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Famous Abstract Expressionist Художници: Ranked List of 76

Джаксън Полък (1912–1956) is the most famous Abstract Expressionist артист in this list; notable works include One. Number 31, 1950 и Приток (Pritok). Ranks 2 to 5: Герхард Рихтер, Вилем Де Кунинг, Джаспър Джонс и Марк Ротко. The list records 76 артисти born between 1857 (Георг Едгар Оур) and 1966 (Иан Дъвент) in 32 countries.

Method. Scope: artists whose works the encyclopedia records under Abstract Expressionist. Ranking: the encyclopedia's fame ranking of artists. Artists born after 1955 without a Wikidata identifier are excluded pending verification. Wikipedia: number of the encyclopedia's 32 languages with an article on the artist.

  1. One. Number 31, 1950 на Джаксън Полък1Джаксън Полък
  2. 50% undivided interest in "Abstraktes Bild (825-7)" на Герхард Рихтер2Герхард Рихтер
  3. Two Woman IV на Вилем Де Кунинг3Вилем Де Кунинг

Summary

Abstract Expressionist: summary

  • 76Художници
  • 1857–1966Години на раждане
  • 32Страни на раждане
  • 13Жени
  • 10Живи артисти
  • 3800Работи в нашия каталог
Градове с най-много новородени
Ню Йорк (4), Pittsburgh (2), Коуди (1), Дрезден (1)

Entries

Ranked entries: 76 Abstract Expressionist Художници

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Джаксън Полък

Американец Born: Коуди Абстрактен експресионизъм Wikipedia: 31/32 languages

Джаксън Полък

By 1947, a profound shift had taken hold in the way he approached the canvas. He was among the first American painters to be recognized as a peer of the great 20th-century European masters, proving that a new, visceral language could emerge from the soil of the United States.

Collections In New York City, the Museum of Modern Art holds several of his canvases, allowing viewers to stand before the sprawling, uncentered compositions that defined his era.

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Герхард Рихтер

Германец Born: Дрезден ['Фотореализъм', 'Абстракция'] Wikipedia: 28/32 languages

Герхард Рихтер

From 1957 to 1961, he remains within the academy's structure, working as a master trainee. His canvases have moved from the experimental spaces of Düsseldorf to the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Collections The physical presence of Richter’s practice spans major institutional collections across Europe.

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Вилем Де Кунинг

Dutch-American Born: Ротердам Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 30/32 languages

Вилем Де Кунинг

From his teenage years until 1924, he attends these classes in Rotterdam, balancing the demands of work with the study of formal art. He moves through a landscape of ideas, absorbing the influence of Stuart Davis and John Graham, whose presence helps steer his vocabulary away from literal depiction.

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Аршил Горки

Армениско-американска Born: Ван Абстрактен експресионизъм, Сюрреализъм Wikipedia: 24/32 languages

Аршил Горки

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Александър Калдер

Scottish-American Born: Абердин Architectural sculpture Wikipedia: 28/32 languages

Александър Калдер

His son, Alexander Stirling Calder, followed in his father’s footsteps as a sculptor, perpetuating the Calder family tradition of artistic excellence.

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Хелен Франкenthalер

Американка Born: Манхатън Абстрактен експресионизъм, Color Field Wikipedia: 19/32 languages

Хелен Франкenthalер

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Барнет Нюман

Американски Born: Ню Йорк Абстрактен експресионизъм Wikipedia: 23/32 languages

Барнет Нюман

Vir Heroicus Sublimis (1958-60), монументална творба, допълнително затвърди този подход, с множество zips, създаващи усещане за пространствена дълбочина и предизвикващи чувства на възхищение и копнеж. "Zip"-ът не беше просто естетичен елемент; той беше структурна единица, същевременно разделяща и обединяваща платното, действайки като символичен маркер на човешко присъствие в безкрайното.

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Франтишек Купка

Чешка Born: Опатово ['Реализъм', 'Символизъм', 'Орфизъм', 'Кубизъм', 'Абстракция'] Wikipedia: 24/32 languages

Франтишек Купка

Amorpha, Fugue en deux couleurs, субектът вече не е човек или място, а самото взаимодействие на цвета. Тази творба често се цитира като един от първите случаи на напълно нерепрезентативна живопис. Слоистовете пигмент не описват сцена; те създават ритъм от светлина и движение, който съществува независимо от всеки физически модел. Disks of Newton, Study for Fugue in Two Colors, около 1911 г.

