American Famous Names Starting with Letter P

Was an American entomologist, recognised as a leading authority on the Odonata (dragonfly order).

Was an American entomologist, recognised as a leading authority on the Odonata (dragonfly order).

Was an American librarian and entomologist who specialised in Heteroptera. He was educated at Harvar

Was an American librarian and entomologist who specialised in Heteroptera. He was educated at Harvard University where he was taught by Louis Agassiz. In 1864 he was appointed head of the insect museum and library in the Museum of Comparative Zoology Harvard. He later worked at the Peabody Library in Baltimore. Uhler made collecting trips to Haiti and the Western U.S.A . He made many study trips to European insect museums.

Is a Canadian soccer player who currently plays for the North York Astros in the Canadian Soccer Lea

Is a Canadian soccer player who currently plays for the North York Astros in the Canadian Soccer League. In 2008, Rivers began his professional career by signing with the Italia Shooters, where he played a total of 17 matches.

Is an American sprint canoer who competed in the early 1970s. At the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich,

Is an American sprint canoer who competed in the early 1970s. At the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, he was eliminted in the repechages of the K-4 1000 m event.

Was a legendary big wave surfing pioneer and businesman. Philip "Flippy" Hoffman was born January 24

Was a legendary big wave surfing pioneer and businesman. Philip "Flippy" Hoffman was born January 24, 1930 in Glendale, California. Hoffman graduated from Hollywood High School in 1948. Hoffman began surfing off San Onofre, California. In 1953 Hoffman was

Is a martial artist in the United States. He began his martial arts career at age 18 (in 1943), and

Is a martial artist in the United States. He began his martial arts career at age 18 (in 1943), and has expertise in a variety of martial arts, with major emphasis in judo and jujitsu. He has had a long and active history.

(January 6, 1916 - March 29, 1990) was a catcher in US Major League Baseball. From 1939 though 1952,

(January 6, 1916 - March 29, 1990) was a catcher in US Major League Baseball. From 1939 though 1952, he played for the Boston Braves (1939-1949[start]), Pittsburgh Pirates (1949[end]) and Chicago White Sox (1950-1952).

Is an American Paralympic swimmer. Being completely blind, he is classified in the S11 category of b

Is an American Paralympic swimmer. Being completely blind, he is classified in the S11 category of blind swimmers. Originally from Munich, Germany, Scholz came on to the international stage in December 2007 in College Park, Maryland. He is currently a jun

Hoffman was born in Fairport, New York, the son of Marilyn L. O'Connor, a family court judge, lawyer

Hoffman was born in Fairport, New York, the son of Marilyn L. O'Connor, a family court judge, lawyer, and civil rights activist, and Gordon S. Hoffman, a former Xerox executive.[1] He has two sisters, Jill and Emily, and a brother, Gordy Hoffman, who scri

American physician who, with E. C. Kendall, in 1948 successfully applied an adrenal hormone (later k

American physician who, with E. C. Kendall, in 1948 successfully applied an adrenal hormone (later known as cortisone) in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis at the Mayo Clinic.

Is an American professional poker player, author, and commentator, based in Las Vegas, Nevada. As of

Is an American professional poker player, author, and commentator, based in Las Vegas, Nevada. As of 2010, Gordon's total live tournament winnings exceed $2,200,000. Gordon graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in computer science in 1991. After stints working at Santa Cruz Operation and Lockheed, Gordon joined start-up Netsys Technologies as their first hired employee. In 1996, Netsys was acquired by Cisco Systems, making him a millionaire, and in 1997 he retired from the high-tech industry to travel the world and to play poker. Gordon was first taught poker by his aunt, who died of liver cancer. [5] He is on the Board of Directors for the Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation, for which he is an active fundraiser.

An American artist,An admirer of Matisse’s cut-outs and of Synthetic Cubism, from the mid 1980s he

An American artist,An admirer of Matisse’s cut-outs and of Synthetic Cubism, from the mid 1980s he began to borrow images and designs directly from more recent artists. In We Are Not Afraid (1985), he develops Barnett Newman’s zip motif into a spiral; the title is a reply to Newman’s series of paintings Who’s Afraid of Red, Yellow and Blue (1966–70). In Defiance (1986), he reinterprets work by Bridget Riley.His first solo exhibition was in New York in 1982. He has since been included in exhibitions at Carnegie International, two Sydney Bienniales, and three Whitney Bienniales. His work is held in the Museum of Modern Art, New York, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Whitney Museum of American Art.

