American Famous Names Starting with Letter C

(born August 13, 1906 - died July 2, 1958) is a former Major League Baseball player. A right-handed

(born August 13, 1906 - died July 2, 1958) is a former Major League Baseball player. A right-handed pitcher, Moore had a listed weight of 180 pounds.

Is a Honduran football midfielder, who currently plays for CD Marathon. He was called up to the Hond

Is a Honduran football midfielder, who currently plays for CD Marathon. He was called up to the Honduras national football team for the first time in 2007 for the UNCAF Nations Cup.

Nicknamed Mercy, was an Academy Award-winning American film actress, also known for her acting in ra

Nicknamed Mercy, was an Academy Award-winning American film actress, also known for her acting in radio dramas.She began her career as a radio actor during the 1940s while also performing on Broadway. Her radio work in this period included her portrayal of Rosemary Levy on Abie's Irish Rose and various characters on the radio series I Love A Mystery in both its West Coast and East Coast incarnations (most notably as "Charity Martin" in The Thing That Cries in the Night, "Nasha" and "Laura" in Bury Your Dead, Arizona, "Sunny Richards" in both The Million Dollar Curse and The Temple of Vampires and "Jack 'Jacqueline' Dempsey Ross" in The Battle of the Century). She frequently did feature roles on the CBS Radio Mystery Theater.

Was an American Thoroughbred horse racing trainer who served for a time as the President of the Cali

Was an American Thoroughbred horse racing trainer who served for a time as the President of the California Thoroughbred Trainers Association. In the 1930s he met with considerable success as the trainer of Time Supply for owner Frank A. Carreaud. The colt

Was an American football player in the American Football League.

Was an American football player in the American Football League.

Is a former American boxer in the heavyweight division, nicknamed "Phoenix Steel".

Is a former American boxer in the heavyweight division, nicknamed "Phoenix Steel".

(born December 26, 1947 in Bellows Falls, Vermont) is a former Major League Baseball catcher who pla

(born December 26, 1947 in Bellows Falls, Vermont) is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played for 24 years with the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox.

Is a former heavyweight wrestler and NFL player. Haselrig wrestled for University of Pittsburgh at J

Is a former heavyweight wrestler and NFL player. Haselrig wrestled for University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. He holds the distinction of being the only person to win six NCAA titles in wrestling, winning 3 times in Division II and 3 times in Division I,

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He had a career in the NBA from 1983–87. His

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He had a career in the NBA from 1983–87. His younger brother Rodney, with whom he played alongside for the Cardinals at the University of Louisville[1], also played in the NBA.

(born on July 10, 1979 in Wilmington, North Carolina) is an outfielder for the Washington Nationals.

(born on July 10, 1979 in Wilmington, North Carolina) is an outfielder for the Washington Nationals.

She is best known for playing Serena Baldwin, the daughter of Scotty Baldwin in the General Hospital

She is best known for playing Serena Baldwin, the daughter of Scotty Baldwin in the General Hospital spin-off Port Charles. She also had a recurring role on the Disney Channel's Lizzie McGuire.In 2007, she played the lead in Gracie, a film inspired by a real-life tragedy during the childhood of actors Elisabeth Shue and Andrew Shue. As of August 2008, Schroeder has finished shooting "Prayers for Bobby" and "Forget Me Not", modeling for Jessica McClintock and currently working showing off the new line to buyers around the globe.Carly's younger brother, Hunter Schroeder, is also an actor; he has appeared with her in Gracie and Eye of the Dolphin. Her parents Paul and Kelli Schroeder currently reside in Ventura Co., California.

Is an American singer/songwriter and musician. She is also an Academy Award, a Golden Globe and two-

Is an American singer/songwriter and musician. She is also an Academy Award, a Golden Globe and two-time Grammy Award winner. Simon was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1994.

Is an American professional tennis player. Her career-high WTA singles ranking is 157, which she rea

Is an American professional tennis player. Her career-high WTA singles ranking is 157, which she reached on November 3, 2008. Her career high doubles ranking is 52, set at April 3, 2006.

