Blake is a surname which originated from

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. Its derivation is uncertain; it could come from "blac", a nickname for someone who had dark hair or skin, or from "blaac", a nickname for someone with pale hair or skin. Another theory, presumably in the belief it is a Welsh patronymic in origin, for which there is no evidence, was that it is a

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of "Ap Lake", meaning "Son of Lake". Blake was the name of one of the 14 Tribes of Galway in

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. These Blakes were descendants of Richard Caddell, alias Blake, who was involved in the

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in 1169. As such a long present foreign name, it became known as de Bláca in

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. The origins of the name Blake are also considered to be

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, first appearing in

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, England, possibly derived from the word Blaker, referring to a village and a former municipality of

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county, Norway (east of

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). Blake often refers to the British poet, painter and printmaker

William Blake William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter, and printmaker. Largely unrecognised during his life, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of the Romantic poetry, poetry and visual art of t ...

(1757–1827).

Notable people with the surname "Blake" include

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Ackeem Blake Ackeem Blake (born January 21, 2002) is a Jamaican sprinter. Blake came fourth in the 4 x 100 metres relay at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon. At the 2022 Music City Track Carnival in Nashville, Tennessee, Blake ran a p ...

(born 2002), Jamaican sprinter * Adam Blake (musician) (born 1976), English musician * Adrian Blake (born 2005), English footballer * Aisling Blake (born 1981), Irish squash player * Alan Blake (1922–2010), New Zealand rugby union footballer * Alan Blake (rugby league), Australian rugby league footballer *

Alex Blake (disambiguation) Alex Blake (born 1951) is an American post-bop jazz double-bassist and electric bass guitarist. Alex Blake may also refer to: *Alex Blake (cricketer) Alexander James Blake (born 25 January 1989) is an English professional cricketer who plays f ...

, multiple people * Alfonso Corona Blake (1919–1999), Mexican film director * Alfred Blake (1915–2013), British politician * Ally Blake, Australian writer *

Amanda Blake Amanda Blake (born Beverly Louise Neill, February 21, 1929 – August 16, 1989) was an American actress best known for the role of the red-haired saloon proprietress "Miss Kitty Russell" on the western television series ''Gunsmoke''. Along with ...

(1929–1989), American actress *

Andre Blake Andre Jason Blake (born 21 November 1990) is a Jamaican professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer and the Jamaica national team. College soccer Blake spent three years playing college ...

(born 1990), Jamaican footballer *

Andrew Blake (disambiguation) Andrew Blake may refer to: *Andrew Blake (scientist) (born 1956), British computer scientist *Andrew Blake (director) (born 1948), American adult film director * Andrew Blake (footballer) (born 1996), New Zealand footballer * Andy Blake series of bo ...

, multiple people *

Anna Blake (disambiguation) Anna Blake may refer to: * Anna Blake (''Hollyoaks''), a fictional character in the soap opera * Anna S.C. Blake (1844–1899), founder of a school in Santa Barbara, California * Anna Blake Mezquida (1883–1965), American writer and poet * Anna-Sh ...

, multiple people *

Annie Blake Annie Blake is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Yukon Legislative Assembly in the 2021 Yukon general election. She represents the electoral district of Vuntut Gwitchin as a member of the Yukon New Democratic Party. She finished i ...

, Canadian politician *

Anthony Blake (disambiguation) Anthony Blake may refer to: *Anthony Blake (bishop), Archbishop of Armagh, 1758–1786 *Anthony Richard Blake (died 1849), Irish lawyer, administrator and 'backstairs Viceroy of Ireland' *The protagonist of '' The Magician'', who was played by Bill ...

, multiple people *

Arron Blake Arron Blake (born 23 October 1987) is an English actor and director. A graduate of The Poor School in London, Blake's directorial debut short film '' His Hands'' with Darius Shu premiered at Tribeca Film Festival 2019 and was nominated for Bes ...

(born 1987), English actor *

Archie Blake (mathematician) Archie Blake (born 1906) is an American mathematician. He is well known for the Blake canonical form, a normal form for expressions in propositional logic. In order to compute the canonical form, he moreover introduced the concept of consensus ...

(1906–??), American mathematician *

Arthur Blake (disambiguation) Arthur Blake is the name of: * Arthur Blake (actor) (1914–1985), American actor * Arthur Blake (English actor) Arthur Blake (November 7, 1929, Washington, Tyne and Wear – November 27, 2001, Kensington, London, England) was an English actor ...

, multiple people *

Asha Blake Asha Blake is a five-time Emmy Award-winning television news journalist. Her US-based career has spanned anchoring ABC and NBC network newscasts, daytime- and entertainment-based talk shows, and local news anchoring at flagship news stations KNBC ...

(born 1961), American journalist * Ashley Blake (born 1969), British television presenter *

Ashley Herring Blake Ashley Herring Blake is an American author of children's fiction, best known for her Stonewall Book Award, Stonewall Honor Book Award-winning middle grade debut ''Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World'' and ''Girl Made of Stars''. Personal life Sh ...

, American author *

Avery Blake Avery Felton Blake Sr. (April 8, 1907 – August 25, 1975) was an American college lacrosse player and coach. He served as the head lacrosse coach at his alma mater, Swarthmore College from 1931 to 1959. Blake also served as president of the Uni ...

(1907–1975), American lacrosse player

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* Bandsman Jack Blake (1890–1960), British boxer *

Barbara Hibbs Blake Barbara Hibbs Blake (August 6, 1937 – August 18, 2019) was an American mammalogist and college professor. Early life Barbara Jo Hibbs was born in Roseburg, Oregon, the daughter of Gordon Reid Hibbs and Marybelle Hauskins Hibbs (later Ramsby) ...

(1937–2019), American professor *

Barry Blake Barry Blake, born 1937, is an Australian linguist, specializing in the description of Australian Aboriginal languages. He is a professor emeritus at La Trobe University Melbourne. Career Blake was born in the northern Melbourne suburb of Ascot V ...

(born 1937), Australian linguist * Benjamin Blake (1751–1827), English violinist *

Bernard Blake Bernard Maurice Blake Jr. (born February 29, 1992) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Colorado State. Blake was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2015, before a latent brain aneury ...

(born 1992), American football player *

Bert Blake Herbert Charles Edwin Blake (16 March 1908 – April 1986) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half in the Football League for Bristol Rovers Bristol Rovers Football Club are a professional football club in Bristol ...

