SettingsAmerican people of Swiss descent
Adolph Francis Alphonse Bandelier
Adolph Francis Alphonse Bandelier was an American archaeologist after whom Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico, United States, is named.
Adolph Francis Alphonse Bandelier was an American archaeologist after whom Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico, United States, is named.
Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein (; ; 14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) was a German theoretical physicist who developed the theory of general relativity, effecting a revolution in physics.
Albert Einstein (; ; 14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) was a German theoretical physicist who developed the theory of general relativity, effecting a revolution in physics.
Aletha Solter
Aletha Jauch Solter, PhD (born 1945) is a Swiss/American developmental psychologist who studied with Jean Piaget.
Aletha Jauch Solter, PhD (born 1945) is a Swiss/American developmental psychologist who studied with Jean Piaget.
Alexander Emanuel Agassiz
Alexander Emmanuel Rodolphe Agassiz (December 17, 1835 – March 27, 1910), son of Louis Agassiz and stepson of Elizabeth Cabot Agassiz, was an American scientist and engineer.
Alexander Emmanuel Rodolphe Agassiz (December 17, 1835 – March 27, 1910), son of Louis Agassiz and stepson of Elizabeth Cabot Agassiz, was an American scientist and engineer.
Amish
The Amish, sometimes referred to as Amish Mennonites, are a group of Christian church fellowships that form a subgroup of the Mennonite churches.
The Amish, sometimes referred to as Amish Mennonites, are a group of Christian church fellowships that form a subgroup of the Mennonite churches.
Andrew Schlafly
Andrew Layton "Andy" Schlafly is an American lawyer, conservative political activist and homeschool teacher, best known as the founder and owner of controversial wiki Conservapedia.
Andrew Layton "Andy" Schlafly is an American lawyer, conservative political activist and homeschool teacher, best known as the founder and owner of controversial wiki Conservapedia.
Andy Lehmann
Andy Lehmann is an American commercial and print model and actor.
Andy Lehmann is an American commercial and print model and actor.
Ann Dunham
Stanley Ann Dunham, the mother of Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, was an American anthropologist who specialized in economic anthropology and rural development.
Stanley Ann Dunham, the mother of Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, was an American anthropologist who specialized in economic anthropology and rural development.
Anthony G. Brown
Anthony Gregory Brown (born November 21, 1961) is a Democratic Party politician from the State of Maryland; he is the eighth and current Lieutenant Governor of Maryland.
Anthony Gregory Brown (born November 21, 1961) is a Democratic Party politician from the State of Maryland; he is the eighth and current Lieutenant Governor of Maryland.
Arthur Chevrolet
Arthur Chevrolet, was a Swiss American racecar driver and automobile manufacturer.
Arthur Chevrolet, was a Swiss American racecar driver and automobile manufacturer.
August Claessens
August "Gus" Claessens was an American socialist politician, best known as one of the five New York Assemblymen expelled from that body during the First Red Scare for their membership in the Soc...
August "Gus" Claessens was an American socialist politician, best known as one of the five New York Assemblymen expelled from that body during the First Red Scare for their membership in the Soc...
Ben Roethlisberger
Benjamin Todd "Ben" Roethlisberger, nicknamed Big Ben, is an American football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League.
Benjamin Todd "Ben" Roethlisberger, nicknamed Big Ben, is an American football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League.
Bernard Hoffer
Bernard Hoffer (born 14 October 1934) is a Swiss composer and conductor who has created original music for a number of different films, television series, and commercials.
Bernard Hoffer (born 14 October 1934) is a Swiss composer and conductor who has created original music for a number of different films, television series, and commercials.
Berry Berenson
Berinthia "Berry" Berenson Perkins was an American photographer, actress, and model.
Berinthia "Berry" Berenson Perkins was an American photographer, actress, and model.
Bruce Tognazzini
Bruce "Tog" Tognazzini (born 1945) is a usability consultant in partnership with Donald Norman and Jakob Nielsen in the Nielsen Norman Group, which specializes in human computer interaction.
