American Famous Names Starting with Letter M

Was an American lawyer and politician.In 1804, he was a presidential elector from Montgomery County.

Was an American lawyer and politician.In 1804, he was a presidential elector from Montgomery County. On March 13, 1808, he married Ann Rust (ca. 1769-1821), and they had two children: James Tallmage Hildreth (1809-1857) and Catherine Mary Hildreth.He was

Was a jazz musician in Minneapolis. She was a singer in The Prince Rogers Trio, and the mother of Pr

Was a jazz musician in Minneapolis. She was a singer in The Prince Rogers Trio, and the mother of Prince, and gospel singer Tyka.She began singing in 1952, at the age of 19, the same age Prince debuted. She had fourteen successful studio albums, all recor

Is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 3rd district since 2003. She is the

Is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 3rd district since 2003. She is the Senate secretary for the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus.

Is an American gymnast. She is a member of the US National team. Her parents, Eric Larson and Gail B

Is an American gymnast. She is a member of the US National team. Her parents, Eric Larson and Gail Boggs, are both actors. She has advanced to the Olympic selection camp where the US Olympic Team will be chosen.

Was a Canadian medical scientist who made significant contributions to enzyme kinetics and histochem

Was a Canadian medical scientist who made significant contributions to enzyme kinetics and histochemistry. Her name is associated with the famous Michaelis-Menten equation.In 1912 she moved to Berlin where she worked with Leonor Michaelis, obtaining a Ph.D. in 1916. Menten worked as a pathologist at the University of Pittsburgh (1923–1950) and as a research fellow at the British Columbia Medical Research Institute (1951–1953).Her most famous work was on enzyme kinetics together with Michaelis, based on earlier findings of Victor Henri. This resulted in the Michaelis-Menten equations. Menten also invented the azo-dye coupling reaction for alkaline phosphatase, which is still used in histochemistry. She characterised bacterial toxins from B. paratyphosus, S. scarlatinae and Salmonella ssp.) and conducted the first electrophoretic separation of proteins in 1944.

Was a folk artist born in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada.She suffered from disabilities as a r

Was a folk artist born in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada.She suffered from disabilities as a result of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and lived most of her life in poverty with her husband in Marshalltown, Nova Scotia. She began her artistic career by hand-drawing Christmas cards. These proved popular with her husband's customers as he sold fish door to door and encouraged her to begin painting. She used bright colours in her paintings and subjects were often of oxen teams, horses, or cats. All of her paintings are of outdoor scenes. Her house was one-room with a sleeping loft and is now located in the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia in Halifax.

Was an early professional woman baseball pitcher, scout, manager, and team owner.Maud Nelson began p

Was an early professional woman baseball pitcher, scout, manager, and team owner.Maud Nelson began pitching professionally at the age of 16, as a starting pitcher for the Boston Bloomer Girls. She played for a several professional baseball teams, includin

Is a Canadian author and activist. She is the national chairperson of The Council of Canadians, a pr

Is a Canadian author and activist. She is the national chairperson of The Council of Canadians, a progressive citizens

And also known as Ron Everett) is an African American author, political activist, and ex-convict. He

And also known as Ron Everett) is an African American author, political activist, and ex-convict. He is best known as the founder of Kwanzaa, a week-long Pan-African celebration observed each year from December 26 to January 1, initiated in California in 1967.

Is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyo Kea . Although he was

Is an American professional wrestler, better known under his stage name Taiyo Kea . Although he was born in Hawaii, he has spent nearly his entire career as a member of the Japan-based All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion. He is the only wrestler to have hel

After appearing in several plays, she moved to Los Angeles, California and in 1987 got her first bre

After appearing in several plays, she moved to Los Angeles, California and in 1987 got her first break in a role in Walt Disney's made-for-TV film Student Exchange.[2] Tierney's first starring role in a film was in a low-budget, independently-produced fil

Is a female, Super Featherweight professional boxer with a record of 12 wins with 6 knockouts and 2

Is a female, Super Featherweight professional boxer with a record of 12 wins with 6 knockouts and 2 losses. Shea is known as the "Real Million Dollar Baby" because of her work as the main sparring partner for Hilary Swank in her preparation for the 2004 m

She began curling at he age of 5 at the Portage Curling Club, a few short blocks from her home. Brun

She began curling at he age of 5 at the Portage Curling Club, a few short blocks from her home. Brunt began curling competitively at the age of fourteen. She was the skip of her high school curling team, all four years. She also led her team to a State Ch

Was an American tennis player who was the first woman to win all four Grand Slam tournaments during

Was an American tennis player who was the first woman to win all four Grand Slam tournaments during the same calendar year.Connolly was born in San Diego, California, United States. As a child, she loved horseback riding, but her mother was unable to pay the cost of riding lessons. So, she took up the game of tennis.

