American Famous Names Starting with Letter H

Was an eminent American biologist best known for his work on the chromosomes of new species of the f

Was an eminent American biologist best known for his work on the chromosomes of new species of the fruit fly Drosophila and his contributions to our understanding of their evolution.Carson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and studied zoology there at the University of Pennsylvania, receiving his A.B. degree in 1936 and his Ph.D. degree in 1943. His doctoral thesis on the cytogenetics of dark-winged fungus gnats was considered "definitive" by Dobzhansky.Carson spent virtually all of his career at two universities — Washington University in St. Louis (1943-1963) and the University of Hawaii (1963-1985) — except for sabbatical leaves to Brazil and Australia.

Was a Canadian lawyer and politician.Logan was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons for th

Was a Canadian lawyer and politician.Logan was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons for the electoral district of Cumberland on June 23, 1896, by a majority of 155 votes, defeating Arthur Rupert Dickey, the Minister of Justice in the Charles Tupper Government. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1900 and 1904. He was defeated in 1911 and 1917. He was re-elected in 1921 and was defeated in 1925. In 1929, he was summoned to the Senate of Canada representing the senatorial division of Cumberland, Nova Scotia on the advice of William Lyon Mackenzie King. He served until his death in 1944.

Dixon made the Pro Bowl three times, in 1986, 1987 and 1988. He was drafted by the Browns out of The

Dixon made the Pro Bowl three times, in 1986, 1987 and 1988. He was drafted by the Browns out of The University of Southern Mississippi with the 22nd pick in the first found of the 1981 NFL Draft. He also is credited with naming the Cleveland Browns "Dawg

Is a Canadian cricket player. He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pace bowler. He made

Is a Canadian cricket player. He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pace bowler. He made his debut for Canada on 28 May 2004 in an ICC Intercontinental Cup game against the USA in Florida. He has played five games in that tournament in total.

Is an American film and television actor, director, comedian and voice artist. He is famous for his

Is an American film and television actor, director, comedian and voice artist. He is famous for his long-running career as one of the principal voice actors on the animated television series The Simpsons. He performs the voices of Moe Szyslak, Chief Wiggu

Was an American dixieland jazz pianist born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, probably better known for hi

Was an American dixieland jazz pianist born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, probably better known for his work with Fess Williams, King Oliver, Tommy Ladnier, Charles "Fat Man" Turner, and many others. He also toured extensively with Fats Waller.

Was an American professional baseball player in the 1930s and 1940s. A first baseman primarily for t

Was an American professional baseball player in the 1930s and 1940s. A first baseman primarily for the Detroit Tigers, Greenberg was one of the premier power hitters of his generation

Is a Major League Baseball first baseman and outfielder for the Chicago White Sox. Swisher is a swit

Is a Major League Baseball first baseman and outfielder for the Chicago White Sox. Swisher is a switch hitter who throws left-handed. He is the son of former Major League catcher Steve Swisher, who played for various National League baseball clubs in the 1970s and 1980s. Swisher was born in Columbus, Ohio and grew up in Parkersburg, West Virginia. While attending Ohio State University, he played for their division I baseball team.Swisher played in only 20 games during the 2004 season, and subsequently was still considered to be in his rookie year in 2005. He finished 6th in the American League Rookie of the Year voting. His teammates Huston Street and Joe Blanton finished 1st and 7th, respectively.[

Is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the PGA Tour and Nationwide Tour. Kuehne w

Is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the PGA Tour and Nationwide Tour. Kuehne was born in Dallas, Texas. His father started him playing golf at a young age. He has a sister (Kelli) who plays on the LPGA Tour, and a brother (Trip) who

Born January 17, 1911 in Phoenix, Arizona - November 8, 1993), is a former professional baseball pla

Born January 17, 1911 in Phoenix, Arizona - November 8, 1993), is a former professional baseball player who played outfield in the Major Leagues from 1933-1942. Leiber would play for the Chicago Cubs and New York Giants.

Is a former tennis player from the United States, who won two singles titles (1981, Maui and 1982, N

Is a former tennis player from the United States, who won two singles titles (1981, Maui and 1982, Newport) during his professional career.The righthander reached his highest individual ranking on the ATP Tour on May 2, 1983, when he became the World Number 19.

