Heard (surname)

Heard is an

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surname for someone who once worked as a herdsman. Notable people with the surname include: * Albert Heard (1833–1890), American merchant, diplomat and author * Alexander Heard (1917–2009), American chancellor *

Alexander S. Heard Alexander S. Heard is editorial director of Outside (magazine), ''Outside'' magazine and the author of ''Apocalypse Pretty Soon'', a book about millennial subcultures in the United States. His book, ''The Eyes of Willie McGee: A Tragedy of Race, Sex ...

, American editor and author *

Amber Heard Amber Laura Heard (born April 22, 1986) is an American actress. She had her first leading role in the horror film ''All the Boys Love Mandy Lane'' (2006), and went on to star in films such as '' The Ward'' (2010) and '' Drive Angry'' (2011). S ...

(born 1986), American actress *

Andreao Heard Andreao Heard is a record producer from Greensboro, North Carolina. He produced " Crush on You" for Lil’ Kim and " 'Yall Know'" for Will Smith’s ten million seller "Big Willie Style." Discovered by Vincent Herbert, Fanatic moved to New York ...

, American record producer and songwriter also known as "Fanatic" * Andrew Heard (1958–1993), British artist *

Anneliese Heard Anneliese Heard (born 3 November 1981) is a Welsh triathlete from Bassaleg near Newport, Wales. At the age of eight, she competed in her first triathlon, winning the Cannock Chase in under nine category. Crowned British Juvenile Champion at th ...

(born 1981), Welsh triathlete * Augustine Heard (1785–1868), American businessman * Augustine Heard II (1827–1905), American diplomat *

Ben Heard Benjamin "Ben" Heard is a South Australian environmental consultant and an advocate for nuclear power in Australia, through his directorship of environmental NGO, Bright New World. Career Heard completed a Bachelor of Applied Science, Occupation ...

, Australian environmental consultant and nuclear power advocate * Betsy Heard (1759–c. 1812), Euro–African slave trader and merchant *

Bob Heard Robert "Bob" Heard (born 9 February 1949) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood and Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1970s. Heard began his senior career in the Victorian Football Assoc ...

(born 1949), Australian rules footballer * Bruce Heard (born 1957), French–American game designer * Charlie Heard (1872–1945), American baseball player * Clarrie Heard (1906–1990), New Zealand swimmer * Dallas Heard (born 1985), American politician *

Daphne Heard Delia Phyllis Daphne Heard (21 August 1904 – 22 June 1983) was an English actress and acting teacher. She was born in Plymouth, Devon. She appeared in numerous made-for-TV movies and TV series. But was perhaps best known in latter years a ...

(1904–1983), English actress and acting teacher *

Denatay Heard Denatay Heard (born March 18, 1984) is a former cornerback in the Canadian Football League. He signed with the Edmonton Eskimos on June 4, 2012,, Esks sign three and was released on June 12, 2012. He played college football College football ...

(born 1984), American football player * Dwight B. Heard (1869–1929), American farmer, landowner and businessman * Edith Heard (born 1965), British geneticist and academic *

Fats Heard Eugene "Fats" Heard (October 10, 1923 – December 5, 1987) was an American jazz drummer. Early life and education Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Heard graduated from Central High School and studied piano at the Cleveland Institute of Music before ...

(1923–1987), American musician *

Floyd Heard Floyd Wayne Heard (born March 24, 1966, in West Point, Mississippi) is a retired track and field sprinter from the United States, best known for setting the 1986 world's best year performance in the men's 200 m. He did so on 7 July 1986 at a mee ...

(born 1966), American track and field sprinter * Fred W. Heard (born 1940), American educator and pastor *

Gabre Heard Gabre Heard or Gebre Heard, (né Gebregziabher Alemseged Abraha, nom de guerre "Butcher of Mogadishu"), was a General in the Ethiopian National Defense Force, top party official of the Tigray People's Liberation Front, and the supreme commander of ...

, Ethiopian army general *

Gar Heard Garfield Heard (born May 3, 1948) is an American retired professional basketball player and coach. He played collegiately at the University of Oklahoma and was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics in the third round of the 1970 NBA draft. He had a ...

(born 1948), American basketball player and coach *

Gerald Heard Henry FitzGerald Heard (6 October 1889 – 14 August 1971), commonly called Gerald Heard, was a British-born American historian, science writer, public lecturer, educator, and philosopher. He wrote many articles and over 35 books. Heard was a g ...

(1889–1971), British writer and philosopher * Grant Heard (born 1978), American football coach * Harry Heard (1920–1978), Australian rules footballer * Hartley Heard (born 1947), English cricketer and educator * Herman Heard (born 1961), American football player *

Isaac Heard Sir Isaac Heard ( 1730 – 29 April 1822) was a British officer of arms who served as appointed Garter Principal King of Arms, from 1784 until his death in 1822 the senior Officer of Arms of the College of Arms in London. In this role, he ...

(1730–1822), British officer of arms, sailor, and merchant * Isaac V. D. Heard (1834-1913), American lawyer and politician *

Jay Heard Jehosie "Jay" Heard (January 17, 1920 – November 18, 1999) was an American professional baseball player. A native of Athens, Georgia, he was a left-handed pitcher who stood tall and weighed . He pitched two games in Major League Baseball for t ...

