American Famous Names Starting with Letter P

Was an American engineer and inventor. He became known as the inventor of the microwave oven.In 1941

Was an American engineer and inventor. He became known as the inventor of the microwave oven.In 1941, magnetrons, which were used to generate the microwave radio signals that are the core mechanism of radar, were being made at the rate of 17 per day at Raytheon. While working there, Spencer developed a more efficient way to manufacture them, by punching out and soldering together magnetron parts, rather than using machined parts. His improvements were among those that increased magnetron production to 2,600 per day. For his work he was awarded the Distinguished Public Service Award by the US Navy.

(October 28, 1899 - March 18, 1979) born in Harwood, Texas was a pitcher for the Chicago Cubs (1920-

(October 28, 1899 - March 18, 1979) born in Harwood, Texas was a pitcher for the Chicago Cubs (1920-22 and 1925-28), Boston Braves (1929) and Pittsburgh Pirates (1930).

Is a Canadian Senator and former New Brunswick MLA.Upon his return to New Brunswick, Mockler was abl

Is a Canadian Senator and former New Brunswick MLA.Upon his return to New Brunswick, Mockler was able to run again to be a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) as Pierrette Ringuette-Maltais, the Liberal who had defeated him in 1987, had been elected to the Canadian House of Commons and a by-election was being held to replace her. Mockler was re-elected handily on November 29, 1993 and again in 1995, 1999, 2003 and 2006. In 2006, after the establishment of new electoral boundaries in New Brunswick, Mockler defeated soundly Liberal incumbent, Bert Paulin.

Is a Costa Rican politician.

Is a Costa Rican politician.

An American entertainer, actor, and basketball player. He is the son of entertainment mogul and entr

An American entertainer, actor, and basketball player. He is the son of entertainment mogul and entrepreneur Master P and nephew of C-Murder and Silkk the Shocker. He has so far released three studio albums and two compilation albums. His fifth album God's Gift was released on December 12, 2006. He attended Beverly Hills High School in Beverly Hills, California. He has also been awarded a full athletic scholarship to play basketball at the University of Southern California, starting with the 2008-2009 season. Recently, Miller was named spokesperson for The Los Angeles Earth Day Festival and along with his cartoon creation, Gee Gee the Giraffe, will educate millions of children about the importance of conservation and social responsibility.

American physicist who won the 1946 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the physics of high press

American physicist who won the 1946 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the physics of high pressures. He also wrote extensively on the scientific method and on other aspects of the philosophy of science.

Farrell was born in Queens, New York and moved to Miami with his family during his teens. His father

Farrell was born in Queens, New York and moved to Miami with his family during his teens. His father was a jeweler, and his mother committed suicide when Farrell was three, an event later noted in the Jane's Addiction song "Then She Did." Early musical in

Is a Canadian cross-country skier who has competed since 2002. She competed at the 2010 Winter Olymp

Is a Canadian cross-country skier who has competed since 2002. She competed at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver in the women's individual sprint classic and 15km pursuit competitions. In the sprint competition on 17 February, she placed 41st with a t

Is an American television actor and singer. He's better known for his roles as Ben Cartwright's elde

Is an American television actor and singer. He's better known for his roles as Ben Cartwright's eldest son, Adam Cartwright, on Bonanza (a role he played from 1959 to 1965), and as chief surgeon, Dr. Trapper John MacIntyre, the title character on Trapper John, M.D. He is also known for his activism, which included participation in the Selma to Montgomery marches in 1965, and pressuring NBC to refrain from hiring Caucasians to portray minority characters.

A retired professional boxer, among the greatest of all-time.

A retired professional boxer, among the greatest of all-time.

