Lakeland, Florida

1. Frances Langford (1913)

Singer Actress

Singer during the Golden Age of Radio who performed with Bob Hope on USO tours. She has a Hollywood Walk of Fame star for her contributions to film.

2. Martha Munizzi (1968)

Gospel Singer

Award-winning Gospel singer, author, and actress who released her first album Say The Name in 2002.

3. Chris Sale (1989)

American Baseball Player

MLB pitcher nicknamed The Condor who began his career with the Chicago White Sox in 2010 and was selected to his first All-Star game in 2012. After the 2016 season, he was...

4. Dominique Davis (1989)

American Football Player

Quarterback who was signed by the Atlanta Falcons after going undrafted in 2012. He joined the Canadian Football League's Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2015.

5. Alkoya Brunson (2002)

Movie Actor

Widely known for his role as Kenneth Vaughn in the 2016 historical drama Hidden Figures. He has also gained acclaim for his season 4 turn as Adam on The CW series The...

6. Chris Fontaine (1981)

American Stock Car Racing Driver

American race car driver who began his NASCAR career in 2005.

7. Nick Hamilton (1959)

Professional Wrestling Referee

Wrestling referee known by his ring name, Nick Patrick; reffed WCW and WWE matches, and served as the nWo's official ref.

8. Albert Mohler (1959)

American Theologian

Historical theologian who became known as one of America's most influential evangelical leaders. His fame escalated when he was named the 9th president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville,...

9. Justin Forsett (1985)

American Football Running Back

NFL running back best known as a member of the Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens. As a college player with the California Golden Bears, he was a First-team All-Pac-10 selection...

10. Joe Nemechek (1963)

American Stock Car Racing Driver

NASCAR driver who founded the NEMCO Motorsports team in 1993.

11. Rhea Durham (1978)

American Model

Fashion model who has appeared on the covers of Elle, Vogue and Marie Claire. 

12. Chris Rainey (1988)

American Football Player Running

Running back, kick returner and collegiate sprinter who was drafted in the fifth round by the Steelers in 2012. He joined the Indianapolis Colts in 2013.

13. Bilal Powell (1988)

Player Of American Football

American football running back who was drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft.

14. Faith Evans (1973)

American Actor And Musician

R&B singer who reached success by selling platinum-certified records and was signed by Sean Combs to Bad Boy Entertainment.

15. Kara Monaco (1983)

Reality Star

Playboy Playmate known to reality audiences for staring on E!'s The Girls Next Door. She was also the Playmate of the Year in 2006.

16. Dwayne Bacon (1995)

Basketball Player

Guard who joined the Florida State University Seminoles in 2015. He had an immediate impact as a freshman, averaging just under 16 points and six rebounds per game.

17. April Grace (1962)

American Actor

She played the Transporter Chief on Star Trek: The Next Generation alongside Patrick Stewart.

18. Alec Asher (1991)

Baseball Player

Alec Edward Asher is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Texas Rangers organization.

19. Emanuel White (1985)

Canadian Football Player

Emanuel White is a professional Canadian football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He...

20. Torrian Gray (1974)

American Football Player And Coa

Torrian Gray is a college football assistant coach. He currently coaches defensive backs for his alma mater Virginia Tech.

21. Seth McKeel (1975)

Florida State Representative

Seth McKeel is a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives representing the 40th District which includes most of metropolitan Lakeland in Polk County since 2012.

22. Neva Jane Langley (1933)

American Model

Neva Jane Langley was an American beauty pageant queen. Langley was born in Lakeland Florida. As a college sophomore she transferred to Wesleyan College in Macon Georgia where she was...

23. Samantha Dorman (Unknow)

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24. Kathy Douglas (Unknow)

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25. J.D. Sumner (1924)

Actor

John Daniel "J. D. " Sumner was an American gospel singer, songwriter, and music promoter noted for his bass voice. Sumner sings the final note on the Elvis Presley song...

26. Hudson Swafford (1987)

Professional Golfer

Hudson Swafford is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the Nationwide Tour. Swafford was born in Lakeland Florida. He played his college golf at the University of Georgia...

27. Arthenia Joyner (1943)

Florida State Senator

Arthenia Joyner is a Democratic member of the Florida Senate representing the 19th District which includes parts of Hillsborough Manatee and Pinellas Counties since 2012.

