Glenn is a given name and a surname.

Name

The surname ''Glenn'' is derived from the Irish name '' gleann''. In the 19th century, Glenn also became common as a given name in English speaking cultures. In Sweden, Glenn is relatively common first name in the western parts of the country but especially

Gothenburg Gothenburg (; abbreviated Gbg; sv, Göteborg ) is the second-largest city in Sweden, fifth-largest in the Nordic countries, and capital of the Västra Götaland County. It is situated by the Kattegat, on the west coast of Sweden, and has ...

, originally due to a large and influential population of emigrated Scotsmen, especially in the city's early centuries. The name was very prevalent in the local football team

IFK Göteborg Idrottsföreningen Kamraterna Göteborg (officially IFK Göteborg Fotboll), commonly known as IFK Göteborg, IFK (especially locally) or simply Göteborg, is a Swedish professional football club based in Gothenburg. Founded in 1904, it is the ...

which in the early 1980s had no fewer than four players named Glenn, including

Glenn Hysén Glenn Ingvar Hysén (; born 30 October 1959) is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a defender. Starting off his career with IFK Göteborg in 1978, he went on represent PSV Eindhoven, Fiorentina, and Liverpool before retiring ...

and

Glenn Strömberg Glenn Peter Strömberg (; born 5 January 1960) is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Starting his career in 1979, he won the 1981–82 UEFA Cup with IFK Göteborg before moving on to represent Benfica and Atalan ...

Given name

Glenn may refer to:

In music

Glenn Branca Glenn may refer to: Name or surname * Glenn (name) * John Glenn, U.S. astronaut Cultivars * Glenn (mango) * a 6-row barley variety Places In the United States: * Glenn, California * Glenn County, California * Glenn, Georgia, a settlement ...

(1948–2018), American avant-garde composer and guitarist. *

Glenn Danzig Glenn Allen Anzalone (born June 23, 1955), better known by his stage name Glenn Danzig, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, film director, and record producer. He is the founder of the rock bands Misfits, Samhain, and Danzig. He owns t ...

(born 1955), American rock musician *

Glenn Frey Glenn Lewis Frey (; November 6, 1948 – January 18, 2016) was an American singer, guitarist and a founding member of the rock band Eagles. Frey was the co-lead singer and frontman for the Eagles, roles he came to share with fellow member Don ...

(1948–2016), American rock musician, founding member of The Eagles *

Glenn Gould Glenn Herbert Gould (; né Gold; September 25, 1932October 4, 1982) was a Canadian classical pianist. He was one of the most famous and celebrated pianists of the 20th century, and was renowned as an interpreter of the keyboard works of Johann ...

(1932–1982), Canadian pianist *

Glenn Gregory Glenn Peter Gregory (born 16 May 1958) is an English singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose music career spans more than 40 years. He came to prominence in the early 1980s as co-founder and lead singer of the new wave and synthpop b ...

(born 1958), English pop musician * Glenn Hughes (born 1952), English rock musician *

Glenn Hughes (Village People) Glenn Michael Hughes (July 18, 1950 – March 4, 2001) was an American singer who was the original "Leatherman" character in the disco group Village People from 1977 to 1996. Biography He graduated in 1968 from Chaminade High School, and th ...

(1950–2001), musician known for his work with the Village People *

Glenn Medeiros Glenn Alan Medeiros (born June 24, 1970) is an American former musician, singer, and songwriter who achieved chart success in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He is best known on the national and international music scene for his 1987 global s ...

(born 1970), American singer/songwriter *

Glenn Miller Alton Glen Miller (March 1, 1904 – December 15, 1944) was an American big band founder, owner, conductor, composer, arranger, trombone player and recording artist before and during World War II, when he was an officer in the United States Arm ...

(1904–1944), American jazz musician *

Glenn Ong Glenn Francis Ong Su Kar (; born 22 June 1970) is a Singaporean DJ at SPH Radio's Kiss92, a Singapore English radio station, hosting the morning show with Angelique Teo and Mark Van Cuylenberg (The Flying Dutchman). A radio veteran of over 20 ...

(born 1970), Singaporean DJ *

Glenn Schwartz Glenn W. Schwartz (March 20, 1940 – November 2, 2018) was an American guitarist who first came to the attention of rock music audiences as the original guitar player of the James Gang, based in Cleveland, Ohio. Career Schwartz left the Jame ...

