American Famous Names Starting with Letter M

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'3" guard from the University of Utah, Jacks

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'3" guard from the University of Utah, Jackson played in the American Basketball Association from 1968 to 1973 as a member of the Los Angeles Stars, Utah Stars, and Memphis Tams. He won a league championship with Utah in 1971 and appeared in the 1969 ABA All-Star Game. In his career, Jackson averaged 11.6 points per game.[1]

Was an American television host and media mogul. He began his career as a singer and he also appeare

Was an American television host and media mogul. He began his career as a singer and he also appeared in movies and on Broadway; he later became host of his own talk show, The Merv Griffin Show, and he created the long-running award-winning game shows Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune, becoming an entertainment business magnate.

Was a catcher for the Detroit Tigers (1927-29 and 1939), Boston Red Sox (1933), St. Louis Browns (19

Was a catcher for the Detroit Tigers (1927-29 and 1939), Boston Red Sox (1933), St. Louis Browns (1933), Chicago White Sox (1934-37), Brooklyn Dodgers (1938) and Philadelphia Phillies (1944).In 11 seasons he played in 439 games and had 1,197 at bats, 105 runs, 263 hits, 39 doubles, 7 triples, 5 home runs, 115 RBI, 8 stolen bases, 189 walks, .220 batting average, .327 on-base percentage, .277 slugging percentage, 331 total bases and 13 sacrifice hits.

(March 7, 1894 - January 13, 1978) was a backup outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for t

(March 7, 1894 - January 13, 1978) was a backup outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for three different teams between 1915 and 1927. Listed at 5' 11.5", 165 lb., Jacobson batted and threw left-handed. He was born in New Britain, Connecticut.

Is an American ice dancer. With partner Charlie White, she is the 2010 Olympic silver medalist, the

Is an American ice dancer. With partner Charlie White, she is the 2010 Olympic silver medalist, the 2010 World silver medalist, the 2009 and 2010 Grand Prix Final champion, the 2009 Four Continents champion and the 2009 & 2010 U.S. national champion. Dav

Was an American Thoroughbred horse trainer. Mesh Tenney began his career as a Thoroughbred trainer i

Was an American Thoroughbred horse trainer. Mesh Tenney began his career as a Thoroughbred trainer in the western United States in 1935. He won the Santa Anita Derby three times (1955, 1956, 1963) and was the leading money-winning trainer in the United St

Is a former midfielder who has last play with the Montreal Impact of the USL First Division. He made

Is a former midfielder who has last play with the Montreal Impact of the USL First Division. He made his USL debut with the Calgary Mustangs but joined Montreal for the 2005 season after Calgary folded. Mert was named Technical Director of Scotia Soccer Club on 22 September 2007. He continues as coach and player of Scotia Soccer Club's Senior A Premier Men's Division, in the Nova Scotia Soccer League.

An American mountain climber, spent her early years in a Paris convent school. She made a number of

An American mountain climber, spent her early years in a Paris convent school. She made a number of important ascents in the Alps in the 1860s and 1870s, but was thwarted in her two greatest alpine ambitions: to be the first woman to climb the Matterhorn,

Was an American basketball player.He played for the Baltimore Bullets and Boston Celtics (1947-48),

Was an American basketball player.He played for the Baltimore Bullets and Boston Celtics (1947-48), Minneapolis Lakers and Chicago Stags (1948-49) in the BAA for 93 games.

Served as Mayor of Newark, New Jersey from 1933 to 1941.Ellenstein assumed the office as Mayor of Ne

Served as Mayor of Newark, New Jersey from 1933 to 1941.Ellenstein assumed the office as Mayor of Newark in 1933. He was a vocal critic of New York City Mayor LaGuardia's attempt to expand North Beach Airport (later known as LaGuardia Airport) for commerc

Was a gangster who, with Charles "Lucky" Luciano, was instrumental in the development of The Commiss

Was a gangster who, with Charles "Lucky" Luciano, was instrumental in the development of The Commission (and possibly the "National Crime Syndicate") in the United States.Lansky also headed up Murder, Inc. for The Commission and was largely responsible for the Mafia's development of Las Vegas and a financially beneficial relationship with the corrupt Cuban regime of Fulgencio Batista y Zaldívar. Although Jewish, Lansky undoubtedly played a central role in the Italian Mafia's organization and consolidation of the criminal underworld (although the full extent of this role has come under some debate).

