Boston, MA
1. Bia (1991)
Rapper
Rapper best known for her appearance on Oxygen reality show Sisterhood of Hip Hop. She was signed to Pharrell WIlliams' record label in 2014.
2. Paul Revere (1735)
War Hero
Patriot of the American Revolution who warned his fellow patriots, during his legendary midnight ride, that the British were coming.
3. Royall Tyler (1757)
Playwright
American playwright who wrote The Contrast and The Algerine Captive. He also collaborated frequently with his friend Joseph Dennie.
4. Robert Grant (1852)
Novelist
A late 19th-century and early 20th-century American author, he is known for such novels as The Confessions of a Frivolous Girl (1880), An Average Man (1884), and The Orchid (1905)....
5. John Lawrence Sullivan (1858)
Boxer
Recognized as the first Heavyweight Champion of gloved boxing and as the last heavyweight champion of bare-knuckle boxing.
6. Sarah Lamb (1980)
Dancer
Ballet dancer known for being principal dancer of The Royal Ballet. She's performed in productions of The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, and Onegin.
7. Jack Daley (1883)
Movie Actor
Actor who was uncredited in all of his films until appearing in 1949's Search for Danger. He was credited again in the 1951 film,Pickup.
8. Howard Deering Johnson (1897)
Entrepreneur
Businessman who founded an American chain of restaurants and motels under the name Howard Johnson's.
9. Poppy (1995)
Pop Singer
Also known as That Poppy, she's a singer who gained popularity for her singles "Lowlife" and "Everybody Wants To Be Poppy." In 2017 she released her full-studio album titled Poppy.Computer;...
10. Jan Miner (1917)
TV Actress
She played the manicurist, Madge, in the Palmolive series of television commercials that ran for nearly 30 years.
11. James MacGregor Burns (1918)
Non-Fiction Author
Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer who received the National Book Award in History and Biography for his book Roosevelt: The Soldier of Freedom. He gained additional recognition for his writings on leadership...
12. Jeffrey Wahlberg (1996)
Movie Actor
American actor who is best recognized for having played the character Diego in the 2019 live action film of Dora and the Lost City of Gold. He is also recognized for...
13. Alex Diaz (1990)
Dancer
Professional dancer known as a member of the Floorlords Crew. The dance group has become popular throughout Boston, Massachusetts. He has cultivated his own following on his Instagram account.
14. John Howard (1983)
MMA Fighter
Middleweight formerly signed to the UFC is also a former CES Middleweight Champion and ROC Welterweight Champion.
15. Lucas Brunelle (1970)
Cinematographer
Videographer who is best known for filming bicycle stunts & races. His work has been screened at major events such as the Bicycle Film Festival and the International Cycling Film Festival.
16. Frederick Wiseman (1930)
Director
Director of documentary films such as High School and Titicut Follies and winner of the George Polk Career Award for investigative reporting.
17. Ralph Edward Tresvant Jr. (1968)
R&B Singer
R&B tenor singer who led the group New Edition, singing hits like "Candy Girl" and "If It Isn't Love."
18. Wilma Chan (1970)
Politician
Politician and member of the Democratic Party. She served on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors and then in 2000Arnold Schwarzenegger moved on to the California State Assembly, where she served...
19. Frankie Shaw (1986)
TV Actress
Actress who is perhaps best known for her recurring roles as Mary Jo Cacciatore on Blue Mountain State and Shayla Nico on Mr. Robot. She can also be seen in...
20. Sheldon Adelson (1933)
Entrepreneur
Billionaire casino mogul who was a prominent supporter of Mitt Romney during the 2012 presidential election.
21. Lisa Edelstein (1966)
TV Actress
Actress whose known for TV roles such as Dr. Lisa Cuddy on House M.D and as Abby McCarthy in Bravo's Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce. She attended NYU Tisch School of the...
22. Jessica Ward (1969)
Novelist
American romance writer who is known for her series like Black Dagger Brotherhood and The Moorehouse Legacy Series. Her first novel, Leaping Hearts, was published in 2001.
23. Bill O'Brien (1969)
Football Coach
Became head coach of the Houston Texans in 2014 after serving as head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions from 2012 to 2013; named Big Ten Coach of the...
24. Robert Kelly (1970)
Comedian
Comedian who is best known for his stand-up career which has led to a multitude of other opportunities. He has made various TV and film appearances, including in 2015's Trainwreck...
25. Emma Hernan (1991)
Model
Featured as a Sports Illustrated's Lovely Lady of the Day, she is a model who has earned more than 1.5 million followers on Instagram where she posts her model photos....
26. Brian J White (1975)
TV Actor
TV actor and model who had a recurring role as Lieutenant Carl Davis on Moonlight and starred in I Can Do Bad All By Myself. He later transitioned into film...
