American Famous Names Starting with Letter D

Is an American urban, R&B/soul singer, songwriter, and record producer.Raised in Belzoni, Mississipp

Is an American urban, R&B/soul singer, songwriter, and record producer.Raised in Belzoni, Mississippi, she sang in local churches before moving to Chicago in the early 1960s. She sat in with R&B musicians and wrote songs, influenced by country music as we

Is an American actress and former fashion model. She became famous in the late 1990s, after a string

Is an American actress and former fashion model. She became famous in the late 1990s, after a string of films that highlighted her sex appeal, including Starship Troopers, Wild Things, and The World Is Not Enough. Richards was chosen as "Worst Supporting Actress" at the 1999 Razzie Awards for her role in "The World Is Not Enough"[1].

Is a former Canadian handball player who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics.She was part of the Ca

Is a former Canadian handball player who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics.She was part of the Canadian handball team, which finished sixth in the Olympic tournament. She played four matches and scored seven goals.

Was a British-born American poet.Denise Levertov was born in Ilford, Essex, England. Her mother, Bea

Was a British-born American poet.Denise Levertov was born in Ilford, Essex, England. Her mother, Beatrice Spooner-Jones Levertoff, was Welsh. Her father, Paul Levertoff, immigrated to England from Germany, was a Russian Hassidic Jew who, after converting to Christianity, became an Anglican parson. While being educated at home, Levertov showed an enthusiasm for writing from an early age, even claiming later in life that, when she was five years old, she had declared she would be a writer. At the age of 12, she sent some of her poems to T. S. Eliot, who replied with a two-page letter of encouragement. In 1940, when she was 17, Levertov published her first poem.

An American popular singer and actress.She was a featured artist on Garry Moore's television show. M

An American popular singer and actress.She was a featured artist on Garry Moore's television show. Ms. Lor was married to and subsequently divorced from TV director and singer Jay Martin, with whom she had sons, Ron and Dennis. They had met when she was s

Is a professional female bodybuilder from the United States. Born in Brooklyn, New York of Puerto Ri

Is a professional female bodybuilder from the United States. Born in Brooklyn, New York of Puerto Rican extraction, the 5'2" Masino won her pro card by winning the lightweight class at the 1995 NPC Nationals. She competed as a professional through 2007, a

Is an American actress who is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Security Chief Tasha Yar on th

Is an American actress who is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Security Chief Tasha Yar on the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation.

She is probably best known for her roles as the gum-chewing Violet Beauregarde in the 1971 movie Wil

She is probably best known for her roles as the gum-chewing Violet Beauregarde in the 1971 movie Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and for her well-regarded and important recurring role as Amy Jennings in the highly rated (and still popular via DVD and reruns) gothic soap opera on ABC-TV's Dark Shadows, which she played on from 1968-1970.

Is an Australian fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil event at the 1956 Summer Olympi

Is an Australian fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil event at the 1956 Summer Olympics.

Is one-third of the Contemporary Christian music group Point of Grace.Jones was born and raised in a

Is one-third of the Contemporary Christian music group Point of Grace.Jones was born and raised in a Christian home. At age 6 she realized that because she was a sinner, she needed a Saviour. After she spoke with her parents about it, her father took her

(born on June 15, 1960 in San Bernardino, CA) is a retired professional golfer

(born on June 15, 1960 in San Bernardino, CA) is a retired professional golfer

Is a pop/R&B/Latin singer who won the Spanish Star Search and also sang the title song the official

Is a pop/R&B/Latin singer who won the Spanish Star Search and also sang the title song the official soundtrack Pokemon 2000 named "One". You can also hear her as the voice of Ariel on The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (Spanish Version).

Dennes Boon was born in Napa, California on April 1, 1958. Boon's father, a navy veteran, worked put

Dennes Boon was born in Napa, California on April 1, 1958. Boon's father, a navy veteran, worked putting radios into Buick cars, and the Boons lived in former World War II barracks that had been converted into public housing.[1] As a teenager, Boon began

Is a cricketer who has played one One Day International for Bermuda.

Is a cricketer who has played one One Day International for Bermuda.

Is an American bodybuilder nicknamed "The Giant Killer" because of his short stature and amazing abi

Is an American bodybuilder nicknamed "The Giant Killer" because of his short stature and amazing ability to defeat much taller competitors. By the time Padilla was eighteen, he was ready to compete. He won the Mr. Rochester contest in 1970 while still in

Is a professional monster truck driver. He is the creator and driver of Grave Digger on the USHRA Mo

Is a professional monster truck driver. He is the creator and driver of Grave Digger on the USHRA Monster Jam circuit and is considered by many, if not all, to be one of the most important figures in the sport. Originally from Norfolk, Virginia, he now re

Is a United States multimillionaire who gained celebrity status by becoming the first space tourist

Is a United States multimillionaire who gained celebrity status by becoming the first space tourist to pay for his own ticket, although he himself opposes being called "tourist" and asks to be called an "independent researcher" since he performed several

Is a Bermudian cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-pace bowler. He made h

Is a Bermudian cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-pace bowler. He made his debut for Bermuda against Trinidad & Tobago on 7 October 1998. He played for them in two ICC Trophies (in 2001 and 2005), and also in their two ICC Intercontinental Cup matches in 2004, which are his only first-class matches to date. His last game was the third place play off of the 2005 ICC Trophy against Canada on 11 July 2005.

Was elected Democratic State Legislator representing the 51st District in the Missouri House of Repr

Was elected Democratic State Legislator representing the 51st District in the Missouri House of Representatives from January 1995 through January 2003, serving a total of four two-year terms before withdrawing from political life to pursue a Law degree an

Is a retired American basketball player.He was selected by the New Orleans Jazz in the 4th round (72

Is a retired American basketball player.He was selected by the New Orleans Jazz in the 4th round (72nd pick overall) of the 1977 NBA Draft.

Is a former American politician who served in the Maryland House of Delegates and was the chairman o

Is a former American politician who served in the Maryland House of Delegates and was the chairman of the Baltimore City Delegation.McCoy was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 1974 and respresented Legislative District 44 (D), Baltimore

Is the Mayor of Simpsonville, South Carolina, reelected November 6, 2007 to a fifth term, his presen

Is the Mayor of Simpsonville, South Carolina, reelected November 6, 2007 to a fifth term, his present term of office will last until December 31, 2011. Waldrop was elected to the Simpsonville City Council in 1992 and was subsequently elected Mayor Pro-Tem

Was an American rock and roll musician best known as a founding member and the drummer of The Beach

Was an American rock and roll musician best known as a founding member and the drummer of The Beach Boys.

Is a retired American professional basketball player and college coach.Nutt was a 6'2" (188 cm) 170

Is a retired American professional basketball player and college coach.Nutt was a 6'2" (188 cm) 170 lb (77 kg) guard and played collegiately at Texas Christian University from 1981–85. He is currently a scout for the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats.[1]

Is an American actor. Before breaking into acting, Cole was a model for men's physique magazines. Hi

Is an American actor. Before breaking into acting, Cole was a model for men's physique magazines. His first big acting break came when he landed a starring role in the ABC police drama Felony Squad, which ran from 1966 to 1969