Moss (surname)
Encyclopedia
History
- Arlene B. Nichols MossArlene B. Nichols MossArlene B. Nichols Moss of St. Louis, Missouri, United States, was the chairwoman of the committee of the Daughters of the American Revolution who conceptually conceived the Madonna of the Trail monuments.Mrs...
, American chair of the Daughters of the American Revolution - Roger Moss, American historian
- Stephen MossStephen MossStephen Moss is a British natural historian, birder, author and television producer. He is married, with five children , and lives in Somerset, having moved there from West London....
, British naturalist
Literature
- Howard MossHoward MossHoward Moss was an American poet, dramatist and critic, who was poetry editor of The New Yorker magazine from 1948 until his death. He won the National Book Award in 1972 for Selected Poems.-Biography:...
, American poet - Jason Moss (writer), American writer
- Thylias MossThylias MossThylias Moss is an American poet, writer, experimental filmmaker, sound artist and playwright, of African American, Indian, and European heritage, who has published a number of poetry collections, children’s books, essays, and multimedia work she calls poams, products of acts of making, related to...
(born 1954), American poet
Music
- Howard MossHoward MossHoward Moss was an American poet, dramatist and critic, who was poetry editor of The New Yorker magazine from 1948 until his death. He won the National Book Award in 1972 for Selected Poems.-Biography:...
, Anglo-Irish singer songwriter & guitarist - Ian MossIan MossIan Moss is an Australian rock musician, best known as the guitarist and occasional singer of Cold Chisel. In that group's initial ten year career, Moss recorded eight albums, three of which were No. 1 national hits. His solo career began with a No. 1 album and single and five ARIA Awards...
, Australian musician - Jerry MossJerry MossJerome S. "Jerry" Moss is an American recording executive, best known for being the co-founder of A&M Records, along with trumpeter and bandleader Herb Alpert....
, A&M Records founder - Jon MossJon MossJon Moss is an English drummer best known as a member of the 1980s pop group Culture Club. He has also played with other bands, including London, The Nips and The Damned.-Early life:...
, British drummer with Culture Club - Paul MossPaul MossPaul Raymond Moss is the general manager of Media Prima network's media portal and a judge in 8TV's One in a Million singing contest.Moss was the AS A&R director of record company Positive Tone from its inception in 1994 until last year...
, New Zealand record company executive - Shad Gregory Moss, American rapper
- David MossDavid Moss (musician)David Moss is an American composer, percussionist and self-taught vocalist, founder of the David Moss Dense Band; co-founder and artistic director of the Institute for Living Voice, Antwerp...
, American composer, percussionist and singer
Politics
- Allan A. MossAllan A. MossAllan A. Moss was the mayor of Newport News, Virginia. He is the only person to date to have served two nonconsecutive terms. His first span of office covered three two-year terms, from September 1, 1898 to September 1, 1904. By 1916, the term in office was extended to four years, and he served...
, American mayor - Annie Lee MossAnnie Lee MossAnnie Lee Moss was a communications clerk in the US Army Signal Corps in the Pentagon and alleged member of the American Communist Party...
, middle-aged African American woman who was accused of being a Communist infiltrator in the Pentagon - Frank Moss (1911–2003), Democrat United States Senator from Utah
- Malcolm MossMalcolm MossMalcolm Douglas Moss is a British Conservative Party politician. He was Member of Parliament for North East Cambridgeshire from 1987 until his retirement at the 2010 general election.-Early life:...
(born 1943), British Conservative Party Member of Parliament - Ralph W. Moss (U.S. Representative) (1862-1919)
- Reginald MossReginald Moss (UK politician)Reginald Moss, known as Reg Moss was a British schoolteacher and Labour politician. After fighting an energetic campaign in Hemel Hempstead in the 1950 general election, he was elected as the first Member of Parliament for Meriden in 1955. As a backbencher he had a low profile but managed some...
(born 1913), British Labour Party Member of Parliament 1955–1959
Sports
- Alan MossAlan MossAlan Edward Moss is a former English cricketer, who played in nine Tests for England from 1954 to 1960....
, English cricketer - Albert Moss (cricketer)Albert Moss (cricketer)Albert E Moss was a cricketer: a fast bowler who had a short first-class career of just four games, all in 1889-90, but who nevertheless holds a unique record: he is the only man to have taken all ten wickets in an innings in an 11-a-side match on his first-class debut.Albert Edward Moss was born...
, English and New Zealand cricketer - Alfred Moss (1897–1972), British racing driver
- Bill Moss, British racing driver
- Brandon MossBrandon MossBrandon Douglas Moss is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball.-Professional career:...
, American baseball player - Brent MossBrent MossBrent Moss is a former American football running back for the Wisconsin Badgers from 1991–1994. Moss also spent some time in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins and St...
