American Famous Names Starting with Letter W

A drummer and guitarist who has been part of the Arkansas metal scene since the early 90's and is be

A drummer and guitarist who has been part of the Arkansas metal scene since the early 90's and is best known as the lead guitarist for Living Sacrifice and former drummer for Evanescence. Gray is married to Renee Gray with two children, Abraham and Madison, and currently resides in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Is an American football running back who currently is a free agent. He was originally drafted by the

Is an American football running back who currently is a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Cleveland Browns 16th overall in the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Boston College.In the 2002 NFL Draft, Green was a top-rated player. However, two suspensions for marijuana use hurt his stock on draft day.Cleveland selected him 16th in the first round and Green started every game his rookie season, gaining 887 yards and scoring six touchdowns. His 2003 season, however, was fraught with turmoil. After a good start with 559 yards, Green was arrested for drunk driving and marijuana possession. Green was also notoriously seen wearing one shoe and one sock during the arrest[3] The arrest led to a four-game suspension under the league's substance abuse policy

Is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. After playing for California State Univer

Is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. After playing for California State University, Northridge, the 6'4" Slayback was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the seventh round of the 1968 amateur draft. Slayback made his major league debut with the Tigers on June 26, 1972 against the New York Yankees. After holding the Yankees hitless through his first seven innings, the no-hitter was broken up in the eighth inning. He pitched 8-1/3 innings, allowed four hits, struck out five, and gave up two earned runs. Slayback had another impressive start for the Tigers on July 20, 1972, as he struck out 13 batters and allowed five hits while beating the Texas Rangers, 5-1. Slayback started 13 games for the 1972 Tigers, compiling a record of 5-6 with a 3.20 ERA. Slayback pitched only two innings in 1973, and his career ended in 1974 as he went 1-3 with a 4.77 ERA in 16 games (only four as a starter).

(July 7, 1936 - May 4, 1985) was an American right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball fr

(July 7, 1936 - May 4, 1985) was an American right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1963 who went on to a career as an American League umpire from 1968 until his death. His son Jeff was a major league shortstop from 1984 to 1992.

Was an American politician who served as the 18th Governor of West Virginia as a Republican from 192

Was an American politician who served as the 18th Governor of West Virginia as a Republican from 1929 to 1933.In 1908, Governor William Dawson appointed Conley to the post of state Attorney General. After being elected to the same office in 1908, he conti

Was an American politician. He was the former mayor of Las Vegas from 1975 to 1987. Briare was a mem

Was an American politician. He was the former mayor of Las Vegas from 1975 to 1987. Briare was a member of the Democratic Party.In the 1960s, Briare served in the Nevada Assembly and as a Clark County Commissioner.In 1994, Briare ran for Lieutenant Govern

Is a successful American Thoroughbred flat racing trainer who is best known for winning the United S

Is a successful American Thoroughbred flat racing trainer who is best known for winning the United States Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing in 1977 with Seattle Slew, and is currently is the world's only living Triple Crown winning trainer. Turner maint

Is an American astronomer. He is a professor emeritus of astronomy at The University of Texas at Aus

Is an American astronomer. He is a professor emeritus of astronomy at The University of Texas at Austin, and an adjunct professor of statistics at the University of Vermont.

Was an American sailor who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.

Was an American sailor who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.

Was the 16th California Attorney General. Prior to this position, he was a United States Secret Serv

Was the 16th California Attorney General. Prior to this position, he was a United States Secret Service agent and fought in the American Civil War.

1848 - August 19, 1910) was a 19th century major league baseball player born in Brooklyn, New York.

1848 - August 19, 1910) was a 19th century major league baseball player born in Brooklyn, New York. He played catcher for three seasons in the National Association from 1871 through 1873.[1] He also managed 14 games for the 1871 Fort Wayne Kekionga

As a young man, he was an apprentice at his brothers' print shop in Boston. He was enticed west in S

As a young man, he was an apprentice at his brothers' print shop in Boston. He was enticed west in September, 1849, by the California Gold Rush. He settled in Los Angeles and co-founded the state's first newspaper, the Los Angeles Star. In 1856, he returned to Boston for a short time before moving to Chicago and opening a print shop in June of that year. Two years later he hired an Irish immigrant, Andrew McNally, to work in his shop for $9 per week. The two formally established Rand, McNally & Co. in 1868 and became one of the biggest and best-known map publishers in history. Rand retired as president of Rand McNally in 1899 and returned to his boyhood home of East Milton, Massachusetts. He died in New Canaan, Massachusetts at his daughter's home after being ill for some time.

Was an Alabama political figure.

Was an Alabama political figure.

Is the current attorney general of the U.S. state of Vermont, United States. Originally appointed by

Is the current attorney general of the U.S. state of Vermont, United States. Originally appointed by Governor Howard Dean in 1997, he has won re-election six times since then in 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, and 2008. Sorrell was born and resides in Burli

Was a Canadian politician.Walker was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Huntingdon in

Was a Canadian politician.Walker was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Huntingdon in 1900. A Liberal, he was acclaimed in 1904 and 1908. He was re-elected in 1912.

(born December 28, 1979 in Nettleton, Mississippi, commonly known as Billy or Bill Hall) is the star

(born December 28, 1979 in Nettleton, Mississippi, commonly known as Billy or Bill Hall) is the starting third baseman for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Was a U.S. Representative from Washington.He served as assistant United States district attorney 187

Was a U.S. Representative from Washington.He served as assistant United States district attorney 1876-1880. He moved to Washington Territory in 1880 and settled in Colfax, Whitman County. He engaged in the practice of law. He moved to Tacoma in 1888.Dooli

Is an Academy Award-nominated, double Emmy- and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning American actor. He

Is an Academy Award-nominated, double Emmy- and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning American actor. He is also a teacher and director in theater, film and television. His film career has been built mostly on his appearances in small, independent films, though he has appeared in summer action films as well. Macy has described his screen persona as "sort of a Middle American, WASPy, Lutheran kind of guy... Everyman".

Is an Academy Award-nominated, double Emmy- and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning American actor. He

Is an Academy Award-nominated, double Emmy- and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning American actor. He is also a teacher and director in theater, film and television. His film career has been built mostly on his appearances in small, independent films, though he has appeared in summer action films as well

Was a Minnesota lawyer and the sixth Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota. Born in New Haven, Connecticu

Was a Minnesota lawyer and the sixth Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, moved to Minnesota, and became Lieutenant Governor under Governor Horace Austin from January 7, 1870 to January 9, 1874. Married Sarah E. Banks and Mary

Was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina born in Hertford Coun

Was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina born in Hertford County, North Carolina on October 2, 1781.He became a member of the North Carolina General Assembly in 1805 and 1812 and was elected as a Republican to the Thi

(born on May 24, 1982) is an American professional golfer

(born on May 24, 1982) is an American professional golfer

Is an American professional golfer who is currently a member of the PGA Tour.Haas was a member of th

Is an American professional golfer who is currently a member of the PGA Tour.Haas was a member of the Nationwide Tour in 2005 after failing to earn his PGA Tour card in Qualifying School. His best finish in a Nationwide Tour event was a solo 2nd at the 20

Is a former American wrestler who competed in the 1988 Summer Olympics, for the United States.

Is a former American wrestler who competed in the 1988 Summer Olympics, for the United States.

(born April 9, 1965 in Fort Rucker, Alabama) is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball who

(born April 9, 1965 in Fort Rucker, Alabama) is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball who played primarily for the Cincinnati Reds