Leading Figures in History

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

21511 persons found

Mark Akenside

English poet and physician (1721–1770)

Mark Anthony Santos

b. 1963

Filipino politician (born 1963)

Mark B. Cohen

b. 1949

American politician

Mark Ballas

b. 1986

American professional dancer and musician (born 1986)

Mark Berger (economist)

Mark Birley

b. 1930

British entrepreneur (1930–2007)

Mark Bryant

b. 1965

American basketball player and coach

Mark Cavendish

b. 1985

Road and track cyclist (born 1985)

Mark Connors

b. 1971

Australian rugby union footballer

Mark Cosgrove

b. 1984

Australian cricketer

Mark Cousins (filmmaker)

b. 1965

Northern Irish film director

Mark Crossley

b. 1969

Wales international footballer (born 1969)

Mark Curry (American actor)

b. 1961

American actor, comedian, and host

Mark Damon

American film actor and producer (1933–2024)

Mark David Chapman

b. 1955

Murderer of John Lennon (born 1955)

Mark David Lee

b. 1973

Musical artist

Mark DeBarge

b. 1959

American R&B/soul singer-songwriter and musician

Mark Durkan

b. 1960

Irish politician

Mark Eaton

American basketball player (1957–2021)

Mark Eaton (ice hockey)

b. 1977

American ice hockey player (born 1977)

Mark Ella

b. 1959

Australia international rugby union player

Mark Fayne

b. 1987

American ice hockey player (born 1987)

Mark Grace

b. 1964

American baseball player (born 1964)

Mark Grudzielanek

b. 1970

American baseball player and coach (born 1970)