American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was an American politician from Vermont. He served as the 61st Governor of Vermont from 1927 to 1931

Was an American politician from Vermont. He served as the 61st Governor of Vermont from 1927 to 1931. He served as a Vermont state court judge from 1884 to 1886, and 1902 to 1904. Weeks was a member of Vermont state house of representatives in 1888, 1912,

Was an American film director. He was known as "The dean of big-budget action movies made during the

Was an American film director. He was known as "The dean of big-budget action movies made during the 1950s and 1960s". His movies include The Magnificent Seven, The Great Escape, Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, Ice Station Zebra and Marooned.

Was an American amateur ornithologist.Thayer was born in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Nathaniel

Was an American amateur ornithologist.Thayer was born in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Nathaniel Thayer, a banker who built Harvard's Thayer Hall. After graduating from Harvard, Thayer married Evelyn Forbes and settled at the family farm at Lancaster,

Is an American educator, counselor, motivational speaker and author best known for his PBS televisio

Is an American educator, counselor, motivational speaker and author best known for his PBS television programs on topics such as addiction, recovery, codependency and spirituality. Bradshaw is active in the self-help movement, and is credited with popularizing such ideas as the "wounded inner child" and the dysfunctional family. His books are mainly works of popular psychology. In his promotional materials and in interviews and reviews of his work he is often referred to as a theologian.[1]

Was a United States Senator from Georgia, serving from 1819 to 1825.He was elected to the Senate aft

Was a United States Senator from Georgia, serving from 1819 to 1825.He was elected to the Senate after holding several local offices.

Was a Major League Baseball second baseman who played for the Redlegs/Reds (1952-59; 1964); Clevelan

Was a Major League Baseball second baseman who played for the Redlegs/Reds (1952-59; 1964); Cleveland Indians (1960-61), Baltimore Orioles (1962) and Houston Colt .45s (1962-63). Temple was born in Lexington, North Carolina. He batted and threw right-handed.

Is a retired United States Air Force Colonel and a former NASA astronaut. Married to the former Bren

Is a retired United States Air Force Colonel and a former NASA astronaut. Married to the former Brenda I. Walters of St. Louis, Missouri, they have three grown children and two grandchildren.

July 12, 1927 in San Diego, California), was a former professional baseball player who played pitche

July 12, 1927 in San Diego, California), was a former professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1952-1960. He would play for the New York Giants, Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, and Cleveland Indians.

Was an American mountaineer and US Air Force Pilot who was killed making an ascent of the north face

Was an American mountaineer and US Air Force Pilot who was killed making an ascent of the north face of the Eiger. Harlin graduated from Sequoia High School and Stanford University, and after establishing himself as a mountaineer conceived the ambition of

Is a retired American basketball player in the NBA. A 6'6" 210 shooting guard, Schweitz, from the Un

Is a retired American basketball player in the NBA. A 6'6" 210 shooting guard, Schweitz, from the University of Richmond, was selected by the Boston Celtics with the 23rd pick in the 6th round (138 overall) of the 1982 NBA Draft. He played in two NBA seasons, for the Seattle SuperSonics and Detroit Pistons.

Was an American politician of the Democratic party, noted for his championing of the federal Freedom

Was an American politician of the Democratic party, noted for his championing of the federal Freedom of Information Act through multiple sessions of the United States House of Representatives where he served from 1953 to 1978.Moss served in the United Sta

Was an American film, radio and television actor. Born on May 20, 1905 in New York City, he was the

Was an American film, radio and television actor. Born on May 20, 1905 in New York City, he was the son of stage actors Edward Emery and Isabel Waldron. He was educated at Long Island's La Salle Military Academy.

(born May 27, 1966 Portland, Oregon) is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball who had a 10

(born May 27, 1966 Portland, Oregon) is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball who had a 10-year career from 1992 to 2001. He played for the Milwaukee Brewers and Oakland Athletics, both then of the American League. He was elected to the American League All-Star team in 1999.

