John Hayes facts for kids

John or Johnny Hayes is a common name. Many different people throughout history have been known by this name. This article tells you about some of the famous people named John or Johnny Hayes.

People in Arts and Entertainment

Many people named John Hayes have worked in movies, books, and radio.

Writers and Screenwriters

• J. Milton Hayes (1884–1940) was an English actor and poet. He was known for his dramatic poems.
• John F. Hayes (author) (1904–1980) was a Canadian writer. He wrote many adventure stories for young people.
• John Michael Hayes (1919–2008) was an American screenwriter. He wrote scripts for famous movies, including some directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

Directors and Radio Executives

• John Hayes (director) (1930–2000) was an American film director. He made many low-budget movies.
• John Hayes (radio) is an American radio executive. He has held important jobs in the radio industry.

People in Politics

Several people named John Hayes have been involved in government and public service.

British Politicians

• Jack Hayes (politician) (John Henry Hayes, 1887–1941) was a Member of Parliament (MP) in the United Kingdom. He represented the area of Liverpool Edge Hill.
• John Hayes (British politician) (born 1958) is a modern British politician. He has been an MP for many years and held various government roles.

American Politicians

• John F. Hayes (Borough President of Brooklyn) (1915–2001) was an American politician. He served as the Borough President of Brooklyn in New York City.
• Johnny H. Hayes (1941–2008) was a Democratic politician from Tennessee. He was also known for helping to raise money for political campaigns.

Other Politicians Around the World

• John Hayes (Tasmanian politician) (1868–1956) was an Australian politician. He even served as the Premier of Tasmania from 1922 to 1923, which is like being the leader of the state government.
• John Hayes (New Zealand politician) (born 1948) is a New Zealand diplomat and politician. He has represented his country in different parts of the world.

People in the Military

Many John Hayes have served in the armed forces, some as leaders and explorers.

• Sir John Hayes, 1st Baronet (c. 1750–1809) was a military doctor. He helped care for soldiers.
• John Hayes (explorer) (1768–1831) was an explorer for the British East India Company. He explored new lands and seas.
• John Hayes (Royal Navy officer) (1767/1775–1838) was an admiral in the Royal Navy. He commanded ships and led naval operations.
• John Daniel Hayes (1902–1991) was a U.S. Navy admiral. He was also a naval historian, meaning he studied and wrote about naval history.
• John B. Hayes (1924–2001) was a commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. This is the highest-ranking officer in the Coast Guard.

People in Sports

Many athletes named John or Johnny Hayes have excelled in various sports.

Australian Rules Footballers

• John Hayes (footballer, born 1903) (1903–1977) was an Australian rules footballer. He played for the Fitzroy team.
• John Hayes (footballer, born 1939) was also an Australian rules footballer. He was even a captain for the Fitzroy VFL team.

Other Sports Stars

• Johnny Hayes (1886–1965) was an American marathon runner. He famously won the marathon at the 1908 Olympic Games.
• John Hayes (cricketer) (1927–2007) was a New Zealand Test cricketer. He played in international cricket matches.
• John Hayes (rugby union) (born 1973) is a famous Irish rugby union player. He played as a prop forward for Ireland and Munster.
• J. P. Hayes (born 1965) is an American golfer. He has played on the professional golf tour.

Other Notable People

• John Hayes (painter) (1786?–1866) was a British artist. He was known for painting portraits of people.
• John Hayes (art historian) (1929–2005) was a British art historian. He was an expert on the famous painter Thomas Gainsborough.
• John M. Hayes (scientist) (1940–2017) was a scientist who studied the ocean. He worked at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
• John P. Hayes is an Irish-American computer scientist and electrical engineer. He has done important work in computer design.
• John W. Hayes is a British archaeologist. He studies ancient cultures and artifacts.

See also

In Spanish: John Hayes para niños

• Jackie Hayes (disambiguation)
• John Hays (disambiguation)
• John Hay (disambiguation)
• Jonny Hayes (born 1987), Irish footballer
• Jonathan Hayes (born 1962), former professional American football tight end