Leading Figures in History

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

39103 persons found

Billy Gould

b. 1963

American bassist (born 1963)

Billy Grammer

American country music singer-songwriter (1925–2011)

Billy Guy

b. 1936

Musical artist

Billy Harrell

American baseball player (1928–2014)

Billy Haughton

American racehorse trainer

Billy Henderson (American singer)

b. 1939

American musician (1939–2007)

Billy Hitchcock

b. 1916

American baseball player, manager, and executive (1916–2006)

Billy Howerdel

b. 1970

American guitarist (born 1970)

Billy J. Kramer

b. 1943

English pop singer (born 1943)

Billy Joe Shaver

b. 1939

American country singer (1939–2020)

Billy Joel

b. 1949

American singer, songwriter, and pianist (born 1949)

Billy Jurges

b. 1908

American baseball player and manager (1908–1997)

Billy Kametz

American voice actor (1987–2022)

Billy Knight

b. 1952

American basketball player and executive (born 1952)

Billy Martin

b. 1928

American baseball player and manager (1928–1989)

Billy Mays

American salesperson (1958–2009)

Billy McCullough

b. 1935

Northern Irish footballer (1935–2026)

Billy McKee

Founding member and leader of the Provisional IRA

Billy Midwinter

b. 1851

Australian cricketer

Billy Mills

b. 1938

American Olympic athlete (born 1938)

Billy Minter

b. 1888

English footballer (1888–1940)

Billy Mitchell (gamer)

b. 1965

American video game player (born 1965)

Billy Mosforth

English footballer

Billy Owens

b. 1969

American basketball player (born 1969)