Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Earl Bostic

b. 1912

American jazz saxophonist (1913–1965)

Earl Boykins

b. 1976

American basketball player (born 1976)

Earl Carroll (vocalist)

b. 1937

Musical artist

Earl Cureton

b. 1957

American basketball player (1957–2024)

Earl Derr Biggers

b. 1884

American novelist and playwright

Earl Dodge

American politician (1932–2007)

Earl Gros

American football player (1940–2013)

Earl Hamilton

b. 1891

American baseball player (1891–1968)

Earl Hindman

b. 1942

American actor (1942–2003)

Earl Hines

American jazz pianist (1903–1983)

Earl Holliman

b. 1928

American actor (1928–2024)

Earl King

American blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter (1934–2003)

Earl Klugh

b. 1953

American acoustic guitarist and composer (born 1953)

Earl Lovelace

b. 1935

Trinidadian novelist (born 1935)

Earl Manigault

American street basketball player (1944–1998)

Earl Morrall

American football player (1934–2014)

Earl Palmer

American drummer (1924–2008)

Earl R. Fox

b. 1919

Last active American service member to have served in World War II

Earl Robinson (baseball)

American baseball player (1936–2014)

Earl Ross

Canadian racing driver

Earl Silverman

Domestic abuse survivor and men's rights advocate

Earl Slick

b. 1952

American guitarist (born 1952)

Earl Tatum

b. 1953

American basketball player

Earl Thomas

b. 1989

American football player (born 1989)