American Famous Names Starting with Letter D

Is a Ukrainian-born American boxer from Brooklyn, New York in the junior welterweight division. Sali

Is a Ukrainian-born American boxer from Brooklyn, New York in the junior welterweight division. Salita had an amateur record of 59–5. When he was 16, he represented New York in the Junior Olympics and won a bronze medal. "I thought, 'I'm ranked in America

Is a Russian-American chess grandmaster.Gurevich emigrated to New York in 1980 and earned the grandm

Is a Russian-American chess grandmaster.Gurevich emigrated to New York in 1980 and earned the grandmaster title three years later. Dmitry has had especially good results at the National Open in Las Vegas, sharing first place on numerous occasions i.e., 1985, 1986, 1990, 1991, 1996, and 1997. He won the U.S. Open title in both 1988 and 1994 and has been a regular finisher at the top of North American events as well as a regular participant in the U.S. Invitational Championship.

(October 26, 1877 – May 14, 1931) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher from Indianapolis,

(October 26, 1877 – May 14, 1931) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher from Indianapolis,

Is an influential country music band leader and vocalist. He was born as Andrew John Smik, Jr. in Cl

Is an influential country music band leader and vocalist. He was born as Andrew John Smik, Jr. in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in Kittanning, Pennsylvania.

(July 22, 1905 – September 9, 1990) was an American center fielder and left-handed batter in Major

(July 22, 1905 – September 9, 1990) was an American center fielder and left-handed batter in Major League Baseball who played for four American League teams from 1929 to 1948

Born on March 11, 1945, in Los Angeles, California) is a former professional baseball player

Born on March 11, 1945, in Los Angeles, California) is a former professional baseball player

Is an American pop singer. She is best known for her 1959 song "Pink Shoe Laces."The president of Cr

Is an American pop singer. She is best known for her 1959 song "Pink Shoe Laces."The president of Crystalette Records, Carl Burns, happened to see her in a local show called "Strickly Informal." Mr. Burns gave her the name Dodie Stevens and the song "Pink

Is an American Heavyweight boxer. Scott started boxing at the age of 11 and had a stellar amateur ca

Is an American Heavyweight boxer. Scott started boxing at the age of 11 and had a stellar amateur career. In 1997, he won the Junior Olympics Championships and in 1998, Scott won the American Boxing Classic title and the "Under-19" Junior World Championsh

(August 4, 1890

(August 4, 1890

Is an American country music singer/songwriter, author, actress and philanthropist. She remains one

Is an American country music singer/songwriter, author, actress and philanthropist. She remains one of the most successful country music artists, with 26 number-one singles, a record for a female performer, and a record 42 top-10 country albums.

In 1960, at age 15, she was invited to sing in a girl group called the Crystals.[1] The group was fo

In 1960, at age 15, she was invited to sing in a girl group called the Crystals.[1] The group was formed by a band musician named Benny Wells who would soon become the group's manager. Wells was the uncle of Kennibrew's bandmate Barbara Alston. Although s

Was an American stage and film actress. During her successful music career, she sang Marilyn Monroe'

Was an American stage and film actress. During her successful music career, she sang Marilyn Monroe's part on the Decca records soundtrack album of There's No Business Like Show Business (1954) (Monroe herself sang on the film's soundtrack, but she was un

Is a singer, philanthropist and the widow of legendary actor Bob Hope.During the 1930s, she began he

Is a singer, philanthropist and the widow of legendary actor Bob Hope.During the 1930s, she began her professional singing career, and changed her name to Dolores Reade upon the advice of her agent. In 1933, after appearing at the Vogue Club, a Manhattan nightclub, Hope was introduced to Bob Hope. The couple were married in 1934 and later adopted four children at The Cradle in Evanston, Illinois: Eleanora, Anthony, Linda, and Kelly.

Was an American film actress and model. Moran's brief career as a film actress began in 1942 with so

Was an American film actress and model. Moran's brief career as a film actress began in 1942 with some uncredited roles in such films as Yankee Doodle Dandy. By 1943 she had become a popular pin-up girl and appeared on the cover of such magazines as Yank.

Is a wealthy Uvalde rancher and businessman who was the Democratic Governor of Texas between 1973 an

Is a wealthy Uvalde rancher and businessman who was the Democratic Governor of Texas between 1973 and 1979. He was the last governor to serve a two-year term and the first to serve a four-year term, when the state doubled the length of gubernatorial terms, effective in 1975.

Is an American lacrosse coach. He is currently the head coach of the University of Virginia men's la

Is an American lacrosse coach. He is currently the head coach of the University of Virginia men's lacrosse program, with whom he has won three NCAA national championships, in 1999, 2003, and 2006. Previously, he served as the head coach of the Brown Unive

Is a former boxer from Canada, who competed for his native country at two consequentive Summer Olymp

Is a former boxer from Canada, who competed for his native country at two consequentive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992.

Was a Canadian professional soccer player.Mobilio was a long-time member of the Vancouver 86ers turn

Was a Canadian professional soccer player.Mobilio was a long-time member of the Vancouver 86ers turned Vancouver Whitecaps. He played 14 seasons beginning with the team in the Canadian Soccer League, later joining the American Professional Soccer League, before finishing up a Whitecap. He retired from the professional outdoor game in 2001.

Is an American Republican Party politician who has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2

Is an American Republican Party politician who has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2010, where he represents the 4th Legislative District.In 2009, DiCicco ran for the General Assembly seat vacated by Sandra Love, a Democrat. Running in a d

(born August 4, 1965) is a former professional baseball player from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republi

(born August 4, 1965) is a former professional baseball player from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He played for the Toronto Blue Jays in the major leagues, and the Seibu Lions and Yomiuri Giants in Nippon Professional Baseball. He currently works as a scout for the Chunichi Dragons.

Was a Costa Rican politician.

Was a Costa Rican politician.

Is a Canadian lawyer and politician from New Brunswick, Canada. He is the Member of Parliament for t

Is a Canadian lawyer and politician from New Brunswick, Canada. He is the Member of Parliament for the riding of Beauséjour and sits in the Canadian House of Commons as the Liberal Party's Foreign Affairs Critic. He was first elected in the 2000 federal election and has been re-elected in the last four elections. LeBlanc is the son of former Member of Parliament, Senator and Governor General of Canada, Roméo LeBlanc.LeBlanc ran for leadership of Liberal Party in 2008 but dropped out of the race to endorse Michael Ignatieff, who was later acclaimed leader. With the resignation of Ignatieff after the 2011 federal election LeBlanc is considered a likely candidate in the race to succeed him as party leader.

Was a Canadian politician who represented the riding of Hamilton East for the Liberal Party in the L

Was a Canadian politician who represented the riding of Hamilton East for the Liberal Party in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1995 until his death in 2004.

Is a NASA astronaut.Born in Detroit, Michigan. Raised in Indiana and North Carolina. Married with tw

Is a NASA astronaut.Born in Detroit, Michigan. Raised in Indiana and North Carolina. Married with two children. Graduated from Douglas Byrd High School, Fayetteville, North Carolina; B.S., Aeronautics & Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology;

American heavyweight boxer of Italian descent. Nicknamed "Two Ton" for his reasoning to his manager

American heavyweight boxer of Italian descent. Nicknamed "Two Ton" for his reasoning to his manager for being nearly late to one of his fights: "I had two tons of ice to deliver on my way here". Galento was one of the most colorful fighters in the history of the sport.