Cleveland, Ohio

1. DJ Durel (1983)

DJ

Rapper and producer who became known as the official DJ for the American hip hop group Migos.

2. Matthew Capiccioni (1980)

Wrestler

Professional wrestler known by the ring names Matt Cross, M-Dog 20, and Son of Havoc. He's worked with Ring of Honor and Chikara, among other small promotions.

3. Michael Rupp (1980)

American Ice Hockey Player

Retired NHL center who established himself as a grinding, physical forward during a 14-year NHL career. He scored 99 points while accumulated 855 penalty minutes over 610 games with six...

4. Ed Delahanty (1867)

Major League Baseball Outfielder

MLB hitter who mysteriously died at Niagara Falls when he was 35 years old.

5. John Heisman (1869)

American Football Player And Coa

Legendary American athlete and coach of football, basketball, and baseball. His legacy lives on through the Heisman Trophy, which is awarded annually to the season's most outstanding college football player.

6. Harvey Cushing (1869)

Doctor

One of the foremost neurosurgeons of the early 20th century who developed many of the medical techniques used today.

7. Clarence Kolb (1874)

Actor

American actor who had well known roles as the corrupt mayor in the 1940 film His Girl Friday and as the father in the Academy Award nominated film Merrily We...

8. Edward Harkness (1874)

American Philanthropist

American philanthropist who inherited his fortune from his father.

9. Max Perlich (1968)

Actor

American screen actor who played small roles in films such as Can't Buy Me Love, Lost Angels, and Rush. He also had memorable role as a drug dealer in Drugstore...

10. Ernest Ball (1878)

American Musician

Best known for composing the song When Irish Eyes Are Smiling in 1912 even though he was not of Irish heritage.

11. Andy Hrovat (1980)

American Sport Wrestler

Freestyle wrestler who represented USA at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

12. Mac Danzig (1980)

American Martial Artist

Lightweight won The Ultimate Fighter 6 and is a former King of the Cage Lightweight Champion.

13. Rube Marquard (1886)

Major League Baseball Pitcher

MLB pitcher who won 201 games during an 18-year career that included a no-hitter on April 15, 1915.

14. Harry Woods (1889)

Actor

As one of the film industry's original villains, he acted in over 200 films, including Jesse James, Ten Scars Make a Man, Outcast, and Today I Hang.

15. Jake Paul (1997)

YouTube Star

YouTuber who has earned over 20 million subscribers to his self-titled channel where he posts comedy sketches, vlogs and songs. Also an actor, he played Dirk on Disney Channel's Bizaardvark, Lance...

16. Frank Lausche (1895)

American Politician

Governor of Ohio during the early 1950s who helped the state's welfare and infrastructure programs, becoming a national figure. He was a US Senator from 1957 to 1969.

17. George Uhle (1898)

American Baseball Player

MLB pitcher who won exactly 200 games during his 18-year career.

18. Brian Donlevy (1901)

Actor

He appeared in 1930s and '40s films and played a tough guy with a heart of gold in The Great McGinty. He also appeared in The Miracle of Morgan's Creek.

19. Margaret Hamilton (1902)

Actress Schoolteacher

She became immortalized as the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz. She also appeared in the 1960 film 13 Ghosts. 

20. Denny Shute (1904)

Professional Golfer

World Golf Hall of Fame golfer who won 16 PGA Tours and two major tournaments.

21. Eric Larson (1905)

American Animator

He worked on top movies including: Snow White, Fantasia, Dumbo, Bambi, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, and Peter Pan.

22. Joe Kuhel (1906)

American Baseball Player

Former MLB first baseman and outfielder who played from 1930 to 1947.

23. Burgess Meredith (1907)

American Film And Television Act

He played Rocky's trainer and played The Penguin in Batman. He became the first man to win two Saturn Awards for Best Supporting Actor.

24. Jack Schaefer (1907)

American Writer

An American author of western-themed novels, he is particularly known for Shane, a work that was adapted by George Stevens into a critically- acclaimed film. His other works include The...

25. Mickey Katz (1909)

American Musician And Comedian

Jewish musical comedian who used his background to gain wide acclaim in the 1940s. In 1948 he produced the English-Yiddish stage revue Borscht Capades.

