Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Michael J. Smith

b. 1945

American astronaut (1945–1986)

Michael J. Willett

b. 1989

American actor

Michael J. Ybarra

American journalist, author and adventurer (1966-2012)

Michael Jackson

American singer (1958–2009)

Michael Jackson (actor)

b. 1970

Canadian actor, grip and gaffer (born 1970)

Michael Jackson (bishop)

b. 1956

Anglican Archbishop Of Dublin

Michael Jackson (footballer, born 1980)

b. 1980

English footballer

Michael Jackson (writer)

Beer and whisky expert

Michael Jamieson

b. 1988

Scottish swimmer (born 1988)

Michael Jayston

b. 1935

English actor (1935–2024)

Michael Jeter

b. 1952

American actor (1952–2003)

Michael John Rogers

b. 1932

English ornithologist

Michael John Wise

b. 1918

British economic geographer

Michael Johns (policy analyst)

b. 1964

American conservative commentator (born 1964)

Michael Johnson (footballer, born 1973)

b. 1973

Footballer (born 1973)

Michael Johnson (singer)

American musician and singer (1944–2017)

Michael Johnson (sprinter)

b. 1967

American sprinter (born 1967)

Michael K. Williams

American actor (1966–2021)

Michael Kadosh

b. 1940

Israeli footballer and manager

Michael Kaluta

b. 1947

American comics artist (born 1947)

Michael Keaton

b. 1951

American actor (born 1951)

Michael Kelly (actor)

b. 1969

American actor (born 1969)

Michael Kergin

b. 1942

Canadian diplomat

Michael Kerr (rugby union)

b. 1974

Rugby player