American Famous Names Starting with Letter M

Was a prolific American painter known for his salt marsh landscapes, seascapes, portraits of tropica

Was a prolific American painter known for his salt marsh landscapes, seascapes, portraits of tropical birds, and still lifes. His painting style and subject matter, while derived from the romanticism of the time, is regarded by art historians as a signifi

Is a former NASA Payload Specialist who flew on STS-58 aboard the Space Shuttle ColumbiaDr. Fettman'

Is a former NASA Payload Specialist who flew on STS-58 aboard the Space Shuttle ColumbiaDr. Fettman's first faculty appointment was 1982-1986 in the Department of Pathology of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State Un

(June 13, 1891 - July 28, 1960) was a Major League Baseball infielder. Born in Harrison, New Jersey,

(June 13, 1891 - July 28, 1960) was a Major League Baseball infielder. Born in Harrison, New Jersey, he played 5 seasons with the Detroit Tigers (1914-16, 1918), Cleveland Indians (1916-17),

An American pianist, educator and conductor, primarily known for his work as an accompanist.Over his

An American pianist, educator and conductor, primarily known for his work as an accompanist.Over his 30 years as a performer, Mr. Katz has accompanied such stars as Marilyn Horne, Cecilia Bartoli, Kathleen Battle, Kiri Te Kanawa, Sylvia McNair, Frederica von Stade, Karita Mattila, David Daniels, and José Carreras.[1]Editions of Baroque and bel canto operas prepared by Katz have been performed at the Metropolitan Opera, the Houston Grand Opera, and Opera Lyra Ottawa.[2]

Is a former professional basketball forward/centre from Canada. Keane played in three consecutive wo

Is a former professional basketball forward/centre from Canada. Keane played in three consecutive world basketball championships for the Canadian national team. Born in Jamaica, the six foot-nine Toronto native Keane attended Northeast junior college in N

An Academy Award-winning American film and television actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles

An Academy Award-winning American film and television actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles in the television series Mission: Impossible (1966–1969) and Space: 1999 (1975–1977). He received a Golden Globe Award in 1969 for his performance in the former, playing the role of mission specialist Rollin Hand. In 1968 and 1969 he received Emmy award nominations for best actor in a dramatic series for his Mission: Impossible work. In 1994 he won several awards, including the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, for his performance in Ed Wood. He had already received two previous Oscar nominations.

Is a former touring professional tennis player, and present coach and (non-playing) captain of the C

Is a former touring professional tennis player, and present coach and (non-playing) captain of the Canadian Davis Cup team. A 6'3 right-hander, Laurendeau starred in collegiate tennis at Pepperdine University where he played between 1984 and 1987. He fini

Was a fishing schooner captain out of Gloucester, Massachusetts. He was captain of the Schooner Espe

Was a fishing schooner captain out of Gloucester, Massachusetts. He was captain of the Schooner Esperanto in 1920 when it defeated the Canadian Schooner Delawana in the first International Fishing Schooner Championship Races in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Born

Was a U.S. Representative from Ohio and the father of Robert E. Sweeney.He served as a member of the

Was a U.S. Representative from Ohio and the father of Robert E. Sweeney.He served as a member of the State House of Representatives in 1913 and 1914, and graduated from the Cleveland Law School of Baldwin-Wallace College in 1914. Sweeney was admitted to t

Is an American professional basketball player.Lewis, a 6'5", 210 lb small forward, played competitiv

Is an American professional basketball player.Lewis, a 6'5", 210 lb small forward, played competitively with Seward County Community College and Butler County Community College (both located in Kansas).

American physicist, who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1995 for his discovery of the tau lepton.

American physicist, who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1995 for his discovery of the tau lepton. His parents were Jewish emigrants to the US from the Polish area of Russia.

Was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer and railroad executive from Missouri.Clardy was elected

Was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer and railroad executive from Missouri.Clardy was elected a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives in 1878, serving from 1879 to 1889, being unsuccessful for reelection in 1888. There, he served as

The pivotal leaders of the American civil rights movement. King was a Baptist minister, one of the f

The pivotal leaders of the American civil rights movement. King was a Baptist minister, one of the few leadership roles available to black men at the time.

Was an American reverend, activist and prominent leader in the American civil rights movement.A Bapt

Was an American reverend, activist and prominent leader in the American civil rights movement.A Baptist minister, King became a civil rights activist early in his career. He led the Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955–6) and helped found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (1957), serving as its first president. His efforts led to the 1963 March on Washington, where King delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech. There, he raised public consciousness of the civil rights movement and established himself as one of the greatest orators in U.S. history.