(1940–2018), American musician, member of the band Pacific Gas & Electric *

Glenn Tilbrook Glenn Martin Tilbrook (born 31 August 1957) is the lead singer and guitarist of the English band Squeeze, a band formed in the mid-1970s who broke through in the new wave era at the decade's end. He generally wrote the music for Squeeze's son ...

(born 1957), British musician *

Glenn Tipton Glenn Raymond Tipton (born 25 October 1947) is an English guitarist. Often noted for his complex playing style and classically influenced solos, he is best known as one of the lead guitarists for heavy metal band Judas Priest. Early life and ...

(born 1947), English rock musician *

Glenn Wheatley Glenn Dawson Wheatley (23 January 1948 – 1 February 2022) was an Australian musician, talent manager and tour promoter. Career Wheatley began his career as a musician in Brisbane in the mid-1960s. In the late 1960s he became known national ...

(1948–2022), Australian musician, talent manager and tour promoter *

Glenn Yarbrough Glenn Robertson Yarbrough (January 12, 1930 – August 11, 2016) was an American folk singer and guitarist. He was the lead singer (tenor) with the Limeliters from 1959 to 1963 and also had a prolific solo career. Yarbrough had a restless ...

(1930–2016), American folk singer *

The Extra Glenns The Extra Lens, formerly known as The Extra Glenns, is a band made up of Franklin Bruno (of Nothing Painted Blue and The Human Hearts) and John Darnielle (of the Mountain Goats). The band acts as a side project for both artists, and stayed un ...

, American musical duo in the 1990s

In other fields

Glenn Beck Glenn Lee Beck (born February 10, 1964) is an American conservative political commentator, radio host, entrepreneur, and television producer. He is the CEO, founder, and owner of Mercury Radio Arts, the parent company of his television and rad ...

(born 1964), American talk-radio and television host *

Glenn Brummer Glenn Edward Brummer (born November 23, 1954, in Olney, Illinois) is an American former Major League Baseball catcher who played for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers. Brummer was born in Olney, Illinois. His father, Bob Brummer, br ...

(born 1954), American baseball player *

Glenn Close Glenn Close (born March 19, 1947) is an American actress. Throughout her career spanning over four decades, Close has garnered numerous accolades, including two Screen Actors Guild Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards ...

(born 1947), American actress *

Glenn Consor Glenn Consor is a National Basketball Association (NBA) and NCAA basketball analyst and studio host who played collegiate and pro basketball. He was also an NBA scout, which led to his broadcasting career. He played professional basketball for Mac ...

, American-Israeli NBA and NCAA basketball analyst, who played collegiate and pro basketball *

Glenn Corbett Glenn Corbett (born Glenn Edwin Rothenburg; August 17, 1933 – January 16, 1993)"CORBETT Obituary — Corbett, 59, starred in 'Route 66,' Wayne films." ''San Antonio Express-News'' January 18, 1993. Web. May 29, 2012. Document #0F22314D ...

(1930–1993), American actor *

Glenn Cowan Glenn L. Cowan (August 25, 1952 – April 6, 2004) was an American table tennis player. Biography Cowan was from New Rochelle, New York, and was Jewish. His parents were Phil (a television executive, who died at age 48) and Fran Cowan. The famil ...

(1952–2004), American table tennis player *

Glenn Cox Glenn Melvin Cox (February 3, 1931 – January 7, 2012) was an American professional baseball player. The right-handed pitcher appeared in 17 games (with five starts) over parts of four seasons in Major League Baseball (1955–58) for the Kans ...

(1931–2012), American baseball player * Glenn Eichler (born 1956), American comedy writer *

Glenn Flear Glenn Curtis Flear (born 12 February 1959 in Leicester, England) is a British chess grandmaster now living in Montpellier, France. He is the author of several books, some on chess openings and some on the endgame. He was awarded the Intern ...

(born 1959), British chess player *

Glenn Ford Gwyllyn Samuel Newton "Glenn" Ford (May 1, 1916 – August 30, 2006) was a Canadian-American actor who often portrayed ordinary men in unusual circumstances. Ford was most prominent during Classical Hollywood cinema, Hollywood's Golden Age as ...

