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Poll: Born in 1942

A poll by ElMaruecan82
The following living or (sadly) dead celebrities have many things in common: talent, influential legacies in or beyond their respective fields, and the privilege of still being considered among the greatest if not the greatest of their generation.

Last but not least, all these distinguished persons were born in 1942 and are observing their three-quarter century in 2017.

On this occasion, which of these celebrities born in 1942 would you consider the greatest among the greatest?

After voting, you may discuss the list here

Results of 1,105 votes:

  1. 1.

    Martin Scorsese

     
  2. 2.

    Harrison Ford

     
  3. 3.

    Stephen Hawking

     
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