Leading Figures in History

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

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Neil Bogart

American record producer (1943–1982)

Neil Bonnett

b. 1946

American racing driver (1946–1994)

Neil Brannon

American politician (1940–2020)

Neil Brooks

b. 1962

Australian swimmer

Neil Buchanan

b. 1961

British television presenter and musician (born 1956)

Neil Cavuto

b. 1958

American TV news anchor and journalist

Neil Chotem

b. 1920

Canadian composer (1920–2008)

Neil Cicierega

b. 1986

American musician, comedian and filmmaker (born 1986)

Neil Clement

b. 1978

English footballer

Neil Coles

b. 1934

English professional golfer (born 1934)

Neil D. Van Sickle

b. 1915

United States Air Force general (1915–2019)

Neil Davis (cameraman)

Australian combat cameraman (1934–1985)

Neil deGrasse Tyson

b. 1958

American astrophysicist (born 1958)

Neil Dexter

b. 1984

South African-born English cricketer

Neil Doak

b. 1972

Irish rugby union player & cricketer

Neil Fairbrother

b. 1963

English cricketer (born 1963)

Neil Fallon

b. 1971

American singer

Neil Finn

b. 1958

New Zealand musician (born 1958)

Neil Flynn

b. 1960

American actor and comedian (born 1960)

Neil Gaiman

b. 1960

English writer (born 1960)

Neil Goldschmidt

American politician (1940–2024)

Neil Gorsuch

b. 1967

US Supreme Court justice since 2017

Neil Hamilton (actor)

b. 1899

American actor (1899–1984)

Neil Harbisson

b. 1982

Spanish-Irish cyborg rights advocate