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Criss Angel Christopher Nicholas Sarantakos ( el, Χριστόφορος Νικόλαος Σαραντάκος; born December 19, 1967), known professionally as Criss Angel, is an American magician, illusionist and musician. Angel began his career in New ...

(born 1967), American magician *

Criss Oliva Christopher Michael Oliva (April 3, 1963 – October 17, 1993) was an American musician who was the lead guitarist and co-founder of the heavy metal band Savatage. During his lifetime, he released seven studio albums and one EP with the band. ...

(1963–1993), American musician

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Anthony Criss Anthony Criss (born December 2, 1970), better known by his stage name Treach, is an American rapper and actor. He is perhaps best known as the lead rapper of the hip hop group Naughty by Nature. Career With Naughty by Nature, Treach worked ...

(born 1970), American rapper and actor *

Charlie Criss Charles Washington Criss Jr. (born November 6, 1948) is an American former professional basketball player born in Valhalla, New York. A 5'8" guard from New Mexico State University, Criss began his professional career in the Continental Basketbal ...

(born 1948), American basketball player *

Clair Carlton Criss Clair Carlton Criss (10 April 1879 – 9 March 1952) was an American businessman who developed the insurance company Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Association, later to become Mutual of Omaha. Under his leadership it grew from having 300 polic ...

(1879–1952), American businessman who developed what became Mutual of Omaha *

Crissy Criss Chris Williamson (born 6 May 1987), better known by his stage name Crissy Criss, is a British DJ, radio producer and presenter, who was part of the BBC Radio network BBC Radio 1Xtra. He has also worked under the moniker Dead Exit. Crissy Cris ...

(born 1987), British radio presenter *

Darren Criss Darren Everett Criss (born February 5, 1987) is an American actor, singer, and songwriter. He rose to fame starring on the television series ''Glee'' (2010–2015) and received Emmy and Golden Globe acting awards for his leading role as spree ...

(born 1987), American actor and singer *

Dode Criss Dode Criss (March 12, 1885 – September 8, 1955) was a right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher and pinch hitter who played his entire career from 1908 to 1911 with the St. Louis Browns of the American League. He is considered by historian Bill ...

(1885–1955), American baseball player *

Fannie Criss Fannie Criss (1866 — February 2, 1942) was a late 19th-century and 20th-century African-American designer who specialized in hand-made dress and gowns for elite patrons in Richmond, Virginia, and New York City, New York City, New York. Career ...

(1866–1942), African-American fashion designer *

Francis Criss Francis Hyman Criss (1901 - 1973) was an American painter. Criss's style is associated with the American Precisionists like Charles Demuth and his friend Charles Sheeler. Biography Criss was born in 1901 in London and immigrated with his famil ...

(1901–1973), American painter *

Nancy Criss Nancy Criss is an American producer, awards director and actress. She host and produces the entertainment news magazine show ''On the Road Weekly'' on ION television. By the age of 13, Criss began her career in show business, with a role in the ...

(born 1960), American actress and film producer *

Peter Criss George Peter John Criscuola (born December 20, 1945), better known by his stage name Peter Criss, is a retired American musician, best known as a co-founder, original drummer, and vocalist of the hard rock band Kiss (band), Kiss. Criss establi ...

(born 1945), American musician *

Sonny Criss William "Sonny" Criss (23 October 1927 – 19 November 1977) was an American jazz musician. An alto saxophonist of prominence during the bebop era of jazz, he was one of many players influenced by Charlie Parker. Biography William Criss wa ...

(1927–1977), American jazz musician

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