American Famous Names Starting with Letter S

Was a Congressional Representative from the U.S. state of North Carolina.Sawyer was born in Edenton,

Was a Congressional Representative from the U.S. state of North Carolina.Sawyer was born in Edenton, North Carolina, in 1800. He attended Edenton Academy and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Sawyer studied law, was admitted to the bar, and

He is perhaps best known as Edd from Ed, Edd n Eddy. His notable anime roles include Athrun Zala fro

He is perhaps best known as Edd from Ed, Edd n Eddy. His notable anime roles include Athrun Zala from Gundam Seed, Peach Man (Tokajin) from InuYasha, and Julian Star from Cardcaptors. Other roles include Forge from X-Men Evolution and Baby Bugs, Baby Daff

Was the third Lieutenant Governor of Maryland from 1979 to 1983 under the administration of Governor

Was the third Lieutenant Governor of Maryland from 1979 to 1983 under the administration of Governor Harry Hughes. He served in various local and state level offices in the State of Maryland, including service as commissioner and county councilman of Prin

Was a naturalist/ zoologist from Pennsylvania. He studied under Louis Agassiz. In 1868 he joined an

Was a naturalist/ zoologist from Pennsylvania. He studied under Louis Agassiz. In 1868 he joined an expedition to the American West with John Wesley Powell. He was a friend and regular correspondent of the naturalist Edward Drinker Cope and in 1872 accompanied him on a fossil hunting trip to Wyoming. In 1873 he became assistant director of herpetology and ichthyology at Harvard's Museum of Comparative Zoology.

Was an American surgeon, explorer and naturalist.Woodhouse was doctor and naturalist on the Sitgreav

Was an American surgeon, explorer and naturalist.Woodhouse was doctor and naturalist on the Sitgreaves expedition to the Colorado and Zuni rivers. He was the author of A Naturalist in Indian Territory: The Journal of S. W. Woodhouse, 1849-50. The Woodhouse's Toad (Bufo woodhousii) was named in his honor.

Was a linguist, missionary and Sinologist from the United States in the early 19th century.On the Ju

Was a linguist, missionary and Sinologist from the United States in the early 19th century.On the June 15, 1833, and still in his twenties, he sailed for China to take charge of the printing press of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions at Guangdong, China. In 1837 he sailed on the Morrison to Japan. Officially this trip was to return some stranded Japanese sailors, but it was also an unsuccessful attempt to open Japan to American trade.On November 20, 1845 Williams married Sarah Walworth. From 1848 to 1851 Williams was the editor of The Chinese Repository, a leading Western journal published in China. In 1853 he was attached to Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry's expedition to Japan as an official interpreter.

Was an American manufacturer and Republican politician from Keene, New Hampshire. Born in 1823 in Fi

Was an American manufacturer and Republican politician from Keene, New Hampshire. Born in 1823 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, he served New Hampshire in the state's House of Representatives, on the Governor's Council, and as Governor.

(born on May 13, 1964) is an American professional golfer

(born on May 13, 1964) is an American professional golfer

(August 25, 1913

(August 25, 1913

Is a professional wrestler best known as one half of The Headshrinkers/Samoan Swat Team under the na

Is a professional wrestler best known as one half of The Headshrinkers/Samoan Swat Team under the name Samu. His father is Afa Anoa'i who trained Samula for his professional wrestling debut. Samula’s first real brush with notoriety would come 6 years late

She has starred in box office hits such as: Love & Basketball, Alien vs. Predator, and Something New

She has starred in box office hits such as: Love & Basketball, Alien vs. Predator, and Something New.Following her training at Yale, where she performed in a number of Shakespeare's plays, Lathan earned acclaim both off-Broadway and on the Los Angeles sta

(September 3, 1920 - November 16, 2005) was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball.

(September 3, 1920 - November 16, 2005) was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball.

Is an American singer. She is best known as a performer on American television's The Lawrence Welk S

Is an American singer. She is best known as a performer on American television's The Lawrence Welk Show.A native of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, California; she started singing as a child and by the age of five, was a regular on TV by appearing on the Art Linkletter program, House Party.

