1. Kris Williams (1980)

Film Producer

Producer and actress known for the films Kissing on the Mouth and Unexpected and the short documentary Bathwater. She's also worked as a high school teacher.

2. Belle Boyd (1844)

American Confederate Spy

Known as "Cleopatra of the Secession", she was a Confederate spy in the American Civil War who operated out of Virginia.

3. Collette Wolfe (1980)

Actress

Actress who played roles in the 2011 comedy/drama Young Adult and the 2010 comedy Hot Tub Time Machine.

4. Henry King (1886)

Director

One of the founders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences who directed films such as The Song of Bernadette and The Snows of Kilimanjaro.

5. Eppa Rixey (1891)

Major League Baseball Player

Star pitcher who retired with 266 wins, holding a record for the most wins for a left-handed pitcher until 1959.

6. Red Callender (1916)

Musician

One of the first black musicians to be a regular member of a commercial recording studio.

7. Helen Carter (1927)

American Musician

Singer who performed with her sisters and mother in the country group The Carter Family.

8. Walter Shaub (1971)

Lawyer

American attorney who served as the director of the United States Office of Government Ethics from 2013-17. He went on to become Senior Director, Ethics for the election law organization Campaign Legal...

9. Pell James (1977)

American Actor

American actress who has appeared in numerous television and movie roles including the role of Cecelia Shepard in the 2007 film Zodiac.

10. Thao Nguyen (1984)

Sound

American singer-songwriter who rose to fame as a solo artist and as the lead singer and songwriter for alternative/folk rock group Thao & the Get Down Stay Down. She has collaborated...

11. Lindsley Register (1993)

TV Actress

Recurring cast member of the hit AMC series The Walking Dead in the role of Laura who has also been part of a show called Six as Dharma Caulder.

12. Zeda Zhang (1987)

Wrestler

Wrestler who was previously signed to the WWE, where she competed in the brand NXT. In 2018, she wrestled for various promotions such as Major League Wrestling and Oriental Wrestling...

13. Amiah Miller (2004)

TV Actress

Child model and actress of film, television, theater, and commercials who has been seen on television in Best Friends Whenever, How We Live, Henry Danger, Clementine, and Richie Rich. She was cast in...

14. Hampton Yount (1992)

Comedian

Comedian and writer who became known as a producer on the MTV reality show Ridiculousness. He has also written for shows such as Nerd Down & 10, Loiter Squad, and...

15. Dana Brunetti (1973)

American Film Producer

Executive producer, entrepreneur, co-founder and Chief Content Officer of the company Cavalry Media. He is best known for his work as a producer on the Academy Award nominated feature films The...

16. Dallas Seavey (1987)

Dog Musher

American dog musher who won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race three out of four years in 2012, 2014 and 2015. He also appeared on three seasons of the National...

17. Virginia To Vegas (1990)

Pop Singer

Pop star known for the songs "Our Story, " "Make it Last" and "Colourful." He signed with Wax Records in 2013.

18. Natalie Wynn (1988)

YouTube Star

YouTube personality and director who specializes in comedic and educational videos about gender, race, politics, and social justice on her channel ContraPoints. She's amassed over 1.5 million subscribers. 

19. Krystal Ball (1981)

American Businesswoman

Certified public accountant and TV personality who also ran for Congress in Virginia in 2010. She's become known for her appearances on various political news networks, including three years hosting...

20. Craig Brewer (1971)

Film Director Screenwriter

American film director and screenwriter, most recognized for writing the film, Hustle & Flow.

21. Randy Lanier (1954)

American Racing Driver

Former race car driver who was named 1986 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year.

22. Mykayla Sohn (2004)

Movie Actress

Perhaps most well known for her starring role on the NBC comedy series Guys with Kids, she booked a role in the independent sci-fi feature film Listening, as well as...

23. Zachary Knighton (1978)

American Actor

Plays the role of Dave Ross on the ABC comedy, Happy Endings alongside Elisha Cuthbert.

24. A. P. Carter (1891)

American Musician

Alvin Pleasant Delaney A. P. Carter was an American musician and founding member of The Carter Family one of the most notable acts in the history of country music.

25. Ellis Henican (1958)

American Political Analyst

Ellis Henican is a columnist at Newsday and AM New York as well as a political analyst on the Fox News Channel. He hosts a nationally syndicated weekend show on...

26. Jeannie Ritter (1958)

First Lady Of Colorado

Jeannie Ritter was the First Lady of Colorado and the wife of Governor Bill Ritter. Jeannie Ritter's focus as First Lady of Colorado was creating mental health awareness and increasing...

