American Famous Names Starting with Letter K

An American singer-songwriter born in Fort Worth, Texas and raised in Detroit. Her father was a Bapt

An American singer-songwriter born in Fort Worth, Texas and raised in Detroit. Her father was a Baptist minister, and Noble sang in church as a child. She attended a local Assembly of God school for Jr High and high school in Dearborn Heights. After meeti

Is an American former professional basketball player.A skilled defensive forward, Washington was kno

Is an American former professional basketball player.A skilled defensive forward, Washington was known for his ability to gather rebounds. He averaged 9.2 points and 8.3 rebounds per game in ten NBA seasons and played in the All-Star Game once. Washington was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers with the fifth overall pick in the 1973 NBA Draft. Over the course of his career he played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, San Diego Clippers, Portland Trail Blazers and Golden State Warriors.

A Puerto Rican boxer who is from Carolina, Puerto Rico. Cintrón is trained and managed by Emanuel S

A Puerto Rican boxer who is from Carolina, Puerto Rico. Cintrón is trained and managed by Emanuel Steward. Main Events is his promoter.

Was an American football defensive back in the NFL. In his career, he played for the San Francisco 4

Was an American football defensive back in the NFL. In his career, he played for the San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, and the Philadelphia Eagles. Kermit made a memorable hit on Gale Sayers that tore his ligaments in his knee and ended his season in 1968, which played a role in Brian Piccolo helping

(born on September 29, 1941) is an American professional golfer

(born on September 29, 1941) is an American professional golfer

Is an American gymnast from Tucson, Arizona. She was a member of the Magnificent Seven, the gymnasti

Is an American gymnast from Tucson, Arizona. She was a member of the Magnificent Seven, the gymnastics team that represented the United States at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996, and is remembered for performing the vault despite having seriously injured her ankle, in order to clinch a gold medal in the women's team competition.Strug was trained by American coach Jim Gault until she moved to BTla Kßrolyi in January of 1991, and joined the United States National Team. In 1992, at age 14, she won a team bronze medal at the Barcelona Olympics, at which she was the youngest member of the entire U.S. team. Karolyi retired from coaching after the 1992 Games,

Is an American comedian, actress, singer and writer. She is best known for her role as Deputy Trudy

Is an American comedian, actress, singer and writer. She is best known for her role as Deputy Trudy Wiegel on the Comedy Central series Reno 911!.

Is an American soccer forward who last played for Sky Blue FC of Women's Professional Soccer.She was

Is an American soccer forward who last played for Sky Blue FC of Women's Professional Soccer.She was a forward for the University of Notre Dame women's soccer team from 2005 to 2008, and is one of the most highly decorated players in the history of women's college soccer. She is the fourth player in women's college soccer to win the Hermann Trophy twice, joining Mia Hamm, Cindy Parlow, and Christine Sinclair in sharing that honor.

Is a former alpine ski racer. She was born in Trail, British Columbia, Canada. Lee-Gartner started s

Is a former alpine ski racer. She was born in Trail, British Columbia, Canada. Lee-Gartner started skiing for the Canadian Women's Ski Team in 1982, but suffered a number of knee operations over the years including two complete reconstructions. However, a

Is a professional skateboarder and owner plus founder of Nocturnal Skateshop.He has been skateboardi

Is a professional skateboarder and owner plus founder of Nocturnal Skateshop.He has been skateboarding since the age of nine. He is also one of the few skateboarders to do a kickflip and a frontside 180 over the Love Park Fountain Gap.

Following the resignation of incumbent John Dowd, Chikarovski won pre-selection for the safe Liberal

Following the resignation of incumbent John Dowd, Chikarovski won pre-selection for the safe Liberal seat of Lane Cove in 1991, her primary competition for which was then MLC John Hannaford. In 1992, she was appointed Minister for Consumer Affairs and Assistant Minister for Education (3 July 1992-26 May 1993). In 1993, she became Minister for Industrial Relations and Employment and Minister for The Status of Women (29 May 1993 - 4 April 1995). She replaced Bruce Baird as Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party in December 1994 and held that post until the Liberal Party was defeated in 1995.

Was a Canadian professional wrestler. Brown was best known for working in Stampede Wrestling in the

Was a Canadian professional wrestler. Brown was best known for working in Stampede Wrestling in the 1980s under his real name, but also wrestled in Puerto Rico and the Maritimes using the ring name Rick Valentine.

A Canadian curler from Winnipeg, Manitoba. He grew up in Reston, Manitoba. He is a two time Canadian

A Canadian curler from Winnipeg, Manitoba. He grew up in Reston, Manitoba. He is a two time Canadian champion skip, and the 1995 World Champion skip.Burtnyk's first Brier in 1981 would be a success for him. His Manitoba team of Mark Olson, Jim Spencer and

In December 2007, he announced, in a year-end letter to his fans on his website kerryearnhardtonline

In December 2007, he announced, in a year-end letter to his fans on his website kerryearnhardtonline.com, that he had retired as a competitive driver. He is still an active test driver for DEI, But In July 2008 he will attempt the Daytona 250 Nationwide S

(born May 11, 1971 in Rapid City, South Dakota ) is a former MLB pitcher. His career began in 1997.

