American Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Was an American cricketer. He played seven first-class matches in 1912 and 1913. All these matches w

Was an American cricketer. He played seven first-class matches in 1912 and 1913. All these matches were against Australia, five for the Philadelphian cricket team and two for a combined Canada/USA team. He took nine wickets in his seven matches at an average of 29.55.

Was the 11th Governor of Maine and a U.S. Representative from Maine.Dunlap served as a member of the

Was the 11th Governor of Maine and a U.S. Representative from Maine.Dunlap served as a member of the State House of Representatives from 1821 to 1823. He served as president of the board of overseers of Bowdoin College from 1821 until his death. He served

Is an American poet, essayist, literary critic, and translator. From 1997

Is an American poet, essayist, literary critic, and translator. From 1997

American psychologist best known for his work in twin studies and behavior genetics. Plomin has made

American psychologist best known for his work in twin studies and behavior genetics. Plomin has made two of the most important discoveries in that field. First, he has shown the importance of non-shared environment, a term that he coined to refer to the environmental reasons why children growing up in the same family are so different. Second, he has shown that many environmental measures in psychology show genetic influence and that genetic factors can mediate associations between environmental measures and developmental outcomes.

Is a photographer known for his architectural studies and frequent contributions to magazines and bo

Is a photographer known for his architectural studies and frequent contributions to magazines and books.Polidori's works have been seen in many mediums, from the New Yorker to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He is a leading artist of human tragedy and suffering. The high level of detail allows the viewer to question things more and more as well as still be touched by the mood of the works.

Was a Prince Edward Island politician and premier. He was born in England to a prominent family, his

Was a Prince Edward Island politician and premier. He was born in England to a prominent family, his father having been mayor of Bristol on several occasions.Haythorne had the legislature dissolved and ran an election on the terms of union with Canada. His Conservative rival, John Colledge Pope, outmanoeuvered Haythorne during the campaign, however, by promising that he could get even better terms. Pope's Tories were elected in April, persuaded Ottawa to increase the promised annual federal subsidy to the island by $25,000 and led the island into confederation on July 1, 1873.

Is a former American football defensive end. He played for the Detroit Lions his entire career. He r

Is a former American football defensive end. He played for the Detroit Lions his entire career. He retired before the 2004 season with 95.5 career sacks. Porcher has been involved in the Detroit community since his retirement

Is a Canadian poet and children's author.In his alias as Dr. Poetry he wrote and performed thirteen

Is a Canadian poet and children's author.In his alias as Dr. Poetry he wrote and performed thirteen segments for CBC radio's spoken-word show Wordbeat.

Was a Wisconsin politician served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1971 until 1983.

Was a Wisconsin politician served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1971 until 1983.

Is an American politician who served as Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts from 1965–

Is an American politician who served as Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts from 1965–1991. He is credited with starting the Massachusetts Lottery.A state legislator and chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party, Crane was appointed state

The International Boxing Federation Super flyweight champion from 1990 to 1993. Quiroga successfully

The International Boxing Federation Super flyweight champion from 1990 to 1993. Quiroga successfully defended his title five times and retired in 1995. He finished with 20-2 with 11 KO's.

A controversial alternative medicine proponent who advocates the use of coral calcium through his bo

A controversial alternative medicine proponent who advocates the use of coral calcium through his books, lectures, audiotapes and infomercials.Barefoot has researched enhanced hydrocarbon and metal extraction in the mining industry for which he obtained several international patents. He has also published numerous research papers on mineral diagenesis and analytical chemistry. Barefoot's research with Dr. Carl Reich on terminal cancer patients led Barefoot to write one of his best-selling books, "The Calcium Factor." [1] The book has been ranked in Amazon's top 500 sales listings. [2]

Is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, serving from 1969 to 1972. He also s

Is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, serving from 1969 to 1972. He also served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the 2011 election. He

Is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the 2011 election. He represents the electoral district of Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe as a member of the Conservative Party. He is currently the president of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick. He has referred to himself as a Red Tory, meaning there is a strong concern for social programs.

