American Famous Names Starting with Letter E

Was an African-American poet who became a notable poet in 1968 with his debut volume, Poems from Pri

Was an African-American poet who became a notable poet in 1968 with his debut volume, Poems from Prison. The book recalls in verse his eight-year-long sentence after Etheridge was arrested for robbery in 1960. A prose version was published in Italian as Voce negre dal carcere, and in English as Black Voices from Prison (1970), which includes other prisoners' writings.

Was the first person to hold the title of Mayor of New Orleans.He was appointed mayor by Governor Wi

Was the first person to hold the title of Mayor of New Orleans.He was appointed mayor by Governor William C. C. Claiborne in 1803; he resigned to look after his personal affairs the following year. He died at around 80 years old, and is buried in New Orle

Was a Piedmont blues guitarist and singer from North Carolina, United States.She was born Etta Lucil

Was a Piedmont blues guitarist and singer from North Carolina, United States.She was born Etta Lucille Reid in Caldwell County, North Carolina, of African American, Native American, and European American heritage. She played both the 6-string and 12-string forms of the acoustic guitar, as well as the five-string banjo. Baker played the Piedmont Blues for ninety years, starting at the age of three when she could not even hold the guitar properly. She was taught by her father, Boone Reid, who was also a long time player of the Piedmont Blues on several instruments. Etta Baker was first recorded in the summer of 1956 when she and her father happened across folk singer Paul Clayton while visiting Cone Mansion in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, near their home in Morganton, NC. Baker's father asked Clayton to listen to his daughter playing her signature "One Dime Blues". Clayton was impressed arrived at the Baker house with his tape recorder the next day, recording several songs.

Is an American blues, soul, R&B, rock & roll, gospel and jazz singer and songwriter. James is the wi

Is an American blues, soul, R&B, rock & roll, gospel and jazz singer and songwriter. James is the winner of four Grammys and seventeen Blues Music Awards. She was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, the Blues Hall of Fame in 2001, and the

Is an American blues, soul, R&B, rock & roll and jazz singer and songwriter. James is the winner of

Is an American blues, soul, R&B, rock & roll and jazz singer and songwriter. James is the winner of four Grammys, seventeen Blues Music Awards, and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, the Blues Hall of Fame in 2001, and the Grammy Hall of Fame both in 1999 and 2008. In the 1950s and 60s, she had her biggest success as a blues and R&B singer.

Was an American actress and contralto vocalist, who was identified with her signature role of "Bess"

Was an American actress and contralto vocalist, who was identified with her signature role of "Bess" in Porgy and Bess.[1] She created new roles for African-American women on stage and screen. After her performing career, Barnett was active in Chicago as

Is an American soul singer-songwriter, best known as the lone female sibling of the Motown family gr

Is an American soul singer-songwriter, best known as the lone female sibling of the Motown family group, DeBarge. She is also best known as the lead vocalist behind the classic R&B ballad, "A Dream" from the group's In a Special Way album and is also the

Is a vocalist for the band Satellite Party. Born in Hong Kong, she moved to Bellevue, WA at the age

Is a vocalist for the band Satellite Party. Born in Hong Kong, she moved to Bellevue, WA at the age of ten. She trained as a classical ballerina at the Royal Academy of Dancing, Pacific Northwest Ballet and Cornish College of the Arts and, at the age of 1

Was an award-winning American author and photographer who wrote about the American South.Welty was b

Was an award-winning American author and photographer who wrote about the American South.Welty was born in Jackson, Mississippi, and lived a significant portion of her life in the city's Belhaven neighborhood, where her home has been preserved. She was educated at the Mississippi State College for Women (now called Mississippi University for Women), the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Columbia Business School. While at Columbia University, where she was the captain of the women's polo team, Welty was a regular at Romany Marie's café in 1930.

Was a prominent historian. He was born the son of Sonia and Emmanuel Weber, an industrialist. At age

Was a prominent historian. He was born the son of Sonia and Emmanuel Weber, an industrialist. At age 12, he was sent to boarding school in Herne Bay, in southeastern England, and later to Ashville College, Harrogate.During World War II, he served with the British Army in Belgium, Germany and India between 1943 and 1947. Afterwards, Weber studied history at the Sorbonne and Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po) in Paris, France.

