Remarkable people
Biographies of notable people — their path, achievements and key facts.
Dave Spikey
English comedian
Dave Spikeyis an English comedian, actor, writer and film producer. He is best known for his stand-up comedy, writing and starring in the British comedy programme Phoenix Nights, presenting Bullseye a...
John Springford
Deputy director of the Centre for European Reform
John Springfordis deputy director of the Centre for European Reform in London. He acted as secretary to the CER’s commission on the economic consequences of leaving the EU, which published its final r...
Bruce Springsteen
American rock singer
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteenis an American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Nicknamed "the Boss", he has released 21 studio albums during a career spanning six decades, most of which feat...
Cole Sprouse
American actor
Cole Mitchell Sprouseis an American actor and photographer. He is known for his role as Cody Martin on the Disney Channel series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2005–2008) and its spin-off series The S...
Christopher Squire
English musician
Christopher Russell Edward Squirewas an English musician, singer and songwriter best known as the bassist, backing vocalist and a founding member of the progressive rock band Yes. He was the longest-s...
Shankari Srinivasan
Vice President, Energy, IHS Markit
Ms. Srinivasanhas specific expertise in global gas market fundamentals analysis, price forecasting, company strategy and scenario planning. She has authored numerous reports. Prior to joining IHS Mark...
James Staley
Former Chief Executive Officer of Barclays
James Edward "Jes" Staleyis an American banker, and the former group chief executive (CEO) of Barclays. He stood down as CEO on November 1, 2021, and was succeeded by C. S. Venkatakrishnan. Staley has...
Sylvester Stallone
Actor
Sylvester Enzio Stalloneis an American actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker. After his beginnings as a struggling actor for a number of years upon arriving to New York City in 1969 and later Hollywood i...
Andrew Stanton
American filmmaker
Andrew Ayers Stantonis an American filmmaker and voice actor based at Pixar, which he joined in 1990. His film work includes co-writing and co-directing Pixar's A Bug's Life (1998), directing Finding ...
Arabella Stanton
British actress
Arabella Stantonis a British actress. In May 2025, she was confirmed to be cast as Hermione Granger in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter television series. Stanton played the role of Matilda Wormwood in the...
Francis Stapleton
Irish former professional football player and manager
Francis Anthony Stapletonis an Irish former professional football player and manager. He is best remembered for his time at Arsenal, Manchester United and as a pivotal player for the Republic of Irela...
Richard Starkey
Musician
Richard Starkeyis an English musician, singer, songwriter and actor who achieved international fame as the drummer for the Beatles. He occasionally sang lead vocals with the group, usually for one son...
Keir Rodney Starmer
Politician
Sir Keir Rodney StarmerKCB QC (born 2 September 1962) is a British politician and former lawyer who has served as Leader of the Labour Party and Leader of the Opposition since 2020. He has been Member...
Victoria Starmer
Health worker for the National Health Service (NHS)
Victoria, Lady Starmeris the spouse of the current prime minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer. She previously worked as a solicitor and currently works for the National Health Service (NHS) as ...
Freddie Starr
English stand up comedian
Freddie Starrwas an English stand-up comedian, impressionist, singer and actor who became one of Britain’s best-known entertainers during the 1970s and 1980s. He began his career in music as the lead ...
Antony Starr
New Zealand actor
Antony Starris a New Zealand actor best known for his work in television, where he has built a career around intense, layered and often morally complex characters. He first gained major recognition in...
Jason Statham
English actor
Jason Stathamis an English actor. He is known for portraying characters in various action-thriller films who are typically tough, gritty, or violent. Statham has been credited for leading the resurgen...
Henry Staunton
British businessman
Henry Eric Stauntonis a British businessman, the former chairman of retailers WH Smith and BrightHouse, and of Post Office Limited. Earlier, he was finance director of Granada Group and then ITV plc. ...
Imelda Staunton
English actress and singer
Imelda Mary Philomena Bernadette Staunton CBEis an English actress and singer. After training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Staunton began her career in repertory theatre in 1976 and appeared ...
Alison Steadman
English actress
Alison Steadmanis an English actress. She received the 1991 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress for the Mike Leigh film Life Is Sweet and the 1993 Olivier Award for Best Actress fo...