American Famous Names Starting with Letter H

Was a member of the Canadian House of Commons for the Edmonton—Strathcona electoral district from

Was a member of the Canadian House of Commons for the Edmonton—Strathcona electoral district from 1993 to 1997. His career has been in education and writing.He was elected to the 35th Canadian Parliament in the 1993 federal election for the Reform party. He left Canadian politics for health reasons after his term in Parliament ended with the 1997 federal election.

Is a New Zealand-born Canadian sprint canoeist who competed from the mid 1970s to the 1980s. Competi

Is a New Zealand-born Canadian sprint canoeist who competed from the mid 1970s to the 1980s. Competing in three Summer Olympics, he won two medals at Los Angeles with a gold in the K-2 1000 m and a bronze in the K-2 500 m events. He currently is a medical

Was an American boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. In 1924 he was eliminated in the qua

Was an American boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. In 1924 he was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the welterweight class after losing his fight to the upcoming silver medalist Douglas Lewis.

Is an American magazine publisher best known as the founder, majority owner,[1] and Chief Creative O

Is an American magazine publisher best known as the founder, majority owner,[1] and Chief Creative Officer of Playboy Enterprises.

July 17, 1847 in Baltimore, Maryland) was a 19th Century Major League Baseball player who was nickna

July 17, 1847 in Baltimore, Maryland) was a 19th Century Major League Baseball player who was nicknamed, and is known much of the time today as "One Arm" Daily due to the fact that he lost his left hand to a gun accident.

Was a newspaper editor, pioneer broadcaster, and Republican politician in the U.S. State of West Vir

Was a newspaper editor, pioneer broadcaster, and Republican politician in the U.S. State of West Virginia.He was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1928 and re-elected in 1930. However, he was defeated for a third term in 1932, as we

Was the World Professional Speed Skating Champion from 1890 to 1891. Hugh McCormick was born at McCo

Was the World Professional Speed Skating Champion from 1890 to 1891. Hugh McCormick was born at McCormick House on Kennebecasis Island, New Brunswick, Canada which is located at the confluence of the St. John River and Kennebecasis River. Because these ri

Was a businessman and California politician. Educated as a doctor at McDowell's Medical College, Gle

Was a businessman and California politician. Educated as a doctor at McDowell's Medical College, Glenn worked as a farmer. Familiar with agrarian issues from his experience on the land, he began his public career on the California State Board of Agricultu

Was a politician and the 24th Premier of New Brunswick.Premier of New Brunswick from 1911 to 1914, H

Was a politician and the 24th Premier of New Brunswick.Premier of New Brunswick from 1911 to 1914, Hugh John Flemming was first elected to the province's Legislative Assembly in 1944 after more than twenty years as a municipal councillor. In 1951 he became leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick leading the party to victory in 1952. As Premier, Flemming modernized the province's hydro system, built the Beechwood Dam, the then largest project of its kind, and presented a balanced budget every year in office. In 1960 his government was defeated over the issue of hospital taxes.

(April 18, 1873 in Troy, New York - September 22, 1932), is a former professional baseball player wh

(April 18, 1873 in Troy, New York - September 22, 1932), is a former professional baseball player who played catcher for the Brooklyn Superbas from 1901-1903.

Was the first Lieutenant Governor of Alaska from 1959 to 1966.

Was the first Lieutenant Governor of Alaska from 1959 to 1966.

Was a Canadian literary scholar, critic and professor.Attending the University of Toronto, Kenner st

Was a Canadian literary scholar, critic and professor.Attending the University of Toronto, Kenner studied under Marshall McLuhan, who wrote the introduction to Kenner's first book Paradox in Chesterton. Kenner's second book, The Poetry of Ezra Pound (1951) was dedicated to McLuhan, who had introduced Kenner to Pound on June 4, 1948, during Pound's incarceration at St. Elizabeths Hospital, Washington, D.C., where Kenner and McLuhan had driven as a detour from their trip from Toronto to New Haven, Connecticut. (Pound, who became a friend of Kenner's, had suggested the book be titled The Rose in the Steel Dust.) Later, Kenner had said of McLuhan, "I had the advantage of being exposed to Marshall when he was at his most creative, and then of getting to the far end of the continent shortly afterward, when he couldn't get me on the phone all the time. He could be awfully controlling."

Is a former American football defensive end in the NFL. His playing career included stints with the

Is a former American football defensive end in the NFL. His playing career included stints with the New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles (twice), and the Jacksonville Jaguars. In his first season in 1995, Douglas was named Defensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press.

