American Famous Names Starting with Letter R

A three-time Canadian and World curling champion and a Hall and of Fame member.Northcott began curli

A three-time Canadian and World curling champion and a Hall and of Fame member.Northcott began curling as a high school student at age fifteen. His talents saw him eventually represent the Province of Alberta at six Canadian Championships. He skipped his

Was, until January 2010, the New Jersey Public Advocate. He was nominated to fill the position on Ja

Was, until January 2010, the New Jersey Public Advocate. He was nominated to fill the position on January 5, 2006, by Governor of New Jersey Jon Corzine. He was the first Public Advocate to serve in the post since 1994, when the job was abolished by forme

(born October 24, 1957 in Butzbach, Hesse, Germany) is a manager in Major League Baseball for the Mi

(born October 24, 1957 in Butzbach, Hesse, Germany) is a manager in Major League Baseball for the Minnesota Twins in the American League.

Is an international-level backstroke swimmer from Bermuda. As of June 2009, he holds the Bermuda Rec

Is an international-level backstroke swimmer from Bermuda. As of June 2009, he holds the Bermuda Record in the long-course 200 freestyle, and 50 & 100 backstrokes.

Is a retired jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. He is one of a number of successful Cajun

Is a retired jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. He is one of a number of successful Cajun jockeys who began their careers riding in bush track races in Louisiana. After an injury in March 2003 kept him out of racing, Ardoin officially retired i

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'5" forward, Bonham starred at Muncie Centra

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'5" forward, Bonham starred at Muncie Central High School in Muncie, Indiana during the 1950s, where he earned the nickname "The Muncie Mortar." He played collegiately at the University of Cincinnati and, after being selected by the Boston Celtics with the 18th overall pick of the 1964 NBA Draft, professionally for the Celtics (1964-66) and Indiana Pacers (1967-68).

Was, until January 2009, the District Attorney for Travis County, Texas. He became nationally known

Was, until January 2009, the District Attorney for Travis County, Texas. He became nationally known for filing charges against House majority leader Tom DeLay in September 2005 for conspiring to violate Texas' election law and/or to launder money. Earle h

(born January 5, 1958 in Gary, Indiana) is a former left fielder and designated hitter in Major Leag

(born January 5, 1958 in Gary, Indiana) is a former left fielder and designated hitter in Major League Baseball who was known mostly for his home run power.

(born March 23, 1956 in Long Beach, California) is the current manager of the Pawtucket Red Sox in m

(born March 23, 1956 in Long Beach, California) is the current manager of the Pawtucket Red Sox in minor league baseball, having led the team since 2005.

An American painter whose work is associated with Geometric abstraction, Abstract Illusionism, Lyric

An American painter whose work is associated with Geometric abstraction, Abstract Illusionism, Lyrical Abstraction, Hard-edge painting, Shaped canvas painting, Color field painting, and 3D Computer Graphics. He is a veteran of nearly seventy solo exhibitions and hundreds of group exhibitions.Ronald Davis from the earliest days of his career had a significant impact on contemporary abstract painting of the mid-1960s. According to art critic Michael Fried: Ron Davis is a young California artist whose new paintings, recently shown at the Tibor de Nagy Gallery in New York, are among the most significant produced anywhere during the past few years, and place him, along with Stella and Bannard, at the forefront of his generation.[1] He had his first one person exhibition at the Nicholas Wilder Gallery in Los Angeles in 1965.

Is an American artist based in Pasadena, California. Dzerigian, a painter, was born to an Armenian f

Is an American artist based in Pasadena, California. Dzerigian, a painter, was born to an Armenian family in Fresno, California and graduated in 2002 from California State University, Fresno.

