1. Charita Bauer (1922)

American Actor

Best known for playing Bert Bauer on the "Guiding Light" for over 30 years.

2. Taurean Blacque (1941)

American Actor

Most famous for playing Detective Neal Washington on the 1980s NBC drama Hill Street Blues, this Emmy-nominated actor also had a successful theatrical career, earning a 1985 NAACP Image Award...

3. Aaron Burr (1756)

American Politician

Third Vice President of the United States from 1801 to 1805 who was one of the first Senators from New York. He infamously killed his rival, Alexander Hamilton, in a...

4. David Burnet (1788)

Politician

Remembered for governing the Republic of Texas during the 1830s and '40s, he served as interim President, Vice President, and Secretary of State of United States-annexed Texas.

5. Stephen Crane (1871)

Novelist Poet And Journalist

Realist American author who published the acclaimed Civil War novel, The Red Badge of Courage, in 1895. His literary work, which includes journalism, poetry and short stories, exemplifies early American...

6. Taylor Holmes (1878)

American Actor

American stage and screen actor known for his roles in Kiss of Death, The Outcast, and other 1940s and '50s films. He also performed in more than one hundred Broadway...

7. Mikey Way (1980)

American Musician

American bass player for the alternative rock band My Chemical Romance, the group known for the songs "I'm Not Okay" and "Welcome to the Black Parade." He has also been a...

8. Franklin Pangborn (1889)

Actor

Comedic Hollywood character actor who typically played smug, officious clerks, floorwalkers, and hotel managers. His films include 1932's The Half-Naked Truth, 1935's The Headline Woman, and 1957's The Story of...

9. Dore Schary (1905)

Screenwriter Playwright Film Dir

Before becoming president of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Studios in the early 1950s, this film executive had a highly successful screenwriting career, winning a Best Screenplay Oscar for the 1938 film Boys...

10. Dick Stabile (1909)

American Jazz Saxophonist And Ba

Famous bandleader and saxophonist who recorded with Paula Kelly and Bunny Berigan, among others.

11. Hoodrich Pablo Juan (1989)

Rapper

Trap rapper notable for a debut mixtape called Designer Drugz who went on to make a 2nd and 3rd Designer Drugz mixtape. He also released an a tape called Master...

12. Beth Levine (1914)

Fashion Designer

Fashion designer most known for her wild and outrageous shoe designs during the 1940s through the 1970s.

13. Ike Quebec (1918)

American Jazz Tenor Saxophonist

An arranger for many Blue Note sessions due to his exceptional sight reading skill, known for his breathy sound. He took occasional breaks from work, but had a comeback in...

14. Jack Warden (1920)

Actor

Played the role of San Francisco detective Harry Fox on Crazy Like a Fox.

15. Vivian Blaine (1921)

Actress

Actress and singer who played the role of Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls, both on Broadway and in the 1955 film version of the musical.

16. Grace Hartigan (1922)

American Artist

Abstract Expressionist painter known for "Grand Street Brides" and other works. She was the only female artist featured in the Museum of Modern Art's New American Painting exhibition during the...

17. Robert Ellenstein (1923)

Actor Director

Gravely voiced actor appeared on over 20 films and numerous television shows, and staged notable productions. He has made guest appearances on Mission: Impossible, The Untouchables, and The Wild Wild...

18. Jason Alexander (1959)

Actor Comedian Singer

Longtime actor best known for his role as George Costanza on the popular television show Seinfeld. He's also had roles in a number of films including Shallow Hal, Dunston Checks In and...

19. Sarah Vaughan (1924)

Actress

Known by nicknames like Sassy and Sailor, Vaughan was a jazz singer who was the recipient of the NEA Jazz Masters Award in 1989 for her exceptional contributions to American...

20. Eva Marie Saint (1924)

Actress

Actress who received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 1954 classic On the Waterfront. She also starred in the 1959 spy thriller North by...

21. Fred Schaus (1925)

American Basketball Player And C

The first coach of the Lakers after they moved to Los Angeles. He mentored Hall of Famer Jerry West.

22. Marvin Davis (1925)

Entrepreneur

Late billionaire who was the owner of Davis Petroleum and 20th Century Fox.

23. Nick Lucas (1897)

American Musician

Jazz guitarist and singer known primarily for his 1929 singles "Tiptoe Through the Tulips" and "Painting the Clouds with Sunshine." 

24. Isa Abdul-Quddus (1989)

American Football Player

Defensive back who began his NFL career with the Detroit Lions. In March 2016, he signed a 3-year, $12.75 million contract with the Miami Dolphins.

