British Famous Names Starting with Letter J

A figurative painter based in Manchester, England. His work draws influences from cinematography to

A figurative painter based in Manchester, England. His work draws influences from cinematography to create frozen scenes detached from a wider context. His work has been shown internationally, including venues such as the House of Commons, Air Gallery, The Hospital (Covent Gardens) and Manchester City Art Gallery.

Was one of the most talented British climbers during the late 1970s and early 1980s.[citation needed

Was one of the most talented British climbers during the late 1970s and early 1980s.[citation needed] Born into a traditional Roman Catholic family, he was one of ten children and spent his early childhood in Port Clarence, Middlesbrough then attended Ush

The name of two prominent, but unrelated, championship boxers:

The name of two prominent, but unrelated, championship boxers:

Is an American professional basketball player, currently playing for the Leicester Riders in the Bri

Is an American professional basketball player, currently playing for the Leicester Riders in the British Basketball League. The 6ft2 Guard attended Western Michigan University, before signing for Watford Royals in 1997. Noted as a journeyman in British b

Is a professional football player currently playing for Brighton & Hove Albion where he came through

Is a professional football player currently playing for Brighton & Hove Albion where he came through the club's own youth set up. He was part of a history breaking youth set up for the club which saw them reach the quarterfinals of the FA Youth Cup Final.

Is a Ugandan-born football player, who moved to England as a child and has British citizenship. He m

Is a Ugandan-born football player, who moved to England as a child and has British citizenship. He most notably played for Football League One club Brentford during the 2003–04 season and for Scottish Premier League club Dundee in 2005. He is now playing non-league football for Chelmsford City.

Was a British financier and racing driver, one of the "Bentley Boys" of the 1920s. He achieved three

Was a British financier and racing driver, one of the "Bentley Boys" of the 1920s. He achieved three consecutive wins out of three entries in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race.Woolf Barnato was the son of Barney Barnato, who had made a fortune as a "Randlord" in South African diamond and gold mining, and a relative of the Joel family of entrepreneurs. He inherited a multi-million pound fortune at the age of two. He was educated at Charterhouse School and Trinity College, Cambridge and served as an officer in the Royal Field Artillery, British Army in World War I.

Is an English actress. Richardson was born in London to a theatrical family, the daughter of actress

Is an English actress. Richardson was born in London to a theatrical family, the daughter of actress Vanessa Redgrave and late director Tony Richardson, the granddaughter of Sir Michael Redgrave and Rachel Kempson, Lady Redgrave.

Whiley was born to Martin, an electrician, and Christine a postmistress. She attended Campion School

Whiley was born to Martin, an electrician, and Christine a postmistress. She attended Campion School near Northampton and then studied applied languages at Brighton Polytechnic – "I went to Brighton Polytechnic to do languages, which I didn't particularly

Was a British backstroke swimmer.Besford was European 100 m backstroke champion in 1934, and represe

Was a British backstroke swimmer.Besford was European 100 m backstroke champion in 1934, and represented Great Britain at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics and 1936 Paris Olympics.

Was a professional ice hockey player who played 37 games in the National Hockey League. He played fo

Was a professional ice hockey player who played 37 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Boston Bruins.

Was a British boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he was eliminated in the quart

Was a British boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the featehrweight class after losing his fight to the upcoming bronze medalist Josef Miner.

Is an English former professional football player who played for a variety of clubs and has also rep

Is an English former professional football player who played for a variety of clubs and has also represented England at senior level. He was a part of the Crystal Palace team which reached the FA Cup Final in 1990.

Was a professional footballer in the 1960s and 1970s who went on to manage Chester City.As a player,

Was a professional footballer in the 1960s and 1970s who went on to manage Chester City.As a player, Sainty (a forward) progressed through the youth ranks at Tottenham Hotspur and represented England Schoolboys, but he left White Hart Lane in 1967 after failing to make a Football League appearance.

Is an English footballer currently playing for Colchester United. He usually plays as a central midf

Is an English footballer currently playing for Colchester United. He usually plays as a central midfielder.Jackson began his career at Tottenham Hotspur in 1999, signing professional terms in 2000; however he rarely broke into the first-team. During his time at White Hart Lane he spent many seasons on loan at various different lower league clubs.

Was an English bass guitarist, songwriter, singer, and horn player, who was best known as the bass g

Was an English bass guitarist, songwriter, singer, and horn player, who was best known as the bass guitarist for the rock band The Who. His aggressive lead sound influenced rock bass players[1][2] such as Steve Harris, Geddy Lee, Phil Lesh, Billy Sheehan and Chris Squire.

A hard hitting batsman he scored 240 not out against Gloucestershire at Edgbaston in 1974, sharing a

A hard hitting batsman he scored 240 not out against Gloucestershire at Edgbaston in 1974, sharing a second wicket partnership of 465 with Rohan Kanhai. An occasional wicketkeeper and off spin bowler, Jameson was a first class umpire between 1984 and 1987 as well as working as a pitch inspector for ECB.

Is an English former professional association football player. He is best known for his time playing

Is an English former professional association football player. He is best known for his time playing for Wimbledon, where he spent eight years. By the time he left the club he was the last remaining member of the team which joined the Football League in 1977. He later played for Gillingham and Millwall.

Was an English cricketer who played in 4 Tests from 1961 to 1964.

Was an English cricketer who played in 4 Tests from 1961 to 1964.

Was an English footballer who played for Sheffield Wednesday, Sunderland and Lincoln City. He was al

Was an English footballer who played for Sheffield Wednesday, Sunderland and Lincoln City. He was also capped for England on four occasions. Robinson’s career lasted from 1935 to 1949 making 200 league appearances and scoring 71 goals.

Height 208 cm Year of Birth 1970 Nationality English Position Forward - Center NBA Draft Never

Height 208 cm Year of Birth 1970 Nationality English Position Forward - Center NBA Draft Never drafted

Is a former English professional footballer, who was active in the 1950s.Anderton was born in Skelme

Is a former English professional footballer, who was active in the 1950s.Anderton was born in Skelmersdale. He began his career as a junior with Everton, turning professional in March 1951. Over the next 3 seasons he failed to make the first team at Goodison Park, and in July 1954 moved to Torquay United. His league debut came at right back on 22 September 1954 against Shrewsbury Town at Plainmoor, but he finally got his break towards the end of the season when he replaced Harry Smith at left back, playing the final 11 games of the season. He began the following season as first choice, but had to share the spot with Bill Towers and Harry Smith, making 24 appearances as the Gulls finished in 5th place. He scored on the opening day of the following season, netting the first in a 4–1 home win against Ipswich Town on 18 August 1956, but this was his only appearance of the season as Torquay went on to lose out in the final table to Ipswich on goal average, Harry Smith regaining his place in the side as regular left-back.

Is an English former professional footballer.Berry, a defender, joined Torquay United as an apprenti

Is an English former professional footballer.Berry, a defender, joined Torquay United as an apprentice, signing as a professional in January 1984. He made only one league appearance for the Gulls, replacing Andy Wharton at left-back for the 3-1 defeat away to Aldershot on January 21, 1984, before leaving league football.

Is an English former professional footballer who last played for Hyde United.He began his profession

Is an English former professional footballer who last played for Hyde United.He began his professional career at Manchester United in 1993 as an 18-year-old, but played just two competitive games for the club before signing for Everton in January 1998.

Is a retired English footballer who played his entire club career as a right back for Burnley betwee

Is a retired English footballer who played his entire club career as a right back for Burnley between 1956 and 1972, helping them win the Football League title in 1960. He also made a single appearance for England in 1961.