Leading Figures in History

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

21510 persons found

Daniil Kvyat

b. 1994

Russian racing driver (born 1994)

Danilo (footballer, born 2001)

b. 2001

Brazilian footballer

Danni Wyatt-Hodge

b. 1991

English cricketer

Danniel Librelon

b. 1983

Brazilian politician (born 1983)

Danny Aiello

b. 1933

American actor (1933–2019)

Danny Alexander

b. 1972

British banker (born 1972)

Danny Bailey

b. 1964

English footballer

Danny Baker

b. 1957

Former BBC presenter

Danny Burstein

b. 1964

American actor (born 1964)

Danny Cedrone

American guitarist and bandleader (1920–1954)

Danny Edwards

b. 1951

American professional golfer

Danny Elfman

b. 1953

American composer (born 1953)

Danny Federici

American musician (1950–2008)

Danny Green (basketball)

b. 1987

American basketball player (born 1987)

Danny Huston

b. 1962

British-American actor, director and screenwriter (born 1962)

Danny Jones (rugby league)

Wales international rugby league footballer (1986–2015)

Danny Kirwan

b. 1950

British rock musician (1950–2018)

Danny La Rue

Irish singer and entertainer (1927–2009)

Danny Lendich

New Zealand businessman (1944–2025)

Danny Manning

b. 1966

American basketball player and coach (born 1966)

Danny McFarlane

b. 1972

Jamaican hurdler (born 1972)

Danny McGrain

b. 1950

Scottish footballer and manager

Danny Mills

b. 1977

English professional footballer (born 1978)

Danny Ongais

b. 1942

American racing driver (1942–2022)