Leading Figures in History

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

39107 persons found

Eric Johnson (guitarist)

b. 1954

American guitarist and composer (born 1954)

Eric Kripke

b. 1974

American writer and television producer (born 1974)

Eric Lamaze

b. 1968

Canadian equestrian (born 1968)

Eric Lambert (author)

Australian author and communist (1918–1966)

Eric Lemming

Swedish athlete

Éric Lucas

b. 1971

Canadian boxer

Eric Medlen

b. 1973

American racing driver (1973–2007)

Eric Millegan

b. 1974

American actor

Eric Morecambe

b. 1926

English comedian (1926–1984)

Eric Moulds

b. 1973

American football player (born 1973)

Eric Namesnik

b. 1970

American swimmer (1970–2006)

Eric Owens (bass-baritone)

b. 1970

American operatic bass-baritone (born 1970)

Eric Porter

British actor (1928–1995)

Eric Portman

b. 1901

English actor (1901–1969)

Eric Reece

b. 1909

Australian politician

Eric Reed (musician)

b. 1970

American jazz pianist and composer (born 1970)

Eric Rowan

b. 1909

South African cricketer

Eric Schlosser

b. 1959

American journalist and author (born 1959)

Eric Schmidt

b. 1955

American businessman and software engineer (born 1955)

Eric Sevareid

American journalist (1912–1992)

Eric Shipton

b. 1907

British explorer (1907–1977)

Eric Simms (ornithologist)

b. 1921

English ornithologist

Eric Simms (rugby league)

b. 1945

Australia international rugby league footballer

Eric Snow

b. 1973

American basketball player and coach (born 1973)