Bryson is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *

Alexander Bryson Alexander Bryson Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, FRSE Fellow of the Geological Society of London, FGS FRSSA FSAScot Royal Physical Society of Edinburgh, FRPSE (12 October 1816 – 7 December 1866) was a Scottish biologist, geologist ...

(1816–1866), Scottish biologist, geologist, and horologist * Andrew Bryson (1822–1892), American admiral * Ann Bryson (born 1964), British actress * Arthur E. Bryson Jr., American professor of engineering, the "father of modern optimal control theory" * Bernarda Bryson Shahn (1903–2004), formerly Bernarda Bryson, American painter and lithographer, the widow of artist Ben Shahn *

Bill Bryson William McGuire Bryson ( ; born 8 December 1951) is an American-British journalist and author. Bryson has written a number of nonfiction books on topics including travel, the English language, and science. Born in the United States, he has be ...

(born 1951), American author *

Bill Bryson (politician) William George Bryson (24 February 1898 – 2 March 1973) was an Australian politician for the Australian Labor Party from 1943 to 1946 and 1949 to 1955 and helped establish the Democratic Labor Party. Bryson won the House of Representatives ...

(1898–1973), Australian politician * Bill Bryson Sr. (1915–1986), American sports journalist *

Craig Bryson Craig James Bryson (born 6 November 1986) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Bryson is now a strength and conditioning coach with Kilmarnock FC Women, in addition to owning a gym based in Kilmarnock called ...

(born 1986), Scottish footballer * Dean F. Bryson (1910–1995), American attorney, 77th Associate Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court * E. Brent Bryson (born 1957), American attorney * George Bryson Jr. (1852–1937), Quebec lumber merchant and political figure * George Bryson Sr. (1813–1900), Scottish-born businessman and political figure in Quebec * Hugh Alexander Bryson (1912–1987), Canadian politician, farmer, and insurance agent * Ian Bryson (born 1962), Scottish footballer * Isla Bryson, Scottish transgender criminal * Jacob Bryson (born 1997), Canadian ice hockey player *

Jeanie Bryson Jeanie Bryson (born March 10, 1958) is an American singer who sings a combination of jazz, pop, and Latin music. Her repertoire is based on jazz and pop standards from the Great American Songbook, Peggy Lee and Dinah Washington. Life and career ...

(born 1958), American singer * Jennifer S. Bryson, American academic * Jim Bryson, Canadian singer/songwriter * Jim Bryson (politician) (born 1961), American politician from Tennessee *

John Bryson (disambiguation) John Bryson (1943–2025) was an American businessman and 37th United States Secretary of Commerce. John Bryson may also refer to: * John Bryson (mayor) (1819–1907), American politician, 19th mayor of Los Angeles, California *John Bryson (autho ...

, various people * Joseph R. Bryson (1893–1953), American politician from South Carolina *

Lindsay Bryson Admiral Sir Lindsay Sutherland Bryson (22 January 1925 – 24 March 2005) was a Scottish Royal Navy officer who went on to be Controller of the Navy. Early life and education The son of James McAuslan Bryson (died 1976) and Margaret Whyte ( ...

(1925–2005), British admiral *

Lois Bryson Lois Joyce Bryson (5 October 1937 – 7 January 2024) was an Australian sociologist. She was one of the founders of academic sociology in Australia. Education Bryson completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in 1959 followed by a Diploma of Educa ...

(1937–2024), Australian sociologist *

Lyman Bryson Lyman Lloyd Bryson (July 11, 1888 – November 24, 1959) was an American educator, media advisor and author known for his work in educational radio and television programs for CBS from the 1930s through the 1950s. Biography Born in Valentine, N ...

(1888–1959), American educator and media adviser * Marian Bryson (?), All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player * Michael Bryson (1942–2012), American news and sports reporter and editor * Oliver Bryson (1896–1977), British fighter ace, Royal Air Force officer, and George Cross recipient * P. Miles Bryson (born 1964), American collage and sound artist * Patricia M. Bryson, American clubwoman * Paul Bryson (born 1968), English cricketer *

Peabo Bryson Robert Peapo "Peabo" Bryson ( ; born April 13, 1951) is an American singer and songwriter. He is known for singing soul ballads (often as a duet with female singers) including the hit singles " Tonight, I Celebrate My Love", "You're Looking Like ...

(born 1951), American singer-songwriter * Reid Bryson (1920–2008), American atmospheric scientist, meteorologist, geologist, and professor * Rudi Bryson (born 1968), South African cricketer * Shawn Bryson (born 1976), American football professional player * Thomas Bryson (1826–1882), Quebec merchant and political figure *

William Bryson (disambiguation) William Bryson may refer to: * William Bryson (minister) (1730–1815), Irish Presbyterian minister. * William Bryson (civil engineer) (1823–1903), Scottish civil engineer, surveyor and architect * William Bryson (electrical engineer) (1855� ...

, various people *

Winifred Bryson Winifred Bryson (born Winifred Brison; December 20, 1892 – August 20, 1987) was an American actress of the stage and of silent films. Biography Bryson was a native of Los Angeles. She began to perform publicly in 1914 (A February 12, 1914, ...

(1892–1987), American actress Fictional characters include: * Denise/Dennis Bryson, in the television series ''Twin Peaks''

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