Robert, Rob, Robbie, Bob, or Bobby Young may refer to:

Academics

R. A. Young Sir Robert Arthur Young, (6 November 1871 – 22 August 1959), known as R. A. Young even to his friends, was a British physician and tuberculosis specialist. Background Young was born in the village of Hilborough, Norfolk, the only son of Willi ...

(Robert Arthur Young, 1871–1959), British physician *

Robert J. C. Young Robert J. C. Young FBA (born 1950) is a British postcolonial theorist, cultural critic, and historian. Life He was educated at Repton School and Exeter College, Oxford, where he read for a B.A. and D.Phil., taught at the University of Southa ...

(born 1950), British cultural critic and historian *

Robert J. Young Robert J. Young (born 1942) is a Canadian historian and former professor of history at the University of Winnipeg (1968–2008). He specializes in 20th century European international politics. A graduate of the University of Saskatchewan and the Lo ...

(born 1942), Canadian historian *

Robert M. Young (academic) Robert Maxwell Young (September 26, 1935 – July 5, 2019) was an American-born historian of science specialising in the 19th century and particularly Darwinian thought, a philosopher of the biological and human sciences, and a Kleinian psychothe ...

(1935–2019), American science historian and psychoanalyst *

Robert W. Young Robert W. Young (May 18, 1912 – February 20, 2007), professor emeritus of linguistics at the University of New Mexico, was an American linguist known for his work on the Navajo language. From the late 1930s, Young cooperated with the Navajo ...

(1912–2007), American linguist * Robert Young (materials scientist) (born 1948), British materials scientist * Robert S. Young, professor of coastal geology *

R. V. Young Robert V. Young, Jr. (born 1947) is a professor of Renaissance Literature and Literary Criticism in the English Department of North Carolina State University, co-founder and co-editor (with M. Thomas Hester) of the ''John Donne Journal'', and au ...

(born 1947), professor of English at North Carolina State University *

Robert Burns Young Prof Robert Burns Young FRSE FRSSA FGS (1874–1949) was a 20th-century Scottish geologist. He was Chairman of the Diamond Control Board in South Africa. He was President of the Geological Society of South Africa in 1910 and 1926. Life He wa ...

(1874–1949), Scottish geologist at Witwatersrand University

Entertainment

Film and television

* Bob Young (news anchor) (1923–2011), American host of ''ABC Evening News'' * Bob Young (TV producer), American television writer and producer *

Robert F. Young Robert Franklin Young (June 8, 1915 – June 22, 1986) was an American science fiction writer born in Silver Creek, New York. Except for the three and a half years he served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II, he spent most of his ...

(1915–1986), American science fiction writer *

Robert M. Young (director) Robert Milton Young, usually known as Robert M. Young (born November 22, 1924), is an American film director, cinematographer, screenwriter, and producer. In 1985 he was a member of the jury at the 14th Moscow International Film Festival. He h ...

(born 1924), American director, writer, and producer * Robert O. Young (born 1952), American author of books about alternative medicine *

Robert Young (actor) Robert George Young (February 22, 1907 – July 21, 1998) was an American film, television and radio actor best known for his leading roles as Jim Anderson, the father character, in ''Father Knows Best'' (CBS, then NBC, then CBS again) and the ...

(1907–1998), American actor *

Robert Young (director) :''Not be confused with Robert M. Young (director).'' Robert William Young (born 16 March 1933) is a British television and film director. Young was born in Cheltenham, and in the 1980s and early 1990s, established himself as a leading direc ...

(born 1933), British film and television director * Robert Young, pen name of British writer Robert Payne (1911–1984)

Music and radio

Robert Herbert Young The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of '' Hruod'' ( non, Hróðr) "fame, glory, honou ...

(1923-2011), American musician and composer * Bob Young (musician) (born 1945), English musician and author *

Red Top Young Red Top Young (born Robert Lee Young; February 15, 1936 – May 26, 2021) was an American blues, rhythm and blues, country, rock and roll and jazz musician. Robert Lee Young was born February 15, 1936 in Martinsville, Virginia, to Willie and M ...

(born 1936), American musician * Robbie Young (bassist), bass player with American metal band

Silent Civilian Silent Civilian is an American Heavy metal music, heavy metal band originating from Los Angeles, California. Following his departure from nu metal band Spineshank in 2004, frontman Jonny Santos felt he wanted to move in a different direction mus ...

Robert Young (musician) Robert "Throb" Young (19 November 1964 – 9 September 2014) was a Scottish musician. He was a member of the alternative rock band Primal Scream from 1984 to 2006. Career Young met Primal Scream singer Bobby Gillespie when they were both study ...

(1964–2014), lead guitarist with Primal Scream * Rob Young (born 1968), author of the 2011 book about British folk music '' Electric Eden'' *

Rob Young (broadcaster) Rob Young is a presenter of business programmes on radio in the United Kingdom and the United States. He is currently on the BBC World Service and ''The Today Programme'' in the UK, and ''Marketplace'' in the US. Career Young has been a bro ...

