Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter C

English genre painter, was born in London on 19 October 1794. His parents were American, and when he

English genre painter, was born in London on 19 October 1794. His parents were American, and when he was five years of age he returned with them to their native country. They settled in Philadelphia, where their son was educated and afterwards apprenticed to a bookseller. He was, however, mainly interested in painting and the drama, and when George Frederick Cooke visited the city he executed a portrait of the actor from recollection of him on the stage, which was considered a work of such promise that a fund was raised to enable the young artist to study in Europe.

Was the youngest member of the highly successful punk pop group Busted, and is now the vocalist and

Was the youngest member of the highly successful punk pop group Busted, and is now the vocalist and guitarist in post-hardcore band Fightstar. He has two older brothers, Will and Edd - Will is the vocalist and guitarist in Brigade and Edd is the lead singer and guitarist in an alternative band called Prego. Simpson has a very musical family dating back to Sir William Sterndale-Bennett (mother's maiden name) in 1826 who was a British pianist, conductor, and composer, a notable figure in the musical life of his time.[1]

Is a British vocalist and musician, and he was one of the founding members of the progressive rock g

Is a British vocalist and musician, and he was one of the founding members of the progressive rock group Supertramp. He is recognised for his high-pitched singing voice, which became a trademark for Supertramp, and often writes about somewhat spiritual an

An American pianist and music theorist.Charles Rosen studied piano with Moriz Rosenthal, but in an i

An American pianist and music theorist.Charles Rosen studied piano with Moriz Rosenthal, but in an interview published in the June 2007 edition of BBC Music Magazine, he cites Josef Hofmann, whom he says he heard every year from age three, as a greater influence. Rosen recalls having played for Leopold Godowsky at age seven; Godowsky asked Rosen what he would like to be when he grew up, and, to Godowsky's amusement, Rosen answered, "I want to be a pianist like Josef Hofmann." Rosen also names Arturo Toscanini as a great influence, particularly because of his concern with the continuity of inner voices.

Was an American cartoonist known for his particularly black humor and macabre characters. Some of th

Was an American cartoonist known for his particularly black humor and macabre characters. Some of the recurring characters, who became known as The Addams Family, became the basis for two live-action television series, two cartoon series, and three motion pictures.

Was an American illustrator of science fiction. A friend showed me an early copy of Amazing Stories

Was an American illustrator of science fiction. A friend showed me an early copy of Amazing Stories in 1927 and it was my undoing. The world lost a chemist as I went down the science fiction drain, he wrote. He started drawing for Wonder Stories in 1934 a

Recognized as one of the founders of American modernism and one of the master photographers of the 2

Recognized as one of the founders of American modernism and one of the master photographers of the 20th century.he first studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. In 1909 he went to Paris, just when the popularity of Cubism was skyrocketing. Returning to the United States, he realized that he would not be able to make a living with Modernist painting. Instead, he took up commercial photography, focusing particularly on architectural subjects. He was a self-taught photographer, learning his trade on a $5 Brownie.Sheeler owned a farmhouse in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, about 39 miles outside of Philadelphia. He shared it with artist Morton Schamberg. He was so fond of the home's 19th century stove that he called it his "companion" and made it a subject of his photographs. The farmhouse serves a prominent role in many of his photographs, including shots of the bedroom and kitchen. At one point he was quoted as calling it "my cloister."

Is an American ice dancer. With partner and wife Beata Handra, he is the 1999-2002 U.S. national pew

Is an American ice dancer. With partner and wife Beata Handra, he is the 1999-2002 U.S. national pewter medalist. He originally skated with his sister Anne Sinek for several years. After his sister retired, he skated with Regina Woodward at the senior lev

Was an English painter of the Academic style. Born in Rochester, Kent, he first studied at the Natio

Was an English painter of the Academic style. Born in Rochester, Kent, he first studied at the National Art Training School, South Kensington [1]. He exhibited at the Paris Salon, but most of his exhibits were in Britain. Between 1892 and 1958, he exhibited more than 30 paintings at the Royal Academy, including ‘Why War’ (1939) [2], which won the Royal Academy ‘Picture of the Year’ for 1939. He was also a founder member of the Royal Society of Miniature Painters. Many of his subjects were of domestic scenes, painted with an almost photographic detail, such as ‘The Laughing Parson’ (1935)[3]. and ‘His Daily Ration’ (1946)[4]. He also painted still life subjects including ‘Apples’ (1951). Spencelayh was a favourite of Queen Mary, who was an avid collector of his work. In 1924 he painted a miniature of King George V for Queen Mary’s dolls house.

Is one of Canada's most prolific and well-known folk singers.Typically writing about Canadian lore a

Is one of Canada's most prolific and well-known folk singers.Typically writing about Canadian lore and history, some of Connors' better-known songs include "Bud the Spud", "Big Joe Mufferaw", "The Black Donnellys", "Reesor Crossing Tragedy", "Sudbury Saturday Night" and "The Hockey Song" (aka "The Good Old Hockey Game"); the last is frequently played over sound systems at National Hockey League (NHL) games.

