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Twenty pioneers of human expression who enlightened and enlivened the people of the 20th century
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Oscar Hammerstein
- He and his collaborator Richard Rodgers were two of the most influential showmen in the 20th century
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Richard Rodgers (born 1902, died 1979)
American composer.
- he and his colaborator Oscar Hammerstein were among the most influential showmen of the 20th century
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Louis Armstrong (born 1900, died 1971)
American jazz musician.
- The leading jazz musician of the 20th century
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Jim Henson (born 1936, died 1990)
Creator of the Muppets.
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Charlie Chaplin (born 1889, died 1977)
English actor, author and composer. Real name: Sir Charles Spencer.
- The most famous comedian of the 20th century
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Thomas Stearns ''T.S.'' Eliot (born 1888, died 1965)
American poet and critic.
- He gave poetry a new power in the 20th century
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James Joyce (born 1882, died 1941)
Irish novelist, short-story writer and poet.
- He revolutionized 20th century fiction
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Pablo Picasso (born 1881, died 1973)
Spanish painter.
- A pioneer and master of modern art
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Marlon Brando (born 1924)
American actor.
- One of the most influential actors of the 20th century
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Bob Dylan (born 1941)
American musician, singer and songwriter. Original name: Robert Allan Zimmerman.
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Igor Stravinsky (born 1882, died 1971)
Russian ballet composer.
- Father of 20th century music
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Frank Sinatra (born 1915, died 1998)
American singer and actor.
- The most popular singer of his generation
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Steven Spielberg (born 1947)
American director and producer.
- The most powerful filmmaker of the 20th century
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Bartholomew J. ''Bart'' Simpson (born 1987)
Cartoon character.
- The forever 10-year-old cartoon character
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Charles-Edouard Jeanneret ''Le Corbusier'' (born 1887, died 1965)
French architect
- The leading proponent of the International Style in 20th century architecture
Twenty pioneers of human expression who enlightened and enlivened the people of the 20th century
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Lucille Ball (born 1911, died 1989)
American actress and comedian.
- The first lady of TV comedy
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Oprah Winfrey (born 1953)
American actress and television personality.
- The most influential talk show hosts of the 20th century
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Aretha Franklin (born 1942)
American rock, blues and gospel singer.
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Martha Graham (born 1894, died 1991)
American dancer and choreographer.
- Embodiment of 20th century dance
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Gabrielle ''Coco'' Chanel (born 1882, died 1971)
Creator of the popular perfume Chanel No. 5.
- Dominant designer of the 20th century
- Dominant designer of the 20th century