Herbert is a surname, derived from the given name Herbert and may refer to: *

A. P. Herbert Sir Alan Patrick Herbert CH (known as A. P. Herbert; 24 September 1890 – 11 November 1971), was an English humorist, novelist, playwright, law reformist, and, from 1935 to 1950, an independent Member of Parliament for Oxford University. Bo ...

(1890–1971), English humorist, novelist, playwright and law reform activist *

Adam Herbert Adam William Herbert, Jr. (born December 1, 1943) is an American retired academic administrator. He served as president of the University of North Florida from 1989 to 1998, as chancellor of the State University System of Florida from 1998 to 2 ...

, former President of Indiana University and of the University of North Florida *

Alfred Herbert Sir Alfred Edward Herbert KBE (5 September 1866 – 26 May 1957) was an English industrialist and museum benefactor. He moved to Coventry in 1887 to manage a small engineering business which grew to become Alfred Herbert Limited, one of the w ...

(1866–1957), former manufacturer of machine tools * Amanda Herbert (born 1943), British cytopathologist and histopathologist *

Andrew Herbert Andrew James Herbert, OBE, FREng (born 1954) is a British computer scientist, formerly Chairman of Microsoft Research, for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. Biography Herbert received a bachelor's of science degree in computational ...

(born 1954), British computer scientist *

Anne Herbert (disambiguation) Anne Herbert may refer to: * Anne Herbert (writer) (born 1952) * Anne Herbert, Countess of Pembroke (c.1514–1552), née Anne Parr, sister to Henry VIII's sixth wife, Katherine Parr *Lady Anne Clifford Lady Anne Clifford, Countess of Dorset, Pe ...

, multiple people * Anthony Reed Herbert, member of the British National Front * Arthur Herbert (disambiguation), multiple people * Auberon Herbert (disambiguation), multiple people *

Aubrey Herbert Colonel The Honourable Aubrey Nigel Henry Molyneux Herbert (3 April 1880 – 26 September 1923), of Pixton Park in Somerset and of Teversal, in Nottinghamshire, was a British soldier, diplomat, traveller, and intelligence officer associat ...

(1880–1923), British diplomat, traveller and intelligence officer *

Ben Herbert Ben Herbert (born November 30, 1979) is an American football coach who is the executive director of player performance for the Los Angeles Chargers. He previously served as the head strength and conditioning coach at the University of Arkansas a ...

(born 1979), American football coach and former player *

Bob Herbert Robert Herbert (born March 7, 1945) is an American journalist and former op-ed columnist for ''The New York Times''. His column was syndicated to other newspapers around the country. Herbert frequently writes on poverty, the Iraq War, racism a ...

(born 1945), American journalist *

Brian Herbert Brian Patrick Herbert (born June 29, 1947) is an American author, known for his work on the ''Dune'' franchise, which was created by his father, Frank Herbert. Brian Herbert's novels include ''Sidney's Comet'', ''Prisoners of Arionn'', ''Man of ...

(born 1947), Frank Herbert's son, author of ''The Dune Prequels'' * Caleb Claiborne Herbert (1814–1867), Confederate congressman during the American Civil War *

Charles Herbert Charles Herbert Saperstein (December 23, 1948 – October 31, 2015), known as Charles Herbert, was an American child actor of the 1950s and 1960s. Before reaching his teens, Herbert was renowned by a generation of moviegoers for an on-scree ...

(1948–2015), American actor * Charles Herbert (Royal Navy officer) (1774–1808), captain in the Royal Navy and MP for Wilton * Christopher Herbert (born 1944), Anglican bishop * Claude-Jacques Herbert (1700–1758), French economist *

Daniel Herbert Daniel Herbert (born 6 February 1974) is an Australian rugby union administrator and former player who was appointed as the chair of Rugby Australia in November 2023. As a player, he played as a centre and won 67 caps for the Australia national ...

(born 1974), Australian rugby union player * Don Herbert (1917–2007), television's "Mr. Wizard" * Edward Herbert (disambiguation), multiple people *

Elizabeth Herbert, 3rd Baroness Herbert Elizabeth Herbert, 3rd Baroness Herbert (c. 1476 – 27 August 1507) was the sole heir and daughter of William Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke, and his first wife, Mary Woodville. Her father died on 16 July 1491, and she inherited extensive ...

(c.1476–1507) *

Lady Evelyn Herbert Lady Evelyn Leonora Almina Beauchamp ( ; ; 15 August 1901 – 31 January 1980), always known to her family as Eve, was the daughter of George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon. In November 1922, she, her father, and the archaeologist Howard Carter ...

, one of the first people in modern times to enter the tomb of Tutenkhamun *

Frank Herbert Franklin Patrick Herbert Jr. (October 8, 1920February 11, 1986) was an American science-fiction author, best known for his 1965 novel Dune (novel), ''Dune'' and its five sequels. He also wrote short stories and worked as a newspaper journalist, ...

