Leading Figures in History

Discover the people who shaped our world — from rulers and scientists to artists and activists.

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Bob Evans (restaurateur)

b. 1918

American restaurateur

Bob Fitzsimmons

b. 1863

Cornish boxer (1863–1917)

Bob Fosse

b. 1927

American choreographer, dancer, and director (1927–1987)

Bob Gale

b. 1951

American writer and filmmaker (born 1951)

Bob Godfrey

b. 1921

English animator (1921–2013)

Bob Graham

American politician (1936–2024)

Bob Grant (rugby league)

b. 1946

Australia international rugby league footballer

Bob Gutowski

b. 1935

American pole vaulter (1935–1960)

Bob Hank

b. 1923

Australian rules footballer and coach

Bob Hawke

Prime Minister of Australia from 1983 to 1991

Bob Hope

b. 1903

American entertainer (1903–2003)

Bob Hoskins

English actor (1942–2014)

Bob Houbregs

Canadian basketball player (1932–2014)

Bob Katter

b. 1945

Australian politician (born 1945)

Bob Keeshan

b. 1927

American children's television personality and host (1927–2004)

Bob King (high jumper)

b. 1906

American athlete and obstetrician (1906–1965)

Bob Lanier

American basketball player (1948–2022)

Bob Marley

Jamaican singer, songwriter and guitarist (1945–1981)

Bob McClure

b. 1952

American baseball player and coach (born 1952)

Bob McGrath

b. 1932

American actor and singer (1932–2022)

Bob Merrill

b. 1921

American songwriter (1921–1998)

Bob Mischak

American football player (1932–2014)

Bob Monkhouse

b. 1928

English comedian, writer and actor (1928–2003)

Bob Neill

b. 1952

British Conservative politician (born 1952)