John Bender may refer to: John Bender (fl. 1870s), American serial killer among Bloody Benders John R. Bender (1882–1928), American football player and coach, basketball coach, baseball coach Jonathan Bender (born 1981), basketball player John Bender (Ohio politician), member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1993 to 2000 John Bender, a fictional character in the film The Breakfast Club John Bender (gridiron football) (born 1987), Canadian football offensive lineman Jack Bender (born 1949), American television and film director, actor, television producer, and writer