Famous People Born In Ithaca

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Alex Haley
(Writer)
Alex Haley
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: August 11, 1921
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: February 10, 1992
David Foster Wallace
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: February 21, 1962
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: September 12, 2008

David Foster Wallace was an American author who is regarded as one of the most innovative and influential writers of the past 20 years. His best-known work, Infinite Jest, was named one of the best English-language novels between 1923 and 2005 by Time magazine. Wallace continues to serve as an inspiration to writers like Darin Strauss and George Saunders.

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Kyle Dake
(Wrestler)
Kyle Dake
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 25, 1991
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Tamdan McCrory
(American Professional Mixed Martial Artist)
Tamdan McCrory
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 5, 1986
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
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Shane Hurlbut
(American Cematographer.)
Shane Hurlbut
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Birthdate: February 18, 1964
Sun Sign: Aquarius

Shane Hurlbut is an American cinematographer best known for his work in films like Drumline. Hurlbut is one of the most critically acclaimed cinematographers of the current generation. His photographic work in his debut film, The Rat Pack, earned him a nomination from the American Society of Cinematographers, making him the youngest cinematographer to have been nominated by the ASC.

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Jennifer Yu
(American Chess Player)
Jennifer Yu
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 1, 2002
Sun Sign: Aquarius
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Caryn Davies
(American Rower)
Caryn Davies
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: April 14, 1982
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Alison Jolly
(Children's book author)
Alison Jolly
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: May 9, 1937
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: February 6, 2014
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Alfred E. Emerson
(Biologist)
Alfred E. Emerson
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Listed In: Scientists
Birthdate: December 31, 1896
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: October 3, 1976