Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Monte Hellman

American film director, producer and editor (1929–2021)

Monte Kiffin

American football coach (1940–2024)

Monté Morris

b. 1995

American basketball player (born 1995)

Monteiro Lobato

Brazilian writer (1882–1948)

Montel Vontavious Porter

b. 1973

American professional wrestler (born 1973)

Montel Williams

b. 1956

American television host and actor (born 1956)

Montgolfier brothers

18th-century French inventors

Montgomery Blair

b. 1813

American lawyer and politician (1813–1883)

Montgomery Clift

American actor (1920–1966)

Monti Davis

b. 1958

American basketball player (1958–2013)

Montserrat Abelló i Soler

Catalan poet and translator

Montserrat Caballé

Spanish operatic soprano (1933–2018)

Montserrat Lombard

b. 1982

British actress

Monty Alexander

b. 1944

Jamaican pianist (born 1944)

Monty Berman

English film and television producer (1913–2006)

Monty Dumond

b. 1982

South African rugby union player

Monty Hall

b. 1921

Canadian-American game show host (1921–2017)

Monty Noble

Australian cricketer

Monty Panesar

b. 1982

English cricketer (born 1982)

Monty Stratton

b. 1912

American baseball player (1912–1982)

Monty Williams

b. 1971

American basketball coach and former player (born 1971)

Monty Woolley

American actor (1888–1963)

Moo Deng

b. 2024

Thai pygmy hippopotamus (born 2024)

Mookie Betts

b. 1992

American baseball player (born 1992)