American Famous Names Starting with Letter L

Was an American blues singer.Wilson's major recordings were cut in 1922-1924 and in 1930. She was ac

Was an American blues singer.Wilson's major recordings were cut in 1922-1924 and in 1930. She was accompanied by Perry Bradford's Jazz Phools, Conaway's Rag Pickers, Johnny Dunn's Jazz Hounds, Fletcher Henderson, and The Nubian Five. Additionally, she rec

Is a Japanese-American model, actress, Professional tandem surfer, and Professional wrestler, who is

Is a Japanese-American model, actress, Professional tandem surfer, and Professional wrestler, who is known for working for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) as a backstage interviewer, valet and WWE Diva on its ECW Brand. Yada was first runner-up in the

Is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers in

Is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 1st round (3rd overall) of the 1985 NBA Draft. A 7'0" center from Creighton University, Benjamin played for nine NBA teams in 15 seasons from 1985-2000. He played for the Clippers (1985-91), Seattle SuperSonics (1991-93), Los Angeles Lakers (1993, 1999 preseason), New Jersey Nets (1993-95), Vancouver Grizzlies (1995), Milwaukee Bucks (1995-96), Toronto Raptors (1996), Philadelphia 76ers (1998-99) and Cleveland Cavaliers (1999).[1]

A Canadian singer-songwriter based in France. She started playing piano at just two years of age, an

A Canadian singer-songwriter based in France. She started playing piano at just two years of age, and was subsequently classically trained from the age of three. At 18, she made her debut as a professional musician, playing jazz standards and the occasional Nick Cave or Kate Bush cover in Toronto downtown gay bars.Her self-titled debut album was released in 1996, and became one of the year's top-selling Canadian independent albums. Her current band is The Third Floor.

(born May 5, 1917) is a former professional baseball player who played shortstop in the Major League

(born May 5, 1917) is a former professional baseball player who played shortstop in the Major Leagues from 1941-47. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts.

Is a retired 6' 5" American basketball player.Rosenbluth attended Staunton Military Academy in Staun

Is a retired 6' 5" American basketball player.Rosenbluth attended Staunton Military Academy in Staunton, Virginia. In 1957 he led the University of North Carolina Tar Heels to a 32-0 record. At 6’ 5” Rosenbluth averaged 27.9 points and 8.6 rebounds per game during the regular season. The Helms Hall of Fame named him “Collegiate Player of the Year,” over Kansas's Wilt Chamberlain. This was North Carolina's first national championship, and it brought credibility to the Atlantic Coast Conference.

A singer-songwriter out of Hendersonville, Tennessee, United States.Murphy was born in Ronkonkoma, L

A singer-songwriter out of Hendersonville, Tennessee, United States.Murphy was born in Ronkonkoma, Long Island, New York on March 31, 1982. When she was four years old, Murphy and her mother moved to Hendersonville. Murphy began playing piano at a young a

Is an American Democratic Party politician, restauranteur and former NBA basketball player.Dehere pl

Is an American Democratic Party politician, restauranteur and former NBA basketball player.Dehere played for Seton Hall University from 1989 until 1993, where he holds the school record with 2494 career points, as well as career records for 3-point field goals made and 3-point field goals attempted.[1] Dehere also holds single season records for 3-point field goals made and 3-point field goal percentage.[

Was an American professional boxer. He is the father of Ray Mancini, a former world champion boxer.

Was an American professional boxer. He is the father of Ray Mancini, a former world champion boxer. A native of Youngstown, Ohio, Mancini began his professional career in 1937, trained by Hall of Fame trainer Ray Arcel. In May 1941, he fought reigning NBA

Was an American stand-up comedian, writer, social critic and satirist of the 1950s and 1960s. His 19

Was an American stand-up comedian, writer, social critic and satirist of the 1950s and 1960s. His 1964 conviction in an obscenity trial led to the first posthumous pardon in New York history.Leonard Alfred Schneider was born in Mineola, New York, grew up in nearby Bellmore and attended Wellington C. Mepham High School. His youth was chaotic; his parents divorced when he was five years old and Lenny moved in with various relatives over the next decade. His mother, Sally Marr (née Sadie Kitchenberg), was a stage performer who had an enormous influence on Bruce's career. After spending time working on a farm with a family that provided the stable surroundings he needed, he joined the United States Navy at the age of 17 in 1942, and saw active duty in Europe until his discharge in 1946.

Is a Canadian figure skater.

