Avram Noam Chomsky is an American intellectual, philosopher, linguist, political activist, and social critic. Sometimes called "the father of modern linguistics", Chomsky is also a major figure in analytic philosophy and one of the founders of the field of cognitive science.
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Actor
1989 · United Kingdom
Nicholas Caradoc Hoult is an English actor. His filmography includes work in big-budget mainstream productions and starring roles in independent projects in American and British films.
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Athlete
1956 · United States
Larry Joe Bird is an American former professional basketball player, coach, and executive in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "the Hick from French Lick" and "Larry Legend", Bird is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
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Actor
1949 · United States
Thomas Alan Waits is an American singer, songwriter, composer and actor. His lyrics often focus on society's underbelly and are delivered in his trademark deep, gravelly voice.
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Actor
1987–2022 · United States
American pop singer, actor and songwriter (1987–2022)
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Actor
1965 · United States
Jeffrey Charles Wright is an American actor. His accolades include a British Academy Games Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Tony Award, in addition to a nomination for an Academy Award.
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Actor
1932 · United States
Ellen Burstyn is an American actress. Known for her portrayals of complex women in dramas, she is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and two Primetime Emmy Awards.
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