American Famous Names Starting with Letter S

Is a Senegalese professional basketball player. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the seco

Is a Senegalese professional basketball player. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round (51st pick overall) of the 2006 NBA Draft, but was traded that day to the Detroit Pistons for shooting guard Maurice Evans. Samb is 7 ft 1 in (2.15 m) tall and weighs 230 lb (100kg).

Was an American country singer. She is best known for her 1974 single "Tell Me a Lie", which peaked

Was an American country singer. She is best known for her 1974 single "Tell Me a Lie", which peaked at No. 21 on the Pop Top 40 that same year.Her early career was guided by Atlanta music legend Sonny Limbo. He connected Sami Jo with Rick Hall in Muscle S

An American film and television actress, director, screenwriter, editor, and producer.Cannon receive

An American film and television actress, director, screenwriter, editor, and producer.Cannon received two Oscar nominations for Best Supporting Actress, one for Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969) and another for Heaven Can Wait (1978). In addition, she became the first Oscar-nominated actress to be nominated in the Best Short Film, Live Action Category for Number One (1976), a project which Cannon produced, directed, wrote and edited. It was a story about adolescent sexual curiosity. Her most recent work had been as a semi-regular on the cult series Ally McBeal and the short-lived sitcom Three Sisters (2001-2002). In 2005 she appeared in Boynton Beach Club, a movie about aging Floridians who have just lost their spouses.

Is a Honduran football player.[1] He currently plays for Real Juventud as a defender.

Is a Honduran football player.[1] He currently plays for Real Juventud as a defender.

Professionally known as Sammie is an R&B artist signed to Dallas Austin's Rowdy Records. In 2000, at

Professionally known as Sammie is an R&B artist signed to Dallas Austin's Rowdy Records. In 2000, at the age of 13, he released a debut album titled From the Bottom to the Top, which was originally through Dallas Austin's Freeworld Entertainment label. Th

Is an American freeskier specializing in slopestyle competitions.

Is an American freeskier specializing in slopestyle competitions.

Was an American dancer and the father of Sammy Davis, Jr..Sammy Davis, Sr. and Will Mastin, the lead

Was an American dancer and the father of Sammy Davis, Jr..Sammy Davis, Sr. and Will Mastin, the leader of the dance troupe, taught the child how to dance. Soon Sammy, Jr. joined the act and they became known as the Will Mastin Trio. The three appeared in the 1956 Broadway musical Mr. Wonderful.

Is a former professional tennis player from the United States. During his career he won 2 singles ti

Is a former professional tennis player from the United States. During his career he won 2 singles titles and 4 doubles titles. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 28 in 1985 and a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 22 in 1984. Gia

Is a former politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislati

Is a former politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1977 to 1990, and served as a cabinet minister in the government of Frank Miller.Cureatz served as Deputy Speaker of the Ontario Legislature from 1981 to 1983. He appointed as a Minister without Portfolio in Frank Miller's government on May 17, 1985, but accomplished little of significance before Miller's government was defeated in the house. He resigned his portfolio on June 26.

A Jewish Canadian boxer. A former Canadian Welterweight Champion and highly ranked in the Welterweig

A Jewish Canadian boxer. A former Canadian Welterweight Champion and highly ranked in the Welterweight class during his career, Luftspring was forced to retire from the sport due to an eye injury

Was a former world lightweight boxing champion. Born Samuel Mandella, he was known as the "Rockford

Was a former world lightweight boxing champion. Born Samuel Mandella, he was known as the "Rockford Sheik", due to his Rudolph Valentino like good looks. Trained by the legendary Jack Blackburn, Mandell was an outstanding, clever fighter who carried a sol

(born on September 23, 1950) is an American professional golfer

(born on September 23, 1950) is an American professional golfer

Is a former professional American football running back who spent his entire professional career pla

Is a former professional American football running back who spent his entire professional career playing for the Denver Broncos, from 1982 to 1990.Winder was a two-time Pro Bowl selection (1984 and 1986), and was a key reason the Broncos appeared in three Super Bowls in the 1980s (falling to the New York Giants, Washington Redskins and San Francisco 49ers).

Is a Canadian bodybuilder, swimmer, wrestler and actor.In the 1950s, Burke wrestled for nine years u

Is a Canadian bodybuilder, swimmer, wrestler and actor.In the 1950s, Burke wrestled for nine years under the names "Sammy Berg" and "Mr Canada", and sparred with such luminaries as Primo Carnera, Antonino Rocca, Lou Thesz and Joe Lewis.

Is a former professional boxer. After turning pro in 1992, Po'uha showed good power, but was often o

Is a former professional boxer. After turning pro in 1992, Po'uha showed good power, but was often out of shape . He lost to former amateur star Craig Payne, (then 11-8), in 1994, and never became a major contender. He lost by knockout to then-undefeated

Is a retired American professional basketball player and current head coach of the Toronto Raptors o

Is a retired American professional basketball player and current head coach of the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association.A Columbus (Georgia) High School graduate, the 6'6", 210 lb small forward was drafted out of Mercer University with the seventh pick of the third round (54th overall) by the Houston Rockets in the 1985 NBA Draft. Mitchell scored nearly 2000 points at Mercer, becoming the leading scorer in team history. He led the Bears to both the regular-season and postseason Trans-American Atlantic Conference championships in 1985. As a result, the team made the NCAA tournament that year.

Is an American water polo player who competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics.Kooistra was a member of t

Is an American water polo player who competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics.Kooistra was a member of the American water polo team which finished fifth in the 1956 tournament. He played four matches.

Was an American water polo player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Americ

Was an American water polo player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.He was part of the American water polo team in the 1928 tournament. He played all three matches.

Was an American tennis player. He was born in Los Angeles, California. Match was one of the top sing

Was an American tennis player. He was born in Los Angeles, California. Match was one of the top singles and doubles players in America in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Match was ranked in the top 10 amateur rankings in the United States in both singles

Was an American wrestler who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was an American wrestler who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was an American weightlifter who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics. In 1932 he finished seventh i

Was an American weightlifter who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics. In 1932 he finished seventh in the middleweight class.

Was an American boxer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. In 1920, he was eliminated in the qu

Was an American boxer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. In 1920, he was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the bantamweight class after losing to Henri Hébrants.

Is an Olympic silver medalist and former member of the Ohio House of Representatives. He is also the

Is an Olympic silver medalist and former member of the Ohio House of Representatives. He is also the brother of Ambassador Tony Hall and the son of former Dayton, Ohio, mayor Dave Hall. He now lives in Florida, working in real estate.

Is a World Champion wrestler, winning a gold medal in freestyle for the USA at the 1998 FILA Wrestli

Is a World Champion wrestler, winning a gold medal in freestyle for the USA at the 1998 FILA Wrestling World Championships, held in Tehran, Iran. He defeated Namig Abdullayev of Azerbaijan to take the gold. He was also a silver medalist at the 2000 Summer

Was an American featherweight-super featherweight boxer from 1920 to 1924. He was born on July 1, 18

Was an American featherweight-super featherweight boxer from 1920 to 1924. He was born on July 1, 1899, in New York City. In 39 fights, seven of which were at Madison Square Garden, in New York City, he had 22-wins, 11-losses, and 4-draws.