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20th-century inventors

64 published records, arranged alphabetically. Each entry is published only where a named source supports it.

Alberto Vázquez-FigueroaPerson · Film memorabiliaAlberto Vázquez-Figueroa (born 1936) is a Spanish writer, film director and screenwriter.
Alexandre AlexeieffEngraver · PrintsAlexandre Alexeieff (1901–1982) was a France animator, illustrator and inventor.
Altina SchinasiDesigner · Modern designAltina Schinasi (1907–1999) was a United States painter, sculptor and designer.
Artemy LebedevDesigner · Modern designArtemy Lebedev was a Soviet and Russian designer, celebrity, businessperson, inventor, entrepreneur and youtuber (born 1975). He was born at Moscow.
B. F. SkinnerAuthor · BooksB. F. Skinner was an American psychologist, philosopher, inventor, ethologist, autobiographer and university teacher (1904–1990). He was born at Susquehanna Depot and died at Cambridge.
Bill AtkinsonDesigner · Modern designBill Atkinson (1951–2025) was a United States programmer, photographer and computer scientist.
Carlo RattiDesigner · DesignCarlo Ratti (born 1971) is an Italian architect, engineer and inventor.
Charles LindberghAuthor · BooksCharles Lindbergh was an American air force officer, inventor, aviation writer, autobiographer, diarist and fighter pilot (1902–1974). He was born at Detroit and died at Kīpahulu.
Chuck HobermanDesigner · DesignChuck Hoberman was an American inventor, architect, engineer and businessperson (born 1956). He was born at Cambridge.
Curt O. SchallerDesigner · Modern designCurt O. Schaller (born 1964) was a Germany cinematographer, steadicam operator and photographer.
Cy EndfieldPerson · Film memorabiliaCy Endfield (1914–1995) was an American screenwriter, film producer and inventor.
Daan RoosegaardeArtist · SculptureDaan Roosegaarde was a Dutch innovator, inventor, architect, computer artist, installation artist and light artist (born 1979). He was born at Nieuwkoop.
Earl TupperDesigner · Modern designEarl Tupper (1907–1983) was a United States entrepreneur, inventor and designer.
Edward Craven WalkerPerson · Film memorabiliaEdward Craven Walker (1918–2000) was a British inventor, aircraft pilot and director.
Ernie BallPerson · Music memorabiliaErnie Ball was an American entrepreneur, musician, classical guitarist and inventor (1930–2004). He was born at Santa Monica and died at San Luis Obispo.
Ernő RubikArtist · SculptureErnő Rubik (born 1944) was a Hungary architect, university teacher and engineer.
Eugene KasperskyAuthor · BooksEugene Kaspersky (born 1965) was a Soviet Union computer scientist, programmer and inventor.
Gaston GlockDesigner · Modern designGaston Glock (1929–2023) was a Austria engineer, inventor and designer.
George AntheilPerson · Music memorabiliaGeorge Antheil (1900–1959) was a United States composer, pianist and film score composer.
George E. SmithPhotographer · PhotographyGeorge E. Smith (1930–2025) was a United States physicist, photographer and scientist.
George GamowAuthor · BooksGeorge Gamow (1904–1968) was a Russian Empire physicist, inventor and writer.
Gianni A. SarconeDesigner · Modern designGianni A. Sarcone was an Italian writer, inventor, mathematician, artist, journalist and designer (born 1962). He was born at Vevey.
Gunther von HagensArtist · SculptureGunther von Hagens (1945–2026) was a Germany anatomist, sculptor and inventor.
Han TerraDesigner · Modern designHan Terra was a South Korean dancer, inventor, designer, creator, editor and writer (born 1982). She was born at Seoul.
Hans BeckDesigner · Modern designHans Beck was a German inventor, model maker and designer (1929–2009). He was born at Greiz and died at Markdorf.
Hedy LamarrPerson · Film memorabiliaHedy Lamarr (1914–2000) was an Austrian inventor, autobiographer and screenwriter.
Howard HughesPerson · Film memorabiliaHoward Hughes (1905–1976) was an American film producer, film director and aircraft pilot.
Jack LaLanneAuthor · BooksJack LaLanne was an American nutritionist, businessperson, inventor, chiropractor, dietitian and actor (1914–2011). He was born at San Francisco and died at Morro Bay.
Jack ParsonsAuthor · BooksJack Parsons (1914–1952) was an American chemist, military flight engineer and poet.
Jacque FrescoDesigner · Modern designJacque Fresco (1916–2017) was a United States futurist, designer and writer.
Jacques CousteauPhotographer · PhotographyJacques Cousteau (1910–1997) was a France zoologist, explorer and filmmaker.
