List of famous people from Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
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If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Rhode Island?" or "Which celebrities were born in Rhode Island?" then this list is a great resource for you.Elisabeth Hasselbeck
Age: 43Birthplace: Cranston, Rhode Island, United States of America
Elisabeth DelPadre Hasselbeck (née Filarski; born May 28, 1977) is a retired American... morePauly D
Age: 40Birthplace: USA, Providence, Rhode Island
Paul D. DelVecchio Jr. (born July 5, 1980), publicly known as Pauly D and DJ Pauly D, is an... moreGeorge M. Cohan
Dec. at 64 (1878-1942)Birthplace: Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America
George Michael Cohan (July 3, 1878 – November 5, 1942), known professionally as George M.... moreCormac McCarthy
Age: 87Birthplace: Providence, Rhode Island
Cormac McCarthy (born Charles McCarthy; July 20, 1933) is an American novelist, playwright,... moreVan Johnson
Dec. at 92 (1916-2008)Birthplace: Newport, Rhode Island, United States of America
Charles Van Dell Johnson (August 25, 1916 – December 12, 2008) was an American film,... moreWalt Mossberg
Age: 73Birthplace: Warwick, Rhode Island
Walter S. Mossberg (born March 27, 1947) is an American journalist. He is widely credited with... morePat Toomey
Age: 58Birthplace: Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America
Patrick Joseph Toomey Jr. (born November 17, 1961) is an American businessman and politician... moreClaudia Jordan
Age: 47Birthplace: Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Claudia Angela Jordan (born April 12, 1973) is an American actress, model, reality television... moreRuth Buzzi
Age: 84Birthplace: Westerly, Rhode Island, United States of America
Ruth Ann Buzzi (born July 24, 1936) is an American actress, comedian, and singer. She has... moreGary Albright
Dec. at 37 (1963-2000)Birthplace: Rhode Island, United States of America
Gary Albright (May 18, 1963 – January 7, 2000) was an American professional wrestler best... moreDee Dee Myers
Age: 59Birthplace: Quonset Point
Margaret Jane "Dee Dee" Myers (born September 1, 1961) is an American political analyst who... moreAaron Fricke
Age: 58Birthplace: Providence, Rhode Island
Aaron Fricke is an American gay rights activist and author. He was born on January 25, 1962,... moreGrant Wilson
Age: 46Birthplace: Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America
Grant Steven Wilson (born July 3, 1974) is an Art Director & Developer for Rather Dashing... moreMichaela McManus
Age: 37Birthplace: Warwick, Rhode Island, United States of America
Michaela McManus (born May 20, 1983) is an American actress, known for her portrayals of... moreLincoln Almond
Age: 84Birthplace: Central Falls, Rhode Island, United States of America
Lincoln Carter Almond (born June 16, 1936) is an American attorney, politician and member of... moreDavid Hedison
Age: 93Birthplace: USA, Providence, Rhode Island
Albert David Hedison Jr. (May 20, 1927 – July 18, 2019) was an American film, television, and... moreZachariah Allen
Dec. at 87 (1795-1882)Birthplace: Providence, Rhode Island
Zachariah Allen (September 15, 1795 – March 17, 1882) was an American textile manufacturer,... more
Luther Blount
Dec. at 90 (1916-2006)Birthplace: Warren, Rhode Island
Luther H. Blount (September 5, 1916 – September 24, 2006) was an American entrepreneur,... moreJoyce Jillson
Dec. at 59 (1945-2004)Birthplace: Cranston, Rhode Island, United States of America
Joyce Jillson (December 26, 1945 – October 1, 2004) was a syndicated newspaper columnist,... moreRobert Aldrich
Dec. at 65 (1918-1983)Birthplace: Cranston, Rhode Island, United States of America
Robert Burgess Aldrich (August 9, 1918 – December 5, 1983) was an American film director,... moreNicholas Colasanto
Dec. at 61 (1924-1985)Birthplace: Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America
Nicholas Colasanto (January 19, 1924 – February 12, 1985) was an American actor and television... moreJoe Nocera
Age: 68Birthplace: Providence, Rhode Island
Joseph "Joe" Nocera (born May 6, 1952 in Providence, Rhode Island) is an American business... moreJ. Howard McGrath
Dec. at 63 (1903-1966)Birthplace: Woonsocket, Rhode Island, United States of America
James Howard McGrath (November 28, 1903 – September 2, 1966) was an American politician and... moreJames F. Bell, III
Age: 55Birthplace: Providence, Rhode Island
James (Jim) F. Bell III (born July 23, 1965) is a Professor of Astronomy at Arizona State... moreGalway Kinnell
Age: 93Birthplace: Providence, Rhode Island
Galway Mills Kinnell (February 1, 1927 – October 28, 2014) was an American poet. He won the... more
