Joe is a masculine given name, usually a short form (

hypocorism A hypocorism ( or ; from Ancient Greek: (), from (), 'to call by pet names', sometimes also ''hypocoristic'') or pet name is a name used to show affection for a person. It may be a diminutive form of a person's name, such as ''Izzy'' for I ...

) of

Joseph Joseph is a common male given name, derived from the Hebrew Yosef (יוֹסֵף). "Joseph" is used, along with "Josef", mostly in English, French and partially German languages. This spelling is also found as a variant in the languages of the mo ...

. Notable persons with the name Joe include:

People

* Joe Alexander (born 1986), American-Israeli basketball player in the

Israel Basketball Premier League Ligat HaAl ( he, ליגת העל, lit., ''Supreme League or Premier League''), or the Israeli Basketball Premier League, is the top-tier level league of professional competition in Israeli club basketball, making it Israel's primary basketball c ...

Joe Alwyn Joseph Matthew Alwyn (born 21 February 1991) is an English actor. He made his feature film debut as the titular character in Ang Lee's 2016 war drama, '' Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk,'' and has since played supporting roles in films such as ...

(born 1991), British actor * Joe Amato (disambiguation), several people * Joe Anoa'i (born 1985), known professionally as

Roman Reigns Leati Joseph "Joe" Anoa'i (born May 25, 1985) is an American professional wrestler and former football player. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand under the ring name Roman Reigns. He is the leader of The B ...

, American wrestler, actor and former college football player *

Joe Arpaio Joseph Michael Arpaio (; born June 14, 1932) is an American former law enforcement officer and politician. He served as the 36th Sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona for 24 years, from 1993 to 2017, losing reelection to Democrat Paul Penzone i ...

(born 1932), American law enforcement officer and politician *

Joe Ashman Joe Ashman (born 17 August 1994) is an English actor, known for his roles as Callum on the Netflix series ''Free Rein'' and Rex on the iPlayer series '' Get Even''. Career In 2014, Ashman made his professional debut in an episode of the BBC me ...

(born 1995), English actor *

Joe Bachie Joe Bachie (born February 26, 1998) is an American football linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan State. He has also played for the New Orleans Saints and the Philade ...

(born 1998), American football player * Joe Becker (disambiguation), several people * Joe Biden (born 1942), 46th and current president of the United States (2021–present); 47th vice president of the United States (2009–2017); U.S. senator from Delaware (1973–2009) * Joseph "Joe" Biden Sr. (1915–2002), father of the above *

Joe Black Joseph Black (February 8, 1924 – May 17, 2002) was an American right-handed pitcher in Negro league and Major League Baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Cincinnati Redlegs, and Washington Senators who became the first black pitcher to win a Wor ...

(1924–2002), American baseball pitcher *

Joe Black (drag queen) Joseph Lewis Black (born 23 December 1989) is a British musician and drag queen from Brighton, England. He is best known for competing on the second series of ''RuPaul's Drag Race UK'' and getting eliminated first and fifth, after being voted ...

(born 1989), British musician and drag queen * Joe Blackburn (born 1979), American ice hockey player *

Joe Blackett Joseph Blackett was an English professional Association football, footballer who played as a Full back (association football), full back in the Football League for Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., Wolverhampton Wanderers, Derby County F.C., Derby Co ...

(1875–?), English footballer *

Joe Blackledge Joseph Frederick Blackledge (15 April 1928 – 19 March 2008) was a first-class cricketer who played for Lancashire. He played for just one season – 1962 – captaining the team as an amateur in the year before the players and gentlemen disti ...

(1928–2008), English cricketer * Joe Blackman (born 1984), British entrepreneur *

Joe Borowski (baseball) Joseph Thomas Borowski (born May 4, 1971) is a sports broadcaster for the Arizona Diamondbacks, as well as a former professional baseball right-handed relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball for the Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves, Ne ...

