Bester is a surname and may refer to: People: *

Alfred Bester Alfred Bester (December 18, 1913 – September 30, 1987) was an American science fiction author, TV and radio scriptwriter, magazine editor and scripter for comic strips and comic books. He is best remembered for his science fiction, inclu ...

(1913–1987), American science fiction author *

Allan Bester Allan Bester (born March 26, 1964) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He played in the National Hockey League with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, and Dallas Stars between 1984 and 1996. Playing career Bester w ...

(born 1964), Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender *

John Bester John Bester (1927-2010), born and educated in England, was one of the foremost translators of modern Japanese fiction. He was a graduate of the University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies. Works * ''Classic Bonsai of Japan'' (Ne ...

(1927–2010), English translator of modern Japanese non-fiction *

Junior Bester Alwyn 'Junior' Bester (born 15 April 1987 in Vredendal) is a South African rugby union player, currently playing with the . His regular position is flanker or number 8. Career Youth He came through the youth structures at Wellington-based si ...

(born 1987), South African rugby union player *

Madge Bester Madge Bester (26 April 1963 – 19 March 2018) was a former world's shortest living woman. From South Africa, in 1991 she measured 65 cm (2 ft 1.5 inches) in height. Bester had osteogenesis imperfecta, which is characterized by brittle ...

(born 1963), South African believed to be the world's shortest living woman *

Marinus Bester Marinus Bester (born 16 January 1969) is a German former professional footballer who played as a striker. Coaching career Hamburger SV From February 2002 to August 2004, Bester worked as a press officer for Hamburger SV. Retiring from football ...

(born 1969), German football player *

Philip Bester Philip Bester (born October 6, 1988) is a Canadian former professional tennis player from North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Bester was a finalist at the 2006 junior French Open. In doing so he became the first Canadian male to reach ...

(born 1988), Canadian tennis player *

Rolly Bester Alfred Bester (December 18, 1913 – September 30, 1987) was an American science fiction authors, science fiction author, TV and radio scriptwriter, magazine editor and scripter for comic strips and comic books. He is best remembered for h ...

(1917–1984), American actress and advertising executive, wife of Alfred Bester *

Rudolf Bester Rudolf Bester (born 19 July 1983) is a retired Namibian professional football forward who last played for Alexandra Black Aces. Career He previously played for Serbian SuperLiga club FK Čukarički, having joined the team in January 2008 fr ...

(born 1983), Namibian football player *

Ryan Bester Ryan George Peter Bester (born 7 December 1984 in Hanover, Canada) is a Canadian lawn bowler. Bowls career World Outdoor Championships Bester won the gold medal in the pairs with Keith Roney at the 2004 World Outdoor Bowls Championship in Ayr. ...

(born 1984), Canadian lawn bowler *

Willie Bester Willie Bester (born February 29, 1956) is a South African painter, sculptor and collage artist. He is best known for his role in the protesting of the apartheid system through his artwork. He currently lives in Kuilsrivier, South Africa with his w ...

(born 1956), South African artist Fictional characters * Alfred Bester (''Babylon 5'')

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