American Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Is an American actress known for playing characters outside the mainstream.

Is an American actress known for playing characters outside the mainstream.

Was an American film and theatre actor, best known for his lead role as Bart in the 1974 Mel Brooks

Was an American film and theatre actor, best known for his lead role as Bart in the 1974 Mel Brooks comedy Blazing Saddles and as the irreverent Dr. Jerry Noland in the early 1970s situation-comedy television series program Temperatures Rising. In 1978 he played "The Prince of Darkness" in the radio station comedy FM.

(born August 17, 1951 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama) is a former third baseman and manager in Major League

(born August 17, 1951 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama) is a former third baseman and manager in Major League Baseball. Hobson played for the Boston Red Sox (1975-80), California Angels (1981) and New York Yankees (1982).

Was an American sportscaster and public address announcer. He also lent his voice to Pathe News's RK

Was an American sportscaster and public address announcer. He also lent his voice to Pathe News's RKO newsreels. He was known for his gravelly voice and dramatic style, a "whiskey tenor" as sports announcer and executive David J. Halberstam has called it.

Was a Democratic politician and a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District who

Was a Democratic politician and a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District who served from 1973 to 1975. He was also the grandnephew of Oklahoma comedian and actor Will Rogers. He served in the United States Navy during World War II

Is an American former college and professional basketball player and college basketball coach. He an

Is an American former college and professional basketball player and college basketball coach. He and star player Dwight Smith became the first black athletes to integrate the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball program in the Fall of 1963.[1] This put Western Kentucky at the forefront to integrate college basketball in the South.[2] He served 13 years (1986-1999) as head coach of the University of Minnesota's men's basketball team, but was forced to resign due to one of the worst academic fraud scandals in the history of NCAA sports.[3] He was suspended from coaching college basketball for seven years, one of the most severe penalties handed down by the NCAA to an individual.[4]

[Steamboat] (January 24, 1916 - September 11, 2001) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who playe

[Steamboat] (January 24, 1916 - September 11, 2001) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for three different teams between 1944 and 1948. Listed at 6' 1.5", 195 lb., Dreisewerd batted and threw left handed

August 17, 1919 - August 29, 1972) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between 1944 an

August 17, 1919 - August 29, 1972) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between 1944 and 1949 for the Boston Red Sox (1944-1945) and Philadelphia Athletics (1949). Listed at 5' 9", 165 lb., Hausmann batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Houston, Texas.

Was a Massachusetts politician who served as the Massachusetts Registrar of Motor Vehicles from 1957

Was a Massachusetts politician who served as the Massachusetts Registrar of Motor Vehicles from 1957-1963.A nine-year member of the Norwood Board of Selectman, Riley was appointed to the Civil Service Commission by Governor Paul A. Dever in 1951. In 1953,

Was the eighth Governor of the U.S. state of Alabama from 1835 to 1837.Prior to being governor of Al

Was the eighth Governor of the U.S. state of Alabama from 1835 to 1837.Prior to being governor of Alabama he had served in the U.S. House of Representatives from March 4, 1829 until March 3, 1835. Clay's term as governor ended early when he resigned when

Was an influential American art critic closely associated with Modern art in the United States. In p

Was an influential American art critic closely associated with Modern art in the United States. In particular, he promoted the abstract expressionist movement and was among the first critics to praise the work of painter Jackson Pollock.

Was an Ohio resident of the Copperhead faction of anti-war Democrats during the American Civil War.

Was an Ohio resident of the Copperhead faction of anti-war Democrats during the American Civil War. He served two terms in the United States House of Representatives.

