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Allen Ginsberg Poet · Author 1926–1997 Alma Guillermoprieto Journalist b. 1949 Alonso Gutiérrez Priest · Philosopher 1504–1584 Aloysius Pieris Priest 1934–2026 Alphonse Allais Author · Comedian 1854–1905 Alva Myrdal Politician · Journalist 1902–1986 Amado V. Hernandez Poet · Journalist 1903–1970 Amal Dutta Coach 1930–2016 Amália Rodrigues Singer · Actor 1920–1999 Amancio Ortega Entrepreneur b. 1936 Amanda Heng Entertainer b. 1951 Amelia Peláez Entertainer 1896–1968 Amílcar Cabral Politician · Author 1924–1973 Amir Ghalenoei Coach b. 1963 Amir Perets Athlete b. 1974 Amira Hass Journalist b. 1956 Amiri Baraka Poet · Activist 1934–2014 Ammo Baba Athlete 1934–2009 Amnon Shashua Inventor b. 1960 Amol Palekar Actor · Director b. 1944 Amrita Pritam Poet · Author 1919–2005 Amy Poehler Comedian · Actor b. 1971 Amy Schumer Comedian · Actor b. 1981 Ana María Fernández Scientist · Singer 1904–1993