Was an American singer-songwriter and musician who has become an icon of country music and one of th

Was an American singer-songwriter and musician who has become an icon of country music and one of the most influential musicians and songwriters of the 20th century. A leading pioneer of the honky tonk style, he had numerous hit records, and his charismatic performances and succinct compositions increased his fame. His songbook is one of the backbones of country music, and several of his songs are pop standards as well. He has been covered in a range of pop, gospel, blues and rock styles. His death at the age of twenty-nine helped fuel his legend. His son (Randall) Hank Williams, Jr., nicknamed 'Bocephus', his daughter Jett Williams, and his grandchildren Hank Williams III, Holly Williams, and Hilary Williams are also professional singers.

Is an American country singer-songwriter and musician. His musical style is often considered a blend

Is an American country singer-songwriter and musician. His musical style is often considered a blend of southern rock, blues, and traditional country. The son of country music pioneer Hank Williams, he is the father of Hank Williams III, Holly Williams, Hillary Williams, Samuel, and Katie Williams.

(born on February 5, 1934 in Mobile, Alabama), nicknamed "Hammer", "Hammerin' Hank”, or "Bad Henry

(born on February 5, 1934 in Mobile, Alabama), nicknamed "Hammer", "Hammerin' Hank”, or "Bad Henry”, is a retired American baseball player

(born on September 11, 1975) is an American professional golfer

(born on September 11, 1975) is an American professional golfer

Is a Costa Rican boxer junior middleweight category, which has been highlighted by several internati

Is a Costa Rican boxer junior middleweight category, which has been highlighted by several international victories.

Is an American foil fencer who is a member of the 2008 Olympics U.S. Women's foil team.

Is an American foil fencer who is a member of the 2008 Olympics U.S. Women's foil team.

Was an American poet who is often grouped with the Language poets because of the prominent place she

Was an American poet who is often grouped with the Language poets because of the prominent place she assumed in the poetics of that group.

S an American actress, athlete, and model.

S an American actress, athlete, and model.

Is an American mogul skier who won a gold medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Is an American mogul skier who won a gold medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics.

A former female boxer. She is from Las Vegas, Nevada. Her nickname is "The Vegas", which made her na

A former female boxer. She is from Las Vegas, Nevada. Her nickname is "The Vegas", which made her name sound like "Hannah The Vegas Fox" when introduced to fans before a fight.Her first professional fight came on December 26, 1997, when she beat Heidi Tide by a decision in four, in Las Vegas. On her second fight, January 23 of 1998, she got her first knockout win, finishing her fight with Teara Anne Sanders in the first round.

She has appeared in number of made-for-TV films and in a number of Canadian television series such a

She has appeared in number of made-for-TV films and in a number of Canadian television series such as Life with Derek, Wild Card. But she perhaps best known for her opening scene as Vivian in the 2004 film, Dawn of the Dead. She also has a number of things that have not yet come out and that she is currently filming. She is currently attending Etobicoke School of the Arts and will graduate in the year 2011.

An American film actress. She has made several guest appearances in films and TV shows.Hannah Ruth L

An American film actress. She has made several guest appearances in films and TV shows.Hannah Ruth Lay was born on July 2, 1998 in Birmingham, Alabama to Jim and Paige Lay. At age seven she began acting professionally in Sitcoms such as Zoey 101 and Cory in the House. She also was in the 2007 Christmas film A Christmas Too Many. In 2007 she was invited to CARE (child actor recognition event) for her work efforts in film and television. She currently lives in Florida, where she attends a private school.

Is an American Television Journalist, Television personality, Author, Sports anchor, and Sportscaste

Is an American Television Journalist, Television personality, Author, Sports anchor, and Sportscaster is co-anchor of ESPN's SportsCenter airing live from 9 a.m. until noon eastern weekdays. From 2002 until 2007, Storm was one of the hosts of CBS's The Ea

Was an American painter, sculptor, and photographer.Wilke first gained renown with her "vulval" terr

Was an American painter, sculptor, and photographer.Wilke first gained renown with her "vulval" terra-cotta sculptures in the 1960s.[3] Her sculptures are often mentioned as some of the first explicit vaginal imagery arising from the women's liberation movement.