Remarkable people
Biographies of notable people — their path, achievements and key facts.
German Khan
Businessman
Early life German Borisovich Khan, more commonly known as German Khan, is a Ukrainian-born Russian–Israeli businessman and philanthropist. He was born on 24 October 1961 to Ukrainian Jewish parents in...
Sadiq Aman Khan
Mayor of London
Sadiq Aman Khanis a British solicitor and politician who is serving as the current Mayor of London, in office since 2016. He previously served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tooting from 2005 to...
Kickstarter
Banks and investments
Kickstarter is an American public benefit corporation based in Brooklyn, New York, that maintains a global crowdfunding platform focused on creativity. The company's stated mission is to "help bring c
Nicole Kidman
American and Australian actress and producer
Nicole Mary Kidmanis an American and Australian actress and producer. Known for her work across various film and television productions from several genres, she has continuously remained one of the wo...
Beeban Kidron
British politician
Beeban Tania Kidron, Baroness Kidron, is a British politician. She is an advocate for children's rights in the digital world and has played a role in establishing standards for online safety and priva...
Patrick Kielty
Northern Irish comedian and television personality
Patrick Kieltyis a Northern Irish comedian and television personality. Early life Kielty was born in County Down, Northern Ireland, and grew up in the village of Dundrum. He is one of three sons born ...
Perri Kiely
TV and radio presenter
Perri Luc Kielyis an English street dancer, TV and radio presenter. He is a member of the dance troupe Diversity, which won the third series of Britain's Got Talent in 2009. He finished as runner-up i...
Jewel Kilcher
American singer-songwriter
Jewel Kilcher, best known mononymously asJewel, is an American singer-songwriter. She has been nominated for four Grammy Awards and has sold over 30 million albums worldwide as of 2024. Jewel was rais...
Walsh Kimberley
English singer and model
Kimberley Jane Scottis an English singer, model, variety performer, television presenter, actress and dancer. She rose to fame in late 2002 when she auditioned for the reality series Popstars: The Riv...
James Kimmel
Comedian
James Christian Kimmelis an American television host, comedian, writer, and producer. He is the host and executive producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, a late-night talk show that premiered on ABC on Janua...
Sam Kimmins
Head of RE100
Sam Kimminsis Head of RE100 which brings together the world's most influential companies committed to 100% renewable power. He has 20 years’ experience leading sustainability projects in the shipping,...
Greene King
Industry and Production
Greene King is a large pub retailer and brewer. It is based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England. The company owns pubs, restaurants and hotels. It was listed on the London St
Jacquire King
American record producer
Jacquire Kingis an American record producer, recording engineer and mixer. King has worked with such notable artists as Kings of Leon, Tom Waits, James Bay, Kaleo, Modest Mouse, Shania Twain, Buddy Gu...
Alison King
English actress and model
Alison Rosamund Kingis an English actress and model best known for her work in British television. She first gained wider attention for playing Lynda Block in the Sky One football drama Dream Team, ap...
Simon King
English television presenter
Simon James Kingis an English television presenter, best known as one half of the Hairy Bikers with the late Dave Myers. Together they presented a number of television cookery series for BBC televisio...
Joey King
American actress
Joey Lynn Kingis an American actress. She first gained recognition for portraying Ramona Quimby in the comedy film Ramona and Beezus (2010) and has since gained wider recognition for her lead role in ...
Martin Luther King
American Baptist minister
Martin Luther King Jr.was an American Baptist minister, activist, and political philosopher who was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in ...
House of Commons of the United Kingdom
Politics and Administration
The House of Commons is the lower house of the British Parliament. History of development Parliament evolved from a council under the king in the Middle Ages. This royal council, which met for a short
ICC United Kingdom
Politics and Administration
ICC United Kingdom is the UK branch of ICC, the world’s largest and most influential business organisation. ICC has a 100-year track record of fostering open, cross border trade, resolving
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Politics and Administration
The Parliament of the United Kingdom is the supreme legislative body of the United Kingdom, the Crown dependencies and the British overseas territories. It alon