American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

An American golfer. She won the Women's Western Open 1931 and 1933, and finished second 1930.

An American golfer. She won the Women's Western Open 1931 and 1933, and finished second 1930.

(1913-November 10, 2003), born on in Chicago, Illinois, an American golfer

(1913-November 10, 2003), born on in Chicago, Illinois, an American golfer

Was an American film actress, who was born in Rock Island, Illinois as Beverly Jane Stovenour. "June

Was an American film actress, who was born in Rock Island, Illinois as Beverly Jane Stovenour. "June" was her nickname and her surname became "Haver" when her mother divorced and remarried.

Was an American popular singer.Born in Chicago, Illinois, in the late 1930s, she joined the band of

Was an American popular singer.Born in Chicago, Illinois, in the late 1930s, she joined the band of her older half-sister, Ina Ray Hutton, singing under the name of Elaine Merritt. In 1941 she joined Charlie Spivak's band as a member of a vocal group, The

Was an Jamaican American political activist, writer, poet, and teacher.

Was an Jamaican American political activist, writer, poet, and teacher.

Was an American film actress. Born Winifred June Vlasek in Minneapolis, Minnesota (parents: Edith an

Was an American film actress. Born Winifred June Vlasek in Minneapolis, Minnesota (parents: Edith and Clarence Vlasek), she originally trained as a dancer in "kiddie reviews" and went to Hollywood at the urging of her mother.

Was a Caribbean American poet, novelist, journalist, biographer, dramatist, teacher, and committed a

Was a Caribbean American poet, novelist, journalist, biographer, dramatist, teacher, and committed activist. In her three decade career Jordan made her mark as one of the fiercest and most compassionate voices of her time. She became a passionate voice of

Was a Canadian journalist, author and social activist. She was born in Chatham, Ontario and grew up

Was a Canadian journalist, author and social activist. She was born in Chatham, Ontario and grew up in nearby Belle River.Callwood began her journalism career at high school where she was editor of the school paper. She dropped out of school to work for the Brantford Expositor. In 1942, she was offered a job with the The Globe and Mail and moved to Toronto. She married journalist Trent Frayne two years later, but continued to use her own surname because The Globe and Mail at that time did not employ married women.

Is an American football coach, formerly with the Atlanta Falcons and the University of Hawai?i. He a

Is an American football coach, formerly with the Atlanta Falcons and the University of Hawai?i. He agreed to become head coach at Southern Methodist University on January 7, 2008.[1][2]

Is a field lacrosse player from Canada. Shiraishi played field lacrosse for the University of Toront

Is a field lacrosse player from Canada. Shiraishi played field lacrosse for the University of Toronto Varsity Blues between 1998 and 2003. She was named onto the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) All-star Team in 1999, and was named Most Valuable Defensi

Was an American pathologist and amateur astronomer. In 1976 Jay U. Gunter retired and the rest of hi

Was an American pathologist and amateur astronomer. In 1976 Jay U. Gunter retired and the rest of his life he devoted to amateur astronomy. His main field of study and observation were asteroids. He founded and for more than 15 years published the popular magazine Tonight's Asteroids. It was a bimonthly periodical, distributed free, containing finding charts and news from the world of asteroid studies. It was widely acknowledged for bringing attention of many amateur astronomers to asteroid observation. [1] In 1980 the main belt asteroid 2136 Jugta was named in his honour (the name being an acronym of the first letters of his and his magazine's names).

Is a former professional boxing champion in five different weight classes. Jones, known by his nickn

Is a former professional boxing champion in five different weight classes. Jones, known by his nickname "Poison", Jones was an exciting fighter, who is best remembered for his two victories over Mexican boxing legend Marco Antonio Barrera. Jones began his

Is a former professional American football running back for seven seasons for the Green Bay Packers,

Is a former professional American football running back for seven seasons for the Green Bay Packers, the Atlanta Falcons and the New York Giants. After leaving football, Junior Coffey eventually became a Thoroughbred racehorse trainer. His colt, Raise the

Is a Honduran football goalkeeper that currently plays for Platense in Liga Nacional de Honduras. He

Is a Honduran football goalkeeper that currently plays for Platense in Liga Nacional de Honduras. He was also called up for the Honduras national football team from 2001 to 2005.