Bruce "Tog" Tognazzini (born 1945) is a usability consultant in partnership with Donald Norman and Jakob Nielsen in the Nielsen Norman Group, which specializes in human computer interaction.
Candice Accola
Candice Accola (born May 13, 1987) is an American actress and singer, best known for her role as Caroline Forbes on The Vampire Diaries.
Candice Accola (born May 13, 1987) is an American actress and singer, best known for her role as Caroline Forbes on The Vampire Diaries.
Celia Newman
Celia Maria Newman is an actress, sometimes credited as Cehlia Barnum.
Celia Maria Newman is an actress, sometimes credited as Cehlia Barnum.
Charles E. Pont
Charles Ernest Pont (6 January 1898 – 28 July 1971) was a Swiss-American artist and Baptist minister.
Charles Ernest Pont (6 January 1898 – 28 July 1971) was a Swiss-American artist and Baptist minister.
Charles Gratiot, Sr.
Charles Gratiot (1752 – 20 April 1817) was a merchant trader in the American Midwest during the American Revolution.
Charles Gratiot (1752 – 20 April 1817) was a merchant trader in the American Midwest during the American Revolution.
Charles Wister Groff
Charles Wister Groff (May 14, 1898, New Haven, Connecticut – October 25, 1987) was a renowned southern California real estate developer and philanthropist.
Charles Wister Groff (May 14, 1898, New Haven, Connecticut – October 25, 1987) was a renowned southern California real estate developer and philanthropist.
Chesley Sullenberger
Chesley Burnett "Sully" Sullenberger III is an American airline transport pilot, safety expert, and accident investigator.
Chesley Burnett "Sully" Sullenberger III is an American airline transport pilot, safety expert, and accident investigator.
Christian Newcomer
Christian Newcomer (1749–1830) was an American farmer and preacher, who was elected on 5 May 1813 as the third Bishop of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ.
Christian Newcomer (1749–1830) was an American farmer and preacher, who was elected on 5 May 1813 as the third Bishop of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ.
Cora DuBois
Cora Alice Du Bois, (October 26, 1903, in New York, NY-April 7, 1991, Cambridge, Massachusetts) was an American cultural anthropologist and a key figure in culture and personality studies and in...
Cora Alice Du Bois, (October 26, 1903, in New York, NY-April 7, 1991, Cambridge, Massachusetts) was an American cultural anthropologist and a key figure in culture and personality studies and in...
Cyndi Lauper
Cynthia Ann Stephanie "Cyndi" Lauper (born June 22, 1953 in Queens, New York) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and LGBT rights activist.
Cynthia Ann Stephanie "Cyndi" Lauper (born June 22, 1953 in Queens, New York) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and LGBT rights activist.
Dan Fritsche
Dan Fritsche is an American professional ice hockey player currently playing for Genève-Servette HC of the Swiss National League A.
Dan Fritsche is an American professional ice hockey player currently playing for Genève-Servette HC of the Swiss National League A.
Daniel Kumler Flickinger
Daniel Kumler Flickinger (25 May 1824 – 1911) was an American Bishop of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, elected in 1885.
Daniel Kumler Flickinger (25 May 1824 – 1911) was an American Bishop of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, elected in 1885.
David Alter
David Alter (December 3, 1807 – September 18, 1881) was a prominent American inventor and scientist of the 19th century.
David Alter (December 3, 1807 – September 18, 1881) was a prominent American inventor and scientist of the 19th century.
David Boreanaz
David Boreanaz (pronounced, ; born May 16, 1969) is an American actor, television producer, and director, known for his role as Angel on the supernatural drama series Buffy the Vampire Slayer'...
David Boreanaz (pronounced, ; born May 16, 1969) is an American actor, television producer, and director, known for his role as Angel on the supernatural drama series Buffy the Vampire Slayer'...
David Wurmser
David Wurmser is a Swiss-born American foreign policy specialist.
