American Famous Names Starting with Letter W

A lawyer, farmer, and the 48th Governor of Virginia from February 1, 1918 to February 1, 1922.Virgin

A lawyer, farmer, and the 48th Governor of Virginia from February 1, 1918 to February 1, 1922.Virginia elected Davis governor in 1917 on a "wet," or anti-Prohibition, platform. As governor, Davis sent increased funding to Virginia's colleges and universit

Was a Costa Rican professional footballer.Wilson made 8 appearances for the senior Costa Rica nation

Was a Costa Rican professional footballer.Wilson made 8 appearances for the senior Costa Rica national football team, his debut coming in the Copa América 2004 against Chile on February 16, 2005. He appeared in all four matches and scored three goals as Costa Rica won the UNCAF Nations Cup 2005 tournament. Wilson also made two appearances during qualifying for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

Is a former member of the Maryland House of Delegates, serving District 36, which covers Carolina, C

Is a former member of the Maryland House of Delegates, serving District 36, which covers Carolina, Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne's Counties. Mr. Baker is known for his colorful home-spun language. He is quoted as saying such things as "I just feel like I ca

Was an American machine salesman, mechanical engineer and inventor.[1] He was in Illinois according

Was an American machine salesman, mechanical engineer and inventor.[1] He was in Illinois according to the 1860 census and served in the Union army. He enlisted in 1861 at Oneida, Illinois in the Forty-Second Illinois Cavalry. Judson did attend Knox College in his hometown college in Galesburg, Illinois. He is found in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1886. In 1886 and 1887 the Minneapolis city directory identifies Judson as a "traveling agent" — a traveling salesman working probably for Pitts Agicultural Works. A couple of years later Judson is found working for Earle Manufacturing Company with Harry Earl as the head of the firm. Judson sold band cutters and grain scales for them along with other items as one of their salesmen.[2]

Was a Canadian soccer player who earned two caps with Northern Ireland. He began his professional ca

Was a Canadian soccer player who earned two caps with Northern Ireland. He began his professional career in Canada, spent four seasons in the American Soccer League, then finished it in Scotland with Rangers F.C.. McDonald moved with his parents to Canada when he was two, growing up in Hamilton, Canada.[1] He began his professional career with Hamilton Thistle, playing in Spectator Cup in 1921 and 1922. McDonald earned two caps with Ireland national football team. His first was against Scotland in 1930 and the second against England in 1932.

Is an American country music artist. She was a finalist in 2007 on the USA Network television show N

Is an American country music artist. She was a finalist in 2007 on the USA Network television show Nashville Star. Soon after, she signed with Warner Bros. Records, and released a self-released CD and her debut solo single, "When I Said I Would" in late 2

Whitney Houston was born in a rough neighborhood in the projects of Newark, New Jersey. She is the t

Whitney Houston was born in a rough neighborhood in the projects of Newark, New Jersey. She is the third and youngest child of John and gospel singer Cissy Houston.[17] Her mother, along with cousin Dionne Warwick and Godmother Aretha Franklin are all not

Is a former freestyle and backstroke swimmer from the United States, who won two silver medals at th

Is a former freestyle and backstroke swimmer from the United States, who won two silver medals at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia: in the 100m and 200m Backstroke, and a gold medal in the 4x100 metre medley relay,

Is an American swimmer. She swims for Tucson Ford Dealer Aquatics, in Tucson, Az. She also swam for

Is an American swimmer. She swims for Tucson Ford Dealer Aquatics, in Tucson, Az. She also swam for the University of Arizona. She won a gold metal at the 2006 Pan-Pacific championships in Victoria, Canada, in the 200 meter individual medley, just out-tou

Was a tennis player in the 1950s and 1960s. Reed was ranked No. 1 in the United States in 1961 and w

Was a tennis player in the 1950s and 1960s. Reed was ranked No. 1 in the United States in 1961 and was ranked in the U.S. top ten in 1957 (No. 8), 1959 (No. 9), 1960 (No. 8), and 1962 (No. 6). During his career, he had wins over Rod Laver, Roy Emerson, Ne

An American fashion model most notable as the winner of the tenth cycle of America's Next Top Model.

