American Famous Names Starting with Letter P

Was a Costa Rican politician.

Was a Costa Rican politician.

B. November 29, 1968 in Villa Mella, Dominican Republic), commonly referred to as Pedro A. Mart

B. November 29, 1968 in Villa Mella, Dominican Republic), commonly referred to as Pedro A. Mart

(born April 28, 1984, in Moca, Dominican Republic) is a MLB shortstop/second baseman for the Toronto

(born April 28, 1984, in Moca, Dominican Republic) is a MLB shortstop/second baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Is a Portuguese-born Canadian footballer who is currently playing for CD Nacional. Pacheco earned hi

Is a Portuguese-born Canadian footballer who is currently playing for CD Nacional. Pacheco earned his first call-up for Canada on 14 May 2010 for the friendlies against Argentina on May 24, 2010 and Venezuela on May 29, 2010. He did not make an appearance against Argentina but did start in the 1–1 draw versus Venezuela.

A boxer from Cayey, Puerto Rico. Also known as El Torito De Cayey (The Little Bull of Cayey), he has

A boxer from Cayey, Puerto Rico. Also known as El Torito De Cayey (The Little Bull of Cayey), he has been considered by many to be one of the best boxers in history never to win a world title.

(born September 19, 1968) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the Minneso

(born September 19, 1968) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the Minnesota Twins and Oakland Athletics.

Is a television reporter who works for Telemundo in the United States. He was born in Uruguay and sp

Is a television reporter who works for Telemundo in the United States. He was born in Uruguay and spent much of his life in Argentina.Sevcec in the United States has had much success as a news reporter. He was in Kuwait for the first Gulf War, and, after

Is a Salvadoran footballer who currently plays for C.D. Chalatenango.

Is a Salvadoran footballer who currently plays for C.D. Chalatenango.

Is a professional lacrosse player who currently plays for the Washington Bayhawks of Major League La

Is a professional lacrosse player who currently plays for the Washington Bayhawks of Major League Lacrosse. Poillon was selected 20th overall in the 2009 Major League Lacrosse Collegiate Draft by the Boston Cannons. He never saw any playing time with the

A Canadian curler. She currently plays lead for Heather Strong.Goss has played in four Tournament of

A Canadian curler. She currently plays lead for Heather Strong.Goss has played in four Tournament of Hearts. In 1988, she played second for Maria Thomas. She would then play in three straight Hearts from 2002 to 2004 as Cathy Cunningham's third. It was in

Is a Canadian labour official and politician from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is the New Democrati

Is a Canadian labour official and politician from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is the New Democratic Party (NDP) Member of Parliament (MP) for the Parkdale—High Park electoral district (riding) in Toronto, and was the Official Opposition's Finance Critic, in Canada's 41st parliament. Before becoming a parliamentarian, she worked as a labour official at the Canadian Auto Workers union (CAW), where she became the first female to negotiate a major contract with one of the Detroit-based automobile corporations in 2005. She was first elected as the MP for Parkdale—High Park in the 2006 federal election. In the 2008 federal election, she was defeated in her re-election bid by Liberal candidate Gerard Kennedy.

Was an Academy Award-winning American cinema and theater actress.Born in Canton, Ohio, Garner's moth

Was an Academy Award-winning American cinema and theater actress.Born in Canton, Ohio, Garner's mother pushed her into the limelight, and entered her in talent quests while Garner was still a child. By 1938 she had made her first film appearance and over the next few years appeared in several more films including Jane Eyre (1944) and The Keys of the Kingdom (1944). She reached the height of her success at the age of 13 in

Is an American biochemistry researcher and a NASA astronaut.[1] Her first space mission was in 2002,

Is an American biochemistry researcher and a NASA astronaut.[1] Her first space mission was in 2002, with an extended stay aboard the International Space Station as a member of Expedition 5. Her second mission launched October 10, 2007, as the first femal

Singer and actress, former wife of Dick Martin (Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In), with whom she had a son,

Singer and actress, former wife of Dick Martin (Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In), with whom she had a son, Cary Martin.Peggy Connelly was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and reared in Fort Worth, Texas. She had a long career as a singer and actress, starting with

Is an American figure skater. Fleming has been a television commentator on figure skating for over 2

Is an American figure skater. Fleming has been a television commentator on figure skating for over 20 years, including several Winter Olympic Games.

Is an American figure skater who won an Olympic gold medal in 1968 and has been a television comment

Is an American figure skater who won an Olympic gold medal in 1968 and has been a television commentator on figure skating for over 20 years, including several Winter Olympics.

Born on October 28, 1921) is a former American professional golfer

Born on October 28, 1921) is a former American professional golfer

Was an American jazz and popular music singer and songwriter and Academy Award-nominated actress. Sh

Was an American jazz and popular music singer and songwriter and Academy Award-nominated actress. She was born Norma Deloris Egstrom in Jamestown, North Dakota. Widely recognized as one of the most important musical influences of the 20th century, Lee has been cited as a mentor to such diverse artists as Bobby Darin, Paul McCartney, Bette Midler, Madonna, k.d. lang, Elvis Costello, Dusty Springfield, Dr. John, and numerous others. As a songwriter, she collaborated with her late husband Dave Barbour, Sonny Burke, Victor Young, Francis Lai, Dave Grusin, John Chiodini, and Duke Ellington who stated, "If I'm the Duke, then Peggy's the Queen." As an actress, she was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in Pete Kelly's Blues. Peggy Lee had a contralto singing range.

An American actress and socialite. She is best known for her portrayal of hip young detective Julie

An American actress and socialite. She is best known for her portrayal of hip young detective Julie Barnes in the late 1960s early 1970s television show The Mod Squad and conflicted waitress Norma Jennings from the 1990s television drama Twin Peaks.In 1962, Lipton signed with the Ford Model Agency and enjoyed a successful career. In 1964 her family moved to Los Angeles and Lipton signed a contract with Universal Pictures the same year. She made her debut on The John Forsythe Show in 1965.

Was an American singer and actress who later became a radio and television announcer.Born Margaret T

Was an American singer and actress who later became a radio and television announcer.Born Margaret Tague in Inglewood, California and raised in Pasadena, Taylor attended the University of California, Berkeley, where she graduated in 1949. A few years afte

An American pop music singer. She is primarliy remembered for her 1963 million selling song, "I Will

An American pop music singer. She is primarliy remembered for her 1963 million selling song, "I Will Follow Him".[2]She was discovered at age thirteen singing at her cousin's wedding,[2] and was introduced to the record producer partnership, Hugo & Luigi.

An American folk singer. She is also well known in Britain, where she lived for more than 30 years w

An American folk singer. She is also well known in Britain, where she lived for more than 30 years with her husband, songwriter Ewan MacColl.Seeger's father was Charles Seeger (1886–1979), an important folklorist and musicologist; her mother was Seeger's

A country music singer and songwriter, who had brief success as a country singer in the late 60s. Sh

A country music singer and songwriter, who had brief success as a country singer in the late 60s. She is the sister of two popular country performers, Loretta Lynn and Crystal Gayle.She was born Peggy Sue Webb in Butcher, Hollow, Kentucky. She moved to In

Is a Republican member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 2nd District since 2

Is a Republican member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 2nd District since 2000. She is currently serving as Chair of the Transportation Committee, and is a member of the Education Committee, Resources Committee, State Affairs Com

(February 6, 1894 - December 8, 1948) was a Major League Baseball third baseman, for at least a week

(February 6, 1894 - December 8, 1948) was a Major League Baseball third baseman, for at least a week, with the Washington Senators in 1928.