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- John Charles Daly
- John Charles Haines — Mayor of Chicago (1858–1860) John Charles Haines
- Sir John Chilcot (1939–2021) John Chilcot
- John Chittick — Youth HIV/AIDS Educator and Founder of TeenAIDS‑PeerCorps John Chittick
- John Cho — Korean American actor known for Harold & Kumar, Star Trek, Searching John Cho
- John Chrispinsson
- John Christopher (Samuel Youd): British science fiction author John Christopher
- John Chrysostom
- John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough
- John Ciaccia (1933–2018) — Quebec cabinet minister and negotiator John Ciaccia
- John Clare: the Northamptonshire poet of nature and rural life John Clare
- John Clarke (actor) — long-serving star of Days of Our Lives John Clarke (actor)
- John Clarke (satirist, comedian and writer) John Clarke (satirist)
- John Cleese: English comedian, actor and writer John Cleese
- John Clive: English actor, voice artist and writer (1933–2012) John Clive
- John Clute — critic, editor, and scholar of science fiction and fantasy John Clute
- John Coates (Australian Army officer) John Coates (general)
- John Coleman (Medal of Honor) — U.S. Marine and Korean Expedition recipient John Coleman (Medal of Honor)
- John Collins (Scottish footballer and manager) John Collins
- John Coltrane
- John Connally: Texas Governor and U.S. Cabinet Official John Connally
- John Constable — English landscape painter John Constable
- John Conyers Jr.: Long-serving U.S. Representative and Civil Rights Advocate John Conyers
- John Cornforth: Nobel-winning chemist known for stereochemistry of enzyme reactions John Cornforth
- John Cornyn — U.S. Senator from Texas John Cornyn
- John Couch Adams: British mathematician and co-discoverer of Neptune John Couch Adams
- John Coughlin: American Pair Skater — Career, Achievements, and Controversy John Coughlin
- John Crackston: Mayflower passenger and signer of the Mayflower Compact John Crackston
- John Crosbie: Canadian politician, cabinet minister and lieutenant governor John Crosbie
- John Cullum: American actor and singer with a long Broadway and television career John Cullum
- John C. Culver: Iowa Democrat, U.S. Representative and Senator John Culver
- John Cunliffe — creator of Postman Pat and Rosie and Jim John Cunliffe
- John P. Currier — 28th Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard John Currier
- John Curtin: Australian Prime Minister and Wartime Leader (1885–1945) John Curtin
- John Cusack
- John Cygan — American actor and voice artist John Cygan
- John D. Barrow: English cosmologist, mathematician and science writer John D. Barrow
- John D. Rockefeller: Industrialist, Standard Oil Founder, and Philanthropist John D. Rockefeller
- John D. Rockefeller Jr.: Philanthropy, preservation, and family influence John D. Rockefeller Jr.
- John Dall: American Film and Stage Actor (1918–1971) John Dall
- John Dalton: Pioneer of Atomic Theory and Studies of Color Vision John Dalton
- John Daly: American golfer known for long driving and major upsets John Daly (golfer)
- John Danforth: U.S. Senator, Diplomat, and Episcopal Priest John Danforth
- John Dankworth
- John David Crow
- John David Washington
- John Davies (Welsh historian and broadcaster) John Davies (historian)
- John Griffith Davies — Olympic champion, lawyer and federal judge John Davies (swimmer)
- John Davis (American sealer) — early Antarctic sealing captain John Davis (sealer)
- John de Lancie: actor, voice artist, and cultural figure John de Lancie
- Sir John de Menteith (c.1275–c.1323) John de Menteith
- John Deacon
- John Debney — American film and television composer John Debney
- John Dee: Renaissance Mathematician, Occultist and Royal Advisor John Dee
- John Deely: American philosopher and semiotician John Deely
- John Deere: Inventor of the Steel Plow and Founder of Deere & Company John Deere
- John Delaney (American politician and businessman) John Delaney
- John Delaney 2020 presidential campaign
