50 Famous Celebrities From Ohio of All Time

Do you know that Ohio is a home of many famous celebrities? This article may help. In this blog post, we are going to list the top 50 famous celebrities from Ohio. They are great people with good personalities as well as talents. With hope that you enjoy it as much as possible. Whether they are currently active or retired, it still works with a list of top 50 celebrities who come from Ohio. You can find them as below:

1. LeBron James

LeBron James	Information
Full Name	LeBron Raymone James Sr.
Nickname	King James
Birthdate	December 30, 1984 (age 38)
Birthplace	Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Position	Small forward / power forward
Team	Los Angeles Lakers
Height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Weight	250 lb (113 kg)
All-Time Scorer	Leading scorer in NBA history
Career Assists	Ranks fourth in career assists
NBA Championships	4 (Miami Heat: 2, Los Angeles Lakers: 1, Cleveland Cavaliers: 1)
NBA MVP Awards	4
NBA Finals MVP Awards	4
Olympic Gold Medals	2
NBA All-Star Selections	19
All-NBA Team Selections	19 (13 First Team selections)
All-Defensive Team Selections	6
High School	St. Vincent–St. Mary (Akron, Ohio)
NBA Draft	2003: 1st overall pick by Cleveland Cavaliers
Notable Achievements	NBA Rookie of the Year, NBA Scoring Champion, NBA Assists Leader

LeBron Raymone James Sr. was born in Akron, Ohio, U.S on December 30, 1984. He is a professional basketball player! He plays for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. People often call his nickname “King James”. 

He is frequently likened to Michael Jordan in discussions about the best basketball player of all time. James has won two Olympic gold medals, three All-Star MVP awards, four NBA MVP awards, four NBA Finals MVP awards, and four NBA MVP honors.

LeBron James, a native of Ohio, is considered to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Check out LeBron James’ Height on Hoodmwr to find out more about his physical stature and learn how he stands out on the court.

2. Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry	Information
Full Name	Wardell Stephen Curry II
Nickname	Steph
Date of Birth	March 14, 1988
Birthplace	Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Nationality	American
Current Team	Golden State Warriors
Position	Point guard
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg)
College	Davidson College
NBA Draft	2009: 1st round, 7th overall pick
NBA Debut	October 28, 2009
Shooting Style	Known for exceptional three-point shooting
NBA Championships	4
NBA Finals MVP	1
NBA Most Valuable Player	2
NBA All-Star Game MVP	1
NBA All-Star Selections	9
All-NBA First Team	4
All-NBA Second Team	4
All-NBA Third Team	1
NBA All-Rookie First Team	1
NBA Scoring Champion	2
NBA Three-Point Contest	2
NBA Steals Leader	1
50–40–90 Club	1
NBA Sportsmanship Award	1
NBA Social Justice Champion	1
NBA 75th Anniversary Team	Member
NCAA Records	Most three-pointers made in a season
College Accolades	Consensus First-Team All-American
Davidson Wildcats	No. 30 retired

Wardell Stephen Curry II was born in Akron, Ohio, U.S on March 14, 1988. He plays for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association as a professional basketball player. He is one of the best basketball players of all time and the best shooter in NBA history, is credited with revolutionizing the game by motivating teams and players to make more three-pointers. 

He was chosen as an eight-time NBA All-Star and eight-time All-NBA selection, four times for the first team, and was twice named the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP). He also won the NBA Finals MVP Award and the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award.

3. Neil Armstrong

Neil Armstrong	Information
Full Name	Neil Alden Armstrong
Birthdate	August 5, 1930
Birthplace	Wapakoneta, Ohio, U.S.
Death	August 25, 2012
Occupation	Astronaut, Aeronautical Engineer, Test Pilot, Professor
Alma Mater	Purdue University, University of Southern California
Awards	Presidential Medal of Freedom, Congressional Space Medal of Honor, Congressional Gold Medal
Space Career	USAF / NASA Astronaut
Notable Missions	Gemini 8, Apollo 11
Moon Landing	July 20, 1969
Famous Quote	“That’s one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind.”
Contributions	First person to walk on the Moon, performed the first docking of two spacecraft
Honors and Recognition	Inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame
Educational Institutions	Purdue University, University of Southern California, University of Cincinnati
Family	Spouses: Janet Shearon, Carol Knight; Children: 3

Neil Alden Armstrong was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio, U.S. on August 5, 1930. As an American astronaut and aeronautical engineer, he was the first person to set foot on the moon in 1969. He passed away on August 25, 2012,. In addition, he was a test pilot, university professor, and navy aviator.

Ohio’s Wapakoneta is where Armstrong was born and raised. He was a Purdue University graduate who majored in aeronautical engineering. The U.S. Navy funded his college education through the Holloway Plan. In 1949, he was a midshipman; the following year, he was a naval aviator. He joined in the Korean War as a pilot of the Grumman F9F Panther out of the USS Essex.

4. Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg	Information
Full Name	Steven Allan Spielberg
Birthdate	December 18, 1946
Birthplace	Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Filmmaker
Alma Mater	California State University, Long Beach (BA)
Years Active	1969–present
Spouses	Amy Irving (m. 1985; div. 1989)
Children	6, including Sasha
Parent	Arnold Spielberg (father)
Relatives	Anne Spielberg (sister)
Awards	Three Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards,
Production Company	Co-founder of Amblin Entertainment,
Collaborations	Extensive collaboration with composer John Williams
Net Worth	$3.7 billion (as of 2021)
Philanthropy	Co-founded the USC Shoah Foundation, philanthropic work
Impact Award	TIME100 Impact Award recipient in 2023

Steven Allan Spielberg was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S on December 18, 1946. He is a filmmaker, producer, and screenwriter. He is known as the most financially successful director of all time, a key figure in the New Hollywood movement, and a creator of the contemporary blockbuster. 

Three Academy Awards, a Kennedy Center distinction, a Cecil B. DeMille Award, and an AFI Life Achievement Award are just a few of the honors Spielberg has received. He was named one of the 100 most influential persons in 2013 by Time.

Steven Spielberg, one of the greatest American Filmmakers, was born in Cincinnati Ohio. He is famous for directing and producing blockbuster movies like Jurassic Park, E.T., and Jaws. Learn more about famous directors in our article on popular A-List celebrities.

5. Jake Abel

Jake Abel	Information
Full Name	Jake Abel
Birthdate	November 18, 1987
Birthplace	Canton, Ohio, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years Active	2005–present
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Spouse	Allie Wood (married in 2013)
Children	2 (one son)
Notable Films	Percy Jackson film series, I Am Number Four, The Host, Love & Mercy
Notable TV Series	Supernatural, Another Life
Albums	Black Magic (released in March 2013, with spouse Allie Wood)
Notable Awards	Rising Star award at the Hamptons International Film Festival (2008)
Audiobook	Midnight Sun (narrator, published by Stephenie Meyer, August 2020)
Recent TV Role	Walker (Season 3, Episode 6)

American actor Jacob Allen Abel was born on November 18, 1987 in Canton, Ohio, U.S. He has portrayed musician Mike Love in the biographical drama Love & Mercy as well as characters from the young adult novels Percy Jackson (2010–2013), I Am Number Four (2011), and The Host (2013). In addition to acting in movies, he also played the recurring character Adam Milligan on the CW show Supernatural. Additionally, Abel appeared as a series regular in the first season of the science fiction drama Another Life on Netflix.

6. Halle Berry

Halle Berry	Information
Full Name	Halle Maria Berry
Birthdate	August 14, 1966
Birthplace	Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Education	Cuyahoga Community College
Occupation	Actress
Years Active	1989–present
Spouses	David Justice (m. 1993; div. 1997)
Partner	Gabriel Aubry (2005–2010)
Children	2
Awards	Academy Award for Best Actress, Primetime Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, and more
Career Highlights	Breakthrough role in the romantic comedy film Boomerang
Notable Achievements	First African American woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress
Personal Life	Formerly married to David Justice, Eric Benét, and Olivier Martinez
Early Life	Participated in beauty contests, including Miss USA and Miss World pageants
Additional Facts	Made directorial debut with the film Bruised

Halle Maria Berry was born in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S., on August 14, 1966. She started her career as a model. In 1986, she was second runner-up at the Miss USA competition and sixth at the Miss World contest. 

