Profiles — Creators

Creators

Directors, broadcasters, animators and makers whose work shaped what audiences watched.

Danish writer, Nobel Laureate

Henrik Pontoppidan

Henrik Pontoppidan was a Danish realist writer who shared with Karl Gjellerup the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1917 for "his authentic descriptions of present-day life in Denmark." Pontoppidan's novels and short stories — informed with a desire for social pro

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American politician (1888–1965); Vice President of the United States from 1941 to 1945

Henry A. Wallace

Henry Agard Wallace was the 33rd vice president of the United States, serving from 1941 to 1945, under President Franklin D.

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American essayist, poet, and philosopher (1817–1862)

Henry David Thoreau

Henry David Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, poet, and philosopher.

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Swiss businessman and co-founder of the Red Cross (1828-1910)

Henry Dunant

Henry Dunant, also known as Henri Dunant, was a Swiss humanitarian, businessman, social activist, and co-founder of the Red Cross.

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English novelist and dramatist (1707–1754)

Henry Fielding

Henry Fielding was an English writer and judge known for the use of humour and satire in his works.

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American business magnate (1863–1947)

Henry Ford

Henry Ford was an American industrialist and business magnate.

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Holy Roman Emperor from 1084 to 1105

Henry IV

Henry IV was Holy Roman Emperor, King of Germany, and King of Italy and Burgundy.

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American and British writer (1843–1916)

Henry James

Henry James was an American-British author.

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American diplomat and geopolitical advisor, served as U.S. Secretary of State from 1973 to 1977 (1923–2023)

Henry Kissinger

Henry Alfred Kissinger was an American diplomat, political scientist, and politician.

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