Biographies

Michael "Lufa" Kadosh — Israeli footballer and manager Michael Kadosh Profile of Michael "Lufa" Kadosh (1940–2014), an Israeli football player and coach known for a five-decade involvement in Israeli club football and for managing Hapoel Jerusalem.

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist: Profile of a Defensive Wing in the NBA Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Overview of Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, American basketball wing known for defense and energy, his college background, NBA career with the Charlotte franchise, playing style, injuries…

Michael Landon American actor, writer, director and producer (1936–1991), best known for Bonanza, Little House on the Prairie and Highway to Heaven; a defining figure of family television in the…

Michael Learned American actress Michael Learned (born April 9, 1939) is best known for portraying Olivia Walton on the 1970s television series The Waltons. She won multiple Emmys and has worked e…

Michael Lindeman — Dutch football fitness coach and assistant manager Michael Lindeman Michael Lindeman (born 1 April 1964) is a Dutch football coach best known for his work in player fitness and conditioning at clubs including Ajax, Fulham and Al Ahly SC.

Michael Luscombe — Australian retail executive and former Woolworths CEO Michael Luscombe Australian businessman Michael G. Luscombe (1953–2018) led Woolworths Limited as CEO from 2006 to 2011. This article summarizes his career, retirement, illness and the broader cont…

Michael MacKellar (1938–2015) Michael MacKellar Australian Liberal politician and agricultural scientist who represented Warringah in federal parliament from 1969 to 1994 and served in ministerial roles; born in Moree, NSW.

Michael Madhusudan Dutt: Pioneer of Modern Bengali Poetry and Drama Michael Madhusudan Dutt Comprehensive overview of Michael Madhusudan Dutt (1824–1873): life, major works, stylistic innovations (sonnet, blank verse), themes, critical reception and legacy in Bengali lite…

Michael Massee: American character actor known for The Crow incident and villain roles Michael Massee Michael Massee (1952–2016) was an American character actor who played intense supporting and villainous roles on stage, film and television. He is known for the on-set accident on…

Michael McClure: American Beat poet, playwright and novelist Michael McClure Michael McClure (1932–2020) was an influential American poet, playwright and novelist associated with the Beat Generation, known for his experimental theatre, nature-infused poetry…

Michael Michai Kitbunchu Thai Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop Emeritus of Bangkok (1973–2009), created cardinal in 1983 and serving as Protopriest of the College of Cardinals since 2016.

Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin Anglo‑Irish aristocrat, journalist, film producer and sixth President of the International Olympic Committee (1972–1980), noted for guiding the Olympic movement through politically…

Michael Novak American Catholic philosopher, journalist, novelist, and diplomat known for The Spirit of Democratic Capitalism and his writings on faith, markets, and democratic life.

Michael Nudelman — Israeli politician (1938–2019) Michael Nudelman Ukrainian-born Israeli lawmaker Michael Nudelman served in the Knesset from 1996 to 2009 across multiple parties and was known for representing Russian-speaking immigrants.

Michael Nyqvist Swedish actor Michael Nyqvist (1960–2017) had a distinguished stage and screen career, internationally known for Mikael Blomkvist in the Millennium adaptations and for roles in Mis…

Michael O'Dwyer (1864–1940), Lieutenant Governor of Punjab Michael O'Dwyer British colonial administrator best known for his role as Lieutenant Governor of Punjab (1913–1919) and his controversial defense of General Dyer after the 1919 Amritsar (Jallianwa…

Michael O'Halloran (British politician) British politician Michael O'Halloran (1933–1999) served as Labour MP for Islington North, joined the SDP in 1981, then stood as an independent Labour candidate in 1983; later reti…

Sir Michael Ogio — Ninth Governor‑General of Papua New Guinea Michael Ogio Papua New Guinean politician Sir Michael Ogio (1942–2017) served as the country's ninth Governor‑General from 20 December 2010 until his death. He led the People's Democratic Movem…

Michael Ondaatje — Sri Lankan-born Canadian novelist and poet Michael Ondaatje Michael Ondaatje is a Sri Lankan-born Canadian poet, novelist and essayist, celebrated for lyrical, fragmentary fiction such as The English Patient and for receiving major internat…

Michael P. DeLong — U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General and CENTCOM Deputy Michael P. DeLong Overview of LtGen Michael P. DeLong, USMC (1945–2018), who served as Deputy Commander of U.S. Central Command during the early War on Terror; summary of career, honors, and legacy.

Michael Pfeiffer: German footballer and coach Michael Pfeiffer Overview of Michael "Michel" Pfeiffer (1925–2018), a German football player turned manager who served clubs in Germany, the Netherlands, Austria and beyond, and his legacy in mid-2…

Michael Prinz von Preußen (1940–2014): German writer and member of the Hohenzollern family Michael Prinz von Preußen Profile of Michael Prinz von Preußen (22 Mar 1940–3 Apr 2014), a German writer and member of the former Prussian royal family, his life, work on family history, education and publi…

Michael Purcell (Australian rugby union player) Michael Purcell Australian rugby union forward who played as flanker and lock, earned three Wallabies caps in 1966 and represented the Queensland Reds; born in Brisbane (1945–2016).

Michael Ratner — American human rights lawyer and CCR leader Michael Ratner American civil liberties and human rights lawyer; led litigation for Guantánamo detainees, served as President Emeritus of the Center for Constitutional Rights and as president of…

Michael Redgrave — English stage and film actor and patriarch of an acting family Michael Redgrave Profile of Sir Michael Redgrave (1908–1985), an English stage and screen actor known for classical stage work and notable film roles; his career, family, honours and legacy.

