American Famous Names Starting with Letter W

Was an American artist based in Taos, New Mexico. His most notable work focuses on scenes of Native

Was an American artist based in Taos, New Mexico. His most notable work focuses on scenes of Native American life, particularly of the Pueblo Indians.Walter was born of German immigrant parents and raised in Kentucky. After an apprenticeship as a lithographer, he went to Europe where he was a traveling journeyman. When he returned to America, he worked as a printer in Chicago and taught school, and later took classes in fine arts. After a brief time in Chicago, he returned to Europe for further study as an artist. Upon his return to the US he was one of the "Taos Ten", and associated with the Taos Society of Artists.

Born June 19, 1981 in New Brunswick, New Jersey) is an American baseball player. He is currently a c

Born June 19, 1981 in New Brunswick, New Jersey) is an American baseball player. He is currently a center fielder for MLB's Baltimore Orioles.

Was a United States businessman and Democratic politician who served as the 32nd Governor of the Sta

Was a United States businessman and Democratic politician who served as the 32nd Governor of the State of Colorado from 1950 to 1951.In 1940, Johnson was elected to the Colorado State Senate. In 1948, he was elected Lieutenant Governor of Colorado. In Apr

Is an American former professional basketball player. Walker is best known for his National Basketba

Is an American former professional basketball player. Walker is best known for his National Basketball Association career - both as a player and as a front office executive - for the Seattle SuperSonics.

Is a retired American professional basketball player. A sharpshooting 6'8" forward/guard, Williams (

Is a retired American professional basketball player. A sharpshooting 6'8" forward/guard, Williams (nicknamed "The Wizard") attended school at the University of Maryland from 1988 to 1992, and is credited by many for resurrecting the school's basketball program which was going through very difficult times.

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'11" center from the University of Kansas, W

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'11" center from the University of Kansas, Wesley played ten seasons (1966–1976) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Cincinnati Royals, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Phoenix Suns, Capital Bullets, Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Los Angeles Lakers. During the 1970-71 NBA season, Wesley led the Cavaliers in total points (1,455) and rebounds (713). He averaged 8.5 points per game and 5.5 rebounds per game over the course of his career.

Was an American poet, essayist, journalist, and humanist. He was a part of the transition between Tr

Was an American poet, essayist, journalist, and humanist. He was a part of the transition between Transcendentalism and realism, incorporating both views in his works. Whitman is among the most influential poets in the American canon, often called the fat

(born December 2, 1964, in San Jose, California) was a Major League Baseball designated hitter, thir

(born December 2, 1964, in San Jose, California) was a Major League Baseball designated hitter, third baseman, and second baseman. He is an alumnus of the University of Arizona.

Is a former American football tight end in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins

Is a former American football tight end in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and the Green Bay Packers. He played college football at the University of Tennessee and was drafted in the third round of the 1958 NFL Draft.

Was an American vertebrate paleontologist who participated in important fossil explorations in the U

Was an American vertebrate paleontologist who participated in important fossil explorations in the United States, Egypt, China and Mongolia.Granger was the first of five children born to Charles H. Granger, an insurance agent and veteran of the American Civil War, and Ada Haynes Granger. Granger developed an early interest in taxidermy; and in 1890, at age 17, he obtained a job working as a taxidermist with a friend of his father's at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.

The Elmer B. Millman Professor of Economics at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. H

The Elmer B. Millman Professor of Economics at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a distinguished fellow of the Society of Labor Economists and recipient of the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service.In his contribution to the The Costs and Implications of an All-Volunteer Force (1967) (of which he was also editor) Oi outlined the different calculations required to differentiate between the budgetary cost of military personnel and the economic cost to the nation of conscription. He identified the hidden costs of drafted force as the impact on the mental well being of those drafted. Oi estimated the loss in monetary terms of this effect to be between $826 million and $1,134 billion.[1]

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

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

(born on May 24, 1935) is an American professional golfer

(born on May 24, 1935) is an American professional golfer

Was a Minnesota politician and a member of the Minnesota Senate from southwestern Minnesota.Franz wa

Was a Minnesota politician and a member of the Minnesota Senate from southwestern Minnesota.Franz was first elected in 1954 when he succeeded retiring Senator Bjarne E. Grottum of Jackson, and was re-elected in 1958, 1962 and 1966. He represented the old

Is a Democratic Party member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 48 since

Is a Democratic Party member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 48 since 2004.

Was an American soprano. She was best known for her performances in musicals.Her first role was in t

Was an American soprano. She was best known for her performances in musicals.Her first role was in the original production of Oklahoma! as an alternate in the lead role of Laurey. She appeared on Broadway in the musical Three Waltzes in 1937–38. She went

Is an award-winning American poet.[1][2] She is known as "the L.A. Blueswoman," and "the unofficial

Is an award-winning American poet.[1][2] She is known as "the L.A. Blueswoman," and "the unofficial poet laureate of Los Angeles."

Is an American rockabilly and country music singer who had success in the mid-50s and the 60s. She r

Is an American rockabilly and country music singer who had success in the mid-50s and the 60s. She resides in Oklahoma City, OK. She was one of the first female rockabilly singers to come to popularity during the 1950s.

Is an American writer and political activist. He was a professor of ethnic studies at the University

Is an American writer and political activist. He was a professor of ethnic studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder from 1990 to 2007. Primarily, his work focuses on the historical treatment of political dissenters and American Indians by the United States.

Is an American trial lawyer and politician. He has been a Democratic member of the Virginia House of

Is an American trial lawyer and politician. He has been a Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates since 1992. He currently serves as the Minority leader.He represents the 10th House district, and serves on the Courts of Justice, Rules, and Fi

Was an Academy Award-winning animator for the Walt Disney Studios. He was one of Walt Disney's team

Was an Academy Award-winning animator for the Walt Disney Studios. He was one of Walt Disney's team of animators known as Disney's Nine Old Men.

Is an American political activist, businessman, and former University of California Regent. He is al

Is an American political activist, businessman, and former University of California Regent. He is also the founder and the chairman of the American Civil Rights Institute, a national non-profit organization in opposition to racial and gender preferences.

Is a retired American professional basketball player at the shooting guard position who received his

Is a retired American professional basketball player at the shooting guard position who received his education from Fort Defiance High School in Virginia and Virginia Tech. He then played in the National Basketball Association from 1986 until 2002. On June 18, 2007 he was named assistant coach of the Charlotte Bobcats NBA team.

Was an American zoologist and ecologist who taught animal ecology. He is best known for his research

Was an American zoologist and ecologist who taught animal ecology. He is best known for his research on animal behavior, protocooperation, and for identifying the Allee effect.He received the S.B. degree from Earlham College in 1908, and the S.M. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Chicago in 1910 and 1912. Allee worked as an Assistant in Zoology from 1910 to 1912. Between 1912 and 1921 he taught at the University of Illinois, Williams College, University of Oklahoma, Lake Forest College, and the Marine Biological Laboratory at Woods Hole, Massachusetts. He returned to the University of Chicago in 1921 as Associate Professor of Zoology, became an Assistant Professor in 1923, and Professor in 1928. In addition,

Is a Costa Rican football player, who currently plays for LD Alajuelense in the Costa Rican Primera

Is a Costa Rican football player, who currently plays for LD Alajuelense in the Costa Rican Primera División.He started up his career playing at the Costa Rican Second Division with Santos de Guapiles and then he moved to AD Guanacasteca. Then in 2001 CS Cartagines set his eyes on his great performance and decided to bring him to the top division.