1. Dennis Miller (1953)

American Comedian

Famed comedian and host who became known for his dry wit and sarcasm. He has hosted his own shows and starred in several movies.

2. James Ewing (1866)

Pathologist

Pathologist who is credited with discovering a type of bone tumor which is now known as Ewing's sarcoma. He was also the first Professor of pathology at Cornell University.

3. Billy Porter (1969)

Actor

Broadway actor and singer who received a 2013 Tony Award for his portrayal of Lola in the musical production of Kinky Boots. In 2018, he began starring in FX's Pose.

4. Justine Ezarik (1984)

YouTube Star

Youtube vlogger who went viral after uploading a video of a 300-page iPhone bill. She went on to gain more than 6 million subscribers, becoming one of the Internet's premier...

5. Mary Colter (1869)

American Architect

Inspired the Pueblo Deco style; built several landmark hotels and lodges throughout the southwestern U.S., including the Hopi House, Hermit's Rest, the Lookout Studio observatory, and the four Mary Jane...

6. Bobby Wallace (1873)

Baseball Player

One of the few baseball players in history who played for 25 seasons.

7. Maurice Costello (1877)

Actor

As one of the first on-screen romantic leads in Hollywood, he appeared as Sydney Carton in A Tale Of Two Cities. In 1909, he appeared in A Midsummer Night's Dream....

8. James Lightbody (1882)

American Middle Distance Runner

American middle distance runner who won six Olympic gold medals, including three at the 1904 St. Louis Olympics.

9. Robinson Jeffers (1887)

American Poet

American poet who wrote The Women at Point Sur and other poetry collections with California coastal settings. He was also a prominent environmentalist.

10. David L. Lawrence (1889)

American Politician

Politician who became the first former mayor to be elected Governor of Pennsylvania in 1959. He was previously the mayor of Pittsburgh from 1946 through 1959.

11. Hervey Allen (1889)

Novelist Biographer

An American author, he is best known for his 1933 work, Anthony Adverse, which was made into a film that was directed by Mervyn LeRoy and that starred Fredric March....

12. Adolphe Menjou (1890)

American Actor

French-American silent film actor who played a suave man-about-town in over 100 pictures. His films include A Woman of Paris and The Front Page, which earned him and Academy Award...

13. William Powell (1892)

Actor

Baritone-voiced actor who played Nick Charles in The Thin Man series films and became one of the top box-office draws of the 1930s. He was nominated for an Academy Award...

14. Martha Graham (1894)

American Dancer And Choreographe

Dancer and choreographer best known for her contributions to modern dance. She founded the famed Martha Graham Dance Company and had an acclaimed seven-decade-long career.

15. Regis Toomey (1898)

Actor

Remembered for his appearances in nearly two hundred films of the 1920s, '30s, '40s, '50s, and '60s, he is perhaps most famous for his starring role in the 1960s ABC...

16. Maddie Ziegler (2002)

American Actress

Dancer who gained national attention as a top performer on the Lifetime reality series Dance Moms. She appeared in the music videos for the Sia songs "Chandelier" and "Elastic Heart." In...

17. Leo Robin (1900)

American Composer

Best known for collaborating with Ralph Rainger on Thanks for the Memory, Bob Hope's signature song.

18. Lyle Talbot (1902)

Actor

Founding member of the Screen Actors Guild who appeared in the famous flop, Plan Nine from Outer Space. In 1949, he played Commissioner Jim Gordon in Batman and Robin.

19. David O. Selznick (1902)

Film Producer

Producer of A Star Is Born, Gone with the Wind, and several Alfred Hitchcock films.

20. Dolores Costello (1903)

Actress

Silent film superstar and grandmother of Drew Barrymore. She gained fame for her roles in the 1931 film Expensive Women and Outside these Walls.

21. Coleman Carroll (1905)

Catholic Bishop

American clergyman of the Roman Catholic Church who was the Archbishop of Miami from 1958 until his death in 1977.

22. Julie Benz (1972)

American Actress

Played Dexter's girlfriend Rita on Showtime's series Dexter. She also starred in the 2009 film Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day.

23. Max Fisher (1908)

American Businessman

Detroit real estate and oil tycoon who became a well-known philanthropist.

24. Aleen Leslie (1908)

Screenwriter

Screenwriter and novelist who lived over 100 years and wrote memorable screenplays including The Doctor Takes a Wife (1940) and The Living North (1956).

25. Roy Eldridge (1911)

American Jazz Trumpeter

Influential swing musician who is known for his tritone substitutions and distinct style.

