6word Portrait: Cloris Leachman

Mary's friend Phyllis, won 9 Emmys.



Born 93 years ago today.

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6word Portrait: Duke Ellington

Legendary jazz pianist and orchestra leader.

Born 120 years ago today (d. 1974)

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6word Portrait: Ann-Margret

Singer/dancer/actress; Viva Las Vegas with Elvis. 



Born this day in 1941

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6word Portrait: August Wilson

Pulitzer winning playwright chronicled African-American experience.

Born this day in 1945 (d. 2005)

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6word Portrait: Ma Rainey

Pioneering African-American "Mother of the Blues."

Born as Gertrude Pridgett this day in 1886* (d. 1939)

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6word Portrait: Al Pacino

Godfather, Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon, Scarface

Born this day in 1940.

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6word Portrait: Djimon Hounsou

Beninese actor found fame In America.



Born 55 years ago today. 

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6word Portrait: Michael Moore

Leftist documentarian prompts discord, debate, discussion.



Born 65 years ago today. 

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6word Portrait: John Waters

His direction of Hairspray was Divine. 



Born this day in 1946

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6word Portrait: Robert Smith

The man responsible for the Cure.

Born 60 years ago today.

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