American Famous Names Starting with Letter M

Is an American photographer and film director.Around 1954, Sokolsky met Robert Denning, who at the t

Is an American photographer and film director.Around 1954, Sokolsky met Robert Denning, who at the time worked with photographer Edgar de Evia, at an East Side gym. "I discovered that Edgar was paid $4000 for a Jell-O ad, and the idea of escaping from my tenement dwelling became an incredible dream and inspiration."

(March 2, 1909 – November 21, 1958), nicknamed "Master Melvin", was a Major League Baseball right

(March 2, 1909 – November 21, 1958), nicknamed "Master Melvin", was a Major League Baseball right fielder who played

Was an American actor. He won all three of the entertainment industry's highest awards, two Oscars,

Was an American actor. He won all three of the entertainment industry's highest awards, two Oscars, one Tony and an Emmy.Douglas developed his acting skills with stock companies in Sioux City, Iowa; Evansville, Indiana; Madison, Wisconsin, and Detroit, Michigan. He had a long theatre, film and television career as a lead player, stretching from his 1930 Broadway role in Tonight or Never (opposite his future wife, Helen Gahagan) until just before his death. He was the hero in the 1932 horror film The Vampire Bat and the sophisticated leading man in 1935's She Married Her Boss. He played opposite Joan Crawford in several films, most notably A Woman's Face (1941), and with Greta Garbo in three films: As You Desire Me (1932), Ninotchka (1939) and Garbo's final film Two-Faced Woman (1941).

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'6" forward from St. John's University, Davi

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'6" forward from St. John's University, Davis played four seasons (1973 to 1977) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the New York Knicks and New York Nets. He averaged 5.3 points and 4.3 rebounds in his NBA career.

Was an American Blues guitarist, vocalist, and composer.She recorded for forty years, almost unheard

Was an American Blues guitarist, vocalist, and composer.She recorded for forty years, almost unheard of for any woman in show business at the time and possibly unique among female blues artists. A flamboyant character who wore bracelets made of silver dol

Was an American boxer from Memphis. Moore began his boxing career while serving as a sailor in the U

Was an American boxer from Memphis. Moore began his boxing career while serving as a sailor in the United States Navy. He served as a boxing instructor while in the Navy, and was selected as a boxing representative and send to England for a boxing tournam

Is an American actress, model, fashion designer and spokeswoman. She is best known for her supportin

Is an American actress, model, fashion designer and spokeswoman. She is best known for her supporting role in the Academy Award-winning film American Beauty (1999), as well as the successful comedy American Pie (1999) and its sequel American Pie 2 (2001).Suvari made appearances in television shows such as Boy Meets World and ER at the age of fifteen and sixteen respectively. In 1999, she starred in the Oscar-winning American Beauty and the popular American Pie. Suvari was nominated for a BAFTA for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, for her role in American Beauty.

Was an Emmy-winning American comedian and actor. As the manic host of NBC's Texaco Star Theater from

Was an Emmy-winning American comedian and actor. As the manic host of NBC's Texaco Star Theater from 1948–1955, he was the first major star of television and as such became known as Uncle Miltie or Mr. Television to millions during TV's golden age.

A Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist and painter.In 1975 Joe adopted his current name, and began

A Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist and painter.In 1975 Joe adopted his current name, and began performing as a solo artist, frequently collaborating with musicians such as Ben Mink, Gwen Swick and Colin Linden. He also began to make a name for himself as a contemporary artist, pursuing painting as well as music.Joe has also been an outspoken political activist, often using his art to express political themes. His most famous painting depicted Prime Minister Brian Mulroney with his face superimposed on a pair of human buttocks. He published a book of his portraits, Joe's Toronto, in 2005.

(born October 15, 1973 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a utilityman who has played for many

(born October 15, 1973 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a utilityman who has played for many professional baseball teams.

Was a leading Hollywood production illustrator who did storyboards, production art and creative conc

Was a leading Hollywood production illustrator who did storyboards, production art and creative concepts for more than 250 films, including King Kong (1976), Blade Runner (1982) and Francis Ford Coppola's Dracula (1992).