27. Robert Coleman Foster (1769)

American Politician

Robert Coleman Foster I was a prominent Nashville Tennessee attorney and politician.

28. Michael Shabaz (1987)

American Tennis Player

Michael Shabaz is an Assyrian- American tennis player who won the 2005 Wimbledon boys' doubles championship with Jesse Levine. He is an NCAA tennis player for the University of Virginia...

29. William Whitley (1749)

American Pioneer

was an American pioneer. He was important to the early settlement of the U. S. state of Kentucky and fought in the War of 1812.

30. David C. Yakey (Unknow)

American Politician

David C. Yakey was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

31. Albert E. Summers (Unknow)

American Politician

Albert Edgar Summers from Kanawha County was the Democratic Speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates in 1872 and Democratic President of the West Virginia Senate from 1881 to...

32. Adam Kaufman (1974)

Actor

Adam Kaufman is an American actor, who portrayed Charlie Keys in the science fiction miniseries Taken from Steven Spielberg. He made his first TV-appearance in the show Brookfield. ...

33. Benjamin G. Orr (1762)

American Politician

Benjamin Grayson Orr was the fourth mayor of Washington D. C. elected by the council of aldermen in 1817 and serving for two years. Orr probably born in Virginia was...

34. William Owsley (1782)

American Politician

Owsley was an associate justice on the Kentucky Court of Appeals and the 16th Governor of Kentucky. He also served in both houses of the Kentucky General Assembly and was...

35. William H. Roane (1787)

American Politician

Henry Roane was a politician from Virginia. He was the son of Judge Spencer Roane and the grandson of founding father Patrick Henry.

36. Robert Benjamin Hilton (Unknow)

Confederate Army Officer

Robert Benjamin Hilton was a lawyer newspaper editor soldier and Confederate politician from Florida who served in the Congress of the Confederate States during the American Civil War. was a...

37. Joe Chambers (1942)

American Musician

Joe Chambers is an American jazz drummer as well as a pianist vibraphonist and composer. He attended the Philadelphia Conservatory for one year. In the 1960s and '70s Chambers gigged...

38. Fred Barnes (1943)

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39. William Henry Brockenbrough (1812)

American Politician

Henry Brockenbrough was a US Representative from Florida from 1846 to 1847 and a United States District Attorney from 1841 to 1843. He served in the Legislative Council of the...

40. Cooper-Moore (Unknow)

American Musician

Cooper-Moore is an American jazz pianist composer and instrument builder/designer based in New York City. He began performing church music in the Piedmont region of the Blue Ridge Mountains of...

41. Cowles Mead (1776)

American Politician

Cowles Mead was a United States Representative from Georgia. He was born in Virginia. He received an English education and then became a private practice lawyer. Mead had a controversial...

42. Linda Arrigo (1949)

American Political Activist/huma

Linda Gail Arrigo is an American political activist human rights activist and academic researcher in Taiwan. She formerly served as the international affairs officer of Green Party Taiwan.

43. Deb Kennedy (1954)

American Politician

Deb Kennedy is the former Democratic State Representative in the Michigan House of Representatives representing the 23rd District which covers parts of Wayne County. The 23rd District includes Brownstown Flat...

44. William H. Wharton (1802)

American Politician

Harris Wharton was an early colonist political leader diplomat Senator and orator in Texas.

45. William Winston Seaton (1785)

American Politician

ston Seaton was an American journalist born in King William County Va. From 1812 until 1860 he was with his brother-in-law Joseph Gales proprietor of the National Intelligencer at Washington...

46. Cockacoeske (Unknow)

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47. Lester Butler (1959)

American Blues Harmonica Player

Lester Butler was an American blues harmonica player and singer. He achieved fame as the singer and harmonica player for the Los Angeles California based blues roots band The Red...

48. William N. Doak (1882)

American Politician

Nuckles Doak was an American labor leader. He was the Vice-President of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and served as Secretary of Labor. He died of cardiovascular disease in McLean...

49. Randy Cartwright (1951)

American Animator

Randy Cartwright is an American animator. Randy graduated from UCLA in 1974 where he made his student animated film Room and Board which won several awards and was included in...

50. Benjamin Hough (1773)

Auditor Elector Legislator

Benjamin Hough was the second State Auditor of the U. S. State of Ohio from 1808 to 1815. He also served in local political offices and in both houses of...