Remarkable people
Biographies of notable people — their path, achievements and key facts.

The University of Edinburgh
Science and education
The University of Edinburgh (Scots: University o Edinburgh, Scottish Gaelic: Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann; abbreviated as Edin. in post-nominals) is a&nb

Noel Edmonds
English television presenter
Noel Ernest Edmondsis an English television presenter, radio DJ, writer, producer, and businessman. Edmonds first became known as a disc jockey on Radio Luxembourg before moving to BBC Radio 1 in the ...

Department for Education
Politics and Administration
The Department for Education (DFE) is the UK government department responsible for child protection, education (compulsory, further and higher education), apprentice

Kevin Edusei
Conductor
Kevin John Eduseiis a German conductor. He is in his eighth and final season as Chief Conductor of Munich Symphony Orchestra, and from the 2022/2023 season will be Principal Guest Conductor of Fort Wo...

Huw Edwards
Journalist at British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Huw Edwardsis a Welsh journalist, presenter, and newsreader. Edwards presents BBC News at Ten, the corporation's flagship news broadcast. Edwards also presents BBC coverage of state events, internatio...

Johnny Edwards
American lawyer
Johnny Reid Edwardsis an American lawyer and former politician who served as a U.S. senator from North Carolina. He was the Democratic nominee for vice president in 2004 alongside John Kerry, losing t...

Charlie Edwards
British professional boxer
Charlie Edwardsis a British professional boxer who has held the WBC World flyweight title, the British super-flyweight title and the European bantamweight title during his career. He is the older brot...

Michael Edwards
English ski jumper
Michael David Edwards, better known asEddie the Eagle, is an English ski jumper and Olympian who in 1988 became the first competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping, finishing last i...

Huw Edwards
Journalist at British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Huw Edwardsis a Welsh journalist, presenter, and newsreader. Edwards presents BBC News at Ten, the corporation's flagship news broadcast. Edwards also presents BBC coverage of state events, internatio...

Taron Egerton
Welsh actor
Taron Egertonis a Welsh actor. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Egerton performed in stage plays. He gained recognition for his starring role as a spy recruit in the action com...

Sara Egwu-james
Polish singer and songwriter
Sara Zofia Egwu-Jamesis a Polish singer and songwriter of Nigerian origin. She won the fourth series of the Polish talent show The Voice Kids and represented Poland at the Junior Eurovision Song Conte...

Billie Eilish
Singer
Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connellis an American singer and songwriter. She first gained public attention in 2015 with her debut single "Ocean Eyes", which was subsequently released by Darkroom, a s...

Richard Eisen
American television sportscaster and radio host
Richard Eisenis an American television sportscaster and radio host. Since 2003, he has worked for NFL Network as a host of various pregame, halftime, and postgame shows and doing occasional play-by-pl...

Jesse Eisenberg
American actor and filmmaker
Jesse Adam Eisenbergis an American actor and filmmaker. He has received numerous accolades, including nominations for an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards, and a Golden Globe Award. Eisenberg made his t...

Chiwetel Ejiofor
British actor
Chiwetel Umeadi Ejioforis a British actor. He is the recipient of various accolades, including a British Academy Film Award and a Laurence Olivier Award in addition to nominations for an Academy Award...

Mohamed El-erian
Independent Non-Executive Director at Barclays
Mohamed A. El-Erianis Independent Non-Executive Director at Barclays. Skills, experience and contribution Highly respected economist and investorExtensive experience in the asset management industry a...

Nadia El-nakla
Political activist
Nadia Maged El-Naklais a Scottish psychotherapist, political activist and politician. She has served as a councillor on Dundee City Council since 2022, representing the west end of Dundee. She is a me...

Idrissa Elba
English actor and DJ
Idrissa Akuna Elbais an English actor and DJ. An alumnus of the National Youth Music Theatre in London, he is known for roles including Stringer Bell in the HBO series The Wire (2002–2004), DCI John L...

Lindsay Ell
Canadian-American country pop singer
Lindsay Elizabeth Ellis a Canadian-American country pop singer, songwriter, guitarist and television personality from Calgary, Alberta. Her music incorporates elements of rock and blues. She was signe...

Michael Ellis
Member of Parliament for Northampton North
Sir Michael Tyrone Ellisis a British politician and barrister who served as Attorney General for England and Wales between September and October 2022, having previously served in the position from Mar...