26. William Fowler (1911)

Astrophysicist

Astrophysicist who was the first to come up with the theory of element generation in stars. He received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1983 for his revolutionary contributions to...

27. Gene Kelly (1912)

Dancer Actor Singer Director Pro

Popular actor and dancer who choreographed his own dance routines in such hit 1940s and '50s films as Singin' in the Rain, Anchors Aweigh, An American in Paris and On the...

28. Gianna Martello (1989)

Reality Star

Onscreen choreographer who became known for appearing on the hit Lifetime series Dance Moms. 

29. Albert Ellis (1913)

American Psychologist

Psychologist who came up with Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy in 1955 to help those struggling to live fulfilled lives. For decades he was the president of the New York City-based...

30. Kenny Clarke (1914)

American Musician

Nicknamed "Klook," Clarke was a jazz and bebop drummer and bandleader who released the album Bohemia After Dark as a bandleader.

31. Billy Eckstine (1914)

American Musician

Bandleader and singer who recorded "That Old Black Magic" in 1942 and who had a successful solo career with songs like "Blue Moon."

32. James Laughlin (1914)

American Poet Publisher

American poet and publisher whose literary works include The Owl of Minerva and The House of Light. He established New Directions Publishing, which published Herman Hesse's famous novel, Siddhartha, in...

33. John Hodiak (1914)

Actor

'40s and 50's supporting actor who became known for his roles in Battleground and Lifeboat. He played Danny in the 1952 film, Battle Zone, and Cochise in the 1953 film,...

34. George Vujnovich (1915)

American Intelligence Officer; O

World War II-era intelligence officer for the American Office for Strategic Services.

35. Clifford Shull (1915)

American Physicist

Physicist who received a Nobel Prize in Physics in 1994 for work on the development of the neutron scattering technique, which he began in 1946. This was the longest ever...

36. David Hollander (1968)

American Television Writer And P

Screenwriter and executive producer of the TV drama series The Guardian with Simon Baker.

37. Hank Sauer (1917)

American Baseball Player And Coa

2-time All-Star MLB outfielder who hit 288 home runs during his 15 years in the majors; named National League MVP in 1952 after leading the NL with 37 home runs...

38. Jack Kinzler (1920)

Nasa Engineer

Popularly known as "Mr. Fix It," he was chief of the Technical Services Center at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. He is famous for creating the solar shield that rescued the...

39. Laura Matthews (1996)

Instagram Star

Social media starlet who is famous for her laura_matthewss Instagram account. She has gained massive popularity there for her bikini modeling throughout her home state of Florida. 

40. Bill Cullen (1920)

American Sports Announcer

He was the host of the game show The Price Is Right before Bob Barker replaced him.

41. Chris Garver (1970)

American Tattoo Artist

Popularly known for his appearance on the TLC reality series Miami Ink, he has gained a massive Instagram following of more than 350,000 people.

42. Jerry Harris (1945)

American Artist

African-American abstract sculptor, collagist and writer known for being a constructivist sculptor. He was elected into The Associated Artists of Pittsburgh.

43. Carl Betz (1921)

Actor

Television actor most well known for playing Dr. Alex Stone on the iconic sitcom The Donna Reed Show. He also played the title character in Judd, for the Defense, winning both a...

44. Mac Miller (1992)

Musician

American rapper whose first album, Blue Slide Park, debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200. His second album, Watching Movies with the Sound Off, was released to positive...

45. Marty Allen (1922)

Comedian And Actor

Comedian and actor who has been on The Ed Sullivan show and worked with Sarah Vaughan and Steve Rossi. He was a regular on Hollywood Squares during the 1970's and...

46. Eric Red (1961)

Screenwriter Film Director

Horror screenwriter who is best known for penning scripts for films like The Hitcher and Near Dark.

47. DeJuan Blair (1989)

American Basketball Player

Standout college basketball player at Pittsburgh who began his NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs in 2009.

48. Ashley Marina (2008)

Pop Singer

Pop singer and songwriter best recognized for appearing on season 15 of America's Got Talent. She performed her original song "You'll Always Be My Hero" on the show. 

49. Gerald Stern (1925)

Poet

Poet who received the National Book Award for This Time: New and Selected Poems. His other poetry collections include The Naming of Beasts, Bread Without Sugar, and In Beauty Bright....

50. Cameron Heyward (1989)

Player Of American Football

NFL defensive end who recorded 7.5 sacks in his first three seasons. He was drafted 31st overall in 2011.