Biographies

Paul Rugg — American Screenwriter, Producer and Voice Actor Paul Rugg American screenwriter, producer and voice actor noted for his work in television animation, including voice roles such as Master Yao in Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness.

Paul Ryan (cartoonist) American comic-book and comic-strip artist (1949–2016), known for superhero work for Marvel and DC and as the longtime artist of the syndicated strip The Phantom.

Paul Rycaut (1628–1700): English diplomat and observer of the Ottoman Empire Paul Rycaut Sir Paul Rycaut was a 17th-century English diplomat, Levant Company consul and author whose detailed accounts of Ottoman administration, commerce and society informed merchants, di…

Paul Salamunovich: American Choral Conductor and Educator Paul Salamunovich Paul Salamunovich (1927–2014) was an influential American choral conductor and teacher, long associated with St. Charles Borromeo Church and the Los Angeles Master Chorale. Known f…

Paul Shane (1940–2013) — English comedian and television actor Paul Shane Paul Shane (born George Frederick Speight) was an English comedian and actor best known for playing Ted Bovis in the BBC sitcom Hi-de-Hi!. Summary of his life, career, and legacy.

Paul Sherwen (1956–2018) Paul Sherwen English professional cyclist turned broadcaster best known for racing in the Tour de France and for decades commentating on cycling events, including the Tour, alongside Phil Ligge…

Paul Signac — French Neo-Impressionist Painter and Pointillist Advocate Paul Signac Paul Signac (1863–1935) was a French Neo-Impressionist painter who advanced pointillism, promoted color theory, painted luminous seascapes and landscapes, and helped shape early mo…

Paul Sirba — Bishop of Duluth (1960–2019) Paul Sirba Paul David Sirba was an American Roman Catholic bishop who served as ordinary of the Diocese of Duluth from 2009 until his sudden death in 2019, noted for parish-focused pastoral l…

Paul Edmund de Strzelecki: explorer, geologist and surveyor of Australia Paul Strzelecki Polish-born explorer and self-taught geologist (1797–1873) noted for mapping parts of Australia, naming Mount Kosciuszko, and setting standards for famine relief during the Irish G…

Paul Sturrock (Scottish footballer and manager) Paul Sturrock Scottish former professional footballer and manager. Long-serving forward for Dundee United and a Scotland international, later became a manager with notable spells in both Scottis…

Paul Talalay: pharmacologist and pioneer in dietary chemoprotection Paul Talalay Paul Talalay (1923–2019), German-born American pharmacologist at Johns Hopkins who founded the Brassica Chemoprotection Laboratory and advanced research on dietary compounds that i…

Paul Taylor (American choreographer) Paul Taylor Paul Taylor (1930–2018) was a leading American modern dance choreographer, founder of the Paul Taylor Dance Company, creator of many celebrated works and recipient of major honors…

Paul Terasaki: Pioneer of HLA Tissue Typing and Transplant Immunology Paul Terasaki Paul I. Terasaki (1929–2016) was an American transplant immunologist who developed the microcytotoxicity HLA test and helped transform donor–recipient matching for organ transplant…

Paul the Apostle (Saint Paul) Paul the Apostle Early Christian leader from Tarsus whose missionary work and letters (the Pauline epistles) shaped Christian doctrine. A Jewish Pharisee and Roman citizen, Paul preached to Gentile…

Paul Tibbets: pilot of Enola Gay and commander of the Hiroshima mission Paul Tibbets Paul W. Tibbets Jr. (1915–2007) was a U.S. Air Force brigadier general best known for piloting the B-29 Enola Gay that dropped the first wartime atomic bomb on Hiroshima in 1945.

Paul Villard — discoverer of gamma rays (1860–1934) Paul Villard French scientist Paul Villard identified a highly penetrating form of radiation in 1900 while studying radium; his finding established the existence of gamma rays and shaped later…

Paul Virilio French cultural theorist and urbanist known for analyses of speed, technology, war and cinema; author of War and Cinema and key proponent of 'dromology'.

Paul von Jankó — Hungarian pianist and keyboard inventor Paul von Jankó Paul von Jankó (1856–1919), Hungarian pianist and engineer, best known for the Jankó keyboard: a six-row, isomorphic layout intended to simplify fingering and enable easier transpo…

Paul Watzlawick (1921–2007) Paul Watzlawick Austrian-born scholar and family therapist noted for communication theory, the five axioms of communication, constructivist ideas and influence on systemic and brief psychotherapy.

Paul Webley — British educator and economic psychologist Paul Webley Paul Webley (1953–2016) was a British academic who led SOAS, contributed to economic psychology, served as Deputy Vice‑Chancellor of the University of London, and received a CBE fo…

Paul Winfield (1939–2004) — American film, television and stage actor Paul Winfield Paul Winfield was an acclaimed American actor known for film, television and stage work — including Sounder and The Terminator — and for his Emmy-winning television performances an…

Paul X. Kelley Paul X. Kelley (1928–2019) was a United States Marine Corps four‑star general who served as the 28th Commandant and as the first commander of the Rapid Deployment Joint Task Force.

Paul-Werner Scheele — German Roman Catholic bishop and theologian Paul-Werner Scheele Paul-Werner Scheele (1928–2019) was a German Roman Catholic bishop and theologian who served as Auxiliary Bishop of Paderborn and Bishop of Würzburg, noted for decades of pastoral…

Paula Danziger — American children's and young adult author Paula Danziger Paula Danziger (1944–2004) was an American writer of books for children and teens, best known for The Cat Ate My Gymsuit and the Amber Brown series. Her work combined humor and a r…

Paula Fox: American novelist and award‑winning children's author Paula Fox Paula Fox (1923–2017) was an American novelist and memoirist celebrated for psychologically acute children's books and adult fiction; she received the Hans Christian Andersen Award…

Paula Gruden: Slovenian-Australian poet, translator and editor Paula Gruden Paula Gruden was a Slovenian-Australian poet, translator and editor whose writing in Slovenian and English reflected migration, memory, and cultural identity.

