Biographies

Clea DuVall — American actress, writer and director Clea DuVall Clea DuVall (born September 25, 1977) is an American actress, writer and director known for film roles in But I'm a Cheerleader, Girl, Interrupted, 21 Grams and TV work including C…

Cléber Eduardo Arado Brazilian professional footballer (1972–2021), a forward who played in domestic leagues and abroad; remembered for his goal-scoring instincts and contributions to several clubs.

Cleisthenes — Architect of Athenian Political Reform (c. 6th–5th century BC) Cleisthenes A leading Athenian noble of the Alcmaeonid house who, about 508/507 BC, reorganized Athenian politics—creating demes, new tribes and the Council of 500—and is often called the fath…

Clelio Darida Italian Christian Democratic politician (1927–2017), mayor of Rome in the 1970s and long-serving member of the Chamber of Deputies (1976–1992). Known for leading a DC-only city adm…

Clemens Fritz — German footballer and long-time Werder Bremen player Clemens Fritz Clemens Fritz (born 7 December 1980) is a German former professional footballer best known for a long spell with Werder Bremen. Primarily a right-sided defender/midfielder, he also…

Clement Arrindell — first Governor‑General of Saint Kitts and Nevis Clement Arrindell Clement A. Arrindell (1931–2011) was the final colonial governor and the first Governor‑General of Saint Kitts and Nevis, serving through the nation’s transition to independence an…

Clement Attlee: British Prime Minister and Architect of the Postwar Welfare State Clement Attlee Clement Richard Attlee (1883–1967) led Britain as Prime Minister from 1945 to 1951, overseeing the creation of the NHS, nationalisation of key industries, expansion of social secur…

Clemente Rodríguez (Argentine footballer) Clemente Rodríguez Clemente Rodríguez (born 31 July 1981) is an Argentine professional footballer known for his role as a full-back at Boca Juniors, Estudiantes La Plata and the Argentina national te…

Clemente Yerovi: Interim President of Ecuador and Agricultural Reformer Clemente Yerovi Clemente Yerovi Indaburu (1904–1981) was an Ecuadorian politician who served as interim president in 1966 and earlier as Minister of Economy, noted for conciliatory leadership and…

Cleo Laine: British Jazz Singer, Actress and Vocal Innovator Cleo Laine Dame Cleo Laine (born 1927) is a British jazz singer and actress known for scat singing, an exceptional vocal range, crossover work in jazz, popular and classical music, and her pa…

Cleo Lemon — American football quarterback Cleo Lemon Profile of Cleotha “Cleo” Lemon Jr., Arkansas State alumnus who played as a professional quarterback in the NFL with stops including the Ravens, Chargers, Dolphins and Jaguars.

Cleopatra VII: Last Ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt Cleopatra VII Biography and historical overview of Cleopatra VII (69–30 BC), her reign as the last Ptolemaic monarch, relations with Rome, political role, downfall, and long cultural legacy.

Cleveland Brown (fictional animated character) Cleveland Brown Cleveland Brown is a fictional character from the animated sitcom Family Guy and the lead of its spin-off The Cleveland Show; a soft-spoken, mild-mannered neighbor known for his di…

Cliff Barton — American NHL Right Winger (1907–1969) Cliff Barton Biography of Cliff Barton, an American professional ice hockey right winger (1907–1969) who played three NHL seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Quakers and New York…

Cliff Branch — American football wide receiver Cliff Branch Cliff Branch (1948–2019) was a speedy deep-threat wide receiver who spent his entire 14-year NFL career with the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders, winning three Super Bowls and becoming…

Cliff Burton — Metallica bassist and influential heavy metal musician Cliff Burton Biography and legacy of Clifford Lee Burton (1962–1986), Metallica's bass player from 1982–1986: his style, recordings, gear, death on tour, and lasting influence on heavy metal ba…

Cliff Carpenter — American Radio Actor (1915–2014) Cliff Carpenter Cliff Carpenter (1915–2014) was an American actor best known for voicing the title role in the radio serial Terry and the Pirates. His work is remembered by radio enthusiasts and h…

Cliff Curtis New Zealand actor Cliff Curtis (born 1968) is known for stage beginnings and an international film and television career, including The Piano, The Dark Horse and Fear the Walking D…

Cliff Finch Charles Clifton “Cliff” Finch (1927–1986) was an American Democratic politician who served as Governor of Mississippi from 1976 to 1980 and was known for a folksy, populist public…

Cliff Jackson (English footballer) Cliff Jackson (footballer) Cliff Jackson (1941–2018) was an English forward who made 396 Football League appearances for Swindon Town, Plymouth Argyle, Crystal Palace and Torquay United before moving into no…

Cliff Michelmore — English broadcaster and presenter of Tonight Cliff Michelmore Profile of Arthur Clifford 'Cliff' Michelmore (1919–2016), an English television presenter and producer best known for hosting the BBC's Tonight current‑affairs programme (1957–196…

Cliff Osmond (1937–2012) — American character actor, writer and director Cliff Osmond Character actor Cliff Osmond (born Clifford Osman Ebrahim) was known for supporting roles in 1960s films and for work as a screenwriter, director and producer.

