Oliver is a

surname In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name ...

derived from the personal name Oliver. The Scottish Oliver family was a

sept A sept is a division of a family, especially of a Scottish or Irish family. The term is used in both Scotland and Ireland, where it may be translated as ''sliocht'', meaning "progeny" or "seed", which may indicate the descendants of a person ...

of the Scotland Highlands' powerful

Clan Fraser of Lovat Clan Fraser of Lovat ( gd, Friseal french: link=yes, Fraiser) is a Highland Scottish clan and the principal branch of Clan Fraser. The Frasers of Lovat are strongly associated with Inverness and the surrounding area since the Clan's founder gaine ...

People with the surname "Oliver" include

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* Adam Oliver (1823–1882), Canadian businessman * Adam Oliver (footballer) (born 1980), English footballer *

Adrian Oliver Adrian McClinton Oliver (born March 31, 1988) is a former American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the University of Washington from 2006 to 2007 and San Jose State University from 2008 to 2011. Early life Born i ...

(born 1988), American basketball player *

Al Oliver Albert Oliver Jr. (born October 14, 1946) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder and first baseman from through , most notably as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates teams that won f ...

(born 1946), American baseball player *

Albert Oliver Albert Oliver Campos (born June 4, 1978) is a Spanish professional basketball player who last played for Obradoiro of the Liga ACB. Standing at , he plays at the point guard position. Professional career On July 26, 2013, Oliver signed a two-y ...

(born 1978), Spanish basketball player * Alexandra Oliver (born 1970), Canadian poet * Alfred Oliver (1882–??), Welsh footballer *

Alison Oliver Alison Oliver (born 3 June 1997) is an Irish actress. She is known for her debut role as Frances in the BBC Three and Hulu miniseries ''Conversations with Friends'' (2022). Early life Oliver was born in Ballintemple, Cork before moving to Blac ...

(born 1997), Irish actress *

Allan Roy Oliver Allan Roy Oliver (1936 – November 24, 2021) was a Canadian politician who represented Shaunavon on the Legislative Assembly of the province of Saskatchewan from 1971 to 1975. He was a member of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party The Sa ...

(1936–2021), Canadian politician * Allen Oliver (born 1924), English footballer * Allen J. Oliver (1903–1953), American politician *

Amy Oliver Amy Oliver (born 10 July 1987) is an archer from Great Britain. A competitor at the 2012 Summer Olympics, she won a silver medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, a bronze medal at the 2011 World Archery Championships, and was the women's individ ...

(born 1987), British archer *

Andi Oliver Andrea "Andi" Oliver (born 1964) is a British chef, television and radio broadcaster, and former singer. She is best known for her appearances on the BBC cooking show the ''Great British Menu''. Early career Oliver is a former member of the ...

, British chef *

Andrew Oliver (disambiguation) Andrew Oliver (1706–1774) was a Massachusetts politician. Andrew Oliver may also refer to: * Andrew Oliver (1731–1799), jurist and scientist * Andrew Oliver (New York politician) (1815–1889), U.S. Representative from New York * Andrew C. ...

, multiple people *

Andy Oliver Andrew Allen Oliver (born December 3, 1987) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers. College Oliver was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 17th round of the ...

(born 1987), American baseball player *

Anna Oliver Vivianna Olivia Snowden, (April 12, 1840 – November 21, 1892) better known by her professional name Anna Oliver, was an American preacher and activist who was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and was one of the first women to attempt f ...

(1840–1892), American preacher *

Anthony Oliver Anthony Oliver (4 July 1922, Abersychan, near Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales—November 1995, London) was a Welsh film, television and stage actor. Selected filmography * '' Once a Jolly Swagman'' (1949) - Derek * ''All Over the Town'' ( ...

(1922–1995), Welsh actor * Anton Oliver (born 1975), New Zealand rugby league footballer *

Antonio Oliver Antonio Oliver (Cartagena, January 29, 1903 - July 28, 1968) was a Spanish writer, poet, literary critic and historian of Spanish art. He was also a part of the Generation of '27, a group of artists and poets that specialized in the avant-garde ...

(1903–1968), Spanish writer *

Archer James Oliver Archer James Oliver (1774 – 16 March 1842) was a British painter, principally active as a portraitist. Life The son of John and Anna Maria Oliver, he was christened at St Mary's church in Whitechapel on 3 October 1774. Oliver studied at the ...

(1774–1842), British painter *

Arnie Oliver Arnold “Lucky Arnie” Oliver (May 22, 1907 – October 16, 1993) was a U.S. soccer attacking midfielder. He spent at least six seasons in the American Soccer League. He was a member of the U.S. team at the 1930 FIFA World Cup and is a me ...

(1907–1993), American soccer player * Arnold Oliver (born 1954), Trinidadian cricketer * Art Oliver (1911–1944), American boxer * Arthur Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people

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Barret Oliver Barret Spencer Oliver (born August 24, 1973) is an American photographer and a former child actor. He is best known for his role as Bastian Balthazar Bux in the film adaptation of Michael Ende's novel '' The Neverending Story'', followed by role ...

