American Famous Names Starting with Letter T

Was an American zoologist known for his work in identifying genes in fruit flies (Drosophila). He di

Was an American zoologist known for his work in identifying genes in fruit flies (Drosophila). He did so by applying the incredible detail that had just been discovered to be visible in the giant polytene chromosomes in the salivary glands of Drosophila and other Dipteran larvae.Painter joined the faculty at the University of Texas in 1916 and, except for military duty during World War I, stayed there his whole career. He was, in succession, associate professor, professor and distinguished professor of zoology. He served as acting president (1944-1946) and president (1946-1952) of the University of Texas and retired from active teaching in 1966.

A female boxer who beat a number of name fighters during her career. A native of Boise, Idaho, she s

A female boxer who beat a number of name fighters during her career. A native of Boise, Idaho, she still lives in her hometown.Arnold was important in women's boxing popularity rise in Idaho. Only three of her seventeen bouts were held outside the Northwest United States area, however, a fact that might have prevented her from becoming a larger celebrity. Arnold was one of the figures that helped make the city of Worley a "mecca" of women's boxing.

Better known as Pillow, also known as The She-Beast, was a United States professional bodybuilder in

Better known as Pillow, also known as The She-Beast, was a United States professional bodybuilder in the early 1980s. While competing in bodybuilding, she was also an exotic dancer in Alaska.

Is a Canadian singer-songwriter. She is cousins' to the famous Amanda Bynes. On the second season of

Is a Canadian singer-songwriter. She is cousins' to the famous Amanda Bynes. On the second season of Canadian Idol, she was the final runner-up to winner Kalan Porter. Sokyrka studied music at Red Deer College in Red Deer, Alberta. She is drawn to the blu

Was an American figure skater who competed in the disciplines of single skating and pair skating. He

Was an American figure skater who competed in the disciplines of single skating and pair skating. Her pairs partner was Nathaniel Niles. As a singles skater, she won the gold medal at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships six times and competed three time

A Canadian-American actress in film, radio, and television. She has had a long career starring and c

A Canadian-American actress in film, radio, and television. She has had a long career starring and co-starring in films, playing Polly Benedict on the big screen of the 1930s and 1940s, and on The Bob Newhart Show as Newhart's character's mother-in-law.

S an American volleyball player. She is 176 cm tall and plays outside hitter. Therese has been playi

S an American volleyball player. She is 176 cm tall and plays outside hitter. Therese has been playing for Fenerbahçe Women's Volleyball Team since the start of the 2007 season and wears number 10.

Is an American professional basketball player who currently plays small forward with France's Entent

Is an American professional basketball player who currently plays small forward with France's Entente Orléanaise 45.Smith played collegiately for Ball State University. Two games into his senior year he tore his ACL and opted to pass on a medical redshirt senior year and instead chose to enter into the 2003 NBA Draft. Smith went undrafted, but signed a two-year contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. He then played for the Charlotte Bobcats after being selected in the Bobcats expansion draft, and averaged 2.8 points per game throughout his career.

Was a U.S. Representative from Missouri. Rice was elected as a Greenback to the Forty-seventh Congre

Was a U.S. Representative from Missouri. Rice was elected as a Greenback to the Forty-seventh Congress (March 4, 1881-March 3, 1883). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1882. He resumed the practice of law in Boonville, Missouri, until his death i

Is a Vietnamese-American professional poker player. After moving to the United States in 1982, Tran

Is a Vietnamese-American professional poker player. After moving to the United States in 1982, Tran found work in the electronics industry in Silicon Valley. She began playing poker in 1989, after an auto accident left her disabled and unable to continue working in her field.[1] Tran has finished in the money in multiple World Series of Poker (WSOP) tournaments, including two second-place finishes, a third-place finish and a fourth-place finish.

