American Famous Names Starting with Letter B

Also known as Betty Scott, was possibly the first American woman aviator (see notes).In 1910 Scott b

Also known as Betty Scott, was possibly the first American woman aviator (see notes).In 1910 Scott became the second woman, after Alice Huyler Ramsey, to drive an automobile across the United States and the first driving westwards from New York City to Sa

Is a retired Major League Baseball player who played pitcher from 1992-1997. He would play for the H

Is a retired Major League Baseball player who played pitcher from 1992-1997. He would play for the Houston Astros, New York Mets, Seattle Mariners, and Pittsburgh Pirates.

Is a former American stripper and burlesque star. Her vivacious presence and inventive use of stage

Is a former American stripper and burlesque star. Her vivacious presence and inventive use of stage props earned her the nickname "The Hottest Blaze in Burlesque". She was also notorious for her affair with Louisiana governor Earl Long.

Was an African American, blues, jazz and boogie woogie pianist and singer.Davis became an accomplish

Was an African American, blues, jazz and boogie woogie pianist and singer.Davis became an accomplished arranger as well as one of the best piano players in town. Around 1937, Lester Melrose's Wabash Music Company hired him as their house pianist. He recei

Was a lawyer, judge and political figure in the Province of New Brunswick, Canada. He represented We

Was a lawyer, judge and political figure in the Province of New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Westmorland County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1851 to 1854, from 1856 to 1861 and from 1866 to 1870.Botsford was an opponent of Confederation. He served as speaker for the Legislative Assembly from 1867 to 1870 and as a member of the Executive Council of New Brunswick, was Surveyor General from April 5, 1865 to April 14, 1866.

Was a preeminent Canadian poet. He was born William Bliss Carman in Fredericton, in the Maritime pro

Was a preeminent Canadian poet. He was born William Bliss Carman in Fredericton, in the Maritime province of New Brunswick. He published under the name "Bliss Carman," although the "Bliss" is his mother's surname.

Was an American jazz singer and pianist, often performing in the bebop genre and known for her disti

Was an American jazz singer and pianist, often performing in the bebop genre and known for her distinctive girlish voice.Blossom Dearie was born on April 28, 1924 (or in 1926 according to some published sources), in East Durham, New York. Different source

Is the legal name (formerly Warren Edward Johnson) of an American painter and sculptor best known fo

Is the legal name (formerly Warren Edward Johnson) of an American painter and sculptor best known for his mural, Tunnelvision.For the next six years, he served as a jet air craft technician in the Air National Guard, 169th Cameron Squad, while working sev

Is a Canadian Olympic diver. She was born in Edmonton, Alberta and began diving at age 12. She went

Is a Canadian Olympic diver. She was born in Edmonton, Alberta and began diving at age 12. She went to the National Sport School in Calgary, Alberta with many other top Canadian athletes. Hartley attended Handsworth Secondary School before going on to att

Is an American Emmy- and Tony Award-winning actress. She is the mother of actress Gwyneth Paltrow.

Is an American Emmy- and Tony Award-winning actress. She is the mother of actress Gwyneth Paltrow.

Is a Golden Globe-nominated American film actress and model.

Is a Golden Globe-nominated American film actress and model.

Was an original and influential American rock & roll singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He was known

Was an original and influential American rock & roll singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He was known as The Originator because of his key role in the transition from blues to rock & roll. He introduced more insistent, driving rhythms and a hard-edged guitar sound on a wide-ranging catalog of songs. He was also known for his technical innovations, including his trademark rectangular guitar. Bo Diddley received an honorary degree from the University of Florida in August 2008 that was accepted by his daughter, Evelyn Kelly, on his behalf.

(born September 27, 1976 in Creswell, Oregon) is a former second baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals

(born September 27, 1976 in Creswell, Oregon) is a former second baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team. He spent much of his childhood in Capitola, California. After graduating from Soquel high School, he played baseball for Gonzaga University. He was later drafted in the 33rd round of the amateur baseball draft in 1999.

(born on May 16, 1975) is an American professional golfer.

(born on May 16, 1975) is an American professional golfer.

(November 16, 1922 – December 7, 1967) was an American professional golfer

(November 16, 1922 – December 7, 1967) was an American professional golfer

Was a heavyweight boxer who fought from 1945-1957. Satterfield, who never fought for the title, reti

Was a heavyweight boxer who fought from 1945-1957. Satterfield, who never fought for the title, retired with a record of 50 wins (35 KOs), 25 losses and 4 draws. He is in Ring magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time at number 58. Satterfield

Is a goaltender for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League. Watson has won five NLL Champi

Is a goaltender for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League. Watson has won five NLL Championships with the Rock, and was named Championship Game MVP in 2003. Watson was named NLL Goaltender of the Year in 2001 and again in 2008.

(February 1845 - April 9, 1910) was a 19th century Major League Baseball player who hailed from Roch

(February 1845 - April 9, 1910) was a 19th century Major League Baseball player who hailed from Rochester, New York.

(born on February 2, 1966) is an American professional golfer.

(born on February 2, 1966) is an American professional golfer.

Is a former American politician who was a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives

Is a former American politician who was a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 until 2007, representing Florida's 32nd district. His district included portions of Brevard and Orange Counties.

Is an American professional wrestler and actor with an in ring career that spanned over 27 years. Ov

Is an American professional wrestler and actor with an in ring career that spanned over 27 years. Over that time, he went on to become a two-time WWF Champion (his first being in the then-World Wide Wrestling Federation). Backlund was also an accomplished amateur wrestler wrestling for the North Dakota State University Bison in the late 1960s to early 1970s. Backlund continues to work in the pro wrestling business in various capacities. In 2000, Backlund unsuccessfully ran for a Connecticut seat in Congress on a Republican ticket.

Is an American horse owner and trainer. He graduated from the University of Arizona's Race Track Ind

Is an American horse owner and trainer. He graduated from the University of Arizona's Race Track Industry Program with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Was a weightlifter for the United States.

Was a weightlifter for the United States.

(born on February 1, 1940) is an American professional golfer

(born on February 1, 1940) is an American professional golfer

(b. 1958 in Chicago, U.S.) is a surfer, a Skater, and professional golfer.

(b. 1958 in Chicago, U.S.) is a surfer, a Skater, and professional golfer.