Was a Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was born in Waugh's River, Nova Scot

Was a Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was born in Waugh's River, Nova Scotia and became a grocery wholesaler.He was first elected to Parliament at the Colchester riding in the 1930 general election. After completing his only federal term, the 17th Canadian Parliament, Urquhart left federal politics and did not seek another term in the 1935 election.

Was a nineteenth century politician, publisher, editor and miner from Minnesota and the Montana Terr

Was a nineteenth century politician, publisher, editor and miner from Minnesota and the Montana Territory.He was ordered to join the Army of the Cumberland where he served under the command of General George H. Thomas until being mustered out along with h

Is an American slalom canoer who competed in the early 1990s. He finished 15th in the C-2 event the

Is an American slalom canoer who competed in the early 1990s. He finished 15th in the C-2 event the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.

Is an Estonian professional basketball player.He has played 83 games in the NBA for Dallas Mavericks

Is an Estonian professional basketball player.He has played 83 games in the NBA for Dallas Mavericks and the Heat, averaging 4.7 points, 2.2 rebounds in 11.5 minutes per game. His career highs include 24 points, 14 rebounds and 37 minutes played.

A professional soccer player who has earned 38 caps for Canada. He currently plays for the Vancouver

A professional soccer player who has earned 38 caps for Canada. He currently plays for the Vancouver Whitecaps in the First Division of the United Soccer Leagues. He is the younger brother of the basketball superstar Steve Nash.The 5'11", 170lbs winger, joined Vancouver for the third time in the spring of 2004, having also played the 1995, 1996, and 1999 seasons with the club when it was known as the 86ers and played in the A-League. He was named all A-League in 1996. In 83 career games with Vancouver he has 11 goals and 16 assists.

Was born in Bedford County, Virginia. His father was Judge Edward C. Burks, who served on the Suprem

Was born in Bedford County, Virginia. His father was Judge Edward C. Burks, who served on the Supreme Court of Appeals from 1876 to 1882. Martin Burks attended Washington and Lee University when he was only fifteen years old. He later entered the Universi

Is a Canadian cricketer. He played two One Day Internationals for Canada.

Is a Canadian cricketer. He played two One Day Internationals for Canada.

An African American sculptor. He is considered one of the foremost sculptors of the present day,[1]

An African American sculptor. He is considered one of the foremost sculptors of the present day,[1] and the leading African American sculptor.[2] He works in media such as wood, stone, tar, and wire,[1] and his work is a union of minimalism and traditional crafts.Martin Puryear’s work is the product of much thought, assembled in a minimalist, simple design. Two of his main works are Sanctuary and Box and Pole. The latter’s simplicity is evident just by analyzing its simple title. Box and Pole comprises a box on the ground with a hundred foot pole jutting upwards to the sky, therefore symbolizing our position on earth[citation needed]. We are superior to some things (the box), yet inferior to others (God)[who?]. He is clearly a modern sculptor, but in works such as Sanctuary he uses primitive techniques to create his final work.

Was an American director, actor, and playwright who worked in both film and theater. He was born in

Was an American director, actor, and playwright who worked in both film and theater. He was born in New York City.Ritt originally attended and played football for Elon College in North Carolina. The stark contrasts of the depression-era South, against his New York City upbringing, instilled in him a passion for expressing the struggles of inequality, which is apparent in the films he directed. After leaving St. John's University, Ritt found work with a theater group, and began acting in plays. His first performance was as Crown in Porgy and Bess. After his performance drew favorable reviews, Ritt concluded that he could "only be happy in the theater." Ritt then went to work with the Roosevelt administration's New Deal Works Progress Administration as a playwright for the Federal Theater Project, a federal government-funded theater support program.

American biochemist and molecular endocrinologist who is best known for his discovery of G-proteins.

American biochemist and molecular endocrinologist who is best known for his discovery of G-proteins.

An American actor known for his role as Rory Joseph Hennessy in the ABC television sitcom 8 Simple R

An American actor known for his role as Rory Joseph Hennessy in the ABC television sitcom 8 Simple Rules.Spanjers auditioned for the starring role of Malcolm in Malcolm in the Middle, almost getting it, but did get a guest spot in the show's pilot episode. Although he didn't make it to Malcolm, he was able to show up in 8 Simple Rules For Dating My Teenage Daughter. Spanjers made a guest appearance as Davie in the first episode of the fourth season of Cold Case, "Rampage". He made guest appearances in many other TV shows as well. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California.