American Famous Names Starting with Letter B

Was the fourth Governor of Arizona, one of the United States of America.During Moeur's governorship,

Was the fourth Governor of Arizona, one of the United States of America.During Moeur's governorship, he mobilized the Arizona National Guard to stop the construction on Parker Dam, which was being built primarily to divert more water to the Los Angeles ar

(January 19, 1914 - October 23, 2000) was a Major League Baseball catcher who played for the Philade

(January 19, 1914 - October 23, 2000) was a Major League Baseball catcher who played for the Philadelphia Phillies (1942) and Philadelphia Blue Jays (1943-1944).

Was a free African American astronomer, mathematician, surveyor, almanac author and farmer.Although

Was a free African American astronomer, mathematician, surveyor, almanac author and farmer.Although it is difficult to verify details of Benjamin Banneker's family history, it appears that his grandmother was a European American named Molly Welsh. The story goes that Molly met a slave named Banneka when she purchased him to help establish a farm located near the future site of Ellicott's Mills, west of Baltimore, Maryland. This part of Maryland was out of the mainstream of the colonial South, and as result had a more tolerant attitude toward African Americans than did colonial areas in which slavery was more prevalent.[1] A member of the Dogon tribe (reputed to have a historical knowledge of astronomy), Banneka may have cleared Molly's land, solved irrigation problems, and implemented a crop rotation for her. Soon thereafter, Molly freed and married Banneka, who may have shared his knowledge of astronomy with her

Was a Canadian-born state official of California, politician and land agent with the Central Pacific

Was a Canadian-born state official of California, politician and land agent with the Central Pacific Railroad. The town of Redding, California, was named for him.In 1856, Redding was elected mayor of Sacramento. From 1863 to 1867, he was Secretary of Stat

Was a U.S. Representative from New Jersey.Bennet was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Fourt

Was a U.S. Representative from New Jersey.Bennet was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Congresses (March 4, 1815 – March 3, 1819). He resumed agricultural pursuits. He died on his farm near Middletown, New Jersey, October

Was an American football quarterback who played for the University of Michigan (1924-1926), Clevelan

Was an American football quarterback who played for the University of Michigan (1924-1926), Cleveland Bulldogs (1927), Detroit Wolverines (1928), New York Giants (1929-1931), and Brooklyn Dodgers (1932-1934). He is generally considered the first great passer in pro football. In 2005, Friedman was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Was a U.S. Representative from Georgia for eight years. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Blackburn attended

Was a U.S. Representative from Georgia for eight years. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Blackburn attended public school in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1947, and from the Emory University School of Law in 1954. During

Was a Canadian-American actor and comedian.In the 1920s Bernstein joined a popular orchestra, Jack W

Was a Canadian-American actor and comedian.In the 1920s Bernstein joined a popular orchestra, Jack White and His Montrealers. The entire band emphasized comedy, and would continually interact with the joke-cracking maestro. Blue, the drummer, would sometimes deliver corny jokes while wearing a ridiculously false beard. The band emigrated to the United States, and appeared in two early sound musicals: the Vitaphone short subject Jack White and His Montrealers and Universal's feature-length Technicolor revue King of Jazz.

Is an American actor.

Is an American actor.

Was an American gangster, who was behind large-scale development of Las Vegas.Siegel was born in Wil

Was an American gangster, who was behind large-scale development of Las Vegas.Siegel was born in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, to a poor Jewish family originally from Letychiv, Podolia Governorate of the Russian Empire, in modern Ukraine. As a boy, Siegel joined a street gang on Lafayette Street on the Lower East Side and first committed mainly thefts, until, with another youth named Moe Sedway, he devised his own protection racket: pushcart merchants were forced to pay him a dollar or he would incinerate their merchandise on the spot.