28. Charles T. Canady (1954)

American Politician And Judge

Charles Terrance Canady is a Justice of the Supreme Court of Florida having previously served as Chief Justice from July 1 2010 until June 30 2012. Canady has been a...

29. Billy Hardee (1954)

American Football Player

Abraham Billy Hardee Jr was an American football defensive back.

30. Clyde G. Trammell (1892)

Florida Lawyer And Politician

Clyde Germany Trammell Sr. was a member of the Florida House of Representatives from Brevard County Florida from 1929 to 1933. He served as mayor of Melbourne Florida from...

31. Denise Grimsley (1959)

American Politician

Denise Grimsley is a Republican member of the Florida State Senate representing the 21st District which includes Okeechobee County and parts of Highlands Martin Osceola Polk and St. Lucie Counties...

32. Neil Combee (1959)

Florida State Representative

Neil Combee is a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives representing the 39th District which includes northern Polk County and parts of northwestern Osceola County since 2012.

33. William M. Fraser III (1952)

United States General

General William M. Fraser III USAF is the 10th and current Commander U. S. Transportation Command. He previously served as Commander Air Combat Command from September 10 2009 to September...

34. Fred Ridley (1952)

American College Golfer Amateur

Scobie Ridley is an American amateur golfer who won the U. S. Amateur in 1975.

35. Monte Yoho (1952)

American Musician

Monte Yoho is an American southern rock and country musician. He is best known as being a member of Outlaws and Blackhawk.

36. J. C. France (1965)

American Racing Driver

Jamie C. J. C. France is an American auto racing driver competing in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series. He is currently co-driver of the #59 Brumos Porsche-Riley Daytona Prototype...

37. Jay Wade Edwards (1968)

American Film Director

Jay Wade Edwards is an American film director and editor. Edwards’ filmmaking career began when he wrote directed and edited three short science fiction films—Mountain of Terror Day of Dread...

38. Ben Albritton (1968)

Florida State Representative

Ben Albritton is a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives representing the 56th District which includes DeSoto County Hardee County and southwestern Polk County since 2012 and previously...

39. Scott Kelby (1960)

American Technology Writer

Scott Kelby is an American photographer and an author and publisher of periodicals dealing with photography and Adobe Photoshop software specifically for design professionals photographers and artists.

40. Stan Hixon (1957)

American Football Player And Coa

Stan Hixon is an American football coach and former player. He was the wide receiver coach for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League for six years until January...

41. Rashad Anderson (1983)

American Basketball Player

Rashad Shaheed Anderson is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for STB Le Havre of the LNB Pro A. He played college basketball at the University of Connecticut.

42. Wilton Simpson (1966)

American Politician

Simpson is a Republican member of the Florida Senate representing the 18th District which includes Hernando County and parts of Pasco and Sumter Counties since 2012.

43. Dennis A. Ross (1959)

Us Congressman From Florida

Dennis Alan Ross is an American politician who has been a member of the United States House of Representatives since 2011. A Republican from Florida his district was numbered as...

44. Clay Timpner (1983)

American Baseball Player

Clay W. Timpner is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. Prior to playing professional baseball Timpner attended LaBelle High School and the University of Central Florida. Originally drafted by the...

45. Lawton Chiles (1930)

Chairman Of The Senate Special C

Lawton Mainor Chiles Jr. was an American politician from the U. S. state of Florida. A Korean War veteran Chiles later returned to Florida for law school and eventually...

46. Lindsey Alley (1977)

American Actor

Lindsey Erin Alley is an American actress and singer who for several years lived in New York City and is now residing in Los Angeles. Alley was born in Lakeland...

47. Ronnie Ghent (1980)

Player Of American Football

Ronnie Jerome Ghent is an American football fullback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played...

48. Freddie Mitchell (1978)

All-american College Football Pl

Lee Mitchell Jr. is a former American football wide receiver who played for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League for four seasons. He was chosen as a...

49. Sean Whiteside (1971)

American Baseball Player

David Sean Whiteside is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for one season. He pitched for the Detroit Tigers in two games during the 1995 Detroit Tigers season.

50. Ahmad Black (1989)

American College Football Player

Ahmad Black is an American football safety. He was drafted by the Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football for Florida.

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