Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Dick Cheney

Vice President of the United States from 2001 to 2009

Dick Chrysler

b. 1942

American politician (born 1942)

Dick Clark

American radio and television personality (1929–2012)

Dick Clement

b. 1937

English film director and writer (born 1937)

Dick Dale

b. 1937

American surf rock guitarist (1937–2019)

Dick DeVos

b. 1955

American businessman (born 1955)

Dick Foran

b. 1910

American actor (1910–1979)

Dick Francis

b. 1920

English jockey and crime writer (1920–2010)

Dick Garmaker

b. 1932

American basketball player (1932–2020)

Dick Gaughan

b. 1948

Scottish musician (born 1948)

Dick Gray

American baseball player (1931–2013)

Dick Gregory

American comedian, actor, writer, activist and social critic (1932–2017)

Dick Groat

b. 1930

American baseball player (1930–2023)

Dick Halligan

b. 1943

American musician and composer (1943–2022)

Dick Harmon

b. 1947

American golf instructor (1947–2006)

Dick Haymes

b. 1918

Argentine singer, songwriter and actor (1918–1980)

Dick Howser

b. 1936

American baseball player and manager (1936–1987)

Dick Hyde (musician)

b. 1936

American trombonist (1936–2019)

Dick Irvin

Canadian ice hockey player and coach (1892–1957)

Dick Jauron

b. 1950

American football player and coach (1950–2025)

Dick Johnson (racing driver)

b. 1945

Australian racing driver (born 1945)

Dick Laan

Dutch writer and film pioneer

Dick Lucas (minister)

b. 1925

Anglican minister

Dick Martin

American comedian (1922–2008)