Famous People with Name Martin

Martin Gardner            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Martin Gardner: is a popular American mathematics and science writer specializing in recreational mathematics, but with interests encompassing magic (conjuring), pseudoscience, literature (especially Lewis Carroll), philosophy, and religion. He wrote the "Mathematical Games" column in Scientific American from 1956 to 1981 and has published over 70 books.

Martin Luther King, Jr.            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Martin Luther King, Jr.: was an American reverend, activist and prominent leader in the American civil rights movement.A Baptist minister, King became a civil rights activist early in his career. He led the Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955–6) and helped found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (1957), serving as its first president. His efforts led to the 1963 March on Washington, where King delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech. There, he raised public consciousness of the civil rights movement and established himself as one of the greatest orators in U.S. history.

Martin Adam Friedman,            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Martin Adam Friedman,: He now resides in Japan. He hosted his own television programs, Rock Fujiyama and Jukebox English on Japanese television.Friedman is a largely self-taught guitarist,[citation needed] known for his improvisation and for fusing an Eastern musical feel with

Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence: Lawrence was given his first name after Martin Luther King Jr. and his middle name after that of John F. Kennedy.[1] He was born in Frankfurt-am-Main, Germany, where his father, John Lawrence, served in the US military.[1] He has three siblings, Robert, R

Martin Allen Harrison            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Martin Allen Harrison: the Minnesota Vikings, and the Seattle Seahawks. He played college football for the University of Washington. Martin attended Newport High School in Bellevue, Washington and was a multiple letter winner in both football and track and field. In 1983, at on

George Raymond Richard Martin            Origin/Culture/Country: American

George Raymond Richard Martin: sometimes referred to as GRRM, is an American author and screenwriter of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. He is best known for his A Song of Ice and Fire series.

Tony Derrick Martin            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Tony Derrick Martin: is a former professional American football player who was selected by the New York Jets in the 5th round of the 1989 NFL Draft. A 6'1", 177-lb. wide receiver from Mesa State College, Martin played in 12 NFL seasons from 1990 to 2001.

Tamaurice Nigel "Tee" Martin            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Tamaurice Nigel "Tee" Martin: is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League and Canadian Football League. Martin coached at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. He helped lead the Maroon Tigers to the number 1 offense in their division.

Harvey Banks Martin            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Harvey Banks Martin: was an American football defensive end in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys from 1973 until 1983. He started playing football in high school, only because he overheard his father tell his mother that he was ashamed that his son didn't play like his friends' kids

Charles Martin            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Charles Martin: was a professional American football player, who is best known for his days with the Green Bay Packers.Martin was most (in)famous for causing a season-ending injury to Chicago Bears starting quarterback Jim McMahon on November 23, 1986, an event that many fans blame for their failure to defend the 1985 Super Bowl title