American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was a U.S. Representative from Maryland.He served until 1863, when he was detailed for service at Ge

Was a U.S. Representative from Maryland.He served until 1863, when he was detailed for service at Gen. Robert E. Lee's headquarters, where he continued until the surrender at Appomattox Court House. After the War, he returned to Clarke County, Virginia, a

Best known as James Darren, is an American television and film actor, television director, and singe

Best known as James Darren, is an American television and film actor, television director, and singer.Darren began his career as a teen idol, having been discovered by talent agent and casting director Joyce Selznick. This encompassed roles in films, most notably his role as Moondoggie in Gidget in 1959, as well as a string of pop hits for Colpix Records, the biggest of which was "Goodbye Cruel World" (#3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961)

(October 17, 1928 - October 8, 1978) was an American second and third baseman and coach in Negro Lea

(October 17, 1928 - October 8, 1978) was an American second and third baseman and coach in Negro League and Major League Baseball who spent his entire major league career with the Brooklyn & Los Angeles Dodgers.

Is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the major leagues from 1982-1995.

Is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the major leagues from 1982-1995.

Is an American football coach and broadcaster. He was the first football coach whose teams won both

Is an American football coach and broadcaster. He was the first football coach whose teams won both a NCAA Division 1A National Championship and a Super Bowl. In 1993, Johnson wrote Turning The Thing Around: My Life in Football (ghostwritten by Ed Hinton). Johnson currently lives in Islamorada in the Florida Keys where he spends most of his time fishing.

(born June 2, 1940 in Fresno, California) is a former righthanded pitcher in Major League Baseball w

(born June 2, 1940 in Fresno, California) is a former righthanded pitcher in Major League Baseball who played with the Cincinnati Reds (1960-70) and California Angels (1971).

Was a Confederate politician during the American Civil War.He represented the state in the First Con

Was a Confederate politician during the American Civil War.He represented the state in the First Confederate Congress and the Second Confederate Congress from 1862 to 1865.

Was an American politician from Wisconsin.He was elected Mayor of Platteville for a two-year term in

Was an American politician from Wisconsin.He was elected Mayor of Platteville for a two-year term in 1904, and was then elected to the United States House of Representatives as a Democrat in 1906, defeating Joseph W. Babcock for the seat from Wisconsin's

Nantz grew up in Colts Neck Township, New Jersey[1] and attended Marlboro High School.[2] In high sc

Nantz grew up in Colts Neck Township, New Jersey[1] and attended Marlboro High School.[2] In high school, he was co-captain of the basketball team and co-captain and number one player on the golf team. He was a member of Bamm Hollow Country Club.Nantz the

Is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He played all or part of six seasons in the majors, be

Is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He played all or part of six seasons in the majors, between 1970 and 1981, for the Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals and Oakland Athletics. In 1975, he played for the Nankai Hawks in Japan, and in 1976 he played in the Mexican League. Following his playing career, Nettles managed in the minor leagues from 1983 until 1996.

Is a semi-retired Fijian professional wrestler and actor, better known by his ring name of Jimmy "Su

Is a semi-retired Fijian professional wrestler and actor, better known by his ring name of Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka. Originally from the Fiji Islands, Snuka wrestled for several wrestling promotions in the 1970s and 1980s. He is best known for his time in t

Is an American professional wrestler and the son of professional wrestler "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka. He

Is an American professional wrestler and the son of professional wrestler "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka. He is best known for his time in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) under the ring names Sim Snuka and Deuce between 2007 and 2009. Reiher began wrestling i

Is an American professional basketball player for the Turkish Basketball League champion Fenerbahçe

Is an American professional basketball player for the Turkish Basketball League champion Fenerbahçe Ülker. He is a 6'7", 200 lb. guard/forward. White signed a four year contract with Turkish champions Fenerbahçe on 8 September 2007, that will play in the 2007-08 Euroleague. He earned the nickname Flight 75 due to his leaping ability.

