American Famous Names Starting with Letter L

Is a chess master and a chess politician and a Professor of Physics. Dubeck also writes science fict

Is a chess master and a chess politician and a Professor of Physics. Dubeck also writes science fiction.Dubeck was President of the United States Chess Federation from 1969 to 1972. He was instrumental in bringing Bobby Fischer to the Board to play his match for the World Chess Championship against Boris Spassky, although the match took place after his term of office was over.

(July 8, 1948 - ) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played 10 seasons in the major leagues wit

(July 8, 1948 - ) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played 10 seasons in the major leagues with the Detroit Tigers (1970, 1972-1975), St. Louis Cardinals (1976), Chicago White Sox (1977-1979), Los Angeles Dodgers (1979), and Philadelphia Phillies (1980).

A former Canadian national soccer team player who scored seven goals in 24 games for Canada. He was

A former Canadian national soccer team player who scored seven goals in 24 games for Canada. He was born in Vancouver, British Columbia.Parsons was first a defender, later a midfielder player, and still later was converted into a striker during the Pan American Games in Colombia in 1971. He played primarily in that position until converted back to a defender by the Vancouver Whitecaps in 1979.

Was a renowned lacrosse coach. He led the Buffalo Bandits to 3 of their 4 championships in the Major

Was a renowned lacrosse coach. He led the Buffalo Bandits to 3 of their 4 championships in the Major Indoor Lacrosse League (MILL), and won 4 more championships with the Toronto Rock in the renamed National Lacrosse League (NLL). Bartley became the assist

Was a defensive lineman in the NFL. Bingaman played seven seasons with the Detroit Lions, starting i

Was a defensive lineman in the NFL. Bingaman played seven seasons with the Detroit Lions, starting in 1948. He earned trips to the Pro Bowl in 1951 and 1953.

Was the first of Disney's Nine Old Men. Joining Disney in 1927, he was the only one to work on the o

Was the first of Disney's Nine Old Men. Joining Disney in 1927, he was the only one to work on the origins of Mickey Mouse with Ub Iwerks.Ub Iwerks animated Steamboat Willie at his usual breakneck speed (it was completed in two months), Clark assisted by

The lead vocalist and guitarist for the band Five Man Electrical Band. He also recorded as a solo ar

The lead vocalist and guitarist for the band Five Man Electrical Band. He also recorded as a solo artist, charting in Canada with "Cry Your Eyes Out."He is best known for the song "Signs", which was a hit for the Five Man Electrical Band in 1970 and also

Is an American former amateur wrestler and coach. His accomplishments include winning the Dan Hodge

Is an American former amateur wrestler and coach. His accomplishments include winning the Dan Hodge Trophy as the nation's best college wrestler in 1996, becoming the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) champion in the 177 lb. weight division

Was the 1944 Heisman Trophy winner, who played quarterback and halfback for the Ohio State Universit

Was the 1944 Heisman Trophy winner, who played quarterback and halfback for the Ohio State University. He was born in South Bend, Indiana and raised in the Cleveland, Ohio area.

Is an American jazz guitarist and inventor. He is a pioneer in the development of the solid-body ele

Is an American jazz guitarist and inventor. He is a pioneer in the development of the solid-body electric guitar which "made the sound of rock and roll possible." His many recording innovations include overdubbing, delay effects such as "sound on sound" and tape delay, phasing effects and multitrack recording. In 2003, he was named the 46th best guitarist of all time by Rolling Stone.

An American folk singer/songwriter. She got her start singing in Boston's Haymarket subway stop in 1

An American folk singer/songwriter. She got her start singing in Boston's Haymarket subway stop in 1985. She performed in several duos and trios, including "Double Edge" with Ellie Mae Higgins, but settled into a solo career after a few years.In 2005 Les

Is a female bodybuilder from the United States. At a height of 5'10" and a contest weight around 180

Is a female bodybuilder from the United States. At a height of 5'10" and a contest weight around 180 lbs, Lesa is one of the largest women ever to compete in bodybuilding. Lesa earned her pro card by winning the overall title at the 1997 NPC USA Champions

Is a Canadian rowing coxswain and Olympic champion. She has received medals in four different Olympi

