American Famous Names Starting with Letter L

Is an economist at the University of Chicago.After graduating from Utah State University (B.S. Mathe

Is an economist at the University of Chicago.After graduating from Utah State University (B.S. Mathematics, 1974) and the University of Minnesota (Ph.D. Economics, 1978) he served as assistant professor at Carnegie Mellon University before moving to Unive

Is an American swimmer, who graduated from the University of Southern California in May 2007. In the

Is an American swimmer, who graduated from the University of Southern California in May 2007. In the 2003 World Championship, Larsen received a silver medal in the 800 meters freestyle, his first medal at the international level. He won the 500yd and 1650yd freestyle at the 2006 Men's NCAA Championships.

Is a retired American professional basketball player. Martin was taken first overall by the National

Is a retired American professional basketball player. Martin was taken first overall by the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Portland Trail Blazers in 1972, drafted ahead of future Hall of Famer Bob McAdoo.[1] Martin has been cited as the worst first overall draft pick in NBA history.[1]

Is an American former professional basketball player, who spent most of his 15-year career with the

Is an American former professional basketball player, who spent most of his 15-year career with the Kansas City/Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers who currently serves as a strength and conditioning coach for the Charlotte Bobcats. The 6'10", 245-pound Thompson spent time at both the center and power forward positions during his playing career. He has one son named Nickolas, and one daughter named Ruby.

Is a Jamaican-born Canadian bobsledder who has competed since 1999 (Canada since 2004). Competing in

Is a Jamaican-born Canadian bobsledder who has competed since 1999 (Canada since 2004). Competing in two Winter Olympics, he is the first Jamaican-born athlete to win a Winter Olympic medal. He was born in Clarendon, Jamaica.

Was a movie actor noted for his roles in low-budget Westerns.He began acting in films in 1944 as Al

Was a movie actor noted for his roles in low-budget Westerns.He began acting in films in 1944 as Al La Rue, appearing in two musicals and a serial before being given a role in a Western film that would result in him being cast in a cowboy persona for virtually the rest of his career. He was given the name Lash because of the 18-foot (5.5 m)-long bullwhip he used to help bring down the bad guys. The popularity of his first role as the Cheyenne Kid, a sidekick of singing cowboy hero Eddie Dean, not just brandishing a whip but using it expertly to disarm villains, paved the way for La Rue to be featured in his own series of Western films. After appearing in all three of the Eddie Dean Cinecolor singing Westerns in 1945/46, he starred in quirky B-westerns from 1947 to 1951, at first for Poverty Row studio PRC, and later for producer Ron Ormond. La Rue developed his image as a cowboy hero dressed all in black and inherited from Buster Crabbe a comic sidekick in the form of "Fuzzy Q. Jones" played by the great Al St. John.

An American sprinter who specializes in the 400 meters. LaShawn is a native of Portsmouth, Virginia

An American sprinter who specializes in the 400 meters. LaShawn is a native of Portsmouth, Virginia where he graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. LaShawn spent one year as a college athlete at East Carolina University before signing an endorsement contract with Nike, making him no longer eligible to compete in an NCAA event. He is currently enrolled at Old Dominion University in Norfolk,Virginia.[1] Merritt claimed the silver medal at the 2007 World Championships in Athletics in Osaka.

An American singer and was a finalist for the second season of American Idol in 2003, finishing in f

An American singer and was a finalist for the second season of American Idol in 2003, finishing in fifth place.Trenyce was born to Jesse and Linda Cobbins. At the age of four, she began singing jingles she heard on the television and radio. Trenyce compet

(born April 5, 1985) is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Washington Nationals. He was the

(born April 5, 1985) is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Washington Nationals. He was the youngest player in the National League during the 2006 season.[1]

A retired pairs figure skater. With partner Maxim Marinin, she is the 2006 Olympic Champion.Four mon

A retired pairs figure skater. With partner Maxim Marinin, she is the 2006 Olympic Champion.Four months later, they returned to the World Championships, held in Moscow, Russia. They won the short program, posting the highest total score ever under Code of Points. They then conquered their fears and skated the same free program flawlessly, with the same dreaded lift. Their total score was well over 200 points, and they won their second consecutive World title easily.Totmianina and Marinin dominated World competition from that point onward. They won their fifth consecutive European Championship in 2006. With their rivals Shen and Zhao recovering from a debilitating injury, Totmianina and Marinin were the clear favorites for Olympic gold in Turin, Italy. They won the gold and retired from the amateur ranks soon after.

