South Carolina
1. Victoria Bachlet (1999)
TikTok Star
Social media star who has gained fame for her self-titled TikTok channel. She has risen to massive popularity for her comedic dubbing and lip-syncing. A TikTok video of hers set...
2. Brennan Lassiter (1999)
Country Singer
American country singer who is best known for having appeared on the 17th season of NBC's highly successful reality show The Voice. She has been a member of Team Kelly,...
3. Keith Harling (1963)
American Musician
American country music artist who made his debut with his 1998 album, Write It in Stone. He has released top forty singles, including "Papa Bear."
4. Julianne Morris (1970)
Soap Opera Actress
Actress known for her portrayal of the character Greta Von Amburg in the soap opera Days of Our Lives. She has starred in other soap operas and over five other TV...
5. Chryssie Whitehead (1980)
Stage Actress
Stage and screen star, she made her Broadway debut playing Kristine in the 2006 revival of A Chorus Line. She would later appear in Broadway's Chicago. She has starred with...
6. Thomas Heyward Jr. (1746)
Politician
Best remembered as a member of the Continental Congress and a signer of both the Articles of Confederation and the Declaration of Independence, this South Carolina-born political figure also had...
7. William Johnson (1771)
Supreme Court Justice
Served as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1804 to 1834.
8. John C Calhoun (1782)
Politician
John C Calhoun is a famous Politician, who was born on March 18, 1782 in United States. During the early nineteenth century, he served as Vice President of the United...
9. Charles I Dupont (1797)
Politician
Charles I Dupont is a famous Politician, who was born on March 29, 1797 in United States. American politician who was a former member of the Delaware General Assembly. He...
10. Sarah Grimke (1792)
Activist
American women's rights activist, abolitionist, and writer whose activism and writings inspired such famous suffragists as Lucy Stone and Lucretia Mott. She published her famous essay, Letters on the Equality...
11. William B. Travis (1809)
War Hero
Lieutenant Colonel in the Texas Army who died a hero in the 1836 Battle of the Alamo. He also wrote a famous letter that became a plaque in front of...
12. James Henry Hammond (1807)
Politician
James Henry Hammond is a famous Politician, who was born on November 15, 1807 in United States. Senator from South Carolina from 1857 to 1860 as well as the state’s...
13. Daniel Harvey Hill (1821)
War Hero
Remembered for his bravery in the Mexican-American War and for his service during the American Civil War as a Confederate Army General, Hill spent the latter years of his life...
14. Mary Boykin Chesnut (1823)
Memoirist
Mary Boykin Chesnut is a famous Memoirist, who was born on March 31, 1823 in United States. Most well known for her posthumously published Civil War diaries, she was named...
15. Archibald Henry Grimke (1970)
Journalist
Intellectual and journalist who rose to fame as a community leader in the late 19th century. In 1919, he received the NAACP's Spingarn Medal.
16. Kelly Miller (1863)
Essayist
Remembered for his numerous racial equality-themed essays and articles, as well as for his book Out of the House of Bondage, this Washington, D.C.-based journalist, author, and prominent African-American intellectual...
17. Joe Jackson (1887)
Baseball Player
Known as Shoeless Joe, he hit for an astounding .408 average in 1911, helped the Chicago White Sox win the 1917 World Series, and was banned from the major leagues...
18. David E Finley Jr. (1890)
Activist
David E Finley Jr. is a famous Activist, who was born on September 1, 1890 in United States. Remembered for founding the National Trust for Historic Preservation and for directing...
19. Gary Davis (1896)
Gospel Singer
American blues singer and guitarist who released numerous albums and was known for his finger-picking style of playing.
20. Bernard Lige Austin (1970)
War Hero
Vice admiral of the U.S. Navy who served in World War II and the Korean War, as well as during the Cold War.
21. Heather Cox (1989)
YouTube Star
YouTube personality known as HairStylistHeather who creates daily video blogs, pregnancy vlogs, family related videos, and hair and make-up tutorials for her channel. She has accumulated more than 90,000 subscribers.
22. Andrew Fowler (1910)
Religious Leader
American religious leader who was a 20th-century African American pastor and was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree by Lynchburg Seminary and College in 1960.
23. TheDeluxe4 (1989)
YouTube Star
Member of the gaming group The Crew with an enormous presence on YouTube of more than 1.3 million subscribers. He began to publish daily Fortnite videos, and has also published Grand Theft Auto, Counter-Strike and Golf With...
24. Stephen Georg (1989)
YouTube Star
YouTube celebrity well known for his two popular channels, StephenVlog and StephenPlays. The former is a vlog of his daily life and the latter features gaming videos.
25. Chase Chrisley (1996)
Reality Star
Rose to fame on the USA Network reality television series Chrisley Knows Best. He is known as The Favorite on the show based on his persona as the miniature version of...
