Haskell Wexler (1922)

Jane Cowl was an American film and stage actress and playwright who was, in the words of author Anthony Slide, “notorious for playing lachrymose parts”. Actress Jane Russell was named in Cowl’s honor.

Dame Daphne Marjorie Sheldrick, was a Kenyan of South African descent, author, conservationist and expert in animal husbandry, particularly the raising and reintegrating of orphaned elephants into…

Giovanni Battista Guadagnini was an Italian luthier, regarded as one of the finest craftsmen of string instruments in history. The Guadagnini family was known for their violins, guitars and mandolins.

Mandawuy Djarrtjuntjun Yunupingu, formerly Tom Djambayang Bakamana Yunupingu, and also known as Dr Yunupingu, was a teacher and musician, and frontman of the Aboriginal rock group Yothu Yindi from…

Derek Michael Sanderson, nicknamed “Turk”, is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre and two-time Stanley Cup champion who helped transform the culture of the professional athlete in the…

Roberto Mario Gómez y Bolaños, more commonly known by his stage name Chespirito, or “Little Shakespeare”, was a Mexican actor, comedian, screenwriter, humorist, director, producer, and author. He…