(born November 18, 1967 in Sebring, Florida) is a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher who pla

(born November 18, 1967 in Sebring, Florida) is a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher who plays for the Philadelphia Phillies

Was born October 18, 1958 in Memphis, Tennessee. Shortly after his birth, his family moved to Detroi

Was born October 18, 1958 in Memphis, Tennessee. Shortly after his birth, his family moved to Detroit, Michigan. He is a retired American boxer. He won 8 world titles in six different weight divisions. Hearns became the first boxer in history to win world

Was a professional boxer from 1951 to 1961. He was trained and managed by Whitey Bimstein. While Jac

Was a professional boxer from 1951 to 1961. He was trained and managed by Whitey Bimstein. While Jackson never won the heavyweight title, he had a career which saw him defeat some notable heavyweights. Probably his best wins came against former champion E

Is a Republican U.S. politician from California. He served in the California State Assembly, represe

Is a Republican U.S. politician from California. He served in the California State Assembly, representing the 4th District from 1996 to 2000, and the California State Senate, representing the 1st district from 2000 to 2004. In 2004, Oller ran for Congress

Is an American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer. He began his career as a jockey then spent a number o

Is an American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer. He began his career as a jockey then spent a number of years as an assistant to trainer Bill Mott. In 1995 Albertrani was hired as an assistant to head trainer Saeed bin Suroor at the prominent international

Is a retired professional wrestler better known by his ring name Paul Diamond. He is best known for

Is a retired professional wrestler better known by his ring name Paul Diamond. He is best known for being one half of the tag team Badd Company with Pat Tanaka and for his time in the World Wrestling Federation as Kato, one half of The Orient Express also

Was a former provincial level politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislat

Was a former provincial level politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1975 to 1986.Lysons ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature in the 1975 Alberta general election. He won the electoral district of Vermilion-Viking winning a hotly contested race to pick up the district for the governing Progressive Conservative party. He ran for a second term in office in the 1979 Alberta general election this time winning easily after significantly increasing his popular vote.

Is a well known American mountaineer. He studied human physiological limits and performance at high

Is a well known American mountaineer. He studied human physiological limits and performance at high altitude. He was Professor and Chairman of the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, Washington from

Was an American boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. In 1924 he was eliminated in the qua

Was an American boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. In 1924 he was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the light heavyweight class after losing to the upcoming bronze medalist Sverre Sørsdal.

Was a heavyweight boxer in the 1950s and 1960s. He was from Arlington, Massachusetts, and played foo

Was a heavyweight boxer in the 1950s and 1960s. He was from Arlington, Massachusetts, and played football for Michigan State University. McNeeley had his first professional bout at the Norwood Stockcar Arena July 17, 1958. On December 4, 1961, McNeeley ch

Was a Canadian amateur football (soccer) player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. In 1904 he

Was a Canadian amateur football (soccer) player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. In 1904 he was a member of the Galt F.C. team, which won the gold medal in the football tournament. He played all two matches as a forward and scored three goals.

Is a Minnesota politician and a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives representing Distri

Is a Minnesota politician and a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives representing District 51B, which includes portions of Anoka and Ramsey counties in the northern part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. A Democrat, he is also a teacher an

Is an American retired professional wrestler. He is perhaps best known for his 1994 feud with The Sa

Is an American retired professional wrestler. He is perhaps best known for his 1994 feud with The Sandman in Extreme Championship Wrestling. He is the co-owner of the New Jersey-based Force One Pro Wrestling promotion and school. On May 14, 1993 in Philad

Is a former professional tennis player from the United States. Ho first came to the tennis world's a

Is a former professional tennis player from the United States. Ho first came to the tennis world's attention as an exceptionally successful junior player. He won several junior tennis events in the 1980s, and set a number of 'youngest-ever' records.

Was an American boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics. In 1928 he was eliminated in the fir

Was an American boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics. In 1928 he was eliminated in the first round of the welterweight class after losing his fight to the upcoming silver medalist Raúl Landini.