Remarkable people
Biographies of notable people — their path, achievements and key facts.
Amazon
Consumer goods
Amazon.com, Inc. is an American multinational technology company which focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It is
BBC America
Advertising and media
BBC America is an American basic cable network that is jointly owned by BBC Studios and AMC Networks. The channel primarily airs sci-fi and action ser
Anglo American
Industry and Production
Anglo American plc is a British listed multinational mining company with headquarters in London, UK. It is the world's largest producer of platinum, with around 40% of wo
David Amess
British politician
Sir David Anthony Andrew Amesswas a British politician who served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Southend West from 1997 until his murder in 2021. He previously served as MP for Basildon from 1983 t...
Clara Amfo
British radio broadcaster
Clara Amfois a British radio broadcaster, television presenter, podcast host and voice-over artist. She is known for presenting her shows on BBC Radio 1. Career Amfo started out as a marketing intern ...
Sofyan Amrabat
Professional footballer
Sofyan Amrabatis a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Serie A club Fiorentina. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Morocco national team. Amrabat is a graduate of Ut...
Simon Amstell
British comedian and television presenter
Simon Marc Amstellis a British comedian and television presenter. He wrote and directed the films Carnage (2017) and Benjamin (2018). His work on television has included presenting Popworld and Never ...
Kayleigh Amstutz
American singer and songwriter
Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, known professionally asChappell Roan, is an American singer and songwriter. Working with collaborator Dan Nigro, the majority of her music is inspired by 1980s synth-pop and ear...
National Amusements
Advertising and media
National Amusements, Inc. is an American privately owned movie theater operator and mass media holding company incorporated in Maryland and based in Norwood, Ma
Anita Anand
Canadian lawyer
Anita Indira Anandis a Canadian lawyer, academic, and politician, who has served as the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry since 2025. She has represented the riding of Oakville in the House...
Martina Anderson
Irish former politician from Northern Ireland
Martina Andersonis an Irish former politician from Northern Ireland who served as Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Foyle from 2020 to 2021, and previously from 2007 to 2012. A member of Si...
Gerald Anderson
Radio and television broadcaster
Gerald Michael "Gerry" Andersonwas a radio and television broadcaster for BBC Northern Ireland. Renowned for his unique style and distinctive sense of humour, Anderson often referred to himself on his...
John Anderson
American singer and songwriter
John David Andersonis an American country music singer and songwriter with a successful career that has lasted more than 40 years. Starting in 1977 with the release of his first single, "I've Got a Fe...
Jonathan Anderson
British-Irish fashion designer
Jonathan Andersonis a British-Irish fashion designer and the founder of JW Anderson. Anderson is known for his eponymous label and having served as the creative director of Spanish luxury house Loewe....
Gillian Anderson
American actress
Gillian Leigh Andersonis an American actress. Her credits include the roles of FBI Special Agent Dana Scully in the series The X-Files, ill-fated socialite Lily Bart in Terence Davies's film The House...
Pamela Anderson
Canadian-American actress
Pamela Denise Andersonis a Canadian-American actress, model and media personality. She rose to prominence after being selected as the February 1990 Playboy Playmate of the Month, and went on to make r...
Paul Thomas Anderson
American filmmaker
Paul Thomas Anderson, also known by his initialsPTA, is an American filmmaker. His accolades include a BAFTA Award, and nominations for eleven Academy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. He has also...
Lee Anderson
Member of Parliament for Ashfield in Nottinghamshire
Lee Andersonis a British Conservative politician who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ashfield in Nottinghamshire since 2019. He has been the Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party since ...
James Anderson
English international cricketer
James Michael Andersonis an English international cricketer who plays for the England Test cricket team, and previously played for England's limited overs cricket teams. In domestic cricket, he repres...
Jonathan Anderson
Irish fashion designer
Jonathan Andersonis an Irish fashion designer and the founder of JW Anderson. Anderson is known for his eponymous label and having served as the creative director of Spanish luxury house Loewe. Career...