John Anderson facts for kids

John Anderson is a very common name, and many interesting people throughout history have shared it! This page will tell you about some of the famous John Andersons, from different parts of the world and different jobs, like musicians, scientists, and even sports stars.

People in Business

Many John Andersons have been successful in business, helping to build companies and create new things.

Early Business Leaders

• John Anderson (Scottish businessman) (1747–1820) was a Scottish merchant who founded the town of Fermoy in Ireland.
• John Byers Anderson (1817–1897) was an American educator and railroad executive. He was even a mentor to the famous businessman Andrew Carnegie.
• John Macvicar Anderson (1835–1915) was a Scottish architect who designed many buildings.
• John Anderson (publisher) (1836–1910) was a Norwegian-American publisher who helped share stories and information.
• John Anderson (merchant) (1852–1924) was a Scottish merchant who worked in Singapore.
• Sir John Anderson, 1st Baronet, of Harrold Priory (1878–1963) was a Scottish haulage contractor, meaning he managed a business that transported goods.

Modern Business Figures

• John E. Anderson (1917–2011) was an American businessman. A business school at UCLA is named after him!
• John Anderson (New Zealand businessman, born 1938) founded Contiki Holidays, a travel company that organizes trips for young people.
• Jock R. Anderson (born 1941) is an Australian agricultural economist, who studies how money and resources are used in farming.
• John Anderson (inventor) (1942–2012) founded HeartSine Technologies, a company that makes medical devices.
• John Anderson (New Zealand businessman, born 1945) (1945–2018) was the chief executive of a major bank in New Zealand.
• John L. Anderson (shipbuilder) (1868–1941) was a pioneer in building steamboats in Seattle.

People in Entertainment

Many John Andersons have made their mark in the world of entertainment, from music to movies and writing.

Music Stars

• John Anderson (jazz trumpeter) (1921–1974) was an American jazz musician who played the trumpet.
• Jon Anderson (born 1944) is the lead singer of the famous British rock band called Yes.
• John Anderson (producer) (born 1948) is a Northern Irish composer and producer who creates music.
• John Anderson (musician) (born 1954) is a well-known American country music singer. His first album was also called John Anderson.
• John Anderson was also a vocalist for the British rock band Charlie, which started in 1971.

Theater, TV, and Film Personalities

• John Murray Anderson (1886–1954) was an American theater director from Newfoundland.
• John Anderson (actor) (1922–1992) was an American actor who appeared in many films and TV shows.
• John Anderson (New Zealand actor) (1943–2016) was an actor and director from New Zealand.
• John Anderson (TV personality) (born 1931) is a Scottish television personality, famous for being a referee on the show Gladiators.
• John Anderson (sportscaster) (born 1965) is an American sports journalist for ESPN and a co-host of the show Wipeout.
• John H. Anderson is an American set decorator who designs the backgrounds for movies and TV.
• John Anderson (director) (born 1954) is an American documentary filmmaker who directs, produces, and edits films.

Writers

• J. Redwood Anderson (1883–1964) was an English poet.
• John J. Anderson (1956–1989) was a writer and editor who focused on computers and technology.
• John David Anderson (born 1975) is an American writer.

Other Entertainers

• John Henry Anderson (1814–1874) was a Scottish magician, known for his amazing tricks.
• John Alvin Anderson (1869–1948) was a Swedish-American photographer.
• John Cornbread Anderson is an American folk artist, known for his unique art style.

Military Figures

Several John Andersons have served in the military, often reaching high ranks.

• John Byers Anderson (1817–1897) was a United States Army officer.
• John F. Anderson (general) (1832–1902) was a brigadier general during the American Civil War.
• John B. Anderson (United States Army officer) (1891–1976) was an American general.
• John W. Anderson (sailor) (1899–1976) was a Master Mariner and Commodore for United States Lines, and captain of the SS United States.
• John Anderson (British Army officer) (1908–1988) was the first commander of the Ulster Defence Regiment.
• John Evelyn Anderson (1916–2007) was a British Army officer.
• John Anderson (VC) (1918–1943) was an English soldier who received the Victoria Cross, a very brave award.
• John Rogers Anderson (born 1941) is a Canadian admiral and ambassador to NATO.

People in Politics

Many John Andersons have been involved in politics, helping to lead and shape their countries.

