American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Is a professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA. He graduated from Harvard-

Is a professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA. He graduated from Harvard-Westlake School and later attended Stanford University, where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Order fraternity, an All-American in 2000-01 and appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated on March 15, 2000. He finished his career ranked #1 in school history for field goal percentage (.608) and #5 in blocked

Is an American film and television actor best known for his role as Randall "Pink" Floyd in director

Is an American film and television actor best known for his role as Randall "Pink" Floyd in director Richard Linklater's film Dazed and Confused.

S an American football defensive end for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He

S an American football defensive end for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Akron.In his eleven NFL seasons Taylor has a total of 117 sacks, which places him in second among active players (Simeon Rice has 122 sacks). He has forced 41 fumbles in his career, recovered 26 fumbles, scored eight career defensive touchdowns, and has been selected to six Pro Bowls. He has also won numerous awards in his career which include the 2006 AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year,

An American singer and songwriter. He rose to fame following the writing of hits including Rihanna's

An American singer and songwriter. He rose to fame following the writing of hits including Rihanna's "Umbrella", J. Holiday's "Bed", Jesse McCartney's "Leavin'" and R. Kelly's "Screamer". He recently wrote Usher's "Moving Mountains" and also co-wrote one of Ciara's songs called "High Price", which will be on her new album Fantasy Ride due out early December and it was produced by his production partner Tricky Stewart.After graduating from High School, Nash joined a singing group called, "Guess Who", signed by a local rapper named Raheem. A few years later, Nash began writing songs for up-and-coming rappers and hooks for his peers.

Is a Canadian-born American actor and film director. He is best known as the virtuous Brandon Walsh

Is a Canadian-born American actor and film director. He is best known as the virtuous Brandon Walsh on the television series Beverly Hills, 90210, a role which catapulted him to fame in the early 1990s

Is an American snowboarder, primarily successful in the event Snowboard Cross, finishing Sixth place

Is an American snowboarder, primarily successful in the event Snowboard Cross, finishing Sixth place in the 2006 Torino Winter Games. He was the roommate of Seth Wescott, eventual Gold Medalist in Snowboard X (SBX or Snowboard Cross).

In 1996, Townsend with brother Eric Townsend started publishing the underground Giovanni Audiori Cat

In 1996, Townsend with brother Eric Townsend started publishing the underground Giovanni Audiori Catalog, named in tribute of the late songwriter Mark Heard whom sometimes used the name Giovanni Audiori. The catalog was used primarily by record collectors

(born on September 20, 1978 in Trail, British Columbia, Canada) is a Canadian baseball player, who p

(born on September 20, 1978 in Trail, British Columbia, Canada) is a Canadian baseball player, who plays left field for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

A Canadian Academy Award-nominated film director, writer, producer and actor, best known for directi

A Canadian Academy Award-nominated film director, writer, producer and actor, best known for directing the films Thank You for Smoking and Juno, which both feature ensemble casts.In 2005, Reitman's first feature film Thank You for Smoking opened. Reitman developed the Christopher Buckley novel into a screenplay and, eventually, a film. The movie was a commercial success. It made $24 million, and was nominated for two Golden Globes. After the success of Thank You for Smoking, Reitman mentioned in an interview that his next film would be adapting another book (a "white collar satire") into a film. He also mentioned that he had plans to work with Buckley again on an original project.[4] However, neither of these projects have come to fruition.

An American singer-songwriter and the fourth place finalist on the seventh season of the television

An American singer-songwriter and the fourth place finalist on the seventh season of the television series American Idol.Castro performed as a keyboardist with the punk rock band Charlemagne,[10] which later became Keeping Lions. He has also played the drums for a number of years. (videos of him performing live with his former band can be found on YouTube.)[11][12] He has stated that his musical influences include Ray LaMontagne, Ben Harper, Bob Marley, Carlos Vives and Kirk Baxley.

Was an installation artist who enjoyed critical acclaim, if not widespread public recognition, at th

Was an installation artist who enjoyed critical acclaim, if not widespread public recognition, at the time of his death,[1] and who was eulogized by some critics as one of the most significant artists of his generation.[2][3] Better known in Europe, where he exhibited regularly for the last twelve years of his life, Rhoades was recently celebrated for his combination dinner party/exhibitions that feature violet neon signs with African, Caribbean, Creole and hip-hop slang for the female genitalia.

