Trenton, New Jersey

1. Molly Pitcher (1754)

Woman Soldier In American Revolu

Born Mary Ludwig, she is widely credited as "Molly Pitcher" for bringing water to soldiers at the Battle of Monmouth during the American Revolutionary War. There is also a belief...

2. Amy Locane (1971)

American Actress

Model and actress who played Sandy Harling on the television series Melrose Place.

3. Dahntay Jones (1980)

American Basketball Player

NBA guard/forward who began his career with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2003. He helped the Cleveland Cavaliers win an NBA Championship in 2016.

4. Adam Petty (1980)

American Racing Driver

Fourth generation driver who raced in NASCAR, racking up four top-10 Busch series finishes and a single Winston Cup start before his tragic death in a car crash.

5. Betty Bronson (1906)

Actress

Famous for her title role in the 1924 silent film version of Peter Pan, she is also remembered for her portrayal of Mary in the 1925 silent movie adaptation of...

6. Tom Guiry (1981)

American Actor

Actor best known for his debut leading role in the sports comedy The Sandlot alongside Mike Vitar. In later years, he appeared in Black Hawk Down, Black Irish, Kings, and Mystic River. 

7. Ernie Kovacs (1919)

Comedian Actor

Innovative TV comedian, writer, and actor whose shows Three to Get Ready and Kovacs on the Corner were known for their experimental style. He was posthumously inducted into the Academy...

8. Malachi Richardson (1996)

Basketball Player

Former McDonald's All-American in 2015 who spent one year with the Syracuse Orange basketball team, leading them to the Final Four of the 2016 NCAA Tournament. He was selected 22nd...

9. David Dinkins (1927)

106th Mayor Of New York City

First African American mayor of New York City. After leaving office in 1993, he became a Professor of Public Affairs at Columbia University.

10. Sommore (1966)

Actress

Actress and comedian who received the Comic of the Year Richard Pryor Award. She has appeared in the movies Dirty Laundry and Soul Plane.

11. Dennis Rodman (1961)

American Professional Basketball

Dominant NBA forward who was mostly known for his defense, rebounding and outrageously bizarre behavior; won a total of 5 NBA titles between his time with the Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls.

12. Antonin Scalia (1936)

Supreme Court Associate Justice

Former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States who was appointed in 1986 by Ronald Reagan and was known as the intellectual leader of the Court's conservative...

13. Elizabeth Manley (1965)

Figure Skater

Canadian silver medal winning figure skater at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics who also won a silver medal at the World championships.

14. Durag_god (2002)

TikTok Star

POV, lip-sync and comedy video creator whose entertaining content earned a fanbase on TikTok.

15. Zalman King (1942)

Actor

Screenwriter and director most recognized for Two Moon Junction and Red Shoes Diaries.

16. Tal Brody (1943)

Basketball Player

Guard who played professionally in Israel for Maccabi Tel Aviv from 1966-1980.

17. Mitch Albom (1958)

American Author

American sports columnist, fiction and non-fiction author, and radio personality. His New York Times bestselling books include Tuesdays with Morrie (1997), Fab Five: Basketball, Trash Talk, The American Dream (1993),...

18. Michael Cristofer (1945)

American Actor And Director

Wrote screenplays for films like The Witches of Eastwick and Bonfire of the Vanities. He is also remembered as the director of Original Sin.

19. Sarah Dash (1945)

Rock Singer

Singer and songwriter most famous as a member of the band LaBelle and as a session musician for artists like The Rolling Stones. As a solo artist, she gained notoriety...

20. Elvin Bethea (1946)

Player Of American Football

Hall of Fame defensive end who terrorized offenses for the Houston Oilers from 1968 to 1983. He made 8 Pro Bowls and was a First Team All-Pro selection in 1975.

21. Leo Rossi (1946)

American Actor

American actor and producer who played the role of Budd in the 1981 film Halloween II and the role of Detective Sam Dietz in the Relentless films.

22. Ntozake Shange (1948)

Contemporary African American Wr

African-American poet, novelist, and playwright who became famous for a 1975 poetic play entitled For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf. She is also known...

23. Hedwig Gorski (1949)

American Poet American Performan

Polish-American performance art poet whose published poems include "Slow Paradise," "Mexico Solo," and "Drunken Savior." She also published a 2007 memoir entitled Intoxication: Heathcliff on Powell Street.

24. Judith Light (1949)

American Actress

Best known for her recurring roles on the hit series Who's the Boss and One Life to Live. She earned a Primetime Emmy nomination in 2006 for her performance in...

25. Brian Delate (1949)

American Actor

He played Walter Moore in The Truman Show alongside Jim Carey.

