American Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Was a baseball player who played for the Chicago Cubs from 1974 to 1976 and the Houston Astros in 19

Was a baseball player who played for the Chicago Cubs from 1974 to 1976 and the Houston Astros in 1977.

Was an American artist, best known as an educator, and as an historical painter. He was considered a

Was an American artist, best known as an educator, and as an historical painter. He was considered an artist of the Hudson River school,[1] was elected to the National Academy of Design in 1829, and an instructor at the United States Military Academy. Amo

Was an American cabaret singer and pianist known for his interpretation of songs by 20th century com

Was an American cabaret singer and pianist known for his interpretation of songs by 20th century composers such as Rodgers and Hart, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Harold Arlen, Vernon Duke and George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin.

Is an American composer.Ward was one of five children of the owner of a moving and storage company.

Is an American composer.Ward was one of five children of the owner of a moving and storage company. He sang in church choirs and local opera theaters when he was a boy. His earliest extant compositions date to 1934, at a time he was attending John Adams High School, from which he graduated in 1935. After that, Ward attended the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, where his composition teachers were Bernard Rogers, Howard Hanson, and Edward Royce. Ward received a fellowship and attended the Juilliard School of Music in New York from 1939 to 1942, where he studied composition with Frederick Jacobi, orchestration with Bernard Wagenaar, and conducting with Albert Stoessel and Edgar Schenkman. In the summer of 1941 he studied under Aaron Copland at the Berkshire Music Center in Massachusetts.

Was an American basketball player.A 6'5" center from Winfield, Kansas, Brannum attended the Universi

Was an American basketball player.A 6'5" center from Winfield, Kansas, Brannum attended the University of Kentucky and Michigan State University before playing professionally in the National Basketball Association from 1949 to 1955. He spent the bulk of his NBA career with the Boston Celtics, with whom he earned a reputation as a hard-nosed, pugnacious player. He often served as an unofficial "bodyguard" for smaller players on the team, especially point guard Bob Cousy. Cousy later remarked in an interview, "It was a great luxury to have Bob on the team, and to have him playing the role of protector. It definitely made my job a lot easier."[1]

(born July 8, 1964 in Aurora, Illinois) is a former middle-relief pitcher in Major League Baseball w

(born July 8, 1964 in Aurora, Illinois) is a former middle-relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1985 through 1992 for the California Angels (1985),

Was an American country/folk singer-songwriter who has achieved widespread critical acclaim since th

Was an American country/folk singer-songwriter who has achieved widespread critical acclaim since the late 1970s. Childers was known alternately as the "father" "grandfather" or "godfather" of the regional scene known as Red Dirt music.[2] Childers renown

was an American illustrator who was considered the pioneer of a contemporary approach to the field

was an American illustrator who was considered the pioneer of a contemporary approach to the field that began in the 1950s. Beginning in 1952, he embarked on a mission to combine the visual ideas found in fine art with the responsibility of journalist. A

Is an international water polo player for the United States, who played for the University of Southe

Is an international water polo player for the United States, who played for the University of Southern California from 2000 to 2003, and at Newport Harbor High School from 1996 to 1999. He has also played in the Australian National Water Polo League for t

Is a professional wrestler and manager better known by his ring names Robert Fuller and Col. Parker.

Is a professional wrestler and manager better known by his ring names Robert Fuller and Col. Parker. Robert and his brother Ron co-owned Continental Championship Wrestling for a time.In 1993, Fuller went to World Championship Wrestling as manager Col. Rob

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He attended academic and athletic powerhouse A

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He attended academic and athletic powerhouse Archbishop Molloy High School in Queens, NY, graduating in 1988. He was selected by the Denver Nuggets in the 2nd round (46th overall) of the 1992 NBA Draft. A 6'11" center from St. John's University, Werdann played in 3 NBA seasons. He played for the Nuggets and New Jersey Nets.

