Savannah, Georgia

1. Quando Rondo (1999)

Rapper

Rapper whose single "Motivation" was featured on the World Star Hip Hop YouTube channel and has racked up over three million views.  

2. Candace Hutson (1980)

American Actress

Perhaps most well known for her series regular role as Molly Newton in the early 1990s television series Evening Shade, she is also recognized for voicing the character of Cera...

3. Ellen Axson Wilson (1860)

First Lady Of The United States

Wife of Woodrow Wilson who was the First Lady of the United States from 1913 until her death the following year. She donated much of her time to charity and helping to...

4. Charles Coburn (1877)

Actor

One of Hollywoood's best known character actors, he played a genial father figure in the 1943 film, The More the Merrier. His performance earned him an Academy Award for Best...

5. Conrad Potter Aiken (1889)

Poet

Poet, novelist, and short story writer known for Earth Triumphant and Silent Snow, Secret Snow. He was the recipient of both the National Book Award and the Bollingen Prize in...

6. Scott Aukerman (1970)

American Actor And Comedian

Screenwriter, comedic actor, and television and radio host. He became known for his work on the Emmy-nominated Mr. Show with Bob and David and on the Comedy Bang! Bang! series...

7. Miriam Hopkins (1902)

American Actress

Leading lady who earned Oscar nomination for her starring role in the 1935 film Becky Sharp.

8. Fredi Washington (1903)

American Actress Activist

She became one of the first African-American film actresses to gain recognition for her work.

9. Myles Horton (1905)

Civil Rights Leader

American educator and socialist who influenced most of the Civil Rights Movement leaders including  Martin Luther King Jr..

10. Johnny Mercer (1909)

American Musician

Songwriter whose hits included "Fools Rush In" and "Jeepers Creepers." He co-founded Capitol Records.

11. Saundra Quarterman (1968)

American Actor

American actress known for her role as Geneva Lee on the series Hangin' With Mr. Cooper.

12. Kevin Butler (1962)

Football Player

Placekicker who was part of the Super Bowl XX-winning Chicago Bears and set an NFL points record for a rookie.

13. Al Jaffee (1921)

American Cartoonist

Kooky cartoonist for Mad magazine whose story was once retold through over 70 color illustrations representing his life from childhood through adulthood.

14. Sahib Shihab (1925)

American Musician

One of the first jazz musicians to convert to Islam and who is also known for his collaborations with many popular artists, like Dizzy Gillespie.

15. James Moody (1925)

Actor

Jazz saxophonist best known for his hit "Moody's Mood for Love." He recorded with esteemed labels like Blue Note.

16. John Rousakis (1929)

American Mayor

Politician and member of the Democratic party who was mayor of Savannah, Georgia from 1970 to 1991.

17. Ben Riley (1933)

American Musician

Drummer who has played with Stan Getz, Ahmad Jamal, and Woody Herman, among others. He was also in the group Sphere.

18. Dianna Agron (1986)

Actress Singer

Actress who became known as the high school cheerleader Quinn Fabray on Glee, for which she won a Breakthrough Of The Year Award in 2010. She was ranked number three on...

19. James Keach (1947)

American Actor

He played criminal Jesse James in The Long Riders. His other notable films include National Lampoon's Vacation and Walk the Line.

20. Stacy Keach (1941)

American Actor

Actor who starred in multiple television and film productions including the roles of Ben on the series Titus and Warden Henry Pope on FOX's Prison Break. He is perhaps best...

21. Sally Quinn (1941)

American Journalist

Married Washington Post president Ben Bradlee and also wrote for his paper.

22. Billy Currington (1973)

American Country Musician

Award-winning American country singer and guitarist known for songs like "Must Be Doin' Somethin' Right," "People are Crazy," and "Pretty Good at Drinkin' Beer."

23. Alex Poythress (1993)

American Basketball Player

Small forward who shot 58% from the field during his freshman season with the University of Kentucky Wildcats. He decided to forego the 2013 NBA Draft to stay at the...

24. Josh Reddick (1987)

American Baseball Player

Gold Glove Award-winning outfielder who debuted with the Boston Red Sox in 2009. He won a World Series title as a member of the Houston Astros in 2017. 

25. Omari Hardwick (1974)

American Actor

Known for playing the roles of John Hallon on Saved and Ty Curtis on Dark Blue, he also appeared in the films Kick-Ass and The A-Team. 

