American Famous Names Starting with Letter M

Is a cartoonist and creator of two comic strips, Miss Peach (1957-2002) and Momma (1970-present).Ear

Is a cartoonist and creator of two comic strips, Miss Peach (1957-2002) and Momma (1970-present).Early in his career he was an apprentice cartoonist working for Al Capp and his brother Elliott Caplin at the Capp family-owned Toby Press, which published Sh

Is an American actress and professional wrestler, better known simply as Melody. She is known for he

Is an American actress and professional wrestler, better known simply as Melody. She is known for her time in Ohio Valley Wrestling, where she is a one time (and the longest reigning) Women's Champion. Medeiros made her wrestling debut in Memphis Wrestlin

Is an American jazz singer and musician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Her musical beginning was prom

Is an American jazz singer and musician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Her musical beginning was prompted by a tending physician who was concerned with her cognitive impairment as a result of head injury sustained in the accident. He believed music would h

An American R&B singer, dancer, songwriter, and occasional model who rose to stardom as a member of

An American R&B singer, dancer, songwriter, and occasional model who rose to stardom as a member of the successful pop group the Pussycat Dolls. Thornton assumes the second most prominent vocal role in the group, after lead vocalist Nicole Scherzinger, and is distinguished for her melismatic vocal runs.Thornton started her solo career collaborating with rapper Jibbs in the song "Go Too Far" in his debut album Jibbs featuring Jibbs. She has stated on her Official MySpace Blog and in several interviews for fans to keep an ear out for her music

Is an American politician who represents district 25 in the Maryland House of Delegates.A member of

Is an American politician who represents district 25 in the Maryland House of Delegates.A member of House of Delegates since January 13, 1999, Delegate Griffith is a member of the Appropriations Committee and its public safety & administration subcommitte

Is an American actress, singer, and former child actress.

Is an American actress, singer, and former child actress.

(born January 21, 1960 in Waco, Texas) is a former major-league pitcher. A right-handed starter, Haw

(born January 21, 1960 in Waco, Texas) is a former major-league pitcher. A right-handed starter, Hawkins spent most of his career with the San Diego Padres, and also played for the New York Yankees and briefly for the Oakland Athletics. He is currently the pitching coach of the Oklahoma RedHawks.

Was the eighth Chief Justice of the United States between 1888 and 1910. He was a minor figure in Il

Was the eighth Chief Justice of the United States between 1888 and 1910. He was a minor figure in Illinois politics. He spent one term in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1863 to 1865, and was a delegate to the Illinois Constitutional Convention

Is retired American basketball player. Along with James Farr, Derek Boyd and Chris Calloway, McCants

Is retired American basketball player. Along with James Farr, Derek Boyd and Chris Calloway, McCants led Chicago Mount Carmel to the 1985 Illinois state basketball championship. It is the only Illinois AA high school boys basketball championship won by a Chicago Catholic League School. He was selected to the 1982 and 1983 State Farm Holiday Classic all-tournament teams.

Better known today by his middle name, LaThomas, is a singer-songwriter, vocal producer, dancer-chor

Better known today by his middle name, LaThomas, is a singer-songwriter, vocal producer, dancer-choreographer, and actor.Born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, FL, LaThomas left Florida Agriculture & Mechanical University mid sophmore year to pursue his pass

Was an American ornithologist. He is the son of Chicago banker Melvin Alvah Traylor and Mrs. Dorothy

Was an American ornithologist. He is the son of Chicago banker Melvin Alvah Traylor and Mrs. Dorothy Y. Traylor. Traylor was Lieutenant with the marines and served on Guadalcanal during World War II in 1942 where he was awarded with the Silver Star medal. As a Marine Corp officer, Mel was severely injured during the Battle of Tarawa in the Pacific theatre, where he lost one eye and suffered arm and upper body wounds during the famous beach assault. After the war Traylor continued his work for the Field Museum which he had started in 1937.

Is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Hornets of the NBA.A 6'10", 255 lb

Is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Hornets of the NBA.A 6'10", 255 lbs, forward-center from Fresno State, Ely was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round (12th overall pick) of the 2002 NBA Draft. At Fresno State, he enjoyed a prolific career under the coaching of Jerry Tarkanian.

