Jacksonville, Florida

1. Brad Mehldau (1970)

American Musician

Jazz artist who collaborated with some of the greats of his time and also released popular solo recordings.

2. Rashean Mathis (1980)

Player Of American Football

NFL cornerback who set the Jacksonville Jaguars records for career interceptions, passes defended and defensive touchdowns.

3. Brett Myers (1980)

American Baseball Player

Right-handed pitcher who has operated as a starter and reliever, he made his MLB debut in 2002 with the Philadelphia Phillies.

4. Yoanna House (1980)

American Model

Fashion model who won Cycle 2 of America's Next Top Model and later hosted the realiy show, Queen Bees, in 2008.

5. Frankie Manning (1914)

American Dancer And Choreographe

Dancer and choreographer who popularized a Harlem-based type of jazz and swing dance called the "Lindy Hop." His dance troupe members, the Whitey's Lindy Hoppers, were active during the 1930s...

6. Al Hall (1915)

Bassist

Founder of Wax Records who is has also worked as a jazz bassist and CBS staff musician.

7. Billy Daniels (1915)

American Singer

American performer who is best remembered for his recording of the song "That Old Black Magic" and for his appearances in such Broadway productions as Memphis Bound, Hello Dolly!, and...

8. Alan Stephenson Boyd (1922)

American Politician

Lawyer and business executive who served as president of Amtrak and was appointed by United States President Lyndon B. Johnson to the position of United States Secretary of Transportation.

9. Kamiyah Mobley (1998)

Other

She is best recognized for having been the subject of the popular Lifetime movie Stolen By My Mother; The Kamiyah Mobley Story. She was abducted from a Florida hospital at...

10. Jamie Harper (1989)

Player Of American Football

Running back who made his NFL debut in 2011 for the Tennessee Titans.

11. Brian Dawkins (1973)

Professional Football Player Saf

Nine-time Pro Bowl safety who played with the Philadelphia Eagles from 1994 to 2008 and spent his last three NFL seasons with the Denver Broncos. He recorded 1,131 tackles, 26...

12. David Holt (1927)

Actor

Once promoted as 'the male Shirley Temple', he played Billy in 1942's Pride of the Yankees. He played a supporting role in the 1939 film, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

13. Wanda Hendrix (1928)

Actress

Petite actress who starred in many popular Hollywood films, including Prince of Foxes in 1949 and Ride the Pink Horse in 1947.

14. Marcus Roberts (1963)

American Musician

Blind jazz artist who gained recognition as a stride pianist. He was firmly rooted in pre-1950 jazz and was known for his walking basslines.

15. RJ Cyler (1995)

Movie Actor

Actor who first rose to fame playing the title role of Earl in the 2015 film Me and Earl and the Dying Girl. He was later cast in the 2016 film War...

16. Grayson Allen (1995)

Basketball Player

2014 McDonald's All-American who became an unexpected hero for the Duke Blue Devils in 2015, helping them win that year's NCAA title. He scored 16 points in the final, including 8 straight...

17. SickieKennie (2003)

TikTok Star

Vlogger and entertainer who has posted dance, POV, and other popular kinds of videos to her TikTok account. She makes original paintings in her spare time. She has earned more...

18. Pat Boone (1934)

American Singer

American singer and composer who became one of the highest charting singers in the late 1950s. He was known for covering the work of many black R&B singers. He also...

19. Sharpe James (1936)

American Politician

While serving in the New Jersey State Senate, this Democratic Party politician began his first term as Mayor of Newark. He held the office from 1986 until 2006.

20. Elijah Aranas (2002)

TikTok Star

Relatable comedy content creator who rose to fame by sharing short form videos on his self titled TikTok account. He went on to build a fanbase of more than 170,000 followers...

21. LeeRoy Yarbrough (1938)

Nascar Driver

One of NASCAR's finest superspeedway racers, he won the 1969 Daytona 500, the World 600, and the Southern 500.

22. Jenny Scheinman (1979)

American Jazz Violinist

Acclaimed jazz, folk, and country violinist. Her 2005 album, 12 Songs, was named one of the Top Ten Albums of the Year by the New York Times. Her other albums...

23. Noah Rigdon (2002)

TikTok Star

TikTok personality and content creator who is known for pointing at text-on-screen effects on his noahrigdonn account. 

24. Sam Barrington (1990)

American Football Player

American linebacker best known for his time with the Kansas City Chiefs. He was originally selected by the Green Bay Packers in the 2013 NFL Draft.

