List RulesVote up all of the Harolds you've heard of.
How many celebrities named Harold can you think of? The famous Harolds below have many different professions, including notable actors named Harold, famous musicians named Harold, and even athletes named Harold.
Harry Belafonte is certainly one of the most famous Harrys on this list. One of the famous singers named Harry, he's been dubbed the "King of Calypso."He is probably best known for his recording of "The Banana Boat Song," with the lyrics, "Day-O."
Harold Ramis is another of the famous people named Harold. He was an actor, director, writer, and comedian, beloved for his roles in 1984's Ghostbusters, 1989's Ghostbusters II, and 1981's Stripes.
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14Harold Ramis
1944-11-21Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Harold Allen Ramis (; November 21, 1944 – February 24, 2014) was an American actor, director,... more2
12Harold Perrineau Jr.
1963-08-07Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Harold Perrineau (formerly Harold Williams; born August 7, 1963) is an American actor. He is... more3
13Harold Lloyd
1893-04-20Birthplace: Burchard, Nebraska, United States of America
Harold Clayton Lloyd Sr. (April 20, 1893 – March 8, 1971) was an American actor, comedian, and... more4
8Harry Belafonte
1927-03-01Birthplace: Harlem, New York City, New York, United States of America
Harry Belafonte (born March 1, 1927) is an American singer, songwriter, activist, and actor.... more5
10Harold Norse
1916-07-06Birthplace: New York City, New York
Harold Norse (July 6, 1916, New York City – June 8, 2009, San Francisco) was an American... more6
8Harold Gould
1923-12-10Birthplace: USA, New York, Schenectady
Harold Vernon Gould (December 10, 1923 – September 11, 2010) was an American character actor.... more7
7Harold Pinter
1930-10-10Birthplace: East End of London, Eurasia, London Borough of Hackney, Greater London, United Kingdom
Harold Pinter (; 10 October 1930 – 24 December 2008) was a British playwright, screenwriter,... more8
11Harold Baines
1959-03-15Birthplace: Easton, Maryland
Harold Douglas Baines (born March 15, 1959) is an American former professional baseball player... more9
11Harold Shipman
1946-01-14Birthplace: Nottingham, United Kingdom
Harold Frederick Shipman (14 January 1946 – 13 January 2004) was an English general... more10
9Harold Hamm
1945-12-11Birthplace: Lexington, Oklahoma
Harold Glenn Hamm (born December 11, 1945) is an American entrepreneur primarily involved in... more11
6Harold Camping
1921-07-19Birthplace: Colorado
Harold Egbert Camping (July 19, 1921 – December 15, 2013) was an American Christian radio... more12
4Harold Carmichael
1949-09-22Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida
Lee Harold Carmichael (born September 22, 1949) is an American former football wide receiver... more13
8Harold Wilson
1916-03-11Birthplace: Huddersfield, United Kingdom
James Harold Wilson, Baron Wilson of Rievaulx, (11 March 1916 – 24 May 1995) was a British... more14
7Harold Arlen
1905-02-15Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, United States of America
Harold Arlen (born Hyman Arluck; February 15, 1905 – April 23, 1986) was an American composer... more15
5Harry Kewell
1978-09-22Birthplace: Smithfield, Australia
Harold Kewell (; born 22 September 1978) is an Australian football coach and former player who... more16
5Harold Macmillan
1894-02-10Birthplace: Eurasia, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, United Kingdom, London, Chelsea
Maurice Harold Macmillan, 1st Earl of Stockton, (10 February 1894 – 29 December 1986) was a... more17
5Harold Davenport
1907-10-30Birthplace: Huncoat, United Kingdom
Harold Davenport FRS (30 October 1907 – 9 June 1969) was an English mathematician, known for... more18
2Harold Reynolds
1960-11-26Birthplace: Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Harold Craig Reynolds (born November 26, 1960) is an American former professional baseball... more19
2Harold Johnson
1928-08-09Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Harold Johnson (August 9, 1928 – February 19, 2015) was a professional boxer. He held the... more20
4Harold J. Stone
1913-03-03Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Harold J. Stone (born Harold Hochstein, March 3, 1913 – November 18, 2005) was an American... more21
4Harold Miner
1971-05-05Birthplace: Los Angeles, Inglewood, California
Harold David Miner (born May 5, 1971) is a retired American professional basketball player and... more22
2Harold Russell
1914-01-14Birthplace: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Harold John Avery Russell (January 14, 1914 – January 29, 2002) was a Canadian-born American... more23
2Harold Brodkey
1930-10-25Birthplace: Staunton, Illinois
Harold Brodkey (October 25, 1930 – January 26, 1996), born Aaron Roy Weintraub, was an... more24
1Harold Holt
1908-08-05Birthplace: Stanmore, Australia
Harold Edward Holt, (5 August 1908 – 17 December 1967), was an Australian politician who... more25
0Harold Faltermeyer
1952-10-05Birthplace: Munich, Germany
Hans Hugo Harold Faltermeier (born 5 October 1952), known professionally as Harold... more