American Famous Names Starting with Letter R

American middleweight boxer between 1961 and 1966, although he is better known for his controversial

American middleweight boxer between 1961 and 1966, although he is better known for his controversial convictions (1967, 1976) for three June 1966 murders in Paterson, New Jersey, and his subsequent release from prison in 1985

Is an American boxer. Known as "Mr. Hollywood", Williams began his professional career in 2001, and

Is an American boxer. Known as "Mr. Hollywood", Williams began his professional career in 2001, and in 2005 challenged the IBF super middleweight title holder Jeff Lacy, but lost via TKO. In 2007 he drew with contender Antwun Echols. He was one of the fea

Was an American opera singer active during the early 1900s.Gordon was born in Wallaceburg, Ontario,

Was an American opera singer active during the early 1900s.Gordon was born in Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada in 1884 and died in Macon on 22 February 1952. Ruby got her big break in July 1919. She was called to New York and offered a three year Metropolitan Opera contract by Giulio Gatti-Casazza. Shortly after signing her contract she changed her name to "Jeanne" Gordon. Her debut performance was as Azucena in Il trovatore.[1] In 1919 she created roles in L'oiseau bleu by Albert Wolff. She made guest appearances with the Opéra de Monte-Carlo in 1928.

Is a Canadian politician. She represented the riding of Brampton—Springdale in the Canadian House

Is a Canadian politician. She represented the riding of Brampton—Springdale in the Canadian House of Commons from 2004 to 2011 as a member of the Liberal Party. Dhalla and British Columbia Conservative MP Nina Grewal were the first Sikh women to serve in the Canadian House of Commons.

The "Jewel Of The Ghetto," was an American boxer and prize fight referee. Before he became a referee

The "Jewel Of The Ghetto," was an American boxer and prize fight referee. Before he became a referee, Goldstein boxed professionally from 1925 to 1937. Nicknamed the "Jewel Of The Ghetto," Goldstein was a smooth boxing, hard punching welterweight with a l

Was an actress, singer, and dancer most famous for her on-screen coupling with Dick Powell in a stri

Was an actress, singer, and dancer most famous for her on-screen coupling with Dick Powell in a string of successful early musicals at Warner Brothers, particularly 42nd Street. She was briefly married to legendary singer Al Jolson. She retired from show business in the 1940s but made a widely publicized comeback on Broadway in 1971.

Was the 43rd Governor of Kentucky, serving from 1931 to 1935. He was introduced to politics by his u

Was the 43rd Governor of Kentucky, serving from 1931 to 1935. He was introduced to politics by his uncle, U. S. Representative Polk Laffoon. After developing a mixed record of political victories and defeats at the county and state levels, he was chosen a

Is a sculptor, painter, and former street artist from San Francisco and Los Angeles, California, kno

Is a sculptor, painter, and former street artist from San Francisco and Los Angeles, California, known for her evocative portrayal of horses.Meanwhile, she also had a parallel career as a gallery artist and muralist, receiving a BFA in painting from the San Francisco Art Institute in 1994.[5] Her painting during this time is described as being influenced by Nicole Eisenmann, Raymond Pettibon, and Mike Kelley.[6] During this time, Neri contributed mural work to such sites as the Clarion Alley Mural Project and the Redstone Building.[7][8] A founding member of what later came to be known as the Mission School,[9] she was a close collaborator with other notable graffiti artists such as Twist and KR, as well as Mission School painter Alicia McCarthy.[9][10]

Was born Constance Henrietta Mierzwiak in Toledo, Ohio. Starr started performing at the age of nine

Was born Constance Henrietta Mierzwiak in Toledo, Ohio. Starr started performing at the age of nine under the stage name Connie Little and was later billed as Ruby Jones during the 1960s. In 1971 she was signed to Curtom Records and recorded her first alb

Was an American dietitian and politician from North Carolina. Hooper made history when she became th

Was an American dietitian and politician from North Carolina. Hooper made history when she became the first woman to run as a major party candidate for Governor of North Carolina in 1984.She ran as a Republican Party candidate in the 1984 North Carolina g

Wax was born in Evanston, Illinois, the daughter of Jewish parents who left Austria in 1939 because

Wax was born in Evanston, Illinois, the daughter of Jewish parents who left Austria in 1939 because of the Nazi threat. Her father became wealthy as a sausage manufacturer and her mother qualified as an accountant.

