Born on This Day: December 3

American painter whose portraits, especially of George Washington, became enduring images of the early republic.

American industrialist whose milling innovations helped modernize food production.

Polish-British novelist whose psychologically complex fiction transformed modern literature.

Austrian-British psychoanalyst whose work established major foundations of child psychology and psychoanalytic treatment.

American singer whose recordings and television programs became enduring parts of popular entertainment.

French-Swiss filmmaker whose formal experimentation helped transform modern cinema.

English singer whose work with Black Sabbath helped establish heavy metal music.

American actor and environmental advocate whose work has influenced film and public activism.