American Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Was a Baltimore, Maryland lawyer and sailboat racing skipper. He practiced law in Baltimore, was a c

Was a Baltimore, Maryland lawyer and sailboat racing skipper. He practiced law in Baltimore, was a champion sailboat racer on the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic seaboard, and was a member of the Gibson Island Yacht Squadron and the Sailing Club of the Chesap

Is an American flugelhorn player and composer who achieved international success in 1978 with his ja

Is an American flugelhorn player and composer who achieved international success in 1978 with his jazz-pop single, "Feels So Good". Mangione has released more than 30 albums since 1960.[1]

Was an American inventor and the holder of over 300 patents[1]. He was a founder of Delco, and was h

Was an American inventor and the holder of over 300 patents[1]. He was a founder of Delco, and was head of research for General Motors for 27 years from 1920 to 1947. Among his most widely used automotive inventions were the electrical starting motor[2] and leaded gasoline[3]. In association with the DuPont Chemical Company, he was also responsible for the invention of Freon refrigerant for refrigeration and air conditioning systems. as well as for the development of Duco lacquers and enamels, the first practical colored paints for mass-produced automobiles.

Is an award-winning American historical novelist. Frazier was born in Asheville, North Carolina, and

Is an award-winning American historical novelist. Frazier was born in Asheville, North Carolina, and graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1973. He earned an M.A. from Appalachian State University in the mid-1970s, and received his Ph.D. in English from the University of South Carolina in 1986. He currently raises horses on a farm near Raleigh, North Carolina, where he lives with his wife, Catherine, who teaches accounting, and their daughter Annie.

(April 28, 1902 - July 9, 1986) born in Columbia, Tennessee was a pitcher for the New York Giants (1

(April 28, 1902 - July 9, 1986) born in Columbia, Tennessee was a pitcher for the New York Giants (1923), Boston Braves (1924), Cincinnati Reds (1926-33) and Pittsburgh Pirates (1934-38).

Is a former Canadian politician, Penson was a member of the Conservative Party of Canada in the Cana

Is a former Canadian politician, Penson was a member of the Conservative Party of Canada in the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Peace River from 1993 to 2005. He has also been a member of the Canadian Alliance (2000–2003) and the Reform Party of Canada (1993–2000). Penson is a former farmer and grain grower. During his time in the House, Penson served as official opposition critic of International Trade and also of Industry and Finance.

Is an American volleyball player who is the only person to have won Olympic gold medals in both the

Is an American volleyball player who is the only person to have won Olympic gold medals in both the indoor and beach versions of the sport.

Was an American football wide receiver in the National Football League from 1967 to 1971.He was a fo

Was an American football wide receiver in the National Football League from 1967 to 1971.He was a fourth round draft choice for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1967 and played three seasons there before joining the Detroit Lions for the 1970 season. Although listed as a wide receiver he saw most action on special teams, being a backup at wide receiver. In his 5 year pro career he caught only 15 passes

Kiraly started for the UCLA Bruins volleyball team from 1979 through 1982. He was named All America

Kiraly started for the UCLA Bruins volleyball team from 1979 through 1982. He was named All America all four years. While playing in UCLA's Pauley Pavilion under coach Al Scates, he led UCLA to three NCAA Men's Volleyball Championships in 1979 (undefeated

Is a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives, serving as Speaker of the House for part of

Is a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives, serving as Speaker of the House for part of his career. He was first elected in 1956 to an at large district, and was elected eleven times following. Following his retirement from politics, he went

Was an American meteorologist, born at Putnam, Ohio. He graduated from Ohio State University in 1883

Was an American meteorologist, born at Putnam, Ohio. He graduated from Ohio State University in 1883, and was appointed to the United States Army Signal Corps of the United States Army. On July 1, 1891, an Act of Congress created the Weather Bureau from the signal service. All the men and duties relating to weather were transferred from the War Department. He became professor of meteorology in 1903 in the Weather Bureau, and chief there in 1913.Marvin conducted important experiments for determining the amount of moisture in the air, invented instruments for automatically measuring and recording rainfall, snowfall, etc., and produced other advancements during the time when man first began the employment of powered aircraft.

