Leading Figures in History

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

58072 persons found

Brian Vander Ark

b. 1964

American musician

Brian Vickers

b. 1983

American racing driver (born 1983)

Brian Vollmer

b. 1955

Musical artist

Brian Voss

b. 1958

American professional ten-pin bowler (born 1958)

Brian Welch

b. 1970

American guitarist (born 1970)

Brian Wenzel

Australian actor (1929–2024)

Brian Westbrook

b. 1979

American football player (born 1979)

Brian Williams

b. 1959

American journalist and television news anchor (born 1959)

Brian Williamson

Jamaican gay rights activist (1945–2004)

Brian Willson

b. 1941

American Vietnam veteran & peace activist (born 1941)

Brian Wilson

American musician (1942–2025)

Briana Banks

b. 1978

American pornographic actress and model (born 1978)

Briana Evigan

b. 1986

American actress (born 1986)

Brianne Jenner

b. 1991

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1991)

Brice Marden

b. 1938

American painter (1938–2023)

Brice Roger

b. 1990

French alpine skier (born 1990)

Bridget Bishop

Woman executed during Salem witch trials (c.1632–1692)

Bridget Moynahan

b. 1971

American actress and former model (born 1971)

Bridget of Sweden

Swedish nun, mystic, and saint (c.1303–1373)

Bridget Riley

b. 1931

British painter (born 1931)

Bridgette Wilson

b. 1973

American actress, singer, and model (born 1973)

Brie Larson

b. 1989

American actress, singer and filmmaker (born 1989)

Briek Schotte

b. 1919

Belgian cyclist (1919–2004)

Briggs Cunningham

American entrepreneur and sportsman (1907–2003)