American Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Professor of English at the University of New Hampshire. She is a linguist known for her work in mor

Professor of English at the University of New Hampshire. She is a linguist known for her work in morphology, the syntax-morphology interface, and morphology and lexical semantics.After receiving an A.B. in anthropology from Vassar (1976), Lieber studied linguistics at MIT, receiving her Ph.D. in 1980. Her dissertation, On the Organization of the Lexicon, was written under the direction of Morris Halle. It was in this work that she proposed "feature percolation," a mechanism by which the properties of lexical items are inherited by their larger constituent structures, and which she articulates more fully in Lieber 1992 (77ff). Syntacticians and morphologists have made use of the concept of feature percolation in many different ways since Lieber's first proposal.[1][2][3]

Is a former field hockey player from Canada, who represented her native country at the 1992 Summer O

Is a former field hockey player from Canada, who represented her native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There she ended up in seventh place with the Canadian National Women's Team. She was affiliated with the University of Victori

Is a boxer in the Welterweight division. Philly-fighter Allen started boxing at 7 and had his first

Is a boxer in the Welterweight division. Philly-fighter Allen started boxing at 7 and had his first bout at 9. He had a stellar amateur career, and was the 2002 United States Amateur Light Welterweight Champion and National Golden Gloves Light Welterweigh

Is an American pair skater. With former partner Keauna McLaughlin, he is the 2008 & 2009 U.S. Nation

Is an American pair skater. With former partner Keauna McLaughlin, he is the 2008 & 2009 U.S. National Champion, the 2010 Four Continents silver medalist, and the 2007 World Junior Champion. He will compete with Mary Beth Marley in 2010-11. With partner S

O'Bannon wrote his first short story at the age of 12, and had it published in his local newspaper.

O'Bannon wrote his first short story at the age of 12, and had it published in his local newspaper. He grew up in a home influenced by the film industry. The son of a gaffer, he was surrounded by film from his birth. His father worked on various films with Frank Sinatra, and his mother was a professional dancer who performed with Fred Astaire. O'Bannon's first professional piece was published when he was 19 after he graduated from high school. His daughter Kelly wishes to follow in his footsteps by contributing to the film industry through composing film score

Was an American painter, printmaker, illustrator, and writer.Kent's early paintings of Mount Monadno

Was an American painter, printmaker, illustrator, and writer.Kent's early paintings of Mount Monadnock and New Hampshire were first shown at the Society of American Artists in New York in 1904, when Dublin Pond was purchased by Smith College. In 1905 Kent ventured to Monhegan Island, Maine, where he based himself for the next five years. His first series of paintings of Monhegan were shown in 1907 at Clausen Galleries in New York to wide critical acclaim, and they form the foundation of his lasting reputation as an early American modernist. Among those lauding Kent was critic James Huneker of the Sun (who would soon deem the paintings of The Eight to be "decidedly reactionary"). Huneker praised Kent's brushwork as athletic and his colorful dissonances as daring

Is the son of rock and roll pioneer, Johnny Burnette. He is best known for his 1980 hit single "Tire

Is the son of rock and roll pioneer, Johnny Burnette. He is best known for his 1980 hit single "Tired of Toein' the Line."Rocky Burnette was part of the early 1980s revival of the rockabilly style. He released his first album, Son of Rock 'n' Roll, on EMI

(born on August 10 1933 in New York City) is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball

(born on August 10 1933 in New York City) is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball

Is a former Canadian Football League receiver for the Hamilton Tigercats. During his 14 year career

Is a former Canadian Football League receiver for the Hamilton Tigercats. During his 14 year career as a slotback and wide receiver, DiPietro became the CFL's all-time pass reception leader in 1989 and had a career total of 706 receptions for 9,762 yards and 45 touchdowns.

American boxer. Graziano was considered one of the greatest knockout artists in boxing history, ofte

American boxer. Graziano was considered one of the greatest knockout artists in boxing history, often displaying the capacity to take his opponent out with a single punch

Is a retired Canadian professional wrestler. Quite popular in his own right in the 1970s and 1980s,

Is a retired Canadian professional wrestler. Quite popular in his own right in the 1970s and 1980s, he is also known for being the father of actor and former wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. During his wrestling career he became a 1-time National Wrest

Kansas turned pro in 1911 and lost just two official decisions in his first 75 fights. In 1914, he f

Kansas turned pro in 1911 and lost just two official decisions in his first 75 fights. In 1914, he faced his first contender, Johnny Dundee, losing a Newspaper Decision. Kansas also faced featherweight Champion Johnny Kilbane in a non-title match, but lost the Newspaper Decision.

