American Famous Names Starting with Letter V

Was first elected to the Georgia State Senate from the 39th District in 1996. He represents part of

Was first elected to the Georgia State Senate from the 39th District in 1996. He represents part of Fulton County. In 2010 Graham Balch, a political newcomer, ran against Fort in the Democratic primary for the state senate.

(born February 1, 1908 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a former major leaguer for the Chicago Cubs.

(born February 1, 1908 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a former major leaguer for the Chicago Cubs.

American biochemist. He won a Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1955. For the isolation, structural identi

American biochemist. He won a Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1955. For the isolation, structural identification and total synthesis of the cyclic peptide oxytocin.[1]

(born November 30, 1962 in Bessemer, Alabama) is an American athlete and a former multi-sport profes

(born November 30, 1962 in Bessemer, Alabama) is an American athlete and a former multi-sport professional. Jackson played at the highest level of sports in the United States in both American football and baseball.

Is an American sportscaster, known primarily as the play-by-play voice of the Brooklyn and Los Angel

Is an American sportscaster, known primarily as the play-by-play voice of the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers baseball teams.Scully grew up in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan.[1] He made ends meet by delivering beer and mail, pushing garment racks, and cleaning silver in the basement of the Pennsylvania Hotel[2] in New York City. His father was a silk salesman; his mother a homemaker of Irish descent with red hair like her son. Scully attended high school at Fordham Preparatory School in the Bronx. As a kid growing up in Washington Heights, he was a big Mel Ott fan, as his favorite team was actually the New York Giants (ironic given the long-standing rivarly between the Giants and Dodgers). He knew he wanted to be a sports announcer the moment he became fascinated with football broadcasts on his radio.

Is an American boxer best known for upsetting then undefeated Kostya Tszyu for the junior welterweig

Is an American boxer best known for upsetting then undefeated Kostya Tszyu for the junior welterweight title.

Is the lead singer of third-wave ska band Suburban Legends. He was formerly the lead trumpet player,

Is the lead singer of third-wave ska band Suburban Legends. He was formerly the lead trumpet player, and left sometime after the release of Rump Shaker, but returned to the band in September 2005 for the band's appearance on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, which happened to be lead singer Tim Maurer's last performance. He replaced Maurer as the singer in an odd switching of roles, and continues with the band as frontman.

While growing up in Elmont, New York, on Long Island, Testaverde attended Sewanhaka High School in F

While growing up in Elmont, New York, on Long Island, Testaverde attended Sewanhaka High School in Floral Park,[2] and the University of Miami, winning the Heisman Trophy in 1986[1] on his way to becoming the Hurricanes' all-time leader in career touchdow

Both of Vincent Gallo's parents emigrated from Sicily. After his father kicked him out of the house

Both of Vincent Gallo's parents emigrated from Sicily. After his father kicked him out of the house at the age of 16, Gallo began living in New York City and from there traveled around most of Europe. As a teenager, Gallo was frequently arrested for petty

He also became senior academic consultant for the PBS television series Eyes on the Prize.

He also became senior academic consultant for the PBS television series Eyes on the Prize.

Is a politician from the state of Michigan. In 2008, he was elected as a Democrat to the Michigan St

Is a politician from the state of Michigan. In 2008, he was elected as a Democrat to the Michigan State House of Representatives. Taking office in 2009, he represents the 35th State House District, which is located in Oakland County and includes the citie

Was a U.S. professional wrestling promoter. He is best known for founding the American promotion, Wo

Was a U.S. professional wrestling promoter. He is best known for founding the American promotion, World Wrestling Entertainment, of which his son, Vincent Kennedy McMahon, is now the Chairman of the Board of Directors.

American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2nd

American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2nd round (39th overall) of the 1987 NBA Draft.

Is an American professional wrestler. He is best known for his stints in Total Nonstop Action Wrestl

Is an American professional wrestler. He is best known for his stints in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. Clark continued to work and train with Cutthroat Saxon (who later renamed himself to Cutthroat Bonez) and together they soon formed The Cutthroats, a

Is an American former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summe

Is an American former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.

Is a retired American professional basketball player and a key player on the Detroit Pistons who won

Is a retired American professional basketball player and a key player on the Detroit Pistons who won the NBA championship in both 1989 and 1990.

Is a retired American basketball player, coach, and executive. His nickname was "Moose". He graduate

Is a retired American basketball player, coach, and executive. His nickname was "Moose". He graduated from East Chicago Washington High School in 1944. He played basketball at the University of Notre Dame and the University of Denver.

Is a retired American basketball player and current head coach of the NBA's Chicago Bulls.[1] His fa

Is a retired American basketball player and current head coach of the NBA's Chicago Bulls.[1] His father, Vince, played basketball at the University of Kentucky under legendary coach Adolph Rupp.Del Negro played for Jim Valvano at North Carolina State University. As a senior, he was selected to the All-Atlantic Coast Conference team after averaging 15.9 points, 3.6 assists and 4.9 rebounds per game.

Popularly known by the ring name Mr. McMahon, is an American professional wrestler, promoter, in-rin

Popularly known by the ring name Mr. McMahon, is an American professional wrestler, promoter, in-ring announcer, play-by-play commentator and film producer. He is also the Chairman of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Board of directors and majority

Popularly known by his ring name Mr. McMahon, is an American professional wrestling promoter and fil

Popularly known by his ring name Mr. McMahon, is an American professional wrestling promoter and film producer. He is the Chairman of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Board of directors and majority shareholder of WWE. After acquiring World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 2001 and Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) in 2003,

Is a Canadian cricketer. Taylor represented Canada in cricket from 1963-74 playing as a wicket keepe

Is a Canadian cricketer. Taylor represented Canada in cricket from 1963-74 playing as a wicket keeper. He is the brother of the cricketer Maurice M. Taylor. Their father was Kenyon Taylor, a British electrical engineer with Ferranti Canada.

Is a Canadian speedskater. Labrie made his Speed Skating World Cup debut in November 2005, at Salt L

Is a Canadian speedskater. Labrie made his Speed Skating World Cup debut in November 2005, at Salt Lake City. He has competed at two World Single Distance Championships and two World Sprint Speed Skating Championships, with his best finish a 15th in the 5

Is an American photographer. Laforet shared the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography as a mem

Is an American photographer. Laforet shared the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography as a member of The New York Times staff's coverage of "the pain and the perseverance of people enduring protracted conflict in Afghanistan and Pakistan."[1] In 2006, Laforet became the Times' s first national contract photographer

Is an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is cu

Is an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is currently a shooting guard for the New Jersey Nets.In 1995, Carter began playing college basketball at North Carolina under Dean Smith and later, Bill Guthridge. During the 1997-1998 season, he was a member of new coach Bill Guthridge's successful "Six Starters" rotation with Antawn Jamison, Shammond Williams, Ed Cota, Ademola Okulaja and Makhtar N'Diaye. That season (his final college season), he averaged 15.6 points and 5.1 rebounds per game to go along with career averages of 12.3 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.[3]

An English professional footballer who plays for Luton Town as a defender.Pilkington started off as

An English professional footballer who plays for Luton Town as a defender.Pilkington started off as a trainee at Everton following his time at the National School of Excellence and his appearances as an England schoolboy but did not make a first-team appearance for Everton before signing for Port Vale in 2003.[1] He was twice player of the year at Port Vale and signed a new two-year contract in May 2006, after which he was named club captain.[2] Pilkington left the club following Port Vale's relegation to Football League Two at the end of the 2007