(1908–1986), English footballer *

Betty Blake Betty Blake (September 20, 1931 – April 13, 1982) was an American historic preservationist and promoter. She was best known for preserving historic riverboats in Cincinnati. Her biggest preservation project was helping to save the '' Delta Quee ...

(1931–1982), American preservationist *

Betty Tackaberry Blake Betty Tackaberry "Tack" Blake (October 29, 1920 – April 9, 2015) was the last surviving member of the first training class (Class 43-W-1 at Sweetwater, Texas, on April 24, 1943) of the Women Airforce Service Pilots paramilitary aviation service. ...

(1920–2015), American pilot *

Billy Blake William H. Blake (1902 – ) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Crystal Palace, as a defender. He also played non-league football for Kidderminster Harriers. Playing career Blake was born in Worceste ...

(1902–??), English footballer *

Blind Blake Arthur Blake (1896 – December 1, 1934), known as Blind Blake, was an American blues and ragtime singer and guitarist. He is known for recordings he made for Paramount Records between 1926 and 1932. Early life Little is known of Blake's life. ...

(1896–1934), American musician * Bob Blake (disambiguation), multiple people *

Bobby Blake Bobby Blake (born Edgar Gaines; August 11, 1957) is a Baptist elder who acted in gay pornography until 2000. Biography Blake appeared in over 100 releases.. Retrieved on 2007-12-14. Bobby Blake was a long time partner with Flex-Deon Blake. B ...

(born 1957), American religious figure * Brayon Blake (born 1995), American basketball player *

Brian Blake (disambiguation) Brian Blake (born 1960) is an American logger, forester, and politician. Brian Blake may also refer to: Other people * M. Brian Blake (born 1971), American computer scientist * Brian Blake (darts player), see Houston Open (darts) * Brian Blake ...

, multiple people *

Brock Blake Brock Blake is founder and CEO of Lendio, an online marketplace for small business loans. Blake is an Inc. 500 CEO, speaker, and Forbes columnist. He was educated at Brigham Young University's Marriott School of Management. He lives in Utah with ...

, American entrepreneur * Bruce Blake (judge) (1881–1957), American judge * Bruce P. Blake, American bishop *

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Callum Blake Callum Blake (born 3 July 1994) is a Vanuatu cricketer. Blake was born and raised in Vanuatu. He moved to Brisbane, Australia, to attend secondary school at Anglican Church Grammar School. Blake made his international debut for Vanuatu at the 2 ...

(born 1994), Ni-Vanuata cricketer * Caroline Blake (1835–1919), Irish landlord * Caroline Placide Waring Blake (1798–1881), American actress * Casey Blake (born 1973), American baseball player *

Casey Nelson Blake Casey Nelson Blake is a historian and the Mendelson Family Professor of American Studies at Columbia University. He has written ''Beloved Community: The Cultural Criticism of Randolph Bourne, Van Wyck Brooks, Waldo Frank, and Lewis Mumford'' (1 ...

, American historian *

Catherine Blake (disambiguation) Catherine Blake (1762–1831) was the wife and assistant of William Blake. Catherine Blake or similar may also refer to: People * Catherine C. Blake (born 1950), United States federal judge * Katharine Blake (actress) (1921–1991), South African ...

, multiple people * Charles Blake (disambiguation), multiple people *

Charlotte Blake Charlotte M. Blake (May 30, 1885 – August 21, 1979) was an American composer of waltzes, marches and ragtime. Blake was the oldest of six children born to Edward and Caroline Blake of Ohio. At age 18, she got a job as a writer and arranger ...

(1885–1979), American composer * Chris Blake (born 1971), Welsh lawn bowler *

Christian Blake Christian Blake (born June 8, 1996) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Northern Illinois. Professional career Atlanta Falcons Blake signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free age ...

(born 1996), American football player *

Christopher Blake Christopher Blake (born Peter Ronald Gray, 23 August 1949 – 11 December 2004) was an English actor and screenwriter. He is perhaps best remembered for starring in the British sitcoms '' Mixed Blessings'' (1978–80) and '' That's My Boy'' ( ...

(1949–2004), English actor * Christopher Blake (archer) (born 1953), Australian archer * Cliff Blake, Australian agriculturalist *

Curtis Blake Curtis Livingston Blake (April 15, 1917 – May 24, 2019) was an American businessman and philanthropist. Biography Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Herbert Prestley Blake and Ethel Stewart Blake, Curtis and his elder brother, Stewart Pr ...

(1917–2019), American businessman *

Cyril Blake Cyril "Midnight" Blake (22 October 1900 – 3 December 1951) was a Trinidadian jazz trumpeter. Biography Blake moved to England about 1918, where he played in a British group called the Southern Syncopated Orchestra. He worked in Paris and Lo ...

(1900–1951), Trinidadian trumpeter

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Dan Blake Daniel Bigelow Blake, Jr. (May 22, 1882 – September 7, 1953) was an American football player and coach. Early years Dan Bigelow Blake, Jr. was born on May 22, 1882 in Cuero, Texas to Daniel Bigelow Blake, Sr. and Mary Clara Weldon. Dan, Sr. ...

(1882–1953), American football player *

Darcy Blake Darcy James Blake (born 13 December 1988) is a Welsh former professional footballer. During his career, he won 14 caps for Wales at international level, scoring once, and made more than 100 appearances in the Football League. He began his care ...

(born 1988), Welsh footballer *

David Blake (disambiguation) David Blake may refer to: * David Blake (composer) (born 1936), British composer * David Blake (English cricketer) (1925–2015), former English cricketer * David Blake (New Zealand cricketer) (born 1971), New Zealand cricketer * David Blake (gen ...

, multiple people *

Dave Blake David Robert Blake (March 20, 1925 – February 25, 2008) was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1971 to 1988, serving as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party. Born on ...

(1925–2008), Canadian politician *

Dennis Blake Dennis Anthony Blake (born 6 September 1970 in Saint Elizabeth Parish) is a retired male sprinter from Jamaica. He is a two-time Olympian, winning the bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, where he ran in the qualifyi ...

(born 1970), Jamaican sprinter *

Derek Blake Derek Blake was, until 2007, the Isobel Laing Post-Doctoral Fellow in Biomedical Sciences, and the Wellcome Trust Senior Fellow in Basic Biomedical Science, Oriel College, Oxford. He holds a doctorate (Doctor of Philosophy, D.Phil.) and a Bachelo ...

, British researcher * Dominick Blake (1806–1859), Irish clergyman *

Dominique Blake Dominique Blake (born 15 February 1987) is a Jamaican track and field athlete. Blake won a gold medal at the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games and was accidentally awarded a bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics. She was banned for yea ...

