List of famous people from Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
These people, like Murder of Scott Amedure and David O. Selznick include images when available.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Pennsylvania?" or "Which celebrities were born in Pennsylvania?" then this list is a great resource for you.1
Taylor Swift
Age: 30Birthplace: Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. She is known... more on Wikipedia2
Kobe Bryant
Dec. at 41 (1978-2020)Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Kobe Bean Bryant (August 23, 1978 – January 26, 2020) was an American professional basketball... more on Wikipedia3
Sharon Stone
Age: 62Birthplace: Meadville, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Sharon Vonne Stone (born March 10, 1958) is an American actress, producer, and former fashion... more on Wikipedia4
Tina Fey
Age: 50Birthplace: Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Elizabeth Stamatina "Tina" Fey (born May 18, 1970) is an American actress, comedian, writer,... more on Wikipedia5
Grace Kelly
Dec. at 53 (1929-1982)Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Grace Patricia Kelly (November 12, 1929 – September 14, 1982) was an American film actress who... more on Wikipedia6
Chris Matthews
Age: 74Birthplace: Somerton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Christopher John Matthews (born December 17, 1945) is an American political commentator, talk... more on Wikipedia7
Seth Green
Age: 46Birthplace: Overbrook Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Seth Benjamin Green (born February 8, 1974) is an American actor, voice artist, producer,... more on Wikipedia8
Dennis Miller
Age: 67Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Dennis Michael Miller (born November 3, 1953) is an American talk show host, political... more on Wikipedia9
Noam Chomsky
Age: 91Birthplace: East Oak Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Avram Noam Chomsky (born December 7, 1928) is an American linguist, philosopher, cognitive... more on Wikipedia10
Kate Gosselin
Age: 45Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Katie Irene "Kate" Gosselin (née Kreider; born March 28, 1975) is an American television... more on Wikipedia11
Adam Goldstein
Dec. at 36 (1973-2009)Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Adam Michael Goldstein (March 30, 1973 – August 28, 2009), known professionally as DJ AM, was... more on Wikipedia12
Billie Holiday
Dec. at 44 (1915-1959)Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Eleanora Fagan (April 7, 1915 – July 17, 1959), better known as Billie Holiday, was an... more on Wikipedia13
Jack Klugman
Age: Died at 90 (1922-2012)Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Jack Klugman (April 27, 1922 – December 24, 2012) was an American stage, film, and television... more on Wikipedia14
Stan Musial
Dec. at 93 (1920-2013)Birthplace: Donora, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Stanley Frank Musial (; born Stanisław Franciszek Musiał; November 21, 1920 – January 19,... more on Wikipedia15
Samuel Barber
Dec. at 71 (1910-1981)Birthplace: West Chester, Pennsylvania
Samuel Osmond Barber II (March 9, 1910 – January 23, 1981) was an American composer of... more on Wikipedia16
Jack Palance
Dec. at 87 (1919-2006)Birthplace: Hazle Township, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Jack Palance ( PAL-əns; born Volodymyr Palahniuk (Ukrainian: Володимир Палагню́к); February... more on Wikipedia17
Billy Barty
Dec. at 76 (1924-2000)Birthplace: Millsboro, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Billy Barty (born William John Bertanzetti, October 25, 1924 – December 23, 2000) was an... more on Wikipedia18
Janet Gaynor
Dec. at 78 (1906-1984)Birthplace: Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Janet Gaynor (born Laura Augusta Gainor; October 6, 1906 – September 14, 1984) was an American... more on Wikipedia19
Sam Wood
Dec. at 65 (1884-1949)Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Samuel Grosvenor Wood (July 10, 1883 – September 22, 1949) was an American film director and... more on Wikipedia20
Olive Thomas
Dec. at 26 (1894-1920)Birthplace: Charleroi, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Olive Thomas (born Oliva R. Duffy; October 20, 1894 – September 10, 1920) was an American... more on Wikipedia21
Jamie Kennedy
Age: 50Birthplace: USA, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
James Harvey Kennedy (born May 25, 1970) is an American stand-up comedian, television... more on Wikipedia22
Stephen A. Schwarzman
Age: 73Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Stephen Allen Schwarzman (born February 14, 1947) is an American businessman and... more on Wikipedia23
David O. Selznick
Dec. at 63 (1902-1965)Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
David O. Selznick (May 10, 1902 – June 22, 1965) was an American film producer, screenwriter... more on Wikipedia24
Bam Margera
Age: 41Birthplace: West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Brandon Cole "Bam" Margera ( mar-JAIR-ə; born September 28, 1979) is an American professional... more on Wikipedia25
Eddie Fisher
Dec. at 82 (1928-2010)Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Edwin John "Eddie" Fisher (August 10, 1928 – September 22, 2010) was an American singer and... more on Wikipedia
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