John Howard
John Howard is an actor who started his career as a contract player for Paramount under the name of 'Jon Cox' before changing his name to John Howard.
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October 22, 1952
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John Howard, an Australian politician, served as the nation’s 25th Prime Minister for over 11 years, during which he implemented significant economic reforms and backed the United States in its foreign policies. Some of his key political decisions included introducing a nationwide gun control policy, participating in the Iraq War, increasing government spending on healthcare and education, and strengthening ties with Asia-Pacific countries.
Besides his political career, Howard is a passionate cricket fan and player. He represented his school and university in the sport and continued to support it during his time as Prime Minister. He even played a role in securing funding for new cricket grounds in Australia. Notably, Howard once bowled a ball that dismissed a local journalist during a cricket game in Mumbai, India. Before entering politics, he briefly pursued an acting career under the name ‘Jon Cox’ as a contract player for Paramount, later changing his name back to John Howard.