Biographies

Christine Cavanaugh: voice actress best known for Dexter, Chuckie and Babe Christine Cavanaugh Overview of Christine Cavanaugh (1963–2014), an American voice actress celebrated for roles such as Dexter, Chuckie Finster and the voice of Babe; career, awards, retirement and le…

Christine Charbonneau: Canadian singer-songwriter (1943–2014) Christine Charbonneau Christine Charbonneau was a Québécoise singer and songwriter whose work shaped francophone pop and chanson across a career of roughly thirty years; she collaborated with artists in…

Christine de Pizan: medieval writer, defender of women, and early professional author Christine de Pizan Christine de Pizan (1364–c.1430) was an Italian-born writer who worked in Paris in Middle French. She produced prose and poetry, defended women's capacities, and became one of Euro…

Christine Ebersole American singer, actress and musician known for Broadway work and film roles; Tony Award winner for Grey Gardens and a career spanning stage, screen and recordings.

Christine Gregoire: governor, attorney general, and Washington political leader Christine Gregoire Christine Gregoire (born 1947) is an American Democratic politician who served as Washington’s 22nd governor (2005–2013), previously the state’s attorney general and a prominent fi…

Christine Hargreaves: early Coronation Street actress and stage performer Christine Hargreaves Christine Hargreaves (1939–1984) was an English actress, an original cast member of Coronation Street (1960–63) who continued to work in theatre and television and is remembered fo…

Christine Kaseba: Zambian Surgeon, Obstetrician and Former First Lady Christine Kaseba Christine Kaseba is a Zambian surgeon and obstetrician who served as First Lady (2011–2014). Explore her clinical work at Lusaka’s University Teaching Hospital and her involvement…

Christine Kaufmann: German-Austrian actress, author and entrepreneur Christine Kaufmann Christine Kaufmann (1945–2017) was a German-Austrian actress who became an international film presence, a Golden Globe winner, and later an author and entrepreneur known for beauty…

Christine Keeler: model, showgirl and central figure in the Profumo affair Christine Keeler Christine Keeler (1942–2017) was an English model and showgirl whose relationships with public figures triggered the 1963 Profumo affair, a political scandal that reshaped British…

Christine Lagarde French lawyer and politician; former IMF Managing Director and current President of the European Central Bank, known for global finance leadership and advocacy on climate and gende…

Christine Lakin Christine Lakin (born January 25, 1979) is an American actress from Dallas best known for playing Alicia "Al" Lambert on the 1990s ABC sitcom Step by Step.

Christine Lieberknecht Christine Lieberknecht (born 7 May 1958) is a German CDU politician who served as Minister‑President of Thuringia from 2009 to 2014; she has a background in Protestant theology and…

Christine McVie: English singer, songwriter and Fleetwood Mac keyboardist Christine McVie Profile of Christine McVie (born Christine Anne Perfect), her role in Fleetwood Mac, notable songs and songwriting, solo work, awards, retirement and later return to the band.

Christine Nöstlinger — Austrian children's author (1936–2018) Christine Nöstlinger Austrian author of books for children and young adults, noted for frank humor, vivid child viewpoints and social awareness. Recipient of the Hans Christian Andersen Medal (1984) an…

Christine of France (Christine Marie), Duchess of Savoy and Regent Christine of France French princess Christine Marie (1606–1663), daughter of Henry IV and Marie de' Medici; wife of Victor Amadeus I of Savoy, regent for her sons and a major cultural and political fi…

Christine Ohuruogu: British 400m Olympic Champion, MBE and Author Christine Ohuruogu Profile of Christine Ohuruogu, British 400m specialist and Olympic medallist (gold 2008, silver 2012), her background, coaching, honours and work as a children’s author.

Christine Pascal: French actress, director and writer (1953–1996) Christine Pascal Overview of Christine Pascal, a French actress and filmmaker known for acting in Round Midnight and directing intimate dramas; life, career highlights, themes and legacy.

Christine Sinclair: Canadian soccer captain, forward and long-serving national team leader Christine Sinclair Profile of Christine Sinclair, Canadian forward and longtime captain of the national team and the Portland Thorns, covering career, playing style, major achievements and legacy in…

Christine Stewart (Canadian politician and environment minister) Christine Stewart Canadian Liberal MP for Northumberland (1988–2000) and Minister of the Environment (1997–1999), involved in early Canadian climate policy and international environmental negotiatio…

Christine Stix-Hackl — Austrian jurist, Advocate General and diplomat Christine Stix-Hackl Biography of Christine Stix-Hackl (1957–2018), Austrian jurist who served as Advocate General at the European Court of Justice, later as ambassador to Luxembourg and Permanent Repr…

Christine Taylor Christine Taylor (born 1971) is an American actress and comedian known for her roles in The Brady Bunch Movie, its sequel, the Party Girl TV series, and collaborations with Ben Sti…

Christine Teipel — a child executed in a 17th‑century witch trial Christine Teipel Christine Teipel (1621–1630), aged nine, was executed for witchcraft in Schmallenberg‑Oberkirchen. Her case is noted in studies of early modern witch trials and child victims in Ge…

Christine Todd Whitman — Governor of New Jersey and EPA Administrator Christine Todd Whitman American Republican politician; governor of New Jersey (1994–2001), later Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (2001–2003); noted as a moderate and the state's…

Christoph Kramer — German defensive midfielder and World Cup winner Christoph Kramer Profile of Christoph Kramer, a German defensive midfielder for Borussia Mönchengladbach and member of Germany's 2014 World Cup squad, covering career, style, and notable moments.