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Ханс Хартунг

Германо-френска Born: Лайпциг Жестов абстрактен експресионизъм Wikipedia: 15/32 languages

Ханс Хартунг

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Франц Клайн

Американски Born: Уиксь-Бар Абстрактен експресионизъм Wikipedia: 17/32 languages

Франц Клайн

Recognizing his burgeoning talent for drawing and painting, he enrolled at Girard College, where he received a rigorous education focused on technical proficiency—a crucial element in preparing him for the challenges of formal artistic training. He exhibited extensively at prestigious galleries like Egan Gallery and Sidney Janis Gallery, garnering critical acclaim for his uncompromising vision and masterful execution.

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Jean-Paul Riopelle

Canadian Born: Montreal Lyrical Abstraction Wikipedia: 14/32 languages

Jean-Paul Riopelle

Shift from Surrealism: After a brief association with the Surrealists, Riopelle moved towards Lyrical Abstraction, a style related to Abstract Expressionism. Riopelle was the first Canadian painter since James Wilson Morrice to achieve widespread international recognition.

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Ад Рехандарт

Американски Born: Бъфало Абстрактен експресионизъм, Минимализъм Wikipedia: 12/32 languages

Ад Рехандарт

He insisted they were devoid of any representational content—no trees, no figures, no landscapes—simply pure abstraction. Even his involvement in protests – against MoMA in the 1940s, with “The Irascibles” against the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the 1950s, and through a lithograph for Artists and Writers Protest Against the Vietnam War in 1967—demonstrated a commitment to artistic freedom and social responsibility.

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Марк Тобей

Американски Born: Центървил Абстрактна живопис Wikipedia: 14/32 languages

Марк Тобей

Tobey’s travels became increasingly frequent and purposeful, taking him across Europe, Palestine, Turkey, Lebanon, China, and Japan. His work was exhibited widely in Europe and the United States, earning him numerous awards and accolades.

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Richard Art Hambleton

Canadian Born: Tofino Street art, Conceptual art

Richard Art Hambleton

He received an Advanced Diploma from the Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver, honing his skills in painting and printmaking before relocating to New York City in the late 1970s. He is widely considered a pioneer of public art, predating many later street artists by decades.

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Джордж Ștefănescu-Râmnic

Romanian-German Born: Пълънещти Expressionism, Fauvism, Abstract Expressionism

Джордж Ștefănescu-Râmnic

By drawing inspiration from the folk arts of Romania while embracing the avant-garde movements of Europe, he created a body of work that remains a testament to the power of color to communicate the unspoken depths of the human experience.

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William Baziotes

American Born: Pittsburgh Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 8/32 languages

William Baziotes

Within the vibrant, often turbulent constellation of the New York School, few artists captured the ethereal boundary between the conscious mind and the primordial subconscious as poignantly as William Baziotes. Alongside luminaries such as Mark Rothko, Robert Motherwell, and David Hare, Baziotes co-founded the Subjects of the Artist School in 1948.

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Теодорос Στάμος

Гръцки Born: Ню Йорк Абстрактен експресионизъм Wikipedia: 8/32 languages

Теодорос Στάμος

Early Influences and Artistic Formation The American Artists School: Stamos's formative years were marked by a scholarship to the American Artists School in 1936, where he honed his sculptural skills under Simon Kennedy and Joseph Konzal.

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Rochelle Reznik Blumenfeld

American Born: Pittsburgh Abstract Art

Rochelle Reznik Blumenfeld

Through these motifs, she explored how light plays upon surfaces, creating works like Skylights, where shadows and sudden illumination evoke the dramatic tension of a mountain landscape under a passing storm. As we reflect on her life and contributions, several key elements define her historical significance: The Fusion of Disciplines: Her unique ability to synthesize the rhythmic energy of dance with the organic structures of nature.

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Requena Nozal

Spanish Born: Zaragoza Encaustic & Abstract Expressionism

Requena Nozal

Requena Nozal, born in Zaragoza, Spain in 1947, stands as a singular figure within the landscape of contemporary Spanish art. Although he remains largely unknown outside specialist circles, Nozal’s artworks continue to captivate collectors and critics alike, cementing his place as a significant voice within the Spanish artistic landscape.

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Geta Brătescu

Romanian Born: Ploiesti Conceptual art, Performance art

Geta Brătescu

However, at the heart of this diverse output lay an unwavering fascination with the line. She served as artistic director of the influential Romanian literature and art magazine Secolul 21, and a major retrospective of her work was held at the National Museum of Art of Romania in 1999.