- John DeLorean: Automotive Executive and Founder of DeLorean Motor Company John DeLorean
- John Demjanjuk: wartime service, accusations, and international trials John Demjanjuk
- John Denham (British politician) John Denham
- John Denver (Henry John Deutschendorf Jr.) John Denver
- John Derek (American actor, director, photographer) John Derek
- John Dewey (1859–1952) John Dewey
- John Diefenbaker
- John DiFronzo: Reputed Leader of the Chicago Outfit John DiFronzo
- John Dillinger: Depression-era American bank robber and public figure John Dillinger
- John DiMaggio
- John Dingell: Longest-Serving U.S. Representative and Legislative Influencer John Dingell
- John Dixon (cartoonist): creator of Air Hawk and the Flying Doctors John Dixon (cartoonist)
- John Doar: Civil Rights Lawyer and Assistant Attorney General John Doar
- John Dobson
- John Doe — placeholder name used for unidentified or anonymous persons John Doe
- John Doggett (character from The X-Files) John Doggett
- John Donne: English Metaphysical Poet and Anglican Clergyman John Donne
- John Dowland: English Renaissance Lutenist and Composer John Dowland
- John Draper ("Captain Crunch"): phone phreaker, programmer, and controversy John Draper
- John Dryden: Restoration poet, playwright, translator and critic John Dryden
- John Dunn (Australian bushranger) John Dunn
- John Dunstaple — English composer of the early 15th century John Dunstaple
- John Dunsworth: Canadian actor known for Trailer Park Boys and Haven John Dunsworth
- John Dye (1963–2011) — American actor best known as Andrew on Touched by an Angel John Dye
- John E. Sununu
- John E. Tourtellotte: Architect of Boise and Idaho’s Public Buildings John E. Tourtellotte
- John Eccles (neurophysiologist)
- John Edward Gray: British zoologist and museum reformer (1800–1875) John Edward Gray
- John Edwards — U.S. Senator and 2004 Democratic Vice-Presidential Nominee John Edwards
- John Ehle: Novelist and Chronicler of the Southern Appalachians John Ehle
- John Ehrlichman: Nixon's Domestic Affairs Adviser and Watergate Figure John Ehrlichman
- John Eisenhower: U.S. Army Officer, Military Historian and Ambassador John Eisenhower
- John Elders (English rugby union player and coach) John Elders
- John Eleuthère du Pont
- John Elliot (1898–1988), British railway and transport manager John Elliot (railway manager)
- John Elway: NFL Quarterback, Champion, and Team Executive John Elway
- John Adel Elya — Melkite Greek Catholic Bishop and Eparch of Newton John Elya
- John Engler: American Politician and Governor of Michigan John Engler
- John Ensign — American veterinarian and former U.S. senator from Nevada John Ensign
- John Entwistle: The Who’s Influential Rock Bassist John Entwistle
- John Ericson (1926–2020) — German–American film and television actor John Ericson
- John Eriksson (Swedish footballer, 1929–2020) John Eriksson (footballer)
- John Everett Millais: Pre-Raphaelite founder and Victorian portraitist John Everett Millais
- John F. Kelly: U.S. Marine Corps General and White House Chief of Staff John F. Kelly
- John F. Kennedy (1917–1963) John F. Kennedy
- John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
- John F. Kennedy International Airport
- John F. Kennedy Jr.: lawyer, publisher, and public figure John F. Kennedy Jr.
- John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
- John F. Kennedy School of Government (Harvard Kennedy School) John F. Kennedy School of Government
- John Farey, Sr.
- John Farnham — English-born Australian singer and entertainer John Farnham
- John Fasano
- John Fetterman
- John Fitchett (1776–1838): English poet of the Romantic era John Fitchett
- John Flamsteed: First Astronomer Royal and Pioneer of Stellar Positions John Flamsteed
- John Flynn — Australian Presbyterian minister and founder of the Flying Doctor John Flynn
- John Fogerty — American singer, songwriter and Creedence Clearwater Revival leader John Fogerty
- John Forbes Nash Jr.
