American Famous Names Starting with Letter L

Was an American litigator, Supreme Court Justice, advocate of privacy, and developer of the Brandeis

Was an American litigator, Supreme Court Justice, advocate of privacy, and developer of the Brandeis Brief in Muller v. Oregon. In addition, he helped lead the American Zionist movement.Justice Brandeis was appointed by Woodrow Wilson to the Supreme Court of the United States in 1916 (sworn-in on June 5), and served until 1939. It surprised many people when Wilson, the son of a Christian minister, appointed the first Jewish Supreme Court Justice.Besides his educational record, Brandeis had for some years been a contributor to the progressive wing of the United States Democratic Party, and had published a noted book in support of competition rather than monopoly in business. President Wilson, who believed deeply that government must be a moral force for good, responded to similar sentiments in the thought and writings of Brandeis.

Was a Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was an administrator by career.He re

Was a Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was an administrator by career.He represented the Montmorency electoral district since his victory there in the 1974 federal election. He was re-elected in 1979 and 1980, thus serving in the 30th, 31st and 32nd Canadian Parliaments

Was an American diver who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was an American diver who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was a promising young American tennis player who was ranked as high as No. 26 in the United States b

Was a promising young American tennis player who was ranked as high as No. 26 in the United States before he died at age 22. Kuhler, born in Cincinnati, Ohio, was the son of Louis Sr. and Mary Fromeyer Kuhler. In 1922, at the age of 20, he won the tournam

Was a Wall Street financier and one of the first modern corporate raiders, labeled by Time Magazine

Was a Wall Street financier and one of the first modern corporate raiders, labeled by Time Magazine as such in a 1956 article. In later years he was a major thoroughbred horse racing participant best known as the owner and breeder of 1978 American Triple

Is the Supreme Minister of the Nation of Islam (NOI) as the National Representative of Elijah Muhamm

Is the Supreme Minister of the Nation of Islam (NOI) as the National Representative of Elijah Muhammad. He is also well-known as an advocate for African American interests and a critic of American society. Farrakhan currently resides in Kenwood, an affluent neighborhood on the south side of Chicago, and part time at a Nation of Islam farm in New Buffalo, Michigan.

Was the Socialist Labor Party of America candidate for United States President in the 1972 President

Was the Socialist Labor Party of America candidate for United States President in the 1972 Presidential election and he was "the party's top vote-getting presidential candidate." His Vice Presidential candidate was Genevieve Gundersen.Fischer also ran for

(October 22, 1918 - June 20, 1976) was an infielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Cleveland India

(October 22, 1918 - June 20, 1976) was an infielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Cleveland Indians, and the Philadelphia Athletics, but he was best known as one of the players that jumped to the Mexican League and was subsequently banned by Commissioner Happy Chandler for a five year span (though the suspension was later reduced).

Is an American politician and a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from

Is an American politician and a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1969 until 1979. Frey represented the Florida's 5th congressional district (1969-1973) and 9th congressional district (1973-1979) until he unsuccessfully

American professional basketball player, currently playing for the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers. He has

American professional basketball player, currently playing for the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers. He has played in the NBA and the NBA D-League.

Better known by his ring name Gino Brito is a Canadian professional wrestler. He was a popular wrest

Better known by his ring name Gino Brito is a Canadian professional wrestler. He was a popular wrestler in Montreal, and was one of the promoters in the city in the 1980s. As Louis Cerdan, he was a WWWF Tag Team Champion, teaming with fellow Canadian-Ital

Was a Quebec notary and political figure.He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province

Was a Quebec notary and political figure.He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for Champlain in 1844 as a Reformer and was reelected in 1848. Guillet retired from his practice as notary in 1863 and died in Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan in 1868.

