American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Is an American actor and stand-up comedian. Jay Mohr was born in Verona, New Jersey, as the son of J

Is an American actor and stand-up comedian. Jay Mohr was born in Verona, New Jersey, as the son of Jean, a nurse, and Jon Mohr, a marketing executive

Was a surfer from Santa Cruz, California. He was an accomplished surfer, waterman, and adventurer.

Was a surfer from Santa Cruz, California. He was an accomplished surfer, waterman, and adventurer. As a surfer, he made his reputation surfing Mavericks in Half Moon Bay, California. At age 16, he was made internationally famous when his wipeout at Maver

Is an American former professional basketball player for the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers.The 6'10" for

Is an American former professional basketball player for the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers.The 6'10" former University of Minnesota Duluth center played for two seasons as a Cleveland Cavaliers' seldom used frontcourt backup to Brad Daugherty, Larry Nance, and John "Hot Rod" Williams. In each of his two NBA regular seasons (1992-94), he played in 32 games and averaged 1.5 and 1.6 points respectively. Including the postseason (where he scored two points), he has a career total of 100 points scored.

He has one younger brother, Jordan (a musician). He has written several books aimed at young people,

He has one younger brother, Jordan (a musician). He has written several books aimed at young people, which are based on his father's books, the well-known Dr. Phil. Jay has also appeared on Dr. Phil's TV show.He is President and CEO of Stage 29 Productions in Los Angeles, a company formed by his father. He has served as Executive Producer on several prime-time "Dr. Phil" specials. He appeared as host of Renovate My Family, formerly a series on Fox.[1]Jay attended private Greenhill School (Addison, Texas), earned his law degree from Southern Methodist University, and is a graduate of the University of Texas, where he received a B.S. in psychology.

Is an American boxer. He fought for the vacant IBF Inter-Continental Super Middleweight Title and WB

Is an American boxer. He fought for the vacant IBF Inter-Continental Super Middleweight Title and WBC United States (USNBC) Super Middleweight Title in 2006 but lost after been stopped in round four by Joey Spina.

Is a goaltender for the Colorado Mammoth in the National Lacrosse League. Preece signed with the Win

Is a goaltender for the Colorado Mammoth in the National Lacrosse League. Preece signed with the Wings prior to the 2007 NLL season after spending two seasons on the Toronto Rock practice squad. Prior to the 2009 NLL season, Preece signed as a free agent

Was an American hair stylist for celebrities. He is also known as one of the murder victims of the M

Was an American hair stylist for celebrities. He is also known as one of the murder victims of the Manson Family.After high school, Sebring joined the Navy for four years, and during this time served in the Korean War. He then moved to Los Angeles, where he changed his name to Jay Sebring: Jay, after the first initial of his middle name, and Sebring after the famous Florida car race.

Was a Canadian Mohawk actor. He was best known as Tonto, the faithful Indian companion of The Lone R

Was a Canadian Mohawk actor. He was best known as Tonto, the faithful Indian companion of The Lone Ranger in a long-running American television series.Silverheels began working in motion pictures in 1937. During the early years of his screen career, he was billed variously as Harold Smith or Harry Smith, and appeared in low-budget features, westerns, and serials. From the late 1940s he played in more prestigious pictures, including Captain from Castille starring Tyrone Power, Key Largo with Humphrey Bogart, (1948), Broken Arrow (1950) with James Stewart, War Arrow (1953) with Maureen O'Hara, Jeff Chandler and Noah Beery, Jr., Walk the Proud Land (1956) with Audie Murphy and Anne Bancroft, Alias Jesse James (1959) with Bob Hope, and Indian Paint (1964) with Johnny Crawford. He made a brief appearance in True Grit (1969), as a condemned criminal about to be executed.

Is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played in 2000 with the Baltimore Orioles. He batted a

Is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played in 2000 with the Baltimore Orioles. He batted and threw right-handed.

. December 11, 1965 in Eglin AFB, Florida) is a former Major League Baseball shortstop and second ba

. December 11, 1965 in Eglin AFB, Florida) is a former Major League Baseball shortstop and second baseman who played for the Cleveland Indians (1986-88), Pittsburgh Pirates (1989-96), Kansas City Royals (1997), Arizona Diamondbacks (1998-2002) and New York Mets (2003).

