Robson is a North Eastern English surname. Notable people with the surname include:

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Alan Robson Alan Robson (born 1 October 1955) is an English radio presenter, and host of the North East radio talk show, ''Alan Robson's Night Owls''. Radio Robson started his career with Metro Radio in Gateshead, presenting his first show on 12 Novemb ...

(born 1955), English radio presenter * Andrew Robson (born 1964), British international bridge player and columnist * Aurora Robson (born 1972), Canadian-American artist *

Barry Robson Barry Gordon George Robson (born 7 November 1978) is a Scottish football coach and former player who currently works for Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership. Robson played as a midfielder for several clubs in Scotland, England and Canada and r ...

(born 1978), Scottish footballer * Bert Robson (1916–1990), English footballer *

Bobby Robson Sir Robert William Robson (18 February 1933 – 31 July 2009) was an English footballer and football manager. His career included periods playing for and later managing the England national team and being a UEFA Cup-winning manager at Ipswich ...

(1933–2009), English football manager *

Bryan Robson Bryan Robson OBE (born 11 January 1957) is an English football manager and former player. He began his career with West Bromwich Albion in 1972, where he amassed over 200 appearances and was club captain before moving to Manchester United in ...

(born 1957), English football manager and player *

Pop Robson Bryan Stanley Robson, better known as Pop Robson (born 11 November 1945) is an English former footballer who played as a centre-forward. He played for Newcastle United, West Ham United, Sunderland, Chelsea and Carlisle United, and scored 265 ...

(born 1945), English football manager and player * Charles Robson (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

Charles Robson (cricketer) Charles Robson (20 June 1859 – 27 September 1943) was an English first-class cricketer, who played as a wicket-keeper for Middlesex between 1881 and 1883, and for Hampshire from 1891 to 1906, for whom he served as captain for three years from ...

(1859–1943), English cricketer and manager ** Charles Robson (aviator) (born 1895), British World War I flying ace * David Robson (1873–1926), Scottish footballer * Doug Robson (John Douglas Robson) (1942–2020), English footballer for Darlington *

Eddie Robson Eddie Robson (born 20 December 1978) is a British writer and novelist best known for his sitcom '' Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully'' and his work on a variety of spin-offs from the BBC Television series ''Doctor Who''. He has w ...

(born 1978), English comedy and science fiction writer *

Edward Robert Robson Edward Robert Robson FRIBA FSA FSI (2 March 1836 – 19 January 1917) was an English architect famous for the progressive spirit of his London state-funded school buildings of the 1870s and early 1880s. Born in Durham, he was the elder son of Ro ...

(1836–1917), English architect * Euan Robson (born 1954), Scottish Liberal Democrat politician *

Flora Robson Dame Flora McKenzie Robson (28 March 19027 July 1984) was an English actress and star of the theatrical stage and cinema, particularly renowned for her performances in plays demanding dramatic and emotional intensity. Her range extended from q ...

(1902–1984), English actress *

Frederick Robson Frederick Robson, born Thomas Frederick Brownbill (22 February 1821 – 12 August 1864) was an English comedian, actor and ballad singer. During his acting career, he combined outstanding comic gifts with the power of moving an audience to a se ...

(1821–1864), English actor, comedian, and ballad singer

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* Gary Robson (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Gary Robson (darts player) (born 1967), English darts player ** Gary Robson (footballer) (born 1965), English footballer ** Gary D. Robson (born 1958), American author *

Guy Coburn Robson Guy Coburn Robson (1888–1945) was a British zoologist, specializing in Mollusca, who first named and described '' Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni'', the colossal squid. Robson studied at the marine biological station in Naples, and joined the staff ...

(1888–1945), British zoologist * Hugh Robson (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

Hugh Robson (politician) Hugh Amos Robson (September 9, 1871July 9, 1945) was a politician and judge in Manitoba. He briefly served as leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party in the 1920s. Career Hugh Amos Robson was born in Barrow-in-Furness, England, on September 9, 1871 ...

