John Drake

John Drake may refer to:

  • John Drake (1826–1895), U.S. hotel magnate
  • John Drake (1872–1964), U.S. hotel magnate
  • John Drake (cricketer) (1893–1967), English cricketer
  • John Drake (Royal Navy officer, mid 1800s)
  • John Drake (rugby union) (1959–2008), New Zealand rugby footballer
  • John Drake (author) of Britain
  • John R. Drake (1782–1857), U.S. Representative from New York
  • John W. Drake, American microbiologist
  • Johnny Drake, American football player

Fictitious character:

  • John Drake (Danger Man), television character

Famous quotes containing the words john and/or drake:

    Iknowwhata mother tiger does when she’s upset. She eats her young.
    Guy Trosper, U.S. screenwriter, and John Frankenheimer. Robert Stroud (Burt Lancaster)

    Then shall thy meteor glances glow,
    And cowering foes shall shrink beneath
    Each gallant arm that strikes below
    That lovely messenger of death.
    —Joseph Rodman Drake (1795–1820)