Leading Figures in History

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

39104 persons found

Sam Smith

b. 1992

English singer and songwriter (born 1992)

Sam Snead

American professional golfer (1912–2002)

Sam Sniderman

b. 1920

Canadian businessman (1920–2012)

Sam Sodje

b. 1979

English-Nigerian footballer

Sam Tambimuttu

Sri Lankan Tamil politician

Sam Thaiday

b. 1985

Australia international rugby league footballer

Sam Timmins

b. 1997

New Zealand basketball player (born 1997)

Sam Torrance

b. 1953

Scottish professional golfer (born 1953)

Sam Trimble

b. 1934

Australian cricketer (1934–2019)

Sam Vincent (basketball)

b. 1963

American basketball player and coach (born 1963)

Sam W. Heads

b. 1983

English palaeontologist (born 1983)

Sam Walker (rugby league)

b. 2002

Australian rugby league footballer

Sam Walter Foss

b. 1858

American poet (1858–1911)

Sam Wanamaker

b. 1919

American actor and director (1919–1993)

Sam Watters

b. 1970

American record producer

Sam Worthington

b. 1976

Australian actor

Sam Yorty

American politician (1909–1998)

Sam Young (basketball)

b. 1985

American basketball player (born 1985)

Samak Sundaravej

b. 1935

Prime Minister of Thailand in 2008

Samantha Cristoforetti

b. 1977

Italian astronaut (born 1977)

Samantha Mathis

b. 1970

American actress and trade union leader (born 1970)

Samantha Morton

b. 1977

British actress (born 1977)

Samantha Noble

b. 1984

Australian actress

Samantha Ronson

b. 1977

British DJ and singer-songwriter