(born 1987), Jamaican sprinter * Donald Blake (disambiguation), multiple people * Donovan Blake (born 1961), Jamaican-American cricketer *

Doris Blake (disambiguation) Doris Blake may refer to: * Doris Blake (gymnast) (1911–1983), British Olympic gymnast * Antoinette Donnelly Antoinette Donnelly (1887–1964) was an American newspaper advice columnist and author of books about weight loss, beauty tips and ad ...

, multiple people

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* Ed Blake (1925–2009), American baseball player * Eddie Blake (disambiguation), multiple people * Edith Blake (1846–1926), Irish illustrator * Edmond Blake (1803–1895), American politician *

Edward Blake Dominick Edward Blake (October 13, 1833 – March 1, 1912), known as Edward Blake, was the second premier of Ontario, from 1871 to 1872 and leader of the Liberal Party of Canada from 1880 to 1887. He is one of only three federal permanent Lib ...

(1833–1912), Canadian politician * Edward Reed Blake (1844–1932), American politician *

Edwin Blake Edwin Blake (1830 – 18 March 1914) was a 19th-century Liberal Party Member of Parliament in Canterbury, New Zealand. Early life Blake was born in Hampstead, England. He and his brother Walter were both educated at Wimborne and then Et ...

(1830–1914), New Zealand politician *

E. E. Blake Ernest Edgar Blake (1879–1961) was a pioneering exhibitor of motion pictures, Chairman of Kodak UK and responsible for all Kodak cine film sales in Britain, Europe and most of the British Empire for over twenty years. Early life Blake was ...

(1879–1961), English businessman * Eileen Blake (1878–1957), British artist *

Elijah Blake Sean Fenton (born June 4, 1992), better known by the stage name Elijah Blake, is a Dominican-American singer, songwriter and record producer. He wrote songs for Keyshia Cole, Rick Ross, Rihanna, and co-wrote Usher's number-one R&B hit, " Climax". ...

(born 1982), Dominican-American singer *

Eli Whitney Blake Eli Whitney Blake, Sr. (January 27, 1795 – August 18, 1886) was an American inventor, best known for his mortise lock and stone-crushing machine, the latter of which earned him a place into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Early life Blak ...

(1795–1886), American inventor * Eli Whitney Blake Jr. (1836–1895), American scientist * Emmet Reid Blake (1908–1997), American ornithologist * Eric Blake (born 1946), British boxer *

Ernest Blake (disambiguation) Ernest Blake may refer to: * Ernest Blake (water polo) (1912–2002), British water polo player * Ernest Blake (footballer) Ernest Blake (24 March 1895 – 1965) was an English professional footballer A football player or footballer is ...

, multiple people *

Ernie Blake Ernie Blake (1913 – January 14, 1989), originally Ernst Hermann Bloch, was the founder, together with his wife Rhoda, of Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico. He was born in Germany, grew up in Switzerland and went to university in Germany and Switzer ...

(1913–1989), German entrepreneur * Esther McGowin Blake (1897–1979), American pilot *

Eubie Blake James Hubert "Eubie" Blake (February 7, 1887 – February 12, 1983) was an American pianist and composer of ragtime, jazz, and popular music. In 1921, he and his long-time collaborator Noble Sissle wrote '' Shuffle Along'', one of the first B ...

(1887–1983), American pianist *

Eugene Carson Blake Eugene Carson Blake (November 7, 1906 – July 31, 1985) was an American Presbyterian Church leader. From 1954 to 1957 he served as president of the National Council of Churches in the United States; from 1966 to 1972 he served as General Sec ...

(1906–1985), American religious figure *

Euphemia Vale Blake Euphemia Vale Blake (, Vale; pen names, E. Vale Smith and E. Vale Blake; 7 May 1817 – 21 October 1904) was a British-born American author and critic. She wrote extensively for the ''North American Review'', the ''Christian Examiner'', the ''Bos ...

(1817–1904), American author *

Evon Blake Eyrell Blake, known as Evon Blake (7 February 1906 - 7 November 1988), was a Jamaican journalist who challenged the racial status quo in colonial Jamaica. Born in Salem, in Clarendon Parish to Cottilda and Joseph Blake, a farmer, he studied journ ...

(1906–1988), Jamaican journalist

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* Florence Blake (1907–1983), American nurse * Florence Turner Blake (1873–1959), Australian teacher * Francis Blake (disambiguation), multiple people *

Frank Blake Francis Stanton Blake (born July 30, 1949) is an American businessman and lawyer, who was the chairman and CEO of The Home Depot from January 2007 to May 2014. Prior to this he worked for the U.S. Department of Energy and General Electric. He ...

(born 1949), American businessman *

Frank Blake (American football) Frank Blake was a college football coach at Gordon Institute and Mercer. He was a graduate of Vanderbilt University, the brother of Bob Blake and Dan Blake Daniel Bigelow Blake, Jr. (May 22, 1882 – September 7, 1953) was an American foo ...

, American football coach *

Frederic Columbus Blake Frederic Columbus Blake was an American engineer, social scientist, academic, futurist, writer, and visionary. He was adviser of numerous outstanding scientists in Ohio State University including William Littell Everitt William Littell Everitt ...

, American engineer * Frederick Blake (disambiguation), multiple people

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* Geoffrey Blake (disambiguation), multiple people * George Blake (disambiguation), multiple people * Gerald Blake (disambiguation), multiple people * Gil Blake, American investor *

Gillian Blake Gillian Blake (born 10 May 1949), Buckingham, England is a retired British actress who became well known in the early 1970s as Dora in ''Follyfoot''. Blake studied acting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and began her professional ca ...

(born 1949), British actress *

Gladys Blake Gladys Blake (born Gladys Timmons, May 12, 1910 – May 21, 1983) was an American character actress from the 1930s to the 1950s. Biography Blake was born on January 12, 1910 in Luray, Virginia. Her mother, Ada Timmons, died when Gladys was ...

(1910–1983), American character actress * Gladys Blake (writer), American writer *

Gordon Blake Gordon Aylesworth Blake (July 22, 1910 – September 1, 1997) was a lieutenant general in the United States Air Force who served as director of the National Security Agency from 1962 to 1965. Early life and training Gordon Aylesworth Blake w ...