Was a Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was born in Saint-Gabriel, Quebec an

Was a Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was born in Saint-Gabriel, Quebec and became a consulting forestry engineer, land surveyor and life insurance agent by career.He was first elected at the Rimouski riding in the 1965 general election, then re-elected there in the 1968 election. After completing his term in the 28th Canadian Parliament, LeBlanc was defeated at Rimouski in the 1972 federal election.

(June 27, 1921

(June 27, 1921

Is a retired football player and coach. Saban played for Indiana University in college and as a pro

Is a retired football player and coach. Saban played for Indiana University in college and as a pro for the Cleveland Browns of the All-America Football Conference. Saban was the head coach of the Boston Patriots, Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos of the American Football League (later, American Football Conference).

Was an American Orientalist, born at Newark, New Jersey. He graduated from Princeton University in 1

Was an American Orientalist, born at Newark, New Jersey. He graduated from Princeton University in 1896 and from Columbia University (Ph.D., 1900).Gray served as American collaborator on the Orientalische Bibliographie in 1900-1906; revised translations for The Jewish Encyclopedia in 1904-1905; was associate editor of the Hastings Encyclopœdia of Religion and Ethics (Edinburgh, 1905-15); editor of Mythology of all Races (1915-18); translated Subandhu's Vasavadatta (1913); and afterwards (1921) served as professor at the University of Nebraska. He was one of the American commissioners to negotiate peace in Paris (1918) and attaché to the American embassy.

Was an American NBA point guard with the original Baltimore Bullets, who is best known for forming t

Was an American NBA point guard with the original Baltimore Bullets, who is best known for forming the teams that play against and tour with the Harlem Globetrotters; the Washington Generals and the New York Nationals.

Was a Jewish American statistician. As vice president and statistician of the Metropolitan Life Insu

Was a Jewish American statistician. As vice president and statistician of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Dublin promoted progressive and socially useful insurance underwriting policies.[1] As a scholar he was an important figure in the establish

An African American artist who is known for what has sometimes been called his "illusionistic" [1] s

An African American artist who is known for what has sometimes been called his "illusionistic" [1] style. He is a painter, muralist, printmaker, and illustrator. When Delsarte was growing up he was surrounded by music, including jazz, opera, musicals, and the blues. From this experience, as well as from his knowledge of African history and culture, he has drawn much of the inspiration for his art. Delsarte is now a professor of Fine Arts at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia where he resides. He is also an adjunct Professor at Spelman College. For the past 13 years his work has been exhibited around the United States.

Was a powerful businessman and political kingmaker from New Orleans, Louisiana. He was known for his

Was a powerful businessman and political kingmaker from New Orleans, Louisiana. He was known for his long-time financial support to the campaigns of Edwin Washington Edwards, governor of Louisiana from 1972–1980, 1984–1988, and 1992–1996, and Bill Dodd, a

Was a photographer, newspaper columnist, biographer and poet.By 1926 he was living in Menlo Park, Ca

Was a photographer, newspaper columnist, biographer and poet.By 1926 he was living in Menlo Park, California. Connected with the San Francisco Examiner by 1897, he also wrote "Observer" sketches for the Los Angeles Herald. These sketches were published in book form as Said the Observer in 1903.

Was an American diver who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was an American diver who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Is a judoka from Canada, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics: 1984

Is a judoka from Canada, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics: 1984 and 1988. He had unfortunately missed the 1980 Moscow Olympics due to Canada's boycott. Louis twice won the gold medal at the Pan American Games (1979 and

Was an American lawyer and political figure. He was the 56th Governor of Maine.Brann was nominated b

Was an American lawyer and political figure. He was the 56th Governor of Maine.Brann was nominated by the Democratic Party for the governorship of Maine in 1932, and won the election. He was also successful in his re-election bid in 1934. During his admin

Was a British mathematician, known for pioneering research in number theory. He was born in Philadel

Was a British mathematician, known for pioneering research in number theory. He was born in Philadelphia, USA, in a Jewish family of Lithuanian extraction. He came in 1906 to Cambridge to take the scholarship examination for entrance to St John's College,