Biographies

Holger Badstuber — German footballer and former Bayern Munich defender Holger Badstuber German central defender born 1989. Long-time Bayern Munich player and Germany international, known for versatility, a serious injury history, and being part of Bayern's 2013 Champi…

Holger Czukay: German musician, co-founder of Can and sampling pioneer Holger Czukay Holger Czukay (1938–2017) was a German musician and co-founder of the krautrock group Can, recognized for early ambient experiments, innovative use of tape and radio sampling, and…

Holger Juul Hansen (1924–2013) Holger Juul Hansen Danish actor known for authoritative character roles, best remembered as Hans Christian Varnæs in Matador and Dr. Moesgaard in The Kingdom. Active in film, television and theatre a…

Holger Osieck: German football manager and former player Holger Osieck Holger Osieck (born 31 August 1948) is a German former footballer and coach, best known for managing the Australia national team (2010–2013) and guiding them to the 2011 AFC Asian…

Holland Taylor American actress Holland Taylor (b. 1943) is known for film, television, stage and voice work; notable roles include Evelyn Harper, Judge Roberta Kittleson and Margaret Powers. Emm…

Holger 'Hollie' M. Pihl Jr. — Oregon jurist and community figure Hollie Pihl Biography of Holger 'Hollie' Pihl Jr. (1928–2018), Oregon circuit court judge, his education, career, public service, and legacy in Washington County and beyond.

Holly Hunter American actress Holly Hunter (born 1958) is celebrated for her Oscar-winning lead in The Piano and a wide career in film and television, including Emmy wins, voice work, and accla…

Holly Madison: American model, television personality, and author Holly Madison Profile of Holly Madison (born Holly Sue Cullen), known for The Girls Next Door and Holly's World, her time at the Playboy Mansion, later Las Vegas career, and memoir about her exp…

Holly Marie Combs American actress known for her television work as Piper Halliwell on Charmed (1998–2006) and Kimberly Brock on Picket Fences; active in TV and film since the late 1980s.

Holly Robinson Peete: Actress, Author and Autism Advocate Holly Robinson Peete American actress and activist known for television roles including Hangin' with Mr. Cooper; co‑founder of the HollyRod Foundation and author of children's books inspired by her fam…

Holly Valance: Australian actress, singer and model Holly Valance Overview of Holly Valance’s life and career: early life in Melbourne, breakthrough on Neighbours, pop music career, later TV appearances and public profile, with notable credits an…

Holly Willoughby British television presenter, model and author, best known for co-hosting This Morning and Dancing on Ice; prominent daytime TV figure and author of children’s books, active on UK…

Holly Woodlawn (1946–2015) — Transgender Puerto Rican Actress and Warhol Superstar Holly Woodlawn Puerto Rican-born Holly Woodlawn was a transgender actress who became a prominent figure in Andy Warhol’s Factory scene, best known for the films Trash and Women in Revolt and her…

Hólmar Örn Eyjólfsson Icelandic professional footballer (born 1990), a central defender who plays for Rosenborg and has represented Iceland at senior level; noted for defensive positioning and aerial ab…

Holmes Osborne: Character Actor Known for Donnie Darko and Fatherly Roles Holmes Osborne Overview of Holmes Osborne (born 1947), an American character actor noted for collaborations with Richard Kelly and for playing fatherly and authority figures across film and telev…

Homare Sawa — Japanese footballer and 2011 World Cup captain Homare Sawa Homare Sawa (born 1978) is a retired Japanese footballer, famed as captain of Japan's 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup-winning team and 2011 FIFA Women's World Player of the Year.

Homaro Cantu: chef, inventor and molecular gastronomy innovator Homaro Cantu Homaro Cantu (1976–2015) was an American chef, inventor, and entrepreneur known for experimental cuisine, edible menus and technology-driven restaurants such as Moto in Chicago.

Homayoun Behzadi — Iranian striker, national team player and coach Homayoun Behzadi Overview of Homayoun Behzadi (1942–2016), a prominent Iranian striker who starred for club sides and the Iran national team, later served briefly as a coach and remained a respecte…

Homemaker A homemaker manages and maintains a household—handling cleaning, cooking, childcare, organization and budgeting. The role is gender-neutral and may be unpaid or compensated, full-t…

Homero Gómez González — Mexican conservationist and local politician Homero Gómez González Mexican environmentalist, agricultural engineer and local official who managed the El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Preserve. Disappeared January 2020; his death underscored risks face…

Hong Jun-pyo: South Korean conservative politician and 2017 presidential nominee Hong Jun-pyo Profile of Hong Jun-pyo, a South Korean conservative politician, former Liberty Korea Party leader and 2017 presidential nominee, noted for a populist campaign style and frequent m…

Honor Blackman — English actress famed for Goldfinger and The Avengers Honor Blackman Overview of Honor Blackman's life and career, her best-known roles in Goldfinger and The Avengers, and her later work and legacy; born 1925 in Plaistow, died 2020 in Lewes.

