American Famous Names Starting with Letter R

He was listed on John Willis's Screen World, Vol. 38 as one of twelve "promising new actors of 1986"

He was listed on John Willis's Screen World, Vol. 38 as one of twelve "promising new actors of 1986", and was hailed as highly talented by such critics as Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel. His career was cut short, when he died of an overdose of heroin and coc

He has also worked as a solo artist; he released his debut album, Alone: The Home Recordings of Rive

He has also worked as a solo artist; he released his debut album, Alone: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo, in December 2007, which featured home demos that Cuomo has recorded from 1992-2007. Cuomo mainly plays electric and acoustic guitar, but he can a

(pronounced "Reeves") (born on October 31, 1938) is an American professional golfer

(pronounced "Reeves") (born on October 31, 1938) is an American professional golfer

Is a cricketer who represents the Canadian national team. Cheema made his international debut at the

Is a cricketer who represents the Canadian national team. Cheema made his international debut at the age of 30 in the Scotiabank ODI series in King City, Ontario in August 2008. He was also selected for the international Twenty20 series in King City in Oc

Is a member of the New York State Assembly for the 116th district which includes Rome and Utica. She

Is a member of the New York State Assembly for the 116th district which includes Rome and Utica. She was first elected in 1992. She is a Democrat. She is a widow with one son.

Is an American painter, sculptor, and mixed media artist. He is best known for his 2.5 Dimensional w

Is an American painter, sculptor, and mixed media artist. He is best known for his 2.5 Dimensional wall sculptures that depict humorous subject matter. He has been working in Laguna Beach, California, for over thirty years.One of his most notable works is a piece that was commissioned by the Smithsonian's Museum of Natural History in 1992 called Spaghetti Meets Tomato in the Collision of the Continental Plates. The 10'x10'x5' sculpture is a high relief map of the world with depictions of various foods making up the topography and borders of countries.[1]

Is a lacrosse goaltender who plays for the Philadelphia Wings in the National Lacrosse League. Blasd

Is a lacrosse goaltender who plays for the Philadelphia Wings in the National Lacrosse League. Blasdell began his career with the Ontario Raiders in 1998, moving with them to Toronto the next year. After being left unprotected by the Rock, Blasdell was se

Is an American professional ice hockey right winger who plays for the Adirondack Phantoms of the Ame

Is an American professional ice hockey right winger who plays for the Adirondack Phantoms of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Is an American boxer. He currently holds the World Boxing Council Continental Americas cruiserweight

Is an American boxer. He currently holds the World Boxing Council Continental Americas cruiserweight title, International Boxing Federation International cruiserweight title, and the North American Boxing Association cruiserweight title.

Is an American Olympic wrestler. He competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, where

Is an American Olympic wrestler. He competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, where he wrestled in the 48 kilogram (105 pound) weight class. He wrestled for Sunkist Wrestling Club and attended Arizona State University, where he wrestled un

known by his ringname Robbie Ellis, is an American professional wrestler who has competed in New En

known by his ringname Robbie Ellis, is an American professional wrestler who has competed in New England and Mid-Atlanic independent circuit as well as international promotions in Europe. The co-owner of the prestigious Barridoff Galleries, he was the su

Is a former American football linebacker. Michigan State University and was drafted in the 1st round

Is a former American football linebacker. Michigan State University and was drafted in the 1st round of the 1994 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Raiders.

A Canadian football striker from Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. He currently plays for Borussia

A Canadian football striker from Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. He currently plays for Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga.As a teenager Friend tried many sports at a high level including volleyball, tennis, hockey, rugby. At 17, Friend decided to concentrate on soccer. He sometimes wishes he concentrated on soccer earlier on and sees his development as still ongoing. "Others reach a certain level at an early age, but for me I am still developing today

Is a retired Canadian soccer goalkeeper who currently coaches the Kent State University women’s so

Is a retired Canadian soccer goalkeeper who currently coaches the Kent State University women’s soccer team. He spent five seasons in the National Professional Soccer League. Marinaro, son of Hector Marinaro, Sr. and brother of Hector Marinaro, grew up playing soccer under the tutelage of his father. Marinaro attended Clemson University where he played on the men’s soccer team from 1987 to 1992. Marinaro began coaching at summer camps in 1995 and 1996. After his retirement from professional soccer, he was hired by Kent State University as an assistant coach with the women’s soccer team. On January 2, 2001, he became the head coach, replacing Colleen Marcum. He is a two time Mid-American Conference coach of the year (2003 and 2004).

Is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the New York Jets

Is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Utah State. After not being selected in the 2009 NFL Draft, Myers signed with the New Yor

(born on January 12, 1980) is an American professional golfer.

(born on January 12, 1980) is an American professional golfer.

Was a professional ice hockey player who played 16 games in the National Hockey League. He played fo

Was a professional ice hockey player who played 16 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Chicago Blackhawks.

Is a professional indoor lacrosse player. He attended St. Vincent College. He is from Port Coquitlam

Is a professional indoor lacrosse player. He attended St. Vincent College. He is from Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. Van Beek was selected with the fifth overall pick in the First Round of the 2004 NLL Entry Draft by the Philadelphia Wings. After missi

Is a former American football wide receiver in the NFL who played from 1989 to 1998.At Oregon State

Is a former American football wide receiver in the NFL who played from 1989 to 1998.At Oregon State University, Thomas was a stand out wide receiver in a pass oriented offense. He set many records in his time at OSU. He currently is 2nd in "all purpose running yards" at Oregon State.

A Canadian actor and screenwriter who portrays Ricky on Trailer Park Boys.Wells was born in Moncton,

A Canadian actor and screenwriter who portrays Ricky on Trailer Park Boys.Wells was born in Moncton, New Brunswick and moved to Dartmouth, Nova Scotia when he was eight years old. In January 2006, The Globe and Mail published an article in which it was revealed that Wells is a distant cousin of Prime Minister Stephen Harper. He is also the godchild of Anne Bragg, of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Is a Canadian alpine skier. Dixon has been skiing since 2001, in North America, before his first ski

Is a Canadian alpine skier. Dixon has been skiing since 2001, in North America, before his first skiing World Cup in 2006 at Lake Louise, Alberta and finishing 46th overall at best in the Super G. In March 2008, he finished in 4th place at a World Cup Sup

Is a retired American Thoroughbred horse racing jockey. In 1981 he switched to Thoroughbred flat rac

Is a retired American Thoroughbred horse racing jockey. In 1981 he switched to Thoroughbred flat racing and in 1982 moved to compete at New York area tracks. He earned his first Grade I victory in the 1985 Meadowlands Cup on board Bounding Basque.

Is an American sailor and Olympic champion. He has won seven world championships in 4 different clas

Is an American sailor and Olympic champion. He has won seven world championships in 4 different class of boats. He was associate producer and sailing team manager for the Walt Disney film "Morning Light". He was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for be

A singer-songwriter, and guitarist. He is best known for his membership in The Band. He was ranked 7

A singer-songwriter, and guitarist. He is best known for his membership in The Band. He was ranked 78th in Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.[2]Robertson produced Neil Diamond's albums Beautiful Noise in 1976 and Lov

Was a former middleweight boxer out of Brockton, Massachusetts. A southpaw born November 5, 1959, he

Was a former middleweight boxer out of Brockton, Massachusetts. A southpaw born November 5, 1959, he rose to prominence as a middleweight contender after defeating Roberto Durán in a split decision on 6/23/86. Sims lost to Sumbu Kalambay in a shot for the