John Hammond facts for kids

John Hammond is a name shared by many different people! When you see a name like this, it often means you need a little help figuring out which "John Hammond" someone is talking about. This page will tell you about some of the famous people who have been named John Hammond.

In Arts and Entertainment

Many people named John Hammond have made their mark in the world of arts and entertainment.

Music and Art

• John Hammond (record producer) (1910–1987) was an American record producer. He was super important in music history! He helped discover and sign many famous musicians. These included Billie Holiday, Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, and Bruce Springsteen. He helped them start their amazing careers.
• John P. Hammond (born 1942) is an American blues guitarist. He is the son of the famous record producer, John Hammond. He is known for his great blues music.
• John A. Hammond (1843–1939) was a Canadian painter. He created beautiful artworks.

Acting and Characters

• John Hammond (actor) was the main actor in a TV miniseries called The Blue and the Gray in 1982.
• John Hammond is a very famous character from the Jurassic Park stories. He is the kind scientist who creates the dinosaur theme park. You can find out more about him on the list of Jurassic Park characters page.

In Politics

Several people named John Hammond have been involved in politics. This means they helped make rules and lead communities.

Historical Politicians

• John Hammond (Irish politician) (1842–1907) was a British politician. He represented Carlow County in Ireland.
• John Hammond (Wisconsin politician) (1814–?) was a farmer and lawmaker in Wisconsin, USA.
• John Hammond (U.S. Representative) (1827–1889) was a manufacturer and politician from New York, USA. He served in the US Congress.

In Sports

Many athletes and sports managers have also been named John Hammond.

Athletes

• John Hammond (bobsleigh) (born 1933) is a British Olympic bobsledder. He competed in the exciting sport of bobsleigh.
• John Hammond (cricketer) (1769–1844) was an English cricketer. Cricket is a popular bat-and-ball game.
• Johnny Hammond (rugby union) (1860–1907) was a British rugby player. Rugby is a team sport similar to American football.
• John Hammond (Canadian football) (1923–?) was a player in the Canadian Football League.

Sports Management

• John S. Hammond (active in the 1930s) was an American sports administrator. He helped organize sports events.
• John Hammond (basketball) (born 1954) is an American sports business manager. He has worked with basketball teams.
• John Hammond (racehorse trainer) (born 1960) is a British horse trainer. He trains horses for races.

Other Notable People

Here are some other interesting people named John Hammond.

Engineers and Scientists

• John Hays Hammond (1855–1936) was an American mining engineer. He worked with mines and minerals.
• John Hays Hammond Jr. (1888–1965) was an American electrical engineer and inventor. He was known for his work with radio control.
• John Hammond (physiologist) (1889–1964) was a British physiologist. He studied how living things work.

Writers and Forecasters

• John Hammond (weather forecaster) (born 1966) is a weather forecaster for the BBC. He tells people about the weather.
• John Lawrence Hammond (1872–1949) was an English historical writer. He wrote about history.
• John Brown Hammond (1856–1938) was an American activist. He worked to bring about social change.
• John C. Hammond (1842–1926) was a lawyer in Massachusetts, USA.

See also

• Jack Hammond (1891–1942), American baseball player
• Jack Hammond (footballer) (1884–1971), Australian rules footballer
• Jay Hammond (1922–2005), governor of Alaska 1974–1982
• Johnny Hammond (disambiguation)
• John Hammond Jr. (disambiguation)