American Famous Names Starting with Letter P

Is a Canadian soccer player for the Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer, and for the Canadian nati

Is a Canadian soccer player for the Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer, and for the Canadian national team. Currently, he is the oldest active player in MLS. Onstad played for Canada at the 1987 FIFA World Youth Championship [2] and made his senior debut for the Canadian national team on February 18, 1988 against Bermuda, and has played a total of 56 games over a 20 year period for the squad.

Onstad began his lengthy soccer career tending goal at the University of British Columbia, who he le

Onstad began his lengthy soccer career tending goal at the University of British Columbia, who he led to three CIAU National Championships.After graduating, Onstad joined the Vancouver 86ers of the Canadian Soccer League in 1987. From 1988-89, he played f

Is a former American football linebacker in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints and a delegate in the

Is a former American football linebacker in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints and a delegate in the Louisiana House of Representatives. A Democrat, Swilling is no longer a legislator. He had stated an interest in seeking the position of sheriff of Orleans Parish. He earned five Pro Bowl appearances.

Is a Canadian-born former ice hockey player who played for the New Jersey Devils, Hartford Whalers,

Is a Canadian-born former ice hockey player who played for the New Jersey Devils, Hartford Whalers, New York Rangers, Dallas Stars, and Detroit Red Wings during his career. His nickname, "The Little Ball of Hate", was given to him in 1995 by Glenn Healy after fellow New York Rangers teammate Ray Ferraro was tagged as the "Big Ball of Hate".

Was a Democratic United States Senator (1955–1966) from the state of Michigan.He was director of t

Was a Democratic United States Senator (1955–1966) from the state of Michigan.He was director of the Detroit area of the Office of Price Administration, Rent Division 1942-1945. He was vice president of Stanley-Carter Company 1946-1954. He was a member of

A Canadian singer-songwriter, and the name of the band that he fronts, whose blend of cabaret pop an

A Canadian singer-songwriter, and the name of the band that he fronts, whose blend of cabaret pop and classical music influences with indie rock has been compared to Rufus Wainwright[1], Jeff Buckley and Pink Floyd for their experimental musicianship.Born

He played college football at Texas A&M. Williams, along with fellow defensive tackle Kevin Williams

He played college football at Texas A&M. Williams, along with fellow defensive tackle Kevin Williams, were major forces for the Vikings number-one ranked rush defense in 2006. Both of the Williams's were selected to participate in the Pro Bowl in 2007 and

Was an American country music singer who enjoyed pop music crossover success during the era of the N

Was an American country music singer who enjoyed pop music crossover success during the era of the Nashville Sound in the early 1960s. Since her death at age 30 in a 1963 plane crash at the height of her career, she has been considered one of the most influential, successful, revered, and acclaimed female vocalists of the 20th century[citation needed]. The story of her life and career has been the subject of numerous books, movies, documentaries, articles and stage

A Canadian pop singer and musical theatre actress. Of Acadian ancestry, she has recorded and perform

A Canadian pop singer and musical theatre actress. Of Acadian ancestry, she has recorded and performed in both English and French.Gallant released her first single in 1967, earning appearances on a number of television variety shows. She later performed at Montreal's Place des Arts with Charles Aznavour, followed by her own weekly variety show on SRC. She released her first major French album, Toi l'enfant, in 1971, and followed up the following year with Tout va trop vite and her English language debut, Upon My Own. Although her French albums were hits in Quebec, her English album spawned only the minor hit "Get That Ball".

Was an American chemist.She was the co-inventor along with Samuel Smith of Scotchgard while an emplo

Was an American chemist.She was the co-inventor along with Samuel Smith of Scotchgard while an employee of the 3M corporation in 1952. Sherman remained at 3M for several years improving on Scotchgard and developed other uses for the product.[1] Scotchgard would become, arguably, the most famous and widely used stain repellent and soil removal product in north America.An accidental spill of a flurochemical rubber on an assistant’s tennis shoe was the beginning to the invention of the product. After exhaustive attempts to remove the spill failed, Sherman moved her intention from removing the spill to using the spill as a protectant from spills. Sherman and Smith received US patent 3574791 on April 13, 1971,

