Famous People with Name Byrd

Robert Carlyle Byrd            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Robert Carlyle Byrd: is the senior United States Senator from West Virginia and a member of the Democratic Party. Byrd has held the office since January 3, 1959. He has served as a Senator for &0000000000000049.00000049 years, &0000000000000214.000000214 days, making him the longest-serving member in the Senate's history. He is also the oldest current member of the United States Congress.Byrd is President pro tempore of the United States Senate of the 110th United States Congress, a position that puts him third in line of presidential succession, behind Vice President Dick Cheney and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. He also held this post previously from 1989–1995, briefly in January 2001, and from June 2001 – January 2003. In this role, Sen. Byrd signs every Bill passed by Congress before it is sent to the president to be signed into law or vetoed.

Gill Arnette Byrd            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Gill Arnette Byrd: is a former professional American football player. He is a two time Pro Bowl defensive back in 1991 and 1992 for the San Diego Chargers after graduating from San Jose State University. He was inducted into the Chargers' Hall of Fame in 1998.

George Edward "Butch" Byrd            Origin/Culture/Country: American

George Edward "Butch" Byrd: was a professional American football defensive back. He started his career playing college football at Boston University. He joined the Buffalo Bills in 1964 and immediately made an impact in the defensive backfield, with seven interceptions. Byrd was also a solid punt returner for his entire career

Debra Byrd            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Debra Byrd: is an American vocalist who has worked with Barry Manilow and Bob Dylan, appeared on Broadway, and serves as the head vocal coach for American Idol and Canadian Idol, also singing backup for the contestants.

Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr.            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr.: was a pioneering American polar explorer, aviator and a recipient of the Medal of Honor.On May 9, 1926, Byrd and pilot Floyd Bennett attempted a flight over the North Pole in a Fokker F-VII Tri-motor called the Josephine Ford. This flight went from Spitsb