American Sports Legends
This Yankees slugger, known as “The Sultan of Swat,” hit 714 home runs long before steroids were a thing.
Who is Babe Ruth?
Known as the “Queen of Pop,” this artist has won multiple Grammys and is famous for hits like Vogue and Like a Prayer.
Who is Madonna?
This painter and illustrator created the iconic Four Freedoms series during World War II.
Who is Norman Rockwell?
This American inventor is known for creating the first practical electric light bulb and held more than 1,000 patents.
Who is Thomas Edison?
In this 1942 classic film, Humphrey Bogart delivered the cool and stoic performance of Rick Blaine, owner of a Moroccan nightclub.
What is Casablanca?
This Chicago Bulls star won six NBA championships and is often called the greatest basketball player of all time.
Who is Michael Jordan?
This legendary guitarist won 6 Grammys and is known for iconic songs like Purple Haze and The Wind Cries Mary.
Who is Jimmy Hendrix?
This abstract expressionist, famous for his drip‑painting technique, became one of the most influential painters of the 20th century.
Who is Jackson Pollock?
He invented the telephone in 1876 and co‑founded AT&T, revolutionizing worldwide communication.
Who is Alexander Graham Bell?
In Forrest Gump, this actor delivered the memorable line “Life is like a box of chocolates,” earning him an Academy Award.
Who is Tom Hanks?
This golf icon won 82 PGA Tour events and broke racial barriers by dominating the sport in the late 1990s and 2000s.
Who is Tiger Woods?
This legendary soul singer earned 18 Grammys and was the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
Known for her close‑up flower paintings and New Mexico landscapes, she is often called the “Mother of American Modernism.”
Who is Georgia O'Keefe?
These American aviation pioneers invented the first successful airplane in 1903.
Who are Orville and Wilbur Wright (The Wright Brothers)?
Her performance as Clarice Starling in The Silence of the Lambs became one of the most acclaimed roles in thriller history.
Who is Jodie Foster?
She won 23 Grand Slam singles titles — the most of any tennis player in the Open Era — and is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time.
Who is Serena Williams?
This country legend won 10 Grammys and was the first woman to host the awards solo in 2019.
Who is Dolly Parton?
This modern landscape painter became famous for his dramatic views of the American West, including Yosemite and the Grand Canyon.
Who is Albert Bierstadt?
His invention of the assembly line revolutionized manufacturing across the world.
Who is Henry Ford?
Robert DeNiro transformed into Travis Bickle in this 1976 film, delivering the famous “You talkin’ to me?” monologue.
What is Taxi Driver?
This track and field legend won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, defying Hitler’s propaganda and becoming an American hero.
Who is Jesse Owens?
This rap artist holds 27 Grammy awards, making him the most awarded rapper in Grammy history. He also became the first rap artist to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music for a hip hop album.
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
This painter of kinetic, graffiti‑inspired work was a major figure in the Neo‑Expressionist movement alongside Andy Warhol.
Who is Jean‑Michel Basquiat?
This American inventor created the first commercially successful typewriter and the QWERTY keyboard layout still used today.
Who is Christopher Latham Sholes?
Gloria Swanson gave a groundbreaking performance as Norma Desmond in this 1950 film, delivering the iconic line: “All right, Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up.”
What is Sunset Boulevard?