Judd is a name. Notable people with the name include.

Surname

Academics

Charles Hubbard Judd Charles Hubbard Judd (February 20, 1873 – July 18, 1946) was an American educational psychologist who played an influential role in the formation of the discipline. Part of the larger scientific movement of this period, Judd pushed for the us ...

(1873–1946), America educational psychologist *

John Wesley Judd John Wesley Judd (18 February 1840 – 3 March 1916) was a British geologist. He was born in Portsmouth the son of George and Jannette Judd and educated at the Royal School of Mines, where he later became Professor of Geology. He was elected ...

(1840–1916), British geologist *

Kenneth Judd Kenneth Lewis Judd (born March 24, 1953) is a computational economist at Stanford University, where he is the Paul H. Bauer Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. He received his PhD in economics from the University of Wisconsin in 1980. He ...

(born 1953), American computational economist *

Walter Stephen Judd Walter S. Judd (born 1951) is an American botanist and taxonomist, and distinguished professor in the Department of Botany, University of Florida since 2009. Career Judd attended Michigan State University (B.S. 1973, M.S. 1974) and Harvard Uni ...

(born 1951), American botanist and taxonomist

Athletes

* Chris Judd (born 1983), Australian rules footballer *

Oscar Judd Thomas William Oscar Judd (February 14, 1908 – December 27, 1995) was a Canadian-born professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies. Listed at and , he threw and batte ...

(1908–1995), Canadian baseball player *

Sid Judd Sidney "Sid" Judd (14 August 1928 – 24 February 1959) was a Welsh international rugby union flanker who played club rugby for Cardiff and Carmarthen Athletic. He won 10 caps for Wales and is best remembered for scoring one of Wales' two tries ...

(1928–1959), Welsh rugby union player *

Walter Judd (footballer) Walter James Judd (25 October 1926 – 18 December 1964) was an English footballer who played as a centre-forward in the 1940s and 1950s for Southampton. Playing career Judd was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire and as a youth played football for lo ...

(1926–1964), English footballer

In film and television

* Ashley Judd (born 1968), American actress, daughter of Naomi Judd *

Phil Judd (sound engineer) Phil Judd (born 1948) is an Australian sound engineer, managing director of PhilmSound Pty. Ltd., who is credited with post-production work on many well-known (mostly Australian) movies and several television series. He is not related to the New Z ...

(born 1948), worked on many films in Australia and US *

Lesley Judd Lesley Judd (born 20 December 1946) is an English former television presenter and dancer, best known as a long-serving host of the BBC children's programme '' Blue Peter'' (1972–1979). Background Born in London, the daughter of Leslie T. Judd ...

(born 1946), British television presenter

In music

Cledus T. Judd James Barry Poole (born December 18, 1964) is an American country music artist who records under the name Cledus T. Judd. Known primarily for his parodies of popular country songs, he has been called the "Weird Al" Yankovic of country music, and ...

, stage name of American country music singer and entertainer born Barry Poole (born 1964) * Harry Judd (born 1985), drummer in pop band McFly *

James Judd James Judd (born 30 October 1949, Hertford) is a British conductor. James Judd grew up in Hertford, learning the piano, flute and organ as a child and discovering his talent for conducting at high school. He studied at the Trinity College of Mu ...

(born 1949), British conductor *

Naomi Judd Naomi Judd (born Diana Ellen Judd; January 11, 1946 – April 30, 2022) was an American singer and actress. In 1980, she and her daughter Wynonna (born Christina Claire) formed the duo known as The Judds, which became a very successful country ...

(1946-2022), American country singer and one-half of The Judds * Phil Judd (born 1953), founding member of New Zealand band Split Enz *

Terence Judd Terence Judd (3 October 1957between 16 and 23 December 1979) was an English pianist. Career Terence Judd was born in 1957 to English- American parents, Anthony and Gloria Judd. In 1967, aged 10, he won the National Junior Pianoforte Competition, ...

(1957–1979), English pianist * Wynonna Judd (born 1964), American country singer; daughter of Naomi and the other half of The Judds

Politicians

Catherine Judd Catherine Isaac is a past president of the New Zealand political party ACT, and managing director of Awaroa Partners. She was formerly director of JM Communications. Early life Isaac was raised in Christchurch and completed a BA in English a ...

