List of famous people from Memphis, 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 Memphis, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Memphis 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 Memphis, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
List features people like Jeff Pope, Reggie Jones, and many more
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Memphis?" or "Which celebrities were born in Memphis?" then this list is a great resource for you.Justin Timberlake
Age: 34Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981), often known by his initials, JT, is an... moreKathy Bates
Age: 67Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Kathleen Doyle Bates (born June 28, 1948) is an American actress and director. She is the... moreAretha Franklin
Dec. at 76 (1942 - 2018)Birthplace: Tennessee, USA, Memphis
Aretha Louise Franklin (March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter,... moreMorgan Freeman
Age: 83Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
Morgan Freeman (born June 1, 1937) is an American actor, film director, and film narrator.... moreChris Hardwick
Age: 48Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
Christopher Ryan Hardwick (born November 23, 1971) is an American stand-up comedian, actor,... moreGinnifer Goodwin
Age: 37Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Jennifer Michelle "Ginnifer" Goodwin (born May 22, 1978) is an American actress. She is known... moreIsaac Hayes
Dec. at 66 (1942-2008)Birthplace: Covington, Tennessee, United States of America
Isaac Lee Hayes Jr. (August 20, 1942 – August 10, 2008) was an American singer, songwriter,... moreCybill Shepherd
Age: 70Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
Cybill Lynne Shepherd (born February 18, 1950) is an American actress, singer, and former... moreRic Flair
Age: 71Richard Morgan Fliehr (born February 25, 1949), better known as Ric Flair, is an American... more- Annette Jones (born September 7, 1967), better known as Leslie Jones, is an American comedian... more
Lucy Hale
Age: 26Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Karen Lucille Hale (born June 14, 1989) is an American actress and singer. Early in her... moreChris Parnell
Age: 48Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Thomas Christopher "Chris" Parnell (; born February 5, 1967) is an American actor, voice... moreMichael Jeter
Dec. at 51 (1952-2003)Birthplace: Tennessee, USA, Lawrenceburg
Michael Jeter (August 26, 1952 – March 30, 2003) was an American actor of film, stage, and... moreShannen Doherty
Age: 49Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
Shannen Maria Doherty (; born April 12, 1971) is an American actress, producer, and television... moreLisa Marie Presley
Age: 52Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Lisa Marie Presley (born February 1, 1968) is an American singer-songwriter. She is the only... moreJuicy J
Age: 45Birthplace: Tennessee, USA
Jordan Michael Houston (born April 5, 1975), known professionally as Juicy J, is an American... moreArthur Lee
Dec. at 61 (1945-2006)Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Arthur Taylor Lee (born Arthur Porter Taylor; March 7, 1945 – August 3, 2006) was an American... moreGeorge Hamilton
Age: 81Birthplace: Tennessee, Memphis
George Stevens Hamilton (born August 12, 1939) is an American film and television actor. His... moreThe Honky Tonk Man
Age: 67Wayne Farris (born January 25, 1953) better known by the ring name The Honky Tonk Man, is an... morePenny Hardaway
Age: 49Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
Anfernee Deon "Penny" Hardaway (born July 18, 1971) is an American college basketball coach... moreHarold Ford, Jr.
Age: 50Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Harold Eugene Ford Jr. (born May 11, 1970) is an American financial managing director, pundit,... moreAndrew VanWyngarden
Age: 37Birthplace: Columbia, Missouri
Andrew Wells VanWyngarden (born February 1, 1983) is an American musician. He is the lead... moreFrederick W. Smith
Age: 76Birthplace: Marks, Mississippi, United States of America
Frederick Wallace Smith (born August 11, 1944) is the founder and chairman of the courier... morePriscilla Presley
Age: 75Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Priscilla Ann Presley (born May 24, 1945) is an American actress and business magnate. Married... moreMissi Pyle
Age: 47Birthplace: Texas, USA, Houston
Andrea Kay "Missi" Pyle (born November 16, 1972) is an American actress and singer. She has... more