James CameronPerson · Film memorabiliaJames Cameron (born 1954) was a Canada film producer, film director and screenwriter.
James DysonDesigner · Modern designJames Dyson (born 1947) was a United Kingdom inventor, industrial designer and entrepreneur.
James GoslingAuthor · BooksJames Gosling was a Canadian inventor, blogger, programmer, writer and computer scientist (born 1955). He was born at Calgary.
John BarnardDesigner · Modern designJohn Barnard (born 1946) was a United Kingdom inventor and designer.
Konrad ZuseArtist · PaintingsKonrad Zuse (1910–1995) was a Germany inventor, entrepreneur and computer scientist.
Laurie AndersonPerson · Music memorabiliaLaurie Anderson (born 1947) was a United States composer, singer and poet.
Les PaulPerson · Music memorabiliaLes Paul was an American guitarist, banjoist, inventor, radio personality and musical instrument maker (1915–2009). He was born at Waukesha and died at White Plains.
Linus TorvaldsAuthor · BooksLinus Torvalds was an American and Finnish programmer, software developer, writer, inventor, blogger and computer scientist (born 1969). He was born at Helsinki.
Michael S. HartAuthor · BooksMichael S. Hart was an American writer, computer scientist, businessperson and inventor (1947–2011). He was born at Tacoma and died at Urbana.
MoondogAuthor · BooksMoondog (1916–1999) was a United States street artist, poet and composer.
Nathan MyhrvoldPhotographer · PhotographyNathan Myhrvold (born 1959) is an American mathematician, engineer and photographer.
Nikolai NikitinDesigner · DesignNikolai Nikitin (1907–1973) was a Soviet Union architect, engineer and civil engineer.
Paul AllenPerson · Music memorabiliaPaul Allen (1953–2018) was an American inventor, computer scientist and film producer.
Phil RamonePerson · Music memorabiliaPhil Ramone was an American and South African record producer, composer, music executive, violinist and engineer (1934–2013). He was born at South Africa and died at NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital.
Piet HeinDesigner · Modern designPiet Hein (1905–1996) was a Kingdom of Denmark mathematician, poet and writer.
Ralph H. BaerDesigner · Modern designRalph H. Baer was a German and American inventor, entrepreneur, engineer, video game developer and designer (1922–2014). He was born at Rodalben and died at Manchester.
Raymond KurzweilAuthor · BooksRaymond Kurzweil (born 1948) is an American inventor, entrepreneur and writer.
Richard FeynmanAuthor · BooksRichard Feynman (1918–1988) was an American physicist, inventor and writer.
Robert MoogPerson · Music memorabiliaRobert Moog (1934–2005) was an American inventor, university teacher and musician.
Roberto ArltAuthor · BooksRoberto Arlt was an Argentine writer, playwright, journalist, novelist and inventor (1900–1942). He was born at Buenos Aires.
Roger C. FieldDesigner · Modern designRoger C. Field (born 1945) was a United Kingdom guitarist, inventor and designer.
Rudolf KompfnerDesigner · DesignRudolf Kompfner (1909–1977) was a Austria physicist, engineer and architect.
Run Run ShawPerson · Film memorabiliaRun Run Shaw (1907–2014) was a Chinese entrepreneur, film producer and film director.
Sergio PininfarinaDesigner · Modern designSergio Pininfarina (1926–2012) was a Italy entrepreneur, politician and designer.
Steve MannAuthor · BooksSteve Mann was a Canadian inventor, university teacher, computer scientist, engineer and writer (born 1962). He was born at Hamilton.
Tony FadellDesigner · Modern designTony Fadell (born 1969) was a United States inventor, computer scientist and engineer.
Uwe RosenbergDesigner · Modern designUwe Rosenberg (born 1970) was a Germany game designer, designer and inventor.
Vanna BontaAuthor · BooksVanna Bonta was an American actress, poet, novelist and writer (1958–2014). She was born at Florence and died at Los Angeles.
Victor HasselbladPhotographer · PhotographyVictor Hasselblad (1906–1978) was a Sweden photographer, ornithologist and inventor.
Walter ZappDesigner · Modern designWalter Zapp (1905–2003) was a Germany inventor, designer and entrepreneur.
Willard BoylePhotographer · PhotographyWillard Boyle (1924–2011) was a Canada physicist, inventor and photographer.
William Daniel HillisAuthor · BooksWilliam Daniel Hillis (born 1956) is an American inventor, computer scientist and engineer.
Willy LeyAuthor · BooksWilly Ley (1906–1969) was a German physicist, military flight engineer and journalist.

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