American Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Beltran was born in Bakersfield, California, the son of Aurelia Olgin (née Adame) and Louis Perez

Beltran was born in Bakersfield, California, the son of Aurelia Olgin (née Adame) and Louis Perez Beltran, first generation Mexican-Americans. He refers to himself as being “Latindio” (a portmanteau of Latino and Indio). Beltran attended East Bakersfield High School and Bakersfield College. He has seven brothers and two sisters, including the well-known Latin Jazz musician Louie Cruz Beltran, and he is a Christian.

Was an American breeder of Thoroughbred and Standardbred horses. Born on a farm near Midway, Woodfor

Was an American breeder of Thoroughbred and Standardbred horses. Born on a farm near Midway, Woodford County, Kentucky, he and his siblings inherited the property on his father's death. Alexander purchased African American slaves Ansel Williamson and Edwa

Is the Sterling Professor emeritus of political science at Yale University. He is past president of

Is the Sterling Professor emeritus of political science at Yale University. He is past president of the American Political Science Association and one of the most distinguished political scientists writing today. Dahl has often been described as "the Dean" of American political scientists. He earned this title by his prolific writing output and the fact that scores of prominent political scientists studied under him.

Is a retired American basketball player in the ABA. He played college basketball at Purdue Universit

Is a retired American basketball player in the ABA. He played college basketball at Purdue University before playing briefly for the Memphis Tams in the 1972-73 season, averaging 1.6 points and 1.3 rebounds in nine games played. Currently, Bob Ford is a full time telecaster for Purdue Boilermaker men's basketball games.

Is an American rock and roll guitarist and songwriter. He was the guitarist in The Doors, and wrote

Is an American rock and roll guitarist and songwriter. He was the guitarist in The Doors, and wrote some of the band's best known songs, including "Light My Fire", "Love Me Two Times", "Touch Me" and "Love Her Madly".

Labonte was born on May 8, 1964 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He began racing in 1969 in quarter midgets

Labonte was born on May 8, 1964 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He began racing in 1969 in quarter midgets in his homestate of Texas, winning his first feature race one year later. From then until 1977, he drove in quarter-midgets throughout the United States,

Morrow was born in New Rochelle, New York, of Jewish heritage,[1] the son of Diane Francis (née Mar

Morrow was born in New Rochelle, New York, of Jewish heritage,[1] the son of Diane Francis (née Markowitz), a dental hygienist, and Murray Morrow, an industrial lighting manufacturer.[2] His parents divorced when he was nine.[3] He is married to actress D

(born May 26, 1960 in Miami, Florida) is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1985

(born May 26, 1960 in Miami, Florida) is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1985 through 1995, Murphy played

Was a prolific American writer, primarily of crime, horror and science fiction. He was the son of Ra

Was a prolific American writer, primarily of crime, horror and science fiction. He was the son of Raphael "Ray" Bloch (born 1884, Chicago - died 1952, Chicago), a bank cashier, and his wife Stella Loeb (born 1880, Attica, Indiana - died 1944, Milwaukee, Wisconsin), a social worker, both of German-Jewish descent.

Is an American professional wrestler and actor who is currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrest

Is an American professional wrestler and actor who is currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. Szatkowski has held twenty-eight championships in various promotions during his career, and is a three-time world champion: a one-time ECW World Heav

Is an American former professional basketball player, who had a brief stint with the Los Angeles Lak

Is an American former professional basketball player, who had a brief stint with the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. A 6'6", 250 lb forward, he attended Monmouth College (now Monmouth University) in West Long Branch, New Jersey.

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'7" forward from Rutgers University, Greacen

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'7" forward from Rutgers University, Greacen played two seasons (1969-1971) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks. He averaged 2.6 points per game in his career and won a league championship in 1971.

