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Andy Irons Philip Andrew Irons (July 24, 1978November 2, 2010) was an American professional surfer. Irons began surfing with his brother Bruce on the shallow and dangerous waves of Kauai, Hawaii, before being spotted by a local surfboard brand and flown to ...

(1978–2010), American surfer *

Bill Irons William Irons is an American evolutionary anthropologist and professor emeritus in anthropology at the Northwestern University known for his research on the Yomut Turkmen, in northern Iran. His research interests include evolutionary ecology, r ...

, American evolutionary anthropologist and professor emeritus *

Bruce Irons (engineer) Bruce Moncur Irons (6 October 1924 – 5 December 1983) was an engineer and mathematician, known for his fundamental contribution to the finite element method, including the patch test, the frontal solver and, along with Ian C. Taig, the isopar ...

(1924–1983), English-born Canadian engineer and mathematician *

Bruce Irons (surfer) Bruce Irons (born November 16, 1979) is an American regularfoot professional surfer from Hanalei, Kauai and younger brother of three-time world champion Andy Irons. Background and early years Born in Hanalei, Kauai, he was raised on the North S ...

(born 1979), American surfer *

David Irons David Irons Jr. (born October 9, 1982) is a former American football cornerback. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Auburn. Irons also played for the Florida Tuskers and ...

(born 1982), American football player *

Davie Irons David John Irons (born 18 July 1961 in Glasgow) is a Scottish former football player and coach. Irons' playing career spanned 26 years as a central defender or midfielder for a host of clubs, most notably for Ayr United, Clydebank, Dunfermli ...

(born 1961), Scottish footballer * Edward Irons (1923–2022), American economist and writer * Edward D. Irons Jr. (born 1954), American record producer and songwriter *

Eric Irons Eric George Irons OBE (1921–2007) was Britain's first black magistrate and a campaigner for equal rights. Early life Born in Spanish Town, Jamaica, he was recruited into the RAF in Jamaica in 1944 and in 1945 visited RAF Syerston but was b ...

(1921–2007), Britain's first black magistrate and equal rights activist *

Ernest E. Irons Ernest Edward Irons (February 17, 1877 – January 18, 1959) was an American physician who led several prominent medical organizations. Working as an intern under physician James B. Herrick, he identified abnormalities on a blood smear that resul ...

(1877–1959), American physician, president of the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians and the American Association for the Study and Control of Rheumatic Diseases *

Evelyn Irons Evelyn Graham Irons (17 June 1900 – 3 April 2000) was a Scottish journalist, the first female war correspondent to be decorated with the French Croix de Guerre. Early life Irons was born in Govan, Glasgow to Joseph Jones Irons, a stockbroker, ...

(1900–2000), Scottish journalist and World War II war correspondent *

Frank Irons Francis Cleveland Irons (March 23, 1886 – June 19, 1942) was an American athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa and died in Palatine, Illinois. Irons compe ...

(1886–1942), American Olympic long jumper and high jumper *

Gerald Irons Gerald D. Irons Sr. (May 2, 1947 – April 1, 2021) was an American professional football player who played ten seasons in the National Football League (NFL). His youngest son Grant Irons played for the Oakland Raiders. Eldest son Gerald, Jr. pl ...

(1947–2021), American football player *

Greg Irons Greg Irons (September 29, 1947 – November 14, 1984) was an American poster artist, underground cartoonist, animator and tattoo artist. Profile Irons was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He moved to San Francisco, California, in 1967, whe ...

(1947–1984), American poster artist, underground cartoonist, animator and tattoo artist *

Grant Irons Grant Michael Irons (born July 7, 1979) is a former American football defensive end. He played in 43 career games for the University of Notre Dame, making 26 starts at numerous positions on defense. He started playing for the Buffalo Bills in ...

(born 1979), American football player *

Herbert Stephen Irons Herbert Stephen Irons (19 January 1834 – 29 June 1905), was an English Organist. He also wrote hymns including the tune "Southwell". Career He was born in Canterbury, where he became a chorister at the cathedral. He was an organ pupil of Dr ...

(1834–1905), English organist *

Jack Irons Jack Steven Irons (born July 18, 1962) is an American drummer. He is the founding drummer of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers and is a former member of Pearl Jam and Eleven. Alongside his work with Red Hot Chili Peppers and Pearl Jam, Irons h ...

