British Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Was a British character actor. He was considered an actor of great power and presence, working chief

Was a British character actor. He was considered an actor of great power and presence, working chiefly in the theatre but also in television and films.He was born in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland and attended Sedbergh School, in Yorkshire. He started work at 18 in a sports goods store then went on to work as a timber-loader on the railways. In 1957, after a spell of amateur dramatics with the Bangor Operatic Society, he turned professional with the Group Theatre, Belfast. From 1957 to 1959 he was at the Royal Court Theatre, appearing in Cock-A-Doodle Dandy, Serjeant Musgrave's Dance and, to critical approval, The Taming of Murderers Rock. In 1961, he joined the Royal Shakespeare Company at Stratford-upon-Avon and from 1963 to 1968 was with the National Theatre at the Old Vic.

Is a retired English footballer who played for various clubs, mainly in London, in a defensive role.

Is a retired English footballer who played for various clubs, mainly in London, in a defensive role.Pates began his career with Chelsea, making his debut as an 18-year-old in a 7-3 victory against The Orient in 1979. He remained with the Chelsea through the turbulent early 1980s and as club captain led the side to promotion in 1983-84.

Is an English former football player. He was an attacking left-back who could also play in midfield.

Is an English former football player. He was an attacking left-back who could also play in midfield. Gibson suffered from a partially paralysed face.Gibson started his career with Aston Villa where he won the 1st Division in 1980/81 followed by the European Cup and European Super Cup in 1982 before being transferred to Manchester United in 1985. He helped United win the 1990 FA Cup. He left the club in 1990 for Leicester City after scoring 9 goals for the club.

Was a British ice hockey player who competed in the 1924 Winter Olympics and in the 1928 Winter Olym

Was a British ice hockey player who competed in the 1924 Winter Olympics and in the 1928 Winter Olympics.

Is an English former footballer who played for Wrexham, Sheffield United, Sunderland, Leeds, Port Va

Is an English former footballer who played for Wrexham, Sheffield United, Sunderland, Leeds, Port Vale and Doncaster. He also earned seven caps for the England national team, scoring three goals. He was first cousin to fellow players Dennis Grainger, Jack Grainger and Edwin Holliday.

An English former professional footballer who made over 600 Football League appearances between 1981

An English former professional footballer who made over 600 Football League appearances between 1981 and 1999. Starting his career at Blackpool as an apprentice, Greenall had spells at Gillingham, Oxford United, Bury, Preston North End, Chester City and Lincoln City before finishing his career at his hometown club, Wigan Athletic.

Is a retired English footballer from Liverpool who is best known for his time as a player, coach and

Is a retired English footballer from Liverpool who is best known for his time as a player, coach and manager with Everton.Harvey was born in Liverpool, and joined Everton as an apprentice in 1960. Harvey was often described as an elegant and skilful player and was nicknamed the "White Pele" by Everton fans.

An English football player who plays for Farsley Celtic. He grew up in Birchover, and played from Da

An English football player who plays for Farsley Celtic. He grew up in Birchover, and played from Darley Dale in his youth. He is a striker, and he joined Manchester United in 2000. He earned his professional contract at the end of 2000.

Is a former English professional footballer.He started out at Arsenal, but never made a first-team a

Is a former English professional footballer.He started out at Arsenal, but never made a first-team appearance. After a loan spell at Chesterfield, he played for Barnsley, Bradford City, Notts County, Mansfield Town (loan), King's Lynn, Boston United, Burton Albion, Nuneaton Borough (loan), Halifax Town, Burton Albion (loan), Dagenham & Redbridge (loan), Burton Albion (loan), Burton Albion, Worcester City and Ilkeston Town.

Is a professional footballer, currently playing for Conference North side Gainsborough Trinity, wher

Is a professional footballer, currently playing for Conference North side Gainsborough Trinity, where he plays as a striker.Marrison is a powerfully built but mobile centre-forward. He made two appearances for United in season 2005-06, both in the League Cup against Shrewsbury Town and Reading respectively.