Was the 23rd mayor of Virginia Beach, Virginia. She was Virginia Beach's longest serving mayor, and

Was the 23rd mayor of Virginia Beach, Virginia. She was Virginia Beach's longest serving mayor, and she previously served as the city's vice mayor. She was the city's first female mayor and was the first woman elected to public office in the more than 300

A musician from Los Angeles, California, United States.Todd moved to New Haven, Connecticut in 1993

A musician from Los Angeles, California, United States.Todd moved to New Haven, Connecticut in 1993 to attend Yale University, where she majored in East Asian Studies. Her first album, the ewe and the eye, was recorded at the Spaceshed, the recording stud

Was the lead singer for the Seattle punk band The Gits.Zapata is cited as a major influence by fello

Was the lead singer for the Seattle punk band The Gits.Zapata is cited as a major influence by fellow Seattle punk band 7 Year Bitch, singer Cinder Block of hardcore punk bands Tilt and Retching Red, Andrea Zollo of indie rock band Pretty Girls Make Grave

She is best known for her portrayal of Jenny Schecter on Showtime's hit television drama series, The

She is best known for her portrayal of Jenny Schecter on Showtime's hit television drama series, The L Word, a show about the lives of a group of lesbians living in WeHo.In 1993, Kirshner played a dominatrix in Denys Arcand's movie Love and Human Remains and won a Genie nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role. The year after she starred in Atom Egoyan's Exotica. In 1996, she appeared in The Crow: City of Angels.Kirshner appeared in the first three episodes of 24 as bisexual terrorist Mandy in 2001. She would later reprise the role for the second season's finale and in the latter half of the show's fourth season. Also in 2001, Kirshner played Catherine Wyler

Is a professional boxer and current WIBA, WIBF Lightweight division. She is also model, businesswoma

Is a professional boxer and current WIBA, WIBF Lightweight division. She is also model, businesswoman, and Tae Kwon Do champion. St. John, a Mexican-American born in San Francisco, California, attended California State University, Northridge, earning a de

Sara is a graduate of St. Ann's School. She has two Wheaten Terriers, enjoys flying and holds a Priv

Sara is a graduate of St. Ann's School. She has two Wheaten Terriers, enjoys flying and holds a Private Pilot license. In March 1996, Sara was married to Jason Connery (son of Sean Connery) with whom she performed in Bullet to Beijing. In June 1997 they h

A Canadian pop singer-songwriter. He has performed both as a solo artist and with the bands Loudboy

A Canadian pop singer-songwriter. He has performed both as a solo artist and with the bands Loudboy and The Nylons.Barnes studied voice with José Hernandez and Bill Vincent, and sang in Toronto cabarets and nightclubs during the 1980s while appearing in t

(born September 28, 1982 in Gainesville, Georgia) is an American right-handed pitcher in Major Leagu

(born September 28, 1982 in Gainesville, Georgia) is an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Is a professional basketball player formerly with the Houston Rockets of the NBA.A McDonald's first-

Is a professional basketball player formerly with the Houston Rockets of the NBA.A McDonald's first-team All-American, the 6'5" guard from Georgia Tech was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the 20th overall pick of the 1999 NBA Draft. He played for the Hawks until February 2004, when he was waived and subsequently signed by the Toronto Raptors. Glover then played seven games with the San Antonio Spurs during 2004-2005 season.

Is an American professional basketball player currently with the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves. Known

Is an American professional basketball player currently with the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves. Known for his ability to hit the three-pointer, he attended the University of Florida from 1998 until 2000. As a sophomore, Miller led the Gators to the 2000 NCAA Championship game, losing to Michigan State. He hit perhaps the most dramatic shot of the tournament that year in the opening round versus Butler. As the fifth-seeded Gators trailed by one to underdog Butler, Miller drove to the basket and laid it in as time expired. That summer, he was taken with the 5th overall pick in the NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic. Miller would win the 2001 Schick Rookie of the Year Award while being the only first-year player to appear in all 82 regular season games. He has two sons named Mason and Mavrick.[1]

Is a American retired basketball player and coach. He was a 6'4" (1.93 m), 195 lb (88.5 kg) guard.Pr

Is a American retired basketball player and coach. He was a 6'4" (1.93 m), 195 lb (88.5 kg) guard.Pratt attended the University of Kentucky where he was a three-year letterwinner under legendary coach Adolph Rupp from 1967 through 1970. Following his career with the Wildcats he was selected in the 1970 American Basketball Association draft by the Kentucky Colonels, where he played two seasons and averaged six points per game.

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He attended Alcorn State University and was se

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He attended Alcorn State University and was selected in the 7th round of the 1985 NBA Draft by the Seattle SuperSonics. As well as with the Sonics, Phelps also played with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Was an American professional wrestler who worked for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and Extrem

Was an American professional wrestler who worked for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) as Mike "Mad Dog" Bell.Bell worked as a jobber for the WWF during the late 1990s and appeared on Monday Night Raw. He, howev

Is an American professional basketball point guard for the NBA's Atlanta Hawks, and the son of forme

Is an American professional basketball point guard for the NBA's Atlanta Hawks, and the son of former NBA and UCLA player and former USC basketball coach and current Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Henry Bibby. He is also the nephew of former Major League Baseball player Jim Bibby. Bibby attended Shadow Mountain High School in Phoenix, Arizona. He also has two cousins in sports Real Salt Lake forward Robbie Findley and Detroit Lions wide receiver Shaun McDonald.