List of famous people from Pensacola, 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 Pensacola, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Pensacola 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 Pensacola, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
List ranges from Katharine Jefferts Schori to Mark Whiten, plus much more.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Pensacola?" or "Which celebrities were born in Pensacola?" then this list is a great resource for you.Trent Richardson
Age: 29Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida
Trenton Jamond Richardson (born July 10, 1990) is an American football running back who last... moreDarrell Russell
Age: Died at 29 (1976-2005)Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida, United States of America
Darrell Anthony Russell, Jr. (May 27, 1976 – December 15, 2005) was an American football... more
Dr Bill Curtis
Age: 80Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida, United States of America
Bill Kurtis (born William Horton Kuretich; September 21, 1940) is an American television... moreDaniel P. Amos
Age: 69Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida
Daniel Paul "Dan" Amos (born August 13, 1951 in Pensacola, Florida) is an American business... moreNorvell Austin
Age: 62Norvell Austin is a retired American professional wrestler who made his debut in 1971. Austin... moreMatt Maiellaro
Age: 54Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida, USA
Matthew Gerard Maiellaro (born August 17, 1966) is an American filmmaker, musician and voice... moreAaron Tippin
Age: 62Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida, USA
Aaron Dupree Tippin (born July 3, 1958) is an American country music artist and record... moreKatharine Jefferts Schori
Age: 66Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida
Katharine Jefferts Schori (born March 26, 1954) is the former Presiding Bishop and Primate of... moreTom Sewell
Age: 58Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida
Tom Sewell (born March 11, 1962) is a retired American professional basketball player. Born in... moreBetty Skelton Erde
Dec. at 85 (1926-2011)Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida
Betty Skelton Frankman Erde (June 28, 1926 – August 31, 2011) was a land speed record holder... moreMike McCready
Age: 54Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida, United States of America
Michael David "Mike" McCready (born April 5, 1966) is an American musician who serves as the... moreTom Cheek
Dec. at 66 (1939-2005)Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida
Thomas F. Cheek (June 13, 1939 – October 9, 2005) was an American sports commentator who is... moreDave Pureifory
Dec. at 60 (1949-2009)Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida
Dave Pureifory (July 12, 1949 – March 5, 2009) was a professional American football defensive... moreReggie Evans
Age: 40Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida
Reginald Jamaal Evans (born May 18, 1980) is an American former professional basketball... moreGwen McCrae
Age: 76Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida, United States of America
Gwen McCrae (née Mosley, December 21, 1943, Pensacola, Florida, United States) is an American... moreEvan Crawford
Age: 34Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida
Evan Shane Crawford is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago White Sox... moreAdron Chambers
Age: 33Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida
Adron Lamar Chambers (born October 8, 1986) is an American professional baseball outfielder... more- John William Schwab III (born September 15, 1972) is an American actor, TV producer and... more
Larry Butler
Dec. at 70 (1942-2012)Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida
Larry Butler (March 26, 1942 – January 20, 2012) was a country music producer/songwriter. From... moreWalter Jackson
Dec. at 45 (1938-1983)Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida
Walter Jackson was an American soul ballad singer who had a string of hits on the US R&B chart... moreGarry Jones
Garry Jones is a pianist....Russ Scarritt
Dec. at 91 (1903-1994)Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida
Stephen Russell Mallory Scarritt (January 14, 1903 – December 4, 1994) was a left fielder in... moreDavid Morizot
Age: 53Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida
Jim White
Age: 63Birthplace: USA, California
Michael Davis Pratt (born March 10, 1957), known professionally as Jim White, is a southern... moreAlfred Morris
Age: 31Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida
Alfred Bruce Morris (born December 12, 1988) is a American football running back who is... more
