American Famous Names Starting with Letter L

Is an American slalom canoer who competed in the early 1970s. She finished ninth in the K-1 event at

Is an American slalom canoer who competed in the early 1970s. She finished ninth in the K-1 event at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.

Is an American former professional basketball player. He was selected in the 1979 NBA Draft by the G

Is an American former professional basketball player. He was selected in the 1979 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors, playing nine games for them in the 1979-80 season, averaging 3.0 points and 1.6 rebounds per game. During his tenure at Wichita State University his nickname was 'Cheese'[1] due to his first name sounding like Limburger, a type of cheese.

A singer, songwriter and producer formerly known professionally as Lynda, born on December 21, 1981,

A singer, songwriter and producer formerly known professionally as Lynda, born on December 21, 1981, in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Currently she is a US citizen[citation needed] and resident.She was first discovered by producers Carlos Lara and Tin

An American sculptor known for her wax paintings and poured latex sculptures. Benglis' work is noted

An American sculptor known for her wax paintings and poured latex sculptures. Benglis' work is noted for an unusual blend of organic imagery and confrontation with newer media incorporating influences such as Barnett Newman and Andy Warhol.[1] Her early work used materials such as beeswax before moving on large polyurethane pieces in the 1970s and later to gold-leaf, zinc, and aluminum.[1] The validity of much of her work was questioned until the 1980s due to its use of sensuality and physicality.[2]

Was a United States poet.In the early 1980s Hull started studying at the University of Arkansas at L

Was a United States poet.In the early 1980s Hull started studying at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and earned her BA in Little Rock, and then her MA from Johns Hopkins University. She taught English at Indiana University, De Paul University, a

Is an American singer. She is the youngest daughter of the late Dixie Hummingbirds member Ira Tucker

Is an American singer. She is the youngest daughter of the late Dixie Hummingbirds member Ira Tucker and Louise Tucker, sister of Sundray Tucker and Ira Tucker, Jr. She is best known for being a part of two Motown acts: Stevie Wonder's backup group Wonder

A Canadian francophone singer-songwriter.After winning regional awards in 1989 she went to France wh

A Canadian francophone singer-songwriter.After winning regional awards in 1989 she went to France where her lyrics about everyday life events, sometimes rather ironic, became almost instant classics. She regularly tours in Quebec and France, with particularly frequent appearances at the Paris Olympia.[1][2]

Is a Democratic member of the New Mexico Senate, Appointed 2007 and Elected 2008. representing Distr

Is a Democratic member of the New Mexico Senate, Appointed 2007 and Elected 2008. representing District 22, which encompasses parts of Bernalillo, Cibola, McKinley, Rio Arriba and Sandoval Counties. Served as commissioner, New Mexico Public Regulation Com

Was born in 1962 and grew up in the inner city of Washington, DC. She is most well known as a Gaithe

Was born in 1962 and grew up in the inner city of Washington, DC. She is most well known as a Gaither Homecoming Artist and markets a number of singing videos[1] featuring her mellow alto voice in gospel music, particularly southern gospel. She also heads

(born December 13, 1935 in Hollis, Oklahoma) is a former right-handed relief pitcher in Major League

(born December 13, 1935 in Hollis, Oklahoma) is a former right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who had a 21-year career from 1955 to 1975.

Was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Evans was elected as a Democrat to the Sixty-second Congress

Was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Evans was elected as a Democrat to the Sixty-second Congress (March 4, 1911-March 3, 1913). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1912 to the Sixty-third Congress.

Often referred to as LBJ, was the thirty-sixth President of the United States, serving from 1963-196

Often referred to as LBJ, was the thirty-sixth President of the United States, serving from 1963-1969. A Democrat, Johnson succeeded to the presidency following the assassination of President Kennedy, and after completing Kennedy's term was elected President in his own right in a landslide victory in the 1964 Presidential election. Johnson was a major leader of the Democratic Party and as President was responsible for designing the "Great Society" legislation that included civil rights laws, Medicare (health care for the elderly), Medicaid (health care for the poor), aid to education, and the "War on Poverty." Simultaneously, he escalated the American involvement in the Vietnam War ("that bitch of a war," as Johnson called it), from 16,000 American soldiers in 1963 to 550,000 in early 1968.

A former professional Canadian soccer player and former assistant coach of the Toronto Lynx soccer t

A former professional Canadian soccer player and former assistant coach of the Toronto Lynx soccer team of the United Soccer Leagues First Division. He was a prominent Canadian international.Moving to Ottawa at age 11, Hooper turned professional in 1987 with the Ottawa Intrepid of the Canadian Soccer League. He continued to play for Wilfrid Laurier University in the autumns from 1986 to 1990 and was named second-team CIAU all-Canadian in 1986 and 1987. He went on to play for CSL teams the Montreal Supra, and Toronto Blizzard.

Is a Canadian pair skater. With partner Melinda Kunhegyi, he is the 1984 and 1985 Canadian silver me

Is a Canadian pair skater. With partner Melinda Kunhegyi, he is the 1984 and 1985 Canadian silver medalist. They competed in the 1984 Winter Olympics.Following that partnership, he competed with Denise Benning the next three years. They won two national s

Is a Canadian bobsledder who has competed since 2004.

Is a Canadian bobsledder who has competed since 2004.

An Ontario Provincial Police officer who also sings anthems for the Ottawa Senators hockey club. He

An Ontario Provincial Police officer who also sings anthems for the Ottawa Senators hockey club. He has been the club's official anthem singer since 1994, and is familiar with at least 13 national anthems.[3] Slewidge typically ends an anthem with a wink

Is an American swimmer. At the 2009 World University Games, DePaul won a silver medal in the 400 m i

Is an American swimmer. At the 2009 World University Games, DePaul won a silver medal in the 400 m individual medley and 200 m butterfly. This last March, she finished 2nd in the 100 fly and 3rd in the 200 fly at the Women's NCAA Division 1 Championships.

Is a Canadian competitor in synchronized swimming and Olympic medalist.

Is a Canadian competitor in synchronized swimming and Olympic medalist.

Is a retired judoka from Canada, who won the bronze medal in the women's extra-lightweight (– 48 k

Is a retired judoka from Canada, who won the bronze medal in the women's extra-lightweight (– 48 kg) competition at the 1987 Pan American Games. She represented her native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.

Is a Republican politician in Clark County, Nevada.

Is a Republican politician in Clark County, Nevada.

Is a retired American basketball player who made history by becoming the first female member of the

Is a retired American basketball player who made history by becoming the first female member of the Harlem Globetrotters and who tasted success abroad before finally reaching, at age 38, her dream of playing in an American women's professional basketball

(January 28, 1906 - January 9, 1973) was a shortstop in Major League Baseball. From 1929 through 194

(January 28, 1906 - January 9, 1973) was a shortstop in Major League Baseball. From 1929 through 1940, he played for the New York Yankees (1929-1934[start]), Boston Red Sox (1934[end]), Washington Senators (1935[start]), St. Louis Browns (1935[end]-1936, 1939[end]-1940), Cleveland Indians (1937-1939[start]) and Brooklyn Dodgers (1939[mid]). Lary batted and threw right handed. He was born in Armona

Is an American country music singer and horse racer, best known for her Grammy award-winning country

Is an American country music singer and horse racer, best known for her Grammy award-winning country crossover hit single, "(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden".

Is a former American swimmer. Colella won a silver medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.

Is a former American swimmer. Colella won a silver medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.

Is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.He was first elected to r

Is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.He was first elected to represent the 77th legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1982. He retired prior to the 2006 elections.