- U.S. economist, born in Austria: chairman of the Federal Reserve Board 1970–78.
- U.S. comedian (partner and husband of Gracie Allen).
- Scottish poet.
- U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1906–08.
- Robert . 1759–96, Scottish lyric poet. His verse, written mostly in dialect, includes love songs, nature poetry, and satires. Auld Lang Syne and Tam o' Shanter are among his best known poems
