American Famous Names Starting with Letter G

Also known as "The Kansas Comet", was a professional football player in the National Football League

Also known as "The Kansas Comet", was a professional football player in the National Football League who spent his entire career with the Chicago Bears. He currently resides in Chicago, Illinois.

In 2000, Harold landed the controversial role of unapologetic homosexual Brian Kinney, a central cha

In 2000, Harold landed the controversial role of unapologetic homosexual Brian Kinney, a central character on Showtime's popular gay drama Queer as Folk, a breakthrough performance that included the first depictions of male homosexual sex on American tele

A Canadian singer known for her Grammy-winning folk hit "We'll Sing in the Sunshine." Garnett has si

A Canadian singer known for her Grammy-winning folk hit "We'll Sing in the Sunshine." Garnett has since carved out a career as a writer and actress.Garnett was born in Auckland, New Zealand. When Garnett was 11, her family moved to Canada, and she made her public singing debut in 1960, while at the same time pursuing an acting career making guest appearances on television shows such as 77 Sunset Strip. In the fall of 1964, Garnett scored a Top 10 pop hit with her original composition "We'll Sing in the Sunshine" (also #1 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary singles chart for seven weeks and a Top 50 country hit), and recorded her debut album, My Kind of Folk Songs, for RCA Victor. Riding the success of "We'll Sing in the Sunshine

Was a noted wilderness photographer and climber. Born in Oakland, California, he became a full-time

Was a noted wilderness photographer and climber. Born in Oakland, California, he became a full-time photographer in 1972.Rowell was introduced to wilderness at a very young age, and began climbing mountains at the age of ten. For the next fifty-two years,

(born March 7, 1936 in St. Marys, Ohio) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for

(born March 7, 1936 in St. Marys, Ohio) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for three different teams between 1961 and 1969.

Was an American archer who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

Was an American archer who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

Was a provincial level politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Ass

Was a provincial level politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1959 to 1971.Norris was first elected to serve in the Alberta Legislature in a by-election held in the Stettler provincial electoral district on November 16, 1956. The by-election was caused by the death of former Social Credit MLA John E. Clark. Norris ran against a single opponent, Murray Rairdan representing the provincial Liberals. On election night Norris won a healthy majority of 61.79 percent of the popular vote cast. He easily held the district for the governing Social Credit party.

Is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. He is currently servin

Is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. He is currently serving in his 2nd term in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Maryland's District 3A in Frederick County. Clagett is a member of the Appropriations Co

Is an American comedian and prop comic, most popularly known for smashing watermelons as part of his

Is an American comedian and prop comic, most popularly known for smashing watermelons as part of his act.His signature sketch is the “Sledge-O-Matic,” a large wooden mallet that Gallagher uses to smash a variety of objects, including computer keyboards, c

Is one of the most influential American poets of the latter half of the 20th century. An admitted fo

Is one of the most influential American poets of the latter half of the 20th century. An admitted follower of Walt Whitman, Kinnell rejects the idea of seeking fulfillment by escaping into the imaginary world. His best-loved and most anthologized poems, s

S a Haitian-American actress and former fashion model. She is known for her role as Assistant Distri

S a Haitian-American actress and former fashion model. She is known for her role as Assistant District Attorney Valerie Heywood in the TV program NYPD Blue and Francesca Monroe on The Jamie Foxx Show.

Is a Canadian politician, lawyer, and the 26th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. He was elect

Is a Canadian politician, lawyer, and the 26th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the constituency of Vancouver-Point Grey in the general elections of 1966, 1969, 1972, 1975, 1979, and 1983. Originally a Liberal, he joined the Social Credit party in 1974 and was appointed to the cabinet of Premier Bill Bennett in 1975. He held numerous ministerial positions including Attorney General, Minister of Intergovernmental Relations, and was the longest-serving Government House Leader.

Is a tennis player primarily known for playing in doubles matches with partner Bill Talbert. The pai

Is a tennis player primarily known for playing in doubles matches with partner Bill Talbert. The pair won the U.S. men's doubles title in 1942, 1945, 1946, and 1948. Mulloy, who served as the commanding officer of LST 32 during WWII in the Mediterranean Theater, was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, in 1972. A 1936 graduate of the University of Miami, he also is a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity.