(born 1973), American actor * Ben Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people *

Bernard M. Oliver Bernard M. Oliver (May 17, 1916 – November 23, 1995), also known as Barney Oliver, was a scientist who made contributions in many fields, including radar, television, and computers. He was the founder and director of Hewlett Packard ( HP) la ...

(1919–1995), American scientist *

Beryl Oliver Dame Beryl Carnegy Oliver, Lady Oliver, (née Joseph; 20 August 1882 – 13 July 1972) was a British charity administrator as well as the British Red Cross Society's Director of Education. Early life Oliver was born in Australia to British pare ...

(1882–1972), British charity administrator * Bill Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people *

Bob Oliver Robert Lee Oliver (February 8, 1943 – April 19, 2020) was an American professional baseball first baseman and outfielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1965), Kansas City Royals (1969–72), Califo ...

(1943–2020), American baseball player *

Bobbie Oliver Roberta Anne Oliver (born June 17, 1943) is a Canadian-American abstract art, abstract painter. Biography After moving to New York from London in 1971, she worked for Isamu Noguchi and La Monte Young. In the 1980s she taught painting at Prince ...

(born 1943), Canadian painter * Branden Oliver (born 1991), American football player * Brian Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people *

Bronwyn Oliver Bronwyn Joy Oliver (née Gooda, 22 February 1959 – 10 July 2006) was an Australian sculptor whose work primarily consisted of metalwork. Oliver was raised in rural New South Wales. She trained at Sydney's Alexander Mackie College of Ad ...

(1959–2006), Australian sculptor

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* Cameron Oliver (born 1996), American basketball player *

Carl Oliver Carl Oliver Jr. (born 30 January 1969) is a Bahamian former track and field sprinter who specialised in the 400 metres. He is the current secretary of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations. His greatest achievements on the track cam ...

(born 1969), Bahamian sprinter * Catriona Oliver (born 1980), Australian rower *

Célestin Oliver Célestin Oliver (12 July 1930 – 5 June 2011) was a French footballer who played as a striker. He was part of the France national team during the 1952 Summer Olympics and the 1958 FIFA World Cup tournaments. In 1979, he created an educat ...

(1930–2011), French footballer *

Chad Oliver Symmes Chadwick Oliver (30 March 1928 – 9 August 1993) was an American anthropologist and science fiction and Western writer. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. His father was a surgeon and his mother a nurse. When he was young he suffered from ...

(1928–1993), American novelist *

Charles Oliver (disambiguation) Charles or Charlie Oliver may refer to: * Charles Oliver (died 1706) Charles Oliver (1646 – 13 April 1706) was an Irish landowner. The son of Captain Robert Oliver (died 1679) ("Robin Rhu") of Castle Oliver, Oliver was Sheriff of County Lime ...

, multiple people *

Chase Oliver Chase Oliver (born 1985) is an American political activist, sales account executive, and HR representative. Oliver was the Libertarian Party nominee for the 2022 United States Senate election in Georgia, and the Libertarian Party nominee for t ...

(born 1984/1985), American politician * C. Herbert Oliver (1925–2021), American activist *

Chip Oliver Chip Oliver (born April 24, 1944) is a former American football linebacker. He played for the Oakland Raiders from 1968 to 1969. He left the team to join One World Family of the Messiah's World Crusade, he wanted to but was unable to return to ...

(born 1944), American football player * Chris Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people *

Christian Oliver Christian Oliver (born 3 March 1975) is a German actor. Oliver was born in Celle and grew up in Frankfurt am Main. He relocated to the United States to work as a model and subsequently took acting lessons in New York and Los Angeles. From 200 ...

(born 1975), German actor * Clancy Oliver (born 1947), American football player * Clare Oliver (1981–2007), Australian activist *

Clarence Paul Oliver Clarence Paul Oliver (November 8, 1898 – July 10, 1991), known to his friends as "Pete", was an American geneticist. Born in Dexter, Missouri, he attended college at University of Texas receiving a BA in 1925. He continued his studies at ...

(1898–1991), American geneticist *

Clayton Oliver Clayton Oliver (born 22 July 1997) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). A midfielder, tall and weighing , Oliver is known for his capabilities on the ...

(born 1997), Australian rules footballer * Codie Elaine Oliver, American television producer *

Collin Oliver Collin Oliver (born September 23, 2002) is an American football defensive end who currently plays for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Early life and high school Oliver grew up in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and attended Edmond Santa Fe High School. He ...

(born 2002), American football player * Concepción Blasco Oliver (1858–1938), Spanish philanthropist *

Conor Oliver Conor Oliver (born 21 September 1995) is an Irish rugby union player for United Rugby Championship side Connacht. He plays as a flanker and represents Garryowen in the All-Ireland League. Early life Born in Skerries, Dublin, Oliver first b ...