(born 1971), American sports broadcaster and former baseball pitcher *

Joe Borowski (politician) Joseph Paul Borowski (December 12, 1932 – September 23, 1996) was a Canadians, Canadian politician and activist. From 1969 to 1971, he was a cabinet minister in Manitoba Premier Edward Schreyer's New Democratic Party of Manitoba, New Democ ...

(1933–1996), Canadian politician *

Joe Brown (disambiguation) Joe Brown may refer to: Arts and entertainment * Joe Brown (actor) (1884–1965), American actor *Joe Brown (judge) (born 1947), television judge and former Tennessee state criminal court judge *Joe Brown (singer) (born 1941), British singer *Joe ...

, several people *

Joe Buck Joseph Francis Buck (born April 25, 1969) is an American sportscaster. The son of sportscaster Jack Buck, he worked for Fox Sports from its 1994 inception through 2022, including roles as lead play-by-play announcer for the network's Nation ...

(born 1969), American sports announcer *

Joe Budden Joseph Anthony Budden II (born August 31, 1980) is an American media personality and former rapper. He first gained recognition as a rapper with his 2003 top 40 single " Pump It Up" and as a member of the hip hop supergroup Slaughterhouse. In ...

(born 1980), American rapper *

Joe Burrow Joseph Lee Burrow (born December 10, 1996) is an American football quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). Following a stint with Ohio State, Burrow played college football at LSU, where he won the Heisma ...

(born 1996), American football player *

Joe Calzaghe Joseph William Calzaghe ( ; born 23 March 1972) is a Welsh former professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2008. He held world championships in two weight classes, including the unified WBA (Undisputed), WBC, IBF, WBO, ''Ring'' magazine ...

(born 1972), Welsh boxer *

Joe Cinque Joseph V. Cinque (1938) is an American felon and mobster. He was CEO and president of the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences (AAHS). Names Cinque has been known by the nicknames "the Preppy Don" and "Joey No Socks". In an April 1995 profil ...

(died 1997), Australian murder victim *

Joe Clark Charles Joseph Clark (born June 5, 1939) is a Canadian statesman, businessman, writer, and politician who served as the 16th prime minister of Canada from 1979 to 1980. Despite his relative inexperience, Clark rose quickly in federal polit ...

(born 1939), 16th Prime Minister of Canada 1979–1980 *

Joe Cocker John Robert "Joe" Cocker (20 May 1944 – 22 December 2014) was an English singer known for his gritty, bluesy voice and dynamic stage performances that featured expressive body movements. Most of his best known singles were recordings of son ...

(1944–2014), British singer *

Joe Coleman (disambiguation) Joe Coleman may refer to: * Bongo Joe Coleman (1923–1999), American musician *Joe Coleman (baseball, born 1922) (1922–1997), American Major League Baseball pitcher *Joe Coleman (baseball, born 1947) (born 1947), American Major League Baseball p ...

, several people *

Joe Connor (disambiguation) Joe or Joseph Connor may refer to: * Joe Connor (baseball) (1874–1957), American baseball player * Joe Connor (footballer, born 1877) (1877–1934), Irish footballer * Joe Connor (footballer, born 1986), English footballer See also * Joe Connors ...

, several people *

Joe Costello (politician) Joseph Costello (born 13 July 1945) is an Irish Labour Party politician who has been a member of Dublin City Council since 2019. He served as a Minister of State from 2011 to 2014. He was a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Dublin Central constituenc ...

(born 1945), Irish politician *

Joe Courtney (basketball) Joseph Pierre Courtney (born October 17, 1969) is an American former professional basketball player. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he attended both the University of Southern Mississippi and Mississippi State University. He played in the NBA for ...

(born 1969), American basketball player *

Joe Courtney (politician) Joseph David Courtney (born April 6, 1953) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for since 2007. His district encompasses most of the eastern third of the state, including Norwich and New London. A member of t ...

(born 1953), American politician *

Joe Craft Joseph Craft III (born 1950) is an American businessman and philanthropist. He is the president and chief executive officer of Alliance Resource Partners, L.P., the third-largest coal producer in the eastern United States. Craft has taken the G ...