Is an American politician and Democrat who served as State Senator, State Delegate and County Execut

Is an American politician and Democrat who served as State Senator, State Delegate and County Executive of Anne Arundel County, Maryland.Neall was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1975-1987. He was the Republican nominee for the United Sta

Is an American businessman, a journalist and an English-Romanian translator. He was born in Buchares

Is an American businessman, a journalist and an English-Romanian translator. He was born in Bucharest, Romania, son of a Romanian publicist[1]. Between 1956-57 he lived in Beijing, China where he accompanied his father working as a press correspondent for

Is a scout for the Houston Astros and a former outfielder-first baseman, manager and coach in Americ

Is a scout for the Houston Astros and a former outfielder-first baseman, manager and coach in American Major League Baseball. Skinner, who has spent over 50 years in the game, is the father of former MLB catcher and coach Joel Skinner.Bob Skinner, a left-handed hitter who threw right-handed, played most of his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates (1954; 1956-63). He spent his last 3½ years as a pinch hitter and backup outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds (1963-64) and St. Louis Cardinals (1964-66). During his best season, 1962 with the Pirates, he batted .302 and hit 20 home runs. Over his 12-year career, he batted .277 with 103 homers. Skinner played for two World Series champions in two tries. Although he hit only .200 for Pittsburgh as a regular during the 1960 World Series, as a pinch hitter for St. Louis during the 1964 World Series, Skinner hit safely in two of three at-bats for a .667 average.

Is a North Dakota public servant and politician with the Republican Party who is currently serving a

Is a North Dakota public servant and politician with the Republican Party who is currently serving as the North Dakota State Auditor since 1997. He was also a Presidential Elector for the state in 1996. His father, Robert W. Peterson, was his predecessor

Was a member of the United States House of Representatives. He was a Democrat from Texas. In 1943, C

Was a member of the United States House of Representatives. He was a Democrat from Texas. In 1943, Casey returned to Houston to become Harris County's assistant district attorney. Casey first ran for office in 1948 when he was able to earn a seat in the T

Born December 15, 1970 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is a former starting pitcher who played in Major L

Born December 15, 1970 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is a former starting pitcher who played in Major League Baseball between 1996 and 2003. He batted and threw right handed.

Was an American physicist who was a group leader of the Manhattan Project, a sculptor, and an archit

Was an American physicist who was a group leader of the Manhattan Project, a sculptor, and an architect of Fermi National Laboratory (Fermilab), where he was also the director from 1967-1978.

Was an American artist who came to prominence in the 1950s transition from Abstract Expressionism to

Was an American artist who came to prominence in the 1950s transition from Abstract Expressionism to Pop Art.[1][2]Rauschenberg is perhaps most famous for his "Combines" of the 1950s, in which non-traditional materials and objects were employed in innovative combinations. While the Combines are both painting and sculpture, Rauschenberg also worked with photography, printmaking, papermaking, and performance. Rauschenberg picked up trash and found objects that interested him on the streets of New York City and brought these back to his studio where they could become integrated into his work. He claimed he "wanted something other than what I could make myself and I wanted to use the surprise and the collectiveness and the generosity of finding surprises.

Was an American radio and television announcer.[1] He is known primarily for his role as the announc

Was an American radio and television announcer.[1] He is known primarily for his role as the announcer on both CBS game shows, Press Your Luck, and most notably, The Price Is Right, a role he assumed after the death of that show's previous announcer, Johnny Olson, in 1985.

(August 12, 1928 - February 16, 2001) was an American right-handed starting pitcher in Major League

(August 12, 1928 - February 16, 2001) was an American right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played with the Milwaukee Braves (1953-62),

Was an American swimmer. Sohl won a bronze medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. Sohl attende

Was an American swimmer. Sohl won a bronze medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. Sohl attended the University of Michigan.