American Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 74th District since

Is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 74th District since 1996. He is currently Majority Floor Leader.

Was an American photographer and photojournalist.Lee had trained as a chemical engineer, and in the

Was an American photographer and photojournalist.Lee had trained as a chemical engineer, and in the fall of 1936 became a member of the team of photographers assembled under Roy Stryker for the federally sponsored Farm Security Administration documentation project.

(January 3, 1899 - May 16, 1964), also known as Buzz Arlett, was an American baseball player sometim

(January 3, 1899 - May 16, 1964), also known as Buzz Arlett, was an American baseball player sometimes called "the Babe Ruth of the minor leagues.

Is an American astronaut. Schweickart was born in Neptune, New Jersey. He earned an B.S. and an M.S.

Is an American astronaut. Schweickart was born in Neptune, New Jersey. He earned an B.S. and an M.S. in Aeronautics/Astronautics from MIT in 1956 and 1963 respectively.

Was an American weightlifter who held nine world records and thirty-four American records. He was bo

Was an American weightlifter who held nine world records and thirty-four American records. He was born May 21, 1942 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He competed in two Olympic games for the U.S. team: Mexico City in 1968 and Munich, Germany in 1972. During hi

Was an American art historian, photographer, author and managing editor of Harper's Magazine.He was

Was an American art historian, photographer, author and managing editor of Harper's Magazine.He was graduated from Yale in 1932 and married Mildred Akin, a Vassar graduate, in 1934. He started as a clerk at Harper & Brothers, the publishing house, from 1932 to 1936 and was director of publications at Vassar in 1936 and 1937. He then took a job at the Shipley School in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, where he was assistant principal from 1937 to 1940, then principal until 1944. He then joined Harper's Magazine as an assistant editor and became managing editor in 1947, a position he would hold for the next twenty years.

Born February 15, 1983 in East York, Ontario, Canada)[2] is a professional Canadian baseball player.

Born February 15, 1983 in East York, Ontario, Canada)[2] is a professional Canadian baseball player. He currently plays catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers.[3]

September 12, 1917 - December 5, 1954) was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Athl

September 12, 1917 - December 5, 1954) was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics (1942-1947) and the Cleveland Indians (1948). The right-hander stood 6'3" and weighed 180 lbs.

Is a former American wrestler who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics, for the United States.

Is a former American wrestler who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics, for the United States.

(born November 1, 1931 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a former right-handed pitcher who played for

(born November 1, 1931 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a former right-handed pitcher who played for the Boston Red Sox (1954-1957), the Washington Senators (1957-1960), the Chicago White Sox (1960-1962), and the Houston Colt .45s (1962-1963) to finish his career.

Was a United States Army officer and author. Colonel Reeder’s military decorations include the Dis

Was a United States Army officer and author. Colonel Reeder’s military decorations include the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and two decorations awarded by France: the Croix de Guerre avec Palm and the Légion d'honneur.

(born June 5, 1974 in Encino, California), is a Major League baseball free agent pitcher.

(born June 5, 1974 in Encino, California), is a Major League baseball free agent pitcher.

Is a former American football Pro Bowl guard for the Washington Redskins of the National Football Le

Is a former American football Pro Bowl guard for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was also an All-American center at the University of Pittsburgh Grimm played 11 seasons for the Redskins and was a first team selection to the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team

Is a former professional Canadian football quarterback. Jackson spent his entire 12-year professiona

Is a former professional Canadian football quarterback. Jackson spent his entire 12-year professional football career with the Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Football League.

Born September 13, 1969 in Birmingham, Alabama), is a former professional baseball player who played

Born September 13, 1969 in Birmingham, Alabama), is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as a 3rd baseman from 1994-2001.

After establishing the Wu-Tang Clan, Ol' Dirty Bastard went on to a successful solo career. However,

After establishing the Wu-Tang Clan, Ol' Dirty Bastard went on to a successful solo career. However, his professional success was hampered by his erratic personal behavior and frequent legal troubles, including incarceration. He died in late 2004 of conge

Served as a member of the United States House of Representatives representing Washington State's 3rd

Served as a member of the United States House of Representatives representing Washington State's 3rd District from 1947 to 1960. Mack moved to Aberdeen, Washington in 1895. Mack was educated at Stanford University in California, and then at the University

Was an American wrestler and olympic champion. Vis competed at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, wher

Was an American wrestler and olympic champion. Vis competed at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, where he received a gold medal in freestyle lightweight.

An American macroeconomist who is the Fred Hofheinz Professor of Economics at the University of Texa

An American macroeconomist who is the Fred Hofheinz Professor of Economics at the University of Texas, Austin. He has previously held academic positions at Yale University, the University of Iowa, and Boston University. He is best known for his work on coordination games.[1] He is the author of the book Coordination Games,[2] and the co-author of Dynamic Economics with Jerome Adda.[3]

Is an American actor and photographer as well as the brother of actor/model Michael Wong.

Is an American actor and photographer as well as the brother of actor/model Michael Wong.

Is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter and music producer. He is best known as lead guitarist

Is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter and music producer. He is best known as lead guitarist with Paul McCartney, though he has worked with an extensive list of artists in addition to his own solo career.

Is an American figure skater who competed in both singles and pairs. He competed in pairs with Tiffa

Is an American figure skater who competed in both singles and pairs. He competed in pairs with Tiffany Scott, with whom he is the 2006 U.S. national pewter medalist and alternate on the 2006 U.S. Olympic Team. They placed 5th at the 2005 Nebelhorn Trophy.

Is an IFBB professional bodybuilder. He was born on May 14, 1964, in Kenmore, New York; and grew up

Is an IFBB professional bodybuilder. He was born on May 14, 1964, in Kenmore, New York; and grew up in Georgia and Boulder, Colorado. He is now living in Phoenix, Arizona. Rusty started bodybuilding at 12 and competed as early as at the age of 14. He won

Is a Canadian lacrosse player in the National Lacrosse League with the Buffalo Bandits.

Is a Canadian lacrosse player in the National Lacrosse League with the Buffalo Bandits.

Is an American multi-sport athlete who played basketball, baseball, and football at Wake Forest Univ

Is an American multi-sport athlete who played basketball, baseball, and football at Wake Forest University. He later played for the Chicago Bulls team that won the 1998 National Basketball Association Championship. He stands 6’3” and weighs 185 pounds.