American Famous Names Starting with Letter F

Was an American long-distance swimmer. After being a pool swimmer for most of his career, Crippen ma

Was an American long-distance swimmer. After being a pool swimmer for most of his career, Crippen made the transition to open water swimming in 2006 where he had tremendous success. In international competitions, Crippen won seven medals, five of which we

Was an Australian/American freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. He was born i

Was an Australian/American freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. He was born in Australia but later emigrated to the United States and became naturalized in 1906. The Australian Olympic Committee stated that "Gailey's medals, newly c

Was a Canadian canoer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he and his partner Edward De

Was a Canadian canoer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he and his partner Edward Deir finished sixth in the K-2 1000 m event. Willis also competed with his partner Stanley Potter in the folding K-2 10000 m event where they finished tenth.

Was an American sailor who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics.

Was an American sailor who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics.

(September 9, 1898 - March 12, 1973), nicknamed the Fordham Flash, or The Old Flash, was an American

(September 9, 1898 - March 12, 1973), nicknamed the Fordham Flash, or The Old Flash, was an American Major League Baseball player of the early 20th century.

Was a Canadian sprint canoer who competed in the 1930s. Born in Thornhill, Ontario, he won Canada's

Was a Canadian sprint canoer who competed in the 1930s. Born in Thornhill, Ontario, he won Canada's only gold medal at the 1936 Summer Olympics in the C-1 1000m canoeing event. This proved embarrassing to Canadian officials who had refused to pay his way.

Was an American lawyer and politician in the Pacific Northwest. A native of Ohio, he lived in Iowa a

Was an American lawyer and politician in the Pacific Northwest. A native of Ohio, he lived in Iowa and Wisconsin before immigrating to the Oregon Territory. There he served in the legislature of the Oregon Territory and then the Washington Territory, incl

Was an American singer and actor.He signed with Capitol Records and released several critically laud

Was an American singer and actor.He signed with Capitol Records and released several critically lauded albums (such as In the Wee Small Hours, Songs for Swingin' Lovers, Come Fly with Me, Only the Lonely and Nice 'n' Easy). Sinatra left Capitol to found his own record label, Reprise Records (finding success with albums such as Ring-A-Ding-Ding, Sinatra at the Sands and Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim), toured internationally, and fraternized with the Rat Pack and President John F. Kennedy in the early 1960s. Sinatra turned 50 in 1965, recorded the retrospective September of My Years, starred in the Emmy-winning television special Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Music, and scored hits with "Strangers in the Night" and "My Way".

Was an American portrait-painter.He was born in Killingly, Connecticut. Brought up on a farm, he tau

Was an American portrait-painter.He was born in Killingly, Connecticut. Brought up on a farm, he taught himself the use of colors, and in 1820 went to New York City and studied painting with Alexander Robertson. He spent the winters of 1831 and 1832 in Ro

(October 27, 1904 - March 18, 1966) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston

(October 27, 1904 - March 18, 1966) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox. Listed at 5' 10.5", 163 lb., he batted and threw right handed.

Was a United States economist and educator, as well as an officer in the Union Army during the Ameri

Was a United States economist and educator, as well as an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.Walker's activities after the war included stints as editor of the Springfield (MA) Republican, chief of the government bureau of statistics,

Is an American doctor who flew aboard a NASA Space Shuttle mission.Gaffney graduated from Carlsbad,

Is an American doctor who flew aboard a NASA Space Shuttle mission.Gaffney graduated from Carlsbad, New Mexico High School in 1964; received a Bachelor of arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 1968; and a Doctor of Medicine degree, Un

Was an American polymath, academic, philologist, and lexicographer. He graduated from Amherst Colleg

Was an American polymath, academic, philologist, and lexicographer. He graduated from Amherst College in 1845. He is considered the principal founder of modern comparative linguistics in Anglo-Saxon. March applied the methods of studying the Latin and Greek classics towards the study of English literature, and led the way for the first scientific study of the English language.He also served as president of the American Philological Association (1873-1874; 1895-1896); the Spelling Reform Association (after 1876); and of the Modern Language Association (1891-1893).