(April 7, 1908 - January 20, 1974) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1934 throu

(April 7, 1908 - January 20, 1974) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1934 through 1935 for the Boston Red Sox. Listed at 6' 0", 174 lb., Hockette batted and threw left-handed. He was born in Perth, Mississippi.

As an American Modernist poet, educator, columnist, and politician. His work concentrated on the exp

As an American Modernist poet, educator, columnist, and politician. His work concentrated on the experience of African Americans and includes several poetic histories. He was a contemporary of the Harlem Renaissance and, although he was not a participant in it, his work reflects its influences. Liberia declared Tolson as its poet laureate in 1947.

Was a five-time All Pro-Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers and is considered one of the greatest defe

Was a five-time All Pro-Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers and is considered one of the greatest defensive backs to ever play in the NFL. His physical style of play made him one of the most feared defensive backs in the game at a time when the pass interference rule had not been entirely implemented.

Was an American racing driver, who won the National Championship in 1951 and 1958.Bettenhausen was n

Was an American racing driver, who won the National Championship in 1951 and 1958.Bettenhausen was nicknamed the "Tinley Park Express" in honor of his hometown. [1] He was nicknamed "Tunney" after heavyweight boxing champion Gene Tunney. "Tunney" later be

(February 8, 1914 - March 26, 1986) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Cincinnat

(February 8, 1914 - March 26, 1986) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Cincinnati Reds in 1945. The 31-year-old rookie right-hander was a native of Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

(July 26, 1915 - November 18, 2001) was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly

(July 26, 1915 - November 18, 2001) was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1946 season. Listed at 6' 4", 215 lb., Deutsch batted and threw right-handed.

American chemist most famed for discovering the Calvin, or Calvin-Benson-Bassham cycle along with An

American chemist most famed for discovering the Calvin, or Calvin-Benson-Bassham cycle along with Andrew Benson and James Bassham, for which he was awarded the 1961 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He spent most of his five-decade career at the University of California, Berkeley.

Is an American track and field athlete, who won two gold medals at the 1948 Summer Olympics.Patton w

Is an American track and field athlete, who won two gold medals at the 1948 Summer Olympics.Patton won the NCAA 100 yd (91 m) dash title in 1947 and in 1948 and 1949 completed the 100 and 220 yd (91 and 201 m) sprint double at that same meet. In 1947, he tied the 100 yd (91 m) dash world record of 9.4, then lowered it to 9.3 the following year. In 1949, he set a 220 yd (201 m) world record on a straightaway of 20.2, breaking a Jesse Owens record.

Was a heavyweight boxer best known for his stellar amateur boxing career. Known as "Top Gun", Foster

Was a heavyweight boxer best known for his stellar amateur boxing career. Known as "Top Gun", Foster turned pro in 1992 and remained undefeated until losing to Trevor Berbick in 1994. The following year he dropped a decision to Michael Moorer, and after t

Is a former professional baseball player who played six seasons for the St. Louis Cardinals, Los Ang

Is a former professional baseball player who played six seasons for the St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Angels, and Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball.

(born September 16, 1960 in Lyons, New York) is a former Major League Baseball player from 1981 to 1

(born September 16, 1960 in Lyons, New York) is a former Major League Baseball player from 1981 to 1996 for the Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, and San Francisco Giants. He mostly played as an outfielder.

Is a former American professional basketball player.A 6'11" center, Turpin attended the University o

Is a former American professional basketball player.A 6'11" center, Turpin attended the University of Kentucky for four seasons before being drafted as the sixth overall pick in the first round by the Washington Bullets in the 1984 NBA Draft, and immediately traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Was an American musician, known as one of the great jazz singers. He was also a jazz composer and ar

Was an American musician, known as one of the great jazz singers. He was also a jazz composer and arranger, a drummer, an actor in radio, film, and television, and the author of five books. He co-wrote the classic holiday song "The Christmas Song" (also known as "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire") with Bob Wells.