Birmingham, AL
1. Taylor Campbell (2001)
TikTok Star
Lip-sync content creator on TikTok best known for posting a variety of videos on his former TheTaylorCampbell account. He amassed more than 2.6 million fans on the platform.
2. Sebastian Kole (1989)
R&B Singer
Singer-songwriter who rose to fame for co-writing Jennifer Lopez and Flo Rida's single "Goin' In." He also co-wrote and co-produced Alessia Cara's debut album Know-It-All, including penning her hit "Here,"...
3. Pat Sullivan (1950)
Football Coach
TCU's head coach from 1992 to 1997; formerly played quarterback in the NFL for the Falcons and Redskins and won the Heisman Trophy in 1971 at Auburn University.
4. James Orange (1942)
Civil Rights Leader
Martin Luther King Jr.'s adviser who was arrested in Alabama in 1965, fomenting the historic Selma-Montgomery March and the Civil Rights Movement.
5. Chris Ellis (1992)
Baseball Player
Professional pitcher that was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels during the third round of the 2014 MLB Draft. He signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays in December 2020.
6. Lamar Green (1970)
Basketball Player
Professional basketball player known for playing power forward and center with the Phoenix Suns from 1969 to 1974. He then played with the New Orleans Jazz for 15 games before moving to...
7. Ryan Russell (1981)
Photographer
Landscape and music photographer for the musical acts Paramore, Death Cab for Cutie, Against Me! and My Chemical Romance.
8. FunnymanGaitlin (2000)
Instagram Star
Comedian named Gaitlin Roberson who has risen to fame for his funnymangaitlin Instagram account. He has earned massive popularity for his original sketch comedy clips.
9. Heaven Leigh (2000)
TikTok Star
Social star best known for the gameplay content she posts to her okheavenly TikTok account, which has earned over 260,000 followers. She has a YouTube channel devoted to gameplay content called...
10. Trey Lewis (1987)
Country Singer
Country singer who gained popularity after his self-recorded single "Dicked Down in Dallas" went viral on TikTok in December 2020.
11. Dale Watson (1962)
Actor
Singer-songwriter who has stated that his genre is called "Ameripolitan," one more connected to traditional country music. His album El Rancho Azul ranked at #57 on the US Country chart.
12. Allison Pierce (1975)
Folk Singer
Solo artist who formerly performed as part of the acclaimed duo The Pierces with her younger sister Catherine Pierce. They announced they would pursue solo careers in August of 2015...
13. Luh Soldier (1999)
Rapper
American hip-hop artist who had a rapid rise to fame after releasing the hits "Calling My Spirit," "Epiphany" and "Other Side." He became part of a music collective called Soldier...
14. Rich Kid Jayy (1999)
Rapper
Rapper and social media star who released his first single "LongLiveKenny" in 2019. He has performed at events such as Atlanta Hip Hop Day. He has been featured on WorldStar and he...
15. K'Hood (1998)
TikTok Star
Popular social media star and content creator who is best recognized for the storytime, comedy, and reaction videos she posts to her rollitupk TikTok account. She has gained over 2.6 million followers...
16. Jasika Nicole (1980)
TV Actress
Television actress best known for her portrayal of Astrid on the science fiction drama Fringe.
17. Jim Newman (1964)
Stage Actor
Actor primarily known for his work in musical theater and comedy. He's also starred in various web series and independent films.