(born 1950), American businessman and philanthropist *

Joe Dassin Joseph Ira Dassin (; 5 November 1938 – 20 August 1980) was an American–French singer-songwriter and actor. He was the son of film director Jules Dassin. Early life Dassin was born in New York City to American film director Jules Dassin (19 ...

(1938–1980), French singer * Joe Davis (disambiguation), several people * Joe Dawson (disambiguation), several people *

Joe DeLamielleure Joseph Michael DeLamielleure ( ; born March 16, 1951) is an American former professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL). He was an All-American playing college football for the Michigan State Spartans. ...

(born 1951), American football player *

Joe DeRita Joseph Wardell (July 12, 1909 – July 3, 1993), known professionally as Joe DeRita, was an American actor and comedian, who is best known for his stint as a member of The Three Stooges in the persona of Curly Joe DeRita. Early life DeRita wa ...

(1909–1993), American and actor *

Joe DiMaggio Joseph Paul DiMaggio (November 25, 1914 – March 8, 1999), nicknamed "Joltin' Joe", "The Yankee Clipper" and "Joe D.", was an American baseball center fielder who played his entire 13-year career in Major League Baseball for the New York Yank ...

(1914–1999), American baseball player *

Joe Duttine Joe Duttine, sometimes credited as Jo Duttine (born 30 June 1970), is an English film, theatre and television actor. He currently plays Tim Metcalfe in '' Coronation Street''. He is also known for his role in '' Shameless'' as Cameron Donnell ...

(born 1974), English actor *

Joe Egan (musician) Joseph Egan (born 18 October 1946) is a Scottish singer-songwriter. Early career Egan was born into an Irish Catholic family in Paisley in Renfrewshire, Scotland. Along with former St Mirin's Academy schoolmate Gerry Rafferty, he played in va ...

(born 1946), Scottish musician *

Joe Egan (Paralympian) Joseph Stephen Egan (born 31 October 1953) is an Australian athlete and volleyball player, who has won five medals at four Paralympics from 1980 to 2000. Personal Egan was born on 31 October 1953. He was a keen sportsman during his youth, comp ...

(born 1953), Australian athlete and volleyballer * Joe Egan (rugby league) (1919–2012), English rugby league footballer and coach * Joe Esposito (disambiguation), several people * Joe Farrell (disambiguation), several people * Joe Flacco (born 1985), American football player * Joe Frazier (1944–2011), American boxer * Joe Gaziano (born 1996), American football player *

Joe Giglio Joseph Giglio is a Maltese lawyer and politician who has served in the Parliament of Malta since 2022, representing District 10 as a member of the Nationalist Party. Giglio is the Shadow Minister for Home Affairs and is a Nationalist Party sp ...

(born 1967/8), Maltese politician *

Joe Giles-Harris Joe Giles-Harris (born April 1, 1997) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Duke. His brother JT plays for the Chrome Lacrosse Club of the Premier Lacrosse League. College career During his tim ...

(born 1997), American football player *

Joe Gomez (footballer) Joseph Dave Gomez (born 23 May 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre back for club Liverpool. Gomez began his career at Charlton Athletic, breaking into the first team at 17 and playing one full senior season befo ...

(born 1997), English footballer *

Joe Gomez (wrestler) Joe Gomez (born July 2, 1964) is an American retired professional wrestler. He is best known for his appearances with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in the 1990s. Professional wrestling career Early career (1990) Gomez began wrestling in Sout ...

(born 1973), American professional wrestler *

Joe Graf Jr. Joseph A. Graf Jr. (born July 12, 1998) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the Nos. 07 and 08 Ford Mustangs for SS-Green Light Racing, the No. 38 Mustang for RSS ...

(born 1998), American racing driver *

Joe Greene Charles Edward Greene (born September 24, 1946), better known as "Mean" Joe Greene, is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL) from 1969 to 1 ...