, former President of the ACT New Zealand political party *

Frank Judd, Baron Judd Frank Ashcroft Judd, Baron Judd, (28 March 1935 – 17 April 2021) was a British Labour politician. He was a Senior Fellow of Saferworld NGO from 1994 to 2002, and from 2002 to 2015, a trustee. In 2007, he became a member of the Advisory Board ...

(1935–2021), Labour Party politician and Cabinet minister in the United Kingdom *

Lawrence M. Judd Lawrence McCully Judd (March 20, 1887 – October 4, 1968) was a politician of the Territory of Hawaii, serving as the seventh Governor of Hawaii, Territorial Governor. Judd is most well-known for his role in Massie Trial, the Massie Affair, ...

(1887–1968), seventh Territorial Governor of Hawaii *

Norman B. Judd Norman Buel Judd (January 10, 1815 – November 11, 1878) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, and the grandfather of U.S. Representative Norman Judd Gould of New York. Born January 10, 1815 in Rome, New York, son of Norman Judd and Cath ...

(1815–1878), American politician and envoy/ambassador to Prussia *

Stoddard Judd Stoddard Judd (May 18, 1797March 2, 1873) was an American physician, politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He served 4 years in the Wisconsin Legislature, representing Dodge County. Earlier, he served three terms in the New York State Assembly. B ...

(1797–1873), American physician and politician * Truman H. Judd (1817–1884), American politician *

Walter Judd (politician) Walter Henry Judd or I-te Chou (September 25, 1898 – February 13, 1994; his Chinese name is 周以德), was an American politician and physician, best known for his battle in Congress (1943–63) to define the conservative position on China as a ...

(1898–1994), American politician and physician

In religion

* The Reverend

Bernard Judd Bernard Judd (1918–1999) was an Anglican cleric from Sydney, Australia. Judd had been a student at Sydney Boys High School and later gave scripture lessons there. He studied at Moore Theological College and was ordained in 1943. He was the rect ...

(1918–1999), Anglican minister in Sydney, Australia *

Gerrit P. Judd Gerrit Parmele Judd (April 23, 1803 – July 12, 1873) was an American physician and missionary to the Kingdom of Hawaii who later renounced his American citizenship and became a trusted advisor and cabinet minister to King Kamehameha III. He ...

(1803–1873), American missionary to Hawaii

Criminals

Keith Judd Keith Russell Judd (born May 23, 1958) is an American convicted criminal and perennial candidate for political office. His nicknames include "Dark Priest"Dana MilbankRichard Mourdock and Keith Judd vs. Washington ''The Washington Post'', May 11, ...

(born 1958), American perennial candidate for political office and convicted criminal * Winnie Ruth Judd (1905–1998), the Arizona Trunk Murderess

Other

* Alan Judd (born 1946), English writer *

Alice Louise Judd Simpich Alice Louise Judd Simpich (1918–2006), also known as Awee Simpich was an American sculptor. She was born in Honolulu on March 1, 1918, and graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in 1940. Simpich is best known for her sensitive portrait busts. ...

(1918–2006), American sculptor *

Bettina Judd Bettina Judd is an African-American interdisciplinary writer, scholar, artist, and performer. Early life and education Judd was born in Baltimore and raised in Southern California. She received her bachelor's degree in Comparative Women’s Studi ...

, American poet and artist * Donald Judd (1928–1994), American minimalist artist *

Ernie Judd Ernest "Ernie" Edward Job Pullin Judd (9 April 1883 – 20 August 1959) was an Australian socialist, publisher, political writer, and bookseller. Family Judd was born at Scrubby Plains, near Forbes, New South Wales, the eldest of ten childr ...

(1883–1959), Australian bookseller m socialist *

John Judd John Judd (born 9 April 1942) is a Formula One engineer from England. He is the boss of Engine Developments Ltd., manufacturers of Judd engines. He is also known for his partnership with triple F1 World Champion Sir Jack Brabham. Formula 1 wo ...

