American Famous Boy Names with Letter R

Was an American physicist who spent his professional career at the California Institute of Technolog

Was an American physicist who spent his professional career at the California Institute of Technology. His bachelor's, master's and Ph.D. degrees were all from Caltech; he joined the faculty in 1949. His Principles of Modern Physics 1959 was a standard textbook. After Richard Feynman's Lectures in Physics course, in the early-1960s, Leighton spent over two years reworking the tape-recorded text into publishable form: The Feynman Lectures on Physics, which were published in 1964 and 1966, and which have enjoyed perennial success ever since.

After success in pop group New Edition, Brown began his solo career in 1986 and had a string of Top

After success in pop group New Edition, Brown began his solo career in 1986 and had a string of Top 10 Billboard hits, culminating in a Grammy Award. He was a pioneer of New Jack Swing music, a fusion of hip hop and R&B. His second album, Don't Be Cruel,

Was a United States secessionist politician from South Carolina.Rhett was the South Carolina attorne

Was a United States secessionist politician from South Carolina.Rhett was the South Carolina attorney general (1832), U.S. representative (1837–1849), and U.S. senator (1850–1852). Extremely pro-Southern in his views, he split (1844) with John C. Calhoun

Was a sportsman, author and United States Congressman from New York (1871–1873).His first experien

Was a sportsman, author and United States Congressman from New York (1871–1873).His first experience in politics was in the organization of the Citizens' Association at the time of the Tweed Ring administration in New York city. For several years, he edit

Was a participant in conferences leading to the Canadian Confederation of 1867 and is therefore cons

Was a participant in conferences leading to the Canadian Confederation of 1867 and is therefore considered to be one of the Fathers of Confederation. From 1858-1867, Dickey was appointed to the Legislative Council of Nova Scotia. In 1867, he was appointed to the Senate of Canada representing the senatorial division of Amherst, Nova Scotia. A Conservative, he served until his death in 1903.

(born April 3, 1943 in Statesville, North Carolina) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. The l

(born April 3, 1943 in Statesville, North Carolina) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. The left-hander was signed by the Washington Senators as an amateur free agent before the 1962 season and played for the Senators (1965-1969), Cleveland Indians (1970) and Chicago White Sox (1970).

Is a former right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who pitched primarily for the Pit

Is a former right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who pitched primarily for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1951-1965), joining the New York Yankees and New York Mets in his final season of 1966. He is the first man ever to lead the league in ERA while hurling for a last place team.

Is an American actor, best known for playing the fictional serial killer Freddy Krueger, in the Nigh

Is an American actor, best known for playing the fictional serial killer Freddy Krueger, in the Nightmare on Elm Street film series.

A Canadian naturalist and painter, born in Toronto, Ontario.[1] Even as a child he was interested in

A Canadian naturalist and painter, born in Toronto, Ontario.[1] Even as a child he was interested in art and wildlife. He found inspiration from the Group of Seven, he was also interested in making abstract paintings of nature.[2] It wasn’t until the mid 1960’s that he changed to his present style, realism.[3]Bateman was always interested in art, but he never intended on making a living from it. He was fascinated by the natural world in his childhood. As a child he recorded the sightings of all of the birds in the area of his house in Toronto.[3] Although the stage was set for an expert wildlife artist, Bateman moved on to be a high school history teacher.[1] However, he still painted in his free time. It wasn’t until the 1970’s and 1980’s that his work started to receive major recognition. Robert Bateman's show in 1987, at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, drew the largest crowd a living artist has ever had there.[citation needed]

Is a Canadian football coach and former player. After two years as an assistant coach of the Islande

Is a Canadian football coach and former player. After two years as an assistant coach of the Islanders Coach Baylis assumed the head coaching duties commencing with the 2004 season.

Was a Canadian actor who worked in film, television and radio for most of his career and was especia

Was a Canadian actor who worked in film, television and radio for most of his career and was especially known in the United Kingdom.Beatty's film credits include: San Demetrio, London (1943), Another Shore (1948), Captain Horatio Hornblower (1951), The Square Ring (1953), The Amorous Prawn (1962), 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), Where Eagles Dare (1968), The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976), Superman III (1983), and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987).

He received his B.F.A. and M.F.A. from the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, Califor

He received his B.F.A. and M.F.A. from the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, California, in 1954 and 1958 respectively.Bechtle has lived all his life in the San Francisco Bay Area, and his art is centered on scenes from everyday life.He started drawing at a young age and with encouragement from his teachers and family, pursued a future as an artist. Bechtle won a scholarship that paid for his first year of college by submitting a portfolio of artwork to a national competition. After graduating from the California College of Arts and Crafts (now the California College of the Arts), he was drafted into the U.S Army and sent to Berlin, where he painted murals in the mess hall and delighted in visiting European museums.