(1920–1986), American science-fiction novelist, author of ''Dune'' * Frank Herbert (politician) (1931–2018), American politician and educator * Gábor Herbert (born 1979), Hungarian handball player *

Gary Herbert Gary Richard Herbert (born May 7, 1947) is an American politician who served as the 17th governor of Utah from 2009 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he chaired the National Governors Association during the 2015–2016 cycle. Herbert w ...

17th governor of Utah * George Herbert (disambiguation), multiple people *

Gwyneth Herbert Gwyneth Herbert (born 26 August 1981) is a British singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. Initially known for her interpretation of jazz and swing standards, she is now established as a writer of original compo ...

, British singer-songwriter * Hal Herbert (1922–2003), Canadian politician * Henry Herbert (disambiguation), multiple people * Hilary A. Herbert (1834–1919), Secretary of the Navy under US President Grover Cleveland * Jacob V. W. Herbert (1812–1899), American politician *

James Herbert James John Herbert, OBE (8 April 1943 – 20 March 2013) was an English horror writer. A full-time writer, he also designed his own book covers and publicity. His books have sold 54 million copies worldwide, and have been translated into 34 la ...

(1943–2013), British writer of horror fiction *

James Herbert (director) James Herbert (born 1938) is an American painter and filmmaker known for directing a series of music videos for the band R.E.M. He has also made over forty short films, including ''John Five'' (1992) and ''Jumbo Aqua'' (2001), and directed four ...

(born 1938), American music video and short film director *

Jason Herbert Jason Herbert (18 March 1967 – January 2019) was an English singer-songwriter who was a member of the boy band Big Fun from 1989 to 1990. Also known as Jason John, he was the manager of former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, at Global Talent (2 ...

(born 1967), British pop star turned manager *

Jean Herbert Jean Herbert was a French Orientalist and one of the first generation of interpreters for the United Nations organization. He was a former chief interpreter of the United Nations interpretation service in New York City. Biography Herbert was o ...

(1897–1980), French interpreter and orientalist * John Herbert (disambiguation), multiple people * Joseph W. Herbert (1863–1923), British-born American actor, singer and dramatist *

Justin Herbert Justin Patrick Herbert (born March 10, 1998) is an American professional American football, football quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon Ducks football, Orego ...

(born 1998), American football player *

Khalil Herbert Khalil Herbert (born April 21, 1998) is an American professional football running back and return specialist for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kansas Jayhawks and Virginia Tech H ...

(born 1998), American football player *

Leila Herbert Leila Herbert (February 12, 1868 – December 22, 1897) was a 19th-century American author. During her lifetime, nothing of hers was published. She was very popular in society in Washington, D.C., and at Bar Harbor, Maine and at Newport, Rhode ...

, American author *

Leon Herbert Leon Herbert is a British actor. Herbert is known for appearances in films including '' Salome's Last Dance'' (1988), ''Scandal'' (1989), ''Batman'' (1989), ''Alien 3'' (1992), '' Double X: The Name of the Game'' (1992), ''Point of No Return'' ...

, British actor *

Llewellyn Herbert Llewellyn Herbert (born 21 July 1977 in Bethal) is a South African athlete competing over 400 metres hurdles. He won an Olympic bronze medal in 2000 and set five national records over the distance. Achievements Affiliations * TuksSport – U ...

, South African athlete *

Máire Herbert Máire R. M. Herbert , also known as Mary Herbert, is an Irish historian and academic, specialising in early medieval Irish history and Irish saints. She is Emeritus Professor of Early and Medieval Irish at University College Cork, and was prev ...

, Irish historian *

Mary Herbert (disambiguation) Mary Herbert may refer to: *Mary Herbert (born c. 1468), younger daughter of Mary Woodville *Mary Sidney (later Mary Herbert, 1561–1621), writer and Countess of Pembroke * Mary Herbert, Countess of Pembroke (died 1649) (c. 1594–1649), wife of W ...

, multiple people *

Matthew Herbert Matthew Herbert (born in 1972), also known as Herbert, Doctor Rockit, Radio Boy, Mr. Vertigo, Transformer, Wishmountain, and DJ Empty, is a British electronic musician. He often takes sounds from everyday items to produce electronic music. ...

, musician and music producer *

Mervyn Herbert The Honourable Mervyn Robert Howard Molyneux Herbert (27 December 1882 – 26 May 1929) of Tetton, Kingston St Mary in Somerset, was a career diplomat and a first-class cricket player. Origins Herbert was born at Highclere Castle in Hampshire ...

, British diplomat and cricketer *

Nick Herbert Nicholas Le Quesne Herbert, Baron Herbert of South Downs, (born 7 April 1963) is a British Conservative Party politician and was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Arundel and South Downs from 2005 to 2019. He was Minister of State for Polic ...

, British politician *

Nick Herbert (physicist) Nick Herbert (born September 7, 1936) is an American physicist and author, best known for his book '' Quantum Reality''. Biography Herbert studied engineering physics at The Ohio State University, graduating in 1959. He received a Ph.D. in phys ...

, Californian physicist, author of ''Elemental Mind'' * Patrick F. Herbert, American carpenter and politician * Paul M. Herbert, American politician *

Percy Herbert (disambiguation) Percy Herbert may refer to: * Percy Herbert (actor) Percy Herbert (31 July 1920 – 6 December 1992) was an English actor. He worked predominantly from the 1950s into the 1970s and became one of the most recognisable faces in post-war Britis ...

