American Famous Names Starting with Letter V

Is a Wisconsin attorney who served as a local official and judge in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and as Secr

Is a Wisconsin attorney who served as a local official and judge in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and as Secretary of State of Wisconsin, often as the first woman and/or African-American in her position.In 1956, Phillips became the first woman and the first Africa

Is a former World No. 1 American tennis player and the current two time defending Wimbledon Singles

Is a former World No. 1 American tennis player and the current two time defending Wimbledon Singles Champion and the reigning Doubles Champion. She is currently ranked World No. 6.A 14 year veteran on tour, Venus Williams has won 39 career WTA Tour titles, which includes 16 Grand Slam titles - seven in singles, seven in women's doubles, and two in mixed doubles.

Was a U.S. Senator from South Dakota. Born in Miller, South Dakota, she attended the public schools,

Was a U.S. Senator from South Dakota. Born in Miller, South Dakota, she attended the public schools, graduated from the Stout Institute in Menomonie, Wisconsin and also attended Dakota Wesleyan University and the University of Minnesota.

A well-known Vancouver folk singer who has provided political commentary on current events since 194

A well-known Vancouver folk singer who has provided political commentary on current events since 1949. She is famous for creating humorous, original songs on almost any topic: religion, sex, divorce, censorship, liberation, politics and family. Her famous song, "The Fountain", described the "hippie protests" of 1968 Vancouver.According to her autobiographical essay, Johnson was born in 1920 and learned to sing and play music in 1949. She always viewed her music (in addition to her play and short-story writing) as a means for political change.

The current Chancellor of the University of Saskatchewan. A sports enthusiast, Pezer is a Canadian s

The current Chancellor of the University of Saskatchewan. A sports enthusiast, Pezer is a Canadian softball champion, golfing contender, and curling champion. She has been inducted into both the Saskatchewan Sports Halls of Fame and the Canadian Curling H

Was a Czech figure skater and actress. She later became a naturalized American citizen. She worked a

Was a Czech figure skater and actress. She later became a naturalized American citizen. She worked as an actress during the 1940s and 1950s. Ralston was born Vera Helena Hrubá to a wealthy jeweler in Prague, Czechoslovakia. Her age was uncertain; Ralston

Was a ballet dancer and choreographer in Europe and the United States.She was George Balanchine's se

Was a ballet dancer and choreographer in Europe and the United States.She was George Balanchine's second wife; they were married from 1938 to 1946. She danced in productions he choreographed, both on the stage and screen, such as On Your Toes, the Broadway hit which was later adapted for the screen by the "hot" playwright of the day, Lawrence Riley, and others. She was also married to Goddard Lieberson from 1946 until his death on May 29, 1977, by whom she had two sons: Peter Lieberson, a composer, and Jonathan Lieberson. Her final marriage was to Paul Wolfe from 1991 until her death on April 9, 2003.

A former professional American football player who played wide receiver, tight end, running back and

A former professional American football player who played wide receiver, tight end, running back and special teams for twelve seasons for five different teams in the National Football League and the American Football League. He played college football at the University of Arkansas. A first-round draft choice in 1956, he was selected by the reigning NFL champion Cleveland Browns, who picked thirteenth. The Browns used him primarily as a halfback in his rookie year, when he gained 756 yards on 188 carries while averaging 25.4 yds/touch on 15 kickoff returns. In 1957-1959, he was used mainly as a receiver, where in four years he accrued 1,366 yards and 5 tds. With the Pittsburgh Steelers

Is a former professional American football player who played wide receiver, tight end, running back

Is a former professional American football player who played wide receiver, tight end, running back and special teams for twelve seasons for five different teams in the National Football League and the American Football League

Was a professional boxer in the light welterweight (140 lb) division. Smith, a journeyman fighter, a

Was a professional boxer in the light welterweight (140 lb) division. Smith, a journeyman fighter, appeared on the front page of the May 10, 2004, edition of the New York Times, as he was the focal point of a lengthy article in the Times's sports section

Was a canoe enthusiast who paddled over 100,000 km (62,000 mi) in his lifetime according to the Gui

Was a canoe enthusiast who paddled over 100,000 km (62,000 mi) in his lifetime according to the Guinness Book of World Records, all the more remarkable because he did not start until age 41. Of particular note are the 29,341 km (18,232 mi) Two Continent C

Was an American football defensive end in the American Football League and National Football League.

Was an American football defensive end in the American Football League and National Football League. He played for the New York Jets (AFL) in Super Bowl III, but felt he didn't receive enough credit for the Jets' playoff win against the Oakland Raiders in the AFL Championship Game that launched them into the Super Bowl.