Is a lifelong tennis player who was the Canadian number 1 ranked singles player for most of the 1950

Is a lifelong tennis player who was the Canadian number 1 ranked singles player for most of the 1950s and early 1960s. Bédard is the last Canadian to win the Canadian Open singles championship, with wins in 1955, 1957, and 1958. He also won the doubles ti

Was a Canadian geologist, professor and civil servant. He is considered Canada’s greatest explorin

Was a Canadian geologist, professor and civil servant. He is considered Canada’s greatest exploring scientist, having named over 3,000 geographical features.In 1863, Bell became a chemistry and natural sciences professor at Queen’s College, Kingston, Ontario. He continued to do fieldwork for the Geographical Survey over the summers. In 1867, he left Queen’s to join the Geographical Survey full-time.In 1869, the Geographical Survey made Bell a permanent officer. He spent the rest of his career with the Geographical Survey. He has promoted to Assistant Director (1877), Chief Geologist (1890), then Acting Director (1901-1906). He was disappointed in never having been appointed Director of the Survey.

Is lead singer of the Christian band Pillar, which was voted Best Hard Rock Band in CCM Magazine's 2

Is lead singer of the Christian band Pillar, which was voted Best Hard Rock Band in CCM Magazine's 2006 Reader's Choice Awards. Beckley started the band in 1998 in Kansas.

Was an American film director known for making films that are highly naturalistic, but with a styliz

Was an American film director known for making films that are highly naturalistic, but with a stylized perspective.

(born August 4, 1939, in Toledo, Ohio) is a former professional baseball pitcher. The left-hander wa

(born August 4, 1939, in Toledo, Ohio) is a former professional baseball pitcher. The left-hander was signed by the New York Yankees as an amateur free agent in 1960

Is an American politician, academic, and political commentator. He served as the twenty-second Unite

Is an American politician, academic, and political commentator. He served as the twenty-second United States Secretary of Labor, serving under President Bill Clinton from 1993 to 1997. Reich is a former Harvard University professor and the former Maurice B. Hexter Professor of Social and Economic Policy at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University.

Is a professor of Physics and Applied Physics at Stanford University who, together with Horst L. Störmer and Daniel C. Tsui, was awarded the 1998 Nobel Prize in physics for his explanation of the fractional quantum Hall effect. Laughlin was born in Visalia, California. He earned a B.A. in Physics from UC Berkeley in 1972, and his Ph.D. in physics in 1979 at MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. In the period of 2004-2006 he served as the president of KAIST in Daejeon, South Korea, a tenure full of controversy.

Was a Forward/Guard for the San Diego Rockets (1969-70), Cleveland Cavaliers (1970-79) and San Diego

Was a Forward/Guard for the San Diego Rockets (1969-70), Cleveland Cavaliers (1970-79) and San Diego Clippers (1979-80). He helped the Cavaliers win the 1975-76 NBA Central Division.In 11 seasons, Smith played in 865 games and logged 22,407 minutes. Smith was especially noted for his ability to hit jump shots from long range. His outside jump shots, often were taken from today's 3 point range. For his career, he recorded a .449 field goal percentage (4,776 FGs made out of 10,642 attempts). Smith also had a .798 free throw rate (1,307-of-1,637) and also accounted for 3,630 total rebounds, 1,734 assists and 10,882 points.

Is an American poet, author, activist and leader of the Mythopoetic Men's Movement in the United Sta

Is an American poet, author, activist and leader of the Mythopoetic Men's Movement in the United States.Robert Bly was born in Madison, Minnesota to parents of Norwegian stock. Following graduation from Madison High School in 1944, he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving two years. After one year at St. Olaf College in Minnesota, he transferred to Harvard University, joining the later famous group of writers who were undergraduates at that time, including Donald Hall, Adrienne Rich, Kenneth Koch, Frank O'Hara, John Ashbery, Harold Brodkey, George Plimpton, and John Hawkes. He graduated in 1950 and spent the next few years in New York.

Is a retired American basketball player, who played in the American Basketball Association and the N

Is a retired American basketball player, who played in the American Basketball Association and the National Basketball Association from 1967–1974. He was a 6'1" guard and played college basketball at Duke University.Verga owns the Duke men's basketball record for points per game (26.7) in a single season, which he achieved in 1967.

Nicknamed The Dobber, is a retired American professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons a

Nicknamed The Dobber, is a retired American professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA. He played competitively at Buffalo's Bennett High School where he graduated in 1966, and collegiately at St. Bonaventure University, in Olean, New York.

Is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6'6" guard/forward, Wilkerson attended Indian

Is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6'6" guard/forward, Wilkerson attended Indiana University, where he was a member of the Hoosiers' 1976 NCAA Championship team. From 1976 to 1983 he played in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Seattle SuperSonics, Denver Nuggets, Chicago Bulls, and Cleveland Cavaliers. He averaged 10.1 points per game in his NBA career.

Was an American professional basketball player, in the 1930s and 1940s.He was known as an outstandin

Was an American professional basketball player, in the 1930s and 1940s.He was known as an outstanding shooter and has been called "the greatest long-distance shooter in the history of the game" by contemporaries.