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Alan Davie

Scottish Born: Grangemouth Zen Painting Style, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 7/32 languages

Alan Davie

Born in Grangemouth, Scotland, Davie’s artistic journey began at Edinburgh College of Art in the late 1930s where he honed his skills before serving in World War II. He remains an influential artist whose work continues to inspire contemporary artists and collectors alike, embodying a spirit of experimentation and unwavering devotion to conveying profound symbolic meaning.

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George Stefanescu

George Stefanescu

However, Stefanescu quickly moved beyond mere imitation, developing a unique style characterized by softened forms, atmospheric perspective, and a restrained use of color. Early works reveal an engagement with Impressionism and Post-Impressionism – particularly the luminous palettes of Monet and Renoir, and the expressive brushwork of Van Gogh.

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James Brooks

American Born: St. Louis Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 6/32 languages

James Brooks

Shifted towards Abstract Expressionism, influenced by Surrealist principles. His work is held in prominent collections including the Art Institute of Chicago, The Museum of Modern Art, Tate Gallery, and National Gallery of Art.

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Milton Resnick

American Born: Bratslav Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 5/32 languages

Milton Resnick

His paintings are now held in numerous prestigious public collections, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the National Gallery of Art, the Museum of Modern Art (NYC), The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Gallery of Australia, and the Whitney Museum of American Art – a testament to his lasting impact on the art world.

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Alice Rahon

French/Mexican Born: Chenecey-Buillon Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 6/32 languages

Alice Rahon

A pivotal journey in 1939 alongside her husband, Austrian artist Wolfgang Paalen, and photographer Eva Sulzer, dramatically altered Rahon’s artistic trajectory. Rahon’s work, deeply rooted in both European Surrealism and Mexican indigenous traditions, played a crucial role in bridging these artistic worlds.

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Боуфорд Монтгомери Делани

Френска Born: Ноксвил Постимпресионизъм Wikipedia: 5/32 languages

Боуфорд Монтгомери Делани

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Norman Lewis

American Born: Harlem Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 4/32 languages

Norman Lewis

This early commitment led him to the Savage Studio of Arts and Crafts in Harlem, where Augusta Savage, a pioneering sculptor and teacher, became a crucial mentor. This commitment is reflected in works like Jazz Musicians (1948), which visually captures the energy and innovation of bebop music—a defining sound of Harlem’s postwar era.

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Томи Отаке Накакубо

Японо-бразилка Born: Киото Неформален абстракционизъм Wikipedia: 8/32 languages

Томи Отаке Накакубо

tomie ohtake was the mother of architects ruy ohtake and ricardo ohtake. she passed away on february 12, 2015, at the age of 101, leaving behind a legacy in the world of visual art.

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Nicola De Maria

Italian Born: Foglianise Transavanguardia Wikipedia: 5/32 languages

Nicola De Maria

His 1980 Venice Biennale contribution, “Space Paintings,” further solidified his reputation as a pioneer in this medium. His art is held in prestigious collections worldwide, including those of the Castello di Rivoli Museo d'Arte Contemporanea in Turin and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam.

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Иан Дъвент

English Born: Сидкъп Abstract painter Wikipedia: 4/32 languages

Иан Дъвент

As an English abstract painter and a former Turner Prize nominee, his presence in the British art scene was solidified early on, notably through his participation in the seminal Freeze exhibition at Surrey Docks, organized by Damien Hirst. University Commissions: Significant installations such as the West End Wall of the University of Oxford Department of Biochemistry and a wall painting for the Institute of Mathematics and Statistics at Warwick University.

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Melvin Edwards

American Born: Houston Abstract Sculpture Wikipedia: 3/32 languages

Melvin Edwards

Born on May 4, 1937, in Houston, Texas, Edwards’ early life was shaped by the starkly divided realities of the segregated South.

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Carl Gustaf Nelson

American Born: Hörby Abstract sculpture, Assemblage Wikipedia: 1/32 languages

Carl Gustaf Nelson

Early experimentation included found objects, painting, and printing before focusing on sculpture. Marriage to Charles Nevelson in 1920 allowed her to pursue art studies in New York City.

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Fritz Bultman

American Born: New Orleans Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 1/32 languages

Fritz Bultman

Born in 1919 in the culturally rich landscape of New Orleans, Bultman’s early life was steeped in an environment where visual aesthetics and tradition intertwined. By signing this historic letter alongside giants like Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko, Bultman helped assert the legitimacy of modernism in the American consciousness.

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Франсис Хенри Кричли Хиндър

Австралиец Born: Сумър Хил Модернизъм, Абстрактно изкуство Wikipedia: 2/32 languages

Франсис Хенри Кричли Хиндър

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Eugene Grigsby, Jr.

American Born: Greensboro Abstract/Expressionism Wikipedia: 2/32 languages

Eugene Grigsby, Jr.

Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1918, Jefferson Eugene Grigsby Jr., later known simply as J.E.

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Maurice Cockrill

British Born: Hartlepool Pop Realism, Romantic Expressionism Wikipedia: 1/32 languages

Maurice Cockrill

Influenced by artists like Sam Walsh and Adrian Henri, who were also active within the city's artistic circles, Cockrill embraced Pop Realism and Photo- Realism, capturing the everyday details of Liverpool life with startling clarity and emotional intensity. He was also a visiting artist at Vermont Studio Centre, fostering collaborations with artists from around the world.

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Claudio Verna

Italian Born: Guardiagrele Pittura Analitica, Minimalism

Claudio Verna

His early life, marked by a family relocation to Foligno in Umbria, instilled within him a deep appreciation for the region’s rich cultural heritage and landscape—elements that subtly permeate his later work despite its abstract nature. His work has been showcased at prestigious venues including the Venice Biennale (1970 and 1980), and retrospectives have graced museums in Gibellina, Spoleto, Ferrara, Conegliano, Treviso, L’Aquila, and Milan's Mudima Foundation.

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Notable works

Notable Abstract Expressionist works

  1. One. Number 31, 1950 на Джаксън Полък

    One. Number 31, 1950

    Джаксън Полък

  2. 50% undivided interest in "Abstraktes Bild (825-7)" на Герхард Рихтер

    50% undivided interest in "Abstraktes Bild (825-7)"

    Герхард Рихтер

    1995 · Музей на изкуствата във Бостън

  3. Two Woman IV на Вилем Де Кунинг

    Two Woman IV

    Вилем Де Кунинг

    1952

  4. Знаме върху оранжев фон на Джаспър Джонс

    Знаме върху оранжев фон

    Джаспър Джонс

    1957

  5. Номер 5 Номер 22 на Марк Ротко

    Номер 5 Номер 22

    Марк Ротко

  6. Водопад на Аршил Горки

    Водопад

    Аршил Горки

    1943 · Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Уокшънтън, D.C.

  7. Untitled на Александър Калдер

    Untitled

    Александър Калдер

    Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze, Флоренция

  8. Mountains and Sea на Хелен Франкenthalер

    Mountains and Sea

    Хелен Франкenthalер

    1952 · Национална галерия на изкуствата, Уокшънтън

Chronology

Chronology of notable works

  1. 1929
  2. 1937
  3. 1945
  4. 1947
  5. 1950
  6. 1951
  7. 1952
  8. 1955
  9. 1956
  10. 1958
  11. 1968
  12. 1971
  13. 1988
  14. 1995

