Profiles of Famous Immigrants in the U.S.
Immigrants have made a big impact on this nation. Learn the success stories of famous immigrants both past and present.
A Tribute to Fort Hood's Immigrant Victims
On November 5, 2009, U.S. Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan opened fire on Fort Hood's military base, killing 13 and wounding dozens more. Two immigrant soldiers were among the dead.
On November 5, 2009, U.S. Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan opened fire on Fort Hood's military base, killing 13 and wounding dozens more. Two immigrant soldiers were among the dead.
Profile of Alejandro Mayorkas
Cuban-born USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas oversees the administration of the world’s largest immigration service.
Cuban-born USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas oversees the administration of the world’s largest immigration service.
Profile of Liam Neeson
Irish-American actor Liam Neeson was bit by the acting bug as a young lad in Northern Ireland, but it took 35 years and a trip to Hollywood to make him a leading man.
Irish-American actor Liam Neeson was bit by the acting bug as a young lad in Northern Ireland, but it took 35 years and a trip to Hollywood to make him a leading man.
Immigrants in Politics
They might have been born in a different country, but these immigrants in politics embraced the United States as their adopted home. By helping to lead the nation and its people, the following immigrants in politics have shaped the country.
They might have been born in a different country, but these immigrants in politics embraced the United States as their adopted home. By helping to lead the nation and its people, the following immigrants in politics have shaped the country.
Anna Kournikova - Tennis Star Anna Kournikova
Tennis star Anna Kournikova may be semi-retired from her sport but she hasn't slowed down. The Russian beauty is an active supporter of several charitable organizations and works as the brand ambassador for K-Swiss.
Tennis star Anna Kournikova may be semi-retired from her sport but she hasn't slowed down. The Russian beauty is an active supporter of several charitable organizations and works as the brand ambassador for K-Swiss.
Profile of Catherine Bell
Actress and naturalized citizen Catherine Bell is best-known for her roles in the popular military TV dramas, Jag and Army Wives.
Actress and naturalized citizen Catherine Bell is best-known for her roles in the popular military TV dramas, Jag and Army Wives.
Profile of CNN Anchor Rick Sanchez
Cuban-born Rick Sanchez anchors the 3-4 p.m. edition of CNN Newsroom and contributes to CNN en Español.
Cuban-born Rick Sanchez anchors the 3-4 p.m. edition of CNN Newsroom and contributes to CNN en Español.
Profile of Grey's Anatomy Immigrant Actors
ABC's popular hospital drama, Grey's Anatomy, boasts four successful immigrants among its cast of main characters.
ABC's popular hospital drama, Grey's Anatomy, boasts four successful immigrants among its cast of main characters.
Neil Gaiman - Profile of Literary Rock Star Neil Gaiman
Writer Neil Gaiman is commonly referred to as the rock star of the literary world. He wrote one of the most successful comic-book series in the United States and is the author of Coraline, a fantasy/horror novella recently adapted into a stop-action movie. Find out what the British-born Gaiman feels only America can provide and why he refuses to become a citizen.
Writer Neil Gaiman is commonly referred to as the rock star of the literary world. He wrote one of the most successful comic-book series in the United States and is the author of Coraline, a fantasy/horror novella recently adapted into a stop-action movie. Find out what the British-born Gaiman feels only America can provide and why he refuses to become a citizen.
Michael J. Fox - Actor and Parkinson's Research Advocate
This dual Canadian-U.S. citizen is an actor and founder of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.
This dual Canadian-U.S. citizen is an actor and founder of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.
Levi Strauss - Founder of Levi Strauss & Co.
Learn about Levi Strauss, founder of Levi Strauss & Company; the first company to manufacture blue jeans.
Learn about Levi Strauss, founder of Levi Strauss & Company; the first company to manufacture blue jeans.
Sergey Brin - Google Co-Founder
Google co-founder and president of technology, Sergey Brin is an immigrant success story. Brin emigrated from Russia at the age of six and at the age of 34, made #5 on Forbes 2007 list of richest Americans with a net worth of $18.5 billion.
Google co-founder and president of technology, Sergey Brin is an immigrant success story. Brin emigrated from Russia at the age of six and at the age of 34, made #5 on Forbes 2007 list of richest Americans with a net worth of $18.5 billion.
Cristeta Comerford - White House Executive Chef
The White House executive chef is a celebrity among fellow chefs and foodies. The current executive chef has worked in the White House kitchen for over 10 years and is a naturalized citizen.
The White House executive chef is a celebrity among fellow chefs and foodies. The current executive chef has worked in the White House kitchen for over 10 years and is a naturalized citizen.
NASA Astronauts Who Are Naturalized U.S. Citizens
If you're going to dream, dream big. These immigrants to the U.S. wanted to reach for the stars and become U.S. naturalized citizens to serve their adopted country as NASA astronauts.
If you're going to dream, dream big. These immigrants to the U.S. wanted to reach for the stars and become U.S. naturalized citizens to serve their adopted country as NASA astronauts.
Louis Prang - Father of the American Christmas Card
German immigrant Louis Prang is credited with being the "father of the American Christmas card."
German immigrant Louis Prang is credited with being the "father of the American Christmas card."
Arnold Schwarzenegger - Governor of California
Born in Austria, Schwarzenegger is a 7-time winner of the Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competition, a 2-time Golden Globe nominee, a successful businessman and investor, and currently serves as the Governor of California.
Born in Austria, Schwarzenegger is a 7-time winner of the Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competition, a 2-time Golden Globe nominee, a successful businessman and investor, and currently serves as the Governor of California.
Admiral Hyman Rickover - Father of the Nuclear Navy
Admiral Rickover was given the title, "Father of the Nuclear Navy" for inventing the first nuclear powered submarine in the world. He received numerous medals and decorations during his 63 years of active duty.
Admiral Rickover was given the title, "Father of the Nuclear Navy" for inventing the first nuclear powered submarine in the world. He received numerous medals and decorations during his 63 years of active duty.
Peter Jennings - Broadcast Journalist and News Anchor
Peter Jennings was a powerful and influential broadcast journalist. A native of Canada, Jennings anchored ABC's World News Tonight from 1983 until his death in 2005.
Peter Jennings was a powerful and influential broadcast journalist. A native of Canada, Jennings anchored ABC's World News Tonight from 1983 until his death in 2005.
Madeleine Albright - Former U.S. Secretary of State
Madeleine Albright served as U.S. secretary of state from 1997 to 2001. Born in Czechoslovakia, she has devoted her life's work to government and foreign policy.
Madeleine Albright served as U.S. secretary of state from 1997 to 2001. Born in Czechoslovakia, she has devoted her life's work to government and foreign policy.
Deepak Chopra, M.D. - Author and Motivational Speaker
Dr. Chopra, a self-help author and motivational speaker, is considered to be one of the leaders in the integration of Western medicine with Ayurveda.
Dr. Chopra, a self-help author and motivational speaker, is considered to be one of the leaders in the integration of Western medicine with Ayurveda.