Is a Canadian rowing coxswain and Olympic champion. She has received medals in four different Olympics, from 1984 to 2000, winning gold at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona (Eights).[1] At the 2008 Summer Olympics, she coxed the Canadian eight boat th

A Golden Globe Award-winning, Oscar nominated American stage, film and television actress and singer

A Golden Globe Award-winning, Oscar nominated American stage, film and television actress and singer.Warren entered the Actors Studio at the age of 17 — reputedly the youngest applicant ever to be accepted. Her Broadway debut came in 1963 in the musical, 110 in the Shade. She won the Theatre World Award for her performance in the 1965 flop musical Drat! The Cat!. In 1973 she portrayed Scarlett O'Hara in the Los Angeles production of the musical Scarlett; however the play was poorly reviewed and didn't continue to Broadway as planned.

A Masters from Smith College (Northampton, Massachusetts, USA), and a Masters of Fine Arts from the

A Masters from Smith College (Northampton, Massachusetts, USA), and a Masters of Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art (Baltimore, USA). Her style is mostly contemporary exploring the relationship of words, body, emotion, and society. Her work crosses traditional artistic lines and includes printmaking, photographs, lithographs, drawing, sculptures, performing arts, and lyrics. She is widely exhibited throughout the United States.

Is an American singer-songwriter of the "girl group era". She is perhaps best known for her 1963 pop

Is an American singer-songwriter of the "girl group era". She is perhaps best known for her 1963 pop hit, "It's My Party", which she recorded at the age of 16. Following the hit, she became one of the most recognized teen pop singers of 1963-1967.

Is a Canadian figure skater.Hawker is a Canadian bronze medalist and was the first alternate for the

Is a Canadian figure skater.Hawker is a Canadian bronze medalist and was the first alternate for the 2006 World Championships and 2006 Olympic Games. She is the oldest of 10 children in her family.

Is a diver from the United States and Olympic champion. She represented the USA at the 1964 Summer O

Is a diver from the United States and Olympic champion. She represented the USA at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, where she received a gold medal in Platform Diving. Lesley performed with the 1968 Olympic diving team as well.

Is a field hockey player from Canada, who was first selected with the Women's National Team for the

Is a field hockey player from Canada, who was first selected with the Women's National Team for the 2000 Test Series against the United States. The resident of Vancouver, British Columbia earned her first cap on July 10. Magnus was also selected for the 2

Is an American television journalist. As of 2008[update], she has reported for CBS on 60 Minutes for

Is an American television journalist. As of 2008[update], she has reported for CBS on 60 Minutes for 19 seasons.A graduate of Wheaton College, her career received a running start from her coverage of the Watergate affair. Stahl went on to become White Hou

Visser was educated at Boston College, majoring in English. She received an honorary doctorate from

Visser was educated at Boston College, majoring in English. She received an honorary doctorate from her alma mater on May 21, 2007. In 1974, she won a prestigious Carnegie Foundation grant which entitled her to work as a sportswriter at the highly regarded Boston Globe. In 10 years at the Globe, she covered everything from basketball to baseball to the Olympics to Wimbledon, and also became the first female NFL beat writer when she covered the New England Patriots

(Born October 12, 1973 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a former Major League Baseba

(Born October 12, 1973 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a former Major League Baseball player. A right-handed

(born on January 13, 1948 in San Luis Obispo, California) is a former starting pitcher in Major Leag

(born on January 13, 1948 in San Luis Obispo, California) is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Detroit Tigers (1968, 1970-1972). He batted and threw left handed.

Is the author of five collections of poems, The Resurrection Trade (Graywolf Press, 2007), Eat Quite

Is the author of five collections of poems, The Resurrection Trade (Graywolf Press, 2007), Eat Quite Everything You See (Graywolf Press, 2002), Yesterday Had a Man in it (Carnegie Mellon University Press, 1998), Ungodliness (Carnegie Mellon University Pre

Better known by the name Les Thatcher is a former professional wrestler who achievied many accolades

Better known by the name Les Thatcher is a former professional wrestler who achievied many accolades over his career. He now has a hand in running "Elite Pro Wrestling Training" in his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio, with other professional wrestlers, Harle