Usage
Use this template for articles about notable people, including entrepreneurs, politicians, actors, athletes, scientists, authors, journalists, and other public figures.
All parameters are optional. Only add information supported by reliable sources. Empty fields are not displayed.
Basic usage
Use this shorter version for most articles:
{{Infobox person
| name =
| image =
| caption =
| birth_date =
| birth_place =
| nationality =
| occupation =
| known_for =
| website =
}}
Full usage
Use additional fields when more information is relevant:
{{Infobox person
| name =
| native_name =
| other_name =
| birth_name =
| image =
| image_alt =
| caption =
| signature =
| birth_date =
| birth_date_iso =
| birth_place =
| death_date =
| death_date_iso =
| death_place =
| resting_place =
| nationality =
| citizenship =
| ethnicity =
| languages =
| residence =
| occupation =
| field =
| specialization =
| years_active =
| known_for =
| notable_works =
| education =
| alma_mater =
| research_area =
| employer =
| organization =
| company =
| founder =
| title =
| political_party =
| office =
| term_start =
| term_end =
| sport =
| team =
| position =
| medals =
| genre =
| instrument =
| filmography =
| discography =
| publisher =
| bibliography =
| awards =
| honors =
| spouse =
| partner =
| children =
| parents =
| relatives =
| website =
}}
Parameter guidance
name The person's commonly used name.
native_name The person's name in their native language or writing system.
other_name A widely recognized alternative name, nickname, stage name, or pen name.
birth_name The person's name at birth if different from the commonly used name.
image The person's main portrait image.
caption A short description of the image.
birth_date and death_date Normal dates shown to readers.
birth_date_iso and death_date_iso Exact dates used for structured data. Use only when the exact date is known.
nationality and citizenship Add only when supported by reliable sources.
occupation The person's main profession or public role.
field Useful for scientists, researchers, academics, and specialists.
specialization A specific area of expertise.
years_active The period when the person was professionally active.
known_for The main reason the person is notable.
notable_works Important books, films, inventions, research, artworks, or other major works.
education and alma_mater Schools, universities, or educational background.
company A company strongly connected to the person.
organization An organization strongly connected to the person.
founder Organizations or companies founded by the person.
office Political or official positions held by the person.
sport Sport associated with athletes.
team Current or notable teams.
awards Major awards and recognitions.
website Official personal website only.
Do not add private addresses, personal contact details, speculative claims, or unsourced information.
Examples
Entrepreneur example
Example using Elon Musk:
{{Infobox person
| name = Elon Musk
| birth_name = Elon Reeve Musk
| birth_date = 28 June 1971
| birth_place = Pretoria, South Africa
| citizenship = South Africa; Canada; United States
| occupation = Entrepreneur
| company = Tesla; SpaceX
| founder = SpaceX
| known_for = Electric vehicles, space technology
| education = University of Pennsylvania
| awards = Axel Springer Award; Time Person of the Year
| website =
}}
Scientist example
Example using Albert Einstein:
{{Infobox person
| name = Albert Einstein
| birth_name = Albert Einstein
| birth_date = 14 March 1879
| birth_place = Ulm, Germany
| death_date = 18 April 1955
| nationality = German; Swiss; American
| occupation = Physicist
| field = Physics
| specialization = Relativity and theoretical physics
| known_for = Theory of relativity
| notable_works = Special theory of relativity; General theory of relativity
| alma_mater = ETH Zurich
| awards = Nobel Prize in Physics
}}
Actor example
Example using Leonardo DiCaprio:
{{Infobox person
| name = Leonardo DiCaprio
| birth_date = 11 November 1974
| birth_place = Los Angeles, United States
| nationality = American
| occupation = Actor and film producer
| years_active = 1989–present
| known_for = Titanic; The Revenant
| notable_roles = Jack Dawson; Hugh Glass
| awards = Academy Award; Golden Globe Awards
| website =
}}
Example infobox
Elon Musk
Entrepreneur