List of Famous people born in United States of America

Lieutenant-Colonel John Jacob Astor V, 1st Baron Astor of Hever, DL was an American-born English newspaper proprietor, politician, sportsman, military officer, and a member of the Astor family.

(Harriet) Virginia Spencer Cowles OBE (August 24, 1910 – September 17, 1983) was a noted American journalist, biographer, and travel writer. During her long career, Cowles went from covering fashion, to covering the Spanish Civil War, the turbulent period in Europe leading up to World War II, and the entire war. Her service as a correspondent was recognized by the British government with an OBE in 1947. After the war, she published a number of critically acclaimed biographies of historical figures. In 1983, while traveling with her husband, she was killed in an automobile accident which left him severely injured.

Merritt R. Butrick was an American actor, known for his roles on the teen sitcom Square Pegs (1982), in two Star Trek feature films, and a variety of other acting roles in the 1980s.

Sonora Webster Carver, born in Waycross, Georgia, was an American entertainer, most notable as one of the first female horse divers.

Michael Michele is an American actress and fashion designer. She began her career on stage before appearing opposite Wesley Snipes in the 1991 film New Jack City.

Edith Kermit Roosevelt was the second wife of President Theodore Roosevelt and served as the first lady of the United States during his presidency from 1901 to 1909. She also served as the second lady of the United States in 1901. Roosevelt was the first first lady to employ a full-time, salaried social secretary. Her tenure resulted in the creation of an official staff, and her formal dinners and ceremonial processions served to elevate the position of first lady.

David Miller is an American tenor. Since 2004, he has been a member of the successful classical crossover group Il Divo, who have sold over 28 million copies worldwide.

Kapiʻolani was the queen and consort of Mōʻī (king) Kalākaua of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi, who reigned from 1874 to 1891 until his death when she became known as the Dowager Queen Kapiʻolani. Deeply interested in the health and welfare of Native Hawaiians, Kapiʻolani established the Kapiʻolani Home for Girls, for the education of the daughters of residents of the Kalaupapa Leprosy Settlement, and the Kapiʻolani Maternity Home, where Hawaiian mothers and newborns could receive care.

Ronald Lee Ridenhour was a young GI who served in the 11th Infantry Brigade during the Vietnam War, and played a central role in spurring the investigation of the Mỹ Lai massacre.

Andrew William Van Hekken is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.