Biographies

Clive Swift: English actor and songwriter Clive Swift Overview of Clive Swift (1936–2019), his career in television, stage and radio, notable roles including Keeping Up Appearances, and brief account of his personal life and death.

Clodoaldo — Brazilian midfield maestro and 1970 World Cup winner Clodoaldo Clodoaldo (born 26 September 1949) is a former Brazilian midfielder best known for his role in Brazil's 1970 World Cup team and for blending defensive duties with creative playmaki…

Clodomir Santos de Morais — Brazilian sociologist and developer of the Organization Workshop Clodomir Santos de Morais Brazilian sociologist (1928–2016) and grassroots activist who created the Organization Workshop and Large Group Capacitation Method for participatory training and community enterpr…

Clodomiro Picado — Costa Rican biologist and pioneer in antivenom research Clodomiro Picado Clodomiro Picado Twight (1887–1944) was a Nicaraguan-born Costa Rican physician and experimental biologist known for work on snake venoms, antivenoms, public health and early obser…

Clodovil Hernandes: Brazilian Designer, Broadcaster and Politician Clodovil Hernandes Overview of Clodovil Hernandes (1937–2009): his career in fashion and television, political rise in 2006, public controversies, and cultural impact in Brazil.

Cloris Leachman — American actress (1926–2021) Cloris Leachman Cloris Leachman (1926–2021) was an American actress whose long career spanned film, television and stage. She won an Academy Award and multiple Emmys and is known for roles in The…

Clover Moore Clover Moore (born 1945) is an Australian independent politician who has served as Lord Mayor of the City of Sydney since 2004 and was a state MP from 1988 to 2012.

Clovis I — Frankish king who united Gaul and founded the Merovingian dynasty Clovis I Clovis I (c.466–511) was the first ruler to unite the Frankish tribes in Gaul, convert to Catholicism, and establish the Merovingian dynasty whose influence shaped early medieval F…

Clovis Maksoud: Arab League Diplomat, Journalist and Scholar (1926–2016) Clovis Maksoud Profile of Clovis Maksoud, an Arab-American diplomat and journalist who represented the Arab League internationally, edited major publications, and taught international relations a…

Clu Gulager Actor and director William 'Clu' Gulager (1928–2022), known for television westerns and genre films, with a career spanning stage, TV and movies including The Tall Man and The Retu…

Clyde Best — Bermudian footballer and pioneering striker Clyde Best Bermudian forward who broke racial barriers in English football, best known for his spell at West Ham United, who also represented Bermuda and later received recognition from the O…

Clyde Holding (Allan Clyde Holding) Clyde Holding Australian Labor politician (1931–2011). Longtime Victorian and federal parliamentarian, Labor leader in Victoria, and federal minister known for advocacy on Indigenous rights and…

Clyde Scott — American Olympic hurdler and NFL halfback Clyde Scott Clyde Luther Scott (1924–2018) was an American dual-sport athlete: an Olympic medalist in the 110 m hurdles and a professional football halfback for the Philadelphia Eagles and Det…

Clyde Stubblefield: James Brown's Funk Drummer and Influential Breakbeat Artist Clyde Stubblefield Profile of Clyde Stubblefield (1943–2017), American funk drummer who helped define James Brown's grooves; creator of the widely sampled 'Funky Drummer' break and an enduring influe…

Clyde Tombaugh — American astronomer who discovered Pluto Clyde Tombaugh Clyde Tombaugh (1906–1997) was an American astronomer who discovered Pluto in 1930. He used photographic plates and a blink comparator, later pursued academic and government work,…

Clyde Wells Clyde Wells (born 1937) is a Canadian lawyer, politician and jurist who served as Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador (1989–1996) and later as Chief Justice of the province's Cour…

CM Punk: American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist CM Punk Profile of CM Punk (Phillip Jack Brooks): career overview, major championships, time in WWE and AEW, brief MMA stint with the UFC, persona, and legacy within modern pro wrestling.

Co Westerik (1924–2018) — Dutch painter, draughtsman and photographer Co Westerik Co Westerik was a Dutch visual artist known for precise, figurative paintings, drawings and photographs; a respected teacher who won the Jacob Maris Prize three times and influence…

Cobie Smulders: Canadian Actress and Screen Performer Cobie Smulders Overview of Cobie Smulders — career highlights, notable roles (Robin Scherbatsky, Maria Hill), background, and selected credits in film, television and voice work.

Cocco (Japanese singer-songwriter) Cocco Cocco (Satoko Makishi, b. 1977) is a Japanese singer-songwriter from Naha, Okinawa, known for intimate vocals and songs mixing J-pop, folk and rock. Active since the late 1990s, sh…

Coco Schumann — German jazz guitarist and Holocaust survivor Coco Schumann Heinz Jakob "Coco" Schumann (1924–2018) was a German jazz guitarist who survived Auschwitz, played in the camp's Ghetto Swingers, and later performed internationally with leading a…

Coco the Clown: the auguste clown character and its performers Coco the Clown Coco the Clown is an auguste clown persona popularized in Britain and later abroad. Known for slapstick antics, custard pies and public-safety touring, the role has been linked to…

Cody Cameron — American voice actor, animator, and filmmaker Cody Cameron Cody Cameron (born October 12, 1970) is an American voice actor, animator, writer and director, known for roles such as Pinocchio and the Three Little Pigs in the Shrek films and M…

