Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Jim Fielder

b. 1947

American bassist

Jim Fixx

b. 1932

American fitness advocate and author (1932–1984)

Jim Foglesong

b. 1922

American country music executive (1922–2013)

Jim Fouché

b. 1898

President of South Africa from 1968 to 1975

Jim Fox (pentathlete)

b. 1941

British modern pentathlete (1941–2023)

Jim Furyk

b. 1970

American professional golfer (born 1970)

Jim Gaffigan

b. 1966

American comedian and actor (born 1966)

Jim Garrison

American district attorney (1921–1992)

Jim Gordon (musician)

b. 1945

American musician and convicted murderer (1945–2023)

Jim Guy Tucker

b. 1943

American politician (1943–2025)

Jim Hall (racing driver)

b. 1935

American racing driver (born 1935)

Jim Hartung

b. 1960

American gymnast (1960–2026)

Jim Hearn

American baseball player (1921–1998)

Jim Henderson (baseball)

b. 1982

Canadian baseball player (born 1982)

Jim Henshaw

b. 1949

Canadian actor and producer

Jim Henson

American puppeteer (1936–1990)

Jim Hill (broadcaster)

b. 1946

American football player and sportscaster (born 1946)

Jim Hines

b. 1946

American athletics sprinter (1946–2023)

Jim Houston

b. 1937

American football player (1937–2018)

Jim Hughes (1950s pitcher)

American baseball player (1923–2001)

Jim Hunt

b. 1937

American politician (1937–2025)

Jim Hunter (skier)

b. 1953

Canadian alpine skier

Jim Hutton

b. 1934

American actor (1934–1979)

Jim Inhofe

American politician (1934–2024)