American Famous Names Starting with Letter R

An American operatic singer.Regina Resnik, the American mezzo-soprano, started a dramatic career ten

An American operatic singer.Regina Resnik, the American mezzo-soprano, started a dramatic career ten months after earning her B.A. in Music at Hunter College. The role was Lady Macbeth under Fritz Busch in December, 1942 with the New Opera Company. The young singer's first appearance startled the opera world and, a few months later, she sang Fidelio and Micaela under Eric Kleiber in Mexico City. In between she sang Santuzza with the fledgling New York City Opera and, tossing off "Ernani, Involami" with dazzling agility, won the Metropolitan Auditions of the Air and her contract with that company for the 1944-45 season.

Is a Soviet-born American singer-songwriter and pianist. Her music is associated with the anti-folk

Is a Soviet-born American singer-songwriter and pianist. Her music is associated with the anti-folk scene centered on New York City's East Village.In New York, Spektor studied classical piano with Sonia Vargas, a professor at the Manhattan School of Music whom Spektor's father had met through her husband, violinist Samuel Marder, until she was 17. [6] Although the family had been unable to bring their piano from Russia, Spektor found a piano on which to play in the basement of her synagogue, and also practiced on tabletops and other hard surfaces.[

Was a Thoroughbred horse racing trainer who competed in his native Canada before working for many ye

Was a Thoroughbred horse racing trainer who competed in his native Canada before working for many years in the United States. After twenty-two years operating a public stable, in 1971 Reggie Cornell was hired by Lucille Markey to take over as head trainer

Redman was born in Newark, New Jersey. Newark is also known as Brick City New Jersey, where he lived

Redman was born in Newark, New Jersey. Newark is also known as Brick City New Jersey, where he lived in Waterside Gardens and attended Brick High. In 1992 Redman released his debut album, Whut? Thee Album, which Allmusic noted for blending "reggae and fun

An American football player who plays for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. He has played running b

An American football player who plays for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. He has played running back/tailback, wide receiver and punt returner. Bush played college football at the University of Southern California from 2003-2005, including two National Championship seasons. He won numerous awards including the 2005 Heisman Trophy.Bush grew up in the urban Skyline neighborhood of Southeast San Diego, which is currently one of the most notorious areas for gang activity, [1] and Spring Valley, California, an unincorporated community in San Diego he often memorialized with "619

(born August 12, 1968 in Waynesboro, Virginia) is a former middle-relief pitcher in Major League Bas

(born August 12, 1968 in Waynesboro, Virginia) is a former middle-relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between 1990 and 1999 for the Oakland Athletics (1990-91), Boston Red Sox (1996), Philadelphia Phillies (1997), Houston Astros (1998) and Milwaukee Brewers (1999). Listed at 6' 1", 180 lb., he batted and threw right-handed.

Was a Canadian inventor, best known for his work in early radio. At the age of fourteen, Bishop's Co

Was a Canadian inventor, best known for his work in early radio. At the age of fourteen, Bishop's College School in Lennoxville, Quebec granted Fessenden a mathematics mastership. In late 1886, Fessenden began working directly for Thomas Edison at the inventor's new Laboratory in West Orange, New Jersey. Fessenden quickly made major advances, especially in receiver design, as he worked to develop audio reception of signals. From 1890 to 1900, Fessenden worked at several manufacturing companies and became a professor of electrical engineering at Purdue University in 1892 and then chair of the electrical engineering department of the University of Pittsburgh in 1893. By 1900,

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'6" 225 lb small forward and played

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'6" 225 lb small forward and played college basketball at the University of Alabama. He had a career in the NBA from 1979 to 1985.

Was an American basketball player.He played for the Knicks (1980-82) in the NBA for 135 games.

Was an American basketball player.He played for the Knicks (1980-82) in the NBA for 135 games.

An artist who makes American Folk Art collages[1] and Hollywood iconographic mixed-media assemblages

An artist who makes American Folk Art collages[1] and Hollywood iconographic mixed-media assemblages and sculptures.During this time, he completed a series of large still-life paintings which extended the imagery of Giorgio Morandi by elongating vessels and vases, transforming them into "architectonic towers".[2] The direct quality of the collage textures led him to abandon these paintings altogether and turn to collage as his next form of expression.[3] The Jewish Holocaust was a prevalent theme in Case’s early pieces – in these modest but masterfully executed and consistent works, Case has been compared to something of a graphic Edgar Allan Poe or Pier Paulo Pasolini by Ronald A. Kuchta, Director of the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse, NY.[4]

Is an American stand-up comedian.

Is an American stand-up comedian.

Born on July 15, 1980, in Columbus, Georgia) is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Houston A

Born on July 15, 1980, in Columbus, Georgia) is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Houston Astros.