An American fashion model most notable as the winner of the tenth cycle of America's Next Top Model. She was the first 'full-figured' competitor to win the competition, participating as a U.S. dress size.Thompson competed against thirteen other contestants to win Cycle 10 of America's Next Top Model. She was selected as one of the finalists to enter the 'Top Model house'. Some of the judges criticized her performances and personality as being 'too pageant' and 'fake'. Thompson received a first call-out[5] during the music-themed photoshoot

Is a singer and songwriter, who also plays piano and drums. Her father, Vincent, is a wealthy develo

Is a singer and songwriter, who also plays piano and drums. Her father, Vincent, is a wealthy developer (Wolanin Companies Ltd.) who also started TopNotch Entertainment in the late 1980s.[1] Whitney records for her father's label, TopNotch Records.[2]

Born Jay Vivian Chambers and also known as David Whittaker, was an American writer and editor. A Com

Born Jay Vivian Chambers and also known as David Whittaker, was an American writer and editor. A Communist party member and Soviet spy, he renounced communism and became an outspoken opponent. He is best known for his testimony about the perjury and espionage of Alger Hiss.

Is an American actress, comedienne, and television host.She is one of only thirteen persons who have

Is an American actress, comedienne, and television host.She is one of only thirteen persons who have won Academy, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Awards. In 1990, she became the second African American female, after Hattie McDaniel, to win an Academy Award for act

Is an American slalom canoer who competed in the early 1970s. He finished 11th in the C-1 slalom eve

Is an American slalom canoer who competed in the early 1970s. He finished 11th in the C-1 slalom event at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.

(born May 17, 1974, Aragua State, Venezuela) is a Major League baseball player.

(born May 17, 1974, Aragua State, Venezuela) is a Major League baseball player.

Is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the PGA Tour. He earned his PGA Tour card

Is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the PGA Tour. He earned his PGA Tour card for the 2009 season by finishing T-18th in the 2008 version of Q-school.Collins made a 20-foot par putt at the last hole of 2008 Q-School to win his 2009 P

He has produced works of both fiction and nonfiction, including numerous biographies for young reade

He has produced works of both fiction and nonfiction, including numerous biographies for young readers, plus several novels for adults. One, Wave, which was released in 2005, chronicles a coastal island community's reaction to an oncoming tsunami.[2] Fini

Is a former American football player. Marshall played linebacker in the National Football League for

Is a former American football player. Marshall played linebacker in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears, the Washington Redskins, the Houston Oilers, the Arizona Cardinals, and the New York Jets. He won two Super Bowls in his career, Super Bowl XX as a member of the 1985 Bears, and Super Bowl XXVI with the 1991 Redskins.

Was an American jazz pianist and bandleader.He recorded with Ernie Andrews in Los Angeles in 1945, a

Was an American jazz pianist and bandleader.He recorded with Ernie Andrews in Los Angeles in 1945, and led a trio which included Charles Mingus around that time as well. He served as the accompanist for Dinah Washington when she sang with the Lucky Thomps

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'8" forward from Albany State University, Jo

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'8" forward from Albany State University, Jones played seven seasons (1969–1976) in the American Basketball Association as a member of the Miami Floridians, Memphis Pros, Memphis Tams and Kentucky Colonels and two seasons (1976–1978) in the National Basketball Association for the Indiana Pacers and Buffalo Braves. He won the 1975 ABA championship with the Colonels and was named to the 1975 ABA All-Defense Team. In his ABA/NBA career, he tallied 8,482 total points, 5,560 total rebounds, and 1,446 total assists.

Was a conservative Democratic Party politician from Texas, who came to prominence by hosting a popul

Was a conservative Democratic Party politician from Texas, who came to prominence by hosting a popular radio program. Known for his populist appeal, Pappy O'Daniel was the governor of Texas and later its junior U.S. Senator. He is also the only person eve

Was an American boxer. McClure earned degrees in literature and philosophy in 1961 from the Universi

Was an American boxer. McClure earned degrees in literature and philosophy in 1961 from the University of Toledo and a doctorate in psychology from Wayne State University in Detroit in 1973. He later became a Massachusetts State Boxing Commissioner.

Was a politician and medical doctor from Alberta, Canada.Wilbert was elected to the Canadian House o

Was a politician and medical doctor from Alberta, Canada.Wilbert was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in a 1906 by-election in the Strathcona electoral district by-election on April 5, 1906. He became the first member of the House of Commons elected directly to Alberta.

Is a former American football player in the National Football League. He currently is the running ba

Is a former American football player in the National Football League. He currently is the running backs coach for the Baltimore Ravens.Wilbert Montomery is in his sixth season coaching running backs, and his third straight in the position, after coaching tight ends from 2000-02. Montgomery joined the St. Louis Rams’ coaching staff as running backs coach in 1997