(1910–1997), American general * Grey Blake (1902–1971), British actor

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* Hamish Blake (born 1981), Australian comedian *

Harold Henry Blake Harold Henry Blake (1 August 1883 – 1960) was a British military commander and medical officer. Blake was born in Great Yarmouth, with doctors on both sides of his family, and was educated at Framlingham College. He graduated from the Uni ...

(1883–1960), British medical officer *

Harris Blake Harris Durham Blake (November 3, 1929 – June 9, 2014) was a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's twenty-second Senate district, which included constituents in Harnett, Lee and Moore counties. H ...

(1929–2014), American politician * Harrison G. O. Blake (1818–1876), American politician * Harry Blake (disambiguation), multiple people * Helen Blake (born 1951), Jamaican sprinter * Henry Blake (disambiguation), multiple people *

Herbert Blake Herbert Blake (26 August 1894 – 1958) was a professional footballer who played for Bristol City, Tottenham Hotspur and Kettering Town. Career Blake began his career at the non-League club Fishponds before joining Bristol City in 1914 where ...

(1894–1958), English footballer * Homer C. Blake (1822–1880), American naval officer *

Howard Blake Howard David Blake (born 28 October 1938) is an English composer, conductor, and pianist whose career has spanned more than 50 years and produced more than 650 works. Blake's most successful work is his soundtrack for Channel 4’s 1982 film ' ...

(born 1938), British composer

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* Inés Joyes y Blake (1731–1808), Spanish translator *

Isidore Blake Isidore John Blake (1812 – 10 October 1882) was an Irish-born Australian politician and judge. He was born at Portarlington in Queens County to army captain Richard Blake and his wife Charlotte. He attended Trinity College, Dublin,"Alum ...

(1812–1882), Irish-Australian politician

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Jack Blake Jack James Blake (born 22 September 1994) is a professional footballer who currently plays for USL Championship side Indy Eleven. Born in England, he has represented Scotland at youth level. Career Nottingham Forest Blake started his footba ...

(born 1994), English footballer * James Blake (disambiguation), multiple people *

Jameson Blake Jameson Andrew Blake (born June 17, 1997) is a Filipino American actor, dancer, and model based in the Philippines. He is best known for his roles in the films '' 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten'' (2016), '' So Connected'' (2018), and ''Ang Babaeng Allergic ...

(born 1997), Filipino-American actor *

Jamie Blake Jamie Blake (born c. 1975) is a singer/songwriter. Blake grew up in Chicago before moving to Washington DC in 1993, where she attended The American University. She left for New York in 1994 to study at New York University. She was signed by A&M R ...

(born 1975), American singer-songwriter *

Janet Blake Janet Blake (said ''Mrs Arthur R. Virgin'') (death 1981) (husband of Arthur Russell Virgin) was an agricultural producer specialized in Jersey cattle, a champion in agriculture fairs, a social event organizer, and philanthropist of North Hatley ...

(??–1981), Canadian-American farmer *

Jared Blake Jared Blake is an American country music singer who resides in Nashville, Tennessee. He became known to a wider audience as a contestant on the first season of '' The Voice'', reaching the Top 4 on Blake Shelton's team. In June 2012, Blake signe ...

, American singer * Jason Blake (disambiguation), multiple people *

Jay Don Blake Jay Don Blake (born October 28, 1958) is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour. He currently plays on the PGA Tour Champions. Blake was born and raised in St. George, Utah, where he attended Dixie ...

(born 1958), American golfer *

Jeff Blake Jeffrey Bertrand Blake (born December 4, 1970) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons. Blake was a member of seven teams during his career, playing his longest stint with the Cin ...

(born 1970), American football player *

Jennifer Blake (disambiguation) Jennifer Blake may refer to: * Jennifer Blake (author), pseudonym used by American romantic novelist Patricia Maxwell (born 1942) * Jennifer Blake (wrestler) (born 1983), Canadian wrestler * Jennifer R. Blake, American actress *Jennifer Blake, p ...

, multiple people *

Jere Blake John "Jere" Blake (1875 – 15 February 1933) was a Welsh rugby union forward who played club rugby for Cardiff and international rugby for Wales. He was part of the 1900 Wales Triple Crown winning team. Rugby career Blake was first capped for ...

(1875–1933), Welsh rugby union footballer *

Jeremy Blake Jeremy Blake (October 4, 1971 – July 17, 2007) was an American digital artist and painter. His work included projected DVD installations, Type C prints, and collaborative film projects. Education and career Blake graduated from the School ...

(1971–2007), American video artist and painter *

Jerome Blake Jerome Blake (born August 18, 1995) is a Canadian track and field athlete specializing in the sprint events. As a member of the Canadian 4×100 m relay team, he is the 2020 Olympic silver medalist and the 2022 World champion. Career Early care ...

(born 1995), Canadian athlete * Jerry Blake (1908–1961), American saxophonist *

Jim Blake (Australian politician) James Robert Henry Blake (6 October 1921 – 9 April 2010) was a sugarcane farmer and member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly. Biography Blake was born in Childers, Queensland, to parents Harold Joseph Blake and his wife Eva Lillian ( ...

(1921–2010), Australian politician *

Joaquín Blake Joaquín Blake y Joyes (Vélez-Málaga, 19 August 1759 – 27 April 1827) was a Spanish military officer who served with distinction in the French Revolutionary and Peninsular wars. Early military career Partially of Irish descent his mother w ...

(1759–1827), Spanish military officer * Joe Blake (1882–1931), English footballer * Joey Blake (born 1967), American tennis player *

John Blake (disambiguation) John Blake may refer to: Arts and entertainment *John Blake Jr. (1947–2014), American jazz violinist *John Blake (journalist) (born 1948), British journalist and publisher *John Blake (make-up artist), 1992 Academy Award nominated makeup artist ...

, multiple people * Johnathan Blake (born 1976), American drummer * Jon Blake (disambiguation), multiple people * Jonathan Blake (born 1987), American basketball player *

Jonathan Blake (activist) Jonathan Blake (born 21 July 1949Guardian Birthdays 21 July 2022) is a British gay rights activist and former member of Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM). He was one of the first people diagnosed with HIV in the United Kingdom, and is ...

(born 1949), British activist * Jorge Méndez Blake (born 1974), Mexican artist * Joseph Blake (disambiguation), multiple people *

Josh Blake Josh Blake (born 18 September 1998) is an English cricketer who plays for Surrey County Cricket Club. He is a left handed batsman and wicket-keeper. Career Blake signed his first professional contract with Surrey County Cricket Club, Surrey in 2 ...

