List of Famous people born in United States of America

William Barret "Buck" Travis was a 19th-century American lawyer and soldier. At the age of 26, he was a lieutenant colonel in the Texas Army. He died at the Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution. Travis County and Travis Park were named after him for being the commander of the Republic of Texas at the Battle of the Alamo.

Paul Polansky was an American writer and Romani activist.

Andrew Katsulas, known professionally as Andreas Katsulas, was an American film and television actor, most recognized for portrayals of G'Kar on American science fiction television series Babylon 5.

Jack Hody Johnson is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor, record producer, documentary filmmaker and former professional surfer. Johnson is known primarily for his work in the soft rock and acoustic pop genres. In 2001, he achieved commercial success after the release of his debut album, Brushfire Fairytales. Johnson has reached number one on the Billboard 200 chart with his albums Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George in 2006, Sleep Through the Static in 2008, To the Sea in 2010 and From Here to Now to You in 2013. His album In Between Dreams peaked at number two on the chart in 2005 and again in 2013.

Tom Tjaarda was an American automobile designer noted for his work on a broad range of automobiles — estimated at over eighty — from exotic sports cars including the Ferrari 365 California, De Tomaso Pantera and Aston Martin Lagonda Coupé to high-volume popular cars including the first generation Ford Fiesta (1972) and the Fiat 124 Spider (1966).

Suzanne Nadine Vega is an American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer, best known for her folk-inspired music.

Tyrese Jammal Rice is an American-born naturalized Montenegrin professional basketball player who last played for AEK Athens of the Greek Basket League and the Basketball Champions League. He also represents the senior men's National Team of Montenegro. Rice played college basketball with the Boston College Eagles.

Kurtwood Larson Smith is an American television and film actor. He is known for playing Clarence Boddicker in RoboCop (1987) and Red Forman in That '70s Show, as well as for his many appearances in science fiction films and television programs. He also starred in the seventh season of 24.

William Brent Christensen is a United States diplomat currently serving as Director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), the de facto embassy of the United States in Taiwan. Christensen's prior appointments include Deputy Director of AIT and Director of the State Department’s Office of Taiwan coordination.

Edward Sheriff Curtis was an American photographer and ethnologist whose work focused on the American West and on Native American people.