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Robert Penn Warren
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Robert Penn Warren

Author · born April 24, 1905 · died 1989

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Robert Penn Warren was an American poet, novelist, literary critic and professor at Yale University. He was one of the founders of New Criticism. He was also a charter member of the Fellowship of Southern Writers.

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  1. ~23Named Rhodes Scholarship1928
  2. ~53Received the National Book Award1958
  3. ~75Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom1980

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Joe Keery

Actor

1992 · United States

Joseph David Keery, also known by his musical stage name Djo, is an American actor, singer, musician, and songwriter. He rose to international prominence for his role as Steve Harrington in the sci-fi horror series Stranger Things (2016–2025).

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Shirley MacLaine

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1934 · United States

Shirley MacLaine is an American actress and author. With a career spanning over 70 years, she has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, two BAFTA Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, two Volpi Cups, and two Silver Bears.

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