Leading Figures in History

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

21506 persons found

Ray Bradbury

American writer (1920–2012)

Ray Charles

American singer, songwriter and pianist (1930–2004)

Ray Combs

American game show host (1956–1996)

Ray Condo

b. 1950

Musical artist

Ray Cooney

b. 1932

English playwright, actor and director (born 1932)

Ray Cote

b. 1961

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1961)

Ray Daviault

b. 1934

Canadian baseball player (1934–2020)

Ray Davies

b. 1944

English musician (born 1944)

Ray Getliffe

Canadian ice hockey player

Ray Gosling

b. 1939

British broadcaster, journalist and author

Ray Guy (humorist)

b. 1939

Canadian writer (1939–2013)

Ray Harryhausen

b. 1920

American-British animator (1920–2013)

Ray Holmes

Royal Air Force officer

Ray Illingworth

b. 1932

English cricketer, commentator and administrator (1932–2021)

Ray Jackson (Aboriginal activist)

Ray LaMontagne

b. 1973

American singer-songwriter

Ray Lewis

b. 1975

American football player (born 1975)

Ray Lindwall

Australian cricketer and rugby league footballer (1921–1996)

Ray Liotta

American actor (1954–2022)

Ray Manzarek

American keyboardist (1939–2013)

Ray McAnally

Irish actor (1926–1989)

Ray McKinley

American jazz musician (1910–1995)

Ray Nagel

b. 1927

American football player, coach, and administrator (1927–2015)

Ray Parker Jr.

b. 1954

American musician (born 1954)