Was an American jazz pianist.Bown began playing piano at age two; her sister was a classical pianist

Was an American jazz pianist.Bown began playing piano at age two; her sister was a classical pianist who married Gerald Valentine. She studied piano while attending university in Seattle, and played in local orchestras toward the end of the 1940s. From 19

Is an American singer and actress, perhaps best known for her Tony Award-winning performance as Eva

Is an American singer and actress, perhaps best known for her Tony Award-winning performance as Eva Per

(born on June 19, 1960 in Hollywood, Florida) is an American professional golfer

(born on June 19, 1960 in Hollywood, Florida) is an American professional golfer

A New York-based singer, songwriter, recording artist, multi-instrumentalist, and painter/artist.pla

A New York-based singer, songwriter, recording artist, multi-instrumentalist, and painter/artist.playing piano from the age of 3 and writing songs by the age of 15, joining a high school Rod Stewart covers band. She later travelled through Europe and Amer

An American singer/songwriter/actress. She is best known as the female lead vocalist of Meat Loaf, t

An American singer/songwriter/actress. She is best known as the female lead vocalist of Meat Loaf, touring the world with his Neverland Express band for fourteen years. She is featured as Meat Loaf's duet partner on numerous albums, singles, and videos. P

A Canadian radio personality on CBC Radio. She currently lives in Montreal.She grew up in Ottawa, an

A Canadian radio personality on CBC Radio. She currently lives in Montreal.She grew up in Ottawa, and attended McGill University as an undergraduate. While at McGill, she became involved with CKUT-FM. In 1991, CBC Radio hired her on a series of temporary

Was a businessman as well as a self-taught geologist. He would eventually earn the nickname the "Pro

Was a businessman as well as a self-taught geologist. He would eventually earn the nickname the "Prophet of Spindletop". His endeavors in the oil business would accrue a fortune for many. He would partner to form the Gladys City Oil Gas and Manufacturing Company and later, he would establish the Higgins Standard Oil Company.He attended school until he reached the fourth grade, after which he apprenticed as a gunsmith under his father’s direction. In his youth, he was a violent troublemaker, pulling pranks and harassing black people. [1] One night when he was 17 he pulled a prank on a black Baptist church that got the attention of a sheriff deputy. The deputy fired a warning shot over his head, after which Pattillo fired back and delivered what would later turn out to be a fatal hit. The wounded deputy managed to fire again, striking Higgins lower left arm.

Is an American water polo player. She was a member of the US Water Polo Team that won a silver medal

Is an American water polo player. She was a member of the US Water Polo Team that won a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Is a former professional women's tennis player [1] and is the current head women's tennis coach at t

Is a former professional women's tennis player [1] and is the current head women's tennis coach at the University of Texas.

Is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and Grammy award nominee, whose songs have been performe

Is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and Grammy award nominee, whose songs have been performed by the elite of several musical genres. She is especially known for her down-home crafting of songs and her connection to musicians including Emmylou Har

Was the 46th Lieutenant Governor and previously, the Secretary of Agriculture for the U.S. State of

Was the 46th Lieutenant Governor and previously, the Secretary of Agriculture for the U.S. State of Iowa. She was elected to the office in 2006 with Chet Culver as Governor, and unsuccessfully ran for re-election in 2010. Secretary Judge was elected to th

Is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.

Is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.

Is a retired medley and freestyle swimmer from the United States, who won the gold medal with the US

Is a retired medley and freestyle swimmer from the United States, who won the gold medal with the USA's women's team in the 4x100m medley relay at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. On April 27, 1957 she became the first woman to set an official world record in the 200m individual medley, clocking 2:48.2 at a swimming meet in Chicago, Illinois.

Is a Boston-based singer-songwriter.Patty grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in a musically-oriented fa

Is a Boston-based singer-songwriter.Patty grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in a musically-oriented family of Irish-American origin. At the age of seven, Patty began learning classical piano. In high school she began teaching herself guitar and writing song

An American country music singer.Since her emergence on the country music scene in 1987 with her fir

An American country music singer.Since her emergence on the country music scene in 1987 with her first, self-titled album, Loveless has been one of the most popular female singers of the Neotraditional country movement, although she has also recorded albu