David Wurmser is a Swiss-born American foreign policy specialist.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower was the 34th President of the United States from 1953 until 1961.
Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower was the 34th President of the United States from 1953 until 1961.
E. Gary Gygax
Ernest Gary Gygax (July 27, 1938 – March 4, 2008; last name pronounced ) was an American writer and game designer best known for co-creating the pioneering role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons ...
Ernest Gary Gygax (July 27, 1938 – March 4, 2008; last name pronounced ) was an American writer and game designer best known for co-creating the pioneering role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons ...
Edgar W. Hiestand
Edgar Willard Hiestand was a staunch Anti-Communist who served ten years in the United States Congress.
Edgar Willard Hiestand was a staunch Anti-Communist who served ten years in the United States Congress.
Edith Borella
Edith Borella was an American silent film actress of Swiss descent.
Edith Borella was an American silent film actress of Swiss descent.
Edward Kienholz
Edward Kienholz was an American installation artist and sculptor whose work was highly critical of aspects of modern life.
Edward Kienholz was an American installation artist and sculptor whose work was highly critical of aspects of modern life.
Edward Walter Eberle
Edward Walter Eberle (August 17, 1864 - July 6, 1929) was an admiral in the United States Navy, who served as Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy and third Chief of Naval Operations.
Edward Walter Eberle (August 17, 1864 - July 6, 1929) was an admiral in the United States Navy, who served as Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy and third Chief of Naval Operations.
Emilie Benes Brzezinski
Emilie Benes Brzezinski, born Emilie Anna Benes in 1932 in Geneva, Switzerland, is an American sculptor.
Emilie Benes Brzezinski, born Emilie Anna Benes in 1932 in Geneva, Switzerland, is an American sculptor.
Emily Hiestand
Emily Hiestand (born 1947 Chicago) is an American writer and poet.
Emily Hiestand (born 1947 Chicago) is an American writer and poet.
Eminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers III, better known by his stage name Eminem and by his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor.
Marshall Bruce Mathers III, better known by his stage name Eminem and by his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor.
Etienne Wenger
Etienne C. Wenger (born 1952) is an educational theorist and practitioner, best known for his formulation (with Jean Lave) of the theory of situated cognition and his more recent work in the fie...
Etienne C. Wenger (born 1952) is an educational theorist and practitioner, best known for his formulation (with Jean Lave) of the theory of situated cognition and his more recent work in the fie...
Evelyn Einstein
Evelyn Einstein (1941 – 13 April 2011) was an American social worker, and the adopted daughter of Hans Albert Einstein, who claimed she was an illegitimate daughter of Albert Einstein.
Evelyn Einstein (1941 – 13 April 2011) was an American social worker, and the adopted daughter of Hans Albert Einstein, who claimed she was an illegitimate daughter of Albert Einstein.
Felix Zollicoffer
Felix Kirk Zollicoffer (May 19, 1812 – January 19, 1862) was a newspaperman, three-term United States Congressman from Tennessee, officer in the United States Army, and a Confederate briga...
Felix Kirk Zollicoffer (May 19, 1812 – January 19, 1862) was a newspaperman, three-term United States Congressman from Tennessee, officer in the United States Army, and a Confederate briga...
Gary Gygax
Ernest Gary Gygax ( ; July 27, 1938 – March 4, 2008) was an American writer and game designer best known for co-creating the pioneering role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) with Dave Arneson.
Ernest Gary Gygax ( ; July 27, 1938 – March 4, 2008) was an American writer and game designer best known for co-creating the pioneering role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) with Dave Arneson.
Grace Gummer
Grace Jane Gummer is an American actress.
Grace Jane Gummer is an American actress.
Hans Jenny (pedologist)
Hans Jenny was a soil scientist and expert on pedology, particularly the processes of soil formation.
Hans Jenny was a soil scientist and expert on pedology, particularly the processes of soil formation.
Harry Hiestand
Harry Hiestand is the offensive line coach for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team.
