Biographies

Alex Borstein — Actress, Voice Artist and Comedian Alex Borstein Profile of Alex Borstein: American actress and comedian known for voice work on Family Guy and her Emmy-winning turn in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel; career, training, notable roles a…

Alex Burrows Canadian former professional ice hockey winger who rose from the ECHL to a sustained NHL career with the Vancouver Canucks and the Ottawa Senators, known for tenacity, forechecking…

Alex Chernov Alex Chernov (born 12 May 1938) is an Australian jurist and public figure who served as Governor of Victoria from 2011 to 2015 and has held senior legal, academic and civic roles.

Alex Chilton: singer-songwriter and frontman of the Box Tops and Big Star Alex Chilton American singer, songwriter, producer and guitarist best known for leading the 1960s hit-making Box Tops and the influential power-pop band Big Star; noted for his versatile voice…

Alex Clare: British singer-songwriter known for 'Too Close' Alex Clare Overview of Alex Clare (born 1985), his musical style, breakthrough single "Too Close", debut album, career development, and notable recognition including an ASCAP songwriting awar…

Alex Delvecchio: Canadian hockey forward and long-serving Detroit Red Wings leader Alex Delvecchio Alex 'Fats' Delvecchio, born in Fort William, Ontario, is a retired Canadian ice hockey player celebrated for longevity with the Detroit Red Wings and induction into the Hockey Hal…

Alex Ferguson: Scottish player and one of football’s most successful managers Alex Ferguson Overview of Sir Alex Ferguson’s playing and managerial career, his major honours, style and legacy, and key milestones from Scottish clubs to Manchester United and international du…

Alex Fergusson (Scottish politician) Alex Fergusson (politician) Scottish Conservative politician who served as an MSP from 1999 to 2016 and as Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament from 2007 to 2011. Known for a focus on rural affairs an…

Álex Figueroa — Chilean physician and former Minister of Health Álex Figueroa Álex Adolfo Figueroa Muñoz (1961–2018) was a Chilean physician and member of the Christian Democratic Party who served as Minister of Health from 1996 to 2000 under President Eduar…

Alex Fraser (scientist) Alex Fraser was an Australian pioneer in computational modelling of evolutionary systems, known for early computer simulations of population genetics and for influencing artificial…

Alex Govan (Scottish footballer) Alex Govan Overview of Alex Govan, an outside-left footballer notable for spells with Plymouth Argyle and Birmingham City in the 1950s, his style, career path, and legacy.

Alex Grammas — American Major League infielder, coach and manager Alex Grammas Alex Grammas (1926–2019) was an American Major League infielder and longtime coach. He played for the Cardinals, Redlegs and Cubs and later served on coaching staffs for several ML…

Alex Haley (1921–1992): Author of Roots and collaborator on Malcolm X's autobiography Alex Haley American writer Alex Haley (1921–1992) wrote Roots and co-authored The Autobiography of Malcolm X; his work popularized genealogy and oral history while also prompting discussion a…

Alex Hawkins: NFL Running Back and Special Teams Captain Alex Hawkins Profile of Clifton Alexander “Alex” Hawkins, an NFL running back and noted special teams leader who played for the Baltimore Colts and Atlanta Falcons and later died in 2017.

Alex Higgins: Northern Irish World Snooker Champion and Influential Attacking Player Alex Higgins Alex Higgins, Northern Irish two-time World Snooker Champion known as the Hurricane, pioneered a fast, attacking style that helped popularize snooker in the 1970s and 1980s.

Alex Horne British comedian, writer and creator of the television format Taskmaster; founder of the musical-comedy group The Horne Section and a regular presence in live, radio and TV comedy.

Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme: Nigeria’s first elected vice-president and elder statesman Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme Profile of Alex I. Ekwueme (1932–2017), Nigeria’s first elected vice‑president (1979–1983), his public roles, contributions, honours, and legacy.

Alex Jones (American radio host and media figure) Alex Jones American radio host and publisher known for The Alex Jones Show and InfoWars; a polarizing figure who promotes conspiracy theories and has faced legal rulings and platform bans.

Alexander "Killer" Kaleta — NHL left winger and hat-trick figure Alex Kaleta Canadian NHL left winger Alexander "Killer" Kaleta (1919–1987) played seven seasons with Chicago and New York and is widely linked to the hockey hat-trick tradition.

Alex Kapranos: Scottish indie-rock frontman and musician Alex Kapranos Profile of Alex Kapranos (Alexander Paul Kapranos Huntley), lead singer and guitarist of Franz Ferdinand: early life, musical career, style, notable works and other activities.

