Notable atheists with surnames starting C and D, sortable by the field for which they are mainly known and nationality.
NameDatesKnown as / forWhoReference1920–1999AuthorBrazilian poet, considered one of the greatest Brazilian poets of all time."Though an atheist, Cabral had a deep, atavistic fear of the devil. When his wife died in 1986, he placed an emblem of Our Lady of Carmen around her neck, saying, in his mocking way, that this would make sure that she went directly to heaven, without being stopped at customs."'Joao Cabral: His poetry voiced the sufferings of Brazil's poor', The Guardian, 18 October 1999, Leader Pages; Pg. 18.1949–2008ActorIrish actor, best known for playing Padraig O'Kelly in Series 1-4 of Ballykissangel."Born in Dublin in 1949, Caffrey enjoyed acting in school plays but subsequently went to a seminary for two years with a view to becoming a priest (he later played one in Coronation Street). He came out an atheist and studied English at University College, Dublin, before teaching at a primary school for a year."Anthony Hayward, 'Peter Caffrey; Padraig in 'Ballykissangel' ', The Independent (London), 4 January 2008, Obituaries, Pg. 42.1954– Film director, producer, screenwriter, editor, and inventor Best known for his films The Terminator (1984), Aliens (1986), The Abyss (1989), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), Titanic (1997), and Avatar (2009). "I've sworn off agnosticism, which I now call cowardly atheism. I've come to the position that in the complete absence of any supporting data whatsoever for the persistence of the individual in some spiritual form, it is necessary to operate under the provisional conclusion that there is no afterlife and then be ready to amend that if I find out otherwise."Ruy Castro1948–Brazilian journalist and writerBest known for his books Chega de Saudade: A história e as histórias da Bossa Nova (1990), O Anjo Pornográfico: A vida de Nelson Rodrigues (1992), Estrela Solitária: Um Brasileiro Chamado Garrincha (1995) , and Carmen – Uma biografia (2005)."I’ve never been a member of the Workers’ Party, I’ve never been a communist, and I’ve never had any ties to any organized political party, nor to any organized religion. I’ve been an atheist since I was ten years old. I’ve always, or perhaps I should say. I’m not a member of any organized soccer club either. Everyone knows I’m a Flamengo fan, but I’ve never been a member of Flamengo."1943–2006JournalistAustralian television journalist for 60 Minutes."Richard Carleton was a devout atheist whose cynicism about an after-life made Kerry Packer look like a wimp. He would have hated the way I end this piece. But he had soul." Richard Carleton 1943-2006 - The death of a legendary journalist, The Bulletin, 16 May 2006 (accessed 22 August 2008).1964–Comedian/Radio PersonalityAmerican."I am not agnostic. I am atheist. I don’t think there is no God, I know there’s no God. I know there’s no God same way I know many other laws in our universe. I know there’s no God and I know most of the world knows that as well. They just won’t admit it because there’s another thing they know. They know they’re going to die and it freaks them out. So most people don’t have the courage to admit there’s no God and they know it. They feel it. They try to suppress it. And if you bring it up they get angry because it freaks them out.""Adam Carolla on Religion" YouTubeLoveline, 1998-03-181973–Actress (pornographic)American former pornographic actress."So me, the completely unsuperstitious atheist, goes and posts on a message board that 'no, I don't believe in bad luck on Friday the 13th'.""So me, the completely unsuperstitious atheist, goes and posts on a message board that 'no, I don't believe in bad luck on Friday the 13th'." (archived August 29, 2007)1969–Atheist activistAmerican historian and philosopher, best known for his writings on Internet Infidels, where he served as Editor-in-Chief for several years."Religious Background: Parents were freethinking Methodists (mother was church secretary) Went to Sunday School, and to church on holy days Philosophical Taoist at the age of 15 Atheist (Secular Humanist) at the age of 21