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Christopher Cabaldon
(12 November 1965)
American mayor of West Sacramento, California.
Amerikaanse burgemeester van West Sacramento, Californië.
Website: www.cabaldon.org
Christopher Cabaldon

John Cage
(5 September 1912 - 12 August 1992)
American composer, painter, writer and poet, born in Los Angeles, California, as John Milton Cage jr. His partner was dancer and choreographer Merce Cunningham.
Amerikaans componist, schilder, schrijver en dichter, geboren in Los Angeles, Californië als John Milton Cage jr. Zijn partner was danser en choreograaf Merce Cunningham.
Books: Silence: lectures and writings (1961), A Year from monday (1967), M: writings '67-'72 (1973), Empty Words: Writings '73-'78 (1979), Musicage: Cage Muses on Words, Art, Music (1996)
John Cage

Claude Cahun
(25 October 1894 - 8 December 1954)
French artist, photographer and writer, born as Lucy Renee Mathilde Schwob in Nantes. She also worked under the pseudonyms Claude Courlis and Daniel Douglas.
Franse kunstenares, fotografe en schrijfster, geboren als Lucy Renee Mathilde Schwob in Nantes. Ze werkte ook onder de pseudoniemen Claude Courlis en Daniel Douglas.
Books: La Machine Magique (1919), Une Conference de Georges Duhamel (1920)
Claude Cahun

Edgar Cairo
(7 May 1948 - 16 November 2000)
Surinam bisexual writer, poet, playwright and painter, born in Paramaribo as Edgar Eduard Cairo. In 1968 he moved to the Netherlands.
Surinaamse biseksuele schrijver, dichter, toneelschrijver en schilder, geboren in Paramaribo als Edgar Eduard Cairo. In 1968 vertrok hij naar Nederland.
Books: Temekoe/Kopzorg(1969/1988), Kollektieve Schuld (1976), Adoebe Lobi/Alles Tegen Alles (1977), Mi Boto Doro/Droomboot Havenloos (1980), Ik Ga Dood Om Jullie Hoofd (1980), Als Je Hoofd Is Geboord (1981), Nyumane/In Mensennaam (1986), De Smaak Van Sranan Libre
Plays: Brokositon/Puin (1976), Dagrati! Dagrati!/Verovering Van De Dageraat (1980)
Documentary about Edgar Cairo: Ik Ga Dood Om Jullie Hoofd (2011)
Edgar Cairo

Anthony Callea
(13 December 1982)
Australian singer, songwriter and actor, born in Melbourne as Anthony Cosmo Callea.
Australische zanger, liedjeschrijver en akteur, geboren in Melbourne als Anthony Cosmo Callea.
TV: Australian Idol (2004)
Hits: The Prayer (2004), Rain / Bridge over Troubled Water (2005), Hurt So Bad (2005), Per Sempre (2005), Live For Love (2006), Addicted To You (2007)
DVD: Anthony Callea: Live In Concert (2005)
Albums: Anthony Callea (2005), A New Chapter (2006)
Theatre: Dead Man Walking (2007), Rent (2007), Wicked (2008-2009)
Website: www.anthonycallea.com
Anthony Callea

Michael Callen
(11 April 1955 - 27 December 1993)
American singer, songwriter, Aids activist and author and member of popgroup The Flirtations. He was born in Rising Sun, Indiana.
Amerikaanse zanger, liedjesschrijver, Aids-activist en schrijver en lid van de popgroep The Flirtations. Hij is geboren in Rising Sun, Indiana.
Albums: Purple Heart, The Flirtations, Out on the Road (The Flirtations), Legacy (1996)
Books: How to Have Sex in an Epidemic: One Approach (co-author, 1983), Surviving AIDS (1990)
Michael Callen

