American Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Is an American professional poker player from Las Vegas, Nevada. He is one of the most popular playe

Is an American professional poker player from Las Vegas, Nevada. He is one of the most popular players on the World Poker Tour. Jett began working as a poker dealer in an Indian casino, but turned into a professional player when he realized he was making more money as a player. Jett finished 2nd to Howard Lederer in the World Poker Tour (WPT) PartyPoker.com Million II cruise event in March 2003. Later in the same year he made 2 World Series of Poker (WSOP) final tables, and another WPT final table in the Legends of Poker event won by Mel Judah.

Is a former American swimmer and eight-time Olympic medalist. Daniels was an innovator of the front

Is a former American swimmer and eight-time Olympic medalist. Daniels was an innovator of the front crawl swimming style, inventing the "American crawl".[

Was a freestyle swimmer from the United States, who won a total number of five Olympic golds during

Was a freestyle swimmer from the United States, who won a total number of five Olympic golds during his career.In the 1904, 1906 and 1908 Summer Olympics, Daniels won five gold medals (220 yard freestyle, 440 yard freestyle, 4 x 50 yard freestyle relay, 100m freestyle - twice), one silver medal (100 yard freestyle), and two bronze medals (50 yard freestyle, 4 x 200m freestyle relay).

Is a professional skateboarder.Lasek started skateboarding at the age of twelve, shortly after his b

Is a professional skateboarder.Lasek started skateboarding at the age of twelve, shortly after his bike was stolen. After entering amateur contests, he was quickly noticed by Powell Peralta talent scouts in 1987. Powell sponsored Lasek, and he made his vi

Is a retired boxer from the United States, who won the silver medal in the bantamweight (– 54 kg)

Is a retired boxer from the United States, who won the silver medal in the bantamweight (– 54 kg) division at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada. There he lost by decision in the final by North Korea's Gu Yong-Ju. Mooney, a 25-year old married s

Was an American merchant, and manufacturer, and Republican politician from Manchester, New Hampshire

Was an American merchant, and manufacturer, and Republican politician from Manchester, New Hampshire. Born in 1861 in Derry, New Hampshire and graduated from Pinkerton Academy, he served New Hampshire in the State Senate and on the Executive Council befor

Is an American criminal who led the "Manson Family," a quasi-commune that arose in the U.S. state of

Is an American criminal who led the "Manson Family," a quasi-commune that arose in the U.S. state of California in the later 1960s.[1][2][3] He was found guilty of conspiracy to commit the Tate-LaBianca murders, which members of the group carried out at his instruction. Through the joint-responsibility rule of conspiracy,[4] he was convicted of the murders themselves.

Was an American jazz bassist, composer, bandleader, and occasional pianist. He was also known for hi

Was an American jazz bassist, composer, bandleader, and occasional pianist. He was also known for his activism against racial injusticeMingus is highly ranked among the composers and performers of jazz, and he recorded many highly regarded albums. Dozens of musicians passed through his bands and later went on to impressive careers. His tunes—though melodic and distinctive—are not often re-recorded, in part because of their unconventional nature. Mingus was also influential and creative as a band leader, recruiting talented and sometimes little-known artists whom he assembled into unconventional and revealing configurations.

But more popularly known as "Mile-a-Minute" Murphy, was an American cycling star from the late 19th

But more popularly known as "Mile-a-Minute" Murphy, was an American cycling star from the late 19th century and early 20th century. His greatest claim to fame was being the first man ever to ride a bicycle for one mile in less than a minute in 1899.Murphy

Was a jazz pianist and composer. He spent his early years as an in-demand sideman, accompanying such

Was a jazz pianist and composer. He spent his early years as an in-demand sideman, accompanying such artists as Ben Webster, Clifford Brown, Arnett Cobb, Howard McGhee, Kenny Dorham, Art Pepper, Blue Mitchell, Sonny Stitt, Gene Ammons, Lou Donaldson, Ersk

Was an American herpetologist, and curator of herpetology and researcher for the American Museum of

Was an American herpetologist, and curator of herpetology and researcher for the American Museum of Natural History.

