Leading Figures in History

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

62243 persons found

Will Greenwood

b. 1972

British Lions & England international rugby union player

Will Harris (baseball)

b. 1984

American baseball player (born 1984)

Will Hodgman

b. 1969

45th Premier of Tasmania, Australia

Will Hoebee

Musical artist

Will Hutton

b. 1950

English journalist (born 1950)

Will Insley

b. 1929

American painter and architect (1929–2011)

Will James (artist)

b. 1892

Canadian-American artist and writer (1892–1942)

Will Jennings

b. 1944

American songwriter and composer (1944–2024)

Will Jordan

b. 1927

American actor

Will Keith Kellogg

American businessman (1860–1951)

Will Lee (bassist)

b. 1952

American bassist (born 1952)

Will Levis

b. 1999

American football player (born 1999)

Will Middlebrooks

b. 1988

American baseball player (born 1988)

Will Ospreay

b. 1993

English professional wrestler (born 1993)

Will Patton

b. 1954

American actor

Will Peltz

b. 1986

American actor (born 1986)

Will Penisini

b. 2002

Tonga rugby league footballer (born 2002)

Will Perdue

b. 1965

American former basketball player (born 1965)

Will Rogers

Cherokee humorist and entertainer from Indian Territory, U.S. (1879–1935)

Will Sampson

American actor (1933–1987)

Will Sasso

b. 1975

Canadian actor (born 1975)

Will Self

b. 1961

English writer and journalist (born 1961)

Will Shortz

b. 1952

American puzzle creator and editor (born 1952)

Will Smith

b. 1968

American actor and rapper (born 1968)