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Notable Italian Americans Directory
Browse the most comprehensive directory of Italian Americans who shaped history in politics, science, business, arts, sports, and more.
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Mother Frances CabriniReligion & Faith · 1850–1917 · First American citizen canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church, and founder of institutions serving Italian immigrant communities across the United States.
Frances Xavier CabriniReligion & Faith · 1850–1917 · First American saint (canonized 1946)
Nicolas CageFilm & Television · b. 1964 · Leaving Las Vegas
Joseph CalifanoPolitics & Governance · 1931–2023 · LBJ's chief domestic affairs adviser
Dolph CamilliSports · 1907–1997 · Brooklyn Dodgers 1B
John CandelariaSports · b. 1953 · Pittsburgh Pirates ace
Bobby CannavaleFilm & Television · b. 1970 · Boardwalk Empire
Nick CannonJournalism & Media · b. 1980 · Wild 'N Out
Tony CanzoneriSports · 1908–1959 · Three-weight world champion (featherweight, lightweight, junior welterweight) 1920s-30s
Mario CapecchiMedicine & Public Health · b. 1937 · Developed gene targeting technology (knockout mice)
Donna CaponiSports · b. 1945 · LPGA star of the 1960s-70s
Gino CappellettiSports · 1934–2022 · Boston Patriots WR/K
John CappellettiSports · b. 1952 · 1973 Heisman Trophy (Penn State)
Theresa CaputoJournalism & Media · b. 1966 · The Long Island Medium
Gina CaranoSports · b. 1982 · MMA fighter turned actress
Steve CarellFilm & Television · b. 1962 · The Office (Michael Scott)
Andrew CarmelliniArts & Literature · b. 1970 · Locanda Verde
Primo CarneraSports · 1906–1967 · The Ambling Alp
Chico CarrasquelSports · 1928–2005 · First Venezuelan MLB star
Jim CarreyFilm & Television · b. 1962 · Ace Ventura
Diahann CarrollFilm & Television · 1935–2019 · Julia (first Black woman to star in her own non-domestic TV role)
Anthony CasamentoMilitary & Service · 1920–2005 · Received Medal of Honor (delayed 39 years) for Guadalcanal action where he continued fighting with multiple wounds
Rocky CastellaniSports · 1926–1997 · Top 10 middleweight of the 1950s
Richard CastellanoFilm & Television · 1933–1988 · Clemenza in The Godfather (Leave the gun, take the cannoli)
Sal CastroLabor & Activism · 1933–2013 · Teacher who led 1968 East LA school walkouts (Chicano Blowouts)
Sam CatalanoMusic · 1920–2001 · Brooklyn Italian-American jazz pianist
Frank CatalanottoSports · b. 1974 · Long Island Italian-American utility player
Angelo CataldiJournalism & Media · b. 1948 · Philadelphia sports radio institution
Phoebe CatesFilm & Television · b. 1963 · Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Felix CavaliereMusic · b. 1942 · Founding member of The Young Rascals; Groovin; Good Lovin; blue-eyed soul pioneer
Carmen CavallaroMusic · 1913–1989 · Poet of the Piano; played for The Eddy Duchin Story; elegant cocktail piano
Phil CavarettaSports · 1916–2010 · Chicago Cubs 1B/OF
Anthony CelebrezzePolitics & Governance · 1910–1998 · 5-term Cleveland Mayor
Alfonse CelentanoPolitics & Governance · 1908–1990 · New Haven Mayor 1945-53
Anthony CeramiMedicine & Public Health · b. 1940 · Discovered the role of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) in diabetes complications
Don CheadleFilm & Television · b. 1964 · War Machine in Iron Man
Ralph CheliMilitary & Service · 1916–1943 · Medal of Honor (posthumous) for leading bombing mission after plane was disabled
Dominic ChianeseFilm & Television · b. 1931 · Junior Soprano in The Sopranos
Lou ChristieMusic · b. 1943 · Lightnin' Strikes (#1, 1966)
John CiardiArts & Literature · 1916–1986 · Poet
Ed CicotteSports · 1884–1969 · White Sox pitcher
Michael CiminoFilm & Television · 1939–2016 · The Deer Hunter (5 Oscars)
Gino CimoliSports · 1929–2011 · Pittsburgh Pirates OF
Kelly ClarksonMusic · b. 1982 · American Idol winner
Lee J. CobbFilm & Television · 1911–1976 · 12 Angry Men
Richard CodeyPolitics & Governance · b. 1946 · New Jersey Governor (acting) 2004-2006
Jerry ColangeloSports · b. 1939 · Built Phoenix Suns and Diamondbacks
Rocky ColavitoSports · b. 1933 · Cleveland Indians and Detroit Tigers slugger
Tom ColicchioArts & Literature · b. 1962 · Top Chef head judge
Joseph ColomboLabor & Activism · 1923–1978 · Founded Italian American Civil Rights League (1970)