(born 1946), American football player * Joe Gatto, American comedian, actor and producer, former member of comedy troupe

The Tenderloins The Tenderloins are an American comedy troupe composed of James "Murr" Murray, Brian "Q" Quinn, and Sal Vulcano. The group stars in the television series ''Impractical Jokers'', which premiered on December 15, 2011. The program airs on truT ...

Joe Hahn Joseph Hahn (born March 15, 1977) is an American musician, DJ, director and visual artist best known as the DJ of the American rock band Linkin Park, doing the scratching, turntables, sampling, and programming for all seven of Linkin Park's ...

, American musician * Joe Harris (disambiguation), several people * Joe Hawley, guitarist for the band

Tally Hall Tally Hall is an American rock band formed in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in December 2002. The band is known for upbeat melodies and whimsical lyrics. The members originally described their musical style as "wonky rock," later redefining their soun ...

* Joe Healy (born 1986), English footballer *

Joe Hisaishi , known professionally as , is a Japanese composer, musical director, conductor and pianist, known for over 100 film scores and solo albums dating back to 1981. He is also known for his piano scores. Hisaishi's music has been known to explore ...

(born 1950), Japanese composer and musical director *

Joe Horlen Joel Edward Horlen (August 14, 1937 – April 10, 2022) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1961 to 1972 for the Chicago White Sox and Oakland Athletics. In references, he is called Joe H ...

(born 1937), American baseball pitcher *

Joe Horn Jr. Joe Horn Jr. (born September 16, 1994) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Missouri Western Griffons football, Missouri Western State. Early life and high school career Horn was born on September 16, 199 ...

(born 1994), American football player *

Joe Ingles Joseph Howarth Ingles (born 2 October 1987) is an Australian professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He also represents the Australian national team. He primarily plays at the small ...

(born 1987), Australian basketball player * Joe Ironstone (1898–1972), Canadian ice hockey player * Joe Jackson (disambiguation), several people *

Joe Jacobson Joseph Mark Jacobson (born 17 November 1986) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a left back for Wycombe Wanderers.

(born 1986), Welsh footballer *

Joe Johnson (disambiguation) Joe Johnson may refer to: Sports American football * Joe Johnson (wide receiver) (born 1962), former American football wide receiver for the Washington Redskins and Minnesota Vikings *Joe Johnson (defensive end) (born 1972), former American footba ...

, several people * Joe Jonas, American musician *

Joe Jones (disambiguation) Joe Jones may refer to: Art and entertainment * Joe Jones (artist) (1909–1963), American painter, muralist, and lithographer * Jo Jones (1911–1985), American swing era jazz drummer * Philly Joe Jones (1923–1985), American modern jazz drummer ...

, several people *

Joe Kapp Joseph Robert Kapp (born March 19, 1938) is an American former football player, coach, and executive. He played college football as a quarterback at the University of California, Berkeley. Kapp played professionally in the Canadian Football Lea ...

(born 1938), American and Canadian football player *

Joe Kelly (disambiguation) Joe Kelly may refer to: Entertainment * Joe Kelly (parenting writer) (born 1954), co-founder of the U.S. advocacy non-profit Dads and Daughters * Joe Kelly (comics writer) (born 1971), comic book and animation writer * Joe Kelly (''General Hospita ...

, several people * Joseph "Joe" P. Kennedy Sr. (1888–1969), American businessman and politician, father of US President John F. Kennedy * Joseph "Joe" P. Kennedy Jr. (1915–1944), American naval aviator, son of the above *

Joe Kennedy III Joseph Patrick Kennedy III (born October 4, 1980) is an American lawyer, politician and diplomat who currently serves as United States Special Envoy for Northern Ireland since 2022. Prior to this, Kennedy served as the U.S. representative for f ...

(born 1980), American lawyer and politician from Massachusetts *

Joe Lala Joseph Anthony Lala (November 3, 1947 – March 18, 2014) was an American musician and actor. In 1966, he co-founded the rock band Blues Image. Life and career Lala was born in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida, to parents from Contessa Entellina (an ...

