Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Jackie Mason

b. 1931

American comedian and actor (1928–2021)

Jackie McKeown

b. 1971

Musical artist

Jackie McNamara

b. 1973

Scottish footballer (born 1973)

Jackie Mitchell

b. 1913

Baseball player (1913-1987)

Jackie Ormes

b. 1911

American cartoonist (1911–1985)

Jackie Paris

b. 1924

American jazz musician (1924–2004)

Jackie Robinson

American baseball player (1919–1972)

Jackie Slater

b. 1954

American football player and coach (born 1954)

Jackie Stewart

b. 1939

British racing driver (born 1939)

Jackie Trent

b. 1940

English singer-songwriter and actress (1940–2015)

Jackie Walorski

American politician (1963–2022)

Jackie Wilson

b. 1934

American soul and R&B singer (1934–1984)

Jackie Young

b. 1997

American basketball player (born 1997)

Jackmaster

Scottish DJ and record producer (1986–2024)

Jacksfilms

b. 1988

American YouTuber (born 1988)

Jackson Browne

b. 1948

American singer, songwriter and political activist (born 1948)

Jackson Mac Low

b. 1922

American poet (1922–2004)

Jackson Martínez

b. 1986

Colombian footballer (born 1986)

Jackson Merrill

b. 2003

American baseball player (born 2003)

Jackson of Exeter

b. 1730

English organist and composer

Jackson Pollock

American painter (1912–1956)

Jackson Robert Scott

b. 2008

American actor (born 2008)

Jackson Scholz

American sprinter, Olympic medalist; sports fiction author (1897-1986)

Jacky Cheung

b. 1961

Hong Kong singer and actor (born 1961)