Cody Rhodes American professional wrestler Cody Garrett Runnels, known as Cody Rhodes and Stardust, is a second-generation performer noted for tag-team success, character reinvention, and a pr…

Coenraad Johannes van Houten Dutch chemist and industrialist (1801–1887) who introduced the cocoa press and helped transform cacao into powdered cocoa, founding a company that popularized processed cocoa world…

Coenwulf of Mercia: King and Last Mercian Overlord Coenwulf of Mercia Coenwulf (d. 821) was king of Mercia from December 796. He restored Mercian influence in southern England, managed church conflicts and coinage, and was the last of the Mercian ove…

Cokie Roberts — American journalist, political commentator, and author Cokie Roberts Cokie Roberts (1943–2019) was a prominent American journalist and political analyst for NPR and ABC News, author of books on American history, and a longtime commentator on U.S. po…

Colbie Caillat: American singer-songwriter known for acoustic pop hits Colbie Caillat Colbie Caillat (born May 28, 1985) is an American singer-songwriter noted for warm, acoustic pop songs such as "Bubbly" and "Brighter Than the Sun." This article summarizes her lif…

Colby Cave: Canadian NHL centre — career, sudden illness, and legacy Colby Cave Colby Cave (1994–2020) was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played in the NHL for the Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers. He died after a sudden brain haemorrhage cause…

Cole Hamels — American Major League Baseball Pitcher Cole Hamels Colbert Michael "Cole" Hamels (born 1983) is a left-handed MLB pitcher noted for his 2008 World Series MVP performance with the Philadelphia Phillies and long career with Philadelp…

Cole Sprouse: actor, photographer, and public figure Cole Sprouse Overview of Cole Sprouse — American actor and photographer, known for The Suite Life series and Riverdale, with notes on early work, education, later roles, and personal pursuits.

Coleen Gray: American film, stage and television actress Coleen Gray Biography and career overview of Coleen Gray (1922–2015), known for work in film noir and westerns including Nightmare Alley, Kiss of Death, Red River and The Killing.

Colin Baker: English Actor Best Known as the Sixth Doctor Colin Baker Colin Baker (born 8 June 1943) is an English actor notable for portraying the Sixth Doctor on Doctor Who (1984–1986) and for his television, stage and audio work, including the rol…

Colin Barnett — Australian politician and former Premier of Western Australia Colin Barnett Colin Barnett (born 15 July 1950) is an Australian politician of the Liberal Party who served as the 29th Premier of Western Australia from 2008 to 2017.

Colin Bell: English footballer and Manchester City midfield icon Colin Bell Colin Bell (1946–2021) was an English midfield player best known for his central role at Manchester City and as an England international. Remembered for stamina, skill, and club le…

Colin Clark (American soccer player) Colin Clark (soccer) Colin Clark (1984–2019) was an American professional soccer winger/forward who played in Major League Soccer for the Colorado Rapids and Houston Dynamo and earned one cap for the U…

Colin Collindridge: English footballer and wartime-era forward Colin Collindridge Colin Collindridge (1920–2019) was an English footballer who played as an outside left and centre forward. His career spanned the wartime and post-war Football League with clubs in…

Colin Covert — American film critic and journalist Colin Covert Colin Covert is an American film critic, historian and journalist best known for his work at the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He resigned in December 2018 after accusations of plagiar…

Colin Davis British conductor Sir Colin Davis (1927–2013) led major opera houses and orchestras, championed Mozart and British repertoire, and held long associations with the Royal Opera House…

Colin Delaney Colin Delaney (born 1986) is an American professional wrestler best known for a high-profile underdog run on WWE's ECW brand and a long career on the independent circuit.

Colin Dexter Colin Dexter (1930–2017) was an English crime novelist best known for creating Inspector Morse. His novels and their television adaptations popularized Oxford-set detective fiction…

Colin Farrell — Irish film actor and notable screen performer Colin Farrell Colin Farrell (born 31 May 1976) is an Irish actor known for diverse film roles from independent dramas to major studio pictures, including an acclaimed turn in In Bruges and a vil…

Colin Firth Colin Firth (born 10 September 1960) is an English actor known for stage and screen work, an Academy Award for The King’s Speech, acclaimed roles from Pride and Prejudice to A Sing…

Colin Groves — Biological Anthropologist and Mammalian Taxonomist Colin Groves Colin Groves (1942–2017) was a British-born Australian biological anthropologist at ANU known for contributions to primate and mammal taxonomy, human evolution, skeletal analysis a…

Colin Hanks — American actor, director, and producer Colin Hanks Colin Hanks (born 1977) is an American actor and filmmaker, known for roles in Orange County, King Kong, The House Bunny and The Great Buck Howard; he is the eldest son of Tom Hank…

Colin Higgins (1941–1988) Colin Higgins Australian-American filmmaker Colin Higgins was a screenwriter, director and producer best known for Harold and Maude, Silver Streak, Foul Play and 9 to 5. He combined dark comedy…

Colin Kaepernick: Athlete, Activist, and Cultural Figure Colin Kaepernick Overview of Colin Kaepernick’s life, football career, protest against racial injustice, legal and commercial aftermath, and wider cultural impact.

Colin Mawby (1936–2019): English organist, choral conductor and composer Colin Mawby Overview of Colin Mawby, his career at Westminster Cathedral and RTÉ, his choral compositions and style, and his legacy as a leading figure in 20th‑21st century sacred music.