American Famous Names Starting with Letter O

Was a Jewish-American mathematician and one of the most influential algebraic geometers of the 20th

Was a Jewish-American mathematician and one of the most influential algebraic geometers of the 20th century.Zariski emigrated to the USA in 1927 supported by Solomon Lefschetz. He had a position at Johns Hopkins University where he became professor in 193

Was a longtime politician in Ontario, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario and t

Was a longtime politician in Ontario, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario and the Canadian House of Commons, and was an elected representative almost continuously from the 1940s until his death.He was defeated in the 1962 election, losing to Liberal Viateur Ethier by 2,857 votes. Villeneuve then returned to the Ontario legislature in the 1963 election, winning his old seat of Glengarry by 1,363 votes over a Liberal challenger. He was re-elected in 1967, 1971, 1975, 1977 and 1981, and served as a backbencher in the John Robarts and William Davis governments. He was never appointed to cabinet at either the federal or provincial levels.

Is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in t

Is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1st round (10th overall) of the 1984 NBA Draft. A 6'3" shooting guard from California State University-Fullerton, Wood played in six NBA seasons for six different teams. He played for the 76ers, Washington Bullets, New Jersey Nets, San Antonio Spurs, Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings.

Is a Canadian world class sailor from Toronto. He competed in Sailing at the 2004 Summer Olympics in

Is a Canadian world class sailor from Toronto. He competed in Sailing at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece and finished in 15th place. At the 2008 Summer Olympics, he finished 4th in the Tornado Class with partner Kevin Stittle.

German-born American literary scholar, poet, and writer of children’s stories. He is also said to

German-born American literary scholar, poet, and writer of children’s stories. He is also said to have co-authored several detective novels or Kriminalromane in collaboration with Dieter Cunz and Richard Plant (1910–1998, his lover) under the collective pen-name of Stefan Brockhoff.

Is an American investment banker and Democratic party politician. Bengur has served as Treasurer for

Is an American investment banker and Democratic party politician. Bengur has served as Treasurer for the Maryland Democratic Party and was a candidate for Congress in 2002 and 2006. He was also a 2010 candidate for Delegate in Maryland’s 42nd District. Be

Is a Honduran football fullback, who most currently plays for Platense. He previously played for Mot

Is a Honduran football fullback, who most currently plays for Platense. He previously played for Motagua. He made his debut for the national side on February 6, 2008 in a friendly against Paraguay thanks to his loan to Motagua. He returned back to Platense against his own will since he was loaned for only a year and Platense's asking price for him was too high.

Was a Baton Rouge Democrat who served two six-year terms as district attorney of East Baton Rouge Pa

Was a Baton Rouge Democrat who served two six-year terms as district attorney of East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, from 1972—1984. In 1970, he successfully defended United States Army Sergeant David Mitchell in the My Lai Massacre cases. Brown was also

Was an Inuit sculptor who lived in Cape Dorset, Nunavut. His sculptures in green soapstone of caribo

Was an Inuit sculptor who lived in Cape Dorset, Nunavut. His sculptures in green soapstone of caribou and birds are particularly esteemed for their balance and delicacy. He was an early collaborator with James Houston, and by Houston's account was instrumental in the conception of the West Baffin Island Eskimo Cooperative. He was also one of the witnesses of the last-remembered traditional Inuit trial.[1]

(born July 2, 1964 in Havana, Cuba) is the twin brother of former Major League Baseball player José

(born July 2, 1964 in Havana, Cuba) is the twin brother of former Major League Baseball player José Canseco.

Was an American entertainer who originated and starred in The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet radio

Was an American entertainer who originated and starred in The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet radio and television series with his wife and two sons.The second son of Swedish parents, he was born in Jersey City, New Jersey and raised in the affluent suburb of Ridgefield Park, where the street of Ridgefield Park High School, where he attended and starred on the football team, is now named after him. He became an Eagle Scout at 13 and in adult life a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America. He graduated from Rutgers University, where he played football despite his slight build, was a member of Cap and Skull, and entered law school. In college, he played saxophone in a small band and coached football to earn money, but faced with the Depression, he turned to music as a full-time career.

(October 24, 1900 - October 14, 1985) was an American third baseman in Major League Baseball who pla

(October 24, 1900 - October 14, 1985) was an American third baseman in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Washington Senators from 1922 to 1939.

