American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was an American Opposition Party politician, who represented New Jersey's 3rd congressional district

Was an American Opposition Party politician, who represented New Jersey's 3rd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1855–1857.Bishop was elected as an Opposition Party candidate to the Thirty-fourth Congress, serving in

A member of the United States Democratic Party, was the 36th Governor of Maryland in the United Stat

A member of the United States Democratic Party, was the 36th Governor of Maryland in the United States from 1874 to 1876. He was also a member of the United State Senate, representing Maryland, from 1879-1885.In 1874, the House of Delegates elected Govern

Was an American Gospel singer and one of The Blackwood Brothers.Blackwood formed a singing group wit

Was an American Gospel singer and one of The Blackwood Brothers.Blackwood formed a singing group with his nephew R. W. and his brothers Roy and Doyle. The Blackwood Brothers first broadcast was on radio station WHEF, AM 1500, in Kosciusko, Mississippi in

(May 28, 1889 - January 12, 1974) was a professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher

(May 28, 1889 - January 12, 1974) was a professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of two seasons (1917, 1921) with the New York Giants and Detroit Tigers.

Was a leading American ornithologist whose name was appropriated by writer Ian Fleming for his ficti

Was a leading American ornithologist whose name was appropriated by writer Ian Fleming for his fictional spy James Bond.

Was one of the most highly decorated officers in the history of the United States Navy. Stockdale le

Was one of the most highly decorated officers in the history of the United States Navy. Stockdale led aerial attacks from the carrier USS Ticonderoga (CVA 14) during the 1964 Gulf of Tonkin Incident. On his next deployment, while Commander of Carrier Air Wing 16 aboard the carrier USS Oriskany (CVA 34), he was shot down over enemy territory on 9 September 1965. Stockdale was the highest ranking naval officer held as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. He was awarded 26 personal combat decorations, including the Medal of Honor and four Silver Stars. During the late 1970s, he served as President of the Naval War College. Stockdale is also remembered as a candidate for vice president in the 1992 election, on Ross Perot's independent ticket.

Is a retired American basketball player.He was selected by the Kansas City Kings in the 8th round (1

Is a retired American basketball player.He was selected by the Kansas City Kings in the 8th round (139th pick overall) of the 1975 NBA Draft.

Is an American weightlifter and Olympic medalist.

Is an American weightlifter and Olympic medalist.

A professor of economics at the University of California, Berkeley and a former Deputy Assistant Sec

A professor of economics at the University of California, Berkeley and a former Deputy Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of the Treasury in the Clinton Administration. He is also a research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research, and is a visiting scholar at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.[1]DeLong is co-editor of The Economists' Voice,[2] and has in the past been co-editor of the widely read Journal of Economic Perspectives. He is also the author of a textbook, Macroeconomics, the second edition of which he coauthored with Martha Olney. He writes a monthly syndicated op-ed column for Project Syndicate.

Was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.He served as member of the State constitutional convention in

Was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.He served as member of the State constitutional convention in 1850. He was appointed commander of the Fourth Brigade of State militia in 1852.Foley was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-fifth Congress (March 4, 185

(born January 19, 1957 in Exeter, California) is the bench coach of the Boston Red Sox and a former

(born January 19, 1957 in Exeter, California) is the bench coach of the Boston Red Sox and a former player in Major League Baseball.

Was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1970s and 1980s.Simons is prob

Was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1970s and 1980s.Simons is probably best remembered for nearly winning the 1971 U.S. Open as an amateur. At the age of 21, he shot a third-round 65 to take a two-shot lead after 54 holes

Was an American politician from Kentucky.Breathitt served in the Kentucky State Senate and then late

Was an American politician from Kentucky.Breathitt served in the Kentucky State Senate and then later as the Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky from 1927 to 1931, under Governor Flem D. Sampson. Sampson was a Republican; Breathitt was a Democrat.

Is an American Welterweight boxer.

Is an American Welterweight boxer.

Is a former American football linebacker and National Football League Pro Bowler.Collins graduated f

Is a former American football linebacker and National Football League Pro Bowler.Collins graduated from West Morris Mendham High School in the Class of 1976, where as a Senior he helped lead his high school football team to a still standing club record 8 shutouts and its only State Championship victory to date

Is a retired American professional wrestler. He is best known for his appearances in the World Wrest

Is a retired American professional wrestler. He is best known for his appearances in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s as the Ultimate Warrior, during which time he won the WWF Championship and pinned Hulk Hoga

Born September 2, 1967, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania) was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitc

Born September 2, 1967, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania) was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. McAndrew is an alumnus of the University of Florida. He is the son of former MLB pitcher Jim McAndrew.

Is a former American tennis player. While at the University of Washington, Brink advanced to the NCA

Is a former American tennis player. While at the University of Washington, Brink advanced to the NCAA semifinals in singles in 1948, and then teamed with Fred Fisher to win the NCAA doubles championship in 1949. Also in 1949, Brink won the singles titles

Is an American poet, born in Boise, Idaho.[1] He is best known for his eclectic poetry, ranging from

Is an American poet, born in Boise, Idaho.[1] He is best known for his eclectic poetry, ranging from New York School inspired experiments to formal verse and narrative poems. He received his M.F.A. and Ph. D. from Indiana University, and he currently is t

Is a two-time Golden Globe Award-winning and Emmy Award-winning American television, film, character

Is a two-time Golden Globe Award-winning and Emmy Award-winning American television, film, character actor, producer, and director, primarily for his roles in soap operas, movies, sitcoms and television.

Is a retired NFL football running back.Brooks played professionally with the San Diego Chargers (198

Is a retired NFL football running back.Brooks played professionally with the San Diego Chargers (1981-1983), the Cincinnati Bengals (1984-1991), the Cleveland Browns (1992), and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1993).

Commonly referred to as "The Godfather of Soul", "King of Funk", and "The Hardest Working Man in Sho

Commonly referred to as "The Godfather of Soul", "King of Funk", and "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business", was an American entertainer. He is recognized as one of the most influential figures in 20th century popular music and was renowned for his sh

Is a retired American basketball player.He played for the Chicago Stags (1948-49) and Denver Nuggets

Is a retired American basketball player.He played for the Chicago Stags (1948-49) and Denver Nuggets (1949-50) in the BAA and NBA for 35 games.

A contemporary American realist painter. He was born in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, son of Andrew Wye

A contemporary American realist painter. He was born in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, son of Andrew Wyeth and grandson of N.C. Wyeth. He is artistic heir to the Brandywine Tradition, painters who worked in the rural Brandywine River area of Delaware and Pennsylvania, portraying its people, animals, and landscape.At age 12, Jamie studied with his aunt Carolyn Wyeth, a well-known artist in her own right, and the resident at that time of the N.C. Wyeth home and studio, filled with the art work and props of his grandfather. In the morning, he would study English and history at his home and in the afternoon go to the studio and join other students in learning the fundamentals of drawing and composition. He stated later, “She was very restrictive. It wasn’t interesting, but it was important.” [1]

Was a boxer and a champion in the light welterweight division. Herring was born on March 19, 1896, i

Was a boxer and a champion in the light welterweight division. Herring was born on March 19, 1896, in Paducah, Kentucky, and began boxing in 1913 when he won a bout as a featherweight by KO, fighting on a benefit card for striking railroad workers in Padu