List of famous people from Georgia, 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 Georgia, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Georgia 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 Georgia, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
List contains people like Molefi Kete Asante and Willie Harris.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Georgia?" or "Which celebrities were born in Georgia?" then this list is a great resource for you.1
Kanye West
Age: 43Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia
Kanye Omari West (born June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record... more
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Hulk Hogan
Age: 67Birthplace: Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Terry Gene Bollea (, born August 11, 1953), better known by his ring name as Hulk Hogan, is an... more3
Chloë Grace Moretz
Age: 23Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Chloë Grace Moretz (; born February 10, 1997) is an American actress and model. She began... more4
Raven-Symoné
Age: 34Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Raven-Symoné Christina Pearman (; born December 10, 1985), also known as Raven, is an American... more5
Jeff Foxworthy
Age: 62Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Jeffrey Marshall Foxworthy (born September 6, 1958) is an American stand-up comedian, actor,... more6
Bill Hicks
Dec. at 33 (1961-1994)Birthplace: Valdosta, Georgia, United States of America
William Melvin Hicks (December 16, 1961 – February 26, 1994) was an American stand-up... more7
Danielle Panabaker
Age: 33Birthplace: Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Danielle Nicole Panabaker (born September 19, 1987) is an American actress. She began acting... more8
Keri Hilson
Age: 37Birthplace: Decatur, Georgia, United States of America
Keri Lynn Hilson (born December 5, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter, vocal arranger and... more9
Arn Anderson
Age: 62Birthplace: Rome, Georgia, United States of America
Martin Anthony Lunde (born September 20, 1958), better known by his ring name Arn Anderson, is... more10
Holly Hunter
Age: 62Birthplace: Conyers, Georgia, United States of America
Holly Hunter (born March 20, 1958) is an American actress and producer. For her performance as... more11
Ray Charles
Dec. at 74 (1930-2004)Birthplace: Georgia, USA, Albany
Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004), professionally known as simply Ray... more12
T.I.
Age: 40Birthplace: Georgia, USA, Atlanta
Clifford Joseph Harris Jr. (born September 25, 1980), known professionally as T.I. and Tip... more13
Alice Walker
Age: 76Birthplace: Eatonton, Putnam County, United States of America, United States, with Territories
Alice Walker (born February 9, 1944) is an American novelist, short story writer, poet, and... more14
Oliver Hardy
Dec. at 65 (1892-1957)Birthplace: Harlem, Georgia, United States of America
Oliver Norvell Hardy (born Norvell Hardy, January 18, 1892 – August 7, 1957) was an American... more15
Michael Stipe
Age: 60Birthplace: Decatur, Georgia, United States of America
John Michael Stipe (born January 4, 1960) is an American singer-songwriter and was the lead... more16
Kenan Thompson
Age: 42Birthplace: Georgia, USA, Atlanta
Kenan Thompson ( born May 10, 1978) is an American actor and comedian. Thompson began his... more17
Melissa Ordway
Age: 37Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Melissa Pam Ordway Gaston (born March 31, 1983) is an American actress and model. She has... more18
Rosalynn Carter
Age: 93Birthplace: Plains, Georgia, United States of America
Eleanor Rosalynn Carter (née Smith; born August 18, 1927) is an American who served as First... more19
Ken Shamrock
Age: 56Birthplace: Macon, Georgia, United States of America
Kenneth Wayne Shamrock (born Kenneth Wayne Kilpatrick; February 11, 1964) is an American... more20
Marcus Foster
Dec. at 50 (1923-1973)Birthplace: Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Marcus Albert Foster (March 31, 1923 – November 6, 1973) was an American educator who gained a... more21
China Anne McClain
Age: 22Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
China Anne McClain (born August 25, 1998) is an American actress and singer. She is a member... more22
Andrea Brooke Ownbey
Age: 37Birthplace: Dalton, Georgia, United States of America
Andrea Ownbey is an actor.... more23
Jeff Daniels
Age: 65Birthplace: Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Jeffrey Warren Daniels (born February 19, 1955) is an American actor, musician, and playwright... more24
Buff Bagwell
Age: 50Birthplace: Marietta, Georgia, United States of America
Marcus Alexander Bagwell (born January 10, 1970) is an American professional wrestler and... more25
Wayne Brady
Age: 48Birthplace: Columbus, Georgia, USA
Wayne Alphonso Brady (born June 2, 1972) is an American actor, singer, and comedian who is a... more
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