Biographies

Anthony LaPaglia: career overview of the Australian-born actor Anthony LaPaglia Profile of Anthony LaPaglia, an Australian-born stage, film and television actor known for Without a Trace, Summer of Sam and a Tony-winning Broadway turn. Overview, career, notabl…

Anthony Le Tallec: French Forward and Professional Career Overview Anthony Le Tallec Profile of Anthony Le Tallec, a French footballer born 3 October 1984, covering his early life, club career, playing style, international youth appearances and his role within mode…

Anthony Mackie — actor, stage performer, and MCU's Falcon Anthony Mackie Profile of Anthony Mackie: his early life, stage training, film and television career, prominent roles including Falcon in the Marvel films, and brief personal background.

Anthony Joseph Mamo — Maltese jurist, last Governor‑General and first President Anthony Mamo Sir Anthony Mamo (1909–2008) was a Maltese lawyer and judge who served as the last Governor‑General of Malta and became the country's first President when it became a republic in 1…

Anthony Martial: French Forward and Manchester United Stalwart Anthony Martial Profile of Anthony Martial, a French professional footballer known for pace, dribbling and versatile forward play. Covers his background, club career, international experience, sty…

Anthony Mason: Career, style, and legacy of an NBA forward Anthony Mason (basketball) Profile of Anthony Mason (1966–2015), an American professional basketball player known for his toughness, 13-year career across six NBA teams, international play, and later health…

Anthony Mason (judge) Australian jurist Sir Anthony Mason (born 1925) served on the High Court from 1972 and as Chief Justice from 1987–1995, influential in administrative law, statutory interpretation…

Anthony McGill American clarinetist, principal clarinetist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; soloist, chamber musician, educator, and advocate for greater diversity in classical music.

Anthony Michael Hall American actor, producer and director best known for 1980s teen films and later television lead roles; began as a child actor and worked to broaden his career beyond an early 'nerd…

Anthony Minghella: British Filmmaker, Screenwriter and Director Anthony Minghella Overview of the life, work and legacy of Anthony Minghella, the British director and screenwriter known for The English Patient, The Talented Mr. Ripley and Truly, Madly, Deeply.

Anthony Norris (Ahmed Johnson) — professional wrestling career and legacy Anthony Norris Anthony "Tony" Norris, known as Ahmed Johnson, is an American former professional wrestler best known for his 1995–1998 WWF run, Intercontinental Championship reign and winning the…

Anthony of Padua Portuguese-born Franciscan friar, preacher and saint (1195–1231), widely venerated as the patron of lost items; noted for preaching, charity, rapid canonization and enduring devoti…

Anthony Perkins — American actor best known for Norman Bates (1932–1992) Anthony Perkins Anthony Perkins was an American actor and stage performer who achieved international fame as Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho and later reprised the role in several sequel…

Anthony Powell (1905–2000): British novelist Anthony Powell Anthony Powell (1905–2000) was a British novelist best known for the 12-volume sequence A Dance to the Music of Time (1951–1975). His work is noted for social observation, recurrin…

Anthony J. Principi — U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs (2001–2005) Anthony Principi Biography of Anthony Joseph Principi, fourth U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs (2001–2005); overview of his public service, responsibilities, post-government roles, and legacy.

Anthony Réveillère French professional footballer (born 1979), a right-back best known for his long spell at Olympique Lyonnais; noted for defensive solidity, overlapping runs and contributions to do…

Anthony Rolfe Johnson: English Operatic Tenor (1940–2010) Anthony Rolfe Johnson Biography of Anthony Rolfe Johnson, an English operatic tenor noted for performances of Monteverdi, Mozart and Benjamin Britten, his career, voice, recordings and legacy.

Anthony Scaramucci — financier, entrepreneur, and political figure Anthony Scaramucci American financier and entrepreneur, founder of SkyBridge Capital, briefly White House Communications Director in 2017; known as a media commentator, author and organizer of the SA…

Anthony Stokes Irish professional footballer (born 1988), a striker known for spells with Hibernian and Celtic and for representing the Republic of Ireland at senior level.

Anthony Trollope: life, novels, and lasting influence Anthony Trollope Overview of Anthony Trollope (1815–1882), his major novels including the Barsetshire and Palliser series, his career in the Post Office, themes and style, and his literary legacy.

Anthony van Dyck, Flemish Baroque portraitist and court painter Anthony van Dyck Flemish Baroque painter Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599–1641) is best known for elegant portraits of Charles I and the English court; his style shaped British portraiture for generation…

Sir Anthony Richard Wagner: English officer of arms, historian and herald Anthony Wagner Biography of Sir Anthony R. Wagner (1908–1995), senior English officer of arms, Garter King of Arms (1961–1978), heraldic scholar, author and longtime member of the College of Arms…

Anthony Weiner: U.S. politician, former congressman, and public figure Anthony Weiner Overview of Anthony Weiner, a Democratic politician who represented New York’s 9th congressional district, his career, public controversies, and later legal outcome and significanc…

Anthony Young (baseball) American right‑handed pitcher who appeared in parts of six MLB seasons with the Mets, Cubs and Astros; remembered for an MLB record 27 consecutive losing decisions and for his care…

Anthony Zerbe: American Character Actor — Life, Roles, and Legacy Anthony Zerbe Overview of Anthony Zerbe (born 1936), an American character actor known for film and television roles from the 1960s onward, notable parts, awards, and his influence as a versatil…

Antipope Benedict XIII (Pedro de Luna) Antipope Benedict XIII Pedro de Luna (1328–1423), called Benedict XIII or el Papa Luna, led an Avignon papal claim during the Western Schism and is officially regarded by the Catholic Church as an antipo…

Antje Jackelén: Sweden's first female Archbishop and theological public voice Antje Jackelén Antje Jackelén (b.1955) is a German-born Lutheran theologian who served as Archbishop of Uppsala and primate of the Church of Sweden from 2014 until her retirement in 2022.

