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William | William R. Burleigh | William R. Burleigh was an American journalist and newspaper executive who is famous for his contributions to the field of journalism. He served as the president and CEO of the... | Shortlist |
William | William D. Cohan | William D. Cohan is an American author, journalist, and former investment banker. He is best known for his writing on business and finance, including his books "The Last Tycoons" and... | Shortlist |
William | William Andreas Brown | William Andreas Brown was an American composer, poet, and interdisciplinary artist. He is best known for his innovative approach to music composition and his collaborations with other artists across multiple... | Shortlist |
William | William E. Casselman II | William E. Casselman II is a renowned mathematician and computer scientist known for his significant contributions to algebraic coding theory and mathematical cryptography. He is famous for his work on... | Shortlist |
William | William G. Ouchi | William G. Ouchi is a renowned American management theorist and professor. He is famous for his research on corporate culture and organizational behavior, particularly his theory of "Theory Z" which... | Shortlist |
William | William T. Torgerson | William T. Torgerson was a renowned American inventor and engineer. He is best known for his contributions to the development and advancement of aircraft technology during World War II. Torgerson's... | Shortlist |
William | William Henry Perkin | William Henry Perkin was a British chemist famous for his discovery of the first synthetic dye, mauveine, in 1856 at the age of 18. This discovery revolutionized the textile industry... | Shortlist |
William | William Daniels | William Daniels is an American actor, known for his versatile acting skills and commanding on-screen presence. He is particularly famous for his roles as Dr. Mark Craig in the medical... | Shortlist |
William | William A. Coley | William A. Coley was an American surgeon famous for developing the Coley's Toxins, a cancer treatment based on bacterial infection. His research in immunology and cancer treatment made him one... | Shortlist |
William | William Winter | William Winter (1836-1917) was an American drama and literary critic, and a prominent figure in the cultural life of New York City. He is famous for his contributions to the... | Shortlist |
William | William Lemke | William Lemke was a prominent American lawyer, politician, and farmer, who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Dakota. He is best known for his... | Shortlist |
William | William F. Reilly | William F. Reilly is an American environmentalist, known for his work in environmental policy and conservation. He served as the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency under President George H.W.... | Shortlist |
William | William Bakewell | William Bakewell was an American actor, famous for his work in the film industry during the 1920s and 1930s. He appeared in over 100 films, including the classic movie "Gone... | Shortlist |
William | William Leonard Langer | William Leonard Langer was an American historian and political scientist, known for his contributions to the study of international relations and the Cold War. He was a professor at Harvard... | Shortlist |
William | William E. Hantke | William E. Hantke is an American geologist and petrologist who is famous for his extensive research in the geologic history of the Earth's crust and mantle. He is also known... | Shortlist |
William | William Bateson | William Bateson was a British biologist and geneticist born in 1861. He is famous for coining the term "genetics" and for his contributions to the field of heredity. Bateson's most... | Shortlist |
William | William D. Stevens | William D. Stevens was an American mathematician, best known for his contributions to the field of topology. He is famous for his co-authorship of the book "Algebraic Topology", which is... | Shortlist |
William | William J. Fellner | William J. Fellner was an eminent economist known for his work on international trade and finance. He was a professor at Princeton University and served as a consultant to the... | Shortlist |
William | William W. Canfield | William W. Canfield was an American politician who served as the 16th Lieutenant Governor of Vermont from 1915 to 1917. He was a member of the Republican Party and was... | Shortlist |
William | William Raspberry | William Raspberry was a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for The Washington Post, known for his insightful commentary on race relations, politics, and social issues. Throughout his career, Raspberry tackled controversial topics... | Shortlist |
William | William Tecumseh Sherman | William Tecumseh Sherman was a General in the American Civil War who had a varied career before joining the military. He offered his services to Lincoln during the war and... | Shortlist |
William | William Allen Young | William Allen Young is an American actor and director who is famous for his work in both television and film. He gained prominence for his roles in several popular TV... | Shortlist |
William | William Wollaston | William Wollaston (1766-1828) was an English chemist, physicist, and philosopher who is famous for his contributions to the fields of chemistry and optics. He is best known for discovering and... | Shortlist |
William | William D. Marohn | William D. Marohn is a renowned American chemist, inventor, and professor at the University of California, Berkeley. He is famous for his contributions to organometallic chemistry, catalysis, and green chemistry.... | Shortlist |
William | William Trevor | William Trevor was an Irish novelist, playwright, and short story writer known for his insightful and poignant portrayals of human nature. He was awarded the Whitbread Prize three times for... | Shortlist |
William | William Kilberg | William Kilberg is a prominent American lawyer who is famous for his contributions to labor and employment law. He is well-known for his role as the lead counsel in the... | Shortlist |