(1947–2014), American musician, founding member of the rock band Blues Image *

Joe Lieberman Joseph Isadore Lieberman (; born February 24, 1942) is an American politician, lobbyist, and attorney who served as a United States senator from Connecticut from 1989 to 2013. A former member of the Democratic Party, he was its nominee for ...

(born 1942), American politician *

Joe Locke (actor) Joseph William Locke (born 24 September 2003) is a Manx actor. He is known for his lead role as Charlie Spring in the Netflix teen series '' Heartstopper'' (2022), for which he received a nomination for the Children's and Family Emmy Award for ...

(born 2003), Manx actor *

Joe Louis (disambiguation) Joe Louis (1914–1981) was an American world heavyweight boxing champion. Joe Louis may also refer to: * Sakorn Yang-keawsot (1922–2007), Thai dancer & puppeteer a.k.a. Joe Louis * Joe Hill Louis (1921–1957), American musician * Joe Louis A ...

, several people * Joe Lydon (boxer) (1878–1937), American boxer and soccer player * Joe Lydon (rugby) (born 1963), English rugby league footballer and rugby union coach *

Joe Lynch (actor) Joseph Laurence Lynch (16 July 1925 – 1 August 2001) was an Irish actor who had a long career in both comedy and drama. He provided voice work for children's animated series, in particular '' Chorlton and the Wheelies''. Lynch was also a sing ...

(1925–2001), Irish actor *

Joe Lynch (boxer) Joseph "Joe" Aloysius Lynch (November 30, 1898 – August 1, 1965) was an American boxer who held the World Bantamweight Championship during his career. An extremely durable fighter, Lynch was never knocked out in nearly 160 bouts despite an aggr ...

(1898–1965), American boxer *

Joe Lynch (director) Joe Lynch (born March 23, 1976) is an American film and music video director, film producer, cinematographer, and actor. Life and career Lynch was born on Long Island, New York. Though he began his career as a child actor, he soon became obse ...

, American film and music video director *

Joe Martin (disambiguation) Joe Martin may refer to: Entertainment *Joe Martin (bassist), jazz musician * Joe Martin (cartoonist), American cartoonist * Joe Martin (writer) (born 1953), playwright, author and theatre director * Fiddlin' Joe Martin (1900–1975), American bl ...

, several people *

Joe McConnell Joseph Fredrick McConnell (March 10, 1939 – April 8, 2018) was an American sports announcer. Early life and career McConnell was born in Rochester, Indiana and grew up in Goodland, Indiana. He was a 1962 graduate of Franklin College, and ...

(1939–2018), American sports announcer *

Joe McElderry Joseph McElderry (; born 16 June 1991) is an English singer and songwriter. He won the sixth series of the ITV show ''The X Factor'' in 2009. His first single " The Climb" reached number one on both the UK Singles Chart and the Irish Singl ...

(born 1991), British singer *

Joe Maddon Joseph John Maddon (born February 8, 1954) is an American former professional baseball manager and coach. He has managed the Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago Cubs, and Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball. Maddon began his coaching career in MLB ...

(born 1954), American professional baseball manager *

Joe Mauer Joseph Patrick Mauer (born April 19, 1983) is an American former professional baseball catcher and first baseman, who spent his entire 15-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the Minnesota Twins. A six-time All-Star, Mauer is the only c ...

(born 1983), American baseball player *

Joe Millikan Joseph "Joe" Milikan (born April 30, 1950 in Randleman, North Carolina) is a former NASCAR Winston Cup race car driver who competed from the 1979 NASCAR Winston Cup Series season to the 1986 NASCAR Winston Cup Series season. Career The majori ...

(born 1950), American racing driver * Joe Mixon (born 1996), American football player *

Joe Montana Joseph Clifford Montana Jr. (born June 11, 1956) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers. Nicknamed "Joe Cool" and "the Comeback Kid", ...

(born 1956), American football player * Joe "Pegleg" Morgan (1929–1993), American fugitive *

Joe Musgrove Joseph Anthony Musgrove (born December 4, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played within the Toronto Blue Jays, Houston Astros, and Pittsburgh Pirates organ ...