Patty was born into a family of musicians; her father was a minister of music and her mother served

Patty was born into a family of musicians; her father was a minister of music and her mother served as the church pianist. She first performed at the age of two when she sang "Jesus Loves Me" for her church. A few years later, she and her brothers joined her parents in a performing group, known as "The Ron Patty Family," and sang at churches across the nation during summer holidays. After high school graduation from Crawford High in San Diego, CA, she attended San Diego State University and Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana, where she studied voice and conducting. While studying at Anderson University,

Was an American figure skater who competed in pairs with Roy Wagelein. They won the silver medal at

Was an American figure skater who competed in pairs with Roy Wagelein. They won the silver medal at the 1968 United States Figure Skating Championships. The pair also competed at the 1968 Winter Olympic Games, finishing seventh, and that year's World Figu

Is an American former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summe

Is an American former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.Four years later he finished tenth with the American team in the 1976 Olympic tournament. He played all five matches again.

Was an Australian fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1956 Summer Oly

Was an Australian fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1956 Summer Olympics.

Is the U.S. Representative for Florida's 24th congressional district. She is a member of the Republi

Is the U.S. Representative for Florida's 24th congressional district. She is a member of the Republican Party. She is also a former law enforcement professional who represented District 33 in the Florida House of Representatives.Adams was first elected to

Is an American figure skater. She was the 2005 U.S. Junior National Champion. Rucker was one of four

Is an American figure skater. She was the 2005 U.S. Junior National Champion. Rucker was one of four up-and-coming figure skaters featured on the 2006 TLC series, Ice Diaries. She was also one of Michelle Trachtenberg's skating doubles in the movie Ice Pr

Bullock was born in Arlington County, Virginia, the daughter of Helga D. Meyer, a German opera singe

Bullock was born in Arlington County, Virginia, the daughter of Helga D. Meyer, a German opera singer, and John W Bullock, a Pentagon contractor, executive and part-time vocal coach from Alabama.[3][4] Bullock's maternal grandfather was a rocket scientist

Bernhard has often addressed her childhood in interviews and within the context of her stand-up come

Bernhard has often addressed her childhood in interviews and within the context of her stand-up comedy. She was born in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Jeanette and Jerome Bernhard. Her family soon moved to Scottsdale, Arizona. She speaks of racially-motivated teasing during childhood, stemming from being a young Jewish woman amongst those she describes as "blonde WASPs". In particular, she speaks of the mockery of her stereotypically Jewish features, such as her lips and nose. During an appearance on The Arsenio Hall Show she stated "I'm the only actress in Hollywood who didn't pay to have these lips".

Is a professional American tennis player. Her highest WTA singles ranking is 39th, which she reached

Is a professional American tennis player. Her highest WTA singles ranking is 39th, which she reached on May 9, 1994. Her career high in doubles was at 87 set at February 8, 1999.

Sandra was the only daughter in her family of six brothers. Her family moved frequently between Mexi

Sandra was the only daughter in her family of six brothers. Her family moved frequently between Mexico and Chicago. When her family finally settled in a Puerto Rican neighborhood she was frequently told to become independent by her mother while her "seven fathers" told her to be a traditional Mexican woman. Sandra felt trapped between two cultures and was very lonely growing up until she turned to books. Sandra's experiences in Chicago helped her write her books, The House on Mango Street and Caramelo. She spent her time writing and reading.

Was an American award-winning theater and film actress.Dennis made her television debut in 1956 in T

Was an American award-winning theater and film actress.Dennis made her television debut in 1956 in The Guiding Light and her film debut in Splendor in the Grass (1961). However, she was more committed to following a career in the theater.

Is an American jurist. She served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States

Is an American jurist. She served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1981 until her retirement from the bench in 2005. The first woman to serve on the Supreme Court, she was in some cases a crucial swing vote for many years due to her case-by-case approach to jurisprudence and her somewhat moderate political views. However, during her time on the Court, she voted with Justice Rehnquist more than with any other justice.