Famous People with Name Benjamin

Benjamin Smith Barton            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Benjamin Smith Barton: was an American botanist and physician.Barton studied at the York Academy in Lancaster, Pennsylvania from 1780 to 1782, then attended the College of Philadelphia, studying medicine under Thomas Shippen from 1784, and accompanying David Rittenhouse on an expedition to survey the western boundary of Pennsylvania in 1785, which aroused his interest in Native Americans. In 1786 he transferred to the University of Edinburgh, where he stayed for two years before leaving as a result of disagreements with two professors. He then moved to the University of Göttingen, from which he obtained an M.D. in 1789.

Benjamin Dann Walsh            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Benjamin Dann Walsh: was an American entomologist.

Benjamin Franklin            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Benjamin Franklin: was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. A noted polymath, Franklin was a leading author and printer, satirist, political theorist, politician, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman and diplomat. As a scientist he was a major figure in the Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. He invented the lightning rod, bifocals, the Franklin stove, a carriage odometer, and a musical instrument. He formed both the first public lending library in America and first fire department in Pennsylvania. He was an early proponent of colonial unity and as a political writer and activist he, more than anyone, invented the idea of an American nation[1] and as a diplomat during the American Revolution, he secured the French alliance that helped to make independence possible.

Benjamin Chew Tilghman            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Benjamin Chew Tilghman: was an US soldier and inventor. He is best known as the inventor of the process of sandblasting.At the outbreak of the American Civil War, he volunteered as a Captain in the 26th Pennsylvania volunteer infantry, rising to Colonel and commander of the 29th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry[2],He was severely wounded in the thigh at the Battle of Chancellorsville in 1863 and sent home to recover[3]; on recovery, he accepted the role of Colonel and commander of the 3rd United States Colored Troops.[4] He was brevetted Brigadier General, US Volunteers on April 13, 1865 for "meritorious services".

Benjamin Rush            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Benjamin Rush: was a Founding Father of the United States. Rush lived in the state of Pennsylvania and was a devout Christian, physician, writer, educator, and humanitarian, as well as the founder of Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

Lenard Benoit Benjamin            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Lenard Benoit Benjamin: is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 1st round (3rd overall) of the 1985 NBA Draft. A 7'0" center from Creighton University, Benjamin played for nine NBA teams in 15 seasons from 1985-2000. He played for the Clippers (1985-91), Seattle SuperSonics (1991-93), Los Angeles Lakers (1993, 1999 preseason), New Jersey Nets (1993-95), Vancouver Grizzlies (1995), Milwaukee Bucks (1995-96), Toronto Raptors (1996), Philadelphia 76ers (1998-99) and Cleveland Cavaliers (1999).[1]

Lucy Benjamin            Origin/Culture/Country: British

Lucy Benjamin: she took the stage name of Benjamin after her brother. Her first acting role was as a child actor in Doctor Who in 1983 playing a young version of the character Nyssa. In 1989 she starred in the hit children's television programme Press Gang, where she pl

AndrT Lauren Benjamin            Origin/Culture/Country: American

AndrT Lauren Benjamin: In high school, Benjamin (who was then performing as "Dre") met Antwan "Big Boi" Patton and after a few lyrical battles the two teamed up to form Outkast. Shortly after graduating high school the duo were signed to the Atlanta-based LaFace label and released their debut album Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik in 1994. Buoyed by the success of the single "Playa's Ball", the album went platinum by the end of the year and Outkast was named Best New Rap Group of the Year at the 1995 Source Awards.

Shelton Benjamin            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Shelton Benjamin: an American professional wrestler and former amateur wrestler signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) working on its SmackDown brand, where he is the reigning WWE United States Champion.Benjamin has an amateur wrestling background, including wrestling in high school and at the University of Minnesota. After spending time in Ohio Valley Wrestling,[2] WWE moved him to the SmackDown! brand, where he is the current United States Champion. During his tenure with the company, he has also won the WWE Intercontinental Championship three times, and he has held the WWE Tag Team Championship and OVW Southern Tag Team Championship two and four times, respectively.

Richard Benjamin            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Richard Benjamin: is an American actor and film director.Benjamin was born in New York City, New York and attended the High School of Performing Arts. He married actress Paula Prentiss on October 26, 1961 and they have two children. He graduated from Northwestern University where he was involved in many plays and studied in the famous Northwestern theater school. Benjamin is Jewish.[1