Simon Callow
(15 June 1949)
British actor, director, screenwriter and writer, born in Streatham, London as Simon Phillip Hugh Callow. He was awarded C.B.E. (Commander of the order of the British Empire) in 1999.
Britse akteur, regisseur, scriptschrijver en schrijver, geboren in Streatham, Londen als Simon Phillip Hugh Callow. In 1999 werd hij benoemd tot C.B.E. (Commander of the order of the British Empire).
TV: Inspector Morse (episode: The Wolvercote Tongue), Angels in America (2003)
Films: Amadeus (1983), A chance in a million, A room with a view (1986), Maurice (1987), Sherlock Holmes - The crucifer of blood (1991), The ballad of the sad cafe (1991), Four weddings and a funeral (1994), Ace Ventura: When nature calls (1995), Street Fighter (1995), Jefferson in Paris (1995), A night of love (1995), James and the giant peach (1996), Bedrooms and hallways (1998), Shakespeare in love (1998), Around the World in 80 Days (1999), No man's land (2001), Thunderpants (2002), Merci Docteur Rey (2002), The Civilization of Maxwell Bright (2003), Bright young things (2003), George and the Dragon (2004), The Phantom of the Opera (2004), Bob the butler (2005)
Books: Being An Actor (1984), Orson Welles: The road to Xanadu (1996), Charles Laughton : a difficult actor (1997), The Night Of The Hunter (2000), Shooting The Actor (2003), Love is where it falls: An account af a passionate frienship (2007)
Theatre (acting): The Thrie Estates (1973), The Plumber's Progress (1975), Passing By (1975), Titus Andronicus (1978), The Resistable Rise of Arturo Ui (1978), Amadeus (1979), Sisterly Feelings (1980), An Englishman Abroad (1988), The mystery of Charles Dickens (2000-2001), Through the leaves (2003), The holy terror (2004), The woman in white (2005), Aladdin (2005), The Woman in White (2006), Merry Wives - The Musical (2006-2007)
Theatre (directing): Carmen Jones (1991), Shirley Valentine, Carmen Jones
Simon Callow

Rhona Cameron
(27 September 1965)
Scottish comic, actress, writer and TV-host, born in Musselburgh.
Schotse comedienne, actrice, schrijfster en TV-presentator, geboren in Musselburgh.
TV: Gaytime TV, Rhona (2000, six episodes), Top of the Pops, I'm a celebrity-get me out of here (2002), Hot potatoes, Russian Roulette (2002-2003), The luvvies, Rhona's rudest videos
Film: Funny man (1994)
Theatre: The Vagina Monologues (2002), The Rocky Horror Show
Book: 1979: a big year in a small town
Album: Rhona Cameron
Rhona Cameron

Edwin Cameron
(15 February 1953)
South African judge, born in Pretoria. He was educated at Pretoria Boys High School, Stellenbosch University, the University of Oxford and the University of South Africa.
Zuid-Afrikaanse rechter, geboren in Pretoria. Hij volgde zijn opleiding aan Pretoria Boys High School, Stellenbosch University, de University of Oxford en de University of South Africa.
Edwin Cameron

Thomas Cammaert
(25 April 1984)
Belgian actor, born in Antwerp. He studied at The Amsterdamse Toneelschool/Kleinkunstacademie.
Belgisch akteur, geboren in Antwerpen. Hij studeerde aan de Amsterdamse Toneelschool/Kleinkunstacademie.
Theater: Don Carlos (2005), In Ademnood Richting De Dood (2005), De vrouw van vroeger (2006), Muziektheaterproductie in de lijn van ... (2006), 't Vonnis van Paris (2007), Monsieur Sullemans soete vryagi (2007), De geschiedenis van de familie Avenier deel 1 (2007), De geschiedenis van de familie Avenier deel 2 (2007), De geschiedenis van de familie Avenier deel 3 (2008), De geschiedenis van de familie Avenier deel 4 (2008), De Ingebeelde Zieke (2009), Aangespoeld (2009), De Avonden (2010), Bent (2010), The Pillowman (2011), Ramses (2011)
Film: Tiramisu (2007), Vermist (2007)
Thomas Cammaert

Wim van de Camp
(27 July 1953)
Dutch former member of the Dutch Lower House for the Christian Democratic Party (CDA) (1986-2009). In 2009 he became member of the European Parliament. He was born in Oss as Wilhelmus Gerardus Johannes Maria van de Camp. Van de Camp studied at the University of Agriculture for Tropical Agriculure in Deventer and he studied Law at the Catholic University Nijmegen (Katholieke Universiteit Nijmegen).
Nederlands voormalig lid van de Tweede Kamer voor het CDA (1986-2009). In 2009 werd hij lid van het Europees Parlement. Hij is geboren in Oss als Wilhelmus Gerardus Johannes Maria van de Camp en studeerde aan de Hogere Landbouwschool voor Tropische Landbouw in Deventer en hij studeerde rechten aan de Katholieke Universiteit Nijmegen.
Website: www.wimvandecamp.nl
Wim van de Camp

Kylian Campbell
Dancer and choreographer, born in Senegal. He was adopted by a Swiss family. Campbell lives in Belgium.
Danser en choreograaf, geboren in Senegal. Hij werd geadopteerd door een Zwitserse familie. Campbell woont in België.
Theatre: Romeo en Julia (2002), Fantasy Island (2003)

Tevin Campbell
(12 November 1976)
American singer and songwriter, born in Waxahachie, Texas, as Tevin Jermod Campbell.
Amerikaanse zanger en liedjesschrijver, geboren in Waxahachie, Texas, als Tevin Jermod Campbell.
Albums: T.E.V.I.N. (1991), I'm Ready (1993), Back To The World (1996), Another Way (1999), The Best Of Tevin Campbell (2001)
Theatre: Hairspray (2005-2006)
Tevin Campbell

Edward van Campen
Dutch national champion Ice Figure Skating of 1982, 1984 and 1985. He also skated with the Ice Capades.
Nederlands Nationaal Kampioen Kunstschaatsen in 1982, 1984 en 1985. Hij schaatste ook bij de Ice Capades.

