Leading Figures in History

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

39103 persons found

Will Forte

b. 1970

American actor and comedian (born 1970)

Will Friedle

b. 1976

American actor (born 1976)

Will Geer

American actor (1902–1978)

Will Harris (baseball)

b. 1984

American baseball player (born 1984)

Will Hodgman

b. 1969

45th Premier of Tasmania, Australia

Will Hoebee

Musical artist

Will Hutton

b. 1950

English journalist (born 1950)

Will James (artist)

b. 1892

Canadian-American artist and writer (1892–1942)

Will Jennings

b. 1944

American songwriter and composer (1944–2024)

Will Jordan

b. 1927

American actor

Will Levis

b. 1999

American football player (born 1999)

Will Ospreay

b. 1993

English professional wrestler (born 1993)

Will Patton

b. 1954

American actor

Will Peltz

b. 1986

American actor (born 1986)

Will Penisini

b. 2002

Tonga rugby league footballer (born 2002)

Will Perdue

b. 1965

American former basketball player (born 1965)

Will Rogers

American humorist and entertainer (1879–1935)

Will Sampson

American actor (1933–1987)

Will Sasso

b. 1975

Canadian actor (born 1975)

Will Shortz

b. 1952

American puzzle creator and editor (born 1952)

Will Smith (defensive end)

b. 1981

American football player (1981–2016)

Will Solomon

b. 1978

American basketball player (born 1978)

Will Toledo

b. 1992

Indie rock musician

Will Tura

b. 1940

Belgian singer, musician, and composer