Was a Canadian university professor, diplomat, and civil servant. He was the Canadian ambassador to

Was a Canadian university professor, diplomat, and civil servant. He was the Canadian ambassador to Mexico from 1944 to 1947, and Commissioner of the Northwest Territories from January 14, 1947 to September 15, 1950.In 1929, he was posted to Japan, to open the new Canadian embassy there. He returned to Canada in 1936, and prepared the 1939 royal visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. In 1941, he was appointed Assistant Under-Secretary of State for External Affairs. From 1944 to 1947, he was the Canadian ambassador to Mexico. He was Commissioner of the Northwest Territories from 1947 to 1950. From 1947 to 1949, he was the deputy minister of mines and resources. From 1950 to 1958, he was the director general of the United Nations' Technical Assistance Administration. From 1959 to 1962, he was the chairman of the British Columbia Power Commission and co-chairman at the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority from 1962 to 1969. He retired in 1969.

Was a physician and surgeon. He served as a Canadian federal and provincial politician. Horner was b

Was a physician and surgeon. He served as a Canadian federal and provincial politician. Horner was born in Blaine Lake, Saskatchewan. He was a Minister of the Crown in the province of Alberta and worked on agricultural projects after leaving politics.Horner's district was abolished in 1971, so he decided to run in the new Barrhead district. He won the new district in the 1971 Alberta general election by a comfortable margin. Horner was appointed to the cabinet after being elected in 1971. His first post was Minister of Agriculture. He served that portfolio from 1971 to 1975. He also served as Minister of Transportation and Minister of Economic Development as well as Deputy Premier.

Is a retired American broadcaster, television host, producer, and author. He served as anchor of 20/

Is a retired American broadcaster, television host, producer, and author. He served as anchor of 20/20, host of The Today Show, announcer for the Tonight Show with Jack Paar, host of Concentration game show, host of the PBS talk show Over Easy and co-host of the syndicated talk show Not for Women Only. He is not related to the well-known CBS broadcaster of the 1940s, Bill Downs.

Is an American magazine publisher, best known as the editor-in-chief of Playboy magazine, and founde

Is an American magazine publisher, best known as the editor-in-chief of Playboy magazine, and founder and Chief Creative Officer of Playboy Enterprises.Hefner graduated from the University of Illinois in 1949 with a major in psychology and a double minor in creative writing and art. He explains that some of the ideas for the Playboy magazine came to him while he was a student there. Despite spending less than three years in college before graduating, Hefner found time to edit the magazine Shaft and sold cartoons to magazines. His first salaried job was with a firm that produced and printed cardboard cartons. In 1949 Hefner also completed a semester of graduate courses in sociology studies at Northwestern University, where he wrote a term paper examining U.S. sex laws in light of the newly published Kinsey Institute research on male human sexuality.

Is an American theatre and film composer, arranger, performer, vocal coach, and playwright. He is be

Is an American theatre and film composer, arranger, performer, vocal coach, and playwright. He is best known for his score for the classic 1944 MGM musical Meet Me In St. Louis, in which Judy Garland sang three Martin songs, "The Boy Next Door," The Trolley Song, and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. The last of these has become a Christmas season standard in the United States and around the English-speaking world and is widely considered one of the ten or so classic Christmas songs of all-time. Martin became a close friend of Garland and was her accompanist at many of her concert performances in the 1950s including her legendary stint at the Palace.

Is the former head coach of the US men's national volleyball team and the current head coach of the

Is the former head coach of the US men's national volleyball team and the current head coach of the US women's national volleyball team.McCutcheon was a New Zealand national team volleyball player. He played on the New Zealand junior and senior national t

(September 17, 1900 - January 10, 1980) was an American second baseman in Major League Baseball for

(September 17, 1900 - January 10, 1980) was an American second baseman in Major League Baseball for the Cincinnati Reds in the 1920s and the New York Giants in the 1930s.

(September 9, 1913 - October 19, 2001) born in Brighton, Massachusetts was a Pitcher for the Philade

(September 9, 1913 - October 19, 2001) born in Brighton, Massachusetts was a Pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies (1935-40 and 1945-46) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1947).

Was an Ontario lawyer, judge and political figure. He represented Norfolk North in the Legislative A

Was an Ontario lawyer, judge and political figure. He represented Norfolk North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1908 to 1911 as a Conservative member.Innes served as town solicitor and was also a member of the local school board. In 1908, he was named King's Counsel.

(born on August 19, 1936) is an American professional golfer

(born on August 19, 1936) is an American professional golfer

Was a provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly

Was a provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1926 to 1935 sitting with the United Farmers of Alberta caucus. During his time in office he served as a cabinet minister in the governments of Premier's John Brownlee and Richard Reid.

Is an American former professional tennis player.

Is an American former professional tennis player.