American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Is an American Academy Award-nominated actor, Emmy Award-winning TV director, and TV producer. He wa

Is an American Academy Award-nominated actor, Emmy Award-winning TV director, and TV producer. He was a child actor who managed to transition into an adult career.Cooper was born John Cooper, Jr. in Los Angeles, California. His father, John Cooper, left the family when Jackie was two years old. His mother, Mabel Leonard Bigelow (née Polito), was a stage pianist and former child actress. Cooper's maternal uncle, Jack Leonard, was a screenwriter, and his maternal aunt, Julie Leonard, was an actress married to director Norman Taurog. Cooper's stepfather was C. J. Bigelow, a studio production manager. Cooper was an illegitimate child; his mother was Italian American (her family's surname was changed from "Polito" to "Leonard") and his father was Jewish.

(born on July 13, 1940 in Tulare, California) is a former right-handed relief pitcher in Major Leagu

(born on July 13, 1940 in Tulare, California) is a former right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball.

Is an American singer-songwriter with a string of hit song credits from the 1960s onwards. She was o

Is an American singer-songwriter with a string of hit song credits from the 1960s onwards. She was one of the first female singer-songwriters of the rock 'n' roll period.Sharon Myers adopted the name Jackie DeShannon, believed to be the name of an Irish a

Haley has appeared in numerous films, including Damnation Alley, John Schlesinger's The Day of the L

Haley has appeared in numerous films, including Damnation Alley, John Schlesinger's The Day of the Locust, and Losin' It, as well as guest roles on TV. He played "Moocher" in Peter Yates' acclaimed 1979 film Breaking Away and later in the short lived TV s

Was an American boxer. In 1962, legendary fight manager Jack Kearns called Fields the “best all-ar

Was an American boxer. In 1962, legendary fight manager Jack Kearns called Fields the “best all-around battler the United States has ever produced.” He was an Olympic flyweight gold medal winner, and the world welterweight champion. In 1962, legendary fig

A lawyer who is the daughter of former world Heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier. In the year 20

A lawyer who is the daughter of former world Heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier. In the year 2000, she shocked the boxing world by announcing that at the age of 38, she would begin participating in the sport of Women's boxing. Frazier-Lyde had athletic experience, having played basketball at American University in Washington, D.C.Inspired by Laila Ali's participation in the sport and eager to avenge the losses her father suffered at the hands of Ali's father, Muhammad Ali in two of their three fights, Frazier-Lyde began her career on February 6 of that year, knocking out Teela Reese in one round. Eventually, she and Ali kept on winning. Laila was 8-0 and Jackie 7-0 with 5 knockouts when they starred on the first Pay Per View boxing card ever to be headlined by women. The bout, nicknamed Ali-Frazier IV by the media, in allusion to their legendary fathers' trilogy, was boxed on June 8, 2001 to headline the weekend activities of the International Boxing Hall Of Fame induction ceremonies.Ali won by landing a solid jab on Fraziers face in the eighth round then Frazier started asking for a rematch. Frazier-Lyde continued her career, and on December 14, 2001, she won the WIBA Light Heavyweight Title by 4th round TKO over Suzette Taylor in Philadelphia, PA. she added the WIBF title one year later.

Was an iconic American comedian, actor and musician.

Was an iconic American comedian, actor and musician.

was a featherweight boxer from Minnesota. From 1944 to 1956 Graves compiled a career record of 82 w

was a featherweight boxer from Minnesota. From 1944 to 1956 Graves compiled a career record of 82 wins (48 KOs) and 11 losses with 2 draws. He won the Minnesota State Featherweight Title in only his seventh professional fight, and before his career was o

Is an American character actress, voice artist, and writer known for portraying the film characters

Is an American character actress, voice artist, and writer known for portraying the film characters of: Audrey Fulquard in the original The Little Shop of Horrors, Sheila Futterman in both Gremlins films, and the voice of Melody in the animated television

She won three gold, one silver, and two bronze Olympic medals, in those two different events. Sports

She won three gold, one silver, and two bronze Olympic medals, in those two different events. Sports Illustrated for Women magazine voted Joyner-Kersee the Greatest Female Athlete of the 20th century, just ahead of Babe Didrickson Zaharias.Jackie Joyner w

Is a former professional American football player in the NFL. He played tight end for the St. Louis

Is a former professional American football player in the NFL. He played tight end for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Dallas Cowboys from 1963 to 1978. He has career marks of 480 receptions, 7918 yards, and 40 touchdowns

Is an American comedian, comedy writer, musician, composer and actor. He is best known as "Jackie Th

Is an American comedian, comedy writer, musician, composer and actor. He is best known as "Jackie The Joke Man," a former cast member and later head writer for the The Howard Stern Show, a syndicated morning radio show.

