Leading Figures in History

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

21511 persons found

Donna Williams

Australian writer (1963–2017)

Donnán of Eigg

Gaelic priest

Donnell Deeny

b. 1950

Donnie Van Zant

b. 1952

American singer

Donovan

b. 1946

Scottish musician (born 1946)

Donyell Marshall

b. 1973

American basketball player (born 1973)

Dooley Wilson

American actor, musician (1886–1953)

Dora Bakoyannis

b. 1954

Greek politician (born 1954)

Dora Richter

b. 1892

German trans woman (1892–1966)

Đorđe Bogić

Serbian Orthodox hieromartyr and saint (1911–1941)

Doreen Wells

b. 1937

English ballet dancer

Dorian Leigh

b. 1917

American fashion model

Dorimène Roy Desjardins

Doris Betts

American writer

Doris Buchanan Smith

b. 1934

American novelist (1934–2002)

Doris Burn

b. 1923

American writer

Doris Day

American actress and singer (1922–2019)

Doris Eaton Travis

American actress (1904–2010)

Doris Fisher (songwriter)

b. 1915

American singer and songwriter (1915–2003)

Doris Fleeson

b. 1901

American journalist and columnist (1901–1970)

Doris Hart

American tennis player (1925–2015)

Doris Johnson

b. 1923

American politician in Washington (1923–2021)

Doris Lloyd

British actress (1891–1968)

Doris Roberts

American actress (1930–2016)