Leading Figures in History

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

39104 persons found

Sondre Norheim

b. 1825

Norwegian skier (1825–1897)

Song I-han

b. 1994

South Korean singer (born 1994)

Song Kang

b. 1994

South Korean actor (born 1994)

Song Yuvin

b. 1998

South Korean singer (born 1998)

Sônia Braga

b. 1950

Brazilian actress

Sonia Kruger

b. 1965

Australian television presenter (born 1965)

Sonia Manzano

b. 1950

American actress (born 1950)

Sonia Pierre

b. 1963

Human rights advocate from the Dominican Republic

Sonia Proudman

b. 1949

British judge (1949–2023)

Sonia Rykiel

b. 1930

French fashion designer and writer (1930 - 2016)

Sonia Sotomayor

b. 1954

US Supreme Court justice since 2009

Sonique (musician)

b. 1968

English singer (born 1965)

Sonja Branting-Westerståhl

Swedish lawyer and politician

Sonny Bill Williams

b. 1985

New Zealand dual-code international rugby footballer

Sonny Boy Williamson II

American blues musician (1912–1965)

Sonny Chiba

Japanese actor and martial artist (1939–2021)

Sonny Clark

b. 1931

American jazz pianist (1931–1963)

Sonny James

b. 1928

American country music singer-songwriter (1928–2016)

Sonny Jurgensen

b. 1934

American football player (1934–2026)

Sonny Ramadhin

b. 1929

West Indian cricketer (1929–2022)

Sonny Sandoval

b. 1974

American rapper and singer (born 1974)

Sonny Sharrock

American guitarist (1940–1994)

Sonny Til

b. 1928

American musician (1928–1981)

Sonny Tufts

American actor (1911–1970)