- John Ford (1894–1973) — American Film Director John Ford
- John Forgeham — English actor best known for Footballers' Wives John Forgeham
- Sir John Forrest John Forrest
- John Forrest Dillon
- John Forsythe
- John Fortune: British satirist, comedian, writer and actor John Fortune
- John Forzani (1947–2014) — Canadian athlete and sports retailer founder John Forzani
- John Foster Dulles
- John Foxe — Author of Actes and Monuments (Foxe's Book of Martyrs) John Foxe
- John "Sonny" Franzese: American Mafia Figure and Colombo Family Underboss John Franzese
- John Freeman (British politician) — MP, diplomat and broadcaster John Freeman (British politician)
- John Frost Bridge (Arnhem) John Frost Bridge
- John Frusciante: guitarist, songwriter, and solo artist John Frusciante
- John G. Avildsen
- John G. Morris — influential photo editor and figure in photojournalism John G. Morris
- John Galbraith Graham (Araucaria): British Crossword Compiler and Clergyman John Galbraith Graham
- John Galliano: Career, Style, Controversy, and Influence John Galliano
- John R. Galvin — U.S. Army general and academic leader John Galvin (general)
- John Garamendi
- John Gardner
- John Gardner (American novelist, critic, and teacher) John Gardner (American writer)
- John Gardner (English thriller writer) John Gardner (British writer)
- John Linton Gardner — English Composer of Church and Classical Music John Gardner (composer)
- John Gavin: Actor, SAG President, and U.S. Ambassador to Mexico John Gavin
- John George Bartholomew — Scottish cartographer and modern mapmaker John George Bartholomew
- John George Kemeny
- John Gielgud: British actor and director John Gielgud
- John Gilbert
- John Gilbert (bushranger): life, crimes and historical context John Gilbert (bushranger)
- John Gilbert (naturalist) — English collector and Australian explorer John Gilbert (naturalist)
- John Gilliland: Radio Documentarian and Chronicler of American Popular Music John Gilliland
- John Glenn — astronaut and U.S. senator John Glenn
- John Glover (American actor) John Glover
- John Gokongwei
- John Goodman (American actor) John Goodman
- John Gordon — English writer of supernatural and fantasy fiction John Gordon
- John Gorton — 19th Prime Minister of Australia John Gorton
- John Gotti
- John Gould: English Ornithologist, Illustrator, and Victorian Naturalist John Gould
- John Gould Veitch: Victorian Plant Hunter and Veitch Nursery Heir John Gould Veitch
- John Graham (New Zealand rugby union player, educator and administrator) John Graham (rugby union)
- John Graves (1920–2013): American author and nature writer John Graves (author)
- John Graves Simcoe British General and politician
- John Green — American young‑adult author and online educator John Green
- John Greenleaf Whittier: Quaker Poet and Abolitionist John Greenleaf Whittier
- John Gregory (English footballer and manager) John Gregory
- John Grisham: American legal novelist, lawyer, and former legislator John Grisham
- John Guare — American playwright John Guare
- John Guillermin — British film director (1925–2015) John Guillermin
- John Gurdon: pioneer of nuclear transplantation and cellular reprogramming John Gurdon
- John H. Cox
- John H. McArthur
- John H. Sununu: New Hampshire Governor and White House Chief of Staff John H. Sununu
- John Habgood, Baron Habgood (1927–2019) John Habgood
- John Hagee: American Evangelical Pastor and Founder of Christians United for Israel John Hagee
- John Hall Buchanan Jr. — U.S. Representative from Alabama (1965–1981) John Hall Buchanan Jr.