(born 1942), British automotive engineer * Sylvester Judd (1813–1853), novelist

Given name

* Judd Apatow (born 1967), American producer, writer, director, actor and comedian * Judd Blackwater (born 1987), Canadian professional ice hockey player *

Judd Ehrlich Judd Milo Ehrlich (born August 17, 1971) is an American documentary film director and producer. In 2016, ''The New York Times'' said "Ehrlich, an Emmy-winning documentarian, clearly knows his craft." His works as director include ''Keepers of the ...

(born 1971), American documentary film director and producer * Judd Garrett (born 1967), American former football running back * Judd Greenstein (born 1979), American composer * Judd Alan Gregg (born 1947), American politician and lawyer *

Judd Hamilton Judd Hamilton is an American singer, musician, former band leader, writer, film producer, actor, inventor, company director. As a musician he has recorded for the Dolton, Liberty, American International, United Artists and RCA Victor labels. He ...

, American singer and musician * Judd Henkes (born 2001), American snowboarder *

Judd Hirsch Judd Seymore Hirsch (born March 15, 1935) is an American actor. He is known for playing Alex Rieger on the television comedy series ''Taxi'' (1978–1983), John Lacey on the NBC series '' Dear John'' (1988–1992), and Alan Eppes on the CBS series ...

(born 1935), American actor *

Judd Holdren Judd Clifton Holdren (October 16, 1915 – March 11, 1974) was an American film actor best known for his starring roles in the serials '' Captain Video: Master of the Stratosphere'' (1951), ''Zombies of the Stratosphere'' (1952), ''The Lost Plan ...

(1915–1974), American film actor * Judd Lalich (born 1975), Australian former rules footballer *

Judd Lander Judd Lander (born 1 March 1948) is an English harmonicist. Originally from Liverpool, Lander was previously a member of the band The Hideaways. He has experienced success as a prolific session musician, record industry executive, and company direc ...

(born 1948), English harmonicist *

Judd Legum Judd Legum (born December 8, 1978) is an American journalist, lawyer, and political staffer. Early life Legum was born in Annapolis, Maryland. Legum earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy analysis from Pomona College and a Juris Doctor ...

(born 1978), American journalist *

Judd Lynn Judd "Chip" Lynn is an American television writer, producer, and director. He is known for his work on the children's action/adventure series ''Power Rangers''. He spent the first few years as Production Manager and directed second unit scenes ...

(born 1961), American television writer *

Judd Marmor Judd Marmor (May 2, 1910 – December 16, 2003) was an American psychoanalyst and psychiatrist known for his role in removing homosexuality from the American Psychiatric Association's ''Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders''. ...

(1910–2003), American psychoanalyst and psychiatrist * Judd Nelson (born 1959), American actor, screenwriter and producer *

Judd Rose Judd Rose (1955 - June 10, 2000) was a television journalist. While a college student at UCLA, Rose was a reporter for the student newspaper, during which time he also appeared as a contestant on the final episode of the ABC game show '' Split Se ...

(1955–2000), American television journalist *

Judd Sirott Judd Sirott (born January 1969) is an American sportscaster on WBZ-FM's coverage of the Boston Bruins where he replaced Dave Goucher as the radio voice of the Bruins starting with the 2017-18 season. He previously appeared on WGN-AM's broadcasts of ...

(born 1969), American sportscaster *

Judd L. Teller Judd L Teller (Yehuda-Leib) (May 5, 1912 – May 3, 1972) was an American author, social historian, lecturer, poet, and held many professional posts in Jewish community life. Teller was born in Tarnopol, (then) Austria, experienced suffering, s ...

(1912–1972), American author and historian * Judd Trichter, American writer and former actor * Judd Trump (born 1989), English snooker player *

Judd Tully Judd Tully is an art critic and journalist who writes about artists and the art market. He has been contributor to BlouinARTINFO, The Washington Post, ARTnews, Flash Art and covered topics such as the potential indictment of museum staff in re ...

, American art critic * Judd Winick (born 1970), American cartoonist and writer * Judd Woldin (1925–2011), American composer {{Given name, type=both