American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Mohamed El Baradei
A well-written biography of Mohamed ElBaradei, an Egyptian diplomat. While working for the United Nations, he won the Nobel Prize for Peace for his efforts to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, after which he returned to a...
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Academy of Achievement: Nadine Gordimer
A biography of Nadine Gordimer, a South African writer who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1991. Includes a profile, interview and photo gallery.
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Academy of Achievement: Neil Sheehan
A biography of Neil Sheehan, a journalist who won the Pulitzer Prize for Non-Fiction for a book he wrote about his experience of the Vietnam War. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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Academy of Achievement: Nicholas D. Kristof
A biography of Nicholas Kristof, a well-known journalist and author who has covered major events and issues around the world, particularly relating to human rights and social and economic inequality. He has received two Pulitzer Prizes...
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Academy of Achievement: Nora Ephron
Tells the life story of Nora Ephron, known for her work as a film director, screenwriter and novelist. She worked on such well-known films as When Harry Met Sally and Sleepless in Seattle. Includes a profile, interview and photo gallery.
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Academy of Achievement: Norman E. Borlaug, ph.d.
A well-written biography of Norman E. Borlaug, a native of Iowa and an agricultural scientist. He worked throughout his life in the fight to end world hunger, winning the Nobel Peace Prize for this work. Includes a profile, interview and...
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Academy of Achievement: Norman Mailer
A biography of Norman Mailer, a prominent and politically engaged writer. He won a Pulitzer Prize for his fiction as well as his nonfiction. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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Academy of Achievement: Olivia De Havilland
Tells the life story of Olivia de Havilland, a renowned Hollywood actress. Includes a profile, interview and photo gallery.
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Academy of Achievement: Oprah Winfrey
A biography of Oprah Winfrey, the much-loved and phenomenally successful talk show host and entertainment executive. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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Academy of Achievement: Peggy Noonan
A biography of Peggy Noonan, a speechwriter for Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush who crafted some of their best-known phrases. She has also written critically acclaimed books, written news columns, and appeared on talk shows. Includes...
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Academy of Achievement: Philip C. Johnson
Biography highlights the career of Philip Johnson, founder of the Department of Architecture and Design at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and designer of many landmarks across the nation, including Pennzoil Place in Houston,...
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Academy of Achievement: Pierre Omidyar
Biographic profile of Pierre Omidyar, founder of the online auction site eBay and the online payment processing firm PayPal. Includes a profile, interview, and photo gallery.
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Academy of Achievement: Quincy Jones
Detailed biography of the life of Quincy Jones who is famous for many talents including conducting, acting, instrumentalist, and record producer.
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Academy of Achievement: Ray Dalio
Biography of Ray Dalio, financial investor and hedge fund operator, who was become a sought after speaker and advisor as well as one of the countries richest persons in the country, well-known for his philanthropic pursuits.
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Academy of Achievement: Ray Kurzweil
Biographical information on Ray Kurzweil offers details about his life, inventions and work as a pioneer in artificial intelligence.
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Academy of Achievement: Reid Hoffman
Biography of Reid Hoffman, Internet Entrepreneur and founder of LinkedIn with investiments in over 80 internet startup companies.
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Academy of Achievement: Richard E. Leakey
Biography of Richard Leakey, Paleoanthropologist and Conservationist, who in addition to making huge contributions to our understanding of hominds and our human origins he worked fiercely to protect endangered African wildlife.
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Academy of Achievement: Rita Dove
Academy of Achievement biography of Rita Dove, former Poet Laureate of the United States and now Commonwealth Professor of English at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.
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Academy of Achievement: Robert D. Ballard, ph.d.
Biography of Robert Ballard, a trained marine geologist who is famous for discovering the Titanic as well as his work in oceanic research. Today, he is resident of the Institute for Exploration in Mystic, Connecticut; Scientist Emeritus...
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Academy of Achievement: Robert J. Lefkowitz, m.d.
Biography of Robert Lefkowitz, winner of many awards for his work in chemistry, neuroscience and public health.
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Academy of Achievement: Robert S. Langer, sc.d.
Biography details the life and work of Robert Langer a talented biotechnologist and entrepreneur who struggled to find backing for his work before breaking new ground in biotechnology and establishing himself as a pioneer.
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Academy of Achievement: Ron Howard
Biography of Ron Howard chronicles his life as a childhood actor and film director, winning an oscar for Best Director in 2002.
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Academy of Achievement: Ruth Bader Ginsburg
A biography of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a Supreme Court Justice. She was one of the first female attorneys and fought gender inequality for much of her career as a lawyer, even arguing cases before the Supreme Court prior to herself taking a...
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Academy of Achievement: Sally Field
A biography of actress Sally Field, winner of two Oscars for best actress. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.