(born 1972), American football player best known for his collegiate career - Charles Malcolm "Mal" MossMal MossCharles Malcolm Moss was a pitcher in Major League Baseball, appearing in twelve games for the Chicago Cubs in 1930.-External links:...
, American baseball pitcher - Chris MossChris MossChristopher Vashon Moss is an American basketball player, playing the power forward position. He currently plays for Deutsche Bank Skyliners.- Clubs :* West Virginia University - NCAA - 1997/2001...
, American basketball player - Damian MossDamian MossDamian Joseph Moss is a retired Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher.-Career:After making his major league debut on April 26, , with the Atlanta Braves, Moss would also spend the season in Atlanta, where he placed fifth in the National League Rookie of the Year award...
, Australian baseball player - David Moss (ice hockey) (born 1981), American professional hockey player with the Calgary FlamesCalgary FlamesThe Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the...
- Frank Moss (goalkeeper), English football goalkeeper and manager
- Frank Moss (half-back)Frank Moss (half-back)Frank Moss was an English footballer for Aston Villa who went on to captain both Villa and England.Moss joined Villa in February 1914, but had to wait until after the First World War to resume his footballing career...
, English football half-back - Glen MossGlen MossGlen Moss is a New Zealand association football goalkeeper who currently plays for A-League club Gold Coast United, and has represented New Zealand at international level.-Return to the A-League:...
, New Zealand soccer player - Greg MossGreg MossGreg Moss is a Canadian Football League defensive back who previously played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He is now a Free Agent...
, Canadian football player - Jarvis MossJarvis MossJarvis Jaray Moss is an American football defensive end for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League . Moss was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football for the Florida Gators.-High school career:Moss was born in Denton, Texas...
, American football player for the Denver BroncosDenver BroncosThe Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... - Jeff Moss (cricketer)Jeff Moss (cricketer)Jeffrey Kenneth Moss is a former Australian cricketer who played in one Test and one ODI in 1979.-External links:*...
, Australian cricketer - Jonathan Moss (cricketer)Jonathan Moss (cricketer)Jonathan Moss is an Australian cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-pace bowler who played for the Victorian Bushrangers from season 2000/01 to 2006/07.-Biography:...
, Australian cricketer - Johnny MossJohnny MossJohnny Moss was a gambler and professional poker player. He was the first winner of the World Series of Poker Main Event, at the time a cash game event in which he was awarded the title by the vote of his peers in 1970, He also twice won the current tournament format of the WSOP Main Event in...
(1907–1997) professional poker player - Les MossLes MossJohn Lester "Les" Moss is a former American professional baseball player, coach, scout and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the St...
, American baseball player and manager - Neil Moss (footballer)Neil Moss (footballer)Neil Graham Moss is a retired footballer who last played as a goalkeeper for Bournemouth.-Playing career:...
, English footballer - Pat MossPat MossPat Moss, after her marriage Pat Moss-Carlsson, was one of the most successful female auto rally drivers of all time, scoring 3 outright wins and 7 Podium Finishes in international rallies. She was crowned European Ladies' Rally Champion five times...
(1934–2008), British rally driver - Randy MossRandy MossRandy Gene Moss is a former American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft...
(born 1977), American football player - Reginald Moss, English cricketer
- Santana MossSantana MossSantana Terrell Moss is an American football wide receiver for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Miami.-Early years:...
(born 1979), American football player - Sinorice MossSinorice MossSinorice Travonce Moss is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. Moss played college football at the University of Miami....
(born 1983), American football player - Stirling MossStirling MossSir Stirling Craufurd Moss, OBE FIE is a former racing driver from England...
(born 1929), British racing driver - Tanya MossTanya MossTania Roxanne Moss is a native of Auckland, New Zealand, and a New Zealand Olympian in the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. She performed in...
, New Zealand gymnast
Television and film
- Arnold MossArnold MossArnold Moss was an American character actor.His son is songwriter Jeff Moss....
, American actor - Bertha MossBertha MossBertha Moss , born Juana Bertha Moscovish Holm, was an actress of the stage, telenovelas and cinema of Mexico. She was born in Buenos Aires Argentina...
, Argentinian actress - Carrie-Anne MossCarrie-Anne Moss-External links:...
(b. 1967), Canadian actress - Donna MossDonna MossDonnatella "Donna" Moss is a fictional character played by Janel Moloney on the television serial drama The West Wing. Donna is a recurring character during the first season, although she appears in every episode, making her a de facto regular...
, fictional character from The West Wing - Elisabeth MossElisabeth MossElisabeth Singleton Moss is an American actor. Her notable roles include that of Zoey Bartlet, the third and youngest daughter of President Jed Bartlet, on the NBC television series The West Wing , and secretary turned copywriter Peggy Olson on the AMC original series Mad Men .-Early life and...