William | William M. Butler | William M. Butler was an American politician who served as a Republican Senator from Massachusetts from 1924 to 1926. He is best known for his role as the chairman of... | Shortlist |
William | William Appleman Williams | William Appleman Williams was an American historian known for his influential works on U.S. foreign policy. He was famous for his critical analysis of the Cold War and the influential... | Shortlist |
William | William L. Clay | William L. Clay (April 30, 1931 | Shortlist |
William | William Milam | William Milam is a retired American diplomat who is known for his expertise in South Asian affairs. He served as the U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh, Pakistan, and most notably, as... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Best | Willie Best, also known as Sleep n' Eat, was a renowned African-American actor and comedian. He is famous for his outstanding performances in Hollywood films during the 1930s and 1940s,... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Morris | Willie Morris was a renowned American writer, editor, and journalist, best known for his memoir, North Toward Home. He is also famous for his tenure as the editor-in-chief of Harper's... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie D. Davis | Willie D. Davis was a former American football defensive end who played for the Green Bay Packers and the Cleveland Browns. He is famous for his outstanding performance on the... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie McCovey | Willie McCovey was a professional baseball player who played for the San Francisco Giants for 19 seasons. He is famous for being one of the most powerful hitters of his... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Herenton | Willie Herenton is an American politician and educator, best known as the first elected African American mayor of Memphis, Tennessee. He served as the city's mayor for five terms, from... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Stargell | Willie Stargell, born on March 6, 1940, was a professional baseball player. He spent his entire 21-year career playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates and was famous for his powerful left-handed... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Shoemaker | Willie Shoemaker was an American jockey who was considered one of the greatest horse racers of all time. He won over 8,800 races and was the first jockey to earn... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Buchanon | Willie Buchanon is a former American football cornerback who played for the Green Bay Packers and the San Diego Chargers. He is famous for his outstanding performances during his professional... | Shortlist |
Willie | Little Willie John | Little Willie John was an American R&B singer and songwriter who rose to fame in the 1950s. He is known for his smooth vocals and soulful style, which influenced many... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Tyler | Willie Tyler is an American ventriloquist, comedian, and actor famous for his remarkable skills in voice-throwing and his ability to bring his puppets to life. He has appeared on numerous... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Bosket | Willie Bosket is a notorious criminal who committed several violent crimes in the 1970s. He is infamous for being one of the youngest people to be sentenced to life in... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie "The Lion" Smith | Willie "The Lion" Smith was an American jazz pianist and composer, known for his unique style of playing the piano. He was one of the leading figures of the Harlem... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Aames | Willie Aames is an American actor, director, and writer, best known for his roles in popular TV shows such as "Eight is Enough" and "Charles in Charge." He has also... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Parker | Willie Parker is a former American football running back who played for various teams in the National Football League (NFL). He is famous for his remarkable speed, agility, and ability... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Horton | Willie Horton is a former professional baseball player who played for the Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians, and Toronto Blue Jays during his career. He is most famous for... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Brown | Willie Brown is an American politician who served as the 41st Mayor of San Francisco from 1996 to 2004. He was also a member of the California State Assembly for... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Lanier | Willie Lanier is a former American football player who is best known for his outstanding career as a middle linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs. He played for the Chiefs... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Geist | Willie Geist is an American television personality and journalist, best known as the co-host of MSNBC's Morning Joe and the Sunday edition of Today. He has also hosted his own... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Mosconi | Willie Mosconi was an American professional pool player, born on June 27, 1913. He is regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, winning the... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Mays | Willie Mays is a legendary American baseball player, widely considered one of the greatest to ever play the game. He spent most of his career with the San Francisco Giants... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Randolph | Willie Randolph is a former professional baseball player and manager, best known for his time with the New York Yankees. He played second base for the Yankees for 13 seasons... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Nelson | Willie Nelson is an American country music legend, singer-songwriter, and actor. He is famous for his signature vocal style, prolific songwriting, and his iconic contributions to the outlaw country subgenre.... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Garson | Willie Garson was an American actor known for his versatile roles in film and television. He was famous for his portrayal of Stanford Blatch in the hit TV series "Sex... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Sutton | Willie Sutton was a notorious American bank robber who became famous for his successful escapes from prison. He is known for his witty responses when asked why he robbed banks,... | Shortlist |
