BIOGRAPHY

Elie Wiesel is a Nobel-Prize winning writer, teacher and activist known for his memoir ‘Night,’ in which he recounted his experiences surviving the Holocaust.

Lewis Carroll was the pen name of Charles L. Dodgson, author of the children’s classics ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ and ‘Through the Looking-Glass.’

Arthur Miller is considered one of the greatest American playwrights of the 20th century. His best-known plays include ‘All My Sons,’ ‘The Crucible’ and the Pulitzer Prize-winning ‘Death of a Salesman.’

Civil rights activist Malcolm X was a prominent leader in the Nation of Islam. Until his 1965 assassination, he vigorously supported Black nationalism.

American author Danielle Steel has written more than 180 books, with many of her best sellers turned into television movies.

Actor, writer, and comedian George Carlin was known for his stand-up routines as well as TV appearances and roles in such films as 1987’s ‘Outrageous Fortune.’

Henry VIII, king of England, was famously married six times and played a critical role in the English Reformation, turning his country into a Protestant nation.

Bethany Hamilton overcame the loss of her left arm in a terrifying shark attack to become a champion surfer and inspirational public figure.

British singer Andy Gibb released the popular album ‘Shadow Dancing’ and was the youngest brother of the sibling singing group the Bee Gees.

A successful singer and songwriter, Barry Gibb has sold millions of records as a member of the Bee Gees.