Is an American dancer and choreographer.Cunningham was born in Centralia, Washington, and received h

Is an American dancer and choreographer.Cunningham was born in Centralia, Washington, and received his first formal dance and theater training at the Cornish School (now Cornish College of the Arts) in Seattle. From 1939 to 1945, he was a soloist in the company of Martha Graham. He presented his first New York solo concert with John Cage in April 1944. Merce Cunningham Dance Company was formed at Black Mountain College in the summer of 1953. Since that time Cunningham has choreographed nearly 200 works for his company. In 1973 he choreographed Un jour ou deux for the Ballet of the Paris Opéra, with music by Cage and set design by Jasper Johns. (A revised version was presented there in 1986.) The Ballet of the Paris Opéra also performed a revival of his Points in Space in 1990. His work has also been presented by New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Boston Ballet, White Oak Dance Project, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, Zurich Ballet, and Rambert Dance Company (London), among others.

Is a Canadian snowboarder, specializing in the halfpipe.To date, Nicoll has won six other World Cup

Is a Canadian snowboarder, specializing in the halfpipe.To date, Nicoll has won six other World Cup medals, though she is yet to win a gold. Her best World Cup season was 2005, when she placed 4th in the halfpipe standings. She has also competed in four F

The drummer and backing vocalist for the Canadian alternative metal group Kittie. Her sister, Morgan

The drummer and backing vocalist for the Canadian alternative metal group Kittie. Her sister, Morgan Lander, also sings and plays guitar for Kittie. Other than Morgan she is the only other original member of Kittie.She was also the leading vocals for a small Canadian project band called "Night of the Demons". They were considered "Hardcore" and focused on horror themed lyrics. They only released one E.P. as of date.

Is an American children's book writer and illustrator. He has published over 300 books using a wide

Is an American children's book writer and illustrator. He has published over 300 books using a wide range of illustrative styles (see his bibliography for a list). Mayer is probably best known for his "Little Critter" and "Little Monster" series of books.

Meredith Brooks was born in Oregon City, Oregon in 1960. Her parents divorced while she was still a

Meredith Brooks was born in Oregon City, Oregon in 1960. Her parents divorced while she was still a child. She and her brother and sister grew up in Corvallis, Oregon and were raised by their mother. At age eleven, Brooks became fascinated with the guitar

Is an American film and television actress.Baxter is best known for her work on two television shows

Is an American film and television actress.Baxter is best known for her work on two television shows. She first became popular playing the role of Nancy Lawrence Maitland on the television drama Family from 1976 to 1980

Is an American jazz singer born in Boston, Massachusetts.D'Ambrosio was born into a musical family a

Is an American jazz singer born in Boston, Massachusetts.D'Ambrosio was born into a musical family and studied piano and voice from age six. She studied at the Boston Museum School in 1958-59, pursuing a career in painting as well as music. She was offere

(born on March 25, 1980 in Shreveport, Louisiana) is an American golfer.

(born on March 25, 1980 in Shreveport, Louisiana) is an American golfer.

Was an American actress.Her game show appearances were also numerous and included: Match Game, What'

Was an American actress.Her game show appearances were also numerous and included: Match Game, What's My Line?, I've Got A Secret, Tattletales (with then-husband Greg Mullavey), Hollywood Squares, To Tell The Truth, Password (ABC version), $10,000 Pyramid, Mantrap, Break The Bank, Celebrity Whew!, Card Sharks, and Family Feud.

Is a former professional tennis player.She won three singles titles in a ten year career, at Oklahom

Is a former professional tennis player.She won three singles titles in a ten year career, at Oklahoma City and Eastbourne in 1994 and Birmingham in 1996. She reached the Wimbledon women's singles semi finals in 1996. She retired with a 90-83 record in singles and a 19-10 record in doubles.

Is an American-born German equestrian who competes at the international level in show jumping.

Is an American-born German equestrian who competes at the international level in show jumping.

Was a best-selling author from Indiana, United States, a politician, and a diplomat.In 1928, Nichols

Was a best-selling author from Indiana, United States, a politician, and a diplomat.In 1928, Nicholson entered Democratic party politics, and served for two years as a city councilman in Indianapolis. He rose through the ranks of the Democratic party and

Was an American popular music singer, specializing in double entendre novelty songs.In the 1970s she

Was an American popular music singer, specializing in double entendre novelty songs.In the 1970s she moved to Dallas, Texas and worked as a singer and model. She achieved sudden fame in the summer of 1977 after she recorded a song titled "Telephone Man",

Is a Democratic member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing the 57th District since

Is a Democratic member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing the 57th District since 2002. She currently serves as the Minority Whip.