American Famous Names Starting with Letter G

Was a Canadian artist, known for his abstract paintings.He practised abstraction in New York, inspir

Was a Canadian artist, known for his abstract paintings.He practised abstraction in New York, inspired by Barnett Newman, and Jackson Pollock, then returned to Montreal where he produced some of the finest pieces of his career. He married Fernande Saint-Martin in 1958. He won a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1967, was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1971, and won the Prix Paul-Émile-Borduas in 1980.His work is known for its focus on modular and contrasting colours, shapes, and lines. It is exhibited worldwide, including the National Gallery of Canada, the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal, and the Guggenheim Museum and Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Is an American-Italian professional road racing cyclist who has ridden in each of the three Grand To

Is an American-Italian professional road racing cyclist who has ridden in each of the three Grand Tours. Trenti was born to an American mother and Italian father, allowing him to maintain dual citizenship. In 2001, he became the first American to win a st

Is a Canadian short track speed skater from Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec. He competed at the 2010 Winter

Is a Canadian short track speed skater from Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec. He competed at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver in the men's 1500 metre short track and the men's 5000 metre relay competitions.

Was a Quebec businessman and political figure. He represented Rouville in the Canadian House of Comm

Was a Quebec businessman and political figure. He represented Rouville in the Canadian House of Commons as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1872 and from 1874 to 1878.

Was a Quebec businessman and political figure. He represented Jacques-Cartier in the 1st Canadian Pa

Was a Quebec businessman and political figure. He represented Jacques-Cartier in the 1st Canadian Parliament as a Conservative member.He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for Jacques-Cartier in an 1864 by-election; he was elected again after Confederation.

Is a Canadian ice dancer. He competes with partner Andrea Chong, with whom he teamed up in 2007. The

Is a Canadian ice dancer. He competes with partner Andrea Chong, with whom he teamed up in 2007. They placed 4th at the 2009 Canadian Figure Skating Championships.

(May 24, 1926 in Velasco, Cuba - September 7, 1996 in Baltimore, Maryland), is a former professional

(May 24, 1926 in Velasco, Cuba - September 7, 1996 in Baltimore, Maryland), is a former professional baseball player who played short stop in the Major Leagues from 1951-1959.

] (born April 1, 1948 in Catano, Puerto Rico) is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball who

] (born April 1, 1948 in Catano, Puerto Rico) is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball who played with the California Angels (1966)

Is a soccer forward who currently plays in El Salvador for Salvadoran team C.D. Aguila

Is a soccer forward who currently plays in El Salvador for Salvadoran team C.D. Aguila

Is a former footballer from El Salvador who represented his country at the 1968 Summer Olympics and

Is a former footballer from El Salvador who represented his country at the 1968 Summer Olympics and at the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico.

Is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player. Diaz has played in the NCAA, NBA, ABA for the Miam

Is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player. Diaz has played in the NCAA, NBA, ABA for the Miami Tropics, and the NBA D-League with the Anaheim Arsenal. Diaz was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers of the NBA in 2006 becoming the fifth Puerto Rican ever drafted by the NBA and the eighth to play there. Diaz has also played internationally in Czech Republic for CEZ Basketball Nymburk, Greece for Olympiada Patras, and currently for Pepsi Caserta of the LegADue, in Italy. He is most widely known for his stellar leaping ability.

Was born in Mexico City and moved to the US in 1978, where he established himself as a performance a

Was born in Mexico City and moved to the US in 1978, where he established himself as a performance artist, writer, activist, and educator. He has pioneered multiple media, including performance art, experimental radio, video, performance photography and installation art. His eight books include essays, experimental poetry and chronicles in both English, Spanish and Spanglish.Most of his artistic and intellectual work concerns the interface between North and South (Mexico and the U.S.), border culture and the politics of the brown body. His original interdisciplinary arts projects and books explore borders, physical, cultural and otherwise, between his two countries and between the mainstream U.S. and the various Latino cultures: the U.S.-Mexico border itself, immigration, cross-cultural and hybrid identities, and the confrontation and misunderstandings between cultures, languages and races. His artwork and literature also explore the politics of language, the side effects of globalization, "extreme culture" and new technologies from a Latino perspective[1].

