Leading Figures in History

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

39103 persons found

Tom Ford

b. 1961

American fashion designer and filmmaker (born 1961)

Tom Frager

b. 1977

Musical artist

Tom Garrett (cricketer)

b. 1858

Australian cricketer

Tom Gilbert (rugby league)

b. 2000

Australian rugby league footballer

Tom Goddard

English cricketer

Tom Goodwin

b. 1968

American baseball player & coach (born 1968)

Tom Gorman (rugby league)

b. 1901

Australia international rugby league footballer

Tom Graveney

b. 1927

English cricketer

Tom Green

b. 1971

Canadian actor and comedian (born 1971)

Tom Greenwell

American judge

Tom Hafey

b. 1931

Australian rules footballer, born 1931

Tom Hanks

b. 1956

American actor and filmmaker (born 1956)

Tom Harrell

b. 1946

American jazz musician, composer, and arranger (b. 1946)

Tom Hartley (cricketer)

b. 1999

English cricketer (born 1999)

Tom Heinsohn

b. 1934

American basketball player and coach (1934–2020)

Tom Hiariej

b. 1988

Dutch footballer (born 1988)

Tom Holland

b. 1996

English actor (born 1996)

Tom Holland (filmmaker)

b. 1943

American filmmaker (born 1943)

Tom Hollander

b. 1967

British actor (born 1967)

Tom Hunter

b. 1961

Scottish businessman (born 1961)

Tom Jaine

b. 1943

Tom Johnston (musician)

b. 1948

American musician (born 1948)

Tom Jones (singer)

b. 1940

Welsh singer (born 1940)

Tom Kelly (baseball)

b. 1950

American baseball player and manager (born 1950)