American Famous Names Starting with Letter D

Was a 19th century trader instrumental in promoting the sale of Navajo art. He was also sheriff of A

Was a 19th century trader instrumental in promoting the sale of Navajo art. He was also sheriff of Apache County, Arizona, a member of the Arizona Territorial Legislature, and after statehood a member of the Arizona Senate. He ran unsuccessfully for the U

Is the head coach of the Minnesota Golden Gophers men's hockey team. He has twice led the Golden Gop

Is the head coach of the Minnesota Golden Gophers men's hockey team. He has twice led the Golden Gophers to the NCAA National Championship title, in 2002 and 2003.

Was an American humorist, journalist, and author. He was variously a novelist, poet, cartoonist, new

Was an American humorist, journalist, and author. He was variously a novelist, poet, cartoonist, newspaper columnist, and playwright. He is best remembered for creating the characters "Archy" and "Mehitabel", supposed authors of humorous verse.

(April 23, 1937 – January 2, 2007) was an American professional golfer

(April 23, 1937 – January 2, 2007) was an American professional golfer

Is a Canadian cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman, and a right arm fast-medium bowler. Maxwell m

Is a Canadian cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman, and a right arm fast-medium bowler. Maxwell made his debut for Canada on 14 February 1994 against Namibia in the 1994 ICC Trophy. He has played in three ICC Trophy tournaments for Canada in all. Maxwe

Is an award-winning Canadian poet, editor, and educator.McKay was educated at the University of West

Is an award-winning Canadian poet, editor, and educator.McKay was educated at the University of Western Ontario and the University of Wales, where he earned his PhD in 1971. He taught creative writing and English for 27 years in universities including the

Was an American swimmer and olympic champion. He competed at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City,

Was an American swimmer and olympic champion. He competed at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, where he received a gold medal in 100 m breaststroke, and in 4 × 100 m medley relay. He also won one individual NCAA swimming title in 100 yard breaststrok

Is an ordained minister in Canada, executive director of the GTA Faith Alliance which focuses on the

Is an ordained minister in Canada, executive director of the GTA Faith Alliance which focuses on the issue of youth violence, particularly involving gangs and guns, and a member of the Canadian Senate. The GTA Faith Alliance has organized peace rallies in the Malvern and Rexdale communities of Toronto following incidents of violence as well as organizing town hall meetings on related community issues. Meredith was the Conservative candidate in the March 17, 2008 federal by-election in Toronto Centre. He received 12.5% of the vote, and placed fourth behind Liberal victor Bob Rae and the New Democratic and Green candidates.

Is a former professional basketball player and coach. A 6'7" forward, he was selected with the 3rd p

Is a former professional basketball player and coach. A 6'7" forward, he was selected with the 3rd pick in the 1958 NBA Draft by the New York Knickerbockers, after a college career at the University of San Francisco. Farmer played in the NBA for a total of seven seasons, with New York, the Cincinnati Royals, and the St. Louis Hawks.

Is a former professional basketball player.Meineke played for the Rochester Royals in the 1955-56 se

Is a former professional basketball player.Meineke played for the Rochester Royals in the 1955-56 season, and after sitting out the 1956-57 season, rejoined the relocated Cincinnati Royals in 1957-58.

An American actor best known for his role as Ralph Malph on the long-running television series Happy

An American actor best known for his role as Ralph Malph on the long-running television series Happy Days.Film credits include EDtv (1999) and Planting Melvin (2005). He also made guest appearances on many TV shows, including CHiPs, The Love Boat, Sliders, and Star Trek: Voyager. He is sometimes credited as, "Donny Most."

Is a retired former professional ice hockey player who recorded one of the most impressive rookie se

Is a retired former professional ice hockey player who recorded one of the most impressive rookie seasons in NHL history. After a standout junior career with the Medicine Hat Tigers, Murdoch made the New York Rangers as a 20-year-old and immediately set the league on fire, scoring 56 points in 59 games his rookie season.

Was an American drag racer from Georgia.[1] He raced in the 1960s and '70s when there were few natio

Was an American drag racer from Georgia.[1] He raced in the 1960s and '70s when there were few national events. The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) estimates that he won 90 percent of his match races.[2] As of 2002, he held the record for the most num

Is an American writer, film director, producer, actor, singer, and comedian. Novello is best known f

Is an American writer, film director, producer, actor, singer, and comedian. Novello is best known for his work on NBC's Saturday Night Live, from 1977 until 1980, and then 1985 until 1986, often as the character "Father Guido Sarducci". Novello has appeared as "Sarducci" on many television shows since then, including Married... with Children, Blossom, It's Garry Shandling's Show, and Square Pegs.

