Famous People with Name Ballard

Hank Ballard            Origin/Culture/Country: African

Hank Ballard: was an African American R&B/rock singer and the lead vocalist of Hank Ballard and The Midnighters. He played an integral part in the development of rock music, releasing the hit singles "Work With Me, Annie" and "Annie Had a Baby" with his Midnighters. He later wrote and recorded "The Twist", which was notably covered by Chubby Checker.

James Graham Ballard            Origin/Culture/Country: British

James Graham Ballard: is a British novelist and short story writer. He was a prominent member of the New Wave in science fiction. His best known books are the controversial Crash, and the autobiographical novel Empire of the Sun, both of which have been adapted to film.

Howard Louis Ballard            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Howard Louis Ballard: is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Buffalo Bills and Seattle Seahawks. Nicknamed "House" for his sturdy build, he played in four Super Bowls and was selected to two Pro Bowls while a member of the Bills.

Edgar Albert "Ted" Ballard            Origin/Culture/Country: British

Edgar Albert "Ted" Ballard: was an English former professional footballer who played as a full-back for Southampton in the late 1940s/early 1950s.Ballard was born in Brentford and spent the war years working in a munitions factory in Hayes, Middlesex.

Paul Ballard            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Paul Ballard: is a Canadian soccer player, currently playing for Abbotsford Mariners in the USL Premier Development League. Ballard played college soccer at Trinity Western University, where he was a four-time Canada West Conference First Team All-Star, a two-time All-Canadian in 2005 and 2006, and the Trinity Western University Athlete of the Year in both 2005 and 2006.