Cliff Richard — British singer, musician and entertainer Cliff Richard English singer and actor Sir Cliff Richard (born Harry Rodger Webb, 1940), a leading figure in British pop and rock from the late 1950s, noted for a career spanning decades and num…

Cliff Robertson (1923–2011) — American film and television actor Cliff Robertson American actor Cliff Robertson had a long career on screen, won the 1968 Academy Award for Charly, portrayed figures from JFK to Henry Ford, and appeared in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man…

Cliff Williams (AC/DC bassist and English rock musician) Cliff Williams Cliff Williams (born 14 December 1949) is an English rock bassist and backing vocalist best known for his long tenure with AC/DC; a steady rhythmic anchor, Rock and Roll Hall of Fa…

Clifford D. Simak — American science fiction author and SF Grand Master Clifford D. Simak Concise overview of Clifford D. Simak (1904–1988), his life, principal works, themes, awards and influence as a Hugo- and Nebula-winning American science fiction writer.

Clifford Geertz: Interpreter of Cultures and Symbolic Anthropology Clifford Geertz Clifford Geertz (1926–2006) was an American anthropologist who advanced interpretive or symbolic anthropology, popularized 'thick description,' and reshaped how scholars read cultu…

Clifford Husbands — Governor‑General of Barbados (1996–2011) Clifford Husbands Sir Clifford Husbands (1926–2017) was a Barbadian lawyer and public servant who served as Governor‑General of Barbados from 1996 to 2011, representing the monarch and performing ce…

Clifford Irving American novelist and reporter best known for fabricating an 'autobiography' of Howard Hughes; later convicted of fraud and author of a memoir about the hoax.

Clifford Wiens — Canadian architect known for sculptural modernism Clifford Wiens Overview of Clifford D. Wiens (1926–2020), his architectural approach, major works in Saskatchewan, and his influence on Canadian modern architecture.

Clifton James (American character actor) Clifton James Overview of Clifton James, an American character actor best known as Sheriff J.W. Pepper in the James Bond films, with biography, career highlights, notable roles, and legacy.

Clint Black Clint Black is an American country singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor who rose to prominence in the late 1980s with the album Killin' Time and a string of country c…

Clint Bowyer: American NASCAR driver and broadcaster Clint Bowyer Profile of Clint Bowyer, an American stock car driver who won the 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series title and later transitioned to television as a racing analyst.

Clint Dempsey: American soccer forward and attacking midfielder Clint Dempsey Overview of Clint Dempsey, a prominent American soccer player known for his club career in MLS and the English Premier League, his international play for the United States, and his…

Clint Eastwood: actor, director, producer, and composer Clint Eastwood Overview of Clint Eastwood's life and career — his rise as a film star, transition to directing and producing, major works, style, and legacy in American cinema.

Clint Roberts (1935–2017) — American Republican politician from South Dakota Clint Roberts Clint Roberts was a Republican U.S. Representative from South Dakota (1981–1983). Born in Presho in 1935, he served one term in Congress and remained a figure in state public life…

Clint Walker (1927–2018) — American actor best known for Cheyenne Clint Walker Clint Walker (born Norman Eugene Walker; 1927–2018) was an American actor noted for his towering screen presence and his starring role as Cheyenne Bodie on the television western C…

Clinton Morrison Clinton Morrison is a former professional football striker who played primarily in the English leagues and represented the Republic of Ireland internationally. He later moved into…

Clive Barker: English novelist, filmmaker and visual artist Clive Barker Overview of Clive Barker, the English horror and fantasy writer, filmmaker and artist—his themes, major works and adaptations, career development, and cultural impact.

Clive Cussler: novelist, adventurer, and founder of NUMA Clive Cussler American adventure novelist (1931–2020) best known for the Dirk Pitt novels, founder of the real-world National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA), and author of numerous best-sel…

Clive Davis — American record executive, producer, and talent curator Clive Davis Clive Davis (born 1932) is an influential American music executive and record producer who founded Arista Records, helped launch many major artists, won multiple Grammys and is in…

Clive Dunn: English actor, comedian, singer, artist and author Clive Dunn Profile of Clive Dunn (1920–2012), the English performer best known for Lance-Corporal Jones in Dad's Army, his music, books and visual art, and his cultural legacy in British come…

Clive Granger: econometrician, cointegration pioneer, Nobel laureate Clive Granger British econometrician (1934–2009) known for cointegration, Granger causality and work on nonlinear time series; awarded the 2003 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences.

Clive James: Australian writer, critic and broadcaster Clive James Australian-born writer and broadcaster (1939–2019) celebrated for the Unreliable Memoirs, television criticism, essays, poetry and translations, noted for wit and wide cultural ran…

Clive King (1924–2018) — English children's author Clive King David Clive King was an English writer best known for the children's classic Stig of the Dump (1963). He served in WWII, worked for the British Council, and wrote novels and storie…

Clive Owen — English film and television actor Clive Owen Biography and career overview of Clive Owen, covering early life, training, major film and television roles, acting style, awards and selected filmography.

Clive Palmer: Australian businessman, mining magnate and political figure Clive Palmer Profile of Clive Palmer, an Australian mining entrepreneur and politician known for resource investments, founding the Palmer United/United Australia Party, the Titanic II project…

Clive Revill: Actor and Voice Performer from New Zealand Clive Revill Profile of Clive Revill (born 1930), a New Zealand-born actor known for film, stage and distinctive voice roles including Alfred Pennyworth and the original voice of the Emperor in…