Leading Figures in History

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

39110 persons found

Mike Brearley

b. 1942

English cricketer

Mike Bryan

b. 1978

American tennis player (born 1978)

Mike Burke (shortstop)

American baseball player (1854–1889)

Mike Burstyn

b. 1945

American actor

Mike Burton (swimmer)

b. 1947

American swimmer (born 1947)

Mike Castle

b. 1939

American politician (1939–2025)

Mike Clayton (golfer)

b. 1957

Australian professional golfer (born 1957)

Mike Colter

b. 1976

American actor (born 1976)

Mike Connors

b. 1925

American actor (1925–2017)

Mike Conway

b. 1983

British professional racing driver (born 1983)

Mike Coolbaugh

American baseball player and coach (1972–2007)

Mike Crapo

b. 1951

American lawyer and politician (born 1951)

Mike Cuellar

b. 1937

Cuban baseball player (1937–2010)

Mike D'Antoni

b. 1951

American-Italian basketball coach and former player (born 1951)

Mike de Leon

b. 1947

Filipino film director (1947–2025)

Mike Delany

b. 1982

Rugby player

Mike DeVault

b. 1958

American politician

Mike DiFelice

b. 1969

American baseball player (born 1969)

Mike Dirnt

b. 1972

American rock musician (born 1972)

Mike Doughty

b. 1970

American singer-songwriter and author

Mike Douglas

b. 1920

Entertainer, talk show host (1920–2006)

Mike Doyle (footballer)

English footballer (1946–2011)

Mike E. Smith

b. 1965

American jockey

Mike Einziger

b. 1976

American musician (born 1976)