American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Is a well known Canadian cricket player. He is a hard-hitting right-handed batsman in the top or mid

Is a well known Canadian cricket player. He is a hard-hitting right-handed batsman in the top or middle order, useful off spin bowler and good fielder.

(born August 22, 1951, in Woburn, Massachusetts) is a former reserve first baseman/designated hitter

(born August 22, 1951, in Woburn, Massachusetts) is a former reserve first baseman/designated hitter in Major League Baseball who played for the California Angels between 1974 and 1975.

(born June 8, 1962, in Great Falls, Montana), is the current manager of the Toronto Blue Jays in Maj

(born June 8, 1962, in Great Falls, Montana), is the current manager of the Toronto Blue Jays in Major League Baseball.

Was an American bantamweight boxer. He briefly held a championship in that division. Known as "Bam B

Was an American bantamweight boxer. He briefly held a championship in that division. Known as "Bam Bam," Johnson turned professional in 1986. In 1994 he won the WBA bantamweight title by knocking out Junior Jones in the 11th round. Later that year, Johnso

Is a retired water polo player from the United States, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympi

Is a retired water polo player from the United States, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1968. He won the bronze medal with the Men's National Team at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.

Is an American equestrian and Olympic champion. He won a team gold medal in eventing at the 1976 Sum

Is an American equestrian and Olympic champion. He won a team gold medal in eventing at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, and a second gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Is a retired American aeronautical engineer and inventor who contributed to the early designs of fli

Is a retired American aeronautical engineer and inventor who contributed to the early designs of flight surfaces. Other significant contributions included being project engineer in the development of the Grumman F8F fighter, involvement with short takeoff

Is an American former professional basketball player in both the ABA and the NBA. The 6'3", 170 lb g

Is an American former professional basketball player in both the ABA and the NBA. The 6'3", 170 lb guard's career spanned from 1971 to 1982.

Stipe was born in Decatur, Georgia on January 4, 1960. Stipe was a military brat; his father was a s

Stipe was born in Decatur, Georgia on January 4, 1960. Stipe was a military brat; his father was a serviceman in the United States Army whose career resulted in frequent relocations for his family. Stipe and his family moved to various locales during his

He was born into a Methodist family with a musical background in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He had sta

He was born into a Methodist family with a musical background in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He had started learning to play the guitar by the age of 10. At fifteen he dropped out of school and was performing as a guitarist for Mason Proffit, a country folk/rock band formed with Terry, his older brother. The band produced five albums and was one of the forerunners of more successful country rock bands such as the Eagles.

Is an American professional wrestler best known for his work in independent promotion Ring of Honor,

Is an American professional wrestler best known for his work in independent promotion Ring of Honor, under the name Tank Toland. Toland is also notably known for wrestling as James Dick for World Wrestling Entertainment on its SmackDown brand. Toland wres

Is a big wall rock climber, who achieved world-wide recognition in the rock climbing world when he c

Is a big wall rock climber, who achieved world-wide recognition in the rock climbing world when he climbed the East Face of Great Trango Tower in Pakistan with Xaver Bongard in 1992. As a lightweight, two man team, they were the first to climb the 5000 fo

Was the eighth and fourteenth mayor of Louisville, Kentucky. His terms of office extended from May 1

Was the eighth and fourteenth mayor of Louisville, Kentucky. His terms of office extended from May 13, 1850 to April 26, 1852 and April 6, 1861 to April 4, 1863.He was a carpenter by trade, but entered into real estate in Louisville and became wealthy. He

Was a Canadian iron moulder, businessman and Senator. Milne also supported the construction of publi

Was a Canadian iron moulder, businessman and Senator. Milne also supported the construction of public libraries in Hamilton serving on the library board from 1903 to 1921 and as chairman of the building and finance committee from 1911 to 1912. Milne was a supporter of Sir John A. Macdonald's National Policy, believing in protectionism for Canadian industries, and joined the Conservative Party in 1876 and served as president of Hamilton's Conservative Association for 23 years.

