Leading Figures in History

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

39103 persons found

Stephen Butterworth

b. 1885

British physicist and engineer (1885–1958)

Stephen Carpenter

b. 1970

American guitarist (born 1970)

Stephen Carr

b. 1976

Irish former footballer (born 1976)

Stephen Chow

b. 1962

Hong Kong actor and filmmaker (born 1962)

Stephen Colbert

b. 1964

American comedian, writer and television host (born 1964)

Stephen Covey

American educator, author, businessman and motivational speaker

Stephen Crane

American novelist, short story writer, poet, and journalist

Stephen Curry (comedian)

b. 1976

Australian comedian and actor (born 1976)

Stephen D. M. Brown

b. 1955

British geneticist

Stephen Daldry

b. 1960

British director

Stephen Dalton

b. 1954

Royal Air Force air marshal

Stephen de Fulbourn

English archbishop and official in Ireland

Stephen De Staebler

American sculptor, printmaker, and educator (1933 - 2011)

Stephen Dorff

b. 1973

American actor

Stephen Elliott (actor)

American actor (1918–2005)

Stephen Ferris

b. 1985

Rugby union player from Northern Ireland

Stephen Foster

b. 1826

American composer and songwriter (1826–1864)

Stephen Frears

b. 1941

British film director and producer (born 1941)

Stephen Fry

b. 1957

English comedian and actor (born 1957)

Stephen Fung

b. 1974

Hong Kong actor, singer, and filmmaker (born 1974)

Stephen Gaskin

American activist (1935–2014)

Stephen Giles

b. 1972

Canadian sprint canoeist

Stephen Harper

b. 1959

Prime Minister of Canada from 2006 to 2015

Stephen Healey

British Army soldier