Leading Figures in History

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

24419 persons found

Jack Brabham

Australian racing driver and motorsport executive (1926–2014)

Jack Bruce

b. 1943

Scottish musician (1943–2014)

Jack Cardiff

British cinematographer, director and photographer (1914–2009)

Jack Carter (comedian)

b. 1922

American comedian and actor (1922–2015)

Jack Charlton

b. 1935

English footballer and manager (1935–2020)

Jack Cheetham

b. 1920

South African cricketer

Jack Critchley

Australian politician (1892–1964)

Jack Crompton

English footballer (1921–2013)

Jack Dempsey

American boxer (1895–1983)

Jack Douglas (actor)

b. 1927

English actor (1927–2008)

Jack Dyer Crouch II

b. 1958

American diplomat

Jack Edward Oliver

British cartoonist

Jack Evans (ice hockey)

b. 1928

Canadian ice hockey player (1928–1996)

Jack Fingleton

b. 1908

Australian cricketer and journalist (1908–1981)

Jack Gibson (rugby league)

Australian RL coach and former rugby league footballer

Jack Gleeson

b. 1992

Irish actor (born 1992)

Jack Gold

b. 1930

British film and television director (1930–2015)

Jack Gotta

American and Canadian football player (1929–2013)

Jack Haley

American actor (1898–1979)

Jack Hetherington

b. 1996

Australian rugby league footballer

Jack Horner (paleontologist)

b. 1946

American paleontologist

Jack Hughes

b. 2001

American ice hockey player (born 2001)

Jack Johnson

American boxer (1878–1946)

Jack Johnson (musician)

b. 1975

American singer-songwriter (born 1975)