Foster¹, Jodie (b.1962), American film actress. She has won Oscars for her performances in The Accused (1988) and Silence of the Lambs (1991).

Foster², Sir Norman (Robert), Baron Forster of Thames Bank (b.1935), English architect. His work is notable for its sophisticated engineering approach and technological style. Examples include the Terminal zone at stansted Airport (1991) and the German Reichstag building in Berlin.

Foster³, Stephen (Collins) (1826-64), American composer. He wrote more than 200 songs and, though a Northerner, was best known for songs which captured the Southern plantation spirit, such as 'Oh! Susannah' (1848) and 'Camptown Races' (1850).