Harry Hiestand is the offensive line coach for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team.
Harvey Marion LaFollette
Harvey Marion LaFollette was an Indiana teacher and educator who, as a young man, served two terms as Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Harvey Marion LaFollette was an Indiana teacher and educator who, as a young man, served two terms as Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Heinrich Lienhard
Heinrich Lienhard (January 19, 1822, Bilten, Canton Glarus – December 19, 1903, Nauvoo, Illinois) was a Swiss immigrant to the United States.
Heinrich Lienhard (January 19, 1822, Bilten, Canton Glarus – December 19, 1903, Nauvoo, Illinois) was a Swiss immigrant to the United States.
Herbert Matter
Herbert Matter (1907-1984) was a Swiss-born American photographer and graphic designer known for his pioneering use of photomontage in commercial art.
Herbert Matter (1907-1984) was a Swiss-born American photographer and graphic designer known for his pioneering use of photomontage in commercial art.
Iris Bohnet
Iris Bohnet, a Swiss academic, is Academic Dean and Professor of Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Iris Bohnet, a Swiss academic, is Academic Dean and Professor of Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
J. Edgar Hoover
John Edgar Hoover (January 1, 1895 – May 2, 1972) was the first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the United States.
John Edgar Hoover (January 1, 1895 – May 2, 1972) was the first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the United States.
J. Otto Schweizer
Jakob Otto Schweizer (March 27, 1863 - 1955) was a Swiss-American sculptor noted for his work on war memorials.
Jakob Otto Schweizer (March 27, 1863 - 1955) was a Swiss-American sculptor noted for his work on war memorials.
James Abegglen
James C. Abegglen was a university professor in management and economics, the author and co-author of ten books on Japan.
James C. Abegglen was a university professor in management and economics, the author and co-author of ten books on Japan.
James Caviezel
James Patrick Caviezel, Jr. is an American film actor, usually credited as Jim Caviezel.
James Patrick Caviezel, Jr. is an American film actor, usually credited as Jim Caviezel.
James G. Sterchi
James Gilbert Sterchi (June 23, 1867 – December 9, 1932) was an American businessman, best known as the cofounder and head of the furniture wholesaler, Sterchi Brothers Furniture Company.
James Gilbert Sterchi (June 23, 1867 – December 9, 1932) was an American businessman, best known as the cofounder and head of the furniture wholesaler, Sterchi Brothers Furniture Company.
James Otis (actor)
James Otis is an American film and television actor.
James Otis is an American film and television actor.
Janet C. Wolfenbarger
General Janet Carol Wolfenbarger is vice commander of the United States Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio.
General Janet Carol Wolfenbarger is vice commander of the United States Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio.
Jean Piccard
Jean Felix Piccard (Basel, Switzerland, January 28, 1884 – January 28, 1963, Minneapolis, Minnesota), also known as Jean Piccard, was a Swiss-born American chemist, engineer, profess...
Jean Felix Piccard (Basel, Switzerland, January 28, 1884 – January 28, 1963, Minneapolis, Minnesota), also known as Jean Piccard, was a Swiss-born American chemist, engineer, profess...
Jean-Pierre Kocher
JeanPierre Kocher, (American, born Swiss) is an architect and façade engineer based in New York City.
JeanPierre Kocher, (American, born Swiss) is an architect and façade engineer based in New York City.
Jeff Hostetler
William Jeffrey Hostetler is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League for the New York Giants, Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, and Washington Redskins.
William Jeffrey Hostetler is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League for the New York Giants, Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, and Washington Redskins.
Jennifer Garner
Jennifer Anne Affleck, better known as Jennifer Garner, is an American actress and film producer.
Jennifer Anne Affleck, better known as Jennifer Garner, is an American actress and film producer.
Jeremiah Theus
Jeremiah Theus (sometimes Jeremiah Theüs) (April 5, 1716 – May 17, 1774) was a Swiss-born American painter, primarily of portraits.
