Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Michael Tugendhat

b. 1944

English judge (born 1944)

Michael Turner (comics)

b. 1971

American comics artist (1971–2008)

Michael Turner (footballer, born 1983)

b. 1983

English footballer

Michael Umaña

b. 1982

Costa Rican footballer (born 1982)

Michael Urie

b. 1980

American actor (born 1980)

Michael V Kalaphates

Byzantine emperor from 1041 to 1042

Michael van Gerwen

b. 1989

Dutch darts player (born 1989)

Michael Vaughan

b. 1974

English cricketer

Michael Vick

b. 1980

Former American football player and coach (born 1980)

Michael W. Smith

b. 1957

American musician (born 1957)

Michael Wacha

b. 1991

American baseball player (born 1991)

Michael Walchhofer

b. 1975

Austrian alpine skier

Michael Walsh (British Army officer)

Michael Walsh (footballer, born 1977)

b. 1977

English footballer

Michael Waltrip

b. 1963

American racing driver, sports announcer, and businessman (born 1963)

Michael Weiss (figure skater)

b. 1976

American figure skater

Michael Weston

b. 1973

American television and film actor (born 1973)

Michael Whelan

b. 1950

American fantasy and science fiction artist

Michael White (journalist)

b. 1945

British journalist (born 1945)

Michael Wilding

English actor (1912–1979)

Michael Wilkes

British Army general

Michael Willetts

b. 1943

Recipient of the George Cross

Michael William Balfe

b. 1808

Irish composer (1808–1870)

Michael Williams (actor)

b. 1935

British actor (1935–2001)