Leading Figures in History

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

18354 persons found

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

b. 1865

Finnish painter (1865–1931)

Al Alburquerque

b. 1986

Dominican baseball player (born 1986)

Al B. Sure!

b. 1968

American singer (born 1968)

Al Bates

b. 1905

American long jumper

Al Bumbry

b. 1947

American baseball player (born 1947)

Al Cabrera

b. 1881

Spanish baseball player (1881–1964)

Al Cantello

b. 1933

American javelin thrower (1931–2024)

Al Cowlings

b. 1947

American football player and actor (born 1947)

Al Dexter

b. 1905

American singer-songwriter (1905–1984)

Al Dubin

b. 1891

Swiss-American lyricist (1891–1945)

Al Ecuyer

American gridiron football player (1937–2012)

Al Feldstein

American comics artist

Al Franken

b. 1951

American comedian and politician (born 1951)

Al Grassby

Australian politician (1926–2005)

Al Hirt

American trumpeter and bandleader (1922–1999)

Al Horford

b. 1986

Dominican basketball player (born 1986)

Al Jolson

b. 1886

American entertainer (1886–1950)

Al Lewis (lyricist)

b. 1901

American lyricist (1901–1967)

Al McCoy (sportscaster)

b. 1933

American sports announcer (1933–2024)

Al Murray

b. 1968

English comedian (born 1968)

Al Neuharth

American businessman (1924–2013)

Al Pacino

b. 1940

American actor (born 1940)

Al Sarrantonio

b. 1952

American novelist (1952–2025)

Al Simmons

b. 1902

American baseball player (1902–1956)