Leading Figures in History

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

39104 persons found

Brian Bloom

b. 1970

American actor (born 1970)

Brian Boru

Historical king of Ireland from 1002 to 1014

Brian Campbell

b. 1979

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1979)

Brian Chippendale

b. 1973

Musician and graphic artist

Brian Clarke

b. 1953

British architectural artist and painter (1953–2025)

Brian Cole (musician)

American bassist (1942–1972)

Brian Conley

b. 1961

English actor, comedian (b. 1961)

Brian Cookson

b. 1951

English racing cyclist and cycling executive

Brian Cox (actor)

b. 1946

Scottish actor (born 1946)

Brian Crozier

b. 1918

British journalist and intelligence expert

Brian d'Arcy James

b. 1968

American actor and musician (born 1968)

Brian Deegan

b. 1975

American motorcycle racer (b. 1974)

Brian Dennehy

b. 1938

American actor (1938–2020)

Brian Dickson

b. 1916

Chief Justice of Canada from 1984 to 1990

Brian Dozier

b. 1987

American baseball player (born 1987)

Brian Drummond

b. 1969

Canadian voice actor (born 1969)

Brian Duffy (photographer)

English photographer and film producer

Brian Eno

b. 1948

British musician (born 1948)

Brian Epstein

English music entrepreneur (1934–1967)

Brian Fair

b. 1975

American vocalist

Brian G. Marsden

b. 1937

British astronomer (1937–2010)

Brian Gibson (musician)

b. 1975

American musician

Brian Grazer

b. 1951

American film and television producer (born 1951)

Brian Greenhoff

b. 1953

English footballer