American Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Is a Democratic member of the Arizona Senate, representing the 13th District since 2002. Previously

Is a Democratic member of the Arizona Senate, representing the 13th District since 2002. Previously he was a member of the Arizona House of Representatives from 1999 through 2002.

Is an American photographer known for his photographs of human intervention in landscapes. His works

Is an American photographer known for his photographs of human intervention in landscapes. His works are represented in more than fifty major museum collections around the world.

Was a painter, sculptor, and editorial cartoonist. Mock was best known for his linocut illustrations

Was a painter, sculptor, and editorial cartoonist. Mock was best known for his linocut illustrations that appeared on the Op-Ed page of The New York Times from 1980 through 1996. [1]Mock earned his bachelor's degree, studying lithography and block printing, at the University of Michigan. Settling in New York City in 1968, Mock had exhibitions at 112 Greene Street, The Whitney (in 1973), Exit Art, and his most recent show at the Sideshow Gallery in Brooklyn. In addition, Mock's art frequently appeared on the covers of the magazines Fifth Estate, Alternative Press Review and Anarchy: A Journal of Desire Armed. His work has been cited as an influence by a number of contemporary american printmakers,

Is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for playing Bull Shannon, the tall shaven-headed bail

Is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for playing Bull Shannon, the tall shaven-headed bailiff on the NBC sitcom Night Court from 1984 to 1992.

(born March 22, 1963 in Tampa, Florida) is currently the special pitching instructor for the New Yor

(born March 22, 1963 in Tampa, Florida) is currently the special pitching instructor for the New York Yankees.

Was a U.S. Senator from Illinois.He served in the Illinois state house from 1820-1822 and as a circu

Was a U.S. Senator from Illinois.He served in the Illinois state house from 1820-1822 and as a circuit court judge from 1825-1837. He resigned his judgeship after being elected to the U.S. Senate in 1837.Upon the end of his term in the Senate, he was appo

Is an American sprint canoer who competed in the late 1950s and the early 1960s. At the 1956 Summer

Is an American sprint canoer who competed in the late 1950s and the early 1960s. At the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, he was eliminated in the heats of the C-2 1000 m event. Four years later in Rome, Moran was disqualified in the repechage round of t

Is a retired American professional wrestler. Also known as "The Nature Boy," Flair is among the most

Is a retired American professional wrestler. Also known as "The Nature Boy," Flair is among the most well known wrestlers in the world, has been one of wrestling's biggest stars since the late 1970s and is considered by many as the greatest wrestler of the modern era of professional wrestling.

(born November 4, 1930 in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania) is a former two-sport athlete best known as a s

(born November 4, 1930 in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania) is a former two-sport athlete best known as a shortstop in Major League Baseball.

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'3" 190 lb guard, and played college

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'3" 190 lb guard, and played college basketball at California State University, Fullerton and had a brief stint in the NBA with the Indiana Pacers.Morton played two games with the Pacers during the 1988-89 NBA season, registering six total points on 3-of-4 shooting.

Was an American television and film actor.He was born in New York City, the brother of director Robe

Was an American television and film actor.He was born in New York City, the brother of director Robert Mulligan. After attending Columbia University, Mulligan began working in theatre, making his debut as a stage manager and performer on Broadway in All the Way Home in 1960. Additional theatre credits include A Thousand Clowns, Never Too Late, Hogan's Goat, and Thieves.

Was a pinch hitter in Major League Baseball.

Was a pinch hitter in Major League Baseball.

A Canadian professional ice hockey player and team captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the Natio

A Canadian professional ice hockey player and team captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League.A London Knight for two seasons in the OHL, Rick Nash was selected 1st overall in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft by the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the OHL, Nash was awarded the Emms Family Award, as the league's top rookie, and amassed 72 points in 54 games in his second season.Joining the Blue Jackets immediately after his draft year in 2002-03, Nash was nominated for the Calder Trophy, as the NHL's best rookie, but lost to defenceman Barret Jackman of the St. Louis Blues. He would, however, join Jackman on the NHL's All-Rookie Team.

Was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.He served as member of the Indiana House of Representatives f

Was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.He served as member of the Indiana House of Representatives from 1905 to 1909. City attorney of Connersville,1905-1909. He served as delegate to the Republican National Convention, 1916. He served as chair of the Rep

Was an African-American author of powerful, sometimes controversial novels, short stories and non-fi

Was an African-American author of powerful, sometimes controversial novels, short stories and non-fiction. Much of his literature concerned racial themes. His work helped redefine discussions of race relations in America in the mid-20th century.[1]

Is an American former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summe

Is an American former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.In 1972 he was part of the American team which finished 14th in the Olympic tournament. He played all five matches and scored 24 goals.

(born on October 17, 1946 in Waterloo, Iowa) is a former left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher w

(born on October 17, 1946 in Waterloo, Iowa) is a former left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who played from 1970 to 1977 for the New York

Is a NASA astronaut.Selected as an astronaut candidate by NASA in May 1980, Richards became an astro

Is a NASA astronaut.Selected as an astronaut candidate by NASA in May 1980, Richards became an astronaut in August 1981. Richards flew four times--STS-28 (August 8-13, 1989), STS-41 (October 6-10, 1990), STS-50 (June 25-July 9, 1992), and STS-64 (Septembe

Was an American Thoroughbred horse racing trainer who was voted Trainer of the Year three times by N

Was an American Thoroughbred horse racing trainer who was voted Trainer of the Year three times by New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc. (NYTB). A native of Brooklyn, New York, Richard O'Connell most notably trained the filly Capades plus the colt Thunder

Was an American college swimming coach at Purdue University and coach of the women's swim team in th

Was an American college swimming coach at Purdue University and coach of the women's swim team in the 1952 Summer Olympics that won two bronze medals.

Is a former NASA astronaut.Born in Fayetteville, Arkansas, he considers Fort Walton Beach, Florida,

Is a former NASA astronaut.Born in Fayetteville, Arkansas, he considers Fort Walton Beach, Florida, to be his hometown. He graduated from Choctawhatchee High School, Shalimar, Florida, in 1964; received a bachelor of science in engineering sciences with a

Is an American ice hockey player. He won a silver medal at the 1956 Winter Olympics and a gold medal

Is an American ice hockey player. He won a silver medal at the 1956 Winter Olympics and a gold medal at the 1960 Winter Olympics.

Is an American politician of the Democratic Party, a former member of the United States House of Rep

Is an American politician of the Democratic Party, a former member of the United States House of Representatives, and a legal educator.He served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1957, and was discharged as a captain. He was admitted to the New

Is a Canadian journalist and theatre artist. He is currently the chief theatre critic for the Toront

Is a Canadian journalist and theatre artist. He is currently the chief theatre critic for the Toronto Star and the Canadian theatre correspondent for Variety.

Is an Emmy Award-winning American screenwriter, actor, and comedian. His writing credits include Den

Is an Emmy Award-winning American screenwriter, actor, and comedian. His writing credits include Dennis Miller Live, and his acting credits include Willow and The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne.