phonograph, lightbulb and motion pictures
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Joseph-Armand Bombardier
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Rudolph Diesel
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Marion Donovon
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Thomas Alva Edison
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Correct answer
Explanation
Thomas Alva Edison invented the phonograph (1877), perfected the practical lightbulb (1879), and played a pivotal role in developing motion pictures. His inventions established the modern electric and entertainment industries, earning him over 1,000 patents.