Statistics

Statistics

Index

List of 76 Abstract Expressionist артисти

  1. 1Джаксън ПолъкДжаксън ПолъкАмериканец · 1912–1956
  2. 2Герхард РихтерГерхард РихтерГерманец · роден 1932
  3. 3Вилем Де КунингВилем Де КунингDutch-American · 1904–1997
  4. 4Джаспър ДжонсДжаспър ДжонсАмериканец · роден 1930
  5. 5Марк РоткоМарк РоткоАмерикански · 1903–1970
  6. 6Аршил ГоркиАршил ГоркиАрмениско-американска · 1904–1948
  7. 7Александър КалдерАлександър КалдерScottish-American · 1898–1976
  8. 8Хелен ФранкenthalерХелен ФранкenthalерАмериканка · 1928–2011
  9. 9Цай ТвъмблиЦай ТвъмблиАмерикански · 1928–2011
  10. 10Барнет НюманБарнет НюманАмерикански · 1905–1970
  11. 11Франтишек КупкаФрантишек КупкаЧешка · 1871–1957
  12. 12Ли КраснърЛи КраснърАмериканка · 1908–1984
  13. 13Ханс ХартунгХанс ХартунгГермано-френска · 1904–1989
  14. 14Робърт МотъруелРобърт Мотъруел1915–1991
  15. 15Франц КлайнФранц КлайнАмерикански · 1910–1962
  16. 16Зао У-КиЗао У-Ки1920–2013
  17. 17Клифорд СтилКлифорд СтилАмерикански · 1904–1980
  18. 18Ричард ДибенкорнРичард ДибенкорнАмерикански · 1922–1993
  19. 19Аарон СиклиндАарон СиклиндАмерикански · 1903–1991
  20. 20Ханс ХофманХанс Хофман1880–1966
  21. 21Адъолф ГолтлибАдъолф ГолтлибАмерикански · 1903–1974
  22. 22Jean-Paul RiopelleJean-Paul RiopelleCanadian · 1923–2002
  23. 23Юо ЙонгкукЮо ЙонгкукЮжнокорейски · 1916–2002
  24. 24Ад РехандартАд РехандартАмерикански · 1913–1967
  25. 25Марк ТобейМарк ТобейАмерикански · 1890–1976
  26. 26Пол ДженкинсПол ДженкинсАмериканска · 1923–2012
  27. 27Етел АднанЕтел АднанАмериканец · 1925–2021
  28. 28Richard Art HambletonRichard Art HambletonCanadian · 1952–2017
  29. 29Джордж Ștefănescu-RâmnicДжордж Ștefănescu-RâmnicRomanian-German · 1914–2007
  30. 30Daan LemaireDaan LemaireDutch · роден 1942
  31. 31Георг Едгар ОурГеорг Едгар ОурАмерикански · 1857–1918
  32. 32William BaziotesWilliam BaziotesAmerican · 1912–1963
  33. 33David SmithDavid SmithUnited States · 1906–1965
  34. 34Теодорос ΣτάμοςТеодорос ΣτάμοςГръцки · 1922–1997
  35. 35Шакир Хасан Ал-СаидШакир Хасан Ал-Саид1925–2004
  36. 36Bernie CaseyBernie CaseyAmerican · 1939–2017
  37. 37Рут Айко АсаваРут Айко АсаваАмериканка · 1926–2013
  38. 38Rochelle Reznik BlumenfeldRochelle Reznik BlumenfeldAmerican · роден 1936
  39. 39Requena NozalRequena NozalSpanish · роден 1947
  40. 40Алма ТомасАлма Томас1891–1978
  41. 41Грейс ХартънГрейс Хартън1922–2008
  42. 42Norman BluhmNorman Bluhm1921–1999
  43. 43И ЕнгроИ ЕнгроКорейско-френска · 1904–1989
  44. 44Geta BrătescuGeta BrătescuRomanian · 1926–2018
  45. 45Хеда СтернХеда СтернРомански и американски · 1910–2011
  46. 46Alan DavieAlan DavieScottish · 1920–2014
  47. 47George StefanescuGeorge Stefanescu
  48. 48Сам ГилиъмСам ГилиъмАмерикански · 1933–2022
  49. 49James BrooksJames BrooksAmerican · 1906–1992
  50. 50Авраам РатнерАвраам РатнерАмериканска · 1893–1978
  51. 51Jack ArmstrongJack Armstrong
  52. 52Milton ResnickMilton ResnickAmerican · 1917–2004
  53. 53Alice RahonAlice RahonFrench/Mexican · 1904–1987
  54. 54Fernando de SzyszloFernando de SzyszloPeruvian · 1925–2017
  55. 55Боуфорд Монтгомери ДеланиБоуфорд Монтгомери ДеланиФренска · 1901–1979
  56. 56Norman LewisNorman LewisAmerican · 1909–1979
  57. 57Чу Те-ЧунЧу Те-ЧунКитайско-френски · 1920–2014
  58. 58Terry FrostTerry FrostBritish · 1915–2003
  59. 59Томи Отаке НакакубоТоми Отаке НакакубоЯпоно-бразилка · 1913–2015
  60. 60Патрик ХеронПатрик ХеронБританска · 1920–1999
  61. 61Nicola De MariaNicola De MariaItalian · роден 1954
  62. 62Иан ДъвентИан ДъвентEnglish · роден 1966
  63. 63Anne RyanAnne RyanAmerican · 1889–1954
  64. 64Melvin EdwardsMelvin EdwardsAmerican · 1937–2026
  65. 65Ulfert WilkeUlfert WilkeGerman-American · 1907–1987
  66. 66Джон ХойландДжон ХойландБритански · 1934–2011
  67. 67Carl Gustaf NelsonCarl Gustaf NelsonAmerican · 1898–1988
  68. 68Fritz BultmanFritz BultmanAmerican · 1919–1985
  69. 69Франсис Хенри Кричли ХиндърФрансис Хенри Кричли ХиндърАвстралиец · 1906–1992
  70. 70Eugene Grigsby, Jr.Eugene Grigsby, Jr.American · 1918–2013
  71. 71Taro YamamotoTaro Yamamoto1919–1994
  72. 72Rosemarie BeckRosemarie BeckAmerican · 1923–2003
  73. 73Maurice CockrillMaurice CockrillBritish · 1936–2013
  74. 74Claudio VernaClaudio VernaItalian · роден 1937
  75. 75Гари РъгГари РъгБритански · роден 1946
  76. 76Айша КайнАйша КайнБритански · роден 1959

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