Was a professional footballer of the early 1980s. A defender, able to play at left-back or in the ce

Was a professional footballer of the early 1980s. A defender, able to play at left-back or in the centre, Irwin came through the youth ranks at Liverpool, and his first call-up to the first-team squad came, remarkably, in the 1978 European Cup Final.

Is an English former footballer.Alcide began his career in local football before joining Emley. In t

Is an English former footballer.Alcide began his career in local football before joining Emley. In the summer of 1992, following just one season with Emley, he followed his manager Gerry Quinn across the pennines to Altrincham

Is an English former association football player. He played for Reading, Oxford United, Gillingham a

Is an English former association football player. He played for Reading, Oxford United, Gillingham and Aldershot in a twelve-year professional career.

Was one of the most influential climbers Britain has ever produced.Jack Longland described the great

Was one of the most influential climbers Britain has ever produced.Jack Longland described the greatest rock face in Wales, Clogwyn Du'r Arddu, as "Colin’s Cliff". Kirkus' series of new routes on "Cloggy" was unparalleled until the emergence of Joe Brown,

Is an English football manager and former footballer. He is currently Chief Executive of Conference

Is an English football manager and former footballer. He is currently Chief Executive of Conference National side Torquay United.

Is an English footballer currently playing for Altrincham.Little began his career in non-league foot

Is an English footballer currently playing for Altrincham.Little began his career in non-league football with Hyde United. After being spotted by Crewe Alexandra manager Dario Gradi he signed for them for £50,000 in the summer of 1996.

Is an English composer of classical music.Matthews was born in London in 1946; his older brother is

Is an English composer of classical music.Matthews was born in London in 1946; his older brother is the composer David Matthews. He read classics at the University of Nottingham, and then studied composition there with Arnold Whittall and Nicholas Maw.

Was an English cricketer who played in nine Test matches. Noted for his substantial build and his bu

Was an English cricketer who played in nine Test matches. Noted for his substantial build and his buccaneering style, unusual in an opening batsman, there are few players who have played relatively little Test cricket who are remembered with so much affection so long after their hey-dey.

Was an English footballer. He played as an attacking midfielder.Colin started his career with Burnle

Was an English footballer. He played as an attacking midfielder.Colin started his career with Burnley as an apprentice, but after six years at Turf Moor he joined Southend United. Another move took him to Blackpool, before a £100,000 transfer saw him join Sheffield United in February 1982.

Was an English footballer who played for Sunderland as a full back.He made his debut for Sunderland

Was an English footballer who played for Sunderland as a full back.He made his debut for Sunderland against Bristol City in a 4–1 on 25 October 1958 at Ashton Gate.[1] In total he made 146 league appearances, scoring two goals at his time with the club from 1958 to 1964.

More commonly known as Nigel Pepper, is an English footballer.Pepper played for York when they beat

More commonly known as Nigel Pepper, is an English footballer.Pepper played for York when they beat Manchester United 3–0 at Old Trafford in the League Cup in 1995. He also had a spell at Aberdeen in 1998–99 in which he was sent off just 17 seconds after coming on as a substitute.

Was a former professional footballer) who played as a striker for many teams after leaving his homet

Was a former professional footballer) who played as a striker for many teams after leaving his hometown club Liverpool.Russell began his Career as a YTS player with Liverpool FC, before signing Professional terms at 18. Russell was amongst Roy Evans' Central League Champions side from 1979 to 1982 and frequently captained the side.

Is a former professional footballer who played as a defender for Huddersfield Town & Accrington Stan

Is a former professional footballer who played as a defender for Huddersfield Town & Accrington Stanley during the 1950s.

Is a former English footballer, who spent most of his career at Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forest.

Is a former English footballer, who spent most of his career at Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forest.He played as a centre back, but was equally useful at full-back. He spent the first seven years of his professional career contracted to Middlesbrough, making 188 league appearances and scoring six league goals in the process.

Is an English football coach and former professional player.Rowe began his professional career in 19

Is an English football coach and former professional player.Rowe began his professional career in 1973 with Colchester United, before signing with Chelmsford City in 1975.