American Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Was an American actor, singer, and songwriter who is particularly known as the narrator in many Walt

Was an American actor, singer, and songwriter who is particularly known as the narrator in many Walt Disney nature and Western productions. For contributions to the recording industry,Rex Allen was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame .Born Elvie Rex Allen to Horace E. Allen and Luella Faye Clark on a ranch in Mud Springs Canyon, forty miles from Willcox, Arizona, Rex Allen would grow up to become a popular entertainer known as "The Arizona Cowboy." As a boy he played guitar and sang at local functions with his fiddle-playing father until high school graduation when he toured the southwest as a rodeo rider. He got his start in show business on the East Coast as a vaudeville singer then found work in Chicago as a performer on the WLS Radio program, National Barn Dance. In 1948 he signed with Mercury Records where he recorded a number of successful country music albums until 1952 when he switched to the Decca label where he would continue making records into the 1970s. He also recorded one album for Buena Vista (Disney, pictured) in the 1960s, although sources vary on the date of issue.

(born on May 5, 1950) is an American professional golfer

(born on May 5, 1950) is an American professional golfer

Is a retired American professional basketball player and current men's basketball coach at the Unive

Is a retired American professional basketball player and current men's basketball coach at the University of San Francisco.Walters played collegiately at Northwestern University before transferring to the University of Kansas, where he helped lead the Jayhawks to the Final Four in 1993. The 6'4" shooting guard was selected by the New Jersey Nets with the 16th pick in the 1993 NBA Draft. Walters played in the National Basketball Association from 1993 until 2000. He was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in his third season and also played with the Miami Heat. After leaving the NBA, Walters played for León and Gran Canaria in Spain. In addition to his playing career, Walters had a minor role in the 1994 film Blue Chips. Walters is multiracial; he is half white and half Japanese.

(December 19, 1924-August 12, 1997) was a hard-throwing pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1943 and

(December 19, 1924-August 12, 1997) was a hard-throwing pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1943 and from 1946 through 1950.

(born on February 28, 1936) is an American professional golfer

(born on February 28, 1936) is an American professional golfer

Is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour.He won the 196

Is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour.He won the 1963 Cajun Classic Open Invitational in a playoff over Ron Cerrudo and the PGA Professional National Championship in 1970. His best finish in a major is T-33

Is a quarterback of the National Football League for the Chicago Bears. He graduated from Bloomingto

Is a quarterback of the National Football League for the Chicago Bears. He graduated from Bloomington High School South and attended the University of Florida on an athletic scholarship.[1] Grossman led the Florida Gators to two championship games, and was the runner-up for the 2001 Heisman Trophy.[2]Grossman began his professional career with the Bears as the twenty-second overall selection in the 2003 NFL Draft, but spent most of his first three seasons sidelined with injuries. [3] He completed his first full season in 2006, leading the Bears to a National Football Conference Championship, and helping the team score the second most points in the league.

Is an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the team sabre events at the 1956 and 1960 Summer Olym

Is an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the team sabre events at the 1956 and 1960 Summer Olympics.

Was an American novelist, playwright, and Olympic water polo player. His first novel, The Spoilers,

Was an American novelist, playwright, and Olympic water polo player. His first novel, The Spoilers, was based on a true story of corrupt government officials stealing gold mines from prospectors, which he witnessed while he was prospecting in Nome, Alaska

Is a retired American professional basketball player who played for four teams through his 12-year N

Is a retired American professional basketball player who played for four teams through his 12-year NBA career.Chapman was a star at Kentucky, named All-SEC during his freshman and sophomore years and scoring 1,073 points in only two years.

A Canadian singer, songwriter and was the runner-up of Canadian Idol 3.Rex Goudie was born in Dawson

A Canadian singer, songwriter and was the runner-up of Canadian Idol 3.Rex Goudie was born in Dawson Creek, British Columbia on November 18, 1985 and moved back to his father's hometown of Burlington, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada with his family when

Is a United States Air Force officer and a NASA astronaut.Walheim considers San Carlos, California,

Is a United States Air Force officer and a NASA astronaut.Walheim considers San Carlos, California, his hometown. He is married to the former Margie Dotson of Villa Park, California. They have two children. He enjoys snow skiing, hiking, softball and foot

According to the Oct. 29, 1949 Tacoma News Tribune, Layne was a Mormon who was a staff sergeant with

According to the Oct. 29, 1949 Tacoma News Tribune, Layne was a Mormon who was a staff sergeant with an airborne division in World War II for 19 months, serving some time in Japan. He did not start boxing until he joined the Army. "When they sent out a ca

(October 8, 1916 - October 30, 1966) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for

(October 8, 1916 - October 30, 1966) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox (1944-1945). Cecil batted left handed and threw right handed.

