Made a record and was famous (5)
I believe the answer is:
noted
I believe this is a double definition.
'made a record' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'famous' is the second definition.
(noted can mean well-known or famous)
'and was' is the link.
(Other definitions for noted that I've seen before include "Recorded; famous" , "Having renown" , "Observed or took account of" , "Distinguished" , "Illustrious" .)