American Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Better known as Hank Snow, was a Hall of Fame country music singer and songwriter.Snow was born in B

Better known as Hank Snow, was a Hall of Fame country music singer and songwriter.Snow was born in Brooklyn, Queens County, Nova Scotia, Canada. When he was 14, he ordered his first guitar from Eaton's catalogue for $5.95, and played his first show in a church basement in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia at the age of 16. He then travelled to the nearest big city, Halifax, where he sang in local clubs and bars. A successful appearance on a local radio station led to his being given a chance to audition for RCA Victor in Montreal, Quebec. In 1936, he signed with RCA Victor, staying with them for more than 45 years.

Was the first popularly elected Mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina and the first African American elec

Was the first popularly elected Mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina and the first African American elected mayor of a metropolitan (defined as having a population of 50,000 or more) Southern city. Lightner, a Democrat, was also the first and to date only bla

Is an American character actor who has starred in films and on television.Clarence's first feature f

Is an American character actor who has starred in films and on television.Clarence's first feature film was in the 1974 movie Man on a Swing, his other films include After Hours (1985), Ruthless People (1986), The Hidden (1987), The Last Boy Scout (1991), and The Ride (1997). His starring role on television is in the 1980s tv series Hooperman as Inspector Bobo Pritzger. Clarence has starred in some tv movies.

Is a former professional basketball player. A 6' 0" guard from the school now known as the Universit

Is a former professional basketball player. A 6' 0" guard from the school now known as the University of West Georgia, Walker spent ten seasons (1974–1984) in the NBA, playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New Jersey Nets. He was the first Cavalier to record a triple-double, which he achieved in 1979.

(September 16, 1899 - January 23, 1975) was an American center and right fielder in Major League Bas

(September 16, 1899 - January 23, 1975) was an American center and right fielder in Major League Baseball. Born in Creve Coeur, Missouri, Mueller debuted September 25, 1920,

Was an American inventor who is considered the founder of the modern frozen food industry.In 1925 hi

Was an American inventor who is considered the founder of the modern frozen food industry.In 1925 his General Seafood Corporation moved to Gloucester, Massachusetts. There it employed Birdseye's newest invention, the double belt freezer, in which cold brine chilled a pair of stainless steel belts carrying packaged fish, freezing the fish quickly. His invention subsequently issued as US Patent #1,773,079, marking the beginning of today's frozen foods industry. Birdseye then took out patents on machinery which cooled more quickly so that only small ice crystals can form and cell walls are not damaged. In 1927 he began to extend the process to quick-freezing of meat, poultry, fruit, and vegetables.

Is a retired American NBA basketball player from 1971-1973. Glover is 6'8" and 210 lb.He led the Wes

Is a retired American NBA basketball player from 1971-1973. Glover is 6'8" and 210 lb.He led the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers to the NCAA Final Four in 1971. The Hilltoppers eventually lost to the Villanova Wildcats 92-89 in double overtime. Glover was drafted #10 in the 1971 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics. He was #28 in the NBA and averaged 2.0 ppg in 3.3 mpg.

Was a merchant and political figure in Quebec. He represented Bonaventure in the Legislative Assembl

Was a merchant and political figure in Quebec. He represented Bonaventure in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1867 to 1871 as a Liberal.He was defeated by Théodore Robitaille when he ran for reelection in 1871.

Was the forty-fourth mayor of St. Louis (from 1997 to 2001), and the city's second African-American

Was the forty-fourth mayor of St. Louis (from 1997 to 2001), and the city's second African-American mayor.Prior to serving as Mayor, Harmon had served as St. Louis Police Department police chief. He defeated incumbent Mayor Freeman Bosley, Jr. in the Demo

Was an American professional basketball player.A 6'9" center from the University of Minnesota, Herms

Was an American professional basketball player.A 6'9" center from the University of Minnesota, Hermsen played six seasons (1946-1951; 1952-1953) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Cleveland Rebels, Toronto Huskies, Baltimore Bullets, Washington Capitols, Chicago Stags, Tri-Cities Blackhawks, Boston Celtics, and Indianapolis Olympians. He averaged 9.3 points per game and 5.8 rebounds per game in his career and won a league championship with the Bullets in 1948.

Is a retired Bermudian boxer. He is Bermuda's first and so far only Olympic medallist.

Is a retired Bermudian boxer. He is Bermuda's first and so far only Olympic medallist.

Was an American artist.Carter studied at the Cleveland School of Art from 1923 to 1927. Following gr

Was an American artist.Carter studied at the Cleveland School of Art from 1923 to 1927. Following graduation, he studied with Hans Hofmann in Capri, Italy, for the summer of 1927. Throughout the 1930s and 40s he was known for his paintings of rural America and the burden brought on by the Great Depression. By the end of World War II he had adopted a more surrealist approach to painting.Carter's work is found in the collections of the Whitney Museum of American Art; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington D.C.; the James A. Michener Art Museum; the Cleveland Museum of Art; the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington D.C.; the Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, PA; and many others.

Usually cited as C. I. Lewis, was an American academic philosopher and the founder of conceptual pra

Usually cited as C. I. Lewis, was an American academic philosopher and the founder of conceptual pragmatism. First a noted logician, he later branched into epistemology, and during the last 20 years of his life, he wrote much on ethics.

