Savage is a

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that may refer to:

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Adam Savage Adam Whitney Savage (born July 15, 1967) is an American special effects designer and fabricator, actor, educator, and television personality and producer, best known as the former co-host (with Jamie Hyneman) of the Discovery Channel televisi ...

, American television co-host of ''MythBusters'' *

Agnes Yewande Savage Agnes Yewande Savage (21 February 1906 – 1964) was a Nigerian medical doctor and the first West African woman to train and qualify in orthodox medicine. Savage was the first West African woman to receive a university degree in medicine, gradua ...

(1906 – 1964), the first woman in West Africa to train and qualify in orthodox medicine and also the first West African woman to receive a university degree * Alan Savage (disambiguation), several people ** Alan Savage (football chairman), chairman of Scottish Premier League team, Inverness Caledonian Thistle ** Alan Savage (novelist), one of the many pseudonyms of Christopher Nicole * Alfred Savage (1903–1980), former colonial Governor of British Guiana * Alfred H. Savage, retired public transit manager, Canada and United States *

Andrea Savage Andrea Kristen Savage (born February 20, 1973) is an American actress, comedian, and writer known for her roles in projects such as the Comedy Central mockumentary series '' Dog Bites Man'' (2006), the comedy film '' Step Brothers'' (2008), Hulu ...

(born 1975), American actress * Anne Savage, Baroness Berkeley (c. 1496 – before 1546), lady-in-waiting to Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII of England * Ann Savage (1921–2008), American film actress * Anne Savage (disambiguation), several people *

Archie Savage Archie Savage (April 19, 1914 — February 14, 2003) was an American dancer, choreographer, and film and theatre actor.

(1914–2003), African-American dancer, choreographer, and film and theatre actor * Augusta Savage (1892–1962), African-American sculptor of the Harlem Renaissance * Bas Savage (born 1982), professional English footballer *

Ben Savage Bennett Joseph Savage (born September 13, 1980) is an American actor. He played the lead role of Cory Matthews on the ABC sitcom ''Boy Meets World'' (1993–2000) and its Disney Channel sequel '' Girl Meets World'' (2014–2017). Early life S ...

(born 1980), American film and TV actor *

Booth Savage Booth Savage (born May 21, 1948) is a Canadian film, stage, and television veteran actor. He is perhaps best known for his role as Team Canada head coach Harry Sinden in the 2006 CBC miniseries, ''Canada Russia '72''. Career Savage graduated ...

, Canadian film actor *

Brian K. Savage Brian K. Savage (born April 12, 1955) is a Republican member of the Vermont House of Representatives. He is one of two representatives from the Franklin-4 District that consists of the Towns of Swanton and Sheldon Sheldon may refer to: * Sheld ...

(born 1955), State of Vermont representative * Brian Savage (born 1971), retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger * Bruce Charles Savage (1906–1993), former United States Public Housing Authority Commissioner under President Dwight D. Eisenhower *

Candace Savage Candace Sherk Savage (born December 2, 1949) is a Canadian non-fiction writer. Early life Candace Sherk was born in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada on December 2, 1949. Both of her grandmothers were born in the United States and married Canadia ...

, Canadian nature writer * Carla Savage, American computer scientist and mathematician *

Carrie Savage Carrie Anne Savage is an American voice actress. Her anime roles included Rakka in '' Haibane Renmei'', Solty Revant in '' SoltyRei'', the Mokonas in '' xxxHolic'' and '' Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle'', Miu Fūrinji on '' Kenichi: The Mightiest ...

, American voice actress *

Chantay Savage Chantay Savage (born July 16, 1971) is an American R&B/dance singer. She experienced some success in the 1990s on various ''Billboard'' singles charts, one of which was "I Will Survive", a reworking of the Gloria Gaynor hit song. Savage has sc ...

, R&B/dance singer *

Charles Roscoe Savage Charles Roscoe Savage (August 16, 1832 – February 4, 1909) was a British-born landscape and portrait photographer most notable for his images of the American West. Savage converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in his yout ...

(1832–1909), British-born landscape and portrait photographer *

Charlie Savage Charles or Charlie Savage may refer to: Real people * Charles Savage (banker) (fl. 1740s), governor of the Bank of England, 1745–1747 * Charles Savage (beachcomber) (died 1813), sailor and beachcomber known for his exploits on the islands of Fi ...

