Leading Figures in History

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

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Terence Rattigan

b. 1911

British playwright and screenwriter (1911–1977)

Terence Young (director)

b. 1915

British film director and screenwriter (1915–1994)

Teresa Brewer

b. 1931

American singer (1931–2007)

Teresa Carreño

Venezuelan pianist, soprano, composer, and conductor (1853–1917)

Teresa de la Parra

Venezuelan novelist

Teresa Stratas

b. 1938

Canadian-American operatic soprano

Teresa Teng

Taiwanese singer (1953–1995)

Teresita Barajuen

Spanish Roman Catholic nun

Terézia Zakoucs

Teri Austin

b. 1957

Canadian actress, animal care activist (b. 1957)

Teri Polo

b. 1969

American actress (born 1969)

Terran Sandwith

b. 1972

Canadian ice hockey player

Terrell Brandon

b. 1970

American basketball player (born 1970)

Terrelle Pryor

b. 1989

American football player (born 1989)

Terrence Williams

b. 1987

American basketball player (born 1987)

Terri Gibbs

b. 1954

American country music artist (born 1954)

Terri Nunn

b. 1961

American actress and singer (born 1961)

Terry A. Anderson

American journalist (1947–2024)

Terry Alderman

b. 1956

Australian cricketer

Terry Allen (country singer)

b. 1943

American singer-songwriter

Terry Callier

b. 1945

American musician

Terry Crisp

b. 1943

Canadian ice hockey player and coach

Terry Dillon

American football player (1941–1964)

Terry Fox

Canadian athlete (1958–1981)