(1871–1945), Canadian politician and judge in Manitoba ** Hugh Robson (bowls) (fl. 1962–1970), New Zealand lawn bowls competitor ** Hugh Robson (educator) (1917–1977), Scottish Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield and Principal of the University of Edinburgh *

Helen Walton Helen Robson Walton (December 3, 1919 – April 19, 2007) was an American philanthropist and prominent arts advocate, dedicated to her community in Bentonville, Arkansas where she instituted a committee for a national museum of arts. After 31 yea ...

(''née'' Robson; 1919–2007), American wife of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton *

Henry Howey Robson Henry Howey Robson VC (18 February 1894 – 4 March 1964) was an English 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 forces. Rob ...

(1894–1964), English recipient of the Victoria Cross *

Jack Robson (football manager) John Robson (24 May 1860 – 11 January 1922) was an Englishman who was the full-time secretary manager of Middlesbrough, Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion, as well as manager of Manchester United. Career Robson started his managerial ...

(1860–1922), English football secretary manager *

Jenny Shipley Dame Jennifer Mary Shipley (née Robson; born 4 February 1952) is a New Zealand former politician who served as the 36th prime minister of New Zealand from 1997 to 1999. She was the first female prime minister of New Zealand, and the first woma ...

(''née'' Robson; born 1952), New Zealand politician *

Jim Robson Jim Robson OBC (born January 17, 1935) is a former radio and television broadcaster who was the play-by-play announcer of the Vancouver Canucks' games from 1970 to 1999. Broadcasting career Robson started his career at the age of 17 covering ...

(born 1935), Canadian radio and television broadcaster * John Robson (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** John Robson (priest) (1581–1645), English Anglican priest **

John Robson (politician) John Robson (14 March 1824 – 29 June 1892) was a Canadian journalist and politician, who served as the ninth premier of British Columbia. Journalist and activist Robson spent his early life as a merchant in Canada West and Montreal in Canada ...

(1824–1892), Canadian journalist and politician, Premier of the Province of British Columbia ** John Robson (Australian footballer) (1933–2011), Australian rules footballer ** John Robson (footballer, born 1950) (1950–2004), English football full-back for Derby County and Aston Villa **

John Robson (public servant) John Lochiel Robson (4 June 1909 – 17 September 1993) was a New Zealand senior public servant and penal reformer. Biography Robson was born in Halcombe, Manawatu, New Zealand in 1909. He graduated Master of Laws from Canterbury University ...

(1909–1993), New Zealand public servant and penal reformer *

Judy Robson Judith Biros Robson (born November 21, 1939) is a retired American nurse, nursing instructor, and Democratic politician. She served 12 years in the Wisconsin State Senate and 12 years in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Rock County. ...

(born 1939), American politician, State Senator from Wisconsin *

Justina Robson Justina Robson (born 11 June 1968 in Leeds, England) is a science fiction author from Leeds, England. Biography and publishing history Justina Robson was born in Leeds on 11 June 1968, and studied philosophy and linguistics at the University o ...

(born 1968), English science fiction author

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* Karrin Taylor Robson, American politician from Arizona *

Keith Robson Keith Robson (born 15 November 1953 in Hetton-le-Hole, County Durham) is an English former professional footballer. Robson, who was usually used as a winger or Utility player, played for Newcastle United youth teams before signing with the ...

(born 1953), English footballer *

Laura Robson Laura Robson (born 21 January 1994) is a British former professional tennis player. She debuted on the ITF Junior Circuit in 2007, and a year later won the Junior Wimbledon championships at the age of 14. As a junior, she also twice reached t ...

(born 1994), Australian-English tennis player *

Lawrence Robson Sir Lawrence William Robson, FCA, (8 August 1904 – 24 August 1982) was a British accountant and Liberal Party activist. Born in Norton-on-Tees, Robson studied at Stockton Grammar School and the Royal Academy of Music before becoming an acc ...

