Biographies

Kevin Randleman: American Wrestler and Mixed Martial Artist Kevin Randleman Summary of Kevin Randleman (1971–2016), two‑time collegiate wrestling champion and former UFC Heavyweight Champion, noted for explosive athleticism and a lengthy professional MMA c…

Kevin Richardson: Backstreet Boys singer, actor, and performer Kevin Richardson Kevin Richardson (born 1971) is an American singer best known as a member of the Backstreet Boys; he has also worked in musical theatre, acted on stage, taken a career hiatus, and…

Kevin Roche (1922–2019) — Irish‑American architect and institutional designer Kevin Roche Kevin Roche was an Irish‑born American architect known for over 200 projects worldwide, including the Ford Foundation building and a master plan for the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Kevin Roster (1983–2019): Poker player and right-to-die activist Kevin Roster American poker player and activist who raised awareness of sarcoma at the 2019 World Series of Poker and advocated for access to medical aid in dying in California.

Kevin Rudd Kevin Rudd, Australian Labor leader who served as Prime Minister (2007–2010, 2013), led major policy responses to the GFC, pursued an Asia‑focused foreign policy and later remained…

Kevin Rudolf Kevin Rudolf (born 1983) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and musician from New York City, best known for blending rock and hip hop and for his 2008 hit "Let It Ro…

Kevin Shinick American voice actor, writer and television producer from Merrick, New York; creator of the animated sketch series MAD and Emmy-winning writer for Robot Chicken.

Kevin Skinner (rugby union) Kevin Skinner (1927–2014) was a New Zealand rugby union forward and two-time captain of the All Blacks. Also a national heavyweight boxing champion in 1947, he was noted for physic…

Kevin Smith: Filmmaker, Screenwriter and Creator of the View Askewniverse Kevin Smith American filmmaker, screenwriter, actor and comic-book writer born 1970; creator of Clerks and the View Askewniverse, known for pop-culture dialogue, recurring characters Jay and S…

Kevin Smyth — Canadian professional ice hockey player (born 1973) Kevin Smyth Kevin Smyth (born November 22, 1973) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player from Banff, Alberta, who appeared in 58 National Hockey League games during his career.

Kevin Spacey American actor and filmmaker known for stage and screen work, acclaimed roles in The Usual Suspects and American Beauty, artistic leadership at the Old Vic, and later controversy a…

Kevin Starr: Historian of California and the American Dream Kevin Starr Kevin Starr (1940–2017) was an American historian whose multi-volume Americans and the California Dream traced California's cultural, social, and literary evolution and shaped publ…

Kevin Stitt John Kevin Stitt (born 1972) is an American businessman and Republican politician, founder of Gateway Mortgage Group and the 28th governor of Oklahoma. He is a citizen of the Chero…

Kevin Thorn (Kevin Matthew Fertig) — American professional wrestler Kevin Thorn Kevin Matthew Fertig, known as Kevin Thorn and Mordecai, is an American professional wrestler noted for his character work in WWE as a religious zealot and later a vampire-themed p…

Kevin Tierney Irish-Canadian film producer and screenwriter (1950–2018), best known for producing and co-writing Bon Cop, Bad Cop and for contributions to Canadian cinema and bilingual film prod…

Kevin Towers — American Major League Baseball executive Kevin Towers Kevin Towers (1961–2018) was a Major League Baseball executive best known as general manager of the San Diego Padres (1995–2009) and Arizona Diamondbacks (2010–2014). He emphasized…

Kevin Ware (American basketball player) Kevin Ware American college basketball guard known for his tenure at Louisville, a widely publicized 2013 leg injury during the NCAA tournament, and his later transfer to Georgia State.

Kevin-Prince Boateng — Ghanaian-German professional footballer Kevin-Prince Boateng Profile of Kevin-Prince Boateng, a versatile Ghanaian-German midfielder known for his club career across Europe, switch from German youth teams to Ghana's senior side, playing styl…

Kevork Ajemian — Armenian writer, journalist and public activist Kevork Ajemian Kevork Vartani Ajemian (1932–1998) was an Armenian writer and journalist in the diaspora, known for his literary contributions and for being one of the founders of the organization…

Kew Jaliens Kew Jaliens is a Dutch professional footballer, born in Rotterdam of Surinamese descent, best known as a defender who spent the prime of his career with AZ Alkmaar and appeared for…

Keylor Navas — Costa Rican goalkeeper and international footballer Keylor Navas Profile of Keylor Navas, a Costa Rican professional goalkeeper: background, club and international career, playing style, achievements and notable facts.

Keyshia Cole — American R&B singer-songwriter Keyshia Cole Keyshia Cole (born Oct 15, 1981) is an American R&B singer-songwriter and producer known for soulful, confessional songs and a platinum-selling 2005 debut, plus a prominent presenc…

Kezia Dugdale: Scottish Labour politician and former party leader Kezia Dugdale Overview of Kezia Dugdale (born 1981), her role as a Scottish Labour figure, leadership of the party (2015–2017), time in the Scottish Parliament, and later activities.

