American Famous Names Starting with Letter C

A Canadian curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. She received a bronze medal at the 2002 Wint

A Canadian curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. She received a bronze medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.[1]

Is sometimes considered to be one of the first modern American supermodels.[who?] Her popularity sig

Is sometimes considered to be one of the first modern American supermodels.[who?] Her popularity signaled the rise of tall models, as she stands 5'10" to 5'11" in height.

Is an American singer-songwriter of contemporary folk music, based in New England. To date, she has

Is an American singer-songwriter of contemporary folk music, based in New England. To date, she has recorded several folk albums, and has toured extensively throughout the United States.

Is an American airline transport pilot (ATP), safety expert, and accident investigator from Danville

Is an American airline transport pilot (ATP), safety expert, and accident investigator from Danville, California,[2][3][4] who successfully carried out the emergency ditching of US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River, offshore from Manhattan, New York

Was a Canadian Member of Parliament representing the riding of Burin—Burgeo and a senator for Gran

Was a Canadian Member of Parliament representing the riding of Burin—Burgeo and a senator for Grand Bank, Newfoundland and Labrador.In 1941 he joined the Canadian Army to fight in World War II and discharged with the rank of Major in 1946. Carter entered politics in 1949, following Newfoundland's entry into Canadian Confederation, and was elected to the House of Commons as a Liberal in the 1949 federal election. He was re-elected in 1953, 1957, 1958, 1962, 1963 and 1965.

Was an American jazz trumpeter and singer.Specializing in relaxed, even melancholy music, Baker rose

Was an American jazz trumpeter and singer.Specializing in relaxed, even melancholy music, Baker rose to prominence as a leading name in cool jazz in the 1950s. Baker's good looks and smoldering, intimate singing voice established him as a promising name in pop music as well. But his success was badly hampered by drug addiction, particularly in the 1960s, when he was imprisoned.

Is a former American Olympic swimmer who won the bronze medal in the 200 meter Breaststroke at the 1

Is a former American Olympic swimmer who won the bronze medal in the 200 meter Breaststroke at the 1964 Tokyo Games. Dr. Chet Jastremski was on the 1976 U.S. Olympic Medical Team. He served as a family practice physician for 35 years before rheumatoid art

Was an Olympic wrestler for the United States. He won a silver medal in the featherweight division a

Was an Olympic wrestler for the United States. He won a silver medal in the featherweight division at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, losing only to fellow Oregon State University alumnus and teammate Robin Reed in the finals.

(January 14, 1907 - March 26, 1990) was an American right-handed pitcher in baseball's Negro Leagues

(January 14, 1907 - March 26, 1990) was an American right-handed pitcher in baseball's Negro Leagues. born on in Leavenworth, Kansas, he played for the Kansas City Monarchs, and from 1957 to 1974 he scouted for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Was a famous African American writer. His works include If He Hollers Let Him Go and a series of Har

Was a famous African American writer. His works include If He Hollers Let Him Go and a series of Harlem Detective novels

Was an influential guitarist and record producer.His picking style, inspired by Merle Travis, Django

Was an influential guitarist and record producer.His picking style, inspired by Merle Travis, Django Reinhardt, George Barnes and Les Paul, brought him admirers both within and outside the country scene, both in the U.S.A. and internationally. Atkins produced records for Perry Como, Elvis Presley, Eddy Arnold, Don Gibson, Jim Reeves, Jerry Reed, Skeeter Davis, Connie Smith, Waylon Jennings, and others.

Is an American musician. He is currently Linkin Park's lead vocalist and frontman.

Is an American musician. He is currently Linkin Park's lead vocalist and frontman.

Is a former pro basketball player.Walker graduated from Bradley University in 1962 as the school's a

Is a former pro basketball player.Walker graduated from Bradley University in 1962 as the school's all-time leading scorer. The Bradley Braves won the NIT Championship in 1957 and 1960. Walker's speed and agility on the court earned him the nickname "Chet the Jet." He probably is best remembered as a starting forward on the 1966-67 Philadelphia 76ers team, which some consider the best NBA team of all time.