Was an American singer and song writer. Though not very successful in the United States she had two

Was an American singer and song writer. Though not very successful in the United States she had two hits in the United Kingdom. The first, Bimbo made number 7 in April 1954, whilst in May 1959, her version of Three Little Stars hit the charts at number 19

Rudi Bakhtiar joined FOX News Channel (FNC) as a general correspondent in January 2006, and held tha

Rudi Bakhtiar joined FOX News Channel (FNC) as a general correspondent in January 2006, and held that role until July 2007. Prior to joining FNC, Bakhtiar worked for nine years at CNN, joining the network in 1996. During her time at the network, she held

(born on May 22, 1980 in Barahona, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher in

(born on May 22, 1980 in Barahona, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher in the New York Mets organization. He bats and throws right-handed

Was a professional boxer from Louisville, Kentucky. Stitch was ranked second in the world as a welte

Was a professional boxer from Louisville, Kentucky. Stitch was ranked second in the world as a welterweight and fought numerous contenders, including Isaac Logart, Yama Bahama, Chico Vejar, Gasper Ortega, Luis Manuel Rodríguez, Ralph Dupas, Holly Mims, an

Is a Salvadoran footballer who currently plays for C.D. Águila.On September 9, 2007 in a league mat

Is a Salvadoran footballer who currently plays for C.D. Águila.On September 9, 2007 in a league match against Alianza F.C. Corrales became only the seventh person is Salvadoran league history to score 100 goals, a feat which has only been matched by Salvadoran greats Raúl Díaz Arce, Williams Reyes, Emiliano Pedrozo, Adonai Martínez, Hugo Coria and David Arnoldo Cabrera.

Has been Professor (emeritus) of Informatics at the Technical University of Munich since 1972. He is

Has been Professor (emeritus) of Informatics at the Technical University of Munich since 1972. He is famous for inventing two data sorting structures: the B-tree with Edward M. McCreight, and later the UB-tree with Volker Markl.

Was a Bohemian-born pianist.He was born in Cheb (Eger), Bohemia (now Czech Republic) to a Russian-Je

Was a Bohemian-born pianist.He was born in Cheb (Eger), Bohemia (now Czech Republic) to a Russian-Jewish family. Hailed as a child prodigy, Serkin was sent to Vienna at the age of nine, where he studied piano with Richard Robert and, later, composition with Joseph Marx making his public debut with the Vienna Philharmonic at 12. From 1918 to 1920 he studied composition with Arnold Schoenberg and participated actively in Schoenberg's Society for the Private Performance of Music. He began a regular concert career in 1920, living in Berlin with violinist Adolf Busch and his family, which included a then three-year-old daughter Irene, whom Serkin would marry 15 years later. Throughout the 1920s and early 1930s, Serkin performed throughout Europe both as soloist and with Busch and the Busch Quartet. With the rise of the Nazi party in Germany, Serkin and the Busches left Berlin for Switzerland.

Was an Austrian-Jewish chess player of the romantic school, and a chess writer.Spielmann was known a

Was an Austrian-Jewish chess player of the romantic school, and a chess writer.Spielmann was known as "The Master of Attack" and "The Last Knight of the King's Gambit". His daredevil play was full of sacrifices, brilliancies, and beautiful ideas. This was

A Swiss-born artist who came to Canada in 1967 to attend Carlton University. Stussi also studied and

A Swiss-born artist who came to Canada in 1967 to attend Carlton University. Stussi also studied and taught at the Ontario College of Art, graduating in 1978. From 1988 to 1991 he was president of the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour (CSPWC).Rudolf was involved in animation with Toronto based Nelvana. He illustrated in the award winning series "Little Bear" and "Rolie-Polie-Olie" and the film "Heidi".

Was an American professional pocket billiards player, best known as "Minnesota Fats". As "Fats", in

Was an American professional pocket billiards player, best known as "Minnesota Fats". As "Fats", in spite of the fact that he never won a major pool tournament, he was perhaps the most publicly recognized pool player in the United States – not only as a p

(born July 18, 1944 in Coffeyville, Kansas) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played

(born July 18, 1944 in Coffeyville, Kansas) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1965 to 1983 for the California Angels, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles and Montreal Expos.

Is an American former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.In 1972 he was part o

Is an American former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.In 1972 he was part of the American team which finished 14th in the Olympic tournament. He played all five matches and scored ten goals.

Is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League between 1953 and 1968. He

Is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League between 1953 and 1968. He played college football at the University of Southern California. In 1964 he tied a National Football League record with 13 consecutive pass completions, and in 1965 he was the leading passer in the NFL.

Was a Native American artist of the Navajo nation.[1] Referred to as "the Picasso of American art" b

Was a Native American artist of the Navajo nation.[1] Referred to as "the Picasso of American art" by the New York Times, his paintings are primarily of Native American women and characterized by fluid forms and vibrant colors, though he also worked in sculpture, ceramics, and stone lithography. He was also an avid lover of cuisine, authoring four cookbooks, (with accompanying drawings) called Nudes and Food.[2]Gorman grew up in a traditional Navajo Hogan and began drawing at age 3. His grandmother helped raise him, recounting Navajo legends and enumerating his genealogy of artist ancestors. She kindled his desire to become an artist. While tending sheep in Canyon de Chelly with his aunts, he used to draw on the rocks, sand, and mud, and made sculptures with the clay, with his earliest subjects including Mickey Mouse and Shirley Temple.