Paul Wilson facts for kids
Paul Wilson is a common name, and many different people around the world are known by it! This page helps you find out about some of the famous people named Paul Wilson. They come from all sorts of backgrounds, like sports, music, and science.
Sports Stars Named Paul Wilson
Many athletes named Paul Wilson have made a name for themselves in different sports. Here are a few:
Baseball Player Paul Wilson
Paul Wilson (baseball) (born in 1973) was a professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball, which is the highest level of baseball in the United States and Canada.
Cricketer Paul Wilson
Paul Wilson (cricketer) (born in 1972) is from Australia. He was a professional cricketer and is now an umpire, helping to make sure games are played fairly.
Footballers Named Paul Wilson
There have been several footballers named Paul Wilson:
- Paul Wilson (footballer, born 1950) (1950–2017) was a Scottish international footballer. He played for his country!
- Paul Wilson (footballer, born 1968) is an English former footballer.
- Paul Wilson (footballer, born 1977) also played football in England, including for the team Gillingham.
- Paul Wilson (Jamaican footballer) (born in 1993) is a footballer from Jamaica.
Pole Vaulter Paul Wilson
Paul Wilson (pole vaulter) (born in 1947) is an American athlete. He was once a world record holder in pole vaulting, which is a sport where athletes use a long pole to jump over a high bar.
Musicians Named Paul Wilson
Several talented musicians share the name Paul Wilson:
Snow Patrol Bassist Paul Wilson
Paul Wilson (musician) (born in 1978) is a musician best known as the bassist for the popular rock band Snow Patrol.
Composer Paul David Wilson
Paul David Wilson (born in 1952) is an American songwriter, composer, conductor, and music producer. He has created a lot of music!
Other Musicians
- Paul Wilson was a Canadian guitarist and singer who was part of the band The Plastic People of the Universe for a few years.
- Paul Wilson was also the original baritone singer for a group called The Flamingos.
- Another Paul Wilson is a member of the Absolute production team and writes songs.
Other Notable People Named Paul Wilson
Beyond sports and music, there are other interesting people named Paul Wilson:
Author F. Paul Wilson
F. Paul Wilson (born in 1946) is an American author. He is famous for writing exciting science fiction and horror books.
Sleight of Hand Expert R. Paul Wilson
R. Paul Wilson is known as an expert in sleight of hand. This means he is very skilled at performing magic tricks that involve quick, clever hand movements.
Translator Paul Wilson
Paul Wilson (translator) (born in 1941) is a Canadian translator and writer. He helps to change books and texts from one language to another.
Judge Paul C. Wilson
Paul C. Wilson (born in 1961) is a judge on the Supreme Court of Missouri, which is a very important court in the state of Missouri, USA.
Botanist Paul Graham Wilson
Paul Graham Wilson (born in 1928) is an Australian botanist. Botanists are scientists who study plants.
Climate Scientist Paul Wilson
Paul Wilson (palaeoclimatologist) is a British climate scientist. He studies Earth's climate from long, long ago, which helps us understand how our climate might change in the future.
See also
- Paul Willson (born in 1945), an American actor.
