American male poets

Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic who is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales involving mystery and the macabre. He is widely regarded as one of the central figures of Romanticism and Gothic fiction in the United States and of early American literature. Poe was one of the country's first successful practitioners of the short story, and is generally considered to be one of the pioneers of the detective fiction genre. In addition, he is credited with contributing significantly to the emergence of science fiction. He is the first well-known American writer to earn a living exclusively through writing, which resulted in a financially difficult life and career.

American author and journalist (1899–1961)

Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer and activist. A global cultural icon, widely known by the nickname "the Greatest", he is often regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. He held the Ring magazine heavyweight title from 1964 to 1970, was the undisputed champion from 1974 to 1978, and was the WBA and Ring heavyweight champion from 1978 to 1979. In 1999, he was named Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated and the Sports Personality of the Century by the BBC.

US-British poet (1888–1965)

American philosopher (1803–1882)

American singer and poet; lead vocalist of The Doors (1943–1971)

American poet, essayist and journalist (1819–1892)

Russian-American novelist, lepidopterist, professor (1899–1977)

Stephen Edwin King is an American author. Dubbed the "King of Horror", he is widely known for his horror fiction and has also explored other genres, among them suspense, crime, science-fiction, fantasy, and mystery. He has written approximately 200 short stories, most of which have been published in collections.

American essayist, poet, and philosopher (1817–1862)

Tupac Amaru Shakur was an American rapper and actor. He was one of the most influential musical artists of the 20th century, and a prominent political activist for Black America. He is among the best-selling music artists, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide. Some of Shakur's music addressed social injustice, political issues, and the marginalization of African Americans, but he was also synonymous with gangsta rap and violent lyrics.

American writer and poet (1819–1891)

American poet (1874–1963)

Russian-American poet (1940-1996)

American author (1922–2007)

American writer and editor (1890–1937)

American poet and educator (1807–1882)

German-American writer (1920–1994)

American writer (1922–1969)

American editorialist, journalist, short story writer, fabulist, and satirist (1842–1914)

Timothy Walter Burton is an American filmmaker and animator. He is known for pioneering goth subculture in Hollywood, with his films employing a distinctive style that blends gothic horror and dark fantasy aesthetics with whimsical and surreal elements. He has received numerous accolades, including one Emmy Award and nominations for two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and three BAFTA Awards. He was honored with the Venice International Film Festival's Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement in 2007 and France's Order of Arts and Letters in 2010.

British-American poet (1907–1973)

American poet and writer (1926–1997)

American novelist, poet (1932–2009)

American writer and editor (1878–1967)

American writer and social activist (1901–1967)

Spanish-American philosopher

American actor

American rock musician (1942–2013)

American writer (1924–1987)

American actor (1931–2015)

American novelist, poet, essayist, screenwriter (1947-2024)

American children's author and cartoonist (1904–1991)

American novelist and journalist (1871–1945)

American novelist, short story writer, essayist, painter, and spoken word performer (1914–1997)

American author of children's books (1856–1919)

American actor (1917–1997)

American novelist, short story writer, poet, and journalist

American poet and physician (1809–1894)

Austrian-Bohemian novelist, playwright and poet (1890-1945)

American author (1894–1962)

American writer and Scientology founder (1911–1986)

American singer (born 1941)

American actor (1945–2013)

History of Political Philosophy scholar (1899-1973)

American professional wrestler

American journalist, poet, and communist activist

American writer and poet (1836–1902)

American novelist and poet (1908–1960)

American poet, novelist, and literary critic (1905-1989)

American actor

American author (1899–1985)

American author, journalist, poet, screenwriter and film critic (1909-1955)

American poet, critic, editor, and diplomat (1819-1891)

American musician and painter (1941-2010)

American artist, writer and activist (1919–2021)

American novelist, poet, and short story writer (1935–1984)

American writer of fantasy, horror, and science fiction (1910–1992)

American writer (1899–1932)

American novelist and short story writer (1908–1988)