American Famous Names Starting with Letter D

Davis was born in Anaheim, California. He took an early interest in music — he learned how to

Davis was born in Anaheim, California. He took an early interest in music — he learned how to play the trumpet at the age of 9 (perhaps an explanation for his wide use of brass throughout his cues), and began to write short pieces at the age of 12.Throughout early life, he found himself interested mainly in the jazz and rock genres. After graduating from high school, Davis enrolled at UCLA. He continued his study of musical composition with tutor Henri Lazarof. Additionally,

(born on January 11, 1924) was a singer of traditional pop music and a golfer.

(born on January 11, 1924) was a singer of traditional pop music and a golfer.

Is a retired Canadian politician who served as the 11th Premier of Alberta between 1985 and 1992. A

Is a retired Canadian politician who served as the 11th Premier of Alberta between 1985 and 1992. A member of the Progressive Conservatives, he served as Energy Minister and Federal and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister in the government of Peter Lougheed before leaving politics for the private sector in 1979. He returned to politics six years later to contest the leadership contest resulting from Lougheed's retirement. He defeated two other candidates, and became Premier November 1, 1985.

(born September 18, 1955 in Omak, Washington) is a former professional baseball player,

(born September 18, 1955 in Omak, Washington) is a former professional baseball player,

Is an American chemical engineer and a NASA astronaut. He is a veteran of a six-month stay aboard th

Is an American chemical engineer and a NASA astronaut. He is a veteran of a six-month stay aboard the International Space Station and a six-week expedition to find meteorites in Antarctica.

(July 23, 1936 – July 3, 1993) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball.

(July 23, 1936 – July 3, 1993) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball.

A Canadian film director, writer, producer and editor. He gained prominence and critical acclaim in

A Canadian film director, writer, producer and editor. He gained prominence and critical acclaim in Canadian cinema for his 1970 movie Goin' Down the Road.

Was an American television news producer and executive, best known for creating 60 Minutes, the CBS

Was an American television news producer and executive, best known for creating 60 Minutes, the CBS television news magazine in 1968, which at the time of his death, was the longest-running prime-time broadcast on American television. Under Hewitt's leade

(December 7, 1911 – April 6, 2000) was a Major League Baseball second baseman for the Chicago Cubs

(December 7, 1911 – April 6, 2000) was a Major League Baseball second baseman for the Chicago Cubs from 1943 to 1948. A native of Chicago, Illinois, he attended Oregon State University before beginning his professional baseball career.

Is one of the leading yachtsmen in the U.S. He was the first Jew to compete at the highest levels of

Is one of the leading yachtsmen in the U.S. He was the first Jew to compete at the highest levels of world yachting competitions and at the time of his active career, the only Jew to win an Olympic medal in yachting. Cohan began sailing in 1967 at age 37.

(born July 13, 1938 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) was a Catcher and First Baseman for the Cincinnati Reds

(born July 13, 1938 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) was a Catcher and First Baseman for the Cincinnati Reds (1957, 1959 and 1962-68), Chicago White Sox (1969) and Boston Red Sox (1970-71).

Is a former Canadian Liberal politician and Cabinet minister. He was first elected to the Canadian H

Is a former Canadian Liberal politician and Cabinet minister. He was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the 1962 election as the Liberal Member of Parliament for Rosedale riding in Toronto. In 1967, he was the parliamentary secretary of Paul Martin, Secretary of State for External Affairs. He joined the Cabinet of Pierre Trudeau in 1968 as minister without portfolio, and subsequently served as President of the Privy Council, Minister of National Defence, Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources and Minister of Finance. As Finance Minister, Macdonald introduced wage and price controls in an attempt to control inflation. Macdonald resigned from Cabinet in 1977 to return to his law practice. When Pierre Trudeau announced his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada following his defeat in the 1979 election, Macdonald would have declared his candidacy for the position. However, with the unexpected defeat of Joe Clark's Progressive Conservative government on a motion of no confidence, the Liberals asked Trudeau to lead them into the 1980 election and cancelled the leadership campaign. Macdonald was not a candidate for the party leadership when Trudeau again resigned in 1984.

Was a politician from Alberta, Canada.Fleming was elected as a Social Credit Party of Alberta member

Was a politician from Alberta, Canada.Fleming was elected as a Social Credit Party of Alberta member to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta in the 1959 Alberta general election for Calgary West. During the 1967 Alberta general election after serving two terms he was defeated by future Progressive Conservative premier Peter Lougheed.

Was the minority leader of the West Virginia Senate and a former member of the West Virginia House o

Was the minority leader of the West Virginia Senate and a former member of the West Virginia House of Delegates. He represented the 10th district, serving with Jesse O. Guills. His residence was in Athens, West Virginia, a town in Mercer County, where he

Is an American rock musician, songwriter, guitarist, inventor, and electronics engineer. He is best

Is an American rock musician, songwriter, guitarist, inventor, and electronics engineer. He is best known as the founder of the hard rock band Boston and inventor of the Rockman guitar amplifier. Scholz, as noted by Allmusic, is "a notoriously 'un-rock n' roll' figure who never enjoyed the limelight of being a performer," but instead concentrated on his music.

Was an American social scientist. He is noted for his work in methodology. He coined the term "evolu

Was an American social scientist. He is noted for his work in methodology. He coined the term "evolutionary epistemology" and developed a selectionist theory of human creativity.After serving in the U.S. Naval Reserve during World War II, he earned his doctorate in psychology in 1947 from UC Berkeley. He subsequently served on the faculties at Ohio State, the University of Chicago, Northwestern, and Lehigh.He taught at Lehigh University, which established the Donald T. Campbell Social Science Research Prizes. Prior to that he was on the faculty of Maxwell School of Syracuse University, 1979 - 1982, and Northwestern University from 1953 to 1979. He gave the William James Lecture at Harvard University in 1977. He served as President of the American Psychological Association.

(born February 15, 1980 in Butler, Pennsylvania) is an American baseball player in the Arizona Diamo

(born February 15, 1980 in Butler, Pennsylvania) is an American baseball player in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.

Was the 66th United States Secretary of the Treasury, from 1981 to 1985, and Chief of Staff from 198

Was the 66th United States Secretary of the Treasury, from 1981 to 1985, and Chief of Staff from 1985 to 1987 in the Ronald Reagan Administration, where he advocated "Reaganomics" and tax cuts to create jobs and stimulate production. Regan was criticized for his Prime Ministerial style of working, for his involvement in the Iran-Contra Affair, and for his frequent disagreements with Ronald Reagan's wife, First Lady Nancy Reagan.

Was an American football offensive tackle who was one of only two American National Football League

Was an American football offensive tackle who was one of only two American National Football League players to die in the Vietnam War.

Is an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.

Is an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.

Was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man eve

Was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz.

Is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers,

Is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions.

Is an American animator and independent studio owner. He is best known for his departure from the Wa

Is an American animator and independent studio owner. He is best known for his departure from the Walt Disney Company in 1979 and his subsequent directing of animated classics such as The Secret of Nimh (1982), An American Tail (1986), and The Land Before

Was an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1924 Summer Olympics.

Was an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1924 Summer Olympics.

Was a professional heavyweight boxer best known for being George Foreman's first professional oppone

Was a professional heavyweight boxer best known for being George Foreman's first professional opponent.