Christoph Leitgeb Austrian former professional footballer (born 1985) from Graz, a central/defensive midfielder who played for Sturm Graz and FC Red Bull Salzburg and was capped by Austria, includin…

Christoph Metzelder Christoph Metzelder (born 1980) is a German former professional central defender who played for clubs including Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid and won 47 caps for Germany.

Christoph Waltz — Austrian actor and international character performer Christoph Waltz Christoph Waltz (born 1956) is an Austrian-German actor known for multilingual, sharply drawn supporting roles in film and theatre, including Inglourious Basterds and Django Unchai…

Christoph Westerthaler: Austrian striker and coach Christoph Westerthaler Christoph Westerthaler (1965–2018) was an Austrian professional footballer and later coach, best known as a small, quick striker who spent nine seasons with FC Wacker Innsbruck and…

Christoph Willibald von Gluck 18th-century composer Christoph Willibald von Gluck reimagined opera to prioritize dramatic truth and musical unity; his reforms influenced Mozart, Weber and Wagner and shaped both…

Christophe (Daniel Bevilacqua) — French singer-songwriter Christophe (singer) Daniel Bevilacqua, known as Christophe (1945–2020), was a French singer-songwriter and producer best known for the hit "Aline" and later melancholic, synth-tinged songs. Co-founder…

Christophe de Margerie — French oil executive and Total CEO (1951–2014) Christophe de Margerie French businessman who led Total as CEO and chairman (2007–2014), known for operational focus and international partnerships, notably with Russia and developing-country producers.…

Christophe Dugarry Christophe Dugarry is a French former professional footballer who played as a forward. He was a member of France's squads that won the 1998 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000 and la…

Christopher Awdry — English author of The Railway Series and railway writings Christopher Awdry Christopher Awdry (born 1940) is an English author known for continuing The Railway Series begun by his father and for children's books and non-fiction about heritage railways.

Christopher Benfey — American literary critic and professor Christopher Benfey Christopher Benfey (born October 28, 1954) is an American literary critic, essayist, and professor of English at Mount Holyoke College, known for books and essays on American liter…

Christopher Bland British businessman and broadcasting executive (1938–2017) who led major media and corporate institutions including London Weekend Television, the BBC Board of Governors and Britis…

Christopher "Big Black" Boykin — TV personality and entertainer Christopher Boykin American television personality and entertainer best known as Rob Dyrdek’s on-screen companion on MTV’s Rob & Big; remembered for his larger-than-life persona and sudden 2017 death…

Christopher Chataway: Athlete, Broadcaster, and Public Servant Christopher Chataway Overview of Sir Christopher Chataway (1931–2014), British middle- and long-distance runner, pioneering pacemaker for the first sub‑4‑minute mile, broadcaster and Conservative polit…

Christopher Columbus: voyages, impact, and contested legacy Christopher Columbus Overview of Christopher Columbus (1451–1506): his background, voyages across the Atlantic, the consequences of European contact with the Americas, and the debates surrounding his l…

Christopher Cross: American singer-songwriter and soft-rock artist Christopher Cross Christopher Cross (born Christopher Charles Geppert, 1951) is an American singer-songwriter known for his smooth soft-rock style, the hit "Sailing," five Grammy Awards and the Osca…

Christopher Eccleston English actor born 1964, best known as the Ninth Doctor in Doctor Who (2005). A versatile performer in film, television and theatre, with notable roles in Let Him Have It, Shallow…

Christopher Ettridge English character actor (born 1948) best known for playing PC Reg Deadman in the time‑travel comedy Goodnight Sweetheart; also appeared in EastEnders, The Bill and Harry Enfield an…

Christopher Evan Welch (1965–2013) Christopher Evan Welch American stage, film, and television actor best known for Broadway work, HBO's Silicon Valley pilot and a final film appearance in Steven Spielberg's Lincoln. Died in 2013 of lung…

Christopher Finney (George Cross recipient) Christopher Finney Christopher Finney (born 23 May 1984) is a British serviceman awarded the George Cross for his actions during the early stages of the 2003 Iraq War. He later spoke publicly about v…

Christopher Flavin — environmental researcher and leader in energy and climate policy Christopher Flavin Profile of Christopher Flavin, longtime environmental analyst and president of the Worldwatch Institute, covering his roles, areas of research, participation in international clima…

Christopher Guest — English-American actor, director and mockumentary writer Christopher Guest Christopher Guest (born Feb 5, 1948) is an English‑American actor, director, musician and screenwriter best known for improvisational mockumentaries such as Best in Show and A Migh…

Christopher Hewett — English actor and theatre director Christopher Hewett English stage and television actor Christopher Hewett (1921–2001) is best known for portraying Lynn Belvedere on the U.S. sitcom Mr. Belvedere; he had a long career in theatre as p…

Christopher Hill: English Marxist Historian of the Seventeenth Century Christopher Hill Biography and survey of John Edward Christopher Hill (1912–2003), his Marxist-informed approach to seventeenth-century England, major themes, influence on social history and schola…

Christopher Hitchens: Writer, Polemicist, and Public Intellectual Christopher Hitchens British-born essayist Christopher Hitchens (1949–2011) was a combative public intellectual, columnist, and author of God Is Not Great, noted for polemical essays, first‑hand report…