American Famous Names Starting with Letter D

Is a former NASA Astronaut. Born April 30, 1957 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Married to the former Cher

Is a former NASA Astronaut. Born April 30, 1957 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Married to the former Cheryl Ann Tobritzhofer of Saint Paul, Minnesota. They have two children. He enjoys motorcycle travel, racing motocross, camping, home-schooling his children,

Is an American professional wrestler. He is best known for his stint in the World Wrestling Federati

Is an American professional wrestler. He is best known for his stint in the World Wrestling Federation as Gillberg, a parody of then-rival promotion World Championship Wrestling's top star Goldberg. During his tenure in the WWF, Gill became a one time Lig

Was an American artist based in South Florida, a sculptor known for his lifecast realistic works of

Was an American artist based in South Florida, a sculptor known for his lifecast realistic works of people, cast in various materials, including polyester resin, fiberglass, Bondo and bronze. His work is often associated with the Pop Art movement, as well as hyperrealism.[1]Hanson grew up in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Macalester College in 1946 and his MFA from the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan in 1951. From 1953 to 1960, he taught art in Munich and Bremerhaven, Germany. And from 1962 to 1965 he was a professor of art at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia.

Was a middleweight professional boxer from Minnesota.In a career that spanned from 1959 to 1970, Dua

Was a middleweight professional boxer from Minnesota.In a career that spanned from 1959 to 1970, Duane Horsman amassed a record of 48 wins (34 by knockout) and 13 losses, with 2 draws. He began his career with 12 straight wins and was undefeated after 2

An American kickboxer and MMA fighter.

An American kickboxer and MMA fighter.

Is a punk rock singer/songwriter and professional skateboarder. Active since 1978, he is probably be

Is a punk rock singer/songwriter and professional skateboarder. Active since 1978, he is probably best known as the singer in the California punk rock band U.S. Bombs, which formed in 1993. Along with skateboarding, Peters is a well-known punk rock singer

Was a professional boxer in the super welterweight (154 lb) division. Thomas turned pro in 1979 and

Was a professional boxer in the super welterweight (154 lb) division. Thomas turned pro in 1979 and won the Vacant WBC Light Middleweight Title with a 3rd round TKO over John Mugabi in 1986 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Thomas would lose the title eight

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'10" center from the University of Illinois

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'10" center from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Thoren played three seasons (1967-1970) in the American Basketball Association as a member of the Minnesota Muskies and Miami Floridians. He averaged 13.2 points per game and 11.0 rebounds per game in his career and appeared in the 1969 ABA All-Star Game.

Is an attorney in Tallahassee, Florida, USA.He served on the United States Circuit Judge Nominating

Is an attorney in Tallahassee, Florida, USA.He served on the United States Circuit Judge Nominating Commission. He also served on the Florida Council of 100, and was a member of the Florida Board of Regents from (1978–1994).

Was an American figure skater who competed in men's singles and pairs. In singles, he won the bronze

Was an American figure skater who competed in men's singles and pairs. In singles, he won the bronze medal at the 1953 United States Figure Skating Championships and finished sixth at that year's World Figure Skating Championships. In pairs, he once skate

Is a state senator representing District 21 (Morgan City) in the Louisiana legislature. He has repre

Is a state senator representing District 21 (Morgan City) in the Louisiana legislature. He has represented that district in the state senate since 2000 and previously served from 1996 to 2000 in the Louisiana House of Representatives.

Is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA.Bradley played collegiately at the U

Is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA.Bradley played collegiately at the University of North Carolina and was selected 13th overall in the 1979 NBA Draft by the Indiana Pacers. He played nine seasons for 7 different teams and retired after the 1988-89 NBA season with averages of 5.2 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game.

(born October 26, 1949 in Perryton, Texas) is a former Major League Baseball player and is the forme

(born October 26, 1949 in Perryton, Texas) is a former Major League Baseball player and is the former manager of the Seattle Mariners.

Was an African American poet and poetry publisher from Detroit, Michigan.[1] He founded a publishing

Was an African American poet and poetry publisher from Detroit, Michigan.[1] He founded a publishing company called Broadside Press in 1965, which published many leading African American writers.[1] Randall's most famous poem is "The Ballad of Birmingham," written during the 1960s, about the 1963 bombing of the church Martin Luther King, Jr. belonged to in Birmingham, Alabama.[2] Randall's poetry

American chemist at Harvard University. He won the 1986 Nobel Prize in Chemistry jointly with Yuan T

American chemist at Harvard University. He won the 1986 Nobel Prize in Chemistry jointly with Yuan T. Lee and John C. Polanyi "for their contributions concerning the dynamics of chemical elementary processes."

Is an American musician and rock bassist, who is best known for his thirteen-year tenure in the hard

Is an American musician and rock bassist, who is best known for his thirteen-year tenure in the hard rock band Guns N' Roses. He is currently the bassist for the hard rock band Velvet Revolver.

(born on August 20, 1962), joined the PGA Tour in 1985.

(born on August 20, 1962), joined the PGA Tour in 1985.

Was an early twentieth century illustrator. He was a native of Richmond, Virginia, and studied in Vi

Was an early twentieth century illustrator. He was a native of Richmond, Virginia, and studied in Virginia and at the New York School of Design. His first comprehensive suite of colour and monotone illustrations appeared in Stories for Pictures (1912) and

(April 8, 1908 in Charlotte, North Carolina - March 23, 2001) was an American professional golfer

(April 8, 1908 in Charlotte, North Carolina - March 23, 2001) was an American professional golfer

Was an American racecar driver.

Was an American racecar driver.

Is generally regarded as the person who popularized the modern sport of surfing.[1] He was also an O

Is generally regarded as the person who popularized the modern sport of surfing.[1] He was also an Olympic champion in swimming.The name "Duke" is not a title, but a given name. He was named after his father, Halapu Kahanamoku, who was christened "Duke" by Bernice Pauahi Bishop in honor of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, who was visiting Hawaii at the time of the elder man's birth in 1869. The younger "Duke," as eldest son, inherited the name.

Was an American painter, printmaker, illustrator, and photographer.She attended William Penn Univers

Was an American painter, printmaker, illustrator, and photographer.She attended William Penn University and graduated from The Art Institute of Chicago, where she studied under John Vanderpoel and Frederick Richardson. While a student at The Art Institute, Dulah spent her summers in Saugatuck, Michigan, studying under John Christen Johansen and other prominent artists. She completed her postgraduate work at the Art Students League in New York, where she won many first place awards in illustration classes under the instruction of Walter Appleton Clark. She also studied under Charles Hawthorne in Provincetown, Massachusetts, and at the New York School of Art under William Merritt Chase.

Was an American painter, printmaker, illustrator, and photographer.She was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Was an American painter, printmaker, illustrator, and photographer.She was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa. She attended William Penn University and graduated from The Art Institute of Chicago, where she studied under John Vanderpoel and Frederick Richardson. Whi

A Québécois singer and a native of Victoriaville, Québec.He came out with his first album Dumas e

A Québécois singer and a native of Victoriaville, Québec.He came out with his first album Dumas en 2001, when he was 21. His second album, Le cours des jours made him more well-known. One song on the Le cours des jours album was sung by Marie-Annick Lépin

Is an American politician. He was a Republican member of the House of Representatives from Californi

Is an American politician. He was a Republican member of the House of Representatives from California's 52nd, 45th and 42nd districts from 1981 to 2009. Hunter was the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee during the 108th and 109th Congress. Hun