, British broadcaster *

Rob Young (sound engineer) Rob Young ( – June 11, 2023) was a Canadian sound engineer. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Sound for the film ''Unforgiven''. He worked on more than 100 films since 1975. Young died in Albi, France on June 11, 2023 ...

, Canadian sound engineer

Military

Robert Benjamin Young Commander Robert Benjamin Young, RN (15 September 1773 – 26 November 1846) was an officer in the Royal Navy. His service in small ships led to his presence observing the battle of Trafalgar in 1805 from the deck of the tiny 10-gun cutter . Fol ...

(1773–1846), British sea captain at the Battle of Trafalgar *

Robert H. Young Robert Harley Young (March 4, 1929 – November 5, 1950) was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War. He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions on October 9, 1950, during the UN offensive into North Korea, an ...

(1929–1950), U.S. Army soldier, Medal of Honor recipient *

Robert Nicholas Young Robert Nicholas Young (January 14, 1900 – October 19, 1964) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army. He gained prominence in the 1950s as the commander of the 2nd Infantry Division during the Korean War and as commander of the Sixth ...

(1900–1964), Lieutenant General in the United States Army *

Robert Young (New Zealand Army officer) Major General Robert Young, (5 January 1877 – 25 February 1953) was a dentist, volunteer soldier, World War I brigade commander and professional soldier in the New Zealand Army, New Zealand Military Forces. A British immigrant who came to New ...

(1877–1953), New Zealand military officer

Politics

Robert P. Young Jr. Robert P. Young Jr. (born June 13, 1951) is a former justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. Young was first appointed to the Michigan Supreme Court in 1999, elected in 2000 and 2002, and again won reelection in 2010 for a term ending in 2019. Jus ...

(born 1951), former Michigan Supreme Court Justice and 2018 candidate for U.S. Senate *

Robert Young (Canadian politician) Robert Young (November 11, 1834 – February 3, 1904) was a businessman and political figure in Canada who was significant in the economic and political development of the city of Caraquet and in the province of New Brunswick. Personal back ...

(1834–1904), Canadian politician and businessman *

Robert Young (Hawaii chief) Robert Young (1796–c.1813) was a Hawaiian chief and the son of John Young, the British advisor of Kamehameha the Great. Early life He was born February 14, 1796, the eldest son of John Young and his wife Namokuelua. Robert's mother, the chief ...

(1796–1813), Hawaiian chief *

Robert Young (Islington North MP) Reginald Stanley Young (28 May 1891 – 20 March 1985), known as Robert Young, was a Labour Party politician in the United Kingdom. Born in Manchester, Young was educated at Manchester Grammar School, before becoming a theatre producer and cr ...

(1891–1985), British Member of Parliament for Islington North *

Robert Young (trade unionist) Sir Robert Young (26 January 1872 – 13 July 1957) was a trades unionist and Labour Party politician in the United Kingdom. Young was born in Glasgow, and attended Mossbank Industrial School in the city before taking up a career in enginee ...

(1872–1957), British Member of Parliament for Newton * Robert A. Young (1923–2007), member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri * Robert R. Young (politician), member of the Wisconsin State Assembly * Rob Young (diplomat) (born 1945), British diplomat * Bob Young (mayor) (born 1948), mayor of Augusta, Georgia and news anchor *

Robert D. Young (politician) Robert D. Young (March 7, 1934October 4, 2013) was a Republican member of both houses of the Michigan Legislature from 1971 through 1982. After graduating from Michigan State University, Young returned to his farm in Saginaw. After one term each ...

(1934–2013), Michigan politician *

Bob Young (Ohio politician) Bob Young (born May 4, 1982) is an American businessman, auctioneer, and politician serving as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. He assumed office on January 1, 2021. Career Prior to serving in the House, Young was a member of the ...

(born 1982), Ohio state representative

Religion

* Robert A. Young (minister) (1824–1902), American Methodist minister * Robert D. Young (LDS Church leader) (1867–1962), leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints *

Robert Newton Young The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of '' Hruod'' ( non, Hróðr) "fame, glory, honou ...

(born 1829), President of the Methodist Conference in 1886 *

Robert Young (biblical scholar) Robert Young, LL.D. (10 September 1822 – 14 October 1888) was a Scottish publisher who was self-taught and proficient in various Oriental languages. He published several works, the best known being a Bible translation, commonly referred to ...

(1822–1888), Scottish publisher, author of ''Young's Literal Translation'' of the Bible *

Robert Young (clergyman) Robert Young (14 November 1796 – 16 November 1865) was an Australian autobiographer/memoirist and Methodist minister. Young was born in Ryton, Durham, England and died in Truro, Cornwall, England. Robert Young was elected President of the Me ...

