- U.S. actor and folk singer.
- U.S. composer.
- U.S. inventor.
- U.S. lithographer.
- a male given name.
- Charles Edward. 1874–1954, US composer, noted for his innovative use of polytonality, polyrhythms, and quarter tones. His works include Second Piano Sonata: Concord (1915), five symphonies, chamber music, and songs
- Frederick Eugene. 1856–1937, US inventor of halftone photography