SettingsAmerican people of Finnish descent
Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Saud Al Thani
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Saud Al-Thani has been Chairman of the Board of Directors for Qatar Telecom since 2000, where he has guided the company through a significant expansion in the Mi...
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Saud Al-Thani has been Chairman of the Board of Directors for Qatar Telecom since 2000, where he has guided the company through a significant expansion in the Mi...
Aileen Wuornos
Aileen Carol Wuornos was an American serial killer who killed seven men in Florida in 1989 and 1990.
Aileen Carol Wuornos was an American serial killer who killed seven men in Florida in 1989 and 1990.
Albert Salmi
Albert Salmi was an American actor.
Albert Salmi was an American actor.
Alex Murphy (basketball)
Alex Murphy is a American college basketball player who currently plays at Duke University.
Alex Murphy is a American college basketball player who currently plays at Duke University.
Alfred Aho
Alfred Vaino Aho is a Canadian computer scientist.
Alfred Vaino Aho is a Canadian computer scientist.
Amy Hill
Amy Marie Hill is an American actress.
Amy Marie Hill is an American actress.
Andrew Lahde
Andrew Lahde (born 1971) was a California-based hedge fund manager who in 2007 earned some fame for achieving return rates in the vicinity of 1000% with his Lahde Capital, based in Santa Monica,...
Andrew Lahde (born 1971) was a California-based hedge fund manager who in 2007 earned some fame for achieving return rates in the vicinity of 1000% with his Lahde Capital, based in Santa Monica,...
Anna Easteden
Anna Easteden is an Award Nominated Finnish American actress whose film appearances include The House of Branching Love and Sideways.
Anna Easteden is an Award Nominated Finnish American actress whose film appearances include The House of Branching Love and Sideways.
Arvid Jacobson
Arvid Jacobson was a Finnish-American Communist who spied for the Soviet Union in the 1930s.
Arvid Jacobson was a Finnish-American Communist who spied for the Soviet Union in the 1930s.
Arvo Ojala
Arvo Ojala (February 21, 1920 in Seattle, Washington – July 1, 2005 in Gresham, Oregon) was a Hollywood technical advisor on the subject of quick-draw with a revolver.
Arvo Ojala (February 21, 1920 in Seattle, Washington – July 1, 2005 in Gresham, Oregon) was a Hollywood technical advisor on the subject of quick-draw with a revolver.
Benjamin B. Rubinstein
Benjamin Björn Rubinstein was a Finnish–American physician and psychoanalyst.
Benjamin Björn Rubinstein was a Finnish–American physician and psychoanalyst.
Bill Kuusisto
William E. Kuusisto (April 26, 1918 - May 1973) was an offensive lineman in the National Football League who played for the Green Bay Packers.
William E. Kuusisto (April 26, 1918 - May 1973) was an offensive lineman in the National Football League who played for the Green Bay Packers.
Bob Kempainen
Robert Kempainen, MD is a retired long-distance runner from the United States, who represented his native country twice at the Summer Olympics, starting in 1992.
Robert Kempainen, MD is a retired long-distance runner from the United States, who represented his native country twice at the Summer Olympics, starting in 1992.
Bonita Pietila
Bonita "Bonnie" Pietila is a Finnish American casting director and producer for The Simpsons.
Bonita "Bonnie" Pietila is a Finnish American casting director and producer for The Simpsons.
Brian Heidik
Brian Heidik (born March 9, 1968 in Burtonsville, Maryland) won $1,000,000 on the Thailand season of Survivor.
Brian Heidik (born March 9, 1968 in Burtonsville, Maryland) won $1,000,000 on the Thailand season of Survivor.
Brian Salonen
Brian Scott Salonen (born July 29, 1961 in Glasgow, Montana) is a former American football tight end who played two seasons for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League.
Brian Scott Salonen (born July 29, 1961 in Glasgow, Montana) is a former American football tight end who played two seasons for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League.
Carl A. Wirtanen
Carl Alvar Wirtanen (November 11, 1910, Kenosha, Wisconsin – March 7, 1990) was an American astronomer who worked at Lick Observatory.
Carl Alvar Wirtanen (November 11, 1910, Kenosha, Wisconsin – March 7, 1990) was an American astronomer who worked at Lick Observatory.
Carl E. Vuono
Carl Edward Vuono (born October 18, 1934) is a retired United States Army General who served as the Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1987 to 1991.
Carl Edward Vuono (born October 18, 1934) is a retired United States Army General who served as the Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1987 to 1991.
Charles Wuorinen
Charles Peter Wuorinen is a prolific Pulitzer Prize-winning American composer born and living in New York City.