(born May 11, 1971 in Rapid City, South Dakota ) is a former MLB pitcher. His career began in 1997.

An American professor of meteorology currently working at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

An American professor of meteorology currently working at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston. His work in atmospheric dynamics is well regarded among the meteorological community. In particular he has specialized in atmospheric convection and the mechanisms acting to intensify hurricanes.In a March 2008 paper published in the 'Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society', he announced he is rethinking his previous assumption of global warming as an increasing threat for more hurricane activity than normal. Other research papers[who?] have also suggested that warming seas may not be the main cause of increased hurricane activity. Another research scientist, Gabriel Vecchi, of NOAA said of Mr. Emanuel's announcement,

Was an American professional wrestler under the ring names Kerry Von Erich, The Modern Day Warrior,

Was an American professional wrestler under the ring names Kerry Von Erich, The Modern Day Warrior, and The Texas Tornado and was part of the Von Erich family of professional wrestlers. He is best known for his time with his father's promotion World Class

Kerry King was born June 3, 1964 in Los Angeles, California to a father who was an aircraft parts in

Kerry King was born June 3, 1964 in Los Angeles, California to a father who was an aircraft parts inspector and a mother who worked as a telephone company employee. In his teenage years, Kerry moved to Burlington, Ontario to attend Nelson High School and

Is an American professional basketball player who last played with the Los Angeles Clippers in the N

Is an American professional basketball player who last played with the Los Angeles Clippers in the National Basketball Association in 2004-05. He was raised in New Orleans and attended St. Augustine High School. He is a Roman Catholic who has served as a Eucharistic Minister.The 6' 5", 179lb shooting guard from Villanova University was selected by the New Jersey Nets with the eighth pick in the 1996 NBA Draft. He sat out his entire fifth season, in 2000-01, due to rehabilitation from offseason surgery on his right knee. After seven seasons with the Nets, Kittles was finally traded to the Clippers in a salary purge. After one injury-riddled year in Los Angeles, Kittles departed from the Clippers.

Is an American baseball player. A right-handed pitcher, he plays professional baseball for the Chica

Is an American baseball player. A right-handed pitcher, he plays professional baseball for the Chicago Cubs. Wood has recorded over two hundred strikeouts in four different seasons between 1998-2003, with a high water mark of 266 K's in 2003. In recent years, he has had three serious arm injuries, and has only started a total of 14 major league games from Opening Day 2005 through the middle of 2006. Wood returned to the Cubs during the 2007 season as a relief pitcher and is currently serving as the team's closer.

He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers with the fifth overall pick of the 1995 NFL Draft (The first

He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers with the fifth overall pick of the 1995 NFL Draft (The first ever draft choice in team history). He played college football at Penn State, where he was a Heisman Trophy finalist during his senior season in 1994.Kerry Collins played college football at Penn State University, where he earned many awards. As quarterback, he was named All American in 1994 by the Associated Press, United Press International, The Football News, Football Writers Association of America, Walter Camp and The Sporting News. Collins also captured two of college footballÆs major postseason prizes ù the Maxwell Award,

Is perhaps best-known as the co-founder (along with childhood friend Greg Hill) of Discordianism.[1]

Is perhaps best-known as the co-founder (along with childhood friend Greg Hill) of Discordianism.[1][2] In this context he is usually known as Omar Khayyam Ravenhurst,[1] a name he derived from Omar Khayy

An American singer/songwriter.Kesha has been credited for background vocals in "Lace and Leather" by

An American singer/songwriter.Kesha has been credited for background vocals in "Lace and Leather" by Britney Spears and "Right Round" by Flo Rida;[3] is featured in Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl" music video; co-wrote The Veronicas' "This Love";[4] and ha

Was an American jazz double bassist. Born William Thomas Betts in Port Chester, New York, he was nic

Was an American jazz double bassist. Born William Thomas Betts in Port Chester, New York, he was nicknamed "Keter", a short form of the word mosquito.Many better-known musicians (Dinah Washington, Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, Nat Adderley, Stan Getz, Charlie Byrd, etc.), recognizing Keter's talent, invited him to perform with them professionally. Early in Keter's career he had played with Earl Bostic's R&B band. In 1962, together with Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd, he was instrumental in introducing the bossa nova style to American audiences via their Jazz Samba recording. In the mid-1960s, Keter began a nearly quarter-century relationship as a bassist with Ella Fitzgerald.

Is an American singer and television actress, who is best known for her 1962 hit single, "Love Lette

Is an American singer and television actress, who is best known for her 1962 hit single, "Love Letters", which reached the Top 5 of the charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom.[2][3] The track was a cover version of Dick Haynes' 1945 hit,