American Famous Names Starting with Letter G

Was an American artist best known for his site-specific artworks he made in the 1970s. He is famous

Was an American artist best known for his site-specific artworks he made in the 1970s. He is famous for his "building cuts," a series of works in abandoned buildings in which he variously removed sections of floors, ceilings, and walls.He studied architecture at Cornell University, but did not practice as a conventional architect; he worked on what he referred to as “Anarchitecture.” [1] At the time of Matta-Clark's tenure there, Cornell's architecture program was guided in part by Colin Rowe, a preeminent architectural theorist of modernism. His vision of modernism later influenced much of Matta-Clark's own work in its relation to modernist practice and theory. He also spent a year studying French literature at the Sorbonne in Paris and was in Paris during the student strikes of May 1968. It was in Paris that he became aware of the French deconstructionist philosophers and Guy Debord and the Situationists

Is a Canadian backstroke swimmer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.At the 1938 Empire Games h

Is a Canadian backstroke swimmer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.At the 1938 Empire Games he won the silver medal in the 100 yards backstroke competition. He was also a member of the Canadian team which won the silver medal in the 3×110 yards med

A Canadian singer and songwriter who achieved international success in folk, country, and popular mu

A Canadian singer and songwriter who achieved international success in folk, country, and popular music. As a singer-songwriter, he came to prominence in the 1960s, and broke through on the international music charts in the 1970s with songs such as "If Yo

Is a Canadian singer and songwriter who achieved international success in folk, country, and popular

Is a Canadian singer and songwriter who achieved international success in folk, country, and popular music. As a singer-songwriter, he came to prominence in the 1960s, and broke through on the international music charts in the 1970s with songs such as "If You Could Read My Mind" (1970), "Sundown" (1974) and "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" (1976).

A Canadian-born actor from Hamilton, Ontario Canada, best known for his work as Seamus Zelazny Harpe

A Canadian-born actor from Hamilton, Ontario Canada, best known for his work as Seamus Zelazny Harper on the television series Andromeda (2000-2005). Previous to Andromeda he starred in another science fiction TV show, Deepwater Black. He also was in an episode of PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal. He's the younger brother of actor Jaimz Woolvett.

Was an American actor and bodybuilder. Charles Allen Pendleton was born in Denver, Colorado, and beg

Was an American actor and bodybuilder. Charles Allen Pendleton was born in Denver, Colorado, and began working out in his Denver neighbourhood to deal with his tough companions. Following U.S. Army service in World War II in the Battle of the Bulge where

Is a Democratic Party member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 54th Assembly Distric

Is a Democratic Party member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 54th Assembly District since his election in 2006.

Was an American Champion Thoroughbred horse racing jockey.Within a few years, Gordon Glisson develop

Was an American Champion Thoroughbred horse racing jockey.Within a few years, Gordon Glisson developed into a top jockey and in the 1948-1949 winter racing season he led all jockeys at Santa Anita Park in wins. In 1949 he also rode in New York State where

Was a groundbreaking American photographer, musician, poet, novelist, journalist, activist and film

Was a groundbreaking American photographer, musician, poet, novelist, journalist, activist and film director. He is best remembered for his photo essays for Life magazine and as the director of the 1971 film Shaft.

Was a California politician. Hahn served as a Republican member of the California State Assembly fro

Was a California politician. Hahn served as a Republican member of the California State Assembly from 1947–1953 when he was appointed to the Los Angeles City Council seat vacated when his younger brother, Kenneth Hahn, was elected to the Los Angeles Count

Was an American science fiction author. He was born in Canada, then moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota

Was an American science fiction author. He was born in Canada, then moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota as a teenager. He is probably most famous for his Childe Cycle and the Dragon Knight series. He won three Hugo awards and one Nebula award.

Was an American football player who was a defensive lineman and a linebacker in the NFL. He played c

Was an American football player who was a defensive lineman and a linebacker in the NFL. He played college football at the University of Texas, which won the national championship in 1963. Appleton was a consensus 1963 All-American selected in the first round by the American Football League Houston Oilers, for whom he played from 1964 through 1966.

Was a Nova Scotia politician and the province's 11th Premier from 1930 to 1933.He was mayor of Glace

Was a Nova Scotia politician and the province's 11th Premier from 1930 to 1933.He was mayor of Glace Bay from 1913 to 1915 when he enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force fighting in World War I. He was elected a Conservative MLA in 1925 representing Cape Breton and his support from miners helped ensure the Conservative Party's victory in that election. Harrington became Minister of Labour in the government of Edgar N. Rhodes and became Premier of Nova Scotia when his predecessor, Edgar N. Rhodes left provincial politics to ender the federal cabinet in 1930.

Is former Democratic Party State Chairman of the state of Indiana and was a prominent politician dur

Is former Democratic Party State Chairman of the state of Indiana and was a prominent politician during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.Though he started his career in the Democratic party, he has been a supporter of many Republican candidates since the mid-s

(April 6, 1903 – June 28, 1962) was a catcher and manager in Major League Baseball for the Philade

(April 6, 1903 – June 28, 1962) was a catcher and manager in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Athletics and Detroit Tigers.

