List of famous people from Maine, 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 Maine, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Maine 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 Maine, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
This list below has everything from William Deering to Henry A. McMasters.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Maine?" or "Which celebrities were born in Maine?" then this list is a great resource for you.Anna Kendrick
Age: 35Birthplace: Portland, Maine, United States of America
Anna Cooke Kendrick (born August 9, 1985) is an American actress and singer. She began her... more on WikipediaRachel Nichols
Age: 40Birthplace: Augusta, Maine, United States of America
Rachel Emily Nichols (born January 8, 1980) is an American actress and model. Nichols began... more on WikipediaPatrick Dempsey
Age: 54Birthplace: Lewiston, Maine, United States of America
Patrick Galen Dempsey (born January 13, 1966) is an American actor and race car driver, best... more on WikipediaStephen King
Age: 73Birthplace: Portland, Maine, United States of America
Stephen Edwin King is an American author of contemporary horror, supernatural fiction,... more on WikipediaVictoria Rowell
Age: 61Birthplace: Portland, Maine, United States of America
Victoria Lynn Rowell (born May 10, 1959) is an American actress, writer, producer and dancer.... more on WikipediaJohn Ford
Dec. at 79 (1894-1973)Birthplace: Cape Elizabeth, Maine, United States of America
John Ford (February 1, 1894 – August 31, 1973) was an American film director. He is renowned... more on WikipediaRobert Crowley
Age: 69Birthplace: South Portland, Maine, United States of America
Robert Crowley (born February 25, 1951) is a former teacher and reality TV personality, known... more on WikipediaDavid E. Kelley
Age: 64Birthplace: Waterville, Maine, USA
David Edward Kelley (born April 4, 1956) is an American television writer and producer, known... more on WikipediaPercy Spencer
Dec. at 76 (1894-1970)Birthplace: Howland, Maine
Percy Lebaron Spencer (July 19, 1894 – September 8, 1970) was an American physicist and... more on WikipediaHiram Maxim
Dec. at 76 (1840-1916)Birthplace: Sangerville, Maine
Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim (5 February 1840 – 24 November 1916) was an American-born British... more on WikipediaHarold Beverage
Dec. at 100 (1893-1993)Birthplace: North Haven, Maine
Harold Henry "Bev" Beverage (October 14, 1893 – January 27, 1993) is perhaps most widely known... more on WikipediaFrederick G. Payne
Dec. at 74 (1904-1978)Birthplace: Lewiston, Maine, United States of America
Frederick George Payne (July 24, 1904 – June 15, 1978) was an American businessman and... more on WikipediaMargaret Chase Smith
Dec. at 98 (1897-1995)Birthplace: Skowhegan, Maine, United States of America
Margaret Madeline Chase Smith (December 14, 1897 – May 29, 1995) was a United States... more on WikipediaHenry Wadsworth Longfellow
Dec. at 75 (1807-1882)Birthplace: Portland, Maine
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (February 27, 1807 – March 24, 1882) was an American poet and... more on WikipediaPatty Griffin
Age: 56Birthplace: Old Town, Maine, United States of America
Patricia Jean Griffin (born March 16, 1964) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. She... more on Wikipedia
Richard Wallace
Age: 60Birthplace: Portland, Maine
Richard S. Wallace is an American author of AIML and Botmaster of A.L.I.C.E. (Artificial... more on WikipediaGary Thorne
Age: 72Birthplace: Bangor, Maine
Gary Thorne (born June 9, 1948) is the lead play-by-play announcer for MASN. He has also... more on WikipediaNelson Dingley, Jr.
Dec. at 67 (1832-1899)Birthplace: Durham, Maine, United States of America
Nelson Dingley Jr. (February 15, 1832 – January 13, 1899) was a journalist and politician from... more on WikipediaJoan Wasser
Age: 50Birthplace: Biddeford, Maine
Joan Wasser (born July 26, 1970), known by her stage name Joan As Police Woman, is an American... more on WikipediaElle Logan
Age: 32Birthplace: Portland, Maine
Eleanor Logan (born December 27, 1987) is an American rower. She is the first American rower... more on WikipediaVictor A. McKusick
Dec. at 87 (1921-2008)Birthplace: Maine
Victor Almon McKusick (October 21, 1921 – July 22, 2008) was an American internist and medical... more on WikipediaSamuel Thurston
Dec. at 36 (1815-1851)Birthplace: Monmouth, Maine, United States of America
Samuel Royal Thurston (April 15, 1816 – April 9, 1851) was an American pioneer, lawyer and... more on WikipediaHeather Hemmens
Age: 36Birthplace: Maine, United States of America
Heather Hemmens (born July 10, 1988) is an American actress, film director and film producer.... more on WikipediaFrank S. Black
Dec. at 60 (1853-1913)Birthplace: Limington, Maine, United States of America
Frank Swett Black (March 8, 1853 – March 22, 1913) was an American newspaper editor, lawyer... more on WikipediaGeorge H. Moses
Dec. at 75 (1869-1944)Birthplace: Lubec, Maine, United States of America
George Higgins Moses (February 9, 1869 – December 20, 1944) was a U.S. diplomat and political... more on Wikipedia
