Famous People From Jamaica
List of famous people from Jamaica, 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 Jamaica, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Jamaica 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 Jamaica, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
Ashton Bennett and Tony Rebel are included in this list.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Jamaica?" or "Which celebrities were born in Jamaica?" then this list is a great resource for you.Ranked by
- Dec. at 36 (1945-1981)
- Birthplace: Jamaica
Robert Nesta Marley, (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican singer and songwriter. Considered one of the pioneers of reggae, his musical career was marked by blending elements of reggae, ...more - Age: 38
- Birthplace: Kingston, Jamaica
Sanya Richards-Ross (born February 26, 1985) is a Jamaican-American former track and field athlete who competed internationally for the United States. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, she won gold in the ...more - Dec. at 58 (1889-1948)
- Birthplace: Clarendon Parish, Jamaica
Festus Claudius "Claude" McKay (September 15, 1889 – May 22, 1948) was a Jamaican writer and poet, who was a seminal figure in the Harlem Renaissance. He wrote four novels: Home to Harlem (1928), a ...more - Dec. at 44 (1967-2011)
- Birthplace: Jamaica, Mandeville
Dwight Arrington Myers (May 24, 1967 – November 8, 2011), better known as Heavy D, was a Jamaican-born American rapper, record producer, singer, actor. Myers was the former leader of Heavy D & the ...more - Age: 58
- Birthplace: New York City, USA, Jamaica, New York
Deborah Anne Mazar Corcos (; born August 13, 1964) is an American actress and television personality, known for playing sharp-tongued women. She began her career with supporting roles in Goodfellas ...more - Age: 56
- Birthplace: New York, New York, USA
Rocco DiSpirito (born November 19, 1966) is an American chef based in New York City.