Is a retired American professional wrestler. He is best known by his ring name "Gorgeous" Jimmy "Jam

Is a retired American professional wrestler. He is best known by his ring name "Gorgeous" Jimmy "Jam" Garvin and as a member of the legendary Fabulous Freebirds. Throughout his career, Garvin competed in the Mid-Southern and Florida regions, along with Wo

Was an American politician and lawyer from Oregon. Born in Canada to American parents, he grew up in

Was an American politician and lawyer from Oregon. Born in Canada to American parents, he grew up in New Hampshire and Maine. A Democrat, he moved to Oregon Country in 1843 where he entered politics as a judge, a legislator in the Provisional Government o

Was an American politician, serving as the third Governor of Iowa and a United States Senator from I

Was an American politician, serving as the third Governor of Iowa and a United States Senator from Iowa. He also farmed. Grimes served as a member of the Iowa Territorial House of Representatives for 1838 – 1839 and 1843 – 1844 terms. He served as Governo

Was the fourth Governor of Texas from November 23, 1853 to December 21, 1853.He was elected Lieutena

Was the fourth Governor of Texas from November 23, 1853 to December 21, 1853.He was elected Lieutenant Governor on August 4, 1851 and became the fourth Governor of Texas on November 23, 1853 upon the resignation of his predecessor, Peter Hansborough Bell.

Was an American carpenter and sawmill operator, whose discovery of gold in the American River in Cal

Was an American carpenter and sawmill operator, whose discovery of gold in the American River in California on January 24, 1848 set the stage for the California Gold Rush. Marshall was forced from his own land by the resulting wave of gold seekers, and ne

Iha attended Elk Grove High School in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, which he described as "a boring,

Iha attended Elk Grove High School in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, which he described as "a boring, middle class suburb of Chicago."[1] Iha received average grades in high school, and, after a successful two-year stint at a local junior college, he majore

Is a right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers.McDonald was selected by

Is a right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers.McDonald was selected by the Dodgers in the 11th round of the June 2002 MLB Draft out of Long Beach Poly High School. As a draft and follow pick he played at Golden West College in Huntington Beach. He pitched for the Gulf Coast Dodgers in 2003, but missed all of the 2004 season and most of the 2005 season due to injury. He returned to pitch for the Ogden Raptors at the end of 2005 and the Columbus Catfish in 2006.

Is a professional poker player currently residing in Las Vegas. As of 2010 he has made three World S

Is a professional poker player currently residing in Las Vegas. As of 2010 he has made three World Series of Poker final tables, finishing in 8th place for $21,819 in the 2009 $2000 Limit Hold 'Em event, 5th place for $34,843 in the 2010 $2500 2-7 Triple Draw Lowball event, and 7th place for $24,198 in the 2010 $1500 Limit Hold 'Em event.

Is an American actor, best known as the co-star of the 1980s television series Simon & Simon. Parker

Is an American actor, best known as the co-star of the 1980s television series Simon & Simon. Parker studied drama at Beloit College. While in Washington, D.C., he landed a job with a production of The Great White Hope at the Arena Stage, and went on to a

Is an American jazz saxophonist and music educator. His "Play-A-Long" series of instructional book a

Is an American jazz saxophonist and music educator. His "Play-A-Long" series of instructional book and CD collections, using the chord-scale system, the first of which was released in 1967, are an internationally renowned resource for jazz education. As o

Is a former lacrosse player who played for the Edmonton Rush in the National Lacrosse League. He als

Is a former lacrosse player who played for the Edmonton Rush in the National Lacrosse League. He also teaches at St. Francis Xavier Composite High School in Edmonton, Alberta.

An American actress. Gertz is known for her early roles in the film The Lost Boys, Quicksilver, Less

An American actress. Gertz is known for her early roles in the film The Lost Boys, Quicksilver, Less Than Zero, the short-lived 1980s TV series Square Pegs with Sarah Jessica Parker, as well as the 2000s CBS sitcom Still Standing with Mark Addy.Gertz made her film debut (as did Tom Cruise) in the 1981 romance film Endless Love and then appeared in the teen movie Sixteen Candles in 1984. She gained attention with a starring role in 1987's Less Than Zero, as the friend of a doomed drug addict played by Robert Downey, Jr.. She also starred in the 80's film Lost Boys. She plays a vampire with co-star Keifer Sutherland.