, newspaper reporter *

Charlie Savage (footballer) Charlie William Henry Savage (born 2 May 2003) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Reading and the Wales national team. Early life Savage was born in Leicester, Leicestershire, and was educated at Manches ...

(born 2003), Welsh association footballer

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Dan Savage Daniel Keenan Savage (born October 7, 1964) is an American author, media pundit, journalist, and LGBT community activist. He writes ''Savage Love'', an internationally syndicated relationship and sex advice column. In 2010, Savage and his husba ...

, sex advice columnist * Darnell Savage Jr., American football player * Derek Savage (poet) (1917–2007), pacifist poet and critic * Derek Savage (Gaelic footballer), former inter-county Gaelic football player for Galway * Donald Savage (disambiguation), several people * Doug Savage, Canadian born author and cartoonist – Savage Chickens * Dudley Savage (1920–2008), British BBC radio presenter *

Dutch Savage Frank Stewart (June 9, 1935 – August 3, 2013) was an American professional wrestler and wrestling promoter, best known for his time spent competing in Pacific Northwest Wrestling under the ring name Dutch Savage. Career Savage made his pro deb ...

, former professional wrestler *

Edward Savage (footballer) Edward William J. Savage (born 15 November 1989) is an English footballer and former child actor. Early life Edward William J. Savage was born in 1989 in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Career Savage played Steven Beale in the BBC soap oper ...

(born 1989), English actor * Edwin Sidney Savage (1862–1947), English clergyman *

Eugene Savage Eugene Francis Savage (March 29, 1883 – October 19, 1978) was an American painter and sculptor known for his murals in the manner made official under the Works Projects Administration. He also is known for his work on the Bailey Fountain i ...

(1883–1978), American painter and sculptor * Ezra P. Savage (1842–1920), American politician and 16th governor of Nebraska *

Fred Savage Frederick Aaron Savage (born July 9, 1976) is an American actor and director. He is known for his role as Kevin Arnold in the American television series ''The Wonder Years'' (1988 to 1993). He has earned several awards and nominations, such as ...

(born 1976), American actor and television director * Frederick Savage (disambiguation), several people * Gary Savage (disambiguation), several people *

George Savage (physician) Sir George Henry Savage (12 November 1842 – 5 July 1921) was a prominent English psychiatrist. Early life Savage was born in Brighton in 1842, the son of a chemist. Educated at Brighton College, he served an internship at Guy's Hospital from 1 ...

(1842–1921), British physician *

Gus Savage Augustus Alexander "Gus" Savage (October 30, 1925 – October 31, 2015) was an American entrepreneur, publisher and a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois. Life and career Savage was born in Detroit, M ...

(born 1925), former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives *

Herschel Savage Herschel Savage (born Harvey Cohen on November 25, 1952) is an American former pornographic actor, director and stage actor who has appeared in over 1,000 adult films. In 2002, '' AVN'' ranked him 46th on their list of ''The Top 50 Porn Stars of ...

(born 1955), American pornographic actor and director *

Jack Savage John Joseph Savage is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1987 and the Minnesota Twins in 1990. He was born on April 22, 1964 in Louisville, Kentucky. He attended St. Xavier High School (Louisville), S ...

, former Major League Baseball pitcher * James (Jim) Savage (disambiguation), several people * Jane Savage (1752/3–1824), English harpsichordist and composer * Jay M. Savage (born 1928), American herpetologist * Joel Savage (born 1969), retired professional ice hockey player * John (Jon) Savage (disambiguation) *

Josh Savage Josh Joel Savage (born September 28, 1980) is a former American football defensive end. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2004. He played college football at Utah. Savage also played for the Atlanta Falcons, ...

(born 1980), American football defensive lineman

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* Lara Mussell Savage, a two time world champion in the sport Ultimate *

Leonard Jimmie Savage Leonard Jimmie Savage (born Leonard Ogashevitz; 20 November 1917 – 1 November 1971) was an American mathematician and statistician. Economist Milton Friedman said Savage was "one of the few people I have met whom I would unhesitatingly call a ge ...