Was a terrific punching American middleweight boxer who fought from 1969 to 1982. Hart never fought

Was a terrific punching American middleweight boxer who fought from 1969 to 1982. Hart never fought for the title and could not get a victory against the upper echelon fighters he faced. His best showing against a top notch fighter was when he fought "Bad

August 26, 1909 - March 12, 1978) was a right fielder in Major League Baseball. From 1931 through 19

August 26, 1909 - March 12, 1978) was a right fielder in Major League Baseball. From 1931 through 1945, he played for the Cincinnati Reds (1931), St

(November 9, 1885 - August 31, 1938) was a left handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played f

(November 9, 1885 - August 31, 1938) was a left handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1909-1910) and Cincinnati Reds (1912). Moore was born in Lancaster, Texas. His son, Gene Jr, was an All-Star outfielder who played for seven major league teams from 1931 through 1945.

Was Mayor of Omaha, Nebraska from 1969 to 1973. Gene Leahy Mall in Downtown Omaha is named after him

Was Mayor of Omaha, Nebraska from 1969 to 1973. Gene Leahy Mall in Downtown Omaha is named after him. His unorthodox style endeared him to many Omahans. He would often wear a clown suit for poor children's celebrations and he championed the retention of f

Was a Cuban-born jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. In Toronto he won a number of stakes

Was a Cuban-born jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. In Toronto he won a number of stakes races at Woodbine Racetrack and the autumn 1956 riding title at Greenwood Raceway. Rodriguez notably was aboard the future Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fa

(June 13, 1907 - November 5, 1994) was a backup catcher in Major League Baseball who played with fou

(June 13, 1907 - November 5, 1994) was a backup catcher in Major League Baseball who played with four different teams between 1930 and 1946. Listed at 5' 11", 170 lb., Desautels batted and threw right-handed.

Is a professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Snitsky, who is best known for his time sp

Is a professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Snitsky, who is best known for his time spent with World Wrestling Entertainment. He was released from his contract in 2008 and has since been seeking a role in acting. Snitsky had a tryout match w

Is a two-time Academy Award-winning American actor and author. He came to fame during the 1970s, aft

Is a two-time Academy Award-winning American actor and author. He came to fame during the 1970s, after his role in The French Connection, and continued to appear in major roles in Hollywood films, including Harry Caul in The Conversation, Norman Dale in Hoosiers, Little Bill Dagget in Unforgiven, Lex Luthor in Superman (and its sequels), Joe Moore in Heist and more recently, Admiral Leslie McMahon Reigart in Behind Enemy Lines.

Was the acting Governor-General of the Philippines from 1929 to 1930, the Dean of the College of Law

Was the acting Governor-General of the Philippines from 1929 to 1930, the Dean of the College of Law at the University of Iowa from 1930 to 1934, the twelfth President of the University of Iowa from 1934 to 1940, and the law dean at the University of Pitt

(born on October 6, 1946 in San Pablo, California) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball,

(born on October 6, 1946 in San Pablo, California) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball,

Was an aviation pioneer, credited with the first shipboard aircraft take off and landing.In October,

Was an aviation pioneer, credited with the first shipboard aircraft take off and landing.In October, Ely and Curtiss met Captain Washington Chambers, USN, who had been appointed by George von Lengerke Meyer, the Secretary of the Navy, to investigate milit

Was an American businessman and Thoroughbred racehorse owner. He was a prominent Chicago commodities

Was an American businessman and Thoroughbred racehorse owner. He was a prominent Chicago commodities trader and was a member of the Chicago Board of Trade for nearly half a century. Gene Cashman made a fortune trading in the volatile grain markets of the

Was an American golfer.Harmon was born in Savannah, Georgia. He was the last ever club professional

Was an American golfer.Harmon was born in Savannah, Georgia. He was the last ever club professional to win a major championship, winning the 1948 Masters Tournament. He won the Masters by five shots and pocketed $2,500 for his efforts.

Is a former American politician who was a Republican member of the United States House of Representa

Is a former American politician who was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1981 until 2007. He represented the 22nd District of Florida until he was defeated by Ron Klein in the 2006 midterm election.

"was an American Academy Award-winning dancer, actor, singer, director, producer, and choreographer.

"was an American Academy Award-winning dancer, actor, singer, director, producer, and choreographer.Kelly was a major exponent of 20th century filmed dance, known for his energetic and athletic dancing style, his good looks and the likeable characters that he played on screen. Although he is probably best known today for his performance in Singin' in the Rain, he was a dominant force in Hollywood musical films from the mid 1940s until their demise in the late 1950s. His many innovations transformed the Hollywood musical film, and he is credited with almost singlehandedly making the ballet form commercially acceptable to film audiences. In 1999, the American Film Institute named Kelly among the Greatest Male Stars of All Time, ranking at number fifteen.