List of famous people from North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from North Carolina 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 North Carolina, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
With people ranging from Richard H. Cardwell to Furman Bisher, this is a great starting point for a list of your favorites.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from North Carolina?" or "Which celebrities were born in North Carolina?" then this list is a great resource for you.- 1
Julianne Moore
Age: 59Birthplace: Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States of America
Julie Anne Smith (born December 3, 1960), known professionally as Julianne Moore, is an... more on Wikipedia - 2
Evan Rachel Wood
Age: 33Birthplace: Raleigh, USA, North Carolina
Evan Rachel Wood (born September 7, 1987) is an American actress, model, and musician. She is... more on Wikipedia - 3
Jaime Pressly
Age: 43Birthplace: Kinston, North Carolina, USA
Jaime Elizabeth Pressly (born July 30, 1977) is an American actress and model. She is best... more on Wikipedia - 4
Billy Graham
Age: 101Birthplace: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America
William Franklin Graham Jr. (November 7, 1918 – February 21, 2018) was an American... more on Wikipedia - 5
Ava Gardner
Dec. at 68 (1922-1990)Birthplace: Smithfield, North Carolina, USA
Ava Lavinia Gardner (December 24, 1922 – January 25, 1990) was an American actress and singer.... more on Wikipedia - 6Vincent Kennedy McMahon (; born August 24, 1945) is an American professional wrestling... more on Wikipedia
Vince McMahon
Age: 75 - 7
Zach Galifianakis
Age: 46Birthplace: Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA
Zachary Knight Galifianakis (; born October 1, 1969) is an American actor, comedian, and... more on Wikipedia - 8
Emily Procter
Age: 51Birthplace: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Emily Mallory Procter (born October 8, 1968) is an American actress. She played Ainsley Hayes... more on Wikipedia - 9
Jeff Hardy
Age: 43Birthplace: Cameron, North Carolina, United States of America
Jeffrey Nero Hardy (born August 31, 1977) is an American professional wrestler,... more on Wikipedia - 10
Michael C. Hall
Age: 49Birthplace: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Michael Carlyle Hall (born February 1, 1971) is an American actor. He is best known for his... more on Wikipedia - 11
Ronald Perelman
Age: 77Birthplace: Greensboro, North Carolina
Ronald Owen Perelman (; born January 1, 1943) is an American banker, businessman, investor,... more on Wikipedia - 12
Star Jones
Age: 58Birthplace: Badin, North Carolina, United States of America
Starlet Marie Jones (born March 24, 1962) is an American lawyer, journalist, television... more on Wikipedia - 13
Allen Jones
Age: 43Birthplace: Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, United States of America
Allen Neal Jones (born June 2, 1977) is an American professional wrestler currently signed to... more on Wikipedia - 14
Chris Daughtry
Age: 40Birthplace: Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Christopher Adam Daughtry (born December 26, 1979) is an American singer, songwriter and... more on Wikipedia - 15
Soupy Sales
Dec. at 83 (1926-2009)Birthplace: Franklinton, North Carolina, United States of America
Milton Supman (January 8, 1926 – October 22, 2009), known professionally as Soupy Sales, was... more on Wikipedia - 16
Jesse Helms
Dec. at 87 (1921-2008)Birthplace: Monroe, North Carolina, USA
Jesse Alexander Helms Jr. (October 18, 1921 – July 4, 2008) was an American politician and a... more on Wikipedia - 17
John Coltrane
Dec. at 41 (1926-1967)Birthplace: Hamlet, North Carolina, United States of America
John William Coltrane (September 23, 1926 – July 17, 1967) was an American jazz saxophonist... more on Wikipedia - 18
Jermaine Dupri
Age: 48Birthplace: Asheville, North Carolina, United States of America
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin (born September 23, 1972) is an American rapper, songwriter, record... more on Wikipedia - 19
George Clinton
Age: 79Birthplace: USA, North Carolina, Kannapolis
George Edward Clinton (born July 22, 1941) is an American singer, songwriter, bandleader, and... more on Wikipedia - 20
Dolley Madison
Dec. at 81 (1768-1849)Birthplace: Greensboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Dolley Todd Madison (née Payne; May 20, 1768 – July 12, 1849) was the wife of James Madison,... more on Wikipedia - 21
Curtis Brown
Age: 64Birthplace: Elizabethtown, North Carolina
Curtis Lee "Curt" Brown Jr. (born March 11, 1956) is a former NASA astronaut and retired... more on Wikipedia - 22
Sam Irvin
Age: 64Birthplace: Asheville, North Carolina, United States of America
Sam Irvin (born June 14, 1956) is an American film and television director, producer,... more on Wikipedia - 23
Robert Alton Harris
Dec. at 39 (1953-1992)Birthplace: Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Robert Alton Harris (January 15, 1953 - April 21, 1992) was an American car thief, burglar,... more on Wikipedia - 24
Linda McMahon
Age: 72Birthplace: New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America
Linda Marie McMahon (née Edwards; born October 4, 1948) is an American former professional... more on Wikipedia - 25
Chuck Brown
Dec. at 76 (1936-2012)Birthplace: Gaston, North Carolina
Charles Louis Brown (August 22, 1936 – May 16, 2012) was an American guitarist, bandleader and... more on Wikipedia
