Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Gary Cosier

b. 1953

Australian cricketer

Gary Cowan

b. 1938

Canadian golfer

Gary Coyne

b. 1961

Australian former professional footballer

Gary David Goldberg

American screenwriter and producer (1944–2013)

Gary Deegan

b. 1987

Irish footballer (born 1987)

Gary Duncan

b. 1946

American guitarist, singer, and songwriter (1946–2019)

Gary Elkerton

b. 1964

Australian surfer

Gary Ella

b. 1960

Australian rugby union player

Gary Gabelich

b. 1940

American motorsport driver and land speed record holder (1940–1984)

Gary Gaetti

b. 1958

American baseball player (born 1958)

Gary Gibbs

b. 1952

American football player and coach (born 1952)

Gary Gilmour

Australian cricketer (1951–2014)

Gary Glasberg

b. 1966

American television writer and producer

Gary Glitter

b. 1944

British musician and sex offender (born 1944)

Gary Gordon

b. 1960

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient (1960–1993)

Gary Graffman

b. 1928

American musician (1928–2025)

Gary Gregor

b. 1945

American basketball player (born 1945)

Gary Grubbs

b. 1949

American character actor (born 1949)

Gary Gygax

b. 1938

American game designer and author (1938–2008)

Gary Hall Jr.

b. 1974

American swimmer (born 1974)

Gary Harris

b. 1994

American basketball player (born 1994)

Gary Heale

b. 1958

English footballer

Gary Hocking

b. 1937

Welsh-born Rhodesian motorcycle racer and racing driver (1937–1962)

Gary Hoey

b. 1960

American musician