(born 1995), Irish rugby union footballer * Covey T. Oliver (1913–2007), American diplomat * Craig Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people

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Dale Oliver Dale Oliver is an American music composer, guitarist and producer, who is signed to Impact Wrestling, where he is the head of Impact Wrestling Music. Oliver was formerly a guitarist for the American country music group Blackhawk, Reba McEntire, ...

(born 1970), American composer *

Damien Oliver Damien Oliver (born 22 June 1972) is an Australian thoroughbred racing jockey. Oliver comes from a racing family; his father Ray Oliver had a successful career until his death in a race fall during the 1975 Kalgoorlie cup in Western Australia. ...

(born 1972), Australian jockey * Daniel Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people *

Darren Oliver Darren Christopher Oliver (born October 6, 1970) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He is a second generation major league player, as his father Bob Oliver played in the major leagues for nine seasons between 1967 and 1975. E ...

(born 1970), American baseball player *

Darren Oliver (footballer) Darren Oliver (born 1 November 1971) is a former English footballer who played as a defender. He signed for Bolton as a youth trainee in the summer of 1990, working firstly under the management of Phil Neal and then Bruce Rioch. Rioch gave hi ...

(born 1971), English footballer *

Dave Oliver David Jacob Oliver (born April 7, 1951) is a former infielder and coach in Major League Baseball, and is currently a member of the scouting department for the Kansas City Royals. Primarily a second baseman as a professional player, he batted lef ...

(born 1951), American baseball coach * David Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people * Dawn Oliver (born 1942), British legal scholar * Dean Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people *

Deanna Oliver Deanna Oliver (born September 27, 1952) is an American actress and writer. She hails from Spokane, Washington. Oliver performed the voice of Toaster in the film ''The Brave Little Toaster'' (1987) and its sequels. In addition, she was a writer o ...

(born 1952), American actress *

Demetrius Oliver Demetrius Oliver (born 1975) is an American artist and educator based in New York City. He is known for site-specific, multi-disciplinary installations using photography, sculpture, and video. Using common materials and found imagery, his work ...

(born 1975), American artist * Dent Oliver (1918–1973), English racing driver *

Derek Oliver Derek Oliver (born 1984), is a Scottish lawn and Indoor bowler. Profile He lives in Cockenzie and plays for the East Lothian Indoor Bowls Club and the Cockenzie & Port Seton Bowls Club. Bowls career In 2011, he won two medals at the European ...

(born 1984), Scottish lawn bowler * Des Oliver (1930–1997), New Zealand rugby union player * Desmond Oliver (basketball) (born 1969), American basketball coach * Devin Oliver (born 1992), American basketball player * Diane Oliver (1943–1966), American activist *

Dick Oliver Richard Vincent Oliver Jr. (April 11, 1939 – November 11, 2016) was a television reporter of ''Good Day New York'' held in New York City (1988–2002). Career Oliver was born in Astoria, Queens. He graduated from William Cullen Bryant High ...

(1939–2016), American television reporter *

Donald Oliver Donald H. Oliver (born November 16, 1938) is a Canadian lawyer, developer and politician. Appointed by former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, Oliver served in the Senate of Canada from 1990 until 2013. He was the first black male to sit in the S ...

(born 1938), Canadian politician * Don Oliver (1937–1996), New Zealand weightlifter * Don Oliver (rugby union) (1909–1990), New Zealand rugby union player *

Douglas Oliver Douglas Dunlop Oliver (14 September 1937 – 21 April 2000) was a poet, novelist, editor, and educator. The author of more than a dozen works, Oliver came into poetry not as an academic but through a career in journalism, notably in Cambridge, Par ...

(1937–2000), American poet

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* Ed Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people * Edward Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people *

Edna May Oliver Edna May Oliver (born Edna May Nutter, November 9, 1883 – November 9, 1942) was an American stage and film actress. During the 1930s, she was one of the better-known character actresses in American films, often playing tart-tongued spinsters. ...

(1883–1942), American actress * Eileen I. Oliver, American professor * Emma Oliver (1819–1885), English artist * Eric Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people

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Farquhar Oliver Farquhar Robert Oliver (March 6, 1904 – January 22, 1989) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. Oliver was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a United Farmers of Ontario Member of the Legislative Assembly in the 1926 provi ...

(1904–1989), Canadian politician * Francesc Tomàs Oliver (1850–1903), Spanish anarchist * Francis Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people *

Francisco Oliver Francisco Javier Oliver (born 30 May 1995) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Club Atletico Belgrano. Career Oliver's career started with Atlético de Rafaela, prior to him joining Torneo Federal A side L ...

(born 1995), Argentinian footballer * Francisco Torres Oliver (born 1935), Spanish translator *

Frank Oliver (disambiguation) Frank Oliver may refer to: * Frank Oliver (American football) (born 1952), American football player * Frank Oliver (footballer) (1882–?), English footballer *Frank Oliver (politician) (1853–1933), Canadian politician *Frank Oliver (rugby union) ...

