Irwin Winkler, born on May 25, 1931, in New York City, is a renowned American film producer and director. With a career spanning over five decades, Winkler has been involved in the production and direction of more than 58 motion pictures. His illustrious career began with the 1967 film "Double Trouble," starring Elvis Presley, and he went on to achieve critical acclaim with films like "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" and "Rocky," the latter of which earned him an Oscar for Best Picture in 1976.Winkler's journey into the film industry started after his graduation from New York University, where he studied American Literature. His early career included a stint at the William Morris Agency, representing comedians and managing talent. Alongside his partner Robert Chartoff, Winkler transitioned into film production, forming the successful Chartoff-Winkler Productions.As a producer, Winkler's portfolio boasts a diverse range of films, from the Academy Award-nominated "Raging Bull" and "Goodfellas" to the critically acclaimed "The Right Stuff" and "Round Midnight." His directorial ventures include "Guilty by Suspicion," "The Net," "Life as a House," and "De-Lovely," showcasing his versatility and storytelling prowess.Throughout his prolific career, Winkler has left an indelible mark on the film industry, contributing to numerous iconic productions and shaping the

Irwin Mark Jacobs is an American electrical engineer and businessman, known for his co-founding and former chairmanship of Qualcomm, as well as his role as the chair of the board of trustees of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. Born on October 18, 1933, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Jacobs holds a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from Cornell University and both a Master of Science and Doctor of Science in electrical engineering and computer science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His career includes professorships at MIT and the University of California, San Diego, and co-founding companies such as Linkabit Corporation and Qualcomm Inc. Jacobs' contributions to communication theory and practice have earned him prestigious awards and honors, including the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal, and the Marconi Prize. He is also involved in various affiliations and philanthropic endeavors, showcasing a commitment to technological innovation and social responsibility. As of 2019, Jacobs has an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion.

Irwin Allen, born Irwin O. Cohen, was an influential American film and television producer and director best known for his work in the science fiction and disaster film genres. He gained the moniker "Master of Disaster" for his exceptional contributions to the disaster film genre, with notable successes such as The Poseidon Adventure (1972) and The Towering Inferno (1974). Additionally, he created and produced several popular science-fiction television series in the 1960s, including Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Lost in Space, The Time Tunnel, and Land of the Giants.Allen's journey into the entertainment industry began when he moved to Hollywood in 1938. He started by editing Key magazine and later ventured into radio, where he produced his own program at radio station KLAC. His success in radio led to the creation of a widely syndicated gossip column, "Hollywood Merry-Go-Round," which further propelled his career. Subsequently, Allen transitioned into film production and directed his first documentary, The Sea Around Us (1953), based on Rachel Carson's book.Throughout his career, Allen worked with various renowned studios, including RKO, Warner Bros., and 20th Century Fox, leaving an indelible mark with his directorial and production endeavors. His creative vision and dedication to storytelling continue to inspire filmmakers and entertain audiences worldwide.

Irwin Corey, also known as "The World's Foremost Authority," was an American stand-up comic, film actor, and activist. Born Irwin Eli Cohen on July 29, 1914, in Brooklyn, New York, he rose to fame with his unscripted, improvisational style of stand-up comedy, which he introduced at the San Francisco club, the hungry i. Lenny Bruce hailed him as "one of the most brilliant comedians of all time." Corey's life was marked by hardships, including being placed in the Hebrew Orphan Asylum of New York during his early teens due to poverty. He later ventured to California, worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression, and became a featherweight Golden Gloves boxing champion. Known for his support of leftist politics, he faced blacklisting in the 1950s, which had lasting effects on his career. Corey campaigned for president on Hugh Hefner's Playboy ticket during the 1960 election and later endorsed Bernie Sanders in the 2016 Democratic Party presidential primaries. He was a frequent guest on The Tonight Show and gained attention for his acceptance speech on behalf of Thomas Pynchon at the National Book Award ceremony. Corey's comedy career was characterized by his unique "Professor" character and double-talk routines, earning him accolades from fans and critics alike. His legacy lives on as a timeless humor icon.

Irwin Thomas, also known as Jack Jones, is an Australian-American singer-songwriter and guitarist, who gained fame as the lead vocalist-guitarist in the band Southern Sons from 1990 to 1996. Born in 1971 in Manhattan, New York City, to a Broadway performer father and an Australian-born folk singer and dancer mother, he was later known as Jack Thomas Whittridge Jones. Thomas started his music career in the mid-1980s as a member of rock groups in Traralgon and later joined the Melbourne-based rock-pop group, the State. He then formed the Southern Sons and co-wrote some of their later material. Thomas has also worked as a session musician on various albums and toured with several artists. In 2002, he released his debut solo album, The Evolution of Irwin Thomas. Since 2004, he has been involved with the Melbourne band Electric Mary and is part of a band called She Said Yes, led by Tania Doko. Thomas has collaborations with John Farnham and Rick Price and continues to pursue his music career as a solo artist and in various bands.