American Famous Names Starting with Letter L

Was born in March 18, 1910 in New York City, and he died in September 6, 1993. Around 1933 he formed

Was born in March 18, 1910 in New York City, and he died in September 6, 1993. Around 1933 he formed the New York City based company Bocour Artists Colors. He was the co-developer along with Sam Golden of Magna paint in the late 1940s. From 1952 until 1970 he and Sam Golden were partners in the Bocour Artists Colors Co. The company sold artist paints from the late 1930s until the 1990s. Many well known artists from Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning to Helen Frankenthaler, Morris Louis, Kenneth Noland and hundreds of others bought paint from Leonard Bocour. The tubes of paint marked Bocour were watercolor or oil paint and the tubes labeled Bellini were oil paint. The acrylic paint was thick bodied and called Aquatec.

Is a Canadian singer-songwriter, poet and novelist. Cohen published his first book of poetry in Mont

Is a Canadian singer-songwriter, poet and novelist. Cohen published his first book of poetry in Montreal in 1956 and his first novel in 1963. Cohen's earliest songs (many of which appeared on the 1967 album Songs of Leonard Cohen) were rooted in European

Was an English-born American publicist, politician, and freethinker. Originally a socialist, Abbott

Was an English-born American publicist, politician, and freethinker. Originally a socialist, Abbott turned to libertarian anarchism in the first decade of the 20th century. He is best remembered as a leader of the so-called "Modern School movement" of tho

Was an American professional golfer.Dodson won three times on the early PGA Tour between 1936 and 19

Was an American professional golfer.Dodson won three times on the early PGA Tour between 1936 and 1941

Is a former American football running back who played for Penn State in college and the Baltimore Co

Is a former American football running back who played for Penn State in college and the Baltimore Colts. He came to the Colts in 1956, and had a productive first pro season and was named the NFL Rookie of The Year. He is the great uncle of Donyell Marshall.

Is an American conductor. His father was the violinist, conductor and founder of the Hollywood Strin

Is an American conductor. His father was the violinist, conductor and founder of the Hollywood String Quartet, Felix Slatkin, and his mother was Eleanor Aller, the cellist with the quartet. His brother, Frederick Zlotkin, is a cellist.

(born July 10, 1940 in Richmond, Virginia) is a former Major League Baseball shortstop who played hi

(born July 10, 1940 in Richmond, Virginia) is a former Major League Baseball shortstop who played his entire career for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1963-73).

Was a power forward for the Washington Bullets (1974-77), Atlanta Hawks (1977), New Orleans Jazz (19

Was a power forward for the Washington Bullets (1974-77), Atlanta Hawks (1977), New Orleans Jazz (1977-79), Phoenix Suns (1979-82), and New York Knicks (1982-85).In 11 seasons Robinson played in 772 games, stayed 25,141 minutes on the court and had a .483 field goal percentage (4,816 for 9,971), .662 free throw percentage (2,355 for 3,556), 7,267 total rebounds (1,985 offensive and 5,282 defensive), 1,348 assists, 533 steals, 510 blocks, 2,253 personal fouls and 11,988 points.

Was a member of the U. S. House of Representatives from New York City. Farbstein was born in New Yor

Was a member of the U. S. House of Representatives from New York City. Farbstein was born in New York City, and graduated from High School of Commerce. He attended City College of New York, Hebrew Union Teachers College, and graduated from New York Univer

Was a documentary photojournalist and longtime Magnum member.Freed attended the New School and studi

Was a documentary photojournalist and longtime Magnum member.Freed attended the New School and studied with the legendary art director of Harper's Bazaar, Alexey Brodovitch. In 1967, Cornell Capa selected Freed as one of five photographers to participate

Was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He graduated from the University of Southern California

Was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He graduated from the University of Southern California and played in the majors from 1960 through 1970, initially signing with the Milwaukee Braves in 1959 as an amateur free agent.After parts of three seasons with the Braves, he was traded to the Chicago Cubs on June 3, 1964, in exchange for catcher Merritt Ranew and $40,000. Two weeks later, the Cubs traded their starting right fielder Lou Brock to the St. Louis Cardinals, and installed Gabrielson as Brock's replacement.

Was an American football defensive end elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1976.He played tw

Was an American football defensive end elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1976.He played two years for the Los Angeles Dons of the All-America Football Conference. When the AAFC disbanded in 1949, only three teams from the league - the Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers, and Baltimore Colts - were merged into the NFL

Was an American football defensive end elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1976.He played tw

Was an American football defensive end elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1976.He played two years for the Los Angeles Dons of the All-America Football Conference. When the AAFC disbanded in 1949, only three teams from the league - the Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers, and Baltimore Colts - were merged into the NFL. Ford was selected by the Browns out of a special draft pool created for teamless former AAFC players. In Cleveland, he became a ferocious defensive player for a very strong Browns team that dominated the NFL during the 1950s, playing in five championship games and winning three.

