Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Jack Alabaster

b. 1930

New Zealand cricketer (1930–2024)

Jack Albertson

b. 1907

American actor (1907-1981)

Jack Anderson (columnist)

b. 1922

American newspaper columnist (1922–2005)

Jack Angel

American voice actor and radio personality (1930–2021)

Jack B. Sowards

TV and Screenwriter (1929–2007)

Jack Baldwin (chemist)

b. 1938

British chemist (1938–2020)

Jack Barry (game show host)

20th-century American television personality

Jack Bickell

Canadian businessman, philanthropist, and sports team owner

Jack Biondolillo

b. 1940

American professional ten-pin bowler (1940–2021)

Jack Black

b. 1969

American actor, comedian, singer, and musician (born 1969)

Jack Blackham

b. 1854

Australian cricketer

Jack Blades

b. 1954

American musician (born 1954)

Jack Boucher

American photographer (1931–2012)

Jack Brabham

Australian racing driver and motorsport executive (1926–2014)

Jack Bridger Chalker

British artist and teacher

Jack Brisco

b. 1941

American professional wrestler and amateur wrestler (1941–2010)

Jack Bruce

b. 1943

Scottish musician (1943–2014)

Jack Buck

b. 1924

American sportscaster (1924–2002)

Jack Canfield

b. 1944

American writer & speaker (born 1944)

Jack Cardiff

British cinematographer, director and photographer (1914–2009)

Jack Carson

b. 1910

Canadian-American actor (1910–1963)

Jack Carter (comedian)

b. 1922

American comedian and actor (1922–2015)

Jack Cassel

b. 1980

American baseball player (born 1980)

Jack Charlton

b. 1935

English footballer and manager (1935–2020)