Jeremiah Theus (sometimes Jeremiah Theüs) (April 5, 1716 – May 17, 1774) was a Swiss-born American painter, primarily of portraits.
Jewel (singer)
Jewel Kilcher, professionally known as Jewel, is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, actress and poet.
Jewel Kilcher, professionally known as Jewel, is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, actress and poet.
Jim Caviezel
James Patrick Caviezel, Jr. ;, known professionally as Jim Caviezel is an American film and television actor.
James Patrick Caviezel, Jr. ;, known professionally as Jim Caviezel is an American film and television actor.
Jodi Ann Paterson
Jodi Ann Paterson (born July 31, 1975) is an American model, actress and former beauty queen.
Jodi Ann Paterson (born July 31, 1975) is an American model, actress and former beauty queen.
Johann Rudolf de Steiger
Baron Johann Rudolf de Steiger (or de Steiguer) (1778- † 1834) was a Swiss nobleman who immigrated to the United States in the 19th century.
Baron Johann Rudolf de Steiger (or de Steiguer) (1778- † 1834) was a Swiss nobleman who immigrated to the United States in the 19th century.
John Andrew Hiestand
John Andrew Hiestand was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
John Andrew Hiestand was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
John Augustus Sutter, Jr.
John Augustus Sutter, Jr. was the founder and planner of the City of Sacramento, California, a U.S. Consul in Acapulco, Mexico and the son of Swiss-born American pioneer John Augustus Sutter, Sr.
John Augustus Sutter, Jr. was the founder and planner of the City of Sacramento, California, a U.S. Consul in Acapulco, Mexico and the son of Swiss-born American pioneer John Augustus Sutter, Sr.
John Joachim Zubly
Reverend John Joachim Zubly (August 27, 1724 – July 23, 1781), born Hans Joachim Züblin, was a Swiss-born American pastor, planter, and statesman during the American Revolution.
Reverend John Joachim Zubly (August 27, 1724 – July 23, 1781), born Hans Joachim Züblin, was a Swiss-born American pastor, planter, and statesman during the American Revolution.
John Joseph Frederick Otto Zardetti
John Joseph Frederick Otto Zardetti (Rorschach, Switzerland January 24, 1847 - Rome, Italy May 10, 1902) was a Roman Catholic priest and Bishop in both Europe and the United States during the 19...
John Joseph Frederick Otto Zardetti (Rorschach, Switzerland January 24, 1847 - Rome, Italy May 10, 1902) was a Roman Catholic priest and Bishop in both Europe and the United States during the 19...
John Sutter
Johann August Sutter was a Swiss pioneer of California known for his association with the California Gold Rush by the discovery of gold by James W. Marshall and the mill making team at Sutter's...
Johann August Sutter was a Swiss pioneer of California known for his association with the California Gold Rush by the discovery of gold by James W. Marshall and the mill making team at Sutter's...
Joseph Hiestand
Joseph Franklin Hiestand (November 26, 1906 – October 5, 2004) was a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives.
Joseph Franklin Hiestand (November 26, 1906 – October 5, 2004) was a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives.
Josias Joesler
Josias Thomas Joesler was a Swiss-American Tucson, Arizona architect.
Josias Thomas Joesler was a Swiss-American Tucson, Arizona architect.
Jurgen Ruesch
Jurgen Ruesch (1910/11 – July 8, 1995) was an American psychiatrist.
Jurgen Ruesch (1910/11 – July 8, 1995) was an American psychiatrist.
Leah Hirsig
Lea (Leah) Hirsig (April 9, 1883 – February 22, 1975) was a Swiss-American notably associated with the author and occultist Aleister Crowley.
Lea (Leah) Hirsig (April 9, 1883 – February 22, 1975) was a Swiss-American notably associated with the author and occultist Aleister Crowley.
Leelee Sobieski
Liliane Rudabet Gloria Elsveta Sobieski, known professionally as Leelee Sobieski, is an American film and television actress.
Liliane Rudabet Gloria Elsveta Sobieski, known professionally as Leelee Sobieski, is an American film and television actress.