(1920–1999), American baseball player *

J. C. Heard James Charles Heard (August 10, 1917 – September 27, 1988) was an American swing, bop, and blues drummer. Biography Heard was born in Dayton, Ohio and was raised in Detroit, Michigan. As a young child, he performed as a tap dancer in a ...

(1917–1988), American musician * Jerrod Heard, American football player *

Jerry Heard Jerry Michael Heard (born May 1, 1947) is an American professional golfer who won several PGA Tour events in the 1970s. Early life Heard was born in Visalia, California. He attended Fresno State College (now Fresno State University) for a sho ...

(born 1947), American golfer * John Heard (disambiguation), multiple people * Josephine D. Heard (1861–1924), American poet and educator *

Josh Heard Joshua David Heard (born 29 November 1994) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for and captains Pacific FC of the Canadian Premier League. Early life Heard was born in Cardiff, Wales and moved to Victoria, Can ...

(born 1994), Welsh footballer *

Larry Heard Larry Heard (born May 31, 1960) is an American DJ, record producer, and musician who has recorded under various names, most notably Mr. Fingers. He is widely known as a pioneering figure in 1980s house music, and was leader of the influential gr ...

(born 1960), American record producer and musician *

Len Heard Leonard "Len" Heard (born January 18, 1942) is a former English-American professional darts player who competed in British Darts Organisation (BDO) events in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He was nicknamed Lenny. Career Heard reached the final ...

(born 1942), English–American darts player *

Lou Heard Louis Wesley Heard (March 8, 1909 – February 27, 1987) was a provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta twice. The first stint was from 1948 to 1952 and the second was from 1959 to 1 ...

(1909–1987), Canadian politician *

Maie Bartlett Heard Maie Bartlett Heard (1868–1951) was an Arizona-based collector and philanthropist, who cofounded the Heard Museum of native American art. Background Born on June 11, 1868, in Chicago, to parents Adolphus C. Bartlett and Mary Pitkin. Her fathe ...

(1868–1951), American collector and philanthropist *

Mark Heard John Mark Heard III (December 16, 1951 – August 16, 1992) was an American record producer, folk rock singer and songwriter from Macon, Georgia. Heard released sixteen albums, and produced or performed with many artists, including: Sam P ...

(1951–1992), American singer, songwriter and record producer * Michelle Clark-Heard (born 1968), basketball coach * Mitchell Heard (born 1992), Canadian ice hockey player * Nadine Agyemang-Heard (born 2002), Italian rower * Nathan Heard (1936–2004), American author *

Oscar E. Heard Oscar E. Heard (June 26, 1856 – July 16, 1940) was an American jurist. Born in Freeport, Illinois, Heard received his bachelor's degree from Northwestern University and was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1879. He practiced law in Freeport, Illi ...

(1856–1940), American jurist *

Pat Heard Pat Heard (born 17 March 1960 in Hull) is an English retired football midfielder and left-back. He was a member of Villa’s history-making ‘82 squad. Early life and youth career In the mid-70s, Heard attended Malet Lambert High School and ...

(born 1960), English footballer * Paul F. Heard (1913–1964), American producer, director, and scriptwriter *

Peter Heard Peter Heard is president and ex-chairman of Colchester United Football Club, a the Football Association, Football Association councillor and former FA board member. He was born in Colchester, and used to be a referee. As the representative for Foot ...

, English football administrator and surveyor * Raymond Heard (born 1935), South African–Canadian journalist, editor, media executive and political strategist * Robert Heard (1930–2014), American journalist and author *

Ronnie Heard Ronnie Heard (born October 5, 1976) is a former American football safety in the National Football League. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2000. He played college football at Mississippi. Heard also played f ...

(born 1976), American football player * Sarah Heard (born 1983), Australian rower *

Sarah Harper Heard Sarah Harper "Sallie" Heard (1853 – April 9, 1919) was an American educator, activist, librarian, and gardener. Well-educated and interested in many topics, Heard was described by an acquaintance as "one of those magnificent Victorian women who ...

(1853–1919), American librarian, educator, and activist *

Shane Heard Shane Heard (born 28 July 1958) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon Football Club, Essendon in the Australian Football League, VFL/AFL. He was recruited from the Horsham District League Club, Homers Football Club ...

(born 1958), Australian rules footballer *

Stephen Heard Stephen Heard (November 1, 1740 – November 15, 1815) was an American planter, politician and military officer who briefly served as president of Georgia and was sometimes called "governor". Born in Virginia, Heard fought in the French and Indian ...

(1740–1815), American politician *

Steve Heard Steven Philip "Steve" Heard (born 29 April 1962 in Tunbridge Wells) is a retired English middle-distance runner who competed primarily in the 800 metres. He represented his country at the 1992 Summer Olympics as well as 1991 World Championships re ...

(born 1962), English middle-distance runner * Thomas Pinckney "Skipper" Heard (1898–1980), American athletic director * Tom Heard (born 1993), English rugby player *

Tracy Maxwell Heard Tracy Maxwell Heard (born February 3, 1963) is the former Minority Leader of the Ohio House of Representatives, and previously served as the minority whip, assistant majority leader and as the majority leader. She is the first African-American wo ...

(born 1963), American politician *

Will Heard William James Heard (born 26 April 1991)Will Heard , Biography ...

(born 1991), English singer and songwriter * William Heard (disambiguation), multiple people Fictional characters: * Beluga Heard, character in the manga series ''Black Cat'' {{surname, Heard English-language surnames Occupational surnames ategory:English-language occupational surnames