Celebrity ListsList RulesVote up all the Johns that you’ve heard of.
There are a lot famous people named John out there. How many celebrities named John can you think of? The famous Johns below have many different professions, as this list includes notable actors named John, athletes named John, comedians named John, and even political figures named John. Below you'll see also famous Johnnys, Jonathans, and Jons.
John Travolta has had a pretty long career. Known for his dance moves and good looks, Grease and Saturday Night Fever were his rise to fame. He's also starred in Pulp Fiction and has been in the news for being a Scientologist. And everyone knows of John Lennon. One of the most popular members of the cultural phenomenon, The Beatles. Even after his infamous murder, he is still celebrated every year in Central Park in a dedicated spot called "Strawberry Fields." There are also politicians named John, directors named John, and famous footballers named John.
And, of course, this list wouldn't be complete without John F. Kennedy. President JFK was the 35th to take office. Some of his accomplishments before his assassination were advancements in the Space Race and establishment of the Peace Corps.
Did we forget your favorite famous person whose name is John? Add them to the list!
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64John Lennon
1940-10-09Birthplace: Liverpool, United Kingdom
John Winston Ono Lennon (born John Winston Lennon, 9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980) was an... more2
52John F. Kennedy
1917-05-29Birthplace: Brookline, Massachusetts, USA
John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963), often referred to by initials JFK... more3
38John Wayne
1907-05-26Birthplace: Winterset, Iowa, United States of America
Marion Mitchell Morrison (born Marion Robert Morrison; May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979), known... more4
34John Cena
1977-04-23John Felix Anthony Cena Jr. (; born April 23, 1977) is an American professional wrestler,... more5
31John Travolta
1954-02-18Birthplace: Englewood, New Jersey, United States of America
John Joseph Travolta (born February 18, 1954) is an American actor, film producer, dancer, and... more6
25John Denver
1943-12-31Birthplace: Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997), known professionally as... more7
27Johnny Cash
1932-02-26Birthplace: Kingsland, Arkansas, United States of America
John R. "Johnny" Cash (February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American... more8
27John C. Reilly
1965-05-24Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
John Christopher Reilly (born May 24, 1965) is an American actor, comedian, singer, voice... more9
24John Cusack
1966-06-28Birthplace: USA, Evanston, Illinois
John Paul Cusack (born June 28, 1966) is an American actor, producer, and screenwriter. He... more10
21Jon Favreau
1966-10-19Birthplace: Flushing, New York City, New York, United States of America
Jonathan Favreau (; born October 19, 1966) is an American actor, director, producer, and... more11
28Johnny Depp
1963-06-09Birthplace: Owensboro, Kentucky, United States of America
John Christopher Depp II (born June 9, 1963) is an American actor, producer, and musician. He... more12
25John Krasinski
1979-10-20Birthplace: Newton, Massachusetts, United States of America
John Burke Krasinski (; born October 20, 1979) is an American actor, director, producer and... more13
22Jon Hamm
1971-03-10Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
Jonathan Daniel Hamm (born March 10, 1971) is an American actor, best known for playing... more14
22Jon Stewart
1962-11-28Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Jon Stewart (born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz; November 28, 1962) is an American comedian,... more15
18John Goodman
1952-06-20Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
John Stephen Goodman (born June 20, 1952) is an American actor and voice artist. Early in his... more16
18John Mayer
1977-10-16Birthplace: Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
John Clayton Mayer (; born October 16, 1977) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and... more17
18Jon Bon Jovi
1962-03-02Birthplace: Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States of America
John Francis Bongiovi Jr. (born March 2, 1962), known professionally as Jon Bon Jovi, is an... more18
22John Stamos
1963-08-19Birthplace: Cypress, California, United States of America
John Phillip Stamos (born August 19, 1963) is an American actor, producer, musician, comedian... more19
17John Cleese
1939-10-27Birthplace: Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom
John Marwood Cleese (; born 27 October 1939) is an English actor, voice actor, comedian,... more20
21John Elway
1960-06-28Birthplace: Port Angeles, Washington, United States of America
John Albert Elway Jr. (born June 28, 1960) is a former American football quarterback who is... more21
21John Legend
1978-12-28Birthplace: Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
John Roger Stephens (born December 28, 1978), known professionally as John Legend, is an... more22
15John Malkovich
1953-12-09Birthplace: Christopher, Illinois, United States of America
John Gavin Malkovich (born December 9, 1953) is an American actor, producer, and fashion... more23
17John Ritter
1948-09-17Birthplace: Burbank, California, USA
Jonathan Southworth Ritter (September 17, 1948 – September 11, 2003) was an American actor and... more24
15John Adams
1735-10-30Birthplace: Braintree, Massachusetts Bay, British America
John Adams Jr. (October 30, 1735 – July 4, 1826) was an American statesman, attorney,... more25
15John McEnroe
1959-02-16Birthplace: Wiesbaden, Germany
John Patrick McEnroe Jr. (born February 16, 1959) is an American retired tennis player. He was... more
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