Biographies

Jim Inhofe American Republican politician from Oklahoma who served in the U.S. Senate from 1994 to 2023; former Tulsa mayor and U.S. Representative, known for conservative positions and criti…

Jim Jarmusch — American independent filmmaker, screenwriter, and composer Jim Jarmusch Jim Jarmusch (born 1953) is an American independent filmmaker known for minimalist, offbeat films such as Stranger Than Paradise, Down by Law, Dead Man, and Only Lovers Left Alive.…

Jim Jefferies Australian stand-up comedian, actor and writer Jim Jefferies, known for blunt, provocative comedy, the sitcom Legit and The Jim Jefferies Show; also a name shared by a Scottish foo…

Jim Jeffords (1934–2014) Jim Jeffords Jim Jeffords was a Vermont politician who served in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate. His 2001 switch from Republican to Independent shifted Senate control and highlighted his indepe…

Jim Jones American religious leader who founded the People's Temple; best known for the 1978 mass deaths at Jonestown in Guyana and for leading a controversial communal movement.

Jim Jonsin: American record producer, songwriter, DJ and entrepreneur Jim Jonsin Profile of James Scheffer (Jim Jonsin), an American producer and DJ known for pop‑rap crossover hits, high‑profile collaborations, and music business ventures.

Jim Jordan (American politician) Jim Jordan (born 1964) is a Republican U.S. Representative from Ohio since 2007, a founding member of the House Freedom Caucus, and a prominent conservative leader who has served o…

Jim Keays Scottish-born Australian singer, songwriter and musician (1946–2014), lead singer of The Masters Apprentices and later a solo artist and member of Cotton Keays & Morris.

Jim Kelly (American football quarterback) Jim Kelly Jim Kelly, former American football quarterback, led the Buffalo Bills to four straight Super Bowls and is a Pro Football Hall of Famer known for his role in the Bills' high-powere…

Jim Keltner: American Session Drummer and Collaborator Jim Keltner Overview of Jim Keltner, a leading American session drummer known for decades of studio work, collaborations with former Beatles and many rock and pop artists, and membership in Li…

Jim Landis Jim Landis (1934–2017) was an American Major League Baseball center fielder who played 1957–1967, noted for his defensive excellence with the Chicago White Sox and five consecutive…

Jim Lange (1932–2014) Jim Lange American radio disc jockey and television game-show host, best known for hosting The Dating Game and for a long career in California broadcasting.

Jim Langer (American football center) Jim Langer Jim Langer (1948–2019) was an American football center best known for his time with the Miami Dolphins. A Hall of Famer and member of the 1972 undefeated team, he is widely regarde…

Jim Lehrer — American journalist, news anchor, debate moderator, and author Jim Lehrer Jim Lehrer (1934–2020) was a longtime PBS NewsHour anchor, co-creator of a model for in-depth broadcast journalism, a debate moderator and the author of fiction and nonfiction.

Jim Loscutoff: Boston Celtics forward and seven-time NBA champion Jim Loscutoff Biography of Jim Loscutoff, American basketball forward for the Boston Celtics (1955–1964), his role on championship teams, playing style, later life and legacy.

Jim Lovell: Apollo Astronaut and Commander of Apollo 13 Jim Lovell Biography of Jim Lovell, US naval aviator and NASA astronaut best known as pilot of Apollo 8 and commander of the Apollo 13 lunar mission and its safe return.

Jim Magilton — Northern Irish footballer and manager Jim Magilton Northern Irish former professional footballer and manager (born 6 May 1969, Belfast). Played as a midfielder, represented Northern Ireland, and later managed Ipswich Town before mo…

Jim Marrs (1943–2017) — American journalist and author on conspiracy topics Jim Marrs Jim Marrs was a Texas-born journalist and bestselling author who wrote widely on alleged government cover-ups, from the JFK assassination to UFOs and 9/11; he also taught an assass…

Jim Marsh (basketball) American basketball player who played at USC and spent one season (1971–72) with the Portland Trail Blazers; later diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and died in Portland in 2019.

Jim McAnearney: Scottish Footballer, Coach and Manager Jim McAnearney Overview of Jim McAnearney (1935–2017), a Scottish professional footballer who played for several English clubs before a long coaching and managerial career, later running an engin…

Jim McCann — Irish folk singer and entertainer Jim McCann (musician) Irish folk musician Jim McCann (1944–2015), member of The Dubliners (1974–1979), widely known for melodic ballads, a long solo career and his influence on Irish traditional music.

Jim McDaniels (American professional basketball player) Jim McDaniels Jim McDaniels (1948–2017) was an American basketball player who starred in college at Western Kentucky and played professionally in the ABA and was drafted into the NBA.

Jim McIntyre (Scottish footballer and manager) Jim McIntyre Jim McIntyre (born 24 May 1972) is a Scottish footballer and manager, noted for his role as player-manager of Dunfermline Athletic in the Scottish First Division.

Jim McKay: American television sports journalist (1921–2008) Jim McKay Overview of Jim McKay, longtime ABC sports broadcaster and host of Wide World of Sports; career highlights, major events covered, reporting style, honors, and legacy in sports jour…

Jim McLay Sir Jim McLay (born 1945) is a New Zealand politician who served briefly as Deputy Prime Minister in 1984 and led the National Party and the Opposition from 1984 to 1986.