Was a Canadian-born American physician and medical researcher. The major part of his career was spen

Was a Canadian-born American physician and medical researcher. The major part of his career was spent at the Rockefeller University Hospital in New York City. Avery was one of the first molecular biologists and was a pioneer in immunochemistry, but he is best known for his discovery in 1944 with his co-workers Colin MacLeod and Maclyn McCarty that DNA is the material of which genes and chromosomes are made.The Nobel laureate Arne Tiselius said that Avery was the most deserving scientist not to receive the Nobel Prize for his work.[1]

(born September 8, 1945 in Caracas, Venezuela), better known as Ossie Blanco, is a former Major Leag

(born September 8, 1945 in Caracas, Venezuela), better known as Ossie Blanco, is a former Major League Baseball first baseman. He batted and threw right-handed.

Orn January 20, 1964 in Ocumare del Tuy, Miranda State, Venezuela),

Orn January 20, 1964 in Ocumare del Tuy, Miranda State, Venezuela),

(born October 2, 1984 in Villa de Cura, Venezuela) is a shortstop who plays for the Seattle Mariners

(born October 2, 1984 in Villa de Cura, Venezuela) is a shortstop who plays for the Seattle Mariners organization.

An American singer/songwriter. She made her debut in 2000 with the band Otep, and released the full

An American singer/songwriter. She made her debut in 2000 with the band Otep, and released the full length albums Sevas Tra, House of Secrets, and The Ascension in June 2002, July 2004, and October 2007 respectively. Little is known about Otep Shamaya's p

A Canadian dramatic soprano, whose operatic roles to date include the title roles of Puccini's Turan

A Canadian dramatic soprano, whose operatic roles to date include the title roles of Puccini's Turandot, Verdi's Aida, Strauss' Elektra and Leonora in Verdi's Il trovatore as well as a role in Tosca and the role of Odabella in Attila. She is a protégé of the legendary soprano Lois McDonall and began her professional opera career in October 2004.

Is an American professional basketball player. Currently, he plays power forward and center for the

Is an American professional basketball player. Currently, he plays power forward and center for the Charlotte Bobcats. After he finished his high school career at Murrah High School, he played in college at Georgetown University where he teamed with NBA superstar Allen Iverson. Harrington was drafted 30th overall (1st pick of the second round) in the 1996 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets.

Was one of the pre-eminent paleontologists of the 19th century, who discovered and named many fossil

Was one of the pre-eminent paleontologists of the 19th century, who discovered and named many fossils found in the American West.He graduated Yale College in 1860,[1] and studied geology and mineralogy in the Sheffield Scientific School, New Haven, and afterwards paleontology and anatomy in Berlin, Heidelberg and Breslau. He returned to the United States in 1866 and was appointed professor of vertebrate paleontology at Yale University. He persuaded his uncle, George Peabody, to establish the Peabody Museum of Natural History at Yale.Marsh was born in Lockport, New York. He graduated Yale College in 1860,[1] and studied geology and mineralogy in the Sheffield Scientific School, New Haven, and afterwards paleontology and anatomy in Berlin, Heidelberg and Breslau. He returned to the United States in 1866 and was appointed professor of vertebrate paleontology at Yale University.

(September 13, 1908 - September 11, 1986) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in seven

(September 13, 1908 - September 11, 1986) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in seven games, all in relief, for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1945. The 36-year-old rookie right-hander stood 6'0" and weighed 190 lbs.

Was a running back in the NFL. He played for the Denver Broncos for his entire career from 1973-1980

Was a running back in the NFL. He played for the Denver Broncos for his entire career from 1973-1980. Before his NFL career, Armstrong played for Purdue University and left as the school's all-time leading rusher.

Is a former American athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1960 Summer Olympics.Most of America'

Is a former American athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1960 Summer Olympics.Most of America's great track and field champions began their careers in high school or even earlier. But Otis Davis, born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, took a different route. Basketball was his earliest game and he didn't take up track and the 400 m dash until age 26, as a student at the University of Oregon. Davis ran for the legendary Bill Bowerman. He lettered in track in 1958, 1959, and 1960.

Was "the most important quantitative sociologist in the world in the latter half of the 20th century

Was "the most important quantitative sociologist in the world in the latter half of the 20th century", according to sociologist Leo Goodman.[citation needed] His book The American Occupational Structure, which received the American Sociological Associatio

Is a retired American professional basketball player and current general manager of the NBA's Orland

Is a retired American professional basketball player and current general manager of the NBA's Orlando Magic. It was with the Magic that he posted his best statistics as an NBA player, averaging in double digits in points for most of his time there.Otis Smith became a member of the Orlando Magic on June 15, 1989 as one of the 12 players selected in the 1989 NBA Expansion Draft. He was on the roster for the team's inaugural game in the 1989-90 season, and he played there through the 1991-92 season. He posted career highs of 13.9 points per game and 5.2 rebounds per game in 1991 with the Magic. Sadly, Smith retired with a knee injury after his sixth season, playing in 375 games, with career averages of 10.5 points per game, 3.8 rebounds per game, and 1.8 assists per game.