Kgalema Motlanthe South African politician Kgalema Motlanthe served as interim President (2008–2009) and later as Deputy President (2009–2014). He is noted for anti-apartheid activism, ANC leadershi…

Khaba — Third Dynasty pharaoh of ancient Egypt Khaba Khaba was an early Egyptian ruler of the Third Dynasty, known from a few inscriptions and possibly associated with the Layer Pyramid at Zawyet el-Aryan. His reign and family relati…

Khabib Nurmagomedov Retired Russian mixed martial artist and former UFC Lightweight Champion from Dagestan, noted for an undefeated 29-0 professional record, dominant grappling, Combat Sambo titles, a…

Khadijah bint Khuwaylid: early supporter, businesswoman, and first Muslim convert Khadijah bint Khuwaylid Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (c.555–619) was a prominent Meccan merchant, the first wife of Muhammad, and is traditionally regarded as the first person to embrace Islam and a key suppor…

Khagen Mahanta, influential Assamese folk singer Khagen Mahanta Khagen Mahanta (1941–2014) was a leading Assamese folk musician, celebrated as the 'King of Bihu' for popularizing Bihu songs, Borgeet and other traditional forms and shaping Assam…

Khagendra Thapa Magar — Nepali man once recognized as the world's shortest Khagendra Thapa Magar Khagendra Thapa Magar (1992–2020) was a Nepali man with primordial dwarfism who was briefly recognized as the world’s shortest living man. This article covers his life, condition,…

Khaira Arby — The Nightingale of Timbuktu Khaira Arby Khaira Arby (1959–2018) was a Malian singer-songwriter celebrated for singing in regional languages and bringing the music of Timbuktu to international audiences.

Khaled Bichara: Egyptian telecommunications executive and investor Khaled Bichara Biography of Khaled Bichara (1971–2020), an Egyptian businessman who led major telecom companies, helped drive international mergers, and later ran investment vehicle Accelero Capi…

Khaled Hosseini Afghan-born novelist and former physician whose novels—The Kite Runner, A Thousand Splendid Suns, And the Mountains Echoed—explore family, memory and life in Afghanistan.

Khaled Mashud — Bangladeshi wicket‑keeper and middle‑order batsman Khaled Mashud Khaled Mashud (born 1976) is a former Bangladeshi wicket‑keeper and middle‑order batsman who represented Bangladesh internationally from 1995 to 2007, noted for dependable glovewor…

Khaled Mohieddin: Egyptian revolutionary, politician, and founder of Tagammu Khaled Mohieddin Egyptian Free Officer, leftist politician and founder of the National Progressive Union Party (Tagammu). Prominent in the 1952 revolution and an enduring opposition figure until hi…

Khaleda Zia — Bangladeshi political leader and former prime minister Khaleda Zia Khaleda Zia (born 1945) is a Bangladeshi politician who led the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and served two terms as prime minister; her career includes electoral leadership, polic…

Khalid Boulahrouz Khalid Boulahrouz (born 28 December 1981) is a Dutch professional footballer and defender known for his physical, versatile play. He has appeared for the Netherlands national team…

Khalid ibn al-Walid: 'Sword of God' — Early Islamic Commander Khalid ibn al-Walid Khalid ibn al-Walid (d. 642), nicknamed Sayf Allah ('Sword of God'), was a leading military commander of the early Muslim community, noted for rapid campaigns in Syria and Iraq and…

Khalid Mahmud (judge) — Pakistani Islamic scholar and Supreme Court jurist Khalid Mahmud (judge) Pakistani Sunni Islamic scholar and jurist Khalid Mahmud (1925–2020) served on the Supreme Court, founded the Islamic Academy in Manchester, and wrote on the doctrine of the Finali…

Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Saud — King Khalid of Saudi Arabia Khalid of Saudi Arabia King Khalid (1913–1982), fourth monarch of Saudi Arabia (1975–1982). His reign oversaw oil-driven modernization, major regional events of 1979, and a gradual transfer of executive…

Khalid Salleh: Malaysian actor and poet (1948–2018) Khalid Salleh Khalid Salleh was a Malaysian actor and poet known for powerful stage and screen performances and a body of film work including Jogho, Kaki Bakar and Hanyut. He was born in Kajang…

Khalid Shameem Wynne Pakistani four‑star general who served as the 14th Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (2010–2013), earlier commanded XII Corps in Quetta, and died in a road accident in 2017.

Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani — Emir of Qatar (1972–1995) Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani Emir Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani led Qatar from 1972 until 1995. He directed early state-building and management of energy revenues, was succeeded by his son Hamad, and died in Doha…

Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Bahraini royal and long-serving prime minister (1935–2020). Head of government from independence in 1971 until his death; a central figure in Bahrain’s modern governance, developme…

Khalifa Haftar: Libyan military leader and head of the Libyan National Army Khalifa Haftar Khalifa Haftar (born c.1943) is a Libyan military commander who leads the Libyan National Army in eastern Libya. A former Gaddafi-era officer with U.S. citizenship, he has been a c…

Khalil Ullah Khan (1934–2014) Khalil Ullah Khan Bangladeshi film and theatre actor known for a long career in Dhallywood, debuting in Sonar Kajol, appearing in around 800 films and receiving national recognition including a 2012…

Khamis Al-Owairan — Saudi Arabian football midfielder (1973–2020) Khamis Al-Owairan Khamis Al-Owairan (1973–2020) was a Saudi Arabian midfielder who starred for Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad and represented his country at the Olympics and two FIFA World Cups.

Khamtai Siphandone: Laotian revolutionary, prime minister and president Khamtai Siphandone Khamtai Siphandone (born 8 February 1924) is a Laotian political and military leader who served as Prime Minister (1991–1998) and President of Laos (1998–2006).

Khan Bonfils — British stage and screen actor Khan Bonfils Khan Bonfils (c.1972–2015) was a British actor of Asian origin who appeared in stage productions and in small roles in major films including Tomorrow Never Dies, Star Wars: Episode…