American Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Was a U.S. Representative from Kansas. Born in Birmingham, Iowa, Hope attended public schools and Ne

Was a U.S. Representative from Kansas. Born in Birmingham, Iowa, Hope attended public schools and Nebraska Wesleyan University, in Lincoln, Nebraska. He served during the First World War, as a second lieutenant. He was elected to the Seventieth United Sta

Is an American professional basketball player, formerly in the National Basketball Association.Robin

Is an American professional basketball player, formerly in the National Basketball Association.Robinson was currently one of only two players drafted in the 1980s still active in the league in 2007, with the other being Kevin Willis. At 6'10", he is the tallest player to make more than 1,000 three-pointers; he has made 1,228 threes as of the conclusion of the 2005-06 season and currently ranks 16th all-time in career three-point field goals made. He has played in 1,330 career games which ranks him 7th in NBA history while his 19,591 career points is 33rd best all-time. On August 11, 2006, the New Jersey Nets re-signed Robinson to a contract extension to start his 18th year in the league. At age 40, he is the third-oldest player in the league (only Houston Rockets center Dikembe Mutombo and Dallas Mavericks center Kevin Willis were born earlier).

Is an American Basketball coach and former professional Basketball player. A 6-9 center, he played t

Is an American Basketball coach and former professional Basketball player. A 6-9 center, he played three of his ten seasons in the NBA with the Chicago Bulls (1971-74) and the other seven with the Golden State Warriors (1974-81).

(March 6, 1894 – September 29, 1977) was an American

(March 6, 1894 – September 29, 1977) was an American

Was an American tennis player. Sutter played his collegiate tennis at Tulane University, where he wo

Was an American tennis player. Sutter played his collegiate tennis at Tulane University, where he won the NCAA singles championship in 1930 and 1932. In 1931, he won the singles championship and was a doubles finalist at the Cincinnati Masters.

Was a farmer and served as a Canadian federal politician from 1958 to 1968.Smallwood first ran as a

Was a farmer and served as a Canadian federal politician from 1958 to 1968.Smallwood first ran as a candidate for the Canadian House of Commons in the 1957 federal election. He was defeated by incumbent Member of Parliament James A. Smith. Parliament would be dissolved a year later forcing the 1958 federal election. Smallwood and Smith would run against each other this time with the results reversed. Smith would be defeated in a landslide and loose his seat.

He has appeared in films and TV shows such as New York Undercover, Oz, Belly, CSI, How High, The Wir

He has appeared in films and TV shows such as New York Undercover, Oz, Belly, CSI, How High, The Wire, Garden State, Soul Plane, and Meet the Spartans, among others. He took his stage name from the 1979 film The Fearless Young Boxer, also known as Method

Is a retired American professional basketball player.A University of Southern California alumnus, Ro

Is a retired American professional basketball player.A University of Southern California alumnus, Robinson was drafted into the National Basketball Association by New Jersey Nets in 1979 with the 11th overall pick in the 1979 NBA Draft. He gave the Nets a solid rookie season, averaging 13.6 points and 7.2 rebounds per game.

(August 13, 1906 - August 25, 1994) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for th

(August 13, 1906 - August 25, 1994) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1928 season. Listed at 6' 0", 180 lb., Garrison batted and threw right-handed.

Is a retired male judoka from the United States.Sunada claimed the silver medal in the Men's Flyweig

Is a retired male judoka from the United States.Sunada claimed the silver medal in the Men's Flyweight (– 56 kg) division at the 1991 Pan American Games in Havana, Cuba. In the final he was defeated by Puerto Rico's Luis Martínez. He represented his nativ

A professional Jamaican-Canadian Light Heavyweight kickboxer and martial artist fighting out of Siam

A professional Jamaican-Canadian Light Heavyweight kickboxer and martial artist fighting out of Siam No.1 Muay Thai Academy in Toronto, Canada. He is the current WMC Muay Thai Super Light Heavyweight World champio

Was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He

Was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He studied law was admitted to the bar. He commenced practice in Litchfield, New Hampshire in 1787.Clagett was elected as a Federalist to the Eighth Congress

Is an American actor who has appeared on television shows such as A World Apart (playing Matt Hampto

Is an American actor who has appeared on television shows such as A World Apart (playing Matt Hampton) and That's My Mama (on which he had the lead role) in the 1970s, and on Amen from 1986 to 1991. Davis has also acted on Broadway, and he was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actor in 1972 for his performance in a musical version of Two Gentlemen of Verona.