Pedro Canters
Dutch local politician for the PvdA in Rheden.
Nederlandse lokale politicus voor de PvdA in Rheden.
Pedro Canters

Mario Cantone
(9 December 1959)
American actor, writer and comedian, born in Boston, Massachusetts.
Amerikaans akteur, schrijver en komiek, geboren in Boston, Massachusetts.
TV: Steampipe Alley (1988-1993), Sex and the city (as Anthony Marantino)
Films: Quiz show (1994), Who do I gotta kill (1994), Mouse Hunt (1997), Surf's Up (2007)
Theatre: Love, Valour, compassion (1995, as Buzz), The Tempest, Taming of the Shrew, June Moon (as Benny), The crumple zone (as Terry), Assassins (2004), The Violet Hour, Laugh Whore (2004-2005)
Website: www.mariocantone.com
Mario Cantone

Jonathan Caouette
(26 November 1973)
American film director and actor, born in Houston, Texas. He has been married to a woman and has a son, Josh.
Amerikaanse filmregisseur en akteur, geboren in Houston, Texas. Hij is met een vrouw getrouwd geweest en heeft een zoon, Josh.
Films (directing): Tarnation (2003), All Tomorrow's Parties (2009)
Films (acting): Fat Girls (2006), Shortbus (2006), The Moon And He (2008), Portland (2010)

Walter Capiau
(28 October 1937)
Belgian radio and TV presenter and politician, geboren in Schendelbeke.
Belgische radio- en TV-presentator en politicus voor de N-VA (Nieuw-Vlaamse Alliantie), geboren in Schendelbeke.
Radio: Capriolen
TV: Tienerklanken, Magesien, Binnen en buiten, Hoger Lager, Rad van Fortuin, De Walters Verjaardagshow, De Kinderacademie, Het 3 stedenspel, Hartendief, 1-2-3 show, HT&D
Walter Capiau

Truman Capote
(30 September 1924 - 25 August 1984)
American writer, playwright and journalist, whose original name was Truman Streckfus Persons. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. His parents divorced when he was four. In 1935 his mother's second husband Joseph Capote adopted him and he was renamed Truman Garcia Capote.
Amerikaans schrijver, toneelschrijver en journalist, wiens originele naam Truman Streckfus Persons is. Hij werd geboren in New Orleans, Louisiana. Zijn ouders scheidden toen hij vier jaar oud was. In 1935 werd hij geadopteerd door de tweede echtgenoot van zijn moeder, Joseph Capote en kreeg hij een nieuwe naam: Truman Garcia Capote.
Books: Summer Crossing/Een Zomer Lang (1940/2006), Other Voices, Other Rooms (1948), Local Color (1950), The Grass Harp (1951), Breakfast At Tiffany's (1958), In Cold Blood (1966), The Dogs Bark: Public People and Private Places (1973)
Plays: The Grass Harp (1952), The House Of Flowers (1954)
Truman Capote

Gia Carangi
(29 January 1960 - 18 November 1986)
American topmodel in the late 70's, who was born in Philadelphia. She became a drug addict and was one of the first women in America to die of AIDS. In 1998 a TV film was released about her life: "Gia" with Angelina Jolie as Gia Carangi.
Amerikaans topmodel aan het eind van de zeventiger jaren, die geboren was in Philadelphia. Zij werd aan drugs verslaafd en was een van de eerste vrouwen in Amerika die aan aids stierf. In 1998 is een TV film uitgebracht over haar leven: "Gia" met Angelina Jolie als Gia Carangi.
Website: www.gia-carangi.com
Gia Carangi

Joi Cardwell
American singer and songwriter.
Amerikaanse zangeres en liedjesschrijfster.
Albums: Joi Cardwell (1997), Deliverance (2003), Hits And More (2006), A Beautiful Life (2007)
Website: www.joicardwell.com
Joi Cardwell

