Carlton is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:

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Bart Carlton Milas Barton Carlton (February 6, 1908 – October 12, 1993) was an standout American college basketball player at Ada Teachers College (later named East Central University) in Ada, Oklahoma during the early 1930s. He was a two-time All-Americ ...

, American basketball player and twice All-American (1930 and 1931) * Bronwyn Carlton (born 1962), American comic-book writer and radio DJ * Carl Carlton (born 1953), American R&B, soul, and funk singer and songwriter *

Danny Carlton Daniel Andrew Carlton (born 22 December 1983) is an English former professional Association football, footballer. As a player, he was a forward (association football), forward from 2002 to 2014 before returning to football in 2015. He started ...

(born 1983), English footballer *

Doyle E. Carlton Doyle Elam Carlton, Sr. (July 6, 1885 – October 25, 1972) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 25th Governor of the state of Florida from 1929 to 1933. Early life Doyle Elam Carlton, the son of Albert and Martha Winfield McE ...

(1885–1972), Governor of Florida *

Drew Carlton Drew Michael Carlton (born September 8, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Detroit Tigers. Career Detroit Tigers Carlton attended ...

(born 1995), American baseball player *

J. Phil Carlton J. Phil Carlton was born on January 14, 1938, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He attended South Edgecombe High School in Pinetops, North Carolina, where he served as student body president. Carlton received his bachelor's degree from North Carolina ...

(born 1938), Associate Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court * Jim Carlton (1935–2015), Australian politician * Larry Carlton (born 1948), studio guitarist best known for working with Steely Dan, the Crusaders and Joni Mitchell in the 1970s * Steve Carlton (born 1944), professional baseball player (1965–88) *

Vanessa Carlton Vanessa Lee Carlton (born August 16, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter and pianist. Upon completion of her education at the School of American Ballet, Carlton chose to pursue singing instead, performing in New York City bars and clubs while ...

(born 1980), pop and rock singer, songwriter and pianist * Vassar B. Carlton (1912–2005), Florida Supreme Court Justice * Wray Carlton (born 1937), American collegiate football and American Football League player

Given name

Carlton B. Ardery Jr. Carlton Breckenridge Ardery Jr. (17 October 1923 – 15 June 1965) was a former military and later civilian test pilot who flew developmental and test missions for Republic Aviation of Farmingdale, New York. He was killed in the in-flight breakup ...

(died 1965), American test pilot * Carlton Barrett (1950–1987), reggae drummer and percussion player; member of Bob Marley and The Wailers * Carlton W. Barrett (1919–1986), US Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient *

Carlton Cole Carlton Michael George Cole (born 12 October 1983) is an English football coach and former professional footballer who played as a striker. He scored 52 goals in 288 Premier League appearances for four clubs. Cole began his career at Chelsea ...

(born 1983), English footballer * Carlton Cuse (born 1959), American screenwriter and producer * Carlton Davis (born 1996), American football player * Carlton Fairweather (born 1961), English footballer * Carlton Fisk (born 1947), professional baseball player (1969, 1971–1993) *

Carlton Foster Carlton Foster (August 26, 1826August 4, 1901) was an American businessman, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was the 10th and 26th mayor of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and served three terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Biography ...

(1826–1901), American politician * Carlton Gary (1950-2018), American serial killer and rapist *

Carlton Gebbia Carlton Gebbia is an English actress, interior designer, and television personality. Career Gebbia had acting roles on ''The Young and the Restless'' and ''Suddenly Susan.'' She became an interior designer in the 2000s. Gebbia was a main cast m ...

(born 1973), actress, television personality and interior designer *

Carlton Haselrig Carlton Lee Haselrig (January 22, 1966 – July 22, 2020) was an American heavyweight wrestler and NFL player. Haselrig wrestled for University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. He is the only person to win six NCAA titles in wrestling, three times in ...

(1966–2020), American wrestler and NFL player * Carlton Higbie (born 1983), author and former Navy SEAL *

Carlton Johnson Carlton Johnson (born October 13, 1969) is a former American football defensive back who played four seasons in the Arena Football League with the Las Vegas Sting, Anaheim Piranhas and Albany Firebirds. He played college football at the Universit ...

(born 1969), American football player * Carlton McCarthy ), aka Carlton (singer), English soul singer * Carlton Martial (born 1999), American football player *

Carlton Morris Carlton John Morris (born 16 December 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Championship club Luton Town. He has had previously played for Barnsley, Norwich City, Oxford United, York City, Hamilton Acade ...

(born 1995), English football player * Carlton Palmer (born 1965), English international football player * Carlton Skinner (1913–2004), Governor of Guam

Fictional characters

* Carlton Banks, from the American television series ''The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'', played by Alfonso Ribeiro * Carlton Lassiter, from the American television series ''Psych'' * Carlton the doorman, on the American television show ''Rhoda'' and '' Carlton Your Doorman'' *

Johnny Cage Johnny Cage is a fictional character in the '' Mortal Kombat'' fighting game franchise by Midway Games/ NetherRealm Studios. Introduced in the original 1992 game, he is an action movie star with an extensive martial arts background. The seri ...

(born John Carlton), from the ''Mortal Kombat'' video game series * Carlton "Carl" Carlson, from the animated television series ''The Simpsons''

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