Oram is an

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surname particularly found in the

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. Notable people with this surname are: * Albert Oram, Baron Oram (1913–1999), British politician; MP from East Ham South * Andrew Oram (b. 1975), English cricketer * Chandre Oram (contemporary), Indian man who has a tail; believed by some to be an incarnation of Hanuman *

Christopher Oram Christopher Oram is a British theatre set and costume designer. Background He trained at the West Sussex College of Art and Design (latterly Northbrook College). Early assisting work for designers Anthony Ward and Ian MacNeil, included ''A ...

(contemporary), British theatre set and costume designer *

Daphne Oram Daphne Blake Oram (31 December 1925 – 5 January 2003) was a British composer and electronic musician. She was one of the first British composers to produce electronic sound, and was an early practitioner of musique concrète in the UK. As a c ...

(1925–2003), British composer and electronic musician; creator of the "Oramics" technique *

Eddie Oram Edwin C. Oram (October 5, 1914 – December 18, 2004) was an American basketball player. He was an All-American college player at the University of Southern California , mottoeng = "Let whoever earns the palm bear it" , religious_affiliati ...

(1914–2004), American basketball player *

Gerard Oram Gerard ("Gerry") Oram is a notable British cultural and social historian, with a particular interest in the First World War. He was a researcher at the University of Birmingham and the University of Swansea, before going on to teach at the Open Uni ...

(contemporary), British cultural and social historian *

Jacob Oram Jacob David Philip Oram (born 28 July 1978) is a former New Zealand international cricketer, who played all forms of the game for 10 years. He was a left-handed batsman and a right-arm fast-medium bowler. His ability with both bat and ball mad ...

(b. 1978), New Zealand cricketer *

Jual Oram Jual Oram (born 22 March 1961) is a member of the 17th Lok Sabha of India. He represents the Sundargarh constituency of Odisha. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He was also a member of the 12th, 13th, 14th Lok Sabha and 1 ...

(b. 1961), Indian politician representing the Sundargarh constituency of Orissa in the Indian parliament *

Kenneth Oram Kenneth Cyril Oram AKC (3 March 1919 – 7 January 2001) was an Anglican clergyman who served as Dean of Kimberley and of Grahamstown before his elevation to the episcopacy as Bishop of Grahamstown, 1974 to 1987. Early years Oram was edu ...

(1919–2001), clergyman *

Matthew Oram Sir Matthew Henry Oram (2 June 1885 – 22 January 1969) was a New Zealand politician of the National Party. He was the 13th Speaker of the House of Representatives, from 1950 to 1957. Early life Oram was born in 1885 at Christchurch. His mo ...

(1885–1969), New Zealand politician, MP for Manawatu * Nick Oram (b. 1979), American television producer and actor *

Neil Oram Neil R. G. Oram is a British musician, poet, artist and playwright. He is known for his 10-play cycle, ''The Warp'', directed by Ken Campbell. Soho, jazz, art and poetry career In Africa, Oram met musician Michael Gibbs (composer), Mike G ...

(b. 1938) British musician, poet, artist and playwright *

Paul Oram Paul Oram is a Canadian former politician. He represented the riding of Terra Nova in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly The Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly is the unicameral deliberative assembly of the General As ...

(contemporary), Canadian politician from Newfoundland and Labrador *

Richard Oram Professor Richard D. Oram F.S.A. (Scot.) is a Scottish historian. He is a professor of medieval and environmental history at the University of Stirling and an honorary lecturer in history at the University of Aberdeen. He is also the director of ...

(contemporary), Scottish historian, professor, and author *

Rod Oram Rod Oram is a New Zealand journalist writing on corporate, economic and political issues. He is a columnist for ''The Sunday Star-Times'', a regular broadcaster on radio and television and a frequent public speaker. He is an adjunct professor in ...

(contemporary), New Zealand journalist, columnist, and radio commentator *

Ruth Joy Oram Ruth (or its variants) may refer to: Places France * Château de Ruthie, castle in the commune of Aussurucq in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département of France Switzerland * Ruth, a hamlet in Cologny United States * Ruth, Alabama * Ruth, Ar ...

, singer with

Krush Krush were a UK dance music group, who had a crossover hit single with "House Arrest" in 1987. Career The group consisted of musicians Mark Gamble, Cassius Campbell and record producers Mark Brydon and Robert Gordon. Ruth Joy was the featured ...

Sarah Oram Dame Sarah Elizabeth Oram, (26 December 1860 – 26 June 1946) became a senior member of the Army Nursing Service (ANS) and Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service (QAIMNS), and served as Principal Matron, Nursing Inspector in the ...

(1860–1946), British nurse *

Steve Oram Stephen John Oram is an English actor, comedian, writer, and filmmaker. He is known for his role in the 2012 film ''Sightseers'', which he also co-wrote. Life and career Oram was born in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England. He started as a ...

(b. 1973), English comedian, actor, writer, and musician *

Tara Oram Tara Oram (born April 28, 1984) is a Canadian country music recording artist and TV personality. She was a top six finalist on the fifth season of '' Canadian Idol'' in 2007. In 2009, Oram received the "Rising Star" Canadian Country Music Awa ...

(b. 1984), Canadian singer and ''Canadian Idol'' finalist *

William Oram William Oram (Born circa 1711, died 1777) was an English painter and architect. Life Oram was educated as an architect, and, through the patronage of Sir Edward Walpole, obtained the position of master-carpenter to the Board of Works. He designe ...

(1711-1777), English painter and architect * Wilma Oram (1916–2001), Australian Army nurse during World War II

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