British Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Is a British event rider, winning Badminton Horse Trials in 1968 (on 'Our Nobby') and 1978 (on 'Warr

Is a British event rider, winning Badminton Horse Trials in 1968 (on 'Our Nobby') and 1978 (on 'Warrior'). She also won Burghley Horse Trials in 1976 (on 'Warrior'), and competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, winning team gold for Great Brit

Born in Ilford, East London, England and growing up in East Grinstead, Leeves trained as a ballet da

Born in Ilford, East London, England and growing up in East Grinstead, Leeves trained as a ballet dancer and worked as a model, until she made her first film appearance as a topless angel in Monty Python's The Meaning of Life.She was a regular on The Benn

Is an English-born naturalized French actress, singer and film director.Birkin was born in London, E

Is an English-born naturalized French actress, singer and film director.Birkin was born in London, England to David Birkin, a Royal Navy lieutenant-commander and World War II espionage hero, and Judy Campbell, an actress in Noel Coward musicals. Birkin's brother is the screenwriter/director Andrew Birkin.

Was an English artist of the later nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. She was noted for her p

Was an English artist of the later nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. She was noted for her pictures of children, and was a successful illustrator of children's books.She showed her works at the Royal Academy shows and at the Institute of Painters

Queen of England, was the third wife of Henry VIII. She died of postnatal complications following th

Queen of England, was the third wife of Henry VIII. She died of postnatal complications following the birth of her only child, Edward VI.

Who was a member of the British squad that won the bronze medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barce

Who was a member of the British squad that won the bronze medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. She retired from the international scene after scoring over hundred goals and winning 165 caps for England and 158 for Great Britain. Sixsmith is the

Who appeared on BBC children's television during the 1980s. She is perhaps best remembered as a pres

Who appeared on BBC children's television during the 1980s. She is perhaps best remembered as a presenter on Blue Peter, a role she won after hosting the award-winning children's programme Jigsaw. She has three children, the singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor (born 1979), Jackson Ellis Leach (born 1987) and Martha-Rose Ellis Leach (born 1991).

Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, McTeer attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts and began h

Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, McTeer attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts and began her successful theatrical career with the Royal Exchange Theatre after graduating. Her television work includes the BBC production of Nigel Nicolson's book

Is a British media personality, journalist, television presenter and producer. She was for two years

Is a British media personality, journalist, television presenter and producer. She was for two years editor of The Independent on Sunday. She relinquished the job to become editor-at-large in 2002. [1] Her distinctive south London accent has been the butt of comedians.

Is an English actress. Scott was born in Morecambe, England. She is the daughter of the actress Thor

Is an English actress. Scott was born in Morecambe, England. She is the daughter of the actress Thora Hird and Jimmy Scott. She started her acting career as a child actress and became a popular leading lady

Long started presenting shows for the station shortly thereafter and became known for her live "Stre

Long started presenting shows for the station shortly thereafter and became known for her live "Streetlife" sessions. This show was lucky enough to coincide with a revival in the Liverpool music scene with many local new wave artists such as Echo & the Bunnymen, Pete Wylie, Hambi and the Dance, Afraid of Mice, The Icicle Works, and China Crisis. In 1978, Janice Long appeared as a contestant in the very first edition of the Yorkshire Television game show 3-2-1.

Gers was the lead guitarist of the band White Spirit before joining Gillan, a group formed by former

Gers was the lead guitarist of the band White Spirit before joining Gillan, a group formed by former Deep Purple vocalist Ian Gillan. After Gillan disbanded, he joined Gogmagog which included former Iron Maiden vocalist Paul Di'Anno and drummer Clive Burr. Gers also performed with other artists including former Marillion vocalist Fish. In 1990, he played guitar on the first solo album of Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson, Tattooed Millionaire. During the recording of the album he was asked to join Iron Maiden in place of departing Adrian

Is a former English football (soccer) striker.He started his career with Bristol City F.C., playing

Is a former English football (soccer) striker.He started his career with Bristol City F.C., playing 259 matches and scoring 31 goals.