, American actress - Jeff MossJeff MossJeffrey Arnold "Jeff" Moss was a composer, lyricist, playwright and television writer, best known for his award winning work on the children's television series Sesame Street.-Early life:...
, Sesame Street creator - Jennifer Moss, British actress
- Laura MossLaura MossLaura Moss is an American actress of stage and television.She is most known for being the fifth actress to play Amanda Cory on the soap opera Another World, a role she played from 1996 to 1998...
, American actress - Maurice Moss, fictional character from The IT Crowd
- Ronn MossRonn MossRonald Montague "Ronn" Moss is an American actor, musician and singer/songwriter, a member of the band Player, and best known for portraying Ridge Forrester, the dynamic fashion magnate on the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful since 1987.- Early life and music career :Ronn Moss was born...
, American actor
Other
- Carrie-Anne MossCarrie-Anne Moss-External links:...
, Canadian model and actress - Cynthia MossCynthia MossCynthia Moss is an American conservationist, wildlife researcher and writer, who specialises in elephant behaviour. She has published several books including Portraits in the Wild: Animal Behaviour in East Africa .-Life and work:Moss graduated at Smith College in Massachusetts in 1962, majoring in...
, wildlife researcher and author - Frank Moss (lawyer)Frank Moss (lawyer)Frank Moss was an American lawyer, reformer and author. He was involved in many of the reform movements in New York City shortly before the turn of the century up until his death. As a longtime assistant to District Attorney Charles S...
, criminal lawyer and Assistant District Attorney for New York City in the early 20th Century. - Frank Moss (technologist)Frank Moss (technologist)Frank Moss is a researcher, technology and biotechnology entrepreneur, academician and author. Moss was the director of the MIT Media Lab from 2006 to 2011....
, American computer scientist - Gérard MossGérard MossGérard Moss is a Swiss-Brazilian pilot, engineer, public speaker, environmentalist and explorer born in England. As a pilot, Gerard is known for being the first person to complete a solo flight on a monoplane around the world...
, Brazilian aviator and environmentalist - John C. MossJohn C. MossJohn Calvin Moss was an American inventor credited with developing the first practicable photo-engraving process in 1863...
(1836–1892), invented the first practicable photo-engraving process in 1863 - Kate MossKate MossKate Moss is an English model. Moss is known for her waifish figure and popularising the heroin chic look in the 1990s. She is also known for her controversial private life, high profile relationships, party lifestyle, and drug use. Moss changed the look of modelling and started a global debate on...
(born 1974), British supermodel - Llewelyn MossNo Country for Old MenNo Country for Old Men is a 2005 novel by U.S. author Cormac McCarthy. Set along the United States–Mexico border in 1980, the story concerns an illicit drug deal gone wrong in a remote desert location. The title comes from the poem "Sailing to Byzantium" by William Butler Yeats...
, protagonist in the novel and film, No Country for Old Men. - Lydia Moss, American philanthropist
- Mary MossMary MossMary Moss was the mother of William Booth and the second wife of Samuel Booth. She has been described as tall and proud, with incredible eyes.-Early life:...
(1791–1875), mother of William Booth - Murray MossMurray MossMurray Moss is an American design entrepreneur and founder of the design art company Moss.He has been called "America's most closely watched purveyor of industrial design" , while his store has been called "the best design store in the world."Moss began his career as a professional actor in the...
, American design expert - Neil Moss (caver)Neil Moss (caver)Neil Moss was the victim of a famous caving accident in England on Sunday, March 22, 1959. A twenty-year-old undergraduate studying philosophy at Balliol College, Oxford, Moss became jammed underground, 1,000 feet from the entrance after descending a narrow unexplored shaft in Peak Cavern, a...
, English caver - P. Buckley MossP. Buckley MossP. Buckley Moss was born on May 20, 1933 on Staten Island in New York City. She attended Washington Irving High School for the Fine Arts in Manhattan. In what turned out to be quite ironic in light of her later career, she was voted "Least Likely to Succeed" by the students of her high school. She...
, American artist - Preacher MossPreacher MossPreacher Moss is an American comedian and writer.-Background and education:Born Bryant Moss in Washington, D.C., United States. He began practicing comedy at the age of seven, when he earned the nickname "Preacher" for his imitations of the pastor at his family's church...
, American comedian - Ralph W. Moss (writer)
- Tamara MossTamara MossTamara Moss is a Dutch-Indian model.-Career:Tamara has done cover shots for L'Officiel, Elle and Femina.She is the new face for the Provogue Women’s Wear Spring Summer ‘09 collection.-External links:*...
, Indian model - William Roger "Bill" Moss, American activist