portrait: Debbie Harry

Call her eternally cool (and hot).

Born this day in 1945.

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