(born 1992), American professional baseball player * Joe Namath (born 1943), American football player * Joe O'Donnell (disambiguation), several people * Joe Ostman (born 1995), American football player * Joe Pasternack (born 1977), American basketball coach * Joe Pavelski, American ice hockey player * Joe Penna (born 1987), Brazilian musician and filmmaker * Joe Pera, American comedian *

Joe Perry (American football) Fletcher Joseph Perry (January 22, 1927 – April 25, 2011) was an American professional football player who was a fullback in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and National Football League (NFL). He played for the San Francisco 49er ...

(1927–2011), American football player * Joe Perry (musician) (born 1950), stage name of American musician Anthony Joseph Pereira *

Joe Perry (snooker player) Joe Perry (born 13 August 1974) is an English professional snooker player from Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. Often referred to as "the Fen Potter" and also nicknamed "the Gentleman", Perry climbed the rankings steadily after turning professional in ...

(born 1974), English snooker player *

Joe Pesci Joseph Frank Pesci ( , ; born February 9, 1943) is an American actor and musician. He is known for portraying tough, volatile characters in a variety of genres and for his collaborations with Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese in the films ''Ra ...

(born 1943), American actor *

Joe Pisarcik Joseph Anthony Pisarcik (born July 2, 1952) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League for eight seasons, from 1977 through 1984 after playing high school football at West Side Central Catholic H. S. (late ...

(born 1952), American football player *

Joe Powell (American football) Joe Powell (born February 25, 1994) is an American professional gridiron football strong safety for the Arlington Renegades of the XFL. He played college football at Globe Institute of Technology in Manhattan, New York City. Early years Powel ...

(born 1994), American football player *

Joe Quinn (disambiguation) Joe Quinn may refer to: * Joe Quinn (actor) (1917–1971), American actor * Joe Quinn (catcher) (died 1893), Major League Baseball player *Joe Quinn (second baseman) (1864–1940), Major League Baseball player and manager * Joseph Quinn (actor), (b ...

, several people *

Joe Ragland Joseph Alexander Ragland (born November 11, 1989) is an American-Liberian professional basketball player for Hapoel Holon of the Israeli Basketball Premier League. He played college basketball for North Platte Community College and Wichita Stat ...

(born 1989), American-Liberian basketball player for Hapoel Holon of the Israeli Basketball Premier League *

Joe Raposo Joseph Guilherme Raposo, OIH (February 8, 1937 – February 5, 1989) was an American composer, songwriter, pianist, singer and lyricist, best known for his work on the children's television series ''Sesame Street'', for which he wrote the theme ...

, American music composer *

Joe Reed (disambiguation) Joe Reed may refer to: People * Joe L. Reed (born 1938), American politician *Joe Reed (quarterback) (born 1948), American football quarterback *Joe Reed (wide receiver) (born 1998), American football wide receiver Horses * Joe Reed (horse) ...

, several people * Joe Riley (disambiguation), several people *

Joe Rogan Joseph James Rogan (born August 11, 1967) is an American UFC The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is owned and operated by Zuffa, a wholly ...

(born 1967), American comedian *

Joe Root Joseph Edward Root, (born 30 December 1990) is an English international cricketer, who plays for the England Test and One Day International (ODI) teams, and formerly captained the Test team. He also represents Yorkshire in English domestic ...

(born 1990), English cricketer * Joe Rowe (American football) (born 1973), American football player *

Joe Sakic Joseph Steven Sakic (; born July 7, 1969) is a Canadian professional ice hockey executive and former player. He played his entire 21-year National Hockey League (NHL) career with the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche franchise. Named captain ...

(born 1969), Canadian ice hockey player *

Joe Santagato Joseph Patrick Santagato (born February 25, 1992) is an American YouTuber and podcaster. His podcast, ''The Basement Yard'', has reached #1 on iTunes. Early life Joe Santagato was born and raised in Astoria, Queens, New York, United States. H ...

