American Famous Names Starting with Letter D

Is a former Canadian politician, He served as Progressive Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for

Is a former Canadian politician, He served as Progressive Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for Edmonton—Strathcona from 1972 to 1979 and for Edmonton South 1979-1984. In 1984, he was appointed Canada's Ambassador for Disarmament, a position he held until 1989. He was appointed to the Senate of Canada on September 17, 1998, where he served until June 13, 2004. Currently he resides in Edmonton, Alberta.

An American biologist.Futuyma graduated with a B.S. from Cornell University, and took his M.S. and P

An American biologist.Futuyma graduated with a B.S. from Cornell University, and took his M.S. and Ph.D. at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on the interaction between plant-eating insects and the plants themselves. He was Lawrence B. Slobodkin Collegiate Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and is now a distinguished professor of ecology and evolution at the State University of New York at Stony Brook.Futuyma is the author of the widely used textbook Evolutionary Biology and Science on Trial: The Case for Evolution, an introduction to the creation-evolution controversy. His most recent textbook

Was the first Chinese Canadian Member of Parliament (MP) in the Canadian House of Commons. Douglas J

Was the first Chinese Canadian Member of Parliament (MP) in the Canadian House of Commons. Douglas Jung joined the Progressive Conservative Party in the early 1950s. He had vowed not to join the Liberal Party of Canada because of its racist legislation against Chinese in the past. Jung was elected as an MP in 1957, representing the riding of Vancouver Centre, under the John Diefenbaker government. In his maiden speech in the House of Commons, he urged Canada to take a leading role in serving as a bridge to the Pacific Rim countries.

Is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Washington Bullets in t

Is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Washington Bullets in the 2nd round (41st overall) of the 1989 NBA Draft. A 6'11" center from the University of Tennessee, Roth played in just one NBA season for the Bullets, appearing in 42 games during the 1989-90 season.

Is an American ice dancer. With partner Judi Genovesi, he is the 1977 U.S. national champion. They r

Is an American ice dancer. With partner Judi Genovesi, he is the 1977 U.S. national champion. They represented the United States at the 1976 Winter Olympics where they placed 15th. Following his retirement from competitive skating, he became a coach. He w

Is a Korean-American poker player and 2006 economics graduate of Duke University. Kim learned poker

Is a Korean-American poker player and 2006 economics graduate of Duke University. Kim learned poker through a home game in college and through posting as 'technologic' on the internet forum hosted by Two Plus Two Publishing. Kim, who was eliminated by Paul Wasicka, finished in seventh place in the 2006 World Series of Poker main event, earning him $2,391,520. At the time, Kim was the youngest player ever to make the final table at the main event, and the only player at the final table not to be knocked out by Jamie Gold.

Is a former infielder in Major League Baseball player who played with the Detroit Tigers from 1984-1

Is a former infielder in Major League Baseball player who played with the Detroit Tigers from 1984-1987 and the Minnesota Twins from 1988-1990. Baker played in 136 Major League games and had a .207 batting average with 51 hits, 38 runs, 22 RBIs, and 11 doubles.

Is a former Major League Baseball second baseman who played in the American League for the Californi

Is a former Major League Baseball second baseman who played in the American League for the California Angels (1970) and Boston Red Sox (1971-77). He played his high school ball at El Monte High School (California), graduating in 1965, where he achieved All-Pacific League, All-Valley, and All-California Interscholastic Federation honors. He also lettered in basketball, football and track.

Is a former American football quarterback. Williams was best known for his MVP performance in Super

Is a former American football quarterback. Williams was best known for his MVP performance in Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos. He also became the first, and so far only African American quarterback to win the Super Bowl, and the Super Bowl MVP Award.

Is a former American football defensive end who played for the Cleveland Browns, the Chicago Bears a

Is a former American football defensive end who played for the Cleveland Browns, the Chicago Bears and the New Orleans Saints. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Was a welterweight professional boxer from Canada, who competed in the 1920s. He won the bronze meda

Was a welterweight professional boxer from Canada, who competed in the 1920s. He won the bronze medal in Boxing at the 1924 Summer Olympics in the welterweight division, losing against Hector Mendez in the semi-finals. He was born in Toronto, Ontario.

Is a former Major League Baseball player. Saunders played for the New York Mets in the 1993 season.

Is a former Major League Baseball player. Saunders played for the New York Mets in the 1993 season. In 28 games, Saunders had 14 hits in 67 at-bats, with a .209 batting average.

Is a former American professional basketball player who was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 2

Is a former American professional basketball player who was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 2nd round (40th overall) of the 1991 NBA Draft. A 6'3" point guard from La Salle University, Overton played in 11 NBA seasons for 8 different teams. He played for the Washington Bullets, Denver Nuggets, Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic, New Jersey Nets, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Clippers.

Was an American general and Field Marshal of the Philippine Army. He was a Chief of Staff of the Uni

Was an American general and Field Marshal of the Philippine Army. He was a Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and later played a prominent role in the Pacific theater of World War II, one of the war's most decorated soldiers, receiving the Medal of Honor for his early service in the Philippines and on the Bataan Peninsula.

Was a silent motion picture actor, producer, and writer. MacLean was born in Philadelphia and educat

Was a silent motion picture actor, producer, and writer. MacLean was born in Philadelphia and educated at the Northwestern University Preparatory School, and Lewis Institute of Technology, in Chicago. After a career in bond sales, MacLean enrolled in the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Born on Fortunato (born on June 8, 1922) is an American professional golfer

Born on Fortunato (born on June 8, 1922) is an American professional golfer

Is an American professional golfer and two-time major golf champion.The tournament was still match p

Is an American professional golfer and two-time major golf champion.The tournament was still match play at that time, and Ford defeated Cary Middlecoff (4&3) in the final. Ford was that season's PGA Player of the Year. In 1957, he holed out from a plugged

Is an American wrestler and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, where h

Is an American wrestler and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, where he received a gold medal in freestyle welterweight, defeating the five-time world champion Emam Ali Habibi.

Was an American ice hockey player. Everett played for the American team at the 1932 Winter Olympics,

Was an American ice hockey player. Everett played for the American team at the 1932 Winter Olympics, winning a silver medal. He was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.

Is an American actor.

Is an American actor.

Was an American figure skater who competed in men's singles. Ramsay was the only skater to perform a

Was an American figure skater who competed in men's singles. Ramsay was the only skater to perform a triple jump at the 1961 United States Figure Skating Championships, where he finished only fourth due to a poor performance in compulsory figures. However

Is an American figure skater. He is the 2004 Triglav Trophy champion on the junior level and is a th

Is an American figure skater. He is the 2004 Triglav Trophy champion on the junior level and is a three-season competitor on the Junior Grand Prix. He placed 4th at the 2007-2008 Junior Grand Prix Final after coming in as the first alternate.

(March 9, 1950 – December 22, 2004) was a Major League Baseball first baseman/designated hitter wh

(March 9, 1950 – December 22, 2004) was a Major League Baseball first baseman/designated hitter who played for the Texas Rangers (1976) and Toronto Blue Jays (1977-1978, 1980). He batted right handed and threw left handed.

(born June 24, 1957 in Lebanon, Indiana) is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who had

(born June 24, 1957 in Lebanon, Indiana) is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who had a 16-year career from 1982, 1986-2000.

Flutie was born in Catonsville, Maryland to Lebanese-American parents.[2] His family moved to Melbou

Flutie was born in Catonsville, Maryland to Lebanese-American parents.[2] His family moved to Melbourne Beach, Florida when he was 6, where his father, Richard, worked as an engineer in the aerospace industry. After the dramatic slow-down of the space pro