, multiple people

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Garrett Oliver Garrett Oliver (born July 29, 1962) is an American brewer and beer author from New York City. Since 1994, he has worked as the brewmaster at the Brooklyn Brewery. Early life Oliver grew up in Hollis, Queens to a father who enjoyed hunting and coo ...

(born 1962), American brewer *

Gary Oliver Gary Oliver (born 14 July 1995) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Scottish League One side Falkirk. Oliver started his career at Heart of Midlothian, before a loan spell at Stenhousemuir, followed by one seaso ...

(born 1995), Scottish footballer *

Gary Oliver (actor) Gary Oliver (born 19 November 1966) is an English actor of the stage, television, and film. He known for his roles in guest starring roles in ''Game of Thrones'', ''New Tricks'' and ''Atlantis''. Career Oliver is principally active as a stage a ...

(born 1966), English actor * Gavin Oliver (born 1962), English footballer *

Gene Oliver Eugene George Oliver (March 22, 1935 – March 3, 2007) was an American professional baseball player who appeared in 786 games in Major League Baseball, primarily as a catcher and first baseman, between and , for the St. Louis Cardinals (1959, ...

(1913–2007), American baseball player *

Gene Oliver (American football) Gene Oliver was a college football player for the South Carolina Gamecocks. A running back and captain of the 1904 team, he played an entire game against Georgia Georgia most commonly refers to: * Georgia (country), a country in the Caucasus re ...

, American football player * Geoffrey Oliver (1898–1980), British admiral * George Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people * Georgina Oliver (born 1992), English track and field athlete * Gillian Oliver (born 1943), British nursing administrator *

Glynis Oliver Glynis Oliver, also credited as Glynis Wein (), is an artist who has worked as a colorist in the comics industry. For several years, she was married to Len Wein. She returned to her maiden name in 1985. Work In the fall of 1972, Len Wein and wr ...

, Welsh comic book artist *

Gordon Oliver Gordon Oliver (April 27, 1910 – January 26, 1995) was an American actor and film producer. He appeared in more than 40 films and television shows between 1933 and 1972. Biography Oliver began working in films in 1936, eventually working ...

(1910–1995), American film producer * Grace A. Oliver (1844–1899), American author *

Greg Oliver Greg Oliver (born February 2, 1971 in Kitchener, Ontario) is a Canadian sports writer. He currently resides in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Early life and education He earned a Bachelor of Applied Arts in journalism, newspaper major, in 1993 from ...

(born 1971), Canadian sports writer *

Greig Oliver Greig Hunter Oliver (12 September 1964 – 3 July 2023) was a Scottish rugby union player turned development officer. Early life Oliver was born in Hawick, Scotland, and educated at Hawick High School and Napier College in Edinburgh. He worke ...

(born 1964), Scottish rugby union footballer * Guillermo Oliver (born 1955), Uruguayan-American scientist * Guy Oliver (1889–1932), American actor

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* Harry Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people * Helen Elizabeth Oliver (1896–1934), American singer * Henry Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people *

Hubie Oliver Hubie Oliver (born November 12, 1957, in Elyria, Ohio) is a former American football running back in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 10th round of the 1981 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ari ...

(born 1957), American football player

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Ian Oliver Ian Oliver, (24 January 1940 – 8 July 2022) was a British police officer, author, speaker and consultant for the United Nations. He served as Chief Constable of Scotland's Central and Grampian Police force. Since leaving the police, he has ...

(1940–2022), British police officer * Ilrey Oliver (1962–2002), Jamaican sprinter *

Ingrid Oliver Ingrid Oliver (born 25 February 1977) is a British actress and comedian, and one half of the comic double act '' Watson & Oliver''. She is known for playing Petronella Osgood, a supporting character in the BBC television series '' Doctor Who'' ...

(born 1977), British actress *

Isaac Oliver Isaac Oliver (c. 1565 – bur. 2 October 1617) or Olivier was an English portrait miniature painter.Baskett, John. ''Paul Mellon's legacy: a passion for British art'' (Yale University Press, 2007) pp. 240-1. Life and work Born in Rouen, ...

(1565–1617) French-English painter * Isaac Oliver (writer), American author * Isabel Jolís Oliver (1682–1770), Spanish printer * Isaiah Oliver (born 1996), American football player

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* Jack Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people *

Jackie Oliver Keith Jack "Jackie" Oliver (born 14 August 1942 in Chadwell Heath, Essex) is a British former Formula One driver and team-owner from England. He became known as the founder of the Arrows team as well as a racing driver, although during his d ...

(born 1942), British auto racing driver *

Jaime Oliver Jaime Oliver (1 August 1927 – 1998) was a Spanish boxer. He competed in the men's middleweight event at the 1948 Summer Olympics The 1948 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad and also known as London 1948) wer ...

(1927–1998), Spanish boxer * James Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people *

Jamie Oliver James Trevor Oliver MBE OSI (born 27 May 1975) is an English chef, restaurateur and cookbook author. He is known for his casual approach to cuisine, which has led him to front numerous television shows and open many restaurants. Oliver reac ...

