John Moore facts for kids
John Moore is a very common name, so many different people throughout history have been called John Moore! This page will tell you about some of the famous people who share this name, from artists and musicians to scientists and sports stars.
Creative Arts and Entertainment
Many people named John Moore have made their mark in the world of art, music, and movies.
Art and Photography
- John Francis Moore (sculptor) (died 1809) was a British sculptor from the 1700s. He created beautiful statues.
- John Moore of Ipswich (1821–1902) was an English painter and decorator.
- John Collingham Moore (1829–1880) was another English artist.
- John Moore (painter) (born 1941) is an American artist known for his paintings.
- John Moore (photographer) (born 1967) is an American photographer. He captures important moments with his camera.
Film and Theater
- John Moore (stage manager) (1814–1893) was a British actor and stage manager. He helped plays run smoothly.
- Jack D. Moore (1906–1998) was an American set decorator. He designed the backgrounds for movies.
- John Moore (production designer) (1924–2006) was an American art director. He helped create the visual style of films.
- John Moore (broadcaster) (born 1966) is a Canadian broadcaster and actor. You might hear his voice in cartoons or commercials.
- John Moore (director) (born 1970) is an Irish film director and producer. He makes movies!
Music and Sound
- John Moore (piper) (1834–1894) was an Irish piper. He played traditional Irish music.
- Deacon John Moore (born 1941) is an American musician and bandleader. He is known for his rhythm and blues music.
- John Moore (British musician) (born 1964) is a British musician. He played in bands like The Jesus and Mary Chain.
- John Moore (songwriter) (born 1969) is an American songwriter and singer.
Writing and Stories
- John Moore (Scottish physician) (1729–1802) was a Scottish author. He wrote a novel called Zeluco.
- John Weeks Moore (1807–1889) was an American editor of music books.
- John Moore (British author) (1907–1967) was a British author. He also worked to protect nature.
- John Moore (American author) (born 1959) is an American author.
- John Francis Moore (writer) is an American comic book writer. He creates stories for comic books.
- John Trotwood Moore (1858–1929) was an American journalist and writer. He wrote about local history.
Leaders and Public Service
Many John Moores have served their communities in government and religious roles.
Religious Leaders
- John Moore (bishop of Ely) (1646–1714) was a British scholar and bishop. A bishop is a high-ranking church leader.
- John Moore (archbishop of Canterbury) (1730–1805) was the Archbishop of Canterbury. This is a very important role in the Church of England.
- John Moore (bishop of St. Augustine) (1835–1901) was a bishop in Florida, USA.
- John Moore (Methodist bishop) (1867–1948) was a bishop in the Methodist Church.
- John Moore (bishop of Bauchi) (1942–2010) was a bishop in Nigeria.
Law and Government Officials
- John Moore (Australian politician) (born 1936) was an Australian defence minister. He helped lead the country's military.
- John Moore (Lower Canada politician) (died 1858) was a political figure in Canada.
- John Thomas Moore (1844–1917) was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Canada.
- John Moore (Lord Mayor) (1620–1702) was an English politician. He served as the Lord Mayor of London.
- John Moore, Baron Moore of Lower Marsh (1937–2019) was a British Cabinet minister. He helped run the government.
- John Moore (Louisiana politician) (1788–1867) was a U.S. Congressman from Louisiana. A Congressman helps make laws for the country.
- John Moore (Illinois politician) (1793–1863) was the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois.
- John C. Moore (Denver mayor) (1832–1915) was the mayor of Denver, Colorado. A mayor leads a city.
- John Bassett Moore (1860–1947) was a U.S. international lawyer. He worked on laws between different countries.
- John Isaac Moore (1856–1937) was the acting governor of Arkansas. A governor leads a state.
- John E. Moore (politician) (born 1943) was the Lieutenant Governor of Kansas.
Military Heroes
Several John Moores have served in the armed forces.
- Sir John Moore, 1st Baronet (1718–1779) was a British admiral. An admiral is a very high-ranking naval officer.
- Sir John Moore (1761–1809) was a famous British general. He was known as Moore of Corunna.
- John Henry Moore (Texas settler) (1800–1880) was an officer in the Texas Revolution. This was a fight for Texas's independence.
- John Creed Moore (1824–1910) was a U.S. Army officer.
- John Moore (physician) (1826–1907) was a U.S. Army surgeon-general. He was a doctor for the army.
- John Moore (Royal Navy officer) (1921–2010) was a British Royal Navy submariner. He served on submarines.
Science and Discovery
John Moores have also contributed to scientific knowledge.
- John Howard Moore (1862–1916) was an American zoologist and philosopher. A zoologist studies animals.
- John Percy Moore (1869–1965) was another American zoologist.
- John Alexander Moore (1915–2002) was an American biologist. Biologists study living things.
- John Fitzallen Moore (1928–2018) was an American physicist. Physicists study how the universe works.
- John B. Moore (engineer) (1941–2013) was an Australian electrical engineer. Engineers design and build things.
- John P. Moore is an American virologist. Virologists study viruses.
- John Wilson Moore (1920–2019) was an American biophysicist. Biophysicists study biology using physics.
Sports Stars
Many athletes named John Moore have excelled in various sports.
Football (Soccer)
- John Moore (footballer, born 1923) (1923–2012) was an English footballer.
- John Moore (footballer, born February 1943) (1943–2009) was a winger for Lincoln City F.C.
- John Moore (footballer, born December 1943) is a Scottish football player and manager.
- John Moore (footballer, born 1945) played for teams like Shrewsbury Town.
- Jon Moore (born 1955) is a Welsh footballer.
- John Moore (footballer, born 1966) is an English-born Hong Kong international player.
Other Sports
- John Moore (cricketer, born 1891) (1891–1980) was a Hampshire cricketer. Cricket is a popular sport in many countries.
- John Moore (baseball) was an American baseball player in the 1920s.
- John Moore (rugby league) (died 1942) was a rugby league footballer.
- John Moore (basketball) (1933–1987) was an American basketball player.
- John Doxie Moore (1911–1986) was an American basketball player, coach, and executive.
- John Moore (skier) (1933–2017) was a British Olympic skier. He competed in the Olympic Games.
- John Moore (horseman) (born 1950) is an Australian racehorse trainer. He trains horses for races.
- John Moore (ice hockey) (born 1990) is an American ice hockey defenseman.
Other Notable People
- John Chandler Moore (1803–1874) was an American silversmith. He made things from silver.
- John Coleman Moore (1923–2016) was an American mathematician. Mathematicians study numbers and patterns.
- John H. Moore (1939–2016) was an American anthropologist. Anthropologists study human societies and cultures.
- John Moore (economist) (born 1954) is a British economist. Economists study how money and resources are used.
- John Godfrey Moore (1847–1899) was an American businessman and financier. He worked in finance on Wall Street.
- John Moore (fashion designer) (1928–1996) was an American fashion designer. He created clothing styles.
Other Uses
- USS John A. Moore (FFG-19) was a U.S. Navy ship. It was a frigate, a type of warship.
See also
- John More (disambiguation)
- Johnny Moore (disambiguation)
- John Francis Moore (disambiguation)
- John Henry Moore (disambiguation)
- John Moores (disambiguation)
- Jackie Moore (disambiguation)
- All pages with titles containing "John Moore"
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