Leading Figures in History

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

39104 persons found

Brian McKnight

b. 1969

American singer-songwriter and record producer (born 1969)

Brian Michael Bendis

b. 1967

American comic book writer and artist (born 1967)

Brian Moore (novelist)

b. 1921

Novelist and screenwriter from Northern Ireland

Brian Orakpo

b. 1986

American football player (born 1986)

Brian Paddick, Baron Paddick

b. 1958

British politician and police officer (born 1958)

Brian Peckford

b. 1942

Canadian politician

Brian Piccolo

American football player (1943–1970)

Brian Pillman

b. 1962

American professional wrestler (1962–1997)

Brian Poe Llamanzares

b. 1992

Filipino Philanthropist, Entrepreneur, Public Servant (born 1992)

Brian Priestley

b. 1940

English jazz writer, pianist, and arranger (born 1940)

Brian Priestman

British conductor

Brian Rajadurai

b. 1965

Canadian and Sri Lankan cricketer (born 1965)

Brian Schaefering

b. 1983

American football player (born 1983)

Brian Simmons

b. 1975

American football player (born 1975)

Brian Skrudland

b. 1963

Canadian ice hockey player

Brian Statham

English cricketer (1930–2000)

Brian Statham (footballer)

b. 1969

English footballer (born 1969)

Brian Sternberg

b. 1943

American pole vaulter (1943–2013)

Brian Talbot

b. 1953

English footballer and manager

Brian Talboys

New Zealand deputy prime minister (1975–1981)

Brian Taylor (basketball)

b. 1951

American basketball player

Brian Thompson (actor)

b. 1959

American actor (born 1959)

Brian To'o

b. 1998

Samoa international rugby league footballer

Brian Twyne

English archivist (1581–1644)