Is a tennis instructor who had a career in intercollegiate tennis and on the professional tennis tou

Is a tennis instructor who had a career in intercollegiate tennis and on the professional tennis tour. Holmberg started playing tennis on the public courts and won the first tournament he entered at age 12. In 1953, he won three out of the four possible U

Is a Cayman Islands cricketer. A right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-pace and off spin bowler,

Is a Cayman Islands cricketer. A right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-pace and off spin bowler, he has played for the Cayman Islands national cricket team since 2004. Ronald Ebanks made his debut for the Cayman Islands in July 2004, playing in the IC

Is an American professional basketball player. A 6'7" small forward, he plays with the Seattle Super

Is an American professional basketball player. A 6'7" small forward, he plays with the Seattle SuperSonics of the NBA.Dupree played at Louisiana State University (LSU) under Coach John Brady. He averaged 4.9 points and 3.3 rebounds in 12.7 minutes per game in the Tigers' 2000 Sweet Sixteen season. He was named All-SEC Second Team in his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons. During his sophomore season he led the SEC in scoring at 17.3 points per game and was second in rebounding with 8.8 per game. In each of his last three years he ranked second in the SEC in rebounding with averages of 8.8(2000-2001), 8.5(2001-2002), and 8.3(2002-2003) RPG. He also never finished lower than seventh in the league in scoring in his final three seasons. He finished his LSU career as the school's eighth most prolific scorer and sixth best rebounder.

Is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who played almost his entire career with the Chic

Is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who played almost his entire career with the Chicago Cubs. He was named a National League All-Star 9 times during his 15 seasons of play (1960 - 1974), and won five consecutive Gold Glove awards for fielding excellence (1964-1968).

A Canadian singer-songwriter from St. Catharines, Ontario, currently based in Toronto.[1] He started

A Canadian singer-songwriter from St. Catharines, Ontario, currently based in Toronto.[1] He started his own band when he was fourteen years old, and released the first recordings of his own material seven years later, in 1985. Some of the same artists wh

Was a NASA astronaut and (ad astra per aspera) Pathfinder to the Stars. He was one of only 24 people

Was a NASA astronaut and (ad astra per aspera) Pathfinder to the Stars. He was one of only 24 people to have flown to the Moon.Evans' first and only space flight was as command module pilot of Apollo 17, the last scheduled manned mission to the moon for t

Is a Republican United States Congressman from Lake Jackson, Texas, a physician, a bestselling autho

Is a Republican United States Congressman from Lake Jackson, Texas, a physician, a bestselling author, and a former 2008 U.S. presidential candidate.

(October 21, 1941 in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina - September 5, 1992 in Houston, Texas) is a form

(October 21, 1941 in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina - September 5, 1992 in Houston, Texas) is a former righthanded Major League Baseball outfielder who played in 1962 and from 1966 to 1969

Is a retired Lebanese-American basketball player. Rony Seikaly attended an American high school in A

Is a retired Lebanese-American basketball player. Rony Seikaly attended an American high school in Athens, Greece. In 1984, he began attending Syracuse University in upstate New York. He played basketball for the Orange (then known as the Orangemen). After his senior year, he was a 2nd Team All-American and named to the Wooden Award All-American Team.

(born December 23, 1943 in Wampum, Pennsylvania) is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball,

(born December 23, 1943 in Wampum, Pennsylvania) is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball, and the brother of baseball All-Star Dick Allen and outfielder-infielder Hank Allen. He was a switch-hitter and threw right handed.

American professional basketball player currently with La Seguiniere of the French basketball league

American professional basketball player currently with La Seguiniere of the French basketball league. A 6'7" guard/forward from Fresno State, Anderson was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round of the 1984 NBA Draft.

(born August 6, 1955 Houston, Texas) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played 11 years f

(born August 6, 1955 Houston, Texas) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played 11 years from 1978 to 1988.

Is a former Major League Baseball catcher, and an original member of the Montreal Expos.In 1965, the

Is a former Major League Baseball catcher, and an original member of the Montreal Expos.In 1965, the Colt .45s moved into their new domed stadium team owner Judge Roy Hofheinz dubbed the Astrodome (named in honor of Houston's importance to the country's space program). To match with the meaning of the name, the Colt .45s were renamed the Astros.[2]John Bateman was the opening day starting catcher in 1965, however, he soon lost his starting job to Brand. On August 18, Brand hit his second home run of the season, and the third of his career. He never hit another major league home run.

Commonly referred to as Glen Davis and nicknamed Big Baby, is an American basketball player for the

Commonly referred to as Glen Davis and nicknamed Big Baby, is an American basketball player for the NBA's Boston Celtics. Formerly a college basketball player for LSU, Davis was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics with the 35th overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft and shortly after traded to Boston. Davis is listed at 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m), 289 lb (131 kg/20.6 st) and plays the power forward position.