Leading Figures in History

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

39104 persons found

Bruton Smith

American business magnate and race promoter (1927–2022)

Bryan Allen (ice hockey)

b. 1980

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1980)

Bryan Alvarez

b. 1975

American professional wrestler, editor, publisher, radio/podcast host

Bryan Bassett

b. 1954

American guitarist

Bryan Brown

b. 1947

Australian actor (born 1947)

Bryan Budd

b. 1977

Recipient of the Victoria Cross

Bryan Cartledge

b. 1931

British diplomat and academic

Bryan Clauson

b. 1989

American racing driver (1989–2016)

Bryan Danielson

b. 1981

American professional wrestler (born 1981)

Bryan Fletcher (skier)

b. 1986

American Nordic combined skier (born 1986)

Bryan Forbes

English film director, screenwriter and actor (1926–2013)

Bryan Habana

b. 1983

South African rugby union player (born 1983)

Bryan Harvey (musician)

b. 1956

Musical artist

Bryan Herta

b. 1970

American race car driver (born 1970)

Bryan Hextall

Canadian ice hockey player (1913–1984)

Bryan Hughes

b. 1976

British footballer (born 1976)

Bryan Illerbrun

Canadian football player

Bryan Murray (actor)

b. 1949

Irish actor (born 1949)

Bryan Murray (ice hockey)

Canadian professional ice hockey executive and coach

Bryan O'Loghlen

b. 1828

Australian politician

Bryan Pata

b. 1984

American football player (1984–2006)

Bryan Redpath

b. 1971

Scotland international rugby union player (born 1971)

Bryan Ruiz

b. 1985

Costa Rican football player (born 1985)

Bryan Trottier

b. 1956

Canadian-American ice hockey player and coach (born 1956)