Charles Peter Wuorinen is a prolific Pulitzer Prize-winning American composer born and living in New York City.
Crystal Hayes
Crystal Hayes (born September 25, 1984) is a beauty queen who has held the title Miss Michigan USA and competed at Miss USA.
Crystal Hayes (born September 25, 1984) is a beauty queen who has held the title Miss Michigan USA and competed at Miss USA.
Dale Eugene Wayrynen
Dale Eugene Wayrynen (January 18, 1947 – May 18, 1967) was a United States Army enlisted soldier and a recipient of America's highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor —...
Dale Eugene Wayrynen (January 18, 1947 – May 18, 1967) was a United States Army enlisted soldier and a recipient of America's highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor —...
Daphne Zuniga
Daphne Eurydice Zuniga (born October 28, 1962) is an American actress known for her roles as Jo Reynolds on the Fox primetime soap Melrose Place, as Victoria Davis on The CW teen drama One...
Daphne Eurydice Zuniga (born October 28, 1962) is an American actress known for her roles as Jo Reynolds on the Fox primetime soap Melrose Place, as Victoria Davis on The CW teen drama One...
David Diaz-Infante
Gustavo David Miguel Diaz-Infante is a former professional American football guard and center and current sports analyst.
Gustavo David Miguel Diaz-Infante is a former professional American football guard and center and current sports analyst.
David Lynch
David Keith Lynch is an American filmmaker, television director, visual artist, comic book artist, musician and occasional actor.
David Keith Lynch is an American filmmaker, television director, visual artist, comic book artist, musician and occasional actor.
Dexter Lehtinen
Dexter Wayne Lehtinen is an American attorney, former politician, interim U.S. Attorney for south Florida and a law professor.
Dexter Wayne Lehtinen is an American attorney, former politician, interim U.S. Attorney for south Florida and a law professor.
Dick Enberg
Richard Alan "Dick" Enberg (born January 9, 1935) is an American sportscaster.
Richard Alan "Dick" Enberg (born January 9, 1935) is an American sportscaster.
Dick Hannula
Dick Hannula is a swimming coach in Tacoma, Washington who coached for Tacoma Swim Club also known as TSC. In 1980, he was chosen as the National High School Swim Coach of the Year, and in 1990...
Dick Hannula is a swimming coach in Tacoma, Washington who coached for Tacoma Swim Club also known as TSC. In 1980, he was chosen as the National High School Swim Coach of the Year, and in 1990...
Dick Latvala
Dick Latvala (26 July 1943 - 6 August 1999) was an American tape archivist for the Grateful Dead.
Dick Latvala (26 July 1943 - 6 August 1999) was an American tape archivist for the Grateful Dead.
Don Koivisto
Donald W. Koivisto (born August 18, 1949) is a Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.
Donald W. Koivisto (born August 18, 1949) is a Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.
Donald G. Saari
Donald Gene Saari is the Distinguished Professor of Mathematics and Economics and director of the Institute for Mathematical Behavioral Sciences at the University of California Irvine.
Donald Gene Saari is the Distinguished Professor of Mathematics and Economics and director of the Institute for Mathematical Behavioral Sciences at the University of California Irvine.
Drew Gooden
Andrew Melvin "Drew" Gooden is an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association who plays for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Andrew Melvin "Drew" Gooden is an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association who plays for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Dwight Helminen
Dwight Helminen (born June 22, 1983 in Hancock, Michigan) is an American professional ice hockey center currently playing with the Pelicans of the SM-liiga.
Dwight Helminen (born June 22, 1983 in Hancock, Michigan) is an American professional ice hockey center currently playing with the Pelicans of the SM-liiga.
Eero Saarinen
Eero Saarinen was a Finnish American architect and industrial designer of the 20th century famous for varying his style according to the demands of the project: simple, sweeping, arching structu...
Eero Saarinen was a Finnish American architect and industrial designer of the 20th century famous for varying his style according to the demands of the project: simple, sweeping, arching structu...
Eino Friberg
Eino Friberg (10 May 1901, Merikarvia - 27 May 1995, Cambridge, Massachusetts) was a Finnish-born, American author most widely noted for his 1989 translation of the Finnish national epic, The...
Eino Friberg (10 May 1901, Merikarvia - 27 May 1995, Cambridge, Massachusetts) was a Finnish-born, American author most widely noted for his 1989 translation of the Finnish national epic, The...
Ejler Jakobsson
Ejler Jakobsson was a Finnish-born science fiction editor.
Ejler Jakobsson was a Finnish-born science fiction editor.
