American Famous Names Starting with Letter H

is a former American football offensive lineman who played for the San Francisco 49ers. His mother

is a former American football offensive lineman who played for the San Francisco 49ers. His mother was from a very Orthodox Jewish background in Queens, New York and his father was from a Jewish family in Brooklyn, New York. They met while attending Emory University.

Is a BAFTA- and Academy Award-nominated, as well as Golden Globe-winning, American actor. Ford is be

Is a BAFTA- and Academy Award-nominated, as well as Golden Globe-winning, American actor. Ford is best known for his performances as the tough, wisecracking space pilot Han Solo in the original Star Wars trilogy and as the adventurous archaeologist and ac

Born on July 29, 1971) is an American professional golfer.

Born on July 29, 1971) is an American professional golfer.

Was a founder of the 1860s-era Sons of Liberty, whose goal was to thwart the war effort of Abraham L

Was a founder of the 1860s-era Sons of Liberty, whose goal was to thwart the war effort of Abraham Lincoln while remaining citizens of the United States.Returning from Canada after the trials, he served several terms as mayor of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin as

Was an American lawyer, newspaper editor, and politician from Woodstock, Virginia. He served in the

Was an American lawyer, newspaper editor, and politician from Woodstock, Virginia. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates and State Senate, and was U.S. Senator from Virginia from 1883 to 1889.He also held a number of public offices. In 1871, he was

Is a lawyer and former New York politician. He served as New York City Comptroller from 1974 to 1989

Is a lawyer and former New York politician. He served as New York City Comptroller from 1974 to 1989. He was a member of the New York State Senate from 1966 to 1973 and ran in the 1989 Democratic Primary election for Mayor of New York. During the Kennedy

Was an American Republican politician who served as the 13th Governor of Wisconsin and a mayor of Mi

Was an American Republican politician who served as the 13th Governor of Wisconsin and a mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.In a capacity of a governor, Harrison Ludington facilitated promotion of commercial activity. He also undid changes made in the financia

Was an American pianist and educator.Potter's recording of Charles Tomlinson Griffes' Piano Sonata i

Was an American pianist and educator.Potter's recording of Charles Tomlinson Griffes' Piano Sonata is referenced in the 1943 first edition of Edward Maisel's biography of Griffes, though due to its unavailability at the time of the second edition, other recordings were referenced instead.[2]From 1946 to 1957, Potter taught at Mount Holyoke College. He was also the Chautauqua Institution's Choral Director from 1948 to 1952.[3] Potter also taught at the Felix Fox School of Pianoforte Playing in Boston, Massachusetts and Sarah Lawrence College.

Was the ninth Governor of Florida. Reed was born in Littleton, Massachusetts on August 26, 1813, to

Was the ninth Governor of Florida. Reed was born in Littleton, Massachusetts on August 26, 1813, to parents Seth and Rhoda Reed. At age 16, he apprenticed to a printer, but health problems caused him to quit. He became a merchant, in 1836 and moved to Mil

Was an American swimmer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.

Was an American swimmer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.

Was a 20th century judge of the Louisiana Second Judicial District Court, based in Jonesboro, and th

Was a 20th century judge of the Louisiana Second Judicial District Court, based in Jonesboro, and the state Second Circuit Court of Appeal, anchored in Shreveport.

Is one of the most successful competitive sailors in history, with dozens of national and internatio

Is one of the most successful competitive sailors in history, with dozens of national and international championships in many different classes, including ice-boating as well as conventional sailing.

Was perhaps the most well known victim of the "color line" drawn by white heavyweight champions afte

Was perhaps the most well known victim of the "color line" drawn by white heavyweight champions after the title reign of Jack Johnson. Wills fought for over twenty years (1911-1932), was ranked as the number one challenger for the throne, but was never gi

(May 7, 1908 - March 3, 1997), nicknamed "Stinky," was the Detroit Tigers first baseman who lost his

(May 7, 1908 - March 3, 1997), nicknamed "Stinky," was the Detroit Tigers first baseman who lost his job when Hank Greenberg joined the Tigers in 1933.