Was the Democratic sheriff of Washington Parish, the easternmost of the Florida Parishes of southeas

Was the Democratic sheriff of Washington Parish, the easternmost of the Florida Parishes of southeastern Louisiana, who served from 1981-1992. He was the only son of legendary Louisiana State Senator B.B. "Sixty" Rayburn, Sr. (1916–2008). Rayburn, who res

Was an American architect.Thompson began his career as an architect in 1946 when he convinced Walter

Was an American architect.Thompson began his career as an architect in 1946 when he convinced Walter Gropius to form The Architects' Collaborative with himself and four Yale classmates. In 1953 he founded Design Research, a company that provided interior furnishings and accessories. Design Research is often noted today for being the first U.S. proprietor of the Finnish clothing and textiles of Marimekko. Jaqueline Kennedy was pictured on the cover of Life Magazine in the early 60's in a Marimekko dress purchased at Thompson's Brattle Street store, boosting the fashion craze for the Finnish designs.

Better known as Ben Bubar, was an ordained minister who actively supported the temperance movement.

Better known as Ben Bubar, was an ordained minister who actively supported the temperance movement. He was a life-long politician and was, in 1938, the youngest person ever to win election to the Maine House of Representatives.Bubar was the Prohibition Party candidate for the presidency of the United States in 1976 and 1980. The party has run candidates every year since 1876. Bubar was the last Prohibition Party candidate to have had political experience before running for the presidency.

Is synonymous with White Mountain art of the 19th century. He began his training as a lithographer u

Is synonymous with White Mountain art of the 19th century. He began his training as a lithographer under Pendleton in Boston. Most art historians consider him the founder of the "North Conway Colony" of painters who came to North Conway, New Hampshire and

Was a machinist and political figure in Prince Edward Island. He was a member of the Legislative Ass

Was a machinist and political figure in Prince Edward Island. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1774 to 1784.

Was an US soldier and inventor. He is best known as the inventor of the process of sandblasting.At t

Was an US soldier and inventor. He is best known as the inventor of the process of sandblasting.At the outbreak of the American Civil War, he volunteered as a Captain in the 26th Pennsylvania volunteer infantry, rising to Colonel and commander of the 29th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry[2],He was severely wounded in the thigh at the Battle of Chancellorsville in 1863 and sent home to recover[3]; on recovery, he accepted the role of Colonel and commander of the 3rd United States Colored Troops.[4] He was brevetted Brigadier General, US Volunteers on April 13, 1865 for "meritorious services".

Is an American professional ice hockey player for the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League.

Is an American professional ice hockey player for the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League. He was drafted 110th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft and has played 81 games in the NHL with the Atlanta Thrashers and Colum

Is an American former professional basketball player in the NBA.Coleman attended the University of M

Is an American former professional basketball player in the NBA.Coleman attended the University of Minnesota and the University of Maryland. He was picked by the Chicago Bulls in the 2nd round (37th overall) in the 1984 NBA Draft, but did not start his NBA career until 1986 with the New Jersey Nets. He last appeared in the NBA with the Detroit Pistons in 1994, after a three-year absence from the league.

Is the vice president of The Washington Post. As executive editor of the Post from 1965 to 1991, he

Is the vice president of The Washington Post. As executive editor of the Post from 1965 to 1991, he challenged the federal government over the right to publish the Pentagon papers

Was an American politician, lawyer, officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil

Was an American politician, lawyer, officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War and diplomat.In 1849, he was elected to the South Carolina General Assembly and served one term. He also practiced law in Hamburg, South Carolina at t

Was an American entomologist.

Was an American entomologist.

Was a California statesman and politician. He was known to the Native Americans as Don Benito becaus

Was a California statesman and politician. He was known to the Native Americans as Don Benito because of his benevolent manner in his treatment of Indian affairs. Wilson, a native of Tennessee, was a fur trapper and trader before coming to California.

Was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts.Dean served in the Massachusett

Was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts.Dean served in the Massachusetts Senate and on the Common Council of the City of Boston. Dean was elected as a Democrat to the 45th United States Congress, serving from 1878 to 1879. Dea

Is a former American football player between 1961 and 1971, most notably in the American Football Le

Is a former American football player between 1961 and 1971, most notably in the American Football League for the Oakland Raiders from 1964 through 1969 and for the National Football League Oakland Raiders in 1970 and 1971. He had also played in the NFL for the Green Bay Packers (1961), and Washington Redskins (1962-63).

Is an Emmy-winning American comedian, actor, film producer and director.

Is an Emmy-winning American comedian, actor, film producer and director.