American Famous Names Starting with Letter F

Was a Canadian comedian best known as a member of the comedy duo Wayne and Shuster (Johnny Wayne bei

Was a Canadian comedian best known as a member of the comedy duo Wayne and Shuster (Johnny Wayne being the other half).He was married to Ruth Shuster and had two children: Rosie and Steve. Rosie Shuster is a comedy writer for Saturday Night Live and other television programs, and wife of television producer Lorne Michaels. Steve Shuster is also in the entertainment industry.[2]

Is a retired American professional ice hockey defenceman who played 115 games in the National Hockey

Is a retired American professional ice hockey defenceman who played 115 games in the National Hockey League for the Boston Bruins.

Was an American popular singer and Academy Award-winning film actor. Beginning his musical career in

Was an American popular singer and Academy Award-winning film actor. Beginning his musical career in the swing era with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, Sinatra became a solo artist with great success in the early to mid-1940s, being the idol of the "bobby soxers".

Was an American actor who is best remembered for his role as the loud, hard-nosed drill instructor S

Was an American actor who is best remembered for his role as the loud, hard-nosed drill instructor Sergeant Vincent Carter on the CBS television series Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.

(November 25, 1895 - June 3, 1970) was a former professional baseball player.

(November 25, 1895 - June 3, 1970) was a former professional baseball player.

Was a Canadian speed skater and Olympic medalist. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba.At the 1932 Wint

Was a Canadian speed skater and Olympic medalist. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba.At the 1932 Winter Olympics held in Lake Placid, New York, he qualified to the finals in all distances and finished third in the 10000 metres event, fourth in both the 500

Was born in St. John's Newfoundland, Canada and later became a police officer and a boxer. Stamp had

Was born in St. John's Newfoundland, Canada and later became a police officer and a boxer. Stamp had joined the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary in 1925 at age 20 and went on to become a light heavyweight champion who fought many of the best boxers in his

Is an American painter and printmaker. He is a significant figure in minimalism and post-painterly a

Is an American painter and printmaker. He is a significant figure in minimalism and post-painterly abstraction.

Born Francesco Stephano Pezzolo (October 8, 1887 - December 17, 1961), was a center fielder in Major

Born Francesco Stephano Pezzolo (October 8, 1887 - December 17, 1961), was a center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago White Sox

Is a former professional wrestler and wrestling promoter, best known for his time spent competing in

Is a former professional wrestler and wrestling promoter, best known for his time spent competing in Pacific Northwest Wrestling under the ring name Dutch Savage.

(born April 10, 1930, in Northport, Alabama) was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tig

(born April 10, 1930, in Northport, Alabama) was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers (1954-1964), New York Mets (1964, 1965), Milwaukee Braves (1964), and Chicago White Sox (1965).

Was an American animator, screenwriter, and film director.

Was an American animator, screenwriter, and film director.

Was an American boxer. Tate was the 1983 National Golden Gloves light middleweight champion. Even th

Was an American boxer. Tate was the 1983 National Golden Gloves light middleweight champion. Even though he was down two times during the final bout he controversially won the Light Middleweight Gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics vs Canadian Boxer Sh

Was a New York contract killer who committed many murders as part of the infamous Murder Inc gang.Bo

Was a New York contract killer who committed many murders as part of the infamous Murder Inc gang.Born in Brooklyn, New York, Abbandando was one of twelve children of Lorenzo Abbondondola and Rosaria Famighetti. On his tombstone, his family name was inscribed as "Abbundando". Abbandando's family immigrated to New York. As a teenager, Abbandando extorted money from shop owners by threatening to torch their shops.

Was a Democratic Party politician from New Jersey. Thompson represented New Jersey's 4th congression

Was a Democratic Party politician from New Jersey. Thompson represented New Jersey's 4th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1955 to 1980.Between 1950 and 1954, Thompson served as a member of the New Jersey General As

Is an American boxer who held the International Boxing Federation (IBF) featherweight championship i

Is an American boxer who held the International Boxing Federation (IBF) featherweight championship in 2001.

(May 13, 1878 - November 16, 1950) was a left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Ch

(May 13, 1878 - November 16, 1950) was a left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago White Sox (1906) and Washington Senators (1909). Listed at 5' 11", 165 lb, Hemphill batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Greenville, Michigan. His older brother, Charlie Hemphill, also was a major league player.

Is a former professional basketball player and coach. A 6-3 guard, he played his entire nine-year (1

Is a former professional basketball player and coach. A 6-3 guard, he played his entire nine-year (1954–1964) NBA career with the Boston Celtics and played a major role in the early part of their dynasty, winning seven championship rings. Ramsey was also a head coach for the Kentucky Colonels of the ABA during the 1970–1971 season.

Was an American composer, musician, and film director. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Zap

Was an American composer, musician, and film director. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Zappa established himself as a prolific and highly distinctive composer, electric guitar player and band leader.

Is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the s

Is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 1995 NFL Draft. A 6'1", 207-lb. wide receiver from Auburn University, Sanders played in nine NFL seasons from 1995 to 2003. His peak performance in his career came during the 1998 season when he led the NFC in receptions with 89 for 1,145 yards and three touchdowns.

Was the mayor of Teaneck, New Jersey from 1970-1974. He was a Methodist and an advocate for the Glen

Was the mayor of Teaneck, New Jersey from 1970-1974. He was a Methodist and an advocate for the Glenpointe development at the intersection of the New Jersey Turnpike (a portion of Interstate 95) and Interstate 80. Burr served as a Trustee on the Teaneck B

Was an American demographer who contributed significantly to the development of the science. He was

Was an American demographer who contributed significantly to the development of the science. He was the founding director of the Office of Population Research at Princeton University, and later president of the Population Council. He was also the first di

(born November 2, 1858 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; died November 26, 1939 in East Moline, Illinois)

(born November 2, 1858 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; died November 26, 1939 in East Moline, Illinois) was an infielder in Major League Baseball.

A former English-Canadian professional footballer, and the current head coach of the San Jose Earthq

A former English-Canadian professional footballer, and the current head coach of the San Jose Earthquakes.Although he grew up in Vancouver, Yallop played professional football for nearly 20 years in England and the United States. In 1983, at age 19, Frank signed a professional contract with Ipswich Town, for whom he would play 385 games, scoring 8 goals. After a lengthy career in England, Yallop returned to North America in 1996, when he signed with Major League Soccer and was drafted 57th overall by the Tampa Bay Mutiny in the MLS Inaugural Player Draft

Was an Canadian flatwater canoer who competed in the 1930s.

Was an Canadian flatwater canoer who competed in the 1930s.