American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Is an American theatrical director and librettist.Theatre first became a part of Lapine

Is an American theatrical director and librettist.Theatre first became a part of Lapine

Is a former American football quarterback in the NFL and currently the general manager and vice pres

Is a former American football quarterback in the NFL and currently the general manager and vice president for player personnel of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Was an American poet and literary book publisher who founded New Directions Publishers.He was born i

Was an American poet and literary book publisher who founded New Directions Publishers.He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of Henry Hughart and Marjory Rea Laughlin. Laughlin's family had made its fortune with the Jones and Laughlin Steel Com

He was born in Seaforth, Ontario and raised in Peterborough, Ontario, where his family relocated in

He was born in Seaforth, Ontario and raised in Peterborough, Ontario, where his family relocated in 1966. He received a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto, where he was admitted to the Zeta Psi fraternity. He earned an MBA from Har

Was a Major League Baseball infielder who played twelve season in the major leagues with the St. Lou

Was a Major League Baseball infielder who played twelve season in the major leagues with the St. Louis Cardinals (1932), Cleveland Indians (1938-1939), Chicago White Sox (1940-1944), Detroit Tigers (1945-1947), and Philadelphia Athletics (1948). Born in Meridian, Mississippi, Webb attended the University of Mississippi before playing professional baseball.In 12 major league seasons, Webb played in 699 games, 368 at shortstop, 282 at 2nd base, and 7 at 3rd base. Webb had a career .219 batting average, a .263 on base percentage, and a .368 slugging percentage.

Was a Major League Baseball player. Begley played for the Cincinnati Reds in the 1924 season. In two

Was a Major League Baseball player. Begley played for the Cincinnati Reds in the 1924 season. In two games, he had one hit in five at-bats, with two walks. Begley batted and threw right-handed.

Is an American orchestral conductor and pianist. He is best known as the music director of the Metro

Is an American orchestral conductor and pianist. He is best known as the music director of the Metropolitan Opera in New York. He is also music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Born May 20, 1946) is a former major league baseball player from Hamilton, Ohio. He played as an out

Born May 20, 1946) is a former major league baseball player from Hamilton, Ohio. He played as an outfielder for the New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Montreal Expos, and Los Angeles Dodgers

(born on February 23, 1957 in Los Angeles, California) is a former Major League Baseball shortstop.

(born on February 23, 1957 in Los Angeles, California) is a former Major League Baseball shortstop. On June 3, 1975 he was drafted by the California Angels in the 2nd round of the 1975 amateur draft. He played for the Angels (1978-1979), Seattle Mariners

Is an American politician from Oregon. A native of Yamhill County, he served in the Oregon State Sen

Is an American politician from Oregon. A native of Yamhill County, he served in the Oregon State Senate before election to the United States House of Representatives where he served one term. A Republican, he now works as a correctional officer for the co

Is an American author best known for his mysteries, particularly the Dave Robicheaux series.

Is an American author best known for his mysteries, particularly the Dave Robicheaux series.

Was a modern artist specializing in installation sculpture and in performance art.[1] His works incl

Was a modern artist specializing in installation sculpture and in performance art.[1] His works include "The Death of James Lee Byars" and "The Perfect Smile".

Is a former professional basketball player who grew up in California and played 14 seasons in the Na

Is a former professional basketball player who grew up in California and played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association.Donaldson, a 7'2" center, starred at Luther Burbank High School and Washington State University in the late 1970s before being drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in 1979. He played three seasons with Seattle before moving on to the San Diego (later Los Angeles) Clippers. During the 1984-85 NBA season, while with the Clippers, Donaldson led the league in field goal percentage at 0.637 — still one of the ten highest percentages in NBA history.

Was an American ornithologist.Peters is best known for his multi-volume Check-list of Birds of the W

Was an American ornithologist.Peters is best known for his multi-volume Check-list of Birds of the World (1931-52), widely referred to simply as the Peters' check-list. Compared to earlier check-lists written by Richard Bowdler Sharpe, the list by Peters made several significant advances, among others using subspecies (trinomial nomenclature), which Bowdlers had not.

Is an American fencer. Williams is ranked 4th in sabre in the United States, and 36th in the world.

Is an American fencer. Williams is ranked 4th in sabre in the United States, and 36th in the world. On March 30, 2010, Williams announced his retirement from competitive fencing. In 2006 in his junior year he received All-American status, after placing 5t

Jesse James Leija), is a professional boxer from Texas.

Jesse James Leija), is a professional boxer from Texas.

(born on February 10, 1948 in Lynwood, California) is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League

(born on February 10, 1948 in Lynwood, California) is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball.

(February 23, 1893 - September 5, 1976) was a backup shortstop in Major League Baseball who played f

(February 23, 1893 - September 5, 1976) was a backup shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the Washington Senators. He batted and threw right-handed.

Is a retired American professional basketball player. A 6'2" guard from the University of Tulsa, Kin

Is a retired American professional basketball player. A 6'2" guard from the University of Tulsa, King was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the 1963 NBA Draft. King played ten NBA seasons (1963-1973) with four teams: the Lakers, the San Francisco Warriors, the Cincinnati Royals, and the Chicago Bulls. He represented the Warriors in the 1968 NBA All-Star Game, and he retired with 4,377 career points.

Was an American inventor who is known for changing the skating world with his patented roller skates

Was an American inventor who is known for changing the skating world with his patented roller skates in 1863. Pimpton's roller skates were safer and easier to use than the existing versions, his "rocker skate" or Quad skates allowed people to steer just by leaning to the left or the right. He also opened some of the earliest roller skating rinks in New York City and Newport, Rhode Island.

Is a Canadian professional golfer.Lepp was born in Abbotsford, British Columbia. He began his colleg

Is a Canadian professional golfer.Lepp was born in Abbotsford, British Columbia. He began his collegiate golf career at the University of Illinois. In 2005, he won the NCAA Division I Championship while playing for the University of Washington, the first

(April 23, 1900 - December 11, 1959), was born in Oglesby, Illinois and grew up in Nokomis, Illinois

(April 23, 1900 - December 11, 1959), was born in Oglesby, Illinois and grew up in Nokomis, Illinois. Nicknamed "Sunny Jim", he was a left-handed Major League Baseball player. He also served as player-manager for the St. Louis Browns in 1937.

(August 19, 1928 - May 16, 1981) was a Major League Baseball infielder.

(August 19, 1928 - May 16, 1981) was a Major League Baseball infielder.

Was the first African American Mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Was the first African American Mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Born March 15, 1949, Gladwin, Michigan) was a pitcher with a 13 year career from 1974 to 1986.

Born March 15, 1949, Gladwin, Michigan) was a pitcher with a 13 year career from 1974 to 1986.