List of famous people from Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
List people range from Kobe Bryant to Bradley Cooper.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Philadelphia?" or "Which celebrities were born in Philadelphia?" then this list is a great resource for you.
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 WikipediaKat Dennings
Age: 29Birthplace: Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Katherine Victoria Litwack (born June 13, 1986), known professionally as Kat Dennings, is an... more on WikipediaGrace 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 WikipediaChris 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 WikipediaLauren Cohan
Age: 38Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Lauren Cohan (born January 7, 1982) is a British–American actress and model who has dual... more on WikipediaSeth 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 WikipediaNoam 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 WikipediaKate 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 WikipediaAdam 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 WikipediaBillie 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 WikipediaJack 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 WikipediaEve
Age: 41Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Eve Jihan Jeffers-Cooper (born November 10, 1978) is an American hip hop recording artist and... more on WikipediaChristina Perri
Age: 34Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Christina Judith Perri (born August 19, 1986) is an American singer and songwriter from Bucks... more on WikipediaToukie Smith
Age: 65Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Doris A. "Toukie" Smith is an American actress and model. Smith is best known for her role as... more on WikipediaJill Scott
Age: 48Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Jill Scott (born April 4, 1972) is an American singer-songwriter, model, poet and actress. Her... more on WikipediaJanet 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 WikipediaSam 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 WikipediaMark Levin
Age: 63Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Mark Reed Levin (; born September 21, 1957) is an American lawyer, author, and radio... more on WikipediaStephen A. Schwarzman
Age: 73Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Stephen Allen Schwarzman (born February 14, 1947) is an American businessman and... more on WikipediaLee Daniels
Age: 60Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Lee Louis Daniels (born December 24, 1959) is an American film and television writer,... more on Wikipedia- Marsha Hunt (born April 15, 1946) is an American actress, novelist, singer and former model,... more on Wikipedia
Marsha A. Hunt
Age: 74 Michael Medved
Age: 72Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Michael Saul Medved (born October 3, 1948) is an American radio show host, author, political... more on WikipediaMatt Mulhern
Age: 60Birthplace: USA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Matt Mulhern (born July 21, 1960 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American actor who has... more on WikipediaEddie 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
