Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Eddie Bert

American jazz trombonist (1922–2012)

Eddie Blazonczyk

American polka musician (1941–2012)

Eddie Bracken

American actor (1915–2002)

Eddie Burns

Australian rugby league footballer and coach (1916-2004)

Eddie Calvert

English trumpeter (1922–1978)

Eddie Cantor

American comedian and actor (1892–1964)

Eddie Cibrian

b. 1973

American actor (born 1973)

Eddie Cochran

American rock and roll pioneer (1938–1960)

Eddie Collins

b. 1887

American baseball player (1887–1951)

Eddie Dean (singer)

b. 1907

American singer-songwriter

Eddie DeGarmo

b. 1954

American musician (born 1954)

Eddie Dyer

b. 1899

American baseball player and manager (1899–1964)

Eddie Eagan

b. 1897

American Olympic athlete (1897–1967)

Eddie Firmani

b. 1933

Footballer (born 1933)

Eddie Fisher

b. 1928

American singer and actor (1928–2010)

Eddie Floyd

b. 1937

American soul-R&B singer and songwriter (born 1937)

Eddie Fuller

b. 1931

South African cricketer (1931–2008)

Eddie Futch

b. 1911

American boxer, boxing trainer

Eddie Gaven

b. 1986

American soccer player (born 1986)

Eddie George

b. 1973

American football player and coach and actor (born 1973)

Eddie Giacomin

b. 1939

Canadian ice hockey player (1939–2025)

Eddie Gossage

American public speaker and businessman (1958–2024)

Eddie Griffin

b. 1968

American actor and comedian (born 1968)

Eddie Griffin (basketball)

b. 1982

American basketball player (1982–2007)