Liev Schreiber
Isaac Liev Schreiber, commonly known as Liev Schreiber, is an American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter.
Isaac Liev Schreiber, commonly known as Liev Schreiber, is an American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter.
Lorin Morgan-Richards
Lorin Morgan-Richards born February 16, 1975, of Amish and Welsh descent, is a Hollywood based writer and illustrator of dark literature and composer of dark storytelling.
Lorin Morgan-Richards born February 16, 1975, of Amish and Welsh descent, is a Hollywood based writer and illustrator of dark literature and composer of dark storytelling.
Louis Chevrolet
Louis-Joseph Chevrolet was a Swiss-born American race car driver of French descent, founder of the Chevrolet Motor Car Company in 1911 and later, the Frontenac Motor Corporation in 1916 which ma...
Louis-Joseph Chevrolet was a Swiss-born American race car driver of French descent, founder of the Chevrolet Motor Car Company in 1911 and later, the Frontenac Motor Corporation in 1916 which ma...
Louis DeMartin
Louis Peter DeMartin (1839 – July 21, 1907) was a pioneer of Del Norte County, California.
Louis Peter DeMartin (1839 – July 21, 1907) was a pioneer of Del Norte County, California.
Louis François de Pourtalès
Louis François de Pourtalès (1824–1880) was an American naturalist, born at Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
Louis François de Pourtalès (1824–1880) was an American naturalist, born at Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
Mamie Gummer
Mary Willa "Mamie" Gummer is an American actress, and the daughter of actress Meryl Streep.
Mary Willa "Mamie" Gummer is an American actress, and the daughter of actress Meryl Streep.
Martin Buser
Martin Buser (born March 29, 1958 in Winterthur, Switzerland) is a champion of sled dog racing.
Martin Buser (born March 29, 1958 in Winterthur, Switzerland) is a champion of sled dog racing.
Martin Marty (bishop)
Bishop Martin Marty, O.S.B. was a Benedictine priest and missionary in America.
Bishop Martin Marty, O.S.B. was a Benedictine priest and missionary in America.
Mennonite
The Mennonites are a Protestant group based around the church communities of the Christian Anabaptist denominations named after the Frisian Menno Simons, who, through his writings, articulated a...
The Mennonites are a Protestant group based around the church communities of the Christian Anabaptist denominations named after the Frisian Menno Simons, who, through his writings, articulated a...
Meryl Streep
Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep (born June 22, 1949) is an American actress who has worked in theatre, television, and film.
Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep (born June 22, 1949) is an American actress who has worked in theatre, television, and film.
Morena Corwin
Morena Corwin (born October 24, 1969) is a Korean-American adult model.
Morena Corwin (born October 24, 1969) is a Korean-American adult model.
Noah Beery, Sr.
Noah Nicholas Beery (January 17, 1882 – April 1, 1946) was an American actor, who appeared in films from 1913 to 1945.
Noah Nicholas Beery (January 17, 1882 – April 1, 1946) was an American actor, who appeared in films from 1913 to 1945.
Norris Wright Cuney
Norris Wright Cuney, or simply Wright Cuney, (May 12, 1846 – March 3, 1898) was an American politician, union leader, and African American activist in Texas in the United States.
Norris Wright Cuney, or simply Wright Cuney, (May 12, 1846 – March 3, 1898) was an American politician, union leader, and African American activist in Texas in the United States.
Otto Frederick Hunziker
Otto Frederick Hunziker (25 December 1873 – 16 November 1959) was a pioneer in the American and international dairy industry, as both an educator and a technical innovator.
Otto Frederick Hunziker (25 December 1873 – 16 November 1959) was a pioneer in the American and international dairy industry, as both an educator and a technical innovator.
Pablo Schreiber
Pablo Tell Schreiber is an American actor known for his dramatic stage work and for his portrayal of the Polish-American character Nick Sobotka on HBO's Baltimore drug-related crime drama The ...