Is an American figure skater who won the gold medal at the 1978 World Figure Skating Championships,

Is an American figure skater who won the gold medal at the 1978 World Figure Skating Championships, skating to music from Georges Bizet's Carmen and Jules Massenet's Le Cid (opera) for his long program. He also won the bronze medal at the 1980 Winter Olym

Was a French singer and songwriter, most famous for his recordings from the late 1930s through the m

Was a French singer and songwriter, most famous for his recordings from the late 1930s through the mid-1950s, though his career continued through the 1990s. In an era in which it was exceptional for a singer to write his or her own material, Trenet wrote prolifically and declined to record any but his own songs.

An American painter, illustrator and sculptor renown for using United States Marine Corps historical

An American painter, illustrator and sculptor renown for using United States Marine Corps historical themes as the motif for his works. His art spans subjects from Tun Tavern, the birthplace of the U. S. Marines to present day topics.[1]Charles Waterhouse served as a Private First Class in the 5th Marine Division from 1943-1946 and landed on Iwo Jima during the Pacific campaign of World War II.[1][2] During the battle, he sustained wounds as a result of enemy action and subsequently received the Purple Heart medal.[1] Despite nerve damage to his left hand from injuries to his neck and shoulder, Waterhouse formally studied art after the war at the Newark School of Fine and Industrial Art in New Jersey and graduated in 1950.[1][2] During the Vietnam War, he served three tours in Vietnam as a civilian combat artist.[1

Was an Australian painter.He won the Archibald Prize for 1933.In 1939 he was appointed master of the

Was an Australian painter.He won the Archibald Prize for 1933.In 1939 he was appointed master of the painting school at the national gallery, Melbourne, Australia.

Was an English painter and printmaker. He studied metallurgy and worked in that field for several ye

Was an English painter and printmaker. He studied metallurgy and worked in that field for several years. At age 23, he enrolled in the Royal Academy in London, where he studied painting and etching. After three years of study in London, he entered the private studio school Académie Julian in Paris, where he studied under Jules Joseph Lefebvre (1836-1911) and Gustave Boulanger (1824-1888). [1]In 1889, he returned to England and married Emily Tate, but shortly thereafter, his wife and infant son died in childbirth. Bartlett then traveled to Europe, spending several productive years in Holland, Brittany and Venice with his friend and fellow artist Frank Brangwyn (1867-1956). Brangwyn is believed to have introduced Bartlett to Japanese prints. [2] Bartlett produced some of his most important early works on the Continent, especially studies of peasants painted in broad areas of color

Is an American singer and contestant on the second season of American Idol.The youngest of six sibli

Is an American singer and contestant on the second season of American Idol.The youngest of six siblings, Grigsby was born in Oberlin, Ohio. Although he has no formal voice training, he grew up with a love for music. As a teenager he would use two cassette

Was an American painter, soldier and naturalist.Peale was born in Chester, Queen Anne's County, Mary

Was an American painter, soldier and naturalist.Peale was born in Chester, Queen Anne's County, Maryland, the son of Charles Peale and his wife Margaret. In 1749 his brother James Peale (1749-1831) was born. Charles became an apprentice to a saddle maker

Was an Irish painter of genre and historical subjects.Nicholls studied art at the Royal Dublin Socie

Was an Irish painter of genre and historical subjects.Nicholls studied art at the Royal Dublin Society's Schools and the Royal Hibernian Academy. He left Ireland for London in 1864, but continued to exhibit in Dublin for the rest of his life.

Was a French sculptor. He won the Grand Prix de Rome in Sculpture in 1817 with a gypsum figure of Ag

Was a French sculptor. He won the Grand Prix de Rome in Sculpture in 1817 with a gypsum figure of Agis, dying by his own arms.

A French painter, sculptor, engraver, and lithographer, was born in Paris in 1802, where he died in

A French painter, sculptor, engraver, and lithographer, was born in Paris in 1802, where he died in 1859. He was a pupil of Girodet-Trioson and of Gérard, after the latter of whom he engraved a portrait of Albertine de Stael, Duchesse de Broglie.

Was a French dancer and choreographer. The son of Charles Didelot, the dance maestro of the King of

Was a French dancer and choreographer. The son of Charles Didelot, the dance maestro of the King of Sweden, he studied dance with his father, who were instructor in dance at the Swedish Opera, and debuted as dancer in the theatre of Bollhuset in Stockholm 1786.

Was a French piano pedagogue and composer. He is most well known for his work The Virtuoso Pianist I

Was a French piano pedagogue and composer. He is most well known for his work The Virtuoso Pianist In 60 Exercises which has become part of the standard method for modern piano teachers.

Was a French engraver, designer, writer, and art critic. To distinguish him from his father of the s

Was a French engraver, designer, writer, and art critic. To distinguish him from his father of the same name, he is variously called Charles-Nicolas Cochin le Jeune (the Younger), Charles-Nicolas Cochin le fils (the son), or Charles-Nicolas Cochin II.

Is a country music artist. During his career, he has had thirty-six number-one hits on the Billboard

Is a country music artist. During his career, he has had thirty-six number-one hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. He is one of the few African-American country musicians to have had considerable success in the largely white country music industry and the only one to be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.

Was an American jazz pianist from Cincinnati, Ohio.At the end of the 1920s he joined Louis Armstrong

Was an American jazz pianist from Cincinnati, Ohio.At the end of the 1920s he joined Louis Armstrong's big band, playing with him until 1932. At live performances, Armstrong sometimes jokingly described Alexander as his pianist from New Orleans.