American Famous Names Starting with Letter E

Was a Canadian artist and writer heavily inspired by the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest

Was a Canadian artist and writer heavily inspired by the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast. The Canadian Encyclopedia describes her as a "Canadian icon".Emily Carr was born and raised in Victoria, British Columbia, then a small town and quite isolated from centres of culture on the East Coast. She was brought up in a house commissioned by her father, a prosperous merchant. The two-story Italianate Style house, known as the Emily Carr House, is now on the Canadian Register of Historic People and Places. [1] She had a middle class upbringing in "a disciplined and orderly household where English manners and values were maintained"[2]. Her parents died when she was in her early teens, and on the advice of a friend she moved to San Francisco when she reached 18 to study art at the California School of Design.

Better known as Cissy Houston, is an American soul and gospel singer. She led a successful career as

Better known as Cissy Houston, is an American soul and gospel singer. She led a successful career as a backup singer for such artists as Elvis Presley, Mahalia Jackson, and Aretha Franklin, and is now primarily a solo artist. She is the mother of singer a

Is an American freestyle skier who has competed since 1995. Her first World Cup victory was in an ae

Is an American freestyle skier who has competed since 1995. Her first World Cup victory was in an aerials event in Russia in 2008. She has five career World Cup podiums, over 30 World Cup top tens and five National Championships Wins. Cook missed the 2002

Is a U.S. foil fencer who is a member of the 2008 Olympics U.S. Women's foil team.[1] She is best kn

Is a U.S. foil fencer who is a member of the 2008 Olympics U.S. Women's foil team.[1] She is best known for helping win the team foil silver medal for the U.S. at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, along with teammates Erinn Smart and Hanna Thompson.

Is a female water polo player from Canada. She was a member of the Canada women's national water pol

Is a female water polo player from Canada. She was a member of the Canada women's national water polo team, that claimed the silver medal at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Was an American poet. Born in Amherst, Massachusetts to a successful family with strong community ti

Was an American poet. Born in Amherst, Massachusetts to a successful family with strong community ties, she lived a mostly introverted and reclusive life. After she studied at the Amherst Academy for seven years in her youth, she spent a short time at Mou

The previous world record holder at sport stacking. She set the overall world record in the cycle (7

The previous world record holder at sport stacking. She set the overall world record in the cycle (7.43 seconds) in April of 2002 and the 3-6-3 (2.72 seconds). However, in 2006, her cycle record was beaten (By Robin Stangenberg from Germany with a time of 7.41 seconds). Her 3-6-3 record was also broken in 2007 by Timo Reuhl of Germany with a time of 2.57 seconds. She has appeared on several television shows, including The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, to demonstrate her skills.

Was the lead singer of the now-defunct California punk rock band Tsunami Bomb, and is currently the

Was the lead singer of the now-defunct California punk rock band Tsunami Bomb, and is currently the singer of The Action Design. She is the sister of fellow musician, the late Logan Whitehurst.

American academic, writer, and pacifist who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1946 (the prize that y

American academic, writer, and pacifist who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1946 (the prize that year was shared with John Mott), notably for her work with the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF).

A member of the bands Metric, Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton and Broken Social Scene.She has contr

A member of the bands Metric, Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton and Broken Social Scene.She has contributed backing vocals to albums by other Broken Social Scene members, such as Jason Collett and Kevin Drew.Emily is the daughter of Canadian poet Paul Haines and sister of Canadian television journalist Avery Haines. Her brother is Tim Haines, owner of Bluestreak Records in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. She was born in New Delhi, India, and raised in Canada. After settling in Peterborough at the age of three, she grew up in a house rich with experimental art and musical expression. Paul would often make cassettes of rare and eclectic music for his daughter to listen to and her early influences included Carla Bley, Robert Wyatt, and later PJ Harvey

An American figure skater. She is the 2007 U.S. National silver medalist and was a member of the 200

An American figure skater. She is the 2007 U.S. National silver medalist and was a member of the 2006 Olympic team. She is the younger sister of Sarah Hughes, the 2002 Olympic champion.Hughes qualified for her first U.S. Figure Skating Championships in the 2001-2002 season and placed 11th at the Junior level. She repeated that placement the following season. She placed 5th at the junior level at the 2003-2004 Eastern Sectional Championships and so did not qualify for the 2004 U.S. Championships.She moved up to the senior level nationally in the 2004-2005 season. She won her regional championship and placed second at Eastern Sectionals to qualify for the 2005 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. She placed 6th and was named to the team to the 2005 World Junior Figure Skating Championships.