Was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He was a member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1921 to

Was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He was a member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1921 to 1925, served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1927 to 1936, and was a cabinet minister in the government of John Bracken.He was elected to the House of Commons in Canada's federal election of 1921 as a Progressive candidate, defeating Liberal candidate Thomas Molloy by 1,397 votes in the riding of Springfield. He served on the opposition benches of parliament for the next four years, and did not seek re-election in 1925. He returned to farm organization after leaving the House of Commons in 1925, taking part in the organization of the Western Wheat Pools.

Is a professor of economics at Columbia University. Mundell was born in Canada and is a graduate of

Is a professor of economics at Columbia University. Mundell was born in Canada and is a graduate of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. He attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he obtained his PhD in Economics in 1956. He also attended the London School of Economics and was a top performer in his years there. He went on to win the 1999 Nobel Prize in Economics. Since 1974 he has been a professor in the Economics department at Columbia University; since 2001 he has held Columbia's highest academic rank - University Professor. He was also economics professor at McGill University and the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University

A professor of economics at Columbia University. Mundell was born in Canada and is a graduate of the

A professor of economics at Columbia University. Mundell was born in Canada and is a graduate of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.

Was an American professional wrestler, stuntman, and actor. Swenson wrestled for World Class Champio

Was an American professional wrestler, stuntman, and actor. Swenson wrestled for World Class Championship Wrestling in 1987 and 1988 for manager Gary Hart. His main feud was with Bruiser Brody, who was wrestling as the masked "Red River Jack". According t

(born June 3, 1973 in Puerto Cabello, Carabobo State, Venezuela) is a former catcher in Major League

(born June 3, 1973 in Puerto Cabello, Carabobo State, Venezuela) is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played most recently with the Texas Rangers organization.

Is a biographer most noted for his studies of United States political figures Robert Moses and Lyndo

Is a biographer most noted for his studies of United States political figures Robert Moses and Lyndon B. Johnson. After working years as a reporter Caro wrote The Power Broker (1974), a biography of New York urban planner Robert Moses. Then he began the biographical series of the U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, known as The Years of Lyndon Johnson (1982, 1990, 2002). Caro is a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner.

Was a prominent Canadian stage and television actor most famous for his role on the long running CBC

Was a prominent Canadian stage and television actor most famous for his role on the long running CBC television show, The Beachcombers. He portrayed Bruno Gerussi's rival beachcomber, Relic – a clumsy man of Welsh descent who lived on a house boat and used his speedboat to outrun and challenge Nick's claims to logs.

(November 16, 1894 – August 27, 1975) was a prominent Scottish golfer

(November 16, 1894 – August 27, 1975) was a prominent Scottish golfer

Was an Ontario physician and political figure. He represented Toronto East and then Toronto Northeas

Was an Ontario physician and political figure. He represented Toronto East and then Toronto Northeast in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1898 to 1918.

Is the former director of the NASA Management Office at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and NASA astro

Is the former director of the NASA Management Office at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and NASA astronaut.Parker was selected as a scientist-astronaut by NASA in August 1967. He was a member of the astronaut support crews for the Apollo 15 and 17 missions

Was a Texas politician who led the conservative faction of the Texas Democratic Party during the tur

Was a Texas politician who led the conservative faction of the Texas Democratic Party during the turbulent 1940s and 1950s. Shivers also developed the lieutenant governor's post into an extremely powerful perch in state government.In 1946, he was elected

Is a Daniel K. Ludwig Professor for Cancer Research at MIT and American Cancer Society Research Prof

Is a Daniel K. Ludwig Professor for Cancer Research at MIT and American Cancer Society Research Professor; his research is in the area of oncogenes and the genetic basis of human cancer. Weinberg is also affiliated with the Broad Institute and is a foundi

Is an American professional boxer from Atlanta, Georgia. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and f

Is an American professional boxer from Atlanta, Georgia. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and fights as a middleweight. Allen was a standout as an amateur, becoming the 1992 United States Amateur Light middleweight champion.