Astley is a surname and given name. Notable people with the name include:

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Amy Astley Amy Astley (born June 5, 1967) is the editor-in-chief of ''Architectural Digest'' as of April 2019. She was editor of ''Teen Vogue'', which launched in January 2003. She was named to edit the new magazine in June 2002 by Anna Wintour, editor-in-chi ...

(born 1969), American magazine editor * Arthur Astley (1881–1915), British track and field athlete * Delaval Astley (1868–1951), Scottish curler * Dai Astley (1909–1989), Welsh footballer * Edward Astley (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

Sir Edward Astley, 4th Baronet Sir Edward Astley, 4th Baronet (baptised 26 December 1729 – 27 March 1802) was a British politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1768 to 1790. Early life and career He was the oldest son of Sir Jacob Astley, 3rd Baronet and his seco ...

(1729–1802), British MP for Norfolk ** Edward Astley, 22nd Baron Hastings (1912–2007), British peer, soldier and businessman *

Edwin Astley Edwin Thomas "Ted" Astley (12 April 1922 – 19 May 1998) was a British composer. His best known works are British television themes and scores, most notably the main themes for '' The Saint'', ''Danger Man'' and '' The Baron''. He also successf ...

(1922–1998), British composer *

Gordon Astley Gordon Astley (born 1 December 1948, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire) is a British radio presenter. He is best known for his role a presenter on BBC Southern Counties Radio, which he left in February 2009 after almost 15 years. He was also present ...

, British radio presenter * Graham Astley (born 1957), Australian cricketer * Horace Astley (1882-?), English footballer * Hubert Delaval Astley (1860–1925), painter * Sir Isaac Astley (died 1659), English baronet * Jack Astley (1909–1984), English football right back * Jacob Astley (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Jacob Astley, 1st Baron Astley of Reading (1579–1652), English soldier and royalist **

Sir Jacob Astley, 1st Baronet Sir Jacob Astley, 1st Baronet (ca. 163917 August 1729) of Melton Constable Hall, Norfolk was an English Tory politician and baronet. Background He was the oldest son of Edward Astley and his wife Elizabeth Astley, daughter of his uncle Jacob As ...

(c. 1639 – 1729), English MP for Norfolk ** Jacob Astley, 3rd Baron Astley of Reading (c. 1654 – 1688), English peer ** Jacob Astley, 16th Baron Hastings (1797–1859), British MP for West Norfolk * Joe Astley (1899–1967), English footballer * John Astley (disambiguation), multiple people * Jon Astley, British record producer * Judy Astley, English author *

Justin Astley Justin Astley (born 20 May 1983) is an English former professional snooker player. He played on Challenge Tour The Challenge Tour is the second-tier men's professional golf tour in Europe. It is operated by the PGA European Tour and, as with ...

(born 1983), English snooker player *

Mark Astley Mark Astley (born March 30, 1969) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the tenth round, 194th overall, of the 1989 NHL Entry Draft The 1989 NHL Entry Draft was the 27th NHL Entry Draf ...

(born 1969), Canadian ice hockey player * Neil Astley (born 1953), British publisher, editor and writer *

Philip Astley Philip Astley (8 January 1742 – 20 October 1814) was an English equestrian, circus owner, and inventor, regarded as being the " father of the modern circus". Modern circus, as an integrated entertainment experience that includes music, domes ...

(1742–1814), English circus performer *

Rick Astley Richard Paul Astley (born 6 February 1966) is an English singer, songwriter and radio personality, who has been active in music for several decades. He gained worldwide fame in the 1980s, having multiple hits including his signature song " Ne ...

(born 1966), British singer * Robert Astley (born 1944), Chairman of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board *

Thea Astley Thea Beatrice May Astley (25 August 1925 – 17 August 2004) was an Australian novelist and short story writer. She was a prolific writer who was published for over 40 years from 1958. At the time of her death, she had won more Miles Franklin ...

(1925–2004), Australian novelist and short story writer *

Thomas Astley Thomas Astley (died 1759) was a bookseller and publisher in London in the 18th century. He ran his business from Saint Paul's Churchyard (circa 1726-1742) and Paternoster Row (circa 1745). He belonged to the Company of Stationers. He published the ...

(died 1759), English bookseller and publisher * Virginia Astley (born 1959), English singer-songwriter * William Astley (1855–1911), Australian short story writer

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Astley Cooper Sir Astley Paston Cooper, 1st Baronet (23 August 176812 February 1841) was a British surgeon and anatomist, who made contributions to otology, vascular surgery, the anatomy and pathology of the mammary glands and testicles, and the pathol ...

(1768–1841), English surgeon and anatomist * Astley Jones, newsreader and continuity announcer * Sir

Astley Cooper Key Admiral Sir Astley Cooper Key, (18 January 1821 – 3 March 1888) was a Royal Navy officer. As a junior officer he saw action at the Battle of Vuelta de Obligado in November 1845 during the Anglo-French blockade of the Río de la Plata and too ...

(1821–1888), Royal Navy officer

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