Scientist Stephen Hawking was known for his groundbreaking work with black holes and relativity, and was the author of several popular science books including 'A Brief History of Time.'

• Scientist, Physicist
  (1942–2018)

Stephen King is a 'New York Times'-bestselling novelist who made his name in the horror and fantasy genres with books like 'Carrie,' 'The Shining' and 'IT.' Much of his work has been adapted for film and TV.

• Author
  (1947–)

Pro basketball player Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors was the first person to be named Most Valuable Player by unanimous vote in NBA history.

• Famous Basketball Players, Athlete
  (1988–)

Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper served as prime minister of Canada from 2006 to 2015.

• Prime Minister
  (1959–)

DEA agents Steve Murphy and Javier Pena were lead investigators in the manhunt for Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar.

• Civil Servant, Law Enforcement Consultant
  (1957–)

American lyricist and composer Stephen Sondheim is known for the remarkable range of musicals he's worked on, from 'West Side Story' to 'Sweeney Todd' to 'Into the Woods.'

• Songwriter, Writer
  (1930–)

Stephen Breyer is an associate justice for the U.S. Supreme Court, who was nominated by President Bill Clinton.

• Supreme Court Justice
  (1938–)

Stephen A. Douglas was a 19th century U.S. senator known for the Freeport Doctrine and who ran for president against Abraham Lincoln.

• U.S. Representative
  (1813–1861)

Stephen Crane was a 19th-century American writer best known for his novels 'The Red Badge of Courage' and 'Maggie: A Girl of the Streets.'

• Journalist, Author
  (1871–1900)

Comedian and talk show host Stephen Colbert was a mock news correspondent on Comedy Central's 'The Daily Show' before hosting his own spin-off, 'The Colbert Report.' In 2014, it was announced that Colbert would replace David Letterman as host of CBS' 'Late Show.'

• Comedian, Talk Show Host
  (1964–)

Stephen Baldwin, youngest brother of actor Alec Baldwin, is known for his television and film career, and for his conservative political and religious beliefs.

• Film Actor, Television Actor
  (1966–)

Brilliant, brash and a little wacky, J. Stephen Peace co-produced the cult horror film Attack of the Killer Tomatoes and, as a state legislator, oversaw energy deregulation in California.

• Producer, Screenwriter, Government Official
  (1953–)

British fashion icon John Stephen is considered the leader of the 1960s male "peacock revolution."

• Fashion Designer
  (1934–2004)

Stephen Stills is an American folk musician, best known as a member of the vocal super group Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. He is the first person to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame twice in one night.

• Singer, Guitarist, Songwriter
  (1945–)

Stephen Strasburg drew close media scrutiny as the first pick in Major League Baseball's 2009 draft.

• Famous Baseball Players
  (1988–)

Stephen Moyer is best known for his portrayal of seductive vampire Bill Compton on HBO's hit show True Blood.

• Television Actor, Theater Actor, Film Actor
  (1969–)

Stephen Daldry is a three-time Oscar nominated director known for the films Billy Elliot, The Hours and The Reader.

• Producer, Director
  (1960–)

St. Stephen is recognized as a saint and the first martyr in Christian theology. He was condemned for committing blasphemy against the Jewish Temple, and was stoned to death circa the year 36.

• Saint
  (d. c. 36)

Stephen of Blois was king of England from 1135 until his death in 1154. His reign was characterized by an intractable civil conflict known as "the Anarchy."

• King
  (c. 1097–1154)

Stephen Jay Gould was an American paleontologist and evolutionary biologist, and the best-selling writer of popular science books.

• Biologist, Scientist, Author, Journalist, Educator
  (1941–2002)

Stephen Decatur was a U.S. Navy commander known for his service in the Tripoli War, along with other prominent missions of his era.

• Military Leader
  (1779–1820)

Stephen Marley is the third child of legendary reggae artist Bob Marley who has won five Grammys for his music.

• Singer, Guitarist
  (1972–)

Ireland's Stephen Rea is an Academy Award-nominated actor known for roles in films like The Crying Game, Interview With the Vampire and V for Vendetta.

• Film Actor
  (1946–)

Composer Stephen Foster is lauded as the progenitor of American popular music, penning classics like “Oh! Susanna” and “Swanee River.”

• Songwriter
  (1826–1864)