American Famous Names Starting with Letter B

Is a member of The Beach Boys and a Grammy Award-winning songwriter for composing "I Write the Songs

Is a member of The Beach Boys and a Grammy Award-winning songwriter for composing "I Write the Songs." Johnston was not one of the original members of the band. He joined the band on April 9, 1965 after Glen Campbell (who was substituting on stage for the group's chief song writer Brian Wilson) decided to embark on a solo career. Johnston's first vocal recording with the Beach Boys was "California Girls."

Is an American sprint canoer who competed in the late 1970s. At the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal

Is an American sprint canoer who competed in the late 1970s. At the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, he was eliminated in the semifinals of K-2 1000 m event and the repechages of the K-4 1000 m event.

Was an American actor and Olympic silver medalist shot putter. During the 1930s, he went by his real

Was an American actor and Olympic silver medalist shot putter. During the 1930s, he went by his real name of Herman Brix (having dropped the first name "Harold").Born as Harold Herman Brix in Tacoma, Washington, his first career was as an athlete. At University of Washington, where he majored in economics, he played football in the 1926 Rose Bowl. Two years later he won the silver medal for shot-putting in the 1928 Olympic Games, and held the indoor and outdoor records for shot-putting.

Smith was a part of the Buffalo Bills when they won the AFC championship and went to the Super Bowl

Smith was a part of the Buffalo Bills when they won the AFC championship and went to the Super Bowl four years in a row. He currently holds the record for most career quarterback sacks with 200 after surpassing Reggie White's record during the 2003 season

Is a retired American Republican politician from Alaska.In 1963, he became first Republican Speaker

Is a retired American Republican politician from Alaska.In 1963, he became first Republican Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives. After Democrats regained control of the House, he was replaced as a speaker by Mike Gravel, future U.S. Senator.

Was a Professor of Earth and Planetary Science at the University of California, Berkeley. Professor

Was a Professor of Earth and Planetary Science at the University of California, Berkeley. Professor Bolt was a seismologist known as pioneer of engineering seismology. He served for 15 years on the California Seismic Safety Committee leading public debate on earthquake safety in that state, and acted as a consultant on major projects throughout the world. As well, Bolt published a number of popular and technical books on seismology.He studied at the University of Sydney obtaining his Bachelors Degree in 1952, Masters Degree in 1955 and a Doctorate in Applied Mathematics in 1959. He also lectured at Sydney University in Mathematics but developed an interest in mathematical modelling of the earth's interior. He obtained a D. Sc from Sydney University in 1972 while working at Berkeley. After visiting the Lamont Geological Observatory in New York, he visited the Department of Geodesy and Geophysics at Cambridge University where he met Professors Perry Byerly and John Verhoogen of UC Berkeley who invited him there.

Is an American professional National Basketball Association (NBA) basketball player. The 6'7", 200 

Is an American professional National Basketball Association (NBA) basketball player. The 6'7", 200 lb (91 kg). Bowen plays small forward for the San Antonio Spurs. He is an alumnus of Edison High School[1] and Cal State Fullerton and also a former member of the NBA Miami Heat, the Boston Celtics, the Philadelphia 76ers, the CBA Rockford Lightning and the French clubs Le Havre, Evreux and Besançon. Regarded as one of the best defenders in the NBA, Bowen has been elected eight times to the NBA All-Defensive First and Second Teams, and was a member of the Spurs teams that won the NBA championships in 2003, 2005 and 2007.[2] In private life, he is an ambassador for raising child obesity awareness.

Is a retired American professional basketball player. The 6'7", 200-lb. (200 cm, 91 kg) Bowen play

Is a retired American professional basketball player. The 6'7", 200-lb. (200 cm, 91 kg) Bowen played small forward and graduated from Edison High School[1] and Cal State Fullerton. He went on to play for the NBA's Miami Heat, the Boston Celtics, the Philadelphia 76ers, the San Antonio Spurs and the CBA's Rockford Lightning, and also played abroad in France.

Was an American film actor. He is best known as Jack Driscoll in King Kong (1933). He was married tw

Was an American film actor. He is best known as Jack Driscoll in King Kong (1933). He was married twice, to the actresses Adrienne Ames and Francesca De Scaffa. He died in Woodland Hills, California from lung cancer and throat cancer.

