Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Fred Thompson

b. 1942

American politician and actor (1942–2015)

Fred Travalena

b. 1942

American comedian (1942–2009)

Fred Trueman

English cricketer (1931–2006)

Fred Trump

American real estate developer (1905–1999)

Fred Turner (musician)

b. 1943

Canadian musician

Fred W. Friendly

b. 1915

President of CBS News

Fred Wacker

American racing driver (1918–1998)

Fred Waring

b. 1900

American musician (1900–1984)

Fred Wesley

b. 1943

American jazz trombonist (born 1943)

Fred Willard

American actor and comedian (1933–2020)

Fred Wood (actor)

b. 1922

English actor

Fred Zinnemann

b. 1907

American film director (1907–1997)

Freddie Aguilar

Filipino musician (1953–2025)

Freddie Blassie

American professional wrestler and manager (1918–2003)

Freddie Dixon

b. 1892

English motorcycle racer and racing car driver

Freddie Fitzsimmons

b. 1901

American baseball player and manager (1901–1979)

Freddie Freeman

b. 1989

Canadian-American baseball player (born 1989)

Freddie Frith

British motorcycle racer

Freddie Garrity

b. 1936

English singer (1936–2006)

Freddie Jackson

b. 1956

American rhythm and blues singer (born 1956)

Freddie Jones

English actor (1927–2019)

Freddie Keppard

American jazz cornetist (1890-1933)

Freddie King

b. 1934

American blues guitarist and singer (1934–1976)

Freddie Laker

b. 1922

English airline entrepreneur (1922–2006)