American Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Professionally known as Bobbie Gentry, is an American singer-songwriter. Gentry was one of the first

Professionally known as Bobbie Gentry, is an American singer-songwriter. Gentry was one of the first female country artists to write and produce her own material.[1] She wrote much of her own material, drawing on her Mississippi roots to compose vignettes

Is Canada's first female astronaut and the first neurologist in space. Following a distinguished car

Is Canada's first female astronaut and the first neurologist in space. Following a distinguished career at NASA as head of space medicine for more than a decade, Bondar became a highly regarded consultant and speaker in the business, scientific and medica

Is an American coloratura soprano who enjoyed a long and distinguished career at the Metropolitan Op

Is an American coloratura soprano who enjoyed a long and distinguished career at the Metropolitan Opera, one of the most durable opera stars of America.Combining an attractive voice with sparkling coloratura and good looks, Peters became the darling of America and a great proponent of opera for the masses. She quickly established herself in the standard soubrette and coloratura repertoire, her roles included Susanna in Nozze di Figaro, Despina in Cosi fan tutte, The Queen of the Night in The Magic Flute, Amore in Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice, Marzeline in Beethoven's Fidelio, Rosina in Il barbiere di Siviglia, Adina in Elisir d'amore, Norina in Don Pasquale, Oscar in Ballo in maschera, Nanetta in Falstaff, Olympia in Les contes d'Hoffmann, Sophie in Der Rosenkavalier, Zerbinetta in Ariadne auf Naxos, Adele in Die Fledermaus. She later added lyric-coloratura roles such as Amina in La Sonnambula, Lucia in Lucia di Lammermoor and Gilda in Rigoletto, the later being her farewell role at the Met in 1985.

(born February 5, 1968 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is a former Major League Baseball player (1988-2004),

(born February 5, 1968 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is a former Major League Baseball player (1988-2004), considered by many to be one of the best second basemen in history.

(born April 14, 1972, in Hato Mayor, Dominican Republic) was a Major League Baseball second baseman.

(born April 14, 1972, in Hato Mayor, Dominican Republic) was a Major League Baseball second baseman.

Is a professional boxer from the United States.

Is a professional boxer from the United States.

Was a Costa Rican politician, writer, educator, and journalist.

Was a Costa Rican politician, writer, educator, and journalist.

Is a Peruvian-American cross-country skier who has competed since 2008, and a business owner who liv

Is a Peruvian-American cross-country skier who has competed since 2008, and a business owner who lives in Seattle. He finished 94th in the 15 km event at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, becoming the first Peruvian to participate in the Winter Olymp

Is a Mexican-American Luchador or professional wrestler currently working on the independent circuit

Is a Mexican-American Luchador or professional wrestler currently working on the independent circuit in Mexico and Southern California under the ring name Misterioso. Together with Volador, Misterioso formed one of the most popular and talented teams in M

(August 18, 1934 – December 31, 1972) was a professional baseball player and a former Major League

(August 18, 1934 – December 31, 1972) was a professional baseball player and a former Major League Baseball right fielder.

(born October 1, 1964 in Panama City, Panama) is a former Outfielder in Major League Baseball and is

(born October 1, 1964 in Panama City, Panama) is a former Outfielder in Major League Baseball and is currently the first base coach for the San Francisco Giants.

Was a professional boxer who trained at La Colonia Boxing Club in Oxnard, California, where he grew

Was a professional boxer who trained at La Colonia Boxing Club in Oxnard, California, where he grew up and still resides.Known as "Grandpa", Garcia turned pro in 1992 and began his career on a torrid winning streak and captured the Vacant IBF Super Featherweight Title in 1998 with a decision win over Harold Warren. He defended the twice and quickly became a highly regarded champion, but lost the belt in an upset loss to rising phenom Diego Corrales via a devastating TKO. Garcia never regained his former stature after the loss, and in his next fight was TKO'd by Ben Tackie, a knockout deemed Knockout of the Year by The Ring in 2000.

Is a Canadian football goalkeeper who currently plays for Kristiansund BK. He started his career at

Is a Canadian football goalkeeper who currently plays for Kristiansund BK. He started his career at local amateur side Markham Lightening in 1996 before joining Rangers F.C. in 2004. There he did not play a single match and from September to December 2005 he joined Stirling Albion of the Scottish Football League on loan. He played 4 matches. Giacomi represented Canada at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in the Netherlands in 2005 in a group with Syria, Colombia and Italy. Giacomi was called up to the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup where Canada made it to the semi-final round against USA.

Is a Salvadoran footballer.

Is a Salvadoran footballer.

Is an Argentinian sailor. Born in Buenos Aires, he competed at five Olympics between 1948 and 1968.

Is an Argentinian sailor. Born in Buenos Aires, he competed at five Olympics between 1948 and 1968. He is part of a sailing family. His father Julio Sieburger and uncle Enrique Sieburger, Sr. both competed at two Olympics. He sailed with his cousins Carlo

(born November 11, 1964 in the Santurce district of San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a right-handed Major L

(born November 11, 1964 in the Santurce district of San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a right-handed Major League Baseball relief pitche

Born on February 23, 1963 in The Bronx, New York) is a former player in Major League Baseball who pl

Born on February 23, 1963 in The Bronx, New York) is a former player in Major League Baseball who played from 1986 to 2001. Known in his playing days as "Bobby Bo," Bonilla is of Puerto Rican descent.

Is the current President (speaker) of the National Congress of Honduras since January 2006. Although

Is the current President (speaker) of the National Congress of Honduras since January 2006. Although in the same Liberal Party of Honduras as the current President Manuel Zelaya there is a lot of conflict between them.[1] He is a candidate for the presidential election in November 2009.

Baseball player

Baseball player

(born August 15, 1979 in Las Matas de Farfán, Dominican Republic) is a pitcher in Major League Base

(born August 15, 1979 in Las Matas de Farfán, Dominican Republic) is a pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Baltimore Orioles.

Is a former soccer player from El Salvador who represented his country at the Olympic games in 1968

Is a former soccer player from El Salvador who represented his country at the Olympic games in 1968 & at the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico.

Is an author and poet born in Yoro, Honduras. He spent his early life working hard to help provide f

Is an author and poet born in Yoro, Honduras. He spent his early life working hard to help provide for his poor family. When he was almost thirty years old, he published his first book.

Is a Costa Rican politician.

Is a Costa Rican politician.

A southpaw boxer in the flyweight division. His record is 24-1 (17 KOs). He is currently the WBA wor

A southpaw boxer in the flyweight division. His record is 24-1 (17 KOs). He is currently the WBA world flyweight interim champion.

Is a Costa Rican defender playing for Liberia Mia.

Is a Costa Rican defender playing for Liberia Mia.