Is an American singer, known for his 1962 number one hit, "Hey! Baby".Channel originally performed o

Is an American singer, known for his 1962 number one hit, "Hey! Baby".Channel originally performed on the Louisiana Hayride radio show, and then joined up with harmonica player Delbert McClinton singing country music. Channel wrote "Hey! Baby" with Margar

Is a former offensive tackle in the National Football League from 1987 to 2000, playing all fourteen

Is a former offensive tackle in the National Football League from 1987 to 2000, playing all fourteen seasons with the New England Patriots. He was drafted in the first round (23rd overall) in the 1987 draft out of University of Louisville, where he was a four-year varisity athlete and was named the "Most Outstanding Lineman" following his senior season

Was an American geologist. He is most famous as being the leader of a team from Columbia University

Was an American geologist. He is most famous as being the leader of a team from Columbia University which mapped the Mid-Atlantic Ridge during the 1950s.He was born in Vinton, Iowa, and in 1947 received his B.A. from the University of Iowa (although the Smithsonian and others often mistakenly refer to Iowa State University); in 1952 he received his M.A. from Columbia University, and in 1957 his Ph.D. Heezen died in 1977 during a research cruise to study the Mid-Atlantic Ridge near Iceland aboard the NR-1 submarine[1].

Is a former American football defensive end who played eight seasons in the National Football League

Is a former American football defensive end who played eight seasons in the National Football League for the New Orleans Saints and the Kansas City Chiefs. He was drafted in the 1980 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers, but chose to play in the Canadian Football League.

Was an American artist renowned for his work in film, drawing, sculpture, painting, collage, and pho

Was an American artist renowned for his work in film, drawing, sculpture, painting, collage, and photography, among other disciplines.Conner worked in a variety of mediums from an early age. His first solo gallery show in New York City took place in 1956 and featured paintings. His first solo shows in San Francisco, in 1958 and 1959, featured paintings, drawings, prints, collages, assemblages, and sculpture.Conner first attracted widespread attention with his moody, nylon-shrouded assemblages, complex amalgams if found objects such as as women's stockings, bicycle wheels, broken dolls, fur, fringe, costume jewelry,

A former professional boxer who was world Jr. Welterweight champion from 1983 to 1984.

A former professional boxer who was world Jr. Welterweight champion from 1983 to 1984.

Is an American diver and coach. He won a silver medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics. At the 1984 Summe

Is an American diver and coach. He won a silver medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics. At the 1984 Summer Olympics, he overtook Li Kongzheng with his final dive to win the silver medal.

Is an American photographer. He has been a member of Magnum since 1958. His photographs, notably tho

Is an American photographer. He has been a member of Magnum since 1958. His photographs, notably those taken in Harlem, have been widely exhibited and published in a number of books.

Is a retired Canadian professional wrestler. The second son of Stu Hart, Hart is a member of the lar

Is a retired Canadian professional wrestler. The second son of Stu Hart, Hart is a member of the large Hart wrestling family.In 1996 Bruce Hart made a comeback to the ring with the independent New York based promotion Ultimate Championship Wrestling or UC

Is a retired American professional basketball player. A 6'3" guard, he played varsity basketball for

Is a retired American professional basketball player. A 6'3" guard, he played varsity basketball for Quincy Senior High School four years, and was a four-year starter at the University of Illinois. He also briefly played professionally with the Sacramento Kings and in the CBA.

(born April 16, 1955 in Landes de Boussac, France) is the manager of the San Francisco Giants.

(born April 16, 1955 in Landes de Boussac, France) is the manager of the San Francisco Giants.

A Canadian folk/rock guitarist/interpritive dance and singer-songwriter. His 29th album was released

A Canadian folk/rock guitarist/interpritive dance and singer-songwriter. His 29th album was released in summer 2006, and he has written songs in styles ranging from folk to jazz-influenced rock to rock and roll.Cockburn was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Is a former Bermudian cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a leg-break bowler. He played thr

Is a former Bermudian cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a leg-break bowler. He played three List A matches for Bermuda in the 1996 Red Stripe Bowl, and also played for them in the ICC Trophy in 1994 and 1997.

(born June 29, 1951 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is a former catcher and manager in Major League Baseball.

(born June 29, 1951 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is a former catcher and manager in Major League Baseball.

Is a former American astronaut and retired United States Coast Guard officer. Following retirement f

Is a former American astronaut and retired United States Coast Guard officer. Following retirement from NASA and the Coast Guard, he entered the aerospace industry. He served as a Vice President with the Boeing Co.'s Integrated Defense Systems group, in c

(July 15, 1923 - April 25, 1975) was a catcher for Major League Baseball.

(July 15, 1923 - April 25, 1975) was a catcher for Major League Baseball.