American Famous Names Starting with Letter S

A Canadian solo musician, best known as the former drummer and singer of dance-punk duo Death from A

A Canadian solo musician, best known as the former drummer and singer of dance-punk duo Death from Above 1979. He is part owner of Giant Studios in Toronto with Jimmy Shaw of Metric.Sebastien recently signed with Saddle Creek Records in the USA, Outside M

Is an American boxer. Nicknamed "Iron Horse", Powell was an amateur standout and was the 2000 Nation

Is an American boxer. Nicknamed "Iron Horse", Powell was an amateur standout and was the 2000 National Golden Gloves Light Middleweight Champion and 2001 United States Amateur Light middleweight champion. Powell turned pro in 2002 and was undefeated in hi

Is a retired American basketball player in the NBA. He played college basketball at the West Virgini

Is a retired American basketball player in the NBA. He played college basketball at the West Virginia Institute of Technology from 1979 to 1983. He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the sixth round of the 1983 NBA Draft. He played for four years for the 76ers until he was signed by the Chicago Bulls in 1987, then in 1988 he was traded to the Seattle SuperSonics. Threatt has the distinction of being the last sixth round pick to play in the NBA, as the NBA draft has since been shortened to two rounds.

Was a Canadian economist, academic, civil servant and Canada's second Dominion Statistician.In 1899

Was a Canadian economist, academic, civil servant and Canada's second Dominion Statistician.In 1899 he attended the University of Toronto under the Prince of Wales matriculation scholarship, taking Classics and English. He continued his studies at Wadham

Is a heavyweight boxer. Nicknamed "Big Buck", Fields is a journeyman fighter who fought several sign

Is a heavyweight boxer. Nicknamed "Big Buck", Fields is a journeyman fighter who fought several significant fighters of his era. Fields turned pro in 1997 and won 22 fights while losing 37. The biggest win on his record is a majority decision over future

Is a retired American National Basketball Association player. He was selected by the Atlanta Hawks w

Is a retired American National Basketball Association player. He was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the 59th overall pick (3rd round) of the 1985 NBA Draft.He played in five NBA seasons for six teams: Atlanta Hawks, Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings, and Cleveland Cavaliers.

Was a jazz pianist and vocalist. He also made a few brief film appearances, most notably in collabor

Was a jazz pianist and vocalist. He also made a few brief film appearances, most notably in collaboration with director Ida Lupino.Ellis began his career as pianist playing live for a local Houston radio station (later known as KRPC) in the early 1920s. I

Was an African-American poet and performer, as well as a teacher at New York City's New School. Famo

Was an African-American poet and performer, as well as a teacher at New York City's New School. Famous students include musicians Ani DiFranco and Mike Doughty.

Ward, the eldest of four children, was born in Meridian, Mississippi, the daughter of Annie Kate, a

Ward, the eldest of four children, was born in Meridian, Mississippi, the daughter of Annie Kate, a housewife who died of ovarian cancer in 2002, and Granberry Holland Ward, Sr., an electrical engineer. She has a younger sister, Jenna, and two brothers, Brock and Granberry (Berry), Jr. She attended the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, where she performed as one of the Crimson Tide cheerleaders, was homecoming queen, joined Chi Omega sorority, and double-majored in art and advertising.

Was a United States Senator from Missouri.Spencer was elected, on November 5, 1918, as a Republican

Was a United States Senator from Missouri.Spencer was elected, on November 5, 1918, as a Republican to the U.S. Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of William J. Stone; he was reelected in 1920 and served from November 6, 1918, until his death.

An American actress best known for playing Alex Russo on the Disney Channel Original Series, Wizards

An American actress best known for playing Alex Russo on the Disney Channel Original Series, Wizards of Waverly Place. She appeared in episodes of other Disney Channel series. In 2008 she signed with Hollywood Records, and is currently working on her debut album.[3],Her first role was on Barney & Friends as Gianna. Gomez was discovered by Disney in a nation wide talent search when she was 10 years old. In 2006, she appeared as Gwen in the second season of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody in the episode A Midsummer's Nightmare. In 2007 she appeared in two second-season episodes of Hannah Montana as Mikayla, a pop star who is a rival of Hannah Montana. In 2007 Gomez took part in at least two television pilots. Wizards of Waverly Place was picked up with Gomez playing the lead role, Alex Russo, and performing the theme song.

The youngest child of a Mexican couple, Selena released her first album at the age of twelve. She wo

The youngest child of a Mexican couple, Selena released her first album at the age of twelve. She won Female Vocalist of the Year at the 1987 Tejano Music Awards and landed a recording contract with EMI a few years later. Her fame grew throughout the earl

Was an American pioneer, chess master, and Canadian legislator.Born into an English-Jewish family, h

Was an American pioneer, chess master, and Canadian legislator.Born into an English-Jewish family, he was a son of Lewis Franklin, a Liverpool banker, and Miriam Abraham. He emigrated from England in 1849 to San Francisco for the California Gold Rush. He is listed in the Pioneer Club of San Francisco. Franklin was a President of the California Chess Congress began on March 22, 1858, at the Hall in Hunt's Building, San Francisco (three San Francisco chess clubs joined together to host the Congress: the Mechanic's Institute, the German Chess Club of San Francisco, and the Pioneer Chess Club).

