John, Johnny, or Johnie Watson may refer to:

Government and politics

John Watson (16th-century MP) John Watson ( 1547–1554), from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, was an English politician. Family Watson was the son of John Watson of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. There is no record of a marriage or children; however, his life is obscure, and it is possible that ...

(fl. 1547–1554), Member of Parliament for Morpeth, Newcastle upon Tyne and Berwick-upon-Tweed * Sir John Watson (advocate) (John Charles Watson, 1883–1944), Scottish advocate and sheriff, Solicitor General for Scotland 1929–31 *

John Watson (Australian politician) John Odin Wentworth Watson (born 25 January 1937) is an Australian former politician. He was a Liberal member of the Australian Senate from 1978 to 2008, representing the state of Tasmania. From July 2005 until he left parliament in June 2008, ...

(born 1937), former Australian senator * John Watson (Queensland politician) (1833–1912), member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly *

John Watson (Skipton MP) John Grenville Bernard Watson (born 21 February 1943) is a Conservative Party politician in the United Kingdom. Parliamentary career After fighting York in the February and October 1974 elections, Watson was member of parliament (MP) for Ski ...

(born 1943), British Member of Parliament for Skipton, 1979–1989 * John Watson (Virginia politician) (died 1870), African-American politician in Virginia * John A. Watson, member of the California State Assembly * Sir John Bertrand Watson (1878–1948), British Member of Parliament for Stockton-on-Tees, 1917–1923 * John C. Watson (judge) (1878–1970), justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court *

Chris Watson John Christian Watson (born Johan Cristian Tanck; 9 April 186718 November 1941) was an Australian politician who served as the third prime minister of Australia from April to August 1904. He held office as the inaugural federal leader of the Au ...

(John Christian Watson, 1867–1941), Australia's third prime minister * John H. Watson (Vermont judge) (1851–1929), Vermont attorney and judge * John Hampton Watson (1804–1883), American judge * John S. Watson (New Jersey politician) (1924–1996), African-American Democratic Party politician in New Jersey * John T. Watson (1908–2007), justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court * J. W. Watson Sr. (1859–1942), Mayor of Miami and speaker of the Florida House of Representatives * John William Clark Watson (1808–1890), Confederate politician and judge

Military

*Sir John Watson (Indian Army officer) (1829–1919), English recipient of the Victoria Cross in 1857 * John C. Watson (admiral) (1842–1923), admiral of the United States Navy * John Watson Tadwell Watson, British Army general

Music

Daddy Stovepipe Johnny Watson (April 12, 1867 – November 1, 1963), known as Daddy Stovepipe, was an American blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player, best known for his recordings. Watson also recorded as Jimmy Watson, Sunny Jim and Rev. Alfred Pitts. ...

(1867–1963), real name Johnny Watson, African-American blues singer *

Johnny "Guitar" Watson John Watson Jr. (February 3, 1935 – May 17, 1996), often known professionally as Johnny "Guitar" Watson, was an American musician. A flamboyant showman and electric guitarist in the style of T-Bone Walker, his recording career spanned 40 year ...

(1935–1996), American blues guitarist * John M. Watson Sr. (1937–2006), American actor and musician * John L. Watson (singer) (1941–2014), American singer who fronted English rock band The Web

Art

John Watson (American painter) John Watson (1685 – August 22, 1768) was an early American painter, born in Scotland. Early life Watson was born in Scotland in 1685, probably near Dumfries. He worked initially painting house interiors, before turning to portraiture. Work i ...

(1685–1768), American portrait artist *John Watson, later Sir

John Watson Gordon Sir John Watson Gordon (1788 – 1 June 1864) was a Scottish Portrait painting, portrait painter and president of the Royal Scottish Academy. Life and work Gordon was born in 1788, in Edinburgh, the eldest son of Captain Watson, R.A., a cadet ...

(1788–1864), Scottish painter *

John Watson (English artist) John Watson was born in the 1970s in Blackpool, England. He is one of the few remaining comic book artists who specialises in painting in oils, and has done a number of notable cover runs for both Marvel and DC comics, most recently painting al ...

(born 1971), English artist and comicbook artist *

John Dawson Watson John Dawson Watson (20 May 1832 – 3 January 1892) was a British painter, watercolorist, and illustrator. He was educated at King Edward VI Grammar School, Sedbergh School and Manchester School of Design. His son was the Impressionist pa ...

(1832–1892), British painter, watercolorist, and illustrator

Sports

John Watson (American football) Johnny Ace Watson (January 11, 1949 – July 2, 2022) was an American football offensive lineman who played nine seasons in the NFL for the San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints. He played college football at the University of Oklahoma. ...

(1949–2022), former NFL offensive lineman *

John Watson (bowls) John Watson is a former Scottish lawn and indoor bowler and was born in Scotland on 22 November 1945. Watson came to prominence in 1975 after winning the Scottish Indoor Junior Singles title. Three years later he defeated Jim Blake in the Scotti ...

