Leading Figures in History

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

39104 persons found

Chris Burden

American artist (1946–2015)

Chris Burke (actor)

b. 1965

American Down syndrome advocate

Chris Cairns

b. 1970

New Zealand cricketer

Chris Campoli

b. 1984

Canadian ice hockey player

Chris Candido

American professional wrestler (1972–2005)

Chris Cannon

American politician (1950–2024)

Chris Capuano

b. 1978

American baseball player (born 1978)

Chris Carpenter

b. 1975

American baseball player (born 1975)

Chris Carr (American football)

b. 1983

American football player (born 1983)

Chris Chambers

b. 1978

American football player (born 1978)

Chris Coghlan

b. 1985

American baseball player (born 1985)

Chris Colfer

b. 1990

American actor, singer, and author (born 1990)

Chris Cooley

b. 1982

American football player (born 1982)

Chris Cooper

b. 1951

American actor (born 1951)

Chris Copping

b. 1945

British musician

Chris Cord

b. 1940

American racing driver (1940–2022)

Chris Cornell

American musician (1964–2017)

Chris Crutcher

b. 1946

American novelist and family therapist

Chris Cummings

b. 1975

Musical artist

Chris Cuomo

b. 1970

American news broadcaster (born 1970)

Chris Curtis (musician)

b. 1941

British musician (1941–2005)

Chris DiMarco

b. 1968

American professional golfer (born 1968)

Chris Dodd

b. 1944

American lawyer and politician (born 1944)

Chris Drury

b. 1976

American ice hockey player and executive (born 1976)