Alongside Eddie Murphy, she had her first significant film role in the romantic comedy Boomerang in 1992. From there, she went on to appear in Bulworth (1998), The Flintstones (1994), and the 1999 television movie Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, for which she won both a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.

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7. Simone Biles

Simone Biles	Information
Full Name	Simone Biles Owens
Birthdate	March 14, 1997
Birthplace	Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Artistic Gymnast
Olympic Medals	7 (tied for most by an American gymnast)
World Championship Medals	25 (most decorated gymnast in history)
Presidential Medal of Freedom	Recipient (awarded by Joe Biden)
Education	Homeschooled
Adopted	Yes (by her maternal grandparents)
Citizenship	United States and Belize
Religion	Catholic
Gymnastics Club	World Champions Centre
Coaches	Laurent Landi, Cecile Canqueteau-Landi
Eponymous Skills	Biles (6.4) (vault), Biles (H) (balance beam), Biles (G) (floor exercise), Biles II (J) (floor exercise)
Notable Achievements	Most World Championship medals and gold medals, Most World all-around titles, First American female gymnast to win a World medal on every event, Seventh American woman to win the world all-around title
Influence	Considered by many as the greatest gymnast of all time
Olympic Success	Individual gold medals in all-around, vault, and floor at the 2016 Rio Olympics; Bronze on balance beam; Gold as part of the United States team
2020 Tokyo Olympics	Silver with the US team, Bronze on balance beam
Personal Struggles	Overcame struggles with “the twisties” at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Retirement	Active (as of September 2021)

Simone Arianne Biles was born in Columbus, Ohio, U.S. on March 14, 1997. She is an American artistic gymnast. With Shannon Miller, she shared the record for the most Olympic medals earned by an American gymnast with seven. 

She is the most decorated gymnast in history, with 25 medals from the World Championships, and she is believed to be the best gymnast who has ever lived. Joe Biden presented Biles with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2022.

8. John Legend

John Legend	Information
Full Name	John Roger Stephens
Born	December 28, 1978
Birthplace	Springfield, Ohio, U.S.
Education	University of Pennsylvania (BA)
Occupations	Singer, songwriter, pianist, record producer, actor
Years Active	2000–present
Spouse	Chrissy Teigen (married in 2013)
Children	4
Awards	Multiple Grammy Awards, Academy Award, Golden Globe
Genres	R&B, soul, pop
Labels	Republic, Columbia, GOOD, Sony Urban
Notable Collaborations	Lauryn Hill, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Kanye West, The Roots
Musical Career	Debut album “Get Lifted” reached top ten on Billboard 200 and went double platinum

John Roger Stephens was born in Springfield, Ohio, U.S on December 28, 1978. He is a singer, songwriter, pianist, and record producer. His stage name is John Legend. Behind the scenes, he contributed piano to Lauryn Hill’s “Everything Is Everything” and made uncredited cameo appearances on Jay-“Encore” Z’s, and Alicia Keys’s “You Don’t Know My Name” to start his musical career. 

His debut album, Get Lifted (2004), entered the top ten on the Billboard 200 and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Then, he signed with Kanye West’s GOOD Music.

9. Richard Brooks

Richard Brooks	Information
Full Name	Richard L. Brooks
Birthdate	December 9, 1962
Birthplace	Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Occupation	Actor, singer, director
Education	Interlochen Academy of Arts, Circle in the Square Professional Theater School
Notable Roles	Jubal Early in Firefly, Paul Robinette in Law & Order, Patrick Patterson in Being Mary Jane
Film Appearances	Teen Wolf, The Hidden, Off Limits, Shakedown, Shocker, 84C MoPic, The Substitute, The Crow: City of Angels
Television Appearances	Law & Order, Firefly, Person of Interest, The Flash, Bosch
Production Company	Flat Top Entertainment LLC
Music Career	Released R&B album “Smooth Love”
Theater Performances	Eugene O’Neill Theater Conference production of August Wilson’s Fences, Radio Golf
Other Notable Roles	Frederick Douglass in The Abolitionists

Richard L. Brooks was born in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, on December 9, 1962. He is an actor, singer and director. From 1990 to 1993, he portrayed assistant district attorney Paul Robinette on the NBC drama Law & Order and the eccentric bounty hunter Jubal Early in the sci-fi western Firefly. 

Then, He made an appearance as a defense lawyer on the same program. He started playing Patrick Patterson in the Being Mary Jane drama series on BET in 2013. He has been in many movies and televisions so that’s why he was nominated for the Daytime Emmy Award in 2018 for his distribution. 

10. Yvette Nicole Brown

Yvette Nicole Brown	Information
Full Name	Yvette Nicole Brown
Birthdate	August 12, 1971 (age 51)
Birthplace	East Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Alma Mater	University of Akron
Occupations	Actress, comedian, writer, host
Years Active	1992–present
TV Shows	Community, The Odd Couple, The Mayor
Film Roles	(500) Days of Summer, Tropic Thunder, Avengers: Endgame
Voice Acting	Minecraft: Story Mode, Pound Puppies, Elena of Avalor
Hosting	Syfy cosplay series Cosplay Melee
Awards	Primetime Emmy Award nomination for A Black Lady Sketch Show
Education	Warrensville Heights High School, University of Akron
Other Ventures	Served on SAG-AFTRA National Board, endorsed Elizabeth Warren
Controversy	Sparked backlash for comments about Princess Diana

Yvette Nicole Brown was born in East Cleveland, Ohio, U.S on August 12, 1971. She is an actress, comedian, writer, and host. On Community on NBC, she played Shirley Bennett. On The Odd Couple on CBS in 2015, she played Dani. On The Mayor on ABC, she played Dina Rose. 

In television episodes like Drake & Josh, That ’70s Show, The Office, Boston Legal, Chuck, The Soul Man, Mom, and Big Shot, Brown has made guest appearances. She was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 2021 for her performance in A Black Lady Sketch Show.

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11. Tanner Buchanan

Tanner Buchanan	Information
Full Name	Tanner Emmanuel Buchanan
Birthdate	December 8, 1998
Birthplace	Lima, Ohio, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Best Known For	Portraying Leo Kirkman in Designated Survivor
Notable Roles	Leo Kirkman in Designated Survivor
Additional Shows	Made first appearance in Modern Family
Film Credits	Starred in the remake of She’s All That called He’s All That

Tanner Buchanan was born in Ottawa, Ohio, U.S on December 8, 1998. He is an actor.  He is famous for the ABC political drama Designated Survivor and Robby Keene in the Netflix series Cobra Kai. In addition, he is well-known for playing Mason Kendall in the Game Shakers episode of the Nickelodeon series.

Due to the high standard set for men, he also has pressure on how to be good in shape, especially for the superhero movies, he thinks that’s a very high standard and he hopes that he can do one. 

12. Dave Grohl

Dave Grohl	Information
Full Name	Dave Grohl
Birthdate	January 14, 1969
Birthplace	Warren, Ohio, U.S.
Occupations	Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer
Years Active	1986–present
Spouses	Jennifer Leigh Youngblood (m. 1994; div. 1997), Jordyn Blum (m. 2003)
Children	3
Origin	Washington, D.C.
Genres	Alternative Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Punk Rock, Grunge
Instruments	Vocals, Guitar, Drums, Bass, Piano
Labels	RCA, Capitol, Roswell, DGC, Dischord, Sub Pop, Sammich
Member of	Foo Fighters, Them Crooked Vultures
Formerly of	Nirvana, Scream, Queens of the Stone Age, Mondo Generator

David Eric Grohl was born in Warren, Ohio, U.S on January 14, 1969. He is a musician. He is the founder and lead singer, guitarist, and principal songwriter for the rock group Foo Fighters. 

From 1990 through 1994, he served as Nirvana’s drummer. Grohl published his autobiography, The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music, in 2021. In the comedy-horror movie Studio 666 from 2022, Grohl and the Foo Fighters played themselves.

