American Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Is a Canadian Champion jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing. Landry embarked on his career while in h

Is a Canadian Champion jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing. Landry embarked on his career while in his teens, earning his first victory on June 21, 1981, at Fort Erie Racetrack. He went on to a stellar career as one of his country's top jockeys and in 199

Is a two time U.S. Olympic racing cyclist (1988 and 1992) and U.S. National Champion (1990). In the

Is a two time U.S. Olympic racing cyclist (1988 and 1992) and U.S. National Champion (1990). In the 1988 Summer Olympics, held in Seoul, South Korea, he placed fourth in the Individual Road Race. He retired from professional cycling in 1993 and is now an

January 26, 1927 - March 10, 1985) was a Major League Baseball outfielder and right-handed batter wh

January 26, 1927 - March 10, 1985) was a Major League Baseball outfielder and right-handed batter who played for the St. Louis Browns (1951-52), Detroit Tigers (1953-54), Chicago White Sox (1956), Baltimore Orioles (1956-59), St. Louis Cardinals (1960-61), Cleveland Indians (1961-62) and San Francisco Giants (1962).

Was an American lawyer and philanthropist and one time Speaker of the United States House of Represe

Was an American lawyer and philanthropist and one time Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.Winthrop was elected US Representative from Massachusetts as a Whig to the 26th United States Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignati

Is a vegan bodybuilder, motivational speaker, and author. He considers himself a vegan activist and

Is a vegan bodybuilder, motivational speaker, and author. He considers himself a vegan activist and spends his time touring the United States for speaking engagements and book promotions. Cheeke also runs a fitness site, Vegan Bodybuilding and Fitness. Ad

Is a retired American basketball player. He played collegiately for the Georgetown University.A 6'6"

Is a retired American basketball player. He played collegiately for the Georgetown University.A 6'6" (1.98 cm) 195 lb (89 kg) guard/forward, he played 4 games for the NBA's Golden State Warriors in the 1995-96 season.

After building up years of experience in singing, stage and limited television work in the 1990s, he

After building up years of experience in singing, stage and limited television work in the 1990s, he has gone on to receive critical and public recognition for his roles in various small screen productions, most notably The Zack Files and Strange Days at Blake Holsey High.Clark was born Chicago, Illinois, and in 1988 his mother, Suzanne, relocated her and her two sons to Boca Raton, Florida. When she re-married in 1991, the entire family moved near Toronto, Canada.[1] Clark joined the Belfountain Singers (based in Caledon, Ontario), and performed at various live concerts, both with the group and solo. The Singers performed at the 1997 Winter Special Olympics, and they also sang on the national talk show Open Mike with Mike Bullard.

Is an American rock and roll singer-songwriter and musician.After years of local Detroit-area succes

Is an American rock and roll singer-songwriter and musician.After years of local Detroit-area success, recording and performing in the mid-1960s, Seger achieved superstar status by the mid-1970s and continuing through the 1980s with the Silver Bullet Band.

He came out in the media as a gay man. He is a model who has worked with the world's leading fashion

He came out in the media as a gay man. He is a model who has worked with the world's leading fashion, celebrity and fitness photographers; and is a classically trained and highly regarded theatre actor. Bob Paris has graced the covers of scores of magazin

(January 28, 1916 - February 6, 1996) born in Madill, Oklahoma was a Pitcher for the St. Louis Brown

(January 28, 1916 - February 6, 1996) born in Madill, Oklahoma was a Pitcher for the St. Louis Browns (1937, 1939 and 1941-47), Cleveland Indians (1948), Pittsburgh Pirates (1949), Chicago Cubs (1949) and New York Yankees (1951).

Is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees from 1955 th

Is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees from 1955 through 1966. Batting and throwing right-handed, he was a superb defensive infielder, as well as something of a clutch hitter, who played no small role in the Yankee baseball dynasty of his day.

Was an American astronaut during the early years of NASA's Space Shuttle program. Springer logged ov

Was an American astronaut during the early years of NASA's Space Shuttle program. Springer logged over 237 hours in space and 4,500 hours flying time, including 3,500 hours in jet aircraft.

