Danbury, Connecticut
1. Charles Ives (1874)
American Modernist Composer
Modernist composer who was an American original, pioneering eclectic and experimental music, polytonality, and tone clusters. Some historians credit him with composing the 20th century's first radical musical work "Central...
2. Sarah Huffman (1984)
Soccer Player
Former midfielder whose professional career spanned from 2007 to 2014. She is regarded by the Virginia Cavaliers as one of the school's top players in their history. She was named...
3. Ian K. Smith (1969)
Physician Author
Physician most famous for his appearances on the VH1 reality show Celebrity Fit Club as well as The View. He has also served as the host of the nationally-syndicated radio show HealthWatch...
4. Chet Powers (1937)
American Singer-songwriter
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist best known for writing "Get Together," which was a hit in the 1960s.
5. Karol Granda (2002)
TikTok Star
Ecuadorian TikTok star who is best recognized for her relationship, family-orientated and lifestyle-based content. She has earned over 360,000 fans on the platform. Her username is karoljgranda.
6. Jerry Nadeau (1970)
American Racing Driver
Former race car driver who won the 2000 NAPA 500 series in the NASCAR Spring Cup. Following his retirement, he has been a mentor to drivers like Jeffrey Earnhardt.
7. Lindsey Jacobellis (1985)
Snowboarder
One of the world's greatest snowboarders, she has won countless X Games snowboardcross gold medals, including 7 in a 9 year span from 2003-2011. She won her fourth straight gold in...
8. Jonathan Brandis (1976)
Actor Director Producer Screenwr
Child actor whose career soared after he appeared in the 1990 film The Never Ending Story II, which also earned him a Saturn Award nomination for Best Performance by a...
9. Trevor Siemian (1991)
Football Player
7th round selection of the Denver Broncos in the 2015 NFL draft who took over as the starting quarterback of the Broncos in 2016 after the retirement of Peyton Manning....
10. Virginia Fonseca (1999)
YouTube Star
Brazilian YouTube star who is famous for her self-titled channel. She has gained popularity there for her lifestyle vlogging, DIY projects, and tags with challenges amongst her audience of more...
11. Ryan Saranich (1987)
American Musician
Ryan Saranich is an American jazz fusion saxophonist. Aside from being a saxophonist he is also a drummer bassist and pianist.
12. William R. Ratchford (1934)
American Politician
Richard Ratchford was a U. S. Representative from Connecticut. Born in Danbury Connecticut Ratchford graduated from Danbury High School Danbury Connecticut in 1952. He received a B. A. from the...
13. Charles T. Gorham (1812)
American Banker
Charles T. Gorham was a Michigan banker and diplomat. He was one of the founders of the Republican party an anti-slavery activist and a Major General and division commander in...
14. Robert (Bob) Godfrey (Unknow)
Connecticut Politician
Bob Godfrey is the Deputy Speaker of the state of Connecticut's General Assembly. A leader of the Council of State Governments he served as its Eastern Regional Conference Chairman in...
15. Karen Scavotto (1982)
American Archer
Karen Patricia Scavotto is an American archer. She now resides in Enfield Connecticut and is an alumna of Enfield High School. She is currently ranked fifth in the world by...
16. Joe Lahoud (1947)
American Baseball Player
Joseph Michael Lahoud is an American former professional baseball player. He played all or part of eleven seasons in Major League Baseball primarily as an outfielder and designated hitter for...
17. Alfred Brunson (1793)
American Politician
Alfred Brunson was an American Methodist circuit rider lawyer and territorial legislator. Born in Danbury Connecticut Brunson served in the War of 1812. Brunson was a Methodist church circuit rider...
18. Julia Krass (1997)
American Freestyle Skier
Julia Krass is an American freestyle skier. Krass is currently competing at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi Russia.
19. T. Clark Hull (1921)
American Judge
Treat Clark Hull was an American politician and lawyer who was the 79th Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut from 1971 to 1973 and a judge for 23 years from 1973. Hull...
20. William A. Whittlesey (1796)
American Politician
Augustus Whittlesey was a U. S.
21. Steven Novella (1964)
American Neurologist
Steven P. Novella is an American clinical neurologist and assistant professor at Yale University School of Medicine. Novella is best known for his involvement in the skeptical movement.
22. Shap Smith (1965)
American Politician
Shapleigh Shap Smith Jr. is an American politician serving as the Democratic Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives since 2009. Smith is a six-term member representing the Lamoille-Washington...
23. Thomas T. Whittlesey (1798)
American Politician
Thomas Tucker Whittlesey was a U. S. Representative from Connecticut cousin of Elisha Whittlesey and Frederick Whittlesey. Born in Danbury Connecticut Whittlesey attended the public schools and was graduated from...
24. Le Roy D. Downs (1900)
American Politician
Le Roy Donnelly Downs was a Democratic U. S. Representative from Connecticut's 4th congressional district from 1941 to 1943.
25. Zalmon Wildman (1775)
American Politician
Zalmon Wildman was a United States Representative from Connecticut. He was born in Danbury Connecticut where he completed preparatory studies. He was manufacturer of hats and he established the first...
26. David Cappiello (1968)
American Politician
David J. Cappiello is a businessman and former State Senator representing Connecticut’s 24th Senate District which includes the communities of Danbury New Fairfield Sherman and part of Bethel. In the...
27. John Hubbard Tweedy (1814)
American Politician
John Hubbard Tweedy was a delegate to the United States Congress from Wisconsin Territory from September 1847 to June 1848 being elected from the Whig Party.
28. Dane Murphy (1986)
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Dane Murphy is an American soccer player who currently plays for New York Cosmos in the North American Soccer League.
29. Laurens Perseus Hickok (1798)
American Philosopher
Laurens Perseus Hickok American philosopher and divine was born at Bethel Connecticut. He took his degree at Union College in 1820. Until 1836 he was occupied in active pastoral work...
30. Kyle Rankin (1980)
American Film Director
Kyle Rankin is a filmmaker.
31. David T. Killion (1966)
American Government Official
Ambassador David T. Killion is an American government official and diplomat appointed in 2009 by President Barack Obama to serve as the United States Permanent Representative to UNESCO with the...