Magnus Carlsson
(24 June 1974)
Swedish singer of boyband Barbados, who was born in Boras as Lars Magnus Carlsson. He came out in 2000. In 2003 he joined the popgroup 'Alcazar', but now has a solo career.
Zweedse zanger van de jongensband Barbados, die geboren is in Boras als Lars Magnus Carlsson. Hij kwam in 2000 'uit de kast'. In 2003 werd hij lid van de popgroep 'Alcazar', maar nu heeft hij een solocarriere.
Albums: Belinda (1999, with Barbados), Alcazarized (2003, with Alcazar), Live Forever (2007), Pop Galaxy (2010)
Website: www.magnusonline.se
Magnus Carlsson

Vanessa Carlton
(16 August 1980)
American bisexual singer/songwriter, born as Vanessa Lee Carlton in Milfors, Pennsylvania.
Amerikaanse biseksuele zangeres/liedjesschrijfster, geboren als Vanessa Lee Carlton in Milfors, Pennsylsvania.
Albums: Be Not Nobody (2002), Harmonium (2004), Heroes & Thieves (2007), Rabbits on the Run (2011), Icon: Best of Vanessa Carlton (2011)
Website: www.vanessacarlton.com
Vanessa Carlton

Marcel Carne
(18 August 1906 - 31 October 1996)
French film director, born in Paris.
Franse filmregisseur, geboren in Parijs.
Films: Jenny (1936),,Drole de drame (1936), Le Quai des brumes (1938), Hotel du Nord (1938), Le Jour se leve (1939), Les Visiteurs du soir (1942), Les Enfants du paradis (1945), Les Portes de la nuit (1946), La Marie du port (1949), Juliette ou La clef des songes (1951), Therese Raquin (1953), L'Air de Paris (1954), Les Tricheurs (1958), Terrain vague (1960), Trois chambres a Manhattan (1965), Les Jeunes loups (1968), Les Assassins de l'ordre (1971), La Merveilleuse visite (1973), La Bible (1976)
Marcel Carne

Carleton Carpenter
(10 July 1926)
American film, television and stage actor, magician, songwriter and novelist, born as Carleton Upham Carpenter, Jr . in Bennington, Vermont.
Amerikaanse film-, televisie- en toneelacteur, goochelaar, liedjesschrijver en schrijver, born as Carleton Upham Carpenter, Jr . in Bennington, Vermont.
Theatre: Bright Boy (1944), Hello Dolly
Films: Three Little Words (1950), Two Weeks with Love (1950)

Kenny Carpenter
American DJ , remixer and radio-DJ, born in New York. He has a.o. worked at the Galaxy 21, the Inferno club and at Studio 54 in New York.
Amerikaanse DJ, remixer and radio-DJ, geboren in New York. Hij heeft o.a. gewerkt in de Galaxy 21, de Inferno club en in Studio 54 in New York.
Radio: WBLS 107.5 FM (New York), Kiss FM (London), Choice FM (London), Bay FM (Japan)
Album: The Best of Kenny Carpenter at Studio 54

Alan Carr
(14 June 1976)
British stand-up comedian, born in Weymouth, Dorset.
Britse cabaretier, geboren in Weymouth, Dorset.
TV: FAQ U, Big Brothers' Big Mouth, Today With Des And Mel (2004), 8 Out Of 10 Cats (2007), Alan Carr's Celebrity Ding Dong (2007-2008), Alan Carr: Chatty Man (2009-)
DVD: Alan Carr Tooth Fairy Live (2007), The Friday Night Project Unleashed (2007), Alan Carr: Now That's What I Call A Ding Dong (2008), The Sunday Late Night Project (2009)
Autobiography: Look Who It Is! (2008)
Website: www.alancarr.net
Alan Carr

Daniel Patrick Carroll
(26 July 1927 - 31 May 2009)
Irish entertainer, working in drag under the name "Danny La Rue". He was born in County Cork. His family moved to England when he was six. In the 1960s he was among England's highest-paid entertainers.
Ierse entertainer, die in travestie werkt onder de naam "Danny La Rue". Hij is geboren in County Cork. Toen hij zes jaar was verhuisde hij met zijn familie naar Engeland. In de zestiger jaren behoorde hij tot de best verdienende entertainers in Engeland.
Theatre: Come Spy With Me, Queen Passionella And The Sleeping Beauty, At The Palace, Hello Dolly! (1982), Hello Danny (2007-2008)
TV: The Good Old Days, The Queen Of Hearts, Come Spy with Me (1977), Mr. Bean (episode 'Mr. Bean in Room 426')
Films: Every Day's a Holiday (1965), Our Miss Fred (1972)
Albums: Another Sing-Along Party (1976), I Am What I Am
Biography: From Drags to Riches: my autobiography (1987)
Website: www.dannylarue.com
Danny La Rue

