Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Laurel Martyn

b. 1916

Australian ballerina (1916–2013)

Lauren Alaina

b. 1994

American singer & songwriter (born 1994)

Lauren Bacall

American actress (1924–2014)

Lauren Booth

b. 1967

British journalist and activist

Lauren Burns

b. 1974

Australian taekwondo practitioner (born 1974)

Lauren Daigle

b. 1991

American singer and songwriter (born 1991)

Lauren Davis

b. 1993

American tennis player (born 1993)

Lauren Faust

b. 1974

American animator, writer, voice director, and storyboard artist

Lauren Groff

b. 1978

American writer (born 1978)

Lauren Hemp

b. 2000

English footballer (born 2000)

Lauren Holly

b. 1963

American and Canadian actress (born 1963)

Lauren Jackson

b. 1981

Australian basketball player (born 1981)

Lauren Jeska

b. 1974

English attempted murderer

Lauren Lapkus

b. 1985

American actress and comedian

Lauren Laverne

b. 1978

English radio DJ, and television presenter (born 1978)

Lauren Mitchell

b. 1991

Australian artistic gymnast (born 1991)

Lauren Stamile

b. 1976

American actress (born 1976)

Lauren Tait

b. 1996

Scottish netball player (born 1996)

Lauren Vélez

b. 1964

American actress (born 1964)

Laurence Binyon

b. 1869

English poet and dramatist (1869–1943)

Laurence Brihaye

b. 1969

Belgian rhythmic gymnast (born 1969)

Laurence Doherty

English tennis player

Laurence Eusden

English poet (1688–1730)

Laurence Fishburne

b. 1961

American actor (born 1961)