Was a star of the musical theater and stage.Raitt was born in Santa Ana, California. He got his star

Was a star of the musical theater and stage.Raitt was born in Santa Ana, California. He got his start in theatre as a high school student at Fullerton High School in Fullerton, California. While there, he played in several drama productions in the Plummer Auditorium. Raitt sang in the chorus of "Desert Song." A few years before he died, Raitt once again came back to the Plummer to see a rehearsal, visit students and recollect his beginnings. He is on the school's "Hall of Fame" for his accomplishments.

Was an American Hall of Fame jockey. He was born in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England but his father wan

Was an American Hall of Fame jockey. He was born in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England but his father wanted to build a better life for his family so in 1909 emigrated to Canada, settling in Taber, Alberta. By 1912 Longden Sr. had saved enough money to send fo

Is a former American professional "Mid School" Bicycle Motocross (BMX) racer. His prime competitive

Is a former American professional "Mid School" Bicycle Motocross (BMX) racer. His prime competitive years were from 1990-2000. Nicknamed "The Vigilante" early in his pro career for his alleged dirty riding and fouling competitors and later and most famous

Is an American professional golfer who played the Canadian Tour from 1987 to 1994 and the PGA Tour o

Is an American professional golfer who played the Canadian Tour from 1987 to 1994 and the PGA Tour of Australasia Tour from 1987 to 1992.

Is an American jazz pianist of advanced bebop tendencies. Known as a composer for his own groups and

Is an American jazz pianist of advanced bebop tendencies. Known as a composer for his own groups and a versatile sideman capable of all styles from stride piano to free improvisation, he is a pianist highly influenced by modernism (Bartok in particular),

(born October 7, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher.

(born October 7, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher.

Was a Progressive Conservative party member of the Canadian House of Commons. Born in North Walsingh

Was a Progressive Conservative party member of the Canadian House of Commons. Born in North Walsingham Township, Ontario, he was a farmer by career. He was first elected at the Norfolk riding in the 1957 general election and re-elected for second term in the 1958 election. In the 1962 election, Knowles was defeated by John Roxburgh of the Liberal party. Knowles was also unsuccessful in unseating Roxburgh in the 1963 and 1965 elections.

(September 12, 1947 in Newport News, Virginia), is a professional baseball player who played pitcher

(September 12, 1947 in Newport News, Virginia), is a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1973-1980. He would play for the Montreal Expos, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, and California Angels.

Was a Canadian lumber merchant, military officer and politician. In the 1930s he served as aide-de-c

Was a Canadian lumber merchant, military officer and politician. In the 1930s he served as aide-de-camp to the Governor General of Canada and, in 1932, served as aide-de-camp to King George V. Streight first ran for federal office in the 1921 federal election as a Liberal but was defeated in his York West by Henry Lumley Drayton. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons on his second attempt, 14 years later, in the 1935 federal election winning by 60 votes. In 1937, he was a member of the Canadian contingent attending the coronation of King George VI. That year, he turned down an invitation from Adolf Hitler to speak to German youth on the need to establish an equivalent to the Canadian Legion. He retired from politics in 1940.

Was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Progres

Was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Progressive Conservative Member of the Legislative Assembly from 1959 to 1962. Ingebrigtson was elected to the Manitoba legislature in the 1959 provincial election, defeating Liberal-Progressive candidate Kenneth Wray by 261 votes in the sprawling northern constituency of Churchill. Due to the logistical difficulties of conducting an election in the region, the vote was held on June 11, 1959, after the rest of the province had already voted.

Is an American Republican politician, who has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since Januar

Is an American Republican politician, who has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since January 8, 2008, where he represents the 2nd legislative district.Amodeo served on the Linwood City Council from 1998–2005, and on the city's Planning Board from

Was a Canadian professional American football club owner and notable tennis player. Bassett reached

Was a Canadian professional American football club owner and notable tennis player. Bassett reached the second round of the 1959 U.S. National Championships in singles. It was his only appearance in the main draw of the tournament. Bassett never played in