Antje Traue — German actress known for Man of Steel and international film work Antje Traue Profile of Antje Traue, a German film, television and stage actress (born 1981) noted for roles in Man of Steel, Pandorum, Kleinruppin Forever and cross‑border productions.

Antoine Busnois — Burgundian School composer (c.1430–1492) Antoine Busnois French composer and poet of the Burgundian School, active in the mid‑ to late‑15th century. Noted for motets, masses and secular chansons and for shaping late medieval style toward…

Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac: Founder of Detroit and Colonial Administrator Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac French explorer and colonial official (1658–1730) who founded Detroit in 1701, served as commandant in the Great Lakes, and later governed French Louisiana; noted for his role in t…

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry French aviator and writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900–1944) combined flying and literature in works like The Little Prince, Night Flight and Wind, Sand and Stars; he disappeared…

Antoine Demoitié — Belgian professional cyclist (1990–2016) Antoine Demoitié Summary of Antoine Demoitié, a Belgian road cyclist from Liège who raced for Wallonie-based teams and Wanty–Groupe Gobert; died after a crash at the 2016 Gent–Wevelgem race.

Antoine Duhamel: French film composer, conductor and teacher Antoine Duhamel Overview of Antoine Duhamel (1925–2014), his musical approach, major film collaborations (including Godard and Tavernier), awards and influence on French cinema and contemporary sc…

Antoine Gizenga (1925–2019) Antoine Gizenga Congolese politician and Lumumbist leader; deputy under Patrice Lumumba, long-time leader of PALU, and Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 2006 to 2008.

Antoine Griezmann French professional footballer, forward known for technical skill and movement; has played for Real Sociedad, Atlético Madrid and FC Barcelona and was part of France's 2018 World C…

Antoine Lahad — Commander of the South Lebanon Army Antoine Lahad Antoine Lahad (1927–2015) was a Lebanese military officer who led the South Lebanon Army (SLA) from 1984 to 2000, a militia allied with Israel during the Lebanese civil conflict an…

Antoine of Navarre (Antoine de Bourbon), Duke of Vendôme Antoine of Navarre Sixteenth-century prince who became King of Navarre by marriage, founder of the Bourbon royal line and father of Henry IV of France; active in the early French Wars of Religion.

Antoine Pinay: French conservative statesman and prime minister (1891–1994) Antoine Pinay Antoine Pinay was a French conservative politician who served as Prime Minister (1952–1953), held several ministerial posts, and is remembered for fiscal stabilization and long pub…

Antoine Sfeir: Franco-Lebanese Journalist and Middle East Scholar Antoine Sfeir Antoine Sfeir (1948–2018) was a Franco-Lebanese journalist, editor and scholar known for his work on the contemporary Middle East, political Islam and international relations in Fr…

Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684–1721) Antoine Watteau French painter Jean-Antoine Watteau pioneered the fête galante and reintroduced colour, movement and theatricality to early 18th-century French painting, helping to usher in Rococo…

Anton "Toni" Allemann — Swiss forward and national team player Anton Allemann Swiss footballer Anton "Toni" Allemann (1936–2008) was a forward who played domestically and abroad, earned 27 caps for Switzerland and represented his country at the 1962 FIFA Wor…

Anton Ažbe — Slovene painter and influential teacher in Munich Anton Ažbe Anton Ažbe (1862–1905) was a Slovene painter and teacher whose Munich private school shaped a generation of Central and Eastern European artists, despite a small surviving oeuvre.

Anton Babchuk — Ukrainian-Russian ice hockey defenceman Anton Babchuk Anton Babchuk (born May 6, 1984) is a Ukrainian-Russian professional ice hockey defenceman who has played in the NHL and top European leagues, known for his offensive instincts fro…

Anton Buttigieg, President of Malta (1912–1983) Anton Buttigieg Anton Buttigieg was a Maltese politician and public figure who served as the second President of Malta from 1976 to 1981 and contributed to Malta's political and cultural life.

Anton Cermak Anton Cermak (1873–1933) was a Czech-born American politician who served as mayor of Chicago from 1931 until his 1933 assassination; he built a durable Democratic coalition among t…

Anton Chekhov: Russian playwright and short story writer Anton Chekhov Anton Chekhov (1860–1904), Russian physician-turned-writer, innovated modern short fiction and drama; known for plays like The Seagull and The Cherry Orchard and for subtle, charac…

Anton de Bary (1831–1888): founder of plant pathology and modern mycology Anton de Bary German scientist Anton de Bary established experimental plant pathology and modern mycology, clarified fungal life cycles, and introduced the concept of symbiosis.

Anton Drexler: Founder of the German Workers' Party and early political mentor Anton Drexler Anton Drexler (1884–1942) was a German nationalist political organizer who founded the German Workers' Party (DAP) and played a formative role in Adolf Hitler's early career and th…