Is considered one of the best Costa Rican soccer strikers during the 1980s. He played the greatest y

Is considered one of the best Costa Rican soccer strikers during the 1980s. He played the greatest years of his career for Deportivo Saprissa, where he became the best goal scorer of the Costa Rica's first division during 1981, year when Saprissa finished being the champion. Later he played for L.D. Alajuelense and A.D. San Carlos as well.

From 1979-1982, Hernandez was 9-19 and gave up 128 earned runs in that time. After being traded to t

From 1979-1982, Hernandez was 9-19 and gave up 128 earned runs in that time. After being traded to the Phillies for Bill Johnson and Dick Ruthven, his talent seemed to be resparked. The May 22 trade marked a turning point in his career. With the Phillies that year, he went 8-4 with 3.29 ERA and 7 saves. The Phillies would make the World Series that year and lose to the Baltimore Orioles in 5 games.

(born November 14, 1954 in Aguada, Puerto Rico) is a former relief pitcher for the Chicago Cubs (197

(born November 14, 1954 in Aguada, Puerto Rico) is a former relief pitcher for the Chicago Cubs (1977-1983), Philadelphia Phillies (1983), and the Detroit Tigers (1984-1989). He threw and batted left-handed.

Is a boxer from Sacramento, California. Jorrin is a Mexican American. He is best known for squanderi

Is a boxer from Sacramento, California. Jorrin is a Mexican American. He is best known for squandering his championship with dubious decisions and inactivity. He ended his once promising career by losing to a journeyman. Although Jorrin had one of the best pr men in the business, Manny Fernandez of Sacramento, he never came close to the popularity of other Sacramento champions such as: Loreto Garza, Diego Corrales, Tony Lopez, or even contenders such as Pete Ranzany or Richard Duran.

Is a Salvadoran football (soccer) player, who plays Goalkeeper for C.D. Luis Angel Firpo .

Is a Salvadoran football (soccer) player, who plays Goalkeeper for C.D. Luis Angel Firpo .

Is a former soccer player from El Salvador who represented his country at the 1982 FIFA World Cup in

Is a former soccer player from El Salvador who represented his country at the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain.Ragazzone played for the El Salvador national football team in the 1990 FIFA World Cup qualifying rounds.

Born July 25, 1973 in San Pedro de Macor

Born July 25, 1973 in San Pedro de Macor

Is an American blues guitarist. Due to both his musical talents and performing stage antics such as

Is an American blues guitarist. Due to both his musical talents and performing stage antics such as somersaults and back flips, he has been considered "among the leading live acts on the blues scene."[1][2]

Is a Canadian freestyle wrestler. Born in Tbilisi, Georgia, he began wrestling at age ten.

Is a Canadian freestyle wrestler. Born in Tbilisi, Georgia, he began wrestling at age ten.

Is Latvian former professional basketball player.Vetra was the first Latvian to play in the United S

Is Latvian former professional basketball player.Vetra was the first Latvian to play in the United States' National Basketball Association (NBA). He was a 6' 6" guard/forward who played one season for the Minnesota Timberwolves from 1992–1993. From 1997–2000 he played in Russia for CSKA Moscow. In 2005 he was an assistant coach with basketball club Ural Great in Perm, Russia and then head coach of Latvian club Barons LMT.

Is a prominent American architect, who, for most of his career, was based in southeastern Michigan.

Is a prominent American architect, who, for most of his career, was based in southeastern Michigan. Some of his designs include the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York, Marquette Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the U.S. Embassy in Caracas, V

Gunnar is the son of the late American teen idol Ricky Nelson and actress Kristin Harmon. He is the

Gunnar is the son of the late American teen idol Ricky Nelson and actress Kristin Harmon. He is the identical twin brother of musician Matthew Nelson and brother of Tracy Nelson (actress) and musician Sam Nelson.His paternal grandparents are Ozzie Nelson

Is an Icelandic-American actor and author, perhaps best known for playing Leatherface in The Texas C

Is an Icelandic-American actor and author, perhaps best known for playing Leatherface in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974).His first job out of high school was as a computer operator, before he started doing theater work during college. He also was a football player during high school, and for a while a bar bouncer.