(January 24, 1898 - January 19, 1939) was a center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for t

(January 24, 1898 - January 19, 1939) was a center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals, (1918-1922), Chicago Cubs (1922-1930), Cincinnati Reds (1931-1932) and Philadelphia Phillies (1932). Heathcothe batted and threw left-handed.

Was among the most prominent educators in Louisiana in the first quarter of the 20th century. The na

Was among the most prominent educators in Louisiana in the first quarter of the 20th century. The nationally recognized C.E. Byrd High School (founded 1925) in Shreveport, the alma mater of many of that city's civic and political leaders, bears his name.

Was an American football defensive back in the National Football League for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Was an American football defensive back in the National Football League for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Chicago Bears, and the Carolina Panthers. He played college football at Florida State University

Is an Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Championship surfer. C.J. has a twin brother,

Is an Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Championship surfer. C.J. has a twin brother, Damien Hobgood. They both compete in the East. C.J. entered his first surfing contest in 1989 and made the Open Boys final. He placed second in a national

(born August 30, 1978 in Benton, Arkansas) is a left-handed starting pitcher for the Cleveland India

(born August 30, 1978 in Benton, Arkansas) is a left-handed starting pitcher for the Cleveland Indians in Major League Baseball.

Known as Cliff Ammons, was an educator and businessman from Many, Louisiana, who served from 1960-19

Known as Cliff Ammons, was an educator and businessman from Many, Louisiana, who served from 1960-1964 as a Democrat from Sabine Parish in the Louisiana House of Representatives. He is principally remembered as "the father of Toledo Bend Reservoir", a lar

Is a professional basketball player for Benetton Treviso in the Italian Serie A.Gaines, a 6'6", 205

Is a professional basketball player for Benetton Treviso in the Italian Serie A.Gaines, a 6'6", 205 lb (1.98 m, 93 kg) point guard played high school basketball at Madison West in his hometown. He then played four years at University of Louisville, earning AP All-America 3rd team honors his senior season while leading the Cardinals to a 25-7 win-loss record.

Was a Democratic alderman, congressman, diplomat, businessman and veteran of the Confederate Army an

Was a Democratic alderman, congressman, diplomat, businessman and veteran of the Confederate Army and Navy. He was a member of the prominent Breckinridge family, the son of Vice President of the United States and Confederate General John C. Breckinridge a

[BAR-mess] (born March 6, 1979 in Vincennes, Indiana) is a shortstop in Major League Baseball who ha

[BAR-mess] (born March 6, 1979 in Vincennes, Indiana) is a shortstop in Major League Baseball who has played for the Colorado Rockies since 2003.

Howard was born Clinton E. Howard in Burbank, California; the son of actors Rance Howard and Jean Sp

Howard was born Clinton E. Howard in Burbank, California; the son of actors Rance Howard and Jean Speegle Howard, and the younger brother of actor-turned-director Ron Howard.As a child actor, Howard starred on Gentle Ben. He was sometimes seen on The Andy

Is a former American boxer, who competed on behalf of the U.S. in the 1976 Summer Olympics. Jackson

Is a former American boxer, who competed on behalf of the U.S. in the 1976 Summer Olympics. Jackson turned pro in 1979 but never achieved the results that he had as an amateur. He failed to win a fight against any significant opposition, and lost decision

Is an American professional basketball player. A 6'4" (1.93 m) guard from the University of Arkansas

Is an American professional basketball player. A 6'4" (1.93 m) guard from the University of Arkansas, McDaniel went undrafted in the NBA, but did manage to play in 12 games for the Sacramento Kings during the 1995-96 NBA season.[1]