Is a retired American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA).No

Is a retired American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA).Not only was Bobby Jones one of the most brilliant defenders ever to wear an NBA uniform, but he was also one of the most virtuous. While most other players depended on the occasional thrown elbow, hip-check, or grab of the uniform to gain an advantage, Jones relied on pure hustle and determination to keep his man at bay.

Was an American physician and cardiologist, best known for the Atkins Nutritional Approach (or "Atki

Was an American physician and cardiologist, best known for the Atkins Nutritional Approach (or "Atkins Diet"), a popular but controversial way of dieting that entails close control of carbohydrate consumption, emphasizing protein and fat intake, including saturated fat in moderation, in addition to leaf vegetables and dietary supplements.

American experimental physicist whose area of research includes sub-millikelvin temperature studies

American experimental physicist whose area of research includes sub-millikelvin temperature studies of helium-3. Richardson, along with David Morris Lee, as senior researchers, and then graduate student Douglas Osheroff, shared the 1996 Nobel Prize in Physics for their 1972

(born July 7, 1948 in Newton, Massachusetts) is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball who

(born July 7, 1948 in Newton, Massachusetts) is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball who played from 1972 through 1975 for the Boston Red Sox (1972), Houston Astros (1973-74) and New York Mets (1975).

Is an American actor and director of film and television. He is primarily known for the 1965-1969 CB

Is an American actor and director of film and television. He is primarily known for the 1965-1969 CBS television series The Wild Wild West, in which he played the sophisticated Secret Service agent James West.

Was an American football player. He played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes. He then play

Was an American football player. He played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes. He then played professional football in the National Football League for the Denver Broncos, the New England Patriots and the Washington Redskins. He was elected into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006.

When he was 13 and living in Denmark with his family, his older brother bought a guitar. Terji quick

When he was 13 and living in Denmark with his family, his older brother bought a guitar. Terji quickly got interested and learned a few chords from his brother. He then taught himself by studying tablature books in the local library and playing along to his favourite guitarplayers. He has never had singing lessons, but has a naturally solid basso voice. He played in the Faroese band Flux before being asked to join T

Is a Canadian sprint canoer who competed in the early 1950s. At the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki

Is a Canadian sprint canoer who competed in the early 1950s. At the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, he was eliminated in the heats of the K-2 1000 m event.

Is a former American football halfback and flanker in the National Football League for the Cleveland

Is a former American football halfback and flanker in the National Football League for the Cleveland Browns and the Washington Redskins. Mitchell was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1983.

Is a retired American professional wrestler and trainer, known by his ringname Bobby Bold Eagle, who

Is a retired American professional wrestler and trainer, known by his ringname Bobby Bold Eagle, who wrestled throughout the United States for the National Wrestling Alliance and the World Wide Wrestling Federation during the late 1960s and 1970s.

Bryar began playing drums at age 4. He later became interested in jazz and orchestral percussion and

Bryar began playing drums at age 4. He later became interested in jazz and orchestral percussion and considered attending college to study classical percussion. However after questioning the idea of formal classical training, Bryar began to play in local bands. Here he began imitating some of his favourite drummers such as Neil Peart and Dave Weckl. "I wanted to be in a band that would write songs, buy a van, and sell everything we owned to tour the country every day of the year. And it wouldnÆt matter who we played with or where we played".[1] After being unable to find a band that wanted to tour, Bob decided to quit music and went to Gainsville Florida to study and graduated with a degree in recording engineering.

American economist.

American economist.

Was an American motorcycle daredevil, an entertainer famous in the United States and elsewhere betwe

Was an American motorcycle daredevil, an entertainer famous in the United States and elsewhere between the late 1960s and early 1980s. Knievel's nationally televised motorcycle jumps, including his 1974 attempt to jump Snake River Canyon at Twin Falls, Idaho, represent four of the twenty most-watched ABC's Wide World of Sports events to date. His achievements and failures, including his record 433 broken bones, earned him several entries in the Guinness Book of World Records.[2]