American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

He originally served in the House of Commons from 1979 to 1993, representing the riding of Shefford,

He originally served in the House of Commons from 1979 to 1993, representing the riding of Shefford, sitting as a Liberal from 1979 to 1990. A Quebec nationalist, he did not support Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau's federalist view of One Canada, though he remained in caucus. Trudeau retired from politics in 1984 and was succeeded as Prime Minister and party leader by John Turner. Lapierre was appointed to cabinet as a junior minister and his tenure was brief as Turner called an election four days after being sworn in, which the Liberals lost.

Was an American artist. He gained popularity, first as a graffiti artist in New York City, and then

Was an American artist. He gained popularity, first as a graffiti artist in New York City, and then as a successful 1980s-era Neo-expressionist artist. Basquiat's paintings continue to influence modern day artists and command high prices.

Is an aviatrix. She is most famous for co-piloting a non-stop, non-refueled flight around the world

Is an aviatrix. She is most famous for co-piloting a non-stop, non-refueled flight around the world in the Rutan Voyager aircraft from 14 to 23 December 1986. The flight took 9 days, 3 minutes, and 44 seconds and covered 24,986 miles (40,211 km), more tha

Was an American ambassador and an ardent anticommunist. After serving as Ronald Reagan's foreign pol

Was an American ambassador and an ardent anticommunist. After serving as Ronald Reagan's foreign policy adviser in his 1980 campaign and later in his Cabinet, the longtime Democrat-turned-Republican was nominated as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and became the first woman to hold this position.

Was one of the best-known American astrologers and psychics of the 20th century, due to her syndicat

Was one of the best-known American astrologers and psychics of the 20th century, due to her syndicated newspaper astrology column, some well-publicized predictions and a best-selling biography.She is best known for allegedly predicting the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. In the May 13, 1956, issue of Parade Magazine she wrote that the 1960 presidential election would be "dominated by labor and won by a Democrat" who would then go on to " assassinated or die in office though not necessarily in his first term."

Is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate. She also served in the Pennsylvania

Is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate. She also served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Is an American professional pool player of Korean descent. She is nicknamed "the Black Widow" for he

Is an American professional pool player of Korean descent. She is nicknamed "the Black Widow" for her tendency to wear black.Lee started playing pool in 1989. She turned pro in 1993 and within mere months was ranked in the top ten professional women playe

Is a Mexican-American singer and a member of the popular girl group Exposé.Jurado is a member of Ex

Is a Mexican-American singer and a member of the popular girl group Exposé.Jurado is a member of Exposé, along with Ann Curless and Gioia Bruno, then later Kelly Moneymaker. She was the lead singer of many of their songs, including their three biggest hit

Was an American motion picture actress and singer.Loff's motion picture career began with an uncredi

Was an American motion picture actress and singer.Loff's motion picture career began with an uncredited role in the silent film version of Uncle Tom's Cabin. She was signed to a contract by Cecil B. DeMille, and was soon cast as in ingénue roles in almost

Was an American singer and actress best remembered for her musical films of the 1930s with Maurice C

Was an American singer and actress best remembered for her musical films of the 1930s with Maurice Chevalier (Love Me Tonight, The Merry Widow) and Nelson Eddy (Naughty Marietta, Rose Marie, and Maytime). During the 1930s and 1940s she starred in 29 feature films, four nominated for Best Picture Oscars (The Love Parade, One Hour With You, Naughty Marietta and San Francisco), and recorded extensively, earning three gold records. She later appeared in grand opera, concerts, radio, and television. MacDonald was one of most influential sopranos of the 20th century, introducing grand opera to movie-going audiences and inspiring a generation of singers.

Oxford was born in Eldorado, Illinois and graduated from Cave-in-Rock High School in Cave-in-Rock, I

Oxford was born in Eldorado, Illinois and graduated from Cave-in-Rock High School in Cave-in-Rock, Illinois. She received an Associate of Arts degree from Southeastern Illinois College in Harrisburg, Illinois in 1974 and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in 1986

Was an American actress, born in Los Angeles.She began her acting career at the Pasadena Community P

Was an American actress, born in Los Angeles.She began her acting career at the Pasadena Community Playhouse and, while a student at Los Angeles City College, made her radio debut in 1932 in "Omar Khayyam", the first transcontinental broadcast from station KHJ, and continued acting until the 1990s. She made her film debut as Lady Macbeth in Orson Welles's 1948 film version of Shakespeare's Macbeth. Despite the fact that she and the film received withering reviews at the time, Nolan's film career flourished in large supporting roles. Viewers of film noir may know her best as the corrupt wife of a dead (and equally corrupt) police officer in Fritz Lang's The Big Heat. Her final film appearance was in Robert Redford's The Horse Whisperer as Robert Redford's mother. Nolan made over 300 TV appearances and was nominated for 4 Emmy Awards.

