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origin. Notable people with the surname include: *

Alun Francis Alun Francis (born 29 September 1943) is a Welsh conductor. Career Francis was the principal conductor of the Ulster Orchestra from 1966 for ten years. In 1978 he conducted the premiere of Donizetti's opera ''Gabriella di Vergy'' in the Quee ...

(born 1943), Welsh conductor *

Anne Francis Anne Francis (also known as Anne Lloyd Francis; September 16, 1930 – January 2, 2011) was an American actress known for her ground-breaking roles in the science-fiction film ''Forbidden Planet'' (1956) and the television action-drama seri ...

(1930–2011), was an American actress *

Arlene Francis Arlene Francis (born Arline Francis Kazanjian; October 20, 1907 – May 31, 2001) was an American actress, radio and television talk show host, and game show panelist. She is known for her long-running role as a panelist on the television game s ...

(1907–2001), American actress *

Armet Francis Armet Francis (born 29 January 1945) is a Jamaican-born photographer and publisher who has lived in London since the 1950s. He has been documenting and chronicling the lives of people of the African diaspora for more than 40 years and his assignm ...

(born 1945), Jamaican-born photographer based in London *

Barrington Francis Barrington Francis (born 12 August 1965 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a Jamaican-Canadian professional feather/ super feather/lightweight boxer who competed from 1985 to 1997. He won the Canada featherweight title, World Boxing Federation (WBF) fe ...

, Jamaican/Canadian boxer of the 1980s and 1990s *

Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV (born April 6, 1965) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is best known as the frontman of the alternative rock band Pixies, with whom he performs under the stage name Black Francis. Fo ...

(born 1965), American musician *

Bowden Francis Robert Bowden Francis ( ; born April 22, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2022. High school and college Francis was born on April 22, 1996, in T ...

(born 1996), American baseball player *

Camden Francis Camden may refer to: People * Camden (surname), a surname of English origin * Camden Joy (born 1964), American writer * Camden Toy (born 1957), American actor Places Australia * Camden, New South Wales * Camden, Rosehill, a heritage res ...

(born 2003), American philanthropist & public speaker *

Clare Francis Clare Mary Francis (born 17 April 1946) is a British novelist who was first known for her career as a yachtswoman who has twice sailed across the Atlantic on her own and she was the first woman to captain a successful boat on the Whitbread ...

(born 1946), British author *

Claudius Francis Claudius James Francis (born 1959) is a Saint Lucian television talk show host and politician, who has been Speaker of the House of Assembly since 2021. He was President of the Senate from 2012 to 2016. Francis is the former chairman of the ...

(born 1959), Saint Lucian politician *

Connie Francis Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero (born December 12, 1937), known professionally as Connie Francis, is an American pop singer, actress, and top-charting female vocalist of the late 1950s and early 1960s. Called the “First Lady of Rock & Roll” ...

(born 1938), American pop singer *

David Rowland Francis David Rowland Francis (October 1, 1850January 15, 1927) was an American politician and diplomat. He served in various positions including Mayor of St. Louis, the 27th Governor of Missouri, and United States Secretary of the Interior. He was th ...

(1850–1927), American politician, Mayor of Saint Louis, Governor of Missouri, U.S. Secretary of the Interior *

Damien Francis Damien Jerome Francis (born 27 February 1979) is a retired Jamaican international footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. Club career Early career As a child, Francis followed Wimbledon, and was a ball boy at their ground. He started ...

, (born 1979), English-born Jamaican footballer *

Danusia Francis Danusia May Francis-Reid (born 13 May 1994) is a retired British artistic gymnast who represented Great Britain and Jamaica in international competition. She was a reserve athlete for Great Britain's 2012 Olympic team. She attended UCLA and c ...

, (born 1994), British gymnast *

David Francis (disambiguation) David Francis may refer to: * David Francis (author) (born 1958), Australian novelist and lawyer *Panama Francis (David Francis, 1918–2001), American drummer *David R. Francis (1850–1927), American politician *David Hywel Francis (born 1946), W ...

Dick Francis Richard Stanley Francis (31 October 1920 – 14 February 2010) was a British steeplechase jockey and crime writer whose novels centre on horse racing in England. After wartime service in the RAF, Francis became a full-time jump-jockey, winni ...

(1920–2010), British jockey-turned-novelist *

Dillon Francis Dillon Hart Francis (born October 5, 1987), also known by the stage name DJ Hanzel, is an American electronic music producer and DJ. Early life Francis was born in Los AngelesAhmed, Insanul (March 13, 2012Who Is Dillon Francis?Complex. Retri ...

, (born 1987), American electronic musician and disc jockey *

Eddie Francis Edgar "Eddie" Francis (born May 1974) is the former mayor of Windsor, Ontario. He was 29 years old when he was elected mayor in 2003, the youngest mayor in Windsor's history and one of the youngest mayors ever elected in Canada. He is also Windsor ...