Was an African American cartoonist, both of political cartoons and comic strips. Born in Racine, Wis

Was an African American cartoonist, both of political cartoons and comic strips. Born in Racine, Wisconsin, Commodore was always interested in drawing. He moved to Chicago, Illinois to attend high school, and it was there that he studied art.

Was an American comedian and actor.

Was an American comedian and actor.

Born February 12, 1955 in Jackson, Mississippi) is a former center fielder in Major League Basebal

Born February 12, 1955 in Jackson, Mississippi) is a former center fielder in Major League Basebal

Was an American physicist, inventor, and patent attorney born in Seattle, Washington.He is best know

Was an American physicist, inventor, and patent attorney born in Seattle, Washington.He is best known for having invented the process of electrophotography, which produced a dry copy rather than a wet copy, as was produced by the mimeograph process. Carlson's process was subsequently renamed to xerography, a term that literally means "dry copy."Carlson began thinking about reproducing print early in his career. When asked by author A. Dinsdale why he chose this field, Carlson said, "Well, I had had a fascination with the graphic arts from childhood. One of the first things I wanted was a typewriter—even when I was in grammar school. Then, when I was in high school I liked chemistry and I got the idea of publishing a little magazine for amateur chemists.

Was a U.S. cartoonist and the creator of the Dick Tracy comic strip, which he wrote and drew from 19

Was a U.S. cartoonist and the creator of the Dick Tracy comic strip, which he wrote and drew from 1931 to 1977. Gould was known for his use of colorful, often monstrous, villains.

Was an American basketball player.He played for the Chicago Stags (1946-47) in the BAA for 51 games.

Was an American basketball player.He played for the Chicago Stags (1946-47) in the BAA for 51 games.

Of Farmington, Maine.invented the earmuff in 1873, at the age of 15.[1] He reportedly came up with t

Of Farmington, Maine.invented the earmuff in 1873, at the age of 15.[1] He reportedly came up with the idea while ice skating, and had his grandmother sew tufts of fur between loops of wire.[2] His patent was for improved ear protectors. He manufactured these ear protectors, providing jobs for people in the Farmington area, for nearly 60 years.[1]Chester also patented a tea kettle, a steel tooth rake, an advertising matchbox, and a machine used in producing wooden spools for wire and thread.[1] He invented, but did not patent an umbrella holder for mail carriers. He no doubt invented many other items, but only patented the above mentioned items.

Was a Nebraska Republican politician best known for being the 16th Governor of Nebraska.He started o

Was a Nebraska Republican politician best known for being the 16th Governor of Nebraska.He started off a lawyer and then was elected a member of the Nebraska state senate. He was elected governor of Nebraska in 1911 and served until 1913. He was elected a

Was an American boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he was eliminated in the sec

Was an American boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he was eliminated in the second round of the welterweight class after losing his fight to the upcoming gold medalist Sten Suvio.

(October 28, 1884 - June 21, 1943) was an outfielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly as a c

(October 28, 1884 - June 21, 1943) was an outfielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly as a center fielder for three teams between 1906 and 1918. Listed at 5' 9", 170 lb., Chadbourne batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in Parkman, Maine.

Was the 41st Governor of Iowa, from 2007 to 2011. He was also elected as the Federal Liaison for the

Was the 41st Governor of Iowa, from 2007 to 2011. He was also elected as the Federal Liaison for the Democratic Governors Association for 2008-2009. He founded the Chet Culver Group, an energy sector consulting firm, in 2011. Culver was born in Washington

Is a Senior Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit headquartered

Is a Senior Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit headquartered in New York City.Judge Straub served as a First Lieutenant in U.S. Army Intelligence and Security from 1961 to 1963. In 1963, he began the private practic