Leading Figures in History

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

39106 persons found

Phil Anselmo

b. 1968

American heavy metal vocalist

Phil Austin

American comedian and writer (1941–2015)

Phil Bardsley

b. 1985

Scottish footballer (born 1985)

Phil Bennett

British Lions & Wales international rugby union player (1948–2022)

Phil Brown (footballer, born 1959)

b. 1959

English association football manager (born 1959)

Phil Bruns

b. 1931

American actor (1931–2012)

Phil Bryant (archer)

American archer (1878–1938)

Phil Carlson

b. 1951

Australian cricketer (1951–2022)

Phil Cavarretta

b. 1916

American baseball player and manager (1916–2010)

Phil Chang

b. 1967

Musical artist

Phil Christophers

b. 1980

English rugby union player

Phil Clarke

b. 1971

English broadcaster & rugby league footballer (born 1971)

Phil Coke

b. 1982

American baseball pitcher (born 1982)

Phil Donahue

American talk show host (1935–2024)

Phil Edmonston

b. 1944

Canadian consumer advocate (1944–2022)

Phil Emery

b. 1964

Australian cricketer (born 1964)

Phil Foden

b. 2000

English footballer (born 2000)

Phil Foster

American actor (1913–1985)

Phil Garner

b. 1949

American baseball player and manager (1949–2026)

Phil Gramm

b. 1942

American economist and politician (born 1942)

Phil Harris

b. 1904

American actor and musician (1904–1995)

Phil Hartman

Canadian-American actor (1948–1998)

Phil Harvey (music manager)

b. 1976

English band manager (born 1976)

Phil Hellmuth

b. 1964

American poker player (born 1964)