13. Guy Fieri

Guy Fieri	Information
Full Name	Guy Fieri
Birthdate	January 22, 1968
Birthplace	Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Education	University of Nevada, Las Vegas (BS)
Spouse	Lori Brisson
Culinary Career	Restaurateur
Television Shows	– Guy’s Big Bite
Awards	– Emmy Award winner
Author	– Co-author of several bestselling cookbooks
Philanthropy	– Raised over $20 million for unemployed restaurant workers through the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund
Car Collection	– Classic American cars, including a 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle, a 1968 Pontiac Firebird, a 1976 Jeep CJ-5, a 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS, and a 1967 Chevrolet C10 pickup
Family	– Lives in Santa Rosa, California, with wife Lori, sons Hunter and Ryder, and nephew Jules

Guy Ramsay Fieri, was born in Columbus, Ohio, U.S on January 22, 1968. He is an author, and television host who has won Emmy Awards. He also has his business by co-owning three restaurants in California and he allows some restaurants to use his name in New York City, Las Vegas and Pittsburgh.

In addition to co-owning three eateries in California, he has name-licensing agreements with eateries in Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, and New York City. He is also well-known for hosting several Food Network television programs.

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14. Drew Carey

Drew Carey	Information
Full Name	Drew Allison Carey
Birthdate	May 23, 1958 (age 65)
Birthplace	Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Occupation	Comedian, Actor, Game Show Host
Medium	Film, Stand-up, Television
Years Active	1985–present
Notable Works	The Drew Carey Show, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, The Price Is Right
Military Career	United States Marine Corps
Allegiance	United States
Rank	Sergeant (E-5)
Ownership	Minority owner of the Seattle Sounders FC (MLS team)
Wrestling Career	Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011
Autobiography	Dirty Jokes and Beer: Stories of the Unrefined
Family Background	Parents: Lewis Carey and Beulah Carey; Brothers: Neil Carey, Roger Carey
Education	Attended James Ford Rhodes High School and Kent State University
Stand-up Comedy	Began comedy career in 1985
Television Career	The Drew Carey Show, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Drew Carey’s Green Screen Show, Drew Carey’s Improv-A-Ganza
Game Show Hosting	The Price Is Right (since 2007)
Film Appearances	Coneheads (1993), Geppetto (2000 TV film), Robots (2005, voice role)
Cameo Appearances	Music videos: “It’s All About the Pentiums” (1999), “Mexican Wine” (2004)
Theme Park Attraction	Sounds Dangerous! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (closed)
Video Game Cameo	The Sims: House Party expansion pack (2000)

Drew Allison Carey was born  in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S, on May 23, 1958. He is a comedian, actor, and host of game shows. After serving in the U.S Marine Corps and establishing himself in stand-up comedy, he was famous for his own ABC sitcom, The Drew Carey Show, and as the presenter of the American version of the improv comedy series Whose Line Is It Anyway? 

After that, he appeared in several movies, TV shows, music videos, made-for-TV movies, and video games. Since October 15, 2007, he has hosted The Price Is Right on CBS. He is also interested in writing. He wrote some materials and sitcoms. He shared a lot of his childhood memories in Dirty Jokes and Beer: Story of the unrefined which is known for his autobiography. 

15. Rocky Carroll

Rocky Carroll	Information
Full Name	Roscoe “Rocky” Carroll
Birthdate	July 8, 1963
Birthplace	Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Education	School for Creative and Performing Arts
Occupation(s)	Actor, Director
Known for	Joey Emerson on Roc
Notable Films	Crimson Tide, Born on the Fourth of July
TV Series	Roc, Chicago Hope
NCIS Connection	Reunited with Chicago Hope castmates on NCIS
Personal Life	Married Gabrielle Bullock
Honors/Awards	Tony and Drama Desk nominations
Additional Facts	Advocate for actors of color in non-traditional roles

Roscoe “Rocky” Carroll was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S on July 8, 1963. He is an actor and director. He is well-known for playing Joey Emerson on the Fox comedy-drama Roc from 1991 to 1994, Dr. Keith Wilkes on the CBS medical drama Chicago Hope, and NCIS Director Leon Vance on the CBS drama NCIS and its spinoffs Los Angeles and New Orleans. In the 1995 thriller Crimson Tide, he also had a supporting part.

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16. Nancy Cartwright

Nancy Cartwright	Information
Full Name	Nancy Cartwright
Birthdate	October 25, 1957 (age 65)
Birthplace	Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Alma Mater	Ohio University, University of California, Los Angeles
Occupation	Actress
Known for	Voice of Bart Simpson on The Simpsons
Other Voice Roles	Nelson Muntz, Ralph Wiggum, Todd Flanders, Kearney, Database, Maggie (The Simpsons)
Awards	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance, Annie Award for Best Voice Acting in the Field of Animation
Autobiography	“My Life as a 10-Year-Old Boy”
Notable Production	Wrote and produced the film “In Search of Fellini”
Training	Trained under voice actor Daws Butler

Nancy Cartwright was born in Dayton, Ohio, U.S on October 25, 1957. She is an actress in America. She has played Bart Simpson on the animated TV show The Simpsons for a long time. For this role, she has won an Annie Award for Best Voice Acting in the Field of Animation and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance. Nelson Muntz, Ralph Wiggum, Todd Flanders, Kearney, Database, and Maggie are just a few other characters that Cartwright has voiced for the show.

17. Kid Cudi

Kid Cudi	Information
Full Name	Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi
Stage Name	Kid Cudi
Birthdate	January 30, 1984
Birthplace	Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Occupation	Rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, fashion designer
Education	University of Toledo (no degree)
Years Active	2003–present
Labels	Wicked Awesome, Republic, Dream On, GOOD, Fool’s Gold, Universal Motown
Notable Works	“Day ‘n’ Nite”, Man on the Moon: The End of Day, Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager, Kids See Ghosts, Man on the Moon III: The Chosen
Genres	Alternative hip hop, alternative rock, neo-psychedelia, trip hop
Awards	2 Grammy Awards
Musical Collaborations	Jay-Z, Drake, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, David Guetta, Shakira, Ariana Grande, Michael Bolton, and more
Film and TV Appearances	How to Make It in America, Goodbye World, Need for Speed, Bill & Ted Face the Music, Don’t Look Up, and more
Clothing Line	Founder, creator, and director of MOTR
Impact and Style	Influence on contemporary hip hop and alternative acts, vulnerable lyrics, experimental and diverse music style

Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi was born in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S, on January 30, 1984. He is better known by his stage name as Kid Cudi. He is a rapper, singer, composer, record producer, fashion designer, and actor from the United States. 

After the release of his first official full-length effort, a mixtape titled A Kid Named Cudi, Cudi continued to create music (2008). He started to receive significant attention, which led him to sign a record deal with Kanye West’s GOOD Music label imprint in late 2008. After being self-released on his MySpace page, his debut track, “Day ‘n’ Nite,” would become an international hit.

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18. Justin Chambers

Justin Chambers	Information
Full Name	Justin Willman Chambers
Birthdate	July 11, 1970
Birthplace	Springfield, Ohio, U.S.
Occupation	Actor, former model
Known For	Dr. Alex Karev in Grey’s Anatomy (2005-2020)
Education	Southeastern High School, HB Studio
Modeling Career	Represented Calvin Klein, Armani, Dolce & Gabbana
Acting Debut	Soap opera Another World
Film Debut	Liberty Heights (1999)
Notable Movies	The Wedding Planner, The Zodiac, Southern Belles
Television Appearances	Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice, Cold Case
Awards	Screen Actors Guild Award, People’s Choice Award
Family	Married to Keisha Chambers; 5 children
Philanthropy	Involvement with Dream Center of Los Angeles
Personal Interests	Hot yoga

Justin Willman Chambers was born in Springfield, Ohio, U.S, on July 11, 1970. He is an actor and former model. His most recognizable performance was in the ABC television drama Grey’s Anatomy from 2005 to 2020 as Dr. Alex Karev. 

He attended Southeastern High School in South Charleston and the HB Studio in New York to study acting. He is approached by a modeling scout in Paris and he has a chance to be a model. After that, Chambers started modeling. He became a fashion representative for some brands such as Calvin Klein, Armani, and Dolce & Gabbana. 