Paula Jones American former Arkansas state employee who sued President Bill Clinton in the 1990s; her suit produced a key Supreme Court ruling and helped trigger further legal and political ev…

Paulette Sarcey: French Resistance member and Holocaust survivor (1924–2020) Paulette Sarcey Biography of Paulette Sarcey, a Paris-born member of the French Resistance who was arrested by the Vichy police, deported to Auschwitz and Ravensbrück, liberated in 1945 and rememb…

Paulien van Deutekom — Dutch middle-distance speed skater Paulien van Deutekom Dutch speed skater Paulien van Deutekom (1981–2019) was a specialist in 1000–3000 m events, an Olympian and multiple World Cup and World Single Distance Championships medalist befo…

Pauline Kael: Influential American Film Critic Pauline Kael Overview of Pauline Kael (1919–2001), her career as a film critic for The New Yorker, distinctive style, influence on American film culture, and legacy.

Pauline Phillips (Abigail Van Buren) — American advice columnist Pauline Phillips Pauline Phillips, known by the pen name Abigail Van Buren, wrote the syndicated Dear Abby column, hosted radio programs, and influenced public conversation about family, manners, a…

Pauline Viardot (1821–1910): Singer, Teacher and Musical Salon-Host Pauline Viardot French mezzo-soprano of Spanish descent celebrated for her wide range, dramatic intelligence, compositions and influence on 19th‑century musical life, including support for Saint-S…

Paulinus of York Paulinus of York (d. 644) was an early 7th-century missionary and church leader who became the first Bishop of York, later served as Bishop of Rochester, helped convert Northumbria…

Paulo Coelho: Brazilian novelist and lyricist Paulo Coelho Paulo Coelho (born 1947) is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist whose international bestsellers—most notably The Alchemist—blend spirituality, myth and personal quest. His work has b…

Paulo Garcia (Brazilian physician and mayor of Goiânia) Paulo Garcia Paulo Garcia (1959–2017) was a Brazilian physician and member of the Workers' Party who served as mayor of Goiânia from 2010 to 2016 and was involved in municipal public health and…

Paulo Gonçalves — Portuguese rally-raid motorcycle rider Paulo Gonçalves (motorcyclist) Profile of Paulo Gonçalves (1979–2020), Portuguese rally-raid motorcycle rider, 2013 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Champion and long-time Dakar competitor for KTM, Honda, Husqvar…

Paulo Henrique Amorim Brazilian journalist, TV presenter and blogger known for long media career, outspoken political commentary and the influential blog Conversa Afiada.

Paulo Nogueira Neto — Brazilian environmentalist and policymaker Paulo Nogueira Neto Profile of Paulo Nogueira Neto (1922–2019), who led Brazil's environmental office 1974–1986 and created millions of hectares of protected areas, shaping modern conservation policy.

Paulo Roberto Falcão Brazilian former midfield maestro known for elegant passing and vision; starred for Internacional, AS Roma and the Brazil national team, later worked as coach and football executiv…

Paulo Schroeber — Brazilian metal guitarist Paulo Schroeber Paulo Schroeber (1973–2014), Brazilian metal guitarist noted for technical lead playing and his work with Almah and several heavy metal bands; remembered for contributions to Brazi…

Pauls Putniņš: Latvian playwright, journalist and public figure (1937–2018) Pauls Putniņš Pauls Putniņš (1937–2018) was a Latvian playwright, journalist and politician whose accessible, character-driven dramas and cultural commentary made him a familiar voice in Latvian…

Pausanias (geographer) Greek traveler and writer of the 2nd century AD whose Description of Greece is a key source for ancient topography, monuments, myths and local cults and a bridge to modern archaeol…

Pavel Bure: Russian Rocket and NHL Goal-Scoring Star Pavel Bure Overview of Pavel Bure, the Russian-born NHL right winger known as the 'Russian Rocket', his style, career with Vancouver/Florida/New York, injuries, Hall of Fame induction and leg…

Pavel Chekov (Star Trek character) Pavel Chekov Pavel Chekov is a fictional Russian navigator and bridge officer from the Star Trek franchise, introduced in The Original Series and portrayed by Walter Koenig and later Anton Yelc…

Pavel Chihaia — Romanian novelist (1922–2019) Pavel Chihaia Pavel Chihaia, Romanian novelist born in Corabia (1922), author of Blocada (1947). He lived in exile in Munich from 1978 and died there in 2019. His work is associated with postwar…

Pavel Datsyuk — Russian ice hockey center known for two-way skill Pavel Datsyuk Pavel Datsyuk (born 1978) is a Russian former professional ice hockey center celebrated for exceptional stickhandling, defensive play and sportsmanship; starred with the Detroit Re…

Pavel Landovský Czech actor, playwright and director (1936–2014). Prominent figure in 20th-century Czech theatre and film, known for his sharp wit, stage writing and a career shaped by artistic co…

Pavel Panov — Bulgarian footballer and coach (1950–2018) Pavel Panov Pavel Panov was a prominent Bulgarian footballer, versatile as a midfielder and striker, later a coach. He earned 44 caps and scored 13 goals for Bulgaria and was long associated w…