, (born 1975), British chef *

Jamie Oliver (musician) Richard James Oliver (born 16 July 1975), known as Richard J Oliver or Jamie Oliver, is a Welsh musician and artist. He is known as the former keyboardist of No Devotion and former keyboardist, turntablist and supporting vocalist for the Welsh ...

(born 1975), Welsh musician * Jana Oliver, American author *

Javianne Oliver Javianne Oliver (born December 26, 1994) is an American female track and field sprinter. Oliver finished second in the 60 meters at the 2017 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships for the University of Kentucky. Oliver won the 60 ...

(born 1994), American sprinter *

Jay Oliver Jay Russell Oliver (born April 26, 1959) is an American jazz musician (piano, piano keyboard, keyboards and music synthesizer, synths), music composer, composer, record producer, programmer and engineer. He began his professional music career at t ...

(born 1959), American musician *

Jeff Oliver Jeffrey Peter Oliver (born July 28, 1965) is a former American football player. He played college football for the Boston College Eagles and spent one season in the National Football League The National Football League (NFL) is a profes ...

(born 1965), American football player *

Jennie Harris Oliver Jennie Harris Oliver (March 18, 1864 – June 3, 1942) was an American author. Born in Lowell, Michigan, Oliver became a school teacher and moved to Oklahoma in 1892. She was the poet laureate of Oklahoma from 1940 to her death in 1942. Her poems ...

(1864–1942), American author *

Jeremy Oliver Jeremy Oliver (born 29 December 1961) is an Australian wine writer, commentator, educator and presenter. Self-published with over 25 years experience, Oliver is the author of the wine guide, ''The Australian Wine Annual'' (first published 1997). ...

(born 1961), Australian wine educator *

Jerry Oliver Jerry A. Oliver (November 30, 1930 – September 25, 2020) was an American basketball coach who served as the head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team during the 1969–70 season and for the final game of the 1970–71 season. Oli ...

(1930–2020), American basketball coach *

Jess Oliver Jess Oliver (born Oliver Jespersen) (January 20, 1926 - June 30, 2011) was a musician, an inventor, electrician and Amplifier repairman best known as the Vice-President of Ampeg and Patent holders, patent holder for many of Ampeg's most successful ...

(1926–2011), American musician * Jetti A. Oliver (born 1931), Indian academic administrator *

Jimmy Oliver (disambiguation) Jimmy Oliver may refer to: *Jimmy Oliver (basketball) Jimmy Allen Oliver (born July 12, 1969) is an American former professional basketball player who played several seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected by the ...

, multiple people * Joan Miquel Oliver (born 1974), Majorcan musician * Joe Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people * John Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people * Jonathan Oliver, British writer *

Jordan Oliver Jordan Oliver may refer to: * Jordan Oliver (amateur wrestler) (born 1990), American freestyle and graduated folkstyle wrestler * Jordan Oliver (professional wrestler) Jordan Oliver Jr. (born June 18, 1999) is an American professional wrestler ...

(born 1990), American freestyle wrestler *

Jordan Oliver (professional wrestler) Jordan Oliver Jr. (born June 18, 1999) is an American professional wrestler. He is best known for his work with Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW), where he was a one-time CZW Wired Champion. He is also known for his work with Major League Wrestling ...

(born 1999), American professional wrestler * Jorge Oliver (born 1981), Puerto Rican swimmer * José Oliver (born 1954), Puerto Rican archaeologist *

Joseph Oliver (disambiguation) Joseph or Joe Oliver may refer to: * Joseph Oliver (politician) (1852–1922), Canadian politician, mayor of Toronto in 1908 and 1909 * Joseph D. Oliver, American businessman * Joe Oliver (baseball) (born 1965), American former professional bas ...

, multiple people * Josh Oliver (born 1997), American football player *

Jovan Oliver Jovan Oliver Grčinić ( sr, Јован Оливер Грчинић; ca. 1310-1356) was a magnate of the Serbian Emperor Dušan the Mighty (r. 1331-1355), holding the titles of ''sebastokrator'' and ''despotes'', and the rank of "great voivode", s ...

(1310–1356), Serbian nobleman * Juan Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people *

Julio Oliver Julio Oliver (born 13 December 1960) is a Spanish rower. He competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics and the 1984 Summer Olympics The 1984 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXIII Olympiad and also known as Los Angeles 1984) were an i ...

(born 1960), Spanish rower

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* Karin Oliver, American singer * Karl Oliver (born 1963), American politician *

Keith Oliver Keith Oliver is a British logistician and consultant known for coining the terms "Supply Chain" and "Supply Chain Management", first using them in public in an interview with Arnold Kransdorff of the Financial Times on 4 June 1982. Education and c ...

