Famous People with Name Julian

Julian Myron Brown            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Julian Myron Brown: is a retired American basketball player.He played collegiately for the Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, and was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2nd round (34th pick overall) of the 1991 NBA Draft.

Julian Emil Jamaal Wright            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Julian Emil Jamaal Wright: is an American basketball player for the NBA's New Orleans Hornets. He played collegiately for the University of Kansas.At 6'8" and 225 lbs, Wright combines good size with excellent athleticism and skills, which allowed him to play numerous positions in high school, including point guard, small forward, and power forward.

Julian Edwin "Cannonball" Adderley            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Julian Edwin "Cannonball" Adderley: was a jazz alto saxophonist of the small combo era of the 1950s and 1960s. Originally from Tampa, Florida, he moved to New York in the mid 1950's.The nickname "Cannonball" was a childhood nickname for the portly saxophonist, a corruption of "cannibal". An articulate speaker with an easy manner, Cannonball educated, amused, and informed his audiences in clubs and on television about the art and moods of jazz.

Julian Lincoln Simon            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Julian Lincoln Simon: was a professor of business administration at the University of Maryland and a Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute. He wrote many books and articles, mostly on economic subjects. He is best known for his work on population, natural resources, and immigration. He was the primary proponent of the cornucopian belief in endless benefits from resources and unlimited population growth empowered by technological progress. His works are often cited by libertarians in support of their arguments.[citation needed]

Julian Beck            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Julian Beck: was an American actor, director, poet, and painter.Beck was born in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan in New York City, the son of Mabel Lucille (née Blum), a teacher, and Irving Beck, a businessman.[1] He briefly attended Yale University, but dropped out to pursue writing and art. He was an Abstract Expressionist painter in the 1940s, but his career turned upon meeting his future wife. In 1943, he met Judith Malina and quickly came to share her passion for theatre; they founded The Living Theatre in 1947.

Kristine Lora Quance Julian            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Kristine Lora Quance Julian: is a former USA Record-holding and Olympic breaststroke and medley swimmer, who competed on the international level in the 1990s. She swam at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, winning a gold medal in the 4x100m medley relay. She is a 10-time U

Jeffrey Jackson Wedgwood Julian            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Jeffrey Jackson Wedgwood Julian: was an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour.Julian played on what is now the Nationwide Tour in 1990 and 1997 to 2000, winning the NIKE Dominion Open in 1997. He played on the PGA Tour in 1996 and 2001 after earning his PGA Tour card through Q-Sch

George Washington Julian            Origin/Culture/Country: American

George Washington Julian: was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer and writer who served in Congress from Indiana. He was the son-in-law of Joshua Reed Giddings. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1840 and practiced out of Greenfield, Indiana. He started to take part in

William Alexander Julian            Origin/Culture/Country: American

William Alexander Julian: served as the 28th Treasurer of the United States from June 1, 1933 - May 29, 1949 under Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Harry Truman. He is currently the last male to hold that position. He died in a car crash in Bethesda, Maryland. Julian was the first pr

Peter S. Julian            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Peter S. Julian: is a Canadian Member of Parliament for the New Democratic Party, representing the riding of Burnaby—New Westminster. A community activist, Julian was Executive Director of the Council of Canadians and later the Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. He was a leader in an unsuccessful effort to prevent the arrival of big box retail in New Westminster without public consultation. Ultimately, the city allowed a big box store which turned out to be a Wal-Mart store. In 2002, Julian ran for city council in New Westminster. He received 3,275 votes, losing a spot on the council by 74 votes. On March 7, 2004 Julian defeated Dave Mackinon to be the NDP's candidate in the 2004 federal election. Julian won the general election, defeating Mary Pynenburg of the Liberal Party of Canada by just 329 votes. In the federal election held on October 14, 2008, Julian won the riding of Burnaby—New Westminster by over 6900 votes. Julian won the riding again in 2011 with 49.67% of the votes.