(1916–2006), American actor *

Glenn Glass Glenn Murray Glass (born February 16, 1940) is a former American football defensive back who played five seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons. He was drafted by th ...

(born 1940), American football player *

Glenn Greenwald Glenn Edward Greenwald (born March 6, 1967) is an American journalist, author and lawyer. In 2014, he cofounded ''The Intercept'', of which he was an editor until he resigned in October 2020. Greenwald subsequently started publishing on Substac ...

(born 1967), American author and blogger *

Glenn Hoddle Glenn Hoddle (born 27 October 1957) is an English former football player and manager. He currently works as a television pundit and commentator for ITV Sport and BT Sport. He played as a midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur, Monaco, Chelsea and Swi ...

(born 1957), English footballer *

Glenn Howerton Glenn Franklin Howerton III (born April 13, 1976) is an American actor, producer and screenwriter. He is best known for the long-running dark satirical comedy ''It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'' (2005–present) on FX/FXX, a show he co-created ...

(born 1976), American actor, producer and screenwriter *

(born 1959), Swedish football player *

Glenn Jacobs Glenn Thomas Jacobs (born April 26, 1967), better known by the ring name Kane is an American politician and professional wrestler. Jacobs has been signed to WWE since 1995 and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021. He has also been t ...

(born 1967), American professional wrestler known as "Kane" * Glenn Johnson (born 1984), English footballer *

Glenn E. Martin Glenn E. Martin (born October 30, 1970) is the president and founder of GEMtrainers.com, a social justice consultancy firm that partners with non-profits from across the United States to assist with fundraising, organizational development and mar ...

(born 1970), American advocate * Glenn L. Martin (born 1886), aviation pioneer *

Glenn Lazarus Glenn Patrick Lazarus (born 11 December 1965) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer, and a former Australian Senator. An Australian international and New South Wales State of Origin representative , Lazarus won premier ...

(born 1965), Australian footballer *

Glenn Loovens Glenn Loovens (born 22 September 1983) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. Club career Early career Loovens is the son of Hans Loovens, who played for FC Twente. He also has a brother called Ivo. He signed for ...

(born 1983), Dutch football player *

Glenn Love Glenn Allen Love Jr. (born June 8, 1989) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football at the University of California, Los Angeles and attended Hamilton High School (Chandler, Arizona), Hamilton High ...

(born 1989), American football player *

Glenn McGrath Glenn Donald McGrath (; born 9 February 1970) is an Australian former international cricketer who played international cricket for 14 years. He was a fast-medium pace bowler (cricket), bowler and is considered one of the greatest international ...

(born 1970), Australian cricketer * Glenn McQueen (1960–2002), Canadian animator * Glenn Muenkat (born 1999), Canadian soccer player *

Glenn Quinn Glenn Martin Christopher Francis Quinn (28 May 1970 – 3 December 2002) was an Irish actor, best known for his portrayal of Mark Healy on the 1990s family sitcom '' Roseanne'' and his role as the half-demon Allen Francis Doyle on ''Angel'', a s ...

(1970–2002), Irish actor *

Glenn Rubenstein Glenn Rubenstein (born March 2, 1976) is a writer, director, and journalist based in Northern California. Journalism Rubenstein has been a columnist for the ''San Francisco Examiner'', ''Sports Illustrated'' for Kids, CNET's (now defunct) GameCente ...

(born 1976), American journalist *

Glenn Ross Glenn Ross (born 27 May 1971) known by his nickname "The Daddy", is a Northern Ireland former International Strongman and Powerlifter who has represented Northern Ireland and the UK in several World's Strongest Man competitions and various World ...

(born 1971), British strongman/powerlifter *

Glenn T. Seaborg Glenn Theodore Seaborg (; April 19, 1912February 25, 1999) was an American chemist whose involvement in the synthesis, discovery and investigation of ten transuranium elements earned him a share of the 1951 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. His work i ...

(1912–1999), American chemist, Nobel Prize laureate *

Glenn Sears Glenn Sears (born August 18, 1958, in Apex, North Carolina) is a retired professional race car driver who competed in limited NASCAR Busch Series The NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) is a stock car racing series organized by NASCAR. It is promoted ...

, American race car driver *

Glenn Sparkman Glenn Michael Sparkman (born May 11, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays and Kansas City Royals, and in Nippon Professiona ...