(1796–1865), President of the Methodist Conference in 1856 *

Robert Young (priest) Robert Young M.A. (d. 9 August 1716) was a Canon of Windsor from 1673 to 1716. Career He was educated at Eton College and King's College, Cambridge. He was appointed: *Chaplain to Prince Rupert *Lower Master of Eton College to 1672 *Rector of E ...

(died 1716), Canon of Windsor

Sports

American football

Bob Young (American football coach) Robert "Bob" R. Young (April 10, 1939 – January 25, 2023) was an American football former player, coach, and Christian spiritual leader. A native of Beresford, South Dakota, he served as the head football coach at the University of Sioux Falls f ...

(born 1939), American college football player and coach *

Bob Young (offensive lineman) Robert Allen Young (September 3, 1942 – June 17, 1995) was an American football offensive guard who played 16 seasons in the National Football League. Pro career He started his career with the Denver Broncos, playing five seasons. However, ...

(1942–1995), American NFL football player * Robert Young (American football) (born 1969), American NFL football player

Association football (soccer)

* Robert Young (footballer) (1886–1955), Scottish footballer * Bob Young (Scottish footballer) (1886–1970), Scottish footballer * Bob Young (footballer, born 1886) Scottish footballer * Bob Young (footballer, born 1894) (1894–1960), English association football manager

Other sports

* Robert Bruce Young (1858–1927), Scottish rugby union player *

Robert Young (athlete) Robert Clark "Bob" Young (January 15, 1916 – February 3, 2011) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metres. He competed for the United States in the 1936 Summer Olympics held in Berlin, Germany in the 4×400 metre relay where h ...

(1916–2011), American track athlete * Bobby Young (1925–1985), American baseball player * Bob Young (cricketer) (1933–2014), Scottish cricketer *

Robert Young (rugby union) Robert Young (born 13 September 1940 in Edinburgh) is a former Scotland international rugby union player. He became the 115th President of the Scottish Rugby Union. Rugby Union career Amateur career Young played for Watsonians. Provincial car ...

(born 1940), Scottish rugby union player *

Bobby Young (curler) Robert "Bobby" Young was the lead on the team that represented Scotland at the 1959 and 1962 Scotch Cups, the world men's curling championship at the time. He and the team of skip Willie Young, third John Pearson, and second Sandy Anderson cu ...

(fl. 1959–1962), Scottish curler *

Bobby Joe Young Bobby Joe Young (born March 4, 1959) is a former boxer from Steubenville, Ohio. Young is best known as the only man to have a professional win over Aaron Pryor. Amateur career Young had a solid amateur career, and allegedly lost two close fights ...

(born 1959), American boxer * Robert W. Young (martial arts) (born 1960s), American martial artist, executive editor of ''

Black Belt Black Belt may refer to: Martial arts * Black belt (martial arts), an indication of attainment of expertise in martial arts * ''Black Belt'' (magazine), a magazine covering martial arts news, technique, and notable individuals Places * Black B ...

'' * Robert Young (runner) (born 1982), British endurance runner * Robbie Young (Australian footballer) (born 1995), Australian rules footballer

Other

Bob Young (businessman) Robert Young is a serial entrepreneur who is best known for founding Red Hat Inc., the open source software company. He owns the franchises for Forge FC of the Canadian Premier League as well as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football ...

, Canadian founder and CEO of Red Hat * Robert Brewer Young (born 1967), cello, viola, and violin maker *

Robert Brown Young Robert Brown Young (April 1, 1854 – January 29, 1914) was a Canadian-born architect who designed buildings in California. Born in Huntingdon County, Quebec, Canada, on April 1, 1854, his parents were Alexander and Mary Ann (Dowler) Young. You ...

(1851–1914), Canadian-born architect in California *

Robert R. Young Robert Ralph Young (February 14, 1897 – January 25, 1958) was an American financier and industrialist. He is best known for leading the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway and the New York Central Railroad during and after World War II. He was a ...

(1897–1958), American financier and industrialist *

Robert Vaughn Young Robert Vaughn Young (April 23, 1938 – June 15, 2003) commonly known by his initials RVY, was an American whistleblower against the Church of Scientology after working high inside their organization for over twenty years. In Scientology Of his ye ...

(1938–2003), American critic of Scientology * Robert Young (architect) (1822–1917), Irish architect on

List of Privy Counsellors of Ireland This is a List of Privy Counsellors of Ireland appointed between the accession of Charles II in 1660 and the creation of the Irish Free State in 1922, when the council effectively ceased to exist. Charles II, 1660–1685 1660 * George Monck ...

Robert Young (forger) Robert Young (c.1657–1700) was an English forger and cheat. He was twice married and used bogus requests for references on household help to obtain signatures of men of note. He was jailed for various infractions including bigamy, perjury and fr ...

(1657–1700), English forger and cheat * ''Robert Young'' (sternwheeler), ship