19. Tracy Chapman

Tracy Chapman	Information
Full Name	Tracy Chapman
Birthdate	March 30, 1964
Birthplace	Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Genres	Folk, blues rock, pop, soul
Occupation	Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)	Vocals, guitar, harmonica
Years Active	1986–present
Labels	Elektra
Notable Hit Singles	“Fast Car” (1988)
Grammy Awards	– Best New Artist
Achievements	– Tracy Chapman album certified 6x Platinum by RIAA
Education	– Graduated from Wooster School in Connecticut
Humanitarian Work	– Advocate for human rights and social causes
Honorary Doctorates	– Honorary Doctorate from Saint Xavier University
National Order	– Awarded The Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo

Tracy Chapman was born in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S on March 30, 1964. She is a singer-songwriter. With her two of Chapman’s top singles such as Fast Car and “Give Me One Reason”, she is most well-known.  Bob Krasnow signed Chapman to Elektra Records in 1987. 

Many years later, she released the debut album Tracy Chapman. It was certified 6 Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. It was considered as a commercial success by having a chance to perform at the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert.

20. Dave Chappelle

Dave Chappelle	Information
Full Name	Dave Chappelle
Birth Name	David Khari Webber Chappelle
Born	August 24, 1973
Birthplace	Washington, D.C., U.S.
Medium	Stand-up, television, film
Education	Eastern High School, Duke Ellington School of the Arts
Genres	Observational comedy, surreal humor, sketch comedy, black comedy, insult comedy, satire
Spouse	Elaine Erfe
Children	3
Parent(s)	William David Chappelle III, Yvonne Seon
Relative(s)	William D. Chappelle (great-grandfather), Robert John Palmer (great-great-grandfather), W. D. Chappelle Jr. (grand-uncle)
Notable Achievements	– Star of the satirical comedy sketch series “Chappelle’s Show”
Filmography	– Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Awards	– Six Emmy Awards

David Khari Webber Chappelle was born in Washington, D.C., U.S on August 24, 1973. He  is an actor and stand-up comedian. He is most known for his satirical comedy sketch series Chappelle’s Show (2003-2006), in which he starred until he left in the third season. After taking a break, Chappelle resumed touring the country doing stand-up comedy. Chappelle was referred to as “the best” by a Billboard writer in 2013 and the “comic genius of America” by Esquire in 2006.

If you’re a big fan of Dave Chappelle’s comedy, be sure to check out our list of the funniest black comedians of all time. From Chris Rock to Richard Pryor, these comedians have paved the way for Chappelle’s brand of humor.

21. DaBaby

DaBaby	Information
Full Name	DaBaby
Birth Name	Jonathan Lyndale Kirk
Also Known As	Baby Jesus
Born	December 22, 1991 (age 31) in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Origin	Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop, trap
Occupation(s)	Rapper
Years Active	2014–present
Labels	Billion Dollar Baby, Interscope, South Coast
Children	4
Debut Album	“Baby on Baby” (2019)
Notable Singles	“Suge”, “Rockstar”, “Bop”, “Levitating”
Billboard Success	Multiple top ten and number one hits
Collaborations	Post Malone, Megan Thee Stallion, Dua Lipa, YoungBoy Never Broke Again
Awards	Grammy Award nomination, iHeartRadio Music Awards
Entrepreneurship	Founder of Billion Dollar Baby Entertainment
Influences	Future, Lil Wayne, Kanye West
Shooting Incident	Involved in a self-defense shooting incident in 2018

Rapper DaBaby was born in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S on December 22, 1991. His debut album Baby on Baby (2019), which was on top ten single Suge of the Billboard Hot 100 and catapulted him to mainstream fame after he released multiple mixtapes between 2014 and 2018. He has received many awards and nominations such as: Grammy Awards, Primetime Emmy Awards and so on. 

In his personal life, he got married with Elaine Mendoza Efre and they have two sons and one daughter. And he has believed in his Islam reglion. He thinks it is the right way for him to learn. 

22. Ben Roethlisberger

Ben Roethlisberger	Information
Full Name	Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger Sr.
Nickname	Big Ben
Date of Birth	March 2, 1982
Birthplace	Lima, Ohio, U.S.
Nationality	American
Position	Former Football Quarterback
NFL Team	Pittsburgh Steelers (2004–2021)
College	Miami University (Ohio)
NFL Draft	2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11
Super Bowl Championships	2 (XL, XLIII)
Pro Bowl Selections	6
NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year	2004
College Achievements	MAC Offensive Player of the Year (2003)
Height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Career Passing Yards	64,088
Career Touchdowns	418
Completion Percentage	64.4%
Winning Percentage	.710 (regular season)

The American former quarterback Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger Sr., better known by his football moniker “Big Ben,” was born on March 2, 1982, in Lima, Ohio. He spent 18 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League (NFL). The Steelers picked him in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft after he played college football at Miami (Ohio). He also appeared in a cameo of The Dark Knight Rises film.

23. Russell Wilson

Russell Wilson	Information
Full Name	Russell Carrington Wilson
Team	Denver Broncos
Position	Quarterback
College	NC State, Wisconsin
Dual-Threat Ability	Regarded as one of the greatest dual-threat quarterbacks of all time
Rookie Season	Tied Peyton Manning’s record for most passing touchdowns by a rookie, named Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year
Super Bowl Appearances	Helped lead the Seahawks to two consecutive Super Bowls (XLVIII champions)
Career Passing Achievements	Holds the record for most wins by an NFL quarterback through nine seasons, one of five quarterbacks in NFL history with a career passer rating over 100
Contract	Signed a four-year, $140 million contract extension with the Seahawks in 2019, highest-paid player in the NFL at the time
Seattle Sounders FC	Part owner of the Seattle Sounders FC, team won the 2019 MLS Cup after his investment
Personal Life	Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, raised in Richmond, Virginia, parents are Harrison Benjamin Wilson III and Tammy Wilson, has siblings Harrison IV and Anna
Early Football Experience	Started playing football at the age of four, played youth football for the Tuckahoe Tomahawks, attended the Manning Passing Academy
Ancestry	Genetic admixture analysis reveals 62% African, 36% European, 1% West Asian, and 1% Central Asian heritage, claims Native American ancestry
High School Achievements	Attended Collegiate School, named all-district, all-region, and all-state player, twice named Richmond Times-Dispatch Player of the Year
College Football Career	Transferred to Wisconsin, named second-team All-ACC, led Badgers to a Big Ten title and won the Big Ten Championship Game
Academic Achievement	Graduated from NC State in three years with a BA in communication
Baseball and Football	Reportedly planned to report to spring training with the Colorado Rockies organization, left NC State football with one year of eligibility remaining

Russell Carrington Wilson, an American football quarterback for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL), was born on November 29, 1988, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Before transferring to Wisconsin in 2011, he played collegiate football and baseball for NC State from 2008 to 2010. While there, he set a single-season FBS record for passing efficiency (191.8) and guided the Badgers to a Big Ten championship and the 2012 Rose Bowl. As a second baseman, he also participated in minor league baseball for the Tri-City Dust Devils in 2010 and the Asheville Tourists in 2011.

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24. Brooklyn Decker

Brooklyn Decker	Information
Full Name	Brooklyn Danielle Decker
Birthdate	April 12, 1987
Birthplace	Kettering, Ohio, U.S.
Occupations	Model, Actress
Years Active	2003–present
Spouse	Andy Roddick
Children	2 (son and daughter)
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Hair Color	Blonde
Eye Color	Blue
Notable Achievements	– Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model (2010)- Named Esquire magazine’s “Sexiest Woman Alive” (2010)- Featured on the list of “100 Hottest Women of All-Time” by Men’s Health
Filmography	– Just Go with It (2011)- Battleship (2012)- What to Expect When You’re Expecting (2012)
Television Appearances	– Chuck- Ugly Betty- The League- Royal Pains- Grace and Frankie
Modeling Career	– Featured in Teen Vogue, Cosmopolitan, FHM, and Glamour- International covers for GQ, Esquire, Glamour, and Flare- Campaigns for The Gap, Intimissimi, and Victoria’s Secret- Music videos for Jimmy Buffett and 3 Doors Down
Personal Life	– Married to tennis player Andy Roddick- Resides in Charlotte, North Carolina

Brooklyn Danielle Decker was born in Dayton, Ohio, U.S on  April 12, 1987. She is a model and actress. She may be best known for her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, including the 2010 cover. She also contributed to Victoria’s Secret’s 2010 “Swim” collection and has dabbled in acting by making cameos on Chuck, Ugly Betty, The League, and Royal Pains. She starred in What to Expect When You’re Expecting (2012) and Battleship (2012) after making her feature film debut in Just Go with It (2011), (2012).

