1. Suzanne Collins (1962)

American Television Writer And N

American author known for writing the young adult trilogy The Hunger Games. The popular novels, which depict a brutal dystopian future, were made into Hollywood blockbuster films.

2. Laura Zeng (1999)

Gymnast

Olympic rhythmic gymnast and U.S. all-around national champion. She won all-around as a first year senior in the 2015 U.S. Nationals. She competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

3. James DeBello (1980)

American Actor

Supporting actor who audiences remember as Bert in the 2002 horror-thriller Cabin Fever. His other credits include National Lampoon Presents Dorm Daze and 100 Girls.

4. Alice Cogswell (1805)

The First Student Of An Official

Icon of deaf culture known for being the inspiration behind the creation of Connecticut's American School for the Deaf. She was one of the school's six original students during its...

5. Samuel Colt (1814)

Inventor

Inventor of the Colt revolver, which is commonly known as The Gun that Won the West. He was able to produce his guns, which used interchangeable parts, on a large...

6. Jenna Dewan (1980)

American Actor And Dancer

Dancer who gained fame for her roles in Step Up and Take the Lead. Her television credits include American Horror Story: Asylum. 

7. Emily Wright (1980)

American Audio Engineer

Grammy-nominated songwriter who penned hits for Leona Lewis, Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears, and many others.

8. Katharine Hepburn (1907)

Actress

Named the greatest actress in Hollywood history by the American Film Institute in 1999, she set a record by winning four Academy Awards for Best Actress for the films Morning...

9. Alison Brown (1962)

American Musician

American banjo player and guitarist who has won several Grammy awards and has released multiple albums since 1990.

10. Harold Rome (1908)

American Composer

Composer and lyricist who wrote many songs for Broadway shows.

11. Robert Kent (1908)

Actor

Star of 1940s film serials such as The Phantom Creeps and The Phantom Rider. He starred in the 1941 racing film Blonde Comet.

12. Louis Nye (1913)

American Actor

Comedic actor known for his work on television and radio shows. He co-starred in the films The Facts of Life and Good Neighbor Sam and appeared in the shows Make...

13. Brendan Gill (1914)

American Journalist

A longtime journalist for The New Yorker magazine, he also led New York's efforts to preserve architectural landmarks. His most famous New Yorker articles include "The Talk of the Town:...

14. Gary Merrill (1915)

Actor

With a career that spanned close to 40 years, his credits list is vast, but his most remembered role may be for his work in the acclaimed film All About...

15. Elyse Knox (1917)

American Actress

American actress and model best known for her appearance in 1942 film The Mummy's Tomb.

16. Maria Karnilova (1920)

Actor

Actress who earned a Tony Award for her role as Golde in the 1964 original Broadway production of Fiddler on the Roof.

17. Early Wynn (1920)

American Baseball Player

Eight-time MLB All-Star pitcher who ended his career with exactly 300 wins.

18. Mike Kellin (1922)

American Actor

Actor who received a Tony nomination for his performance in a 1955 Broadway musical entitled Pipe Dream. He also appeared in numerous films.

19. Bernard Bailyn (1922)

American Historian

A Harvard-educated historian and author whose work focused on the American Revolution and the U.S. Colonial period, he was a two-time recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for history.

20. Willie Pep (1922)

Italian-american Boxer

International Boxing Hall of Famer who fought an astounding 241 fights during his career with a record of 229-11-1. He had 65 knockouts and is widely considered one of the...

21. Jane Kean (1923)

American Actress Singer And Memo

Famous for her portrayal of Trixie Norton on the CBS sitcom The Honeymooners, she is also remembered for voicing the character of Belle in the 1962 animated movie Mister Magoo's...

22. Alexander Rich (1924)

American Biologist Biophysicist

American biologist and biophysicist who became the William Thompson Sedgwick Professor of Biophysics at MIT in 1958. He founded Alkermes, a biopharmaceutical company that focuses on central nervous system diseases.

23. Dominick Dunne (1925)

Writer Journalist

An investigative journalist, writer, and movie producer, he is best known for works such as The Two Mrs. Grenvilles (1985), People Like Us (1988), and The Mansions of Limbo (1991)....

24. Dolo Coker (1927)

American Musician

Popular sideman for talents such as Sonny Stitt, Gene Ammons, Lou Donaldson, Art Pepper, Philly Joe Jones, and Dexter Gordon.

25. Sol LeWitt (1928)

American Artist

Conceptual and minimalist artist famous for his paintings, lithographs, wall drawings, and sculptures, which he called structures. He was also proficient in drawing, printmaking, photography, and painting.