Is an American stand-up comedian. He grew up in New York City (on the Lower East Side of Manhattan).

Is an American stand-up comedian. He grew up in New York City (on the Lower East Side of Manhattan).

An American R&B singer. She is most well-known for her gold single 1970 song "Precious, Precious," w

An American R&B singer. She is most well-known for her gold single 1970 song "Precious, Precious," which reached #30 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on March 6, 1971. This disc sold over one million copies, and received a gold disc awarded by the R.I.A.A.

Is an American television anchor for WTVJ-TV, the NBC owned and operated station in Miramar, Florida

Is an American television anchor for WTVJ-TV, the NBC owned and operated station in Miramar, Florida.Nespral began her entertainment and television career as a college student at the University of Miami, where she was elected Orange Bowl Queen in Miami in

Is a former American football offensive tackle who played his entire 20-year career with the Rams or

Is a former American football offensive tackle who played his entire 20-year career with the Rams organization, playing 19 seasons for the Rams in Los Angeles (1976-1994) and one season for the St. Louis Rams in 1995.

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'6" forward from UNLV, Robinson played in th

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'6" forward from UNLV, Robinson played in the NBA from 1978 to 1982 as a member of the Seattle SuperSonics, Detroit Pistons, and Chicago Bulls. He averaged 3.8 points per game in his career and won an NBA Championship with Seattle in 1979.

Born February 19, 1939 in Jay, Florida, United States) is a coach for the Houston Astros and a forme

Born February 19, 1939 in Jay, Florida, United States) is a coach for the Houston Astros and a former manager of the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball.

Is an American astrologer and celebrity who is the mother of the Hollywood action film star Sylveste

Is an American astrologer and celebrity who is the mother of the Hollywood action film star Sylvester Stallone and of the singer Frank Stallone.Stallone appeared on the 1980s wrestling program called GLOW: Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. Stallone was shown rapping with Americana, Mt. Fiji and Susie Spirit behind her. She rapped about Aunt Kittie's girls and making them kitty litter. Stallone became famous in her own right during the mid-1990s, by publishing astrology books, making television appearances, and setting up a psychic hotline where she would charge telephone callers for the advice of her and other operators. She also invented the term "rumpology", which, according to her, is an art similar to that of palm reading except that the procedure is done by examining pictures of people's rear ends. She also claims that she can consult dogs to find out about the future. She also became involved in the cosmetics industry, launching facial masks and other products that she claimed cured skin problems.

Was an American boxer from South Carolina. He was undefeated in his first 6 fights with a record of

Was an American boxer from South Carolina. He was undefeated in his first 6 fights with a record of 4-0-2. Wilson fought Tommy Paul twice. Wilson won both times in Pennsylvania by decision in the first fight and by TKO in the second fight. He fought Sammy

She has been playing RN Barbara Jean "Bobbie" Spencer on General Hospital since 1977. Jacklyn portra

She has been playing RN Barbara Jean "Bobbie" Spencer on General Hospital since 1977. Jacklyn portrayed the character on a contract basis from 1977 to 2007, and on a recurring basis from 2007 to present

Was a Canadian artist. He was a Ayisini-indian and his works are characterized by scenes from the ho

Was a Canadian artist. He was a Ayisini-indian and his works are characterized by scenes from the holy stories of his people. He belonged to the "Woodland School of Art" and was a prominent member of the “Indian Group of Seven”.Beardy was raised by his grandmother, from whom he's learned the rich history and sacred stories of his ancestors. Beardy quickly distanced himself from the forced nature of education that all Indians in that area underwent at the residential schools, and it was from these lessons that he began to assert his “Indianness”. Interestingly, Beardy did benefit from his education at the boarding school, as it was there that he learned to draw and paint.

Is an American attorney based in Shreveport, Louisiana, who served as a Democrat in the Louisiana St

Is an American attorney based in Shreveport, Louisiana, who served as a Democrat in the Louisiana State Senate from 1956 to 1980.Now in his nineties, Davis still practices law and is active in community affairs, often addressing public gatherings. He is a

Is an American rock singer-songwriter and musician, whose introspective lyrics made him the poster b

Is an American rock singer-songwriter and musician, whose introspective lyrics made him the poster boy of the Southern California confessional singer-songwriter movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s. In 2004, Browne was inducted into the Rock and Rol

Was an American actor known for his starring role as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy of the USS Enterprise

Was an American actor known for his starring role as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy of the USS Enterprise in the television series Star Trek and six of its subsequent movies, as well as an elderly Admiral Dr. Leonard McCoy in the Star Trek: The Next Generation pilot, Encounter at Farpoint. Shy by his own admission, Kelley was the only cast member of the original Star Trek series program never to have written or published an autobiography.