25. George Clooney

George Clooney	Information
Full Name	George Timothy Clooney
Birthdate	May 6, 1961
Birthplace	Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
Alma Mater	Northern Kentucky University
Occupations	Actor, Filmmaker
Years active	1978–present
Organizations	Smokehouse Pictures, Casamigos
Works	Filmography
Awards	Academy Awards: 2 (acting and producing), Golden Globe Awards: 4, BAFTA: 1
Notable Films	“Ocean’s Eleven,” “Up in the Air,” “Gravity,” “The Descendants”
Spouse	Amal Clooney
Children	2
Parents	Nick Clooney (father)
Relatives	Rosemary Clooney (aunt), Miguel Ferrer (cousin)
Net Worth	$500 million

George Timothy Clooney was born in the United States on May 6, 1961. He is an actor, director, producer and screenwriter. His first role was in Centennial which was an extra television mini series in 1978. Two Academy Awards, one for acting and the other for producing, four Golden Globe Awards, four Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a British Academy Film Award, have been presented to him. In 2018, he was awarded the AFI Lifetime Achievement Award. He was also known for supporting Barack Obama in his presidential campaigns (in 2008 and 2012).

26. Casey Cott

Casey Cott	Information
Full Name	Casey Morton Cott
Birthdate	August 8, 1992
Birthplace	Chagrin Falls, Ohio, U.S.
Education	Boston University, Carnegie Mellon University (BFA)
Occupations	Actor, Singer
Known for	Role of Kevin Keller on The CW series Riverdale
Early Life	Middle child of Rick Cott and Lori Cott
Acting Career	Started in local Ohio theater and regional theater scene
Film Roles	Lead role in the film “The Mascot” (project stalled)
Stage Productions	Starred in a Kennedy Center production of “The Who’s Tommy”
Residence	New York City
Personal Life	Married to Nichola Basara since December 18, 2021

Casey Morton Cott, an American actor best known for playing Kevin Keller on The CW’s Riverdale, was born on August 8, 1992, in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, U.S. Cott started his acting career by performing in regional Ohio theater productions, including Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson and Romeo and Juliet. He performed in a 2014 production of the play Parade at the New Hazlett Theater in Pittsburgh, where he co-starred with a number of his Carnegie Mellon classmates, as well as a production of Small Engine Repair at Barebone Productions.

27. Beverly D’Angelo

Beverly D Angelo	Information
Full Name	Beverly D’Angelo
Birthdate	November 15, 1951
Birthplace	Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years Active	1976–present
Spouse	Don Lorenzo Salviati (m. 1981; div. 1995)
Partner	Al Pacino (1997–2003)
Children	2
Relatives	Howard Dwight Smith (grandfather)
Notable Films	National Lampoon’s Vacation series
Awards/Nominations	Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress
Notable TV Roles	Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Other Accomplishments	Upper Arlington Alumni Association (UAAA) Distinguished Alumnus Award
Relationships	Married to Don Lorenzo Salviati

Beverly Heather D’Angelo, an American actress, was born on November 15, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio, U.S., and is best known for playing Ellen Griswold in the National Lampoon’s Vacation movies (1983–2015). 

She has starred in more than 60 motion pictures and received nominations for a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy Award for her portrayal of Patsy Cline in Coal Miner’s Daughter (1980) and Stella Kowalski in the television movie A Streetcar Named Desire, respectively (1984). Sheila Franklin in the 1979 film Hair and Doris Vinyard in American History X are two of D’Angelo’s more movie roles (1998).

28. Charles Michael Davis

Charles Michael Davis	Information
Full Name	Charles Michael Davis
Birthdate	December 1, 1984
Birthplace	Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Occupations	Actor, Model, Producer, Director
Notable Works	The Originals, Younger, NCIS: New Orleans
Education	Graduated from Stebbins High School and Miami University
Ethnicity	African-American, Filipino
Modeling and Commercials	Nike, FootLocker
Television Appearances	That’s So Raven, Switched at Birth, Grey’s Anatomy
Recurring Role	Kwan Kirkland on BET’s The Game
Lead Role	Marcel Gerard on The Originals
Main Cast	Zane Anders on Younger
Role on NCIS: New Orleans	Special Agent Quentin Carter
Music Video Appearance	“What’s Love Got to Do with It” by Kygo (featuring Laura Harrier)
Upcoming Project	Appearance in Legacies as Marcel Gerard
Relationship Status	Previously in a relationship with Katrina Amato

Charles Michael Davis, an American actor, model, producer, and director, was born in Dayton, Ohio, on December 1st, 1984. He is best known for his performances as Zane Anders on the TV Land original series Younger and Marcel Gerard on The CW television drama The Originals (2013-2018). On NCIS: New Orleans, he played Special Agent Quentin Carter. When Kygo remixed the Tina Turner song “What’s Love Got to Do with It” in 2020, Davis and Laura Harrier played a couple going through a breakup in the music video. The news that Davis would play Marcel Gerard in Legacies was released in 2022.

29. Lili Reinhart

Lili Reinhart	Information
Full Name	Lili Pauline Reinhart
Birthdate	September 13, 1996
Birthplace	Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Actress
Known for	Portraying Betty Cooper on the TV show “Riverdale”
Films	“Hustlers” (2019)
Television	“Riverdale” (2017–present)
Notable Achievements	Lead role in “Chemical Hearts” and “Hustlers”
Book	“Swimming Lessons: Poems” (2020)
Additional Facts	Raised in Bay Village, Ohio

American actress Lili Pauline Reinhart was born on September 13, 1996, in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. She is best known for playing Annabelle in Lorene Scafaria’s black comedy crime drama film Hustlers and Betty Cooper on The CW’s teen drama Riverdale (2017–present). She played Grace Town in the 2020 movie Chemical Hearts, based on Krystal Sutherland’s book Our Chemical Hearts.

Lili Reinhart, the “Riverdale” star from Ohio, has spoken candidly about her struggles with anxiety and depression, joining the list of celebrities with mental health issues. She has shared her insights and experiences, which can be empowering for her fans who are also dealing with similar issues.

30. Alexa Bliss

Alexa Bliss	Information
Full Name	Alexa Bliss
Birthdate	August 9, 1991
Birthplace	Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Alma Mater	Ohio State University (BS), University of Akron (MA)
Spouse	Ryan Cabrera (married in 2022)
Ring Name	Alexa Bliss
Billed Height	5 ft 1 in (155 cm)
Billed Weight	102 lb (46 kg)
Billed From	Columbus, Ohio
Trained By	Mike Quackenbush, WWE Performance Center
Debut	September 20, 2013

Alexis Cabrera was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 9, 1991. She is an American professional wrestler. She is currently employed by WWE with the stage name Alexa Bliss and performs on the Raw brand. Bliss joined WWE in 2013 and was given a contract. She was then in charge of their Performance Center and developmental brand NXT. She made her main roster SmackDown brand debut in 2016 and won the women’s championship twice, making history as the first woman to do it.  

Alexis joined some television shows such as a guest and a main cast of Total Divas, Walk the Prank and Punky Brewster. In 2020, she appeared in the music video – Bowling for Soup. 

31. Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes	Information
Full Name	Katie Holmes
Birthdate	December 18, 1978
Birthplace	Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Actress, director, producer
Famous Role	Joey Potter in Dawson’s Creek (1998–2003)
Years active	1997–present
Spouse	Tom Cruise (m. 2006; div. 2012)
Children	1
Film Debut	The Ice Storm (1997)
Notable Films	Batman Begins, Thank You for Smoking, The Gift
Broadway Debut	All My Sons (2008)
Directorial Debut	All We Had (2016)
Education	Notre Dame Academy

American actress Kate Noelle Holmes was born on December 18, 1978, in Toledo, Ohio, U.S. She rose to stardom on the television program Dawson’s Creek as Joey Potter (1998–2003). Holmes made her Broadway stage debut in a 2008 Arthur Miller’s All My Sons production. Holmes made her feature film debut in 1997 with a supporting role in Ang Lee’s The Ice Storm. She performed the character of Jacqueline Kennedy in The Kennedys: After Camelot, a television miniseries that aired in 2011. (2017).