Is the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of ExxonMobil Corporation, as of January 1, 2006.A

Is the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of ExxonMobil Corporation, as of January 1, 2006.After earning a B.S. from The University of Texas at Austin in civil engineering, Tillerson joined Exxon Company, U.S.A in 1975 as an engineer. During his t

Is a Salvadoran footballer who currently plays for C.D. Vista Hermosa.Hernández made his debut with

Is a Salvadoran footballer who currently plays for C.D. Vista Hermosa.Hernández made his debut with the Salvadoran senior team on May 30, 2009 against Jamaica at RFK Stadium, Washington D.C.. Although he played most of the game, he was subbed 4 minutes before the final whistle. The game ended with a scoreless draw.

(born November 11, 1971 in Havana, Cuba) is a former Major League Baseball shortstop who has previou

(born November 11, 1971 in Havana, Cuba) is a former Major League Baseball shortstop who has previously played for the New York Mets, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Chicago Cubs, and Seattle Mariners in Major League Baseball.

Is an international Costa Rican soccer defender who currently plays for Asociacion Deportiva San Car

Is an international Costa Rican soccer defender who currently plays for Asociacion Deportiva San Carlos that is coached by Juan Carlos Arguedas. He has played in different teams in Costa Rica, as well as in Mexico and Guatemala. He started out in Costa Rica with his hometown team Limón, and was later transferred to Club Sport Herediano.

Is a Honduran footballer, who currently plays at Atletico Gualala.He was a member of the Honduran sq

Is a Honduran footballer, who currently plays at Atletico Gualala.He was a member of the Honduran squad that competed at the 2001 Copa America and the 1999 Panamerican Games in Winnipeg.

Was an amateur tennis player in the early part of the 20th Century. Fairbairn, who was on the tennis

Was an amateur tennis player in the early part of the 20th Century. Fairbairn, who was on the tennis team at the University of Toronto, reached the singles final at 1915 Ohio state tournament, falling to Canadian Tennis Hall of Fame inductee Lois Moyes (l

An American four-time Emmy Award-winning actress, known for her role as Carla Tortelli on the classi

An American four-time Emmy Award-winning actress, known for her role as Carla Tortelli on the classic sitcom Cheers.Perlman received ten Emmy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (Cheers ran 11 seasons, from 1982–1993; the only year in which Perlman wasn't nominated was 1992). She won the Emmy four times, in 1984, 1985, 1986 and 1989. She later starred in the 1996 sitcom Pearl as the title character and was featured on the 2001 TV drama Kate Brasher. She also appeared in a 2000 television film How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale, in which she played Jacqueline Kennedy.

An American actress who had a brief recurring role as Georgia Huffington on 7th Heaven. She also gue

An American actress who had a brief recurring role as Georgia Huffington on 7th Heaven. She also guest starred on ER, That's So Raven, Malcolm in the Middle, NYPD Blue, Judging Amy, Walker, Texas Ranger and a few other shows.

He debuted in late 1994 with "What They're Talking About", the first single from his album A Thousan

He debuted in late 1994 with "What They're Talking About", the first single from his album A Thousand Memories. Released in 1995 on Decca Records Nashville, this album also produced the #3-peaking "That Ain't My Truck", which went on to become his signatu

Is a British-Canadian female soccer player, who currently plays for Team Strømmen.She won the W-Lea

Is a British-Canadian female soccer player, who currently plays for Team Strømmen.She won the W-League 2005 Scoring Championship and tied for the Assist Leader with 38 points on 13 goals and 12 assists.

Is a former American swimmer who won a gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.

Is a former American swimmer who won a gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.