American Famous Names Starting with Letter V

Is a Canadian businessman, gold medallist at the Olympic Winter Games and a world champion bobsledde

Is a Canadian businessman, gold medallist at the Olympic Winter Games and a world champion bobsledder. He was born in Montreal, Quebec.

Was an American zoologist and animal ecologist who helped to establish ecology as a distinct field o

Was an American zoologist and animal ecologist who helped to establish ecology as a distinct field of study.Shelford was born in Chemung, New York, the eldest son of Alexander Hamilton Shelford and Sarah Ellen Rumsey Shelford. After ten years of schooling, he taught at public schools in Chemung County, New York in 1894. He attended Cortland Normal and Training School for two years and took a teaching certificate, and returned to teaching at public schools from 1897 to 1899. From 1899 to 1901 he attended West Virginia University, where he was influenced by his uncle William E. Rumsey, the assistant state entomologist. In 1901, West Virginia University's president

Is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. He began riding in his native Mexico and earned h

Is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. He began riding in his native Mexico and earned his first win there in 1992 before moving the following year to compete at racetracks in California.

Austrian-American physicist, and Nobel laureate in physics, who with Carl David Anderson discovered

Austrian-American physicist, and Nobel laureate in physics, who with Carl David Anderson discovered cosmic rays.

Is an American professional wrestler who competes primarily in Northeastern independent promotions a

Is an American professional wrestler who competes primarily in Northeastern independent promotions and was a longtime mainstay of International World Class Championship Wrestling, World Class Championship Wrestling, Florida Championship Wrestling and the

Is a Canadian soccer player who currently plays for North York Astros in the Canadian Soccer League.

Is a Canadian soccer player who currently plays for North York Astros in the Canadian Soccer League. Gallo began his professional career with the North York Astros in 2008. In his first season with the North York side Gallo appeared in 12 matches and helped the team clinch a playoff spot. Besides his active career at Club Sarmiento Junin, he works as head coach for several youth teams. The club is member of the Champions Soccer School.

Was an American Thoroughbred horse racing trainer. He embarked on a career as a professional trainer

Was an American Thoroughbred horse racing trainer. He embarked on a career as a professional trainer in 1953, working primarily at racetracks in the Northeastern United States. Late in his career he trained from a base at Santa Anita Park in California. N

American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Golden State Warriors in the

American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Golden State Warriors in the 1st round (17th overall) of the 1991 NBA Draft after playing collegiately at Iowa State University.

Was a Canadian actor.He toured with theater troupes and appeared on Broadway, before making his Holl

Was a Canadian actor.He toured with theater troupes and appeared on Broadway, before making his Hollywood debut in 1930. He initially played romantic leads, but later was mostly cast as the villain. He made over 150 films and dozens of TV episodes, as well as writing two plays.

A six-time Emmy Award-nominated Canadian film, stage and television actor and singer. Garber is perh

A six-time Emmy Award-nominated Canadian film, stage and television actor and singer. Garber is perhaps best known for playing Jack Bristow in the television series Alias and Thomas Andrews in James Cameron's Titanic.Garber began acting at the age of nine, joining the University of Toronto's Hart House at age 15. In 1967 he formed a folk band called The Sugar Shoppe with Peter Mann, Laurie Hood and Lee Harris. The group enjoyed moderate success, even performing on The Ed Sullivan Show and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson before breaking up.[1] He has worked in various American and Canadian movies and television, including James Cameron's Titanic (1997), in which he played the shipbuilder Thomas Andrews, and CTV's E.N.G. (1991–1993), on which he had a recurring guest role.

Mignogna is best known for his dub role of Edward Elric in Fullmetal Alchemist. Vic has also had the

Mignogna is best known for his dub role of Edward Elric in Fullmetal Alchemist. Vic has also had the honor of receiving an award for his work in anime. The American Anime Awards presented Vic an award for Best Actor in a lead role for his work in Fullmeta

A former member of the Canadian national soccer team and NASLer.Kodelja played 8 seasons in the NASL

A former member of the Canadian national soccer team and NASLer.Kodelja played 8 seasons in the NASL - 1974 for the Vancouver Whitecaps in the team's inaugural season in the league; 1976 with the San Antonio Thunder; 1977 with Team Hawaii; 1978 with San Jose Earthquakes; 1981 with the Calgary Boomers; 1982 and '83 with the Toronto Blizzard; and 1984 with the Chicago Sting.

