American Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Is an American Academy Award-nominated actor noted for stage, film and television work. He is perhap

Is an American Academy Award-nominated actor noted for stage, film and television work. He is perhaps best known as suave spy Napoleon Solo in the popular 1960s TV series The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and his villainous performance as Ross Webster in Superman III, and more recently the hit British drama, Hustle, while continuing to be a popular television actor.

An important figure in American photography and film. His most notable work, the 1958 photographic b

An important figure in American photography and film. His most notable work, the 1958 photographic book titled simply The Americans, was heavily influential in the post-war period, and earned Frank comparisons to a modern-day de Tocqueville for his fresh and skeptical outsider's view of American society. Frank later expanded into film and video and experimented with compositing and manipulating photographs.

Was a former American Football player. He began his career playing quarterback for Glendale Communit

Was a former American Football player. He began his career playing quarterback for Glendale Community College. He then played for United States International University (now Alliant International University) in San Diego, and Utah State University.

(born October 18, 1938 in Sioux City, Iowa) is a former Major League Baseball second baseman and rig

(born October 18, 1938 in Sioux City, Iowa) is a former Major League Baseball second baseman and right-handed batter who played for the Los Angeles & California Angels (1964-69), Chicago White Sox (1969-70) and Kansas City Royals (1971-72).

Was an American test pilot and USAF and NASA astronaut. He was born in Lorain, Ohio, but considered

Was an American test pilot and USAF and NASA astronaut. He was born in Lorain, Ohio, but considered Westlake, Ohio his hometown.

(born on February 9, 1946) is an American professional golfer

(born on February 9, 1946) is an American professional golfer

Was an American artist and character animator for Walt Disney Productions. Often called "Freddie", h

Was an American artist and character animator for Walt Disney Productions. Often called "Freddie", he was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Despite limited formal art training, he rose to prominence at Disney very quickly in the early thirties d

(born September 13, 1938 in Allentown, Pennsylvania) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball wh

(born September 13, 1938 in Allentown, Pennsylvania) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox (1963-1965), Cleveland Indians (1966) and California Angels (1968). He batted and threw right handed.

Was a member of the Canadian men's national basketball team between 1972 and 1976. Canada finished f

Was a member of the Canadian men's national basketball team between 1972 and 1976. Canada finished fourth at the 1976 Summer Olympics. Town graduated from Churchill High School. He played college basketball at the University of Manitoba from 1967 and 1972

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'6" (198 cm) 195 lb (89 kg) guard an

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'6" (198 cm) 195 lb (89 kg) guard and played collegiately at Boston College.Carrington was selected with the 11th pick of the second round in the 1976 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks. He played for three teams (including the Indiana Pacers and New Jersey Nets[1]) in 2 years, his final season spent with the San Diego Clippers in 1979-80. He also played in the Western Basketball Association.[2]

Paulsen was born in Detroit, Michigan. He is married to Parrish Todd and has one son. In an intervie

Paulsen was born in Detroit, Michigan. He is married to Parrish Todd and has one son. In an interview with a Chicago TV station, Paulsen described himself as "a singer who decided to become an actor." Growing up in Grand Blanc, Michigan, Paulsen sang in choir throughout his youth and adolescence and began performing in plays in grammar school. However, his idol growing up was Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings; he considered the arts to be a secondary career choice, primarily interested in becoming a professional hockey player.

Is an American economist.After completing his Ph.D., Engle became Professor of Economics at the Mass

Is an American economist.After completing his Ph.D., Engle became Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 1969 to 1977.[2] He joined the faculty of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) in 1975, wherefrom he retired in 2003.

Was a professional American football player in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys (1972-1983). Newhouse

Was a professional American football player in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys (1972-1983). Newhouse (also known as The House) played college football at the University of Houston. He was a second round draft pick for the Cowboys in the 1972 NFL Draft. He played fullback and led the Cowboys in yards rushed in 1975 with 930 yards

Was a California State Senator until 2008. He represented the 29th Senate District, which includes p

Was a California State Senator until 2008. He represented the 29th Senate District, which includes parts of Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino counties. He is a Republican and served on the Budget & Fiscal Review Committee, Government Organization Com

Was an American basketball player.He played collegiately for the Washington State University.

Was an American basketball player.He played collegiately for the Washington State University.

Was a Democratic United States Representative from New York between 1978 and 1990.García was electe

Was a Democratic United States Representative from New York between 1978 and 1990.García was elected to the United States House of Representatives in a special election on February 14, 1978, to replace Herman Badillo who resigned. He took his seat on February 21, 1978 representing New York's 21st District and serving for almost 12 years until January 7, 1990 when he was forced to resign as a result of his involvement in the Wedtech scandal, even though the judge threw out the case.[1][2]

Born on November 11, 1977) is an American professional golfer.

Born on November 11, 1977) is an American professional golfer.

Is an American professional golfer.Gates joined the Nationwide Tour in 2010 after finishing T-42 at

Is an American professional golfer.Gates joined the Nationwide Tour in 2010 after finishing T-42 at the 2009 PGA Tour qualifying school. He won in his debut event on Tour, the 2010 Michael Hill New Zealand Open. He finished the year 16th on the money list

Is a former American professional golfer on the PGA Tour who won the 1968 Masters Tournament.At the

Is a former American professional golfer on the PGA Tour who won the 1968 Masters Tournament.At the 1968 Masters Tournament, Goalby tied Roberto DeVicenzo at the end of regulation play and would have had to go to an eighteen-hole playoff had there not bee

(born May 1, 1952 in New Bedford, Massachusetts) is a former Major League Baseball catcher. On Janua

(born May 1, 1952 in New Bedford, Massachusetts) is a former Major League Baseball catcher. On January 13, 1971 he was drafted by the California Angels in the 1st round (7th pick) of the 1971 amateur draft (Secondary Phase). His MLB career consisted of 21 games played for the Angels in 1975.

Is a retired American basketball player.He was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 10th round

Is a retired American basketball player.He was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 10th round (90th pick overall) of the 1966 NBA Draft.

Is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA whose career lasted from 1985 to 199

Is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA whose career lasted from 1985 to 1996. He was a 6'10" 225 forward. He holds career averages of 3.0 points and 2.5 rebounds in 283 total games.

Commonly known as Brian Dickson, was appointed Chief Justice of Canada on April 18, 1984. He retired

Commonly known as Brian Dickson, was appointed Chief Justice of Canada on April 18, 1984. He retired on June 30, 1990.He also lectured at the Faculty of Law of the University of Manitoba for six years, until 1954. In 1963 he was appointed to the Court of

Was a surfing star of the '50s. The oldest of three surfing brothers, Robert, Ronald and Raymond and

Was a surfing star of the '50s. The oldest of three surfing brothers, Robert, Ronald and Raymond and one of the first surfing "nose riders", Bobby came to California from Hawaii circa 1953, and stayed in Santa Monica, initially with surfer Mickey Munoz. H

Is a former Australian freestyle swimmer of the 1960s, who won four Olympic medals, including an ind

Is a former Australian freestyle swimmer of the 1960s, who won four Olympic medals, including an individual gold medal. Windle won the 1500 m freestyle and took bronze in the 4 × 100 m freestyle relay at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, and silver and b