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Jed (given Name)
Jed is a masculine given name or nickname, usually of Jedediah. People Politicians * Jed Johnson (Oklahoma) (1888–1963), politician from Oklahoma * Jed Johnson, Jr. (1939–1993), U.S. Representative from Oklahoma, son of Jed Johnson In sports * Jed Adcock (born 1985), Australian rules footballer * Jed Anderson (born 1994), Australian rules footballer * Jed Bews (born 1993), Australian rules footballer * Jed Brown (born 1991), New Zealand rugby union player * Jedidiah Jed Collins (born 1986), American National Football League player * Jed Graef (born 1942), American swimmer and Olympic gold medalist * Jed Hansen (born 1972), American Major League Baseball player * Jed Holloway (born 1992), Australian rugby union footballer * Jed Hoyer (born 1973), American executive vice-president and general manager of the Chicago Cubs Major League Baseball team * Jed Hughes, American college football and National Football League coach * Jadwiga Jędrzejowska (1912–1980), Polish tennis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jedediah
Jedediah ( he, יְדִידְיָה) or Jedidiah is a Hebrew male given name, which is derived from the name ''Yedidyah'', meaning "beloved of Jah". In the Hebrew Bible, Jedidiah (''Jeddedi'' in Brenton's Septuagint Translation) was the second or "blessing" name given by God through the prophet Nathan in infancy to Solomon, second son of King David and Bathsheba. The name may also refer to: People * Jedediah Berry (born 1977), American writer *Jedediah Bila (born 1979), American writer and commentator * Jedediah Buxton (1707–1772), English mathematician *Jedediah Slason Carvell (1832–1894), Canadian businessman and politician * Jedediah Dupree (born 1979), American fencer and fencing coach * Jedediah Foster (1726–1779), American judge * Jedediah M. Grant (1816–1856), American religious leader * Jedediah Herrick (1780–1847), American general * Jedediah Hinkle, American politician *Jedediah Hotchkiss (1828–1899), American educator and topographer * Jedediah Huntin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jed Metcher
Jed Metcher is a former Grand Prix motorcycle racer from Australia. He is a former competitor in the Australian 125cc Championship, the Australian Supersport Championship, the Supersport World Championship, the British Superbike Championship, and the European Superstock 600 Championship where he finished as champion in 201, the IDM Supersport Championship and the IDM Superbike Championship. Jed Metcher is a supporter of the Hands Across the Water Charity bike ride. Career statistics 2006- 8th, Australian 125 Championship #13 Honda RS125R 2007- 7th, Australian 125 Championship #13 Honda RS125R 2008- 3rd, Australian 125 Championship #13 Honda RS125R 2009- 8th, Australian Supersport Championship #71 Yamaha YZF-R6 2010- 17th, IDM Superbike Championship #77 Honda CBR1000RR 2011- 1st, European Superstock 600 Championship #3 Yamaha YZF-R6 2012- 14th, Supersport World Championship #3 Yamaha YZF-R6 2013- 4th, IDM Supersport Championship #3 Suzuki GSX-R600 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jed Johnson (designer)
Jed Johnson (December 30, 1948 – July 17, 1996) was an American interior designer and film director. Initially hired by Andy Warhol to sweep floors at The Factory, he subsequently moved in with Warhol, and was his boyfriend for twelve years. As a passenger in the first class cabin, he was killed when TWA Flight 800 came down shortly after takeoff in 1996. Early life Johnson and his twin brother Jay were born in Alexandria, Minnesota on December 30, 1948. They were two of six children raised in Arizona and then California, where the family moved in search of employment. Warhol years In 1967, Johnson and his brother Jay moved from Sacramento, California to New York City. They found an apartment in the East Village, Manhattan through a heroin addict, got mugged and lost their last $200. Two weeks later, Johnson delivered a telegram to the Decker building which was being renovated by Paul Morrissey before it became the new home of Andy Warhol's Factory. Johnson accepted an o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jed Harris