- John Hampshire: English cricketer, captain and umpire John Hampshire
- John Hancock: American Patriot, Merchant, and Statesman John Hancock
- John Hancock Tower (200 Clarendon Street) — Boston's glass skyscraper John Hancock Tower
- John Hannah (Scottish actor) John Hannah (actor)
- John Hanson (British diplomat, academic and cultural leader) John Hanson
- John Harbaugh (American football coach) John Harbaugh
- John Harlan (American radio and television announcer) John Harlan (announcer)
- John Harron (1903–1939) — American actor of the silent and early sound era John Harron
- John Hart (c. 1711–1779), New Jersey delegate and signer of the Declaration John Hart
- John Hartnell — able seaman of the Franklin Expedition John Hartnell
- John Hartson
- John Harvard (Canadian politician and broadcaster) John Harvard (politician)
- John Harvey Kellogg: physician, health reformer, and sanitarium director John Harvey Kellogg
- John Hasler: English Voice Actor and Performer John Hasler
- John Havelock Parker: Northern Administrator and Long‑Time Commissioner John Havelock Parker
- John Havlicek (Hondo) — American basketball player and eight-time NBA champion John Havlicek
- John Hawkes (actor)
- John Hawkins (1532–1595): English seafarer, merchant and naval administrator John Hawkins
- John Heard (1945–2017) — American film, television and stage actor John Heard
- John Heartfield (Helmut Herzfeld): Pioneer of Photomontage and Political Satire John Heartfield
- H. John Heinz III (Henry John Heinz III) John Heinz
- John Heisman — American football coach, innovator, and namesake of the Heisman Trophy John Heisman
- John Heitinga
- John Henry Holland
- John Henry Newman: life, thought, and influence John Henry Newman
- John Henry "Sonny" Osmeña — Filipino Senator and Cebu Political Figure John Henry Osmeña
- John Henson (1965–2014) — American puppeteer and member of the Henson family John Henson
- John Herrnstein
- John Herschel (1792–1871) John Herschel
- John Hickenlooper: American politician, entrepreneur, and public official John Hickenlooper
- John Hickenlooper's 2020 presidential campaign: overview and outcome John Hickenlooper 2020 presidential campaign
- John Higgins (Scottish snooker player) John Higgins
- John Higgins (1930–2017): Scottish Professional Footballer and Defender John Higgins (footballer)
- John Hillerman — American actor best known for Magnum, P.I. John Hillerman
- John Hoeven
- John P. Holdren — American scientist and presidential science adviser John Holdren
- John Holmes (Johnny Wadd) John Holmes
- John Holt — Jamaican reggae singer and songwriter John Holt (singer)
- John Hope, 1st Marquess of Linlithgow
- John Horgan (Canadian politician) John Horgan
- John Horsley (English actor) John Horsley (actor)
- John Horton Conway
- John Hospers: Philosopher and Early Libertarian Leader John Hospers
- John C. Houbolt — Advocate of Lunar Orbit Rendezvous John Houbolt
- John Houseman: actor, producer and drama educator John Houseman
- John Howard (Australian politician) John Howard
- John Howard Northrop — American biochemist and Nobel laureate John Howard Northrop
- John Forman Howes: Educator and Promoter of Canada–Japan Relations John Howes
- John Howland (Mayflower passenger and early Plymouth colonist) John Howland
- John Hugh Seiradakis — Greek radio astronomer and archaeoastronomer John Hugh Seiradakis
- John Hughes
- John Hughes (filmmaker): life, career, and influence John Hughes (filmmaker)
- John Hughes (footballer, born 1964) John Hughes (footballer born 1964)
- John Hume: Irish politician, SDLP founder and Nobel Peace Prize laureate John Hume
- John Hunter (Royal Navy officer and Governor of New South Wales) John Hunter
- John Hurt (1940–2017) — English actor John Hurt
- John Huston
- John Hutton, Baron Hutton of Furness — British Labour politician and pensions commissioner John Hutton, Baron Hutton of Furness
- John II of France (John the Good) John II of France
- John Ingle: American actor best known as Edward Quartermaine John Ingle
- John Inman — English actor best known as Mr. Humphries John Inman
- John Ireland (1879–1962), English composer John Ireland
- John Isner: American Tennis Player and Holder of the Longest Match Record John Isner
- John J. Clausey
- John J. Lloyd — American production designer and art director John J. Lloyd
- John J. Pershing — General of the Armies and commander of the AEF John J. Pershing