Eliel Saarinen
Gottlieb Eliel Saarinen (August 20, 1873, Rantasalmi, Finland – July 1, 1950, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States) was a Finnish architect who became famous for his art nouveau build...
Gottlieb Eliel Saarinen (August 20, 1873, Rantasalmi, Finland – July 1, 1950, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States) was a Finnish architect who became famous for his art nouveau build...
Emil Hurja
Emil Edward Hurja was an American politician.
Emil Edward Hurja was an American politician.
Emil Petaja
Emil Petaja (12 April 1915 – 17 August 2000) was an American science fiction and fantasy writer whose career spanned seven decades.
Emil Petaja (12 April 1915 – 17 August 2000) was an American science fiction and fantasy writer whose career spanned seven decades.
Eric Pålsson Mullica
Eric Pålsson Mullica (Mullikka) was an early Finnish settler to New Sweden.
Eric Pålsson Mullica (Mullikka) was an early Finnish settler to New Sweden.
Erik Orton
Erik Orton was born in 1974 in southern California to a U.S. Air Force officer, his father, and his mother, a Finnish immigrant.
Erik Orton was born in 1974 in southern California to a U.S. Air Force officer, his father, and his mother, a Finnish immigrant.
Finnish American
Finnish Americans are Americans of Finnish descent, who currently number about 700,000.
Finnish Americans are Americans of Finnish descent, who currently number about 700,000.
George Gaynes
George Gaynes is a Finnish-born American actor of stage, screen and television.
George Gaynes is a Finnish-born American actor of stage, screen and television.
George Vaara
George Vaara (1899 – 1976) was Mayor of Anchorage, Alaska from 1940 to 1941.
George Vaara (1899 – 1976) was Mayor of Anchorage, Alaska from 1940 to 1941.
Greg Calvert
Gregory NeVala Calvert (April 16, 1937 – August 12, 2005) was National Secretary of Students for a Democratic Society in 1966–67.
Gregory NeVala Calvert (April 16, 1937 – August 12, 2005) was National Secretary of Students for a Democratic Society in 1966–67.
Greta Kukkonen
Greta Peck (former Greta Konen née Eine Matilda Kukkonen) (January 25, 1911, Helsinki – January 19, 2008, Beverly Hills, California) was a Finnish-American real estate broker and first w...
Greta Peck (former Greta Konen née Eine Matilda Kukkonen) (January 25, 1911, Helsinki – January 19, 2008, Beverly Hills, California) was a Finnish-American real estate broker and first w...
Gus Hall
Gus Hall (born Arvo Kustaa Halberg; October 8, 1910 – October 13, 2000) was a leader and Chairman of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) and its four-time U.S. presidential candidate.
Gus Hall (born Arvo Kustaa Halberg; October 8, 1910 – October 13, 2000) was a leader and Chairman of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) and its four-time U.S. presidential candidate.
Haddon Sundblom
Haddon Hubbard "Sunny" Sundblom (June 22, 1899 – March 10, 1976) was an artist best known for the images of Santa Claus he created for The Coca-Cola Company.
Haddon Hubbard "Sunny" Sundblom (June 22, 1899 – March 10, 1976) was an artist best known for the images of Santa Claus he created for The Coca-Cola Company.
Heidi Mark
Heidi Mark is an American model and actress.
Heidi Mark is an American model and actress.
Helmi Juvonen
Helmi Dagmar Juvonen was an American artist active in Seattle, Washington.
Helmi Dagmar Juvonen was an American artist active in Seattle, Washington.
Holly Piirainen
Holly Kristen Piirainen (January 19, 1983 – August 5, 1993) was a ten-year-old American murder victim from Grafton, Massachusetts.
Holly Kristen Piirainen (January 19, 1983 – August 5, 1993) was a ten-year-old American murder victim from Grafton, Massachusetts.
J. T. Lindroos
J. T. Lindroos is a Finnish born, naturalized American designer, publisher, editor and writer.
J. T. Lindroos is a Finnish born, naturalized American designer, publisher, editor and writer.
Jack Korpela
Jack Korpela is an American presenter, commentator and interviewer best known for his previous work on ESPN as a motorsports announcer and he has previously worked in the WWE as a play-by-play c...
Jack Korpela is an American presenter, commentator and interviewer best known for his previous work on ESPN as a motorsports announcer and he has previously worked in the WWE as a play-by-play c...
Jaco Pastorius
John Francis Anthony Pastorius III (December 1, 1951 – September 21, 1987), known as Jaco Pastorius, was an American jazz musician and composer and electric bass player.
John Francis Anthony Pastorius III (December 1, 1951 – September 21, 1987), known as Jaco Pastorius, was an American jazz musician and composer and electric bass player.