Is a Canadian actress born in Port Perry, Ontario. She is best known for her role as Amy Nicole Abbo

Is a Canadian actress born in Port Perry, Ontario. She is best known for her role as Amy Nicole Abbott on the WB Network series Everwood, which ran from 2002 to 2006. She currently portrays Rebecca Harper in the ABC network series Brothers & Sisters.

Is a water polo goalkeeper from the United States. She was a member of the US Women's Water Polo Tea

Is a water polo goalkeeper from the United States. She was a member of the US Women's Water Polo Team that won the silver medal at the 2005 World Aquatics Championships in Montréal, Canada.

Is an American soccer defender who last played for Washington Freedom of Women's Professional Soccer

Is an American soccer defender who last played for Washington Freedom of Women's Professional Soccer.

Known for her portrayal of Brigitte in the Ginger Snaps trilogy. Starting during the late 1980s, she

Known for her portrayal of Brigitte in the Ginger Snaps trilogy. Starting during the late 1980s, she has appeared in various Canadian, and American movies and television series.As a child actress, Perkins was recognized, notably for her appearance in three made for television movies: 1989s Small Sacrifices, opposite [cett]], Ryan O'Neal and John Shea, 1990s Anything to Survive, where she played Krista, the sister of Billy Barton (Matt Le Blanc), and Stephen King's IT in 1990, alongside a young Jonathan Brandis, and Seth Green. In 1998, Perkins took a supporting role in the Canadian TV Series: Da Vinci's Inquest as Carmen (series 1, episode 9).

Is an American child actress, singer and songwriter. Her breakthrough role as Gerti Giggles in the S

Is an American child actress, singer and songwriter. Her breakthrough role as Gerti Giggles in the Spy Kids trilogy earned her many nominations and awards.

Is a Grammy-nominated American singer and songwriter. She started her career in 2005 and her debut a

Is a Grammy-nominated American singer and songwriter. She started her career in 2005 and her debut album East Side Story was released two years later in August 2007. In December 2007, King was listed as a Grammy nominee for Best Contemporary R&B Album.[1]

Is an American competitor in synchronized swimming and Olympic champion.

Is an American competitor in synchronized swimming and Olympic champion.

An American actress who starred on the television series Step by Step from 1996 to 1998.Emily Mae Yo

An American actress who starred on the television series Step by Step from 1996 to 1998.Emily Mae Young started her career at the age of six. She first appeared on television in a number of commercials and is well known for her Welch's juice and Sears ads[citation needed]. Young's television credits include All My Children, Loving, and numerous appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Step By Step was her first television series.Emily starred with Yasmine Bleeth and Dean Winters in the 1999 romantic comedy Undercover Angel. She and her family reside in Pennsylvania and California[citation needed].

Was an American soap opera actress. She was born in White Plains, New York, where her father was may

Was an American soap opera actress. She was born in White Plains, New York, where her father was mayor. She was educated at Middlebury College

Is an American swimmer. She is a 19-time All-American and a three-time SEC Champion. Kukors won thre

Is an American swimmer. She is a 19-time All-American and a three-time SEC Champion. Kukors won three medals for her native country at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Since around mid-late March 2010, she became a swim coach for Red

Is an American sabre fencer. Jacobson is a daughter of David Jacobson, a member of the 1974 U.S. Nat

Is an American sabre fencer. Jacobson is a daughter of David Jacobson, a member of the 1974 U.S. National fencing team in saber and also a former Yale fencer, and Tina Jacobson, who has also fenced competitively. She emerged onto the world stage in 2001 a

And a founding member of the multiple Grammy Award-winning female alternative country band the Dixie

And a founding member of the multiple Grammy Award-winning female alternative country band the Dixie Chicks. Robison plays more instruments than the other band members, thus far having achieved mastery or proficiency with the banjo, dobro, guitar, papoose

An American singer-songwriter and member of the Indigo Girls. Saliers plays lead guitar as well as b

An American singer-songwriter and member of the Indigo Girls. Saliers plays lead guitar as well as banjo, piano, mandolin, ukelele, bouzouki and many other instruments.Saliers first met her future Indigo Girls counterpart Amy Ray when they were students a

Is an American ice dancer. She competes with Evan Bates. They are the 2009 U.S. silver medalists, th

Is an American ice dancer. She competes with Evan Bates. They are the 2009 U.S. silver medalists, the 2009 Four Continents bronze medalists, and the 2008 World Junior Champions. In the 2002–2003 season, they moved up to the novice level. They competed int