Leading Figures in History

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

58072 persons found

Al Hirschfeld

b. 1903

American caricaturist (1903–2003)

Al Hirt

American trumpeter and bandleader (1922–1999)

Al Holbert

American racing driver (1946–1988)

Al Horford

b. 1986

Dominican basketball player (born 1986)

Al Hunter Ashton

b. 1957

British actor and scriptwriter

Al Jackson Jr.

American drummer (1935–1975)

Al Jardine

b. 1942

American musician (born 1942)

Al Johnson (musician)

American R&B singer (1948–2013)

Al Jolson

b. 1886

Lithuanian-American entertainer (1886–1950)

Al Jourgensen

b. 1958

Cuban-American musician (born 1958)

Al Killian

b. 1916

American jazz trumpeter and bandleader (1916–1950)

Al Leiter

b. 1965

American baseball player and commentator (born 1965)

Al Lettieri

American actor (1928–1975)

Al Lewis (lyricist)

b. 1901

American lyricist (1901–1967)

Al López

b. 1908

American baseball player and manager (1908–2005)

Al MacInnis

b. 1963

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1963)

Al MacNeil

b. 1935

Canadian ice hockey player and coach (1935–2025)

Al Martino

b. 1927

American singer (1927–2009)

Al McCoy (sportscaster)

b. 1933

American sports announcer (1933–2024)

Al McGuire

b. 1928

American basketball coach (1928–2001)

Al Molinaro

b. 1919

American actor (1919–2015)

Al Murray

b. 1968

English comedian (born 1968)

Al Neuharth

American businessman (1924–2013)

Al Oerter

b. 1936

American track & field athlete (1936–2007)