Jalmar M. Kerttula
Jalmar M. Kerttula (born April 6, 1928 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is a retired Alaska politician.
Jalmar M. Kerttula (born April 6, 1928 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is a retired Alaska politician.
James Hepokoski
James Hepokoski earned his Masters and PhD in Music History from Harvard University and has been professor at the Yale Department of Music since 1999.
James Hepokoski earned his Masters and PhD in Music History from Harvard University and has been professor at the Yale Department of Music since 1999.
Jeannette Hamby
Jeannette N. Hamby was an American politician and nurse in Oregon.
Jeannette N. Hamby was an American politician and nurse in Oregon.
Jeff Lahti
Jeffrey Allen Lahti (born October 8, 1956, in Oregon City, Oregon) was a Major League Baseball pitcher.
Jeffrey Allen Lahti (born October 8, 1956, in Oregon City, Oregon) was a Major League Baseball pitcher.
Jessica Lange
Jessica Phyllis Lange is an American actress who has worked in film, theatre and television.
Jessica Phyllis Lange is an American actress who has worked in film, theatre and television.
Jessica Straus (voice actress)
Jessica Suzanne Straus is an American voice actress who works in the video game and animation industry.
Jessica Suzanne Straus is an American voice actress who works in the video game and animation industry.
Johannes S. Anderson
Johannes S. Anderson (July 30, 1887 – April 15, 1950) was a Finland born U.S. Army soldier during World War I, and a Medal of Honor recipient.
Johannes S. Anderson (July 30, 1887 – April 15, 1950) was a Finland born U.S. Army soldier during World War I, and a Medal of Honor recipient.
John Koskinen
John Koskinen served as Non-Executive Chairman of Freddie Mac since September, 2008.
John Koskinen served as Non-Executive Chairman of Freddie Mac since September, 2008.
John Morton (politician)
John Morton (1725 – April 1, 1777) was a farmer, surveyor, and jurist from the Province of Pennsylvania.
John Morton (1725 – April 1, 1777) was a farmer, surveyor, and jurist from the Province of Pennsylvania.
John Mykkanen
John Cary Mykkanen (born September 8, 1966 in Anaheim, California) is a former freestyle swimmer from the United States, who won the silver medal in the men's 400m freestyle event at the 1984 S...
John Cary Mykkanen (born September 8, 1966 in Anaheim, California) is a former freestyle swimmer from the United States, who won the silver medal in the men's 400m freestyle event at the 1984 S...
John Raymond Ylitalo
John Raymond Ylitalo (December 25, 1916 – February 10, 1987), also known as J. Raymond Ylitalo, was an American diplomat and the 29th United States Ambassador to Paraguay (1969–1972).
John Raymond Ylitalo (December 25, 1916 – February 10, 1987), also known as J. Raymond Ylitalo, was an American diplomat and the 29th United States Ambassador to Paraguay (1969–1972).
John Salminen
John T. Salminen (born January 18, 1945) is an award-winning American watercolor painter who is well-known for his realistic urban landscapes.
John T. Salminen (born January 18, 1945) is an award-winning American watercolor painter who is well-known for his realistic urban landscapes.
Johnny Lovewisdom
Johnny Lovewisdom (July 23, 1919 – October 12, 2000), born John Wierlo, and known as Hermit Saint Of The Andes, was an American-Finnish author who wrote about diet, health, natural liv...
Johnny Lovewisdom (July 23, 1919 – October 12, 2000), born John Wierlo, and known as Hermit Saint Of The Andes, was an American-Finnish author who wrote about diet, health, natural liv...
Joyce Randolph
Joyce Randolph (born October 21, 1924) is an American actress, best known for playing Trixie Norton on The Honeymooners.
Joyce Randolph (born October 21, 1924) is an American actress, best known for playing Trixie Norton on The Honeymooners.
K. A. Laity
K.A. Laity is an American medievalist and author who wrote the novel Pelzmantel, as well as numerous short stories, plays, articles, and essays.
K.A. Laity is an American medievalist and author who wrote the novel Pelzmantel, as well as numerous short stories, plays, articles, and essays.
Kaarlo Koskelo
Kaarlo Anton "Kalle" Koskelo (April 12, 1888 – December 21, 1953) was a Finnish wrestler who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Kaarlo Anton "Kalle" Koskelo (April 12, 1888 – December 21, 1953) was a Finnish wrestler who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Karl Emil Nygard
Karl Emil Nygard, also known as Emil C. Nygard and under the pen name Ada M. Oredigger (August 25, 1906–April 26, 1984), was an American Communist politician who became the first Com...
