List of famous people from Virginia, 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 Virginia, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Virginia 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia?" or "Which celebrities were born in Virginia?" then this list is a great resource for you.Chris Brown
Age: 31Birthplace: Tappahannock, Virginia, United States of America
Christopher Maurice Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, actor... moreKatie Couric
Age: 63Birthplace: Virginia, USA
Katherine Anne Couric ( KURR-ik; born January 7, 1957) is an American journalist and author.... moreMackenzie Phillips
Age: 60Birthplace: USA, Virginia
Laura Mackenzie Phillips (born November 10, 1959) is an American actress and singer best known... moreLeeann Tweeden
Age: 47Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Leeann Velez Tweeden (born June 13, 1973) is an American radio broadcaster, model and sports... moreRob Lowe
Age: 56Birthplace: Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America
Robert Hepler Lowe (born March 17, 1964) is an American actor, producer, and director. He is... moreWarren Beatty
Age: 83Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Henry Warren Beatty (born March 30, 1937) is an American actor and filmmaker. He has been... moreWanda Sykes
Age: 56Birthplace: Portsmouth, Virginia, United States of America
Wanda Yvette Sykes (born March 7, 1964) is an American actress, comedian, and writer. She was... morePat Robertson
Age: 90Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Marion Gordon "Pat" Robertson (born March 22, 1930) is an American media mogul, televangelist,... moreRudy Boesch
Age: 92Birthplace: Rochester, New York, United States of America
Rudolph Ernst Boesch (; born January 20, 1928) is a retired United States Navy SEAL and a... moreQuiana Grant
Age: 38Birthplace: Virginia
Quiana Grant is an American model who appeared in the 2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. ... moreRick Santorum
Age: 62Birthplace: Winchester, Virginia, USA
Richard John Santorum (born May 10, 1958) is an American politician, attorney, author, and... moreGeorge C. Scott
Age: Died at 72 (1927-1999)Birthplace: Wise, Virginia, United States of America
George Campbell Scott (October 18, 1927 – September 22, 1999) was an American stage and film... moreElla Fitzgerald
Dec. at 79 (1917-1996)Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996) was an African-American jazz singer... more
Allen Iverson
Age: 45Birthplace: Hampton, Virginia, United States of America
Allen Ezail Iverson (; born June 7, 1975), nicknamed "the Answer", is an American former... moreJason Sudeikis
Age: 45Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Daniel Jason Sudeikis ( suu-DAY-kiss; born September 18, 1975) is an American actor, comedian,... moreBebe Buell
Age: 67Birthplace: Portsmouth, Virginia, United States of America
Beverle Lorence "Bebe" Buell (born July 14, 1953) is an American singer and former fashion... moreEd Schultz
Age: 66Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Edward Andrew Schultz (January 27, 1954 – July 5, 2018) was an American television and radio... moreArthur Ashe
Dec. at 50 (1943-1993)Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Arthur Robert Ashe Jr. (July 10, 1943 – February 6, 1993) was an American professional tennis... morePaul Lynde
Dec. at 56 (1926-1982)Birthplace: Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Paul Edward Lynde (; June 13, 1926 – January 11, 1982) was an American comedian, voice artist,... moreScottie Thompson
Age: 38Birthplace: USA, Virginia, Richmond
Susan Scott "Scottie" Thompson (born November 9, 1981) is an American film, television and... morePatsy Cline
Dec. at 31 (1932-1963)Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Patsy Cline (born Virginia Patterson Hensley; September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963) was an... morePlaxico Burress
Age: 43Birthplace: Virginia
Plaxico Antonio Burress (born August 12, 1977) is a former American football wide receiver who... moreWayne Newton
Age: 78Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Carson Wayne Newton (born April 3, 1942) is an American singer and entertainer. One of the... moreLindsay Gene Abston Brush
Age: 40Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
Patrick Henry
Dec. at 63 (1736-1799)Patrick Henry (May 29, 1736 – June 6, 1799) was an American attorney, planter, and orator best... more
