Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Ellie Black

b. 1995

Canadian artistic gymnast (born 1995)

Ellie Greenwich

b. 1940

American singer-songwriter (1940–2009)

Ellie Kemper

b. 1980

American actress and comedian (born 1980)

Ellie Kildunne

b. 1999

England international dual code rugby player (born 1999)

Ellie Simmonds

b. 1994

British Paralympic swimmer

Ellina Anissimova

b. 1992

Estonian hammer thrower

Ellinor Aiki

Estonian painter (1893–1969)

Elliot Goldenthal

b. 1954

American composer (born 1954)

Elliot Grandin

b. 1987

French footballer (born 1987)

Elliot Richardson

b. 1920

American lawyer and politician (1920–1999)

Elliot Rodger

b. 1991

British-American mass murderer and terrorist (1991–2014)

Elliott Carter

American composer (1908–2012)

Elliott Erwitt

b. 1928

French-born American photographer (1928–2023)

Elliott Forbes-Robinson

b. 1943

American racing driver

Elliott Gould

b. 1938

American actor (born 1938)

Elliott Lewis (politician)

Australian politician

Elliott Reid

American actor (1920–2013)

Elliott Roosevelt (general)

American military official and politician (1910–1990)

Elliott Smith

b. 1969

American musician (1969–2003)

Elliott Whitehead

b. 1989

Great Britain and England international rugby league footballer

Elliott Yamin

b. 1978

American singer (born 1978)

Ellis Burks

b. 1964

American baseball player (born 1964)

Ellis Cunliffe Lister

b. 1774

English Liberal politician

Ellis H. Roberts

b. 1827

American politician (1827–1918)