1. George M. Cohan (1878)

American Composer And Playwright

Versatile entertainer who wrote "Yankee Doodle Dandy." He also wrote, composed, produced, and performed in over three dozen Broadway musicals beginning with 1904's "Little Johnny Jones."

2. Nelson Eddy (1901)

American Musical Film Star Opera

Classically trained baritone and star of eight MGM musicals with Jeanette MacDonald. He has three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

3. Dr. Luke (1973)

American Musician

American songwriter, record producer, and remixer who became popular after producing Kelly Clarkson's single Since U Been Gone in 2004. He has also worked with notable artists such as Pink, Britney Spears, and Rihanna.

4. Ruth Hussey (1911)

Actress

She gained fame for her Academy Award-nominated role as Elizabeth Imbrie in the film The Philadelphia Story. She also had the starring role in the Broadway play State of the...

5. Leonard Woodcock (1911)

American Diplomat

United Auto Workers president and American ambassador to mainland China. He helped negotiate the first trade agreement with China, known as the Most Favored Nations agreement.

6. Bobby Hackett (1915)

Trumpet Player

Irish-American trumpeter known for playing with Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller.

7. John Chafee (1922)

United States Marine

Politician from Rhode Island who served the tiniest state as its Governor from 1963 to 1969. He was also the state's Senator from 1976 to 1999.

8. Damien Chazelle (1985)

Director

Gained fame for writing and directing the 2014 thriller Whiplash, then went on to write and direct the hit 2016 movie musical La La Land, which earned him an Academy...

9. Nicholas Colasanto (1924)

Actor

He played the role of Coach Ernie Pantusso on the famous Boston based sitcom, Cheers. His last major role was in Martin Scorsese's masterpiece, Raging Bull.

10. AraabMuzik (1989)

American Dj And Record Producer

Born Abraham Orellana and better known by his stage name 'Araabmuzik,' this music producer rose to prominence in the hip hop and EDM genres. His recordings include Electronic Dream, Instrumental...

11. Sam Berns (1996)

American Activist

Activist whose struggle with a disease called progeria was documented in an HBO special titled Life According to Sam. Throughout his short life, he promoted awareness of his rare disorder.

12. Jared Donaldson (1996)

Tennis Player

Professional tennis player who became known after winning his first title at the 2015 Royal Lahaina Challenger at 18 years old. He has also played at the U.S. Open, French...

13. Galway Kinnell (1927)

Poet

American poet, Vermont Poet Laureate (1989-1993), and 1983 recipient of both the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. His best-known works include Selected Poems, The Book of...

14. David Hedison (1927)

American Actor

Actor best recognized for his role as Victor Sebastian in NBC's Five Fingers. He gained additional fame for his role in the television series Voyage to the Bottom of the...

15. Alice Drummond (1928)

American Actress

Actress who became known as a renowned theater actress and for her role as Nurse Jackson in the television series Dark Shadows.

16. Monty Oum (1981)

American Animator

After being nominated for a Producers Guild of America Award for his work on the web series Red vs. Blue, this popular animator won both a Streamy Award and an International...

17. Bradley S. Jacobs (1956)

Businessperson

Rhode Island-born entrepreneur who held executive positions with Jacobs Private Equity LLC and XPO Logistics. During the 1990s, he consolidated United States waste management and rental companies.

18. Marissa Castelli (1990)

Figure Skater

Figure skater most famous for her partnership with Simon Shnapir. Together, they won two straight U.S. National Championships in 2013 and 2014. They earned the bronze medal at the 2014 Olympic...

19. Lee Bontecou (1931)

American Artist

American sculptor who created pieces that challenged artistic conventions. Her work consists of steel frames covered with canvas.

20. Cormac McCarthy (1933)

Novelist

A Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, he is best known for All the Pretty Horses (1992), The Road (2006), and No Country for Old Men (2007). His works span the Southern Gothic,...

21. Jack Reed (1949)

Politician

American Senator from Rhode Island who took office in 1997 after serving on the United States House of Representatives from 1991 to 1997.

22. Ted Berrigan (1934)

American Writer

Poet who earned the attention of Frank O'Hara and other prominent authors with his 1964 publication of The Sonnets. His other works include Living With Chris, A Feeling for Leaving,...

23. Ed Cooley (1969)

American Basketball Player-coach

Starting earning recognition in his final season at Fairfield University as head coach when he was named Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Coach of the Year. He then took over the...

24. Pauly D (1980)

DJ

Also known as DJ Pauly D, he became famous for his role on MTV's Jersey Shore, and later starred in The Pauly D Project. He'd later become the star of MTV's A...

