American Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Is an American rock climber and Yosemite Camp 4 regular.Kauk began spending summers in Yosemite in 1

Is an American rock climber and Yosemite Camp 4 regular.Kauk began spending summers in Yosemite in 1974[1]. In 1975 he free climbed the east face of Washington Column with John Long and John Bachar, renaming the route Astroman (5.11c). Astroman held title

A professional boxer.

A professional boxer.

After leaving from Metallica, McGovney was disillusioned with music and sold most of his equipment.

After leaving from Metallica, McGovney was disillusioned with music and sold most of his equipment. However, several years later, he was enticed into another band called Phantasm, which he help contribute to the band's only album. He then left Phantasm af

Was a professional ice hockey player who played 37 games in the National Hockey League. He played fo

Was a professional ice hockey player who played 37 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Detroit Red Wings.

Is an American poet, essayist, fiction writer, and translator, and a member of the New York School.

Is an American poet, essayist, fiction writer, and translator, and a member of the New York School. His books include Great Balls of Fire, The Adventures of Mr. & Mrs. Jim & Ron (with Jim Dine), Toujours l'amour, Tulsa Kid, Triangles in the Afternoon, Ted

Is an American actor and director who is featured in numerous television shows.In 2001, his associat

Is an American actor and director who is featured in numerous television shows.In 2001, his association with Touchstone Television began when he played ex-director, Arvin Sloane, in Alias, opposite Jennifer Garner. Currently, he plays second-in-command businessman, Saul Holden, on Brothers & Sisters, opposite Sally Field. He also played Bonnie Franklin's second boyfriend on One Day at a Time.

Is an American poker player from Las Vegas, Nevada, is a two time World Poker Tour (WPT) Champion wi

Is an American poker player from Las Vegas, Nevada, is a two time World Poker Tour (WPT) Champion with a World Series of Poker bracelet. Prior to getting involved in the poker tournament circuit, Rose was a mathematician and project engineer in the Air Force. He later became an entrepreneur who started and sold two computer companies and an internet company. He also held a seat on the American Stock Exchange and owned his own commodities firm.

Is a contemporary American poet. He has written and edited 26 books to date. Between 1979 & 2004, Si

Is a contemporary American poet. He has written and edited 26 books to date. Between 1979 & 2004, Silliman wrote a single poem, entitled The Alphabet. He has now begun writing a new poem entitled Universe, the first section of which appears to be called Revelator.

Born in Perry, Georgia, Simmons attended Warner Robins High School, where he played American footbal

Born in Perry, Georgia, Simmons attended Warner Robins High School, where he played American football as a Tight End and Linebacker. In 1976, he was named lineman of the year, and first team All-State by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Simmons was an Al

Is a Canadian comedian, actor and writer. He was born in Chatham, Ontario but lives in Toronto, Onta

Is a Canadian comedian, actor and writer. He was born in Chatham, Ontario but lives in Toronto, Ontario, where he is best known as a stand-up comedian and regular and favourite juror on MuchMusic's highest-rated show, Video on Trial. He also starred as Th

Is a boxing referee and former professional boxer from Council Bluffs, Iowa, who was once a challeng

Is a boxing referee and former professional boxer from Council Bluffs, Iowa, who was once a challenger for the heavyweight championship of the world. Stander built up a 23-1-1 record, including a knockout win over future world title challenger, the hard-p

Is a Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate, representing the 7th District since 2006.

Is a Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate, representing the 7th District since 2006.

