Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Mike Basham (racing driver)

b. 1968

American racing driver

Mike Bibby

b. 1978

American basketball player (born 1978)

Mike Bishai

b. 1979

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1979)

Mike Bloomfield

b. 1943

American blues guitarist (1943–1981)

Mike Bongiorno

Italian American television host (1924–2009)

Mike Bordick

b. 1965

American baseball player (born 1965)

Mike Brant

Israeli singer and songwriter (1947–1975)

Mike Bratz

b. 1955

American basketball player (born 1955)

Mike Brearley

b. 1942

English cricketer

Mike Brewer (rugby union)

b. 1964

NZ international rugby union player

Mike Bryan

b. 1978

American tennis player (born 1978)

Mike Burgmann

Australian racing driver (1947–86)

Mike Burke (shortstop)

American baseball player (1854–1889)

Mike Burstyn

b. 1945

American actor

Mike Burton (swimmer)

b. 1947

American swimmer (born 1947)

Mike Castle

b. 1939

American politician (1939–2025)

Mike Catt

b. 1971

British Lions & England international rugby union player

Mike Clayton (golfer)

b. 1957

Australian professional golfer (born 1957)

Mike Colter

b. 1976

American actor (born 1976)

Mike Commodore

b. 1979

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1979)

Mike Comrie

b. 1980

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1980)

Mike Conley (basketball)

b. 1987

American basketball player (born 1987)

Mike Connors

b. 1925

American actor (1925–2017)

Mike Conway

b. 1983

British professional racing driver (born 1983)