Leading Figures in History

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

21506 persons found

Phil Christophers

b. 1980

English rugby union player

Phil Clarke

b. 1971

English broadcaster & rugby league footballer (born 1971)

Phil Edmonston

b. 1944

Canadian consumer advocate (1944–2022)

Phil Emery

b. 1964

Australian cricketer (born 1964)

Phil Foden

b. 2000

English footballer (born 2000)

Phil Garner

b. 1949

American baseball player and manager (1949–2026)

Phil Harris

b. 1904

American actor and musician (1904–1995)

Phil Hartman

Canadian-American actor (1948–1998)

Phil Henderson (basketball)

b. 1968

American basketball player and coach (1968–2013)

Phil Hill

b. 1927

American racing driver (1927–2008)

Phil Hughes (baseball)

b. 1986

American baseball player (born 1986)

Phil Kearns

b. 1967

Australian former rugby union player

Phil Keoghan

b. 1967

New Zealand television personality (born 1967)

Phil King (musician)

b. 1960

English musician

Phil Lamason

New Zealand World War II pilot (1918–2012)

Phil Mickelson

b. 1970

American professional golfer (born 1970)

Phil Neale

b. 1954

English footballer

Phil Robertson

b. 1946

American hunter, businessman and reality television star (1946–2025)

Phil Rudd

b. 1954

Australian drummer (born 1954)

Phil Silvers

b. 1911

American actor (1911–1985)

Phil Vassar

b. 1964

American country music artist

Phil Vischer

b. 1966

American filmmaker

Phil Walden

American music executive (1940–2006)

Phil Watson

b. 1914

Canadian ice hockey player and coach