Leading Figures in History

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

62243 persons found

Yvette Chauviré

b. 1917

French prima ballerina and actress (1917–2016)

Yvette Fielding

b. 1968

English television presenter, producer and actress

Yvette Freeman

b. 1950

American actress, singer and director

Yvette Nicole Brown

b. 1971

American actress (born 1971)

Yvette Williams

b. 1929

New Zealand athlete (1929–2019)

Yvie Burnett

b. 1968

Scottish mezzo-soprano and vocal coach

Yvon Deschamps

b. 1935

Canadian actor, author, and entertainment producer

Yvon Dupuis

b. 1926

Canadian politician (1926–2017)

Yvon Durelle

b. 1929

Canadian boxer (1929–2007)

Yvon Mvogo

b. 1994

Footballer (born 1994)

Yvon Robert

Canadian professional wrestler (1914 – 1971)

Yvonne B. Miller

American politician

Yvonne Brewster

b. 1938

Jamaican actress and theatre director (1938–2025)

Yvonne Craig

b. 1937

American actress (1937–2015)

Yvonne De Carlo

b. 1922

Canadian-born American actress, dancer and singer (1922–2007)

Yvonne Lefébure

b. 1898

French pianist and teacher

Yvonne Loriod

French musician (1924–2010)

Yvonne Murray

b. 1964

Scottish athlete (born 1964)

Yvonne Sampson

b. 1980

Australian television sports presenter

Yvonne Strahovski

b. 1982

Australian actress (born 1982)

Yvonne Sylvain

b. 1907

Haitian physician (1907–1989)

Yvonne van Gennip

b. 1964

Dutch speed skater (born 1964)

Yvor Winters

b. 1900

American poet (1900–1968)

Za'Darius Smith

b. 1992

American football player (born 1992)