(born May 24, 1954 in Akron, Ohio) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball with a 15-year caree

(born May 24, 1954 in Akron, Ohio) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball with a 15-year career from 1976 to 1990. He played for the San Francisco Giants and Houston Astros, both of the National League.

Freed originally called himself the "Moondog" after New York City street musician Moondog. Freed bot

Freed originally called himself the "Moondog" after New York City street musician Moondog. Freed both adopted this name and used a recorded howl to give his early broadcasts a unique character.

Is an American professional basketball player at the center position, formerly in the NBA who curren

Is an American professional basketball player at the center position, formerly in the NBA who currently plays for the Los Angeles D-Fenders in the NBA's D-League.Whaley graduated from high school in 2001 with great athletic honors. He was a leading contender for Mr. Basketball of Michigan, but Benton Harbor came up just short of winning the championship. He enrolled at University of Cincinnati where off-the-court issues necessitated his transfer.

Was the second Governor of Nebraska . He came to Nebraska in 1856 at age 32. Two months later he pub

Was the second Governor of Nebraska . He came to Nebraska in 1856 at age 32. Two months later he published the Nebraska Advertiser, a publication advertising the agricultural opportunities found in Nebraska. He also published the Nebraska Farmer, the firs

Is a nineteen-time Emmy Award-winning former American television game show host. He is best known fo

Is a nineteen-time Emmy Award-winning former American television game show host. He is best known for hosting CBS's The Price Is Right from 1972 to 2007, making it the longest-running daytime game show in North American television history. After holding the job for nearly 35Â years and having been in television for 50Â years, Barker retired in June 2007.

Is an American swimmer; Hackett won a silver medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal placing 2

Is an American swimmer; Hackett won a silver medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal placing 2nd in the 1500m freestyle. He was coached under Coach Bernal. Coach Bernal, who is still the head coach of The Gators in Boston, Mass, was known to have gi

Is a retired U.S. automobile racer. He is the brother of Al Unser and Jerry Unser, the father of Rob

Is a retired U.S. automobile racer. He is the brother of Al Unser and Jerry Unser, the father of Robby Unser, and the uncle of Al Unser, Jr. and Johnny Unser. He is one of seven drivers to win the Indianapolis 500 three times, and one of only two to have won the 500 in three different decades (1968, 75, 81). Bobby has also been a spokesman and advocate of Amsoil.

Was an American character actor who performed many diverse supporting roles in film and television f

Was an American character actor who performed many diverse supporting roles in film and television for about 50 years. His southern voice fit well in shows featuring rustic characters, such as Westerns.

(born on November 3, 1918 in Van Meter, Iowa), nicknamed the "Heater from Van Meter" and "Rapid Robe

(born on November 3, 1918 in Van Meter, Iowa), nicknamed the "Heater from Van Meter" and "Rapid Robert", is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher and Hall of Famer.

American economic historian and scientist, and winner (with Douglass North) of the 1993 Nobel Prize

American economic historian and scientist, and winner (with Douglass North) of the 1993 Nobel Prize in Economics. He is best known as a leading advocate of cliometrics, a name for the use of quantitative methods in history.

October 8, 1919 - November 4, 2001) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between 1944 a

October 8, 1919 - November 4, 2001) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between 1944 and 1950

Is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6'1" guard from the University of Michigan, H

Is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6'1" guard from the University of Michigan, Harrison played nine seasons (1949-1958) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Minneapolis Lakers, Milwaukee Hawks, St. Louis Hawks, and Syracuse Nationals. He averaged 7.2 points per game in his professional career and appeared in the 1956 NBA All-Star Game.

American biochemist, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1968 for describing

American biochemist, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1968 for describing the structure of alanine transfer RNA, linking DNA and protein synthesis.

Was an American backstroke swimmer who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics. In 1932 he finished six

Was an American backstroke swimmer who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics. In 1932 he finished sixth in the 100 metre backstroke competition.