- John J. Snyder — American Catholic bishop and ninth bishop of St. Augustine John J. Snyder
- John Jacob Astor: Fur trader, real estate magnate, and American legacy John Jacob Astor
- John Jacob Astor IV — American businessman, inventor and Titanic passenger John Jacob Astor IV
- John Jacob Lavranos
- John Jacobs (English golfer, coach, writer and European Tour founder) John Jacobs (English golfer)
- John James Audubon: life, art, and the study of American birds John James Audubon
- John Jay: Founding Father, Diplomat, Chief Justice, and New York Governor John Jay
- John Jeffries (New Zealand judge and politician) John Jeffries
- John Jenkins (1592–1678): English composer of viol consort music John Jenkins (composer)
- John Joe Nevin — Irish bantamweight boxer and 2012 Olympic silver medallist John Joe Nevin
- John Joseph Woods
- John Joubert (1927–2019) — South African‑born British composer John Joubert
- John Julius Norwich: historian, travel writer and broadcaster John Julius Norwich
- John K. Watts (1937–2017): Australian footballer, broadcaster and media owner John K. Watts
- John Kander: American Composer of Cabaret and Chicago John Kander
- John Kani: South African Actor, Playwright and Director John Kani
- John Karlen: American character actor of Dark Shadows and Cagney & Lacey John Karlen
- John Kasich: American politician, Ohio governor and Republican leader John Kasich
- John Kasich 2016 Republican presidential campaign — timeline, strategy and outcome John Kasich 2016 presidential campaign
- John Kass — Chicago Tribune Columnist and Civic Commentator John Kass
- John Kaye (Australian politician) John Kaye (politician)
- John Keats: Life, Poetry, and Enduring Influence John Keats
- John Kendrew (1917–1997): pioneer of protein structure and Nobel laureate John Kendrew
- John Kerr — Governor‑General of Australia and the 1975 constitutional crisis John Kerr
- John Kerr: American actor and lawyer (1931–2013) John Kerr (actor)
- John Kerry: American diplomat, former senator and climate envoy John Kerry
- John Key: New Zealand Prime Minister (2008–2016) and National Party Leader John Key
- John Kiffmeyer (Al Sobrante): Early Green Day Drummer and East Bay Punk Figure John Kiffmeyer
- John Kirby (lawyer)
- John Kitzhaber — American politician and two-term Oregon governor John Kitzhaber
- Charles John Klyberg (1931–2020) John Klyberg
- John Knox (c.1510–1572): Scottish Reformer and founder of Presbyterianism John Knox
- John Kotelawala — Third Prime Minister of Ceylon (1953–1956) John Kotelawala
- Janusz "John" Kowalik — Polish football striker (born 1944) John Kowalik
- John Krasinski: actor, director and creative filmmaker John Krasinski
- John Kricfalusi: Animator, Creator of The Ren & Stimpy Show, and Controversy John Kricfalusi
- John Kufuor: Ghanaian Statesman and President (2001–2009) John Kufuor
- John Kundla: Early Architect of Professional Basketball and Minneapolis Lakers Coach John Kundla
- John L. Gardner (1793–1869), U.S. Army officer John L. Gardner
- John L. Harmer (1934–2019), California politician and lieutenant governor John L. Harmer
- John L. Pickitt
- John Laing plc — British infrastructure developer and operator John Laing plc
- John Laird, Baron Laird
- John Lambie (1941–2018): Scottish footballer and manager John Lambie (footballer, born 1941)
- John Landis — American director of comedy, horror, and music videos John Landis
- John Landy: Australian Middle‑Distance Champion and Governor John Landy
- John Langdon (1741–1819) — New Hampshire Founding Father, Senator and Governor John Langdon
- John Langdon Down
- John Large — Independent Nuclear Safety Consultant (1943–2018) John Large
- John Larroquette: American Actor and Television Performer John Larroquette
- John Lasseter
- John Laurie (1897–1980) — Scottish actor best known for Dad's Army John Laurie
- John Law (1671–1729): Scottish economist and financial innovator John Law
- John Laird Mair Lawrence, 1st Baron Lawrence — British administrator in India John Lawrence
- John Laws (judge)
- John Layfield (JBL) — Wrestler, Commentator and Financial Analyst John Layfield
- John le Carré: Life, Career and Legacy John le Carré
- John Le Mesurier: English character actor best known for Dad's Army John Le Mesurier
- John LeClair
- John Lee Hooker: Life, Music, and Legacy John Lee Hooker
- John Legend (John Roger Stephens) John Legend