Karl Emil Nygard, also known as Emil C. Nygard and under the pen name Ada M. Oredigger (August 25, 1906–April 26, 1984), was an American Communist politician who became the first Com...
Karl James Jalkanen
Karl James Jalkanen (Chassell, Michigan, 1958-), FRSC, is a researcher in Molecular Biophysics.
Karl James Jalkanen (Chassell, Michigan, 1958-), FRSC, is a researcher in Molecular Biophysics.
Kerttu Nuorteva
Kerttu Nuorteva (1912, Astoria, Oregon, United States – 1963 Soviet Kazakhstan, Soviet Union) was the daughter of Santeri Nuorteva, the Finnish-born president of the Karelian Autonomous Soviet ...
Kerttu Nuorteva (1912, Astoria, Oregon, United States – 1963 Soviet Kazakhstan, Soviet Union) was the daughter of Santeri Nuorteva, the Finnish-born president of the Karelian Autonomous Soviet ...
Kevin Tapani
Kevin Ray Tapani (born February 18, 1964 in Des Moines, Iowa) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the New York Mets, Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox,...
Kevin Ray Tapani (born February 18, 1964 in Des Moines, Iowa) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the New York Mets, Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox,...
Kirk Jarvinen
Kirk Jarvinen (born 1967 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American artist / illustrator best known for his cartoon-style comic book art.
Kirk Jarvinen (born 1967 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American artist / illustrator best known for his cartoon-style comic book art.
Kristi Leskinen
Kristi Leskinen is an American freestyle skier.
Kristi Leskinen is an American freestyle skier.
Lars Ahlfors
Lars Valerian Ahlfors was a Finnish-born mathematician, remembered for his work in the field of Riemann surfaces and his text on complex analysis.
Lars Valerian Ahlfors was a Finnish-born mathematician, remembered for his work in the field of Riemann surfaces and his text on complex analysis.
Lars Helminen
Lars Helminen (born January 1, 1985 in Brighton, Michigan) is an American professional ice hockey defenceman currently with EHC Black Wings Linz of the Austrian Hockey League.
Lars Helminen (born January 1, 1985 in Brighton, Michigan) is an American professional ice hockey defenceman currently with EHC Black Wings Linz of the Austrian Hockey League.
Lauri Törni
Lauri Allan Törni was a Finnish Army captain who led an infantry company in the Finnish Winter and Continuation Wars and moved to the United States after World War II. He is known as the soldier...
Lauri Allan Törni was a Finnish Army captain who led an infantry company in the Finnish Winter and Continuation Wars and moved to the United States after World War II. He is known as the soldier...
Laurie Niemi
Laurie Jack Niemi (March 19, 1925 – February 1968) was an American football offensive and defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins.
Laurie Jack Niemi (March 19, 1925 – February 1968) was an American football offensive and defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins.
Lawrence Heinemi
Larry Heinemi is a retired professional wrestler better known by the name of Lars Anderson.
Larry Heinemi is a retired professional wrestler better known by the name of Lars Anderson.
Leo Mustonen
Leo Mustonen was a Finnish-American World War II Army Air Corps aviation cadet who was reported missing after a plane crash on November 18, 1942 until his frozen remains were found in October 20...
Leo Mustonen was a Finnish-American World War II Army Air Corps aviation cadet who was reported missing after a plane crash on November 18, 1942 until his frozen remains were found in October 20...
Les Ollila
Leslie John Ollila (born March 22, 1943) is an evangelist who served as the second president of Northland Baptist Bible College (1984-2002), now Northland International University.
Leslie John Ollila (born March 22, 1943) is an evangelist who served as the second president of Northland Baptist Bible College (1984-2002), now Northland International University.
Linus Torvalds
Linus Benedict Torvalds (; born December 28, 1969 in Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish American software engineer and hacker, best known for having initiated the development of the open source Lin...
Linus Benedict Torvalds (; born December 28, 1969 in Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish American software engineer and hacker, best known for having initiated the development of the open source Lin...
Maila Nurmi
Maila Nurmi was a Finnish-American actress who created the campy 1950s character Vampira.
Maila Nurmi was a Finnish-American actress who created the campy 1950s character Vampira.
Marvin Makinen
Marvin William Makinen (born August 19, 1939) has been a member of the faculty at The University of Chicago since 1974 and is a founding member of the Human Rights Board at The University of Chicago.
Marvin William Makinen (born August 19, 1939) has been a member of the faculty at The University of Chicago since 1974 and is a founding member of the Human Rights Board at The University of Chicago.
