American Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Was an American psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, physician, educator, and author. Socarides was born in

Was an American psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, physician, educator, and author. Socarides was born in Brockton, Massachusetts. Socarides focused much of his career on the study of homosexuality, which he believed can be altered. Socarides has been grouped with Irving Bieber and Lionel Ovesey as one of the most influential writers on male homosexuality. Socarides helped found the National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH) in 1992 and worked extensively with the organization until his death. He did not consider homosexuality sinful or immoral, once stating that "Once my patients... realized there is no moral fault involved in their longtime and mysterious need- they have moved rather quickly on the road to recovery".

Was an African American author, essayist and political activist, best known for his novels and short

Was an African American author, essayist and political activist, best known for his novels and short stories exploring racism and other social themes.

Is an American retired professional basketball player. Nicknamed "Sir Charles," for his aggressive a

Is an American retired professional basketball player. Nicknamed "Sir Charles," for his aggressive and outspoken demeanor, and "The Round Mound of Rebound," for his unusual build and talent as a player, Barkley established himself as one of the National Basketball Association's most dominating power forwards. He was selected to both the All-NBA First Team and All-NBA Second Team five times and once named to the All-NBA Third Team. He earned eleven NBA All-Star Game appearances and was named the All-Star MVP in 1991. In 1993, he was voted the league's Most Valuable Player and during the NBA's 50th anniversary, named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History. He competed in the 1992 and 1996 Olympic games and won two gold medals as a member of the United States' Dream Team. In 2006, Barkley was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Is a former American football quarterback who played for the Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons, New

Is a former American football quarterback who played for the Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, Dallas Cowboys and the Oakland Raiders in a seventeen year career from 1981 to 1998 in the National Football League. He is currently the Quarterbacks Coach for the Dallas Cowboys.

Was an American ornithologist.In 1888 Richmond took part in a United States Geological Survey expedi

Was an American ornithologist.In 1888 Richmond took part in a United States Geological Survey expedition to Montana. After a collecting trip to Nicaragua he joined the staff of the United States National Museum in Washington DC. In 1894 he was appointed Assistant Curator of Birds, later becoming Curator.From 1918 to 1983, the scientific name of the Northern cardinal, Richmondena cardinalis, was named in his honor

(born September 19, 1983 in Livonia, Michigan) is a knuckleball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of

(born September 19, 1983 in Livonia, Michigan) is a knuckleball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball.

(September 20, 1898 – August 10, 1966), known as both "Chuck" and "Charlie," was an American third

(September 20, 1898 – August 10, 1966), known as both "Chuck" and "Charlie," was an American third baseman, manager and coach in professional baseball during a career that lasted almost 50 years,

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was selected by the Boston Celtics in the 1

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was selected by the Boston Celtics in the 1st round (23rd overall) of the 1981 NBA Draft. A 6'5" shooting guard from the University of Wyoming, Bradley played in 3 NBA seasons from 1981–1984. He played for the Celtics and Seattle SuperSonics.

Was an American educator, civil rights advocate, and author, active primarily in Knoxville, Tennesse

Was an American educator, civil rights advocate, and author, active primarily in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA. A grandson of William Scott, a pioneering African-American publisher, and the son of Knoxville's first African-American teacher, Cansler was instru

Is an American former professional wrestler, better known by his ring names, Chaz and Mosh. Warringt

Is an American former professional wrestler, better known by his ring names, Chaz and Mosh. Warrington began training under Larry Sharpe and Glen Ruth during the early 1990s, debuting in 1993. He would make several appearances in the World Wrestling Feder

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 5'8" guard from New Mexico State University,

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 5'8" guard from New Mexico State University, Criss began his professional career in the Continental Basketball Association, earning league Most Valuable Player honors with the Scranton Apollos in 1976.[1] He joined the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association in 1977 and played eight seasons in the NBA with the Hawks, San Diego Clippers, and Milwaukee Bucks.[2] When he entered the NBA, Criss was the league's shortest active player.[3] In his NBA career, Criss averaged 8.5 points per game and 3.2 assists per game.[2]

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 a world heavyweight boxing title contender. Mitchell had exceptional ability at using London Pri

Was a world heavyweight boxing title contender. Mitchell had exceptional ability at using London Prize Ring Rules to his advantage. During his career, he engaged in over 100 fights with both gloves and bare-knuckles, using the London Prize Ring Rules as w

