American Famous Names Starting with Letter H

Is a bestselling American author with a number of notable novels to his credit, including The Caine

Is a bestselling American author with a number of notable novels to his credit, including The Caine Mutiny, The Winds of War, and War and Remembrance.Herman Wouk was born in New York City into a Jewish family that had emigrated from Russia. After a childhood and adolescence in the Bronx and a high school diploma from Townsend Harris High School, he earned an B.A. from Columbia University in 1934, where he studied under philosopher Irwin Edman. Soon thereafter, he became a radio scriptwriter, working in David Freedman's "Joke Factory" and later with Fred Allen and in 1941, for the United States government, writing radio spots to sell war bonds. His first novel, The Man in the Trenchcoat, was published in 1941. He lived a fairly secular lifestyle in his early 20s before deciding to return to a more traditional Jewish way of life, modeled after his grandfather, in his mid-20s. From that day to the present, Wouk has commenced each day of his life with a reading of Scripture in Hebrew.

Nobel Prize-winning American geneticist and educator, best known for his work on the physiological a

Nobel Prize-winning American geneticist and educator, best known for his work on the physiological and genetic effects of radiation (X-ray mutagenesis) as well as his outspoken political beliefs.

Was an American geneticist, educator, and Nobel laureate best known for his work on the physiologica

Was an American geneticist, educator, and Nobel laureate best known for his work on the physiological and genetic effects of radiation (X-ray mutagenesis) as well as his outspoken political beliefs.

Was a prominent nineteenth- and early twentieth-century European and American artist, primarily know

Was a prominent nineteenth- and early twentieth-century European and American artist, primarily known for his landscapes. He was born in Bremen, Germany and entered the Dusseldorf Academy at age seventeen. Herzog achieved early commercial success, allowin

Is a Canadian slalom canoer who competed in the early 1970s. He finished 37th in the K-1 event at th

Is a Canadian slalom canoer who competed in the early 1970s. He finished 37th in the K-1 event at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.

Was a member of the Canadian House of Commons, initially as one of the Laurier Liberals then as a Li

Was a member of the Canadian House of Commons, initially as one of the Laurier Liberals then as a Liberal member.He was first elected to Parliament at the St. Mary riding in the 1917 general election under the Laurier Liberals party banner. He was re-elected as a Liberal in 1921, and won successive terms in 1925, 1926, 1930, 1935 and 1940.

(March 11, 1870 - September 21, 1935) born in Des Moines, Iowa was an Outfielder for the Louisville

(March 11, 1870 - September 21, 1935) born in Des Moines, Iowa was an Outfielder for the Louisville Colonels (1896), Cincinnati Reds (1898), Chicago White Sox (1901-02) and Baltimore Orioles/New York Highlanders (1902-03).

Is a former Costa Rican soccer player who used to play for Puntarenas F.C., C.S. Herediano and Depor

Is a former Costa Rican soccer player who used to play for Puntarenas F.C., C.S. Herediano and Deportivo Saprissa.He was part of the national team squad, that played in the 1990 FIFA World Cup held in Italy, and featured in the final of their four games played. He was understudy to Luis Conejo in the three group games, but Conejo's injury allowed Barrantes to step in against Czechoslovakia. The goalkeeper made his debut for the "Ticos" in 1989 and collected 38 caps.

Is a Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing the state's 14th distric

Is a Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing the state's 14th district since her election in 1996. The district includes Hanalei, Princeville, and Kapaa on the island of Kauai. Morita was the Chair of the House Committee on

Was an English actress known for her sharp-tongued, eccentric persona, an image enhanced by her shar

Was an English actress known for her sharp-tongued, eccentric persona, an image enhanced by her sharp nose and chin, as well as her deepening voice, a result of vocal nodes which her mother encouraged her not to remove.[citation needed] She appeared on stage, on radio, in films, on television, and in recordings.

(born September 23, 1972 in Lancaster, South Carolina) is an American former Major League Baseball p

(born September 23, 1972 in Lancaster, South Carolina) is an American former Major League Baseball player. A pitcher, Harris played for the California/Anaheim Angels from 1996 to 1998.

