American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was a small businessman who served as the Democratic mayor of the small city of Minden, the seat of

Was a small businessman who served as the Democratic mayor of the small city of Minden, the seat of Webster Parish in northwestern Louisiana, for a single term from 1978–1982.Batton served on the Minden City Council in the former position of streets and p

Was an American comedian, vaudevillian, and actor for radio, television, and film.Widely recognized

Was an American comedian, vaudevillian, and actor for radio, television, and film.Widely recognized as one of the leading American entertainers of the 20th century, Benny was known for his comic timing and his ability to get laughs with either a pregnant

Was an American boxer. Bernstein was billed as "Kid Murphy" or "Young Murphy" in his early fights in

Was an American boxer. Bernstein was billed as "Kid Murphy" or "Young Murphy" in his early fights in the New York-northern New Jersey area in 1920 and 1921.

Is an American actor, comedian and musician.

Is an American actor, comedian and musician.

A former professional soccer goalkeeper. He holds the record for most shutouts in a season in the No

A former professional soccer goalkeeper. He holds the record for most shutouts in a season in the North American Soccer League with 15 in 1980. He was born in Braunschweig, West Germany.Brand began his senior club career with Hungaria of the National Soccer League. In 1974 he joined Toronto Metros of NASL and played 14 regular season games. In '75, he played 2 regular season and 1 play-off game for the Toronto Metros-Croatia. Brand returned to the NSL for 1976,

Was three-time world welterweight champion from the USA, born as William J. Breslin in Clinton, New

Was three-time world welterweight champion from the USA, born as William J. Breslin in Clinton, New York. At age 19 he took a job with the Minneapolis Daily News leading a gang to beat up newsboys selling rival papers. His professional career lasted for 2

(born January 16, 1966 in Van Nuys, California) is a former Major League Baseball player. A right-ha

(born January 16, 1966 in Van Nuys, California) is a former Major League Baseball player. A right-handed pitcher, McDowell won the American League Cy Young Award in 1993.

Was a Canadian abstract expressionist painter, born in Toronto, Ontario in 1909.In his early stages,

Was a Canadian abstract expressionist painter, born in Toronto, Ontario in 1909.In his early stages, Bush was influenced by the work of Charles Comfort and the Group of Seven. During the 1930s, he ran a commercial art business and, by night, furthered his studies at the Ontario College of Art. Bush, like other Canadian artists of the time, was sheltered from major European influences. After seeing the work of the American Abstract Expressionists in New York City, Bush's canvases changed dramatically.

Was an American football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers.In October 2008, Jack Butler was named a

Was an American football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers.In October 2008, Jack Butler was named as one of the 33 greatest Pittsburgh Steelers of all time. The Steelers named players to this team as part of their 75th anniversary season celebration.

Is a Wisconsin insurance agent and a former State Treasurer of Wisconsin. He is a member of the Repu

Is a Wisconsin insurance agent and a former State Treasurer of Wisconsin. He is a member of the Republican Party.He was defeated for re-election on November 7, 2006, by Democrat Dawn Marie Sass, a former parole officer and AFSCME union activist, now worki

Was an American Cornish champion wrestler, from Rockland, Michigan United States. His parents were f

Was an American Cornish champion wrestler, from Rockland, Michigan United States. His parents were from Cornwall, United Kingdom. He met many wrestlers in his career. He died March 12 1924 in Havana, Cuba. He made his first appearance at Michigamme, Michi

Was an American statistician.Jack Kiefer was born on January 25, 1924, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Carl

Was an American statistician.Jack Kiefer was born on January 25, 1924, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Carl Jack Kiefer and Marguerite K. Rosenau. He began his undergraduate studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1942, but left after one year, ta

Was a Canadian-born U.S.-based film actor. Jack Carson was one of the most popular character actors

Was a Canadian-born U.S.-based film actor. Jack Carson was one of the most popular character actors during the golden age of Hollywood, with a film career which spanned the 30's, 40s and 50s. Primarily employed for comic relief, his work in Cat on a Hot T

Is an American comedian, actor and host.Carter's only Broadway appearance was opposite Sammy Davis,

Is an American comedian, actor and host.Carter's only Broadway appearance was opposite Sammy Davis, Jr. in the 1956 musical Mr. Wonderful. He was a frequent guest on The Ed Sullivan Show during the 1960s and early 1970s, and could do a fair Sullivan impre

Is an American musician considered one of the foremost bass guitarists of the rock music era. First

Is an American musician considered one of the foremost bass guitarists of the rock music era. First playing as a lead guitarist with the Washington D.C. area rhythm and blues band "The Triumphs", he switched to bass during his high school years and while still underage (and with a forged I.D.), played the Washington D.C club scene, backing artists such as Little Anthony and the Imperials and Ray Charles.

Was an American actor, who achieved success in theater, cinema and television. His frequent professi

Was an American actor, who achieved success in theater, cinema and television. His frequent professional persona was that of an urbane, super-confident egotist with a dramatic flair, much in the manner of Broadway actor Frank Fay.

Was an American swimmer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was an American swimmer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was one of the first tent evangelists of the post World War II period in the United States. Coe was

Was one of the first tent evangelists of the post World War II period in the United States. Coe was ordained in the Assemblies of God in 1944, and began to preach while still serving in World War II. After receiving a miraculous healing, Coe felt called of God to the gospel ministry. For the next twelve years Coe would be a leading proponent of divine healing and organize many tent revivals to spread his message. Coe was hospitalized and diagnosed with bulbar polio in December 1956 and soon succumbed to the virus.

Is an American guitarist, composer, and arranger. He currently performs with the group Octobop.

Is an American guitarist, composer, and arranger. He currently performs with the group Octobop.

Was a Canadian association football player, who played for Scottish club Dundee from 1949 to 1954. H

Was a Canadian association football player, who played for Scottish club Dundee from 1949 to 1954. He was inducted into the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame as a player in 2000.

Was an Oshkosh, Wisconsin lawyer, businessman and Republican politician, who served as Winnebago Cou

Was an Oshkosh, Wisconsin lawyer, businessman and Republican politician, who served as Winnebago County district attorney, in the Wisconsin State Assembly, and in the Wisconsin Senate, as well as serving as Winnebago County county executive.He was a candi

(April 23, 1916 - August 13, 2002) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the St. Louis

(April 23, 1916 - August 13, 2002) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1945. The 29-year-old rookie right-hander was a native of Kyle, Texas.

Is an English stand-up comedian, actor and writer, best known for his sardonic, dead-pan style.Dee w

Is an English stand-up comedian, actor and writer, best known for his sardonic, dead-pan style.Dee was the youngest of three children; his sister is eight years older than him, and his brother, five years older. He was born in Petts Wood, Orpington, Kent

Was a former light heavyweight boxing champion of the world and contender for the heavyweight crown.

Was a former light heavyweight boxing champion of the world and contender for the heavyweight crown. One of the most popular fighters of the 1920s, the handsome French Canadian was born Ovila Chapdelaine in St. Francis du Lac, Quebec, Canada.

Was an American photographer for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and a composer noted for his

Was an American photographer for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and a composer noted for his use of Puerto Rican folk material.