American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Also known as Ch'a Min-su, is a professional go and avid poker player. He is also a black belt in ma

Also known as Ch'a Min-su, is a professional go and avid poker player. He is also a black belt in martial arts and a talented classical pianist. Jimmy was born in Seoul, and grew up playing go and poker. He turned professional in 1974 and was the best player at Seoul University when he attended. Along with these accolades, he was also the South Korean National Amateur Champion two times in a row.

James Chamberlin was born on June 10, 1964 in Joliet, Illinois, one of six children.[4] His father a

James Chamberlin was born on June 10, 1964 in Joliet, Illinois, one of six children.[4] His father and his older brother Paul were both active in local jazz bands, playing clarinet and drums respectively.[5] Chamberlin's early musical training was primari

Is an American alpine ski racer who has competed since 1998. His best World Cup finish was seventh a

Is an American alpine ski racer who has competed since 1998. His best World Cup finish was seventh at a giant slalom event in France in 2005. At the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Cochran finished 12th in the slalom event. Cochran was named to the US Olym

Is a former World No. 1 American tennis player. He held the top ranking for 160 consecutive weeks fr

Is a former World No. 1 American tennis player. He held the top ranking for 160 consecutive weeks from July 29, 1974 through August 29, 1977, and an additional eight times during his career (a total of 268 weeks). He won eight Grand Slam singles titles an

Is a retired American basketball player.He played collegiately for the Virginia Polytechnic Institut

Is a retired American basketball player.He played collegiately for the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and appeared 4 games for the Milwaukee Bucks (1996-97) in the NBA.

Is an American country music singer, television host, actor, and businessman. Although he may be bes

Is an American country music singer, television host, actor, and businessman. Although he may be best known today as the founder of the Jimmy Dean Food Company, he first rose to fame for his country crossover hits like "Big Bad John," and for his televisi

A former soccer head coach and former Canadian national soccer team player.Douglas was one of Canada

A former soccer head coach and former Canadian national soccer team player.Douglas was one of Canada’s most talented midfield players. He played 22 'A' internationals including with the World Cup teams of 1972 and 1976 which failed to qualify for their respective finals. Douglas was captain of the Canadian team during the final rounds of the Olympics of 1976, attracting international attention when he scored Canada’s goal in the dying minutes of the game against the Soviet Union. He also scored the first goal of a 1-3 lose to North Korea, which eliminated the Canadians.

Was an American welterweight boxer. Doyle made his debut as a professional boxer in 1941 and in 1946

Was an American welterweight boxer. Doyle made his debut as a professional boxer in 1941 and in 1946 lost to Artie Levine by 9th round TKO. After the bout, Doyle went to the hospital, suffering from a severe head injury. Although Doyle was leading, Refer

Was an American singer, pianist, comedian and actor, whose distinctive gravel delivery, comic langua

Was an American singer, pianist, comedian and actor, whose distinctive gravel delivery, comic language butchery, jazz-influenced songs, and large nose — his frequent jokes about it included a frequent self-reference that became his nickname: "Schnozzola"

Is an American comedian, actor, and musician known for his work on Saturday Night Live. He will repl

Is an American comedian, actor, and musician known for his work on Saturday Night Live. He will replace Conan O'Brien as host of NBC's Late Night in 2009.

From Mahomet, Illinois. In 2005 Fricke dropped out of college to play full time Internet poker. Less

From Mahomet, Illinois. In 2005 Fricke dropped out of college to play full time Internet poker. Less than two years later, at age 19, he started on the live poker scene and immediately cashed in two major events within just eight days. He took 22nd place at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure in the Bahamas and subsequently ended runner up to Gus Hansen at the Aussie Millions in Melbourne, Australia.

Was an Irish-American boxer from 1901 to 1917. Jimmy was the brother of George Gardner, once Light H

Was an Irish-American boxer from 1901 to 1917. Jimmy was the brother of George Gardner, once Light Heavyweight Champion, and Billy Gardner, a boxer as well. He was known as a clever fighter, rather than a power-hitter and only lost four fights in his firs

Is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA.He was part of the famed University

Is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA.He was part of the famed University of Michigan Wolverines Fab Five along with Ray Jackson, current NBA player Juwan Howard, and former NBA players Chris Webber and Jalen Rose, that reached the 1992 and 1993 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship games as both Freshmen and Sophomores. He was a starter for teams that reached the tournament four times. Before this, he was a high school All-American basketball player at Plano East Senior High School in Plano, a city north of Dallas, Texas.

(born April 22, 1961 in Huntsville, Alabama) is a former left-handed starting pitcher in Major Leagu

(born April 22, 1961 in Huntsville, Alabama) is a former left-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Toronto Blue Jays (1984-1992), New York Yankees (1993-1996), and Baltimore Orioles (1997-1998).

Is an American comedian, writer, talk show host, game show host, and producer. Jimmy Kimmel was born

Is an American comedian, writer, talk show host, game show host, and producer. Jimmy Kimmel was born in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, and is of German and Italian descent.

Born on 25 May 1939) is an Irish golfer.

Born on 25 May 1939) is an Irish golfer.

Is a professional boxer from Virginia. Lange was a contestant on the first season of the NBC reality

Is a professional boxer from Virginia. Lange was a contestant on the first season of the NBC reality TV show, The Contender, produced and hosted by Sylvester Stallone and Sugar Ray Leonard. Stallone’s brother attended one of Jimmy’s boxing matches in Wash

(James Sanford Lavender May 26, 1884-January 12, 1960) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Born in

(James Sanford Lavender May 26, 1884-January 12, 1960) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Born in Barnesville, GA, the right-hander played with the Chicago Cubs from 1912-1916 and with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1917.

Is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys a

Is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and the Jacksonville Jaguars.Smith was selected as a second round draft pick by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1992 NFL Draft from Jackson State University.

Is a former conservative Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives who is remembere

Is a former conservative Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives who is remembered for cosponsoring legislation in his state to allow generic substitution of prescription medications. A registered pharmacist from Marshall, the seat of S

Is a Pentecostal preacher and pioneer of televangelism who reached the height of his popularity in t

Is a Pentecostal preacher and pioneer of televangelism who reached the height of his popularity in the 1980s. Swaggart is first cousin to recording artists Jerry Lee Lewis and Mickey Gilley. The sons of three sisters, all of them share the same middle nam

(born on February 1, 1949) is an American professional golfer

(born on February 1, 1949) is an American professional golfer

Is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. He played for the Los Ange

Is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. He played for the Los Angeles Rams for almost his entire career, but also played for the Washington Redskins.

Was an alto saxophone player. He is best known for his long tenure in the Cecil Taylor Unit.He was b

Was an alto saxophone player. He is best known for his long tenure in the Cecil Taylor Unit.He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey and brought up firstly there for his first 9 years, before his mother moved the family to Harlem and then the Bronx. He obtained his first saxophone in the mid-1940s and had lessons from Buster Bailey. [

Is the Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 21st district, encompassi

Is the Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 21st district, encompassing Lenoir City, and parts of Loudon County and Monroe County.He is a boardmember of the Tellico Reservoir Development Agency, the Eaton Crossroads Ruritan