Is a retired Canadian association football player. Sweetzer earned 3 caps for the Canadian national

Is a retired Canadian association football player. Sweetzer earned 3 caps for the Canadian national side in 1981. He played club football in England for Brentford and Cambridge United, and in Canada for the Toronto Blizzard and the Edmonton Drillers. His brothers Billy and Jimmy also played professional soccer.

Was a Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was born in East Amherst, Nova Scoti

Was a Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was born in East Amherst, Nova Scotia and became a lumber merchant by career.He was first elected to Parliament at the Colchester—Hants riding in the 1935 general election then re-elected for another term there in 1940. Purdy was defeated in the 1945 election by Frank Thomas Stanfield. When Stanfield left federal politics, Purdy won Colchester—Hants in the 1953 election. After serving his final House of Commons term, the 22nd Canadian Parliament, Purdy was defeated by Cyril Kennedy of the Progressive Conservative party in the 1957 election.

A Canadian actor of Cree and Stoney descent. He is a descendant of Yellow Mud Blanket, brother of th

A Canadian actor of Cree and Stoney descent. He is a descendant of Yellow Mud Blanket, brother of the famous Cree leader Pitikwahanapiwiyin.Tootoosis's first acting role was in the film Alien Thunder (1973), with Chief Dan George and Donald Sutherland. He is best known to British audiences for playing the Native American Joe Saugus, who negotiates the purchase of the Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge in Auf Wiedersehen, Pet series 3 (2002). Gordon appeared in the Disney Channel mini-series By Way of the Stars with Eric Schweig as Black Thunder and Tantoo Cardinal as Franoise. It was filmed in Uxbridge, Ontario. Tootoosis starred with Russell Means in Disney's Pocahontas (1995) and Song of Hiawatha (1997).

Is currently Professor of Law and Economics at the George Mason University School of Law in Arlingto

Is currently Professor of Law and Economics at the George Mason University School of Law in Arlington, Virginia.A native of Rockford, Illinois, Tullock received his J.D. from the University of Chicago in 1947 and an honorary Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in 1994. He is a distinguished fellow of the American Economic Association (1998). He has published more than 150 papers and 23 books, including The Politics of Bureaucracy (1965), Private Wants, Public Means (1970), The Logic of the Law (1971), The Vote Motive (1976; 2006), Autocracy (1987), Rent Seeking (1993), The Economics of Non-Human Societies (1994) and On Voting: A Public Choice Approach (1998).

Was an American psychologist. Allport was one of the first psychologists to focus on the study of th

Was an American psychologist. Allport was one of the first psychologists to focus on the study of the personality, and is often referred to as one of the founding figures of personality psychology. He rejected both a psychoanalytic approach to personality, which he thought often went too deep, and a behavioral approach, which he thought often did not go deep enough. He emphasized the uniqueness of each individual, and the importance of the present context, as opposed to past history, for understanding the personality.Allport had a profound and lasting influence on the field of psychology, even though his work is cited much less often than other well known figures.[1] Part of his influence stemmed from his knack for attacking and broadly conceptualizing important and interesting topics (e.g. rumor, prejudice, religion, traits).

Was an American R&B singer and guitarist, best known for his 1949 single, "Rock Awhile".Goree Carter

Was an American R&B singer and guitarist, best known for his 1949 single, "Rock Awhile".Goree Carter was born in Houston, Texas. In 1949 he and his jump blues band, The Hepcats, signed for Freedom Records, a local record label set up by Sol Kahal, and rec

He is a member of the Bad Boy Records group Boyz n da Hood, in which he replaced Young Jeezy[2], Mat

He is a member of the Bad Boy Records group Boyz n da Hood, in which he replaced Young Jeezy[2], Mathis first saw success after his single "Hood Figga" exploded through the scene and then backing up Yung Joc on songs including "Coffee Shop" and "Bottle Poppin'," which charted under several Billboard categories[3]. His first solo album, Welcome to the Zoo, was released in October of 2007, which peaked at #18 on the Billboard Top 200, #3 on Top Rap Albums, and #8 on Top R&B Albums. Gorilla Zoe has also engaged in a beef with west coast rapper The Game. He has released a dissed entitled one slug, parodying Game's one blood.[4]

Is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Heimueller pitched parts of two seasons for the Oakland A

Is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Heimueller pitched parts of two seasons for the Oakland Athletics in 1983 and 1984.

Was an American statistician and educator. He was the son of Fritz Noether, the nephew of Emmy Noeth

Was an American statistician and educator. He was the son of Fritz Noether, the nephew of Emmy Noether, and the grandson of Max Noether.

Served as mayor of Murray, Utah from 1934 to 1941. He was a foreman for the American Smelting and Re

Served as mayor of Murray, Utah from 1934 to 1941. He was a foreman for the American Smelting and Refining Company (ASARCO), and was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was a son of Murray founding father Gottlieb Berger who served on the city counc