Is a tennis player primarily known for playing in doubles matches with partner Bill Talbert. The pai

Is a tennis player primarily known for playing in doubles matches with partner Bill Talbert. The pair of Mulloy and Talbert won the U.S. men's doubles title in 1942, 1945, 1946, and 1948. He also won the Wimbledon doubles with Budge Patty in 1957, at 44 y

Was an American freestyle swimmer. He competed at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens. Williams compe

Was an American freestyle swimmer. He competed at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens. Williams competed in the 100 metre freestyle event. His time and place are unknown, though he did not finish in the top two. He also entered the 1200 metre freestyle com

(September 14, 1927 – April 19, 1998) was an American golfer.

(September 14, 1927 – April 19, 1998) was an American golfer.

Was an American professional golfer.During his PGA Tour career, Dickinson competed in 12 Masters Cha

Was an American professional golfer.During his PGA Tour career, Dickinson competed in 12 Masters Championships, his best finish coming in 1973 when he tied for 10th. He played on the 1967 and 1971 Ryder Cup teams and with a 9-1-0 match record, he holds th

Was an American writer best known for creating numerous comic book characters for DC Comics. Comic-b

Was an American writer best known for creating numerous comic book characters for DC Comics. Comic-book historians estimate that he wrote over 4,000 comics stories.

Was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1931–1939 and again from 1949–19

Was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1931–1939 and again from 1949–1961, when he did not seek reelection. Withrow was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and worked for the railroad and was involved in the labor union. He was a member

(born July 25, 1970, in Columbus, Georgia) was a Major League Baseball infielder and outfielder.

(born July 25, 1970, in Columbus, Georgia) was a Major League Baseball infielder and outfielder.

Is an American former professional basketball player and coach. He played collegiately at the Univer

Is an American former professional basketball player and coach. He played collegiately at the University of Oklahoma, and was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 3rd round of the 1970 NBA Draft. He had an eleven-year NBA career for four different teams (the Sonics, the Buffalo Braves/San Diego Clippers, the Chicago Bulls, and the Phoenix Suns). Heard is probably best known for a buzzer beater he made to send Game 5 of the Phoenix-Boston championship series in 1976 into a third overtime, a feat which is commonly known as "The Shot", or "The Shot Heard 'round the World" in reference to Ralph Waldo Emerson's 1837 poem "Concord Hymn" which references the Battle of Lexington, the first battle of the American Revolutionary War.

Was a professional linebacker in the American Football League for the Houston Oilers and in the NFL

Was a professional linebacker in the American Football League for the Houston Oilers and in the NFL for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Houston Oilers. In 1974 he finished his career with the Houston Texans of the WFL.

Was an American jazz pianist.Clark began playing professionally in his birthplace of Washington, D.C

Was an American jazz pianist.Clark began playing professionally in his birthplace of Washington, D.C at age 16 in Tommy Myles's band. By 1934 he was playing regularly in New York City clubs; in the mid-1930s he recorded with Alex Hill and Charlie Barnet.

Was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and scout who was a member of Stanley Cup and Memorial

Was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and scout who was a member of Stanley Cup and Memorial Cup winning teams. He died at age 53 when pilot hijacker Marwan al-Shehhi crashed United Airlines Flight 175 into the World Trade Center in New York City, during the September 11, 2001 attacks.

Was Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was a farmer by career. Bloomfield ser

Was Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was a farmer by career. Bloomfield served only in the 32nd Canadian Parliament before his defeat in 1984 federal election to Terry Clifford of the Progressive Conservative party. He also campaigned at the riding in the 1988 federal election but was again unsuccessful against Clifford, losing by only 8 votes. After switching membership to the Reform Party, he contested the 1997 federal election at Perth—Middlesex electoral district but lost to the Liberal and Progressive Conservative candidates there. The same result occurred when he campaigned again in Perth—Middlesex in the 2000 federal election.