American Famous Names Starting with Letter N

An American biologist famous for his discovery of genetic transduction. Zinder was born in New York

An American biologist famous for his discovery of genetic transduction. Zinder was born in New York City, received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and became a member of the National Academy of Sciences in 1969. He currently heads a laboratory at Rockefeller University.Working as a graduate student with Joshua Lederberg, Zinder discovered that bacteriophage can carry genes from one bacterium to another. Initial experiments were carried out using Salmonella. Zinder and Lederberg named this process of genetic exchange transduction.

Was a World record holding speed skater, a champion figure skater, and pioneering ice showman. Born

Was a World record holding speed skater, a champion figure skater, and pioneering ice showman. Born in Bethany, Ontario, he grew up in Bathgate, North Dakota, United States. By the age of 14 he was the North Dakota speed skating champion. In 1897, he cha

Was an Aboriginal Canadian artist. Known as the "Picasso of the North", Morrisseau created works dep

Was an Aboriginal Canadian artist. Known as the "Picasso of the North", Morrisseau created works depicting the legends of his people, the cultural and political tensions between native Canadian and European traditions, his existential struggles, and his deep spirituality and mysticism. His style is characterized by thick black outlines and bright colors. He founded the Woodlands School of Canadian art and was a prominent member of the “Indian Group of Seven”.

Was a boxer from the United States, who competed in the Light Heavyweight division during his career

Was a boxer from the United States, who competed in the Light Heavyweight division during his career as an amateur.

(March 11, 1877 - July 7, 1959) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played his entir

(March 11, 1877 - July 7, 1959) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Boston Americans between 1903 and 1906

Was an American soldier and athlete. He attended the University of Maryland, where he earned All-Ame

Was an American soldier and athlete. He attended the University of Maryland, where he earned All-American honors twice in lacrosse and an honorable mention in football. He was elected the senior class president, junior class vice president, and president

(born on September 14, 1972) is an American professional golfer.

(born on September 14, 1972) is an American professional golfer.

Was a longtime Pathet Lao revolutionary and communist party official who succeeded Kaysone Phomvihan

Was a longtime Pathet Lao revolutionary and communist party official who succeeded Kaysone Phomvihane as president of Laos on the latter's death in November 1992. He had been First Deputy Prime Minister when Kaysone was Prime Minister until 1991.

A professor of economics at New York University. He is also the chairman of RGE Monitor, an economic

A professor of economics at New York University. He is also the chairman of RGE Monitor, an economic and financial analysis firm.He served in various roles at the Treasury Department, including Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary for International Affairs and Director of the Office of Policy Development and Review (July 1999 - June 2000). Previously, he was a Senior Economist for International Affairs on the Staff of the President's Council of Economic Advisors (July 1998 – July 1999).Currently, Professor Roubini is a Professor at the Stern School of Business at New York University. He has also held teaching positions at Yale University, but failed to get tenure.

Is an African American playwright, dancer, actor, director, author, lecturer, installation artist, a

Is an African American playwright, dancer, actor, director, author, lecturer, installation artist, and poet[1]. As a self proclaimed black feminist, much of the content of her work addresses issues relating to race and feminism.

Is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Samoa Joe. He is currently unde

Is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Samoa Joe. He is currently under contract with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. Before debuting in TNA in June 2005, Seanoa competed in the Ring of Honor (ROH) independent promotion, wher

Was an American actress and singer of stage, screen and television. She appeared as the housekeeper

Was an American actress and singer of stage, screen and television. She appeared as the housekeeper Mrs. Featherstone in the 1962-1963 ABC series, Going My Way, starring with Gene Kelly, Leo G. Carroll, and Dick York.

Is an American singer of Mexican/Cuban/Yaqui Indian heritage and a celebrated prodigy on the mariach

Is an American singer of Mexican/Cuban/Yaqui Indian heritage and a celebrated prodigy on the mariachi circuit. She performs in a wide range of musical styles such as jazz, soul, and R&B, but makes a particular specialty of mariachi. As a vocalist who also

A professional skateboarder from Davis, California. He started skating when he was four years old an

A professional skateboarder from Davis, California. He started skating when he was four years old and is regarded for his skill in grinding, often utilizing stairs and rails. His whole family skates as well. he has three brothers Ahbi Jahmai and, He also has a little sister named, Kiade.

(born July 2, 1980 in San Francisco, California) is a professional baseball player with the Pittsbur

(born July 2, 1980 in San Francisco, California) is a professional baseball player with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Is a former professional basketball player in the WNBA, most recently for the Connecticut Sun. Her p

Is a former professional basketball player in the WNBA, most recently for the Connecticut Sun. Her primary position is the small forward. Her second position is shooting guard. In 1999 Sales was added to the roster of the USA FIBA Senior National Team tea