(1917–1971), American mathematician and statistician * Levi Savage Jr. (1820–1910), prominent figure in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints * M. Susan Savage (born 1952), American Democratic politician and 29th Secretary of State of Oklahoma *

Mark Savage (Australian film director) Mark Savage (born 17 September 1962) is a US-based Australian film and television director, screenwriter, and film producer specializing in thrillers, horror, crime, cult, action and exploitation-themed films. He is influenced by European and A ...

(born 1962), Australian film/television screenwriter and film director * Mark Savage (American playwright), American screenwriter * Marshall Savage, advocate of space travel and founder of the Living Universe Foundation *

Martin Savage , birth_date = 12 October 1897 , death_date = 19 December 1919 , birth_place= Ballisodare, County Sligo, Ireland , death_place= Ashtown, County Dublin, Ireland , image=Martin savage.jpg , caption= , nickname= , allegiance= Irish Republican ...

(1898–1919), officer in the Dublin Brigade of the Irish Republican Army * Matt Savage (born 1992), American autistic savant musician * Matt Savage (musician) (born 1972), English actor and musician *

Matt Savage (poker director) Matt Savage is an American poker Tournament Director and is the Executive Tour Director of the World Poker Tour. He has officiated over 400 episodes of televised poker, a record, including the World Series of Poker (2002–2004) and WPT (2002-2 ...

, American poker tournament director *

Michael Joseph Savage Michael Joseph Savage (23 March 1872 – 27 March 1940) was a New Zealand politician who served as the 23rd prime minister of New Zealand, heading the First Labour Government from 1935 until his death in 1940. Savage was born in the Colon ...

(1872–1940), first Labour Party prime minister of New Zealand *

Michael Savage Michael Alan Weiner (born March 31, 1942), known by his professional name Michael Savage, is a far-right author, conspiracy theorist, political commentator, activist, and former radio host. Savage is best known as the host of '' The Savage Na ...

(born 1942), American radio host, author, and conservative political commentator *

Michael Savage (politician) Michael John Savage (born May 13, 1960) is an Irish-born Canadian politician, who was elected Mayor of the Halifax Regional Municipality on October 20, 2012. He previously served as a Liberal Party of Canada Member of Parliament for the riding ...

(born 1960), a Canadian politician * Minot Judson Savage (1841–1918), American Unitarian minister and author *

Norman Savage Norman Savage (1930–1973) was an English film editor. He is credited as the principal editor on seven feature films, and as the sound editor on another four. He worked with the director David Lean on four films that spanned Savage's entire ...

, British film editor * Pat Savage (1882–1969), Scottish footballer *

Patrick Savage (judge) Patrick John Savage is a New Zealand judge who served as Chief Justice of Niue from 2010 to 2018. Savage has previously served as a Crown Solicitor in the Bay of Plenty. In 1995 he was appointed as Judge of the Māori Land Court The Māori L ...

, Niuean chief justice * Patrick Savage (composer/musician), Australian-born film composer and violinist * Paul Savage (disambiguation) *

Phil Savage Phillip Savage Jr. (born April 7, 1965) is a former American football executive. In 2019 he was the general manager for the Arizona Hotshots of the Alliance of American Football. He was the senior vice president and general manager of the Browns f ...

(born 1965), former Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Cleveland Browns *

Philip Henry Savage Philip Henry Savage (February 11, 1868 – June 4, 1899) was an American poet. Biography Born in North Brookfield, Massachusetts on February 11, 1868, he was the son of Minot Judson Savage, a well-known Unitarian minister, and Ella A. Dod ...

(1868–1899) poet, son of Minot Judson Savage

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Randy Savage Randall Mario Poffo (November 15, 1952 – May 20, 2011), better known by his ring name "Macho Man" Randy Savage, was an American professional wrestler best known for his time in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestl ...

(1952–2011), the ring name of American professional wrestler Randy Poffo *

Reggie Savage Réginald David Savage (born May 1, 1970) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Biography As a youth, Savage played in the 1982 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with a minor ice hockey team from Saint-Hubert, Quebec. ...

(born 1970), former Canadian ice hockey player * Richard Savage (disambiguation) *

Rick Savage Richard Savage (born 2 December 1960) is an English musician best known for being the bass guitarist and one of the founding members of the English rock band Def Leppard. Savage and lead singer Joe Elliott are the only two remaining original ...