Is a former Major League Baseball player. He played all or part of eight seasons in the majors betwe

Is a former Major League Baseball player. He played all or part of eight seasons in the majors between 1972 and 1980. He also played three seasons in Japan for the Kintetsu Buffaloes from 1981 until 1983.Harris was drafted in the first round of the secondary phase of the 1970 Major League Baseball Draft by the Oakland Athletics. In July 1972 he was traded to the Texas Rangers, and made his major league debut for them the following day. He spent the rest of the season as the Rangers' regular second baseman, replacing Lenny Randle. In 61 games, Harris batted an anemic .140.

Is an American author who was raised in the Flushing and Rosedale neighborhoods of Queens, New York.

Is an American author who was raised in the Flushing and Rosedale neighborhoods of Queens, New York. He is the author of a short-story collection, Slapboxing with Jesus and a novel, The Ecstatic. LaValle writes fiction primarily, though he has also written essays and book reviews for GQ, Essence Magazine, The Fader, and The Washington Post, among others.

Is a Salvadoran footballer who currently plays as a defender for Municipal Limeño of El Salvador.

Is a Salvadoran footballer who currently plays as a defender for Municipal Limeño of El Salvador.

Is a Canadian composer, conductor, bandurist, kobzar, recording artist and ethomusicologist. He was

Is a Canadian composer, conductor, bandurist, kobzar, recording artist and ethomusicologist. He was born April 4, 1960, in Sydney, NSW, Australia. He graduated from the Sydney University (1984), continuing post-graduate studies at the Sydney College of Ad

A Russian boxer of Armenian descent.

A Russian boxer of Armenian descent.

Is a professional boxer touted as a Junior Welterweight and Welterweight prospect. He was named 2008

Is a professional boxer touted as a Junior Welterweight and Welterweight prospect. He was named 2008 ESPN Prospect of the Year. While training at a Salvation Army Red Shield Community Center, he was noticed by former heavyweight boxing contender Ron Lyle,

(August 3, 1920 - May 10, 2005) was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1944 through

(August 3, 1920 - May 10, 2005) was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1944 through 1946 for the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians.

Is an American grandmaster of correspondence chess, most famous for being the tenth ICCF World Champ

Is an American grandmaster of correspondence chess, most famous for being the tenth ICCF World Champion in correspondence chess between 1978 and 1984.

(August 5, 1904 - January 10, 1977) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between 1931 a

(August 5, 1904 - January 10, 1977) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between 1931 and 1939 for the Chicago White Sox (1931-33, 1939), Detroit Tigers (1933-34) and Boston Bees (1937). Listed at 6' 0", 182 lb., Frazier batted and threw right-handed

Was an American circus performer and circus owner most famous for being a partner in the Circus of P

Was an American circus performer and circus owner most famous for being a partner in the Circus of Pépin and Breschard. Victor Adolphus Pépin, the eldest son of André Pepin, a Canadian who fought for the Americans in their Revolution against the British,

Is a retired Canadian soccer goalkeeper who played professionally in the Major Indoor Soccer League

Is a retired Canadian soccer goalkeeper who played professionally in the Major Indoor Soccer League and American Indoor Soccer Association. In 1980, Petroni signed with the Buffalo Stallions of the Major Indoor Soccer League. In 1981, he moved to the Kansas City Comets. He played two seasons with Kansas City before joining the Phoenix Pride.

Is an American politician and part-time actor from the state of Oregon. A Republican, he has served

Is an American politician and part-time actor from the state of Oregon. A Republican, he has served in the Oregon House of Representatives from the 18th District since he was appointed in January 2007. A native of Ohio, he lives in Washington, but owns a

Was an American character actor. He was given billing under a variety of names, including Sen Yung,

Was an American character actor. He was given billing under a variety of names, including Sen Yung, Sen Young, Victor Sen Young, and Victor Young.