John Williams John Towner Williams (born February 8, 1932)Nylund, Rob (November 15, 2022)Classic Connection review, ''WBOI'' ("For the second time this year, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic honored American composer, conductor, and arranger John Williams, who w ...

(born 1932) is an American composer (specializing in film scores), conductor and pianist. John, Johnnie, or Johnny Williams may also refer to:

People

Businessmen

* John Williams (football executive) (born 1939 or 1940), English football executive * John Williams (winemaker) (born 1953), American winemaker * John C. Williams (economist) (born 1962), president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York * John H. Williams (businessperson), American businessperson *

John Henry Williams (baseball) John Henry Dussault Williams (August 27, 1968 – March 6, 2004) was the only son of baseball player Ted Williams. His mother was Ted's third wife, Dolores Wettach. Background Williams was born in August 1968 in Brattleboro, Vermont. His father ...

(1968–2004), son of baseball player Ted Williams *

John Osborn Williams John Osborn Williams (28 March 1886 – 6 July 1963) was the owner of the logging and pit prop exporting business known as The Labrador Development Company limited based in Port Hope Simpson, Newfoundland and Labrador from 1934 to 1948. Earl ...

(1886–1963), Canadian businessperson * John P. Williams Jr. (1941–2019), president of the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce *

John Stanton Williams John Stanton Williams (8 October 1814 – 14 November 1876) with Stephen Barker Guion owned and operated the Williams & Guion Black Star Line. He was born in 1814 and married Mary Maclay Pentz (c. 1810–1891). They owned a tract in Somerset, New ...

(1814–1876), American shipowner and businessperson

Clergymen

John Williams (Ab Ithel) John Williams (bardic name: Ab Ithel) (7 April 1811–27 August 1862), was an antiquary and Anglican priest. Born in Llangynhafal, Denbighshire Wales in 1811, he graduated from Jesus College, Oxford in 1835 to become the Anglican curate of ...

(1811–1862), Welsh antiquary and Anglican priest *

John Williams (archbishop of York) John Williams (22 March 1582 – 25 March 1650) was a Wales, Welsh clergyman and political advisor to King James VI and I, James I. He served as Bishop of Lincoln 1621–1641, Lord Keeper of the Great Seal 1621–1625, and Archbishop of York 16 ...

(1582–1650), British Anglican archbishop of York and political advisor to King James I * John Williams (archdeacon of Switzerland) (born 1948), Anglican archdeacon of Switzerland * John Williams (archdeacon of Worcester) (1912–2002), Anglican archdeacon of Dudley and archdeacon of Worcester * John Williams (bishop of Chichester) (1636–1709), English bishop of Chichester *

John Williams (bishop of Connecticut) John Williams (August 30, 1817 – February 7, 1899) was the fourth bishop of the Diocese of Connecticut and eleventh presiding bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America. Early life Williams was born at Deerfield, ...

(1817–1899), American bishop of Connecticut, presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, and dean of Berkeley Divinity School * John Williams (dean of Llandaff) (1907–1983), Welsh Anglican archdeacon of Llandaff and dean of Llandaff * John Williams (evangelical priest) (1762–1802), Welsh Anglican priest *

John Williams (minister and physician) John Williams (1626 or 1927 – 28 March 1673) was a Welsh nonconformist preacher and doctor. He was said to be the first to introduce non-conformism to his home county of Caernarfonshire, and it was also said that he could be heard when he w ...

(1626 or 1627 – 1673), Welsh nonconformist preacher and physician *

John Williams (missionary) John Williams (29 June 1796 – 20 November 1839) was an English missionary, active in the South Pacific. Early life He was born in Tottenham, near London, to Welsh parents. In 1810 the family moved to north London and there he served as a cl ...

(1796–1839), English Congregationalist missionary eaten by cannibals in Vanuatu *

John Williams (New England minister) John Williams (10 December 1664 – 12 June 1729) was a New England Puritan minister who was the noted pastor of Deerfield from 1688 to his death. He and most of his family were taken captive in the Raid on Deerfield in 1704 during Queen Anne's W ...

(1664–1729), New England Puritan minister, famous for ''The Redeemed Captive'' * John Williams (Oxford academic) (died 1613), British Anglican dean of Bangor, principal of Jesus College, Oxford, and vice-chancellor of the University of Oxford *

John Williams (priest, born 1792) John Williams (1792 – 27 December 1858) was a Welsh churchman, scholar and educator, Archdeacon of Cardigan from 1833, first rector of Edinburgh Academy and warden of Llandovery College. Early life He was the youngest child of Rev John Willia ...

(1792–1858), Welsh Anglican archdeacon of Cardigan, scholar, and schoolmaster *

John Williams (schoolmaster, born 1760) John Williams (1760–1826) was a Welsh cleric and schoolmaster. Life Williams's father, also called John, was agent to the Gwydir Estate in Llanrwst. Williams was educated at Jesus College, Oxford, matriculating on 15 May 1777, then obtaining ...

(1760–1826), Welsh Anglican priest and schoolmaster *

John Albert Williams John Albert Williams (February 28, 1866 – February 4, 1933) was a minister, journalist, and political activist in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born to an escaped slave and spoke from the pulpit and the newspapers on issues of civil rights, equality ...

(1866–1933), American Episcopal priest, journalist, and political activist *

Chris Williams (bishop) John Christopher Richard Williams was Bishop of the Arctic at the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st. Born on 22 May 1936, educated at Manchester Grammar School and Manchester University and ordained in 1960 he began his care ...

(John Christopher Richard Williams, born 1936), Anglican bishop in Canada *

John Elias Williams John Elias Williams (; 1871 – 24 March 1927) was a missionary to China, he served with the American Presbyterian Mission for 28 years. He was also the vice president of the University of Nanking. He was murdered in the Nanking Incident on 24 M ...

(1871–1927), American Presbyterian missionary to China *

John Joseph Williams John Joseph Williams was an American bishop of the Roman Catholic Church. He was the fourth Bishop and first Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Boston, serving between 1866 and his death in 1907. Early life and education Williams was born in Bosto ...

(1822–1907), American Roman Catholic archbishop of Boston *

John Owen Williams (Pedrog) John Owen Williams (1853–1932) was a Welsh Congregational minister and poet who served as Archdruid. Pedrog was born in May 1853 in Madryn, near Pwllheli, the youngest son of Owen and Martha Williams, both of whom were in service locally. He ha ...

(1853–1932), Welsh Congregationalist minister and poet *

John Tudno Williams John Tudno Williams (born 31 December 1938) was the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Wales from 2006 to 2007 and the Principal of the United Theological College, Aberystwyth, from 1998 to 2003. Early career John Tudno Williams was born in ...

(born 1938), moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Wales and principal of United Theological College, Aberystwyth

Criminals and alleged criminals

John Williams (British mass murderer) John Towner Williams (born February 8, 1932)Nylund, Rob (November 15, 2022)Classic Connection review, ''WBOI'' ("For the second time this year, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic honored American composer, conductor, and arranger John Williams, who w ...

(1774–1811), perpetrator of the Ratcliff Highway murders *

John Williams (convict) John Williams was a convict transported to Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania). He is best known as the man with whom Joseph Johns, later to become the bushranger Moondyne Joe, was arrested and tried for burglary. Originally from Horsley, Glouceste ...

, convict transported to Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania) * John Williams (died 1913), murder convict in the Case of the Hooded Man * John Allen Williams (murderer) or John Allen Muhammad (1960–2009), American murderer * Johnny Madison Williams Jr. (born 1951), bank robber

Judges

* John Williams (English judge) (died 1846), known for the 1830s Tolpuddle Martyr trials * John A. Williams (judge) (1835–1900), US federal judge *

John Griffith Williams Sir John Griffith Williams (born 20 December 1944) is a retired Welsh judge of the High Court of England and Wales. He retired from the High Court (Queen's Bench Division) with effect from 21 December 2014. Military Griffith Williams was a lieut ...

(born 1944), Welsh judge of the High Court of England and Wales * Hugh Williams (judge) (John Hugh Williams, born 1939), New Zealand judge * B. John Williams (born 1949), American lawyer and judge

Military figures

American military figures

* John Williams (Medal of Honor, born 1828) (1828–1886), American Civil War sailor and Medal of Honor recipient * John Williams (Medal of Honor, born 1832) (1832–?), American Civil War sailor and Medal of Honor recipient * John Williams (Medal of Honor, 1861) (1831–1899), American sailor and Medal of Honor recipient * John B. Williams (general), United States Air Force general * John F. Williams (1887–1953), Army National Guard general * John Foster Williams (1743–1814), Continental Navy officer during the American Revolutionary War * John G. Williams Jr. (1924–1991), US Navy admiral * John J. Williams (soldier) (1843–1865), Union soldier, last battle fatality during the American Civil War * John Pugh Williams (1750s–1803), American Revolution general *

John Stuart Williams John Stuart Williams (July 10, 1818July 17, 1898) was an American politician and Confederate States Army general during the American Civil War, who served as a Democratic U.S. Senator from Kentucky during the Reconstruction era. Early life and ...

(1818–1898), Confederate general in the American Civil War, later US senator from Kentucky

British military figures

* John Williams (British Army officer) (1934–2002), British army officer *

John Williams (VC) John Williams (born John Fielding; 24 May 1857 – 25 November 1932) was a Welsh recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth ...

(1857–1932), recipient of the Victoria Cross * Jack Williams (VC) (John Henry Williams, 1886–1953), Welsh recipient of the Victoria Cross * John Lloyd Williams (RAF officer) (1894–?), World War I fighter ace * Sir

John William Collman Williams General Sir John William Collman Williams (29 August 1823 – 21 July 1911) was a Royal Marines officer who served as deputy adjutant-general Royal Marines. Military career The son of Dr. John Williams of the Royal Navy, Williams was commission ...

(1823–1911), Royal Marines officer * John Williams Wilson (1798–1857), English-Chilean sailor and politician

Other military figures

John Edwin Ashley Williams Squadron Leader John Edwin Ashley "Willy" Williams (6 May 1919 – 29 March 1944) was an Australian air ace during the Second World War. He served in the Middle East and North Africa with the Royal Air Force (RAF), and was among the Allied priso ...

(1919–1944), Australian air force officer, murdered in 1944 following "The Great Escape" * John Scott Williams (1893–1944), Canadian military officer and aviator

Musicians

John Williams (bassist) John B. Williams Jr. (born February 27, 1941, in New York City) is an American double-bassist and bass guitarist. Career Williams studied percussion before switching to bass as a member of the United States Marine Corps. He studied under Ron Cart ...

(born 1941), American jazz double bassist, bass guitarist *

John Williams (guitarist) John Christopher Williams (born 24 April 1941) is an Australian-born classical guitarist renowned for his ensemble playing as well as his interpretation and promotion of the modern classical guitar repertoire. In 1973, he shared a Grammy Awa ...

(born 1941), Australian classical guitarist *

John Williams (pianist) John Thomas Williams (January 28, 1929 – December 2018) was an American jazz pianist. Early life Williams was born in Windsor, Vermont on January 28, 1929. He began playing piano aged eight and joined a local ensemble at twelve; he also lear ...

(1929–2018), American jazz pianist *

John B John Bryn Williams (born 1977), known as John B, is an English disc jockey and electronic music producer. He is widely recognised for his eccentric clothing, wild hair, and his production of several cutting edge drum and bass tracks. John B ...

(John Bryn Williams, born 1977), English disc jockey *

John David (musician) John David Williams (born 19 January 1946 in Cardiff, Wales) is a Welsh bassist and songwriter known equally for his work with Dave Edmunds and for his songwriting. Biography He began his musical career playing drums in his father's dance band ...

(John David Williams, born 1946), Welsh pop and rock musician and songwriter *

John Gary Williams The Mad Lads were an American rhythm and blues vocal group, who recorded on the Stax subsidiary label Volt in the 1960s. Their biggest hits were "Don't Have to Shop Around" (1965) and "I Want Someone" (1966). Career The group was formed at Boo ...

(), American R&B singer and member of The Mad Lads *

John McLaughlin Williams John McLaughlin Williams (born 1957) is a Grammy award-winning American orchestral conductor and violinist. Williams, who is of African American heritage, was born in Greensboro, North Carolina. He attended the Boston University School of Music, ...

(born 1957), American classical conductor and violinist *

John Overton Williams John Overton "Bearcat" Williams (April 13, 1905 – November 24, 1996) was an American jazz reedist. Williams was born in Memphis, Tennessee, but moved to Kansas City in his youth and learned to play saxophone there as a teenager, playin ...

(1905–1996), American jazz saxophonist with Andy Kirk *

John Williams (record producer) John Owen Williams (born 1951) is an English A&R executive, record producer, photographer, manager, recording artist, and songwriter. In a career that has spanned over 35 years at major record labels, he has guided, A&R'd, mentored, and produced ...

(born 1951), English A&R executive, record producer and songwriter * Johnny Williams (bassist) (1908–1998), American jazz double bassist *

Johnny Williams (blues musician) Johnny Williams (May 15, 1906 – March 6, 2006) was an American blues guitar player and singer based in Chicago, who was one of the first of the new generation of electric blues players to record after World War II. Early life and career Will ...

(1906–2006), Chicago blues guitarist and singer *

Johnny Williams (drummer) John Francis Williams ( Nagle; November 15, 1905 – October 19, 1985) was an American percussionist from the early 1930s to the late 1950s. In New York and Hollywood, he worked on radio, in films, and as a recording artist. He was the fat ...

(1905–1985), American jazz drummer with the Raymond Scott Quintette *

Johnny Williams (saxophonist) John C. "Johnny" Williams (born October 31, 1936) was an American saxophonist who was known for his work in the jazz, blues and soul genres. During his career, Williams maintained a longtime association with the Count Basie Orchestra. Early li ...

(1936–1998), American saxophonist with Count Basie * "Scarface" John Williams (1938–1972), singer

Physicians

John Williams (gastroenterologist) John Gordon Williams is a British health services researcher and clinical academic gastroenterologist. He led the establishment of the Postgraduate Medical School in Swansea, created and developed the Health Informatics Unit at the Royal College ...

, British clinical academic researcher *

Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet, of the City of London Sir John Williams, 1st Baronet (6 November 1840 – 24 May 1926), was a Wales, Welsh physician, who attended Queen Victoria and was raised to the Williams baronets, baronetcy by her in 1894. He is remembered chiefly for his contribution to the ...

(1840–1926), physician to Queen Victoria * John Ralston Williams (1874–1965), Canadian-American physician * John Whitridge Williams (1866–1931), obstetrician at Johns Hopkins Hospital

Politicians

American politicians

* John Williams (Caswell County, North Carolina) (1740–1804), North Carolina state senator *

John Williams (Continental Congress) John Williams (March 14, 1731 – October 10, 1799), born in Surry County, North Carolina, was a Founding Father of the United States and signer of its Articles of Confederation. He was one of the founders of the University of North Carolina. Durin ...

(1731–1799), North Carolina delegate to Continental Congress * John Williams (Pitt County, North Carolina) (1735–1789), American revolutionary from North Carolina, served in state Assembly and House of Commons * John Williams (Rochester, New York) (1807–1875), US representative from New York * John Williams (Salem, New York) (1752–1806), US representative from New York * John Williams (Tennessee politician) (1778–1837), US senator from Tennessee * John Williams (West Virginia politician) (born 1990), West Virginia state delegate * John Bell Williams (1918–1983), US Representative from Mississippi * John Cornelius Williams Jr. (born 1938), American politician in the state of South Carolina * Thomas Edward Williams (politician) (1849–1931), Wisconsin legislator, erroneously named John Edward Williams in the 1885 Wisconsin Blue Book * John F. Williams (American politician) (1885–1963), New York state senator * John Green Williams (1796–1833), Virginia lawyer and delegate * John J. Williams (politician) (1904–1988), US senator from Delaware * John K. Williams (1822–1880), member of the Wisconsin State Assembly * John M. S. Williams (1818–1886), US representative from Massachusetts * Pat Williams (Montana politician) (John Patrick Williams, born 1937), US representative from Montana * John R. Williams (1782–1854), mayor of Detroit * Jack Williams (American politician) (John Richard Williams, 1909–1998), three-time governor of Arizona * John Sharp Williams (1854–1932), US representative and senator from Mississippi * John Skelton Williams (1865–1926), US Comptroller of the Currency (1914–21) *

(1818–1898), US senator from Kentucky, former Confederate general * John T. Williams (politician) (1864–1944), Wisconsin state assemblyman * John Willis Williams (fl. 1873–1875), state legislator in Arkansas

Australian politicians

* John Williams (Australian senator) (born 1955), Australian senator from New South Wales * John Williams (New South Wales colonial politician) (1821–1891), member of the New South Wales Legislative Council * John Williams (New South Wales state politician) (born 1948), member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly * John Williams (South Australian politician) (1824–1890), pastoralist and member of the South Australian House of Assembly * John Williams (Western Australian politician) (1926–1997), member of the Legislative Council of Western Australia * B. A. Santamaria (1915–1998), anti-communist activist and journalist who wrote under the pseudonym John Williams

British politicians

* John Williams (MP for Bedford) ( – ), sat 1554–55 * John Williams, 1st Baron Williams of Thame (1500–1559), Lord Chamberlain * John Williams (Dorset MP) (c. 1545–1617), English member of parliament (MP) for Dorset (UK Parliament constituency), Dorset, 1604 * Sir John Williams, 2nd Baronet, of Llangibby (1651–1704), MP for Monmouth Boroughs and Monmouthshire, 1698–1705 * Sir John Williams, 2nd Baronet, of Eltham (1653–1723), MP for Herefordshire, 1701–1705 * John Williams (Wales MP), Welsh politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1653 * Sir John Williams (died 1743), MP for Aldeburgh, 1730–1734 * John Williams (died 1751), MP for Fowey, 1701–1702 * John Williams (Macclesfield MP) (died 1855), MP for Macclesfield, 1847–1852 * John Williams (born 1736) (1736–?), MP for Saltash, 1771 * John Williams (Windsor MP) (1766–?), MP for Windsor, 1802–1804 * John Williams (English judge), MP for Lincoln, 1822–1826, Ilchester, 1826–1827, and Winchelsea, 1830–1832 * John Williams (Nottinghamshire politician) (1821–1907), MP for Nottingham South (1885) and Mansfield (1892–1890) * Jack Williams (socialist activist) (John Edward Williams, 1854–1917), British socialist and unemployed movement activist * John Charles Williams (1861–1939), MP for Truro, 1892–1895 * John Williams (Gower MP) (1861–1922), MP for Gower 1906–1922 * John Henry Williams (politician) (1870–1936), MP for Llanelli 1922–1936 * John Williams (trade unionist) (1873–?), British trade unionist and politician * John Williams (Glasgow politician) (1892–1982), British MP for Glasgow Kelvingrove * John L. Williams (Welsh nationalist) (1924–2004), Plaid Cymru councillor and language campaigner * John Williams (Weymouth MP) (), MP for Weymouth and Melcombe Regis

Canadian politicians

* John Williams (Manitoba politician) (1860–1931), Canadian politician * John Elliot Williams (1920–1988), Canadian politician and boat builder * John G. Williams (Canadian politician) (1946-2024), member of Parliament for Edmonton—St. Albert, Alberta * John Reesor Williams (born 1930), member of the Ontario Legislature * John Tucker Williams (1789–1854), Canadian political figure * John William Williams (Canadian politician) (), Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia for Victoria City (provincial electoral district), Victoria City

Other politicians

* Jack Williams (New Zealand politician) (John Henry Williams, 1919–1975), Labour Party member of parliament * John Kenneth Williams, Pakistani senator * John William Williams (1827–1904), New Zealand politician from Northland * John Williams (Jamaican politician), Jamaican planter, slave-owner and politician

Scholars

(1811–1862), Welsh antiquary and Anglican priest * John Williams (art historian) (1928–2015), University of Pittsburgh *

(1817–1899), American bishop of Connecticut, presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, and dean of Berkeley Divinity School *

, British clinical academic researcher * John Williams (Oxford academic) (died 1613), British Anglican dean of Bangor, principal of Jesus College, Oxford, and vice-chancellor of the University of Oxford *

(1792–1858), Welsh Anglican archdeacon of Cardigan, scholar, and schoolmaster * John Williams (water scientist), member of the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists * John Williams Jr. (university president), former and 12th president of Muhlenberg College * John Allen Williams (born 1945), American political scientist * John Beaumont Williams (1932–2005), Australian botanist * John Burr Williams (1900–1989), early finance theorist; author of ''The Theory of Investment Value'' (1938) * John Davis Williams (1902–1983), chancellor of the University of Mississippi, 1946–1968 * John Ffowcs Williams (1935–2020), professor of engineering at the University of Cambridge, former Master of Emmanuel College * John Harry Williams (1908–1966), Canadian-American physicist * John Henry Williams (economist) (1887–1980), American economist *

(born 1938), moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Wales and principal of United Theological College, Aberystwyth

Sportsmen

Association footballers

* John Williams (footballer, born 1901) (1901–?), English professional footballer * John Williams (footballer, born 1960), English footballer * John Williams (footballer, born 1968), English footballer * Johnny Williams (footballer, born 1947) (1947–2021), English footballer * Johnny Williams (footballer, born 1935) (1935–2011), English footballer * Jonny Williams, Wales international footballer

Australian rules footballers

* John Williams (Australian footballer, born 1940) (1940–2019), Australian footballer for Carlton * John Williams (Australian footballer, born 1947), Australian footballer for Essendon and Collingwood * John Williams (Australian footballer, born 1988), Australian footballer for Essendon

Baseball players

* John Williams (pitcher) (born 1904; death unknown), American Negro leagues baseball player * John Williams (first baseman) (1922–1973), American Negro leagues baseball player * Johnnie Williams (baseball) (1889–1963), Major League Baseball pitcher * Johnny Williams (baseball) (1918–1986), American Negro leagues baseball player

Basketball players

* John Williams (basketball, born 1966), American basketball player * John "Hot Rod" Williams (1962–2015), American basketball player * John Sherman Williams (born 1963), American basketball player

Cricketers

* John Williams (Auckland cricketer) (1941–2007), New Zealand cricketer * John Williams (Canterbury cricketer) (born 1931), New Zealand cricketer * John Williams (cricketer, born 1878) (1878–1915), English cricketer * John Williams (cricketer, born 1911) (1911–1964), English cricketer * John Williams (cricketer, born 1980), English cricketer

Gridiron football players and coaches

* John Williams (defensive back) (born 1942), American-born player of Canadian football * John Williams (offensive lineman, born 1945) (1945–2012), American football player * John Williams (running back) (born 1960), American football player * John Williams Jr. (Canadian football) (born 1977), Canadian football running back * John Williams (offensive lineman, born 2002) (born 2002), American football player * John L. Williams (American football) (born 1964), American football player * John M. Williams (1935–2021), American football coach * Johnny Williams (American football) (1927–2005), American football player

Rugby players

* John Williams (rugby league, born 1985), Australian rugby league footballer * John Williams (rugby league, born 1907) (1907–?), rugby league footballer of the 1930s for Wales and Rochdale Hornets * John Williams (rugby union, born 1940), Australian rugby union player * John Williams (rugby union, born 1946) (1946–2024), South African rugby union player and coach * Jack Williams (rugby union, born 1882) (John Frederick Williams, 1882–1911), Wales international rugby union lock forward * J. J. Williams (rugby union) (John James Williams, 1948–2020), Wales international rugby union winger * J. P. R. Williams (John Peter Rhys Williams, 1949–2024), Wales international rugby union fullback * Johnny Williams (rugby union, born 1882) (1882–1916), Wales international rugby union winger * Johnny Williams (rugby union, born 1982), English rugby union player * Johnny Williams (rugby union, born 1996), Wales international rugby union centre

Other sportsmen

* John Williams (archer) (born 1953), American archer * John Williams (equestrian) (born 1965), American equestrian * John Williams (mixed martial artist) (1940–2015), Canadian martial artist known as Gray Wolf * John Williams (motorcyclist) (1946–1978), English Grand Prix motorcycle racer * John Williams (snooker referee) (born 1937), Welsh snooker referee * Ian Rotten (John Benson Williams, born 1970), American wrestler * Johnny Williams (boxer) (1926–2007), Welsh boxer * John Williams (triple jumper) (born 1964), American triple jumper, 1985 All-American for the SMU Mustangs track and field team

Writers

* John Williams (author, born 1961), Welsh novelist * John Williams (satirist) (1761–1818), English poet, satirist, and journalist * John A. Williams (1925–2015), American novelist * Sir John Bickerton Williams, English nonconformist author and lawyer * John Edward Williams (1922–1994), American author, editor and professor, known for novels ''Augustus'', ''Butcher's Crossing'' and ''Stoner'' * John Ellis Williams (1924–2008), Welsh novelist * John Francon Williams (1854–1911), Welsh journalist, writer, geographer, historian, cartographer and inventor * John Hartley Williams (1942–2014), English poet * John James Williams (poet) (1869–1954), Welsh poet * John Williams Ntwali (1979–2023), Rwandan journalist * John Richard Williams (poet) (1867–1924), Welsh poet, also known as J. R. Tryfanwy * John Sibley Williams (born 1978), American poet and fiction writer

Others

* John Williams (Surveyor of the Navy) (1700–1784), British shipbuilder and designer and Surveyor of the Navy * John Williams, engineer of the Montgomery Canal * John Williams (actor) (1903–1983), English stage, film, and television actor * John Williams (barrister) (1757–1810), Welsh barrister and legal writer * John Williams (radio personality) (born 1959), American radio personality * John Williams (goldsmith), Welsh-born goldsmith based in London * John Constantine Williams Sr. (died 1892), cofounder of St. Petersburg, Florida * John Eddie Williams, American attorney * John G. Williams (ornithologist) (1913–1997), Welsh ornithologist * John H. Williams (film producer) (born 1953), film producer * Grant Williams (actor) (John Joseph Williams, 1931–1985), American actor * J. Lloyd Williams (1854–1945), botanist, author, and musician * John T. Williams (woodcarver) (1960–2010), Native American woodcarver and shooting victim * John W. Williams (legislative clerk) (1869–1934), American lawyer, clerk of the Virginia House of Delegates

Other

* List of ships named John Williams, List of ships named ''John Williams''