Famous People with Name Marion

Marion Shepilov Barry, Jr.            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Marion Shepilov Barry, Jr.: , is an American politician who served as the second elected mayor of the District of Columbia from 1979 to 1991, and again as the fourth mayor from 1995 to 1999. He was the target of a high-profile 1990 arrest on drug charges, which precluded him from seeking reelection that year. After he was convicted of the charges, Barry served six months in prison, but was elected to the D.C. city council in 1992 and ultimately returned to the mayoralty in 1994, serving from 1995 to 1999.

Marion Stevenson Butts, Jr.            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Marion Stevenson Butts, Jr.: is a former professional American Football running back who played 7 seasons in the NFL for the San Diego Chargers, the New England Patriots and the Houston Oilers from 1989 to 1995.

Marion Motley            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Marion Motley: was a former American Football fullback who played for the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers.Motley attended high school at Canton McKinley High School in Canton, Ohio and went to college at South Carolina State University and University of Nevada; after college

Marion Anthony (Tony) Trabert            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Marion Anthony (Tony) Trabert: is a retired American tennis champion and long-time tennis author, TV commentator, instructor, and motivation speaker. In his 1979 autobiography Jack Kramer, the long-time tennis promoter and great player himself, included Trabert in his list of the 21 greatest players of all time.[1

Marion Lee "Mickey" Thompson            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Marion Lee "Mickey" Thompson: was an American off-road racing legend. He won many championships as a racer, and later formed sanctioning bodies SCORE International and Mickey Thompson Entertainment Group (MTEG). He also raced in dragsters and land speed record automobiles.

Shawn Dwayne Marion            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Shawn Dwayne Marion: is an American professional basketball player currently for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association. He is widely regarded as one of the most versatile players in the league due to his ability to play many positions.[1]

Fred Donald Marion            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Fred Donald Marion: is a former American Football defensive back who was selected by the New England Patriots in the 5th round of the 1982 NFL Draft. A 6'2". 192 lbs. defensive back from the University of Miami, Marion played his entire NFL career for the Patriots from 1982-1991.

Brock Elliot Marion            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Brock Elliot Marion: is a former American football free safety in the NFL who played twelve seasons for the Dallas Cowboys, the Miami Dolphins, and the Detroit Lions from 1993 to 2004. Marion was a three time Pro Bowler in 2000, 2002 and 2003 with the Dolphins.

Joseph Marion            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Joseph Marion: was a notary and political figure in Quebec. He represented L'Assomption in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1880 to 1886 and from 1890 to 1900 as a Conservative.He also served as postmaster and was secretary-treasurer for the municipality for 30 years and mayor for eight years. In 1864, he married Luce Archambault. He was first elected to the Quebec assembly in an 1880 by-election held after the death of Onuphe Peltier. He was defeated by Ludger Forest when he ran for reelection in 1886 and again in 1888.

Arthur Jules Marion            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Arthur Jules Marion: was a Métis politician and businessman. He was elected as a Liberal MLA in the district of Île-à-la-Crosse from 1926 to 1934 and the district of Athabasca from 1938 until his death in 1941. He was defeated in 1934 by Deakin Alexander Hall, who was also running Liberal. His son Louis Marcien Marion later served as MLA in Athabasca from 1944 to 1952.