Matt Damon
Matthew Paige "Matt" Damon is an American actor, screenwriter, and philanthropist whose career was launched following the success of the film Good Will Hunting from a screenplay...
Matthew Paige "Matt" Damon is an American actor, screenwriter, and philanthropist whose career was launched following the success of the film Good Will Hunting from a screenplay...
Matt Niskanen
Matthew Norman Niskanen is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League.
Matthew Norman Niskanen is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League.
Max Dimont
Max I. Dimont (born Max Isaac Dimont) (August 12, 1912–March 1992) was a Finnish American historian and author.
Max I. Dimont (born Max Isaac Dimont) (August 12, 1912–March 1992) was a Finnish American historian and author.
Meg Tilly
Meg Tilly is a Canadian-American actress, Broadway stage dancer, Academy Award nominee, and published novelist.
Meg Tilly is a Canadian-American actress, Broadway stage dancer, Academy Award nominee, and published novelist.
Michael Anti (sport shooter)
Michael Anti (born August 2, 1964) is an American sport shooter, a former Major in the U.S. Army, and a marksman in the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program.
Michael Anti (born August 2, 1964) is an American sport shooter, a former Major in the U.S. Army, and a marksman in the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program.
Michael Lahti
Michael Lahti (born 1945) is a politician from the State of Michigan.
Michael Lahti (born 1945) is a politician from the State of Michigan.
Mike Markkula
Armas Clifford "Mike" Markkula, Jr. (born February 11, 1942) is an American entrepreneur who was an angel investor and second CEO of Apple Computer, Inc., providing early critical funding and ma...
Armas Clifford "Mike" Markkula, Jr. (born February 11, 1942) is an American entrepreneur who was an angel investor and second CEO of Apple Computer, Inc., providing early critical funding and ma...
Mike Prusi
Michael Prusi is a Democratic member of the Michigan Senate, representing the 38th District from 2003 to 2010.
Michael Prusi is a Democratic member of the Michigan Senate, representing the 38th District from 2003 to 2010.
Miriam Linna
Miriam Linna (b. Sudbury, Ontario) has run the Brooklyn-based independent record label Norton Records since 1986 with her husband—the producer and singer-songwriter Billy Miller.
Miriam Linna (b. Sudbury, Ontario) has run the Brooklyn-based independent record label Norton Records since 1986 with her husband—the producer and singer-songwriter Billy Miller.
Miriam Patchen
Miriam Patchen (1914-2000) was the wife and muse of poet and painter Kenneth Patchen, who dedicated each of his more than 40 works "To Miriam".
Miriam Patchen (1914-2000) was the wife and muse of poet and painter Kenneth Patchen, who dedicated each of his more than 40 works "To Miriam".
Nancy Juvonen
Nancy Juvonen (born May 18, 1967) is an American film producer.
Nancy Juvonen (born May 18, 1967) is an American film producer.
Neil Albert Salonen
Neil Albert Salonen (born 1946) is president of the University of Bridgeport, a private university in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Neil Albert Salonen (born 1946) is president of the University of Bridgeport, a private university in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Nick Theslof
Nick Theslof (born on December 12, 1975) is an American soccer manager and coach, who was midfield coach and international scout to Jürgen Klinsmann at FC Bayern Munich.
Nick Theslof (born on December 12, 1975) is an American soccer manager and coach, who was midfield coach and international scout to Jürgen Klinsmann at FC Bayern Munich.
Olavi Alakulppi
Olavi Alakulppi was a Finnish cross country skier who competed in the 1930s.
Olavi Alakulppi was a Finnish cross country skier who competed in the 1930s.
Oscar Larson
Oscar John Larson (May 20, 1871 – August 1, 1957) was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota.
Oscar John Larson (May 20, 1871 – August 1, 1957) was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota.
Oscar Wirkkala
Oscar Wirkkala (; 1880 – January 25, 1959, Naselle, Washington) was a Finnish-American logger and inventor who spent much of his life in the Pacific Northwest.
Oscar Wirkkala (; 1880 – January 25, 1959, Naselle, Washington) was a Finnish-American logger and inventor who spent much of his life in the Pacific Northwest.
Oskari Tokoi
Antti Oskari Tokoi was a Finnish socialist who served as a leader of the Social Democratic Party of Finland.
Antti Oskari Tokoi was a Finnish socialist who served as a leader of the Social Democratic Party of Finland.
P. Scott Makela
P. Scott Makela (1960–1999) was a graphic designer, multimedia designer and type designer.
P. Scott Makela (1960–1999) was a graphic designer, multimedia designer and type designer.
Pamela Anderson
Pamela Denise Anderson (born July 1, 1967) is a Canadian actress, model, producer, author, activist, and former showgirl, known for her roles on the television series Home Improvement, Bay...
