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... moreKat Dennings
Age: 29Birthplace: Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Katherine Victoria Litwack (born June 13, 1986), known professionally as Kat Dennings, is an... moreGrace 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... moreChris Matthews
Age: 74Birthplace: Somerton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Christopher John Matthews (born December 17, 1945) is an American political commentator, talk... moreLauren 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... moreSeth Green
Age: 46Birthplace: USA, Overbrook Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Seth Benjamin Green (born February 8, 1974) is an American actor, voice artist, producer,... moreNoam 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... moreKate Gosselin
Age: 45Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Katie Irene "Kate" Gosselin (née Kreider; born March 28, 1975) is an American television... moreAdam 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... moreBillie 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... moreJack 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... moreEve
Age: 41Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Eve Jihan Jeffers-Cooper (born November 10, 1978) is an American hip hop recording artist and... moreChristina Perri
Age: 34Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Christina Judith Perri (born August 19, 1986) is an American singer and songwriter from Bucks... moreToukie Smith
Age: 65Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Doris A. "Toukie" Smith is an American actress and model. Smith is best known for her role as... moreJill 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... moreJanet 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- Clorinda Fiorentino (born March 9, 1958 or 1960) (sources differ) is an American actress.... more
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... moreMark Levin
Age: 63Mark Reed Levin (; born September 21, 1957) is an American lawyer, author, and radio... moreStephen A. Schwarzman
Age: 73Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Stephen Allen Schwarzman (born February 14, 1947) is an American businessman and... moreLee Daniels
Age: 60Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Lee Louis Daniels (born December 24, 1959) is an American film and television writer,... moreMarsha A. Hunt
Age: 74Marsha Hunt (born April 15, 1946) is an American actress, novelist, singer and former model,... moreMichael Medved
Age: 72Birthplace: USA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Michael Saul Medved (born October 3, 1948) is an American radio show host, author, political... moreMatt Mulhern
Age: 60Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Matt Mulhern (born July 21, 1960 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American actor who has... moreEddie 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
