American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was a radio broadcaster and Minnesota Republican politician. He served as the 38th Lieutenant Govern

Was a radio broadcaster and Minnesota Republican politician. He served as the 38th Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota from January 2, 1967 to January 4, 1971.

Is a former American boxer, who is one of the most celebrated American amateur boxers in history.

Is a former American boxer, who is one of the most celebrated American amateur boxers in history.

A former undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion who scored one of the most shocking upsets in

A former undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion who scored one of the most shocking upsets in sports history when he knocked out undefeated champion Mike Tyson on February 11, 1990 in Tokyo, Japan. At the time,

Was a figure in the American Old West. His skills as a gunfighter and scout, along with his reputati

Was a figure in the American Old West. His skills as a gunfighter and scout, along with his reputation as a lawman, provided the basis for his fame, although some of his exploits are fictionalized. His nickname of Wild Bill has inspired similar nicknames for men known for their daring in various fields. On March 22, 1858, he was elected as one of the first four constables of Monticello Township, Kansas. In 1859 he joined the Russell, Waddell, and Majors freight company called the Pony Express.

Is an American football tight end for the Rice Owls. He is considered one of the best tight ends ava

Is an American football tight end for the Rice Owls. He is considered one of the best tight ends available for the 2009 NFL Draft.[1]

Was a two-time Oscar-nominated American film actor. Dean's status as a cultural icon is best embodie

Was a two-time Oscar-nominated American film actor. Dean's status as a cultural icon is best embodied in the title of his most celebrated film, Rebel Without a Cause, in which he starred as troubled high school rebel Jim Stark. The other two roles that defined his star power were as the awkward loner Cal Trask in East of Eden, and as the surly farmer Jett Rink in Giant. His enduring fame and popularity rests on only three films, his entire starring output. His death at a young age helped guarantee a legendary status. He was the first actor to receive a posthumous Academy Award nomination for Best Actor and remains the only person to have two posthumous acting nominations (although other people had more than one posthumous nomination in other Oscar categories).

Frishe is a Representative in the House of Representatives of the U.S. state of Florida. He received

Frishe is a Representative in the House of Representatives of the U.S. state of Florida. He received his Bachelors degree from the University of Florida in 1971. He lives in St. Petersburg, Florida with his family.

Was a community newspaper chain publisher and state legislative leader in the U.S. state of Oklahoma

Was a community newspaper chain publisher and state legislative leader in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Nance served as Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives and President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate and was a key sponsor and Legislative C

Was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1950s and 1960s; and on the Se

Was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1950s and 1960s; and on the Senior PGA Tour in the early 1980s.Clark turned professional in 1946. He won only two PGA Tour events, both in 1952. He was runner-up to Doug Sanders by four

Was a United States Representative and lawyer from Georgia.He served in the Georgia House of Represe

Was a United States Representative and lawyer from Georgia.He served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1830 to 1834. He was elected as a Union Representative from Georgia to the 24th United States Congress and served from March 4, 1835, until h

Is an American Academy Award-, Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated American film, stage and television

Is an American Academy Award-, Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated American film, stage and television actor. He is best-known for his Academy Award nominated role of Santino 'Sonny' Corleone in 1972's The Godfather, Paul Sheldon in Stephen King's Misery and

Is a retired American professional basketball player. A 6'10", 245 lbs power forward from Old Domini

Is a retired American professional basketball player. A 6'10", 245 lbs power forward from Old Dominion University, Bowdler was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the 1st round (17th overall) of the 1999 NBA Draft and played for the Hawks for three seasons from 1999 to 2002. He has last played professionally in Italy for Kinder Bologna (2002), Montepaschi Siena (2002-2003), Lottomatica Roma (2003-2004) and Casti Group Varese (2004-05).[1]

Is an Academy Award-winning Canadian-American director, producer and screenwriter. He is noted for h

Is an Academy Award-winning Canadian-American director, producer and screenwriter. He is noted for his action/science fiction films, which are often highly innovative and financially successful. Thematically, James Cameron's films generally explore the re

Was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. He moved to Indiana in 1830. He studied law. He was admitte

Was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. He moved to Indiana in 1830. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1843 and commenced practice in Sullivan, Indiana. He served as prosecuting attorney for the seventh judicial district of Indiana 1846-1848.

Is an abstract artist whose style is best described as action painting. Caprell's paintings are crea

Is an abstract artist whose style is best described as action painting. Caprell's paintings are created using a variety of techniques, then arranged by series. However, the unifying characteristics of his work are the intense combinations of color and kinetic composition within each painting intended to stimulate an emotional response for the viewer.he moved to New York for a job in investment banking at J.P. Morgan & Co. After a few years on Wall Street, Caprell left to pursue the arts full time. He remained in New York for ten years where he exhibited privately from his Harlem and Manhattan studios and also from galleries in Miami and Atlanta before he moved back to California in 2007 to open his own gallery. In December 2007, the James Caprell Gallery opened at 1136 Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice,

Was an American Rhythm & Blues and soul musical artist.Born to a Baptist preacher's family in Coahom

Was an American Rhythm & Blues and soul musical artist.Born to a Baptist preacher's family in Coahoma, Mississippi, Carr began singing in church and was performing in gospel groups and making tables on an assembly line in Memphis, Tennessee, when he began

Was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from St. Mary's College in Baltimore in 1808. Carroll

Was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from St. Mary's College in Baltimore in 1808. Carroll studied law, but did not practice. He settled on a farm on the West River, but later moved back to Baltimore. His reputation was improved when he became ju

Was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Robinson was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-sixth, Thir

Was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Robinson was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-sixth, Thirty-seventh, and Thirty-eighth Congresses (March 4, 1859-March 3, 1865). He did not seek renomination in 1864, but was an unsuccessful candidate for Governo

Is an American actor and stand-up comedian known for portraying J. J. Evans on the television series

Is an American actor and stand-up comedian known for portraying J. J. Evans on the television series Good Times, which ran from 1974 to 1979. While on the show, his character was known for the catch phrase "Dy-no-mite".

Is a Canadian slalom canoer who has competed since the early 2000s. Competing in three Summer Olympi

Is a Canadian slalom canoer who has competed since the early 2000s. Competing in three Summer Olympics, he earned his best finish of ninth in the C-1 event at Athens in 2004.

Is a professional tennis player from the United States. A doubles specialist, he has won two ATP Wor

Is a professional tennis player from the United States. A doubles specialist, he has won two ATP World Tour titles in his career. He reached his career-high doubles ranking of World No. 45 on July 21, 2008.

Was a professional football player. He was an original member of the Houston Oilers of the AFL, play

Was a professional football player. He was an original member of the Houston Oilers of the AFL, playing at strong safety and punter for their first nine seasons, 1960-68. Norton was an AFL All-Star for four seasons and holds the league's record for career interceptions. His jersey was the first retired by the Oilers.

(born May 28, 1950 in Bloomington, Illinois) is a former backup second baseman in Major League Baseb

(born May 28, 1950 in Bloomington, Illinois) is a former backup second baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Montreal Expos between 1973 and 1976. He batted and threw right handed.

Is a former American football player who played linebacker for the Green Bay Packers in the National

Is a former American football player who played linebacker for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League from 1970-1978.

(born November 6, 1942 in Port Huron, Michigan) is a former utility outfielder in Major League Baseb

(born November 6, 1942 in Port Huron, Michigan) is a former utility outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for six different teams between 1963 and 1974. Listed at 5' 11", 185 lb., he batted and threw left-handed.