(born 1998), English cricketer *

J. P. Blake John Percy "Jack" Blake (13 November 1874 – 19 December 1950) was a British local politician and sportsman. He competed for the United Kingdom at fencing at the 1908, 1912 and 1920 Summer Olympics. He was also a keen player of water polo and ...

(1874–1950), British politician * Judith Blake (disambiguation), multiple people *

Julia Blake Julia Blake (born 1936) is an English–born Australian actress. She is known for her small screen role as Nancy McCormack on the Australian drama series '' Prisoner'' (''Prisoner: Cell Block H''), for which she appeared during the final season ...

(born 1936), British-Australian actress * Juliet Blake, British-American film producer

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Karen Blake Karen Blake is a radio disc jockey from Boston, Massachusetts. She has been on the Boston airwaves since the early 1980s. Early life and education Blake graduated from Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts, majoring in Communications. ...

, American disk jockey *

Karl Blake Karl Blake (born 1956 in Reading, Berkshire, England) is a vocalist, bassist, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist. Most of his own music can be described as progressive-experimental and sometimes psychedelic. Musical career Blake is most noted, ...

(born 1956), English musician *

Katharine Blake (actress) Katharine Blake (11 September 1921 – 1 March 1991) was a British actress, born in South Africa with an extensive career in television and films. She was married to director Charles Jarrott. She had two daughters, each by different fathers, ...

(1921–1991), South African actress *

Katharine Blake (singer) Katharine Blake (born 1970) is a British singer, songwriter and musician, originally from London. She was the lead singer of gothic rock band Miranda Sex Garden, and is a founding member, singer, and musical director of the musical group Medi� ...

(born 1970), British singer *

Kathy Blake Kathleen Blake (born December 18, 1946) is an American former professional tennis player. Blake, a California native, won the USTA Under-16s national hardcourt championships in 1962. Before the introduction of tiebreaks, she held the record for ...

(born 1946), American tennis player *

Kayla Blake Kayla Blake (born Elsie Mapuana Sniffen; December 4, 1963) is an American actress. She is also credited as Elsie Sniffen. She is best known for the role of Kim on the ABC Television series '' Sports Night''. Career Blake starred on ''One West ...

(born 1963), American actress *

Kendare Blake Kendare Blake is a contemporary author of young adult novels. Her works include ''Anna Dressed in Blood'', ''Antigoddess'' and ''Three Dark Crowns''. Early life Originally from Seoul, South Korea, Kendare Blake was raised in Cambridge, Minnes ...

, American author *

Korban Blake Korban Blake is a British multi-genre author whose work includes science fiction, horror and apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction, and a non-fiction survivalism guide, as well as poetry, and news articles. Recent works are published by Ar ...

, British author

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* Larry Blake (disambiguation), multiple people *

Lewis Blake Lewis Blake (born June 1946) is a British poet and artist. He is a member of the Cambridge School of poetry, and, to a certain extent, the British Poetry Revival. Life Blake was born in Reydon, near Southwold in Suffolk in June 1946. He was educ ...

(born 1946), British poet *

Lillie Devereux Blake Lillie Devereux Blake (pen name, Tiger Lily; August 12, 1833 – December 30, 1913) was an American woman suffragist, reformer, and writer, born in Raleigh, North Carolina, and educated in New Haven, Connecticut. In her early years, Blake wrote se ...

(1835–1913), American suffragist *

Loretta Blake Loretta Blake (April 17, 1898 – July 30, 1981) was an American film actress. She appeared in several films between 1914 and 1921. Early life Loretta Blake was born on April 17, 1898 at Akron, Ohio. She attended Saint Mary's Convent in Akron ...

(1898–1981), American actress * Lorna Blake (born 1953), Puerto Rican swimmer * Lottie Isbell Blake (1876–1976), American physician * Lucius S. Blake (1816–1894), American businessman * Lucy Blake, American conservationist * Luke Blake, English rugby league footballer * Lyman Reed Blake (1835–1883), American inventor *

Lynda Goodsell Blake Lynda Irene Goodsell Blake (October 22, 1906 – February 9, 1989) was an American Christian missionary and educator, who taught at Turkish schools, including posts in Erenköy, Merzifon, and Izmir. She was principal at the American Collegiat ...

(1906–1989), American missionary

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* Madge Blake (1899–1969), American actress * Marcus Blake, American musician *

Margaret Day Blake Margaret Day Blake (February 20, 1876 – September 29, 1971) was the first woman Trustee of the Art Institute of Chicago. She collected drawings, which she donated to the Art Institute. She was also involved with the Woman's Land Army, chairin ...

(1876–1971), American art collector * Marion Elizabeth Blake (1892–1961), American professor * Mark Blake (disambiguation), multiple people * Marsha Stephanie Blake (born 1974), American actress * Martin Blake (disambiguation), multiple people *

Marty Blake Marty Blake (March 22, 1927 – April 7, 2013) was a general manager of the Atlanta Hawks franchise, and the NBA's longtime Director of Scouting. He was a recipient of the Basketball Hall of Fame's John Bunn Award. Life Born in Paterson, New Jer ...

(1927–2013), American basketball executive * Matthew Blake (disambiguation), multiple people * Maurice Blake (disambiguation), multiple people * M. Brian Blake (born 1971), American computer engineer *

Megan Blake Megan Blake is a pet lifestyle expert and an actress based on Malibu, California. She was Miss Georgia in 1983. Career Blake host segment, produces and writes for Animal Attractions Television. The show's mission is to help people have the ...

(born 1959), American actress *

Melanie Blake Melanie Blake is an English author, columnist and talent agent. Blake began her career working as a camera assistant on ''Top of the Pops'' and eventually formed her own music agency. After representing music stars, she formed an acting and PR ...

(born 1976), English talent agent and author *

Melissa Blake Melissa Blake is the former mayor of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, which includes Fort McMurray. Blake was elected as a municipal councillor in 1998 and re-elected to council in 2001. She was elected mayor in 2004 and would serve for ...

, Canadian politician * Mervyn Blake (1907–2003), Canadian actor * Michael Blake (disambiguation), multiple people * Mick Blake (1874–1931), Australian rules footballer * Mickey Blake (1912–2000), Canadian ice hockey player *

Millicent Kittredge Blake Millicent Kittredge Blake (alternate spelling, Meliscent; née Millicent Kittredge; January 11, 1822 – November 27, 1907) was a pioneer educator of Oakland, California. She founded the Oakland Female Seminary (aka Oakland Seminary for Young Lad ...