Jim McLean Scottish football manager Jim McLean (1937–2020) led Dundee United for 22 years, winning the 1982–83 league title, reaching the 1987 UEFA Cup final, and establishing a lasting yout…

Jim McMillian (1948–2016): American professional basketball forward Jim McMillian Overview of Jim McMillian, his basketball career with the Lakers, Braves, Knicks and Blazers, later play in Italy, playing style, and his legacy.

Jim McMullan Jim McMullan (1936–2019) was an American film and television actor best known for roles on Ben Casey and Dallas and for a steady career in supporting parts across several decades.

Jim Meehan — American poker player and attorney Jim Meehan Biography of Jim Meehan (1952–2018), an American attorney turned professional poker player known as "Minneapolis Jim," covering his background, career highlights, notable results,…

Jim Metzen, Minnesota Legislator Jim Metzen Longtime Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor (DFL) lawmaker who represented Dakota County in the state legislature and served in Senate leadership; died in 2016.

Jim Mikol: Canadian Ice Hockey Player and Versatile Skater Jim Mikol Jim Mikol (1938–2014) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who appeared in 34 NHL games as a left winger and defenceman with the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers.

Jim Moody — American Economist and U.S. Representative Jim Moody James P. Moody (1935–2019) was an American economist and Democratic U.S. Representative from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving five terms from 1983 to 1993. He combined economic expert…

Jim Morrison (1943–1971) — American singer, poet and frontman Jim Morrison Jim Morrison was the enigmatic lead singer of The Doors, known for his baritone voice, poetic lyrics, provocative performances and lasting influence on rock music and countercultur…

Jim Murphy: British politician and former leader of Scottish Labour Jim Murphy Overview of Jim Murphy (born 1967), his parliamentary career, ministerial posts, tenure as Scottish Labour leader, election defeat in 2015, and political significance in Scotland a…

Jim Mutscheller — Notre Dame captain and Baltimore Colts tight end Jim Mutscheller Biography of Jim “Bucky” Mutscheller (1930–2015), Notre Dame captain and nine-season Baltimore Colts tight end, covering his early life, college career, pro career, playing style,…

Jim Nabors (1930–2017) — actor and singer best known as Gomer Pyle Jim Nabors American actor and singer Jim Nabors was famed for his portrayal of Gomer Pyle, a rich baritone voice, variety shows and long public performances. He appeared on TV, film and stage…

Jim Nantz American sportscaster and longtime CBS lead play‑by‑play announcer known for his work in college basketball, professional football, and golf; recipient of multiple sportscasting ho…

Jim Neidhart — Jim “The Anvil”: career, family, and legacy Jim Neidhart Profile of Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart, American professional wrestler best known as one half of The Hart Foundation tag team, covering his career, style, family ties and legacy.

Jim Norton (actor) Jim Norton (born 4 January 1938) is an Irish character actor whose long career spans film, television and theatre, noted for supporting roles in Straw Dogs, Memoirs of an Invisible…

Jim O'Toole Jim O'Toole (1937–2015) was an American left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who spent most of his career with the Cincinnati Reds and finished with the Chicago White Sox.

Jim Oberstar: U.S. Representative and Champion of Transportation Policy Jim Oberstar Biography of Jim Oberstar (1934–2014), long-serving U.S. Representative from Minnesota, committee chair on transportation and infrastructure, his policy focuses, career highlights,…

Jim Parsons: actor, producer, and the face of Sheldon Cooper Jim Parsons Profile of Jim Parsons, an American actor and producer best known for playing Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory; highlights career, training, awards, and notable projects.

Jim Peebles — theoretical cosmologist and Nobel laureate Jim Peebles Jim Peebles, Canadian‑American physicist and theoretical cosmologist, shaped modern physical cosmology through work on the cosmic microwave background, structure formation, dark ma…

Jim Ratcliffe British chemical engineer turned industrialist and financier who founded Ineos, a major chemicals group; known for private-equity style acquisitions and reported as one of the UK’s…

Jim Ray Hart: American Major League Baseball Corner Hitter (1941–2016) Jim Ray Hart Profile of Jim Ray Hart, a right-handed corner hitter who played mainly for the San Francisco Giants and later the New York Yankees; summarizes career, playing style, statistics an…

Jim Reeves: American country singer and architect of the Nashville Sound Jim Reeves Jim Reeves (1923–1964) was a popular American country singer known for his smooth baritone and crossover hits such as "He'll Have to Go." He influenced country-pop and enjoyed inte…

Jim Risch (U.S. Senator from Idaho) Jim Risch Jim Risch (born 1943) is a Republican U.S. Senator from Idaho since 2009. A University of Idaho alumnus, he previously held statewide office in Idaho and has focused on conservativ…

Jim Rivera: American Major League Baseball Outfielder and White Sox Fixture Jim Rivera Biography of Manuel Joseph “Jim” Rivera (1921–2017), an American MLB outfielder best known for his years with the Chicago White Sox, playing style, career highlights, and legacy.