Was an American businessman and a prominent Thoroughbred racehorse owner who co-founded Oak Tree Rac

Was an American businessman and a prominent Thoroughbred racehorse owner who co-founded Oak Tree Racing Association.In 1936, Clement Hirsch founded the Dog Town Packing Company in Vernon, California which became a highly successful pet food producer he later renamed Kal Kan Foods, Inc. In 1968, Mars, Incorporated acquired the company and today it forms part of their Pedigree Petfoods division. He also was the founder of Stagg Foods of Costa Mesa which he built into the a major producer of canned chili. He sold Stagg Foods in 1996 to Hormel Foods.

Was an American biologist credited with the discovery of isozymes (different forms of enzymes that c

Was an American biologist credited with the discovery of isozymes (different forms of enzymes that catalyze the same reaction). He was a member of the National Academy of Science and American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and served as president of several biology societies.Markert's Ph.D. research, and subsequent postdoctoral work at Caltech, focused on the sexuality and other physiological and genetic aspects of Glomerella, a genus of pathogenic plant fungi. At Caltech, he also worked with George Beadle on corn and Neurospora genetics.[1]

Was a United States Representative and Senator from New Hampshire. Born in Kennebunk, Maine, he comp

Was a United States Representative and Senator from New Hampshire. Born in Kennebunk, Maine, he completed preparatory studies, studied medicine in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and in Europe, engaged in the practice of medicine in Portsmouth, and was captain

(August 6, 1926

(August 6, 1926

Is a former backstroke swimmer from Australia, who competed for her native country at the 2000 Summe

Is a former backstroke swimmer from Australia, who competed for her native country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. There she finished in thirteenth position in the 200m Backstroke. Stoney won the silver medal in the 200m Backstroke at th

Is a retired American professional basketball player. Johnson was a 6'10", 240 lb. center who played

Is a retired American professional basketball player. Johnson was a 6'10", 240 lb. center who played 761 games for four teams during his 10 seasons in the National Basketball Association.[1] From 1974–78 he played college basketball at Florida A&M University where he earned a Master's Degree in Sports Management.[2]

Born August 31, 1940 in Clarksdale, Mississippi) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He pl

Born August 31, 1940 in Clarksdale, Mississippi) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1968 and the Chicago Cubs from 1970-1973.

Is a state representative in Massachusetts for the First Barnstable District of Brewster.Turner grad

Is a state representative in Massachusetts for the First Barnstable District of Brewster.Turner graduated from Silver Lake Regional High School, earned his B.A. from the University of Southern Maine, an A.S. from the University of Maine and his J.D. from

Born August 4, 1942 in Plateau, Alabama) is a former Major League Baseball left fielder who played f

Born August 4, 1942 in Plateau, Alabama) is a former Major League Baseball left fielder who played for the New York Mets from 1963 to 1975.

Is an American Democratic Party politician, who has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since

Is an American Democratic Party politician, who has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2008, where she represents the 28th legislative district.

A former defensive tackle in the National Football League and the Arena Football League.Hunt was dra

A former defensive tackle in the National Football League and the Arena Football League.Hunt was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 1999 NFL Draft. In his NFL career, he has amassed 119 tackles, 17 sacks, and played in 85 games.Hunt signed with the New York Dragons of the Arena Football League on May 23rd, 2007. He wore number 55 and played on the defensive line. In his debut for the Dragons (May 28, 2007 against the New Orleans VooDoo), he had 3.5 tackles (3 solo tackles and 1 assisted tackle). On November 2, 2007, Hunt was waived by the Dragons[

A former defensive tackle in the National Football League and the Arena Football League.Hunt signed

A former defensive tackle in the National Football League and the Arena Football League.Hunt signed with the New York Dragons of the Arena Football League on May 23rd, 2007. He wore number 55 and played on the defensive line. In his debut for the Dragons (May 28, 2007 against the New Orleans VooDoo), he had 3.5 tackles (3 solo tackles and 1 assisted tackle). On November 2, 2007, Hunt was waived by the Dragons[1].

(February 9, 1937 - June 4, 2007) was a former Major League Baseball player.

(February 9, 1937 - June 4, 2007) was a former Major League Baseball player.