Leading Figures in History

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

58072 persons found

Willie "Big Eyes" Smith

American blues vocalist, harmonica player and drummer (1936–2011)

Willie Anderson (golfer)

Scottish-American golfer (1879–1910)

Willie Anderson (offensive tackle)

b. 1975

American football player (born 1975)

Willie Applegarth

b. 1890

English sprinter (1890–1958)

Willie Colón

b. 1950

American musician (1950–2026)

Willie Crawford

American baseball player (1946–2004)

Willie Davenport

b. 1943

American athlete and bobsledder (1943–2002)

Willie Davis (defensive end)

b. 1934

American football player (1934–2020)

Willie Dixon

b. 1915

American blues musician (1915–1992)

Willie Dunn

Canadian politician, writer, filmmaker, and musician

Willie Garson

American actor (1964–2021)

Willie Gault

b. 1960

American football player (born 1960)

Willie Geist

b. 1975

American television personality (born 1975)

Willie Green

b. 1981

American basketball player and coach (born 1981)

Willie Hall (drummer)

b. 1950

American drummer (born 1950)

Willie John McBride

b. 1940

Irish rugby union player

Willie Jones (third baseman)

b. 1925

American baseball player (1925–1983)

Willie Lanier

b. 1945

American football player (born 1945)

Willie Mabon

b. 1925

American R&B singer, songwriter and pianist (1925–1985)

Willie Macfarlane

b. 1889

Scottish professional golfer (1889–1961)

Willie Maddren

British footballer and manager (1951–2000)

Willie Mays

b. 1931

American baseball player (1931–2024)

Willie Miller

b. 1955

Scottish footballer & manager (born 1955)

Willie Mitchell (ice hockey)

b. 1977

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1977)