Honoré Blanc — French gunsmith and early pioneer of interchangeable parts Honoré Blanc Honoré Blanc (1736–1807) was a French gunsmith who developed early methods for producing gunlocks with interchangeable parts, an approach that later influenced mass production tech…

Honoré de Balzac French novelist and playwright (1799–1850), creator of La Comédie humaine — a vast cycle of interlinked novels and stories depicting post-1815 French society and shaping modern rea…

Honoré III, Prince of Monaco Honoré III (1720–1795) ruled Monaco during the 18th century. Son of Louise Hippolyte, his long tenure spanned the Ancien Régime and the upheavals of the French Revolution, affectin…

Honus Wagner — Hall of Fame shortstop and early baseball star Honus Wagner Honus Wagner (1874–1955) was a legendary Major League shortstop, eight-time NL batting champion and one of the first Baseball Hall of Fame inductees, famed for his all-around play…

Hope Solo — American soccer goalkeeper Hope Solo Overview of Hope Solo, American goalkeeper known for her international career with the U.S. women's national team, club play in U.S. leagues, major awards, playing style, and lasti…

Hopeton Lewis — Jamaican singer and early rocksteady figure Hopeton Lewis Hopeton Lewis (1947–2014) was a Jamaican vocalist whose smooth tenor and 1966 hit "Take It Easy" helped define the rocksteady era; he recorded topical songs, worked with Duke Reid,…

Hopsin (Marcus Jamal Hopson) Hopsin Hopsin is an American rapper, producer and director known for his face paint, the ‘Ill Mind’ series, founding Funk Volume and later Undercover Prodigy, and for outspoken commentary…

Horace (Quintus Horatius Flaccus) — Roman lyric poet and satirist Horace Profile of Horace, the Roman poet (Quintus Horatius Flaccus): life, major works, themes, style, and lasting influence on literature and criticism.

Horace Andy Jamaican roots reggae singer-songwriter known for a distinctive falsetto, classic 1970s recordings and long-standing collaborations with trip hop group Massive Attack.

Horace Ashenfelter — American Steeplechaser and 1952 Olympic Champion Horace Ashenfelter Biography of Horace Ashenfelter, American middle- and long-distance runner who won the 1952 Olympic steeplechase, his career, significance, and legacy.

Horace Burrell — Jamaican football administrator and entrepreneur Horace Burrell Jamaican football administrator (1950–2017). Long-serving president of the Jamaica Football Federation, CONCACAF vice-president, entrepreneur and a driving force behind Jamaica’s 1…

Horace Greeley: 19th-Century American Editor, Reformer, and Politician Horace Greeley Horace Greeley (1811–1872) was a leading American newspaper editor and political reformer whose New-York Tribune shaped public debate and helped form 19th-century political movemen…

Horace Mann: Architect of American Public Education Horace Mann Horace Mann (1796–1859) was an American education reformer who promoted free, nonsectarian public schools, professional teacher training, and wider access to elementary education.

Rom Harré (Horace Romano Harré): philosopher, psychologist and social theorist Horace Romano Harré Overview of Horace Romano 'Rom' Harré (1927–2019), his career, main ideas in philosophy of science, mathematics and social psychology, and his lasting influence.

Horace Silver: Architect of Hard Bop and Soulful Jazz Composition Horace Silver Overview of Horace Silver, American jazz pianist and composer known for hard bop, soulful, Latin-tinged grooves, key recordings, and lasting influence on jazz repertoire.

Horacio Cardo — Argentine painter and illustrator Horacio Cardo Profile of Horacio Fidel Cardo (1944–2018), an Argentine painter, illustrator and cartoonist known for paintings, three-dimensional works, humorous drawings and long collaboration…

Horacio Cartes — Paraguayan businessman and former president Horacio Cartes Horacio Cartes (born 1956) is a Paraguayan entrepreneur and politician who served as president from 2013 to 2018. He is known for leading Grupo Cartes and for his influence in busi…

Horacio Ferrer: Uruguayan Poet and Tango Lyricist Horacio Ferrer Horacio Ferrer (1933–2014) was a Uruguayan poet, broadcaster and tango lyricist known for collaborations with Astor Piazzolla, including 'Balada para un loco' and 'Chiquilín de Bac…

Horacio Fontova — Argentine actor, singer-songwriter and comedian Horacio Fontova Horacio Fontova (1946–2020) was an Argentine performer who blended music, satire and acting across film, television, radio and stage. He is remembered for distinctive live shows an…

Horacio Gómez Bolaños Mexican actor best known for playing Godínez on the TV sitcom El Chavo del Ocho; brother of creator Roberto Gómez Bolaños (Chespirito). He died in 1999 during preparations for a Te…

Horacio Guarany Argentine folk singer, musician and writer (1925–2017), prominent in traditional Argentine folklore with a multi-decade career, dozens of albums and the 1985 Platinum Konex Award.

Horacio White — Argentine Olympic swimmer (1927–2017) Horacio White Argentine freestyle swimmer who represented his country at the 1948 Summer Olympics, reaching the 4×200 m relay final and finishing sixth; active in the immediate post‑war era of i…

Horatio Gates British-born American general whose leadership at Saratoga helped turn the Revolutionary War; later career included the defeat at Camden and controversy over his role in command po…

Horatio Nelson: British naval commander and Trafalgar's victor Horatio Nelson Overview of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758–1805), his naval career, tactics, injuries, major battles including Trafalgar, death, honors and legacy in British and naval history.

Horatio Seymour (1810–1886): New York governor and 1868 Democratic presidential nominee Horatio Seymour Biography of Horatio Seymour, American lawyer and Democratic politician, two‑time governor of New York and the party's 1868 presidential nominee; overview of life, career, 1863 gov…

Horatio Spafford American lawyer and Presbyterian elder, best known for writing the hymn "It Is Well With My Soul" after personal tragedies and for founding the American Colony in Jerusalem.