American Famous Names Starting with Letter N

Is a Canadian soccer player currently playing for Montreal Impact in the USSF Division 2 Professiona

Is a Canadian soccer player currently playing for Montreal Impact in the USSF Division 2 Professional League. Pizzolitto began playing youth soccer with the with Sporting-Patriotes of the Quebec Elite Soccer League in 1990. He was picked several times on the LSEQ all-star teams, was also proclaimed Defender of the Year. He helped helping Sporting-Patriotes reach the national club championship in the U15 category in 1990, and later went on to win the national title at the U19 level in 1994. Pizzolitto played at the 1993 FIFA U-17 World Championship in Japan, in a team alongside Paul Stalteri and Jason Bent.

Known as N.C. Wyeth, was an American artist and illustrator. He was the star pupil of artist Howard

Known as N.C. Wyeth, was an American artist and illustrator. He was the star pupil of artist Howard Pyle and became one of America's greatest illustrators.N.C. Wyeth was born in Needham, Massachusetts. His ancestor, Nicholas Wyeth, a stonemason, came to M

Was an American artist and illustrator. He was the star pupil of the artist Howard Pyle, and became

Was an American artist and illustrator. He was the star pupil of the artist Howard Pyle, and became one of America's greatest illustrators.[1]During his lifetime, Wyeth created over 3,000 paintings and illustrated 112 books,[2] 25 of them for Scribner's, the work for which he is best known.[1]Wyeth was a realist painter just as the camera and photography began to compete with his craft.[3] Sometimes seen as melodramatic, his illustrations were designed to be understood quickly.[4] Wyeth who was both a painter and an illustrator, understood the difference, and said in 1908, "painting and illustration cannot be mixed–one cannot merge from one into the other."[3]

Was an American checkers and chess player. Banks played his first game of blindfold checkers at age

Was an American checkers and chess player. Banks played his first game of blindfold checkers at age five years and six months at the Detroit Chess and Checker Club. In 1947, at age 60, for 45 consecutive days (4 hr per day) Banks played 1387 blindfold che

Better known as Newsboy Brown, was an American boxer. As part of the inaugural card for the famous O

Better known as Newsboy Brown, was an American boxer. As part of the inaugural card for the famous Olympic Auditorium, he defeated Frankie Grandetta by points. Brown had two famous bouts against Corporal Izzy Schwartz. Brown beat him in 1925 but lost in a

Founded a swim school in the 1950s. In 1922, the 14-year-old Perry and his family moved to the Ocala

Founded a swim school in the 1950s. In 1922, the 14-year-old Perry and his family moved to the Ocala, Florida area. "Newt", as he was known, was delighted to find that he could continue his swimming career in the clean, clear water at Silver Springs. He w

Was a United States Representative, Senator, and the 33rd Governor of Louisiana. Born in Rapides Par

Was a United States Representative, Senator, and the 33rd Governor of Louisiana. Born in Rapides Parish, he completed academic studies, studied law in Alexandria, Louisiana in 1868, and graduated from the Tulane University Law School in 1870 (then named t

Was the extremely prolific Minnesota geologist responsible for the six-volume The Geology of Minneso

Was the extremely prolific Minnesota geologist responsible for the six-volume The Geology of Minnesota: Final Report of the Geological and Natural History Survey of Minnesota, which is the work of Winchell and his assistants. A bibliography of his publications by Warren Upham in the Bulletin of the Geological Society of America (volume 26, pp. 27-46) contains almost 300 titles.Winchell attended public school in Connecticut and then taught school in Connecticut and Michigan. While teaching in Michigan he graduated from the University of Michigan and received a Master of Arts degree in 1867. He then did geological studies in Michigan, Ohio, and New Mexico.

Is an American politician and author, who served as the Speaker of the United States House of Repres

Is an American politician and author, who served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999. In 1995, Time magazine selected him as the Person of the Year for his role in leading the Republican Revolution in the House, ending 40 years of Democratic Party majorities in that body. During his tenure as Speaker he represented the public face of the Republican opposition to Bill Clinton.

Is a retired professional wrestler who started his career in the 1960s working for Stu Hart's Stampe

Is a retired professional wrestler who started his career in the 1960s working for Stu Hart's Stampede Wrestling promotion out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. During his career, Tattrie wrestled all over the globe, wrestling for promotions across the US and

Journalist and TV News Presenter.In 1970 Neida Sandoval started in Honduras as TV presenter, she is

Journalist and TV News Presenter.In 1970 Neida Sandoval started in Honduras as TV presenter, she is well known because of the Sunday TV program: Proyecciones Militares (Military Projections).

Was a Guyanese first class cricketer who played for the USA. A middle order batsman, made his debut

Was a Guyanese first class cricketer who played for the USA. A middle order batsman, made his debut in the 1988/89 West Indian domestic season, playing 3 times for Guyana in the Red Stripe Cup. He played again a couple of seasons later before emigrating to the United States. Hafiz was killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center. He had been working on the 94th floor of Tower One where he worked for insurance company Marsh and McLennan.