Pablo Tell Schreiber is an American actor known for his dramatic stage work and for his portrayal of the Polish-American character Nick Sobotka on HBO's Baltimore drug-related crime drama The ...
Paul Haeberli
Paul E. Haeberli is an American computer graphics programmer and researcher.
Paul E. Haeberli is an American computer graphics programmer and researcher.
Philip Schaff
Philip Schaff, was a Swiss-born, German-educated Protestant theologian and a Church historian who spent most of his adult life living and teaching in the United States.
Philip Schaff, was a Swiss-born, German-educated Protestant theologian and a Church historian who spent most of his adult life living and teaching in the United States.
R. F. Graf
Richard Franklin Graf (1865–1929) was an American architect, active primarily in Knoxville, Tennessee, and the vicinity, in the early 20th century.
Richard Franklin Graf (1865–1929) was an American architect, active primarily in Knoxville, Tennessee, and the vicinity, in the early 20th century.
Robert Abplanalp
Robert Henry "Bob" Abplanalp was an American inventor who invented the aerosol valve, the founder of Precision Valve Corporation and a political activist.
Robert Henry "Bob" Abplanalp was an American inventor who invented the aerosol valve, the founder of Precision Valve Corporation and a political activist.
Rudolf Wanderone
Rudolf Walter Wanderone, Jr. (January 19, 1913 – January 15, 1996; originally spelled Wanderon) was an American professional pocket billiards player, best known as "Minnesota Fats".
Rudolf Walter Wanderone, Jr. (January 19, 1913 – January 15, 1996; originally spelled Wanderon) was an American professional pocket billiards player, best known as "Minnesota Fats".
Samuel Hiestand
Samuel Hiestand was an American Bishop of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, elected in 1833.
Samuel Hiestand was an American Bishop of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, elected in 1833.
Sara Sothern
Sara Sothern (August 21, 1895 – September 11, 1994) was an American stage actress.
Sara Sothern (August 21, 1895 – September 11, 1994) was an American stage actress.
Simone Schaller
Simone E. Schaller Kirin (born August 22, 1912) is an American athlete who competed in two Olympic Games.
Simone E. Schaller Kirin (born August 22, 1912) is an American athlete who competed in two Olympic Games.
Steve Ballmer
Steven Anthony "Steve" Ballmer is the chief executive officer of Microsoft, having held that post since January 2000.
Steven Anthony "Steve" Ballmer is the chief executive officer of Microsoft, having held that post since January 2000.
Strom Thurmond
James Strom Thurmond (December 5, 1902 – June 26, 2003) was an American politician who served for forty-eight years as a United States Senator.
James Strom Thurmond (December 5, 1902 – June 26, 2003) was an American politician who served for forty-eight years as a United States Senator.
Susanne Bartsch
Susanne Bartsch is an event producer whose outlandish over-the-top monthly parties at the Copacabana in the late 1980s united the haute and demi-monde and made her an icon of New York nightlife.
Susanne Bartsch is an event producer whose outlandish over-the-top monthly parties at the Copacabana in the late 1980s united the haute and demi-monde and made her an icon of New York nightlife.
Suzanne Grossmann
Suzanne Grossmann (December 21, 1937 – August 19, 2010) was a Swiss-American actress, playwright and television writer, born in Basel, Switzerland.
Suzanne Grossmann (December 21, 1937 – August 19, 2010) was a Swiss-American actress, playwright and television writer, born in Basel, Switzerland.
Thelma Furness, Viscountess Furness
Thelma, Viscountess Furness (August 23, 1904 – January 29, 1970), born Thelma Morgan, was a mistress of King Edward VIII, who later became the Duke of Windsor, she preceded Wallis Si...
Thelma, Viscountess Furness (August 23, 1904 – January 29, 1970), born Thelma Morgan, was a mistress of King Edward VIII, who later became the Duke of Windsor, she preceded Wallis Si...
