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William | E. William Barnett | E. William Barnett was a renowned physicist, known for his pioneering work in the field of solid-state physics. He is famous for his contributions to the study of semiconductors, particularly... | Shortlist |
William | William G. Reed, Jr. | William G. Reed, Jr. was an American lawyer and civil rights activist who fought against racial discrimination and segregation. He is famous for being one of the founding members of... | Shortlist |
William | William Wyler | William Wyler (1902-1981) was a legendary film director known for his masterful storytelling and attention to detail. He received three Academy Awards for Best Director for the films "Mrs. Miniver"... | Shortlist |
William | William Henry Fox Talbot | William Henry Fox Talbot was an English inventor and pioneer in the field of photography. He is famous for inventing the calotype process, which allowed multiple prints to be made... | Shortlist |
William | William Demarest | William Demarest was an American actor, born on February 27, 1892, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was famous for his roles in movies and television shows, including "My Three Sons,"... | Shortlist |
William | William Sessions | William Sessions is a former FBI director who served from 1987 to 1993. He is known for his efforts to modernize the FBI and make it more efficient. During his... | Shortlist |
William | William Caxton | William Caxton was a merchant, diplomat, and one of the first English printers who brought the printing press to England in the 15th century. He is famous for setting up... | Shortlist |
William | William Lowe Waller | William Lowe Waller was an American politician who served as the Governor of Mississippi from 1972 to 1976. He is best known for his efforts to improve the state's education... | Shortlist |
William | William Mason | William Mason was a prominent American composer and pianist who lived in the latter half of the 19th century. Despite his family's initial lack of support, he pursued music and... | Shortlist |
William | William L. O'Neill | William L. O'Neill was a renowned historian and author, known for his extensive research and writing on American history. He was a professor at Rutgers University for over 30 years... | Shortlist |
William | William H. Adams III | William H. Adams III is a renowned American entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist, known for his contributions in the field of technology. He is the founder and CEO of Adams Capital... | Shortlist |
William | William Hewlett | William Hewlett was an American engineer and entrepreneur who co-founded the Hewlett-Packard Company in 1939. He is famous for his contributions to the development of electronic instruments and the establishment... | Shortlist |
William | William Shawn | William Shawn was an American editor who is famous for his work as the editor-in-chief of The New Yorker magazine for over three decades, from 1952 to 1987. During his... | Shortlist |
William | William L. Marcy | William L. Marcy was an American politician who served as the U.S. Secretary of War, Secretary of State, and Governor of New York. He is famous for his contributions to... | Shortlist |
William | William J. Sebald | William J. Sebald is a renowned American author, journalist, and literary critic. He is best known for his groundbreaking work in the field of creative nonfiction, which blends journalistic reporting... | Shortlist |
William | William B. Traxler, Jr. | William B. Traxler, Jr. is an American lawyer and judge who served as a United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He... | Shortlist |
William | William Manchester | William Manchester was an American historian and biographer who was known for his works on notable figures such as Winston Churchill and John F. Kennedy. He is also famous for... | Shortlist |
William | William P. Benton | William P. Benton was an American businessman, philanthropist, and politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Connecticut. He is famous for his work in creating the Benton Foundation, which... | Shortlist |
William | William C. Nolan, Jr. | William C. Nolan Jr. was an American science fiction writer, editor and television producer, born on March 6, 1928, and died on July 15, 2021. He was best known for... | Shortlist |
William | William J. Marino | William J. Marino is an American businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder and chairman of Horizon Properties Group, a real estate development and management firm. Marino is also known... | Shortlist |
William | William D. Smithburg | William D. Smithburg is a renowned American businessman who served as the Chairman and CEO of Quaker Oats Company from 1981 to 1997. He is best known for leading Quaker... | Shortlist |
William | William G. Currie | William G. Currie was an American businessman and philanthropist, known for his vast contributions in the field of education. He is famous for establishing the Currie Foundation, which has supported... | Shortlist |
William | William A. Osborn | William A. Osborn is an American businessman who is most famous for serving as the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Northern Trust Corporation. During his tenure... | Shortlist |
William | William Dodd Hathaway | William Dodd Hathaway was an American politician and lawyer who served as a United States Senator from Maine from 1973 to 1979. He was known for his advocacy of environmental... | Shortlist |
William | William H. Crawford | William H. Crawford (1772-1834) was an American politician and judge who served as the 7th Secretary of War and the 9th Secretary of the Treasury under President James Madison. He... | Shortlist |
William | William Harsha, Jr. | William Harsha, Jr. was a prominent American politician who served in the US House of Representatives for Ohio's 2nd congressional district from 1961 to 1981. He is famous for his... | Shortlist |
William | William G. Lowrie | William G. Lowrie was a renowned geophysicist known for his contributions to the study of the Earth's magnetic field and the application of magnetic methods in mineral exploration. He developed... | Shortlist |
William | William Vaughn Moody | William Vaughn Moody (1869-1910) was an American poet, playwright, and educator. He is best known for his poetic dramas, including The Great Divide and The Faith Healer, which were popular... | Shortlist |
William | William T. Monroe | William T. Monroe was an American inventor and engineer, best known for his contributions to the development of refrigeration technology. He was the co-founder of the Monroe Electric Company, which... | Shortlist |
William | William Masters | William Masters was an American gynecologist and sex researcher who is famous for his groundbreaking work in the field of human sexuality. He is best known for his collaboration with... | 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 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 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 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 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 | 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 | 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 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 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 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 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 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 |
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 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 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 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 |
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 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 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 |
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 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 |
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 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 |
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 |
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 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 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 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 |
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 |
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 Jermaine Heredia | Wilson Jermaine Heredia is a Tony Award-winning American actor and singer best known for his role as Angel Dumott Schunard in the Broadway musical Rent. He made his Broadway debut... | 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 |
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 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 |