List of famous people from Alabama, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Alabama, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Alabama you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in Alabama, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
Davis Roberts and Patricia Ellis are included on this list along with many more.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Alabama?" or "Which celebrities were born in Alabama?" then this list is a great resource for you.Courteney Cox
Age: 51Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America
Courteney Bass Cox (born June 15, 1964) is an American actress, producer, and director. She is... more on WikipediaEmmylou Harris
Age: 73Birthplace: Birmingham, USA, Alabama
Emmylou Harris (born April 2, 1947) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. She has... more on WikipediaTallulah Bankhead
Dec. at 66 (1902-1968)Birthplace: USA, Alabama, Huntsville
Tallulah Brockman Bankhead (January 31, 1902 – December 12, 1968) was an American actress of... more on WikipediaGeorge Wallace
Dec. at 79 (1919-1998)Birthplace: Clio, Alabama, USA
George Corley Wallace Jr. (August 25, 1919 – September 13, 1998) was the 45th Governor of... more on WikipediaKate Jackson
Age: 71Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Lucy Kate Jackson (born October 29, 1948) is an American actress, director, and producer,... more on WikipediaOctavia Spencer
Age: 45Birthplace: Montgomery, Alabama
Octavia Lenora Spencer (born May 25, 1972) is an American actress, author, and producer. She... more on WikipediaCarl Lewis
Age: 59Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America
Frederick Carlton "Carl" Lewis (born July 1, 1961) is an American former track and field... more on WikipediaAngela Davis
Age: 76Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America
Angela Yvonne Davis (born January 26, 1944) is an American political activist, academic, and... more on WikipediaMel Allen
Dec. at 83 (1913-1996)Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America
Mel Allen (born Melvin Allen Israel; February 14, 1913 – June 16, 1996) was an American... more on WikipediaBo Jackson
Age: 57Birthplace: Bessemer, Alabama, United States of America
Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson (born November 30, 1962) is an American former baseball and... more on WikipediaWayne Rogers
Age: 87Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America
William Wayne McMillan Rogers III (April 7, 1933 – December 31, 2015) was an American actor,... more on WikipediaMary Anderson
Dec. at 87 (1866-1953)Birthplace: Alabama
Mary Elizabeth Anderson (February 19, 1866 – June 27, 1953) was an American real estate... more on WikipediaJoseph Paul Franklin
Dec. at 63 (1950-2013)Birthplace: Mobile, Alabama
Joseph Paul Franklin (born James Clayton Vaughn Jr.; April 13, 1950 – November 20, 2013) was... more on WikipediaSun Ra
Dec. at 79 (1914-1993)Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America
Le Sony'r Ra (born Herman Poole Blount, May 22, 1914 – May 30, 1993), better known as Sun Ra,... more on WikipediaZelda Fitzgerald
Dec. at 48 (1900-1948)Birthplace: Montgomery, Alabama
Zelda Fitzgerald (née Sayre; July 24, 1900 – March 10, 1948) was an American novelist,... more on WikipediaBobby Bowden
Age: 90Birthplace: Birmingham, USA, Alabama
Robert Cleckler Bowden (born November 8, 1929) is a retired American football coach. Bowden is... more on WikipediaAmber Benson
Age: 43Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America
Amber Nicole Benson (born January 8, 1977) is an American actress, writer, director, and... more on WikipediaAlan Hunter
Age: 63Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America
Alan Caldwell Hunter (born February 14, 1957) is one of the original five video jockeys (VJs)... more on Wikipedia
Michael McDowell
Dec. at 49 (1950-1999)Birthplace: Enterprise, Alabama
Michael McEachern McDowell (June 1, 1950 – December 27, 1999) was an American novelist and... more on WikipediaJeff Cook
Age: 71Birthplace: Fort Payne, Alabama, United States of America
Jeffery A. Cook (born August 27, 1949) is an American musician and songwriter who is best... more on WikipediaDorothy Sebastian
Dec. at 54 (1903-1957)Birthplace: Birmingham, USA, Alabama
Dorothy Sebastian (born Stella Dorothy Sabiston; April 26, 1903 – April 8, 1957) was an... more on WikipediaFred Thompson
Age: 78Birthplace: Sheffield, Alabama, United States of America
Freddie Dalton Thompson (August 19, 1942 – November 1, 2015) was an American politician,... more on WikipediaJesse Owens
Dec. at 67 (1913-1980)Birthplace: Oakville, Alabama, United States of America
James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens (September 12, 1913 – March 31, 1980) was an American track and... more on Wikipedia