Is a Canadian figure skater.

Is an American guitarist, composer and writer who is best known as a member of the Patti Smith Group

Is an American guitarist, composer and writer who is best known as a member of the Patti Smith Group.He has been nominated three times for Grammy Award for Best Album Notes for boxed sets on the Bleecker & MacDougal, Crossroads and Elektrock.[2]

Is a former professional American Football defensive back. He started in Super Bowl III for the Balt

Is a former professional American Football defensive back. He started in Super Bowl III for the Baltimore Colts.

Was an American actor, who played the role of feared hitman Luca Brasi in The Godfather. Prior to be

Was an American actor, who played the role of feared hitman Luca Brasi in The Godfather. Prior to becoming an actor, he had a successful career as a professional wrestler,. He stood 6'6". His wrestling career began in neighboring New Jersey in 1953. He wr

Is a retired professional baseball player.In 1971, Randle played for the Washington Senators, in 197

Is a retired professional baseball player.In 1971, Randle played for the Washington Senators, in 1972 through 1976, he played for the Texas Rangers, the New York Mets from 1977 to 1978, the New York Yankees in 1979, the Chicago Cubs in 1980, and finally the Seattle Mariners from 1981 to 1982.Known as a versatile player, Randle's legacy was mostly highlighted for several controversial events in his long baseball career, such as punching his Rangers manager, Frank Lucchesi, in 1977, after Lucchesi gave the second base position on the team to rookie Bump Wills. [3] Randle was charged with assault, and during the interim of this incident, Lucchesi lost his job.[3] Lucchesi blamed Randle for the firing, and sued him for $200,000.[3]

S an American psychologist, psychotherapist, and political activist. She may be best known for her p

S an American psychologist, psychotherapist, and political activist. She may be best known for her presidential campaigns and development of youth programs serving minority communities in the New York City area. In the United States presidential election, 1988 heading the New Alliance Party ticket, she became the first woman and the first African American to achieve ballot access in all fifty states. She also received the most votes for a woman for President in a U.S. general election. Fulani's political concerns include racial equality, gay rights and for the past decade, political reform, specifically to encourage third parties.

Was an American swimmer who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics and 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was an American swimmer who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics and 1936 Summer Olympics.

Is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour. She played under her maiden name, Le

Is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour. She played under her maiden name, Lenore Muraoka, until her marriage in 1987, and then under her married name, Lenore Rittenhouse.

Was a retired American basketball player.A 6'4" forward/guard from Cathedral High School in Indianap

Was a retired American basketball player.A 6'4" forward/guard from Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, Barnhorst played four seasons at Notre Dame University, where he was an honorable mention All-American. He then played professionally in the NBA for the Chicago Stags, Indianapolis Olympians, Baltimore Bullets and Fort Wayne Pistons. Barnhorst appeared in two NBA All-Star Games (1952, 1953) and scored 3,232 career points.

Is a professor of mathematics at the University of California, Berkeley who works in recursion theor

Is a professor of mathematics at the University of California, Berkeley who works in recursion theory, model theory, and set theory.

Was a distinguished statistician at the University of California, Berkeley.Breiman's work bridged th

Was a distinguished statistician at the University of California, Berkeley.Breiman's work bridged the gap between statisticians and computer scientists, particularly in the field of machine learning. Perhaps his most important contributions were his work

(born Leopold Christopher Hoernschemeyer on June 4, 1889 in Cincinnati, Ohio; died March 14, 1966 in

(born Leopold Christopher Hoernschemeyer on June 4, 1889 in Cincinnati, Ohio; died March 14, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio) was a Major League Baseball player between 1911 and 1919.

(July 27, 1905 — October 7, 1991), nicknamed Leo the Lip, was an American infielder and manager in

(July 27, 1905 — October 7, 1991), nicknamed Leo the Lip, was an American infielder and manager in Major League Baseball.

Was an American sculptor who has made several prominent works. Friedlander studied at the Art Studen

Was an American sculptor who has made several prominent works. Friedlander studied at the Art Students League in New York City, the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Brussels and Paris and the American Academy in Rome. He was an assistant to the sculptor Paul Manship and taught at the American Academy in Rome and at New York University, where he headed the sculpture department. He was also president of the National Sculpture Society

Was a Major League Baseball player who played outfield for the Cincinnati Reds in 1987 and 1988.

Was a Major League Baseball player who played outfield for the Cincinnati Reds in 1987 and 1988.