Famous People with Name Herman

Herman "Jackrabbit" Smith-Johannsen            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Herman "Jackrabbit" Smith-Johannsen: was a Norwegian-Canadian supercentenarian who gained widespread recognition for being one of the first people to introduce the sport of cross-country skiing to Canada and North America. He is recognized by certain groups within the cross-country skiing co

Herman C. Quirmbach            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Herman C. Quirmbach: is the Iowa State Senator from the 23rd District. A Democrat, he has served in the Iowa Senate since 2003 and served on the Ames City Council from 1995 to 2003. He received his B.A. from Harvard University and his M.A. and Ph.D. are from Princeton Univers

Herman Guy Kump            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Herman Guy Kump: was the Democratic Governor of West Virginia from 1933 to 1937. In 1907, he married Edna Hall Scott. He served as the 19th Governor of West Virginia during the Great Depression.The home of the 19th Governor of West Virginia on Randolph Avenue in Elkins, W

Herman D. Farrell, Jr.            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Herman D. Farrell, Jr.: Represents District 71 in the New York State Assembly, which comprises the Manhattan neighborhoods of West Harlem, Inwood and Hudson Heights.He was first elected as a Democratic State Committeeman in 1970, serving a two year term. Subsequently, he was ele

Herman E. Laverdière            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Herman E. Laverdière: was a Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was a teacher by career.He was first elected at the Bellechasse riding in the 1963 general election and re-elected there in 1965. After completing his second term, the 27th Canadian Parliament, Laverdière left Parliament and did not campaign in further federal elections.

Woodrow Charles Herman            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Woodrow Charles Herman: better known as Woody Herman, was an American jazz clarinetist, alto and soprano saxophonist, singer, and big band leader.Herman was born Woodrow Charles Thomas Herman in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 16, 1913. His parents were Ray and Myrtle Herrman. As a child he worked as a singer in vaudeville, then became a professional saxophone player at age 15. In 1931, he met Charlotte Neste, an aspiring actress. They later married. Woody Herman joined the Tom Gerun band and his first recorded vocals were "Lonesome Me" and "My Heart's At Ease". Herman also performed with the Harry Sosnick orchestra and Gus Arnheim and Isham Jones. Isham Jones wrote many popular songs, including "It Had To Be You" and at some point was tiring of the demands of leading a band. Jones wanted to live off the residuals of his songs. "While we were with Jones, we discussed the possibilities of after we heard Isham was going to quit." Woody Herman eventually acquired the remains of Jones' orchestra after Isham Jones decided to retire.

Babe Herman            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Babe Herman: was an American featherweight boxer.

Keri Herman            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Keri Herman: is an American freestyle skier. She won a silver medal in Slopestyle at the 2011 Winter X Games XV in Aspen, Colorado, behind Kaya Turski. The following week, Herman took bronze at the 2011 FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships.

James Robert Herman            Origin/Culture/Country: American

James Robert Herman: is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour.He was then an assistant golf pro at several golf clubs before qualifying for the Nationwide Tour after finishing T74 at the 2007 PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament.

Emil M. Herman            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Emil M. Herman: was a German-American socialist and anti-war activist. A three-time candidate for Congress on the ticket of the Socialist Party of America, Herman is best remembered for his imprisonment by the Wilson administration due to his political activity in the ou