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32. Katt Williams

Katt Williams	Information
Full Name	Katt Williams
Birth Name	Micah Williams
Birthdate	September 2, 1971
Birthplace	Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Medium	Stand-up, television, film, music
Nationality	American
Years Active	1991–present
Genres	Black comedy, blue comedy, satire, observational comedy, physical comedy
Notable Works	Friday After Next, Wild ‘n Out, My Wife and Kids, The Boondocks, Norbit
Awards	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series (2018)
Notable Stand-up Specials	The Pimp Chronicles, Pt. 1 (2006), It’s Pimpin’ Pimpin’ (2008), Great America (2018)
Notable Voice Acting	A Pimp Named Slickback in The Boondocks, Seamus in Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
Controversies	Multiple arrests and legal issues
Children	8

Micah “Katt” Williams, an American stand-up comedian and actor, was born on September 2, 1971, in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. He voiced Money Mike in Friday After Next, Bobby Shaw in My Wife and Kids, A Pimp Named Slickback in The Boondocks, Seamus in Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore and Lord Have Mercy in Norbit. He also appeared briefly on Wild ‘n Out. He performed his voice in Grand Theft Auto IV in 2008.

33. Trippie Redd

Trippie Redd	Information
Full Name	Trippie Redd
Birth Name	Michael Lamar White II
Also Known As	1400Big 14, Trippie Hippie
Birthdate	June 18, 1999 (age 24)
Birthplace	Canton, Ohio, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop, cloud rap, emo rap, trap, rage rap, SoundCloud rap, alternative rock, R&B
Occupation(s)	Rapper, singer, songwriter
Years Active	2014–present
Labels	10K Projects, Virgin, 1400 Entertainment
Notable Mixtapes	A Love Letter to You, A Love Letter to You 2, A Love Letter to You 3, A Love Letter to You 4
Notable Albums	Life’s a Trip, !, Pegasus, Trip at Knight
Chart Success	Multiple singles on Billboard Hot 100; Top 5 albums on Billboard 200; #1 albums A Love Letter to You 4, Pegasus
Collaborations	XXXTentacion’s album 17; Lil Wayne, Erykah Badu, Travis Scott, Lil Baby, Lil Uzi Vert, Drake, and more
Controversies	Feuds with 6ix9ine, involvement in the Five Nine Brims gang, associations with XXXTentacion
Recent Releases	Mansion Musik (2023), Trip at Knight (2021), Neon Shark vs Pegasus (2021)
Upcoming Projects	Fifth mixtape, A Love Letter to You 5

Michael Lamar White II, better known by his stage name Trippie Redd, was born on June 18, 1999, in Canton, Ohio, U.S. He is one of the most well-known figures in the SoundCloud rap community, which rose to popularity in the late 2010s. The lead song from his debut mixtape, A Love Letter to You (2017), “Love Scars,” helped him gain notoriety. He is said to be a nice son when he purchased his mother a house with the cost of $300,000 in 2017. 

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34. Carmella DeCesare

Carmella DeCesare	Information
Full Name	Carmella Danielle DeCesare Garcia
Birthdate	July 1, 1982
Birthplace	Avon Lake, Ohio, U.S.
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Italian and Puerto Rican
Occupation	Model, Professional Wrestler
Playboy Titles	Miss April 2003, Playmate of the Year 2004
Sports Illustrated	Featured in 2008 Swimsuit Issue
WWE Career	Contestant in 2004 WWE Diva Search
Notable Matches	Lingerie Pillow Fight against Christy Hemme
Philanthropy	Co-founded the Garcia Pass It On Foundation
Legal Controversy	Acquitted of assault charge,
Marriage and Family	Married Jeff Garcia in 2007

American model Carmella Danielle DeCesare Garcia was Playboy magazine’s Miss April 2003 and Playmate of the Year in 2004. She was born on July 1, 1982, in Avon Lake, Ohio, U.S. She also gained notoriety when she competed in the WWE Diva search. She appeared in the section on footballers’ wives in the 2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. In the 2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, DeCesare served as a model. She and her husband, Jeff Garcia, had a foundation called The Garcia Pass It On to help people in less fortunate circumstances. They are a nice couple. 

35. Carmen Electra

Carmen Electra	Information
Full Name	Carmen Electra
Birthdate	April 20, 1972
Birthplace	Sharonville, Ohio, U.S.
Education	Princeton High School (Ohio)
Occupations	Actress, model, singer, media personality
Years active	1990–present
Spouses	Dennis Rodman, Dave Navarro
Partner	Rob Patterson
Musical career	Genres: Hip hop, pop
Debut Studio Album	“Carmen Electra” (1993), produced by Prince
Notable Series	Baywatch (1997–1998)
MTV Host	Singled Out (1997)
Film Credits	Scary Movie, Scary Movie 4, Date Movie, Epic Movie,
Dance Affiliation	The Pussycat Dolls (guest performer on VH1 Divas 2004)
Achievements	Sex symbol and pop culture icon
Charity Work	Head to Hollywood, Elevate Hope, HollyRod Foundation
Notable Publications	How to Be Sexy (2007)

Carmen Electra is the stage name of Tara Leigh Patrick; she was born on April 20, 1972, in Sharonville, Ohio, U.S. She is an American actress, model, singer, and media personality. After relocating to Minneapolis, she met Prince, who helped produce the self-titled debut studio album she released in 1993 and launched her singing career. Before moving to Los Angeles and making her breakthrough as Lani McKenzie in the action drama Baywatch, Electra started glamour modeling in 1996 with numerous appearances in Playboy magazine (1997–1998).

36. Alana de la Garza

Alana de la Garza	Information
Full Name	Alana de la Garza
Date of Birth	June 18, 1976
Place of Birth	Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Actress, Model
Notable Roles	Connie Rubirosa on Law & Order, Marisol Delko-Caine on CSI: Miami, Detective Jo Martinez on Forever, Special Agent Clara Seger on Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, SAC Isobel Castille on FBI and FBI: Most Wanted
Education	University of Texas at El Paso
Spouse	Michael Roberts
Children	2

American actress Alana de la Garza was born on June 18, 1976, in Columbus, Ohio, U.S. She gained notoriety for playing Connie Rubirosa in the final four seasons of the NBC television drama Law & Order through 2010, in Law & Order: LA through the end of the series in 2011, and in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. CSI: Miami featured her in the role of Marisol Delko-Caine. She appeared in the ABC series Forever in 2014 and 2015 as Detective Jo Martinez. She played Special Agent Clara Seger in the 2016–2017 television series Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders. She debuted as SAC Isobel Castille on FBI in 2019 and appeared in the spin-off series FBI: Most Wanted.

37. Steve Downes

Steve Downes	Information
Full Name	Steve Downes
Born	June 28, 1950
Occupation	DJ, Voice Actor
Known For	Voice of Master Chief in the Halo video game series
Radio Career	Worked as a disc jockey at various Album-oriented Rock radio stations, including KWST, KEZY-AM, KLSX, and KLOS
Voice Acting Career	Started in commercial voice acting in 1990
Retirement	Retired from radio in 2015 to spend more time with family
Spouse	Liz Zweifler (fellow voice actress)
Notable Projects	Hosts the nationally syndicated radio show “The Classics”

Steven Downes was born on June 28, 1950, in Columbus, Ohio, U.S. He is an American DJ and voice actor. He is best known for his work as the Master Chief’s voice actor in the Halo video game franchise. He was a disc jockey at the album-oriented rock radio stations in Los Angeles, California, KWST (1978–1981), KEZY–AM (1981–1982), and KLSX (1994), but his work as evening drive host at KLOS from 1982–1991 is best remembered. Early in the 1990s, he was a regular host of the live call-in chat show Rockline. He most recently served as the host of the Chicago, Illinois, station 97.1 WDRV’s “The Drive” morning show. In addition, Downes is the host of the widely listened-to radio program “The Classics.” He is wed to Liz Zweifler, a voice actor as well.

