American Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Is a former American "Old School" professional Bicycle Motocross (BMX) racer whose prime competitive

Is a former American "Old School" professional Bicycle Motocross (BMX) racer whose prime competitive years were from 1976-1984. A popular nickname given to him was "Miller Time", particular after a win. "Miller Time" was a play on his name that happened t

He has amassed more than thirty singles on the U.S. Billboard country charts (of which thirteen have

He has amassed more than thirty singles on the U.S. Billboard country charts (of which thirteen have reached Number One), in addition to releasing nine studio albums and several compilation albums. In 2003, Black founded his own record label, Equity Music

Is a former professional basketball player who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2nd rou

Is a former professional basketball player who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2nd round (14th overall) of the 1979 NBA Draft. A 6'3" guard from Seattle University, Richardson played in eight NBA seasons, from 1980 to 1988 with the 76ers and the Indiana Pacers.

Is a state representative currently serving his first term in the Missouri House of Representatives.

Is a state representative currently serving his first term in the Missouri House of Representatives. He succeeded the seat held by former State Representative Mary Kasten (R-Cape Girardeau) who retired after filling out the remainder of the term of former

(born August 10, 1922 in Hondo, Texas) is a former right-handed pitcher and right fielder in Major L

(born August 10, 1922 in Hondo, Texas) is a former right-handed pitcher and right fielder in Major League Baseball who played with the New York Giants from 1947 to 1952. His name has become associated with promising rookies who have undistinguished careers. His pro nicknames were "The Hondo Hurricane" and "Floppy."

(born July 7, 1957 in San Jose, California) is an American former Major League Baseball player and c

(born July 7, 1957 in San Jose, California) is an American former Major League Baseball player and current radio broadcaster.

March 16, 1927 – June 16, 1975) was an American catcher in Major League Baseball who played for th

March 16, 1927 – June 16, 1975) was an American catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees (1951), St. Louis Browns (1952-1953), Baltimore Orioles (1954, 1960, 1961)

Was a former American Democratic politician and journalist from San Diego. McKinnon was first electe

Was a former American Democratic politician and journalist from San Diego. McKinnon was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1948, defeating Republican incumbent Charles K. Fletcher, founder of Home Federal Savings and Loan. During the campaig

Is a Canadian voice actor. He is credited with providing the voice for many characters in various an

Is a Canadian voice actor. He is credited with providing the voice for many characters in various anime series. He is also known for playing the Jaffa Herak in the science fiction TV-series Stargate SG-1. According to his MySpace page, he is married and has a young daughter.[1]

Is an American film director, film actor, producer, and composer. He has won the Academy Award five

Is an American film director, film actor, producer, and composer. He has won the Academy Award five times - twice each as Best Director and as producer of the Best Picture and the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award in 1995.

Clinton Gregory began playing the fiddle at age five; by age six, he was performing at bluegrass fes

Clinton Gregory began playing the fiddle at age five; by age six, he was performing at bluegrass festivals.[1] At age twelve, he and his family moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where his father, Willie Gregory, performed on the Grand Ole Opry.[1] Clinton la

Was an American zoologist, ornithologist, entomologist and ethnographer.In 1886, he became the first

Was an American zoologist, ornithologist, entomologist and ethnographer.In 1886, he became the first chief of the Division of Economic Ornithology and Mammalogy of the United States Department of Agriculture, predecessor to the National Wildlife Research Center and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. He was one of the original founders of the National Geographic Society in 1888. He developed the "life zones" concept to classify biomes found in North America. In mammalogy, he is known as an excessive splitter, proposing, for example, tens of different species of North American brown bears in several genera.

Was a lifelong activist in labor and social justice causes, most famous for union organizing among N

Was a lifelong activist in labor and social justice causes, most famous for union organizing among New Mexico's miners, acting in the 1954 film Salt of the Earth (where he portrayed "Frank Barnes", a character based on himself), and enduring years of gove

American physicist who won the 1937 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of electron diffraction

American physicist who won the 1937 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of electron diffraction.

Was an American businessman, government official, military officer, and lacrosse coach. He served as

Was an American businessman, government official, military officer, and lacrosse coach. He served as the Adjutant-General of the Maryland National Guard and the Secretary of Commerce and Police of the Philippine Commission from 1913 to 1915. Riggs was als

Is an American professional basketball player, currently with the NBA's Sacramento Kings.Moore went

Is an American professional basketball player, currently with the NBA's Sacramento Kings.Moore went undrafted following a career at the University of Nebraska,[2] where he left as the all-time leader in blocked shots.[1] He is considered a journeyman player, having played for eight different NBA teams[3] (Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, New Jersey Nets, Utah Jazz, Los Angeles Clippers, Seattle SuperSonics, Sacramento Kings).[2] He has also had stints playing overseas as well as other professional leagues in the U.S. such as the CBA,[4] and NBDL, where he played for the Roanoke Dazzle. Most notably, he enjoyed All-NBDL 1st Team and NBDL Defensive Player of the Year honors during the 2002-2003 season.[5]

Born October 25, 1980 in Parma, Ohio) is a right-handed pitching prospect in the New York Mets organ

Born October 25, 1980 in Parma, Ohio) is a right-handed pitching prospect in the New York Mets organization.

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'1" (185 cm) 185 lb (84 kg) point gu

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'1" (185 cm) 185 lb (84 kg) point guard and played collegiately at Division III's William Paterson University. In his brief NBA career from 1987 to 1989 he played for three teams.

Is an American Academy Award-, nine-time Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning actress of stage, film and t

Is an American Academy Award-, nine-time Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning actress of stage, film and television. She has won eight primetime Emmy Awards—more than any other female performer—and one Daytime Emmy Award.

Was an American football end in the National Football League for the Detroit Lions, where he was vot

Was an American football end in the National Football League for the Detroit Lions, where he was voted into two Pro Bowls. He played college football at West Texas A&M University and was drafted in 20th round of the 1948 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins.

(born September 1, 1927, in Alba, Missouri) is a former pitcher who played in Major League Baseball

(born September 1, 1927, in Alba, Missouri) is a former pitcher who played in Major League Baseball between 1949 and 1955 for the St. Louis Cardinals (1949-52) and the Kansas City Athletics (1955). Boyer batted and threw right-handed.

Is a former 6 foot 7 inch National Basketball Association shooting guard. A ten-time All-Star and me

Is a former 6 foot 7 inch National Basketball Association shooting guard. A ten-time All-Star and member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, the NBA named him one of basketball's fifty greatest players.

Was a professional football player for the Chicago Bears.Turner, coming out of Hardin-Simmons Univer

Was a professional football player for the Chicago Bears.Turner, coming out of Hardin-Simmons University, was the Bears first round draft pick in the 1940 draft. But, at first at least, Turner didn't want to be on the Bears. It turned out that the Detroit Lions' owner paid him $200 to "get his teeth fixed" and turn down other teams proposals

(born May 23, 1924 in Goldsboro, North Carolina) is a retired pitcher, coach, manager, general manag

(born May 23, 1924 in Goldsboro, North Carolina) is a retired pitcher, coach, manager, general manager and front office executive in American Major League Baseball.

(March 4, 1917

(March 4, 1917