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| There have been several prominent current and historical figures named '''Chastain''': | There have been several prominent current and historical figures named '''Chastain''': | ||
| * ] is a writer on religious history | * ] is a writer on religious history | ||
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* ] (1968– ) was a player on the ]. She won a gold medal in the 1996 ], and is well known for taking off her jersey on television after winning the ]. She currently plays for the ] in the ]. | ||
| * ] is the head of ] | * ] is the head of ] | ||
| * ] played Dr. Tom "Tommy" Baldwin Dr. #2 on '']''. He also won a ] in 1963 for his role in ''No Strings''. | * ] played Dr. Tom "Tommy" Baldwin Dr. #2 on '']''. He also won a ] in 1963 for his role in ''No Strings''. | ||
| * ] represented ] in the ] from 1851 |
* ] represented ] in the ] from 1851–1855. He was a member of the ]. | ||
| * ] was granted a ] relating to ]s in 1973, along with ] and ]. | * ] was granted a ] relating to ]s in 1973, along with ] and ]. | ||
| * ] was a cofounder of the ]. | * ] was a cofounder of the ]. | ||
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| * ] is a Professional Wrestler in the now defunct "]". | * ] is a Professional Wrestler in the now defunct "]". | ||
| * ] is an American TV actor, appearing in the soap '']''. | * ] is an American TV actor, appearing in the soap '']''. | ||
| * ] (1659–1728) was a French ] refugee who immigrated to ] in 1700, becoming the patriarch of American Chastains. | |||
| * ] is a ] in the ]. He commands the ]. | * ] is a ] in the ]. He commands the ]. | ||
| * Ronald W Chastain |
* Ronald W Chastain is a heavy equipment operator in Rochester New York, and owner of CMC construction. | ||
| The word Chastain also appears elsewhere. | The word Chastain also appears elsewhere. | ||
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There have been several prominent current and historical figures named Chastain:
- Bob Chastain is a writer on religious history
- Brandi Chastain (1968– ) was a player on the United States Women's National Soccer Team. She won a gold medal in the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, and is well known for taking off her jersey on television after winning the 1999 Women's World Cup. She currently plays for the California Storm in the Women's Premier Soccer League.
- David T. Chastain is the head of Diginet Music
- Don Chastain played Dr. Tom "Tommy" Baldwin Dr. #2 on General Hospital. He also won a Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album in 1963 for his role in No Strings.
- Elijah W. Chastain represented Georgia in the United States Congress from 1851–1855. He was a member of the Union Democrat Party.
- George Chastain was granted a patent relating to ATMs in 1973, along with Don Wetzel and Tom Barnes.
- James Garvin Chastain, Sr. was a cofounder of the National Baptist Convention of Mexico.
- Jessica Chastain is an American actress.
- Jonathan Chastain was a producer of the television series ER and produced the Channel 2 News in Houston, Texas (NBC).
- Mark "The Maddog" Chastain is a Professional Wrestler in the now defunct "Violent Wrestling Federation".
- Nick Chastain is an American TV actor, appearing in the soap The Young and the Restless.
- Pierre Chastain (1659–1728) was a French Huguenot refugee who immigrated to Manakin, Virginia in 1700, becoming the patriarch of American Chastains.
- Ronald S. Chastain is a Brigadier General in the United States Army. He commands the U.S. 39th Infantry Brigade.
- Ronald W Chastain is a heavy equipment operator in Rochester New York, and owner of CMC construction.
The word Chastain also appears elsewhere.
- Chastain is a heavy metal band
- Chastain Park is located in the Atlanta, Georgia area
- Misery Chastain is the fictional namesake of Stephen King's book Misery
- Darryl Louise (DL) Chastain is a character in Thomas Pynchon's book Vineland.