, American baseball pitcher *

Glenn Stearns Glenn Bryant Stearns (born 1963) is an American businessman, and the founder of Stearns Lending. He is the star of the Discovery Channel's show Undercover Billionaire, and subsequent founder of Underdog BBQ in Erie, Pennsylvania. Early life Ste ...

(born 1963), American businessman, founder of Stearns Lending *

Glenn Stewart Glenn Stewart (born 11 January 1984) is a former Australian professional rugby league footballer who last played for the Leigh Centurions in the Super League. An Australia international and New South Wales State of Origin representative , ...

(born 1984), Australian rugby player * Glenn Strange (1899–1973), American actor *

(born 1960), Swedish football player * Glenn E. Trowbridge (born 1943), American politician *

Glenn Turner Glenn Maitland Turner (born 26 May 1947) played cricket for New Zealand and was one of the country's best and most prolific batsmen. He is the current head of the New Zealand Cricket selection panel. Early life Glenn Turner was born in Dune ...

(born 1947), New Zealand cricketer *

Glenn Whelan Glenn David Whelan (born 13 January 1984) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Bristol Rovers. He has represented the Republic of Ireland national football team. Whelan started his career at Manchester Ci ...

(born 1984), Irish footballer *

Glenn Withrow Glenn Withrow (born November 24, 1953) is an American actor. Early life Withrow was born in Highland Heights, Kentucky. He has one older brother, Jeff, and one younger brother, Roger. Withrow attended Campbell County High School in Alexand ...

(born 1953), American actor * Glenn Young (1929–2013), American football player

Fictional characters

* Glenn, from the video game ''

Chrono Cross is a 1999 role-playing video game developed and published by Square for the PlayStation video game console. It is set in the same world as ''Chrono Trigger'', which was released in 1995 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. ''Chrono C ...

'' * Glenn (a.k.a. Frog), from the video game ''

Chrono Trigger is a 1995 role-playing video game developed and published by Square. It was originally released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System as the first game in the ''Chrono'' series. The game's development team included three designers th ...

'' * Glenn Cullen, a fictional character in the

BBC Television BBC Television is a service of the BBC. The corporation has operated a public broadcast television service in the United Kingdom, under the terms of a royal charter, since 1927. It produced television programmes from its own studios from 193 ...

series ''

The Thick of It ''The Thick of It'' is a British comedy television series that satirises the inner workings of British government. Written and directed by Armando Iannucci, it was first broadcast for two short series on BBC Four in 2005, initially with a smal ...

'' *

Glenn Donovan ''Hollyoaks'' is a British television soap opera that was first broadcast on 23 October 1995. The following is a list of characters that appeared or will appear in the serial in 2017, by order of first appearance. All characters were introduced b ...

, a fictional character in the British soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' * Glenn Martin, a fictional character in Nickelodeon's TV series ''

Glenn Martin, DDS ''Glenn Martin, DDS'' is a stop-motion adult animated sitcom that premiered on Nick at Nite on August 17, 2009. The series was produced by Tornante Animation and Cuppa Coffee Studios, in association with Rogers Communications. ''Glenn Martin, D ...

'' * Glenn Matthews, otherwise known as The Janitor from the TV series '' Scrubs'' *

Glenn Quagmire Glenn Quagmire, often referred to by just his surname, is a fictional character from the American adult animated series ''Family Guy''. He is a neighbor and friend of the Griffin family and is best known for his hypersexuality and his catchphra ...

, from the animated American television sitcom ''

Family Guy ''Family Guy'' is an American animated sitcom originally conceived and created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The show centers around the Griffin family, Griffins, a dysfunctional family consisting of parents Peter Griff ...

'' *

Glenn Rhee Glenn, later revealed as Glenn Rhee in the television series, is a fictional character from the comic book series '' The Walking Dead'', in which he is known simply as Glenn. He was portrayed by Steven Yeun in the television series of the same ...

, a fictional character in the comic '' The Walking Dead'' and the television series of the same name * Glenn Wakeman, a fictional character from the animated series ''

My Life as a Teenage Robot ''My Life as a Teenage Robot'' is an American animated superhero comedy television series created by Rob Renzetti for Nickelodeon. It was produced by Frederator Studios and Nickelodeon Animation Studio. Set in the fictional town of Tremorton, t ...

