American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Is the 49th and current Lieutenant Governor of Kansas. A member of the Republican Party, he previous

Is the 49th and current Lieutenant Governor of Kansas. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a member of the Kansas Senate (2009–2011) and of the Kansas House of Representatives (2007–2009). He is also a physician, specializing in plas

Is a former American swimmer, world record holder, world champion and Olympic champion. He made the

Is a former American swimmer, world record holder, world champion and Olympic champion. He made the 1980 Moscow Olympic Swimming Team, which was boycotted by the U.S. and four years later competed at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. There he was nam

Is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), where he

Is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), where he is the reigning TNA World Heavyweight Champion. He is best known for his time in the World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWE).Hardy went on to win t

An American actor most notable for his role as Carlos Garcia on the Nickelodeon show, The Brothers G

An American actor most notable for his role as Carlos Garcia on the Nickelodeon show, The Brothers Garcia.Licon also portrayed Eric Preston, a supporting character in the 2005 movie Mysterious Skin. He has had small roles in the television series Joan of Arcadia, NYPD Blue, Cold Case, Walker, Texas Ranger, and Second Noah.

Is a graduate of University High School (Irvine, California). Jeff was a three-time All-American at

Is a graduate of University High School (Irvine, California). Jeff was a three-time All-American at UC Irvine and helped the Anteaters win a national title in 1982, teaming with his older brother, Peter Campbell. Jeff is a former Olympic water polo playe

Is a former American volleyball player, who was a member of the United States men's national volleyb

Is a former American volleyball player, who was a member of the United States men's national volleyball team that won the gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. Four years later in Barcelona, Spain he gained bronze with Team USA.

Is an Olympic Gold Medalist and former World Record Holder in swimming from the United States.

Is an Olympic Gold Medalist and former World Record Holder in swimming from the United States.

Was an Olympic weightlifter for the United States. His coach was Steve Gough.

Was an Olympic weightlifter for the United States. His coach was Steve Gough.

He is best known for his early career with Will Smith as DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. DJ Jazzy

He is best known for his early career with Will Smith as DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. DJ Jazzy Jeff graduated from John Bartram High School in Philadelphia where he is enshrined in the school's "Wall of Fame".DJ Jazzy Jeff is not to be confused with

Is the junior United States Senator from Oregon. A member of the Democratic Party, Merkley was a fiv

Is the junior United States Senator from Oregon. A member of the Democratic Party, Merkley was a five-term member of the Oregon Legislative Assembly representing House District 47, located in eastern Multnomah County within the Portland city limits. He al

Was a Major League Baseball pitcher in 1977 for the Toronto Blue Jays.In 1975, Byrd moved up to the

Was a Major League Baseball pitcher in 1977 for the Toronto Blue Jays.In 1975, Byrd moved up to the Anderson Rangers of the Western Carolinas League, in which he had a 7-11 record in 22 starts for the club. The following season in 1976, the Rangers moved Byrd up to AA baseball, where he joined the San Antonio Brewers of the Texas League, where Byrd once again posted a 7-11 record, however his ERA went up to 5.22, as well as 106 walks in 143 innings pitched.

Is a former NASA astronaut.Hoffman's original research interests were in high-energy astrophysics, s

Is a former NASA astronaut.Hoffman's original research interests were in high-energy astrophysics, specifically cosmic gamma ray and x-ray astronomy. His doctoral work at Harvard was the design, construction, testing, and flight of a balloon-borne, low-en

An American classical music pianist and conductor. He is music director of the Los Angeles Chamber O

An American classical music pianist and conductor. He is music director of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and Colorado Symphony Orchestra.Kahane grew up in West Los Angeles, and began studying piano at age five, and at age 10 began learning to play the guitar. For the next few years, he split his time between his piano studies and playing folk and rock music on the guitar. At age 14, he was accepted as a scholarship pupil by the Polish-born pianist Jakob Gimpel. "I was completely transformed by the contact with him," Kahane said. "There was something that I got from Brahms and Beethoven and Bach that I couldn't live without. And I wanted to make a contribution to keeping it vital and alive."[1][2]

Is a retired American basketball player and current coach. He is the former head coach of the Iona G

Is a retired American basketball player and current coach. He is the former head coach of the Iona Gaels men's college basketball team and current head coach of the NBA Development League's Albuquerque Thunderbirds.

He was originally signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 1988. He played c

He was originally signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 1988. He played college football at the University of Miami.Feagles attended Gerard High School in Phoenix, Arizona and was a letterman in football, basketball, and basebal

Born on February 20, 1964) is an American golfer.

Born on February 20, 1964) is an American golfer.

(born November 17, 1966 in Baltimore, Maryland), was a middle relief pitcher. He batted and threw ri

(born November 17, 1966 in Baltimore, Maryland), was a middle relief pitcher. He batted and threw right-handed.

Was an American football center for the Arizona Cardinals, the Minnesota Vikings, and the Tampa Bay

Was an American football center for the Arizona Cardinals, the Minnesota Vikings, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He now helps coach for the Freeport Senior High School football team.

Who played for the Miami Dolphins his entire career from 1988 to 1995. Selected in the 9th round of

Who played for the Miami Dolphins his entire career from 1988 to 1995. Selected in the 9th round of the 1988 NFL Draft, Cross only missed three games in his pro career. He was selected to his one and only Pro Bowl in 1990.

(b. July 29, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan) is a Major League Baseball bullpen coach for the Detroit Tig

(b. July 29, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan) is a Major League Baseball bullpen coach for the Detroit Tigers. He was a pitcher for the Oakland Athletics from 1980 to 1984.

Born October 8, 1956, in Oregon City, Oregon) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He is an alumnus

Born October 8, 1956, in Oregon City, Oregon) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He is an alumnus of Portland State University.

Is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. He was originally selected by the Ci

Is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. He was originally selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the sixth round of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft.[1]Stevens began the 2008 campaign with the Double-A Akron Aeros. After going 5-1 with a 2.51 ERA, he earned a promotion to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. He was 0-2 with a 4.00 ERA when his season ended as a result of being named to the US Olympic Baseball Team to play in Beijing.[2]

Is a former professional American football who played his entire 18-year NFL career as a center for

Is a former professional American football who played his entire 18-year NFL career as a center for the Atlanta Falcons from 1969 to 1986.

Is an openly gay American folk singer and songwriter.

Is an openly gay American folk singer and songwriter.

An American rapper and actor signed to The Inc. and Universal Records, formerly of Def Jam Recording

An American rapper and actor signed to The Inc. and Universal Records, formerly of Def Jam Recordings. A Hollis, New York native best-known for hits such as "Put It On Me", "Between Me And You", "I'm Real" and "Wonderful", Ja Rule has released seven albums to date and sold over 20 million albums worldwide.[2] Atkins began his rap career in 1994 with the group Cash Money Click. He told Curtis Waller of MTV News that his stage name "Ja Rule" came from a friend of his who addressed him by that name; other friends called him "Ja"