American Famous Names Starting with Letter M

A Canadian geneticist and academic.In 1971, he joined the Hospital for Sick Children as a Staff Gene

A Canadian geneticist and academic.In 1971, he joined the Hospital for Sick Children as a Staff Geneticist. In 1970, he was appointed Scientist and in 1980 became a Senior Scientist. In 1996, he was appointed Senior Scientist and Director of the Hospital for Sick Children's Research Institute. He also holds the Lombard Insurance Chair in Pediatric Research. His research interests are human molecular genetics, Fanconi anemia, cystic fibrosis and gene cloning and function. From 1973 to 1977, he was an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto and was an Associate Professor from 1977 to 1986.

Is a former footballer from El Salvador who Played for several Clubs in el salvador and Antigua of g

Is a former footballer from El Salvador who Played for several Clubs in el salvador and Antigua of guatemala.

Was a Costa Rican politician.

Was a Costa Rican politician.

Born November 19, 1938 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic) is a former Major League Basebal

Born November 19, 1938 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic) is a former Major League Baseball left fielder. He played for the Kansas City Athletics (between 1962-1966), Pittsburgh Pirates (1967-1968) and Chicago Cubs (1969).

Was a Costa Rican writer. Writing under the nom-de-plume "Magón", he also worked to promote culture

Was a Costa Rican writer. Writing under the nom-de-plume "Magón", he also worked to promote culture and literature in the country.Born in San José, he began his writing career on the newspaper La Patria, which at the time was edited by the writer Aquileo J. Echeverría. Later, in conjunction with other writers, he founded the newspaper El País, opposing clerical interference in the government of the country.

Was a Costa Rican politician.

Was a Costa Rican politician.

(born August 9, 1936 in San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic), best known as Julián Javier

(born August 9, 1936 in San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic), best known as Julián Javier [hoo-LEAN hah-ve-ERR], is a former Major League Baseball second baseman and right-handed batter who played with the St. Louis Cardinals (1960-71) and Cincinnati Reds (1972).

(born June 17, 1965 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic) is a former shortstop and second ba

(born June 17, 1965 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic) is a former shortstop and second baseman for Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays (1985-92), Texas Rangers (1993-94) and St. Louis Cardinals (1995).

Was a Costa Rican politician.

Was a Costa Rican politician.

Is a weightlifter representing the Federated States of Micronesia. In the 62 kg category, he ranked

Is a weightlifter representing the Federated States of Micronesia. In the 62 kg category, he ranked 10th at the 2004 Summer Olympics, 7th at the 2005 World Weightlifting Championships, and 4th at the 2006 World Weightlifting Championships.

An American sculptor, painter, and printmaker and a notable member of the "second generation" of the

An American sculptor, painter, and printmaker and a notable member of the "second generation" of the Bay Area Figurative Movement.In the late 1950s, he was a member of the artist-run cooperative gallery, the Six Gallery, along with Joan Brown, Bruce Conner, and Jay DeFeo. In 1959, Neri became an original member of Bruce Conner's Rat Bastard Protective Association. [1]Neri taught sculpture and ceramics at California School of Fine Arts from 1959–1965 and was on the faculty of the University of California, Davis from 1965-1999. [2]

Best boxers of the 1940s, and was named to Ring Magazine's list of the 80 Best Fighters of the Last

Best boxers of the 1940s, and was named to Ring Magazine's list of the 80 Best Fighters of the Last 80 Years.

Is a Canadian alpine skier. He grew up racing for the Whistler Mountain Ski Club. His first World Cu

Is a Canadian alpine skier. He grew up racing for the Whistler Mountain Ski Club. His first World Cup podium came in November 2006 at the Bombardier Winterstart men's downhill in Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada. His first victory was at the Downhill of Kvitf

Is a US Mexican-American heavyweight boxer regarded as a promising American Heavyweight prospects. H

Is a US Mexican-American heavyweight boxer regarded as a promising American Heavyweight prospects. He is currently ranked #13 U.S Heavyweight Contender.

Born on February 18, 1938 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) was a Major League Baseball Outfield

Born on February 18, 1938 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) was a Major League Baseball Outfielder

Was an American professional wrestler from his debut in 1956 until the 1970s who primarily worked as

Was an American professional wrestler from his debut in 1956 until the 1970s who primarily worked as a heel. He had notable feuds with Bruno Sammartino, Dutch Savage, Jimmy Snuka, Terry Funk and Mil Máscaras. He traveled to Japan, Korea, and Australia to

Was a Major League Baseball pitcher. The 6'4", 210 lb. right-hander played for the New York Giants

Was a Major League Baseball pitcher. The 6'4", 210 lb. right-hander played for the New York Giants (1939), Boston Bees (1940), Boston Braves (1941–1943), and Philadelphia Phillies (1943).A native of Sacramento, California, Salvo had the best season[citation needed] of his career in 1940 with the Bees. He won 10, lost 9, shared the National League lead with 5 shutouts, and ranked eighth in the league with a 3.08 earned run average.

Is a former American football defensive lineman who played ten seasons in the National Football Leag

Is a former American football defensive lineman who played ten seasons in the National Football League. He played college football for Arkansas AM&N, now known as the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

Was an Argentine Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.

Was an Argentine Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.

Is a retired United States Racing Hall of Fame jockey who led the way for Latin American jockeys in

Is a retired United States Racing Hall of Fame jockey who led the way for Latin American jockeys in the United States. An icon in his country of birth, Manuel Ycaza's success inspired other diminutive Panamanian youngsters to pursue a career as a jockey.

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

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

Is a Sudanese-born basketball player and activist. Until the debut of Gheorghe Muresan, Bol was undi

Is a Sudanese-born basketball player and activist. Until the debut of Gheorghe Muresan, Bol was undisputedly the tallest player ever to appear in the National Basketball Association. Currently an Olathe, Kansas resident, Bol is believed to have been born on October 16, 1962 in either Turalie or Gogrial, Sudan. He is the son of a Dinka tribal chief, who gave him the name "Manute," which means "special blessing." Manute Bol is 7 ft 7 in (2.31 m) and 220 lb (100 kg).[1]

Better known as Charo, is a Spanish and American singer, dancer, comedian, actress and classical gui

Better known as Charo, is a Spanish and American singer, dancer, comedian, actress and classical guitarist. She is known for her flamboyant stage presence, provocative outfits, and her trademark phrase ("cuchi-cuchi").

A two time Saturn Award-nominated American actress who is perhaps best known as a child actress for

A two time Saturn Award-nominated American actress who is perhaps best known as a child actress for starring in Miracle on 34th Street (1994) as Susan Walker, Matilda (1996) as Matilda Wormwood, and A Simple Wish (1997) as Anabel Greening; and for her supporting roles in Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) as Natalie Hillard and Thomas and the Magic Railroad (2000) as Lily. Although she was mainly a film actress, she has also appeared in television films, guest-starred in television series in the 1990s, and in 2005 has starred in a musical theater production of Cinderella.Wilson was born in Los Angeles, California. She has three older brothers: Danny (b. 1979), John (b. 1980), and Joel (b. 1982); and a younger sister, Anna (b. 1992). When she was nine, while filming Matilda, her mother Suzie died from breast cancer and so the film was dedicated to Suzie.

Is an American, Jewish actress, best known for her roles as a child, particularly in Mrs. Doubtfire

Is an American, Jewish actress, best known for her roles as a child, particularly in Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), Miracle on 34th Street (1994), and Matilda (1996).Wilson first became interested in acting when she was four. Wilson's film debut was in the 1993 h