Leading Figures in History

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

58072 persons found

Brian F. G. Johnson

b. 1938

British chemist

Brian Fair

b. 1975

American vocalist

Brian Fortuna

b. 1982

Fish American ballroom dancer

Brian Friel

Irish dramatist, author and theatre director (1929–2015)

Brian G. Marsden

b. 1937

British astronomer (1937–2010)

Brian Gibson (director)

b. 1944

English film director (1944–2004)

Brian Gibson (musician)

b. 1975

American musician

Brian Glanville

b. 1931

English football writer (1931–2025)

Brian Grazer

b. 1951

American film and television producer (born 1951)

Brian Greenhoff

b. 1953

English footballer

Brian Greenway

b. 1951

Canadian musician

Brian Hambly

Australian RL coach and former Australia international rugby league footballer

Brian Harper

b. 1959

American baseball player (born 1959)

Brian Hart

b. 1936

British racing driver and engineer (1936–2014)

Brian Harvey

b. 1974

English singer (born 1974)

Brian Henderson (television presenter)

b. 1931

Australian television presenter (1931–2021)

Brian Henninger

b. 1962

American professional golfer

Brian Higgins

b. 1959

American politician (born 1959)

Brian Howe (singer)

b. 1953

English singer (1953–2020)

Brian Hoyer

b. 1985

American football player (born 1985)

Brian Hutton, Baron Hutton

b. 1932

UK law lord and barrister (1931–2020)

Brian J. Smith

b. 1981

American film, television, and stage actor (born 1981)

Brian James (actor)

b. 1918

Australian actor (1918–2009)

Brian Johnson

b. 1947

English singer (born 1947)