Willis | Willis Van Devanter | Willis Van Devanter was an American lawyer and judge who served as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1911 to 1937. He is known for his... | Shortlist |
Willis | Willis Bouchey | Willis Bouchey was an American character actor known for his distinctive voice and commanding presence on screen. He appeared in over 240 films and television shows throughout his career, including... | Shortlist |
Willis | Willis C. Hawley | Willis C. Hawley was a renowned American politician and academic who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Oregon. He is best known for co-sponsoring... | Shortlist |
Willis | Willis Reed | Willis Reed is a former professional basketball player who played for the New York Knicks from 1964 to 1974. He is famous for leading the Knicks to their only two... | Shortlist |
Willis | Willis Lamb | Willis Lamb was an American physicist who made significant contributions to the study of quantum mechanics. He is best known for his work on the fine structure of the hydrogen... | Shortlist |
Willis | Willis Carto | Willis Carto was an American political activist and white supremacist who founded a number of far-right organizations. He is known for promoting anti-Semitic conspiracy theories and Holocaust denial, and for... | Shortlist |
Willis | Willis Carrier | Willis Carrier was an American engineer who is famous for inventing modern air conditioning. He founded the Carrier Corporation, which is now a leading company in the air conditioning industry.... | Shortlist |
Willow | Willow B. Shire | Willow B. Shire is a well-known American poet and author who is famous for her beautiful and evocative poetry. She has published several poetry collections that have won critical acclaim... | Shortlist |
Willow | Willow Smith | Willow Smith is an American singer, actress, and dancer. She rose to fame with her debut single "Whip My Hair" which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100... | Shortlist |
Willow | Willow Bramley | Willow Bramley is a TikTok star from the United States who gained fame for her videos about teenage pregnancy, attracting over 1.6 million fans and 325 million likes on her... | Shortlist |
Willow | Willow Shields | Willow Shields is a 16-year-old actress who gained popularity for her role as Primrose Everdeen in 'The Hunger Games' film series. Despite initially wanting to become an engineer, she followed... | Shortlist |
Willy | Willy Brandt | Willy Brandt was a German statesman who served as Chancellor of Germany from 1969 to 1974. He is famous for his Ostpolitik, a policy of improving relations with East Germany,... | Shortlist |
Willy | Willytube | Willytube is a famous American social media star and singer who gained popularity through his TikTok profile @willytube, which has over 7.3 million fans. He initially became famous on YouTube,... | Shortlist |
Willy | Willy Ley | Willy Ley was a German-American science writer and rocket scientist who is famous for his work in popularizing spaceflight and rocketry. He wrote many books and articles on the subject,... | Shortlist |
Willy | Willy C. Shih | Willy C. Shih is a renowned expert in manufacturing and technology management, with a focus on the global computer industry. He is famous for his contributions to the field of... | Shortlist |
Willy | Willy Messerschmitt | Willy Messerschmitt was a German aircraft designer and manufacturer who is famous for designing some of the most iconic aircraft of World War II, including the Bf 109 fighter plane... | Shortlist |
Willy | Willy DeVille | Willy DeVille was an American singer and songwriter, famous for his unique blend of rock, R&B, and blues music. He was the founder and lead singer of the band Mink... | Shortlist |
Willy | Willy Claes | Willy Claes is a Belgian politician who served as the Secretary General of NATO from 1994 to 1995. He is known for his diplomatic skills and his contributions to international... | Shortlist |
Wilma | Wilma Rudolph | Wilma Rudolph was an American track and field athlete who overcame numerous obstacles to become one of the most successful athletes of her time. She is famous for being the... | Shortlist |
Wilmar | Wilmar H. Shiras | Wilmar H. Shiras was an American science fiction writer, known for her contribution to the genre of science fiction during the 1940s. She is most famous for her short story... | Shortlist |
Wilmer | Wilmer Valderrama | Wilmer Valderrama is a renowned American actor, producer, and singer. He is best known for his role as Fez in the hit television series "That '70s Show" and as Carlos... | Shortlist |
Wilson | Wilson Bethel | Wilson Bethel is an American actor, producer, screenwriter, and DJ. He is best known for his roles in "Hart of Dixie," "The Young & the Restless," and "Generational Kill." He... | Shortlist |
Wilson | Wilson Goode | Wilson Goode is a renowned American politician who served as the first African American mayor of Philadelphia from 1984 to 1992. He is known for his efforts to revitalize the... | Shortlist |
Wilson | Wilson Harris | Wilson Harris was a Guyanese writer and essayist, famous for his unique literary style and exploration of themes related to identity, memory, and the history of colonialism. Some of his... | Shortlist |
Wilson | Wilson Greatbatch | Wilson Greatbatch was an American engineer and inventor who is famous for inventing the implantable cardiac pacemaker, which has saved countless lives. He also made significant contributions to the field... | Shortlist |
Wilson | Wilson Cruz | Wilson Cruz is an American actor and LGBTQ activist. He is famous for his role as Rickie Vasquez in the TV series "My So-Called Life" and as Dr. Hugh Culber... | Shortlist |