Nell Carter
(13 September 1948 - 23 January 2003)
American actress and singer, born as Nell Ruth Hardy in Birmingham, Alabama. She won a Tony Award for "Ain't misbehavin'". She was married and divorced twice: to businessman Georg Krynicki (-1992) and Canadian record producer Roger Larocque. When she died, friends and family were shocked to discover that Nell had been living as a closeted lesbian. Nell had a daughter (Tracey Hardy) and two adopted children (Joshua and Daniel). The custody of the children was left to her domestic partner, Ann Kaser.
Amerikaanse actrice en zangeres, geboren als Nell Ruth Hardy in Birmingham, Alabama. Ze kreeg een Tony Award voor haar rol in "Ain't misbehavin'". Ze is twee keer getrouwd en gescheiden: met zakenman Georg Krynicki (-1992) en de Canadese platenproducer Roger Larocque. Toen ze overleed, kwamen familie en vrienden er tot hun verbazing achter dat Nell een verborgen lesbisch leven had. Nell had een dochter (Tracey Hardy) en twee geadopteerde zoons (Joshua en Daniel). Ze had geregeld dat de voogdij over de kinderen naar haar partner Ann Kaser overging.
Album: Ain't misbehavin' (as part of the cast, 1978)
Theatre: Soon (1971), Dude (1972), Ain't misbehavin' (1978), Annie (1997)
TV: Ryan's hope (1978-1979), Gimme a break (1981-1987)
Films: Hair (1979), Back roads (1981), Modern problems (1981), The grass harp (1995), The crazysitter (1995), The propietor (1996), Fakin' da funk (1997), Perfect fit (1999), Swing (2003)
Nell Carter

Daniel Cartier
<25 June 1969)
American singer and songwriter.
Amerikaanse zanger en liedjesschrijver.
Albums: Live From New York - The Subway Session, Avenue A (1997), Wide Outside (2001), Revival (2004), You And Me Are We (2006), Redemption (2010)
Website: www.danielcartier.com
Daniel Cartier

Ted Casablanca
American journalist, whose real name is Bruce Bibby. He has worked for Premiere, Rolling Stone and Esquire magazines.
Amerikaanse journalist, wiens echte naam Bruce Bibby is. Hij heeft gewerkt voor de tijdschriften Premiere, Rolling Stone en Esquire.
TV: The Awful Truth, The Gossip Show
Ted Casablanca

Sir Roger Casement
(1 September 1864 - 3 August 1916)
British consul, born in Sandycove, County Dublin in Ireland as Roger David Casement. He served in various posts in Africa and South America and was knighted in 1911. In 1916 he was arrested for treason by the British for his involvement in the Irish National cause and was hanged in the Pentonville prison. After his arrest his diaries, which had homoerotic content, were made public.
Britse consul, geboren in Sandycove, Graafschap Dublin in Ierland als Roger David Casement. Hij diende op diverse posten in Afrika en Zuid Amerika en werd in 1911 geridderd. In 1916 werd hij gearresteerd door de Engelsen wegens verraad voor zijn bemoeienis in de Ierse nationale zaak en werd opgehangen in de Pentonville gevangenis. Na zijn arrestatie werden zijn dagboeken, die een homo-erotische inhoud hadden, openbaar gemaakt.
Sir Roger Casement

Michael Cashman
(17 December 1950)
British Labour politician and former actor and director, born in London. He has been a Member of the European Parliament since 1999. Cashman registered a civil partnership with Paul Cottingham on 11 March 2006.
Britse politicus voor Labour en voormalig akteur en regisseur, geboren in Londen. Hij is sinds 1999 lid van het Europees Parlement. Sinds 11 maart 2006 zijn Cashman en Paul Cottingham geregistreerd partners.
TV: Lay Down Your Arms (1970), The Sandbaggers (1978), Eastenders (1986-1989, as Colin Russell)
Films: I've Gotta Horse (1965)
Theatre: Oliver!, Layers (1982), Bent (1990), Compromised Immunity (1991)
Website: www.michaelcashmanmep.org.uk
Michael Cashman

Dan and Dean Caten
(1964)
Canadian fashion designer twins, who design for D-Square. They have worked with celebrities like Lenny Kravitz, the Spice Girls, the Backstreet Boys and Madonna (Drowned World Tour). They were born as Dan and Dean Catenacci. In 2007 they launched the men's perfume "He Wood"
Canadese tweeling die mode ontwerpt met het merk D-Square. Ze hebben met beroemde mensen gewerkt als Lenny Kravitz, the Spice Girls, the Backstreet Boys en Madonna (Drowned World Tour). Ze werden geboren als Dan en Dean Catenacci. In 2007 lanceerden zij het mannenparfum "He Wood".
The Caten twins