(born 1945), former Scottish lawn and indoor bowler *

John Watson (boxer) John Watson (born 9 June 1983) is a British lightweight boxer, based in Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom. He has fought for the British lightweight title on two occasions, losing to Gavin Rees and Anthony Crolla. Boxing career Amateur c ...

(born 1983), British lightweight boxer *

John Watson (cricketer, born 1828) John Watson (29 March 1828 – 26 June 1920) was an Australian cricketer who played for Tasmania. He was born in Sorell and died in Scottsdale. Watson made a single first-class appearance for the side, during the 1851–52 season, against Vic ...

(1828–1920), Australian cricketer who made one appearance for Tasmania *

John Watson (Somerset cricketer) John Russell Watson (22 August 1910 – 7 March 1980) played first-class cricket for Somerset between 1933 and 1936. He was born at Caundle Purse, Sherborne, Dorset and died at Yeovil, Somerset. Watson was a right-handed batsman used main ...

(1910–1980), English cricketer who made 19 appearances for Somerset *

John Watson (curler) John Watson (c. 1914 – February 18, 1974) was a Canadian curler. He was the lead on the Billy Walsh rink that won the Brier Championship for Manitoba 1952. He was married to Alma and had a son, Jack. He died after a long illness in 1974"WAL ...

(c. 1914–1974), Canadian curler * John Watson (cyclist) (born 1947), British Olympic cyclist * John Watson (equestrian) (born 1952), Irish Olympic equestrian * John Watson (footballer, born 1877) (1877–?), Scottish football player (Everton) * John Watson (footballer, born 1942), football player (Chester City) * John Watson (footballer, born 1959), football player (Fulham) * John Watson (golfer), American golfer *Sir John Watson (polo), British polo player *

John Watson (racing driver) John Marshall Watson (born 4 May 1946) is a British former racing driver and broadcaster from Northern Ireland, who competed in Formula One from to . Watson won five Formula One Grands Prix across 12 seasons. Watson competed in Formula One ...

(born 1946), British Formula One driver * John Fox Watson (1917–1976), believed to be the only Scottish football player in Real Madrid's history * Johnny Watson (baseball) (1908–1965), American baseball player * Johnie Watson (1896–1958), American baseball player * John L. Watson, American chess master

Fiction

Dr. Watson Dr. John H. Watson is a fictional character in the Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Along with Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson first appeared in the novel ''A Study in Scarlet'' (1887). "The Adventure of Shosc ...

, fictional associate and biographer of detective Sherlock Holmes in Arthur Conan Doyle's stories *John Watson, known as Wonko the Sane, character from the novel ''So Long, and Thanks For All the Fish'' by Douglas Adams

Other

* John Watson (Master of Christ's College, Cambridge) (died 1537), priest, academic, and Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University * John Watson (bishop) (1520–c.1584), Bishop of Winchester * John Watson (officer of arms), English 17th century Bluemantle Pursuivant * John Watson (antiquary) (1725–1783), English clergyman and antiquary * John Boles Watson (c.1748–1813), English theatre builder * John Watson (priest) (1767–1839), English clergyman * John Watson (Dean of Ferns), Irish Anglican priest * John Watson (college president) (1771–1802), first president of Jefferson College, Pennsylvania * John Fanning Watson (1779–1860), American antiquarian * John Kippen Watson (1816–1891), improver of Edinburgh's gas lighting *

John Selby Watson The Reverend John Selby Watson (April 1804 – 6 July 1884) was a British classical translator and murderer. He was sentenced to death in 1872 for killing his wife, but a public outcry led to his sentence being reduced to life imprisonment. The c ...

(1804–1884), British classical translator and murderer *

John Forbes Watson John Forbes Watson (1827–1892) was a Scottish physician and writer on India. Life Born in Scotland, Watson was the son of an Aberdeenshire farmer, George Watson and his wife Jean McHardy. He was educated at the University of Aberdeen, where he ...

(1827–1892), Scottish physician and writer on India * John Watson (philosopher) (1847–1939), Canadian philosopher and academic *John Watson (1850–1907), Scottish theologian and author who wrote under the pseudonym Ian Maclaren * John Duncan Watson (1860–1946), British civil engineer *

John B. Watson John Broadus Watson (January 9, 1878 – September 25, 1958) was an American psychologist who popularized the scientific theory of behaviorism, establishing it as a List of psychological schools, psychological school.Cohn, Aaron S. 2014.Watson, J ...

(1878–1958), American psychologist; pioneer of behaviorism *John Watson (1914–2007), known as Adam Watson, British international relations theorist and researcher, and ambassador * John L. Watson (born 1951), American chess player and author * John S. Watson (Chevron CEO) (born 1956), American businessman and former CEO of Chevron Corporation * John Watson (activist) (died 2001), American black activist and editor * John Watson (film producer), English film producer * John Boyd Watson (1828–1889), Australian mining magnate and investor * John Michael Watson (1936–2024), English botanist * John Steven Watson (1916–1986), English historian and principal of the University of St Andrews * Jack Watson (cattle station manager) (John Watson, 1852–1896), cattle station manager in Australia