(born 1960), bassist and founder of the English rock band, Def Leppard *

Robbie Savage Robert William Savage (born 18 October 1974) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a midfielder, now a football pundit and director of football at club Macclesfield. During his career he played predominantly as a midfielder, ...

(born 1974), Welsh professional footballer * Robbie Savage (footballer born 1960), English footballer who played as a midfielder * Robert Savage (disambiguation) * Roz Savage (born 1967), first woman to row solo across three oceans, environmental campaigner * Russell Savage, former independent member for the Victorian Legislative seat of Mildura * Scott Savage, drummer *

Seán Savage Seán Savage ( ga, Seán Sabhaois) (26 January 1965 – 6 March 1988) was a member of the Provisional IRA who was shot dead by the British Army whilst being accused attempting to plant a car bomb in Gibraltar. Early life Born into an Irish Re ...

(1965–1988), member (volunteer) of the Provisional Irish Republican Army * Steele Savage (1898 or 1900–1970), American illustrator * Stefan Savage (born 1969), American computer science researcher * Stephanie Savage, producer of Wonderland Sound and Vision * Swede Savage (1946–1973), American race car driver * Ted Savage (footballer) (born 1912), former English footballer for Liverpool * Thomas/Tom Savage (disambiguation) *

Tiwa Savage Tiwa Savage (born 5 February 1980) is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and performing artist. Born in Isale Eko, she relocated to London at the age of 11 for her secondary education. Five years later, she began her music career doing backup voc ...

, Nigerian Musician *

Tracie Savage Tracie Savage is an American actress and journalist. She has starred in movies and on television. Life and career Savage was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and raised in the Detroit area. Shortly after her brother, fellow actor Brad Savage (Danny G ...

(born 1962), American actress and journalist * William Alfred Savage (1912–1942), English able seaman in the Royal Navy and recipient of the Victoria Cross *

William Savage William Savage (1720 – 27 July 1789) was an English composer, organist, and singer of the 18th century. He sang as a boy treble and alto, a countertenor, and as a bass. He is best remembered for his association with the composer George ...

(1720–1789), English composer, organist, and singer * Xavier Savage (born 2002), Canberra Raiders throbber

Fictional characters

* Bill Savage, character in the comic, 2000 AD *

Doc Savage Doc Savage is a fictional character of the competent man hero type, who first appeared in American pulp magazines during the 1930s and 1940s. Real name Clark Savage Jr., he is a doctor, scientist, adventurer, detective, and polymath who "rights w ...

, pulp hero of the 1930s and 1940s *Ethel P. Savage, the protagonist of the 1950 play ''

The Curious Savage ''The Curious Savage'', written by John Patrick, is a comedic play about Ethel P. Savage, an elderly woman whose husband recently died and left her approximately ten million dollars. Contrasting the kindness and loyalty of psychiatric patients w ...

'' *Gary Savage, scientist in ''

Deus Ex ''Deus Ex'' is a series of role-playing video games, set during the mid 21st century. Focusing on the conflict between secretive factions who wish to control the world by proxy, and the effects of transhumanistic attitudes and technologies in a ...

'' *Lily Savage, drag character performed by

Paul O'Grady Paul James O'Grady MBE DL (born 14 June 1955) is an English comedian, broadcaster, actor, writer and former drag queen. He achieved notability in the London gay scene during the 1980s with his drag queen persona Lily Savage, very popular in ...

Patricia Savage Starting with the first Doc Savage story in 1933 and running throughout the pulp adventures, a group of recurring characters appeared either as Doc's supporting cast or antagonists. B Brigadier General Theodore Marley "Ham" Brooks Ham Brooks ...

, cousin of fictional hero Doc Savage *

Scandal Savage Scandal Savage is a fictional character, a supervillain and antiheroine appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She first appeared in ''Villains United'' #1 (July 2005), and was created by Gail Simone and Dale Eaglesham. She is ...

, daughter of the fictional Vandal Savage *

Vandal Savage Vandar Adg of the Blood Tribe, more widely known as Vandal Savage, is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He is said to be a Cro-Magnon warrior who gained immortality and advanced healing abilities after encount ...

, supervillain in the DC Comics Universe

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