American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Is an American astronaut and a veteran of one space shuttle mission. He is the first enrolled member

Is an American astronaut and a veteran of one space shuttle mission. He is the first enrolled member of a Native American tribe to fly in space.Herrington was born in Wetumka, Oklahoma. He grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Riverton, Wyoming, and Plan

Is an American actor. He has appeared in numerous films and television programs, including Independe

Is an American actor. He has appeared in numerous films and television programs, including Independence Day, George of the Jungle, The 40-Year Old Virgin, The West Wing, L.A. Law, Days of our Lives, 240-Robert and Magnum P.I..

Was an American jazz pianist, songwriter, arranger, and composer.Brooks worked early in his career a

Was an American jazz pianist, songwriter, arranger, and composer.Brooks worked early in his career as an arranger for Randy Brooks, Les Brown, Boyd Raeburn, and Tommy Dorsey. He worked often with lyricists Eddie DeLange and Bob Russell in the 1940s; he an

Is an American professional Wrestler better known by his ring name Ian Rotten. He has wrestled in Gl

Is an American professional Wrestler better known by his ring name Ian Rotten. He has wrestled in Global Wrestling Federation (GWF), Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), and his own wrestling promotion IWA: Mid-South. After Brian Knighton suggested they

Was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. He was appointed justice of the

Was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. He was appointed justice of the peace in 1818 and was elected a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, serving from 1821 to 1824. He studied law, was admitted to the bar on

Was an American infielder in Major League Baseball and an actor. He was born in Los Angeles, Califor

Was an American infielder in Major League Baseball and an actor. He was born in Los Angeles, California. He attended Belmont High School, located in Downtown, Los Angeles.

Born on Giovanni Berardino (May 1, 1917 – May 19, 1996), was an American infielder in Major League

Born on Giovanni Berardino (May 1, 1917 – May 19, 1996), was an American infielder in Major League Baseball and an actor. He was born on in Los Angeles, California.

Is a former United States senator from Louisiana who served from 1987 until 2005. He was also a memb

Is a former United States senator from Louisiana who served from 1987 until 2005. He was also a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1972 to 1987. He was considered one of the more Conservative national legislators from the Democratic Party. Breaux was a member of the New Democrat Coalition.

(October 18, 1881 - September 14, 1968) was an American infielder, coach, manager and scout in Major

(October 18, 1881 - September 14, 1968) was an American infielder, coach, manager and scout in Major League Baseball.

(November 10, 1881 - November 14, 1947) was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1

(November 10, 1881 - November 14, 1947) was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1906 through 1908 for the Boston Americans/Red Sox. Listed at 5' 9", 185 lb., Hoey batted and threw left-handed. A native of Watertown, Massachusetts, he was signed by Boston out of the College of the Holy Cross.

Is an American film and television actor. His best known roles include Dan Fielding on the series Ni

Is an American film and television actor. His best known roles include Dan Fielding on the series Night Court and Mike McBride in the Hallmark Channel series McBride. He joined the cast of Boston Legal in fall 2007.

(June 21, 1891 - June 24, 1940) was a professional baseball player

(June 21, 1891 - June 24, 1940) was a professional baseball player

Is a retired U.S. lawyer and Republican politician. He served as a State Senator from 1965 to 1972 a

Is a retired U.S. lawyer and Republican politician. He served as a State Senator from 1965 to 1972 and as a United States Representative from Arizona from 1973 to 1977. In Congress, he was known as a strong and outspoken conservative. In 1976, he ran for

(November 9, 1897 - March 15, 1975) was catcher who played in Major League Baseball between 1921 and

(November 9, 1897 - March 15, 1975) was catcher who played in Major League Baseball between 1921 and through 1933. Gooch was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed.