Is an American Thoroughbred race horse Hall of Fame trainer. In 1973, H. Allen Jerkens was voted the

Is an American Thoroughbred race horse Hall of Fame trainer. In 1973, H. Allen Jerkens was voted the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Trainer and in 1975 he became the youngest trainer ever inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame at the

Was a Seventh-day Adventist artist. He is best known for Christian themed illustrations he painted f

Was a Seventh-day Adventist artist. He is best known for Christian themed illustrations he painted for the Adventist church and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Originally intending to be a mathematician, in 1925 while attending the University of Illinois, Anderson discovered a talent and love for drawing and painting.[1] In 1927 he moved to Syracuse, New York and attended the Syracuse School of Art for classical art education.[1] He graduated in 1931 during the Great Depression and had difficulty making a living. Within a year he earned enough by doing art for magazines to return home to Chicago. By 1937 he was working on national advertising campaigns and doing work for several major magazines, such as Collier's, Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, Ladies' Home Journal, Redbook, The Saturday Evening Post and others.[1]

Was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1970 to 1994. He is best kno

Was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1970 to 1994. He is best known as the author of the majority opinion in the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, overturning laws restricting abortion in the United States and declaring abortion protected under a constitutional right to privacy.

Is a retired dairy farmer and a former Canadian federal politician from 1962 to 1972.Moore first ran

Is a retired dairy farmer and a former Canadian federal politician from 1962 to 1972.Moore first ran for a seat in the Canadian House of Commons in the 1962 federal election. He defeated a field of 3 candidates by comfortable margin to win the Wetaskiwin electoral district. Parliament would be dissolved a year later when the minority Progressive Conservative government fell. This forced the 1963 federal election. Moore increased his vote total easily winning re-election. Moore ran for a third term in office in the 1965 federal election winning a third term with a slightly reduced plurality.

Is a former American boxer who gained international recognition as the IBF Lightweight Champion of t

Is a former American boxer who gained international recognition as the IBF Lightweight Champion of the World from 1984 to 1985. He is the uncle of the very famous Renea Arroyo, owner of the Charoen Pokphand Group. Arroyo fought for nine years as an amateu

(December 1, 1912, Oakland, California - August 10, 1990, Orinda, California) was a third baseman, m

(December 1, 1912, Oakland, California - August 10, 1990, Orinda, California) was a third baseman, manager and coach in American Major League Baseball.

Is an American water polo player who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.Bisbey was a member of the

Is an American water polo player who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.Bisbey was a member of the American water polo team which finished fourth in the 1952 tournament. He played all nine matches as goalkeeper.

Was a Canadian basketball player who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics. He was part of the Canadi

Was a Canadian basketball player who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics. He was part of the Canadian basketball team, which was eliminated after the group stage in the 1952 tournament. He played all six matches.

Was a real estate mogul who built a company that became one of the biggest property holders in the U

Was a real estate mogul who built a company that became one of the biggest property holders in the United States. Part of his company's portfolio at one time included the Empire State Building, The Helmsley Palace, The Park Lane Hotel, The Helmsley Middletowne Hotel, The New York Helmsley Hotel (a.k.a. The New York Harley), The Helmsley Windsor Hotel, The St. Moritz (now Ritz Carlton), The Carlton House hotels, the Harley Hotel chain and The Helmsley Building in New York City.

Is an attorney and politician from Rochester, New York who serves as a member of the New York State

Is an attorney and politician from Rochester, New York who serves as a member of the New York State Assembly. A former member of the Monroe County legislature, he was elected to the Assembly in 2010. He is a Democrat.Bronson was first elected to the count

Was a former provincial level politician from Alberta, Canada.Sohal was elected to the Legislative A

Was a former provincial level politician from Alberta, Canada.Sohal was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta in the 1993 Alberta general election. He won the Calgary McCall electoral district holding it for the Progressive Conservatives. Sohal died a year into his first term in office on November 15, 1994.