Is a retired American professional basketball player, formerly in the National Basketball Associatio

Is a retired American professional basketball player, formerly in the National Basketball Association.Brickowski played college basketball for 4 years as a power forward/center for Pennsylvania State University.

Is a former American football player, TV personality, and computer software executive.He is best kno

Is a former American football player, TV personality, and computer software executive.He is best known for his years with the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants, as well as a commentator on Monday Night Football and a co-host of That's Incredible!.

Was an American Evangelical Christian theologian, philosopher, and Presbyterian pastor. He is most f

Was an American Evangelical Christian theologian, philosopher, and Presbyterian pastor. He is most famous for his writings and his establishment of the L'Abri community in Switzerland. Opposed to theological modernism, Schaeffer promoted a more traditional Protestant faith and a presuppositional approach to Christian apologetics, which he believed would answer the questions of the age. A number of scholars credit Schaeffer's ideas with helping spark the rise of the Christian Right in the United States. Schaeffer's wife, Edith (Seville) Schaeffer has become a prolific author in her own right. Schaeffer is also the father of author, filmmaker and painter Frank Schaeffer.

Was an American ice hockey player who competed in the 1932 Winter Olympics.In 1932 he was a member o

Was an American ice hockey player who competed in the 1932 Winter Olympics.In 1932 he was a member of the American ice hockey team, which won the silver medal. He played five matches and scored one goal.

Was a political figure in Indiana.He served in the U.S. Congress from January 29, 1889, to March 3,

Was a political figure in Indiana.He served in the U.S. Congress from January 29, 1889, to March 3, 1889. He was elected to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Alan P. Hovey, who had been elected Governor of Indiana. Posey was defeated for re-e

Was an American politician. Born in Frederick, Maryland, he completed studied law, was admitted to t

Was an American politician. Born in Frederick, Maryland, he completed studied law, was admitted to the bar, and commenced practice in that city. He was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1832, 1834, and 1836, and was elected as a Whig to the T

Was an American statesman who served in the United States House of Representatives and appointed Gov

Was an American statesman who served in the United States House of Representatives and appointed Governor-General of the Philippines by President of the United States Woodrow Wilson. Harrison was a prominent advisor to a commonwealth president and the fir

Was a Canadian lawyer and politician, the Mayor of Montreal, Quebec for three months in 1873, until

Was a Canadian lawyer and politician, the Mayor of Montreal, Quebec for three months in 1873, until his term was cut short by death.He was a founder of the Institut canadien de Montréal and served as its president between 1849 and 1850 and again between 1857 and 1858. From 1871 to 1873, he served as a Conservative member of Provincial Montreal West riding during the first portion of the 2nd Legislative Assembly of Quebec.

Was a North Dakota Republican Party politician who served as the 25th Lieutenant Governor of North D

Was a North Dakota Republican Party politician who served as the 25th Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota under John E. Davis. Duffy also served in the North Dakota Senate from 1949 to 1956

Is a musician and actor. He was born in Toronto, Canada. Shivers produced the first single by the ba

Is a musician and actor. He was born in Toronto, Canada. Shivers produced the first single by the band Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet. The b-side to that single, "Having an Average Weekend", became the theme to the television show The Kids in the Hall. Shivers went on to produce the band's next two albums.

Was an American basketball player and coach.A 5'11" guard from Georgetown University, O'Grady played

Was an American basketball player and coach.A 5'11" guard from Georgetown University, O'Grady played professionally in the Basketball Association of America from 1946 to 1949. He competed for the Washington Capitols, St. Louis Bombers, and Providence Steamrollers and averaged 3.7 points per game.[1]

Was a newspaper publisher and member of the prominent Astor family.An extremely shy man, David Astor

Was a newspaper publisher and member of the prominent Astor family.An extremely shy man, David Astor was greatly influenced by his father but as a young man he rebelled against his strong-willed mother. Educated at Eton College he went on to Oxford University where he suffered a nervous breakdown and left in 1933 without obtaining a degree. He was psychoanalysed by Anna Freud and during World War II he served with distinction and was wounded in France.