Billingsley was born in Media, Pennsylvania and raised in Connecticut. He studied theatre at Benning

Billingsley was born in Media, Pennsylvania and raised in Connecticut. He studied theatre at Bennington College in Vermont before moving to Seattle, Washington. In Seattle, Billingsley helped found Book-It, a theatre company specializing in stage adaptati

Was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, singer, and composer. He was born in Cheraw, South Carol

Was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, singer, and composer. He was born in Cheraw, South Carolina, the youngest of nine children. Dizzy's father was a local bandleader, so instruments were made available to Dizzy. He started to play the piano at the age of 4. Together with Charlie Parker, he was a major figure in the development of bebop and modern jazz.

Was an American politician who represented Tennessee in the United States House of Representatives.H

Was an American politician who represented Tennessee in the United States House of Representatives.He served as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives between 1815 and 1817 and as a member of the Tennessee Senate between 1817 and 1821.Blair wa

(born on 22 September 1945) is a South African golfer

(born on 22 September 1945) is a South African golfer

Was a first-class cricketer and later a Pennsylvania Railroad vice president, who died shortly befor

Was a first-class cricketer and later a Pennsylvania Railroad vice president, who died shortly before his 50th birthday in the sinking of the RMS Titanic on April 15, 1912. He is the only known first-class cricketer to have died aboard the ship. Thayer attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he was captain of the baseball team in 1879. A member of a prominent American cricketing family, he played his first match for the Merion Cricket Club as a 14-year old.

Was a powerful American politician, serving as Governor of Texas, and Secretary of the Navy and Trea

Was a powerful American politician, serving as Governor of Texas, and Secretary of the Navy and Treasury under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon, respectively. While Governor, Connally was a passenger in the car in which President Kennedy was assassinated, and he was wounded in the shooting.

He studied architecture at the Technical School in Tilburg, Netherlands. After emigrating to Canada

He studied architecture at the Technical School in Tilburg, Netherlands. After emigrating to Canada in 1954, he studied at the University of Toronto, Ontario College of Art in Toronto, Ontario and the Artists' Workshop in London, Ontario. In 1967, he became an art teacher. His works include sculpture, woodcarving, architectural drafting, design and building. He has had gallery exhibitions in Toronto, Hamilton, Montreal, Kingston, Boston and the Netherlands. His public commissioned works for monuments were done in the Netherlands, Switzerland, Canada and USA.

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He played for four years at UCLA (1976-79) and

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He played for four years at UCLA (1976-79) and was the 14th player taken in the first round of the 1979 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. He served as a member of the 1980 NBA L.A. Lakers championship team. He was the University of San Diego head basketball coach until mid March, 2007. On April 25, 2007, he was named as one of three finalists to become the new head coach of UC Riverside's men's basketball program,

Is a politician in New Brunswick, Canada. He was a member of the province's legislative assembly and

Is a politician in New Brunswick, Canada. He was a member of the province's legislative assembly and served as mayor of the city of Miramichi, New Brunswick from 2004 to 2008.He was mayor of Newcastle from 1986 to 1987. McKay, a Liberal, represented Miramichi-Newcastle from 1978 until 1982 when he was defeated by Progressive Conservative Paul Dawson. He defeated Dawson in 1987 and continued to represent the riding until 1995 when it was abolished. McKay represented Miramichi Centre from 1995 to 1999. He was speaker of the provincial assembly from 1996 to 1997.

Is a retired American basketball player. He was a 6'8", 205 lb forward.Garris played collegiately fo

Is a retired American basketball player. He was a 6'8", 205 lb forward.Garris played collegiately for Boston College and was selected by the National Basketball Association's Cleveland Cavaliers with the in the 3rd pick of the 2nd round of the 1983 NBA Draft. He played in 33 regular season games for the Cavaliers in the 1983-84 season.

Was an American politician and jurist from the state of Oregon. A native of Oregon, he grew up near

Was an American politician and jurist from the state of Oregon. A native of Oregon, he grew up near Salem as part of a prominent pioneer political family that included father Daniel and brother William. A trained lawyer, he was elected to the Oregon Supre