Was an American cartoonist best known worldwide for his Peanuts comic strip.Schulz loved drawing and

Was an American cartoonist best known worldwide for his Peanuts comic strip.Schulz loved drawing and sometimes drew his dog, Spike. Spike ate unusual things, like pins and tacks. Schulz drew a picture of Spike and sent it to Ripley's Believe It or Not! Then, his drawing appeared in the comic published by Robert Ripley with the caption "A dog that eats pins, tacks, and razor blades is owned by Charles F. Schulz of St. Paul, Minn. Drawn by 'Sparky'" His middle initial was mistaken in the caption.

Was an American-Canadian fossil collector and paleontologist, son of Charles Hazelius Sternberg. Lat

Was an American-Canadian fossil collector and paleontologist, son of Charles Hazelius Sternberg. Late in his career, he collected and described Pachyrhinosaurus, Brachylophosaurus, Parksosaurus and Edmontonia.

A retired USAF Brigadier General, was a United States astronaut for NASA. He is the youngest of only

A retired USAF Brigadier General, was a United States astronaut for NASA. He is the youngest of only twelve people who have walked on the moon.After graduating from the Aerospace Research Pilot School in September 1965, Duke stayed on as an instructor tea

Was an American lawyer and politician from the state of Georgia.He was elected as a Unionist to the

Was an American lawyer and politician from the state of Georgia.He was elected as a Unionist to the 32nd Congress (March 4, 1851 - March 3, 1853). Upon leaving the Congress, he resumed the practice of law. He would also serve as a delegate to the 1860 Dem

Was a Canadian politician and Liberal MP for Russell (Ontario) in the Canadian House of Commons from

Was a Canadian politician and Liberal MP for Russell (Ontario) in the Canadian House of Commons from 1908 to 1925. He was appointed to the Canadian Senate in 1925. Murphy was Secretary of State for External Affairs from 1909 to 1911. He also served as Postmaster General (1921–1926) and Secretary of State of Canada (acting) (1925–1926).

Was an American boxer at light welterweight.

Was an American boxer at light welterweight.

Is an American actor, known for his portrayals of square-jawed tough guys and military types.He is w

Is an American actor, known for his portrayals of square-jawed tough guys and military types.He is well known among Star Trek fans for appearing on both Star Trek: The Original Series episode "The Way to Eden" and the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "Little Green Men".

Was the fourth Governor of South Dakota.During Herreid's first gubernatorial term, efforts were made

Was the fourth Governor of South Dakota.During Herreid's first gubernatorial term, efforts were made to reform the state's penal code, and a reduction in railroad rates helped ease the plight of farmers. During his second term, big business interests were

Was an American actor, comedian, director and drama teacher known for his comedic roles in movies, c

Was an American actor, comedian, director and drama teacher known for his comedic roles in movies, children's television, animated cartoons, and as a panelist on the game show Match Game.

Is a former United States naval officer and former Democratic United States Representative from the

Is a former United States naval officer and former Democratic United States Representative from the 2nd congressional district in Texas.He is best known for leading Congress into supporting the largest-ever CIA covert operation, which supplied the Afghan mujahideen during the Soviet war in Afghanistan after the communist Democratic Republic of Afghanistan took over during the Afghan Civil War and asked the Soviet Union to help suppress resistance from Mujahideen.

Is an American professional basketball player. A 6'5" 190/200 lb shooting guard, played college bask

Is an American professional basketball player. A 6'5" 190/200 lb shooting guard, played college basketball at Hofstra University and had a brief stint in the NBA in 2001-02.Richardson was signed by the Indiana Pacers as a free agent on September 21, 2001 for whom he played 3 games before being traded, along with Jalen Rose, Travis Best, and a second-round draft pick to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Ron Mercer, Ron Artest, Brad Miller and Kevin Ollie on February 19, 2002.

Was a Congressman and U.S. Senator from California.

Was a Congressman and U.S. Senator from California.

Holliday was the 18th CEO of DuPont in more than 200 years of DuPont history. Under Holliday’s lea

Holliday was the 18th CEO of DuPont in more than 200 years of DuPont history. Under Holliday’s leadership, DuPont established a goal of achieving sustainable growth – increasing shareholder and societal value while simultaneously decreasing DuPont's envir

Is an American retired professional basketball player who played power forward in the National Baske

Is an American retired professional basketball player who played power forward in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards and Houston Rockets.