A Paradise Valley, Arizona native. As an Elite gymnast, she trained at the Desert Devils Gymnastics

A Paradise Valley, Arizona native. As an Elite gymnast, she trained at the Desert Devils Gymnastics club in Mesa under coach Geoff Eaton. She did not compete much in 2003 due to a heel injury. 2004 was her big year, however, and she was considered a viable prospect for the American team for the 2004 Olympics in Athens.At that time, the youngest gymnast in serious contention for the U.S. team, Janiga was noted for her explosive tumbling. Her floor exercise was easily one of the most technically difficult in the world, featuring four 'E' element tumbling passes: a double layout, double Arabian tucked, piked full-in and whip through to triple full. National Team Coordinator Marta Karolyi had a positive opinion on Janiga, prompting NBC commentator Tim Daggett to note, in an interview with the Arizona Republic newspaper, that "I don't pick the team, Marta Karolyi does, and Marta Karolyi likes her a lot"

A Canadian actress and musician best known for her title role in television series Alice, I Think. S

A Canadian actress and musician best known for her title role in television series Alice, I Think. She is also the former lead vocalist in the Vancouver band Borderline. She was occasionally miscredited as Carly McKillup.McKillip voiced the role of Sakura Avalon in the animated television series Cardcaptors, and played Ali O'Keefe on the television series Life As We Know It.Carly currently has the title role in Alice, I Think, a Canadian television series that aired 2006 on the Comedy Network and CTV.Carly also performs together with her sister Britt in the country group "One more girl".

Is a swimmer in the United States.

Is a swimmer in the United States.

An American former gymnast. She is the 2004 Olympic All-Around Champion. She currently lives in Alle

An American former gymnast. She is the 2004 Olympic All-Around Champion. She currently lives in Allen, Texas.Patterson was at a cousin's birthday party at Baton Rouge's Elite Gymnastics club in 1994 when coach Johnny Moyal (a three-time Olympian for Israel) saw her and asked her mother if she was taking lessons.[1] When her mother said no, Moyal was amazed at her natural talent. Carly then began taking lessons. In 2000, Patterson participated in the Top Gym Tournament in Belgium; she won the silver medal in the all-around and the bronze medal for balance beam, which she has said is her favorite event.

Was an American actress who worked chiefly in silent movies.

Was an American actress who worked chiefly in silent movies.

Height 203 cm Year of Birth 1984 Nationality United States Position Small Forward NBA Draft 200

Height 203 cm Year of Birth 1984 Nationality United States Position Small Forward NBA Draft 2003 # 3

Was an Argentine fencer who competed in the Olympic games in 1928. He was the son of Francisco Carme

Was an Argentine fencer who competed in the Olympic games in 1928. He was the son of Francisco Carmelo Camet, a fencer at the 1900 Summer Olympics who is sometimes considered to be Argentina's first participant at the Olympics. Trained as a lawyer, Carmel

American professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets in the National Basketball Associatio

American professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). As a freshman in college, Anthony led Syracuse to a 30–5 record and the school's first NCAA championship in men's basketball.

(born July 28, 1960 in Dorado, Puerto Rico), is a former professional baseball player

(born July 28, 1960 in Dorado, Puerto Rico), is a former professional baseball player

Is a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors representing District 4. In 2000, she earned a

Is a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors representing District 4. In 2000, she earned a bachelor's degree in public policy from Occidental College, and in 2003, earned a master's degree in public policy from UC Berkeley. While in school, she

Was the pseudonym of the first prominent female Costa Rican writer, born Maria Isabel Carvajal. She

Was the pseudonym of the first prominent female Costa Rican writer, born Maria Isabel Carvajal. She was politically active, in the Communist Party, and was one of the earliest writers to criticise the dominance of the fruit companies.

Was an American jazz singer, composer, pianist, and actress. Considered one of the most influential

Was an American jazz singer, composer, pianist, and actress. Considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century, it was her behind-the-beat phrasing and her ironic interpretations of song lyrics that made her memorable. McRae drew inspiration from Billie Holiday, but established her own distinctive voice. She went on to record over 60 albums during her career, and enjoying a rich musical career, performing and recording in the United States, Europe, and Japan.