, British logistician * Keith Oliver (biathlete) (born 1947), British biathlete *

Kelly Oliver Kelly Oliver (born July 28, 1958) is an American philosopher specializing in feminism, political philosophy and ethics. She is W. Alton Jones Professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. She is also a founder of the ...

(born 1958), American philosopher * Kelly Oliver (boxer) (born 1973), English boxer * Kermit Oliver (born 1943), American painter *

Kim Oliver Kim Oliver is a retired British actress. She is perhaps best known for her role as the prison inmate Buki Lester in the TV drama series '' Bad Girls''. Oliver is married to the musician Matthew Hales, who is more widely recognized under his stag ...

, British actress * Kim Oliver (rugby union) (born 1983), English rugby union footballer *

King Oliver Joseph Nathan "King" Oliver (December 19, 1881 – April 8/10, 1938) was an American jazz cornet player and bandleader. He was particularly recognized for his playing style and his pioneering use of mutes in jazz. Also a notable composer, he wr ...

(1881–1938), American musician

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* Laureen Oliver, American politician *

Lauren Oliver Lauren Oliver (born Laura Suzanne Schechter; November 8, 1982) is an American author of numerous young adult novels including ''Panic;'' the Delirium trilogy: ''Delirium (Lauren Oliver novel), Delirium'', ''Pandemonium (Lauren Oliver novel), Pa ...

(born 1982), American author *

Lekeaka Oliver Lekeaka Oliver, popularly known as Field Marshall, was a Cameroonian army soldier and later an Ambazonian separatist commander and the leader of the Red Dragon militia. His armed group is part of the loosely-structured Ambazonia Self-Defence Cou ...

(1968–2022), Cameroonian soldier * Leonard Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people * Lesley Oliver (born 1948), British canoeist * Lidoro Oliver (born 1915), Argentinian boxer * Lloyd Oliver (1926–2011), American army officer *

Louis Oliver Louis Oliver, III (born March 9, 1966) is an American former college and professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons during the 1980s and 1990s. Oliver played college football for the ...

(born 1966), American football player * Louis Oliver (poet) (1904–1991), American poet * Lucy Oliver (born 1988), New Zealand runner * Luis Miguel Oliver (born 1959), Spanish rower * Luke Oliver (born 1984), English footballer *

Lunsford E. Oliver Major General Lunsford Errett Oliver (March 17, 1889 – October 13, 1978) was a senior United States Army officer, who commanded the 5th Armored Division during World War II. Early life and military career Lunsford Errett Oliver was born on ...

(1889–1978), American army officer

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* Madge Oliver (1875–1924), British artist * Maggie Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people * Marcus Oliver (born 1995), American football player *

Margo Oliver Margo Oliver (1923 – 4 June 2010) was a Canadian cookery expert. She was the food editor of ''Weekend Magazine'' and wrote a number of cookbooks as well as articles on the subject of cooking. Early life and education Oliver was born and grew ...

(1923–2010), Canadian food editor *

Mariano Puigdollers Oliver Mariano Puigdollers Oliver (1896–1984) was a Spanish academic, politician and civil servant. Between 1920 and 1966 he held various jurisprudence chairs in numerous Spanish universities, mostly in Valencia (1924-1936) and in Madrid (1940-1966) ...

(1896–1984), Spanish academic * Marie Watkins Oliver (1854–1944), American graphic designer * Marilene Oliver (born 1977), British sculptor * Martha Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people * Martin Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people * Marvin Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people * Mary Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people *

Mayan Oliver Mayan Oliver (born 11 July 1993) is a Mexican modern pentathlete. She competed in the women's event at the 2020 Summer Olympics The , officially the and also known as , was an international multi-sport event held from 23 July to 8&nb ...

(born 1993), Mexican pentathlete * M. C. Oliver (1886–1958), British calligrapher *

Meg Oliver Meg Oliver (born December 7, 1970) is an American television correspondent and anchor. She returned to CBS News in 2015. She currently reports for ''CBS This Morning'', the ''CBS Evening News'' weekend and fills in anchoring for their 24-hour digi ...

(born 1970), American news anchor *

Melanie Oliver Melanie Ann Oliver is a New Zealand film editor. She is best known for her works in the films ''Anna Karenina'' (2012), ''Les Misérables'' (2012), ''The Danish Girl'' (2015) and ''Victoria & Abdul'' (2017). Oliver won a BAFTA Award for editing ...

, New Zealand film editor * Melvin Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people * Michael Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people *

Mickey Oliver Mickey Oliver is an American American(s) may refer to: * American, something of, from, or related to the United States of America, commonly known as the "United States" or "America" ** Americans, citizens and nationals of the United States o ...

, American musician *

Miquita Oliver Miquita Billie Alexandra Oliver (born 25 April 1984) is a British television presenter and radio personality. With Simon Amstell, she co-hosted Channel 4's '' Popworld'' from 2001 to 2006. Miquita then went on to present on T4 from 2006 to 201 ...