25. Gary U.S. Bonds (1939)

Rock Singer

Rock singer-songwriter whose first big hit was "New Orleans." He has collaborated with artists like Steven Van Zandt.

26. Scott McKenzie (1939)

American Singer And Songwriter

Member of the short-lived band The Journeymen during the peak of folk music who released his best remembered single "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)" in...

27. Johnny Tillotson (1939)

American Singer

Country and pop artist who scored top five singles with "Poetry in Motion" and "It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin.'"

28. Patricia Altschul (1941)

Actor

Reality TV star who is best known for her role on Bravo's Southern Charm. She has been an art collector and socialite.

29. Denny Matthews (1942)

Radio Play-by-play Voice Of Majo

Play-by-play announcer for the Kansas City Royals.

30. Charles Tolliver (1942)

American Musician

Trumpeter on Jackie McLean's Blue Note albums and co-founder of Strata-East Records.

31. James MacDonough (1970)

American Musician

Bass guitarist of the heavy metal band Megadeth who has also played with Nevermore.

32. Scooter Ward (1970)

American Singer

Rock vocalist best known as the frontman of the band Cold. The band's album 13 Ways to Bleed Onstage hit number one on the Heatseekers chart in 2000 and eventually...

33. Paula Kelly (1943)

Actress

Famous for her performances in 1960s, '70s, and '80s Broadway productions of Something More!, Paul Sills' Story Theatre, and Sophisticated Ladies, this dancer, singer, and actress also appeared in the...

34. Ander Crenshaw (1944)

American Politician

Republican politician who became the U.S. Representative for Florida's 4th congressional district in 2001. He's held six Caucus memberships, including one with the Tea Party Caucus.

35. Corrine Brown (1946)

American Politician

Democrat politician who became the U.S. Representative for Florida's 5th congressional district in 1993. She served until 2017, when she was convicted of 18 felony criminal charges related to embezzling...

36. David Duval (1971)

Professional Golfer

Pro golfer who was ranked #1 in the world in 1999. He was the PGA Tour leading money winner in 1998 and he won the 2001 Open Championship.

37. Hayden Hurst (1993)

Football Player

American professional football player known for playing at a tight end for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He is known for having been selected in the first round and...

38. Donnie Van Zant (1952)

American Singer

Country musician and lead singer of the Southern rock band .38 Special.

39. Patrika Darbo (1948)

American Actor

Primetime Emmy Award winning actress for her part in the internet series Acting Dead who had previously been nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a...

40. Mac Jones (1998)

Football Player

Quarterback who has risen to fame for his career playing NCAA Division I football for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He took over as the starter for the squad in the...

41. Ned Fulmer (1987)

Instagram Star

Video producer and actor known for being one of the creators of BuzzFeed's The Try Guys. He is also a comedy writer, performer and improviser. He has over 1.3 million followers...

42. Harold Carmichael (1949)

American Football Player

Former NFL wide receiver mostly for the Philadelphia Eagles, known to be one of the tallest ever at his position standing at 6 foot 8.

43. Rod Gardner (1977)

Player Of American Football

Social media star and retired football player who has gained popularity for the comedy and challenge videos he posts to his rodgardner87 TikTok account. His fans have boosted him to over 1.7...

44. Nolan Carroll (1987)

Football Player

NFL cornerback who was selected by the Miami Dolphins during the 5th round of the 2010 NFL draft.

45. Ashley Greene (1987)

American Actress

She became known for her role as the prophesying vampire, Alice Cullen, in the Twilight saga. This role earned her five Teen Choice Awards. 

46. Rick Dees (1950)

Radio Personality Comedic Perfor

Host of the syndicated Weekly Top 40 Countdown radio show in the 1980 and '90s. He received a Grammy nomination for his comedy album Hurt Me Baby - Make Me...

47. Jack Youngblood (1950)

All-american College Football Pl

Hall of Fame NFL defensive end who played 14 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams.

48. Rickey Medlocke (1950)

American Rock Musician

Metal artist who fronted the rock band Blackfoot from 1975 to 1999 and who was inducted into the Native American Music Hall of Fame.

49. Tyler Shields (1982)

American Photographer

Photographer known for work that often depicts violence, including the exhibit Life Is Not a Fairytale. He's photographed celebrities like Lindsay Lohan and Heather Morris.

50. Cliff Avril (1986)

American Football Player

NFL defensive end who signed with the Seahawks in 2013 after five seasons with the Detroit Lions. He helped lead the Seahawks to a Super Bowl Championship in 2014.

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