Brown was born in Urbana, Ohio. His mother, Joyce, was a conductor, composer, and concert pianist, w

Brown was born in Urbana, Ohio. His mother, Joyce, was a conductor, composer, and concert pianist, while his father, Clarence J. "Bud" Brown Jr., was an Ohio Congressman and chairman of the board of the Brown Publishing Company, the family-owned newspaper

Was an American tennis player. Griffin ranked in singles in the U.S. Top Ten three times: he was No.

Was an American tennis player. Griffin ranked in singles in the U.S. Top Ten three times: he was No. 7 in 1915, No. 6 in 1916, and No. 6 in 1920. In addition to his singles success, Griffin also made a mark in doubles with fellow Californian Bill Johnston

Was an American jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing. Born in rural Indiana, Clarence Turner began hi

Was an American jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing. Born in rural Indiana, Clarence Turner began his riding career in his teens. He competed at tracks on the American east coat but when racing shut down in New York State during 1911 and 1912 as a result

Was a United States photographer best known for his surrealist photographs of the U.S. South.Laughli

Was a United States photographer best known for his surrealist photographs of the U.S. South.Laughlin was born in to a middle class family in Lake Charles, Louisiana. His rocky childhood, southern heritage, and interest in literature influenced his work greatly. After losing everything in a failed rice-growing venture in 1910, his family was forced to relocate to New Orleans where Laughlin's father found work in a factory. Laughlin was an introverted child with few friends and a close relationship with his father, who cultivated and encouraged his lifelong love of literature and whose death in 1918 devastated his son.

Was a physician, surgeon and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Gloucester in

Was a physician, surgeon and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Gloucester in the Canadian House of Commons from 1936 to 1945 as a Liberal member and then served in the Senate of Canada representing Gloucester division from 1945 to 1966. Clarence Veniot served as mayor of Bathurst from 1933 to 1935. He was first elected by acclamation to the House of Commons in an 1936 by-election held after his father's death.

Was an American geologist and mountaineer. First director of the United States Geological Survey, fr

Was an American geologist and mountaineer. First director of the United States Geological Survey, from 1879 to 1881, King was noted for his exploration of the Sierra Nevada. He was born in Newport, Rhode Island.In 1862, King graduated from the Sheffield Scientific School of Yale College with a Ph.B. in chemistry. While at Yale, he studied with James Dwight Dana. After graduation King traveled on horseback to California with his good friend and classmate, James Terry Gardiner. In California he joined the California Geological Survey without pay where he worked with William H. Brewer, Josiah D. Whitney and Richard D. Cotter. In October 1872, he uncovered a diamond and gemstone hoax perpetrated by Philip Arnold. In 1864, King and Richard Cotter reported the first ascent of Mount Tyndall, at the time labeling it mistakenly as the highest peak in the Sierra Nevada.

Was a U.S. Racing Hall of Fame jockey who won four American Classic Races.In early 1920, Kummer rode

Was a U.S. Racing Hall of Fame jockey who won four American Classic Races.In early 1920, Kummer rode the 1919 Triple Crown Champion Sir Barton to a new Saratoga track record in winning the Saratoga Handicap. In May 1920 he was given the opportunity to rid

Also known as Leo Fender, was an American inventor who founded Fender Electric Instrument Manufactur

Also known as Leo Fender, was an American inventor who founded Fender Electric Instrument Manufacturing Company, now known as Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, and later founded MusicMan and G&L Musical Products (G&L Guitars). His guitar, bass, and amplifier designs from the 1950s continue to dominate popular music more than half a century later. Marshall and many other amplifier companies have used Fender instruments as the foundation of their products. Fender and inventor Les Paul are often cited as the two most influential figures in the development of electric instruments in the 20th century.

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'6" (1.98 cm) 218 lb (99 kg) small f

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'6" (1.98 cm) 218 lb (99 kg) small forward and played collegiately at Lamar University.Kea was selected with the 9th pick of the eighth round in the 1980 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks. After signing two 10-day contracts with the Mavericks in 1981[1], he was signed for the remainder of the 1980-81 season, during which he played 16 games, averaging 7.3 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. The next season (1981-82) he played 35 games but his averages dipped to 2.3 points and 1.7 rebounds per game.

Was an American athlete and actor, who starred in a number of popular serials in the 1930s and 1940s

Was an American athlete and actor, who starred in a number of popular serials in the 1930s and 1940s. Raised in Hawaii, he graduated from the Punahou School in Honolulu. He excelled as a swimmer and participated in two Olympic Games: 1928, where he won th

Ashby was born in Atlantic Beach, Florida, the son of Eleanor, a civic organizer, and Garnett Ashby,

Ashby was born in Atlantic Beach, Florida, the son of Eleanor, a civic organizer, and Garnett Ashby, a pharmaceuticals manufacturer.[1] Ashby graduated from The Bolles School, a private school located in Jacksonville, Florida. He attended Fort Lewis Colle

Is a Minnesota politician and a former member of the Minnesota Senate. A Democrat, he was first elec

Is a Minnesota politician and a former member of the Minnesota Senate. A Democrat, he was first elected in 1970, and was re-elected in 1972, 1976, 1980, 1982 and 1986. The Legislature was officially non-partisan until the 1976 elections, and he was a memb