American Famous Names Starting with Letter W

American astrophysicist. He should not be confused with the British astronomer Alfred Fowler.

American astrophysicist. He should not be confused with the British astronomer Alfred Fowler.

(born May 6, 1940 in Hackensack, New Jersey, United States), is a former professional baseball playe

(born May 6, 1940 in Hackensack, New Jersey, United States), is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1965-1975.

Was an American astrophysicist. He should not be confused with the British astronomer Alfred Fowler.

Was an American astrophysicist. He should not be confused with the British astronomer Alfred Fowler.

Is a former American football fullback in the NFL.At Lakewood High School in St. Petersburg, Florida

Is a former American football fullback in the NFL.At Lakewood High School in St. Petersburg, Florida, he compiled a 34 - 4 record and led the Spartans to the only undefeated regular season in school history in 1988.

Is a former United States Air Force officer and NASA astronaut. He is, along with Apollo 8 crewmates

Is a former United States Air Force officer and NASA astronaut. He is, along with Apollo 8 crewmates Frank Borman and Jim Lovell, one of the first three persons to have left Earth orbit and traveled to the Moon (of only 24 people to date).

Was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas.Born in Franklin, Arkansas, he served as the House minority

Was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas.Born in Franklin, Arkansas, he served as the House minority whip between 1921 and 1928.

Is a computer scientist notable for his work in programming languages and compilers.Born in Chicago,

Is a computer scientist notable for his work in programming languages and compilers.Born in Chicago, Illinois, he attended the University of Illinois, receiving a BS in Engineering Physics and an MS in Electrical Engineering, then achieved a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Virginia. While at Carnegie Mellon University, he designed the BLISS programming language and developed a groundbreaking optimizing compiler for it.

Was an actor, producer, writer and director of science fiction and western films. He is perhaps best

Was an actor, producer, writer and director of science fiction and western films. He is perhaps best known for his role as reporter Jerry Thompson, who investigates the life of newspaper tycoon Charles Foster Kane in Orson Welle's Citizen Kane. In his early 20's, he arrived in Manhattan and took courses at the Henry Street Settlement House, where he met Orson Welles.

Is an American sailor and Olympic champion.

Is an American sailor and Olympic champion.

Was a merchant, land owner, judge and political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented King's County

Was a merchant, land owner, judge and political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented King's County from 1799 to 1806, from 1818 to 1826 and from 1828 to 1830, Sydney County from 1807 to 1808 and Cornwallis Township from 1811 to 1818 in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly. In 1777, he married Ann Osborn. Chipman voted against the measure (which passed) to allow Laurence Kavanagh to sit in the assembly without taking the required oath against transubstantiation. He was a prominent member of the local freemasons and helped establish the Baptist church in Nova Scotia. As a member of the Nova Scotia Baptist Education Society, he helped establish Horton Academy and Queen's College (later Acadia University). He died in Cornwallis.

Was a National Republican politician from Ohio. He served in the United States Senate.He was a major

Was a National Republican politician from Ohio. He served in the United States Senate.He was a major of the Ohio Volunteers 1812; major of the Twenty-sixth United States Infantry 1813; raised to lieutenant colonel in 1814; lieutenant colonel of the First

Was a Conservative member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was born in Kingston, Ontario and bec

Was a Conservative member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was born in Kingston, Ontario and became a school principal, school superintendent and teacher.He was first elected to Parliament at the Mount Royal riding in the 1935 general election. After serving one term, the 18th Canadian Parliament, Walsh entered the March 1940 election under the Conservative-based National Government party banner but was defeated by Fred Whitman of the Liberal party.

Was a Major League Baseball player who played outfielder from 1921-1924. He would play for the Bosto

Was a Major League Baseball player who played outfielder from 1921-1924. He would play for the Boston Braves and New York Giants.

(June 5, 1878 - September 2, 1960) born in Lewiston, Maine is a former professional baseball player

(June 5, 1878 - September 2, 1960) born in Lewiston, Maine is a former professional baseball player who played outfielder in the Major Leagues for the Milwaukee Brewers/St. Louis Browns (1901-02), Cincinnati Reds (1902), Chicago Cubs (1905) and Brooklyn Superbas (1906-08).

