Leading Figures in History

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

21511 persons found

Mark Helprin

b. 1947

American author, journalist, and commentator (born 1947)

Mark Hendrickson

b. 1974

American baseball and basketball player (born 1974)

Mark Henry

b. 1971

American professional wrestler, weightlifter and radio personality (born 1971)

Mark Holden

b. 1954

Australian singer, actor, TV personality, record producer, songwriter, and barrister

Mark Kennedy (footballer, born 1976)

b. 1976

Irish footballer and coach

Mark Kimmitt

b. 1954

United States Army general (born 1954)

Mark Krasnoselsky

b. 1920

Russian mathematician

Mark Kratzmann

b. 1966

Australian tennis player

Mark Lawrenson

b. 1957

Republic of Ireland international footballer

Mark Linn-Baker

b. 1954

American actor (born 1954)

Mark Lyall Grant

b. 1956

British diplomat (born 1956)

Mark Mallia

b. 1965

Maltese outsider artist (1965–2024)

Mark McClellan

b. 1963

American health economist (born 1963)

Mark McCormack

American lawyer, sports agent, and writer (1930–2003)

Mark McKinney

b. 1959

Canadian actor and comedian (b. 1959)

Mark McManus

Scottish actor (1935–1994)

Mark Menzies

b. 1971

British politician (born 1971)

Mark Minkov

Musical artist

Mark Mothersbaugh

b. 1950

American musician and composer (born 1950)

Mark Noble

b. 1987

English footballer (born 1987)

Mark O'Meley

b. 1981

Australia international rugby league footballer

Mark Occhilupo

b. 1966

Australian surfer (born 1966)

Mark Ovenden

b. 1963

British writer and journalist

Mark Parkinson

b. 1957

American businessman and politician