Is a Nigerian American model, boxer and actor. He is of Igbo decent, with both of his parents being

Is a Nigerian American model, boxer and actor. He is of Igbo decent, with both of his parents being Igbo.

Is an American Democratic Party politician, who has been serving in the New Jersey State Senate sinc

Is an American Democratic Party politician, who has been serving in the New Jersey State Senate since 2002, where she represents the 34th Legislative District.Gill serves in the Senate on the Commerce Committee (as Chair), the Legislative Oversight Commit

A musician and a painter. She was the lead vocalist of the punk rock bands Destroy All Monsters and

A musician and a painter. She was the lead vocalist of the punk rock bands Destroy All Monsters and Dark Carnival.While attending the University of Michigan, in 1974 Niagara, along with Mike Kelly formed Destroy All Monsters . D.A.M. was active until 1985

An English born Canadian footballer. He currently plays for Vancouver Firefighters.

An English born Canadian footballer. He currently plays for Vancouver Firefighters.

Better known by her stage name Lil Mama, is a MTV Music Award-nominated American pop rapper currentl

Better known by her stage name Lil Mama, is a MTV Music Award-nominated American pop rapper currently signed to Jive Records. Lil Mama was born in Harlem and later moved to Brooklyn, New York where she attended Edward R. Murrow High School. [3],Lil Mama has been featured in remixes of various singles including "Girlfriend" (Avril Lavigne), "Umbrella" (Rihanna), Beautiful Girls" (Sean Kingston), and "Just Fine" (Mary J. Blige).Lil Mama was nominated for Monster Single of the Year for her song "Lip Gloss" at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards, but the award was given to Rihanna, for "Umbrella". She also appears as one of the judges on the MTV reality dance competition America's Best Dance Crew.[4]

Is an American singer, actress, and voice actress. She sang with Duke Ellington and Lionel Hampton b

Is an American singer, actress, and voice actress. She sang with Duke Ellington and Lionel Hampton before turning to acting. Her most famous role is that of communications officer Lieutenant Uhura aboard the USS Enterprise in the popular Star Trek television series, as well as the succeeding motion pictures, where her character was eventually promoted in Starfleet to the rank of commander. In 2006, she added executive producer to her résumé.

Is an American professional ice hockey player, currently playing for the Frankfurt Lions, in the Ger

Is an American professional ice hockey player, currently playing for the Frankfurt Lions, in the German Elite League Deutsche Eishockey Liga.

Is a Canadian professional wrestler, better known as The Original Sinn, or simply Sinn (also stylize

Is a Canadian professional wrestler, better known as The Original Sinn, or simply Sinn (also stylized as SiNN). He most recently worked for World Wrestling Entertainment on its SmackDown brand as Kizarny.Cvjetkovich made his debut in Total Nonstop Action

Was an American political functionary with the Communist Party USA in the 1920s. Late in 1927 Dozenb

Was an American political functionary with the Communist Party USA in the 1920s. Late in 1927 Dozenberg was recruited into the underground Soviet military intelligence network, for which he worked for more than a decade under the pseudonym "Nicholas Ludwi

Is an American soccer player who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.Rimando w

Is an American soccer player who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.Rimando was selected 35th in the 2000 MLS SuperDraft by the Miami Fusion, and, to the surprise of many, quickly took the starting position from Jeff Cassar. He star

Was an American jockey in thoroughbred horse racing. He began his career in 1948 as a contract rider

Was an American jockey in thoroughbred horse racing. He began his career in 1948 as a contract rider for Art Rooney, owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers football team. In the 1950s, Shuk won the Maryland jockey title seven times and was the leading jockey at

Is a retired geologist, businessman and politician and former Canadian Senator from Alberta, Canada.

Is a retired geologist, businessman and politician and former Canadian Senator from Alberta, Canada. Taylor started his political career by running for the Liberal Party of Canada in the 1968 and 1972 federal elections in Calgary Centre he was defeated both times. Taylor later became leader of the Alberta Liberal Party from 1974 to 1988. During the start of his tenure as Liberal party leader, the party was at its worst point in history. Prior to taking the helm the last Liberal to serve in the Alberta Legislative Assembly, Bill Dickie of Calgary Glenmore would cross the floor to the Alberta Progressive Conservative Party in 1969. Taylor slowly rebuilt the party in Alberta despite the unpopularity of the Liberal Party of Canada, after implementing such programs as the National Energy Program. In the 1986 Alberta general election, the Liberals finally made a breakthrough winning four seats, and third party representation. Taylor was elected by over 500 votes in the newly created northern Alberta riding of Westlock-Sturgeon which he was again re-elected in 1989. In 1993, Taylor was elected by a 1700-vote margin in the newly created riding of Redwater against incumbent-PC MLA Steve Zarusky.

Is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Silky Baines. He is currently wo

Is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Silky Baines. He is currently working for the World of Wrestling, and Classic Wrestling Entertainment, is also well known for his appearances in the Texas City, Texas-based Coastal Wrestl