Is a noted climber and landscape photographer. He made the first ascent of Cholatse in 1982. He live

Is a noted climber and landscape photographer. He made the first ascent of Cholatse in 1982. He lives in Mammoth Lakes, California with his wife and two children. On April 13, 1977, Clevenger was arrested looting the crashed wreckage of a drug-smuggling a

December 19, 1923 - February 27, 1990) was a major league first baseman who started two games for th

December 19, 1923 - February 27, 1990) was a major league first baseman who started two games for the Cleveland Indians near the end of the 1941 season (September 6 and September 15). At just 17 years of age, he was the youngest player to appear in an Ame

Is a former professional basketball player in the NBA who played twelve seasons from 1984 until 1996

Is a former professional basketball player in the NBA who played twelve seasons from 1984 until 1996. Fleming grew up in the Queensbridge Housing projects in Long Island City, New York.

Is a former Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 46th Distric

Is a former Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 46th District from 2004 to 2010. He earlier served from 1996 through 2002, and from 1982 through 1994.

Is an American politician who represents the 44th legislative district in the Maryland State Senate.

Is an American politician who represents the 44th legislative district in the Maryland State Senate. Senator Jones-Rodwell was also the chair of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland from 2007 to 2008.Member of Senate since January 8, 2003. Member, Bud

June 29, 1925 - October 3, 1995) is a former professional baseball player. He was a first baseman ov

June 29, 1925 - October 3, 1995) is a former professional baseball player. He was a first baseman over parts of 8 seasons (1946-1952, 1957) with the St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies and Milwaukee Braves.

Is a former American professional wrestler, trainer, and wrestling promoter. He was the former owner

Is a former American professional wrestler, trainer, and wrestling promoter. He was the former owner/promoter of the American Wrestling Association (AWA), based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which was the predominant promotion throughout the Midwest and Manitoba, Canada for many years. He remained in this position until 1991, when the company folded. His son Greg also wrestled professionally.

Is an American sportscaster, currently employed by CBS Sports television.Lundquist graduated from Au

Is an American sportscaster, currently employed by CBS Sports television.Lundquist graduated from Austin High School in Austin, Texas before attending Texas Lutheran University (formerly Texas Lutheran College), where he also founded the Omega Tau Fraternity (O?) in 1958 before graduating in 1962.

Is a retired American basketball player. Was a standout at Greenbrier East High School in Lewisburg,

Is a retired American basketball player. Was a standout at Greenbrier East High School in Lewisburg, West Virginia. He played his college basketball for the Virginia Tech Hokies and is the all-time lead scorer for the now-defunct Metro Conference. He was a member of the United States 1988 Olympic basketball team. His NBA career started when he was selected by the Sacramento Kings in the 1990 NBA Draft, and immediately traded to the Miami Heat in exchange for veteran guard Rory Sparrow. After Coles' first of two stints with the Miami Heat, he was traded to the Golden State Warriors, and also played with the Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Boston Celtics. He was utilized primarily as a backup point guard.[1] He was a high school outfielder selected by the California Angels in the 53rd round of the June 1990 Major League Baseball Draft.

Is an American R&B singer and actor. He is a former member of the R&B singing group Immature/IMx and

Is an American R&B singer and actor. He is a former member of the R&B singing group Immature/IMx and has since gone solo.Houston was a founding member of R&B group Immature/IMx, which included members Jerome "Romeo" Jones and Kelton "LDB" Kessee and was managed by Chris Stokes. Houston's nickname at this time was "Batman".The group released four albums under the name Immature: On Our Worst Behavior (1992), Playtyme Is Over (1994), We Got It (1995) and The Journey (1997). In 1999, the group underwent a name change and continued on to release two albums under the name IMx: Introducing IMx (1999) and IMx (2001). The group also branched out into film (such as House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute) and television (such as A Different World) before disbanding in 2002.

(born on September 19, 1924, in Granite Quarry, North Carolina) is a retired infielder/outfielder, c

(born on September 19, 1924, in Granite Quarry, North Carolina) is a retired infielder/outfielder, coach, scout and interim manager in American Major League Baseball. During his playing career, he stood 5'11" (180 cm) tall, weighed 180 pounds (82 kg), bat

Was an American football running back in the NFL. He played from 1968 to 1975, and played for the Ne

Was an American football running back in the NFL. He played from 1968 to 1975, and played for the New Orleans Saints, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Los Angeles Rams, and finally, the San Diego Chargers, ending his career with one Pro Bowl appearance in 1968.

Was a Florida businessman and politician.He founded Interstate Electric Company in Dade County, Flor

Was a Florida businessman and politician.He founded Interstate Electric Company in Dade County, Florida. He served eight years in the Florida House of Representatives and six years in the Florida Senate representing the 39th District in Miami.