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, USA, Virginia
Christopher Maurice Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, actor... more on WikipediaKatie Couric
Age: 63Birthplace: Virginia, USA
Katherine Anne Couric ( KURR-ik; born January 7, 1957) is an American journalist and author.... more on WikipediaMackenzie Phillips
Age: 60Birthplace: USA, Virginia
Laura Mackenzie Phillips (born November 10, 1959) is an American actress and singer best known... more on WikipediaLeeann Tweeden
Age: 47Birthplace: Virginia, USA
Leeann Velez Tweeden (born June 13, 1973) is an American radio broadcaster, model and sports... more on WikipediaRob Lowe
Age: 56Birthplace: Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
Robert Hepler Lowe (born March 17, 1964) is an American actor, producer, and director. He is... more on WikipediaWarren 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... more on WikipediaWanda 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... more on WikipediaPat Robertson
Age: 90Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Marion Gordon "Pat" Robertson (born March 22, 1930) is an American media mogul, televangelist,... more on WikipediaRudy 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... more on WikipediaQuiana Grant
Age: 38Birthplace: Virginia
Quiana Grant is an American model who appeared in the 2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. ... more on WikipediaRick Santorum
Age: 62Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Richard John Santorum (born May 10, 1958) is an American politician, attorney, author, and... more on WikipediaGeorge 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... more on WikipediaElla 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 on Wikipedia
Allen Iverson
Age: 45Birthplace: Hampton, Virginia, United States of America
Allen Ezail Iverson (; born June 7, 1975), nicknamed "the Answer", is an American former... more on WikipediaJason Sudeikis
Age: 45Birthplace: USA, Virginia
Daniel Jason Sudeikis ( suu-DAY-kiss; born September 18, 1975) is an American actor, comedian,... more on WikipediaBebe Buell
Age: 67Birthplace: Portsmouth, Virginia, United States of America
Beverle Lorence "Bebe" Buell (born July 14, 1953) is an American singer and former fashion... more on WikipediaEd Schultz
Age: 66Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Edward Andrew Schultz (January 27, 1954 – July 5, 2018) was an American television and radio... more on WikipediaArthur 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... more on WikipediaPaul Lynde
Dec. at 56 (1926-1982)Birthplace: Mount Vernon, Ohio, USA
Paul Edward Lynde (; June 13, 1926 – January 11, 1982) was an American comedian, voice artist,... more on WikipediaScottie Thompson
Age: 38Birthplace: USA, Virginia, Richmond
Susan Scott "Scottie" Thompson (born November 9, 1981) is an American film, television and... more on WikipediaPatsy 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... more on WikipediaPlaxico Burress
Age: 43Birthplace: Virginia
Plaxico Antonio Burress (born August 12, 1977) is a former American football wide receiver who... more on WikipediaWayne Newton
Age: 78Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Carson Wayne Newton (born April 3, 1942) is an American singer and entertainer. One of the... more on WikipediaLindsay Gene Abston Brush
Age: 40Birthplace: USA, Kentucky, Louisville
- Patrick Henry (May 29, 1736 – June 6, 1799) was an American attorney, planter, and orator best... more on Wikipedia
Patrick Henry
Dec. at 63 (1736-1799)
