List of Famous people named John

Name John is among the most common names in USA, England, Canada, Australia. Often it's a shorthand for Johann, Johannes. Similar names: Johann, Johannes, Jon, Johnny, Jonny, Jonah, Johnnie, Joni, Jona, Johny, Jhon, Jone, Jonna, Jonnie, Joon, Jono, Jonni, Jhoon, Jonne, Johnne. Here are some famous Johns:

John Sullivan

First Name John
Last Name Sullivan
Born on December 23, 1946
Died on April 23, 2011 (aged 64)

John Richard Thomas Sullivan OBE was an English television scriptwriter responsible for several British sitcoms, including Only Fools and Horses, Citizen Smith and Just Good Friends.

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John York

First Name John
Last Name York
Born on April 18, 1949 (age 77)

Dr. John C. York is a retired American cancer research pathologist, married to Marie Denise DeBartolo York, and former co-owner and current co-chairman of the San Francisco 49ers.

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John J. Crittenden

First Name John
Last Name Crittenden
Born on September 10, 1787
Died on July 26, 1863 (aged 75)

John Jordan Crittenden was an American statesman and politician from the U.S. state of Kentucky. He represented the state in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate and twice served as United States Attorney General in the administrations of William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, and Millard Fillmore. He was also the 17th governor of Kentucky and served in the state legislature. Although frequently mentioned as a potential candidate for the U.S. presidency, he never consented to run for the office.

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John Gleeson

First Name John
Last Name Gleeson
Born on July 14, 1953 (age 72)

John Gleeson is an American attorney and jurist who served as a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

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John Paragon

First Name John
Last Name Paragon
Born on December 9, 1954
Died on April 3, 2021 (aged 66)

John Dixon Paragon is an American actor, writer, and director. He is best known as Jambi the Genie on Pee-wee's Playhouse.

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John Lee

First Name John
Last Name Lee
Born on December 7, 1957 (age 68)

John Lee Ka-chiu is a Hong Kong government official and former police officer. He is the current Secretary for Security. Lee served as Under Secretary for Security and Deputy Commissioner of Police (Management) before he has become a principal official. He was awarded the Silver Bauhinia Star by the Hong Kong SAR Government in 2017.

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John Casablancas

First Name John
Last Name Casablancas
Died on July 20, 2013 (aged 43)

John Casablancas was an American modeling agent and scout who founded Elite Model Management. Casablancas is remembered for his development of the supermodel concept and has been criticised for having sexual relations with young clients. He was the father of The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas.

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John Rubinstein

First Name John
Last Name Rubinstein
Born on December 8, 1946 (age 79)

John Arthur Rubinstein is an American actor, composer and director.

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John Carter Cash

First Name John
Last Name Cash
Born on March 3, 1970 (age 56)

John Carter Cash is an American country singer-songwriter, author and producer. He is the only child of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. He has four half-sisters from his father's first marriage to Vivian Liberto: Rosanne, Kathy, Cindy, and Tara Cash. He also has two half-sisters from his mother's previous marriages: Carlene Carter, and the late Rosie Nix Adams.

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John Doubleday

First Name John
Last Name Doubleday
Born on November 30, 1797
Died on January 25, 1856 (aged 58)

John Doubleday was a British craftsperson, restorer, and dealer in antiquities who was employed by the British Museum for the last 20 years of his life. He undertook several duties for the museum, not least as a witness in criminal trials, but was primarily their specialist restorer, perhaps the first person to hold the position. He is best known for his 1845 restoration of the severely-damaged Roman Portland Vase, an accomplishment that places him at the forefront of his profession at the time.

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