Pamela Denise Anderson (born July 1, 1967) is a Canadian actress, model, producer, author, activist, and former showgirl, known for her roles on the television series Home Improvement, Bay...
Paul Kangas
Paul Kangas was the Miami-based co-anchor of the PBS television program Nightly Business Report, a role he held from 1979, when the show was a local PBS program in Miami, through December 31...
Paul Kangas was the Miami-based co-anchor of the PBS television program Nightly Business Report, a role he held from 1979, when the show was a local PBS program in Miami, through December 31...
Ralph Heikkinen
Ralph Isaac “Hike” Heikkinen (May 14, 1917 – January 12, 1990) was an All-American guard for the University of Michigan Wolverines football team from 1936-1938.
Ralph Isaac “Hike” Heikkinen (May 14, 1917 – January 12, 1990) was an All-American guard for the University of Michigan Wolverines football team from 1936-1938.
Ray Dolby
Ray Dolby (born January 18, 1933) is the American engineer and inventor of the noise reduction system known as Dolby NR. He was also a co-inventor of video tape recording while at Ampex.
Ray Dolby (born January 18, 1933) is the American engineer and inventor of the noise reduction system known as Dolby NR. He was also a co-inventor of video tape recording while at Ampex.
Reino Aarnio
Reino Aarnio, AIA,, was an American architect based in New York City who practiced in the mid- to late-twentieth-century in New Jersey, New York, under his own name as Reino Aarnio, establ...
Reino Aarnio, AIA,, was an American architect based in New York City who practiced in the mid- to late-twentieth-century in New Jersey, New York, under his own name as Reino Aarnio, establ...
Renny Harlin
Renny Harlin (born Renny Lauri Mauritz Harjola, 15 March 1959) is a Finnish-American film director and producer.
Renny Harlin (born Renny Lauri Mauritz Harjola, 15 March 1959) is a Finnish-American film director and producer.
Richard Hongisto
Richard D. Hongisto (December 16, 1936, Bovey, Minnesota – November 4, 2004) was a businessman, politician, sheriff and police chief of San Francisco, California, and Cleveland, Ohio.
Richard D. Hongisto (December 16, 1936, Bovey, Minnesota – November 4, 2004) was a businessman, politician, sheriff and police chief of San Francisco, California, and Cleveland, Ohio.
Robert W. Mattson, Jr.
Robert W. (Bob) Mattson, Jr. (born May 31, 1948) is an American lawyer who held elective political office in Minnesota, and is also involved in various business ventures in Florida.
Robert W. (Bob) Mattson, Jr. (born May 31, 1948) is an American lawyer who held elective political office in Minnesota, and is also involved in various business ventures in Florida.
Rodney Paavola
Rodney Earland "Rod" Paavola was an American ice hockey player.
Rodney Earland "Rod" Paavola was an American ice hockey player.
Rodrigo Lehtinen
Rodrigo Lehtinen (born Amanda Michelle Lehtinen on April 1, 1986, in Miami, Florida) is a Cuban-American, transgendered LGBT rights advocate and movie producer.
Rodrigo Lehtinen (born Amanda Michelle Lehtinen on April 1, 1986, in Miami, Florida) is a Cuban-American, transgendered LGBT rights advocate and movie producer.
Roy Saari
Roy Allen Saari (February 25, 1945 – December 30, 2008) was a freestyle and medley swimmer from the United States, who won two Olympic medals (one gold, one silver).
Roy Allen Saari (February 25, 1945 – December 30, 2008) was a freestyle and medley swimmer from the United States, who won two Olympic medals (one gold, one silver).
Rudy Autio
Rudy Autio (October 8, 1926 – June 20, 2007) was an American sculptor, best known for his figurative ceramic vessels.
Rudy Autio (October 8, 1926 – June 20, 2007) was an American sculptor, best known for his figurative ceramic vessels.
Serena Altschul
Serena Altschul is an American broadcast journalist, well known for her work at MTV News.
Serena Altschul is an American broadcast journalist, well known for her work at MTV News.
Siri von Reis
Siri Sylvia Patricia von Reis is an American botanist, author and poet.
Siri Sylvia Patricia von Reis is an American botanist, author and poet.
Stephen Altschul
Stephen Frank Altschul is an American mathematician who has designed algorithms that are widely used in the field of bioinformatics.
Stephen Frank Altschul is an American mathematician who has designed algorithms that are widely used in the field of bioinformatics.
