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William | William H. Mann | William H. Mann (1843-1927) was an American botanist and horticulturist who is best known for his extensive research on orchids. He was the director of the New York Botanical Garden... | Shortlist |
William | William Hopper | William Hopper was an American actor, best known for his role as private investigator Paul Drake in the TV series "Perry Mason." He started his career in Hollywood in the... | Shortlist |
William | William H. Woodin | William H. Woodin was an American industrialist and political figure who served as the 51st United States Secretary of the Treasury. He is best known for his leadership during the... | Shortlist |
William | William L. McComb | William L. McComb is an American business executive known for his leadership in the retail industry. He served as the CEO of Liz Claiborne Inc. (now known as Kate Spade... | Shortlist |
William | William Blake | William Blake was an English poet, painter, and printmaker who is known for his unique and imaginative works. He is famous for his poetry collections "Songs of Innocence" and "Songs... | Shortlist |
William | William E. Mayer | William E. Mayer is a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, having served as the chairman and CEO of MGM Studios, one of the largest film production companies in the... | Shortlist |
William | William V. Roth, Jr. | William V. Roth Jr. was a United States Senator from Delaware who served from 1971 until 2001. He is famous for co-sponsoring the Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act and the... | Shortlist |
William | William J. Stone | William J. Stone was an American politician who served as a United States Senator from Missouri. He is famous for his tenure as Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations... | Shortlist |
William | L. William Heiligbrodt | L. William Heiligbrodt is a prominent American horse owner and breeder. He is famous for his successful career in the thoroughbred racing industry, having won numerous prestigious races and awards.... | Shortlist |
William | William T. Dillard | William T. Dillard was a prominent American businessman, best known for founding the Dillard's department store chain. He started his career in retailing in 1938 and built a retail empire... | Shortlist |
William | William Shanahan | William Shanahan was a renowned American businessman and philanthropist, best known for his contributions to the field of education. He played a key role in the establishment of several educational... | Shortlist |
William | William Monroe Trotter | William Monroe Trotter was a prominent civil rights activist and journalist who is known for his tireless efforts against racial discrimination in the United States. He founded the Boston Guardian,... | Shortlist |
William | William T. Kerr | William T. Kerr is a renowned economist and professor at Harvard Business School. He is famous for his research on innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as his work on the... | Shortlist |
William | William Christopher Zeise | William Christopher Zeise was a Danish organic chemist who synthesized the first synthetic organometallic compound. He named the compound | Shortlist |
William | William Hung | William Hung is a former American Idol contestant who rose to fame during the show's third season. He became famous for his unique singing style and quirky personality, which quickly... | Shortlist |
William | William M. Freeman | William M. Freeman is a prominent American computer scientist and researcher best known for his contributions to computer vision and machine learning. He is a professor at the Massachusetts Institute... | Shortlist |
William | William R. Keating | William R. Keating is an American politician and attorney who served as the U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 9th congressional district from 2013 to 2021. He is best known for his... | Shortlist |
William | William C. Crowley | William C. Crowley was an American civil engineer and transportation planner who is best known for his contributions to the development of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). He played a... | Shortlist |
William | William E. Borah | William E. Borah was a renowned American statesman and lawyer who served as a Republican senator from Idaho from 1907 until his death in 1940. He is famous for his... | Shortlist |
William | William K. Brewster | William K. Brewster was an American ornithologist who made significant contributions to the study of birds in North America. He is best known for his work on the bird populations... | Shortlist |
William | William H. McNeill | William H. McNeill was a renowned historian who is best known for his book "The Rise of the West: A History of the Human Community". He was a professor of... | Shortlist |
William | William R. Newlin | William R. Newlin was an American electrical engineer and inventor who is famous for his pioneering work in the field of signal processing and communication systems. He was instrumental in... | Shortlist |
William | William Adams | William Adams was an English navigator and shipbuilder who possessed knowledge about trade and astronomy. He was appointed to work in the Royal Navy and went on several expeditions. After... | Shortlist |
William | William Thomas Beckford | William Thomas Beckford (1760-1844) was an English writer, collector, and politician. He is best known for his Gothic novel "Vathek," which was written in French and published in 1786. In... | Shortlist |
William | William S. Lerach | William S. Lerach is a prominent American lawyer and former partner of the law firm Milberg Weiss. He is famous for his work on shareholder class-action lawsuits and for helping... | Shortlist |
William | William Brockman Bankhead | William Brockman Bankhead was an American politician who served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1936 until his death in 1940. He was known for... | Shortlist |
William | William A. Owens | William A. Owens is a retired United States Navy admiral, famous for his service as Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Owens was also the former Vice Chairman... | Shortlist |
William | William Eythe | William Eythe (1918-1957) was an American actor best known for his roles in classic Hollywood films such as "The Ox-Bow Incident" and "The House on 92nd Street". He started his... | Shortlist |
William | William C. Bullitt | William C. Bullitt was an American diplomat, journalist, and novelist, famous for his role as the first US Ambassador to the Soviet Union. He was instrumental in establishing diplomatic relations... | Shortlist |
William | William Wetmore Story | William Wetmore Story was an American sculptor, lawyer and poet, born on February 12, 1819. He is famous for his magnificent marble sculptures, including the "Cleopatra" and "Saul of Tarsus".... | 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 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 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 | 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 |
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 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 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 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 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 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 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 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 |
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 | C. T. R. Wilson | C.T.R. Wilson was a Scottish physicist who is famous for his invention of the cloud chamber, a device used to study subatomic particles. His most memorable achievement was the discovery... | 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 Pickett | Wilson Pickett was an American singer and songwriter known for his soulful voice and energetic performances. He is famous for popularizing the "Southern soul" genre and recording hit songs such... | 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 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 |