(born 1984), British television personality *

Montserrat Oliver Montserrat Oliver (born Montserrat Lourdes Socorro Oliver Grimau on April 13, 1966) is a Mexican fashion model, business entrepreneur, actress, and talk-show host. Life and career Oliver started her modeling career at the age of 16. She quic ...

(born 1966), Mexican fashion model * Muhammad Oliver (born 1969), American football player

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Nancy Oliver Nancy Oliver (born February 8, 1955) is an American playwright and screenwriter who is best known for her work on the successful TV series ''Six Feet Under (TV series), Six Feet Under.'' Oliver was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original ...

(born 1955), American playwright and screenwriter *

Narelle Oliver Narelle Oliver (1960 - 2016) was an Australian artist, print maker and award-winning children's author-illustrator. Early life Narelle Oliver was born on 25 February 1960 and grew up in Toowoomba in south east Queensland. Career Oliver majored ...

(1960–2016), Australian artist *

Nate Oliver Nathaniel Oliver (born December 13, 1940 in St. Petersburg, Florida) had a seven-year major league career in the 1960s, mostly with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Playing career Oliver was signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1959. He hit just .224 ...

(born 1940), American baseball player *

Nate Oliver (ice hockey) Nathaniel "Nate" Oliver (born April 13, 1980) is an American ice hockey executive, currently serving as General Manager of the Buffalo Beauts in the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF). Prior to his role as General Manager, Oliver served as the Bea ...

(born 1980), American ice hockey executive * N. D. T. Oliver (1886–1948), Brazilian cricketer * Neil Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people * Neville Oliver (born 1944), Australian politician *

Nicole Oliver Nicole Lyn Oliver (born February 22, 1970) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her roles as Princess Celestia and Cheerilee in '' My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic'' and Zoe Trent in '' Littlest Pet Shop''. Early life Oliver was born ...

(born 1970), Canadian actress *

Nikkita Oliver Nikkita R. Oliver is an American lawyer, non-profit administrator, educator, poet, and politician. They were a candidate for Mayor of Seattle in the 2017 mayoral election, but finished third in the primary with 17% of the vote. Oliver was defeat ...

, American politician and lawyer * Noreen Oliver (born 1960), British businesswoman * Norm Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people * Norman Oliver, English rugby league footballer * Norman Oliver (greyhound trainer) (1927–2012), English greyhound trainer * Nuria Oliver, Spanish computer scientist

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Pam Oliver Pam Oliver (born ) is an American sportscaster known for her work on the sidelines for various National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Football League (NFL) games. Early life and education Oliver was born in Dallas, Texas. She att ...

(born 1961), American sportscaster *

Pamela E. Oliver Pamela E. Oliver is an American sociologist most well-known for her contributions to theories of social action and her studies of racial injustice in the legal system. She is a Conway-Bascom Professor of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin ...

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Paul Oliver Paul Hereford Oliver MBE (25 May 1927 – 15 August 2017) was an English architectural historian and writer on the blues and other forms of African-American music. He was equally distinguished in both fields, although it is likely that aficion ...

(1927–2017), British historian * Paul Ambrose Oliver (1830–1912), American general * Percy Oliver (1919–2011), Australian swimmer * Percy Lane Oliver (1878–1944), English charity organizer * Peter Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people * Philip Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people * Pom Oliver (born 1952), British explorer

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Rachel Oliver Rachel Oliver may refer to: * Rachel Oliver (footballer) (born 1971), New Zealand footballer * Rachel Oliver (scientist), British materials scientist {{hndis, Oliver, Rachel ...

(born 1971), New Zealand footballer *

Rachel Oliver (scientist) Rachel Angharad Oliver is a Professor of Materials Science at the University of Cambridge and a fellow of Robinson College, Cambridge. She works on characterisation techniques for gallium nitride materials for dark-emitting diodes and laser dio ...

, English scientist * Ralph A. Oliver (1886–1968), American judge *

Raymond Oliver Raymond Oliver (27 March 1909 – 5 November 1990) was a French chef and owner of Le Grand Véfour restaurant in Paris, one of France's great historical restaurants. Oliver detested '' nouvelle cuisine'', preferring the rich ingredients favored ...

(1909–1990), French restaurateur * Reggie Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people * Reinaldo Oliver (1932–2015), Puerto Rican javelin thrower * Revilo P. Oliver (1908–1994), American professor * Richard Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people * Rob Oliver (born 1977), American artist * Robert Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people *

Rochelle Oliver Rochelle Oliver (born April 15, 1937) is an American acting coach and former actress. Career Oliver studied acting with Uta Hagen. Her stage appearances include ''The Brothers Karamazov'', ''The Cave Dwellers'', '' The Diary of Anne Frank'' an ...

(born 1937), American actress *

Rod Oliver Roderick Carson Oliver (8 March 1922 – 24 September 2005) was an Australian politician, who was a member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly for the seat of Alice Springs from 1977 to 1980. Early life Oliver was born in Melbourne w ...