, (born 1974), Canadian politician *

Felix Francis Felix Francis (born 1953) is a British crime writer. He is Dick Francis’ younger son. Felix studied physics and electronics at London University, and then started a 17-year career teaching Advanced Level physics at three schools, the last seven ...

, (born 1953), British author *

Freddie Francis Frederick William Francis (22 December 1917 – 17 March 2007) was an English cinematographer and film director. He achieved his greatest successes as a cinematographer. He started his career with British films such as Jack Cardiff's ''Sons and L ...

(1917–2007), English cinematographer and film director *

Jane Francis Dame Jane Elizabeth Francis, is the Director of the British Antarctic Survey. She previously worked as Professor of Palaeoclimatology at the University of Leeds where she also was Dean of the Faculty of Environment. In 2002 she was the fourth ...

, Winner of Polar Medal, 2002 *

Genie Francis Eugenie Ann Francis (born May 26, 1962) is an American actress. She is best known for playing the role of Laura Spencer (General Hospital), Laura Spencer on the television soap opera ''General Hospital'' from 1977 to present, for which she won a ...

(born 1962), Actress * Gerry Francis (born 1951), English footballer and manager *

James Francis James Goodall Francis (9 January 1819 – 25 January 1884), Australian colonial politician, was the 9th Premier of Victoria. Francis was born in London, and emigrated to Van Diemen's Land (later Tasmania) in 1847, where he became a busin ...

(1819–1884), Australian colonial politician *

Jeff Francis Jeffrey William Francis (born January 8, 1981) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies, Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, and ...

, Major League Baseball pitcher *

Joseph Francis (disambiguation) Joseph Francis (1801–1893) was an American inventor. Joseph or Joe Francis may also refer to: * Joseph Abel Francis (1923–1997), American Catholic bishop * Joseph A. Francis, head football coach for the Middlebury College Panthers football te ...

, several people named Joe or Joseph Francis *

Kay Francis Kay Francis (born Katharine Edwina Gibbs; January 13, 1905 – August 26, 1968) was an American stage and film actress. After a brief period on Broadway in the late 1920s, she moved to film and achieved her greatest success between 1930 an ...

(1905–1968), American actress *

Kevin Francis (disambiguation) Kevin Francis may refer to: * Kevin Francis (film producer), English film executive * Kevin Francis (footballer, born 1967) Kevin Derek Michael Francis (born 6 December 1967) is a former professional footballer who played as a striker. At , F ...

, several people named Kevin Francis *

K. T. Francis K. T. Francis, full name Kandiah Thirugnansampandapillai Francis (15 October 1939 – 9 June 2013) was a Sri Lankan cricket umpire. Francis officiated in 25 Tests and 56 One Day Internationals between 1982 and 1999, mostly in his own country. ...

(1939–2013), Sri Lankan cricket umpire *

Leigh Francis Leigh Izaak Francis (born 30 April 1973), known professionally as Keith Lemon, is an English comedian, actor, writer, and television presenter. He is best known for creating and starring in Channel 4's sketch comedy show ''Bo' Selecta!'' (200 ...

(born 1974), British comedian *

Leslie Francis Leslie Pickering Francis is an American philosopher, currently Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Distinguished Professor of Law at University of Utah. Francis holds joint appointments as Alfred C. Emery professor of law and professor of p ...

, American philosopher *

Mark Francis (disambiguation) Mark Francis may refer to: * Mark Francis (English footballer) (born 1994), English footballer * Mark Francis (soccer) (born 1960), English-American soccer midfielder * Mark Francis (artist) (born 1962), Irish painter * Mark-Francis Vandelli (bo ...

Mary Francis Mary Elizabeth Francis (née George; born July 1948) is a former British civil servant who focussed primarily on financial and economic policy. She is a non executive Director of Barclays plc, Valaris plc. and PensionBee Group PLC, where she is ...

, British businesswoman *

Mary Margaret Francis Mary Margaret Francis (17 June 1924 – 30 September 2000) was a British author who has been credited with an extensive role helping her husband, Crime fiction, crime writer Dick Francis, write his novels. She also was a small-business entreprene ...

, British author *

Melissa Francis Melissa Ann Francis (born December 12, 1972) is an American television news personality who most recently appeared as an anchor and commentator for the Fox Business Network (FBN) and Fox News (FNC). Previously, she worked as an actress. Prior t ...

(born 1972), American television journalist and former child actress *

Michael Kpakala Francis Michael Kpakala Francis (born 12 February 1936 – 19 May 2013) was a Liberian prelate of the Catholic Church who led the Apostolic Vicariate of Monrovia from 1976 to 1981 and then served as the first Archbishop of the newly established Archdio ...

(1936–2013), Liberian Roman Catholic archbishop *

Nellie Griswold Francis Nellie F. Griswold Francis (November 7, 1874 – December 13, 1969) was an African-American suffragist, civic leader, and civil rights activist. Francis founded and led the Everywoman Suffrage Club, an African-American suffragist group that helpe ...

(1874–1969), American civil rights activist *

Noel Francis Noel Francis (born Noel Frances Sweeney, August 31, 1906 – October 30, 1959) was an American actress of the stage and screen during the 1920s and 1930s. Born in Texas, she began her acting career on the Broadway stage in the mid-1920s, befor ...

(1906–1959), American actress of the stage and screen *

Norman Francis Norman Christopher Francis (born March 20, 1931) is a retired African-American academic who served as president of Xavier University of Louisiana from 1968 to 2015. He was the first Black and first lay president of the school, and the second Af ...

(born 1931), President of Xavier University of Louisiana * Pam Francis (1954–2020), American photographer *

Percy Francis (footballer) Percy Ollivant Francis (9 January 1875–1947) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Derby County Derby County Football Club () is a professional association football club based in Derby, Derbyshire, England. In ...

(1875–1947), English footballer *

Ranganathan Francis Ranganathan Francis, also known as Aranganathan (15 March 1920 – 1 December 1975), was an Indian field hockey player who played as a goalkeeper. He was member of the Indian team that won gold medals at three consecutive Olympic games: 19 ...

(1920–1975), Indian hockey player *

Robert Francis (barrister) Sir Robert Anthony Francis, KC (born 4 April 1950) is a British barrister. He specialises in medical law, including medical and mental health treatment and capacity issues, clinical negligence and professional discipline.Denis Campbell The Guard ...

(born 1950), British barrister specialising in medical law * Ron Francis (born 1963), Canadian professional ice hockey centerman * Roy Francis (c. 1919–1989), British rugby league footballer and coach *

Russ Francis Russell Ross Francis (born April 3, 1953) is a former American football player who was a tight end for thirteen seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers. Francis finished his ...

(born 1953), American football player,

tight end The tight end (TE) is a position in American football, arena football, and Canadian football, on the offense. The tight end is often a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like ...

New England Patriots The New England Patriots are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston area. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) AFC East, East divisio ...

and

San Francisco 49ers The San Francisco 49ers (also written as the San Francisco Forty-Niners) are a professional American football team based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The 49ers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the league's National ...

Sage Francis Paul William "Sage" Francis (born November 18, 1976) is an American independent underground rapper from Providence, Rhode Island. He is the founder and CEO of Strange Famous Records. Early life and education Francis was born in Miami, Florida ...

(born 1977), hip-hop artist *

Sam Francis Samuel Lewis Francis (June 25, 1923 – November 4, 1994) was an American painter and printmaker. Early life Sam Francis was born in San Mateo, California,

, (1923–1994), American painter and printmaker *

Sam Francis Samuel Lewis Francis (June 25, 1923 – November 4, 1994) was an American painter and printmaker. Early life Sam Francis was born in San Mateo, California,

, American football player *

Samuel Kensinger Francis Samuel Page (married name Sam Francis Page; born September 19, 1974) is a celebrity fitness coach, actor and bodyguard in Los Angeles, California. Early life and education Born on September 19 in a suburb of Salt Lake City, Sam became an entrepre ...

(born 1974), fitness trainer *

Samuel T. Francis Samuel Todd Francis (April 29, 1947 – February 15, 2005), known as Sam Francis, was an American columnist and writer. He was a columnist and editor for the conservative ''Washington Times'' until he was dismissed after making racist remarks at ...

(1947–2005), American columnist *

Steve Francis Steven D'Shawn Francis (born February 21, 1977) is an American former professional basketball player. He was selected with the second overall pick of the 1999 NBA draft and was named co-NBA Rookie of the Year (along with Elton Brand) in his fi ...

(born 1977), American professional basketball player *

Thomas Francis, Jr. Thomas Francis Jr. (July 15, 1900 October 1, 1969) was an American physician, virologist, and epidemiologist. Francis was the first person to isolate influenza virus in the United States, and in 1940 showed that there are other strains of influe ...

(1900–1969), American physician, virologist, and epidemiologist *

Trevor Francis Trevor John Francis (born 19 April 1954) is an English former footballer who played as a forward for a number of clubs in England, the United States, Italy, Scotland and Australia. In 1979 he became Britain's first £1 million player foll ...

(born 1954), English footballer *

William T. Francis William T. Francis (March 26, 1870 – July 15, 1929) was an American lawyer, politician, and diplomat from Minnesota. He was a successful personal and civil rights lawyer, winning discrimination cases against the police and employers, and succe ...

(1870–1929), United States diplomat

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