Usually known as Frederick Mosteller or Fred) was one of the most eminent statisticians of the 20th

Usually known as Frederick Mosteller or Fred) was one of the most eminent statisticians of the 20th century. He was the founding chairman of Harvard's statistics department, from 1957 to 1971, and served as the president of several professional bodies inc

(born January 4, 1944 in Northfork, WV) is the current manager of the Philadelphia Phillies of Major

(born January 4, 1944 in Northfork, WV) is the current manager of the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball.

A Canadian printmaker who produced images in the Northwest Coast First Nations art style. His most p

A Canadian printmaker who produced images in the Northwest Coast First Nations art style. His most popular work was a series of black ink silk screened images on rice paper. These images were also available in a series of postcard booklets. Greul was not a native himself and adopted the artistic style that he used from the First Nations artists from British Columbia in the Pacific northwest. Some critics have labelled his artwork as “inaccurate representations” of Northwest Coast designs. The different First Nations groups had their own design styles (forms, color schemes etc.) and Greul’s designs are not a match to any of these styles. Greul’s lack of authenticity as a First Nations artist by birth and style has contributed to a somewhat negative view of his work by some members of the art community.

Was a Liberal party member of the Senate of Canada.He was appointed to the Senate for the Milford-Ha

Was a Liberal party member of the Senate of Canada.He was appointed to the Senate for the Milford-Hants, Nova Scotia division on 2 May 1950 following nomination by Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent. Hawkins remained a Senator until his death on 14 August 1958.

American banker and politician who was the thirtieth Vice President of the United States. For his wo

American banker and politician who was the thirtieth Vice President of the United States. For his work on the Dawes Plan for World War I reparations he was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize

Was the Mayor of New Orleans from May 1838 to May 1840. Genois's brief tenure has been characterized

Was the Mayor of New Orleans from May 1838 to May 1840. Genois's brief tenure has been characterized as feeble because of a stagnant period that followed the enterprise outbreak during his predecessor's term. However, Genois's administration started deali

Was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.He served as mayor of Elkhart 1880-1883 and as member of the

Was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.He served as mayor of Elkhart 1880-1883 and as member of the State house of representatives in 1889. Conn was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-third Congress (March 4, 1893-March 3, 1895) but he was not a candidate

Was an American character actor seen in many movies and TV shows, and at the time of his death may h

Was an American character actor seen in many movies and TV shows, and at the time of his death may have been the oldest living professional American actor. Lane appeared in many Frank Capra films, including Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Arsenic and Old Lace and It's a Wonderful Life.

Is an American poet, children's author, speaker and nationally syndicated feature writer who helps p

Is an American poet, children's author, speaker and nationally syndicated feature writer who helps promote the love of children

English physicist.He was born in Widnes and studied at the Liverpool Institute and Liverpool Univers

English physicist.He was born in Widnes and studied at the Liverpool Institute and Liverpool University. In 1913, after having worked at the universities of Cambridge, Liverpool and King's College London

Served as the 16th Governor of the state of Maryland in the United States in 1819.Goldsborough was e

Served as the 16th Governor of the state of Maryland in the United States in 1819.Goldsborough was elected as a Federalist to the Ninth and to the five succeeding Congresses, serving from March 4, 1805 to March 3, 1817. He later served as Governor of Mary

Was the first American to vulcanize rubber, a process which he discovered in 1839 and patented on Ju

Was the first American to vulcanize rubber, a process which he discovered in 1839 and patented on June 15, 1844. Although Goodyear is often credited with its invention, modern evidence has proven that the Mesoamericans used stabilized rubber for balls and other objects as early as 1600 BC.[1] Goodyear discovered the vulcanization process accidentally after five years of searching for a more stable rubber.[2Charles Goodyear was born in New Haven, Connecticut, the son of Aman Goodyear, and the oldest of six children. His father was quite proud of being a descendant of Stephen Goodyear, one of the founders of the colony of New Haven in 1638.

Was a U.S. political figure from the state of Georgia.In 1906, Edwards was elected to the 60th Unite

Was a U.S. political figure from the state of Georgia.In 1906, Edwards was elected to the 60th United States Congress as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives and served four additional terms in that seat until declining to run

Is a retired United States Air Force officer, a former USAF and NASA astronaut and is currently a re

Is a retired United States Air Force officer, a former USAF and NASA astronaut and is currently a research pilot at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Facility, Edwards, California. His assignments include a variety of flight research and support activities pi