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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.
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50John Lennon
1940-10-09Birthplace: Liverpool, United Kingdom
John Winston Ono Lennon (born John Winston Lennon, 9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980) was an... more on Wikipedia2
35John F. Kennedy
1917-05-29Birthplace: Brookline, Massachusetts, USA
John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963), often referred to by initials JFK... more on Wikipedia3
34John Wayne
1907-05-26Birthplace: Winterset, Iowa, United States of America
Marion Mitchell Morrison (born Marion Robert Morrison; May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979), known... more on Wikipedia4
John Felix Anthony Cena Jr. (; born April 23, 1977) is an American professional wrestler,... more on Wikipedia30John Cena
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28John 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... more on Wikipedia6
21John Denver
1943-12-31Birthplace: Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997), known professionally as... more on Wikipedia7
20Jon 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... more on Wikipedia8
24John 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... more on Wikipedia9
21John Cusack
1966-06-28Birthplace: Evanston, Illinois, USA
John Paul Cusack (born June 28, 1966) is an American actor, producer, and screenwriter. He... more on Wikipedia10
21Jon 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... more on Wikipedia11
21Jon 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,... more on Wikipedia12
22John Krasinski
1979-10-20Birthplace: Newton, Massachusetts, United States of America
John Burke Krasinski (; born October 20, 1979) is an American actor, director, producer and... more on Wikipedia13
17John Mayer
1977-10-16Birthplace: Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
John Clayton Mayer (; born October 16, 1977) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and... more on Wikipedia14
17Jon 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... more on Wikipedia15
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... more on Wikipedia16
21John Stamos
1963-08-19Birthplace: Cypress, California, United States of America
John Phillip Stamos (born August 19, 1963) is an American actor, producer, musician, comedian... more on Wikipedia17
15John 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... more on Wikipedia18
20Johnny Cash
1932-02-26Birthplace: Kingsland, Arkansas, United States of America
John R. "Johnny" Cash (February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American... more on Wikipedia19
21Johnny 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... more on Wikipedia20
14John Malkovich
1953-12-09Birthplace: Christopher, Illinois, United States of America
John Gavin Malkovich (born December 9, 1953) is an American actor, producer, and fashion... more on Wikipedia21
18John Legend
1978-12-28Birthplace: Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
John Roger Stephens (born December 28, 1978), known professionally as John Legend, is an... more on Wikipedia22
15John McEnroe
1959-02-16Birthplace: Wiesbaden, Germany
John Patrick McEnroe Jr. (born February 16, 1959) is an American retired tennis player. He was... more on Wikipedia23
14John Kerry
1943-12-11Birthplace: Aurora, Colorado, United States of America
John Forbes Kerry (born December 11, 1943) is an American politician who served as the 68th... more on Wikipedia24
14John Ritter
1948-09-17Birthplace: Burbank, USA, California
Jonathan Southworth Ritter (September 17, 1948 – September 11, 2003) was an American actor and... more on Wikipedia25
11John Cleese
1939-10-27Birthplace: Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom
John Marwood Cleese (; born 27 October 1939) is an English actor, voice actor, comedian,... more on Wikipedia
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