Is a professional figure competitor from the United States. Ever since her first visit to the Arnold

Is a professional figure competitor from the United States. Ever since her first visit to the Arnold Classic Weekend in 1998, she decided that fitness was her calling and competed in her first figure show a year later. And ever since turning pro in 2003 a

Is a professional basketball player. Thomas was selected by the Cleveland Rockers with the #1 overal

Is a professional basketball player. Thomas was selected by the Cleveland Rockers with the #1 overall pick in the 2003 WNBA Draft. During her first WNBA season, she became the Rockers single-season rookie leader in rebounding with 164 and ranked second on

Is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the

Is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2004-05 NBA season.A 6'5" (1.96 m) guard/forward, Sprewell is perhaps best known for choking P.J. Carlesimo, his then-coach with the Golden State Warriors. For this action, Sprewell was suspended for 82 games, though that was later reduced. However, he was also a terrific player on the court, making four All-Star teams while leading the New York Knicks to the 1999 NBA Finals following his return to the league.

(born December 21, 1972 in Gary, Indiana) is a Major League relief pitcher currently playing for the

(born December 21, 1972 in Gary, Indiana) is a Major League relief pitcher currently playing for the New York Yankees.

Was a provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly

Was a provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta twice. The first time from 1921 to 1930 sitting with the United Farmers caucus in government and the second from 1952 to 1955 sitting with the Social Credit caucus in government.Joly ran for a second term in the 1926 Alberta general election. He increased his popular vote easily winning the three way race to hold his seat.

Is a two-star General from Poplarville, Mississippi. Holliday is currently serving as a Pearl River

Is a two-star General from Poplarville, Mississippi. Holliday is currently serving as a Pearl River County Supervisor, and has announced his candidacy for the office of Governor of Mississippi.Hudson worked in the oil fields and mechanic shops during the

Is a former American diver.Six months prior to the 2000 Summer Olympics, Wilkinson suffered a seriou

Is a former American diver.Six months prior to the 2000 Summer Olympics, Wilkinson suffered a serious foot injury that kept her out of action for a couple of months. During this time, she used mental images to visualize her dives. Her foot was not fully r

As an undergraduate, she was a staff member of The Dartmouth Review. In her senior year she was its

As an undergraduate, she was a staff member of The Dartmouth Review. In her senior year she was its editor-in-chief.In the late 1980s, Ingraham worked as a speechwriter in the Ronald Reagan administration for the Domestic Policy advisor. She also briefly

Is a former freestyle swimmer from the United States, who was a member of the Women's Relay Team tha

Is a former freestyle swimmer from the United States, who was a member of the Women's Relay Team that won the bronze medal in the 4x100m Freestyle a the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. Her winning teammates were Mary Wayte, Dara Torres, and Mitzi Kremer.

Is a Tony Award winner and a three time Tony nominated American singing actress who has appeared in

Is a Tony Award winner and a three time Tony nominated American singing actress who has appeared in numerous Broadway theatre productions as well as television and film.

She was best known for her 1982 platinum-selling single "Gloria," a major hit throughout the world w

She was best known for her 1982 platinum-selling single "Gloria," a major hit throughout the world which spent a record-setting 36 weeks on Billboard's Hot 100. Branigan's vocal performance of the song earned her a Grammy Award nomination in early 1983.

is an avant garde musician, painter and photographer, from Glendale, Arizona. She was formerly the

is an avant garde musician, painter and photographer, from Glendale, Arizona. She was formerly the singer and bassist with death metal pioneers Nuclear Death, but is currently performing with her side project, "Raped". Bravo was responsible for the artwo

Is an American radio host, author and conservative commentator. Once a professional counselor, Schle

Is an American radio host, author and conservative commentator. Once a professional counselor, Schlessinger offers advice to callers every day on her nationally-syndicated radio show, The Dr. Laura Program, which airs through Premiere Radio Networks.

Is an American journalist who has been the science editor of The New York Times since 2004. Previous

Is an American journalist who has been the science editor of The New York Times since 2004. Previously, she had been assistant science editor beginning in 1998, then deputy science editor.

Is a Costa Rican politician. She was one of Óscar Arias Sánchez two Vice-Presidents and the Admini

Is a Costa Rican politician. She was one of Óscar Arias Sánchez two Vice-Presidents and the Administration's Minister of Justice[1]. Currently, she is running for President.