26. Bucky Dent (1951)

American Professional Baseball P

American Major League Baseball player who won two World Series as the starting shortstop for the New York Yankees. He is most well known for his home run in the...

27. Haviland Stillwell (1981)

Movie Actress

Actress of the stage, screen and recording booth as a voice over artist who landed the role of Allegre in 2017's Baywatch. She provided the voice of Faybelle Thorne in...

28. Desmond Harrington (1976)

American Actor

Actor known for his role as Detective Quinn on the Showtime television series Dexter. He also appeared in the films Wrong Turn and Ghost Ship.

29. Diana Scarwid (1955)

American Actor

She became widely-recognized for her role as Christina Crawford in the 1981 film Mommie Dearest and appeared in Psycho III.

30. Camoflauge (1981)

American Rapper

Remembered for such albums as I Represent (released in 2000) and Keepin It Real (released in 2002), this Savannah, Georgia-based rapper was murdered at the age of twenty-one while walking...

31. Antoine Bethea (1984)

American Football Player Defensi

Hard-hitting NFL safety who was named to his first Pro Bowl team in 2007, representing the Indianapolis Colts.

32. Aberjhani (1957)

Poet

American poet and historian best known for his work on the Encyclopedia of the Harlem Renaissance. He is also known for a 1997 poetry and short story collection entitled I...

33. Jordan McRae (1991)

American Basketball Player

Second round draft selection of the San Antonio Spurs who became an NBA Champion as a role player for the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016. He was traded to the 76ers...

34. Big Boi (1975)

American Rapper

One half of the hip-hop duo OutKast, which became known for such hit songs as "Hey Ya!" and "Roses." He released his debut solo album, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son...

35. Hollis Stacy (1954)

Professional Golfer

Hall of Fame LPGA player with over 20 career tour wins. She won four major championships and played on the LPGA Tour from 1974 until 2000, when she joined the...

36. Mary Schmich (1953)

American Columnist

Journalist who once worked for the Chicago Tribune. In 2012, she won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary.

37. Anthony David (1971)

Pop Singer

American singer who broke through the music scene with his 2008 single, 'Words,' a duet with India Arie. He released five LPs between 2004 and 2012.

38. Sleepy Brown (1970)

American Musician

One third of production team Organized Noize, which was responsible for many hits by OutKast, Goodie Mob, and TLC.

39. Bernard James (1985)

American Basketball Player

Bernard Ronald James is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA. He played college basketball at Florida State University. James served six...

40. DJ Lord (1962)

American Dj

DJ Lord is an American DJ and turntablist. In 1999 DJ Lord joined the hip-hop group Public Enemy on its 40th World Tour replacing Terminator X. Soon after DJ Lord...

41. James Cannida (1975)

American Football Player

James Thomas Cannida II is an American football defensive lineman who most recently played for the Dallas Desperados in the Arena Football League. He also played in the National Football...

42. Connie Haines (1921)

American Singer

Connie Haines was an American singer. Her 200 recordings were frequently up-tempo big band songs with the Harry James and Tommy Dorsey orchestras and Frank Sinatra.

43. Avon Riley (1958)

American Football Player

Avon Riley is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Houston Oilers in the ninth round of the 1981 NFL Draft. He...

44. Claude Harmon (1916)

Professional Golfer

Eugene Claude Harmon Sr. was an American professional golfer and golf instructor. Born in Savannah Georgia Harmon spent much of his boyhood in Florida in the Orlando area. A...

45. Timothy O'Neal (golfer) (1972)

Professional Golfer

Timothy O'Neal is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the PGA Tour Latinoamérica.

46. Flannery O'Connor (1925)

Novelist

47. Donald Dell (1938)

Tennis Player

Donald Dell is an attorney and was a professional tennis player U. S. Davis Cup captain and administrator. Dell was one of the first professional sports agents having represented professional...

48. Brian Harman (1987)

Professional Golfer

Brian Harman is an American professional golfer. In college Harman was a three-time 2nd Team All-American on the University of Georgia golf team. He won the 2005 NCAA Preview and...

49. Sonny Seiler (1933)

American Lawyer

. Sonny Seiler is an attorney from Savannah Georgia with success in the courtroom and a prominent role in the bestselling book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil....

50. Matthew Hall McAllister (1800)

American Politician

Matthew Hall McAllister was an American attorney politician and judge in Georgia and California. Born in Savannah Georgia McAllister attended Princeton University and then read law in 1820 to enter...

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