Biographies

Annie Lennox — Scottish singer, songwriter and activist Annie Lennox Annie Lennox, Scottish singer-songwriter and former Eurythmics frontwoman, noted for her contralto voice, solo albums, an Academy Award, OBE and long-standing humanitarian work.

Annie Oakley: American sharpshooter and cultural icon Annie Oakley Phoebe Ann 'Annie Oakley' Mosey (1860–1926) was a celebrated American sharpshooter best known for her Wild West performances, trick shooting feats, and influence on popular percept…

Annie Parisse Annie Parisse (born Anne Marie Cancelmi, July 31, 1975) is an American actress known for television, film and stage work, including the role of Alexandra Borgia on Law & Order.

Annie Potts: American film, television and voice actress Annie Potts Annie Potts (born 1952) is an American actress whose career spans film, television and voice work. She is known for Ghostbusters, Designing Women, and the Toy Story films, among ma…

Annie Raines (American blues harmonica player and singer) Annie Raines Annie Raines is an American blues musician from near Boston known for harmonica (blues harp), piano and vocals, and for her long-term performing partnership with guitarist Paul Ris…

Annika Evaldsson — Swedish cross-country skier and national champion Annika Evaldsson Profile of Annika Evaldsson (born 1970), a Swedish cross-country skier active 1992–2002, covering her career, major results, national titles and significance in 1990s sprint racing…

Anouk (Dutch singer-songwriter and producer) Anouk (singer) Anouk Teeuwe, known as Anouk, is a Dutch singer-songwriter and producer who rose to fame with 1997's 'Nobody's Wife' and built a major rock-pop career, including Eurovision 2013 re…

Anouk Aimée French film actress born 27 April 1932, known for a long career in European and international cinema, notable roles in La Dolce Vita and A Man and a Woman, recipient of major award…

Anri Jergenia (Abkhazian politician) Anri Jergenia Anri Mikhail-ipa Jergenia (1941–2020) was an Abkhazian political figure who served as prime minister and ran for president; he was active in the Amtsakhara movement during a period…

Ansel Adams: Photographer, Conservationalist, and Master of the American Landscape Ansel Adams Ansel Adams (1902–1984) was an influential American photographer and environmentalist, celebrated for his black-and-white images of the American West, technical innovations and adv…

Ansel Elgort American actor, singer and DJ known for roles in The Fault in Our Stars and Baby Driver; also performs electronic music as Ansølo. Son of photographer Arthur Elgort and director Gr…

Anselme Gaëtan Desmarest (1784–1838) Anselme Gaëtan Desmarest French zoologist and author known for works on birds, mammals and crustaceans; contributor to 19th‑century natural history literature and co‑editor of a major scientific dictionary…

Anselme Payen: discoverer of diastase and identifier of cellulose Anselme Payen French chemist Anselme Payen (1795–1878) discovered the first enzyme, diastase, and isolated and named cellulose, laying groundwork for enzymology and the chemistry of plant materi…

Anson Carter — Canadian NHL right winger and hockey figure Anson Carter Overview of Anson Carter, a Canadian former professional right winger who played in the NHL for multiple teams and later moved into hockey media and development roles.

Anson Jones (1798–1858) — Last President of the Republic of Texas Anson Jones Anson Jones was an American physician, businessman and politician who served as the fourth and final President of the Republic of Texas and played a central role in the state's ann…

Anson Mount: American actor noted for Hell on Wheels, Inhumans and Star Trek Anson Mount Biography of Anson Mount, covering his early life, education, major television and film roles, acting approach and public life. Summarizes notable performances and background.

Antanas Šurna — Lithuanian stage and film actor Antanas Šurna Antanas Šurna (1939–2014) was a leading Lithuanian actor whose four-decade career spanned stage, film and television; he appeared in over 100 films and 50 plays and is regarded as…

Ante Pavelić — leader of the Ustaše and head of the Independent State of Croatia Ante Pavelić Ante Pavelić (1889–1959) was the founder and leader of the Ustaše movement and, during World War II, the Poglavnik of the Independent State of Croatia (NDH), a fascist puppet regim…

Ante Starčević: Croatian nationalist leader and political thinker Ante Starčević Ante Starčević (1823–1896), co‑founder of the Party of Rights, advocated Croatian state rights and national independence; his ideas shaped modern Croatian nationalism and remain de…

Antero de Quental Portuguese poet, essayist and intellectual (1842–1891), leader of the Generation of '70 who modernized Portuguese poetry and engaged in political and philosophical debate.

Anthea Bell — British translator of Asterix, Sebald and children's literature Anthea Bell Anthea Bell (1936–2018) was an acclaimed English translator known for lively, inventive translations from French, German and Danish, including Asterix, W. G. Sebald's Austerlitz an…

Anthoine Hubert (1996–2019) Anthoine Hubert French racing driver Anthoine Hubert rose from karting to become 2018 GP3 champion. He competed in FIA Formula 2 for BWT Arden and died following a crash at Spa-Francorchamps in 20…

Anthony Albanese — Australian Labor leader and 31st Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Profile of Anthony Albanese, Labor MP for Grayndler since 1996, Leader of the Australian Labor Party from 2019 and Prime Minister since 2022, with summary of career, views and prio…

Anthony Anderson (actor and comedian) Anthony Anderson American actor, comedian, writer and television producer known for roles on Black-ish, The Bernie Mac Show and in films; also a game-show host and public figure with a career spann…

Anthony Bell (American animator and director) Anthony Bell (director) American animator, director and story artist known for early work on The Simpsons and Rugrats, directing episodes of The Boondocks, co-directing Alpha and Omega, and later involvem…

Anthony Burgess: life, major works, music and literary legacy Anthony Burgess Overview of Anthony Burgess (1917–1993), English novelist, composer and critic; his major books, musical work, biography, themes and lasting influence.

