List of Famous people named Brian

Sir Brian James Lochore was a New Zealand rugby union player and coach who represented and captained the New Zealand national team, the All Blacks. He played at number 8 and lock, as well as captaining the side 46 times. In 1999, Lochore was inducted into the International Rugby Hall of Fame.

Colonel Brian Sherlock Gooch was a British Army officer of the Second World War.

Brian Leo Muller was a New Zealand rugby union player. A prop, Muller represented Taranaki at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1967 to 1971. He played 35 matches for the All Blacks including 14 internationals. He died on 12 December 2019 at the age of 77.

Brian Ó Néill, Baron Dungannon was an Irish aristocrat of the Elizabethan era. He was part of the O'Neill dynasty, a powerful Gaelic family in Ulster. Brian's father was Matthew O'Neill, 1st Baron Dungannon who had been given his title by Henry VIII as part of the surrender and regrant policy. Matthew was assassinated by his half-brother and rival Shane O'Neill in 1558. Shane tried to have the government recognise Matthew and his sons as illegitimate, but they continued to be supported by the Viceroy the Earl of Sussex in Dublin.

Brian Thomas Ray is an American session musician, guitarist, bassist, singer–songwriter, and musical director. He is best known for his work as lead, rhythm, and bass guitarist with Paul McCartney, though he has worked with an extensive list of artists in addition to his own solo career.