Better known by his ring name Paul Bearer, is a manager and former professional wrestler who is curr

Better known by his ring name Paul Bearer, is a manager and former professional wrestler who is currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), appearing on the SmackDown brand. He is best known for his time in World Class Championship Wrestling

An American painter and visual artist. He has lived and worked in New York City since the early 1960

An American painter and visual artist. He has lived and worked in New York City since the early 1960'sHis work is predominantly abstract and his works are held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the Guggenheim Museum, the Whitney Museum, the Walker Art Center, the National Gallery of Art, and the Art Institute of Chicago.Currently exhibited works include "Nine Polaroid Photographs of a Mirror", currently at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Was a Canadian politician. He is the oldest person ever elected to the Canadian House of Commons, 76

Was a Canadian politician. He is the oldest person ever elected to the Canadian House of Commons, 76 years, 1 month, 26 days when he was first elected. He was 83 when he last won election and he died in office.] Black was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons for the riding of Halifax in a 1923 by-election. A Conservative, he was re-elected in 1925, 1926, and 1930. In 1926, he was the Minister of Marine and Fisheries (Acting) and Minister of Railways and Canals in the short lived cabinet of Arthur Meighen.

Was a nineteenth century politician and minister from Missouri, as well as a general in the Union Ar

Was a nineteenth century politician and minister from Missouri, as well as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was Governor of New Mexico Territory from 1869 to 1871. William was one half Native American (from his mother), most l

Was Premier of the Canadian province of British Columbia. With just over 20 years in office, Bennett

Was Premier of the Canadian province of British Columbia. With just over 20 years in office, Bennett was and remains the longest-serving premier in British Columbia history. He was usually referred to as W.A.C. Bennett, although many referred to him either affectionately or mockingly as "Wacky" Bennett. To his close friends, he was known as "Ceece".

Was an illustrator from the United States. He was born in New York, but spent most of his working li

Was an illustrator from the United States. He was born in New York, but spent most of his working life in Chicago. He was a student of George Bridgman's as a youth. He is best remembered now for a series of art instruction books that continues to influenc

Was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1918 through 1923 for the Boston Red Sox (191

Was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1918 through 1923 for the Boston Red Sox (1918) and St. Louis Cardinals (1921-1923). Listed at 5' 9", 165 lb., Pertica batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Santa Barbara, California.In a four season-career, Pertica posted a 22-18 record with a 4.27 ERA in 74 appearances, including 46 starts, 17 complete games, two shutouts, two saves, 98 strikeouts, 138 walks, and 331.0 innings of work.

Was an American lawyer and Democratic party politician from Clearfield, Pennsylvania. He served in t

Was an American lawyer and Democratic party politician from Clearfield, Pennsylvania. He served in the Pennsylvania State Senate and was its speaker in 1871. He represented Pennsylvania in the United States Senate from 1875 to 1881.

Is a retired NFL football running back. He played collegiately at Auburn University along with futur

Is a retired NFL football running back. He played collegiately at Auburn University along with future NFL backs James Brooks and Joe Cribbs.

(born August 18, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio) is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball who played

(born August 18, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio) is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for six different teams between 1953 and 1962. Listed at 5' 11", 180 Lb., he batted and threw right-handed.

Was a Nova Scotia publisher and politician.Annand was first elected to the Nova Scotia House of Asse

Was a Nova Scotia publisher and politician.Annand was first elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in 1836 and supported demands for responsible government. He lost his seat in 1843 and became proprietor and editor of the Novascotian and Morning Chronicle newspapers. In 1851 he returned to the House of Assembly as member for Halifax County. He was the financial secretary in Joseph Howe's ministry from 1860 to 1863 and in 1867 was appointed to the Legislative Council. In July 1866, Annand and Howe headed up a delegation to London in order to lobby against Nova Scotia's inclusion in confederation. He became the second post-confederation Premier of Nova Scotia November 7, 1867 on behalf of the Anti-Confederation Party which soon became the Nova Scotia Liberal Party but was a weak leader.