Anthony C. Beilenson American Democratic politician from Southern California who served ten terms in the U.S. House of Representatives (1977–1997); noted for his long public-service career and work on…

Anthony Carmona Anthony Thomas Aquinas Carmona is a Trinidadian jurist and politician who served as the fifth president of Trinidad and Tobago from 2013 to 2018.

Anthony Daniels — English actor best known as C-3PO Anthony Daniels Anthony Daniels (born 1946) is an English actor who originated and has repeatedly portrayed the protocol droid C-3PO across the Star Wars films and related media, appearing in ever…

Anthony Davis — American NBA basketball player Anthony Davis Profile of Anthony Davis, American professional basketball player: career, playing style, achievements, and notable facts from his rise at Kentucky to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Anthony Delhalle: French Endurance Motorcycle Racer (1982–2017) Anthony Delhalle Overview of Anthony Delhalle, a French motorcycle racer known for endurance competition on Suzuki GSX-R1000 machines; his career, role in endurance racing, and the circumstances an…

Anthony DiNozzo (NCIS fictional character) Anthony DiNozzo Fictional NCIS senior field agent Tony DiNozzo, portrayed by Michael Weatherly — overview, character traits, background, development on the CBS series, relationships, and departure…

Anthony Eden: British statesman, foreign secretary and prime minister Anthony Eden Profile of Robert Anthony Eden (1897–1977): his education, diplomatic career, two terms as Foreign Secretary, premiership (1955–57), the Suez Crisis, health issues and historical r…

Anthony Edwards (American actor and director) Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards (born July 19, 1962) is an American actor and director best known for playing Dr. Mark Greene on ER and for film roles in Top Gun, Revenge of the Nerds, Zodiac and…

Anthony Fauci: American immunologist and public health leader Anthony Fauci Anthony S. Fauci, longtime director of NIAID and senior U.S. public health advisor, noted for work on infectious diseases and high-profile role during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anthony Field — Australian musician and co-founder of The Wiggles Anthony Field Anthony Field (born 1963) is an Australian musician, educator and producer best known as a founding member of the children's group The Wiggles and an earlier member of the pop band…

Anthony Foxx: Mayor, U.S. Transportation Secretary, and transportation policy leader Anthony Foxx Biography of Anthony Foxx, former mayor of Charlotte and U.S. Secretary of Transportation (2013–2017), covering his background, priorities in office, key initiatives, and later wor…

Anthony Franciosa American actor Anthony Franciosa (1928–2006) was a prominent film, stage and television performer known for his Oscar-caliber stage work, a Golden Globe-winning film role, and seve…

Anthony A. Graziano: Bonanno family consigliere and convicted mob figure Anthony Graziano Anthony Graziano (1940–2019) was a long-time member and consigliere of the Bonanno crime family, convicted of tax evasion and later indicted on racketeering, extortion and murder-c…

Anthony Head: English actor and musician Anthony Head Overview of Anthony Head (born 20 February 1954), an English actor and musician known for stage, television and film work — notably Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and sta…

Sir Anthony Hopkins Anthony Hopkins Sir Anthony Hopkins, Welsh actor celebrated for stage, film and television work; known for Hannibal Lecter, The Father, major awards, knighthood and a career spanning classical the…

Anthony Horowitz English novelist and screenwriter best known for the Alex Rider and The Power of Five series, creator of Foyle's War, and for numerous television adaptations including Agatha Chris…

Anthony Joshua Profile of British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua — amateur background, Olympic gold, rise to unified world champion, style, major fights and legacy.

Anthony Kennedy — Associate Justice and pivotal swing vote on the U.S. Supreme Court Anthony Kennedy Biography and overview of Anthony M. Kennedy (born 1936), his judicial role, major opinions, philosophy, and legacy as a long-serving Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.

Anthony Kiedis — Lead Singer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers Anthony Kiedis Biography and overview of Anthony Kiedis: his role in the Red Hot Chili Peppers, vocal style, career milestones, personal history, memoir and cultural influence.

Anthony King (professor) — Canadian‑born British political scientist and psephologist Anthony King (professor) Anthony "Tony" King (1934–2017) was a Canadian‑born British professor of government, a leading scholar of democracy and elections, and the BBC’s televised election-night analyst fr…

Anthony Knockaert Anthony Knockaert (born 1991) is a French professional footballer, a winger/attacking midfielder noted for dribbling and set-piece ability. He has played for Guingamp, Leicester Ci…

Anthony Lake: U.S. diplomat, National Security Advisor and UNICEF leader Anthony Lake Biography of Anthony Lake, American diplomat and academic who served as National Security Advisor to Bill Clinton and later as Executive Director of UNICEF, summarizing career, inf…