American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Is a retired American professional player in the NBA. He spent his entire career playing point guard

Is a retired American professional player in the NBA. He spent his entire career playing point guard for the San Antonio Spurs, save one game for the New Jersey Nets. Over 520 games in his career, Moore averaged 9.4 points, 7.4 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.96 steals per game, and a field goal percentage of 46.0. He is currently 15th all time in assists per game.

Is a businessman as well as a former lawyer and provincial level politician from Alberta, Canada. He

Is a businessman as well as a former lawyer and provincial level politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1979 to 1986. During his time in the Assembly he served on the Executive Council of Alberta as the Minister of Energy from 1982 to 1986.

American psychologist who established the psychological school of behaviorism, after doing research

American psychologist who established the psychological school of behaviorism, after doing research on animal behavior. He also conducted the controversial "Little Albert" experiment. Later he went on from psychology to become a popular author on child rearing, and an acclaimed contributor to the advertising industry.

Is an American sprint canoer who competed in the early 1970s. He was eliminated in the semifinals of

Is an American sprint canoer who competed in the early 1970s. He was eliminated in the semifinals of the K-2 1000 m event at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.

Was an American football player. He is now a lawyer for the Culpepper Kurland law firm. He attended

Was an American football player. He is now a lawyer for the Culpepper Kurland law firm. He attended the University of Florida.

Was an American pianist known for his reserved, elegant style and sophisticated interpretations of B

Was an American pianist known for his reserved, elegant style and sophisticated interpretations of Bach and Scarlatti, and for his collaboration with the American composer Samuel Barber.Browning was born to musical parents in Denver, Colorado in 1933. He studied piano from age 5 with his mother and, at the age of 10, was accepted as a student by Rosina Lhévinne.[2] He appeared as a soloist with the Denver Symphony Orchestra later that same year.

Is a Republican member of the Alaska Senate, appointed to represent district F in 2009. He was first

Is a Republican member of the Alaska Senate, appointed to represent district F in 2009. He was first elected to the legislature as a state representative for district 32 in 1998. John Coghill served for 5 years in the United States Air Force and reached t

Is an American jazz pianist.During WWII he enlisted in the Air Corps and after intense training, bec

Is an American jazz pianist.During WWII he enlisted in the Air Corps and after intense training, became a bombardier on a B17 Flying Fortress. He and his 10-man crew were transferred to combat duty in England, flying bombing missions over Germany. His pla

Is an American actor and writer, most widely known for playing Jim Halpert on NBC's The Office. Kras

Is an American actor and writer, most widely known for playing Jim Halpert on NBC's The Office. Krasinski was born in the Brighton section of Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Mary Clare (née Doyle), a nurse, and internist Dr. Ronald Krasinski.

Is an American slalom canoer who competed in the early 1970s. He finished 12th in the C-2 event at t

Is an American slalom canoer who competed in the early 1970s. He finished 12th in the C-2 event at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.

Is an American zoo keeper who is the Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. He was Dire

Is an American zoo keeper who is the Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. He was Director of the zoo from 1978 to 1993, and is viewed as largely responsible for elevating its quality and reputation. His media appearances have made him one of the best known and well liked animal experts in the United States.

Was an American manufacturer and Republican politician from Hillsborough, New Hampshire. Born in 183

Was an American manufacturer and Republican politician from Hillsborough, New Hampshire. Born in 1838 in Saxtons River, Vermont, he served New Hampshire as a member of the Governor's Council, and as Governor. Smith Memorial Congregational Church, U.C.C in

Is an American actor, comedian, and impressionist who has had a lengthy television and movie career.

Is an American actor, comedian, and impressionist who has had a lengthy television and movie career. His voice work includes the cartoon series The Ant and the Aardvark, in which the title characters are voiced by Byner's dead-on impressions of Dean Marti

Was an American PGA Tour golfer between 1935 and 1946.He and two other well known golfers of the tim

Was an American PGA Tour golfer between 1935 and 1946.He and two other well known golfers of the time, Ben Hogan and Sam Snead, were born within 6 months of each other in 1912. Although he won many tournaments in the course of his relatively brief career, he is mostly remembered today for having won 11 consecutive tournaments and 18 total tournaments in 1945. He retired officially at the age of 34 to be a rancher, later becoming a commentator and lending his name to the EDS Byron Nelson Championship, the first PGA Tour event to be named for a professional golfer. In 1974, Byron Nelson received the Bob Jones Award, the highest honor given by the United States Golf Association in recognition of distinguished sportsmanship in golf.

(February 4, 1912 – September 26, 2006) was an American PGA Tour golfer

(February 4, 1912 – September 26, 2006) was an American PGA Tour golfer

Was an American PGA Tour golfer between 1935 and 1946.He and two other well known golfers of the tim

Was an American PGA Tour golfer between 1935 and 1946.He and two other well known golfers of the time, Ben Hogan and Sam Snead, were born within 6 months of each other in 1912.[1][2] Although he won many tournaments in the course of his relatively brief career, he is mostly remembered today for having won 11 consecutive tournaments and 18 total tournaments in 1945.

Is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played 4 seasons in the majors for the California Ang

Is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played 4 seasons in the majors for the California Angels, Chicago White Sox, and Minnesota Twins.

Is an American Republican politician, who served in the New Jersey General Assembly where he represe

Is an American Republican politician, who served in the New Jersey General Assembly where he represented the 1st legislative district from 2004-2006. Gibson also served in the Assembly from 1992-2002. He served in the Assembly on the Agriculture and Natur

Is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 15th District sinc

Is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 15th District since 2004.He is a member of the Edgebrook Community Association, St. Edwards Athletic Advisory Committee, City Club of Chicago, Mayfair Lions Club, Queen of A

Served as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission from July 1, 1957 to March 10, 1960.

Served as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission from July 1, 1957 to March 10, 1960.

Was an American wrestler who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

Was an American wrestler who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

Was the 14th district councilman in the Los Angeles City Council from 1943 to 1966.

Was the 14th district councilman in the Los Angeles City Council from 1943 to 1966.

Was the 40th Mayor of Oakland, California.He was elected Mayor in 1961, through his defeat of incumb

Was the 40th Mayor of Oakland, California.He was elected Mayor in 1961, through his defeat of incumbent Mayor Clifford D. Rishell, and was subsequently re-elected to a second, four-year term of office in 1965. He resigned in disgrace in 1966 after being c

Is an American thoroughbred racehorse trainer. He holds a pre-med undergraduate degree from the Univ

Is an American thoroughbred racehorse trainer. He holds a pre-med undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder and he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School in 1980.

Was a Republican politician who served two terms as mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.He was instead ele

Was a Republican politician who served two terms as mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.He was instead elected mayor of Milwaukee in that year, and was reelected to a second two-year term in 1894. His first term saw the Panic of 1893.