List of famous people from Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
List ranges from George Benson to Matt Lundy and more.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Pittsburgh?" or "Which celebrities were born in Pittsburgh?" then this list is a great resource for you.Dennis Miller
Age: 67Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Dennis Michael Miller (born November 3, 1953) is an American talk show host, political... moreGillian Jacobs
Age: 37Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Gillian MacLaren Jacobs (; born October 19, 1982) is an American actress. She is known for... moreJoe Manganiello
Age: 43Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Joseph Michael Manganiello ( MANG-gə-NEL-oh; Italian: [maŋɡaˈnjɛllo], Neapolitan:... moreBeth Ostrosky Stern
Age: 48Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Beth Ostrosky Stern (born July 15, 1972) is an American actress, author, model, and animal... moreDavid 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... moreJodi Applegate
Age: 56Birthplace: Wheeling, West Virginia, USA
Jodi Applegate (born May 2, 1964) is an American broadcast journalist. She served as an... moreDan Marino
Age: 54Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Daniel Constantine Marino Jr. (born September 15, 1961) is an American former football... moreCharles Grodin
Age: 85Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Charles Grodin (born April 21, 1935) is an American actor, comedian, author, and former... moreStephanie Kwolek
Dec. at 91 (1923-2014)Birthplace: New Kensington, Pennsylvania
Stephanie Louise Kwolek (July 31, 1923 – June 18, 2014) was an American chemist who is known... moreFrank Gorshin
Dec. at 72 (1933-2005)Birthplace: Pittsburgh, USA, Pennsylvania
Frank John Gorshin Jr. (April 5, 1933 – May 17, 2005) was an American character actor,... moreJames Irwin
Dec. at 61 (1930-1991)Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
James Benson "Jim" Irwin (March 17, 1930 – August 8, 1991) (Col, USAF) was an American... moreJim Kelly
Age: 55Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
James Edward Kelly (born February 14, 1960) is a former American football quarterback who... moreRichard Mellon Scaife
Dec. at 82 (1932-2014)Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Richard Mellon Scaife (; July 3, 1932 – July 4, 2014) was an American billionaire, a principal... moreGertrude Stein
Dec. at 72 (1874-1946)Birthplace: Allegheny, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Gertrude Stein (February 3, 1874 – July 27, 1946) was an American novelist, poet, playwright,... more
Kiel Martin
Dec. at 46 (1944-1990)Birthplace: Pittsburgh, USA, Pennsylvania
Kiel Urban Mueller (July 26, 1944 – December 28, 1990), known professionally as Kiel Martin,... moreTerry Hart
Age: 73Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Terry Jonathan "T.J." Hart (Pittsburgh, October 27, 1946 ) is an American mechanical and... moreGregory Nicotero
Age: 57Birthplace: Pittsburgh, USA, Pennsylvania
Gregory Nicotero (born March 15, 1963) is an American special make-up effects creator,... moreWilliam Alfred Fowler
Dec. at 84 (1911-1995)Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
William Alfred Fowler (August 9, 1911 – March 14, 1995) was an American nuclear physicist,... moreMaurice Costello
Dec. at 73 (1877-1950)Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Maurice George Costello (February 22, 1877 – October 29, 1950) was a prominent American... moreSyreeta Wright
Dec. at 58 (1946-2004)Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Syreeta Wright (August 3, 1946 – July 6, 2004), who recorded professionally under the single... moreGirl Talk
Age: 38Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Gregg Michael Gillis (born October 26, 1981), known by the stage name Girl Talk, is an... moreKevin Peter Hall
Dec. at 36 (1955-1991)Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Kevin Peter Hall (May 9, 1955 – April 10, 1991) was an American actor best known for his roles... moreMadalyn Murray O'Hair
Dec. at 76 (1919-1995)Birthplace: Beechview, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Madalyn Murray O'Hair (née Mays; April 13, 1919 – September 29, 1995) was an American activist... moreJerry Stahl
Age: 66Birthplace: Pittsburgh, USA, Pennsylvania
Jerry Stahl (born September 28, 1953) is an American novelist and screenwriter. He is best... more- Scott Bernard Amedure was an American murder victim who was fatally shot after revealing on... more
