Remarkable people
Biographies of notable people — their path, achievements and key facts.
Abraham Stoker
Irish author
Abraham Stokerwas an Irish author who wrote the 1897 Gothic horror novel Dracula. During his lifetime, he was better known as the personal assistant of actor Sir Henry Irving and business manager of t...
Benjamin Stokes
English international cricketer
Benjamin Andrew Stokesis an English international cricketer who is the captain of the England Test team and plays for the England Twenty20 International (T20I) team. In domestic cricket, he represents...
Emily Stone
American actress and producer
Emily Jean "Emma" Stoneis an American actress and producer. She is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Golden Globe Award. In 2017, she ...
Kathryn Elizabeth Stone
6th Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards
Kathryn Elizabeth StoneOBE (born August 1963) has been the independent Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards of the British House of Commons since January 2018. Early life Kathryn Stone was born in...
Rolling Stone
Advertising and media
Rolling Stone is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. It was founded in San Francisco, California, in 1967 by Jann
Michael Stoppard
Chief Strategist, Global Gas and CERAWeek Vice Chairman, IHS Markit
Mr. Stoppardis responsible for the development and coordination of IHS Markit's global and interregional coverage of pipeline gas markets and LNG. His expertise also includes long-term scenario planni...
Stradivarius
Consumer goods
Stradivarius is a Spanish-French women's clothing fast fashion retailer from Barcelona owned by the Inditex group. As of 31 January 2022, Stradivarius is present wit
Redfield and Wilton Strategies
Audit and Consulting
This is strategic consulting firm that incorporates in-depth polling and market research to help individuals and organizations maximize support for a broad range of campaigns and issues. She can ident
Allegra Elizabeth Jane Stratton
Downing Street Press Secretary under Prime Minister Boris
Allegra Elizabeth Jane Stratton(born 10 April 1980) is a British political aide, writer, and former journalist serving as the Downing Street Press Secretary under Prime Minister Boris Johnson since No...
Mary Streep
Mary Louise "Meryl" Streepis an American actress. Known for her versatility and accent adaptability, she has been described as "the best actress of her generation". She has received numerous accolades...
Mount Street
Financial services
Mount Street is a leading provider of solutions to the investment community, providing customized products to investors and lenders involved in a full range of credit markets. The company provides ser
Andrew John Street
Mayor of the West Midlands
Andrew John StreetCBE (born 11 June 1963) is a British businessman and Conservative Party politician who was the managing director of John Lewis from 2007 to 2016, when he resigned to run for Mayor of...
Susannah Streeter
Senior investment and markets analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown
Susannah Streeteris senior investment and markets analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, the FTSE 100 financial services firm headquartered in Bristol. She provides analysis for both investors and for the me...
Wesley Paul William Streeting
Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Wesley Paul William Streeting(/ˈstritɪŋ/; born 21 January 1983) is a British Labour Party politician serving as the Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care since 2021, and the Member of P...
Barbra Streisand
Singer and actress
Barbara Joan "Barbra" Streisandis an American singer and actress. With a career spanning over six decades, she has achieved success in multiple fields of entertainment, and is among the few performers...
Harley (Flume) Streten
Australian DJ and music producer
Harley Edward Streten, known professionally asFlume, is an Australian DJ and music producer. He is regarded as a pioneer of future bass who helped popularise the genre. His self-titled debut studio al...
Paul Stretford
English football agent
Paul Stretfordis an English football agent. In 1987, he founded Proactive Sports Management, renamed Formation Group in 2004, which went on to represent, amongst others, England footballer Wayne Roone...
Melvyn Stride
British politician
Melvyn John Strideis a British politician who has served as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions since October 2022. He previously served in the May Government as Financial Secretary to the Treasu...
Mark Strong
British actor
Mark Strongis a British actor best known for his film roles such as Prince Septimus in Stardust (2007), Archibald in RocknRolla (2008), Lord Henry Blackwood in Sherlock Holmes (2009), Frank D'Amico in...
Rita (Cheryl Baker) Stroud
English singer and television presenter
Rita Maria Stroud, known professionally asCheryl Baker, is an English singer and television presenter. She was a member of 1980s pop group Bucks Fizz, who won the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest and now ...