Is an American football wide receiver who currently plays for the NFL's Indianapolis Colts.Reggie Wa

Is an American football wide receiver who currently plays for the NFL's Indianapolis Colts.Reggie Wayne was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 30th selection in the 2001 NFL Draft, and was taken to eventually compliment the Colts other star receiver, Marvin Harrison.In Wayne's first year, he caught only 27 passes for 345 yards with no touchdowns. His yards doubled the next year as he caught 49 passes for 716 yards and 4 touchdowns.Wayne became the full time starter for the Colts during the 2003 season, and he caught 68 balls for 838 yards and 7 touchdowns. The next season, Wayne caught 77 passes for 1,210 yards and 12 touchdowns during a season in which Colts quarterback Peyton Manning set a then-record by throwing for 49 touchdowns. During the playoffs,

Was an American professional basketball player.A 7'0" native of Detroit, Michigan, Harding was selec

Was an American professional basketball player.A 7'0" native of Detroit, Michigan, Harding was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the fourth round of the 1962 NBA Draft. He became the first player drafted into the NBA without having played in college, [1] although he did not enter the NBA until the 1963-64 season. In four NBA seasons with the Pistons and Chicago Bulls, Harding averaged 9.0 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. Harding also spent part of the 1967-68 season with the ABA's Indiana Pacers, averaging 13.4 points and 13.4 rebounds in 25 games.

Was an American football punter in the National Football League and a three-time Pro Bowler. He was

Was an American football punter in the National Football League and a three-time Pro Bowler. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 1983 NFL Draft out of the University of Iowa. He also played for the Washington Redskins, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Houston/Tennessee Oilers, and the San Francisco 49ers, retiring in 1999 after 16 seasons

Is a former professional American football player. A 6'6", 236 lbs. tight end from the University of

Is a former professional American football player. A 6'6", 236 lbs. tight end from the University of Idaho, after being drafted by the American Football League's San Diego Chargers in 1961, Carolan was selected as an AFL All-Star in his first season, 1962

Is an American professional basketball player currently with the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers.He attende

Is an American professional basketball player currently with the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers.He attended Coffeyville Community College in Coffeyville, Kansas from 1998-2000 and then transfered to the University of Iowa. He was undrafted in 2002 despite an impressive career there. In 2001, Evans led the nation in free throws attempted, free throws made, and double-doubles. He led the Big Ten Conference in rebounding in 2001 and 2002, and was named Big Ten Tournament MVP in 2001 and Second Team All-Big Ten in 2002. He was Honorable Mention All-American in 2001. He signed with the Sonics as a free-agent, where he became known for his tenacious rebounding.

(born September 25, 1968 in Tallahassee, Florida) is a former designated hitter that played for the

(born September 25, 1968 in Tallahassee, Florida) is a former designated hitter that played for the Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Seattle Mariners and the Boston Red Sox. He played from 1991 to 1999. He was traded in the winter of 1993 by Cleveland to Seattle for speedy shortstop Omar Vizquel.

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'9" forward/center from the University of Te

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'9" forward/center from the University of Tennessee, Johnson played four seasons (1980-1984) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the San Antonio Spurs, Cleveland Cavaliers, Kansas City Kings, Philadelphia 76ers, and New Jersey Nets. He averaged 8.4 points per game in his career and won a league championship with Philadelphia in 1983.

Is a retired professional ice hockey winger who played in the NHL between 1970 and 1983. He has Firs

Is a retired professional ice hockey winger who played in the NHL between 1970 and 1983. He has First Nations background like Ted Nolan.Nicknamed "The Riverton Rifle", Leach was drafted 3rd overall by the Boston Bruins in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft. He played 934 career NHL games, scoring 381 goals and 285 assists for 666 points. His best season was the 1975–76 season, when he set career highs in goals (61), points (91), game-winning goals (11), and plus-minus with a +73 rating

He bats and throws right-handed. Sanders was 24 years old when he made his major league debut on Aug

He bats and throws right-handed. Sanders was 24 years old when he made his major league debut on August 22, 1991, after being selected in the 7th round of the 1987 amateur draft by the Cincinnati Reds. He attended Spartanburg Methodist College before begi

Was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, The Crusher. Crusher was succe

Was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, The Crusher. Crusher was successful as a solo wrestler, winning the AWA World Heavyweight Championship three times, the first time unifying it with the Omaha version of the World Heavyw

Was an American painter, born in Paris, most notable for his detailed depictions of life in New York

Was an American painter, born in Paris, most notable for his detailed depictions of life in New York City in the 1920s and 1930s. He produced many watercolors, egg tempera paintings, oil paintings, Chinese ink drawings, and a number of lithographs and etchings.he also produced series' of photographs and linoleum cuts. He was the second son born to his parents who were both artists themselves. His mother, Alice Randall was a miniaturist painter and his father Fred Dana Marsh was one of the earliest American painters to depict modern industry. When Marsh was two years old his family moved to Nutley, New Jersey. He was able to attend prestigious schools in the states because his grandfather was a very well known man.

Born May 18, 1946), nicknamed "Mr. October" for his clutch hitting in the postseason, is an American

Born May 18, 1946), nicknamed "Mr. October" for his clutch hitting in the postseason, is an American former Major League Baseball right fielder who played for five different teams from 1967 to 1987. He won three consecutive World Series titles as a member of the Oakland A's in the early 1970s and also won 2 consecutive titles with the New York Yankees. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1993

Was an American businessman and Thoroughbred racehorse owner. Reginald Webster became involved in Th

Was an American businessman and Thoroughbred racehorse owner. Reginald Webster became involved in Thoroughbred racing in 1945. In 1947 he hired Lucien Laurin to oversee the conditioning of his horses. With the future Hall of Fame trainer, Webster had his