American Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Was born in Granite City, Illinois. Smith was a Republican politician from Illinois and served in th

Was born in Granite City, Illinois. Smith was a Republican politician from Illinois and served in the Illinois state house from 1955 through 1969, including two years as the Speaker of the House from 1967 to 1969. Upon the death of Everett Dirksen, Govern

Was an American zoologist from Salt Lake City, Utah. He received his PhD from Cornell University in

Was an American zoologist from Salt Lake City, Utah. He received his PhD from Cornell University in 1904. He was a professor of zoology at Brigham Young University from 1908-1911, and at the University of Utah from 1925-1938.

Served as a Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives since 2005. He was born

Served as a Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives since 2005. He was born in York County, South Carolina, and currently resides in Rock Hill, where he is a real estate developer at the Warren Norman Company, a business founded b

Was a scholar and writer. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, named by his father after Ralph Wa

Was a scholar and writer. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, named by his father after Ralph Waldo Emerson

Was an American essayist, philosopher, poet, and leader of the Transcendentalist movement in the ear

Was an American essayist, philosopher, poet, and leader of the Transcendentalist movement in the early 19th century. His teachings directly influenced the growing New Thought movement of the mid 1800s.

Was an American sculptor, painter, muralist, etcher and art educator. Stackpole was involved in the

Was an American sculptor, painter, muralist, etcher and art educator. Stackpole was involved in the art and causes of social realism, especially during the Great Depression when he was part of the Federal Art Project for the Works Progress Administration

(born on May 12, 1955 in Houlton, Maine) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. The left-hander

(born on May 12, 1955 in Houlton, Maine) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. The left-hander was drafted by the California Angels in the 7th round of the 1974 amateur draft, and played for the Angels in 1979 and 1980.

Was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Moss was elected as a Democrat to the Sixty-first and to the

Was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Moss was elected as a Democrat to the Sixty-first and to the three succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1909-March 3, 1917). He served as chairman of the Committee on Expenditures in the Department of Agriculture (Sixty-s

Was an American businessman and politician from Wisconsin.He served in the Wisconsin State Assembly

Was an American businessman and politician from Wisconsin.He served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1947 until 1951.

(June 24, 1907 – July 31, 1972) was a Major League Baseball catcher. Born in Syracuse, Ohio, he pl

(June 24, 1907 – July 31, 1972) was a Major League Baseball catcher. Born in Syracuse, Ohio, he played 19 seasons in the majors. He was nicknamed "Rollicking Rollie".

Was an American abstract painter, lithographer, and photographer.Crawford was best known for his abs

Was an American abstract painter, lithographer, and photographer.Crawford was best known for his abstract representations of urban life and industry. His early work placed him with Precisionist artists like Niles Spencer and Charles Sheeler. Here, the focus was on realistic, sharp portrayals of factories, bridges, and shipyards. Later work was geometrically abstract. In Spain, he observed bullfighting, and the religious procession during Holy Week in Seville. In New Orleans, he painted and photographed cemeteries and jazz musicians (requiring a permit to visit bars normally restricted to blacks). Fortune magazine sent Crawford to the Bikini Atoll in 1946 to record a nuclear weapon test.

(born October 10, 1972 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a utility infielder in Major League Basebal

(born October 10, 1972 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a utility infielder in Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.

Is a Canadian professional wrestler, better known by his ring name El Generico. Sebei uses the gimmi

Is a Canadian professional wrestler, better known by his ring name El Generico. Sebei uses the gimmick of a luchador from Mexico. His character's catch phrase, "Olé!", is particularly made popular by the opening vocals of his theme song, "Olé!" by The Bou

Is an American sprint canoer who has competed since the early 2000s for both Israel and the United S

Is an American sprint canoer who has competed since the early 2000s for both Israel and the United States. Competing in three Summer Olympics, Zur was eliminated in the semifinals for both Israel (2000) and the US (2004, 2008) at all three games.

Is a Salvadoran professional soccer player.

Is a Salvadoran professional soccer player.

(born June 15, 1972 in Panama City, Panama) is a former Major League Baseball middle relief pitcher.

(born June 15, 1972 in Panama City, Panama) is a former Major League Baseball middle relief pitcher. Mendoza played with the New York Yankees (1996-2002, 2005) and Boston Red Sox (2003-04). He bats and throws right-handed.

A Canadian singer and songwriter, associated with the rock band Trooper.McGuire has performed with T

A Canadian singer and songwriter, associated with the rock band Trooper.McGuire has performed with Trooper from 1975, when their first album was released, to the present day.From 1996 to 1998 McGuire and his wife, Debbie, spearheaded the formation of a Fi

Is a Champion jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. Dominguez began riding horses at age 16

Is a Champion jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. Dominguez began riding horses at age 16 in his nativeVenezuela in show jumping then turned to riding thoroughbreds in flat racing events. He emigrated to the United States where he began riding a

Is a pitcher for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball.

Is a pitcher for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball.

Was an American actor. He has starred in many films and many TV shows.His well known role was on the

Was an American actor. He has starred in many films and many TV shows.His well known role was on the short lived 1981 TV series Bret Maverick. Bieri starred in many TV movies as well. His movie roles range from Badlands, The Sicilian, The Grasshopper, which was his first film, Grandview, U.S.A., and Reds.

Was Canada's twenty-fourth Governor General, serving from 1990 to 1995.On March 16, 2004, the Govern

Was Canada's twenty-fourth Governor General, serving from 1990 to 1995.On March 16, 2004, the Government of Canada unveiled a $.49 postage stamp with an image of him taken on the day he became Governor General (January 29, 1990), he is dressed in formal wear, standing against a bronze, tone-on-tone background depicting part of the heraldic coat of arms created for him. The picture was taken by Canadian Press photographer Paul Chaisson. The stamp itself was created by Vancouver designer Susan Mavor depicting his humour and thoughtfulness. His widow Gerda was in attendance.

Was a college and professional American football player. A defensive tackle, he played college footb

Was a college and professional American football player. A defensive tackle, he played college football at Texas Christian University and played professionally in the American Football League for the Oakland Raiders in 1960.

Is a Salvadoran footballer who currently plays for Municipal Limeño of El Salvador.

Is a Salvadoran footballer who currently plays for Municipal Limeño of El Salvador.

(born January 4, 1933 in Maracaibo, Venezuela) is a former right-handed Major League pitcher for the

(born January 4, 1933 in Maracaibo, Venezuela) is a former right-handed Major League pitcher for the New York and San Francisco Giants (1954-60).

Is an American cyclist.d'Viola was a member of the 1985 Women's US National Cycling Team and compete

Is an American cyclist.d'Viola was a member of the 1985 Women's US National Cycling Team and competed in the second Women's Tour de France known as the Tour Feminin. During 1984, 1985, and 1986, the women's TDF was held simultaneously with the men's race