Willa Cather
(7 December 1873 - 24 April 1947)
American writer, born in Back Creek Valley, Virginia, as Willa Sibert Cather. She studied at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Cather won the Pulitzer Prize in 1923 for 'One of Ours'.
Amerikaanse schrijfster, geboren in Back Creek Valley, Virginia, als Willa Sibert Cather. Ze studeerde aan de University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In 1923 won Cather de Pulitzer Prijs voor 'One of Ours'.
Books: Alexander's Bridge (1912), O Pioneers (1913), The Song of the Lark (1915), My Antonia (1918), One of Ours (1922), A Lost Lady (1923), The Professor's House (1925), My Mortal Enemy (1926), Death Comes for the Archbishop (1927), Shadows on the Rock (1931), Lucy Gayheart (1935), Sapphira and the Slave Girl (1940)
Willa Cather

Caushun
(1977)
American rapper and former hairdresser, who real name is Jason Herndorn. He was born in Brooklyn, New York.
Amerikaanse rapper en voormalig kapper, wie echte naam Jason Herndorn is. Hij is geboren in Brooklyn, New York.
Albums: Proceed with Caushun (?)
Website: www.thegayrapper.com/
Caushun

Constantine P. Cavafy
(29 April 1863 - 29 April 1933)
Greek poet, see for more information Konstantinos Kavafis.
Griekse dichter, zie voor meer informatie Konstantinos Kavafis.

Richard Cawley
(28 May 1947)
British TV-chef and writer, born in Doncaster, Yorkshire.
Britse TV-kok en schrijver, geboren in Doncaster, Yorkshire.
TV: Ready Steady Cook (BBC), Can't Cook Won't Cook
Books: Outdoor affairs (1994), Ready Steady Cook 2 (1996, with Patrick Anthony), Vegetarian Feasts: Memorable Meat-Free Meals, The big Ready Steady Cook book (with Patrick Anthony and Fern Britton), Butterfly Boy (novel, 2000)
Richard Cawley

Cazuza
(4 April 1958 - 7 July 1990)
Brazilian Rock singer and poet, born in Rio de Janeiro as Agenor Miranda de AraÚjo Neto. In 1981 he became singer of Rockband Barão Vermelho. Cazuza died of Aids.
Braziliaanse Rockzanger en dichter, geboren in Rio de Janeiro als Agenor Miranda de AraÚjo Neto. In 1981 werd hij zanger bij de Rockband Barão Vermelho. Cazuza stierf aan de gevolgen van Aids.
Albums: Barão Vermelho (1982), Maior Abandonado (1984, with Barão Vermelho), Cazuza (1985), Só Se For A Dois (1987), Ideologia (1988), Cazuza Ao Vivo — O Tempo Nao Pára (1989), Burguesia (1989), Por Ai (1991)
Cazuza

Luis Cernuda
(21 September 1902 - 5 November 1963)
Spanish poet, born in Seville. He studied Law at the University of Seville. He died in Mexico.
Spaanse dichter, geboren in Sevilla. Hij studeerde rechten aan de Universiteit van Sevilla. Hij overleed in Mexico.
Luis Cernuda

Richard Chamberlain
(31 March 1934)
American actor and singer, born in Beverly Hills, California as George Richard Chamberlain. He studied art at Pomona College in Claremont. He became famous as dr. Kildare in the TV-series of the same name.
Amerikaans akteur en zanger, geboren in Beverly Hills, Californië als George Richard Chamberlain. Hij studeerde kunst aan het Pomona College in Claremont. Hij werd beroemd als dr. Kildare in de gelijknamige TV-serie.
TV: Dr.Kildare (1961-1966), Centennial (1978), Shogun (1980), The Thornbirds (De doornvogels)(1983), A hero's story, The lost daughter (1997), Too rich: The secret life of Doris Duke (1999)
Films: The secret of purple reef (1960), A thunder of drums (1961), Twilight of honor (1963), Joy in the morning (1965), Petulia (1968), The portrait of a lady (1968), The madwoman of Challiot (1969), Julius Ceasar (1970), The music lovers (1970), The woman I love (1972), Lady Caroline Lamb (1972), The Three Musketeers (1973), The lady's not for burning (1974), The last of the belles (1974), The towering inferno (1974), The four Musketeers (1974), The count of Monte Christo (1975), The slipper and the Rose (1976), The man in the iron mask (1976), The last wave (1977), The swarm (1978), Centennial (1978), Murder by phone (1980), Wallenberg: a hero's story (1984), King Solomon's mines (1985), Dream West (1986), Casanova (1987), The Bourne identity (1988), Night of the hunter (1993), Bird of Prey (1995), The lost daughter (1996), River made to drown in (1997), All the winters that have been (1997), The red phone (2001), Strength and Honour (2007)
Theatre: West Side Story (1966), Private lives (1966), The Philadelphia story (1966), Breakfast at Tiffany's (1967), Richard II (1971-1972), Lady's not for burning (1972), The Fantasticks (1972-1973), Cyrano de Bergerac (1973), The night of the Iguana (1976-1977), Arms and the man (1978), Fathers and sons (1979), Blithe spirit (1987), My Fair Lady (1993-1995), The Sound of music (1999-2000), The shadow of greatness (2000)
Autobiography: Shattered Love : A Memoir (2003)
Richard Chamberlain