Born October 24, 1959 in Humacao, Puerto Rico as Adalberto Ortiz, Jr.), is a former professional bas

Born October 24, 1959 in Humacao, Puerto Rico as Adalberto Ortiz, Jr.), is a former professional baseball player who played catcher in the Major Leagues from 1982-94. He was a member of the 1991 World Champion Minnesota Twins.

Was a blues vocalist and harmonica player based in Chicago who was famous for playing with Muddy Wat

Was a blues vocalist and harmonica player based in Chicago who was famous for playing with Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Magic Sam, Lonnie Brooks, Bonnie Raitt, The Rolling Stones and Van Morrison.He was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and raised in Arkansas. Wells moved to Chicago in 1948 and first made his mark at age 18, briefly replacing Little Walter in Muddy Waters' band. His first recordings were made in the early 1950s for States Records; in the later '50s and early '60s he also recorded singles for other local Chicago labels. He worked with Buddy Guy in the 1960s and recorded his first album for Delmark Records. His most memorable songs are "Messin' With The Kid" and "Little by Little," which were written and composed by Chicago blues producer Mel London.

Was an American football defensive tackle who played for the Kansas City Chiefs in the American Foot

Was an American football defensive tackle who played for the Kansas City Chiefs in the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL).In 1963, the 6'7" 287 pound Buchanan was the first player selected overall in the AFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. Eddie Robinson, his coach at Grambling State, where he had been an NAIA All-American in 1962, called him "the finest lineman I have seen."

Was an American golfer. He won seven times on the PGA Tour including the 1960 PGA Championship. His

Was an American golfer. He won seven times on the PGA Tour including the 1960 PGA Championship. His younger brother, Lionel Hebert, also won the PGA Championship, in 1957. He played on the 1959 and 1961 Ryder Cup teams and was captain for the 1971 team.

Is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Is a contemporary Japanese-American artist residing in the United States. Her works represent an unu

Is a contemporary Japanese-American artist residing in the United States. Her works represent an unusually wide variety of techniques and styles, ranging from close, very detailed and painstaking work with pencil, pen, and collage, to more gestural works done with acrylic.Her evolving artistic output reveals the influence of Paul Klee, Willem de Kooning, Jackson Pollock, Joseph Cornell, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, Mathis Grünewald, the Italian Futurists, and the master calligraphers of Japan. She has an appreciation of a number of the world’s great religions, including Buddhism, Shinto, Christianity, and Judaism, an awareness complemented by curiosity about technology, biology, and the natural environment.[1]

Is a beauty queen from Magnolia, Delaware who was Miss Delaware 2000.She is the first Miss Delaware

Is a beauty queen from Magnolia, Delaware who was Miss Delaware 2000.She is the first Miss Delaware of Asian decent (Junnie is half Korean and half Irish and French.) She moved to Magnolia, Delaware in 1982 and began competing in pageants when she was 18

Was a four-time Olympic diver for the United States.[1] Primarily a 10-meter platform performer, Mrs

Was a four-time Olympic diver for the United States.[1] Primarily a 10-meter platform performer, Mrs. Irwin is a native of Los Angeles, California; she attended Hoover High School and Glendale Community College.

Smollett was born in New York City, New York, the daughter of Janet and Joel Smollett.[1] The fourth

Smollett was born in New York City, New York, the daughter of Janet and Joel Smollett.[1] The fourth of six performing siblings, she received critical acclaim for her title role in the finely crafted independent Eve's Bayou (1997). The performance earned her a Young Star Award nomination. The young thespian pulled ahead of her brothers and sisters with her bracing portrayal of a ten-year-old who finds her father (Samuel L. Jackson) in a compromising position. She was just what writer-director Kasi Lemmons had envisoned for the lead in her film: "a light-skinned black child . . . who could convey the nuances of a Creole child in the 60s".

Born on June 15, 1972) is an American professional golfer.

Born on June 15, 1972) is an American professional golfer.

Is an American professional poker player, currently living in Los Angeles, CA. At 21 years old, Smit

Is an American professional poker player, currently living in Los Angeles, CA. At 21 years old, Smith has been a participant in stateside poker tournaments for less than a year due to age requirements, winning nearly $900,000 in that time span. Smith's first major tournament success came during the 2007 Full Tilt Online Poker Series, where he tied for 1st in the $1.5 Million Guarantee, good for $175,326. Since then he has amassed nearly $900,000 in tournament winnings, including 5 cashes in the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP), and a 3rd place finish at the 2009 Bellagio Cup V Championship Event shortly thereafter.