American Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Was vocalist and pianist for Paul Whiteman's Orchestra from 1932-1937. She played mildly jazz-influe

Was vocalist and pianist for Paul Whiteman's Orchestra from 1932-1937. She played mildly jazz-influenced piano and sang songs in a deep-voiced, sophisticated style. She was sometimes featured by Whiteman with a small jazz group within the band.Prior to jo

Is a Mexican American Junior Lightweight boxer.

Is a Mexican American Junior Lightweight boxer.

Is an American pianist and composer.In a career that spans five decades, Blake has created a unique

Is an American pianist and composer.In a career that spans five decades, Blake has created a unique niche in improvised music as an artist and educator. With a characteristic mix of spontaneous solos, modern classical tonalities, the great American blues

Is an American actor who has starred in film and on television.Howard was born Harold Rance Beckenho

Is an American actor who has starred in film and on television.Howard was born Harold Rance Beckenholdt in Oklahoma, the son of Ethel Cleo (née Tomlin) and Engel Beckenholdt. He married Jean Speegle Howard in Burbank, California in 1949. Their children are actor/director Ron Howard and actor Clint Howard. He is also the grandfather of actress Bryce Dallas Howard.

Is an American former professional wrestler. He is a wrestler/musician turned actor, better known as

Is an American former professional wrestler. He is a wrestler/musician turned actor, better known as Barry O or Barrymore Barlow. He moved to Kansas City, Missouri with his mother and father three days after being born. He is the son of Bob Orton Sr. and

Is the current bullpen coach for the New York Mets and was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1979

Is the current bullpen coach for the New York Mets and was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1979 to 1987 for the Houston Astros, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago White Sox, New York Mets, and Minnesota Twins. Niemann was a southpaw pitcher who worked mostly in relief.

(born November 15, 1955 in Scotia, California) was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1979 to 1987

(born November 15, 1955 in Scotia, California) was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1979 to 1987 for the Houston Astros, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago White Sox, New York Mets

Is an American professional wrestler currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) wrestli

Is an American professional wrestler currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) wrestling on its Raw brand. Orton is a third-generation professional wrestler; his grandfather Bob Orton, Sr., father "Cowboy" Bob Orton, as well as his uncle Bar

Schwartz is the co-author of several widely used books about Perl, a programming language for comput

Schwartz is the co-author of several widely used books about Perl, a programming language for computers, and has written regular columns about Perl for several computer magazines. He popularized the Just another Perl hacker signature programs. He is a fou

Is an American short track speed skater who competed in the 1994 Winter Olympics.In 1994 he was a me

Is an American short track speed skater who competed in the 1994 Winter Olympics.In 1994 he was a member of the American relay team which won the silver medal in the 5000 metre relay competition.

(born November 27, 1961 in San Diego, California) is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball

(born November 27, 1961 in San Diego, California) is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball who played from 1987-1994. He is currently a scout with the Baltimore Orioles.

Is an American boxer at welterweight. Nicknamed "The Knockout King", Bailey is widely considered to

Is an American boxer at welterweight. Nicknamed "The Knockout King", Bailey is widely considered to be one of the most devastating punchers in boxing today. The hard hitting Bailey turned pro in 1996 and won his first 21 fights by knockout, including the

Is a backstroke swimmer from the United States, who represented his native country at the 2001 World

Is a backstroke swimmer from the United States, who represented his native country at the 2001 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, where he won the gold medal in the 50 m backstroke. He has swum under coach Mike Hastings at California Capital Aquatics since he was four years old. Bal, nicknamed Turbo, attended the Stanford University, where he studied psychology.

Is a Costa Rican professional football forward who currently plays for Norwegian team Kongsvinger at

Is a Costa Rican professional football forward who currently plays for Norwegian team Kongsvinger at the Adeccoligaen. He is on loan from F.K. Bodø/Glimt.He made his debut for the Ticos in 2005 as a substitute against Cuba at the CONCACAF Gold Cup Finals, immediately making an impact by scoring 2 goals. Since then, has collected 2 more caps.

