Famous People with Name Melvin

Melvin Russell Riebe            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Melvin Russell Riebe: A 5'11" guard-forward from the College of Wooster, Riebe played professionally in both the National Basketball League (1943-1946) and the Basketball Association of America (1946-1949). He led the NBL in scoring twice, averaging 17.9 points per game during the 1943-44 season and 20.2 points per game the following year as a member of the Cleveland Chase Brassmen and the Cleveland Allmen Transfers.

Melvin Sanders            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Melvin Sanders: is a professional basketball player. He played most recently for the NBA's San Antonio Spurs but was waived on Oct 26, 2006.A graduate of Oklahoma State University, Sanders, a guard and forward, has primarily played for the NBA Development League's Fayetteville Patriots during the 2005-06 NBA season, between 10-day contract stints with San Antonio. After his fourth such contract (including training camp) expired, on March 26, 2006, the Spurs signed Sanders for the remainder of the season.

Melvin Emery "Mel" Patton            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Melvin Emery "Mel" Patton: is an American track and field athlete, who won two gold medals at the 1948 Summer Olympics.Patton won the NCAA 100 yd (91 m) dash title in 1947 and in 1948 and 1949 completed the 100 and 220 yd (91 and 201 m) sprint double at that same meet. In 1947, he tied the 100 yd (91 m) dash world record of 9.4, then lowered it to 9.3 the following year. In 1949, he set a 220 yd (201 m) world record on a straightaway of 20.2, breaking a Jesse Owens record.

Melvin Lacy "Mel" Renfro            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Melvin Lacy "Mel" Renfro: is a former American football cornerback and safety in the NFL who spent his entire career with the Dallas Cowboys.

Melvin Cornell Blount            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Melvin Cornell Blount: was a five-time All Pro-Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers and is considered one of the greatest defensive backs to ever play in the NFL. His physical style of play made him one of the most feared defensive backs in the game at a time when the pass interference rule had not been entirely implemented.

Rachel Melvin            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Rachel Melvin: She is best known for her role as Chelsea Brady on the NBC soap opera Days of our Lives since May 2005.[2] She landed her first acting job in the 2005 independent film Boo.[2][1] She later won the role of Georgia LaMarque, a French girl whom Bo and Billie had been falsely led to believe was their daughter on the NBC soap opera Days of our Lives, but only appeared in five episodes. Months later she took over the role of Chelsea Brady (originally portrayed by Mandy Musgrave). She and her dog were recently seen on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, when she was randomly interviewed at a gas station for a segment. Melvin has also guest-starred on Summerland, Jack & Bobby and 8 Simple Rules.[2] With her family, she has also appeared on Family Feud. She is currently preparing for an upcoming role in a 2008 crime drama Legacy[2] and also working on a children's book.

Leland Devon Melvin            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Leland Devon Melvin: is an American engineer and a NASA astronaut. He served on board the Space Shuttle Atlantis as a mission specialist on STS-122.Melvin began working in Nondestructive Evaluation Sciences Branch at NASA Langley Research Center in 1989.[2] His responsibiliti

Chasity Melvin            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Chasity Melvin: is an American professional basketball player originally from Roseboro, North Carolina. Melvin attended and played basketball for North Carolina State University from 1994 to 1998. In 1996-7, she was named a Kodak All-American. She led the Wolfpack to a F

Al Melvin            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Al Melvin: is a Republican politician from the U.S. state of Arizona. He has served in the Arizona State Senate since 2008, representing the 26th legislative district.

Kenneth Ronald "Ken" Melvin            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Kenneth Ronald "Ken" Melvin: is an American politician, lawyer and jurist. He served as a Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Portsmouth from 1985 to 2009. On May 1, 2009, he retired from the House and became a judge of the Portsmouth Circuit Court.