Leading Figures in History

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

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David Trimble

b. 1944

Northern Irish statesman (1944–2022)

David Twohy

b. 1955

American film director and screenwriter

David Tyrrell (rugby league)

b. 1988

Australian rugby league footballer

David Unsworth

b. 1973

English footballer (born 1973)

David Usher

b. 1966

Canadian musician (born 1966)

David van Embden

b. 1875

Dutch politician (1875–1962)

David Vanian

b. 1956

British singer

David Vann (writer)

b. 1966

American writer (born 1966)

David Vitter

b. 1961

American politician (born 1961)

David Von Erich

b. 1958

American professional wrestler (1958–1984)

David Vuillemin

b. 1977

French motorcycle racer (born 1977)

David W. Duclon

b. 1950

American television writer (1950–2025)

David Wachs

b. 1980

American actor and musician (born 1980)

David Waddington

b. 1929

British politician (1929–2017)

David Walker (racing driver)

b. 1941

Australian racing driver (1941–2024)

David Wall (dancer)

English ballet dancer (1946–2013)

David Wallace (physicist)

b. 1945

British physicist

David Walliams

b. 1971

English comedian, writer and actor (born 1971)

David Warburton

b. 1965

British Conservative MP (1965–2025)

David Warner (actor)

British actor (1941–2022)

David Warner (cricketer)

b. 1986

Australian international cricketer (born 1986)

David Was

b. 1952

American musician and songwriter

David Watson (footballer, born 1946)

b. 1946

English footballer

David Weathers

b. 1969

American baseball player (born 1969)