Australian Politicians

• John Gerard Anderson (1836–1911) was an educationalist and public servant in colonial Queensland, Australia.
• John Anderson (Australian politician) (born 1956) served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia from 1999 to 2005.

Canadian Politicians

• John Hawkins Anderson (1805–1870) was a member of the Canadian Senate.
• John Anderson (Newfoundland politician) (1855–1930) was a businessman and politician from Newfoundland.
• John Victor Anderson (1918–1982) was a Canadian politician in Alberta.

New Zealand Politicians

• John Anderson (mayor) (1820–1897) was the mayor of Christchurch, New Zealand. He was also a blacksmith, engineer, and businessman.
• Crawford Anderson (c. 1848–1930) was a New Zealand politician who served as an MP for the Bruce area.

United Kingdom Politicians

• Sir John Anderson, 1st Baronet, of Mill Hill (died 1813) was a British politician who represented the City of London.
• John Anderson (diplomatic writer) (1795–1845) was a Scottish writer focused on diplomacy.
• John Anderson (colonial administrator) (1858–1918) was a British governor in places like the Straits Settlements and Ceylon.
• John Anderson, 1st Viscount Waverley (1882–1958) was a very important British civil servant and politician.
• John Anderson, 3rd Viscount Waverley (born 1949) is a British peer.
• John Anderson (trade unionist) was a British trade union leader who worked for workers' rights.

United States Politicians

• Jack Z. Anderson (1904–1981) was a United States Representative from California.
• John Alexander Anderson (1834–1892) was a United States Representative from Kansas.
• John Anderson (Maine politician) (1792–1853) was a United States Representative from Maine.
• John Anderson (New Jersey politician) (1665–1736) served as acting governor of New Jersey in 1736.
• John Anderson (Wisconsin senator) (1870–1954) was a state senator in Wisconsin.
• John Anderson Jr. (1917–2014) was the Governor of Kansas from 1961 to 1965.
• John B. Anderson (1922–2017) was a United States Representative from Illinois and ran for president in 1980.
• John C. Anderson (lawyer) (born 1975) is a United States Attorney for New Mexico.
• John C. Anderson (Wisconsin politician) (1862–1???) was a state assemblyman in Wisconsin.
• John Hope Anderson (1912–2005) was an American politician in Pennsylvania.
• Johnny Anderson (politician) is a member of the Utah House of Representatives.

People in Religion and Philosophy

Some John Andersons have dedicated their lives to religion or deep thinking about the world.

• John Anderson (theologian and controversialist) (1668–1721) was a Scottish theologian.
• John Anderson (theologian) (1748–1830) founded the first Presbyterian seminary in America, a school for religious studies.
• John Anderson (missionary) (1805–1855) was a Scottish missionary.
• John Hendry Anderson (1854–1913) was an Anglican rector who helped create the Tooting Bec Lido, a public swimming pool.
• John Anderson (archbishop of Moosonee) (1866–1943) was an Anglican Church of Canada metropolitan bishop.
• John Anderson (philosopher) (1893–1962) was an Australian philosopher who studied big questions about life.
• John Mueller Anderson (1914–1999) was an American philosopher.
• John Anderson (bishop of British Columbia) (1912–1969) was an Anglican Church of Canada bishop.

People in Science

Many John Andersons have contributed to science, making discoveries and inventing new technologies.

• John Anderson (natural philosopher) (1726–1796) was a Scottish natural philosopher, a kind of early scientist.
• John Anderson (zoologist) (1833–1900) was a Scottish zoologist who studied animals.
• John Anderson (New Zealand engineer) (1849–1934) was a Scottish engineer.
• John F. Anderson (scientist) (1873–1958) was the director of the United States Hygienic Laboratory.
• John August Anderson (1876–1959) was an American physicist and astronomer.
• John Edward Anderson (psychologist) (1893–1966) was an American psychologist who studied the human mind.
• John Stuart Anderson (1908–1990) was a British/Australian inorganic chemist.
• John Anderson (pathologist) (1918–2011) was a British pathologist who studied diseases.
• J. Edward Anderson (born 1927) is an American engineer.
• John Maxwell Anderson (1928–1982) was a Scottish surgeon and cancer specialist.
• John Robert Anderson (chemist) (1928–2007) was an Australian chemist who studied materials.
• John D. Anderson (born 1937) is an American aerospace engineer.
• John L. Anderson (born 1945) is an American chemical engineer.
• John Robert Anderson (psychologist) (born 1947) is a Canadian psychologist and computer scientist.
• John G. Anderson (born 1948) is a seismologist, who studies earthquakes.