Was an American actor. He became famous playing works of American dramatist Eugene O'Neill, and woul

Was an American actor. He became famous playing works of American dramatist Eugene O'Neill, and would regularly play O'Neill's works throughout his career. Robards' was cast in both common-man roles and as well known historical figures.

(born September 15, 1971, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) was a Major League Baseball second baseman.

(born September 15, 1971, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) was a Major League Baseball second baseman.

An American actor, television producer and former public relations agent. He is best known for his r

An American actor, television producer and former public relations agent. He is best known for his role as "Wayne Arnold" on The Wonder Years.In his early career, Hervey had small parts in films including Back to the Future and Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, and a guest stint on the television show Diff'rent Strokes. His big break came as a cast member of the successful family drama The Wonder Years, as the older brother of Fred Savage's character.

(born June 9, 1979 in Danville, Illinois) is a Minor League Baseball pitcher in the Philadelphia Phi

(born June 9, 1979 in Danville, Illinois) is a Minor League Baseball pitcher in the Philadelphia Phillies organization.

Is a U.S. saber fencer. Rogers was born in Houston, Texas. At the urging of his parents, he began t

Is a U.S. saber fencer. Rogers was born in Houston, Texas. At the urging of his parents, he began to learn fencing at the Westside Fencing Center under the tutelage of his coach, Daniel Costin. He currently fences for the Los Angeles International Fencin

Born July 17, 1978 in Dallas, Texas) is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers.

Born July 17, 1978 in Dallas, Texas) is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers.

(born September 21, 1969, in Omaha, Nebraska) is a Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He is

(born September 21, 1969, in Omaha, Nebraska) is a Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He is an alumnus of Cameron University.

Is an American actor and musician. Starring roles have included Rushmore, I ? Huckabees and The Darj

Is an American actor and musician. Starring roles have included Rushmore, I ? Huckabees and The Darjeeling Limited, the latter of which he also had screenwriting credits. Schwartzman was also a member of the rock band Phantom Planet.

Is an American actor. He began acting at the age of 11, getting the lead role in the award winning s

Is an American actor. He began acting at the age of 11, getting the lead role in the award winning short film entitled Chasing Daylight. He was then casted by director Mel Gibson to be 13-year-old T.J. Savage on the ABC TV series Complete Savages. After C

(born August 21, 1978), is an American Major League Baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. Marquis p

(born August 21, 1978), is an American Major League Baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. Marquis pronounces his name with the French pronunciation of "Mar-KEE."

Is an American professional wrestler and former football player, known by his ringname Buck Quarterm

Is an American professional wrestler and former football player, known by his ringname Buck Quartermain, who competes in Southeastern regional promotions including Independent Pro Wrestling and the National Wrestling Alliance-affiliated NWA Florida. He ha

Shears and Hoffman formed the Scissor Sisters in 2001 as a kind of performance art lark, playing out

Shears and Hoffman formed the Scissor Sisters in 2001 as a kind of performance art lark, playing outrageous shows in clubs like Luxx, the heart of the electroclash scene in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, where Shears lived. After a couple years struggling in New York (working with record label A Touch of Class, who produced "Comfortably Numb" and "Filthy/Gorgeous"), the Sisters finally found success in the UK and Ireland - ending 2004 with the biggest-selling album of the year in the UK.In concert, Shears is known for provocative dancing, flamboyant outfits, and near-nudity. (It is noted that during his early years while he was struggling to make it in New York,

Is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Christian York.Spence trained u

Is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Christian York.Spence trained under Cueball Carmichael and Jimmy Z in the IPWA Training School and had his in ring debut at the age of 19 on December 7, 1996 in Middleport, Ohio in a 30-

Is an American actor and comedian. Sudeikis was born Daniel Jason Sudeikis in Fairfax, Virginia, and

Is an American actor and comedian. Sudeikis was born Daniel Jason Sudeikis in Fairfax, Virginia, and is of partial Lithuanian descent. He moved to Overland Park, Kansas at a young age and attended Brookridge Elementary School before transferring to a Cath