Leading Figures in History

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

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Michèle Laroque

b. 1960

French actress, comedian and producer (born 1960)

Michele Lee

b. 1942

American actress, producer, and director (born 1942)

Michele Mercati

Italian physician (1541–1593)

Michele Merkin

b. 1975

American model

Michèle Mouton

b. 1951

French rally driver (born 1951)

Michele Pazienza

b. 1982

Italian footballer (born 1982)

Michele Placido

b. 1946

Italian actor and film director

Michèle Roberts

b. 1949

British writer, novelist and poet (born 1949)

Michele Rua

b. 1837

Italian Catholic priest

Micheline Calmy-Rey

b. 1945

Swiss Federal Councillor from 2003 to 2011

Michelle Branch

b. 1983

American musician (born 1983)

Michelle Feldman

b. 1976

American ten-pin bowler (born 1976)

Michelle Ford

b. 1962

Australian swimmer (born 1962)

Michelle Khare

b. 1992

American YouTuber (born 1992)

Michelle Kwan

b. 1980

American figure skater and diplomat (born 1980)

Michelle McManus

b. 1980

Scottish singer-songwriter, columnist, and actress

Michelle Pfeiffer

b. 1958

American actress (born 1958)

Michelle Phillips

b. 1944

American singer and actress (born 1944)

Michelle Rodriguez

b. 1978

American actress (born 1978)

Michelle Williams (singer)

b. 1979

American singer and actress (born 1979)

Michelle Wright

b. 1961

Musical artist

Michelle Yeoh

b. 1962

Malaysian actress (born 1962)

Michiel de Ruyter

Dutch States Navy officer (1607–1676)

Michiel Huisman

b. 1981

Dutch actor (born 1981)