American Famous Names Starting with Letter F

Was the fourth and sixth mayor of Louisville, Kentucky. His term of office extended from 1837 - 1840

Was the fourth and sixth mayor of Louisville, Kentucky. His term of office extended from 1837 - 1840 and 1844 - 1846. He was the son of parents from Pennsylvania, who came to Louisville, where Frederick was born, in the late 18th century. They purchased a

Was a provincial level politician and Geologist from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the L

Was a provincial level politician and Geologist from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta in the governing Progressive Conservative caucus from 1975 to 1979.Kidd ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature in the 1975 Alberta election. He was elected to represent the renamed electoral district of Banff with a landslide victory over three other candidates.

(November 25, 1875 - November 2, 1972) was a shortstop in Major League Baseball who played between 1

(November 25, 1875 - November 2, 1972) was a shortstop in Major League Baseball who played between 1899 and 1911 for the St. Louis Perfectos (1899), Boston Americans (1901-07) and Chicago White Sox (1908-11).

Was an American equestrian. Clark was the son of Alfred Corning Clark and a grandson of Edward Clark

Was an American equestrian. Clark was the son of Alfred Corning Clark and a grandson of Edward Clark, a lawyer and later 50% owner of the Singer Sewing Machine Company. Brother of Edward Severin Clark, Robert Sterling Clark, and Stephen Carlton Clark.

(January 27, 1901 - June 1, 1973) born in Camden, New Jersey, was a Major League Baseball pitcher fo

(January 27, 1901 - June 1, 1973) born in Camden, New Jersey, was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics (1920-26), Boston Red Sox (1926), New York Yankees (1928-29) and Brooklyn Robins/Brooklyn Dodgers (1930-33).

Was United States Secretary of the Interior during Dwight Eisenhower's administration.Seaton was act

Was United States Secretary of the Interior during Dwight Eisenhower's administration.Seaton was active in Republican politics. He was appointed to the United States Senate in December 1951 by Nebraska Governor Val Peterson to fill the vacancy created by

Was a Canadian painter, famous for his landscape and scenery paintings from the Canadian plains in t

Was a Canadian painter, famous for his landscape and scenery paintings from the Canadian plains in the west.Verner was born at Sheridan, Ontario, which was then called Hammondsville, in Upper Canada. Already as a boy he was fascinated and inspired by the paintings of Paul Kane and tried to convince this established painter to take him on as a pupil, but was turned away. A few years later, he went to London, where he studied at Hetherleys Academy of Arts from 1856 to 1860, before joining the British army, enlisting in the 3rd West York regiment. He returned to Toronto in 1862, where he worked first as a photograph colorist and then as a photographer himself. During this time, he became a friend of his long-time idol Paul Kane.

Was a U.S. Representative from Maine.He served as mayor of Calais in 1852 and 1853. He served as mem

Was a U.S. Representative from Maine.He served as mayor of Calais in 1852 and 1853. He served as member of the State house of representatives 1858-1860 and served as speaker in 1860.Pike was elected as a Republican to the Thirty-seventh and to the three s

Was an American lawyer and politician from New York. He was a Member of the U.S. House of Representa

Was an American lawyer and politician from New York. He was a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 5th congressional district from 1847 to 1849.He was elected as a Whig to the 30th United States Congress, and served from March 4, 18

Bibliophile and director of the Pierpont Morgan Library in New York City from (1948–1969).Born in

Bibliophile and director of the Pierpont Morgan Library in New York City from (1948–1969).Born in Greenwich, Connecticut, the son of Ellen Walters Delano (a first cousin of the President Franklin Delano Roosevelt) and Frederick Baldwin Adams, he married as his second wife, July 23, 1969, the Belgian Princess Marie-Luise Natalie Engelberta Ludmilla Nancy Julie Prinzessin von Croÿ daughter of Nancy Louise Leishman and Karl Rudolf Engelbert Phillipp Leo Herzog von Croÿ.

A Canadian medical scientist, doctor and Nobel laureate noted as one of the co-discovers of insuli

A Canadian medical scientist, doctor and Nobel laureate noted as one of the co-discovers of insuli

Was an American animator, cartoonist, voice actor and director, famous for producing animated cartoo

Was an American animator, cartoonist, voice actor and director, famous for producing animated cartoons during The Golden Age of Hollywood animation. He did his most significant work for the Warner Bros. and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios, creating the charac

Was an American animator, cartoonist, and director, famous for producing animated cartoons during Th

Was an American animator, cartoonist, and director, famous for producing animated cartoons during The Golden Age of Hollywood animation. He did his most significant work for the Warner Bros. and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios, creating the characters of Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny, Droopy, Screwy Squirrel, and developing Porky Pig and Chilly Willy (this last one for the Walter Lantz Studio) into regular cartoon characters. His influence was found in almost all of the animated cartoon series by various studios in the 1940s and 1950s.

Was a top-ranked tennis player in the early 20th century.The right-handed Alexander in 1908 became t

Was a top-ranked tennis player in the early 20th century.The right-handed Alexander in 1908 became the first foreigner to win the singles title at the Australian Championships, the amateur precursor to the Australian Open. He then teamed with the man he defeated in the final, Alfred Dunlop, to win the doubles.

Better known as "Classy" Freddie Blassie, was an American professional wrestler and manager born in

Better known as "Classy" Freddie Blassie, was an American professional wrestler and manager born in St. Louis, Missouri who was a popular wrestling villain. He was a master at antagonizing the crowd, and inspired legendary animosity. He was also a 1 time NWA Georgia Heavyweight Champion (Lately known as the NWA Wildside Heavyweight Championship).

Served as Mayor of Newark, New Jersey from 1922 to 1925.

Served as Mayor of Newark, New Jersey from 1922 to 1925.

Was an American Impressionist painter.He was born in Owosso, Michigan and studied at the School of t

Was an American Impressionist painter.He was born in Owosso, Michigan and studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the Académie Julian in Paris. Frieseke and his family resided for fourteen years in Giverny, which was also home to Monet. He had a great influence on the Americans at the colony there, many of whom shared his Midwestern American background.

Was an American lacrosse player. He attended college at the University of Maryland, where he was a m

Was an American lacrosse player. He attended college at the University of Maryland, where he was a multi-sport athlete, and won varsity letters in basketball, football, and lacrosse. In 1928, he was named a United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Associati

Was an American pediatrician and virologist.

Was an American pediatrician and virologist.

November 21, 1905 - October 4, 1981) was a Major League Baseball player during the 1920s and 1930s.

November 21, 1905 - October 4, 1981) was a Major League Baseball player during the 1920s and 1930s.

Was a U.S. Representative from Utah. He was admitted to the bar the same year and commenced practice

Was a U.S. Representative from Utah. He was admitted to the bar the same year and commenced practice in Salt Lake City, Utah. He served as district attorney of the third judicial district of Utah 1905-1911, and district judge 1911-1916. He resumed the pra

(born December 23, 1889 in Catonsville, Maryland - April 22, 1967), is a former professional basebal

(born December 23, 1889 in Catonsville, Maryland - April 22, 1967), is a former professional baseball player

(December 20, 1888

(December 20, 1888

Was a prominent and prolific American Impressionist painter, noted for his urban and coastal scenes.

Was a prominent and prolific American Impressionist painter, noted for his urban and coastal scenes. Along with Mary Cassatt and John Henry Twachtman, Hassam was instrumental in promulgating Impressionism to American collectors, dealers, and the museums.

Is an American movie actor. He is perhaps best known for his American Pie role, in which he played C

Is an American movie actor. He is perhaps best known for his American Pie role, in which he played Chris "Oz" Ostreicher.