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Barber (surname)
Barber is an English and Norman French surname. Related names include: Barbieri (Italian), Barbero (Italian and Spanish), Barbeiro (Portuguese), Barbier (French). Barbiero (Italian), Barberis (Italian) and Barberopoulou (Greek) are also related. Notable people with the surname include: A * A. B. Barber (1883–1961), American Army colonel * Adrian Barber (1938–2020), British musician/producer * Alan Barber (1905–1985), English amateur first-class cricketer * Alden G. Barber (1919–2003), Boy Scouts of America figure * Aleesha Barber (born 1987), Trinidadian sprint hurdler * Alf Barber (1902–1967), British boxer * Allison Barber, American university chancellor * Amos W. Barber (1861–1915), American surgeon and politician * Amzi L. Barber (1843–1909), American pioneer of the asphalt industry * Andrea Barber (born 1976), American actress * Anthony Barber Anthony Perrinott Lysberg Barber, Baron Barber, (4 July 1920 – 16 December 2005) was a British Conserva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikolaos Gyzis
Nikolaos Gyzis ( el, Νικόλαος Γύζης ; german: Nikolaus Gysis; 1 March 1842 – 4 January 1901) was considered one of Greece's most important 19th century painters. He was most famous for his work '' Eros and the Painter'', his first genre painting. It was auctioned in May 2006 at Bonhams in London, being last exhibited in Greece in 1928. He was the major representative of the Munich School, the major 19th-century Greek art movement. Life Gyzis was born in the village of Sklavochori, on the island of Tinos which has a long artistic history. As his family settled in Athens in 1850, he soon embarked on a study at the Athens School of Fine Arts. His studies there formed the foundation of his artistic education and helped him to develop his natural skill in painting. In 1865, having won a scholarship, he went to continue his studies at the Academy of Fine Arts, Munich, where he settled for the rest of his life. He was very soon incorporated into the German pictorial c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrea Barber
Andrea Laura Barber (born July 3, 1976) is an American actress. She is known for playing Kimmy Gibbler in the ABC sitcom ''Full House'' and the Netflix sequel series '' Fuller House''. Early life Barber is the youngest of three children. She graduated from La Serna High School in Whittier, California. She earned a degree in English from Whittier College in 1999. Barber also has an MA in Women's Studies from the University of York, England. She returned to Whittier as assistant to the director of Whittier College's Office of International Programs. Career Barber's first major role was as the original Carrie Brady on the American soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'', from 1982 to 1986. She also guest starred and starred in many movies and television series. Barber is known for her role on the sitcom ''Full House'' as Kimmy Gibbler, the best friend of D.J. Tanner, which she played from 1987 to 1995. She was at first a recurring role but shortly thereafter became a regular. After ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Barber (American Football)
Robert J. Barber (born December 26, 1951) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the Green Bay Packers. Barber played collegiate ball for Grambling State University before being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2nd round of the 1975 NFL Draft The 1975 National Football League draft was held January 28–29, 1975, at the New York Hilton at Rockefeller Center in New York City, New York. With the first overall pick of the draft, the Atlanta Falcons selected quarterback Steve Bartkows .... He played professionally in the NFL for 4 seasons and retired in 1979. References 1951 births Living people People from Ferriday, Louisiana Players of American football from Louisiana Grambling State Tigers football players Green Bay Packers players {{defensive-lineman-1950s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Barber (cricketer)
Robert William "Bob" Barber (born 26 September 1935) is a former English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Cambridge University, Lancashire and Warwickshire from 1954 to 1969. He also played 28 Test matches for England. He was named as one of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1967. An outstanding schoolboy cricketer at Ruthin School, Barber initially struggled to gain a place whilst at Cambridge after making his debut in 1955. Scoring 1000 runs for the first time in 1959, Barber was made captain of Lancashire. Hampered by an intrusive committee and hostile crowd, Barber was perceived as not making the best of his own abilities, particularly as a leg spinner, though in a team boasting Test leg spinner Tommy Greenhough and useful allrounders in Grieves and Booth, both of whom were wrist spinners, Barber found it difficult to earn a place. He was replaced by Joe Blackledge in 1962, who met with no greater success as the county endured a difficult season ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Barber (other)
Bob, Robert, Rob Barber may refer to: * Bob Barber (American football) (born 1951), American NFL player with the Green Bay Packers * Bob Barber (cricketer) (born 1935), English cricketer * Butch Barber (Robert Ian Barber, 1943–2019), Canadian ice hockey player * Bob Barber (rugby union) (born 1945), New Zealand rugby union player * Rob Barber (born 1983), English motorcycle racer * Robert A. Barber Jr. (born 1949), South Carolina politician * Robert Barber (seaman) Robert Barber (1749 in Kilkenny, Ireland1783) was a quartermaster on during Captain Cook's Second Voyage 1772–1775. On 1 January 1773 he became an able seaman. Barber is known to have been master of on 29 December 1779, on 12 October ... (1749–1783), Irish quartermaster * Robert Barber (gymnast), British gymnast * Robert C. Barber (born 1950), American attorney and U.S. Ambassador to Iceland See also * Robert Barbers (1944–2005), Filipino politician {{hndis, Barber, Robert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Barber (musician)