'' episode "Never Say Uncle", depicted as main protagonist Jenny's friendly

swamp monster A swamp monster (also variously called a swamp creature, swamp man, swamp thing, or muck monster) is a fictional or mythological creature imagined to lurk in a swamp. Description Some swamp monsters resemble aquatic creatures, while other swamp ...

cousin *Glenn Fraldarius, an unplayable character from the tactical roleplaying game '' Fire Emblem: Three Houses''. *Glenn, a Bad Place demon from the TV show ''

The Good Place ''The Good Place'' is an American fantasy comedy television series created by Michael Schur. It premiered on NBC on September 19, 2016, and concluded on January 30, 2020, after four seasons and 53 episodes. Although the plot evolves significa ...

''. *Glenn, a lead character form the movie ''

Accepted ''Accepted'' is a 2006 American comedy film directed by Steve Pink (in his directorial debut) and written by Adam Cooper, Bill Collage and Mark Perez. The plot follows a group of high school graduates who create their own fake college after bei ...

Surname

Aaron Glenn Aaron Devone Glenn (born July 16, 1972) is an American football coach and former cornerback who is the defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the defensive backs coach for the N ...

(born 1972), American football cornerback *

Alex Glenn Alex Glenn (born 31 July 1988) is a former professional rugby league footballer who captained and played as a and for the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL. He has played for both the and at international level. Background Glenn was born in Auckl ...

(born 1988), New Zealand Rugby League player *

Alice Glenn Alice Glenn (; 17 December 1921 – 16 December 2011) was an Irish Fine Gael politician who served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Dublin Central constituency from 1981 to 1982 and 1982 to 1987. Although only briefly apart of national politics ...

(1921–2011), former Irish Fine Gael politician *

Amber Glenn Amber Elaine Glenn (born October 28, 1999) is an American figure skater. She is the 2022 Skate America bronze medalist, the 2021 CS Golden Spin of Zagreb silver medalist, the 2019 CS U.S. International Figure Skating Classic, 2019 CS U.S. Classic ...

(born 1999), American figure skater *

Annie Glenn Anna Margaret Glenn (née Castor; February 17, 1920May 19, 2020) was an American advocate for people with disabilities and communication disorders and the wife of astronaut and senator John Glenn. A stutterer from an early age, Glenn was notab ...

(1920–2020), wife of former astronaut and Senator John Glenn * Brad Glenn (born 1987), American professional baseball outfielder *

Brianna Glenn Brianna Glenn (born April 18, 1980) is an American long jumper. She finished ninth at the 2002 World Cup and seventh at the 2006 World Athletics Final. Her personal best jump is 6.87 metres, achieved in June 2011 at the United States Olympic Train ...

(born 1980), American long jumper *

Cam Glenn Cameron Glenn (born March 12, 1996) is an American defensive back for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Wake Forest. College career After graduating from Stephenson High School in St ...

(born 1996), American football player *

Cheryl Glenn Cheryl Diane Glenn (born May 27, 1951) is an American politician. She was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Maryland's 45th legislative district which is situated in northeast Baltimore. She resigned in December 2019 in ...

(born 1951), American politician *

Cheryl Glenn (academic) Cheryl Glenn is a scholar and teacher of rhetoric and writing. She is currently Distinguished Professor of English and Women’s Studies Director at Pennsylvania State University. Glenn earned her B.S., M.A., and PhD. from Ohio State University. ...

, scholar and teacher *

Christopher Glenn Joseph Christopher Glenn (March 23, 1938 – October 17, 2006) was an American radio and television news journalist who worked in broadcasting for over 45 years and spent the final 35 years of his career at CBS, retiring on February 23, 2006 at the ...

(1938–2006), American radio and television news journalist *

Cody Glenn Cody Glenn (born October 6, 1986) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University o ...

(born 1986), American football linebacker *

Cordy Glenn Cordy Glenn (born September 18, 1989) is a former American football offensive tackle. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia. Glenn earned a 2010 All-American select ...

(born 1989), American football offensive tackle * Cornelia Deaderick Glenn (1854–1926), First Lady of North Carolina *

Darrell Glenn Darrell Orvis Glenn (December 7, 1935 – April 9, 1990) is an American single and songwriter. He first made his mark in the music business with his recording of "Crying in the Chapel" released in 1953, written by his father, Artie Glenn. He also ...

