List of famous people from Detroit, 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 Detroit, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Detroit 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 Detroit, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
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If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Detroit?" or "Which celebrities were born in Detroit?" then this list is a great resource for you.Tom Selleck
Age: 75Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Thomas William Selleck (born January 29, 1945) is an American actor, film producer, and... moreJana Kramer
Age: 36Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Jana Rae Kramer (born December 2, 1983) is an country music singer and actress. She is known... moreDiana Ross
Age: 76Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Diana Ross (born March 26, 1944) is an American singer, actress, and record producer. Born and... moreSherilyn Fenn
Age: 55Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Sherilyn Fenn (born Sheryl Ann Fenn; February 1, 1965) is an American actress. She came to... moreJerry Bruckheimer
Age: 77Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Jerome Leon Bruckheimer (born September 21, 1943) is an American film and television producer.... moreGilda Radner
Dec. at 43 (1946-1989)Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Gilda Susan Radner (June 28, 1946 – May 20, 1989) was an American comedian and actress who was... moreMarlo Thomas
Age: 82Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Margaret Julia "Marlo" Thomas (born November 21, 1937) is an American actress, producer,... moreDonyale Luna
Dec. at 34 (1945-1979)Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Donyale Luna (August 31, 1945 – May 17, 1979) was an American model and actress. Generally... moreNaima Mora
Age: 36Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Naima Mora (born March 1, 1984) is an American fashion model and the winner of Cycle 4 of... moreSharon Case
Age: 49Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Sharon Case (born February 9, 1971) is an American actress and former model. At the age of 17,... moreCharles Lindbergh
Dec. at 72 (1902-1974)Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Charles Augustus Lindbergh (February 4, 1902 – August 26, 1974) was an American aviator,... morePam Dawber
Age: 68Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Pamela Dawber (born October 18, 1951) is an American actress best known for her lead... moreKen Jeong
Age: 51Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Kendrick Kang-Joh Jeong, M.D. (born July 13, 1969) is an American comedian, actor and... moreBerry Gordy
Age: 90Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Berry Gordy III (known professionally as Berry Gordy Jr., born November 28, 1929) is an... moreVeronica Webb
Age: 55Birthplace: Michigan, USA, Detroit
Veronica Webb (born February 25, 1965) is an American model, actress, writer, and television... moreJames Lipton
Age: 94Birthplace: Michigan, USA, Detroit
James Lipton (September 19, 1926 – March 2, 2020) was an American writer, lyricist, actor and... moreEd McMahon
Dec. at 86 (1923-2009)Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Edward Leo Peter McMahon Jr. (March 6, 1923 – June 23, 2009) was an American announcer, game... moreRalph Bunche
Dec. at 68 (1903-1971)Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
Ralph Johnson Bunche (; August 7, 1904 – December 9, 1971) was an American political... moreSgt. Slaughter
Age: 72Robert Rudolph Remus (born August 27, 1948) better known by his ring name Sgt. Slaughter, is... moreRoger Corman
Age: 94Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Roger William Corman (born April 5, 1926) is an American director, producer, and actor. He has... moreClarence Black
Age: 43Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
Survivor is an American reality television show, based on the Swedish program, Expedition... moreGeorge Steele
Age: 83William James Myers (April 16, 1937 – February 16, 2017), better known by his ring name George... moreKatie Chonacas
Age: 39Birthplace: Livonia, Michigan, United States of America
Katie Chonacas is an American actress. Chonacas was born in Detroit, Michigan. After moving to... moreJerome Bettis
Age: 48Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Jerome Abram Bettis Sr. (born February 16, 1972), nicknamed The Bus, is a former American... moreEric Bischoff
Age: 65Eric Aaron Bischoff (born May 27, 1955) is an American entrepreneur, television producer,... more
