American Famous Names Starting with Letter P

An American child actress.Posey is best known for her performance as the precocious "Kady Kyle" on t

An American child actress.Posey is best known for her performance as the precocious "Kady Kyle" on the ABC sitcom My Wife and Kids.Posey resides in Los Angeles with her mother, Heather Stone. She keeps her middle name professionally so as not to be confused with actress Parker Posey.Posey has 3 half-siblings, 2 brothers, Khari & Jake and a sister named Dilynne.She has also performed onstage at the Blank Theatre Company in productions of Restless Peace by Jessica Juhrend and Shock Therapy by Rachel Leopold.

A Democrat, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the 7th congressional district of Maryland from J

A Democrat, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the 7th congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1971 to January 3, 1987. He was the first African-American elected to Congress from Maryland.Mitchell was also the first African American elected

Is an American soccer midfielder who last played for Washington Freedom of Women's Professional Socc

Is an American soccer midfielder who last played for Washington Freedom of Women's Professional Soccer.

Was a political figure in Upper Canada. He was elected to the 1st Parliament of Upper Canada in the

Was a political figure in Upper Canada. He was elected to the 1st Parliament of Upper Canada in the riding of 4th Lincoln and Norfolk. With his father-in-law, Timothy Skinner, and his two brothers-in-law, Isaah and Timothy Jr., he built and operated a large sawmill on the Don River north of York. His home has been preserved as part of the Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum near the former site of the mill.

(April 14, 1863 - February 28, 1917) was an infielder in Major League Baseball during the 19th centu

(April 14, 1863 - February 28, 1917) was an infielder in Major League Baseball during the 19th century.

Was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Competing in two Winter O

Was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won three medals with a gold (Four-man: 1948) and two silvers (Two-man and four-man: both 1952).

Was an Armenian poet. He is considered one of the greatest Armenian poets of all time. Sevak was bor

Was an Armenian poet. He is considered one of the greatest Armenian poets of all time. Sevak was born in Sovetashen (now Zangakatun) village, Soviet Armenia to Rafael and Anahit Soghomonyan.

Is a Canadian ice dancer. He competed with partner Josée Piché for 17 years, winning a bronze meda

Is a Canadian ice dancer. He competed with partner Josée Piché for 17 years, winning a bronze medal at the 2000 Canadian Figure Skating Championships and finishing 23rd at the 2004 World Figure Skating Championships, their final competition together. Deni

He became president of the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team in 1996 as part of a group led by Flye

He became president of the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team in 1996 as part of a group led by Flyers founder Ed Snider and Comcast Corporation that bought the team. Under their ownership, the Sixers went from last place in 1996 to the NBA Finals in 2001. He appeared on the cover of Success magazine as the first trainer to rise to an ownership position with a professional sports team. He has also been featured in Inc. and Sales & Marketing Management.

A Canadian actor most famous for his role as 'Joey Jeremiah' on the DegrassiMastroianni was born in

A Canadian actor most famous for his role as 'Joey Jeremiah' on the DegrassiMastroianni was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He tried out for the Degrassi series when he was thirteen years old, and was subsequently cast as Joey Jeremiah, whose love of friends and rock and roll - especially his own band, The Zit Remedy - saw him through numerous troubles (and frequent croonings of Everybody Wants Something, apparently the Zit Remedy's only tune). In 1988, Mastroianni won a Gemini Award for Best Continuing Actor in a Supporting Role.

A former professional soccer player from Alberta, Canada. He is the Head Coach from Edmonton Driller

A former professional soccer player from Alberta, Canada. He is the Head Coach from Edmonton Drillers. He played 19 times for Canada in 1984-85.A native of Edmonton, De Luca played four seasons in the North American Soccer League. He played 1981 and part of 1982 with his hometown Edmonton Drillers. He then played the remainder of '82 as well as 1983 and '84 for the Toronto Blizzard. De Luca later played in the original MISL, playing three seasons, - 1985-86 through 1987-88 - with the Cleveland Force as a defender.

Is an American football player and ordained minister. He is a former NFL running back, playing for t

Is an American football player and ordained minister. He is a former NFL running back, playing for the Oakland Raiders the entirety of his professional football career.

Is an American rock climber who has achieved distinction not only with his first ascents, but as an

Is an American rock climber who has achieved distinction not only with his first ascents, but as an author of more than two dozen books on the sport. Ament began his climbing career in 1958, and by the mid 1960s had established the first 5.11 climbs in Co

Professionally known as P.P. Arnold, is an American born soul singer who enjoyed considerable succes

Professionally known as P.P. Arnold, is an American born soul singer who enjoyed considerable success in the United Kingdom in the 1960s and beyond.

(born on July 26, 1969) is an American professional golfer.

(born on July 26, 1969) is an American professional golfer.

With seven platinum and three gold albums to her credit, as well as 19 Top 40 singles. Pat Benatar w

With seven platinum and three gold albums to her credit, as well as 19 Top 40 singles. Pat Benatar was eligible for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.

(born March 23, 1947 in Worcester, Massachusetts) was a first baseman in Major League Baseball. He p

(born March 23, 1947 in Worcester, Massachusetts) was a first baseman in Major League Baseball. He played for several teams in a three year career.

(born on March 24, 1951, in Westford, Massachusetts) is an American professional golfer.

(born on March 24, 1951, in Westford, Massachusetts) is an American professional golfer.

Is an American professional wrestler who competes in Midwestern, New England, and Metropolitan indep

Is an American professional wrestler who competes in Midwestern, New England, and Metropolitan independent promotions including Derby City Wrestling, Ohio Championship Wrestling and Ohio Valley Wrestling, formerly a World Wrestling Entertainment developme

Was an American football player, active from 1988 to 1998. After graduating from Florida State Unive

Was an American football player, active from 1988 to 1998. After graduating from Florida State University, Carter played tight end for the Detroit Lions, the Los Angeles and St. Louis Rams, the Houston Oilers, and the Arizona Cardinals.

Is a lacrosse player for the Rochester Knighthawks in the National Lacrosse League. In 2007, he was

Is a lacrosse player for the Rochester Knighthawks in the National Lacrosse League. In 2007, he was named the team's "Comeback Player of the Year" after suffering a season-ending injury in the 2006 season.

Is a retired lacrosse player. In his National Lacrosse League career, Coyle played for the Detroit T

Is a retired lacrosse player. In his National Lacrosse League career, Coyle played for the Detroit Turbos, the Ontario Raiders, the Toronto Rock, and the Colorado Mammoth. Coyle was named Defensive Player of the Year in 2002, and won five NLL Championship

A Canadian soccer player who earned six caps for the national team in 1986, scoring one goal in the

A Canadian soccer player who earned six caps for the national team in 1986, scoring one goal in the process. He played for the University of Toronto.

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6-foot-9½ center with an accurate shooting t

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6-foot-9½ center with an accurate shooting touch, Cummings spent the most productive stretch of his 12-year career with the New York Knicks and the Dallas Mavericks, averaging better than 12 points and 8 rebounds for four straight campaigns.

Is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the

Is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2nd round (35th overall) of the 1989 NBA Draft.Durham played two years in the NBA for the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves. His best year as a pro came during the 1994-95 season as a member of the Timberwolves, appearing in 59 games and averaging 5.1 ppg. Durham played collegiately at Colorado State University.