Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Gary Ablett Sr.

b. 1961

Australian rules footballer (born 1961)

Gary Alexander (basketball)

b. 1969

American basketball player (born 1969)

Gary Armstrong (rugby union)

b. 1966

British Lions & Scotland international rugby union player

Gary Ayles

b. 1964

British racing driver (born 1964)

Gary Ayres

b. 1960

Australian rules footballer (born 1960)

Gary Bauer

b. 1946

American politician and activist (born 1946)

Gary Beach

b. 1947

American actor (1947–2018)

Gary Becker

American economist (1930–2014)

Gary Bennett (baseball)

b. 1972

American baseball player (born 1972)

Gary Bettman

b. 1952

American sports executive (born 1952)

Gary Brandner

American writer

Gary Brooker

b. 1945

English singer and pianist (1945–2022)

Gary Burghoff

b. 1943

American actor (born 1943)

Gary Busey

b. 1944

American actor (born 1944)

Gary Chapman (musician)

b. 1957

Musical artist

Gary Chaw

b. 1979

Malaysian Chinese singer-songwriter

Gary Cherone

b. 1961

American singer (born 1961)

Gary Chester

American studio drummer, author, and teacher

Gary Cole

b. 1956

American actor (born 1956)

Gary Coleman

American actor (1968–2010)

Gary Collins (actor)

b. 1938

American actor and TV host (1938–2012)

Gary Condit

b. 1948

American politician (born 1948)

Gary Connolly

b. 1971

Great Britain, England, and Ireland international dual code rugby footballer

Gary Cooper

b. 1901

American actor (1901–1961)