Remarkable people
Biographies of notable people — their path, achievements and key facts.
WHSmith
Consumer goods
WH Smith (also known as WHS or colloquially as Smith's, and formerly W. H. Smith & Son) is a British retailer, headquartered in Swindon, England, which operates a cha
WRAP
Consumer goods
WRAP is a charitable organization working with governments, businesses and citizens around the world to create a world in which resources are used sustainably. The company develops science-based solut
Hannah Waddingham
English actress and singer
Hannah Waddinghamis an English actress and singer. She is best known for playing Rebecca Welton in the comedy series Ted Lasso (2020–present), for which she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstandin...
Christopher Waddle
English former professional football player and manager
Christopher Roland Waddleis an English former professional football player and manager. He had a spell as Burnley manager during the 1997–98 season, but has not returned to coaching since. Largely sin...
Wagamama
Leisure
Wagamama (stylized as wagamama) is a British restaurant chain, serving Asian food based on Japanese cuisine.
Andre Wagner
American photographer
Andre D. Wagner(born 1986) is an American photographer, living in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York. His black and white street and documentary style photographs primarily depict African Americans living i...
Mark Waid
American comic book writer
Mark Waidis an American comic book writer best known for his work on DC Comics titles The Flash, Kingdom Come and Superman: Birthright as well as his work on Captain America, Fantastic Four and Darede...
Katie Waissel
English singer-songwriter
Katie Waissel (born 24 January 1986) is an English singer-songwriter who rose to public prominence through her appearance on the seventh series of The X Factor. Known for her distinctive voice and out...
Thomas Waits
American singer
Thomas Alan Waitsis an American singer, songwriter, composer and actor. His lyrics often focus on society's underworld and are delivered in his trademark deep, gravelly voice. He began in the folk sce...
Howard Waldrop
American science fiction author
Howard Waldropwas an American science fiction author who worked primarily in short fiction. He received the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement in 2021. Career Waldrop was a frequent attendee of ...
Media Wales
Advertising and media
Media Wales Ltd. is a publishing company based in Cardiff, Wales. As of 2009 it was owned by Reach plc (formerly known as the Trinity Mirror Group). It was previously kno
The Green Party of England and Wales
Politics and Administration
The Green Party of England and Wales is a green, left-wing political party in England and Wales. Since October 2021, Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay have se
Diana Princess Of Wales,
Was a member of the British royal family
Diana, Princess of Waleswas a member of the British royal family. She was the first wife of King Charles III (then Prince of Wales) and mother of Princes William and Harry. Her activism and glamour ma...
WalesOnline
Advertising and media
WalesOnline has been around since 2008, but its journalistic pedigree dates back more than a century on the pages of its affiliated print publications, Western Mail and South Wales Echo. WalesOnline c
Graham Walker
Actor
Graham William Walker, better known by his stage nameGraham Norton, is an Irish actor, author, comedian, commentator, and presenter. Well known for his work in the UK, he is a five-time BAFTA TV Award...
Jonathan Walker
American musician
Jonathan Jacob Walkeris an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Formerly the bassist of Panic! at the Disco, Walker was also the lead guitarist and occasional split vocalist of ...
Charles Ashley Rupert Walker
Politician
Sir Charles Ashley Rupert WalkerKBE (born 11 September 1967) is a British politician who served as chair of the House of Commons Procedure Committee from 2012 to 2019. A member of the Conservative Par...
Daniel Walker
English journalist
Daniel Meirion Walker(born 19 March 1977) is an English journalist, newsreader and television presenter. He currently presents 5 News on Channel 5. He was the host of Football Focus from 2009 to 2021,...
Graham Walker
Irish comedian
Graham William Walker, better known by his stage nameGraham Norton, is an Irish comedian, actor, author, and television host. Well known for his work in the UK, he is a five-time BAFTA TV Award winner...
Malcolm Conrad Walker
Founder and executive chairman of Iceland Foods Ltd.
Sir Malcolm Conrad WalkerCBE (born 11 February 1946) is an English businessman who is the founder and executive chairman of Iceland Foods Ltd. Early life He was born in Grange Moor, West Yorkshire, an...