Was President of ABC. He orchestrated the merger of his United Paramount Theatres with ABC in 1953 a

Was President of ABC. He orchestrated the merger of his United Paramount Theatres with ABC in 1953 and he headed the merged company called American Broadcasting-Paramount Theatres. That company was renamed American Broadcasting Companies in 1968. In 1974, Mr. Goldenson received The Hundred Year Association of New York's Gold Medal Award "in recognition of outstanding contributions to the City of New York." The Leonard H. Goldenson Theater at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences building in North Hollywood, California is named in his honor.

Is an American businessman, racehorse owner/breeder, and a philanthropist who in 1955 founded the Al

Is an American businessman, racehorse owner/breeder, and a philanthropist who in 1955 founded the Alberto-Culver Company. Since the 1960s, Lavin has been involved in the sport of horse racing. He owns Glen Hill Farm in Ocala, Florida where he breeds Thoro

Is a retired track cyclist from the United States. He represented his native country at the 1984 Sum

Is a retired track cyclist from the United States. He represented his native country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, where he won the silver medal in the men's 4.000m team pursuit and the bronze in the 4.000m individual pursuit.

Was a first baseman in Major League Baseball who appeared in 5 games for the Philadelphia Phillies d

Was a first baseman in Major League Baseball who appeared in 5 games for the Philadelphia Phillies during the 1939 season.

Is an American sportscaster, lawyer and former National Basketball Association player.Elmore has ser

Is an American sportscaster, lawyer and former National Basketball Association player.Elmore has served as a college basketball analyst for ESPN for over eight years and served in the same capacity for CBS Sports' coverage of the NCAA Tournament; he also serves an analyst for ABC Sports. Elmore is an eight-year veteran of the NBA having played for the Indiana Pacers, Kansas City Kings (presently Sacramento Kings), Milwaukee Bucks, New Jersey Nets, and New York Knicks, and he also played two seasons with the Pacers when they were in the ABA.

Was a retired American professional basketball player. A 6'7" center, he spent the majority of his c

Was a retired American professional basketball player. A 6'7" center, he spent the majority of his career with the New York Knicks of the NBA.He played basketball at DeSales University and the University of Detroit, then enlisted in the United States Navy to serve in the Pacific theater of World War II. Ater returning home at the end of the war, a friend, Paul Taylor, signed him to the New York Knicks.

Was an American politician and the second Governor of Wisconsin.He first settled in Milwaukee and la

Was an American politician and the second Governor of Wisconsin.He first settled in Milwaukee and later in Madison, where he owned a great amount of property, and made considerable improvements to the city.He was elected governor of Wisconsin as a member

(born September 27, 1954, in Toledo, Ohio) was a Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman.

(born September 27, 1954, in Toledo, Ohio) was a Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman. He is an alumnus of the University of Toledo. Len attended Moeller High School in Cincinnati.

Is a former professional American football player who was selected by the New England Patriots in th

Is a former professional American football player who was selected by the New England Patriots in the 1st round (14th overall) of the 1991 NFL Draft. A 6'2", 235-lb. running back from Arizona State University, Russell played in 6 NFL seasons from 1991 to 1996 for the Patriots, the Denver Broncos, the St. Louis Rams, and the San Diego Chargers.

Was a US mathematician and statistician.He graduated from the University of Michigan and later worke

Was a US mathematician and statistician.He graduated from the University of Michigan and later worked at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey, the University of Chicago, the University of Michigan, Yale University, and the Statistical

Is a Canadian Tony Award-winning actor.Cariou started acting in Winnipeg at the Manitoba Theatre Cen

Is a Canadian Tony Award-winning actor.Cariou started acting in Winnipeg at the Manitoba Theatre Centre and later at the Stratford, Ontario, tackling classical roles like King Lear, Macbeth, Prospero, Coriolanus, Brutus, Petruchio, Iago, Oberon, and Henry V.

Is a former Canadian Senator and former Member of Parliament.He was subsequently re-elected in the 1

Is a former Canadian Senator and former Member of Parliament.He was subsequently re-elected in the 1980, 1984 and 1988 elections. Gustafson served as parliamentary secretary to Prime Minister Brian Mulroney from 1984 until shortly before Mulroney left office. In May 1993, shortly before his retirement, Mulroney appointed Gustafson to the Canadian Senate, where he has sat as a Progressive Conservative and, since February 2004, as a Conservative.