Leading Figures in History

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

62243 persons found

Bryan Allen (ice hockey)

b. 1980

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1980)

Bryan Alvarez

b. 1975

American professional wrestler, editor, publisher, radio/podcast host

Bryan Bassett

b. 1954

American guitarist

Bryan Bertino

b. 1977

American filmmaker (born 1977)

Bryan Brown

b. 1947

Australian actor (born 1947)

Bryan Budd

b. 1977

Recipient of the Victoria Cross

Bryan Cartledge

b. 1931

British diplomat and academic

Bryan Clauson

b. 1989

American racing driver (1989–2016)

Bryan Danielson

b. 1981

American professional wrestler (born 1981)

Bryan Davies, Baron Davies of Oldham

b. 1939

British politician (1939–2026)

Bryan Ferry

b. 1945

British singer (born 1945)

Bryan Fletcher (skier)

b. 1986

American Nordic combined skier (born 1986)

Bryan Forbes

English film director, screenwriter and actor (1926–2013)

Bryan Habana

b. 1983

South African rugby union player (born 1983)

Bryan Harsin

b. 1976

American football player and coach (born 1976)

Bryan Harvey (musician)

b. 1956

Musical artist

Bryan Herta

b. 1970

American race car driver (born 1970)

Bryan Hextall

Canadian ice hockey player (1913–1984)

Bryan Hughes

b. 1976

British footballer (born 1976)

Bryan Illerbrun

Canadian football player

Bryan John Birch

b. 1931

British mathematician (born 1931)

Bryan Little

b. 1987

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1987)

Bryan MacLean

b. 1946

American singer-songwriter (1946–1998)

Bryan Mauricette

b. 1946

Canadian cricketer (born 1946)