Theophilus Van Kannel
Theophilus Van Kannel (1841 – December 24, 1919) was a Swiss-American inventor, famous for inventing the revolving door, patented on August 7, 1888.
Theophilus Van Kannel (1841 – December 24, 1919) was a Swiss-American inventor, famous for inventing the revolving door, patented on August 7, 1888.
Thomas Schlafly
Thomas Francis Schlafly is an American businessman and writer.
Thomas Francis Schlafly is an American businessman and writer.
Tim Smyczek
Tim Smyczek (born December 30, 1987 in Milwaukee, United States) is an American professional tennis player.
Tim Smyczek (born December 30, 1987 in Milwaukee, United States) is an American professional tennis player.
Travis Childers
Travis Wayne Childers is the former U.S. Representative from, serving from the 2008 special election until 2011.
Travis Wayne Childers is the former U.S. Representative from, serving from the 2008 special election until 2011.
Trevor Merszei
Trevor Merszei (born September 6, 1974 in Zurich, Switzerland) is a Swiss American sitcom actor.
Trevor Merszei (born September 6, 1974 in Zurich, Switzerland) is a Swiss American sitcom actor.
Tyler Hoechlin
Tyler Lee Hoechlin is an American actor who got his big break starring as Tom Hanks' son in the film Road to Perdition.
Tyler Lee Hoechlin is an American actor who got his big break starring as Tom Hanks' son in the film Road to Perdition.
Ulysses Grant Groff
Ulysses Grant Groff (29 October 1865 - 15 October 1950) was a large landowner and philanthropist noted for substantial donations to the City of Amherst, Massachusetts and to Amherst College.
Ulysses Grant Groff (29 October 1865 - 15 October 1950) was a large landowner and philanthropist noted for substantial donations to the City of Amherst, Massachusetts and to Amherst College.
Victor Mature
Victor John Mature (January 29, 1913 – August 4, 1999) was an American stage, film and television actor.
Victor John Mature (January 29, 1913 – August 4, 1999) was an American stage, film and television actor.
Wally Herger
Walter William "Wally" Herger, Jr. (born May 20, 1945), American politician, has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 1987, representing California's 2nd ...
Walter William "Wally" Herger, Jr. (born May 20, 1945), American politician, has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 1987, representing California's 2nd ...
Wally Schirra
Walter Marty Schirra, Jr. was an American test pilot, United States Navy officer, and one of the original Mercury 7 astronauts chosen for the Project Mercury, America's effort to put humans in ...
Walter Marty Schirra, Jr. was an American test pilot, United States Navy officer, and one of the original Mercury 7 astronauts chosen for the Project Mercury, America's effort to put humans in ...
Walter Gautschi
Walter Gautschi (December 11, 1927) is a Swiss-American mathematician, known for his contributions to numerical analysis.
Walter Gautschi (December 11, 1927) is a Swiss-American mathematician, known for his contributions to numerical analysis.
William H. Rau
William Herman Rau was an American photographer, active primarily in the latter half of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
William Herman Rau was an American photographer, active primarily in the latter half of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
William Heffelfinger
William "Pudge" Walter Heffelfinger was an American football player and considered the first to play professionally.
William "Pudge" Walter Heffelfinger was an American football player and considered the first to play professionally.
William Hicks (Cherokee chief)
William Abraham Hicks became Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation in 1827.
William Abraham Hicks became Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation in 1827.
William Wyler
William Wyler was a leading Alsatian-born American motion picture director, producer, and screenwriter who made his mark in Hollywood as one of film industry's icons.
William Wyler was a leading Alsatian-born American motion picture director, producer, and screenwriter who made his mark in Hollywood as one of film industry's icons.
Yul Brynner
Yul Brynner (Юлий Борисович Бринер, Yuliy Borisovich Bryner; July 11, 1920 October 10, 1985) was a Russian-born actor of stage and film.
Yul Brynner (Юлий Борисович Бринер, Yuliy Borisovich Bryner; July 11, 1920 October 10, 1985) was a Russian-born actor of stage and film.