People in Sports

A large number of John Andersons have been athletes or involved in sports.

American Football

• John E. Anderson (American football) was an American college football player and coach.
• John W. Anderson (American football) (1933–1998) was an American football coach.
• John Anderson (American football) (born 1956) was a linebacker for the Green Bay Packers.

Association Football (Soccer)

• John Anderson (footballer, born 1878) (1878–1???) played for Woolwich Arsenal and Portsmouth.
• John Anderson (footballer, born 1879) (1879–1???) was a Scottish footballer who played for Chesterfield Town.
• John Anderson (footballer, born 1881) (1881–1942) was a Scottish footballer who played for Heart of Midlothian.
• John Anderson (footballer, born 1915) (1915–1987) was a Scottish footballer who scored for Portsmouth in the 1939 FA Cup Final.
• John Anderson (footballer, born 1921) (1921–2006) was an English footballer who scored for Manchester United in the 1948 FA Cup Final.
• John Anderson (footballer, born 1928) (1928–2001) was a Scottish footballer who played as an inside forward.
• Johnny Anderson (footballer) (1929–2001) was a Scottish footballer who played for Leicester City.
• John Anderson (footballer, born 1931) (1931–2003) was an English footballer who played for Grimsby Town.
• John Anderson (soccer, born 1937) was a Scottish-born footballer who played for Stoke City and Australia.
• John Anderson (footballer, born 1959) is an Irish international footballer who played for Newcastle United.
• John Anderson (footballer, born 1972) is a Scottish footballer known for playing for Greenock Morton.

Baseball and Cricket

• John Anderson (outfielder) (1873–1949) was an American baseball player.
• John Anderson (pitcher) (1929–1998) was an American baseball player.
• John Anderson (baseball coach) (born 1955) is an American baseball coach.
• John Anderson (cricketer, born 1955) is an Australian cricketer.
• John Anderson (Irish cricketer) (born 1982) is an Irish cricketer.

Other Sports

• John Anderson (Australian footballer) (1888–1957) played Australian rules football.
• John Anderson (discus thrower) (1907–1948) was an American Olympic discus thrower.
• John Anderson (runner) (born 1936) is a British runner.
• John Anderson (bowls) (born 1912) was a British-South African lawn bowler.
• John Anderson (rugby league) (1913–1984) was a New Zealand international rugby league player.
• John Anderson (canoeist) (1924–2001) was an American sprint canoer.
• John Anderson (ice hockey general manager) (1934–2009) was the general manager of the Buffalo Sabres.
• John Anderson (sailor) (born 1939) is an Australian sailor.
• John Anderson (racing driver) (1944–1986) was an American race car driver.
• John Anderson (ice hockey) (born 1957) is a Canadian ice hockey player.
• John Anderson (equestrian) (born 1966) is a Canadian Olympic equestrian.
• John Anderson (hurler) (born 1978) is an Irish hurler.
• John Anderson (water polo) is a Canadian water polo player.

Other Notable People

• John Anderson (carpenter) (1759–1832) was a friend of the famous poet Robert Burns.
• John Anderson (engraver) (1775–1???) was a Scottish engraver.
• John Anderson (genealogist, 1789–1832) and John Anderson (genealogist, 1798–1839) were both Scottish genealogists who studied family histories.
• John C. Anderson (judge) (1863–1940) was a judge on the Alabama Supreme Court.
• John W. Anderson (Iowa judge) was a justice on the Iowa Supreme Court.
• John Anderson (classicist) (1870–1952) was a professor of Ancient History at the University of Oxford.
• John Mathieson Anderson (born 1941) is a British linguist and professor of English Language.
• John Anderson (escaped slave) was an American slave who escaped to Canada in the 1860s, leading to an important legal case about freedom.

See also

In Spanish: John Anderson para niños

• Jack Anderson (disambiguation)
• John Andersson
• John Anderton (disambiguation)
• Jon Anderson (disambiguation)