Leading Figures in History

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

21506 persons found

Billy Gilmour

b. 2001

Scottish footballer (born 2001)

Billy Gould

b. 1963

American bassist (born 1963)

Billy Guy

b. 1936

Musical artist

Billy Harrell

American baseball player (1928–2014)

Billy Howerdel

b. 1970

American guitarist (born 1970)

Billy Joel

b. 1949

American singer, songwriter, and pianist (born 1949)

Billy Jurges

b. 1908

American baseball player and manager (1908–1997)

Billy Kametz

American voice actor (1987–2022)

Billy Knight

b. 1952

American basketball player and executive (born 1952)

Billy Martin

b. 1928

American baseball player and manager (1928–1989)

Billy Mays

American salesperson (1958–2009)

Billy McKee

Founding member and leader of the Provisional IRA

Billy Midwinter

b. 1851

Australian cricketer

Billy Mills

b. 1938

American Olympic athlete (born 1938)

Billy Minter

b. 1888

English footballer (1888–1940)

Billy Owens

b. 1969

American basketball player (born 1969)

Billy Preston

American keyboardist, singer, and songwriter (1946–2006)

Billy Rayner

b. 1935

Australia international rugby league footballer

Billy Slater

b. 1983

Australia international rugby league footballer

Billy Squier

b. 1950

American musician (born 1950)

Billy Strayhorn

American jazz pianist, composer, lyricist, and arranger (1915–1967)

Billy Vera

b. 1944

American singer/songwriter

Billy Walker (musician)

American country music singer and guitarist (1929–2006)

Billy Werber

b. 1908

American baseball player (1908–2009)