Laurent Chambon
(22 May 1972)
Dutch local politician for the PvdA in Amsterdam, DJ and composer, born in Chatenay-Malabry in France.
Nederlandse lokale politicus voor de PvdA in Amsterdam, DJ en componist, geboren in Chatenay-Malabry in Frankrijk.
Website: www.laurentchambon.com
Laurent Chambon

Graham Chapman
(8 January 1941 - 4 October 1989)
British actor, writer and member of the Monty Python team, born in Leicester. He studied Medicine. Chapman had a 24 years relationship with writer David Sherlock.
Brits akteur, schrijver en lid van het Monty Python team, geboren in Leicester. Hij heeft geneeskunde gestudeerd. Chapman had 24 jaar lang een relatie met schrijver David Sherlock.
TV: At last the 1948 show (1967, writer), How to irritate people (1968), Monty Python's flying circus (1969-1974)
Films: And now for something completely different (1972), Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), The odd job (1978), Life of Brian (1979), Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982), The Meaning of Life (1983), Yellowbeard (1983)
Graham Chapman

Tracy Chapman
(30 March 1964)
American singer, born in Cleveland, Ohio. She studied African culture and anthropology at Tufts University in Medford.
Amerikaanse zangeres, geboren in Cleveland, Ohio. Ze heeft Afrikaanse kultuur en antropologie gestudeerd aan Tufts University in Medford.
Hits: Fast car (1988), Talkin' about a revolution (1989), Crossroads (1989)
Albums: Tracy Chapman (1988), Crossroads (1989), Matter of the hearts (1992), New Beginning (1995), Telling stories (2000), Let it rain (2002), Where you live (2005), Our Bright Future (2008)
Tracy Chapman

David Charlebois
(29 August 1962 - 11 September 2001)
American co-pilot on the American Airlines plane that crashed into the Pentagon in Washington on september 11, 2001 after being hi-jacked by terrorists. He was born as David Michael Charlebois in Morocco.
Amerikaanse co-piloot van het American Airlines vliegtuig dat op 11 september 2001 op het Pentagon in Washington neerstortte na te zijn gekaapt door terroristen. Hij is geboren als David Michael Charlebois in Marokko.
David Charlebois

Mark Chatfield
(11 August 1953 - 23 December 1998)
American swimmer, who swam at the Olympics in Munich in 1972. He was born in Bakersfield, California, as Mark Webster Chatfield. Mark studied at the University of Southern California.
Amerikaanse zwemmer, die voor de USA uitkwam tijdens de Olympische Spelen in München in 1972. Hij is geboren in Bakersfield, California, als Mark Webster Chatfield. Mark studeerde aan de University of Southern California.

Bruce Chatwin
(13 May 1940 - 18 January 1989)
British journalist, novelist and travel writer, born in Sheffield as Charles Bruce Chatwin. He was married to Elisabeth Chanler on 26 August 1965. Chatwin died in Nice, France, of Aids. Chatwin's ashes were scattered near a Byzantine chapel above Kardamyli in the Peloponnese in Greece.
Britse journalist, roman- en reisboekenschrijver, geboren in Sheffield a;s Charles Bruce Chatwin. Hij trouwde op 26 augustus 1965 met Elisabeth Chanler. Chatwin is in Nice, Frankrijk, aan de gevolgen van Aids overleden. Chatwin's as is nabij een Byzantijnse kapel boven Kardamyli in de Peloponnesos verstrooid.
Books: In Patagonia/In Patagonië (1977), The Viceroy of Quidah/De Onderkoning Van Quidah (1980), Up The Black Hill/De Zwarte Heuvel (1982), The Songlines/De Gezongen Aarde (1987), Utz (1988), What am I doing here (1989), Photographs and Notebooks (1993), Anatomy of Restlessness (1997), Winding Paths (1998)
Bruce Chatwin

