List of famous people from Tampa, 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 Tampa, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Tampa 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 Tampa, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
People include everything from Leif Gantvoort to Steve Garvey.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Tampa?" or "Which celebrities were born in Tampa?" then this list is a great resource for you.Sarah Paulson
Age: 45Birthplace: Tampa, Florida, United States of America
Sarah Catharine Paulson (born December 17, 1974) is an American actress. She has received... moreJim Neidhart
Age: 65Birthplace: Tampa, USA, Florida
James Henry Neidhart (February 8, 1955 – August 13, 2018) was an American professional... moreDwight Gooden
Age: 55Birthplace: Tampa, Florida, United States of America
Dwight Eugene "Doc" Gooden (born November 16, 1964), nicknamed "Dr. K", is an American former... moreSteve Keirn
Age: 69Birthplace: Tampa, Florida, United States of America
Stephen Paul Keirn (born September 10, 1951) is an American retired professional wrestler. He... moreLuis Gonzalez
Age: 53Birthplace: Tampa, Florida, United States of America
Luis Emilio Gonzalez (born September 3, 1967), nicknamed "Gonzo", is an American former... moreAustin Idol
Age: 70Birthplace: Tampa, Florida, United States of America
Michael McCord (born October 26, 1949) is an American retired professional wrestler, better... moreJerry Flynn
Age: 60William Brenneman (born November 21, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler and... moreTony La Russa
Age: 76Birthplace: Tampa, Florida, United States of America
Anthony La Russa, Jr. (; born October 4, 1944) is the former manager of the St. Louis... moreAl Lopez
Dec. at 97 (1908-2005)Birthplace: Tampa, Florida
Alfonso Ramón López (August 20, 1908 – October 30, 2005) was a Spanish-American professional... moreShawn Pyfrom
Age: 34Birthplace: Tampa, Florida, United States of America
Shawn Caminiti Pyfrom (born August 16, 1986) is an American actor who has appeared in several... moreDon Garlits
Age: 88Birthplace: Tampa, Florida
Donald Glenn "Don" Garlits (born January 14, 1932, Tampa, Florida) is an American race car... moreDan Spivey
Age: 67Daniel Eugene Spivey (born October 14, 1952) is an American retired professional wrestler best... moreJoseph Kittinger
Age: 92Birthplace: Tampa, Florida
Joseph William Kittinger II (born July 27, 1928) is a retired colonel in the United States Air... moreBob McNair
Age: 83Birthplace: Tampa, Florida
Robert C. McNair (January 1, 1937 – November 23, 2018) was an American businessman,... moreLauren C. Mayhew
Age: 32Birthplace: Tampa, USA, Florida
Lauren Courtney Mayhew (November 27, 1989) is an American singer, actress and former ring... moreDavid Sanborn
Age: 75Birthplace: Tampa, Florida, United States of America
David William Sanborn (born July 30, 1945) is an American alto saxophonist. Though Sanborn has... moreNat Adderley
Dec. at 69 (1931-2000)Birthplace: Tampa, Florida, United States of America
Nat Adderley (November 25, 1931 – January 2, 2000) was an American jazz trumpeter. He was the... moreRebecca Curci Hickenbottom
Age: 47Birthplace: Tampa, Florida, United States of America
Ferdie Pacheco
Age: 92Birthplace: Ybor City, Tampa, Florida, United States of America
Fernando "Ferdie" Pacheco (December 8, 1927 – November 16, 2017) was the personal physician... moreLou Piniella
Age: 77Birthplace: West Tampa, Tampa, Florida
Louis Victor Piniella ( usually ; born August 28, 1943) is a former professional baseball... moreJulian Lane
Dec. at 83 (1914-1997)Birthplace: Tampa, Florida, United States of America
Julian Barnes Lane (October 21, 1914 – May 4, 1997) was an American politician and elected... moreLewis Billups
Age: Died at 31 (1963-1994)Birthplace: Tampa, Florida
Lewis Billups (October 10, 1963 in Tampa, Florida – April 10, 1994 in Orlando, Florida) was an... moreGary Sheffield
Age: 51Birthplace: Tampa, Florida, United States of America
Gary Antonian Sheffield (born November 18, 1968) is an American former Major League Baseball... moreJanet Echelman
Age: 54Birthplace: Tampa, Florida
Janet Echelman (born 1966) is an American sculptor and fiber artist. Her sculptures have been... moreCarol Plants
Age: 56Birthplace: Tampa, Florida
Carol Plants was born into poverty in Clearwater, Florida. After a childhood of neglect and... more
