Biographies

Howard Hughes: industrialist, aviator and film producer Howard Hughes Profile of Howard Hughes (1905–1976): his roles in film, aviation and business, innovations and companies, public life and reclusive later years, and the legacy of his enterprises…

Howard Keel — American actor and singer Howard Keel Howard Keel (1919–2004), American baritone and screen star of 1950s MGM musicals, later a television actor; noted for Kiss Me, Kate and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.

Howard Kendall: English footballer and manager best known for Everton's 1980s success Howard Kendall Overview of Howard Kendall (1946–2015), his playing career, managerial achievements with Everton, later roles including Manchester City and Blackburn, and his legacy in English foo…

Howard Marks (Mr Nice): Welsh drug smuggler, author and campaigner Howard Marks Howard Marks (1945–2016), nicknamed 'Mr Nice', was a Welsh cannabis trafficker turned bestselling author who later campaigned for drug law reform after conviction and imprisonment…

Howard Metzenbaum: U.S. Senator and Consumer Advocate Howard Metzenbaum Howard Metzenbaum (1917–2008) was an American businessman and Democratic politician from Ohio, serving in the state legislature and the U.S. Senate; noted for consumer protection a…

Howard Pawley (1934–2015) Howard Pawley Canadian politician and educator who led Manitoba’s New Democratic Party and served as the province’s 18th premier from 1981 to 1988. Known for social policy initiatives and a gove…

Howard Schmidt: U.S. Cybersecurity Expert and White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard Schmidt Howard Schmidt (1949–2017) was an American cybersecurity leader who served as White House Cybersecurity Coordinator under President Obama and later co-founded Ridge Schmidt Cyber L…

Howard Shore: Canadian Composer of Film, Concert and Operatic Music Howard Shore Howard Shore (born 1946) is a Canadian composer and conductor best known for film scores — notably The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies — plus concert works, an opera, an…

Howard Simons — Washington Post Managing Editor and Nieman Curator Howard Simons Howard Simons (1929–1989) was managing editor of The Washington Post during Watergate and later served as curator of Harvard’s Nieman Foundation, known for mentoring journalists an…

Howard Staunton: English chess master, organizer, author and editor Howard Staunton English chess master (1810–1874) influential as a top player, organizer of the 1851 London international tournament, editor and author of standard chess works, and a controversial…

Howard Stern American radio and television personality known for The Howard Stern Show, a provocative broadcasting career, books, film adaptation, and a major move to satellite radio that resha…

Howard Temin: Discoverer of Reverse Transcriptase and Nobel Laureate Howard Temin American geneticist Howard Temin (1934–1994) proposed the provirus idea and discovered reverse transcriptase, a finding that reshaped molecular biology and earned a shared Nobel Pr…

Howard W. Jones Jr.: Gynecological Surgeon and Pioneer of In Vitro Fertilization Howard W. Jones Profile of Howard W. Jones Jr. (1910–2015), American gynecological surgeon, IVF pioneer, educator and bioethics participant who led the team for the first U.S. IVF birth and cofoun…

Howard Wolowitz Howard Joel Wolowitz is a fictional aerospace engineer on the sitcom The Big Bang Theory, played by Simon Helberg. He is known for his comic persona, distinctive wardrobe, spacefli…

Howard Zinn: Historian, Activist, and Author of A People's History Howard Zinn Howard Zinn (1922–2010) was an American historian and activist best known for A People's History of the United States, a widely read, influential and debated people-centered accoun…

Howell Evans (Welsh actor, comedian and singer) Howell Evans Howell Evans (1928–2014) was a Welsh actor, comedian and singer whose career spanned more than six decades; he is widely remembered for playing 'Daddy' in Sky1's comedy-drama Stell…

Howell Heflin Howell T. Heflin (1921–2005) was an American jurist and Democratic U.S. senator from Alabama (1979–1997), earlier chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, known for his focus on…

Howie Dorough (Howie D) — Backstreet Boys singer Howie Dorough Howie Dorough (born Aug 22, 1973), known as Howie D, is an American singer and one of the five members of the Backstreet Boys, noted for his high falsetto and long-running role in…

Howie Hawkins: Green Party co‑founder, activist and perennial candidate Howie Hawkins Profile of Howie Hawkins, Green Party co‑founder and long‑time activist; overview of his activism, policy positions, electoral runs in New York and national campaigns including 202…

Howie Long Howie Long (born January 6, 1960) is a retired American football defensive end who starred with the Raiders, won Super Bowl XVIII, was inducted into the Hall of Fame, and became a…

Howie Mandel: Canadian comedian, actor, host and voice artist Howie Mandel Overview of Howie Mandel's career as a comedian, actor, voice performer and television host, with key roles, public profile and notable projects.

Howie Morenz — Early NHL Star and Montreal Canadiens Icon Howie Morenz Howard “Howie” Morenz (1902–1937) was a pioneering NHL centre known for speed, scoring prowess and three Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens; his death and later honours cemen…

Howlin' Wolf (Chester Arthur Burnett) — influential American blues singer Howlin' Wolf Howlin' Wolf (Chester Arthur Burnett, 1910–1976) was a commanding voice of Chicago electric blues whose growl, stage presence, and recordings shaped postwar blues and influenced ro…

Hoyt Curtin — Hanna‑Barbera's Composer and Musical Director Hoyt Curtin American composer and music producer who served as Hanna‑Barbera’s musical director (1957–1986), creating many iconic cartoon themes including The Flintstones and The Jetsons.

