Famous People with Name Thorne

Kip Stephen Thorne            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Kip Stephen Thorne: an American theoretical physicist, known for his prolific contributions in gravitation physics and astrophysics and for having trained a generation of scientists. A longtime friend and colleague of Stephen Hawking and Carl Sagan, he is the current Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics at Caltech and one of the world’s leading experts on the astrophysical implications of Einstein’s general theory of relativity.

Kenny Thorne            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Kenny Thorne: is a former professional tennis player from the United States. Thorne enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career he won 2 doubles titles. He achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 67 in 1995.

Raymond Comstock Thorne            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Raymond Comstock Thorne: was an American freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

Rick Thorne            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Rick Thorne: is a professional BMX rider for Famous Stars and Straps, as well as an actor/TV and radio host and a musician. He began riding at age 12 and entered his first competition at age 15. Thorne is the lead singer of his band called, "Good Guys In Black." He al

William Henry Thorne            Origin/Culture/Country: American

William Henry Thorne: was a Canadian businessman and politician. He was a Director of the Royal Bank of Canada and The Eastern Trust Company. He was president of the St. John Board of Trade for two years. He was called to the Senate of Canada for the senatorial division of St. John, New Brunswick on the advice of Conservative Prime Minister Robert Borden in 1913. He served until his death in 1923.