American Famous Names Starting with Letter P

Was a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 50th district fro

Was a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 50th district from 1993 until her retirement at the end of her term in 2009. [1] Lindner served on seven committees: Child Support Enforcement, Judiciary II- Criminal Law,

Was an American cross country skier who competed from 1982 to 1984. She finished seventh in the 4 x

Was an American cross country skier who competed from 1982 to 1984. She finished seventh in the 4 x 5 km relay at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo.

Is a former American swimmer. Caretto competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City and is a f

Is a former American swimmer. Caretto competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City and is a former world record holder in the 800 and 1500 m freestyle.

Is a professional wrestler. She began training with The Fabulous Moolah right after finishing high s

Is a professional wrestler. She began training with The Fabulous Moolah right after finishing high school. In the 1980s, as part of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF)'s Rock 'n' Wrestling Connection, a storyline that combined wrestling and music, Kai de

Arquette was born in Chicago, Illinois and was raised in Virginia and California, the daughter of Ma

Arquette was born in Chicago, Illinois and was raised in Virginia and California, the daughter of Mardi Olivia (née Nowak), an actress, poet, theater operator, activist, acting teacher and therapist, and Lewis Arquette, an actor.[1] Arquette's paternal gr

Is a Minnesota politician and a member of the Minnesota Senate who represents District 62, which inc

Is a Minnesota politician and a member of the Minnesota Senate who represents District 62, which includes portions of southeastern Minneapolis in Hennepin County, which is in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.A Democrat, Ray succeeded the retiring Wes Sko

A professional Super Heavyweight American kickboxer and mixed martial artist, from New Orleans, Loui

A professional Super Heavyweight American kickboxer and mixed martial artist, from New Orleans, Louisiana. He's currently competing in K-1 and WCL and is trained by four time K-1 World Champion Ernesto Hoost.[1]

An American boxer who was a title contender in the lightweight and welterweight divisions. On Januar

An American boxer who was a title contender in the lightweight and welterweight divisions. On January 27, 1933, he was appointed to the Illinois Athletic Commission by Governor Henry Horner. McFarland also managed his sizable investments and was director

He is the owner of the production company Rubicon Entertainment. Finn first hosted the 1990 remake o

He is the owner of the production company Rubicon Entertainment. Finn first hosted the 1990 remake of the classic Jack Barry show The Joker's Wild. In 1991, he became host of Shop 'Til You Drop, where he remained for 7 years, and in 1999 he replaced Jack Gallagher to become the host of the California State Lottery's weekly game show, The Big Spin.

Is a retired professional lacrosse player from the United States. In 2006, McCabe was elected to the

Is a retired professional lacrosse player from the United States. In 2006, McCabe was elected to the US Lacrosse Hall of Fame. McCabe played defense for the Long Island Lizards of Major League Lacrosse from the 2001 season until he retired following the 2

Is a Canadian politician. He has been a member of the Canadian House of Commons since 1997, represen

Is a Canadian politician. He has been a member of the Canadian House of Commons since 1997, representing the riding of Winnipeg Centre for the New Democratic Party. Martin was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the 1997 federal election, defeating Liberal incumbent David Walker by a margin of 10,979 votes to 9,895. His riding of Winnipeg Centre, formerly known as Winnipeg North Centre, was successively represented from 1921 to 1984 by J.S. Woodsworth and Stanley Knowles, two of the most prominent social democratic politicians in Canadian history. Martin's victory over Walker returned the riding to the NDP for the first time since 1988. Martin was re-elected in the 2000 federal election, defeating Liberal Kevin Lamoureux by 11,263 votes to 9,310. He increased his margin of victory in the 2004 election, defeating Liberal candidate David Northcott by about 3,000 votes.