(1935–1990), American pop singer * David Glenn (footballer) (born 1962), English professional footballer *

David Glenn (garden designer) David Glenn is an Australian garden designer. He has been recognised as an early exponent of a new style of Dry Climate Gardening with perennials in Australia. His garden ''Lambley'' is located at Ascot, 12 km North of Ballarat in Victoria, ...

, plantsman * David Glenn (pioneer) (1753–1820), Kentucky Frontiersman * Devon Glenn, member of American rock band

Buckcherry Buckcherry is an American rock band from Anaheim, California, formed in 1995. The band released two albums, ''Buckcherry'' (1999) and ''Time Bomb'' (2001), before dissolving in 2002. Buckcherry's first album ''Buckcherry'' was DreamWorks first a ...

Diana Glenn Diana Glenn (born 1974) is an Australian actress with many credits in television, film, and theatre. Early life and education Glenn has an English father, Greek mother and three siblings. She attended Melbourne Girls Grammar School and studi ...

(born 1974), Australian actress * Ed Glenn (shortstop) (1875–1911), American professional baseball shortstop * Ed Glenn (outfielder) (1860–1892), American professional baseball outfielder *

Evelyn Nakano Glenn Evelyn Seiko Nakano Glenn is a professor at the University of California, Berkeley. In addition to her teaching and research responsibilities, she served as founding director of the university'Center for Race and Gender(CRG), a leading U.S. acade ...

, professor of gender studies * Freddie Glenn (born 1957), American spree killer and rapist *

Gary Glenn Gary Richard Glenn (June 16, 1958 – July 27, 2023) was an American politician and activist who was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives for the state's 98th district, from 2015 to 2018, as a Republican. He campaigned to prohibi ...

, American politician * Gene W. Glenn (born 1928), American politician * Glen Glenn (singer) (born 1934), American rockabilly singer * Glen Glenn (sound engineer) (1907–1960), American sound recorder * Graham Glenn (born 1933), former senior Australian public servant * Hugh J. Glenn (1824–1883), businessman and California politician * J. Glenn, American drummer *

Jacoby Glenn Jacoby Glenn (born August 8, 1993) is a former American football cornerback. He was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He played college football at UCF. Early years Glenn attended Vigor High School in Prichard, A ...

(born 1993), American football cornerback *

Jason Glenn Jason Lydell Glenn (born August 20, 1979) is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Jets, the Miami Dolphins, and the Minnesota Vikings between 2001–2006. He is the younger brothe ...

(born 1979), American football linebacker * Jerome C. Glenn (born 1945), futurist *

Jim Glenn James Glenn Jr. (born February 17, 1948) is a former Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives. Personal life Jim Glenn was married to his wife Cornelia for 38 years, who died in June 2010. He currently resides in Owensboro an ...

(born 1948), American politician *

Jimmy Glenn Jimmy Glenn (born August 9, 1972) is a retired American soccer forward who played two seasons in Major League Soccer as well as in the National Professional Soccer League, USISL and USL A-League. Youth Glenn attended William H. Taft High Sc ...

(born 1972), American soccer forward *

Joe Glenn (American football) Joseph Cassidy Glenn (born March 7, 1949) is a former American football coach and former player. He was the head football coach at the University of South Dakota, his alma mater, from 2012 to 2015. He was named head coach on December 5, 2011 aft ...

(born 1949), American football coach *

Joe Glenn (baseball) Joseph Charles Glenn (November 19, 1908 – May 6, 1985) was a backup catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees (1932–33, 1935–38), St. Louis Browns (1939) and Boston Red Sox (1940). Glenn batted and threw right-han ...

(1908–1985), Major League catcher * John Glenn (disambiguation), multiple people **

John Glenn John Herschel Glenn Jr. (July 18, 1921 – December 8, 2016) was an American Marine Corps aviator, engineer, astronaut, businessman, and politician. He was the third American in space, and the first American to orbit the Earth, circling ...

(1921–2016), American test pilot, astronaut, and senator *

Jonathan Glenn Jonathan Ricardo Glenn (born 27 August 1987) is a Trinidad and Tobago football coach and former international player. He played college football for Saint Leo University in the United States before going on a decade long professional career. ...