(1822–1907), American educational pioneer * Minden Blake (1913–1981), New Zealand pilot *

Molly Blake Molly Suzanne Blake ( McClenaghan; 14 August 1917 – 9 June 2011)

(1917–2011), British illustrator *

Morgan Blake William Morgan Blake (February, 1889 – July 26, 1953) was an early 20th-century American sportswriter in the South who in his 24 years on the job covered seven Rose Bowl games. He also taught the south's largest Sunday School class. Early ye ...

(1889–1953), American sportswriter

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Naomi Blake Naomi Blake née Zisel Dum (11 March 1924 – 7 November 2018) was a British sculptor, whose work reflected her experience as a Holocaust survivor. Biography Blake was born in Mukačevo, Czechoslovakia (now Mukacheve, Ukraine) to orthodox Jew ...

(1924–2018), British sculptor *

Natalie Blake Natalie Blake (born 4 December 1982) is a British powerlifter. She competed for England in the women's 61 kg event at the 2014 Commonwealth Games where she won a silver medal. She also competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games where she came 6th i ...

(born 1982), British powerlifter *

Nathan Blake Nathan Blake (born 27 January 1972) is a Welsh former professional footballer, pundit and television presenter. He notably played in the Premier League for Sheffield United, Bolton Wanderers, Blackburn Rovers and Wolverhampton Wanderers. He als ...

(born 1972), Welsh footballer * Nayland Blake (born 1960), American artist *

Nicholas Blake (disambiguation) Nicholas Blake was a pen name used by British poet Cecil Day-Lewis (1904–1972). Nicholas Blake may also refer to: * Nicholas Blake (Dominican) (fl. 1698–1702), Irish poet *Nicholas Blake (judge) Sir Nicholas John Gorrod Blake (born 21 Jun ...

, multiple people * Nickardo Blake (born 1989), Jamaican-American footballer * Nils Blake, Swedish nobleman *

Noel Blake Noel Lloyd George Blake (born 12 January 1962) is a former professional footballer and current coach. He was formerly the head coach of the England national under-19 football team. He played in the Football League for Aston Villa, Shrewsbury Tow ...

(born 1962), Jamaican footballer *

Nola Blake Nola Blake is an Australian woman who in 1987 was arrested in Bangkok, Thailand for drug trafficking and subsequently sentenced to death. Her sentence was later commuted to life in prison. Blake resided in Botany, New South Wales and was aged 3 ...

, Australian criminal * Norman Blake (disambiguation), multiple people * Nyle Blake (born 1999), English footballer

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Olivia Blake Olivia Frances Blake (born 10 March 1990) is a British Labour politician. She was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Sheffield Hallam at the 2019 general election. Early life Blake grew up in Otley, a market town north of Leeds, W ...

(born 1990), British politician

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* Pamela Blake (1915–2009), American actress * Patrick Blake (disambiguation), multiple people * Paul Blake (disambiguation), multiple people *

Perry Blake Perry Blake (born 10 May 1970) is an Irish singer and songwriter from Sligo, Ireland, known for the delicate, downtempo, melancholic style of his songs and his soft singing voice. Career Blake's 1998 self-titled debut album was successful in the ...

(born 1970), Irish singer-songwriter *

Peter Blake (disambiguation) Peter Blake may refer to: * Peter Blake (actor) (1948–2018), Scottish-born actor * Peter Blake (artist) (born 1932), British pop artist * Peter Blake (cricketer) (1927–2011), English cricketer * Peter Blake (sailor) (1948–2001), New Zealand ...

, multiple people *

Phil Blake Phil Blake (born 24 November 1963) is a former rugby league footballer and a professional rugby union coach. Originally a , Blake developed into a utility player and played first grade matches in all the backline positions, as well as at and ...

(born 1963), Australian rugby league footballer *

Philip Blake (disambiguation) Philip Blake (born 1985) is a Canadian football player. Philip or Phillip Blake may also refer to: * The Governor (''The Walking Dead''), whose name was thought to be Philip Blake *Phil Blake (born 1964), Australian former rugby league footballer ...

, multiple people *

P. L. Blake Pressley Larcus Blake (born August 18, 1936) is a former Canadian football player who played for the Edmonton Eskimos and Saskatchewan Roughriders. He played college football at the Mississippi State University Mississippi State University f ...

(born 1936), Canadian football player

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Quentin Blake Sir Quentin Saxby Blake, (born 16 December 1932) is an English cartoonist, caricaturist, illustrator and children's writer. He has illustrated over 300 books, including 18 written by Roald Dahl, which are among his most popular works. For his ...

(born 1932), English cartoonist

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* Rachael Blake (born 1971), Australian actress *

Ran Blake Ran Blake (born April 20, 1935) is an American pianist, composer, and educator. He is known for his unique style that combines blues, gospel, classical, and film noir influences into an innovative and dark jazz sound. His career spans over 40 rec ...

(born 1935), American pianist * Randolph Blake (born 1945), American psychologist *

Randy Blake Randy “Boom Boom” Blake (born November 25, 1986) is an American kickboxer who competes in the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions. Known for his speed and kicking ability, he began his martial arts training in karate at the age of seven ...

(born 1986), American kickboxer * Rebecca Blake (born 1998), Romanian cricketer * Renée A. Blake, American professor * Richard Blake (disambiguation), multiple people * Ricky Blake (born 1967), American football player * Rob Blake (born 1969), Canadian ice hockey player *

Robbie Blake Robert James Blake (born 4 March 1976) is an English former professional footballer and current coach at Bognor Regis Town. He began his career as a striker but was increasingly used as midfielder in the latter part of his career. He began hi ...

(born 1976), English footballer *

Robert Blake (disambiguation) Robert Blake may refer to: Sportspeople * Bob Blake (American football) (1885–1962), American football player * Robbie Blake (born 1976), English footballer * Bob Blake (ice hockey) (1914–2008), American ice hockey player * Rob Blake (born 19 ...

, multiple people * Robson Blake (born 1995), Welsh rugby union footballer *

Rockwell Blake Rockwell Blake (born January 10, 1951) is an American operatic tenor, particularly known for his roles in Rossini operas. He was the first winner of the Richard Tucker Award. Biography Born and raised in Plattsburgh, NY, Blake was the son of a mi ...

(born 1951), American operatic tenor *

Rod Blake Rod Blake (born 15 June 1952) is a former Australian rules football ruckman whose career spanned a thirteen-year period beginning in 1971. He played a total of 176 games in the Victoria Football League (VFL), kicking 113 goals. History and Ac ...

