Detroit, Michigan
1. BeatsByDeb (1999)
Instagram Star
American Instagram star who is best known for her beauty, lifestyle, and fashion-oriented social media content. She has her own line of beauty products called Beats By Deb Cosmetics.
2. Mandalynn Carlson (1999)
Movie Actress
Notable for her roles in the family movies A Horse for Summer (2015), The Sparrows: Nesting (2015), and Small Town Santa (2014), she also appeared in episodes of CSI: New...
3. Dej Loaf (1991)
Rapper
Rapper, singer, and songwriter whose hit song "Try Me" was certified Gold in the U.S. in 2015. She has been featured on songs by such artists as Kid Ink, Lil...
4. Alexander Macomb (1782)
War Hero
American general who served as Commanding General of the U.S. Army from 1828 to 1841. He served during the War of 1812 and was known as a hero of the...
5. Gari Melchers (1860)
American Artist
Realist painter whose best-known works included "The Supper at Emmaus," "The Family," and "Mother and Child." Foremost advocate of naturalism. He was awarded the 1932 Gold medal from the American...
6. David Ramsey (1971)
Actor
Played the role of Anton Briggs on the Showtime TV series Dexter and was cast as John Diggle on the series Arrow. Along with acting, he has received multiple credits as a director.
7. Al Jean (1961)
American Writer And Producer
American television producer and writer for the long-running Simpsons animated franchise.
8. Chante Adams (1994)
TV Actress
Actress who rose to fame for her turn in the titular role in the Netflix original drama film Roxanne Roxanne. She earned a 2017 Special Jury Prize from the Sundance...
9. David Legwand (1980)
American Ice Hockey Player
Center who debuted in the NHL with the Nashville Predators in 1999 and set nearly every statistical team record, including games played, goals, assists, and points. After his time in...
10. Cobi Jones (1970)
American Soccer Player
Former MLS star who played midfield for the L.A. Galaxy from 1996 to 2007. He was a member of the US national team from 1992 to 2004, helping the team...
11. Bart Scott (1980)
American Football Player
Professional linebacker in the National Football league who was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2006 while playing for the Baltimore Ravens. After seven years with the Ravens, he played...
12. Calvin Pace (1980)
American Football Linebacker For
NFL linebacker who had a distinguished career with the Arizona Cardinals before joining the New York Jets in 2008.
13. Larry Foote (1980)
American Football Player
Linebacker who made his NFL debut in 2002 for the Pittsburgh Steelers and won Super Bowls XL and XLIII with the team; selected in the 4th round of the 2002...
14. William Boeing (1881)
Entrepreneur
Founder of the Boeing aircraft company.
15. Mary Boland (1880)
Actress
She gained fame for playing the motherly Mrs. Rimplegar in the 1933 film Three-Cornered Moon.
16. Reagan Gomez-Preston (1980)
American Actor
Actress known for her role as the stubborn teenage daughter Zaria Peterson on The Parent 'Hood. She is also known for voicing Roberta Tubbs on the Fox series The Cleveland...
17. Eddie Cicotte (1884)
Major League Baseball Pitcher
One of eight players from the Chicago White Sox banned from baseball for throwing the World Series.
18. Antonio Gates (1980)
American Basketball Player Tight
All-Pro NFL tight end who became one of the top offensive weapons for the San Diego Chargers soon after joining the team in 2003. He was selected to the NFL Pro Bowl...
19. Sufjan Stevens (1975)
Singer-songwriter
Singer/songwriter most famous for his Illinois album, which includes the hit "Chicago." His 2003 album, Greetings from Michigan, and his 2015 release, Carrie & Lowell, also received critical acclaim.
20. Phyllis Povah (1893)
American Actor
She played memorable roles in the films The Women and The Marrying Kind.
21. Edsel Ford (1893)
American Businessman
Son of Henry Ford. He was president of Ford Motor Company until 1943.
22. Earl Blaik (1897)
American Football Player And Coa
US football player, coach, and college athletics administrator who won two NCAA football titles in 1944 and 1945.
23. Leo Diegel (1899)
Professional Golfer
World Golf Hall of Fame inductee who won more than 35 PGA Tours and the PGA Championship twice.
24. Charles Lindbergh (1902)
Aviator
Famous aviator and inventor who made the first solo airplane flight across the Atlantic in 1927. The historic flight began in Long Island and ended in Paris.
25. Chris Webber (1973)
American Basketball Player
Former University of Michigan star and leader of the infamous Fab Five. Selected first overall in the 1993 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors, he went on to play...
26. Jerome Bettis (1972)
Former American Football Running
One of the NFL's all-time leading rushers, with over 13,662 yards, he spent most of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he earned the nickname "The Bus." He helped...
