Leading Figures in History

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

39103 persons found

Barnett Newman

American painter (1905–1970)

Barney Kessel

American jazz guitarist (1923–2004)

Barney Rogers

b. 1982

Barreto (footballer, born 1985)

b. 1985

Brazilian footballer (born 1985)

Barrie Unsworth

b. 1934

Australian politician (born 1934)

Barry Bonds

b. 1964

American baseball player (born 1964)

Barry Commoner

b. 1917

American cellular biologist (1917–2012)

Barry Douglas (pianist)

b. 1960

Northern Irish pianist (born 1960)

Barry Evans (actor)

b. 1943

English actor (1943–1997)

Barry Goldwater

American politician and military officer (1909–1998)

Barry Goldwater Jr.

b. 1938

American politician (born 1938)

Barry Hawkins

b. 1979

English snooker player (born 1979)

Barry Hay

b. 1948

Indian-born Dutch musician (born 1948)

Barry Hayles

b. 1972

Footballer (born 1972)

Barry Hines

b. 1939

British writer (1939–2016)

Barry Langford

British television and music director (1926–2012)

Barry Larkin

b. 1964

American baseball player (born 1964)

Barry MacKay (tennis)

American tennis player, tournament director and broadcaster

Barry Manilow

b. 1943

American singer (born 1943)

Barry Melrose

b. 1956

Canadian-American broadcaster and former professional ice hockey player

Barry Melton

b. 1947

American guitarist (born 1947)

Barry Michael Cooper

b. 1958

American screenwriter (1958–2025)

Barry Morse

b. 1918

British-Canadian actor (1918–2008)

Barry Norman

British film critic