Grand Rapids, Michigan
1. Apollo Brown (1980)
Music Producer
Hip hop musician and music producer, he is a resident producer at Mello Music Group. He has charted on Billboard's R&B album list and toured with other artists.
2. Toni Trucks (1980)
Actress
Known for her role as Susie in the 2012 romantic comedy Ruby Sparks and for her portrayal of Mary in the last Breaking Dawn movie, this American actress also starred...
3. Reed Timmer (1980)
Meteorologist
Meteorologist who appeared on the Discovery Channel's reality show Storm Chasers.
4. Justin Amash (1980)
Michigan Politician
U.S. politician and American attorney who is known for his work as a republican member of congress, often with dissident views. He has also served as a a member of...
5. William Dufty (1916)
Novelist
An American writer and ghostwriter, he is known for such works as Lady Sings the Blues (1956) and Sugar Blues (1975). The latter work was made into a 1972 film...
6. Elizabeth Wilson (1921)
Actress
American actress who has starred in numerous Broadway productions, television series and films including Picnic in 1955. She won a Tony Award in 1972 and an Emmy Award in 1987.
7. David Sencer (1924)
American Health Official
Remembered for directing the United States' 1976 swine flu immunization initiative, this public health leader also served during the 1980s as New York City's Health Commissioner and during the 1960s...
8. Luke Glendening (1989)
American Ice Hockey Player
Center known for his defensive prowess and offensive playmaking and for being particularly effective on the penalty kill. He made his NHL debut with the Detroit Red Wings in 2013....
9. Eric Allan Kramer (1962)
Actor
Began his role as Bob Duncan on Disney's Good Luck Charlie in 2010, but one of his more widely known roles is his portrayal of Little John in Robin Hood: Men in Tights in...
10. Edmund Szoka (1927)
Catholic Cardinal
American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who, from 1981 to 1990, was the Archbishop of Detroit.
11. Del Shannon (1934)
Singer-songwriter
Rock 'n' roll singer-songwriter whose #1 hit single was "Runaway" in 1961.
12. Paul Walter Hauser (1986)
Movie Actor
Film and television actor notable for his portrayal of Shawn Eckhardt in the Academy Award-winning film I, Tonya and for starring as the title character in the 2019 film Richard Jewell. His other...
13. Jack Lousma (1936)
Astronaut
American space shuttle commander of STS-3 and member of the 2nd manned crew on the Skylab space station. He was selected as part of the 1966 NASA Group.
14. Byron Cage (1962)
American Musician
Michigan-born gospel singer and songwriter. His award-winning albums include An Invitation to Worship and Byron Cage: Live at New Birth Cathedral.
15. Blackie Dammett (1939)
American Actor
American actor who portrayed Walter Baylor in National Lampoon's Class Reunion, Sargent Paladin in Meatballs Part II, and had a minor role in Lethal Weapon. He was the father of...
16. Ed Lucas (1939)
American Sportscaster
Reporter for the New York Mets and New York Yankees and a member of the New Jersey Sports Writers Association Hall of Fame.
17. Max Apple (1941)
Short Story Writer
An American fiction writer, he is best known for works such as Free Agents (1984) and The Propheteers (1987). He also wrote the screenplay for the 1995 film, Roommates.
18. Leonard Schrader (1943)
Screenwriter Film Director
Screenwriter who received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay for Kiss of the Spider Woman.
19. Michael Talbot (1953)
Non-fiction Author
An American author of books about mysticism and quantum mechanics, he is best known for his 1991 nonfiction work, The Holographic Universe. His novels include The Delicate Dependency (1982) and...
20. Devin Booker (1996)
Basketball Player
Shooting guard who helped the University of Kentucky Wildcats win 38 straight games in 2014-15 before falling to Wisconsin in the Final Four. He was selected 13th overall in the 2015 NBA Draft...
21. Taylor Lautner (1992)
Actor
Best known for playing Jacob Black in the Twilight film franchise, he earned multiple Teen Choice Awards and People's Choice Awards for the role. He also starred in the action...
22. Tony Tucker (1958)
American Boxer
Retired heavyweight nicknamed "TNT" who won a gold medal in the 1979 Pan American Games and briefly held the IBF heavyweight title.
23. Ron Hale (1946)
American Actor
American actor who is best known for his roles on the soap operas Ryan's Hope and General Hospital, in which he played Dr. Coleridge and Mike Corbin, respectively.
24. Paul Schrader (1946)
American Film Director
Director and screenwriter who wrote the Martin Scorsese films Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, and Bringing Out The Dead.
