Who We Are

In 1899 Albert Nelson Marquis, a newspaper publisher from Chicago, selected 8,602 distinguished people for a place in Who’s Who in America. This groundbreaking publication was the first of its kind to provide the world with reliable, condensed, and comprehensive biographical information on many of the most notable figures of the time. Today, the list has grown to well over a million renowned individuals from more than 500 different fields of endeavor.

The people in our books come from all walks of life, but the one thing they have in common is achievement. They are the best at what they do. And we are the best at what we do. Our researchers spend countless hours analyzing individual achievement to discern who merits entrance into Who’s Who in America. As far as we’re concerned, it’s not who you know, it’s what you know.

The launching of this Web site, WhosWhoInAmerica.com, marks an exciting time for us as we expand beyond the pages of our books to the digital world. Expect to see the same great biographical information coupled with recommendations and advice directly from the experts of Who’s Who. Find out which restaurants our chefs prefer, what vacation spots our travel specialists say are “must visits,” and which doctors are the best for what ails you—and that’s just the beginning. Check back soon for the latest in luxury lifestyle, fashion, beauty, real estate, art, business and more.

Thanks for stopping by.

--The Editors

Who’s Who in America.com