, multiple people * Philemon T. Herbert, American politician and Confederate Army officer during American civil war *

Philip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke Philip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke and 1st Earl of Montgomery, (10 October 158423 January 1650) was an English courtier, nobleman, and politician active during the reigns of James I of England, James I and Charles I of England, Charles I. ...

Philip Herbert, 5th Earl of Pembroke Philip Herbert, 5th Earl of Pembroke, 2nd Earl of Montgomery (1621 – 11 December 1669), was an English nobleman and politician. Life He was the second son of Philip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke, and his first wife Susan de Vere. In February ...

Pierre-Hugues Herbert Pierre-Hugues Herbert (; born 18 March 1991) is a French professional tennis player. In doubles, he has completed the Grand Slam (tennis)#Career Grand Slam, Career Grand Slam with titles at the 2015 US Open – Men's doubles, 2015 US Open, the 20 ...

, French tennis player *

Ricki Herbert Ricki Lloyd Herbert (born 10 April 1961) is a New Zealand former footballer and manager. He is the current director of football at Hamilton Wanderers AFC. Herbert was formerly head coach of the New Zealand national team, stepping down after ...

, New Zealand football (soccer) player *

Robert Herbert Sir Robert George Wyndham Herbert, (12 June 1831 – 6 May 1905), was the first Premiers of Queensland, Premier of Queensland, Australia. At 28 years and 181 days of age, he was the youngest person ever to become premier of an Australian state ...

(1831–1905), first Premier of Queensland * Ron Herbert, rugby league player for Warrington *

Sandra Herbert Sandra Herbert ''née'' Swanson (born April 10, 1942 in Chicago) is an American historian of science with an international reputation as an expert on Charles Darwin. The Geological Society of London awarded her the 2020 Sue Tyler Friedman Medal. B ...

(born 1942), American historian of science *

Sidney Herbert, 14th Earl of Pembroke Sidney Herbert, 14th Earl of Pembroke, 11th Earl of Montgomery, (20 February 1853 – 30 March 1913), styled The Honourable Sidney Herbert between 1861 and 1895, was a British politician and peer. Background and education Herbert was born at ...

Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea, Privy Council (United Kingdom), PC (16 September 1810 – 2 August 1861) was a British Politician, statesman and a close ally and confidant of Florence Nightingale. Early life He was the younger son of ...

* Thomas Herbert (disambiguation), multiple people * Timothy Herbert, British orthopaedic surgeon *

Tom Herbert Tom Herbert (November 25, 1888 – April 3, 1946) was an American character actor of the 1930s and 1940s. Biography Born in New York City on November 25, 1888, Herbert broke into the film industry in RKO's ''Traveling Husbands'' (1931). D ...

(1888–1946), American character actor *

Twyla Herbert Twyla Herbert (born Twila Moody; July 27, 1921 – July 11, 2009) was an American songwriter known for her long songwriting partnership with the singer Lou Christie. Beginnings Twila Moody was born in Riverside, California, and as a child mov ...

(1921–2009), American songwriter * Ulrich Herbert, German historian *

Victor Herbert Victor August Herbert (February 1, 1859 – May 26, 1924) was an American composer, Cello, cellist and conducting, conductor of English and Irish ancestry and German training. Although Herbert enjoyed important careers as a cello soloist and co ...

(1859–1924), Irish-American composer and cellist *

Victor Herbert (Hematologist) Victor Herbert (February 22, 1927 – November 19, 2002) was an American hematologist who did ground-breaking work on folate and how its deficiency led to megaloblastic anemia and was a proponent of accurate and responsible nutrition information. ...

Xavier Herbert Xavier Herbert (born Alfred Jackson; 15 May 190110 November 1984) was an Australian writer best known for his Miles Franklin Award-winning novel '' Poor Fellow My Country'' (1975). He was considered one of the elder statesmen of Australian lite ...

, Australian author *

Wally Herbert Sir Walter William Herbert (24 October 1934 – 12 June 2007) was a British polar explorer, writer and artist. In 1969 he became the first man fully recognized for walking to the North Pole, on the 60th anniversary of Robert Peary's disputed exp ...

(1934–2007), British polar explorer, writer and artist * Walter Herbert, music manager and promoter, and singer-songwriter *

Walter Herbert (conductor) Walter Herbert (né Seligmann; February 18, 1898 – September 14, 1975) was an American conductor and impresario of German birth, and also a world champion at contract bridge. Operatic career He was born Walter Seligmann in Frankfurt, and studied ...

, American conductor * William Herbert (disambiguation), multiple people *

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(c.1680–1749), Countess of Nithsdale *

Zbigniew Herbert Zbigniew Herbert (; 29 October 1924 – 28 July 1998) was a Polish poet, essayist, drama writer and moralist. He is one of the best known and the most translated post-war Polish writers. While he was first published in the 1950s (a volume tit ...

, Polish poet, essayist and moralist

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