McCormick was born in Encino, California, on August 5, 1956, the daughter of Irene (née Beckman)

McCormick was born in Encino, California, on August 5, 1956, the daughter of Irene (née Beckman) and William McCormick, a teacher. She attended Charles Evans Hughes Junior High and Taft High School. McCormick made her television debut in 1964 in Barbie doll and Chatty Cathy commercials. She appeared in two episodes of Bewitched and played guest roles on I Dream of Jeannie, Honey West, The Farmer's Daughter and My Three Sons before landing the role of Marcia Brady. McCormick played the Brady character during the show's run from 1969 to 1974, and in later Brady Bunch movies and spin-off series. She also lent her voice to the redesigned Chatty Cathy doll that was introduced in 1970.

Is a Canadian tennis player. She was born in Toronto

Is a Canadian tennis player. She was born in Toronto

Is a Canadian operatic contralto.She was born as Maureen Kathleen Stewart Forrester in Montreal, Que

Is a Canadian operatic contralto.She was born as Maureen Kathleen Stewart Forrester in Montreal, Quebec as one of four children to Thomas Forrester and May Arnold, and grew up in a poor section of east Montreal. At age 13, she dropped out of school to help support the family, working as a secretary at Bell Telephone. She was able to pay for voice lessons with Sally Martin, Frank Rowe, and baritone Bernard Diamant. She gave her debut recital at the local YWCA in 1953. Her accompanist was John Newmark, and this was the start of a life-long collaboration. She made her concert debut in Beethoven's Ninth Symphony with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra under Otto Klemperer.

Is an American paralympian yachtswoman. In 2008 in Beijing she became the first woman to represent t

Is an American paralympian yachtswoman. In 2008 in Beijing she became the first woman to represent the United States in sailing at a Paralympic Games. At the games, McKinnon-Tucker and fellow crewman Nick Scandone won a gold medal for the US, sailing in t

An American actress. Debuting on Broadway in 1974's revival of Gypsy as Dainty June, Moore has had a

An American actress. Debuting on Broadway in 1974's revival of Gypsy as Dainty June, Moore has had a long career on stage (also appearing in some films and television). Although she has been cast in a number of major Broadway roles, Moore has notably carv

Is an accomplished American water polo player and coach. In over 30 years in the sport, she set mult

Is an accomplished American water polo player and coach. In over 30 years in the sport, she set multiple firsts for women in water polo, received all the top honors, and in her time was recognized as one of the best water polo players in the world.

(April 1, 1907 – January 9, 2007) was an American golf c

(April 1, 1907 – January 9, 2007) was an American golf c

Is an American singer, best known as the oldest child of the successful Jackson family and sister of

Is an American singer, best known as the oldest child of the successful Jackson family and sister of pop icons Michael and Janet. As a singer, she is most famous for the 1984 hit, "Centipede".

An American singer and Broadway actress, widely known for her premier rendition of the 1973 hit, "Th

An American singer and Broadway actress, widely known for her premier rendition of the 1973 hit, "The Morning After".[1]McGovern was born in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Mary Rita (née Welsh) and James Terrence McGovern.[2] She has Irish ancestry.[1]

A former professional American football running back. He played in the NFL for the Seattle Seahawks,

A former professional American football running back. He played in the NFL for the Seattle Seahawks, Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers from 1994 to 2003.Smith attended South Side High School in Fort Wayne. After high school, he attended Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College and then the University of Houston on scholarship for his final two years. He was selected in the third round with the 73rd overall pick by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1994 NFL Draft.

Was an American ice hockey player. Roberts played in the National Hockey League with the Boston Brui

Was an American ice hockey player. Roberts played in the National Hockey League with the Boston Bruins, Chicago Black Hawks and New York Americans.