Philadelphia, PA
1. Lucia Tepper (1999)
YouTube Star
Beauty YouTuber who has built a dedicated following by discussing controversial topics related to the makeup industry. Her channel, LuciaTepperBeauty, which also includes hauls, project planning and decluttering videos, currently...
2. Georgia Lee (1976)
Director
Independent film director who made the 2006 film Red Doors. The movie earned honors at both the Tribeca Film Festival and the NY, NY Competition. Along with directing films, she...
3. Benjamin Rush (1746)
Politician
One of the founding fathers of the United States of America who was a physician and founded Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He also notable served as Surgeon General in...
4. William Rush (1756)
Sculptor
Remembered as one of the premiere sculptors of early America, he created an 1812 neoclassical sculpture titled Fourth of July in Center Square, as well as the famous Comedy and...
5. Russell Taylor (1980)
Pop Singer
Won the "You Oughta Know" distinction over more than 400 competitors in VH1's first ever crowdsourced content on VH1's website. The realness and honesty of his third album War of...
6. Jason Morgan (1980)
Model
Model who is known for his rugged look and has been features in a variety of advertisements and publications including L'Officiel Hommes, Out Magazine, and Vogue.
7. Sam Wood (1884)
Director
Director of films such as A Night at the Opera, Goodbye, Mr. Chips, and The Pride of the Yankees.
8. Frank Palumbo (1910)
Entrepreneur
Most famous as the owner of a popular South Philadelphia restaurant and nightclub called Palumbo's, this entrepreneur owned numerous other night spots (including the Click Club and Nostalgia's Restaurant) and...
9. Scott L Schwartz (1963)
Movie Actor
He became recognized for his role as Bruiser in Ocean's 11, 12, and 13 opposite George Clooney. As a stuntman, he has appeared in Weeds, My Giant, and The Adventures of...
10. Eddie Stanky (1915)
Baseball Player
Second baseman nicknamed "The Brat" who made All-Star Game appearances as a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers, Boston Braves and New York Giants. He was a player-manager during his time...
11. Scott Mantz (1968)
TV Producer
Best known for having produced the entertainment journalism TV series Access Hollywood on the E! Network. He first began his time on the show in 2009 as an on-air film...
12. Nafessa Williams (1985)
TV Actress
Film and television actress most well known for her portrayal of Deanna Forbes in 2011 on the popular soap opera One Life to Live. In 2018, she began playing the character...
13. Sean Carroll (1966)
Physicist
Theoretical physicist who is recognized for his contributions to the studies of quantum mechanics and cosmology. He worked as a research professor for the Department of Physics at the California Institute of...
14. Jim McKay (1921)
Sportscaster
Emmy Award-winning sportscaster of ABC's Wide World of Sports. He also won a Peabody Award and a Sports Lifetime Achievement Award for his work.
15. Sarah Schauer (1994)
Instagram Star
Social star who posted comedic videos and lifestyle pictures to her popular Instagram account. She was previously popular on the 6-second video app Vine, earning more than 800,000 fans by...
16. Page McConnell (1970)
Pianist
Acclaimed keyboardist best known for his work with the American 'jam' band Phish. He has also played with the trio Vida Blue and released his debut solo album in 2007.
17. Del Ennis (1925)
Baseball Player
Three-time MLB All-Star who helped the Philadelphia Phillies win the National League pennant in 1950.
18. Luis Figueroa (1989)
Pop Singer
Singer-songwriter who has been a contestant on American Idol in 2007 and Star Search in 2003. He has signed a production deal with Grammy winning producers The Messengers.
19. Prodigy (1996)
Rapper
Born Craig Crippen but best known by his stage name Prodigy, he was the lead singer of the hip hop boy band Mindless Behavior, whose single "My Girl" became a U.S....
20. Liz Seibert (2000)
TikTok Star
Variety content creator on TikTok who is known for posting lip sync, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle videos on her self-titled account. She has more than 900,000 followers on the platform.
21. Harold Johnson (1928)
Boxer
Former professional middleweight boxer whose long career spanned from 1946 to 1971.
22. Moose Charlap (1928)
American Composer
Broadway composer who was best known for his work on musicals like Peter Pan, Whoop-Up, and The Conquering Hero. Peter Pan originally starred Mary Martin and Cyril Ritchard.
23. Chuck Nice (1966)
Radio Host
Famous for co hosting the StarTalk podcast and radio program with the renowned scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson, Nice is also notable for his stand up comedy performances at New York City...
24. Robert Prosky (1930)
Movie Actor
American actor best known for his roles in Christine and the television series Cheers. He also starred in Michael Mann's crime drama, Thief.
25. Charlie O'Donnell (1932)
Voice Actor
Went from Dick Clark's sidekick on American Bandstand to the voice of Wheel of Fortune.
