Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter J

A contemporary American realist painter. He was born in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, son of Andrew Wye

A contemporary American realist painter. He was born in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, son of Andrew Wyeth and grandson of N.C. Wyeth. He is artistic heir to the Brandywine Tradition, painters who worked in the rural Brandywine River area of Delaware and Pennsylvania, portraying its people, animals, and landscape.At age 12, Jamie studied with his aunt Carolyn Wyeth, a well-known artist in her own right, and the resident at that time of the N.C. Wyeth home and studio, filled with the art work and props of his grandfather. In the morning, he would study English and history at his home and in the afternoon go to the studio and join other students in learning the fundamentals of drawing and composition. He stated later, “She was very restrictive. It wasn’t interesting, but it was important.” [1]

Is an English actor and vocalist. Acting since the age of ten, James made his West End debut in the

Is an English actor and vocalist. Acting since the age of ten, James made his West End debut in the title role of Oliver! at the London Palladium. He played the same role in the national tour of Oliver! and at the Royal Charity Gala Hey! Mr. Producer, honoring theatrical producer Cameron Mackintosh at the Lyceum Theatre on June 8, 1998. He also played Gavroche in Les Misérables at the Palace Theatre.

Was a famous[citation needed] English baritone singer and teacher. He was born to parents Archibald

Was a famous[citation needed] English baritone singer and teacher. He was born to parents Archibald McInnes and Mary Gallagher on the 23rd January 1874, in Ramsbottom, Lancashire.

Is an abstract artist whose style is best described as action painting. Caprell's paintings are crea

Is an abstract artist whose style is best described as action painting. Caprell's paintings are created using a variety of techniques, then arranged by series. However, the unifying characteristics of his work are the intense combinations of color and kinetic composition within each painting intended to stimulate an emotional response for the viewer.he moved to New York for a job in investment banking at J.P. Morgan & Co. After a few years on Wall Street, Caprell left to pursue the arts full time. He remained in New York for ten years where he exhibited privately from his Harlem and Manhattan studios and also from galleries in Miami and Atlanta before he moved back to California in 2007 to open his own gallery. In December 2007, the James Caprell Gallery opened at 1136 Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice,

Was an American Rhythm & Blues and soul musical artist.Born to a Baptist preacher's family in Coahom

Was an American Rhythm & Blues and soul musical artist.Born to a Baptist preacher's family in Coahoma, Mississippi, Carr began singing in church and was performing in gospel groups and making tables on an assembly line in Memphis, Tennessee, when he began

A professional Canadian soccer player who plays for F.C. Copenhagen in the Danish Superliga. He can

A professional Canadian soccer player who plays for F.C. Copenhagen in the Danish Superliga. He can play all positions on the midfield and as supporting striker. He has played more than 25 matches for the Canadian national team, and represented Canada at the 2003, 2005 & 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cups.Expectations were high for him the first season in Helsingborg, but he failed to live up to them. In the 2005 season, however, he was consistently the team's best player, scoring six goals from a primarily defensive midfield position.

Is an American jazz musicologist, pianist and bandleader, active principally in the traditional jazz

Is an American jazz musicologist, pianist and bandleader, active principally in the traditional jazz revival scene.Dapogny has led an ensemble called the Chicago Jazz band since 1975, which has played with Sippie Wallace and the Chenille Sisters and made

Is the Democratic attorney general of the U.S. state of Louisiana. Prior to serving as attorney gene

Is the Democratic attorney general of the U.S. state of Louisiana. Prior to serving as attorney general, Caldwell was the district attorney for Madison, East Carroll, and Tensas parishes from 1979 to 2008. Caldwell, who resides in Tallulah, the seat of Ma

Is the lead guitarist and vocalist for the Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers.Bradfield is named

Is the lead guitarist and vocalist for the Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers.Bradfield is named after James Dean - his father wanted originally to call him Clint Eastwood Bradfield, but this was vetoed by his mother.

Is an American R&B and soul singer of African American/French Canadian descent. He was one of the ch

Is an American R&B and soul singer of African American/French Canadian descent. He was one of the charter members of the family group DeBarge, who became stars with their 1980s classic songs "All This Love", "In a Special Way", "Rhythm of the Night", and

Was a Scottish bassist and vocalist for Robin Trower and Stone The Crows, the latter having its begi

Was a Scottish bassist and vocalist for Robin Trower and Stone The Crows, the latter having its beginnings as the resident band at the legendary Burns Howff in Glasgow.Dewar's career began with Lulu and the Luvvers in the early 1960s. His career eventuall

Better known by his stage name J Dilla or Jay Dee, was an acclaimed, Grammy-nominated music producer

Better known by his stage name J Dilla or Jay Dee, was an acclaimed, Grammy-nominated music producer who emerged from the mid-1990s underground hip hop scene in Detroit, Michigan. He began his career as a member of the group Slum Village, and was also a driving force in the production trio The Ummah. Yancey started his career under the name Jay Dee (based on his initials) but used the name J Dilla from 2001 onward. Many critics believe J Dilla's work to have had a major influence on his peers[1] and that he embodied the neo soul sound, playing a defining yet understated role during the sub-genre's rise (roughly from the mid-90s to the early 2000s).

