Providence, RI
1. Stephen Hopkins (1707)
Politician
Four term Rhode Island governor and Chief Justice who signed the Declaration of Independence. He was notably the great grandson of an original settler from England.
2. HP Lovecraft (1890)
Novelist
American author of horror, fantasy, and Gothic fiction whose most famous works include The Call of Cthulhu, The Shadow Out of Time, and At the Mountains of Madness. Though he...
3. Aldo Tatangelo (1970)
Politician
Twentieth-century Texas Democrat and Mayor of the City of Laredo. During his 1978-1990 tenure as Mayor, he was responsible for the resurfacing of numerous roads in the western city.
4. John McCauley (1989)
Rock Singer
Founding member of the alt rock band Deer Tick, which has become known for its infusion of slower styles into rock. As fans of Nirvana, they've also performed cover concerts...
5. Blu Cantrell (1976)
R&B Singer
American R&B singer best known for her debut single "Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)." Her first album went Gold and made the Billboard's 200 List at #8. Her second album,...
6. Wylie Dufresne (1970)
Chef
American chef and proponent of molecular gastronomy techniques in food preparation and presentation.
7. Lindsay Kerecz (1984)
Wrestler
Professional wrestler known as Veda Scott who's competed in the Ring of Honor. She's also competed in Absolute Intense Wrestling and Family Wrestling Entertainment.
8. David Ward (1945)
Screenwriter
Screenwriter and director, most recognized for his Oscar-winning film, The Sting (1973).
9. Lily Stockman (1982)
Painter
American painter and visual artist who is recognized for co-founding the textile business Block Shop Textiles. In 2016, she curated a solo art exhibition entitled Pollinator at the Los Angeles based gallery Gavlak.
10. Christopher Stanley (1959)
Movie Actor
Supporting actor who played major roles in the 2012 Oscar-nominated films, Argo and Zero Dark Thirty. He became known to television audiences for his role as Henry Francis on the...
11. Tyler Young (1990)
Guitarist
American musician who is best known for playing as the lead guitarist in the band MAKEOUT.
12. Bobbie Thomas (1975)
TV Show Host
Fashion editor for NBC's Today show who also wrote a popular column about Hollywood fashion for In Touch Weekly.
13. Sarah Croce (1983)
YouTube Star
Actress, model, rugby player and YouTube star affiliated with the news, entertainment, opinion and LGBT culture website Autostraddle.
14. Zoë Chao (1985)
Movie Actress
Television and stage actress notable for her role as Isobel in Strangers. She later landed a starring role in the show Love Life. Film credits of hers include Downhill and Where'd You Go, Bernadette.
15. Paul Di Filippo (1970)
Novelist
An American science fiction writer who wrote under the pseudonym of Philip Lawson, he is particularly known for The Steampunk Trilogy. His other works include Joe's Liver, Muskrat Courage, and...
16. Andy On (1977)
Movie Actor
Taiwanese-American actor who is best recognized for having played Alex Trang in the 2015 film Blackhat and for starring the 2003 film Star Runner.