26. Jordan Kristine Seamón (2002)
TV Actress
Actress who is best known for her role as Caitlin Poythress in the HBO series We Are Who We Are. She is also a singer-songwriter.
27. Billy Mann (1968)
Songwriter
Acclaimed songwriter who's penned hits for the likes of John Legend, Pink, Celine Dion, Cher, and the Backstreet Boys. He became the founder and CEO of the music publishing company,...
28. Da'Shawn Hand (1995)
Football Player
Defensive end who won the College Football Championship with the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2016 after winning the SEC Championships the previous two seasons. In high school, he was named...
29. Bill Conlin (1970)
Journalist
Remembered for his nearly fifty-year-long career as a sports columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News, this J.G. Taylor Spink Award-winning journalist belonged to the Baseball Writers Association of America.
30. James Mtume (1946)
Jazz Singer
American jazz and R&B musician, songwriter, and record producer who gained fame for his work with Miles Davis and the R&B group Mtume. He passed away on January 9, 2022 at the...
31. David Brenner (1936)
Comedian
Comedian known for his incisive social commentary. He is The Tonight Show's most frequent guest, having appeared on the show a total of 158 times.
32. Karen Malina White (1965)
TV Actress
Philadelphia native best known for her two-season role as Charmaine Brown on "The Cosby Show". She was nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress for her role...
33. Lee Morgan (1938)
Trumpet Player
Trumpet player who was known for his 1963 album The Sidewinder, as well as for his presence in the hard bop musical community.
34. Joslynn Perez (2002)
Instagram Star
Social media personality well known as ItzJoslynn across her social media accounts who has earned followings on YouTube, YouNow, musical.ly, and Instagram. She has over 400,000 followers on Instagram where...
35. Frankie Avalon (1939)
Pop Singer
He danced and acted with Annette Funicello in several beach party movies. As a recording artist, his song "Why" became the last #1 hit of the 1950s. His film credits...
36. Joseph Hooton Taylor Jr. (1941)
Physicist
The co-recipient (with Russell Alan Hulse) of the 1993 Nobel Prize in Physics, he is famous for his discovery of a new variety of pulsar, a binary pulsar, which he...
37. Lil Uzi Vert (1995)
Rapper
Rapper known for his mixtape Luv Is Rage, which was released on October 30, 2015. He also collaborated with Migos on the hit "Bad and Boujee," which landed on Billboard's Hot 100.
38. Richard Painter (1970)
Lawyer
American attorney who became the S. Walter Richey Professor of Corporate Law at the University of Minnesota. He began serving as vice-chair of the government watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in...
39. Josh Wink (1970)
DJ
DJ popularly known for remixes of artists like Depeche Mode, Moby, and Paul Oakenfold. He is the creator of Ovum Recordings and has released multiple albums, including Left Above the...
40. Charlie Brown Jr. (1997)
Basketball Player
Professional shooting guard that was signed by the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-way contract in January 2022. Prior to signing with the 76ers, he played for the Dallas Mavericks. He played collegiate basketball...
41. Twist (1995)
R&B Singer
One half of the hip hop duo Moosh & Twist with Coleman Mc Rae (aka Moosh). They became recognized after the release of their debut mixtape Up Before the World,...
42. Adam Roth (1958)
Guitarist
Guitarist and composer who was known for the underground scene in New York on the Lower East Side. He died in December 2015 from cancer.
43. Fabian (1943)
Pop Singer
1950s teen idol who was promoted on American Bandstand and who had many Billboard charting singles, including "Tiger"/"Mighty Cold," which was a #3 hit.
44. Nick Galarza (1993)
TV Actor
American television and film actor who is recognized for his portrayal of Jimmy in the 2013 family comedy My Stepbrother is a Vampire!?! He is also known for his work on...
45. Matthew McCann (1993)
Reality Star
Reality star who rose to fame on the MTV shows 16 & Pregnant and Teen Mom 3 as the boyfriend of Alex Sekella.
46. Jonathan Maberry (1970)
Novelist
An author of supernatural thrillers, he is best known for penning the Pine Deep Trilogy. For the first book in the series, Ghost Road Blues, he received the prestigious Bram...
47. Sami Kay (1993)
Instagram Star
Instagram star and model who is best known for her modeling photos in front of a variety of different cars and vehicles. She is also known for posting a variety...
48. Adryan Jones (1993)
Reality Star
Television personality from the 16th season of Oxygen's reality series Bad Girls Club who remained on the show for 8 episodes, voluntarily leaving the series after feeling neglected by production.
49. DJ Moore (1997)
Football Player
Wide receiver who has risen to fame for his NFL career playing for the Carolina Panthers. He was named to the Pro Football Writers' Association (PFWA) all-rookie team in 2018 with...
50. Joe Bonsall (1970)
Country Singer
Country singer who has performed with the Oak Ridge Boys for over four decades.