Leading Figures in History

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

39103 persons found

Al Hansen

American artist (1927–1995)

Al Held

American painter (1928 - 2005)

Al Hibbler

b. 1915

American pop and R&B singer (1915–2001)

Al Hirschfeld

b. 1903

American caricaturist (1903–2003)

Al Hirt

American trumpeter and bandleader (1922–1999)

Al Horford

b. 1986

Dominican basketball player (born 1986)

Al Hunter Ashton

b. 1957

British actor and scriptwriter

Al Jolson

b. 1886

American entertainer (1886–1950)

Al Lewis (lyricist)

b. 1901

American lyricist (1901–1967)

Al López

b. 1908

American baseball player and manager (1908–2005)

Al MacInnis

b. 1963

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1963)

Al McCoy (sportscaster)

b. 1933

American sports announcer (1933–2024)

Al Molinaro

b. 1919

American actor (1919–2015)

Al Murray

b. 1968

English comedian (born 1968)

Al Neuharth

American businessman (1924–2013)

Al Pacino

b. 1940

American actor (born 1940)

Al Perez

b. 1960

American professional wrestler

Al Quie

American politician (1923–2023)

Al Rex

b. 1928

American guitarist (1928–2020)

Al Roker

b. 1954

American weather presenter, television and radio personality (born 1954)

Al Sarrantonio

b. 1952

American novelist (1952–2025)

Al Simmons

b. 1902

American baseball player (1902–1956)

Al Timothy

b. 1915

Musical artist

Al Unser

b. 1939

American racing driver (1939–2021)