Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Dan Blocker

American actor (1928–1972)

Dan Borislow

American entrepreneur, sports team owner and thoroughbred horse breeder

Dan Boyle (ice hockey)

b. 1976

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1976)

Dan Brouthers

b. 1853

American baseball player (1858–1932)

Dan Brown

b. 1964

American writer (born 1964)

Dan Bucatinsky

b. 1965

American actor, writer and producer

Dan Burke (baseball)

b. 1868

American baseball player (1868–1933)

Dan Burn

b. 1992

English footballer (born 1992)

Dan Byles

b. 1974

British politician and adventurer (born 1974)

Dan Castellaneta

b. 1957

American actor (born 1957)

Dan Christensen

b. 1942

American painter (1942–2007)

Dan Cloutier

b. 1976

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1976)

Dan Coats

b. 1943

American politician and diplomat (born 1943)

Dan Colchico

American football player (1935–2014)

Dan Crowley (rugby union)

b. 1965

Australia international rugby union player

Dan Curtis

b. 1928

American television and film director, writer, and producer (1927–2006)

Dan Dailey

American actor and dancer (1915–1978)

Dan Dakich

b. 1962

American sports radio host and former basketball player and coach

Dan Dickau

b. 1978

American basketball player (born 1978)

Dan Dierdorf

b. 1949

American football player and sportscaster (born 1949)

Dan Donegan

b. 1968

American guitarist

Dan Driessen

b. 1951

American baseball player (born 1951)

Dan Duryea

American actor (1907–1968)

Dan Eldon

British-born Kenyan photojournalist, artist and activist (1970–1993)