Is a former professional boxer and world champion. As a pro, he is perhaps best known for defeating

Is a former professional boxer and world champion. As a pro, he is perhaps best known for defeating Roger Mayweather with a first round knockout for WBA Super Featherweight Title. Lockridge also gave Mayweather his first professional career loss.

Rocco Francis Marchegiano, was the heavyweight champion of the world from 1952 to 1956. Marciano, wi

Rocco Francis Marchegiano, was the heavyweight champion of the world from 1952 to 1956. Marciano, with forty-three knockouts to his credit (87.8% knockout rate), remains the only heavyweight champion in boxing history to retire having won every fight in his professional career.

Is an American film actor most known for his roles in independent horror films, especially that of "

Is an American film actor most known for his roles in independent horror films, especially that of "The Boy" in 2004's Shallow Ground.He has appeared in twelve films and in commercials and television programs and has leading roles in 1968: Tunnel Rats, Shallow Ground, Mortuary, and Triloquist.[1] He has acted opposite actors such as Minnie Driver, Jeremy Renner, Michael Angarano, Andy Dick, Dan Byrd, Rosanna Arquette, Denise Crosby, Patty McCormack, and John Savage.Marquette was born in Fremont, Michigan and raised in Muskegon, Michigan. He decided he wanted to become an actor after watching the soap opera All My Children with his grandmother during the summer days in Michigan.[

Is an American pair skater. With partner Calla Urbanski, he is the 1992–1993 U.S. National Champio

Is an American pair skater. With partner Calla Urbanski, he is the 1992–1993 U.S. National Champion. They finished 10th at the 1992 Winter Olympics. The pair was nicknamed "The Waitress and the Truck Driver" by the media because of the former occupations

(November 18, 1924 — October 31, 2006) was a first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals (1949-51 an

(November 18, 1924 — October 31, 2006) was a first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals (1949-51 and 1956), Pittsburgh Pirates (1951 and 1959-61), Chicago White Sox (1951), Brooklyn Dodgers (1952 and 1956) and Cleveland Indians (1954).

Is a former American football guard in the National Football League from 1969–1970, 1972-1976. He

Is a former American football guard in the National Football League from 1969–1970, 1972-1976. He attended Bakersfield's South High School and Bakersfield College before enrolling at Oregon State University where he played college football under Dee Andro

Is an American music video director and photographer. He has worked with such artists as Nick Cave &

Is an American music video director and photographer. He has worked with such artists as Nick Cave & PJ Harvey ("Henry Lee"), Seal & Joni Mitchell ("How Do You Stop"), The Cramps ("Bikini Girls with Machine Guns" and "Creature from the Black Leather Lagoon)", Alice in Chains ("We Die Young", "Them Bones", "What the Hell Have I", and "Grind"), Annie Lennox & Rod Stewart ("If We Fall in Love Tonight"), and Van Halen ("Humans Being" and "Fire in the Hole"), among others.

Born on October 14, 1939) is an American professional golfer

Born on October 14, 1939) is an American professional golfer

(born August 19, 1979 in Dallas, Texas) is a current pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for

(born August 19, 1979 in Dallas, Texas) is a current pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Baltimore Orioles.

Is an American singer helped to pioneer the musical genre known as "swamp pop", which combined New O

Is an American singer helped to pioneer the musical genre known as "swamp pop", which combined New Orleans-style rhythm and blues, country and western, and Cajun and black Creole music. He is generally considered one of the foremost musicians of this sout

Is a former competitive sailor who won Olympic medals for two different countries. At the 1984 Summe

Is a former competitive sailor who won Olympic medals for two different countries. At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, representing the United States, he won the Gold medal in the Soling class along with Robert Haines and Edward Trevelyan. After m

(April 3, 1933 – September 9, 1985) was an American professional golfer

(April 3, 1933 – September 9, 1985) was an American professional golfer

Is a retired Canadian ice dancer. With partner Karyn Garossino

Is a retired Canadian ice dancer. With partner Karyn Garossino