27. Emily Stow (2005)
YouTube Star
Famous as the oldest child featured on her Stowed Stuff Daily Vlogs YouTube channel. She has gained popularity there for having her everyday family life documented and showcased alongside her...
28. Bruce McCandless II (1937)
Astronaut
Astronaut who made the first untethered free flight in space.
29. Bretton Manley (2002)
Movie Actor
Actor who played the younger version of Mark Wahlberg's character in the film Ted. A couple years later, he would appear in the non-theatrical release Beethoven's Treasure Tail.
30. Anna Campbell (1993)
YouTube Star
YouTuber who has earned more than 390,000 subscribers to her self-titled channel. She is known for posting comedic vlog videos as well as videos about mental health, "Drive with me"...
31. Kelsey Friedlander (1993)
Instagram Star
Fashion, travel, and lifestyle personality who gained over 300,000 Instagram followers by posting pool side pictures and other beachy adventures.
32. Chilla Jones (1987)
Rapper
Rapper primarily known for his successful battling career, he has also become known for releasing over half a dozen mixtapes since his musical career began. He has competed with companies...
33. Jack De Sena (1987)
Voice Actor
Voice actor who starred in the sketch comedy All That, for which he won a 2005 Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series-Leading Young Actor. In 2014,...
34. Christopher Sturniolo (2003)
TikTok Star
Lip-sync and comedy variety content creator on TikTok best known for his christophersturniolo account. He has gained more than 1.2 million followers on the platform. He has also taken part in the...
35. Matthew Sturniolo (2003)
TikTok Star
Social media personality and relatable TikTok content creator who rose to fame through the use of his mattsturniolo account. He has more than 1.3 million fans on the platform. He has been...
36. Helen Wu (1987)
Podcast Host
Podcast host and social media personality who rose to fame as part of the AsianBossGirl podcast. She and her creative partners were known for sharing stories about Asian American women working,...
37. Joseph Kel (1986)
Fashion Designer
Founder and CEO of the luxury jewelry, watch, and fashion brand Alpha Life Co. He later launched a luxury vacation rental company. He has also built a fan base of more...
38. Erika Smith (1986)
Movie Actress
Actress and foremost Marilyn Monroe impersonator, she has performed for countless celebrities as the legendary actress and has also starred in numerous independent films like Sinful and Splatter Beach.
39. Hamilton Leithauser (1977)
Rock Singer
Singer-songwriter who first made a name for himself as the lead vocalist for The Walkmen. He would later launch his solo career with the debut album Black Hours in 2014.
40. MattRadiant (2001)
YouTube Star
YouTube content creator and social media personality who rose to fame by publishing content based on the video game franchise NBA 2K. He also shares prank calls on the video conferencing...
41. Nat Faxon (1975)
TV Actor
Actor, director and screenwriter known for having acted on series like Married and directing the acclaimed 2013 film The Way Way Back. In 2012, he won the Academy Award for...
42. Patricia Williams (1951)
Teacher
A legal scholar and critical race theory advocate, she is best known for her 1991 work, The Alchemy of Race and Rights: A Diary of a Law Professor. Her other...
43. Lawrence O'Donnell (1951)
TV Producer
Host of MSNBC's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell. Also a television writer and producer, he became known for his work on the popular NBC series The West Wing.
44. Mashonda (1978)
R&B Singer
Notable for her 2005 studio album January Joy, this R&B artist is also recognized for her contributions to Fat Joe's "Listen Baby," Cassidy's "Get No Better," and Jay-Z's "Girl's Best Friend."
45. Vail Bloom (1982)
Soap Opera Actress
Actress best known for her role as Heather Stevens on the long-running soap opera The Young and the Restless. She is also a hostess at Lisa Vanderpump's restaurant on the...
46. Slime Sunday (1991)
Digital Artist
Digital collage artist who is known for pushing the boundaries of acceptable mainstream artwork with his signature surreal and erotic topics. He boasts more than 500,000 followers on his verified Instagram...
47. Harry R Lewis (1947)
Teacher
Director of Harvard University's undergraduate computer science program. Also an author, he published such books as Blown to Bits: Your Life, Liberty, and Happiness After the Digital Explosion and Excellence...
48. John Keefe (1979)
Movie Actor
American actor who played Julian Garrison in the television film, Return of the Living Dead : Necropolis and its sequel, Return of the Living Dead: Rave from the Grave.
49. Lee Marks (1982)
Reality Star
Otherwise known as Mr. Boston, he is a reality star best known for his appearances in I Love New York and I Love Money.
50. Adam Perkins (1997)
Instagram Star
Vine personality who frequently used the hashtag #whiteteen. He attracted over 290,000 Vine followers before the app closed.