American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Is an American politician and a former Senator from the state of Indiana. He was the forty-fourth Vi

Is an American politician and a former Senator from the state of Indiana. He was the forty-fourth Vice President of the United States under George H. W. Bush (1989

Is an American professional golfer who played full-time on the PGA Tour for nine years.Booros played

Is an American professional golfer who played full-time on the PGA Tour for nine years.Booros played in about 250 events between 1977 and 1991 finishing in the top-125 on the money list five times. He won the 1989 Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic before that

Is the U.S. Representative for Ohio's 4th congressional district, serving since 2007. He is a member

Is the U.S. Representative for Ohio's 4th congressional district, serving since 2007. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district is located in the north-central portion of the state and includes Lima, Findlay and Mansfield. Jordan was born and r

Is a retired Major League Baseball player who played pitcher in the major leagues from 1993-1997 for

Is a retired Major League Baseball player who played pitcher in the major leagues from 1993-1997 for the Seattle Mariners and Kansas City Royals.

(September 24, 1929

(September 24, 1929

Was a Major League Baseball player who played outfielder from 1925-1930. He would play for the Bosto

Was a Major League Baseball player who played outfielder from 1925-1930. He would play for the Boston Braves, and New York Giants.

Is an American jazz musicologist, pianist and bandleader, active principally in the traditional jazz

Is an American jazz musicologist, pianist and bandleader, active principally in the traditional jazz revival scene.Dapogny has led an ensemble called the Chicago Jazz band since 1975, which has played with Sippie Wallace and the Chenille Sisters and made

Is a former professional basketball player. A 6'3" guard from Western Kentucky University, he was se

Is a former professional basketball player. A 6'3" guard from Western Kentucky University, he was selected in the 9th round of the 1964 National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft by the St. Louis Hawks. However, Carrier never played for the Hawks, joining instead the Kentucky Colonels of the rival American Basketball Association (ABA). He was a three-time ABA All-Star with the Colonels (1968, 1969, 1970), teaming with Louie Dampier to form the most explosive backcourt in the ABA; in each of the league's first three seasons, both averaged at least 20 points per game. He retired from basketball in 1972 with 7,011 career points. Carrier played his high school basketball at the now defunct Bristow High School. Carrier and his wife, Donna, a schoolteacher live on a farm outside Oakland, Kentucky. They have two sons, Jonathan and Josh. The Carrier's youngest son Josh Carrier played basketball for the University of Kentucky; like his father, he was a guard.

Is the Democratic attorney general of the U.S. state of Louisiana. Prior to serving as attorney gene

Is the Democratic attorney general of the U.S. state of Louisiana. Prior to serving as attorney general, Caldwell was the district attorney for Madison, East Carroll, and Tensas parishes from 1979 to 2008. Caldwell, who resides in Tallulah, the seat of Ma

Is an American professional golfer. He is the brother of golfer Mike Hill.In 1970, Hill had his best

Is an American professional golfer. He is the brother of golfer Mike Hill.In 1970, Hill had his best ever finish in a major championship, a 2nd at the U.S. Open played at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota. What drew him the most notoriety

Is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and currently the wide receivers coach for the Oakland

Is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and currently the wide receivers coach for the Oakland Raiders. He is a former American football coach for the San Diego Chargers but is best known for his years in the NFL as a wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers (1978-1986), Los Angeles Raiders (1987-1988), the Buffalo Bills (1989-1992), Los Angeles Rams (1993) and Philadelphia Eagles (1993).

(born on February 5, 1965) is an American professional golfer

(born on February 5, 1965) is an American professional golfer

A former professional American football player who was selected by the New England Patriots in the 1

A former professional American football player who was selected by the New England Patriots in the 1st round (14th overall) of the 1991 NFL Draft. A 6'2", 235-lb. running back from Arizona State University, Russell played in 6 NFL seasons from 1991 to 1996 for the Patriots, the Denver Broncos, the St. Louis Rams, and the San Diego Chargers.In 1991, Russell was selected as the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year after rushing for 959 yards and 4 touchdowns for the Patriots. In 2007, Russell joined Adrenaline Athletic Training in Riverside, California as an athletic trainer.

Was a Canadian office holder, businessman, and politician.In 1855 he was elected to the Presidency o

Was a Canadian office holder, businessman, and politician.In 1855 he was elected to the Presidency of the Bank of New Brunswick, and held this position until his death. He was appointed to the Senate on the advice of Alexander Mackenzie on November 10, 1876 representing the senatorial division of St. John (Lancaster), New Brunswick.

Is a former American politician.Hodgson served as an officer in the United States Navy. From 1970-73

Is a former American politician.Hodgson served as an officer in the United States Navy. From 1970-73 he served as United States Secretary of Labor for President Nixon, and from 1974-1977 as Ambassador to Japan during the Ford Administration. With the deat

Was a political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Annapolis township in the Nova Scotia House of

Was a political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Annapolis township in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1786 to 1794. His surname also appears as Delancey, de Lancey or DeLancey. De Lancey was elected to the provincial assembly after his brother Stephen was named to the province's Council; in 1894, James was also named to the Council. He resigned from his seat on the council in 1801 due to poor health and died at Round Hill three years later at the age of 57.

Is a Canadian poet and publisher.Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Deahl grew up in the city and in

Is a Canadian poet and publisher.Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Deahl grew up in the city and in and around the Laurel Highlands region of the Appalachian Mountains. He moved to Canada in 1970 and holds dual American/Canadian citizenship. He is a found

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.

A National Football League long snapper / tight end for the New York Jets. Dearth was a 6th round pi

A National Football League long snapper / tight end for the New York Jets. Dearth was a 6th round pick (191st overall) in the 1999 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns out of Tarleton State University.Dearth attended Scurry-Rosser High School in Scurry, Texas and was a student and a letterman in football. In football, he was a starter at both, quarterback and middle linebacker, and was an All-State honoree at both positions.

Is an American R&B and soul singer of African American/French Canadian descent. He was one of the ch

Is an American R&B and soul singer of African American/French Canadian descent. He was one of the charter members of the family group DeBarge, who became stars with their 1980s classic songs "All This Love", "In a Special Way", "Rhythm of the Night", and

Is a former professional tennis player from the United States. During his career he won 1 doubles ti

Is a former professional tennis player from the United States. During his career he won 1 doubles titles.

Was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Alabama.

Was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Alabama. He was born on February 18, 1788 in Camden, New Jersey. He moved to Columbia, South Carolina with his parents in 1800. In 1810, he graduated from the Unive

Is an American actor. DePaiva is possibly best known for his role on One Life to Live from 1987 to 1

Is an American actor. DePaiva is possibly best known for his role on One Life to Live from 1987 to 1990 and from 1991 to 2003 as Maximillian "Max" Holden. He made a brief return to the show August 2007 when the show aired its 10,000th episode.

Is an American professional boxer. Kirkland has an amateur record of 134–12. and won the Silver Gl

Is an American professional boxer. Kirkland has an amateur record of 134–12. and won the Silver Gloves championship four years in a row and lost on a controversial decision to James Patterson in the finals of the National Golden Gloves.

American molecular biologist, best known as one of the co-discoverers of the structure of DNA.

American molecular biologist, best known as one of the co-discoverers of the structure of DNA.