Jed Harris (born Jacob Hirsch Horowitz; February 25, 1900 – November 15, 1979) was an Austrian-born American theatrical producer and director. His many successful Broadway productions in the 1920s and 1930s include ''Broadway'' (1926), ''Coquette'' (1927), '' The Royal Family'' (1927), ''The Front Page'' (1928), ''Uncle Vanya'' (1930), ''The Green Bay Tree'' (1933) and ''Our Town'' (1938). He later directed the original Broadway productions of ''The Heiress'' (1947) and ''The Crucible'' (1953). Early life Jed Harris was born Jacob Hirsch Horowitz in Vienna, Austria-Hungary on February 25, 1900 to Meyer and Esther Scherz Horowitz. His family moved to the United States in 1901. He attended school in Monmouth County, New Jersey and entered Yale College at age 17. Although he was studious, he dropped out in 1920, telling a professor "I'm neither rich enough nor dull-witted enough to endure this awful place." Career Harris produced and directed 31 shows between 1925 and 1956. By a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jed Brophy
Jed Brophy (born 29 October 1963) is an actor from New Zealand. He has appeared in several of Peter Jackson's films, including ''Braindead'', ''Heavenly Creatures'', ''The Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy, and ''King Kong''. Brophy also appears as the dwarf Nori in ''The Hobbit'' films. Biography Brophy was born in Taihape in 1963. He grew up in Mataroa and went to school at Mataroa Primary School and Palmerston North Boys' High School. He was educated at Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School, graduating in 1987 with a Diploma in Acting. He started acting in stage productions in Wellington in the 1980s. He became well known for his role in Gary Henderson's play ''Skin Tight,'' which he performed hundreds of times over numerous tours. When it was performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 1998 it won the Scotsman Fringe First Award. The first screen role Brophy played was in 1988 in ''Small War on the Edge of Town'' produced by the National Film Unit. He has been p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jed Allan
Jed Allan Brown (March 1, 1935 – March 9, 2019), known professionally as Jed Allan, was an American actor and television host, best known as C.C. Capwell on '' Santa Barbara'', Don Craig on ''Days of Our Lives'', Rush Sanders on ''Beverly Hills, 90210'', Scott Turner on ''Lassie'', Harold Johnson on '' The Bay'', and the host of ''Celebrity Bowling''. Life and career Education and early career Allan attended the University of Washington, where he majored in Drama. While in college, he supported himself working as a radio and television announcer and sportscaster. In the 1960s, he appeared in several Broadway productions such as ''Viva Madison Avenue!'', ''Oliver!'', and ''Barefoot in the Park''. Daytime television roles Allan starred in several soap operas. He made his debut as trouble-making Ace Hubbard on ''Love of Life'' in 1964. He played college professor Paul Britton on ''The Secret Storm'' in 196465. Allan was one of many actors to play Paul, who was involve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jed Zayner
Jedidiah "Jed" Zayner (born December 13, 1984, in Valparaiso, Indiana) is a retired American soccer player. Career Youth and college Zayner grew up in Orland Park, Illinois, attended Carl Sandburg High School where his team won back-to-back state championships, and he followed that with back-to-back NCAA national championships at Indiana University where he played college soccer from 2003 to 2005. In his three seasons there he started 65 games earning one goal and 4 assists. He also played for three seasons with Chicago Fire Premier in the USL Premier Development League. Professional Zayner was drafted in the second round, 13th overall, of the 2006 MLS SuperDraft by the Columbus Crew, but saw no first-team games during the 2006 season due to injury. He made his MLS debut for Crew on 20 June 2007, against Kansas City Wizards. During the 2008 season Zayner also spent a short time on loan with the Cleveland City Stars of the USL Second Division, making two appearances. On August 5, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jed York
John Edward "Jed" York (born March 9, 1981) is an American businessman who is the CEO of the San Francisco 49ers NFL franchise. York is the son of Denise DeBartolo York and John York, and nephew of former 49ers owner Edward J. DeBartolo Jr. Early life Born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio, York attended St. Charles Elementary School and Cardinal Mooney High School. While in high school he was a baseball team captain and the senior class president. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a bachelor's degree in Finance and History. Career York began work as a financial analyst for Guggenheim Partners at their New York City offices, but left after approximately one year. After he quit his first job, York's parents brought him into their family owned team, the San Francisco 49ers, as director of strategic planning and later promoted him to vice president of strategic planning. In December 2008, Jed became president of the 49ers, with his parents transitioning to the po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jed Weaver