Michael Robinson (1958–2020): striker, international player and Spanish broadcaster Michael Robinson (footballer) English-born professional striker who played in England and Spain, represented the Republic of Ireland, and became a prominent television commentator and presenter in Spain.

Michael Shea (1946–2014): American writer of fantasy, horror and science fiction Michael Shea (writer) Overview of Michael Shea, his career in dark fantasy and science fiction, notable works including Nifft the Lean and Growlimb, stylistic traits, biography and legacy.

Michael Shenstone (1928–2019) — Canadian diplomat and ambassador Michael Shenstone Canadian career diplomat who served as ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Austria and participated in efforts to resolve the Iran hostage crisis; born in Toronto, died in Mississauga i…

Michael Slive: American Attorney and College Sports Administrator Michael Slive Overview of Michael Slive (1940–2018), his role as SEC commissioner, national governance work in college athletics, key initiatives, and legacy.

Michael Spicer, Baron Spicer: long-serving Conservative parliamentarian (1943–2019) Michael Spicer Biography of William Michael Hardy Spicer, Conservative MP (1974–2010), chair of the 1922 Committee (2001–2010) and member of the House of Lords (2010–2019).

Michael A. Thalbourne (1955–2010) — Australian Psychologist and Parapsychologist Michael Thalbourne Michael A. Thalbourne (1955–2010) was an Australian psychologist and parapsychologist who studied psi phenomena, authored works on parapsychology terminology and theory, and held d…

Michael Tönnies: German striker known for goals and a Bundesliga hat-trick record Michael Tönnies Michael Tönnies (1959–2017) was a German professional football striker who played from 1978–1994, most notably for MSV Duisburg. He held the Bundesliga record for the fastest hat-t…

Michael Vick: American football quarterback, career and controversies Michael Vick Summary of Michael Vick’s life: Virginia Tech star, 2001 first overall pick, dynamic dual‑threat NFL quarterback, 2007 dogfighting conviction and prison, return to play, and later…

Michael Wenning Michael Wenning (1935–2011) was a South African–born American Presbyterian minister who led congregations in South Africa and the U.S. and gained public attention for officiating m…

Michael White (theatre and film producer) Michael White (producer) Scottish film and theatre producer Michael White (1936–2016) backed landmark stage and screen projects, won two Tony Awards in the early 1970s, and produced works such as The Rocky…

Michael Winner: British film director, critic and media figure Michael Winner Michael Winner (1935–2013) was an English film director, producer and writer best known for the Death Wish series, later a prominent restaurant critic and media personality active…

Michael Yeung Ming-cheung, Roman Catholic Bishop of Hong Kong (1945–2019) Michael Yeung Michael Yeung Ming-cheung (1945–2019) was the ninth Roman Catholic Bishop of Hong Kong, appointed auxiliary bishop in 2014 and diocesan bishop in 2017. He died in 2019 from liver f…

Michael Zampelas — Cypriot businessman, mayor, and philanthropist Michael Zampelas Michael Zampelas (1937–2019) was a Cypriot business leader and civic figure who served as mayor of Nicosia (2002–2006), acted as Honorary Consul General of Estonia, and received Es…

Mikhail Leontievich Bulatov Michail Leontievich Bulatov Imperial Russian general (1760–1825) who served in the Russo‑Turkish War (1787–1792) and advanced to major general in 1799 and lieutenant‑general in 1823.

Míchel (footballer, born 1963) José Miguel 'Míchel' González (born 1963), Spanish right midfielder famed for precise crossing, key member of Real Madrid’s La Quinta del Buitre, long-time Spain international and…

Michel Bernard (1931–2019) — French middle- and long-distance runner Michel Bernard (runner) French track athlete who competed in the 1500 m and 5000 m at the 1960 and 1964 Olympics, won nine national titles, and later served as president of the Fédération française d'athl…

Michel Chodkiewicz: Scholar of Sufism and French Publishing Leader Michel Chodkiewicz French author and scholar of Sufism who led Éditions du Seuil (1977–1989) and taught at EHESS, noted for seminars and studies on Ibn 'Arabi and for bringing Islamic mystical though…

Michel Crauste — French Rugby Union Flanker and Number Eight Michel Crauste French rugby union forward Michel Crauste (1934–2019) played flanker and number eight for Racing Club de France, FC Lourdes and the France national team; remembered for dynamic loo…

Michel Delpech — French singer-songwriter (1946–2016) Michel Delpech Michel Delpech was a prominent French singer-songwriter known for melodic pop and chanson hits from the 1960s onward, including 'Wight Is Wight' and 'Pour un flirt'. He recorded wi…

Michel Diefenbacher: French National Assembly deputy and regional politician Michel Diefenbacher Michel Diefenbacher (1947–2017) was a French politician who served as a deputy for Lot-et-Garonne and was a member of the centre-right Union for a Popular Movement (UMP).

Michel Hidalgo: French midfielder and national team coach (1933–2020) Michel Hidalgo Michel Hidalgo was a French football midfielder and the national coach (1976–1984) who led France to UEFA Euro 1984 victory and shaped a celebrated attacking side of the early 1980…

Michel Houellebecq: French novelist, poet, and cultural provocateur Michel Houellebecq Michel Houellebecq (born 1956) is a French writer known for stark, provocative novels and poetry that probe modern alienation, sexuality, consumerism and political change.

Michel Jeury — French science fiction author (1934–2015) Michel Jeury French novelist Michel Jeury (1934–2015), also known as Albert Higon, wrote over seventy speculative works exploring time, memory, identity and political futures from 1958 to 2013.