(born 1952), Australian rules footballer *

Rodney Blake Rodney Blake (born 29 April 1983) is an Australian professional rugby union footballer. He played as a prop in Super Rugby for the Queensland Reds and Melbourne Rebels, and played for Bayonne in the Top 14 in France. He is sometimes referred to ...

(born 1983), Australian rugby union footballer * Rodney Blake (basketball) (born 1966), American basketball player *

Roger Blake Roger Donald Blake (born 21 December 1957 in Neath, Glamorgan) is a Welsh actor, impressionist and entertainer. He is best known for his portrayal of Prince Philip in ''Spitting Image'' and '' The Big Impression'' and Noël Coward in television ...

(born 1957), Welsh actor *

Ronald James Blake Ronald James Blake, GBS, OBE, JP (, born 2 April 1934) is a civil engineer, and a former Secretary for Works in the government of colonial Hong Kong. He was appointed to the post of acting CEO of Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation (KCRC) on ...

(born 1934), English civil engineer *

Ronnie Blake Ron Francis Blake (born May 23, 1972) is a trumpeter from Los Angeles. He has recorded and performed alongside numerous artists such as Elton John, Aaliyah, Ben Harper, Dr. Dre, and Ziggy Marley. Blake also played with Green Day on their '' America ...

(born 1972), American trumpeter * Roy Blake (disambiguation), multiple people *

Russell Blake Russell Blake may refer to: * Russell Blake (footballer) * Russell Blake (author) See also * Blake Russell Blake Russell (née Phillips; born July 24, 1975) is an American long-distance runner who represented her country at the 2008 Beijing Oly ...

(born 1935), English footballer *

Russell Blake (author) Russell Blake is an author of thrillers. As of January 2021 he had written 65 books, writing up to 10000 words a day. In 2014 he was chosen by Clive Cussler to co-write two books, '' The Eye of Heaven'' and ''The Solomon Curse'', both about husba ...

, American author * Ruth Blake, American geophysicist * Ryan Blake (disambiguation), multiple people

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Samuel Blake Samuel Harwood Blake (1807 – April 1887) was an American politician and businessperson from Maine. Blake was a native of Hartford, Maine and graduated from Bowdoin College. A Democrat, he settled in Bangor, Maine in 1831 and nine years l ...

(1807–1887), American politician *

Samuel Hume Blake Samuel Hume Blake (31 August 1835 – 23 June 1914) was a Canadian politician from Toronto. Early life Blake was born on 31 August 1835 in Toronto, Canada. He was the second son of William Hume Blake (1809–1870), an Irish-Canadian jurist ...

(1835–1914), Canadian politician * Sarah Blake (disambiguation), multiple people *

Scott Blake Scott Blake (born October 20, 1976 in Tampa, Florida) is an American artist. Similar to the works of pop art, Blake has used everyday images to produce his art. His early works were based entirely on the idea of creating images and art from barc ...

(born 1976), American artist *

Seamus Blake Seamus Blake (born December 8, 1970) is a British-born Canadian tenor saxophonist. Early life and education Blake was born in London, England and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. His mother introduced him to jazz when he was a ...

(born 1970), British-Canadian saxophonist * Sharon Magness Blake (born 1950), American horse breeder *

Sheriff Blake John Frederick "Sheriff" Blake (September 17, 1899 – October 31, 1982), was a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1920 to 1931 and 1937. He played for the St. Louis Browns, St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, and C ...

(1899–1982), American baseball player *

Sian Blake Sian Samantha Blake (September 1972 – 14 or 15 December 2015), also known by her stage name Syan Blake, was a British actress, best known for playing Frankie Pierre on the British television show ''EastEnders'', appearing in 56 episodes in 19 ...

(1972–2016), British actress *

Sidney Fay Blake Sidney Fay Blake (1892–1959) was an American botanist and plant taxonomist, "recognized as one of the world's experts on botanical nomenclature." Biography Blake was born in 1892 in Stoughton, Massachusetts. In 1912, he received a bachelor's ...

(1892–1959), American botanist *

Sophie Blake Sophie Blake (born 9 November 1972), is an English television presenter and former model. Career Blake studied drama, and then travelled working in bars and restaurants for a few years. She did some modelling, and put a home-made show-reel tog ...

(born 1972), British television presenter * Stan Blake (born 1954), American politician *

Stanley Thatcher Blake Stanley Thatcher Blake (1910 – 24 February 1973) was an Australian botanist who served as president of the Royal Society of Queensland and who was associated with the Queensland Herbarium beginning in 1945 until his death. Background Prior ...

(1910–1973), Australian botanist *

Stephanie Blake Stephanie Blake (born 21 August 1954), also known as ''Cimarron'', is an American burlesque performer and actress. She is known for playing the role of the nurse who came to Ferris' house in ''Ferris Bueller's Day Off'' Life and career Blake w ...

(born 1968), American actress *

Stéphanie Blake Stéphanie Blake (born 1968 in Northfield, Minnesota) is an author of children's stories who lives in Paris. She had been published by Random House Random House is an American book publisher and the largest general-interest paperback publ ...

(born 1968), American author *

Steve Blake Steven Hanson Blake (born February 26, 1980) is an American professional basketball coach and former player. After winning the 2002 NCAA Championship with Maryland, Blake was selected by the Washington Wizards with the 38th overall pick in the 2 ...

(born 1980), American basketball player *

S. Prestley Blake Stewart Prestley Blake (November 26, 1914 – February 11, 2021) was an American restaurateur. He was a co-founder of the Friendly Ice Cream Corporation (known more commonly as "Friendly's"). Early life Blake was born in Jersey City, New Jerse ...

(1914–2021), American businessman *

Susie Blake Susie Blake (born 19 April 1950) is an English television, radio and stage actress. She is best known for her portrayal of the snobbish TV announcer in '' Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV'' and Bev Unwin in ''Coronation Street'', which she playe ...

(born 1950), English actress * Susy Blake, American politician

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Tamlin Blake Tamlin Blake (born 1974) is a South African mixed media artist living and working in Riebeeck West. The major themes of Blake's work revolve around cross-cultural South African symbols of wealth and status and, more recently, what constitu ...

(born 1974), South African artist * Tanya Blake (born 1971), British runner *

Tchad Blake Tchad Blake (born 1955) is an American record producer, audio engineer, mixer and musician. A native of Baytown, Texas, he has worked with numerous artists and musicians, including Al Green, American Music Club, Ani DiFranco, Apartment 26, Arc ...