American journalist, has been the Literary editor of The Weekly Standard in Washington, D.C. since F

American journalist, has been the Literary editor of The Weekly Standard in Washington, D.C. since February 2005.

Was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky. He served as a lieutenant in the War of 1812. Held several

Was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky. He served as a lieutenant in the War of 1812. Held several local offices. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Hartford, Ohio County, Kentucky. He moved to Owensboro, Kentucky. He se

Is the only American-born driver to win the Formula One driving championship.Raised in Santa Monica,

Is the only American-born driver to win the Formula One driving championship.Raised in Santa Monica, California, where he still lives, Phil Hill began racing cars at an early age, going to England as a Jaguar trainee in 1949 and signing with Enzo Ferrari’s team in 1956. He made his debut in the French Grand Prix at Reims France in 1958 driving a Maserati. That same year, he won the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Belgian team mate Olivier Gendebien, driving for most of the night in horrific rainy conditions. He and Gendebien would go on to win the famous endurance race two more times.

Was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.Triplett was elected as a Whig to the Twenty-sixth and Twent

Was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.Triplett was elected as a Whig to the Twenty-sixth and Twenty-seventh Congresses (March 3, 1839-March 3, 1843). He was not a candidate for reelection in 1842. He served as delegate to the State constitutional conven

Was a Filipino American labor leader, farmworker, and leader in the Asian American civil rights move

Was a Filipino American labor leader, farmworker, and leader in the Asian American civil rights movement. He was a co-founder of the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee, which later merged with the National Farm Workers Association to become the Uni

Was the mayor of Vancouver, British Columbia from 1993 to 2002, making him one of Vancouver's longes

Was the mayor of Vancouver, British Columbia from 1993 to 2002, making him one of Vancouver's longest serving mayors. His father was Walter S. Owen, who was Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia from 1973 to 1978. He entered civic politics in 1978 after being elected to the Vancouver Parks Board. In 1986 he became a member of Vancouver City Council, and served there for seven years.

Is an American physicist. Anderson has made contributions to the theories of localization, antiferro

Is an American physicist. Anderson has made contributions to the theories of localization, antiferromagnetism and high-temperature superconductivity.A native of Camden, South Carolina, he was the second black player to play in the modern major leagues and the first to do so in the American League. A center fielder, Doby appeared in seven All-Star games and finished second in the 1954 American League MVP voting. Appointed manager of the Chicago White Sox in 1978, Doby was the second African-American to lead a Major League club. He was selected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1998 by the Hall's Veterans Committee. He is one of five Hall-of-Famers to have grown up in Paterson, New Jersey, though he was born elsewhere.

Was an American poet, Zen Buddhist, and a key figure in the San Francisco Renaissance and the Beat g

Was an American poet, Zen Buddhist, and a key figure in the San Francisco Renaissance and the Beat generation.

Was an American ice hockey player who competed in the 1936 Winter Olympics.In 1936 he was a member o

Was an American ice hockey player who competed in the 1936 Winter Olympics.In 1936 he was a member of the American ice hockey team, which won the bronze medal.

An American actor best known as a star of Yiddish theater and for his role as lawyer Douglas Wambaug

An American actor best known as a star of Yiddish theater and for his role as lawyer Douglas Wambaugh on the television series Picket Fences, for which he earned an Emmy Award in 1994. He is also known for his portrayal of Harvey Lipschultz, a crotchety U.S. history teacher, on the Fox Broadcasting TV series Boston Public.

Was an American R&B vocalist. Best known for his role as lead singer in the popular R&B group The Sp

Was an American R&B vocalist. Best known for his role as lead singer in the popular R&B group The Spinners, Wynne scored notable hits such as "One Of A Kind (Love Affair)", "I'll Be Around", "Mighty Love", "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love", and "Then Came You" (with Dionne Warwick). After leaving The Spinners, Wynne never regained the same success, although his voice was featured in hits such as "(Not Just) Knee Deep".

Is a Canadian snowboarder, specializing in the parallel giant slalom event.Berubé's best World Cup

Is a Canadian snowboarder, specializing in the parallel giant slalom event.Berubé's best World Cup season came in 2005, when he placed 45th overall in the parallel snowboarding standings. He has competed at four FIS Snowboarding World Championships, with

Is a male badminton player from Canada.Bourret competed in badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in

Is a male badminton player from Canada.Bourret competed in badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in mixed double's with partner Denyse Julien. They lost to Daniel Shirley and Sara Petersen of New Zealand in the round of 32.