Leading Figures in History

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

58072 persons found

Bill Everett

b. 1917

American comic book artist

Bill Fagerbakke

b. 1957

American actor (born 1957)

Bill Fitch

b. 1932

American basketball coach (1932–2022)

Bill Flett

b. 1943

Canadian ice hockey player (1943–1999)

Bill Foster (basketball, born 1929)

b. 1929

American college basketball coach

Bill France Jr.

Former NASCAR president

Bill France Sr.

American racecar driver and NASCAR founder (1909–1992)

Bill Frank

American gridiron football player (1938–2014)

Bill Frenzel

b. 1928

American politician (1928–2014)

Bill Gates

b. 1955

American businessman and philanthropist (born 1955)

Bill George (linebacker)

b. 1929

American football player (1929–1982)

Bill Gleason

American baseball player (1858–1932)

Bill Goldsworthy

b. 1944

Canadian ice hockey player (1944–1996)

Bill Graham (promoter)

American rock music impresario (1931–1991)

Bill Gwatney

American politician (1959–2008)

Bill Haast

American snake enthusiast

Bill Hader

b. 1978

American actor and comedian (born 1978)

Bill Hagerty (journalist)

b. 1939

British journalist and editor (1936–2025)

Bill Haley

b. 1925

American rock and roll music pioneer (1925–1981)

Bill Hallahan

American baseball player (1902–1981)

Bill Handel

b. 1951

American attorney and radio personality (born 1951)

Bill Harrigan

b. 1960

Australian rugby league referee

Bill Hayden

Australian politician (1933–2023)

Bill Henson

b. 1955

Australian contemporary art photographer (born 1955)