26. Edward Bloor (1950)

American Young-adult Writer

An American author of young adult fiction, he is best known for his 2006 novel, London Calling, and for his 1997 novel, Tangerine. His other works include Crusader, A Plague...

27. Roxanne Hart (1952)

American Actor

Actress who played nurse Camille Shutt on the medical drama Chicago Hope and Brenda in the film Highlander.

28. Tad Kornegay (1982)

Canadian Football Player

CFL defensive back who debuted in 2005 for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

29. Richard Kind (1956)

American Actor

Actor who is known for his recurring role as Dr. Devanow on the television series Mad About You and a role on Curb Your Enthusiasm. He was also cast to play Aubrey James...

30. Charlie Weis (1956)

American Professional Football C

Veteran football coach best known as a college head coach for schools like Notre Dame and the University of Kansas. He has also served as the offensive coordinator for NFL...

31. Hodgy (1990)

Rapper

Formerly Hodgy Beats, he is best known as a founding member of the rap collective OFWGKTA. He is also one half of rapper duo MellowHype, which released its debut album...

32. Aneesh Chopra (1972)

Chief Technology Officer Of The

Chief Technology Officer of the United States who was appointed by President Barrack Obama in 2009. He resigned from his post in 2012.

33. Nona Hendryx (1944)

American Musician

Member of the doo-wop and R&B trio, Labelle, the group that released the hit "Lady Marmalade."

34. Jayson DiManche (1990)

American Football Player

Outside linebacker who was not selected in the NFL draft but made the final cut for the Cincinnati Bengals roster in 2013. He had 18 tackles in 2013.

35. Pam Potillo (1974)

American Actress And Voice Over

Known during the 1980s as the host of the popular children's program Wonderama, she also appeared in several episodes of The Cosby Show. Also a stage actress, she performed in...

36. Vernee Watson-Johnson (1954)

American Actress

Screen actress and voice-over artist best known for her television roles on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Foley Square, The Young and the Restless, and Welcome Back, Kotter. Her voice acting credits...

37. Lavoy Allen (1989)

American Basketball Player

Star of the Temple Univesity basketball who joined the Philadelphia 76ers in 2011.

38. Bobby Sanguinetti (1988)

American Ice Hockey Player

Defenceman from New Jersey best known to NHL fans for his years with teams like New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes. He had a very successful career in the American...

39. Michelle Mitchenor (1988)

TV Actress

Actress who is famous for her career throughout film and TV. She has risen in widespread acclaim for starring as Detective Sonya Bailey on the FOX crime comedy Lethal Weapon. 

40. Ty Treadway (1967)

American Actor

American soap opera actor and TV show host who is known for his work as co-host of Soap Talk with Lisa Rinna and for his roles on the soap opera One Life...

41. Jake Weary (1990)

American Actor

Best known for his role as Kevin the bully in the Fred television and film series, he also portrayed the character of Luke on the soap opera As the World...

42. Carl Anthony Payne II (1969)

American Actor

Actor and comedian best known for his role as Cole Brown on Martin, which starred Martin Lawrence. He later took on the role of Deshaun on For Richer or Poorer in 2012.

43. Troy Vincent (1970)

American Football Player Defensi

Former NFL cornerback best remembered for his time with the Philadelphia Eagles from 1996 to 2003. He was a 5-time Pro Bowler and he retired with 47 interceptions across his...

44. Angie Pontani (1976)

Dancer

Known as The Italian Stallionette, she is one of the top burlesque performers in the world and one of the few involved in the ecdysiast arts. She earned burlesque's most...

45. Gary Stills (1974)

American Football Player

Gary Stills is an American football linebacker who played nine seasons in the National Football League. He played college football for West Virginia University. He was drafted by the Kansas...

46. Billy Granville (1974)

American Football Player

Billy Granville was a professional American football player who played linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals.

47. Hodgy Beats (1990)

American Rapper

Gerard Damien Long better known by his stage name Hodgy Beats is an American rapper and producer. He is a member of the hip hop collective OFWGKTA as well as...

48. Harry Basch (1926)

Actor Writer

Harry Basch is an American actor and author. In 1951 he appeared in Mr. Roberts at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco. He is possibly best known for his role...

49. Cynthia Stinger (1958)

Olympic Handball Player

Cynthia Stinger is an American former handball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics in the 1988 Summer Olympics and in the 1992 Summer Olympics.

50. Edward Moylan (1923)

Tennis Player

Edward Eddie Moylan was an outstanding Irish American tennis player in the mid-20th century. Moylan was a member of the U. S. Davis Cup Team Davis Cup Coach and a...

Load More