Is an American professional wrestler. In 1987 and 1988, Bambi feuded with AWA World Women's Champion

Is an American professional wrestler. In 1987 and 1988, Bambi feuded with AWA World Women's Champion Madusa Miceli. She also competed in a lingerie battle royal at the AWA SuperClash III pay-per-view event on December 13, 1988. In 1990, World Championship

An American actress. After numerous supporting roles in the 1990s, she starred in the film Cruel Int

An American actress. After numerous supporting roles in the 1990s, she starred in the film Cruel Intentions and the short-lived TV series Zoe, Duncan, Jack and Jane in 1999. She has since had notable roles in Hollywood feature films such as Legally Blonde (2001), The Sweetest Thing (2002), and Hellboy (2004). She will also play the titular role of Kim in the upcoming US remake of the popular Australian sitcom Kath & Kim.

American biochemist and microbiologist whose research into organic substances—largely into organis

American biochemist and microbiologist whose research into organic substances—largely into organisms that live in soil—and their decomposition led to the discovery of Streptomycin, and several other antibiotics.

Was a Delegate from the Territory of Washington. Garfielde was elected by the legislature to codify

Was a Delegate from the Territory of Washington. Garfielde was elected by the legislature to codify the laws of the State in 1853. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1854 and commenced practice in San Francisco, California. He returned to Kentu

(November 22, 1926 – February 6, 2007) was an American right-handed starting pitcher in Major Leag

(November 22, 1926 – February 6, 2007) was an American right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played primarily for the Boston and Milwaukee Braves.

Is a Salvadoran football (soccer) player who represented El Salvador at international level.

Is a Salvadoran football (soccer) player who represented El Salvador at international level.

Is a Canadian soccer player who currently plays for Serbian White Eagles in the Canadian Soccer Leag

Is a Canadian soccer player who currently plays for Serbian White Eagles in the Canadian Soccer League. Shane played on youthside for Scarborough Azurri Soccer Club, Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense and was member of the National Trainings Centers Ontario. Lammie played for the Canadian U-20 team from 2006- 2007, making his debut on July 7, 2006 against United States. He is current Assistant Coach of the North Toronto Soccer Club U-11 Girls, he assisted Annabella Hackett.

Was a part of starting the mining industry in western Canada. He was president of Cominco, recipient

Was a part of starting the mining industry in western Canada. He was president of Cominco, recipient of several international awards for his work in metallurgy, and was the President of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum in 1934-35. For his work he was inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame.After grduating, he moved west and obtained work as a surveyor for the Canadian Smelting Works in Trail, British Columbia. Two years later, he became the company's chief chemist, but soon moved to Nelson, British Columbia to become general supintendent of the Hall Mines Smelter, then general superintendent of the St. Eugene mines. In 1908, Blaylock joined the Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company (Cominco). In 1919, he became Cominco's general manager. In 1922 a director, vice-president in 1927, managing director in 1938 and president in 1939.

Is an American actor best known for play the role of Theodore Jay Jarvis Johnson (aka T.J.) in the P

Is an American actor best known for play the role of Theodore Jay Jarvis Johnson (aka T.J.) in the Power Rangers universe.In Power Rangers: Turbo he played the Red Turbo Ranger making him the first non-Caucasian Red Ranger in Power Ranger history, as well as the first non-Caucasian Power Ranger team leader. He then became the Blue Ranger in Power Rangers: In Space also making him the first African American Blue Ranger from Earth and second Blue Ranger to be protrayed by an African American actor following Karim Prince playing Cestro from Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers.Selwyn Ward has also made appearances on the television show Moesha and the soap opera, Passions. He has also had appearances in the music video "Don't Leave Me" by Blackstreet and "Man Ain't Supposed to Cry" by Public Announcement. He has other appearances in movies and commercials including American History X and the other was "Most Wanted". He is a huge fan of baseball.

Is a former collegiate and professional basketball player who is the head coach of the Ohio Bobcats.

Is a former collegiate and professional basketball player who is the head coach of the Ohio Bobcats. She previously served as an assistant coach of the women's basketball teams at West Virginia University and Michigan State University. Randall joined the

Is an Ukrainian-American chess Grandmaster, born in Odessa.He won four team and individual gold meda

Is an Ukrainian-American chess Grandmaster, born in Odessa.He won four team and individual gold medals at the 20th World Student Team Chess Championship at Teesside 1974, and 21st World Student Team Championship at Caracas 1976.

Was an American-born businessman and political figure in Canada East. He represented Missisquoi in t

Was an American-born businessman and political figure in Canada East. He represented Missisquoi in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada from 1851 to 1854. His surname also appears as Page.