(born 1987), Trinidad and Tobago footballer * Josh Glenn (born 1994), Australian professional footballer * Joshua Glenn (born 1967), American writer and editor *

Kerry Glenn Kerry Raymond Glenn (born January 3, 1962) is a former professional American football player who played cornerback for eight seasons for the New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League. Pro Bowl alternate in 1991 for spe ...

(born 1962), American professional football player *

Kevin Glenn Kevin Glenn, Jr. (born June 12, 1979) is a former American professional Canadian football quarterback. He was originally signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) as an undrafted free agent in 2001. He played co ...

(born 1979), Canadian Football League quarterback *

Kimiko Glenn Kimiko Elizabeth Glenn (June 27, 1989) is an American actress and Broadway performer known for portraying Brook Soso in the Netflix series ''Orange Is the New Black'', for which she received three ensemble Screen Actors Guild Awards. She also st ...

(born 1989), American actress and singer *

Larry Glenn Larry Glenn (born July 7, 1947) is a former Democratic member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, representing the 7th District since 2005. He would have been term limited at the end of 2016, but chose not to seek reelection in 2014. He ...

(born 1947), American politician * Linda MacDonald Glenn, American bioethicist *

Lorri Neilsen Glenn Lorri Neilsen Glenn is a Canadians, Canadian poet, ethnographer, and essayist. Born and raised on the Prairies, she moved to Nova Scotia in 1983. Neilsen Glenn is the author and editor of several books of creative nonfiction, poetry, literacy, ethno ...

, Canadian poet, ethnographer and essayist *

Luther Glenn Luther Judson Glenn (November 26, 1818June 9, 1886) was a prominent Georgia lawyer, politician, Confederate officer during the American Civil War, and antebellum Mayor of Atlanta. He attended the University of Georgia where he was a member of t ...

(1818–1886), American lawyer, politician, and mayor *

Malcom Glenn Malcom Glenn (born February 6, 1987, in Denver, Colorado) is an American writer and speaker and was The President of Harvard Crimson, the daily student newspaper of Harvard University, in 2008. He made national news as the first African American ...

(born 1987), American writer and political commentator * Michael Glenn (cricketer) (born 1956), English cricketer *

Mike Glenn Michael Theodore "Stinger" Glenn (born September 10, 1955) is an American former professional basketball player. College career Moving on to Southern Illinois University, Glenn was an All-Missouri Valley Conference college basketball player, gra ...

(born 1955), American basketball player * Oliver Edmunds Glenn (1878–?), American mathematician *

Otis F. Glenn Otis Ferguson Glenn (August 27, 1879March 11, 1959) was a Republican United States Senator from the State of Illinois. He was born in Mattoon, Illinois on August 27, 1879. After graduating from law school in 1900 from the University of Illinois ...

(1879–1959), Republican United States Senator from the State of Illinois *

Owen Glenn Sir Owen George Glenn (born 19 February 1940) is an Indian-New Zealand expatriate businessman and philanthropist, who supports humanitarian causes worldwide through his family charity. Early life Born in Calcutta, British India The prov ...

(born 1940), New Zealand businessman and philanthropist *

Pierre-William Glenn Pierre-William Glenn (born 31 October 1943) is a French cinematographer and director. He contributed to more than seventy films since 1968 including ''Day for Night'' and ''Street of No Return ''Street of No Return'' is a 1989 crime film dire ...

(born 1943), French cinematographer * Ricardo Glenn (born 1990), American basketball player * Rick Glenn (born 1989) is an American mixed martial artist * Robert Broadnax Glenn (1854–1920), American politician and governor of North Carolina *

Rod Glenn Rod Glenn is an English actor and author from northeast England. He trained in Theatre and Performing Arts at North Tyneside College and has gone on to appear in many film and television productions, including ''Monster'', ''Ripper Street'', '' T ...

, English author and actor *

Roy Glenn Roy Edwin Glenn, Sr. (June 3, 1914 – March 12, 1971) was an American character actor. Early life Glenn was born in Pittsburg, Kansas on June 3, 1914. Career In 1949, Glenn's radio career started in Rocky Jordan – The Adventures of Rocky ...