26. Mark McGrath (1968)

Singer Television Host

Lead singer of the pop rock band Sugar Ray, the group known for songs like "Every Morning." In 2010, he co-hosted the series Extra and Don't Forget the Lyrics!

27. Kurt Carr (1964)

American Musician

American singer and composer of gospel music known for being the Minister of Music at The First Baptist Church of Hartford.

28. Gene Pitney (1940)

American Singer And Songwriter

Known for hits like "Rubber Ball," "He's a Rebel," and "Hello Mary Lou." He had 16 Top 40 hits and continued charting after the British Invasion.

29. Ron Roy (1940)

American Children's Fiction

An author of mystery books for children, he is best known for the A to Z Mysteries (1997-2013). From 2001-2013, he also wrote the popular Capital Mysteries.

30. Suzanne Marie (1993)

YouTube Star

Social media star who has gained fame for her self-titled YouTube channel. Her litany of vlogs, including beauty, fashion, DIYs, and family entries, have helped her grow to more than...

31. Katharine Houghton (1945)

Actress Playwright

Actress who starred in the groundbreaking, interracial-dating-themed 1967 film Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.

32. Troy Duffy (1971)

American Film Director

Writer and director of the cult hit The Boondock Saints and its sequel The Boondock Saints II: All Saint's Day.

33. Elizabeth Bear (1971)

Novelist

Fiction writer known for her various series, including the Jacob's Ladder and Jenny Casey trilogies, as well as her extensive catalogue of short fiction. She's won two Hugo Awards as...

34. Tony DiCicco (1948)

American Soccer Player-coach

Soccer coach for the USA women's national team from 1994 to 1999. 

35. Madison Kennedy (1987)

Swimmer

Sprint freestyle swimmer who set the world record in the 4×50 m freestyle relay. She won gold at the 2015 US Nationals in the 50m freestyle event and silver at...

36. Steven Daniel (1986)

Novelist

This American fiction writer is best known for his 2014 horror novel Nightmare Lane.

37. Elmar Oliveira (1950)

American Musician

Winner of the gold medal at the Tchaikovsky International Competition in 1978, the first American violinist to ever take home the gold.

38. Timothy Patrick Murphy (1959)

American Actor

American actor who played the role of Mickey Trotter in the soap opera Dallas from 1982 until 1984.

39. Terrance Knighton (1986)

Player Of American Football

NFL defensive tackle nicknamed "Pot Roast" and known for his time with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Denver Broncos. He made his first Super Bowl appearance following the 2013 season as...

40. David Naughton (1951)

Actor

Irish-American actor who gained recognition for his appearance in the 1981 horror movie, An American Werewolf in London. His other major film was 1980's Midnight Madness.

41. Ron Wotus (1961)

American Baseball Player And Man

Former MLB infielder who later became a bench coach for the San Francisco Giants.

42. Mike Porcaro (1955)

American Musician

Grammy Award-winning bassist with the 1980s rock band Toto, the group known for the song "Africa," and who went on hiatus in 2007.

43. Stephenie Meyer (1973)

American Author

Author of the popular young adult, vampire-themed Twilight book series. She was named by Time magazine as one of the most influential people in America after Twilight and its sequels...

44. Marcus Camby (1974)

American Basketball Player

NBA center known for his shot-blocking and rebounding skills. He was named Defensive Player of the Year in 2007 as a member of the Denver Nuggets.

45. Stephanie McMahon (1976)

Professional Wrestling Personali

Vice President of the WWE. She was active in the wrestling industry for more than two decades.

46. Justin Maas (1972)

Illustrator

Illustrator and artist who is known for his pencil based portraits of different celebrities and actors. He also works in Pastel, Acrylic, and Watercolor and shares his photo-realistic sketches through...

47. David Alan Basche (1968)

American Actor

Actor who plays Stuart Gardner in the series The Exes and has also appeared in such films as United 93, War of the Worlds and Real Steel.

48. Elizabeth May (1954)

Canadian Politician Lawyer Envir

American-born Canadian politician who was the first elected Green Party member in Canada's parliament. Previously, she served as the executive director of the Sierra Club of Canada from 1989 to...

49. Steve Porcaro (1957)

American Musician

Masterful keyboardist and one of the original members of the band Toto. He co-wrote at least one song on five of the first six Toto albums.

50. Dwight Freeney (1980)

All-american College Football Pl

Defensive lineman for the Indianapolis Colts from 2002 to 2012. He played in 7 Pro Bowls and helped the team win Super Bowl XLI.