25. Amy Van Nostrand (1953)

American Actor

Actress who appeared in the Broadway production of Harold Pinter's The Hothouse. Her film credits include roles in Made in Heaven, Outside Providence, and Partners in Crime.

26. Jane Kramer (1938)

American Journalist

Journalist known as the European correspondent for The New Yorker and for her Letter from Europe column.

27. Peter Gerety (1940)

American Actor

Actor who has frequently appeared in the NBC drama, Homicide: Life in the Street.

28. Spalding Gray (1941)

Actor Dramatist Playwright Scree

American actor and writer whose autobiographical monologue, "Swimming to Cambodia," received widespread acclaim and was adapted into a 1987 film. He also wrote and performed several one-man shows, including "Monster...

29. Bill Conti (1942)

American Composer

Film music composer who was noted for his work on the five Rocky films. He also created the theme songs for The Right Stuff, which brought him an Academy Award....

30. Howard Fine (1958)

American Theatre Director

Theatre director and acting teacher who founded the Howard Fine Acting Studio in Hollywood, California.

31. Paula Vogel (1951)

American Playwright

American playwright who won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for How I Learned to Drive, in 1998. She also wrote The Baltimore Waltz.

32. David Olney (1948)

Singer/songwriter

Folk singer who released over 20 solo albums between 1986 and 2018. 

33. Benny Ciaramello (1981)

Actor

American actor known by Friday Night Lights fans as Santiago Herrera in the second season of the acclaimed show. He has also guest starred on series such as Grey's Anatomy,...

34. Sam Daly (1984)

American Actor

Best known as the son of The Sopranos and Wings actor Tim Daly and Broadway actress Amy Van Nostrand, he appeared in episodes of several television series, including The Office, Grey's...

35. Josh Schwartz (1976)

American Screenwriter

TV producer and creator of intense drama shows such as Gossip Girl on the CW and The OC on Fox.

36. Flawless Real Talk (1992)

Rapper

Hip hop artist with a real name of Alberto Martinez who was featured on the Netflix series Rhythm + Flow. He began his career in his home state before heading to...

37. Michael Parkhurst (1984)

American Soccer Player

Right back who joined the Columbus Crew in 2014 after spending a year with FC Augsburg and four years with Nordsjaelland. He debuted for the US national team in 2007.

38. Shanna Moakler (1975)

American Actor And Model

Former model who was named Miss New York and runner-up Miss USA in 1995. She later became known as the wife of Travis Barker, appearing on the reality show Meet...

39. David Cicilline (1961)

American Politician

Politician from Rhode Island who has served as the Mayor of Providence from 2003 to 2011. He became the Representative of R.I.'s 1st congressional district in 2011 and co-founded the...

40. David Mazzucchelli (1960)

Artist

Famous for his work on the Batman: Year One and Daredevil comic books, Mazzucchelli is also notable for his Asterios Polyp and City of Glass graphic novels.

41. Paul Konerko (1976)

American Professional Baseball P

Six-time All-Star first baseman who helped lead the Chicago White Sox to a World Series Championship in 2005. He hit 439 career home runs and served as White Sox team...

42. Grant Wilson (1974)

American Paranormal Investigator

Co-founder of the Rhode Island-based The Atlantic Paranormal Society, who investigate strange events on SyFy's Ghost Hunters.

43. Gary Balletto (1975)

American Boxer

Former IBU and EBA Lightweight Champion who appeared on the second season of the ESPN reality show The Contender.

44. Demetrius Andrade (1988)

American Boxer

Professional boxer who is known for having been a two-time light middleweight world champion from 2013 to 2015. He was the number one ranked light middleweight by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board...

45. Jason Marsden (1975)

Screen And Voice Actor Director

Played the role of Max Goof in the animated Disney film, A Goofy Movie in 1995.

46. Arizona Zervas (1995)

Rapper

Independent rapper known for his underground, cult following. He released his first album, Young Living, in January 2015 and also goes by the name "AZ."

47. Chris Iannetta (1983)

American Baseball Player

Catcher who spent six seasons with the Colorado Rockies before being traded to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 2012. He was the starting pitcher for the United States...

48. Derrick Levasseur (1984)

Reality Star

Police officer who was the winner of the 16th season of CBS's hit reality show Big Brother.

49. Robert Capron (1998)

Actor

Child actor, best known for portraying best friend Rowley Jefferson in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film franchise. He played Derek in Tarzan and Kyle in The Way, Way Back. 

50. Claudia Jordan (1973)

American Actor-model

Former Miss Teen USA 1990 and contestant on The Apprentice who modeled for Deal or No Deal. She joined The Real Housewives of Atlanta in 2014 and The Next :15 in 2016.