Was an American science fiction and fantasy writer, game designer, and poet.Ford was regarded (and o

Was an American science fiction and fantasy writer, game designer, and poet.Ford was regarded (and obituaries, tributes and memories describe him) as an extraordinarily intelligent, erudite and witty man. He was a popular contributor to several online dis

Was an American composer. A pioneer of chance music, electronic music and non-standard use of musica

Was an American composer. A pioneer of chance music, electronic music and non-standard use of musical instruments, Cage was one of the leading figures of the post-war avant-garde and, in the opinion of many, the most influential American composer of the 20th century. He was also instrumental in the development of modern dance, mostly through his association with choreographer Merce Cunningham, who was also Cage's romantic partner for the most part of the latter's life.

Was an American Hall of Fame Thoroughbred racehorse trainer. Born in Mt. Airy, Maryland, John Gaver

Was an American Hall of Fame Thoroughbred racehorse trainer. Born in Mt. Airy, Maryland, John Gaver graduated from Princeton University then worked as a prep school language teacher before eventually embarking on a career in Thoroughbred racing. In 1929,

Was an American statesman, diplomat, author, journalist, and private secretary and assistant to Abra

Was an American statesman, diplomat, author, journalist, and private secretary and assistant to Abraham Lincoln. In 1861, he was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Illinois. Between 1865 and 1870, he was secretary of legation at Paris (1865-7) a

Was a physician and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Prince Edward in the Canadia

Was a physician and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Prince Edward in the Canadian House of Commons from 1882 to 1891 as a Liberal member. His election in 1888 was overturned after an appeal but he won the by-election that followed. He was defeated by Archibald Campbell Miller when he ran for reelection in 1891.

One of the "Fifth Circuit Four", and a liberal Republican from Louisiana, was a judge of the United

One of the "Fifth Circuit Four", and a liberal Republican from Louisiana, was a judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit during the 1950s and 1960s, when that court became known for a series of decisions crucial in advancing the civil rights of African-Americans. At that time, the Fifth Circuit included not only Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas (its jurisdiction since October 1, 1981), but also Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and the Panama Canal Zone.As a young man, Wisdom was a Democrat, but he left that party in reaction to what he perceived as the corrupt administration of Louisiana governor Huey Long. He was instrumental in securing the nomination of Dwight D. Eisenhower for the 1952 Republican Presidential nomination and was also given credit for helping Eisenhower win Louisiana in the 1956 general election

Is an American former figure skater. He placed 6th at the 1968 Winter Olympics and 5th at the 1972

Is an American former figure skater. He placed 6th at the 1968 Winter Olympics and 5th at the 1972 Winter Olympics. His best finish at the World Figure Skating Championships was 4th in 1972; he placed 5th in 1969, 1970, and 1971.

Was a United States labor leader and president of the United Mine Workers of America from 1898 to 19

Was a United States labor leader and president of the United Mine Workers of America from 1898 to 1908. He worked in the coal mines his whole life. When he was nineteen years old, he joined the Knights of Labor in 1885 and was a founding member of the Uni

An American botanist, noted for his work on the taxonomy of passion flowers, having discovered sever

An American botanist, noted for his work on the taxonomy of passion flowers, having discovered several varieties.He earned his Bachelor of Science in 1975 at College of Charleston. In 1984 he earned his doctorate at Duke University.Between 1984 and 1986 he was visiting assistant professor of biology at the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Between 1987 and 1989 he was postdoctoral researcher at the Flora Mesoamerica project at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, Missouri. Between 1990 and 2002 he was conservatory manager at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Is a retired breaststroke swimmer from the United States, who competed for his native country at the

Is a retired breaststroke swimmer from the United States, who competed for his native country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. He had his best year in 1985, winning three gold medals at both the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships an

Was a professional American Middleweight boxer from Centereach, Long Island, New York. He was born o

Was a professional American Middleweight boxer from Centereach, Long Island, New York. He was born on November 16, 1951. As an amateur boxer Molander advanced to the finals of the 1972 New York Golden Gloves 147lb. Sub-Novice Division. He was defeated at