Is an English footballer who is signed to the English Premier League side West Bromwich Albion and i

Is an English footballer who is signed to the English Premier League side West Bromwich Albion and is currently on loan with Scottish Premier League side Aberdeen.

Was an amateur tennis champion as well as being an ice hockey player for the Czechoslovakian nationa

Was an amateur tennis champion as well as being an ice hockey player for the Czechoslovakian national team. He became an Egyptian citizen from 1949 to 1954, and then moved to Great Britain, where he died in 2001.He was a silver medallist with the Czechoslovakian ice hockey team in the 1948 Olympics. As a tennis player he was good enough as early as 1946 to be able to beat Jack Kramer in the round of 16 at Wimbledon before losing in the semi-finals.

Is a British professional basketball player. He is a 1.95 m (6 ft 4¾ in) tall point guard-shooting

Is a British professional basketball player. He is a 1.95 m (6 ft 4¾ in) tall point guard-shooting guard. He is currently playing with Keravnos Strovolos in Cyprus. Hart began his career in 2004. He briefly played in Croatia before signing with Maccabi Gi

Cocker founded "Arabacus Pulp" (named after a tradeable commodity seen by Cocker in an economics cla

Cocker founded "Arabacus Pulp" (named after a tradeable commodity seen by Cocker in an economics class) at the age of 15 while he was still at The City School. After numerous line-up changes, and a shortening of the name to just "Pulp", they eventually fo

Was an English association football (soccer) player.Kenrick scored the first ever goal in the FA Cup

Was an English association football (soccer) player.Kenrick scored the first ever goal in the FA Cup, for Clapham Rovers in a 3-0 victory over Upton Park on November 11, 1871. [1] (Kenrick scored two goals in the match). He later won the FA Cup three years running with Wanderers, scoring in two consecutive finals; the FA Cup Final 1877, and again the following year, in which he scored twice.

He is the principal member, songwriter, and lead singer of the band Jamiroquai. He is the son of jaz

He is the principal member, songwriter, and lead singer of the band Jamiroquai. He is the son of jazz singer, cabaret singer, 70's and 80's comedienne and impressionist Karen Kay and Luís Silveira, a man of Portuguese origin.Kay formed Jamiroquai with mem

Is a former striker with Manchester City, Birmingham City, Millwall and Northampton Town. Beckford's

Is a former striker with Manchester City, Birmingham City, Millwall and Northampton Town. Beckford's career was ended prematurely by injury and he arrived at Mossley after coaching Bolton Wanderers' Academy side. He was appointed assistant manager in June 2002 and, following Ally Pickering's sudden departure in July 2003 he was appointed team manager.

Is an English semi-professional footballer, currently playing as a defender for Conference South sid

Is an English semi-professional footballer, currently playing as a defender for Conference South side Basingstoke Town.Jason was the captain of Reading reserve side before joining Basingstoke Town in September 1999.

Is a footballer currently playing for Notts County, on loan from Derby County.Jason started playing

Is a footballer currently playing for Notts County, on loan from Derby County.Jason started playing football for Uttoxeter Juniors where his dad, Clive, was manager. He was spotted at a young age by many clubs and chose to play for the club he supported as a boy, Derby County, and was signed up at just 7 years old.

Is an English footballer. He currently plays for Football League One side Northampton Town. He plays

Is an English footballer. He currently plays for Football League One side Northampton Town. He plays at full back.He started his career as a trainee at Arsenal, although he was unable to break into the first team with veteran right back Lee Dixon usually occupying the slot.

Is a former football Defender who played for Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Ipswich Town and Portsmouth

Is a former football Defender who played for Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Ipswich Town and Portsmouth.He was forced to retire in 2000 due to injuries and is now a presenter on talkSPORT regular appearing with Ian Danter and Alvin Martin on Football First between 12:00pm-5:00pm.

Is an English footballer with Leyton Orient. He wears squad number 20 and plays on the right side of

Is an English footballer with Leyton Orient. He wears squad number 20 and plays on the right side of defence or midfield. He has family members from Cyprus.Demetriou came through the youth ranks at Leyton Orient and signed his first full professional contract with the team in July 2006.