Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Jimmie Spheeris

American singer-songwriter (1949–1984)

Jimmie Walker

b. 1947

American actor (born 1947)

Jimmy Aggrey

b. 1978

English footballer

Jimmy Arias

b. 1964

American tennis player and TV commentator

Jimmy Armfield

b. 1935

English footballer and manager (1935–2018)

Jimmy Barnes

b. 1956

Australian singer

Jimmy Bivins

American boxer

Jimmy Buffett

American singer-songwriter (1946–2023)

Jimmy Bullard

b. 1978

English footballer & television personality (born 1978)

Jimmy Burke (baseball)

b. 1874

American baseball player and manager (1874–1942)

Jimmy Butler

b. 1989

American basketball player (born 1989)

Jimmy C. Newman

b. 1927

American country music singer-songwriter (1927–2014)

Jimmy Carr

b. 1972

British and Irish comedian (born 1972)

Jimmy Carr (gridiron football)

American football player and coach (1933–2012)

Jimmy Carruthers

b. 1929

Australian boxer (1929–1990)

Jimmy Carson

b. 1968

American ice hockey player (born 1968)

Jimmy Carter

b. 1924

President of the United States from 1977 to 1981

Jimmy Choo

b. 1948

Malaysian-born fashion designer (born 1948)

Jimmy Clanton

b. 1938

American singer (born 1938)

Jimmy Clausen

b. 1987

American football player (born 1987)

Jimmy Cliff

b. 1944

Jamaican musician (1944–2025)

Jimmy Connors

b. 1952

American tennis player (born 1952)

Jimmy Cook

b. 1953

South African cricketer (born 1953)

Jimmy Crespo

b. 1954

American musician