Is a semi-retired American professional wrestler best known for his work in the American Wrestling A

Is a semi-retired American professional wrestler best known for his work in the American Wrestling Association as one half of Badd Company and the World Wrestling Federation as one half of The Orient Express. He is the son of Duke Keomuka. In his career w

Is a goaltender for the Rochester Knighthawks in the National Lacrosse League. In 1998, as a member

Is a goaltender for the Rochester Knighthawks in the National Lacrosse League. In 1998, as a member of the Brampton Excelsiors, O'Toole was awarded the Mike Kelly Memorial Trophy as most valuable player in the Mann Cup competition.

Is a retired track cyclist from the United States. He represented his native country at the 1984 Sum

Is a retired track cyclist from the United States. He represented his native country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, where he won the silver medal in the men's 4.000m team pursuit, alongside Steve Hegg, Leonard Nitz and David Gryll

Is a former volleyball player from the United States, who was a member of the American Men's Nationa

Is a former volleyball player from the United States, who was a member of the American Men's National Team that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics.

(March, 1853 – February 14, 1916) was an American Major League Baseball catcher who played for the

(March, 1853 – February 14, 1916) was an American Major League Baseball catcher who played for the Altoona Mountain City and the Philadelphia Keystones, both of the Union Association, in 1884.

Is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 47th district. His district include

Is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 47th district. His district includes part of the county of Arlington, Virginia.Hope won the Democratic primary over Alan Howze, Adam Parkhominko, Miles Grant and Andres Tobar in June 2009. I

Is a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based business attorney and was the Democratic nominee for Michigan's 3r

Is a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based business attorney and was the Democratic nominee for Michigan's 3rd Congressional District in the 2010 congressional election.Pat Miles announced on March 18, 2010 that he was running for Congress to represent Michigan's

Is an American actor. He has appeared in dozens of movies and television shows, in character roles r

Is an American actor. He has appeared in dozens of movies and television shows, in character roles ranging from the coroner "Painless" Kumagai in 1990's Presumed Innocent to Mister Sparkle on an episode of The Simpsons.

(born September 12, 1967 in Natchitoches, Louisiana) was a Major League Baseball shortstop in the 19

(born September 12, 1967 in Natchitoches, Louisiana) was a Major League Baseball shortstop in the 1990s.

Is a Canadian photographer and mountain climber who was first person in the world to have climbed th

Is a Canadian photographer and mountain climber who was first person in the world to have climbed the highest peaks of all seven continents: Mount McKinley in North America [1977] , Aconcagua in South America [1981], Mount Everest in Asia [1982], Elbrus i

Is an American retired Hall of Fame basketball player and current assistant coach for the National B

Is an American retired Hall of Fame basketball player and current assistant coach for the National Basketball Association's Orlando Magic. He played most of his career with the NBA's New York Knicks as their starting center and played briefly with the Seattle SuperSonics and Orlando Magic. Ewing was named as the 16th greatest college player of all time by ESPN.[1] In a 1997 poll celebrating the 50th anniversary of the NBA, Ewing was selected as one of the 50 Greatest Basketball Players of All Time. On April 7, 2008 he was elected to the National Basketball Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place in September 2008 in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Is an American thoroughbred horse racing jockey. Born into a racing family, his father plus three of

Is an American thoroughbred horse racing jockey. Born into a racing family, his father plus three of his uncles, including Ismael Valenzuela, were jockeys. He rode his first career winner on November 10, 1978, at Sunland Park Racetrack in Sunland Park, Ne

Is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman. He was drafted in the third round (90th ov

Is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman. He was drafted in the third round (90th overall) in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Rangers.He played four seasons in the Hockey East, with the Boston University Terriers, where he was a Hockey East Second Team All Star selection (2000) and a First Team All-New England Selection (2000).Aufiero also represented the United States on the National Under-18 Team in various tournaments in the 1997û1998 season and was a member of Team USA's entry in the World Junior Tournament in 2000, where he helped them to a fourth place finish.

Was an American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer. He is best known for training Royal Harmony to wins

Was an American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer. He is best known for training Royal Harmony to wins in three consecuvtive editions of the Lafayette Stakes at Keeneland Race Course. He is the only trainer in the history of Keeneland to saddle the same hors