(born 1992), American entertainer *

Joe Saenz Jose Luis Saenz, known as Joe Saenz, is an American gangster and former fugitive charged with four murders, rape, kidnapping, parole violation and unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. On October 19, 2009, he was named by the FBI as the 492nd f ...

(born 1975), American fugitive *

Joe Sayers (cricketer) Joseph John Sayers (born 5 November 1983) is a former English first-class cricketer, who has played for the Oxford University Centre of Cricketing Excellence, Oxford University and Yorkshire. He is a left-handed opening batsman and right arm of ...

(born 1983), English cricketer *

Joe Tait Joseph Tait (May 15, 1937 – March 10, 2021) was an American sports broadcaster who was the play-by-play announcer on radio for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and both TV and radio for the Cleveland India ...

(1937–2021), American sports broadcaster *

Joe Theismann Joseph Robert Theismann (born September 9, 1949) is an American former professional football player, sports commentator, corporate speaker and restaurateur. He rose to fame playing quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) and Canad ...

(born 1949), American football player * Joe Thomas (disambiguation), several people * Joe Thornton (born 1979), Canadian-American ice hockey player *

Joe Trohman Joseph Mark Trohman (born September 1, 1984) is an American musician, singer, and record producer. He is best known as the lead guitarist and backing vocalist of the American rock band Fall Out Boy,Joe Bosso.The Fall Guy. ''Guitar World''. Janua ...

(born 1984), American guitarist, singer, and record producer * Joe Turner (disambiguation), several people *

Joe Walsh Joseph Fidler Walsh (born November 20, 1947) is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. In a career spanning over five decades, he has been a member of three successful rock bands: the James Gang, Eagles, and Ringo Starr & His All-Starr ...

(born 1947), American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter * Joe Webb (born 1986), American football player * Joe Williams (disambiguation), several people *

Joe the Plumber Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher (; born December 3, 1973), commonly known as "Joe the Plumber", is an American conservative activist and commentator. He gained national attention during the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign season when, during a vide ...

, American conservative activist and commentator Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher (born 1973) *

Joe Satriani Joseph Satriani (born July 15, 1956)Prato, Greg"Joe Satriani – Music Biography, Credits and Discography". '' AllMusic''. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved May 28, 2014. is an American guitarist, composer, songwriter, and guitar teacher. Early in his ...

(born 1956), American guitarist *

Peg Leg Joe Peg Leg Joe is a legendary sailor and underground railroad conductor, popularly associated with the song " Follow the Drinkin' Gourd". According to the folklorist H.B. Parks, who collected the song in the 1910s, Peg Leg Joe was an abolitionist wh ...

, legendary sailor and underground railroad conductor whose existence is disputed

Persons with the middle name

* Danny Joe Brown (1951–2005), American singer, member of the Southern rock band Molly Hatchet *

Billy Joe Royal Billy Joe Royal (April 3, 1942 – October 6, 2015) was an American country soul singer. His most successful record was " Down in the Boondocks" in 1965. Life and career Born in Valdosta, Georgia, to Clarence and Mary Sue Smith Royal, and rai ...

(1942–2015), American singer *

Tommy Joe Martins Thomas Joseph Martins (born December 7, 1986) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 45 Chevrolet Camaro for Alpha Prime Racing. Racing career Martins began his ...

(born 1986), American racing driver *

Tony Joe White Tony Joe White (July 23, 1943 – October 24, 2018), nicknamed the Swamp Fox, was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for his 1969 hit " Polk Salad Annie" and for " Rainy Night in Georgia", which he wrote but which was first ...

(1943–2018), American singer-songwriter *

Joe Gliniewicz Joe or JOE may refer to: Arts Film and television * ''Joe'' (1970 film), starring Peter Boyle * ''Joe'' (2013 film), starring Nicolas Cage * ''Joe'' (TV series), a British TV series airing from 1966 to 1971 * ''Joe'', a 2002 Canadian animated ...