27. Gerald Huston (1989)
Comedian
Internet personality and comedian who rose to fame for his signature prankster videos. His popularity on Instagram led to him amassing a staggering fanbase of more than 1.1 million followers.
28. Lily Tomlin (1939)
American Comedian And Actor
Award-winning comedienne who became known for her role as phone operator Ernestine on Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In. In 2004, she appeared in I Heart Huckabees and in 2015, she began starring as...
29. Herb Jeffries (1913)
Singer Actor
American jazz singer and actor who was inducted into the Western Performers Hall of Fame in 2004.
30. Baby Smoove (1996)
Rapper
Rapper and hip-hop artist whose 2019 single "Plagiarism" was featured on the music publication The Fader's website. That same year he also released the singles "Akorn" and "Sixty."
31. Harry Morgan (1915)
American Actor
Played the role of Colonel Sherman Potter on the television series, M*A*S*H and Officer Bill Gannon on Dragnet.
32. Michelle Meldrum (1968)
Musician
Heavy metal guitarist known for her work with Meldrum and Phantom Blue. Her albums with the groups include Blowin' Up the Machine, Prime Cuts & Glazed Donuts, and Loaded Metal...
33. Henry Ford II (1917)
Entrepreneur
Ford Motor Company president from 1945 until 1960 and chairman and CEO from 1960 until 1979. He was the grandson of founder Henry Ford.
34. Pat Hentgen (1968)
American Baseball Player
Known for his riding fastball and for throwing lots of innings in his prime, he was a Cy Young Award winner in 1996 and a three-time All-Star.
35. Stirling Silliphant (1918)
American Screenwriter And Film P
Screenwriter who is best known for penning the script to the immortal 1967 film, In the Heat of the Night, for which he received an Academy Award.
36. Jeff Blashill (1973)
Ice Hockey Coach
NHL coach who was named as the successor to Mike Babcock as head coach of the Detroit Red Wings in 2015. He previously served as head coach of the Red Wings' AHL...
37. Aisha Morris (1975)
American Singer
Best known as the daughter of renowned singer Stevie Wonder.
38. Hal Newhouser (1921)
American Baseball Player
Hall of Fame pitcher who won back-to-back AL MVP awards for the Detroit Tigers in 1944 and 1945; selected to 7 All-Star games and in 1945, he led the Tigers...
39. Jessica Cauffiel (1976)
American Actor
Actress and singer who starred on The Drew Carey Show and My Name is Earl. She also played the character Margot in the 2001 comedy Legally Blonde.
40. Danny Brown (1981)
Actor
Detroit-based rapper known for his unique lyrical style. His third studio album, Old, was released in 2013 to mass critical acclaim.
41. Kim Hunter (1922)
Actress
She won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award for her role as Stella Kowalski in 1951's A Streetcar Named Desire.
42. Geoff Stults (1977)
American Actor
Played Ben Kinkirk on the long-running TV show 7th Heaven, as well as the Iraq vet Walter Sherman on the series Finder.
43. William Davidson (1922)
American Businessman
Detroit-born businessman known for being the President, Chairman, and CEO of glass manufacturer Guardian Industries. He was the owner of several American sports teams, including the Detroit Pistons, and was...
44. Kierra Sheard (1987)
American Singer
Also known as "Kiki," she is an American gospel singer who rose to prominence for albums such as This is Me, Bold Right Life, and Free and The Sheards.
45. Ed McMahon (1923)
Tonight Show Announcer Game Show
Johnny Carson's TV partner who later went on to host the television show Star Search. He was once called the best sidekick for a TV show host ever.
46. Doris Dowling (1923)
Actress
Best remembered for her appearances in shows like Alfred Hitchcock Presents and acclaimed films like Orson Welles' Othello.
47. Major Holley (1924)
American Jazz Upright Bassist
Jazz bassist from Detroit, Michigan who played with some of the most revered bandleaders of his time, including Duke Ellington and Dexter Gordon. He was also a music teacher at...
48. Margaret Whiting (1924)
American Singer
Pop and country singer of the 1940s and 1950s who had #1 hits with "A Tree in the Meadow" and "Slippin' Around."
49. Norbert Schemansky (1924)
Weightlifter
American weightlifter and Olympic gold medalist who won four Olympic medals in the 90 kg weight class.
50. Issac Ryan Brown (2005)
Tv Actor
Child actor who landed a series regular role on Raven's Home after having been cast in recurring roles on notable series such as Black-ish, How to Get Away with Murder, Miles from Tomorrowland, Bubble Guppies, OMG!, and Devious...