Jaime Chávarri
(18 March 1943)
Spanish actor and director, born in Madrid.
Spaanse akteur en regisseur, geboren in Madrid.
Films (director): Estado de sitio (1970), Pastel de sangre (1971), El rio de oro (1986), Yo soy el que tú buscas (1988), Gran Slalom (1995), Besos para todos (2000)
Films (actor): Handicap (1968), Ida y vuelta (1968), A flor de piel (1974), Matador (1986), Gran Slalom (1995), Sidoglio Smithee (1998)
Jaime Chavarri

Christian Chávez
(7 August 1983)
Mexican singer of popgroup RBD and actor, born as José Christian Chávez Garza in Reynosa, Tamaulipas.
Mexicaanse zanger van de popgroep RBD en akteur, geboren als José Christian Chávez Garza in Reynosa, Tamaulipas.
TV: Rebelde, Clase 406 (2002)
Albums (with RBD): Rebelde (2004), Tour Generación RBD en Vivo (2005), Nuestro Amor (2005), Live in Hollywood (2006), Nosso Amor (2006), Celestial (2006), Rebels (2006)
Album (solo): Almas Transparentes (2010)
Website RBD: www.grupo-rbd.com
Christian Chavez

Mary Cheney
(14 March 1969)
American. Daughter of vice president Dick Cheney. On May 23, 2007 she and her partner Heather Poe became parents of a baby boy, Samuel David Cheney. Their second child, Sarah Lynne Cheney, was born on November 19, 2009.
Amerikaanse. Dochter van vice president Dick Cheney. Op 23 mei 2007 werden zij en haar partner Heather Poe ouders van een jongentje, Samuel David Cheney. Hun tweede kind, Sarah Lynne Cheney, werd geboren op 19 november 2009.
Book: Now it's my turn (2006)
Mary Cheney

Marc Cherry
(23 March 1962)
American writer and producer, born and raised in Oklahoma.
Amerikaanse schrijver en producer, geboren en opgegroeid in Oklahoma.
TV: Golden Girls, The Golden Palace, The 5 Mrs. Buchanans, Some Of My Best Friends, Desperate Housewives
Marc Cherry

Graig Chester
(8 November 1965)
American actor and screenplaywriter, born in West Covina, California.
Amerikaanse akteur en filmscriptschrijver, geboren in West Covina, Californië.
Films: Swoon (1992), Grief (1993), Out of darkness (1994), Frisk (1995), I shot Andy Warhol (1996), Kiss me, Guido (1997), Wide awake (1997), David Searching (1998), The misadventures of Margareth (1998), Shuking the curve (1998), The Experience Box (2001), The Anniversary Party (2001), The Look
Autobiography: Why the long face?
Screenplay: Save me (2000)
Website: www.craigchester.com
Craig Chester

Leslie Cheung
(12 September 1956 - 1 April 2003)
Hong Kong actor, film producer and singer, born in Hong Kong as Cheung Kwok-wing (Mandarin: Zhang Guo Rong). He studied at Leeds University in England. In 1992 he emigrated to Canada, but soon returned to Hong Kong. Cheung committed suicide by leaping from the 24th floor of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Hong Kong.
Akteur, filmproducer en zanger uit Hong Kong, geboren in Hong Kong als Cheung Kwok-wing (Mandarijn: Zhang Guo Rong). Hij studeerde aan Leeds University in Engeland. In 1992 emigreerde hij naar Canada, maar keerde snel weer terug naar Hong Kong. Cheung pleegde zelfmoord door van de 24e verdieping van het Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Hong Kong af te springen.
Films: A better tomorrow (1986), A better tomorrow 2 (1988), Farewell, my concubine (1993), He's a Woman, She's a Man/Gum gee yuk yip (1994), Happy together/Cheun gwong tsa sit (1997), Inner senses/Yee do hung gaan (2002)
Albums: The wind blows on (1981), Leslie Cheung passion tour, Forever, Crossover, The selection of Leslie Cheung
Leslie Cheung

MC Chick-a-boo
British MC and singer, born in Birmingham. She's lead vocalist of King Kooba.
Britse DJ en zangeres, geboren in Birmingham.
Albums: Enter the throne room (1999, with King Kooba)

Desmond Child
(28 October 1953)
American songwriter, born in Miami, Florida, als John Charles Barrett Jr.
Amerikaanse liedjesschijver, geboren als John Charles Barrett Jr in Miami, Florida.
Hits he (co-)wrote: I Was Made For Loving You (Kiss), You Give Love A Bad Name (Bon Jovi), Livin' On A Prayer (Bon Jovi), Cup Of Life (Ricky Martin), Livin' La Vida Loca (Ricky Martin)
Albums: Desmond Child and Rouge (1974), Runners in the Night (1979), Discipline (1991)
Desmond Child

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