American Famous Names Starting with Letter D

He made his name as a performer of street and close-up magic, revolutionizing the way magic is depic

He made his name as a performer of street and close-up magic, revolutionizing the way magic is depicted around the world.On May 19, 1997, Blaine's first television special, David Blaine: Street Magic, introduced his unique brand of street magic to the world when it aired on the ABC network. With its strong focus on spectators' reactions and showmanship, Street Magic revolutionized the way magic is performed and portrayed on television. According to The New York Daily News, ôBlaine can lay claim to his own brand of wizardry. The magic he offers in tonightÆs show operates on an uncommonly personal level

Born Stuart David Cohen, was an American singer-songwriter and actor. He was an integral part of the

Born Stuart David Cohen, was an American singer-songwriter and actor. He was an integral part of the Greenwich Village folk music scene in New York, which included Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, Dave Van Ronk, Tom Paxton, and Eric Andersen. Blue is perhaps best kn

Is a heavyweight boxer. Nicknamed "The Boss", Bostice is known for being a regular fighter on ESPN f

Is a heavyweight boxer. Nicknamed "The Boss", Bostice is known for being a regular fighter on ESPN fight cards, and is a heavyweight clubfighter who fought several significant fighters of his era. Monaco turned pro in 1996 and was regulated to being a hea

An American biologist who has been the director of the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomi

An American biologist who has been the director of the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics at Princeton University since 2003.He graduated from Harvard in 1963 and received a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in 1967. He then taught at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he became a Professor of Genetics. In 1990, he became Chairman of the Department of Genetics at Stanford University. He has also worked for Genentech, as the Vice President - Science. Dr. Botstein was elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences in 1981 and to the Institute of Medicine in 1993.

Is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He served as a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislativ

Is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He served as a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1995 to 1999.Boushy was elected to the Ontario legislature in the 1995 provincial election, defeating Liberal Joan Link by 634 votes in the riding of Sarnia (incumbent New Democrat Bob Huget was third). He served as a supporter of Mike Harris's government for the next four years.

Is an American writer. His most acclaimed work is his second novel, The Chaneysville Incident (1981)

Is an American writer. His most acclaimed work is his second novel, The Chaneysville Incident (1981). He currently teaches creative writing at the University of Oregon.

Is a Canadian jazz pianist and composer. After graduating magna cum laude from the University of Tor

Is a Canadian jazz pianist and composer. After graduating magna cum laude from the University of Toronto in 1998 he devoted himself to jazz. He formed the "David Braid Sextet" the following year.

Is an American mountaineer and filmmaker. He is well-known for being the first American man to reach

Is an American mountaineer and filmmaker. He is well-known for being the first American man to reach the summit of Everest twice in 1985. However, he is perhaps most famous for guiding Richard Bass to the summit of Everest, thus completing Bass' ascent of

Was the American cartoonist who created the comic strip G. I. Joe, resulting in widespread usage of

Was the American cartoonist who created the comic strip G. I. Joe, resulting in widespread usage of that term during World War II and later.[1] Dave Breger was his signature and the byline on his books. During World War II, his cartoons were signed Sgt. D

Is an American standup comedian, actor, author, and filmmaker.

Is an American standup comedian, actor, author, and filmmaker.

He is originally from Pella, Iowa and is of Dutch descent. He is the most recent Las Vegas resident

He is originally from Pella, Iowa and is of Dutch descent. He is the most recent Las Vegas resident among the band.[1] He graduated from Pella Community High School. As a teenager, Keuning listened to Metallica and AC/DC before eventually discovering Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, The Cure, and U2. He picked up the guitar at age 14, and joined the Pella Community High School jazz band in Iowa, and played for various bands around Iowa in high school and college. Dave attended Kirkwood Community College and the University of Iowa, then moved to Las Vegas in 2000.

Was a film actor. This New York City-born leading man began his acting career on stage in musicals a

Was a film actor. This New York City-born leading man began his acting career on stage in musicals as a dancer

(born January 2, 1963 in Kansas City, Missouri) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher.

(born January 2, 1963 in Kansas City, Missouri) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher.

Was a college basketball player for Texas A&M University who was named an NCAA Tournament MVP.At Tex

Was a college basketball player for Texas A&M University who was named an NCAA Tournament MVP.At Texas A&M, Britton was a first-team all Southwest Conference player in his senior season in 1979-1980.[2] Playing alongside "The Wall" of center Rudy Woods, and forwards Vernon Smith (basketball) and Rynn Wright, as well as point guard Dave Goff, Britton's senior team set the school record of 26 victories. They earned a place in the 1980 NCAA Tournament, beating Bradley[3] and ekeing out a double-overtime victory against North Carolina before losing in overtime to eventual national champion Louisville.[4] Britton was named to the All-Midwest Regional Team for his performance in the tournament.[5]

Was the ambassador of the United States to Romania from 1981 to 1985, and a U.S. Representative from

Was the ambassador of the United States to Romania from 1981 to 1985, and a U.S. Representative from North Carolina, serving as a Republican between 1995 and 1997.In 1981, Funderburk was chosen as the U.S. Ambassador to Communist Romania, serving at the p

An American economist. He is currently the director of the research unit Entrepreneurship, Growth an

An American economist. He is currently the director of the research unit Entrepreneurship, Growth and Public Policy Group at the Max Planck Institute of Economics, Jena in Germany. He also holds the Ameritech Chair of Economic Development at the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs and is director of the Institute for Development Strategies at Indiana University and a research fellow at the CEPR, London. He is co-founder and co-editor of the academic journal on entrepreneurship and small business called Small Business Economics.

Born March 4, 1972 in Orange, Texas), is a former Major League Baseball outfielder.

Born March 4, 1972 in Orange, Texas), is a former Major League Baseball outfielder.

Is an American actor, rock singer and guitarist, known for his character and stage roles. Cassidy is

Is an American actor, rock singer and guitarist, known for his character and stage roles. Cassidy is best known for his role as Shirley Jones's oldest son, Keith Partridge, on the 1970s musical/situation comedy, The Partridge Family from 1970 to 1974. He went on to a successful pop career in the mid to late 70s, and still performs.

Is an American former basketball player and coach. A 6'2" guard who grew up in East Brunswick, New J

Is an American former basketball player and coach. A 6'2" guard who grew up in East Brunswick, New Jersey and played collegiately at the University of Pennsylvania, Wohl was selected in the 3rd round of the 1971 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. He played for six different teams over a seven-year career, including the Sixers, the Portland Trail Blazers, the Buffalo Braves, the Houston Rockets, the New York Knicks, and the New Jersey Nets.

An American pianist who has gained international recognition for his virtuosity and poetic temperame

An American pianist who has gained international recognition for his virtuosity and poetic temperament at the piano.A native of St. Louis, he studied with Dorothy Dring Smutz, Sidney Foster, Zadel Skolovsky, Balint Vazsonyi, and Adele Marcus. He has concertized widely throughout North America, Europe, and Latin America to critical acclaim. Typical of this acclaim was a review in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch praising Brunell as "a big talent ... (with) exquisite taste ... formidable technique ... marvelous ideas ... it was thrilling!"

An American voice actor, actor, and screenwriter. He is best known for providing the English voices

An American voice actor, actor, and screenwriter. He is best known for providing the English voices of Solid Snake and later Naked Snake in the popular Metal Gear Solid series, and for writing the screenplay for X-Men and co-writing the screenplay for X2. He also wrote the screenplay for Watchmen from the graphic novel of the same name. Earlier in his acting career, he played the lead role in the live-action Guyver: Dark Hero.

Is an American illustrator and painter best known for his numerous book covers of science fiction an

Is an American illustrator and painter best known for his numerous book covers of science fiction and fantasy literature.

Is a professional boxer from Canada, who competes in the heavyweight division.On May 12, 2006, at th

Is a professional boxer from Canada, who competes in the heavyweight division.On May 12, 2006, at the Aréna Jacques Plante, Cadieux won the Canadian belt stopping former Canuck champion Patrice L'Heureux at the very beginning of the 7th round by a powerfu

Is an American former professional basketball player. Drafted in 1972 with the 4th overall pick, he

Is an American former professional basketball player. Drafted in 1972 with the 4th overall pick, he played for the Phoenix Suns for 3 years before being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. He joined the Portland Trail Blazers as a free agent in 1976, and was a member of their championship team that year. After two seasons with the Blazers, Calhoun was traded to the Indiana Pacers where he was released in the middle of the 1980 season. He considered playing in France, but ultimately took a job offer from Exxon Mobil where he has been working since as U.S. fuels marketing coordinator.[1]

Is a Canadian politician. He was a member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1993 to 2006 represe

Is a Canadian politician. He was a member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1993 to 2006 representing the riding of Athabasca until the 2004 election when he switched to the riding of Westlock—St. Paul.