Jed or JED may refer to: Places * Jed River, New Zealand * Jed Water, a river in Scotland * Jed, West Virginia, United States, an unincorporated community People and fictional characters * Jed (given name), a list of people and fictional characters with the given name or nickname * Jed the Fish (born 1955), radio disc jockey Edwin Fish Gould III * Jed Madela, stage name of Filipino recording artist and TV host John Edward Tajanlangit (born 1977) JED * JED, IATA code for King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia * JED (text editor) * ''Journal of Electronic Defense'' * Julian Ephemeris Date, i.e. Julian date Other uses * , several Royal Navy ships * ''Jed'' (album), by the Goo Goo Dolls * Jed (wolfdog), an animal actor * Jed, a slang term for a member of the World War II secret Operation Jedburgh; collectively the members were known as 'The Jeds' * The Jed Foundation The Jed Foundation (JED) is a non-profit organization that protects emotional health and preve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jed Wallace
Jed Fernley Wallace (born 26 March 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for EFL Championship club West Bromwich Albion. Beginning in non-league football, Wallace broke into Portsmouth's first team in 2013, going on to become a regular player for them and being named in the League Two PFA Team of the Year along with 2015 Player of the Season award before moving to Wolves in 2015. Career Youth and non-League football Born in Reading, Berkshire, Wallace was educated at Frogmore Community College. He began his career playing for youth club Darby Green (now known aDarby Green & Potley F.C. and Carshalton Athletic's youth team, before signing with Farnborough. At Farnborough, he appeared on the bench on 29 January 2011, in a match against Havant & Waterlooville. However, he did not enter the field. In August 2011, he signed for Lewes, following his manager at Farnborough, Steve King. Wallace played in three friendly matches for Lewes, before then signing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jed Steer
Jed John Steer (born 23 September 1992) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. Steer joined Villa from his hometown club Norwich City on 1 July 2013, after beginning his playing career with the Canaries. He has also played on loan for Yeovil Town, Cambridge United, Doncaster Rovers and Charlton Athletic, as well as England at under-16, under-17 and under-19 level. He is also eligible to represent Scotland. Early life Born in Norwich, Norfolk, Steer joined the Norwich City Academy at the age of 9. He was spotted playing in goal and City invited the youngster for a trial. It was not long before he was offered a youth contract by them. Club career Norwich City Steer signed his first professional contract on his 17th birthday. He was first named as a substitute for the FA Cup Second Round tie against Carlisle United in the 2009–10 season. Steer played a vital role in the 2010–11 FA Youth Cup; in the Third Round, he saved a penalty in the last minut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jed Rowlands
Jed Rowlands is a New Zealand rugby union coach. He coached the Black Ferns, the New Zealand women's national rugby team from 2003 to 2006. Rowlands coached Taranaki in the NPC from 1997 and 1998, he took them to the semifinals in his final year. In 1999, Rowlands coached the Auckland Blues Super Rugby professional side. After finishing ninth at the end of the Super Rugby season, he was released as Blues head coach and as Auckland's coach without ever leading them into a game. In November 2002, He was named as the Black Ferns new head coach replacing Darryl Suasua. He coached the Black Ferns to their third Rugby World Cup The Rugby World Cup is a men's rugby union tournament contested every four years between the top international teams. The tournament is administered by World Rugby, the sport's international governing body. The winners are awarded the Webb E ... victory in 2006. He led the Black Ferns to 15 test wins in a row as Head Coach. References External links ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |