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Neil Johnson (other)
Neil Johnson may refer to: *Neil Johnson (cricketer) (born 1970), former cricketer who played for Zimbabwe *Neil F. Johnson (born 1961), physicist *Neil Johnson (director) (born 1967), British film and music video producer, director, and editor *Neil Johnson (basketball) (born 1943), retired American basketball player *Neil Johnson (footballer) (born 1946), English footballer *Neil Johnson (volleyball), Canadian standing volleyball player See also *Neil Johnston (1929–1978), basketball player {{hndis, Johnson, Neil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil Johnson (cricketer)
Neil is a masculine name of Irish origin. The name is an anglicisation of the Irish '' Niall'' which is of disputed derivation. The Irish name may be derived from words meaning "cloud", "passionate", "victory", "honour" or "champion".. As a surname, Neil is traced back to Niall of the Nine Hostages who was an Irish king and eponymous ancestor of the Uí Néill and MacNeil kindred. Most authorities cite the meaning of Neil in the context of a surname as meaning "champion". Origins The Gaelic name was adopted by the Vikings and taken to Iceland as ''Njáll'' (see Nigel). From Iceland it went via Norway, Denmark, and Normandy to England. The name also entered Northern England and Yorkshire directly from Ireland, and from Norwegian settlers. ''Neal'' or ''Neall'' is the Middle English form of ''Nigel''. As a first name, during the Middle Ages, the Gaelic name of Irish origins was popular in Ireland and later Scotland. During the 20th century ''Neil'' began to be used in England a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil Johnson (director)
Neil Brook Johnson (born 26 July 1967) is a British film and music video producer, director and editor best known for his long association with heavy metal band Manowar, and for directing and writing science fiction films. Early life Born in Southampton, England, Johnson emigrated to Australia at the age of five. At the age of 20, he became the youngest (paid) director in Australia. Johnson's lengthy career includes stints as producer, director, editor, cinematographer, and production manager. Beginning his career as a camera assistant, Neil was obsessed with Science Fiction, and would spend his spare time making short films. His first 40 music videos were made for free before he started earning a living. Career To date, Johnson has made over 500 music videos for bands like Manowar, U2, Rammstein and Rhapsody of Fire. He has directed 6 feature films. His first film, ''Demons In My Head'' (1997) is reputed to be the world's first digital film. His second film, ''To Become ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil Johnson (basketball)
Neil A. Johnson (born April 17, 1943) is an American former basketball player born in Jackson, Michigan. A 6'7" forward/center from Creighton University, Johnson played four seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the New York Knicks (1966–1968) and Phoenix Suns (1968–1970), then spent three seasons (1970–1973) in the American Basketball Association with the Virginia Squires. He averaged 6.9 points and 5.3 rebounds per game in his professional career and appeared in the 1971 ABA All-Star Game. Known as an "enforcer", Johnson is remembered in the ABA oral history book '' Loose Balls'' for punching Warren Jabali in a game between the Virginia Squires and Denver Rockets. Referee John Vanak called the punch "the most devastating punch e'dever seen on the court". According to Vanak, Jabali was one of the most physical players in the ABA, and had been shoving Johnson and his teammates throughout the game until Johnson retaliated. Dave Tw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil Johnson (footballer)
Neil Joseph Johnson (born 3 December 1946 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England), is an English footballer who played as a winger in the Football League The English Football League (EFL) is a league of professional football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888 as the Football League, it is the oldest football league in the world, and was the top-level football league in England from .... References External linksNeil Johnson's Career 1946 births Living people English men's footballers Footballers from Grimsby Men's association football wingers Charlton Athletic F.C. players Tottenham Hotspur F.C. players Torquay United F.C. players English Football League players Dover F.C. players {{England-footy-midfielder-1940s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil Johnson (volleyball)
Neil Johnson is a Canadian former volleyball player who competed for Canada in the men's standing volleyball event at the 2000 Summer Paralympics, where he won a silver medal. He was then the captain of Team Canada for three consecutive World Championship gold medals in 2002, 2004 and 2006. In 2003, he and his 2000 and 2002 teammates were inducted into the Volleyball Canada Hall of Fame. Born missing his left arm below the elbow, he was one of the few disabled players to complete at the highest levels of able-bodied volleyball. He played for the varsity teams at Mount Royal University and the University of Calgary, and he began playing professionally in Bonn, Germany, in 2004. See also * Canada at the 2000 Summer Paralympics Canada competed at the 2000 Summer Paralympics, XI Paralympic Games in Sydney, Australia from October 18 to 29, 2000. The Canadian team included 166 athletes; 113 on foot and 53 on wheelchairs. Canada finished third in the 2000 Summer Paralympics ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
