American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

(August 23, 1924 - September 24, 1977) was a catcher for the Cleveland Indians (1946), New York Yank

(August 23, 1924 - September 24, 1977) was a catcher for the Cleveland Indians (1946), New York Yankees (1947-1948), St. Louis Browns (1949-1951), and the Chicago White Sox (1952-1963).

An American curler from Chisholm, Minnesota and Olympic medalist. He received a bronze medal at the

An American curler from Chisholm, Minnesota and Olympic medalist. He received a bronze medal at the the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino.[1] He participated on the American team at the 2003, 2005 and 2006 World Curling Championships.

Is a former professional basketball player. A 6' 2" guard from Rutgers University, Battle was select

Is a former professional basketball player. A 6' 2" guard from Rutgers University, Battle was selected in the fourth round of the 1985 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks. He spent 10 seasons (1985-1995) in the NBA, playing mainly as a reserve for the Hawks and the Cleveland Cavaliers. He ended his career with 5,338 points. His nicknames were "Cricket", "Pickle" and "J.B.". Battle is married to R&B singer/recording artist Regina Belle.

In addition to singing and songwriting, he plays accordion, baritone and bass saxophone, clarinet, a

In addition to singing and songwriting, he plays accordion, baritone and bass saxophone, clarinet, and keyboards for the group.Linnell's lyrics are perhaps most well-known for their inclusion of strange subject matter and wordplay. Persistent themes inclu

Is the senior United States Senator from Arizona and presumptive nominee of the Republican Party in

Is the senior United States Senator from Arizona and presumptive nominee of the Republican Party in the 2008 presidential election.McCain graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1958 and became a naval aviator, flying ground-attack aircraft from aircraft carriers. During the Vietnam War, he nearly lost his life in the 1967 USS Forrestal fire. Later that year while on a bombing mission over North Vietnam, he was shot down, badly injured, and captured as a prisoner of war by the North Vietnamese.

Is an American novelist and short-story writer, known for the postmodernist and metafictive quality

Is an American novelist and short-story writer, known for the postmodernist and metafictive quality of his work.John Barth was born in Cambridge, Maryland, and briefly studied "Elementary Theory and Advanced Orchestration" at Juilliard before attending Johns Hopkins University, receiving a B.A. in 1951 and an M.A. in 1952 (for which he wrote a thesis novel, The Shirt of Nessus).

Was the most successful portrait painter of his era. During his career, he created roughly 900 oil p

Was the most successful portrait painter of his era. During his career, he created roughly 900 oil paintings and more than 2,000 watercolors, as well as countless sketches and charcoal drawings. His oeuvre documents worldwide travel, from Venice to the Ty

Was an American painter, born presumably in Boston, Massachusetts and a son of Richard and Mary Sing

Was an American painter, born presumably in Boston, Massachusetts and a son of Richard and Mary Singleton Copley, both Irish. He is famous for his portrait paintings of important figures in colonial New England, depicting in particular middle-class subjec

Was a Canadian lawyer, politician, and editor.He was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Qu

Was a Canadian lawyer, politician, and editor.He was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Quebec in the 1886 election for the riding of Montreal West. A Conservative, he was acclaimed in the 1890 election in the riding of Montreal, Division No. 5 and was re-elected in the 1892 election. He was defeated in the 1897 election. In 1891, he was appointed provincial treasurer in the cabinet of Charles-Eugène Boucher de Boucherville and served in the cabinet of Louis-Olivier Taillon.

Was an American merchant, lawyer, and politician, including a United States Senator. A strong suppor

Was an American merchant, lawyer, and politician, including a United States Senator. A strong supporter of the Union cause during the American Civil War, he represented the loyalist faction of Virginia, which was eventually separated into two distinct sta

Was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, father of Green Clay Smith. He served as member of the stat

Was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, father of Green Clay Smith. He served as member of the state house of representatives in 1819. Smith was elected as a Republican to the Seventeenth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of George R

Was an American wrestler and olympic champion. He competed at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, where

Was an American wrestler and olympic champion. He competed at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, where he won a gold medal in freestyle light heavyweight.

