Who are some famous Arab Americans?
Casey Kasem and the Arab American Institute Foundation publish an illustrated brochure on famous Arab Americans click here to see it. Some of the more familiar ones include: Paula Abdul — Singer/dancer Spencer Abraham — U.S. Secretary of Energy Elias Corey — 1960 Nobel Prize Winner Shannon Elizabeth — Actress in “American Pie” Doug Flutie — 1984 Heisman Trophy Winner Jeff George — Football player Dr. Michael De Bakey — Pioneer heart surgeon George Mitchell — Former Senate Majority Leader Danny & Marlo Thomas — Actors John Sununu — Former White House Chief of Staff Helen Thomas — Former Dean of White House Press Corps Bobby Rahal — Indy 500 Race Car Champion Current Congressmen — Darrell Issa and Nick Rahall Casey Kasem – Radio personality Lucie Salhany — First woman to head a TV Network (FOX) Jaime Farr — Actor from M*A*S*H Kathy Najimy — Award winning actress Ralph Nader — Consumer advocate Christa McAuliffe — Teacher & space shuttle astronaut Joseph Abboud — Design