(1922–2005), Australian politician *

Roland Oliver Roland Anthony Oliver FBA (30 March 1923 – 9 February 2014) was an Indian-born English academic and Emeritus Professor of African history at the University of London. Throughout a long career he was an eminent researcher, writer, teacher, ...

(1923–2014), American professor * Roland Oliver (judge) (1882–1967), English judge *

Ron Oliver Ron Oliver is a Canadian writer, director, producer, and actor who started with the cult hit '' Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II''. He was also a host on Canada's YTV for the shows YTV Hits, The Ron Oliver Show, Oliver's Twist & Rock 'n Talk. He ha ...

, Canadian writer * Russell D. Oliver (1910–1974), American athlete *

Ruth Law Oliver Ruth Law Oliver (May 21, 1887 - December 1, 1970) was a pioneer American aviator during the 1910s. Biography She was born Ruth Bancroft Law on May 21, 1887 to Sarah Bancroft Breed and Frederick Henry Law in Lynn, Massachusetts. She was inspire ...

(1887–1970), American aviator *

Ryan Scott Oliver Ryan Scott Oliver (born August 27, 1984) is an American musical theatre composer and lyricist. He is a 2011 Lucille Lortel Award Nominee and the recipient of both the 2009 Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation, Jonathan Larson Grant and the 2 ...

(born 1984), American composer

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* S. Addison Oliver (1833–1912), American pioneer * Sally Oliver (born 1983), English actress *

Samuel Pasfield Oliver Samuel Pasfield Oliver (1838–1907) was an English artillery officer, geographer and antiquary. Life Born at Bovinger, Essex, on 30 October 1838, he was the eldest and only surviving son of William Macjanley Oliver, rector of Bovinger, by his wi ...

(1838–1907), English army officer * Sean Harris Oliver, Canadian actor * Shayne Oliver (born 1988), American fashion designer *

Sheila Oliver Sheila Y. Oliver (born July 14, 1952) is an American politician serving as the second lieutenant governor of New Jersey since 2018. She previously served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2004 to 2018, where she represented the 34th legi ...

(born 1952), American politician *

Simon Oliver Simon Oliver is a British-American comic book writer, best known for his creator-owned series '' The Exterminators'' and '' FBP: Federal Bureau of Physics'', published under DC Comics' Vertigo imprint. Career Simon Oliver was born in the United ...

, British comic book writer *

Simon Oliver (priest) Simon Andrew Oliver (born 2 October 1971) is a British Anglican priest, theologian, and academic. He was formerly Associate Professor of Philosophical Theology at the University of Nottingham, he is now the Van Mildert Professor of Divinity at t ...

(born 1971), British priest *

Solomon Oliver Jr. Solomon Oliver Jr. (born July 20, 1947) is a Senior status, senior United States federal judge, United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. Education and career Born in Bessemer, Alabama, O ...

(born 1947), American judge * Spencer Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people * Stephen Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people * Steve Oliver (born 1962), American musician * Steven Oliver (footballer) (born 1971), Australian rules footballer * Stuart Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people * Susan Oliver (1932–1990), American actress *

Sy Oliver Melvin James "Sy" Oliver (December 17, 1910 – May 28, 1988) was an American jazz arranger, trumpeter, composer, singer and bandleader. Life Sy Oliver was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States. His mother was a piano teacher, and his ...

(1910–1988), American musician * Sylvester Oliver (1929–1999), Trinidadian cricketer

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* Terry Oliver (born 1963), Australian cricket coach *Tex Oliver (1899–1988), American football coach *Toby Oliver, Australian cinematographer *Tom Oliver (born 1938), Australian actor *Thomas Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people *Tony Oliver (born 1958), American voice actor *Tony Oliver (footballer) (born 1967), English footballer *Tony Oliver (referee) (born 1931), English football referee *Tracey Oliver (born 1975), Australian Paralympic swimmer *Tracy Oliver, American film writer *Travis Oliver, British actor *Trei Oliver (born 1976), American football coach *Troy Oliver, American musician *True Oliver (1881–1957), Canadian sports shooter

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*Vadaine Oliver (born 1991), English footballer *Valerie Cassel Oliver, American curator *Vaughan Oliver (1957–2019), British graphic designer *Vere Langford Oliver (1861–1942), British surgeon *Vic Oliver (1898–1964), Austrian comedian *Vince Oliver (1915–1985), American athlete

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*Walter Oliver (1883–1957), New Zealander ornithologist *Webster Oliver (1888–1969), American judge *W. H. Oliver (1925–2015), New Zealand poet-historian *Willard Varnell Oliver (1921–2009), American soldier *William Oliver (disambiguation), multiple people *Winslow Oliver (born 1973), American football player

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*Xiomara De Oliver (born 1967), Canadian painter

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*Ariadne Oliver, a character in the novels of Agatha Christie *Maxxie Oliver, a character on the television series ''Skins (British TV series), Skins'' *Reid Oliver, a character on the television series ''As the World Turns'' *Tommy Oliver, a character on the live-action series ''Power Rangers''

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