Bob Johnson facts for kids

Bob Johnson is a name shared by many different people! When you hear "Bob Johnson," it could be a famous voice actor, a talented athlete, a politician, or even someone who helped create computers. This page will tell you about some of the interesting people named Bob Johnson.

People in Entertainment

Some Bob Johnsons have made their mark in the world of movies, TV, and music.

Voice Actors

• Bob Johnson (actor) (1920–1993) was a voice actor. He was well-known for his role in the TV show Mission: Impossible. He was the voice who delivered the famous mission messages that would "self-destruct."
• Neil Kaplan (active from 1993) is an American voice actor. He sometimes uses the professional name Bob Johnson. He has voiced characters in many video games and animated shows.
• Bob Johnson is also a fictional dad from the cartoon series Squirrel Boy.

Musicians and Producers

• Bob Johnson (musician) (born 1944) is a British guitarist. He is known for his work with the folk-rock band Steeleye Span.
• Bob Johnston (1932–2015) was an American record producer. He worked with many legendary musicians. These include Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, and Leonard Cohen. He helped create some of their most famous albums.

Media Founders

• Robert L. Johnson (born 1946) is a very important businessman. He founded Black Entertainment Television (BET). This was the first television network created for African American audiences.

People in Sports

Many Bob Johnsons have been professional athletes or coaches in different sports.

Baseball Players

• Bob Johnson (outfielder) (1905–1982) was an outfielder. He was known as "Indian Bob Johnson." He played in Major League Baseball for teams like the Philadelphia Athletics.
• Bob Johnson (infielder) (1936–2019) was another American professional baseball player. He played as an infielder.
• Bob Johnson (pitcher) (born 1943) is a former professional baseball pitcher.
• Bob Johnson (catcher) (born 1959) was a catcher in Major League Baseball.

Basketball Players and Coaches

• Bob Johnson (basketball, born 1917) (1917–2000) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Akron Wingfoots in the NBL.
• Bob Johnson (basketball, born 1927) was a college head coach. He coached the Pittsburg State Gorillas men's basketball team.
• Bob Johnson (Seattle basketball) also coached college basketball. He was the head coach for the Seattle Redhawks men's basketball team.

Football Players

• Bob Johnson (American football) (born 1946) was a center in American football. He played for the Cincinnati Bengals.
• There have been several Australian rules footballers named Bob Johnson. These include Bob Johnson (Australian footballer, born 1902) (1902–1981) and Bob Johnson (Australian footballer, born 1907) (1907–1988).
• English football players named Bob Johnson include Bob Johnson (footballer, born 1905) (1905–1987) and Bob Johnson (footballer, born 1911) (1911–1982).

Ice Hockey Players and Coaches

• Bob Johnson (ice hockey, born 1931) (1931–1991) was a famous ice hockey coach. He was known as "Badger Bob Johnson." He is in the Hockey Hall of Fame. He coached the Calgary Flames and the Pittsburgh Penguins, leading the Penguins to a Stanley Cup victory.
• Bob Johnson (ice hockey, born 1948) was a goaltender in ice hockey.

Other Notable People

Here are some other interesting people named Bob Johnson.

Politicians

• Bob Johnson (Arkansas state representative) (born 1953) has been a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives since 2015. He helps make laws for the state of Arkansas.
• Bob Johnson (Arkansas state senator) (born 1962) was a member of the Arkansas State Senate. He also served in the Arkansas House of Representatives.
• Bob A. Johnson (1945–2017) was an American politician. He also worked as a school social worker, helping students.

Engineers and Scientists

• Robert Royce Johnson (1928–2016) was an engineer and computer pioneer. He was also a professor. He invented something called the "Johnson counter," which is used in electronics.

Other Professions

• Bob Johnson (pilot) (1917–2014) was a fighter pilot. He served with the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II.
• Bob Johnson (butcher) (1940–2001) was a British businessman.
• Bob Johnson (psychiatrist) is a British psychiatrist.
• Bob Johnson (weather forecaster) is a British weather forecaster.

See also

• Robert Johnson (disambiguation)
• Rob Johnson (disambiguation)
• Bobby Johnson (born 1951), an American football coach
• Bobby Johnson (wide receiver) (born 1961), an American football wide receiver
• List of people with surname Johnson