(born August 15, 1950 in Graceville, Minnesota), also referred to as TK, is the former manager of th

(born August 15, 1950 in Graceville, Minnesota), also referred to as TK, is the former manager of the Minnesota Twins baseball team from 1986 to 2001.

Is a professional Canadian lacrosse player. He is currently a member of the Minnesota Swarm in the N

Is a professional Canadian lacrosse player. He is currently a member of the Minnesota Swarm in the National Lacrosse League. He was previously a member of the Buffalo Bandits in 2007 and the Boston Blazers in 2008. While attending University of Guelph, he

Is a retired Canadian professional basketball player and the current head coach of the NBA's Toronto

Is a retired Canadian professional basketball player and the current head coach of the NBA's Toronto Raptors. Triano gained recognition during his tenure as coach of the Canadian men's national team. He is also a former national team player, who competed

Was the director of the United States Mint, Democratic member of the United States House of Represen

Was the director of the United States Mint, Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin, and a former television news anchor in the Green Bay area.In 1996, Johnson was elected to Congress from Wisconsin's 8th congression

Is a former American football center in the NFL for the Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns and the New

Is a former American football center in the NFL for the Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns and the New Orleans Saints from 1981 to 1993. Hilgenberg attended the University of Iowa and started in the NFL's Pro Bowl seven times

(born February 25, 1983 in St. Louis, Missouri) is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Oa

(born February 25, 1983 in St. Louis, Missouri) is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.

(February 14, 1923 – May 25, 1997) was an American golfer.

(February 14, 1923 – May 25, 1997) was an American golfer.

Is an American rapper. He rose to fame in 2005 with the success of his debut album, The Documentary,

Is an American rapper. He rose to fame in 2005 with the success of his debut album, The Documentary, and his two Grammy nominations. Since then, he is considered to be a driving force in bringing back the West Coast hip hop scene and competing with many of his East Coast counterparts.[3][4][5] Aside from releasing two albums that debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, The Game has gained notoriety for involvement in feuds with other rappers. His music falls under the gangsta rap subgenre, a style of hip hop popularized in his hometown of Compton, California.

Is a United States Olympic gymnast and member of the 1996 Olympic Gold medal U.S. women's gymnastics

Is a United States Olympic gymnast and member of the 1996 Olympic Gold medal U.S. women's gymnastics team.

Is a backstroke and butterfly swimmer from the United States, who won the bronze medal in the men's

Is a backstroke and butterfly swimmer from the United States, who won the bronze medal in the men's 100m backstroke at the 2003 Pan American Games.

Is an African American poet born in Fort Huachuca, Arizona. She grew up in the Watts ghetto of Los A

Is an African American poet born in Fort Huachuca, Arizona. She grew up in the Watts ghetto of Los Angeles, but spent most of her adult life in the New York City area. Her first books combine politics, music, and surrealism, but the musical and performance elements increased during her marriage to jazz musician Ornette Coleman and after her directorship (1964-1970) of the Watts Repertory Theatre C

Was an American actress working both on Broadway and in Hollywood. One of the leading blonde sex sym

Was an American actress working both on Broadway and in Hollywood. One of the leading blonde sex symbols of the 1950s, Mansfield, like Marilyn Monroe was a Playmate of the Month in Playboy, in February 1955 (preceded by Bettie Page and succeeded by Marily

Is an American movie and stage actress and author.Meadows' most famous movies include: Song of the T

Is an American movie and stage actress and author.Meadows' most famous movies include: Song of the Thin Man (with William Powell and Myrna Loy), David and Bathsheba (with Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward and Raymond Massey), Lady in the Lake (with Robert Montgomery and Audrey Totter), Enchantment (with David Niven and Teresa Wright). and City Slickers (as the voice of Billy Crystal's oversolicitous mother).

Was a female baseball player in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League from 1948-1954.

Was a female baseball player in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League from 1948-1954. She was a pitcher who helped the Fort Wayne Daisies win back-to-back AAGPBL Championships in 1952 and 1953. Her career best was 16-7 win/loss record with a

Is a Canadian figure skater. He is the 2001 Canadian national silver medalist.

Is a Canadian figure skater. He is the 2001 Canadian national silver medalist.