Leading Figures in History

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

58072 persons found

Bill Cratty

American modern dancer and choreographer (1951–1998)

Bill Crider

b. 1941

American novelist

Bill Cullen

American radio and television personality (1920–1990)

Bill Curley

b. 1972

American basketball player and coach (born 1972)

Bill Currie (baseball)

American baseball player (1926-2013)

Bill Daily

b. 1927

American actor and comedian (1927–2018)

Bill Daley (American football)

b. 1919

American football player (1919–2015)

Bill Dana

b. 1924

American comedian, actor, and screenwriter

Bill Davis

18th premier of Ontario (1929–2021)

Bill de Blasio

b. 1961

Mayor of New York City from 2014 to 2021

Bill Deedes

b. 1913

British politician (1913–2007)

Bill Dees

American musician and songwriter

Bill Denny

Australian politician (1872–1946)

Bill Dickey

b. 1907

American baseball player and coach (1907–1993)

Bill Doolittle

b. 1923

American football player and coach (1923–2014)

Bill Doss

American musician (1968–2012)

Bill Downs

American broadcast journalist and war correspondent (1914–1978)

Bill Drummond

b. 1953

Scottish artist and musician (born 1953)

Bill Dundee

b. 1943

Australian professional wrestler and author (1943–2026)

Bill Eckersley

English footballer (1925–1982)

Bill Elliott

b. 1955

American racing driver and team owner (born 1955)

Bill Emmott

b. 1956

English journalist, author, and consultant (born 1956)

Bill Engvall

b. 1957

American comedian and actor

Bill Evans

b. 1929

American jazz pianist (1929–1980)