Leading Figures in History

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

58072 persons found

Bill Maynard

b. 1928

English comedian and actor (1928–2018)

Bill Mazer

American television and radio personality

Bill Mazeroski

b. 1936

American baseball player (1936–2026)

Bill McCartney

b. 1940

American football player and coach (1940–2025)

Bill McGill

American basketball player (1939–2014)

Bill McLaren

b. 1923

Scottish rugby union broadcaster

Bill Melchionni

b. 1944

American basketball player (born 1944)

Bill Melendez

American animator and voice actor (1916–2008)

Bill Merritt (cricketer)

b. 1908

New Zealand cricketer & rugby league player (1908–1977)

Bill Miles

b. 1931

American filmmaker

Bill Moggridge

British designer (1943–2012)

Bill Mollison

Australian scientist (1928–2016)

Bill Monbouquette

b. 1936

American baseball player (1936–2015)

Bill Monroe

American bluegrass musician, songwriter (1911–1996)

Bill Morris, Baron Morris of Handsworth

b. 1938

British trade union leader

Bill Mosienko

Canadian ice hockey player (1921–1994)

Bill Moyers

b. 1934

American journalist (1934–2025)

Bill Murray

b. 1950

American actor and comedian (born 1950)

Bill Musselman

American basketball coach (1940–2000)

Bill Neidjie

Last surviving speaker of the Gaagudju language (1913–2002)

Bill Neilson

b. 1925

Australian politician

Bill Nelson

b. 1942

American politician and attorney (born 1942)

Bill Nicholson (footballer)

English footballer & manager (1919–2004)

Bill Nunn

American actor (1953–2016)