38. Angie Everhart

Angie Everhart	Information
Full Name	Angie Everhart
Birthdate	September 7, 1969
Birthplace	Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Occupation	Actress and Former Model
Notable Works	Last Action Hero, Playboy, Tales From the Crypt Presents: Bordello of Blood
Education	Mount San Antonio College
Magazine Covers	Elle, Glamour
Sports Illustrated	Featured in multiple Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues in the 1990s
Filmography	Last Action Hero, Tales From the Crypt Presents: Bordello of Blood, and more
Television Appearances	Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, Celebrity Mole: Yucatan, The Real Gilligan’s Island, and more
Podcast	Co-host of the weekly live podcast Hot N Heavy with The Greg Wilson
Relationships	Formerly married to Ashley Hamilton, engaged to Joe Pesci, mother of one child
Health Challenges	Overcame thyroid cancer through surgery in 2013, faced medical expenses and filed for bankruptcy
Harvey Weinstein Accusation	Publicly accused Harvey Weinstein of misconduct in 2017
Hobbies and Skills	Previously enjoyed skydiving, fluent in French

Angela Kay Everhart, an American actress and former model were born on September 7, 1969, in Akron, Ohio, U.S. In the 1990s, she appeared in some Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues and posed naked for Playboy in 2000. In 1993, Everhart made her film debut in the action-comedy Last Action Hero starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. 

She also appeared in Law and Order: Special Victims Unit and Celebrity Mole: Yucatan. Everhart was even a co-host on ABC reality show The Ex-Wives Club with Marla Maples and Shar Jackson in 2007.

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39. Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker	Information
Full Name	Sarah Jessica Parker
Birthdate	March 25, 1965
Birthplace	Nelsonville, Ohio, U.S.
Occupations	Actress, television producer
Years active	1974–present
Notable Works	Sex and the City, Divorce, Filmography
Awards	6 Golden Globe Awards, 2 Primetime Emmy Awards
Influence	Named one of the 100 most influential people by Time magazine in 2022
Iconic Character	Portrayed Carrie Bradshaw on Sex and the City
Broadway Debut	Starred in the 1976 revival of The Innocents and played Annie in 1979
Production	Founder and owner of production company Pretty Matches
Family	Siblings Timothy Britten Parker and Pippin Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker was born in Nelsonville, Ohio, U.S on March 25, 1965. She is an actress and television producer. She has received a huge number of honors, including two Primetime Emmy Awards and six Golden Globe Awards. She was in the list among the top 100 critical persons in the world by Time magazine in 2022. 

She is well-known for her character of Carrie Bradshaw on the HBO television series Sex and the City (1998–2004), for which she received two Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress in a Comedy Series, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Sarah got married to actor Matthew  Broderick in 1997, they have one son and two twin daughters. In her personal life, she has a peaceful life with her family in Greenwich village and they also have a second home in Ireland.

40. Mike Gallagher 

Mike Gallagher	Information
Full Name	Mike Gallagher
Birthdate	April 7, 1960
Birthplace	Dayton, Ohio
Nationality	American
Occupation	Radio host, Conservative political commentator
Employer(s)	Salem Radio Networks, Fox News Channel
Known for	The Mike Gallagher Show, nationally syndicated radio program
Spouse	Denise Newlen (m. 1994; died 2008)
Children	4
Notable Books	Surrounded by Idiots: Fighting Liberal Lunacy in America
Philanthropy	Founder of Gallagher’s Army: The Mike Gallagher Show Charitable Foundation
Controversies	Statements on protesting American war dead
Notable Guests	Newt Gingrich, George W. Bush, John Boehner, John McCain, Dick Cheney,
Additional Facts	Co-hosted a morning news program in Dayton, Ohio

Mike Gallagher is an American radio broadcaster and conservative political pundit born on April 7, 1960, in Dayton, Ohio. He is the host of The Mike Gallagher Show, a nationally syndicated radio program on Salem Radio Network across the country, and a contributor to and guest host on FOX News Channel. Gallagher is the tenth most-listened-to radio talk show host in the United States, according to Talkers magazine.

Mike Gallagher, born in Ohio, is a renowned American radio personality who is known for his conservative views. For more information about famous personalities from Ohio, check out the Celebrities from Ohio section on Hood MWR.

41. Isabela Moner

Isabela Moner	Information
Full Name	Isabela Yolanda Moner (professionally known as Isabela Merced)
Birthdate	July 10, 2001
Birthplace	Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Citizenship	American, Peruvian
Occupations	Actress, Singer
Years active	2013–present
Musical Career	Genres: Pop
Notable Performances	Lead role of CJ Martin on the Nickelodeon series “100 Things to Do Before High School”
Early Life	Born in Cleveland, Ohio
Acting Journey	Began acting after her family’s home was destroyed by a fire
Latest Projects	Starring role in the film adaptation of “Turtles All the Way Down”
Name Change	Changed stage name to Isabela Merced

American actress and singer Isabela Yolanda Moner was born on July 10, 2001, in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. As of 2019, she has gone by the stage name Isabela Merced. She portrayed CJ Martin, the main character, in the Nickelodeon television series 100 Things to Do Before High School from 2014 to 2016. She also provided the voice of Kate in the animated spinoff Dora and Friends: Into the City! (2014–2017). In movies, she has portrayed Izabella in “Transformers: The Last Knight” (2017), “Instant Family” (2018), “Sicario: Day of the Soldado” (2018), “Dora and the Lost City of Gold” (2019), and “Rachel Cooper” in “Sweet Girl” on Netflix (2021).

42. Beverly D’Angelo

Beverly D Angelo	Information
Full Name	Beverly D’Angelo
Birthdate	November 15, 1951
Birthplace	Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years Active	1976–present
Famous Role	Ellen Griswold in National Lampoon’s Vacation films
Golden Globe Nomination	Best Supporting Actress for Coal Miner’s Daughter
Emmy Award Nomination	Stella Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire (TV film)
Filmography	Over 60 films, including Hair and American History X
Family	Twins (son and daughter) with Al Pacino
Career Highlights	National Lampoon’s Vacation series, Emmy-nominated role in A Streetcar Named Desire, Off-Broadway play Simpatico
Notable TV Roles	Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Entourage
Other Ventures	Voice actress, narrator for Patsy Cline Museum film

Beverly Heather D’Angelo, an American actress, was born on November 15, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio, U.S. She is best known for playing Ellen Griswold in the National Lampoon’s Vacation movies (1983–2015). She has starred in more than 60 motion pictures and received nominations for a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy Award for her portrayal of Patsy Cline in Coal Miner’s Daughter (1980) and Stella Kowalski in the television movie A Streetcar Named Desire, respectively (1984). Sheila Franklin in the 1979 film Hair and Doris Vinyard in American History X are two of D’Angelo’s more movie roles (1998).

43. Nikki Glaser

Nikki Glaser	Information
Full Name	Nikki Glaser
Birth Name	Nicole Rene Glaser
Birthdate	June 1, 1984
Birthplace	Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Medium	Stand-up comedy, podcasting, television
Alma Mater	University of Kansas (BA)
Years Active	2002–present
Notable Works and Roles	Not Safe with Nikki Glaser, Welcome Home Nikki Glaser?, FBOY Island, Blind Date, The Nikki Glaser Podcast
Sibling	Lauren Glaser
Ancestry	German and Irish
Education	University of Kansas, BA in English Literature
Stand-Up Specials	“Perfect” (Comedy Central, 2016), “Bangin'” (Netflix, 2019)
Notable Podcasts	“You Had To Be There,” “We Know Nothing,” “The Nikki Glaser Podcast”
Television Shows	“Not Safe with Nikki Glaser,” “Nikki & Sara Live,” “Blind Date,” “FBOY Island”
Film Appearances	“Trainwreck” (2015), “I Feel Pretty” (2018), “Punching the Clown” (2009)
Activism	Animal rights activist, vegan since 2016
Personal Endeavors	Sober from alcohol since 2012, quit smoking

Nicole Rene Glaser, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. on  June 1, 1984. She is a stand-up comedian, actor, podcaster, radio broadcaster, and television personality. On February 9, 2016, Comedy Central and Much debuted her hosting debut of the television series Not Safe with Nikki Glaser. She is the main character in the E! reality series Welcome Home Nikki Glaser? from 2022. She has been an animal activist for a long time and she eats vegan foods. 