Steve Hakala
Steve Hakala (born in New Ipswich, New Hampshire) is a retired American professional ice hockey forward.
Steve Hakala (born in New Ipswich, New Hampshire) is a retired American professional ice hockey forward.
Steve Sarvi
Stephen Todd 'Steve' Sarvi is an Iraq War veteran and the 2008 Democratic Farmer Labor Party candidate for U.S. Congress in.
Stephen Todd 'Steve' Sarvi is an Iraq War veteran and the 2008 Democratic Farmer Labor Party candidate for U.S. Congress in.
Sylvester Granrose
Sylvester Granrose was an American tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Sylvester Granrose was an American tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Sylvia Ruuska
Sylvia Elina Ruuska is a retired medley and freestyle swimmer from the United States, who won two Olympic medals at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia when she was aged fourteen.
Sylvia Elina Ruuska is a retired medley and freestyle swimmer from the United States, who won two Olympic medals at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia when she was aged fourteen.
T-Bone Slim
Matti Valentinpoika Huhta (1880 - 1940), better known by his pen name T-Bone Slim, was a humourist, poet, songwriter, hobo and labor activist in the Industrial Workers of the World.
Matti Valentinpoika Huhta (1880 - 1940), better known by his pen name T-Bone Slim, was a humourist, poet, songwriter, hobo and labor activist in the Industrial Workers of the World.
Taina Elg
Taina Elg (born 9 March 1930, Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish-American actress and dancer.
Taina Elg (born 9 March 1930, Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish-American actress and dancer.
Terry Ahola
Terry Ahola is a former member of the US Ski Team.
Terry Ahola is a former member of the US Ski Team.
Tiina Nunnally
Tiina Nunnally is an American author and translator.
Tiina Nunnally is an American author and translator.
Toivo Harjunpää
Kalle Toivo Immanuel Harjunpää (; 02 June 1910 - 21 September 1995) was Finnish-American Lutheran priest and professor.
Kalle Toivo Immanuel Harjunpää (; 02 June 1910 - 21 September 1995) was Finnish-American Lutheran priest and professor.
Vaino Jack Vehko
Vaino Jack Vehko, (1918 Detroit, Michigan – 17 August 1999 Austin, Texas) was the son of James Vehko (aka Jalmari Vehkomäki) of Kolho, Finland.
Vaino Jack Vehko, (1918 Detroit, Michigan – 17 August 1999 Austin, Texas) was the son of James Vehko (aka Jalmari Vehkomäki) of Kolho, Finland.
Verner E. Suomi
Verner E. "Vern" Suomi was an American educator, inventor, and scientist.
Verner E. "Vern" Suomi was an American educator, inventor, and scientist.
Vesa Juhani Alakulppi
Vesa Juhani Alakulppi was a United States Army captain and a recipient of the Silver Star medal for his actions in the Vietnam War.
Vesa Juhani Alakulppi was a United States Army captain and a recipient of the Silver Star medal for his actions in the Vietnam War.
Waino Edward Hendrickson
Waino Edward Hendrickson was an American Republican politician, the final Governor of the Territory of Alaska.
Waino Edward Hendrickson was an American Republican politician, the final Governor of the Territory of Alaska.
Wally Wood
Wallace Allan Wood was an American comic book writer, artist and independent publisher, best known for his work in EC Comics and Mad.
Wallace Allan Wood was an American comic book writer, artist and independent publisher, best known for his work in EC Comics and Mad.
Walter Jon Williams
Walter Jon Williams (born October 15, 1953) is an American writer, primarily of science fiction.
Walter Jon Williams (born October 15, 1953) is an American writer, primarily of science fiction.
Wayne Sulo Aho
Wayne Sulo Aho was an American contactee who claimed contact with extraterrestrial beings.
Wayne Sulo Aho was an American contactee who claimed contact with extraterrestrial beings.
Willard Ikola
Willard Ikola (born July 28, 1932) was an American ice hockey player and high school boy's hockey coach.
Willard Ikola (born July 28, 1932) was an American ice hockey player and high school boy's hockey coach.
William A. Niskanen
William Arthur Niskanen was an American economist noted as one of the architects of President Ronald Reagan's economic programme and for his contributions to public choice theory.
William Arthur Niskanen was an American economist noted as one of the architects of President Ronald Reagan's economic programme and for his contributions to public choice theory.
William Alex Stolt
William Alex "Bill" Stolt (July 5, 1900 – February 28, 2001) served as Mayor of Anchorage, Alaska from 1941-1944.
William Alex "Bill" Stolt (July 5, 1900 – February 28, 2001) served as Mayor of Anchorage, Alaska from 1941-1944.