Alex Karras: American Football Star and Character Actor Alex Karras Alex Karras (1935–2012) was a prominent NFL defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions who later became a recognizable actor, appearing in films such as Blazing Saddles and as George P…

Alex Lifeson — Canadian Guitarist and Co‑founder of Rush Alex Lifeson Alex Lifeson (born Aleksandar Živojinović, 1953) is a Canadian guitarist best known as co‑founder of the rock band Rush. He is noted for his tonal variety, inventive arrangements,…

Alex McLeish — Scottish footballer and manager Alex McLeish Overview of Alex McLeish, his playing career at Aberdeen, managerial roles with Rangers, Birmingham City, Aston Villa and the Scotland national team, style and notable achievements…

Alex Morgan — American soccer forward and World Cup champion Alex Morgan Alex Morgan is an American professional soccer forward, Olympic medalist and two-time FIFA World Cup winner, known for pace, finishing and a high-profile role with the USWNT and in…

Alex Polidori — Italian voice actor Alex Polidori Profile of Alex Polidori, an Italian voice actor active in dubbing for animation, film and television, his vocal range and typical roles, and his relation to fellow voice actor Gab…

Alex Rae (Scottish footballer and manager) Alex Rae Scottish former professional midfielder Alex Rae (born 30 September 1969) is known for a long playing career in Scotland and England and for later work as a coach and player-manage…

Alex Raymond (1909–1956): creator of Flash Gordon and influential illustrator Alex Raymond Alex Raymond was an American illustrator and comic-strip artist best known for creating Flash Gordon in 1934. His polished, cinematic style shaped adventure comics and illustrated…

Alex Riley: British DJ, Television Presenter and Comedian Alex Riley Profile of Alex Riley, an English DJ and television presenter from Sheffield known for BBC radio work, consumer-TV shows on food and drink, theatre roots and stand-up comedy.

Alex Rocco American character actor (1936–2015), best known as Moe Greene in The Godfather and for long career in film, television and voice work; Emmy winner with a wide range of supporting…

Alex Rodrigo Dias da Costa — Brazilian central defender Alex Rodrigo Dias da Costa Profile of Alex Rodrigo Dias da Costa, a Brazilian central defender known for his time in European and Brazilian clubs, his playing style, career path, and notable facts.

Alex Rodriguez Overview of Alexander 'Alex' Rodriguez: career, playing style, achievements, controversies, and legacy of the Major League Baseball player.

Alex Salmond: Scottish politician, former First Minister and SNP leader Alex Salmond Profile of Alex Salmond, his background, political career with the Scottish National Party, time as First Minister, role in the 2014 referendum, later developments, and his public…

Alex Smart Canadian ice hockey forward (1918–2005) who played briefly for the Montreal Canadiens and spent most of his career in the Quebec Senior Hockey League; remembered for scoring a hat-…

Alex Song — Cameroonian footballer and defensive midfielder Alex Song Profile of Alex Song, a Cameroonian professional footballer known for his defensive midfield role, club career in Europe and appearances with the Cameroon national team.

Alex Trebek Television personality best known as the long‑time host of Jeopardy!, Alex Trebek (1940–2020) was a Canadian‑born game show host, broadcaster and cultural figure noted for his calm…

Alex Vincent (American actor best known as Andy Barclay) Alex Vincent Alex Vincent (born April 29, 1981) is an American actor whose portrayal of Andy Barclay in the Child's Play horror franchise made him a recognizable child star and led to recurring…

Alex Winter: Actor, Filmmaker, and Cultural Documentarian Alex Winter Alex Winter (born 1965) is a British–American actor turned director and screenwriter, known for his portrayal of Bill S. Preston, Esq. and later work in independent films and docum…

Alexa Bliss (Alexis Kaufman) — American professional wrestler Alexa Bliss Profile of Alexis Kaufman (Alexa Bliss), her rise in WWE from NXT to Raw and SmackDown, championships and style, plus background, influences and notable achievements.

Alexa Nikolas American actress best known for her role as Nicole Bristow on Nickelodeon's Zoey 101; began as a child actor from Chicago and has worked in television, film and music video project…

Alexa PenaVega American actress and singer best known for the Spy Kids films, television roles and voice work; began as a child actor and has performed in film, TV and music.

Alexander Acosta: U.S. Attorney, Law Dean, and Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta Profile of Rene Alexander 'Alex' Acosta, an American attorney who served as the 27th U.S. Secretary of Labor, his background, career, policies, and the controversy that led to his…

Alexander Alekhine (1892–1946) Alexander Alekhine Russian‑born chess grandmaster and the fourth World Chess Champion. Known for an aggressive, combinational style, Alekhine's Defense, influential game collections and major impact…

Alexander Vasilyevich Alexandrov Alexander Alexandrov Soviet composer (1883–1946), founder of the Alexandrov Ensemble and author of the music for the Soviet national anthem, whose melody was reused for the Russian national anthem in 2…

Alexander Alexandrovich Volkov — President of the Udmurt Republic (1951–2017) Alexander Alexandrovich Volkov Overview of Alexander A. Volkov, who led the Udmurt Republic as its president after the 2000 election; his political role, background, and death while undergoing treatment in 2017.

Aleksandr Ankvab Alexander Ankvab Aleksandr Ankvab (born 1952) is an Abkhaz politician and businessman who served as prime minister, vice-president and president of Abkhazia and returned as prime minister in 2020.

Alexander Arutiunian Alexander Arutunian Armenian composer and pianist Alexander Arutiunian (1920–2012) is best known for his Trumpet Concerto, orchestral works, and music shaped by Armenian folk traditions.

Alexander B. Morrison: Canadian-born Scientist, Academic and LDS General Authority Alexander B. Morrison Alexander B. Morrison (1930–2018) was a Canadian-born scientist, academic and public servant who served as a general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints fr…

Alexander Berkman Alexander Berkman (1870–1936) was a Russian-born American anarchist, activist and writer. He is known for his role in the Homestead conflict, long-term collaboration with Emma Gold…