John Berry facts for kids

John Berry is a name shared by many different people. This page will tell you about some of the famous people named John Berry, from different areas like entertainment, politics, and sports.

People in Entertainment

Many talented people named John Berry have worked in entertainment.

• John Berry (film director) (1917–1999) was an American film director. He made movies and plays.
• John Berry (illustrator) (1920–2009) was a British artist. He was known for drawing pictures for books and magazines.
• John Berry (country singer) (born 1959) is an American country music singer. He has released several albums, including his first one, John Berry.
• John Berry (arts administrator) (born 1961) is a British musician. He also helps manage arts organizations.
• John Berry (Beastie Boys) (1963–2016) was one of the first members of the famous music group, the Beastie Boys.

People in Politics

Several people named John Berry have been involved in government and politics.

• John Berry (administrator) (born 1959) worked for the U.S. government. He was the director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management from 2009 to 2013. He also served as the Ambassador to Australia.
• John Berry (congressman) (1833–1879) was a U.S. Representative. This means he was elected to help make laws for the country.
• John Berry (New Jersey governor) (1619–1712) was the Deputy Governor of New Jersey a long time ago.
• John M. Berry (1827–1887) was an American judge and politician.
• John T. Berry (1924–1966) was an American politician.
• John Walter Berry (1868–1943) was a Canadian politician.
• John Wesley Berry (1858–1931) was a councilman in Tacoma, a city in the United States.

People in Sports

There are also many athletes and sports figures named John Berry.

• Jonathan Berry (born 1953) is a chess master. This means he is a very skilled chess player.
• Jack Berry (hurling) (1944–2003) was an Irish sportsperson who played hurling. Hurling is a fast-paced outdoor team game.
• John Berry (cricketer) (1823–1895) was a British cricketer. Cricket is a bat-and-ball game popular in many countries.
• John Berry (rugby) (1866–1930) was a rugby union footballer. Rugby is a team sport played with an oval-shaped ball.
• John Berry (speedway promoter) (1944–2012) was a British speedway promoter. He also managed the England national speedway team. Speedway is a type of motorcycle racing.
• Johnny Berry (1926–1994) was a famous footballer. He played for Manchester United and the England national team.
• John Berry (footballer, born 1880) (1880–1954) was another English footballer.
• John Paul Berry is an American baseball player. He has played as a pitcher and a first baseman.

Other Notable People

Here are some other important people named John Berry.

• John Berry (Royal Navy officer) (1635–1689/90) was a British naval officer. He was involved in the early settlement of Newfoundland.
• John Cutting Berry (1847–1936) was an American medical missionary. He helped people and shared his beliefs in Japan.
• John Berry (priest) (1849–1923) was a Church of England priest. He also served as a chaplain in the Royal Navy.
• John Berry (zoologist) (1907–2002) was a Scottish zoologist and ecologist. He studied animals and how they interact with their environment.
• John N. Berry (1933–2020) was an American librarian. Librarians help people find books and information.
• John W. Berry (librarian) (born 1947) is another American librarian.
• John W. Berry (psychologist) is a Canadian psychologist. Psychologists study the human mind and behavior.
• John Stevens Berry is an attorney, which means he is a lawyer.

See also

In Spanish: John Berry para niños

• John Barry (disambiguation)
• John Bury (disambiguation)
• John Fraser de Berry, Quebec lawyer and politician