6word Portrait: Tallulah Bankhead

Larger than life, husky-voiced theater icon.

Born this day in 1902 (d. 1968)

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6word Portrait: Gene Hackman

Terrific actor fueled French Connection, Conversation 

Born 90 years ago today.

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6word Portrait: Anton Chekhov

Russian playwright penned Seagull, Cherry Orchard


Born 160 years ago today

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6word Portrait: Alan Alda

Versatile actor but forever Hawkeye Pierce.


Born this day in 1936

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6word Portrait: Donna Reed

Her Wonderful Life included eponymous show. 


Born this day in 1921 (d. 1986)

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6word Portrait: Eddie Van Halen

With "Eruption," changed guitar's sound, look


Born 65 years ago today

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6word Portrait: W. Somerset Maugham

British author wrote Of Human Bondage.


Born this day in 1874 (d. 1965)

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6word Portraits: Neil Diamond

Singer, songwriter, showman behind "Sweet Caroline."


Born this day in 1941

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6word Portrait: Édouard Manet

French painter at forefront of impressionism.


Born this day in 1832 (d. 1883)

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6word Portrait: Michael Hutchence

INXS lead singer; death still mystifies. 


Born 60 years ago today (d. 1997)

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