44. Mike Mizanin

Mike Mizanin	Information
Full Name	Mike Mizanin
Birthdate	April 17, 1980
Birthplace	Parma, Ohio, U.S.
Occupation	Professional Wrestler, Actor
Known for	WWE Superstar, The Miz
Nationality	American
Height	6 feet 2 inches
Weight	221 lbs
Spouse	Maryse Ouellet
Children	Monroe Sky Mizanin, Madison Jade Mizanin
Years active	2004-present

Michael Gregory Mizanin is an American professional wrestler, actor, and television personality. He was born on October 8, 1980, in Parma, Ohio, U.S. He is presently associated with WWE, where he competes on the Raw roster as The Miz. Mizanin joined WWE in 2004 and made his main roster debut in 2006. He has amassed 20 overall championships in the WWE after winning the WWE Championship twice, the Intercontinental Championship eight times, the United States Championship twice, and a total of eight tag team titles.

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45. Tyler Joseph

Tyler Joseph	Information
Full Name	Tyler Robert Joseph
Birthdate	December 1, 1988 (age 34)
Birthplace	Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Occupation	Singer, rapper, musician, songwriter, record producer
Years Active	2007–present
Spouse	Jenna Black
Children	2
Awards	Grammy Award winner (as a member of Twenty One Pilots)
Musical Career	Genres: Alternative hip hop, electropop, indie pop, pop rock, rap rock, reggae, alternative rock
Instruments	Vocals, piano, keyboards, ukulele, keytar, organ, tambourine, synthesizer, sampler, bass, guitar
Labels	Fueled by Ramen, Elektra, WEA International, Atlantic
Member of	Twenty One Pilots

Tyler Robert Joseph is an American singer, rapper, musician, songwriter, and record producer. He was born on December 1, 1988, in Columbus, Ohio. Along with Josh Dun, he is best known as the lead singer of the musical group Twenty One Pilots. As a member of Twenty One Pilots, he has been nominated for six Grammy Awards and won one of them.

46. Maggie Grace

Maggie Grace	Information
Full Name	Maggie Grace
Birthdate	September 21, 1983
Birthplace	Worthington, Ohio, U.S.
Occupation	Actress, Model
Known For	Lost, Taken trilogy, The Twilight Saga, Fear the Walking Dead
Education	Worthington Christian Schools, Thomas Worthington High School
Breakout Role	Shannon Rutherford on Lost
Awards	Screen Actors Guild Award, Young Artist Award nomination
Notable Films	Taken (2008), The Jane Austen Book Club (2007)
TV Series	Fear the Walking Dead
Magazine Covers	Saturday Night, Femme Fatales, Vanidades, and more
Spouse	Brent Bushnell (m. 2017)
Children	1

Margaret Grace Denig is an American actress and model who was born in 1982 or 1983 in Worthington, Ohio, U.S. She gained notoriety for her roles as Shannon Rutherford on the ABC drama Lost (2004–2006; 2010), Kim Mills in the Taken trilogy (2008–2014), Irina in the Twilight Saga (2011–2012), and Althea Szewczyk–Przygocki in Fear the Walking Dead (2018–2021). With her depiction of 15-year-old murder victim Martha Moxley in the television film Murder in Greenwich, Grace was nominated for a Young Artist Award in 2002.

47. Drew Carey

Drew Carey	Information
Full Name	Drew Allison Carey
Birthdate	May 23, 1958
Birthplace	Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Occupation	Comedian, Actor, Game Show Host
Notable Works	The Drew Carey Show, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, The Price Is Right
Military Career	United States Marine Corps (1981-1987), Sergeant (E-5), United States Marine Corps Reserve
Professional Wrestling	Participated in the 2001 Royal Rumble, WWE Hall of Fame inductee (2011)
Autobiography	Dirty Jokes and Beer: Stories of the Unrefined
Education	James Ford Rhodes High School, Kent State University (Delta Tau Delta Fraternity)
Career Beginnings	Started comedy career after a suggestion, impressed on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Television Career	Starred in The Drew Carey Show, Hosted Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Drew Carey’s Green Screen Show, and Drew Carey’s Improv-A-Ganza
Game Show Host	Hosted Power of 10 and succeeded Bob Barker as host of The Price Is Right
Other Ventures	Appeared in commercials, featured in Disney’s Hollywood Studios attraction, made a cameo in The Sims video game
Film Work	Appeared in films such as Coneheads, Geppetto, and Robots (voice role)

Drew Allison Carey, an American comedian, actor, and host of game shows, was born on May 23, 1958, in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. He rose to fame in his own ABC sitcom, The Drew Carey Show, and as the presenter of the American version of the improv comedy series Whose Line Is It Anyway? after serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and establishing himself in stand-up comedy. After then, he appeared in several movies, TV shows, music videos, made-for-TV movies, and video games. Since October 15, 2007, he has hosted The Price Is Right on CBS.

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48. Julie Hagerty

Julie Hagerty	Information
Full Name	Julie Beth Hagerty
Born	June 15, 1955
Birthplace	Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Actress
Years Active	1979-present
Notable Films	Airplane! (1980)
TV Appearances	Princesses (1991)
Political Affiliation	Supporter of the Democratic Party
Spouses	Peter Burki (m. 1986; div. 1991)

American actress Julie Beth Hagerty was born on June 15, 1955, in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. Both Airplanes! (1980) and Airplane II: The Sequel featured her as Elaine (1982). She was chosen to star in the romantic comedy Somebody I Used to Know and Tyler Spindel’s action comedy The Out-Laws, both of which were released on Netflix in 2021. She took Melinda Dillon’s place in the role of Mrs. Parker, Ralphie’s mother, in the 2022 sequel to the 1983 movie A Christmas Story, titled A Christmas Story Christmas, as Dillon had left acting in 2007.

49. Traci Lords

Traci Lords	Information
Full Name	Traci Lords
Birthdate	May 7, 1968
Birthplace	Steubenville, Ohio, U.S.
Occupations	Actress, Singer, Former Pornographic Actress
Years Active	1984–present
Spouses	Brook Yeaton (1990-1995), Ryan Granger (1999-2000), Jeff Gruenewald (2002-present)
Children	1
Musical Career Genres	Techno, Trance, Trip Hop, Pop
Labels	Radioactive, Sea to Sun
Debut Album	1000 Fires (1995)
Bestselling Single	“Control”
Film Debut	Not of This Earth (1988)
Notable Films	Cry-Baby (1990), Blade (1998), Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008), Excision (2012)
Television Appearances	MacGyver, Married… with Children, Tales from the Crypt, Roseanne, Melrose Place, Profiler, First Wave, Highlander: The Series, Gilmore Girls, Will & Grace
Autobiography	Traci Lords: Underneath It All (2003)
Parents	Louis Kuzma, Patricia Kuzma
Siblings	Lorraine, Rachel, Grace

Traci Lords is an American actress and singer born Nora Louise Kuzma on May 7, 1968, in Steubenville, Ohio, U.S. She used a bogus birth certificate to enter the adult film industry to hide the fact that she was two years younger than the legal age of eighteen. Throughout her acting career, Lords was one of the most sought-after actors in the adult film industry. As a result of the FBI acting on a tip that Lords was a minor while working in the industry and that pornographers were disseminating and selling these illegal images and videotapes, those in charge of making and distributing the tapes were prosecuted.

50. Chrissie Hynde

Chrissie Hynde	Information
Full Name	Chrissie Hynde
Birthdate	September 7, 1951
Birthplace	Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Occupations	Musician, Singer, Songwriter
Musical Career	Founding member and lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of the Pretenders
Collaborations	Recorded songs with Frank Sinatra, Cher, and UB40
Solo Album	Released solo album “Stockholm” in 2014
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame	Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Pretenders in 2005
Education	Attended Kent State University’s Art School
Notable Singles	“Brass in Pocket,” “Back on the Chain Gang,” “Don’t Get Me Wrong,” “My Baby”
Recent Collaborations	Collaborated with Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys on the album “Alone” (2016)
Latest Studio Album	Released 11th studio album “Hate for Sale” with the Pretenders in July 2020
Recent Performances	Performed at the Night for Ukraine fundraising benefit in 2022 and played at the Glastonbury Festival in 2023
Other Ventures	Acted in the TV show “Friends” and recorded duets with Frank Sinatra and Cher

American musician Christine Ellen Hynde was born on September 7, 1951, in Akron, Ohio, U.S. She is one of the two remaining original members of the rock group the Pretenders, along with drummer Martin Chambers, and serves as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter for the group. Hynde was a Pretenders member who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. In 1985, she participated in Live Aid.