Is an American gymnast. She was on multiple National teams and excelled in Collegiate gymnastics whi

Is an American gymnast. She was on multiple National teams and excelled in Collegiate gymnastics while at Louisiana State University (LSU) as both a National Champion and All-American. Jeanie Beadle grew up in Baton Rouge, where she began gymnastics at the local YMCA. She won the YMCA Nationals in 1973 and in 1976 was named an alternate for the U.S. Olympic Team. She was also an alternate for the 1975 Pan American Games Team and the 1978 World University Games Team. She went to Louisiana State University where she competed and was All American for 3 years.

A Canadian curler from British Columbia. She currently plays third for Kelly Scott.Schraeder won her

A Canadian curler from British Columbia. She currently plays third for Kelly Scott.Schraeder won her first junior provincial championship in 1991 playing lead for Allison MacInnes. She won again in 1994 and 1996 skipping her own teams, however she never w

Is a former Wimbledon and US Open doubles tennis champion.Arth graduated of Central High School in 1

Is a former Wimbledon and US Open doubles tennis champion.Arth graduated of Central High School in 1952 and attended the College of St. Catherine. Arth went on to become an internationally #1 ranked tennis player. Together with her partner Darlene Hard, Arth won the US doubles championships in 1958 and 1959 and the Wimbledon Doubles title in 1959.[

Was an American country singer.Black first sang on Cliffie Stone's television program, Hometown Jamb

Was an American country singer.Black first sang on Cliffie Stone's television program, Hometown Jamboree, from 1956 to 1959.[2] Following this, she sang in Nevada, in Las Vegas and Tahoe. She signed with Capitol Records in 1960 and released the single "He

Is an American speed skater who competed in the 1960 Winter Olympics, 1964 Winter Olympics and 1968

Is an American speed skater who competed in the 1960 Winter Olympics, 1964 Winter Olympics and 1968 Winter Olympics.

Is a Minnesota politician and a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives representing Distri

Is a Minnesota politician and a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives representing District 27B, which includes all or portions of Fillmore and Mower counties in the southeastern part of the state. A Democrat, she is also an educator and counse

Was an American actress. Crain was born in Barstow, California to George A. Crain (a school teacher)

Was an American actress. Crain was born in Barstow, California to George A. Crain (a school teacher) and Loretta Carr; she was of Irish heritage on her mother's side, and of English and distant French descent on her father's.

Is a former world-class diver who earned a silver medal on the three-meter springboard at the 1956 S

Is a former world-class diver who earned a silver medal on the three-meter springboard at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia.

Is a former road bicycle racing professional from Coral Gables, Florida. She is most known for winni

Is a former road bicycle racing professional from Coral Gables, Florida. She is most known for winning the 1992, 1994 and 1995 United States National Road Race Championships, the 1992 World Team Time Trial Championship, and competed in the 1992 Barcelona

Was the first Black woman elected to serve in North Carolina's state Senate, represented the state's

Was the first Black woman elected to serve in North Carolina's state Senate, represented the state's twentieth Senatorial district, including constituents in Durham County. She was appointed to complete the term of former Senator Ralph Hunt, Sr also of Du

Was a jazz singer. Born in New York, New York, she was one of the foremost exponents of free jazz in

Was a jazz singer. Born in New York, New York, she was one of the foremost exponents of free jazz in the vocal application. Her singing style included moods that were sensual, somber, and sensitive. She sang in styles that included standard lyrics as well

Is a Democratic member of the Colorado Senate, representing the 16th District since 2011. Her distri

Is a Democratic member of the Colorado Senate, representing the 16th District since 2011. Her district encompasses the city of Georgetown, Colorado.In the 2011 session of the Colorado General Assembly, Nicholson Vice-chaired the Local Government, and a me

Is a Puerto Rican-American recording artist, actress, dancer, and songwriter.Ortega was a member of

Is a Puerto Rican-American recording artist, actress, dancer, and songwriter.Ortega was a member of the first graduating class of Brooklyn's High School of The Arts, along with long time friend Stickz Greenz. In her youth, she performed at local parks as