Born on This Day: November 28

English poet and artist whose visionary works profoundly influenced literature and visual culture.

German philosopher whose collaboration with Karl Marx shaped socialist theory and political movements.

American critic whose theater reviews shaped Broadway and modern arts journalism.

Spanish pianist and conductor whose performances brought classical music to broad audiences.

French anthropologist whose structuralism transformed the social sciences.

American actor whose performances became influential in film noir.

American songwriter and entrepreneur whose Motown label transformed popular music and Black cultural influence.

American songwriter and composer whose irony and orchestration influenced popular music and film scoring.