An American dance-pop and urban contemporary singer-songwriter.Although dance-pop singer Pebbles sco

An American dance-pop and urban contemporary singer-songwriter.Although dance-pop singer Pebbles scored several hit singles on her own during the late 1980s and early 1990s (Girlfriend and Mercedes Boy), she became known as the manager and creator of one

Is a American retired professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Perry Saturn. Since debu

Is a American retired professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Perry Saturn. Since debuting in 1990, Saturn wrestled for Extreme Championship Wrestling, World Championship Wrestling, World Wrestling Federation and Total Nonstop Action Wrestli

Is an American professional poker player who won the 2002 World Series of Poker $1,500 Limit Omaha H

Is an American professional poker player who won the 2002 World Series of Poker $1,500 Limit Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better event, a founding member of the Tiltboys and is a Full Tilt Professional.

Is a former American "Old School" professional Bicycle Motocross (BMX) racer whose prime competitive

Is a former American "Old School" professional Bicycle Motocross (BMX) racer whose prime competitive years were from 1974-1981.Among his accomplishments is his co-founding with Scot Breithaupt of Scot Enterprise Racing (SE Racing). His nickname "PK" is a

Was an American swimmer and water polo player who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and 1920 Summ

Was an American swimmer and water polo player who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and 1920 Summer Olympics.In the 1912 Olympics he competed in the 100 metre freestyle and reached to the semifinal. He also was a member of the United State's 4x200 m fr

Was a professional boxer. Walker's nickname was "The Pink Cat", and he gained some attention in the

Was a professional boxer. Walker's nickname was "The Pink Cat", and he gained some attention in the 1990s boxing scene for wearing pink boxing trunks and slicked-back hair, the latter a tribute to his idol, James Dean. He is best known for winning a ten r

was a Connecticut State Representative and was elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in

was a Connecticut State Representative and was elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in 1836, where he served one term. Smith served on the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee.

Is an American professional golfer currently playing on the Durameds Futures Tour and in LPGA Events

Is an American professional golfer currently playing on the Durameds Futures Tour and in LPGA Events on sponsors exemption.

An American mathematician and former professional magician. He is the Mary V. Sunseri Professor of S

An American mathematician and former professional magician. He is the Mary V. Sunseri Professor of Statistics and Mathematics at Stanford University. He is particularly known for tackling mathematical problems involving randomness and randomization, such

Is a former college and professional NBA basketball player.Ellison was nicknamed "Never Nervous Perv

Is a former college and professional NBA basketball player.Ellison was nicknamed "Never Nervous Pervis" for his play with the University of Louisville. At 6 ft 10 in and 242 lb, he started all four years as the center under coach Denny Crum. In his freshman year he led Louisville to its second national championship and was named the Most Outstanding Player—the first time a freshman had ever been awarded that honor (Carmelo Anthony is the only other player to date to have achieved the honor, winning it as a forward with the Syracuse Orange in 2003).

A former American football player. He played college football at New Mexico State University, where

A former American football player. He played college football at New Mexico State University, where he was a halfback, flanker, and placekicker. In 1959 he became the first of four straight New Mexico State players to lead the nation in rushing yardage with 130 carries for 971 yards. He played professionally in the American Football League for the Oakland Raiders in 1965 and 1966. He had previously played for the Los Angeles Rams and Washington Redskins.

Was an college and professional American football player. A running back, he played college football

Was an college and professional American football player. A running back, he played college football at the University of Miami, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Oakland Raiders from 1966 through 1969, and for the NFL Raiders through 1978.

Is an American comedian and musician (playing piano, "cordeen", and trumpet). He made at least twelv

Is an American comedian and musician (playing piano, "cordeen", and trumpet). He made at least twelve appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, from 1971 through 1982.Among his better-known routines are "Cordeen School," about an accordion t

Was an American college and professional football player. He played college football at Southern Uni

Was an American college and professional football player. He played college football at Southern University, where he was a linebacker. He played professionally in the American Football League for the Houston Oilers in 1967 and 1968, and the San Diego Chargers in 1969. Then he played in the NFL until 1977.

Is an American professional golfer who is best known as the first Black American to win a PGA Tour e

Is an American professional golfer who is best known as the first Black American to win a PGA Tour event.Brown received his PGA Tour card in 1963. He was not the first African American to obtain his PGA players card; that honor belonged to Charlie Sifford