Famous People with Name Woodrow

Woodrow Woody Sauldsberry Jr            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Woodrow Woody Sauldsberry Jr: was an American former National Basketball Association player.Sauldsberry graduated from Compton Union High School where he was the star of his basketball team and then went on to attend Texas Southern University. In 1957, he was drafted by the Philadelphia Warriors (now the Golden State Warriors). The following year in 1958, he was named the league's Rookie of the Year — the second African American ever to win the award. In 1959, he played in the NBA All-Star Game. Later in his career he played for the St. Louis Hawks, Chicago Zephyrs, and Boston Celtics.

Woodrow Charles Herman            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Woodrow Charles Herman: better known as Woody Herman, was an American jazz clarinetist, alto and soprano saxophonist, singer, and big band leader.Herman was born Woodrow Charles Thomas Herman in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 16, 1913. His parents were Ray and Myrtle Herrman. As a child he worked as a singer in vaudeville, then became a professional saxophone player at age 15. In 1931, he met Charlotte Neste, an aspiring actress. They later married. Woody Herman joined the Tom Gerun band and his first recorded vocals were "Lonesome Me" and "My Heart's At Ease". Herman also performed with the Harry Sosnick orchestra and Gus Arnheim and Isham Jones. Isham Jones wrote many popular songs, including "It Had To Be You" and at some point was tiring of the demands of leading a band. Jones wanted to live off the residuals of his songs. "While we were with Jones, we discussed the possibilities of after we heard Isham was going to quit." Woody Herman eventually acquired the remains of Jones' orchestra after Isham Jones decided to retire.

Woodrow Wilson "Red" Sovine            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Woodrow Wilson "Red" Sovine: as a country music singer. He was associated with truck driving songs, particularly those recited as narratives, but set to music. The most famous example of this is his 1978 number one hit "Teddy Bear".

Woodrow Wilson "Woody" Guthrie            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Woodrow Wilson "Woody" Guthrie: was an American songwriter and folk musician. Guthrie's musical legacy consists of hundreds of songs, ballads and improvised works covering topics from political themes to traditional songs to children's songs. Guthrie performed continually throughout his life with his guitar frequently displaying the slogan "This Machine Kills Fascists". Guthrie is perhaps best known for his song "This Land Is Your Land" which is regularly sung in American schools. Many of his recorded songs are archived in the Library of Congress.

Woodrow Sedlacek            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Woodrow Sedlacek: was an American Thoroughbred flat racing horse trainer. Sedlacek started in Thoroughbred horse racing as a jockey during the 1930s. He was almost killed in a racing accident in 1937 that left him with a plate in his head. In 1945, he began working as a tr

Bill Woodrow            Origin/Culture/Country: English

Bill Woodrow: is a British sculptor.Woodrow's early work was made from materials found in dumps, used car lots and scrap yards, partially embedded in plaster and appearing as if they had been excavated. He went on to use large consumer goods, such as refrigerators and

Allan Lee Woodrow            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Allan Lee Woodrow: was a Canadian Senator. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, he was appointed to the Canadian Senate on 19 May 1953 on the recommendation of Louis St-Laurent. A Liberal, he represented the senatorial division of Toronto Centre for the province of Ontario until his resignation on 15 March 1966.