(born 1962), American founding drummer of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers and former member of Pearl Jam *

James Anderson Irons James Anderson Irons (February 21, 1857 – July 20, 1921) was a brigadier general during World War I. Early life and education Irons was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 21, 1857, the son of James R. Irons and Sarah (Anderson) Iro ...

(1857–1921), United States Army brigadier general *

Janine Irons Janine Mireille Irons is a British music educator, artist manager and producer, who in 1991 co-founded with her partner Gary Crosby (bassist), Gary Crosby the music education and professional development organisation Tomorrow's Warriors, of whic ...

(), British music educator, artist manager and producer *

Jarrett Irons Jarrett Irons is a former American football player. A native of The Woodlands, Texas, Irons played college football as a linebacker at the University of Michigan from 1993 to 1996. He was a team co-captain of the 1995 and 1996 teams and was s ...

, American college football player *

Jeremy Irons Jeremy John Irons (; born 19 September 1948) is an English actor and activist. After receiving classical training at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Irons began his acting career on stage in 1969 and has appeared in many West End theatre ...

(born 1948), English actor *

Kenny Irons Kenny Irons (born September 15, 1983) is a former American football running back. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Auburn. He is the brother of former Atlanta Falc ...

(born 1983), American football player * Kenny Irons (footballer) (born 1970), English footballer * Maleek Irons (born 1996), retired Canadian football player *

Max Irons Maximilian Paul Diarmuid Irons (born 17 October 1985) is an English-Irish actor and model. He is known for his roles in films such as ''Red Riding Hood'' (2011), '' The White Queen'' (2013), '' The Host'' (2013), '' Woman in Gold'' (2014), ''Th ...

(born 1985), English actor * Norman Irons, Lord Provost of Edinburgh, Scotland *

Paul Irons Paul Irons (born December 23, 1983) is a former American football tight end for Team Michigan of the All American Football League. Irons previously played in the National Football League for the Cleveland Browns and in college for Florida Stat ...

(born 1983), American football player *

Paulette Irons Paulette Riley Irons (born 1952 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is New Orleans civil district court judge for Division M. In November 1994 she became the second female member of the Louisiana Senate. She served in the chamber until the end of the statu ...

(born 1952), American city court judge *

Peter Irons Peter H. Irons (born August 11, 1940) is an American political activist, civil rights attorney, legal scholar, and professor emeritus of political science. He has written many books on the U.S. Supreme Court and constitutional litigation. Educ ...

(born 1940), American political activist * Robbie Irons (born 1946), American ice hockey player *

Steve Irons Stephen James Irons (born 1 September 1958) is an Australian politician. He was the Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives representing the electoral Division of Swan in Western Australia from the 2007 federal election to his ...

(born 1958), Australian politician *

Tammy Irons Tammy Irons (born October 21, 1963) was a Democratic member of the Alabama State Senate, representing the 1st District from 2006, after a special election, until 2014. The district includes Florence. Personal Irons received her B.S. in account ...

(born 1963), American politician *

William Josiah Irons William Josiah Irons (1812–1883) was a priest in the Church of England and a theological writer. Life Irons, born at Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, 12 September 1812, was second son of the Rev. Joseph Irons (1785–1852), by his first wife, Mary Ann ...

(1812–1883), English priest

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* Jonathan Irons, the main antagonist in the 2014 video game '' Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare'' *

Steel (John Henry Irons) Steel is a fictional superhero who appears in comic books published by DC Comics. He is a genius engineer who built a mechanized suit of armor that replicates Superman's powers and bears Superman's logo. Initially, he sought to replace Superman af ...

, a superhero in the DC Universe *

Kenneth Irons Kenneth Irons is a fictional supervillain. He is depicted as the person behind nearly every evil deed in the Top Cow series ''Witchblade''. Fictional character biography Irons is the head of Irons International, businessman of the year of Fortun ...

, a comic book evil mastermind *

Natasha Irons Natasha Irons is a fictional superhero in DC Comics. She first appeared in ''Steel'' (vol. 2) #1 (February 1994). She becomes the fifth superhero to use the name Steel when her uncle John Henry Irons is injured. In the 2006 limited series '' 52'' ...

, a superhero in the DC Universe * Vallery Irons, protagonist of the American television series ''

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