Is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, "Hurricane" John Walters and in

Is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, "Hurricane" John Walters and in Lucha Libre USA as RJ Brewer, the kayfabe son of Arizona Governor Jan Brewer. After debuting in mid-2001, with his singles debut coming in August 2001, St

Is a former American football running back. He was the Green Bay Packers' 1st round draft choice out

Is a former American football running back. He was the Green Bay Packers' 1st round draft choice out of the Ohio State University, and was the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1971.

Is an American former professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Stan Hansen. As a wrestle

Is an American former professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Stan Hansen. As a wrestler, Hansen was well-known for his stiff wrestling style, which he attributes to poor eyesight, as he is nearly blind without glasses. As a result, in order

Was a Canadian astronomer.He worked as a machinist, and was offered a job as a mechanician at the De

Was a Canadian astronomer.He worked as a machinist, and was offered a job as a mechanician at the Department of Physics at the University of Toronto, constructing apparatuses and assisting with demonstrations during lectures. He found this so interesting that at the age of 30 he enrolled as an undergraduate in mathematics and physics. He stayed at the university until 1903, doing research on color photography.His formal astronomical career did not start until 1903, when he was appointed to the staff at Dominion Observatory in Ottawa. His achievements are all the more remarkable for this very late start.

Was a general who served in the American Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He

Was a general who served in the American Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He became widely known as the "Hero of Bennington" for his exemplary service at the Battle of Bennington in 1777.

Was a Canadian professional wrestler best known under the ring names Guy Mitchell, The Stomper, and

Was a Canadian professional wrestler best known under the ring names Guy Mitchell, The Stomper, and "Gentleman" Jerry Valiant. During his career, he held the top singles titles in Australia and Vancouver, and competed in the World Wide Wrestling Federatio

Best-known and most widely read American writers of the 20th century. He wrote the Pulitzer Prize-wi

Best-known and most widely read American writers of the 20th century. He wrote the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Grapes of Wrath, published in 1939 and the novel Of Mice and Men, published in 1937.

Is a former head football coach at the University of North Carolina as well as a former NFL player.B

Is a former head football coach at the University of North Carolina as well as a former NFL player.Bunting was born on July 15, 1950 in Portland, Maine. He grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland and graduated from Springbrook High School in 1968. He was a starting linebacker for the University of North Carolina from 1969 - 1971 under Coach Bill Dooley.

Is a Golden Globe- and Emmy-winning American actor. He is well known for his deep, booming voice and

Is a Golden Globe- and Emmy-winning American actor. He is well known for his deep, booming voice and his large size.Goodman is famous for his role as "Dan Conner" on the American sitcom, Roseanne, which aired on ABC from 1988 to 1997.[5] He had a long his

Is a Reformed and Baptist theologian, preacher, and author, currently serving as Pastor for Preachin

Is a Reformed and Baptist theologian, preacher, and author, currently serving as Pastor for Preaching and Vision of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is the author of numerous books, including ECPA Christian Book Award winners What Jesus Demands from the World,[1] Pierced by the Word,[2] and God's Passion for His Glory,[3] and bestsellers Don't Waste Your Life[4] and The Passion of Jesus Christ

Is a former professional American football tight end in the NFL who was selected by the New England

Is a former professional American football tight end in the NFL who was selected by the New England Patriots in the 9th round of the 1979 NFL Draft.

Is a Canadian entertainment lawyer and television producer. He is the president of Epitome Pictures

Is a Canadian entertainment lawyer and television producer. He is the president of Epitome Pictures Inc., and is executive producer of the tv drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation and Instant Star (starring Alexz Johnson).

Is an American Soul singer, songwriter, and pianist. His debut studio album, the multiplatinum-selli

Is an American Soul singer, songwriter, and pianist. His debut studio album, the multiplatinum-selling Get Lifted, was released in late 2004, and features collaborations with rapper and producer Kanye West as well as Snoop Dogg. Get Lifted produced two si