List of Famous people born in United States of America
Robert Landsburg
Robert Emerson Landsburg was an American photographer who died while photographing the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. He was born in Seattle, Washington, and was a resident of Portland, Oregon, at the time of his death.
Mike White
Michael Christopher White is an American writer, actor and producer for television and film, and reality tv show contestant. He has won numerous awards including winning the Independent Spirit John Cassavetes Award for Chuck & Buck. He has written the screenplays for films such as School of Rock (2003) and Nacho Libre (2006) and has additionally directed several films that he has written such as Brad's Status (2017). He was the co-creator, executive producer, writer, director and actor on the HBO series Enlightened. White is also known for his appearances on reality television, competing on two seasons of The Amazing Race and later becoming a contestant and runner-up on Survivor.
Lynn Collins
Viola Lynn Collins is an American actress. She has made television appearances in True Blood (2008) and Manhunt: Unabomber (2017), and is recognized for her roles in films such as X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) and John Carter (2012).
Don Williams
Donald Ray Williams was an American country singer, songwriter, and 2010 inductee to the Country Music Hall of Fame. He began his solo career in 1971, singing popular ballads and amassing 17 number one country hits. His straightforward yet smooth bass-baritone voice, soft tones, and imposing build earned him the nickname: "Gentle Giant" of country music.
Paul Castellano
Constantino Paul Castellano, also known as "The Howard Hughes of the Mob" and "Big Paulie", was an American crime boss who succeeded Carlo Gambino as head of the Gambino crime family. Castellano was killed in an unsanctioned assassination on December 16, 1985, ordered by John Gotti, who subsequently became boss.
Craig Cobb
Paul Craig Cobb is a white nationalist and white supremacist who created the video sharing website Podblanc. He states "my race is my religion", and advocates "racial holy war" in accordance with the tenets of the Creativity religion. Cobb gained notoriety within anti-racist and anti-fascist movements, and legal advocacy organizations that investigate hate speech and hate crimes, for his "celebration of violence and murder committed against minorities", as documented in his video recordings, online activities, and disruptions of public events.
Aloe Blacc
Egbert Nathaniel Dawkins III, known professionally by his stage name Aloe Blacc, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and philanthropist. He is best known for his singles "I Need a Dollar", "The Man", which topped the charts in the United Kingdom, and for writing and performing vocals on Avicii's "Wake Me Up", which topped the charts in 22 countries, including Australia and the United Kingdom. Aside from his solo career, Blacc is also a member of hip hop duo Emanon, alongside American record producer Exile.
Jeff Dye
Jeffrey Dye is an American stand-up comedian and actor.
Sable
Rena Marlette Lesnar, better known as Sable, is an American-Canadian model, actress, and retired professional wrestler. She is primarily known for her time in WWE. She began working for WWE in 1996. As Sable, she gained considerable popularity. After feuding with Luna Vachon, and Jacqueline, Sable became the second WWF Women's Champion after the title was reinstated into the company. After becoming a heel and leaving the company, she filed a $110 million lawsuit against the company, citing allegations of sexual harassment and unsafe working conditions.
Anthony Lynn
Anthony Ray Lynn is an American football coach who is the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played as a running back in the NFL for six seasons, primarily with the Denver Broncos, who signed him as an undrafted free agent in 1993. Utilized in a reserve role, Lynn was a member of the Broncos teams that won two consecutive Super Bowls in Super Bowl XXXII and Super Bowl XXXIII. After retiring as a player, he served as the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers from 2017 to 2020. Lynn was also the interim head coach for the Buffalo Bills in 2016.