26. Lili Reinhart (1996)

Actress

Best known for playing Betty Cooper in The CW series Riverdale. She appeared in the 2013 film The Kings of Summer alongside Nick Robinson. In 2019, she was cast in Hustlers starring Cardi B. In 2020, she...

27. Andre Norton (1912)

American Speculative Fiction Wri

The first female Gandalf Grand Master of Fantasy, she wrote such popular fantasy, science fiction, and adventure novels as Quag Keep and Three Hands for Scorpio. Her 1964 work, Witch...

28. Lew Wasserman (1913)

American Studio Executive And Ta

The last of the powerful Hollywood moguls who rewrote the industry's rules.

29. Ralph Perk (1914)

American Politician

Republican politician who was the 52nd Mayor of Cleveland Ohio from 1972 to 1972. His tenure was ridiculed by the press for its absurdity and conservatism.

30. Jerry Siegel (1914)

Writer

American comic book artist who co-created the character of Superman.

31. Jerome Lawrence (1915)

American Playwright

Co-writer, with Robert Edward Lee, of classic plays like Inherit the Wind and Auntie Mame. They collaborated until Lee's death in 1994.

32. Sean Levert (1968)

American Musician

R&B singer who had major hits as a solo artist and as a member of the group LeVert. Some of his most popular songs include Same One and Put Your...

33. Mary Bono Mack (1961)

Politician

Republican politician who began representing California in the US House of Representatives in 1998 after the death of her husband Sonny Bono from a skiing accident. 

34. Charles McGee (1919)

Pilot

United States Air Force officer and Tuskegee Airman. He served in World War II and in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. In 2020, he was promoted to Brigadier General. 

35. Billy Varga (1919)

American Wrestler And Actor

American professional wrestler turned film and television actor who played roles in The Abbott and Costello Show, The Munsters as Strangler Murphy, and Oklahoma Crude.

36. Joe Seneca (1919)

Actor

He became one of Hollywood's foremost black actors and appeared in The Blob and Crossroads. His credits include School Daze, The Golden Girls, and the Cosby Show.

37. William Lipscomb (1919)

American Chemist

An American chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1976 for his studies on the structure of boranes. He was also a member of the United States National...

38. Bob Ufer (1920)

American Radio Sports Announcer

Michigan legend best known as the chief broadcaster for the Michigan Wolverines football team from 1945 through 1981. He was inducted into the University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor...

39. Lee Unkrich (1967)

American Animator

Directed the Academy Award-winning film Toy Story 3 starring Tom Hanks.

40. Barbara Faith (1921)

Novelist

The author of more than three dozen romance titles, she is especially known for works that feature Hispanic male protagonists. She won a RITA Award in 1982.

41. Ruby Dee (1922)

Actress Activist

Successful actress who often acted with husband Ossie Davis. She starred in A Raisin in the Sun in 1961.

42. Dorothy Dandridge (1922)

Actress Singer

American actress and singer best known for playing the lead role in Carmen Jones, a performance that earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in 1954. Five years...

43. Vance Bourjaily (1922)

Novelist Playwright Journalist E

An American novelist, playwright, and journalist, he is best known for The End of My Life and Brill Among the Ruins. His other works include The Hound of Earth, The...

44. Harrison Dillard (1923)

Athletics Competitor

Four-time track and field gold medalist who for several decades, was the only male to win Olympic titles in both sprinting and hurdling events.

45. Gene Reynolds (1923)

Actor Producer Writer Director

Television writer, director, and producer who co-produced the iconic TV series M*A*S*H.

46. Dede Allen (1923)

Film Editor

Editor of the violent film classics Bonnie and Clyde, which earned her a BAFTA, and Dog Day Afternoon.

47. Henry Mancini (1924)

American Composer

Grammy Award winner who wrote many legendary film and TV scores, including "Moon River" and the theme of "The Pink Panther" film series. He was given the Grammy Lifetime Achievement...

48. Herbert Gold (1924)

Novelist Short Story Writer

An American fiction writer associated with the Beat Generation, he published twelve novels over the course of his career. His best-known works include Birth of a Hero, He/She, and Bohemia.

49. Jack Weston (1924)

Actor

Stage and screen actor who played a villain in Wait Until Dark. He was nominated for a Tony Award for his role in The Floating Light Bulb, which was written...

50. Charles Gordone (1925)

American Actor And Dramatist

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright who became known for plays that dealt with race.

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