Lyon was the lone guitarist on Money's first two albums, Eddie Money and Life for the Taking. He was

Lyon was the lone guitarist on Money's first two albums, Eddie Money and Life for the Taking. He was the lead guitarist on the albums Playing for Keeps and No Control. Lyon left after the No Control album, but did play on the song "Backtrack" from the Where's the Party? album, and later made a guest appearance on the Nothing to Lose album, playing lead guitar on the hit "Walk on Water"

Was an American singer, poet, songwriter, writer, and film director. He is best known as the lead si

Was an American singer, poet, songwriter, writer, and film director. He is best known as the lead singer and lyricist of The Doors, and is widely considered to be one of the most charismatic frontmen in rock music history.[1] He was also the author of several books of poetry,[1] and the director of a documentary and short film.

Was an American sculptor and the foremost portrait sculptor of his generation.Fraser was born in Win

Was an American sculptor and the foremost portrait sculptor of his generation.Fraser was born in Winona, Minnesota. His father, Thomas Fraser, was an engineer who worked for railroad companies as they expanded across the American West. Fraser was part of

Was a British book and magazine cover artist best known for Western and historical subjects.McConnel

Was a British book and magazine cover artist best known for Western and historical subjects.McConnell's early freelance work was in advertising and designing book covers. After the Second World War he established himself as one of the leading artists for

Now living in LA, is a singer/songwriter and co-founder of the two former Pop punk bands Son of Dork

Now living in LA, is a singer/songwriter and co-founder of the two former Pop punk bands Son of Dork and Busted.Bourne, who moved from Rochford to Southend-on-Sea in Essex at age ten months, was born to Peter and Maria Bourne, and has three siblings - Nick, Chris and Melissa. Chris, his youngest brother, appeared in the music video for "Year 3000" as the neighbour who builds the time machine. Nick appeared in a few Busted videos such as "Who's David" and "You Said No". James Bourne attended Thorpe Hall Private School in Southend-On-Sea.

Is a pop music singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist. He represented the United Kingdom in the 2

Is a pop music singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist. He represented the United Kingdom in the 2004 Eurovision Song Contest. In 2008 he wrote and recorded the Cardiff City FC FA Cup Final song, "Bluebirds Flying High."

Was an American portrait painter in Massachusetts and New York.James Frothingham was born in Cambrid

Was an American portrait painter in Massachusetts and New York.James Frothingham was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In the Boston area, he studied as a student of Gilbert Stuart,[1] becoming a portraitist of talent, and Stuart is quoted as having said

Is an American ice dancer. With partner Colleen O'Connor, he was the 1974–1976 U.S. national champ

Is an American ice dancer. With partner Colleen O'Connor, he was the 1974–1976 U.S. national champion, the 1975 World silver medalist, the 1976 World bronze medalist, and the 1976 Olympic bronze medalist.

Is a Canadian jazz pianist, arranger, and composer. He is best known for his film and television sco

Is a Canadian jazz pianist, arranger, and composer. He is best known for his film and television scores.Gelfand recorded a number of cross-over albums combining jazz and classical styles. He has performed on over 40 albums, with 8 under his own name.

Was a painter and sculptor most active from the late 1950s into the early 1970s. Best known for his

Was a painter and sculptor most active from the late 1950s into the early 1970s. Best known for his sculptural work in plastics, this work by no means defined him, but was rather a natural endpoint of an exploration into increased dimensionality—starting from abstract canvases, moving through collages and bas-reliefs until the work finally came off the wall in sculptural form.While working in Southern California, Grant had solo exhibitions at the Pasadena Art Museum, Pomona College Museum of Art, and the University of California, Riverside, and group exhibitions at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Oakland Museum of California, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

Was an American figure skater. He won the bronze medal at the 1952 Oslo Olympics. He won four silver

Was an American figure skater. He won the bronze medal at the 1952 Oslo Olympics. He won four silver medals at the United States Figure Skating Championships and at the World Figure Skating Championships. During his competitive career, he was coached by E

Was an American humorist and cartoonist. Thurber was best known for his contributions (both cartoons

Was an American humorist and cartoonist. Thurber was best known for his contributions (both cartoons and short stories) to The New Yorker magazine.From 1918 to 1920, at the close of World War I, Thurber worked as a code clerk for the Department of State, first in Washington, D.C., and then at the American Embassy in Paris, France. After this Thurber returned to Columbus, where he began his writing career as a reporter for the Columbus Dispatch from 1921 to 1924. During part of this time, he reviewed current books, films, and plays in a weekly column called "Credos and Curios," a title that later would be given to a posthumous collection of his work. Thurber also returned to Paris in this period, where he wrote for the Chicago Tribune and other newspapers.[3]

Is an English singer-songwriter. He is best known as being the vocalist of boyband Ultra.He attended

Is an English singer-songwriter. He is best known as being the vocalist of boyband Ultra.He attended the same high school as Ultra's guitarist and drummer, Mike Harwood and Jon O'Mahony, respectively, where they met. He was in the same class as Harwood, a