List of famous people from Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
Paul Theroux and Henry Cabot Lodge are a great starting point for your to rank your favorites on this list
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Massachusetts?" or "Which celebrities were born in Massachusetts?" then this list is a great resource for you.Eliza Dushku
Age: 39Birthplace: USA, Massachusetts, Watertown
Eliza Patricia Dushku (; born December 30, 1980) is an American actress, model and producer,... moreUma Thurman
Age: 50Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Uma Karuna Thurman (born April 29, 1970) is an American actress and model. She has performed... moreRob Mariano
Age: 44Birthplace: Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Robert Carlo Mariano (born December 25, 1975), known by the nickname Boston Rob, is an... moreMark Wahlberg
Age: 49Birthplace: Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Mark Robert Michael Wahlberg (born June 5, 1971) is an American actor, producer, restaurateur... moreGeena Davis
Age: 64Birthplace: Wareham, Massachusetts, United States of America
Virginia Elizabeth "Geena" Davis (born January 21, 1956) is an American actress and activist.... moreMatthew Perry
Age: 51Birthplace: Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States of America
Matthew Langford Perry (born August 19, 1969) is a Canadian-American actor, comedian and... moreKurt Russell
Age: 69Birthplace: Springfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Kurt Vogel Russell (born March 17, 1951) is an American actor. He began acting on television... moreDane Cook
Age: 48Birthplace: Cambridge, USA, Massachusetts
Dane Jeffrey Cook (born March 18, 1972) is an American stand-up comedian and film actor. He... moreConnie Britton
Age: 53Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Constance Elaine Britton (born March 6, 1967) is an American actress, singer, and producer.... moreChloë Sevigny
Age: 45Birthplace: Springfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Chloë Stevens Sevigny born November 18, 1974) is an American actress, director, model, and... moreBette Davis
Dec. at 81 (1908-1989)Birthplace: Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Ruth Elizabeth "Bette" Davis (; April 5, 1908 – October 6, 1989) was an American actress of... moreAlicia Witt
Age: 45Birthplace: USA, Massachusetts, Worcester
Alicia Roanne Witt (born August 21, 1975) is an American actress, singer-songwriter, and... moreMarcia Cross
Age: 58Birthplace: Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States of America
Marcia Anne Cross (born March 25, 1962) is an American actress. She began her career on... moreDoug Stanhope
Age: 53Birthplace: Worcester, Massachusetts, United States of America
Douglas Stanhope (born March 25, 1967) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, author,... moreMatt LeBlanc
Age: 53Birthplace: Newton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Matthew Steven LeBlanc (; born July 25, 1967) is an American actor and comedian. He received... moreAnthony Michael Hall
Age: 52Birthplace: West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Michael Anthony Hall (born April 14, 1968), known professionally as Anthony Michael Hall, is... moreErik Per Sullivan
Age: 29Birthplace: Worcester, Massachusetts, United States of America
Erik Per Sullivan (born July 12, 1991) is an American former actor. He is best known for his... moreLeonard Nimoy
Age: 89Birthplace: West End, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Leonard Simon Nimoy (March 26, 1931 – February 27, 2015) was an American actor, film director,... moreCasey Affleck
Age: 40Birthplace: Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States of America
Caleb Casey McGuire Affleck-Boldt (born August 12, 1975) is an American actor and director. He... moreLeonard Bernstein
Dec. at 72 (1918-1990)Birthplace: Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States of America
Leonard Bernstein ( BURN-styne; August 25, 1918 – October 14, 1990) was an American composer,... moreAbigail Johnson
Age: 58Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts
Abigail Pierrepont Johnson (born December 19, 1961) is an American billionaire businesswoman.... moreJoe Perry
Age: 70Birthplace: Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States of America
Anthony Joseph Pereira (born September 10, 1950) better known by his stage name, Joe Perry, is... moreW.E.B. Du Bois
Dec. at 95 (1868-1963)Birthplace: Great Barrington, Massachusetts
William Edward Burghardt Du Bois ( doo-BOYSS; February 23, 1868 – August 27, 1963) was an... moreAlicia Sacramone
Age: 32Birthplace: Winchester, Massachusetts, United States of America
Alicia Marie Sacramone Quinn (; born December 3, 1987) is a retired American artistic gymnast.... moreJane Curtin
Age: 73Birthplace: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Jane Therese Curtin (born September 6, 1947) is an American actress and comedian. She is... more