(1904–1982), British accountant and Liberal Party activist *

Linda Robson Linda Patricia Mary Dunford ( Robson; born 13 March 1958) is an English actress and television presenter. She is best known for playing Tracey Stubbs in the sitcom '' Birds of a Feather'' (1989–1998, 2014–2020) and her appearances as a weekl ...

(born 1958), English actress and presenter * Lucia St. Clair Robson, American historical novelist * Luis Robson (born 1974), Brazilian football striker * Mark Robson (1913–1978), Canadian-born film director, producer and editor * Matt Robson (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

Matt Robson Matthew Peter Robson (born 5 January 1950) is a New Zealand politician. He was deputy leader of the Progressive Party, and served in the Parliament from 1996 to 2005, first as a member of the Alliance, then as a Progressive. Early years Robson ...

(born 1950), New Zealand politician ** Matt Robson (footballer, born 1887), English footballer who played for Lincoln City ** Matt Robson (footballer, born 1954), English footballer who played for Darlington *

Matty Robson Matthew James Robson (born 23 January 1985) is a former professional footballer who played as a left winger or left back for Hartlepool United, Carlisle United and Shildon. Biography Hartlepool United Robson came through Hartlepool's youth d ...

(born 1985), English footballer *

May Robson Mary Jeanette Robison (19 April 1858 – 20 October 1942), known professionally as May Robson, was an Australian-born American-based actress whose career spanned 58 years, starting in 1883 when she was 25. A major stage actress of the late 19t ...

(1858–1942), Australian-born actress and playwright * Murray Robson (1906–1974), Australian lawyer, soldier and a member of the New south Wales Parliament * Naomi Robson, Australian television presenter *

(born 1945), English football centre forward

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Ray Robson Ray Robson (born October 25, 1994) is an American chess player. He was awarded the title of Grandmaster by FIDE in 2010. Robson fulfilled the requirements for the title in 2009 at the age of 14 years, 11 months and 16 days, making him the young ...

(born 1994), American chess grandmaster * Richard Robson (politician) (1867–1928), Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly * Richard Robson (chemist) (born 1937), Australian professor in chemistry * Stewart Robson (born 1964), English footballer *

Stuart Robson Stuart Robson may refer to: * Stuart Robson (actor) * Stuart Robson (speedway rider) See also * Stewart Robson Stewart Ian Robson (born 6 November 1964) is an English former football player and TV and radio football pundit. He played for A ...

(1836–1903), American comedic stage actor * Thomas Robson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Wade Robson Wade, WADE, or Wades may refer to: Places in the United States * Wade, California, a former settlement * Wade, Maine, a town * Wade, Mississippi, a census-designated place * Wade, North Carolina, a town * Wade, Ohio, an unincorporated commu ...

, Australian choreographer *

Wayne Robson Wayne Robson (April 29, 1946 – April 4, 2011) was a Canadian television, stage, voice and film actor known for playing the part of Mike Hamar, an ex-convict and sometime thief, on the Canadian sitcom '' The Red Green Show'' from 1993 to 2006, a ...

(1946–2011), Canadian television, stage, and film actor * William Robson (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** William Robson (1869–1951), Australian parliamentarian and businessman ** William Robson (1843–1920), Australian politician ** William Robson (Canadian politician) (born 1864), Canadian politician ** William Robson (footballer) (fl. 1895), English football centre forward **

William Robson, Baron Robson William Snowdon Robson, Baron Robson, (10 September 1852 – 11 September 1918) was an English lawyer, judge and Liberal politician who sat in the House of Commons twice between 1885 and 1910. Background and early life Robson was born in ...

(1852–1918), British Member of Parliament, law officer, and law lord ** William B. P. Robson, President and CEO of the C.D. Howe Institute ** William N. Robson (1906–1995), American radio director and producer