Leading Figures in History

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

62243 persons found

Wilko de Vogt

b. 1975

Dutch footballer

Will Arnett

b. 1970

Canadian actor (born 1970)

Will Blalock

b. 1983

American basketball player (born 1983)

Will Bosisto

b. 1993

Australian cricketer

Will Butler

b. 1982

American musician

Will Calhoun

b. 1964

American drummer (born 1964)

Will Carleton

b. 1845

American poet (1845–1912)

Will Champion

b. 1978

English drummer (born 1978)

Will Chase

b. 1970

American actor and singer (born 1970)

Will Clarke (novelist)

b. 1970

American novelist

Will Claye

b. 1991

American triple jumper and long jumper (born 1991)

Will Clyburn

b. 1990

American basketball player (born 1990)

Will Crooks

British trade unionist and politician (1852–1921)

Will Cullen Hart

b. 1971

American musician (1971–2024)

Will Cuppy

b. 1884

American writer

Will Davison

b. 1982

Australian racing driver (born 1982)

Will Demps

b. 1979

American football player (born 1979)

Will Durant

b. 1885

American historian, philosopher and writer (1885–1981)

Will Elder

American illustrator (1921–2008)

Will Estes

b. 1978

American actor (born 1978)

Will Ferrell

b. 1967

American actor and comedian (born 1967)

Will Forte

b. 1970

American actor and comedian (born 1970)

Will Friedle

b. 1976

American actor (born 1976)

Will Geer

American actor (1902–1978)