Hoyt Patrick Taylor Jr. (1924–2018), North Carolina politician and attorney Hoyt Patrick Taylor Jr. Hoyt P. Taylor Jr. was an American attorney, state legislator, Speaker of the North Carolina House, and the 26th Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina; he served in the Marines in…

Hoyt Wilhelm: Knuckleball Pioneer and Hall of Fame Relief Pitcher Hoyt Wilhelm Profile of Hoyt Wilhelm (1922–2002), a pioneering knuckleball relief pitcher who played 1952–1972, became the first reliever in the Hall of Fame and set multiple longevity and reli…

Hrant Dink: Turkish-Armenian journalist and advocate for reconciliation Hrant Dink Hrant Dink (1954–2007) was a Turkish-Armenian editor, columnist and human rights advocate who promoted dialogue between Turks and Armenians. His assassination prompted national deb…

Hristo Stoichkov — Bulgarian footballer and influential forward Hristo Stoichkov Hristo Stoichkov (born 8 February 1966) is a retired Bulgarian footballer, noted for his prolific scoring, time at FC Barcelona, and leading role in Bulgaria's 1994 World Cup run.

Hrithik Roshan Indian film actor known for his dancing, versatile roles and collaborations with his father Rakesh Roshan; debuted in 2000 and became a leading Bollywood star across action, drama…

Hrvoje Šarinić Croatian politician who served as Prime Minister of Croatia in 1992–1993; a longtime member of the HDZ and close associate of President Franjo Tuđman.

Hsekiu (Seka) — Predynastic ruler of Lower Egypt Hsekiu Hsekiu, also spelled Seka, is a name recorded on the Palermo Stone as a predynastic king of Lower Egypt. He is known only from later king lists and lacks clear contemporary archaeo…

Hsu Hsin-liang: Taiwanese politician and opposition leader Hsu Hsin-liang Biography of Hsu Hsin-liang, a Taiwanese political figure known for local leadership, opposition activism, service as chairman of the Democratic Progressive Party, and notable cros…

Htin Kyaw (President of Myanmar, 2016–2018) Htin Kyaw Burmese scholar, writer and politician who served as Myanmar's ninth president (2016–2018); a trusted National League for Democracy ally and the first civilian leader without milit…

Hu Chunhua Hu Chunhua is a Chinese politician who has held senior provincial posts and served on the Communist Party Politburo; he was long viewed as a leading figure of the so-called 'sixth…

Hu Jintao: Chinese leader and General Secretary (2002–2012) Hu Jintao Overview of Hu Jintao, his background, political career, leadership style, major policies and legacy as China's leader from 2002 to 2013.

Hu Yamei (1923–2019) — Chinese pediatrician and leukemia researcher Hu Yamei Hu Yamei was a leading Chinese pediatrician, longtime president of Beijing Children’s Hospital, co‑founder of BHI, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and a pione…

Hu Yaobang — Chinese reformist leader and party official Hu Yaobang Overview of Hu Yaobang (1915–1989), his political career, role in post‑Mao reforms, removal in 1987, and the significance of his death for the 1989 protests.

Hua Guofeng: Chinese leader who succeeded Mao and oversaw the end of the Cultural Revolution Hua Guofeng Hua Guofeng (1921–2008) was a Chinese Communist Party leader who succeeded Mao Zedong, helped end the Cultural Revolution, ordered the arrest of the Gang of Four and led China in t…

Hua Mulan: Legendary Chinese Warrior and Cultural Icon Hua Mulan An overview of Hua Mulan, the heroine of the Ballad of Mulan: origins, narrative elements, cultural impact, and scholarly debate over historicity and legacy.

Huang Taiji (Hong Taiji): Architect of the Qing dynasty Huang Taiji Huang Taiji (1592–1643) was a Manchu leader who succeeded Nurhaci, reorganized the state, adopted the imperial title, renamed the dynasty Qing and set political and military founda…

Huang Xianfan — Scholar of Zhuang and Baiyue History Huang Xianfan Chinese historian (1899–1982) who led regional schools of Guangxi studies and produced foundational research on the Zhuang people and the ancient Baiyue cultures.

Huang Yong Ping Chinese-French contemporary artist (1954–2019), leader in the Chinese avant‑garde and noted for provocative installations that mixed Eastern and Western symbols; represented France…

Huáscar: Inca Emperor whose reign preceded the Spanish conquest Huáscar Huáscar (Inti Cusi Huallpa Huáscar), Sapa Inca from 1527–1532, whose rivalry with his half-brother Atahualpa and the civil war that followed weakened the Inca Empire before the arr…

Huber Matos: Cuban revolutionary turned dissident Huber Matos Huber Matos (1918–2014) was a Cuban army officer who joined the 26th of July Movement against Batista, later broke with Castro over Marxist direction, spent two decades imprisoned…

Hubert Cecil Booth — Inventor of the Powered Vacuum Cleaner Hubert Cecil Booth British engineer Hubert Cecil Booth (1871–1955) developed the first practical powered suction machine, patented in 1901, and helped establish mechanical cleaning services and the f…

Hubert Green Hubert Green (1946–2018) was an American professional golfer who won 29 professional tournaments, including the 1977 U.S. Open and the 1985 PGA Championship; inducted into the Worl…

Hubert Hahne: German racing driver and 1966 European Touring Car champion Hubert Hahne Hubert Hahne (1935–2019) was a German racing driver best known for winning the 1966 European Touring Car Championship and for several Formula One World Championship appearances.

Hubert Hammerer — Austrian Olympic Rifle Shooter Hubert Hammerer Austrian sports shooter Hubert Hammerer (1925–2017) won Olympic gold in the 300 m rifle three positions at Rome 1960, competed at the 1960 and 1964 Games, and served as Austria's f…