, corrupt cop and army officer who staged his murder; it was actually suicide

Fictional characters

* Banana Joe, in Cartoon Network's series ''

The Amazing World of Gumball ''The Amazing World of Gumball'' is an animated sitcom created by Ben Bocquelet for Cartoon Network. The series concerns the lives of 12-year-old Gumball Watterson, an anthropomorphic blue cat, and adoptive goldfish brother Darwin, who attend ...

'' *

Glass Joe is a fictional French boxer from Nintendo's ''Punch-Out!!'' video game series. He first appeared in the arcade game ''Punch-Out!!'' in 1984 and three years later in the NES game of the same name. His most recent appearance was in the Wii i ...

, a fictional French boxer from the ''

Punch-Out!! is a video game series of boxing created by Nintendo's general manager Genyo Takeda, and his partner Makoto Wada. The first game was '' Punch-Out!!'' made in 1984 as an arcade unit, which was followed by a sequel '' Super Punch-Out!!'' (1984) ...

'' series * Joe, a character in the 1986 American fantasy drama film ''

The Boy Who Could Fly ''The Boy Who Could Fly'' is a 1986 American fantasy drama film written and directed by Nick Castle. It was produced by Lorimar Productions for 20th Century Fox, and released theatrically on August 15, 1986. The film stars Lucy Deakins as 14-y ...

'' * Joe, the nickname of the ''

Man with No Name The Man with No Name ( it, Uomo senza nome) is the antihero character portrayed by Clint Eastwood in Sergio Leone's "''Dollars Trilogy''" of Italian Spaghetti Western films: ''A Fistful of Dollars'' (1964), ''For a Few Dollars More'' (1965), ...

'', from ''A Fistful of Dollars'' * Joe Barker, a character in the 1986 TV action movie ''

The Gladiator ''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the ...

'' *

Joe Bruin Joe Bruin is the official mascot of UCLA with Josephine "Josie" Bruin, a female brown bear, who is his regular partner at UCLA sporting events and other university activities. History The earliest known UCLA mascot was a furry stray dog, known as ...

, the official mascot of the University of California, Los Angeles * Judge Joe Dredd, British comics character * Joe Gibken, A Main Character in Japanese Series ''

Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger is Toei Company's 35th entry in its long-running Super Sentai metaseries of Japanese tokusatsu television series following ''Tensou Sentai Goseiger''. It follows a Pirate motif and premiered on TV Asahi on February 13, 2011, joining ''Kamen Ride ...

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Joe Goldberg Joe Goldberg is a fictional character and protagonist of the ''You'' book series, written by Caroline Kepnes, as well as the television series of the same name, where he is portrayed by American actor Penn Badgley and by Gianni Ciardiello, Aid ...

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Joe Higashi is a video game character created by SNK. He makes his first appearance in the fighting game '' Fatal Fury: King of Fighters'' as one of the three playable characters from the game. The ''Fatal Fury'' series introduce Joe as a goofy Muay Thai fi ...

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Digimon Adventure , known as ''Digimon: Digital Monsters'' in English-speaking territories, is a 1999 Japanese anime television series produced by Toei Animation in cooperation with WiZ, Bandai and Fuji Television. It is the first anime series in the ''D ...

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Joe 90 ''Joe 90'' is a 1968–1969 British Science fiction on television, science-fiction television series created by Gerry Anderson, Gerry and Sylvia Anderson and filmed by their production company, AP Films#Century 21, Century 21, for ITC Enterta ...

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Joe Shmoe Joe Shmoe (also spelled Joe Schmoe and Joe Schmo), meaning "Joe Anybody", or no one in particular, is a commonly used fictional name in American English. Adding a "Shm" to the beginning of a word is meant to diminish, negate, or dismiss an argum ...

, an often-used fictional name like John Doe * Karate Joe, from the ''

Rhythm Heaven ''Rhythm Heaven'', known as ''Rhythm Paradise'' in Europe and ''Rhythm World'' in Korea, is a Japanese rhythm video game developed by Nintendo SPD for the Nintendo DS. It is the second game in Nintendo's ''Rhythm Heaven'' series and the first on ...

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