(1914–1971), American character actor *

Rudy Glenn Rudy Glenn (born October 12, 1958) is a retired American soccer player who coaches youth soccer. High school and college Glenn attended Mannheim American High School in Mannheim, Germany . He attended Indiana University from 1976-1979 where he p ...

(born 1958), American soccer player *

Ryan Glenn Ryan Glenn (born June 7, 1980) is a Canadians, Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who has played for several teams in Europe. He was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the 5th round (145th overall) of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. After pl ...

(born 1980), Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman *

Sammy Glenn Samantha Glenn (born 11 August 1983) is an English actress. Biography Glenn trained at the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London. Glenn began her career as a child actress in ''Summer's Lease'' playing the granddaughter to John Gielgud. In ''T ...

(born 1983), English actress *

Scott Glenn Theodore Scott Glenn (born January 26) is an American actor. His roles have included Pfc Glenn Kelly in ''Nashville'' (1975), Wes Hightower in ''Urban Cowboy'' (1980), astronaut Alan Shepard in '' The Right Stuff'' (1983), Emmett in '' Silverado'' ...

(born 1941), American actor * Stanley Glenn (1926–2011), American baseball catcher * Steven Glenn (born 1971), Canadian football linebacker *

Tarik Glenn Tarik Glenn (born May 25, 1976) is a former American football offensive tackle who played 10 seasons for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL).. He played college football for California and was drafted by the Colts in t ...

(born 1976), American football offensive tackle *

Terry Glenn Terry Tyree Glenn (July 23, 1974 – November 20, 2017) was an American football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers, and Dallas Cowboys. He was drafted by t ...

(1974–2017), American football wide receiver * Thomas G. Glenn, Canadian opera singer * Thomas L. Glenn (1847–1918), United States Representative from Idaho *

Tyler Glenn Tyler Aaron Glenn (born November 28, 1983) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is known as the lead vocalist and keyboardist of the American rock band Neon Trees and as a solo artist. Biography As a teenager, Glenn attended Ch ...

(born 1983), American singer, songwriter, and musician *

Tyree Glenn Tyree Glenn, born William Tyree Glenn (November 23, 1912, Corsicana, Texas, United States, – May 18, 1974, Englewood, New Jersey), was an American trombone and vibraphone player. Biography Tyree played trombone and vibraphone with local Texas ...

(1912–1979), American musician *

Vencie Glenn Vencie Leonard Glenn (born October 26, 1964) is a former American football safety in the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 1986 NFL Draft. He starred in college football at Indiana Sta ...

(born 1964), American football safety *

Wendy Glenn Wendy Glenn is an English actress and model. Career Glenn started her career as a child model and attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London, which led to several national commercials and a guest star role on '' London's Burning''. She pr ...

, English actress * William Glenn (disambiguation), multiple people **

William Glenn William Wallace Lumpkin Glenn (August 12, 1914 – March 10, 2003) was an American cardiac surgeon who co-created an early version of an artificial heart and was the developer of a technique for the treatment of congenital heart defects. Glen ...

(1914–2003), American cardiac surgeon

Fictional characters

* George Glenn, fictional character from the anime series ''Mobile Suit Gundam SEED'' * Marlena Glenn, maiden name of

Queen Marlena The ''He-Man and the Masters of the Universe'' franchise debuted in 1982 with the creation of American company Mattel and the toyline of the same name. This is a list of characters that appear in the toyline, television series ''He-Man and the Mast ...

, fictional character from the ''

Masters of the Universe ''Masters of the Universe'' (sometimes referred to as the ''He-Man'' or ''She-Ra'' series) is a sword and planet-themed media franchise created by Mattel. The main premise revolves around the conflict between He-Man (the alter ego of Prince Ada ...

'' franchise, queen consort of Eternos and mother of

He-Man He-Man is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the sword and planet ''Masters of the Universe'' franchise, which includes a toy line, several animated television series, comic books and a feature film. He-Man is characterized by h ...

ʼs alter ego Prince Adam. * Ted Glen, fictional character and friend of Pat in

Postman Pat ''Postman Pat'' is a British stop-motion animated television series first produced by Woodland Animations. The series follows the adventures of Pat Clifton, a postman who works for Royal Mail postal service in the fictional village of Greendal ...

series.

Name

Given name

In music

In other fields

Fictional characters

Surname

Fictional characters

See also