(born 1955), American record producer * Ted Blake (1921–1998), British inventor * Thomas Blake (disambiguation), multiple people * Tia Blake (1952–2015), American writer *

Tim Blake Timothy Blake (born 6 February 1952, in Shepherd's Bush, London) is a keyboardist, synthesist, vocalist, and composer working with Gong, Hawkwind and his Synthesizer and Light performances as Crystal Machine, with the French Light Artist Patr ...

(born 1952), English musician *

Timothy Blake Timothy Blake is an actress whose career was active from the mid-1960s until the late 1990s. The films she has appeared in include, '' Adam at 6 A.M.'', '' They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way'', ''Who'll Stop the Rain'', and '' Finders Keepers''. S ...

, American actress *

Toe Blake Toes are the digits (fingers) of the foot of a tetrapod. Animal species such as cats that walk on their toes are described as being ''digitigrade''. Humans, and other animals that walk on the soles of their feet, are described as being ''plant ...

(1912–1995), Canadian ice hockey player and coach * Tom Blake (disambiguation), multiple people *

Tony Blake (disambiguation) Tony Blake may refer to: * Tony Blake (English footballer) (1927–2014), Birmingham City and Gillingham player * Tony Blake (Gaelic footballer) (born 1971/2), Donegal player {{human name disambiguation, Blake, Tony ...

, multiple people * Torita Blake (born 1995), Australian athlete *

Tra Blake Jerome "Tra" Blake is an American football official in the National Football League (NFL) since the 2020 NFL season, wearing uniform number 33 until ; he now wears uniform number 3. Career Blake officiated in Conference USA and the Atlantic Coa ...

, American referee * Trevor Blake (disambiguation), multiple people

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Valentine Blake (disambiguation) Valentine Blake (1560–1635) was an Irish merchant and Mayor of Galway. Valentine Blake may also refer to: * Sir Valentine Blake, 3rd Baronet (d. 1652) *Sir Valentine Blake, 5th Baronet (d. c. 1672), of the Blake baronets * Sir Valentine Blake, ...

, multiple people * Valentino Blake (born 1990), American football player * Val Ffrench Blake (1913–2011), English horse breeder *

Vivian Blake Vivian Blake (11 May 1956 – 21 March 2010) was a Jamaican drug kingpin who founded and operated the American operations of the Jamaican Shower Posse. Background Blake was born to a poor family in West Kingston, but was granted a scholars ...

(1956–2010), Jamaican drug dealer * Vivian Blake (politician) (1921–2000), Jamaican lawyer and politician

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* Walter Blake (disambiguation), multiple people *

Waqa Blake Waqa Blake (born 26 October 1994) is a Fijian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a and for the Parramatta Eels in the NRL and Fiji at international level. He previously played for the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby Lea ...

(born 1994), Fijian rugby league footballer * Wesley Blake (born 1987), American wrestler * Whitney Blake (1926–2002), American actress * Wilfred Theodore Blake (1894–1968), English aviator *

Will Blake Will Blake (born 1991) is an American painter best known for his representations of American Civil War reenactment. He studied at the Florence Academy of Art in the summer of 2012, the Glasgow School of Art The Glasgow School of Art (GSA; g ...

(born 1991), American painter * William Blake (disambiguation), multiple people *

Winston Blake Winston "Merritone" Blake OD (19 November 1940 – 27 February 2016) was a Jamaican sound system operator, record producer, nightclub owner, promoter, and occasional recording artist, working under the pseudonyms Blake Boy and Judge Wincheste ...

(1940–2016), Jamaican producer

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Yohan Blake Yohan Blake (born 26 December 1989) is a Jamaican sprinter specialising in the 100-metre and 200-metre sprint races. He won gold at the 100 m at the 2011 World Athletics Championships as the youngest 100 m world champion ever, and a silver m ...

(born 1989), Jamaican sprinter *

Yvonne Blake Yvonne Ann Blake (17 April 1940 – 17 July 2018) was a British-Spanish costume designer. She won an Academy Award for Best Costume Design for the film ''Nicholas and Alexandra'' along with Antonio Castillo. She won four Goya Awards and was n ...

(1940–2018), British costume designer

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* Zoë Foster Blake (born 1980), Australian author

Fictional characters

Anita Blake Anita Blake is the title and viewpoint character of the '' Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter'' series by Laurell K. Hamilton. The series takes place in a parallel world in which supernatural characters like vampires and werewolves exist alongside regul ...

, in the book series '' Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter'' *

Daphne Blake Daphne Blake is a fictional character in the ''Scooby-Doo'' franchise. Daphne, depicted as coming from a wealthy family, is noted for her beauty, orange hair, lavender heels, fashion sense, and her knack for getting into danger, hence the nick ...

, on the television series ''

Scooby-Doo ''Scooby-Doo'' is an American animated media franchise based on an animated television series launched in 1969 and continued through several derivative media. Writers Joe Ruby and Ken Spears created the original series, ''Scooby-Doo, Where Are ...

'' *

Nico Blake Nico Blake (also Bradley) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Persephone Swales-Dawson. The character made her first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 6 June 2014. The charact ...

, on the soap opera ''

Hollyoaks ''Hollyoaks'' is a British soap opera which began airing on Channel 4 on 23 October 1995. It was created by Phil Redmond, who had previously conceived the soap opera '' Brookside''. Since 2005, episodes have been aired on sister channel E4 a ...

'' * Bellamy and

Octavia Blake '' The 100'' (pronounced ''The Hundred'') is an American post-apocalyptic science fiction drama developed for The CW by Jason Rothenberg, and is loosely based on the novel series of the same name by Kass Morgan. The series follows a group of s ...

, on the television series '' The 100'' *

Roj Blake This is a list of characters from ''Blake's 7'', a media franchise created by Terry Nation. Kerr Avon Kerr Avon is a fictional character from the British science fiction television series ''Blake's 7'', played by Paul Darrow (who was recreati ...

of the eponymous television series '' Blake's Seven'' *

Sexton Blake Sexton Blake is a fictional character, a detective who has been featured in many British comic strips, novels and dramatic productions since 1893. Sexton Blake adventures were featured in a wide variety of British and international publications ...

, in various British comic series *

Sienna Blake Sienna Blake (also Bradley) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Anna Passey. The character made her first appearance on 21 November 2012 and was introduced as the estranged twin sister of est ...

, a character on the soap opera ''

References

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