25. Kenneth Faried (1989)

Basketball Player

Former star of Morehead State University's basketball team who joined the NBA's Denver Nuggets in 2011. He earned the nickname "The Manimal" due to his beastly presence on the court.

26. Ray Toro (1977)

American Musician

Guitarist and co-founder of the alternative band My Chemical Romance, the group known for singles like "I'm Not Okay." He also pursued a solo career. 

27. Nick Massi (1927)

American Bass Singer And Bass Gu

Remembered best as a bassist for the world-famous 1960s band The Four Seasons, Massi also served as a vocal arranger and singer for the popular group.

28. Bob Crewe (1931)

American Musician

Best known for producing and co-writing songs for The Four Seasons, many of which were Top 10 hits.

29. Joanna Lee (1931)

Writer

American actress and writer who appeared in plan 9 From Outer Space and wrote for Gilligan's Island and The Flintstones.

30. Peter Eisenman (1932)

American Architect

American architect who has become one of the most well-known creators of deconstructionist architecture. Some of his most notable structures include the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in...

31. Wayne Shorter (1933)

American Musician

Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and composer for Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers.

32. Cissy Houston (1933)

American Singer

Gospel singer sang backup for artists such as Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin. Houston was the recipient of multiple honors, including two Grammy Awards.

33. Philip Roth (1933)

Novelist

Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author known for works such as Goodbye, Columbus, Portnoy's Complaint, American Pastoral, and The Human Stain. In 2001, he became the first ever recipient...

34. Frankie Valli (1934)

American Singer

Frontman with the Four Seasons whose hits included "Big Girls Don't Cry" and "Sherry." He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Four Seasons.

35. Amiri Baraka (1934)

Poet Playwright Critic Activist

African-American poet, critic, and dramatist known for works such as Blues People: Negro Music in White America (nonfiction), The System of Dante's Hell (fiction), A Black Mass (drama), and Slave...

36. Shawn Michael Howard (1969)

American Actor

American actor in television and movies who appeared in the film Above the Rim and also voiced characters on series such as Family Guy and Robot Chicken.

37. Scott LaFaro (1936)

American Musician

Jazz bassist who performed with Grammy Award-nominated pianist Bill Evans in the Bill Evans Trio.

38. Al Attles (1936)

American Basketball Player And C

Point guard who starred for the Philadelphia/Golden State Warriors from 1960-1971, and coached the team from 1970-1983.

39. Connie Francis (1938)

American Singer

Country singer who released the 1958 hit "Who's Sorry Now?" and who appeared in many movies, including Looking for Love. She was one of the highest charting female solo singers...

40. Kyle Catlett (2002)

Actor

Actor known for his role in the FOX series The Following as Joey Matthews and for his title role in the film The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet. He would later appear in...

41. Jim Bouton (1939)

American Baseball Player Writer

All-Star pitcher most notably for the New York Yankees, Seattle Pilots, Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves. He wrote the controversial tell-all book Ball Four.

42. Joe Rogan (1967)

American Martial Artist And Come

Comedian who is best known for hosting the podcast The Joe Rogan Experience, which he launched in 2009. He also hosted the TV series Fear Factor and played the character Joe Garrelli on...

43. John Amos (1939)

Actor Athlete

Best known for playing the role of the father on the television show Good Times, he also received an Emmy nomination for his performance in the miniseries Roots. 

44. Allen Garfield (1939)

Actor

Veteran actor of over 100 films and TV shows who appeared in Desert Bloom, The Black Stallion Returns, and Dick Tracy. In 2001, he appeared in The Majestic.

45. Larry Weiss (1941)

Songwriter

Songwriter who wrote the classic American hits Rhinestone Cowboy and Bend Me, Shape Me.

46. Madeline Bell (1942)

American Singer-songwriter

Soul singer who gained international fame touring with The Bradford Singers.

47. Qadry Ismail (1970)

American Football Player

Former NFL wide receiver best known for his time with the Baltimore Ravens. He won Super Bowl XXXV with the team.

48. Monique Dupree (1974)

American Actor

New Jersey-born horror movie actress, singer, and model. Her B-movie credits include The Replacements, Bachelor Party in the Bungalow of the Damned, and Bikini Bloodbath Christmas.

49. Joe Pesci (1943)

Actor

Iconic tough-guy actor who starred in the Martin Scorsese films Goodfellas, Raging Bull and Casino. His performance in Raging Bull earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He also played...

50. Bebe Neuwirth (1958)

Actress

Actress who became famous for playing Lilith Crane on Cheers and for portraying Dr. Lilith Sternin, the wife of Dr. Frasier, on the popular television series Frasier.