25. Steve Mackay (1949)
American Musician
Tenor saxophonist best known for his performance on the album Fun House by proto-punk band The Stooges.
26. Jess Walton (1949)
American Actor
Portrayed Jill Abbott on The Young and the Restless and appeared in the series Capitol.
27. Thom Hartmann (1951)
American Journalist
Progressive media personality most famous as the host of the radio show "The Thom Hartmann Program" and television's "The Big Picture." He is also the author of critically-acclaimed books like...
28. Andy Richter (1966)
American Actor
Best known as the sidekick to Conan O'Brien on Conan's late night talk shows. His film credits include Scary Movie 2, Talladega Nights and Elf. He also provided the voice of Mort in the...
29. Morgan Tuck (1994)
American Basketball Player
WNBA player who was the third overall pick in the 2016 WNBA Draft. She was selected by the Connecticut Sun, a stone's throw from the University of Connecticut, where she...
30. Kavon Frazier (1994)
Football Player
Safety who was a sixth round pick of the Dallas Cowboys in 2016. He became a starter for the team during his second season in 2017.
31. Josh Kalis (1976)
American Skateboarder
He specialized in street skateboarding and had a legendary career with Alien Workshop and later DKG.
32. Kim Zimmer (1955)
American Actress
Portrayed Reva Shayne on the soap opera Guiding Light and went on to play Echo DiSavoy on the soap opera One Life to Live.
33. Dick DeVos (1955)
Entrepreneur-businessman
Michigan-born businessman who served as the CEO of Amway from 1993 to 2002. In 1991, he became President and CEO of the professional basketball team the Orlando Magic.
34. Daniel Vosovic (1981)
American Fashion Designer
Fashion designer and TV personality who became known for winning Project Runway's All Star Challenge.
35. Monte Morris (1995)
Basketball Player
Basketball point guard who joined the Iowa State University Cyclones as part of the class of 2017.
36. Kelly Butler (1982)
Player Of American Football
Offensive lineman who played in the NFL from 2004-2007 for the Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns.
37. Chris Kaman (1982)
American/german Basketball Playe
Seven-foot NBA center known for his defensive prowess. He spent his first eight seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers, then went on to play for the New Orleans Hornets, Dallas...
38. Dave Rozema (1956)
American Baseball Player
MLB pitcher who won the 1984 World Series with the Detroit Tigers.
39. Makhyli (2003)
TikTok Star
TikTok star and influencer who is best recognized for singing in the group BOYS WORLD. She is also known for sharing a blend of dance, modeling, and dance related content through...
40. Roger Mayweather (1961)
American Boxer
WBA Super Featherweight Champion from January 1983-February 1984, WBC Light Welterweight Champion from November 1987-May 1989.
41. Anthony Kiedis (1962)
American Singer
Vocalist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers along with band mates Flea, Chad Smith, and John Frusciante. The band has received seven Grammy Awards and is known for such hit songs as "Scar...
42. Mary Jo Salter (1954)
American Poet
Michigan-born poet, professor, and co-editor of The Norton Anthology of Poetry. Her poetry collections include Unfinished Painting, A Kiss in Space, and Open Shutters.
43. Marvin Sapp (1967)
American Gospel Singer
Former gospel singer for the group Commissioned who has also been a pastor of the Lighthouse Full Life Center Church. He pursued a solo career as well, releasing chart-topping albums...
44. Stacy Haiduk (1968)
American Actor
Actress who most notably appeared on All My Children and in two roles in the soap opera, The Young and the Restless: as Patty Williams and as Emily Peterson.
45. Dathan Ritzenhein (1982)
Athletics (sport) Competitor
Long distance runner who has consecutively won the national cross country championship, he competes for Nike and is coached by Alberto Salazar.
46. James Toney (1968)
American Martial Artist
Heavyweight boxer who competed in 6 divisions and won over 100 matches in his career. He defeated Evander Holyfield via ninth round TKO on April 10, 2003.
47. Joe Warren (1976)
Actor
Greco-Roman wrestler who became a mixed martial artist, winning the Bellator featherweight title and also competing in DREAM.
48. Peter Quillin (1983)
Boxer
Nicknamed "Kid Chocolate," he won the WBO Middleweight Title in October 2012 and won the United States Boxing Organization Super Middleweight title April 2011.
49. Bruce Driscoll (1983)
Brazilian/american Record Produc
Guitarist, songwriter, and record producer who is one-half of the brother and sister duo Blondfire.
50. Jeff Mayweather (1964)
American Boxer
American former professional boxer who competed from 1988 to 1997. After his retirement from the sport, he has worked as a boxing and mixed martial arts trainer.