Was an American professional wrestling promoter. For several decades, he owned and operated the high

Was an American professional wrestling promoter. For several decades, he owned and operated the highly successful Pacific Northwest Wrestling (PNW) under his parent company, Don Owen Sports, which was based out of Portland, Oregon.

Is a football head coach and former Canadian soccer player. Don Petrie played Vancouver St. Saviour'

Is a football head coach and former Canadian soccer player. Don Petrie played Vancouver St. Saviour's 1942-43, U.B.C. 1943-46, St. Saviours again 1946-47, Vancouver City 1947-48. Petrie coached the Vancouver Halecos, helping them win the Canadian club championship in 1956. He coached the Canadian national soccer team in 1957 in World Cup qualifying games against Mexico and United States.

Was an American actor who appeared in a number of films in the 1940s, including Top Sergeant and Eag

Was an American actor who appeared in a number of films in the 1940s, including Top Sergeant and Eagle Squadron, but is perhaps best known for his role as Russell Lawrence, the widowed father of 15 year old Frances "Gidget" Lawrence (Sally Field) in the 1965 ABC television series, Gidget.

Was a prolific music arranger, composer, and producer, working for four decades in the Hollywood stu

Was a prolific music arranger, composer, and producer, working for four decades in the Hollywood studio system in films, television, and pop recordings.On the bongos Ralke collaborated with versatile flute and reed instrumentalist, Buddy Collette on "Jazz Heat", "Bongo Beat". Warner Bros. hired him for "Gershwin with Bongos" and "The Sensuous and the Savage", which is widely regarded as one of the best jungle exotica albums of that era. He worked with Warren Barker on the music for 77 Sunset Strip and did the heavy musical lifting when Edd "Kookie" Byrnes, one of the show's stars, became a teen idol and recorded his one hit, "Kookie, Lend Me Your Comb". Ralke performed similar duties for "Hawaiian Eye" star Connie Stevens when she recorded "Sixteen Reasons". Other recordings include Jewel Akens' "The Birds and the Bees", and five other gold records. Ralke also recorded two hits by Ty Wagner: "I'm a No Count" as well as "Slander". In the late 1960s he created his own record company. He collaborated with sound engineer Brad Miller on the hugely successful strings-with-environmental sounds creation, the Mystic Moods Orchestra.

Was a graduate of Amundsen High School in Chicago, Illinois and went on to become a two time Big Ten

Was a graduate of Amundsen High School in Chicago, Illinois and went on to become a two time Big Ten (then Western Conference) leading scorer in 1949 and 1950 and the Big Ten MVP in 1950 at Wisconsin. He was also a First Team All-American in 1950. Don is a charter member of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Athletic Hall of Fame, elected in 1991. He was most noted for his hook shot.

A Canadian artist. While primarily a painter in the abstract expressionist tradition, he is also not

A Canadian artist. While primarily a painter in the abstract expressionist tradition, he is also notable as a photographer and digital media artist. Born in Libau, Manitoba in 1932 to parents who had immigrated from Austria, he studied art in Canada, Mexico, and England. He taught for many years at the University of Manitoba. Praised early on by the critic Clement Greenberg, Reichert has produced work that is held in many notable public, corporate and private collections, including the National Gallery of Canada, the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Montreal Museum of Fine Art, and the Canada Council Art Bank, among others.

Is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the

Is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 2nd round (58th overall) of the 1995 NBA Draft. In his career, Reid played for the Pistons, Washington Wizards and Orlando Magic in 8 NBA seasons. In his 1995-96 rookie season as a member of the Pistons, he averaged 3.8 points in 69 games played. He played collegiately at Georgetown University.

He worked at the local drive-in theater and made Super 8 mm movies with his neighborhood friends. He

He worked at the local drive-in theater and made Super 8 mm movies with his neighborhood friends. He graduated from McLoughlin Union High School in 1985. Roff joined the United States Army in 1989. He was stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia in the 3d Range

Was a professional bodybuilder, wrestler and weight training coach from California. He performed und

Was a professional bodybuilder, wrestler and weight training coach from California. He performed under the names 'Ripper Savage' and 'The Bronx Barbarian'. Don Ross was a Professional Bodybuilder, born in Detroit, Michigan. From 1979 until his unfortunate

Was a linebacker who played thirteen seasons in the NFL for the Baltimore Colts. He had 37 career in

Was a linebacker who played thirteen seasons in the NFL for the Baltimore Colts. He had 37 career interceptions with the Colts, still an NFL record for a linebacker.

Was a professional wrestler and actor, known by his ring name, Hard Boiled Haggerty. He was previous

Was a professional wrestler and actor, known by his ring name, Hard Boiled Haggerty. He was previously a professional American football player, and became a successful character actor after his wrestling career. Haggerty won his first championship on Apri