Top 10 American Famous Artists

1-Jackson Pollock 

Jackson Pollock

Paul Jackson Pollock, born on 28 January 1912, professionally known as Jackson Pollock was a famous and very influential painter of America. Jackson Pollock was famous for his beautiful and unique style of drip painting, he was also a main figure in the 'abstract expressionist' movement. He died on 11 August 1956, in an alcohol-related single-car accident when pollock was driving.

2-Elvis Presley 

Elvis Presley

Elvis Aaron Presley, born on 08 January 1935, was basically an American actor and musician. He is not only regarded as one of the most influential 'cultural icons' of the 20th century but he is also known as "The King" or "The King of Rock and Roll". Elvis Aaron Presley made his film debut in November 1956 in "Love Me Tender", after two years was drafted into military service, he is one of the most famous musicians of the 20th century.

3-Andy Warhol 

Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol or Andrew Warhola, born on 06 August 1928, was basically a famous and influential American artist and also a major figure in the 'visual art' movement simply known as "Pop Art". He gained fame and popularity as a commercial illustrator, after this, he became a well known but also a controversial artist. Andy Warhol died on 22 February 1987.

4-Michael Jackson 

Michael Jackson

Michael Joseph Jackson, born on 29 August 1958, was basically a well-known singer, dancer, songwriter, record producer and actor of America. He is considered and also called the "King of Pop", his publicized personal life and his remarkable contribution to dance, music and fashion made him for more than four decades a global figure in the "Popular Culture". In 1964, he made his professional debut and he died on 25 June 2009.

5-Duke Ellington 

Duke Ellington

Edward Kennedy Duke Ellington, simply known as "Duke Ellington", born on 29 April 1899,was basically a composer, bandleader of a 'jazz orchestra' and a pianist. Duke Ellington gained a national profile at the Harlem's "Cotton Club" through his orchestra's appearance. He wrote more than 1000 compositions with the collaboration of others, he died on 24 May 1974.

6-Prince Rogers Nelson 

Prince Rogers Nelson

Prince Rogers Nelson, simply known as "Prince", born on 07 June 1958, is also included in the list of the most famous American artists. He was a singer, record producer, songwriter, actor, and multi-instrumentalist. Prince Rogers Nelson is well known for his innovation in music, wide vocal range, remarkable stage presence, his electric work, makeup, and dress, he died on 21 April 2016.

7-Georgia Totto O'Keeffe 

Georgia Totto O'Keeffe

Georgia Totto O'Keeffe, simply called as "Georgia O'Keeffe", born on 15 November 1887, comes with the number seven in our list of the most notable American artists. She was an influential American artist, who is well known for her remarkable paintings of enlarged flowers, New Mexico landscapes and York skyscrapers. Georgia Totto O'Keeffe was regarded as the "Mother of American Modernism".

8-Jerry Seinfeld 

Jerry Seinfeld

Jerome Allen Jerry Seinfeld, simply known as "Jerry Seinfeld", born on 29 April 1954, is basically a comedian, writer, actor and also a producer.Jerry Seinfeld got fame for portraying a 'semifictional version of himself' in the "Seinfeld" that he co-wrote and co-created with Larry David. Jerry Seinfeld is no doubt well-known for his observational humor.

9-Edward Hopper 

Edward Hopper

Edward Hopper, born on 22 July 1882, is regarded as the ninth most notable American artist. He was basically a well-known printmaker and painter of America, he got popularity and fame for his remarkable oil paintings. Edward Hopper's painted rural and urban scenes reflected clearly his personal vision of the modern life of America, he is also a perfect watercolorist in etching.

10-Eminem 

Eminem

Marshall Bruce Mathers III, professionally known as "Eminem", born on 17 October 1972, is also included in our list of the most famous American artists. He is basically a songwriter, rapper, actor and record producer of America. Eminem is no doubt the best-selling American artist of the 2000s, he has sold over 172 million albums, that's why included in the list of world's best-selling artists.

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