Not many people know that numerous celebrities are from Maryland. Some born and some raised, some surprising talent makes up the list below. From musicians to movie stars, here are 20 famous people from Maryland.
- Edward Norton
Wikimedia Commons This movie star was born in Boston and raised in Columbia, MD. He graduated from Wilde Lake Highschool in 1987.
- William H. Macy
Wikimedia Commons Although this Shameless actor was born in Miami, he actually grew up in Cumberland and graduated from Allegany High School.
- Montel Williams
Wikimedia Commons Montel was born in Baltimore and grew up in Linthicum.
- Mike Rowe
Wikimedia Commons This Dirty Jobs star was born and raised in Baltimore, and at one time sang professionally with the Baltimore Opera.
- Jada Pinkett Smith
Wikimedia Commons Jada is another celebrity who was born in Baltimore. She attended the Baltimore School for the Arts and majored in dance and theatre.
- Kathie Lee Gifford
Wikimedia Commons Though she was born in France, Kathy Lee Gifford actually grew up in Bowie and attended Bowie High School.
- Toni Braxton
Wikimedia Commons This singer was born in Severn and attended Bowie State University before deciding to pursue music.
- Julie Bowen
Wikimedia Commons This Modern Family star was born in Baltimore and attended Calvert School, followed by Garrison Forest School in Owings Mills.
- JC Chasez
Wikimedia Commons This former N’SYNC member was born in DC and grew up in Bowie. He attended Bowie High School.
- Lewis Black
Wikimedia Commons This hilarious comedian was born in DC and raised in Silver Spring. He graduated from Springbrook High School in 1966.
- Ginuwine
Wikimedia Commons Ginuwine was born in DC and grew up in Forestville. He graduated from Prince George’s Community College in Largo with a paralegal associate’s degree.
- Goldie Hawn
Wikimedia Commons Goldie Hawn was born in DC, raised in Takoma Park, and attended Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring.
- Anna Farris
Wikimedia Commons This funny actress was born in Baltimore and lived there until age six.
- Joel and Benji Madden
Wikimedia Commons Joel and Benji Madden, of the former band Good Charlotte, are twins who grew up in Waldorf. They attended La Plata High School.
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Wikimedia Commons Julia was born in New York City but grew up in several states, including Maryland. She graduated from the Holton-Arms School in Bethesda.
- Martin Lawrence
Wikimedia Commons Martin Lawrence was born in Germany but lived in Maryland during his teen years. He attended High School in Landover and Fort Washington.
- Joan Jett
Wikimedia Commons Joan was born in Pennsylvania and her family moved to Rockville in 1967. She attended Randolph Junior High and Wheaton High School.
- Spike Jonze
Wikimedia Commons Director Spike Jonze was born in Rockville and grew up in Bethesda. He attended Walt Whitman High School.
- Tori Amos
Wikimedia Commons At age 2, this musician’s family moved to Baltimore from North Carolina. She grew up in Rockville and Silver Spring before moving to LA at age 21.
- Christina Milian
Wikimedia Commons Christina Milian grew up in Waldorf until the age of 13.
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This movie star was born in Boston and raised in Columbia, MD. He graduated from Wilde Lake Highschool in 1987.
Although this Shameless actor was born in Miami, he actually grew up in Cumberland and graduated from Allegany High School.
Montel was born in Baltimore and grew up in Linthicum.
This Dirty Jobs star was born and raised in Baltimore, and at one time sang professionally with the Baltimore Opera.
Jada is another celebrity who was born in Baltimore. She attended the Baltimore School for the Arts and majored in dance and theatre.
Though she was born in France, Kathy Lee Gifford actually grew up in Bowie and attended Bowie High School.
This singer was born in Severn and attended Bowie State University before deciding to pursue music.
This Modern Family star was born in Baltimore and attended Calvert School, followed by Garrison Forest School in Owings Mills.
This former N’SYNC member was born in DC and grew up in Bowie. He attended Bowie High School.
This hilarious comedian was born in DC and raised in Silver Spring. He graduated from Springbrook High School in 1966.
Ginuwine was born in DC and grew up in Forestville. He graduated from Prince George’s Community College in Largo with a paralegal associate’s degree.
Goldie Hawn was born in DC, raised in Takoma Park, and attended Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring.
This funny actress was born in Baltimore and lived there until age six.
Joel and Benji Madden, of the former band Good Charlotte, are twins who grew up in Waldorf. They attended La Plata High School.
Julia was born in New York City but grew up in several states, including Maryland. She graduated from the Holton-Arms School in Bethesda.
Martin Lawrence was born in Germany but lived in Maryland during his teen years. He attended High School in Landover and Fort Washington.
Joan was born in Pennsylvania and her family moved to Rockville in 1967. She attended Randolph Junior High and Wheaton High School.
Director Spike Jonze was born in Rockville and grew up in Bethesda. He attended Walt Whitman High School.
At age 2, this musician’s family moved to Baltimore from North Carolina. She grew up in Rockville and Silver Spring before moving to LA at age 21.
Christina Milian grew up in Waldorf until the age of 13.
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Famous People From Maryland July 29, 2022 Melanie J. Who are the most famous celebrities from Maryland? There are tons of famous celebrities from Maryland and some have even accomplished amazing things. For instance, David Hasselhoff was born in Baltimore, Maryland and he holds the Guinness World Record as the Most Watched Man on television. Perhaps the most recognizable name in baseball, Babe Ruth was also born in Baltimore. During the height of his career, he held many records in baseball and he also won the home-run crown 12 times. She might not be a celebrity in the true sense of the word, but she has earned her place as one of the most influential figures of our time. Miss Harriet Tubman, activist and abolitionist, was born in Dorchester County, Maryland. She executed 13 missions to free enslaved people from bondage. Additionally, she was also a cook and a nurse during the American Civil War. There are tons of famous celebrities from Maryland and it is one of the best states to live in. Check out this article about some of the best things about the Old Line State. What are some fun facts about Maryland? When it comes to trivia, it’s important that you have some fun facts about different places stored in your memory. After all, trivia is based on random information collected over the years. How well do you know the state you live in? If you’re from Maryland, there are tons of fun facts that you’ll find interesting. For example, did you know that the Baltimore Ravens was named after a poem called The Raven that was written by Edgar Allen Poe, who was also from Baltimore? Another fun fact is that Maryland was the first state to declare a state exercise. On October 1, 2008, walking became the official exercise for Maryland. Of course, you must know that the state’s favorite crustacean is the blue crab also known as the Maryland Crab. But did you know that most of those crabs are caught off the shores of Virginia? These are just some of the fun facts that might win you some points during a trivia game. And here are some more fun facts about Maryland that you should add to your trivia bank.
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Famous People From Maryland
July 29, 2022
Melanie J.
Who are the most famous celebrities from Maryland? There are tons of famous celebrities from Maryland and some have even accomplished amazing things. For instance, David Hasselhoff was born in Baltimore, Maryland and he holds the Guinness World Record as the Most Watched Man on television. Perhaps the most recognizable name in baseball, Babe Ruth was also born in Baltimore. During the height of his career, he held many records in baseball and he also won the home-run crown 12 times. She might not be a celebrity in the true sense of the word, but she has earned her place as one of the most influential figures of our time. Miss Harriet Tubman, activist and abolitionist, was born in Dorchester County, Maryland. She executed 13 missions to free enslaved people from bondage. Additionally, she was also a cook and a nurse during the American Civil War. There are tons of famous celebrities from Maryland and it is one of the best states to live in. Check out this article about some of the best things about the Old Line State. What are some fun facts about Maryland? When it comes to trivia, it’s important that you have some fun facts about different places stored in your memory. After all, trivia is based on random information collected over the years. How well do you know the state you live in? If you’re from Maryland, there are tons of fun facts that you’ll find interesting. For example, did you know that the Baltimore Ravens was named after a poem called The Raven that was written by Edgar Allen Poe, who was also from Baltimore? Another fun fact is that Maryland was the first state to declare a state exercise. On October 1, 2008, walking became the official exercise for Maryland. Of course, you must know that the state’s favorite crustacean is the blue crab also known as the Maryland Crab. But did you know that most of those crabs are caught off the shores of Virginia? These are just some of the fun facts that might win you some points during a trivia game. And here are some more fun facts about Maryland that you should add to your trivia bank.
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There are tons of famous celebrities from Maryland and some have even accomplished amazing things. For instance, David Hasselhoff was born in Baltimore, Maryland and he holds the Guinness World Record as the Most Watched Man on television. Perhaps the most recognizable name in baseball, Babe Ruth was also born in Baltimore. During the height of his career, he held many records in baseball and he also won the home-run crown 12 times.
She might not be a celebrity in the true sense of the word, but she has earned her place as one of the most influential figures of our time. Miss Harriet Tubman, activist and abolitionist, was born in Dorchester County, Maryland. She executed 13 missions to free enslaved people from bondage. Additionally, she was also a cook and a nurse during the American Civil War. There are tons of famous celebrities from Maryland and it is one of the best states to live in. Check out this article about some of the best things about the Old Line State.
What are some fun facts about Maryland?
When it comes to trivia, it’s important that you have some fun facts about different places stored in your memory. After all, trivia is based on random information collected over the years. How well do you know the state you live in? If you’re from Maryland, there are tons of fun facts that you’ll find interesting. For example, did you know that the Baltimore Ravens was named after a poem called The Raven that was written by Edgar Allen Poe, who was also from Baltimore? Another fun fact is that Maryland was the first state to declare a state exercise. On October 1, 2008, walking became the official exercise for Maryland. Of course, you must know that the state’s favorite crustacean is the blue crab also known as the Maryland Crab. But did you know that most of those crabs are caught off the shores of Virginia? These are just some of the fun facts that might win you some points during a trivia game. And here are some more fun facts about Maryland that you should add to your trivia bank.
