American Famous Names Starting with Letter K

Was a Canadian jazz pianist who spent most of his life working in the United States.In 1942 he repla

Was a Canadian jazz pianist who spent most of his life working in the United States.In 1942 he replaced Mary Lou Williams as Andy Kirk's pianist; Kirk recorded his composition "Boogie Woogie Cocktail". He joined the Army from 1943 to 1945, where he occasi

Was a writer, bicyclist and webmaster. His website is still one of the best sources of information o

Was a writer, bicyclist and webmaster. His website is still one of the best sources of information on bicycling and especially bicycle touring. Ken Kifer was killed by a drunk driver in September 2003 while riding his bicycle just 6 miles (9.7 km) from hi

Is a Canadian bobsledder who has competed since 2003.Kotyk also finished fourth in the four-man even

Is a Canadian bobsledder who has competed since 2003.Kotyk also finished fourth in the four-man event at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin.

(born July 29, 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio), is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the

(born July 29, 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio), is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1975-1982. Ken graduated from Midpark High School and played college baseball at Ashland University.

Is a Canadian bobsledder who competed in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He then returned to bobslei

Is a Canadian bobsledder who competed in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He then returned to bobsleigh in 1997 and competed until the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.

Is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman who played 143 games in the National Hockey

Is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman who played 143 games in the National Hockey League for the New York Islanders and Minnesota North Stars.

Is a lacrosse player for the Rochester Knighthawks in the National Lacrosse League. Millin works as

Is a lacrosse player for the Rochester Knighthawks in the National Lacrosse League. Millin works as a school teacher at Jacob Beam Public School in Beamsville, Ontario and has a wife (Jennifer) and daughter (Raiya).

Is a professional box lacrosse player in the National Lacrosse League with the Buffalo Bandits. Mont

Is a professional box lacrosse player in the National Lacrosse League with the Buffalo Bandits. Montour is currently on his third separate stint with the Bandits. During the 2009 NLL season, he was named a starter to the All-Star Game., and was also named

Was an American record producer, born in Caledonia, Minnesota.Nelson, who was in charge of the A&R d

Was an American record producer, born in Caledonia, Minnesota.Nelson, who was in charge of the A&R division of Capitol Records for many years, is credited for being one of the behind-the-scenes figures responsible for country music's growth during the post-World War II era. During his many years with Capitol's division in Hollywood, California, he produced many of the genre's most notable and successful hits, by artists including Gene Vincent, Ferlin Husky, Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Jean Shepard, Hank Thompson and many others.

A former world champion heavyweight boxer.

A former world champion heavyweight boxer.

E is perhaps his best known film role is in the 1987 comedy film Summer School as Larry Kazamias. He

E is perhaps his best known film role is in the 1987 comedy film Summer School as Larry Kazamias. He also starred in the 1993 horror film Leprechaun, and had a re-occurring role as "Dooley" in the second season of Stephen J. Cannell's Riptide (1984)

An American actor, director and producer. He first became well known for his starring role on the te

An American actor, director and producer. He first became well known for his starring role on the television series thirtysomething, but is now a prolific television producer and director.As an actor, Olin played Michael Steadman on thirtysomething (1987–1991) and Dr. Roger Cattan on L.A. Doctors (1998-1999). He was also noted for his performance as Detective Harry Garibaldi on Hill Street Blues and as the lead in the short-lived but critically praised EZ Streets. Olin has also performed in a number of television programs including Alias (as David McNeil), Falcon Crest, and Murder, She Wrote.

Was a Minnesota politician and a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives representing Distr

Was a Minnesota politician and a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives representing District 11B, which includes portions of Douglas and Todd counties in the west central part of the state. A Democrat, Otremba was elected to two terms in office

Was an American-born middleweight boxer who fought professionally from 1931 to 1944, compiling a rec

Was an American-born middleweight boxer who fought professionally from 1931 to 1944, compiling a record of 131 wins (23 by knockout), 18 losses, and 9 draws.

Is a former professional wrestler, Olympic weightlifter, and Strongman competitor. Patera is a forme

Is a former professional wrestler, Olympic weightlifter, and Strongman competitor. Patera is a former Olympic weightlifter and American powerlifter. He competed at Brigham Young University and won several medals at the Pan American Games (including gold),

A former Canadian elite professional soccer player.Pears was the top goalkeeper in Canada in the 195

A former Canadian elite professional soccer player.Pears was the top goalkeeper in Canada in the 1950s and early 1960s. He made six appearances for the British Columbia All-Stars including shutting out English First Division club Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Empire Stadium in 1957.

Is one of the world’s most accomplished and celebrated sailors. He was named “United States Role

Is one of the world’s most accomplished and celebrated sailors. He was named “United States Rolex Yachtsman of the Year” twice (1985, 1995) and has over 40 World, North American, and National Championships to his credit in a variety of classes including t

Was an offensive coordinator and receivers coach in the National Football League and briefly the hea

Was an offensive coordinator and receivers coach in the National Football League and briefly the head coach of the New York Jets during the 1975 season. He assumed the job after the firing of Charley Winner, who was 2-7 on the season. The team was 1-4 under Shipp.[1]

Is a former utility in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 19

Is a former utility in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1967 season. Listed at 6' 1", 190 lb., he batted left-handed and threw right-handed.Poulsen played three years of varsity baseball at Birmingham High School in Van Nuys, where he helped his team won the championship of the West Valley League each of those three years (1963-65), being named a first-team all-star in the league and third-team all-star on the All-City team. He was selected by Boston in the third round of the 1965 draft and debuted with the big team on July 3, 1967. Poulsen gained his promotion as a replacement for Dalton Jones, who had to report for two weeks of Army reserve duty at Camp Drum in New York. The departure of Jones reflected a common occurrence during the Vietnam War era.

Born on February 12, 1935) is an American professional golfer

Born on February 12, 1935) is an American professional golfer

Was an American professional wrestler who, with longtime tag team partner Eric Embry, competed as on

Was an American professional wrestler who, with longtime tag team partner Eric Embry, competed as one half of the Fabulous Blondes in several regional territories including Southwest Championship Wrestling and International World Class Championship Wrestl

Is a Libertarian Party activist, writer, inventor, public speaker, business architect, Information T

Is a Libertarian Party activist, writer, inventor, public speaker, business architect, Information Technology professional, and outdoorsman. Ken Krawchuk has been a political activist since 1993, serving in the Libertarian Party as a candidate and a party

(born on May 15, 1931) was a prominent PGA Tour professional during the late 1950s and early 1960s.

(born on May 15, 1931) was a prominent PGA Tour professional during the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Is an American former bodybuilder featured in the 1977 movie Pumping Iron, which starred Arnold Schw

Is an American former bodybuilder featured in the 1977 movie Pumping Iron, which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger. Waller also won the 1975 International Federation of Bodybuilders (IFBB) Mr. Universe contest in Pretoria, South Africa. He was known for his c

Was the 1997/98 World Freestyle Kayaking Champion, the 1998 Japan Open Champion, and a five-time Can

Was the 1997/98 World Freestyle Kayaking Champion, the 1998 Japan Open Champion, and a five-time Canadian National Champion in freestyle or whitewater kayaking. Since 1998, Ken has started an industry-leading kayak school, founded the Canadian Freestyle K