Was an American film, Broadway and television actor.He is best known for his starring roles on Broad

Was an American film, Broadway and television actor.He is best known for his starring roles on Broadway including Fiddler on the Roof, (as Tevye) Zorba and Bajour, but he also acted in many television shows, including Peter Gunn and Arnie, where he was the lead.In the 1930s, Bernardi appeared in the Yiddish films of Edgar G. Ulmer and was later among those actors who made the transition from Yiddish speaking roles in film to American films.

Was the 34th Governor of Iowa, from 1957 to 1961. He was also mayor of Ottumwa, Iowa. He was born i

Was the 34th Governor of Iowa, from 1957 to 1961. He was also mayor of Ottumwa, Iowa. He was born in 1911 in Hedrick, Iowa and died in 1989 in Winchester, Virginia.Loveless was reelected governor in 1958, and was the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senat

American basketball player.

American basketball player.

(born July 23, 1915 in Fresno, California) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played f

(born July 23, 1915 in Fresno, California) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals during the 1941 season. Listed at 5'11", 195 lb., he batted and threw right handed.

Was the 30th Lieutenant Governor of California, 1928-1931.

Was the 30th Lieutenant Governor of California, 1928-1931.

Was an American politician from North Dakota, affiliated with the Democratic Party.A lawyer and vete

Was an American politician from North Dakota, affiliated with the Democratic Party.A lawyer and veteran of the World War II, Lashkowitz served as a mayor of Fargo for twenty years: from 1954 until 1974, when he was defeated for re-election.

Is an American pornographic actor and porn movie director who began his adult film career in 1974

Is an American pornographic actor and porn movie director who began his adult film career in 1974

Walker is widely regarded as one of the greatest college football players ever.Walker played for Joh

Walker is widely regarded as one of the greatest college football players ever.Walker played for Johnson County High School Trojans in Wrightsville, Georgia from 1975-1979. He started out in Middle School Football and the B-Team. In 1979, he rushed for 3,

Is a retired American professional basketball player. After starring at Westinghouse High School in

Is a retired American professional basketball player. After starring at Westinghouse High School in Chicago, the 6' 3" (1.90 m) shooting guard attended Bradley University, where he averaged an NCAA Division I-high 36.3 points per game in 1988. He was then drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the 1988 NBA Draft, but his rights were immediately traded to the Philadelphia 76ers for the draft rights to Charles Smith. Hawkins earned NBA All-Rookie First Team Honors in 1989, and in 1991 he averaged 22.1 points and appeared in the NBA All-Star Game. Hawkins was well-known for his outside-shooting ability and his defensive skills. On the 76ers, "Hawk" was the second scoring option after Charles Barkley.

(September 19, 1909 in Birmingham, Alabama - November 17, 1980 in Cuba, Missouri), is a former profe

(September 19, 1909 in Birmingham, Alabama - November 17, 1980 in Cuba, Missouri), is a former professional baseball player who played outfielder in the Major Leagues from 1937-1945. He would play for the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees.

Is a member of Team PokerStars. Khan made the final table at the 2007 World Series of Poker Main Eve

Is a member of Team PokerStars. Khan made the final table at the 2007 World Series of Poker Main Event, finishing in sixth place. Khan began on the competitive StarCraft: Brood War at the age of 13. Other StarCraft professionals include fellow Team PokerStars member Bertrand "ElkY" Grospellier.

Was a Canadian publisher, businessman and politician.In 1904, he was appointed to the Canadian Senat

Was a Canadian publisher, businessman and politician.In 1904, he was appointed to the Canadian Senate by the prime minister, Wilfrid Laurier. A decade later he became Leader of the Opposition in the Canadian Senate. Bostock broke with the Laurier Liberals over the Conscription Crisis of 1917, and became a Liberal-Unionist, campaigning in favour of the Union government of Sir Robert Borden during the 1917 election.

Is an American comedian, and writer and performer of humorous songs.His songs include "Toast", "Fly'

Is an American comedian, and writer and performer of humorous songs.His songs include "Toast", "Fly's Eyes", "Wiper Blades", "Big Butter Jesus"[1] (a song about the King of Kings statue), and "18 Wheels (on a Big Rig)".

Was an early American sculptor and inventor. He was a self-taught sculptor and, unlike many other 19

Was an early American sculptor and inventor. He was a self-taught sculptor and, unlike many other 19th Century sculptors did not travel to Europe, but spent his entire career in New Haven.