(born on July 17, 1954) is an American professional golfer

(born on July 17, 1954) is an American professional golfer

Is a World Sambo and Judo champion and the current general secretary of USA Judo. He is also a membe

Is a World Sambo and Judo champion and the current general secretary of USA Judo. He is also a member of the board of directors of the United States Olympic Committee.His name is well-known in the MMA world, especially among jujutsu and submission grappli

Is an American mixed martial artist (MMA), professional wrestler and celebrity member of the Team Im

Is an American mixed martial artist (MMA), professional wrestler and celebrity member of the Team Impact motivational group. Later, Ron moved on to the pro wrestling scene via Ohio Valley Wrestling where he honed his skills during a developmental deal wit

White was raised in Fritch, Texas, a small town in the Texas Panhandle, about 35 miles northeast of

White was raised in Fritch, Texas, a small town in the Texas Panhandle, about 35 miles northeast of Amarillo. He has said in some of his stand-up that he was primarily raised by his grandmother from the age of nine until he entered his teenage years.

Ron also had a thriving career as a solo artist, recording a series of CDs called Ron Winans Family

Ron also had a thriving career as a solo artist, recording a series of CDs called Ron Winans Family & Friends, (numbered I-V). Each recording contained at least one song that became a commercial radio hit. Examples include songs such as Abundant Life with BeBe (Benjamin) Winans on lead vocals) which won Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance 1989, "Stand" (which featured Donnie McClurkin on lead vocals) and "But God" (which featured Ron's younger brother BeBe (Benjamin) Winans on lead vocals).

Is an American politician from Maryland, a member of the Democratic Party, and a former member of th

Is an American politician from Maryland, a member of the Democratic Party, and a former member of the Maryland State Senate. She finished serving her 2nd term in the Maryland State Senate, representing Maryland's District 14 in Montgomery County in 2010.

Was an American novelist.Born in Brooklyn, Ms. Jaffe grew up in affluent circumstances on the Upper

Was an American novelist.Born in Brooklyn, Ms. Jaffe grew up in affluent circumstances on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, the only child of Samuel Jaffe, an elementary-school principal, and his first wife, Diana (née Ginsberg). Her maternal grandfather was Moses Ginsberg, a millionaire construction magnate who built the Carlyle Hotel.

Is an American former basketball player at the University of Kentucky who also had a career in the N

Is an American former basketball player at the University of Kentucky who also had a career in the National Basketball Association, most recently for the New Jersey Nets.

Was an All-American basketball player for the University of Oregon, and epitomized the "Kamikaze Kid

Was an All-American basketball player for the University of Oregon, and epitomized the "Kamikaze Kids" under coach Dick Harter with his all-out, fearless hustle and relentless desire to win. Lee played four seasons for the Ducks between 1972 and 1976. The Phoenix Suns made him the tenth selection in the NBA draft in 1976. In the NBA, Lee was named to the 1977 NBA All-Rookie Team and led the NBA in steals the following season. Overall, Lee had a solid, but not spectacular career as a reserve, and became a fan favorite because of his effort on the court.

Is an American PGA Tour golfer.He joined the Nationwide Tour in 1999 and after winning the 2000 BUY.

Is an American PGA Tour golfer.He joined the Nationwide Tour in 1999 and after winning the 2000 BUY.COM Knoxville Open open he moved up to the PGA Tour in 2001. He played steadily in his first five seasons at the elite level without winning any tournament

Is a Canadian Member of Parliament and member of the Conservative Party of Canada. An advertising co

Is a Canadian Member of Parliament and member of the Conservative Party of Canada. An advertising consultant by profession, Cannan was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the 2006 federal election and represents the riding of Kelowna—Lake Country. Previously, he sat on Kelowna City Council from 1996 to 2005. Cannan was first elected to Kelowna City Council in the November 1996 civic election for a three-year term. He was successfully re-elected in the next two consecutive elections, and served a total of nine years on Kelowna City Council. During this time, he also served as a director for the Central Okanagan Regional District.

Is an American water polo player who competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics and in the 1960 Summer Oly

Is an American water polo player who competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics and in the 1960 Summer Olympics.Severa was a member of the American water polo team which finished fifth in the 1956 tournament. He played three matches.

Is an American water polo player who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics, in the 1964 Summer Olympi

Is an American water polo player who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics, in the 1964 Summer Olympics, and in the 1968 Summer Olympics.