American Famous Names Starting with Letter S

Is an Academy Award-winning actress and tap dancer, most famous for being an iconic American child a

Is an Academy Award-winning actress and tap dancer, most famous for being an iconic American child actress of the 1930s, who enjoyed a notable career as a diplomat as an adult. After rising to fame at the age of six with her breakthrough performance in Bright Eyes in 1934, she starred in a series of highly successful films which won her widespread public adulation and saw her become the top grossing star at the American box-office during the height of the Great Depression. She went on to star in films as a young adult in the 1940s. In later life, she became a United States ambassador and diplomat.

Is a New York State Senator, first elected in 2006 to represent parts of Queens County, including Ja

Is a New York State Senator, first elected in 2006 to represent parts of Queens County, including Jamaica, South Jamaica, Springfield Gardens, Laurelton, South Ozone Park, Kew Gardens, Broad Channel, and Lindenwood. A Democrat, she defeated former Senator

Is an American Academy Award-winning film and theater actress, well-known not only for her acting, b

Is an American Academy Award-winning film and theater actress, well-known not only for her acting, but also now for her beliefs in new age spirituality and reincarnation. She is also the writer of a large number of autobiographical works, many dealing with her spiritual beliefs as well as her Hollywood career. She is the older sister of Warren Beatty.

Is an American actress and singer. She starred as wholesome characters in a number of well-known mus

Is an American actress and singer. She starred as wholesome characters in a number of well-known musical films, such as Oklahoma!, Carousel, and The Music Man. Ironically,

Was a Canadian politician.In September, 1990 she was also appointed Regional Whip for Quebec. Re-ele

Was a Canadian politician.In September, 1990 she was also appointed Regional Whip for Quebec. Re-elected in the renamed riding of Saint-Laurent—Cartierville during the 1993 election that brought the Liberals to power under Jean Chrétien, she served as Deputy Chair of Committees of the Whole from January 1994 to February 1996, with one of her roles being assistant deputy Speaker of the House of Commons.

Is a former Canadian politician.In 1987, she became Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Publi

Is a former Canadian politician.In 1987, she became Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Works. After the 1988 federal election, she joined Prime Minister Brian Mulroney's Cabinet as Minister of State for Transport. She served briefly as Minister of State for Indian Affairs and Northern Development (1990-1991) before returning to the Transport portfolio.

The "First Lady of Drag Racing" was the first woman to receive a licence to drive a top fuel dragste

The "First Lady of Drag Racing" was the first woman to receive a licence to drive a top fuel dragster by the NHRA. She won the NHRA Top Fuel championship in 1977, 1980 and 1982.

An American R&B singer, who is best known for her 1986 R&B hit "As We Lay".Murdock started out singi

An American R&B singer, who is best known for her 1986 R&B hit "As We Lay".Murdock started out singing gospel music in her native Toledo. Singer/musician Roger Troutman hired Murdock as a backing singer for his family's band Zapp, who had several hits on

Was the member of the hit group, the Shirelles. As well as Owens, the Shirelles consisted of classma

Was the member of the hit group, the Shirelles. As well as Owens, the Shirelles consisted of classmates of hers from Passaic High School, New Jersey: Addie Harris, Doris Coley, and Beverly Lee. However, her strong, distinctive voice meant that Owens was t

Was an American actress and singer.her family moved to California when she was a child. She studied

Was an American actress and singer.her family moved to California when she was a child. She studied at Hollywood High School and the University of California and auditioned successfully for Gus Arnheim's band during her second year at university. She made

Is an American swimmer and olympic champion.

Is an American swimmer and olympic champion.

Was an American jazz singer and pianist.Shirley Horn began playing piano at an early age, and had th

Was an American jazz singer and pianist.Shirley Horn began playing piano at an early age, and had thoughts as a teenager of becoming a classical artist. She was offered a scholarship to Juilliard, but turned it down for financial reasons. She then became

Is an American mezzo-soprano and soprano who sings opera as well as American musical theater. Verret

Is an American mezzo-soprano and soprano who sings opera as well as American musical theater. Verrett has enjoyed great fame since the late 1960s and is much admired for her radiant voice, beauty, and great versatility.Born into an African-American family of devout Seventh-day Adventists in New Orleans, Louisiana, Verrett showed early musical abilities, but initially a singing career was frowned upon by her family. Later Verrett went on to study in Los Angeles, California and at the Juilliard School in New York.

Is a Canadian alpine skier. Rubens qualified to compete for Canada at the 2006 Winter Olympics after

Is a Canadian alpine skier. Rubens qualified to compete for Canada at the 2006 Winter Olympics after placing 18th in a World Cup downhill in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Her other career highlights including placing second in downhill at the 2004 Lake Louise

Is a Canadian professional basketball player, formerly a point guard for the Seattle Storm of the WN

Is a Canadian professional basketball player, formerly a point guard for the Seattle Storm of the WNBA.

Is a Canadian soccer player who recently played for North York Astros in the Canadian Soccer League.

Is a Canadian soccer player who recently played for North York Astros in the Canadian Soccer League. Shondell began playing soccer at the youth level with the Toronto Azzuri. During his tenure with the Azzuri Busby won the Ontario Cup three years in a row from 2002 till 2004.

An American actress.Stern's first language is American Sign Language.[citation needed] She is also a

An American actress.Stern's first language is American Sign Language.[citation needed] She is also able to read lips and speak English without an interpreter. She attended Gallaudet University, the only liberal arts college for the deaf in the world.[2]

Was a cricketer, a right-handed batsman who played for the Canadian cricket team. He made only two a

Was a cricketer, a right-handed batsman who played for the Canadian cricket team. He made only two appearances at a high level, both in June 1979: a match against Fiji in the ICC Trophy and another (his only One Day International) against Australia in the

A young actress, model, and spokeskid best known as the Welch's grape juice Girl. Shyann played Mega

A young actress, model, and spokeskid best known as the Welch's grape juice Girl. Shyann played Megan Hanson in the 2007 film Premonition. She has also appeared in an episode of House.

Is an American-Iranian Olympic silver-medal winning wrestler. He was a two-time Olympic team member

Is an American-Iranian Olympic silver-medal winning wrestler. He was a two-time Olympic team member obtaining a silver medal after losing against Alexander Karelin in the final of 1996. In total holds four World and Olympic Medals.

Was an American football player.His son Adam Abramowitz is a football player for the Richmond Spider

Was an American football player.His son Adam Abramowitz is a football player for the Richmond Spiders.

is a retired American college and professional football player. A halfback, he played college footb

is a retired American college and professional football player. A halfback, he played college football at Texas A&I University, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Houston Oilers from 1964 through 1968.

Is a Canadian horse trainer in Thoroughbred horse racing. Members of his family emigrated to Canada

Is a Canadian horse trainer in Thoroughbred horse racing. Members of his family emigrated to Canada in the 1960s where older brothers Joseph and Tino Attard became racehorse trainers and Larry became one of the top jockeys in the country and a member of t

Is an American film actor. His roles have included acting in Jack Hill's blaxploitation films of the

Is an American film actor. His roles have included acting in Jack Hill's blaxploitation films of the 1970s as well as his role as Captain Spaulding in Rob Zombie's horror films House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil's Rejects. He has appeared in many televis

Was a famous poker player and hotel owner in Las Vegas, Nevada. Wyman was co-owner of several Las Ve

Was a famous poker player and hotel owner in Las Vegas, Nevada. Wyman was co-owner of several Las Vegas casinos including the Sands, Riviera, Royal Nevada and The Dunes.