Was an infielder who only played one season in the Majors-1986 with the San Diego Padres.

Was an infielder who only played one season in the Majors-1986 with the San Diego Padres.

Is a left-handed pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers.He was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Dodg

Is a left-handed pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers.He was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 25th round of the 1994 Major League Baseball Draft, but didn't sign. He was then drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the second round of the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft.He rose through the minor leagues quickly, including stops with Single-A Batavia (1997, 4-0, 1.58, 7 starts), Double-A Reading (1998, 2-0, 1.44, 4 starts), and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (1998, 9-7, 4.62, 23 starts & 1999, 4-5, 3.61, 12 starts).

(born January 16, 1977, in Anniston, Alabama), is a Minor League Baseball relief pitcher in the Atla

(born January 16, 1977, in Anniston, Alabama), is a Minor League Baseball relief pitcher in the Atlanta Braves organization.

Is a former American boxer turned actor. Cobb was born in Bridge City, Texas, the son of Norma Grace

Is a former American boxer turned actor. Cobb was born in Bridge City, Texas, the son of Norma Grace (née Alexander) and Williard Glynn Cobb, a factory foreman. He was raised in Abilene, Texas, where he attended Abilene High School, and later Abilene Chri

Randy Jackson has been married twice. His first marriage, to Elizabeth Jackson, ended in divorce in

Randy Jackson has been married twice. His first marriage, to Elizabeth Jackson, ended in divorce in 1990; they had one child (Taylor) together. Since 1995, he has been married to Erika Riker, with whom he has two children Zoe (age 13) and his son Jordan (age 11).

(born September 10, 1963), nicknamed "the Big Unit", is a left-handed American starting pitcher who

(born September 10, 1963), nicknamed "the Big Unit", is a left-handed American starting pitcher who currently plays for Major League Baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks. He is arguably one of the three or four most dominant pitchers of his era (along with Pedro Martínez, Greg Maddux, and Roger Clemens).

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'10" center from Duke University, Denton pla

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'10" center from Duke University, Denton played six seasons (1971–1977) in the American Basketball Association and National Basketball Association as a member of the Carolina Cougars, Memphis Pros, Memphis Tams, Utah Stars, Spirits of St. Louis, and Atlanta Hawks. He averaged 11.5 points and 8.6 rebounds in his professional career.[1]

Is an American football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League.

Is an American football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Minnesota Vikings 21st overall in the 1998 NFL Draft. He played college football at Marshall University.Moss played the first seven years of his career in Minnesota before a trade in 2005 brought him to the Oakland Raiders. On April 29, 2007, Moss was traded to the New England Patriots for a fourth-round draft pick. Moss holds the NFL single season touchdown reception record (23, set in 2007), and the NFL single-season TD reception record for a rookie (17, in 1998).

Is a former Major League Baseball third baseman. He played all or part of three seasons in the major

Is a former Major League Baseball third baseman. He played all or part of three seasons in the majors, from 1982 until 1984, for the Atlanta Braves. He also played two seasons in Japan, 1987 and 1988, for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp as well as one season for the West Palm Beach Tropics in the Senior Professional Baseball Association in 1989-90 and one season in the Australian Baseball League for the Brisbane Bandits in 1991.

Is a chess expert and a former member of the Executive Board of the United States Chess Federation.R

Is a chess expert and a former member of the Executive Board of the United States Chess Federation.Randy Hough is an active player and former master. He has been a National Tournament Director since 1985, having directed several national championships (in

(born October 13, 1948) is a former American baseball pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, Houston

(born October 13, 1948) is a former American baseball pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, Houston Astros and Toronto Blue Jays. Born in Long Beach, California, he is the younger brother of tennis star Billie Jean Moffitt King.