Is a former United States Congressman from Mississippi, United States Senate candidate and currently

Is a former United States Congressman from Mississippi, United States Senate candidate and currently chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party.He won re-election narrowly in 1982 and 1984, with 53 percent and 55 percent of the vote, before being re-ele

Sexton's mother was 16 years old when she gave birth to him in San Antonio, Texas. When he was four,

Sexton's mother was 16 years old when she gave birth to him in San Antonio, Texas. When he was four, he and his mother moved to Austin, where clubs like the Armadillo World Headquarters, the Soap Creek Saloon, and more notably the Split Rail and Antone's

Was a Canadian politician who served as the first Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.Fis

Was a Canadian politician who served as the first Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.Fisher was part of a Liberal majority of 23 seats in the 25 seat Legislative Assembly of Alberta, and was one of only seven members with previous legislative experience. In deference to this experience, and as a reward for having beaten Brett, considered a strong opponent, he was elected the first Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta on March 15, 1906.

November 21, 1854 – February 24, 1927), was a catcher in Major League Baseball.

November 21, 1854 – February 24, 1927), was a catcher in Major League Baseball.

December 22, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri) is a former professional baseball player. He was an outfie

December 22, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri) is a former professional baseball player. He was an outfielder over parts of 6 seasons (1960-1965) with the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds. James was a member of the 1964 World Series champion Cardinals. An alumnus of Washington University in St. Louis, for his career he hit .255 with 28 home run and 172 runs batted in in 510 games played.

(born Benjamin Wesley Rippay on April 30, 1850 - ?) was an American left fielder in the National As

(born Benjamin Wesley Rippay on April 30, 1850 - ?) was an American left fielder in the National Association and Major League Baseball who hit 56 home runs and batted .298 during his twelve-year career.

Is a left fielder in Major League Baseball. He last played in the Milwaukee Brewers organization wit

Is a left fielder in Major League Baseball. He last played in the Milwaukee Brewers organization with the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. Previously, Thomas played with the Atlanta Braves (2004), and Oakland Athletics (2005-2007). He bats and throws left-handed.Thomas started 2004 as the fourth outfielder for Richmond and made the big club in the mid-season. He posted a .288 batting average with seven home runs and 31 RBI in 83 games. He showed a great batting eye, speedy running and outstanding defense.

Is a former American football tight end who played 14 seasons in the National Football League.Walls'

Is a former American football tight end who played 14 seasons in the National Football League.Walls' ability at Pontotoc High earned him a scholarship to the University of Mississippi. He actually played defensive end for three years, but became a linebacker in his senior year. In addition, he played tight end.

Was a Canadian lawyer and politician. He represented the City and County of St. John in the Canadian

Was a Canadian lawyer and politician. He represented the City and County of St. John in the Canadian House of Commons from 1878 to 1891 as a Liberal member.

Is a former professional American football running back. He had a distinguished college career and l

Is a former professional American football running back. He had a distinguished college career and later played in the National Football League for the Cleveland Browns and the Los Angeles Rams.

Was an American paleontologist, who named dinosaurs in North America and Mongolia, including the Cre

Was an American paleontologist, who named dinosaurs in North America and Mongolia, including the Cretaceous sauropod Alamosaurus, Alectrosaurus, Archaeornithomimus, Bactrosaurus, Brachyceratops, Chirostenotes, Mongolosaurus, Parrosaurus, Pinacosaurus, Styracosaurus and Thescelosaurus.

Was an American naval officer and explorer. He is particularly noted for his 1838–1842 Pacific exp

Was an American naval officer and explorer. He is particularly noted for his 1838–1842 Pacific expedition as well as for his role in the Trent Affair during the Civil War.In 1833, for his survey of Narragansett Bay, he was placed in charge of the Navy's Department of Charts and Instruments, out of which developed the Naval Observatory and Hydrographic Office. Wilkes interdisciplinary expedition (1838-1842) set a physical oceanography benchmark for its first superintendent Matthew Fontaine Maury.After having completely encircled the globe (his was the last all-sail naval mission to do so), Wilkes had logged some 87,000 miles and lost two ships and 28 men. Wilkes was court-martialled on his return for the loss of one of his ships on the Columbia River bar,