26. Oliver B. Greene (1915)
Religious Leader
Oliver B. Greene is a famous Religious Leader, who was born on February 14, 1915 in United States. Independent Fundamental Baptist evangelist who wrote over 100 books and leaflets about...
27. Grace Beacham Freeman (1916)
Poet
Grace Beacham Freeman is a famous Poet, who was born on February 18, 1916 in United States. American poet, author, and one-time South Carolina Poet Laureate whose works include Midnight...
28. Ashland Craft (1996)
Pop Singer
Singer who rose to fame as a contestant on the thirteenth season of The Voice, where she won over audiences with her renditions of songs like Waylon Jennings' "Good Hearted Woman." She...
29. Delvin Choice (1989)
Gospel Singer
Delvin Choice is a famous Gospel Singer, who was born on May 11, 1989 in United States. Gospel singer who captured the spotlight as a competitor on the sixth season...
30. Megan Cassidy (1996)
Reality Star
Megan Cassidy is a famous Reality Star, who was born on March 7, 1996 in United States. Television personality who stars on the Lifetime reality program Preacher’s Daughters. She was...
31. Jake Holley (1996)
Tv Actor
Professional actor and model who shot to fame after performing on Stuck and for the web group Totally TV. His fans have boosted his Instagram page where he shares lifestyle and beach photos...
32. Julie Chrisley (1973)
Reality Star
Matriarch of the Chrisley family known for starring on the reality series Chrisley Knows Best.
33. Kyle Chrisley (1991)
Reality Star
Eldest son of Todd Chrisley who stars with his family on the reality series Chrisley Knows Best.
34. Lindsie Chrisley (1989)
Reality Star
Became known as the child of Todd Chrisley who stars on the hit USA Network reality show Chrisley Knows Best.
35. George Royal (1921)
Biologist
Scientist who became one of the first African-American microbiologists to receive a Ph.D. from an Ivy League institution when he received his Ph.D in microbiology from the University of Pennsylvania...
36. The Fabulous Moolah (1923)
Wrestler
The Fabulous Moolah is a famous Wrestler, who was born on July 22, 1923 in United States. Late professional wrestler known for being the first-ever WWF Women’s Champion. She was...
37. John C. Portman Jr. (1924)
Architect
Architect known for iconic hotels and office buildings, including the New York Marriott Marquis and Detroit's Renaissance Center. He expanded his reach to China in 1990 with the Shanghai Centre.
38. Emmett Williams (1925)
American Artist
American poet, artist, and essayist known for his association with the Fluxus movement. He published a 1991 autobiography entitled My Life in Fluxus -- And Vice Versa.
39. Deebo Samuel (1996)
Football Player
American football player who is best known for playing wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He played college football at South Carolina.
40. Bailey Michelle Brown (2006)
TV Actress
Bailey Michelle Brown is a famous TV Actress, who was born on May 24, 2006 in United States. Known for her starring role on the series See Dad Run as...
41. Brizzy Voices (1991)
YouTube Star
Owner of the popular YouTube page Brizzy Voices where she frequently posts video of herself voice acting and doing funny impressions of animated characters. She has earned over 2 million...
42. Lanaya Cee (2007)
Dancer
Lanaya Cee is a famous Dancer, who was born on February 18, 2007 in United States. Child dancer who developed a following on her self-titled YouTube channel where she has...
43. Daniel Kyre (1994)
YouTube Star
Musician and comedian who co-founded the YouTube comedy trio Cyndago alongside Ryan Magee and Matt Watson. The group disbanded after he tragically took his own life in September of 2015.
44. Kay Patterson (1931)
Politician
American Democratic politician who became a member of the South Carolina Senate in 1985 and was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1975 until 1985.
45. Dabria Aguilar (2003)
Dancer
Talented dancer who joined Dance Conservatory of Charleston and also became a member of the YouTube channel DancingWithYT.
46. Austin Sanks (2003)
TikTok Star
TikTok star who has gained fame for his yaboyaustin17 channel. He has earned more than 3.3 million likes for his text-in-video lip syncs often featuring slick edits and POV's.
47. Killing Hunter YT (2003)
YouTube Star
YouTube sensation widely known for his Killing Hunter YT channel featuring nerf videos. He's also known for his web-series Nerf War.
48. Scarlett Gray Smith (2017)
TikTok Star
Popular social media star and model who is best recognized for appearing on her mother Tiania Haneline's scarlettandtiania TikTok account. She often dances with her mother and provides other family content. Her...
49. Jenna Tropea (1991)
Blogger
Blogger who runs the the fashion site Lily & Grant. She started it as a hobby and source of inspiration for readers in 2013.
50. Leigh Cappillino (1969)
American Singer
With her Christian music quartet-turned-trio, Point of Grace, she earned numerous Dove Awards, including a Song of the Year honor for "How You Live (Turn Up The Music)" and an...