Billy Barber is a keyboardist and composer. He is the son of pianist William C. Barber, also known as Bill Barber Sr. He is most noted for the theme song for ''All My Children'' in the 1990s as well as keyboardist for the jazz group Flim & the BB's (with Jimmy Johnson, Bill Berg, and Dick Oatts). His song "Little Things" has been covered by The Oak Ridge Boys along with "Love is Worth the Pain" which was covered by Ray Charles. He has composed music for children's videos, and numerous television and radio series including '' American Chronicles'', ''Face the Nation'' and ''The Splendid Table''. Discography - Billy Barber Solo Albums * ''Lighthouse'' (1986) ( DMP) * ''Shades of Gray'' (1986) (DMP) With Flim & the BB's * ''Flim & the BB's'' (1978) (DMP) (note: lp only) * ''Tricycle'' (1983) (DMP) * ''Tunnel'' (1984) (DMP) * ''Big Notes'' (1985) (DMP) * ''Neon'' (1987) (DMP) * ''The Further Adventures of Flim & the BB's'' (1988) (DMP) * ''New Pants'' (1990) (Warner Bros.) * ''Vin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Barber (musician)
John William Barber (May 21, 1920 – June 18, 2007) was an American jazz tubist. He is considered by many to be the first person to play tuba in modern jazz. He recorded with Miles Davis on the albums ''Birth of the Cool'', ''Sketches of Spain'', and '' Miles Ahead''. Early life and career Barber was born John William Barber in Hornell, New York in 1920. He started playing tuba in high school and studied at the Juilliard School of Music. After graduating, he travelled west to Kansas City, Missouri, where he played with the Kansas City Philharmonic and various ballet and theatre orchestras. Jazz musician He joined the United States Army in 1942''Grove Music Online'', "Bill Barber" and played in Patton's 7th army band for three years. Bill is quoted as often telling his family "I never killed anybody with my tuba". After the war, he started playing jazz, joining Claude Thornhill's big band where he became friends with trombonist Al Langstaff, pianist Gil Evans and saxophone pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Barber
William Charles Barber (born July 11, 1952) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward who played twelve seasons for the Philadelphia Flyers in the National Hockey League (NHL). As part of the famed LCB ( Leach, Clarke, Barber) line, Barber helped lead the Flyers to the franchise's two Stanley Cups in 1974 and 1975. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1990. He is currently a scouting consultant with the Flyers. Playing career Barber was drafted by the Flyers, seventh overall, in the first round of the 1972 draft. He was called up after 11 games in the AHL with the Richmond Robins. In his first season with the Flyers, Barber scored 30 goals and 34 assists and was a contender for the Calder Memorial Trophy for rookie of the year. Barber was converted to left wing by coach Fred Shero. He scored at least 20 goals every season. His best season was 50 goals and 62 assists in the 1975–76 season. In the Flyers' successful 1974 and 1975 Stanley Cup play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benjamin Barber
Benjamin R. Barber (August 2, 1939 – April 24, 2017) was an American political theorist and author, perhaps best known for his 1995 bestseller, '' Jihad vs. McWorld'', and for 2013's ''If Mayors Ruled the World''. His 1984 book of political theory, '' Strong Democracy'', was revised and reissued in 2004. He was an adviser to political leaders including Bill Clinton, Howard Dean, and Muammar Gaddafi. Personal life Barber was born in New York City in 1939. He was educated at Grinnell College (B.A., 1960) and Harvard University (M.A., 1963; Ph.D., 1966), after earning certificates at Albert Schweitzer College (1959) and the London School of Economics (1957). Barber's father, Philip W. Barber, directed the New York City unit of the Federal Theatre Project, which produced plays including ''Macbeth'' and the Living Newspaper. His mother, Doris Frankel, was a playwright and wrote for television. Barber was also active as a playwright, lyricist (libretto for George Quincy's opera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Barber
Ben Barber (born 25 August 1984) is an Australian actor best known for playing Rhys Lawson in the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours''. Early life Barber grew up in Warrnambool, Victoria. He took part in amateur dramatics while he attended Brauer College. After graduating, he chose not to pursue acting and joined the army reserve. Upon leaving the army, Barber took a part-time acting course at the Victorian College of the Arts, before he was accepted into the National Institute of Dramatic Arts. Career Barber's first major television appearance was in the Australian soap opera ''Home and Away''. He was later cast in another soap opera, ''Neighbours'' as a regular character, Rhys Lawson Rhys Lawson is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Ben Barber. The actor's casting was announced on 18 May 2011 and he began filming his first scenes the week before opposite established cast members A .... In November 2012, it was announced that Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ava Barber
Ava Marlene Barber (born June 28, 1954) is an American country music singer and performer. She is best remembered for her performances on ''The Lawrence Welk Show'' throughout much of the 1970s and early 1980s. She is also known as a recording artist, her best-known hit being the song, "Bucket to the South", which peaked at No. 13 on the Hot Country Songs list in 1978. She has done many reunion specials on PBS for ''The Lawrence Welk Show'' over the past number of years. Early life and rise to fame Ava Marlene Barber was born on June 28, 1954, in Knoxville, Tennessee, and was named after her mother's favorite actress Ava Gardner and singer Marlene Dietrich. While growing up, Barber often played in her brother's band. Barber began listening to country music when her father would turn on the radio to a country music station every morning. Soon, every Saturday night, Barber would go to the auditorium of WNOX Radio, where "The Tennessee Barndance" was performed. She began sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Augustus Barber
Augustus "Gus" Barber (February 21, 1927 – November 21, 2008) was an American businessman and founder of Barber Foods. Born in 1927 to Armenian parents who fled the Armenian genocide, Barber served in the U.S. Army during World War II and later became a ship welder at the Portland docks. In 1955 Barber opened up Barber Beef and Poultry, later to be known as Barber Foods. Barber was one of the first meat cutters to offer cut up chicken parts such as legs and thighs while most traders offered whole chickens. In later years the company became kitchen based and had 800 employees. Half of Barber's work force were immigrants, he always had pledged to other people. He offered English lessons to his employees on site. He retired as chairman in 2002. Barber died on November 21, 2008, after going into cardiac arrest. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
