Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Lee Reherman

b. 1966

American actor (1966–2016)

Lee Remick

American actress (1935–1991)

Lee Rich

American film and television producer

Lee Richardson (speedway rider)

British motorcycle speedway rider

Lee Roache

b. 1984

English footballer

Lee Robinson (politician)

American mayor

Lee Rocker

b. 1961

American double bass player (born 1961)

Lee Roy Jordan

b. 1941

American football player (1941–2025)

Lee Roy Selmon

American football player (1954–2011)

Lee Ryan

b. 1983

English singer (born 1983)

Lee Seong-jong

b. 1993

South Korean singer (born 1993)

Lee Sharpe

b. 1971

English footballer (born 1971)

Lee So-jung

b. 1993

South Korean singer (born 1993)

Lee Soo-man

b. 1952

South Korean business executive and record producer (born 1952)

Lee Suggs

b. 1980

American football player (born 1980)

Lee Sung-kyung

b. 1990

South Korean actress and model (born 1990)

Lee Sung-yeol

b. 1991

South Korean singer and actor (born 1991)

Lee Tamahori

b. 1950

New Zealand film director (1950–2025)

Lee Teng-hui

President of the Republic of China from 1988 to 2000

Lee Thompson (saxophonist)

b. 1957

English multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and composer

Lee Wai Tong

Chinese footballer (1905–1979)

Lee Wallace

b. 1987

Scottish footballer (born 1987)

Lee Wan-koo

South Korean politician (1950–2021)

Lee Wei Ling

Singaporean neurologist (1955–2024)